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Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-05
KERN COUNTY

Edith Matlock. 1909 Beale ave-. Kern,
Aern county, Cal. observation-disclosures.
Miss Douglas, McMurdo ......
Miss Alma Forker. 2724 18TH ST., Ba-
kersfeld, Kern county, Cal. ...
Mrs. Celia Morris, 2111 G st, Ba-
kersheld, Kern county, Cal ........
Miss Winifred Timmons, Producers
Bank Bldg, Bakersfield, Cal
Miss Irma Wilkinson. 21O6 K ST., Ba-
kersfeld, Kern county Cal ....
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-05

OdpllOl muir Is G6Idlleu DIT Sl.oo per - SdCh
and soc per u sack.
The following quotations prevail at the Globe
mills:
FLOUR
Al flour sc. 00l Globe -four SO 20
Made Of select California wheat:
Silver Star -four. IS sol Xxx -four. SIS 90
Eighth bbs. zoe Dbl. higher.
Bakers -four (nade of eastern hard wheat,
per bbl.:
Globe flour .......$6. 2OIEastern Graham. SO 20
Bakers Al -four. 5. col Pastry -four $50
Eastern Rye 49,. 6. 20
Al flour is retailed at s1.65 per 4 sack and
S5c for X sack. Globe family $40 per
sack and 90c per 4 sack.
MEAL AND CEREAL GOODS (per 100 lbs.)
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-05
LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Belle A. Williams, Covina, Los Angeles
county, Cal ...............
Lenora Mcdonald. Lordsburg ......
Miss Elizabeth Harris, Lordsburg.
Laura L. Lummis, Covina, Los An
geles county, Cal ..............
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-05

Rolled wheat in bbls net VT. 125 lbs Dbl. 81. 25
Rolled wheat in sacks, net W.T.. so h. SIX / so
Buckwheat flour Cbulk seamless SIX 100 Ibs) q
Buckwheat flour pure Cbulk seamless
sacks 100 lbs ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. so
FLOUR, PER BBL
Capitol, made of eastern and California
wheat, blended ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Sc 90
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-05
Six.(6 School Teachers From
Los Angeles County

Three from the city of Los Angeles and three from
the county at large outside the cty-six in all from
Los Angeles county.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-05
Local Hay Market

HAY-No. 1 barley hay s2162S; No. do ST
0s19; No. 1 wheat hay, S24; do No. 2, s1SGD20;
No. 1 plain oat hay, $20Q22; do No. 2, s16918;
northern alfalfa, 500.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-05
TWELVE TEACHERS


t il bt1 He tp % int rHede
p@ zee @ much o to heg workers.
may ay h e a
One rp,Pd din Aues4N Entities Fadm
Emit he C ~ Votes T Months sht he Contestant Votes
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-05

"Precinct 1 includes annexed territory to the
northeast. Precinct &c includes hatiron section
to west Of city, between Pico and Jefferson
streets. Precinct "a includes all annexed ter
ritory south Of Manchester avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-05

Following prices for leading articles of
consumption prevail at the Los Angeles
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-05
The Great Alaska YukOn-Pacific Exposition to Be Held
at Seattle, Wash, June l to October Is 1909

Of Its
fhn rr cmcd vaeso @tHeat
u
h blowing :
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-05

quake sufferers in Sicily crossed s2023
CLEVELAND, Jan. 4.-Rain predicted The
market is firm good stock navels and lem
ons Six cars sold Fourteen cars on track
Two cars Florida oranges sold, $165 to SIPS,
average $L90. There is one car Florida oranges
on track.
NaVels-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-05

Mikado ............................. $40
Trophy 800
No. hard (bakers), made of eastern hard
wheat s...t............s...s... go
Capitol, bakers extra eastern and Califor-
MIA wheat blended ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $50
Our Giant CbakersD, eastern and Califor-
mia wheat blended ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $50
Eclipse so
Flour in u sacks zoe per Dbl. higher.
FEED. PER 100 LBS.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-02-13
PRIVATE CAR
TOUR OF STATE

rie. TO where the public reception was
held. That night the leading opera
house was filled from pit to dome with
the citizens of the capital. Here the
register dwelt especially upon the ne
cessity OF giving equal rights to all
citizens. regardless of race or color.
making an appeal for fair play for his
people.
After the speaking the special car
proceeded to Coyle: from there the
party was transferred TO Langston
University. where the evening was
spent Next morning the students
were assembled and were addressed
by the register and othcs1.
The car was transferred TO the
Santa Fe tracks. BY invitation the
register and party called on Governor
Haskell OF the new state and dis
cussed with him matters affecting the
races.
They then journeyed on to Okla
homa City. the metropolis OF the state.
That night thousands were present TO
hear Mr.. Vernon, who specially en-
couraged the people of the new state
to remain in Oklahoma despite dis
couragements at the present time. The
great meeting in Convention hall was
followed by banquet given TO the
register aud party. The register and
party were given trolley ride over
the city by the Chamber OF Commerce.
including the mayor, city officials and
others.
The private car was then trans
ferred to the Katy tracks and they
proceeded to Muskogee. the haven for
negroes In the new state. Here they
we're met by Hon. A. G.. W. Sango.
Judge w. II. Twine and others, and a
committee OF prominent citizens who
conducted the party to the place of
meeting. A large audience filed
S,ngo opera house that evening.
shere II was said by those present
that Mr.. Vernon ther. surpassed all
his previous efforts. Banker Johnson
entertained Register Vernon and
party at dinner.
The gentlemen in the party accom-
panied Mr.. Vernon TO Parsons. Kan.
returning TO their homes in the state.
while he left to visit his institution
at Quindaro. and to be present at the
Lincoln Day exercises in the capital
OF his state. The entire trip was made
without hitch.
Mr.. Edward McDaniels of South
McAlester. progressive negro rail-
road contractor. having in charge the
transportation facilities. was with the
register on the entire trip. Mr.. Yer
mons trip to the state has been a
source Of inspiration to the people Of
the new state. 1t has served to bring
Continued on last page
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-02-13
REGISTER w. T. VERNON
IN OKLAHOMA.
Travels the New State in Private Car,
Accompanied by Leading Citizens
Delivers Addresses to Great
Crowds at Principal Cities.

The colored citizens OF Oklahoma.
because Of the restrictive measures
and discriminatory legislation. have
been making an organized effort to
protect themselves from the encroach.
are apparently opposed TO the prog.
rcss Of the negro citizens.
An organization headed by Honor.
able F.. T. Barbour OF FL Reno and
others, secured the services OF Reg.
ister Vernon, who was met by com.
pany OF the most distinguished citi-
zens OF Oklahoma. at Caldwell, Kan,
In private car. secured for the ac.
commodation OF the entire party. This
aroused the interest OF all Oklahoma
and from the beginning of the journey
across the state and back again. the
register and party were given an ova
ton. II WAS necessary at Hcnnessy
Okla, for Mr.. Vernon TO respond 10
the call for rear-end speech and the
train pulled out amid the applause OF
the multitude gathered there.
Finally they reached El Reno and a
large crowd OF citizens. white and col
ored. met them at the train. The
school children sang as they marched
through the streets and the process
sion inspired by the music made its
way TO the place Of meeting. That
night the opera house was filled with
people Of both races. Representative
citizens. headed by the mayor OF FL
Reno, occupied prominent seats in the
audience.
Register Vernon was entertained In
the home of Lawyer Barbour. A de.
lightful collation. was served TO the
party. including the register Presi
dent lnman Page OF T.angston univer
sity. w. II. Jernigan and others.
Next day found this party on the
road to KingRsher where. after cor.
dial reception. all repaired to the court
house. where federal officeholders and
other leading citizens were eager to
hear Mr.. Vernon. Honorable r. o.
Tyler. a distinguished attorney OF this
place. was the presiding genius on this
occasion. Here Mr.. Vernon delivered
a speech to the business men and the
farming element. so largely repre-
sented among our people.
From there they proceeded TO Guth-
rie. the state capital. and were met
by thousands at the station, preceded
by the Langston University band,
marched through the streets to Guth.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-02-13
Wl0M|NG'S
METROPOLIS

mas lot everyone. Mrs. L. u. Ash
ford and Mrs. ]. E. Smith took the
lead in entertaining. Both these la
dies entertained delightfully."- at din
ner parties. The children of the Sun
day school enjoyed their usual tree"
the tree this year being a very artis-
tically decorated ladder. During the
holidays Miss Rosetta Brown, the sis
ter of Mrs. E. F. Landor, returned to
her home in Blanchard. Ia, after
pleasant four months visit.
Miss katheryn Turner, the charm
ing niece of Mrs. J. E. Smith, accom-
panied by Miss Nae Suaith,-aAa dauxh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs Simon smith, Wis
tied at her home in Hamburg, la.
They also spent several pleasant days
with friends in Omaha and other
points in Nebraska.
Is the Searchlight Club still in ex-
istence2 Indeed, yes, and many have
been the pleasant meetings at the
various homes of the members. Last
Thursday the club enjoyed the hospi-
NuhN. vi MI H. IL JOutS- luc wife
of our A. NJ. E. church pastor. A de-
lightful afternoon was spent. The
members of the club. together with
their husbands and friends, recently
enjoyed rare treat. Mrs L. NJ. Fro
man, our state president, paid us
visit. The regular club meeting was
held at the home of Mrs. j. F. Smith,
where. after the routine of business.
Mrs. Froman laid before the clrb her
plans for the entertainment of the
delegates TO the convention. which
convenes here in June. Mrs Smith
served very delectable luncheon at
the close of the meeting. The table
was beautiful in its furnishings of
snowy napery, cut glass and dainty
china In the evening. at A. o. U. W.
hall. program was rendered which
consisted of song by the members
of the club. invocation by Rev. H. H.
Jones, vocal solos by Mrs. ]. E. Smith
and Mrs. Z. F. Landor. readings from
Dunbar by Mrs. Curtis A. Ward and
piano selections by Miss Eva B. Hop
kins and Mrs. J. A. Baker. Mrs. Clara
G. Ashford. the founder of our club.
acted as mistress of ceremonies and
very ably and gracefully performed
her duty Her introduction of the
guest of honor was food for thought.
and Mrs. Froman's response did not
disappoint her hearers. 1t is not often
that We are privileged to enjoy such
a forceful. appealing and convincing
addroSS az tho ma dalivorad IN re nv
Mrs. Froman. AT the conclusion Of
her remarks. Mrs. Ashford. In. the
name of the husbands of the club
Continued on page nine
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-02-13
CHE YENNE, WYo., NEWS.

S''@ @'NfN1t " S.f Nv
Ii has oeen so long since we have
sent you any items that We hardly
know VIII re TO begin So many, many
things, g cd, bad and Indifferent. have
taken plf ce since last We wrote you
that TO expedite matters and also to
give m re complete an account that
will not appear so obsolete we will
write yo, letter instead. of sending
news in emized form. The thoughts
OF death always send chill to our
hearts. though We may know for
weeks b, forehand that We are soon
to iose loved one, yet when the
Reaper mes. he leaves cold and
desolate ceiling in our hearts. 'Tis
sweet TO all asleep in Jesus Just so
did our ar sister. Mrs. Nora Taylor,
pass ava Z. She left mother, father,
sisters, b others and three dear chill
dren. am ng legions of other friends
to mourn her loss and to rejoice. re-
joice in leaven's gain and that the
battle VI bravely fought and that
she know eth blessed peace, joy and
rest.
Dear o Mother Newman has. too,
gone 10 Join the ranks of the re-
deemed: Ter demise was very sudden
being Ill My few hours. Her little
granddaui hter was taken East by her
aunt, who came from Pittsburg 10 at.
tend the uneral.
There as been great deal of sick
ness in ur community this winter.
Both Mrs Jiggetts and Mother Hop
kins hav, been unable to be out for
some TIM, Mr. James Smith passed
through trying and severe illness.
which lei him confined for several
weeks.
You no ioubt have learned that Mrs.
II. c. Jef ,rson. our Searchlight Club
president. is much improved since her
severe at ick of nasal hemorrhage a
few weel 5 ago. and that We soon
hope TO njoy her cheerful presence
in our clu D room again.
The fan lily OF Mr. and Mrs. Simon
Smith h. We been rejoicing since
ThanksgN ng over the arrival of a
dear little daughter and sister in their
home. Al speaking of Thanksgiving
reminds u that certain young man.
bearing Z e name of Q. ]. Gilmore
was a pie sant visitor in Our city on
that date. At whose home' That of
Mr.. and \ RS. Geo. Hopkins, the guest
of one of our dear girls. their charm.
ing daugh er, Miss Eva B. Hopkins.
Is Chris mas too long past for you
to hear title Of 'goings" on at that
time? 1t eemed very Merry Christ
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-02-13

Is Chris mas too long past for you
to hear title Of 'goings" on at that
time? 1t eemed very Merry Christ
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1909-04-30
CHAPTER 45o-H. F. NO. 179.

CHAPIER 4OU-t1. r.. NO. llS.
AN ACT to amend section 1889 Of the Re-
vised Laws of 1905, as amended by chap
ter 433 Of the General Laws of Minnesota
for the year 1907, relating to the distribu-
ton of liquor license money.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the
State of Minnesota:
Section i. That section 1889 Of the Re-
vised. Laws Of 1905, as amended by chapter
the year 1907, be and the same is hereby
amended so as to read as follows:
"Sec. 1889. All money paid into the county
treasury for liquor licenses shall be credited
fund, and one-half to the road and bridge
fund Of the town in which the drinking place
Is situated. except that in counties having
a population of 275.000 or more inhabitants.
money shall be credited to the road and
bridge fund Of the town in which the drink
ing place. from which such money came, Is
situated. All money so paid into any mu-
second and third class, shall be distributed
as follows: Ten per cent thereof shall be
paid into the county treasury and credited
to the General Revenue Fund. and the re-
credited to the general fund of the munich
pality issuing the license; provided that in
case any such municipality is situated in
two or more counties, then said 10 per cent
shall be divided pro rata among such coun-
ties: but the council may appropriate any
part thereof to any school district wholly
or partially within such municipality for
general or specific purposes. Such council
may also appropriate the whole or any part
thereof, to the construction or repair Of
roads or streets within or adjacent to, or
that nothing herein contained shall be con-
strued to repeal chapter 443 of the Special
Laws OF the State of Minnesota for the year
1882"
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be
in force from and after Jan. 1, 1910.
Approved April %. 1909.
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CHAPTER 449Ls. F. NO. s1e.

CHAPTER ABS. F. NO: .s1e:
AN ACT to amend chapter 1s Of Re-
vised avs 1893: as amended by chap.
1907, relating to the office OF public
Be It enacted by the Legislature Of the
Section l.. That chapter 10 Of Revised
Laws 1908, as amended by chapters 1913
and 400 Of General Laws of 1907, be and
the same hereby IS amended to read as
1880. Term OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The governor. by and with the advice
years and until his successor qualities;
and in case Of a vacancy in such office
It shall be filed BY IKE appointment for
liner shall be a skilled bookkeeper and ac-
countant, and shall not. at the time of
his appointment or at any time while
under the state, or under any county,
municipality Or public institution therein.
He shall give bond to the state In the
sum Of fifty thousand dollars; to be aep-
the faithful discharge Of his duties.
1881. Duties-State Institutions-Said
examiner shall exercise a constant SUI
Of the several public educational, chari-
tons Of the state; and. in his discre-
rect methods Of bookkeeping and ac-
counting therein; and instruct the proper
methods. At least twice in each year,
at IRREGULAR intervals and without previ-
institutions, and thoroughly examine its
books n accounts, and inspect the
items and purposes Of it's expenditures
and the vouchers therefor:
1852. State and. County Of1cers-He
shall prescribe and enforce a correct.
and, SO far as practicable. a uniform
system Of bookkeeping by state and
county auditors and treasurers. such as
shall afford suitable checks upon their
mutual action, and secure the supervision
ard safety OF state and county funds.
He shall expose faults and errors IN sys-
tens Of public accounting, and instruct
state and county officers, when neces-
ssry in proper methods; He shall asSer-
Of present and proposed bondsmen Of
state and county officials. and may re.
fe deems it necessary. From time to
time, and as often as he shall think
treasurer a verified statement Of his ac-
counts. At least once In each year he
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1909-04-30
CHAPTER 451-H. F. NO. 4s4.

CHAPTER 451-H. F.. NO. 4E4.
AN C. limiting the time within which
judgments or DEGREES entered In actions
to quiet title to real estate or determining
adverse claims therein may be vacated
or set aside or leave to defend permitted.
Be 1t enacted by the Legislature OF the
state of Minnesota:
Section l.. No judgment or decree quiet
ing title to land or determining the title
thereto or adverse claims therein hereto
fore entered or hereafter to be entered shall
be adiudged invalid or set aside, unless the
action or proceeding to vacate or set aside
such Judgment or decree shall be COM
menced, or application for leave to defend
be made, within Ave years from the time
Of fling a certified copy Of such judgment
or decree in the office OF the Register Of
Deeds of the county in which the lands af-
fected by such judgment or decree are stu
ated.
Sec. 2. Nothing herein contained shall
apply to any action or proceeding now pend
ing to have any such judgment or decree
vacated or set aside or to any application
now pending for leave to defend in any such
action, nor shall this act apply. to any pro-
eeeding under the provisions OF chapter IS,
Sec. 3. All acts and parts Of acts incor-
sistent with the provisions Of this act are
hereby repealed.
Sec. 4. This act shall take effect and be
In force from and after the LIST day OF No
vember. 1909.
Approved April 90, 1909.
80 CHAPTER 452-H. f. NO. 4sb.
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CHAPTER 453-H- r. NO s6o

453-H. +. NO. 562.
AN ACT to amend section "A of chapter
344 of the General Laws Of 1905, being an
act for preservation. propagation, protec-
tion, taking, use and transportation Of
game and fish, and certain harmless birds
and animals.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the
State of Minnesota:
Section /. That section a. Of chapter 344
of the General Laws of Minnesota for the
lows:
No person shall catch. take or kill any
fish in any lake or stream within fifty (5n'
feet of any fshway and then only with hook
and line. or have in his possession or under
his control any fish SO caught, taken or
killed.
Annroved Anri1 % 1910
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1909-04-30

CHAPTER 460-H. F. NO. 967.
AN ACT to provide for detaching territory
included within tho corporate limits Of
villages.
Be it enacted by the Legislature Of the State
of Minnesota:
Section l.. Any territory occupied and
used solely for agricultural purposes within
the corporate limits of any village may be
taken out Of such corporation and detached
therefrom by petition Of at least thirty (30)
Of the legal voters of such village. includ-
ing the owner or a majority Of the owners
Of the land proposed to be detached, to the
village council Of such village in the same
manner az provided for the annexation of
territory to incorporated villages, and 1t
shall be the duty of the village council, If
they shall approve Of such petition, to cause
g. copy thereof, with a notice attached fix
ing q time and place within the corporate
limits Of such village for holding such cleo
ton, to be posted in three public places
within such village. the time of which cleo
tion shall be not less than twenty nor more
than thirty days after such posting. and II
there be a qualified newspaper published
within said village there shall also be W
weeks published notice OF such election.
Said election shall be held in the same
manner in all respects as is provided for
holding general village elections, and the
ballots used shall have thereon the words
for detaching'' or against detaching."
on at any general election held in such VII
lage.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1909-04-30

CHAPTER ASS. F. NO. 723.
AN ACT providing for interest upon
judgments for he recovery Of taxes
In certain cases.
Be it enacted by the Legislature Of the
State Of Minnesota:
Section 1. Whenever a judgment has
heretofore been entered and docketed, or
shall hereafter be entered and docketed
for the recovery Of taxes. except in the
case Of real estate tax judgments pro-
v!ded for in section 919, R.. L. 1906 the
same shall bear interest until paid at
the rate Of six per cent per annum
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after it's passage.
Approved April p. 1909.
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452-H. r. NO. 46b.
AN ACT to authorize the sale Of certain |
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CHAPTER 467-H. F. NO. $50.
ACT to regulate and fix the time within
which notice or claim for loss. injury or
damage to shipments of live stock in
transit may be made or presented to COM
mon carriers thereof.
Be it enacted by the legislature Of the State
of Minnesota:
Section 1. In any action hereafter brought
in any court Of this state against one or
more common carriers by any owner, ship
per or consignee Of any shipment OF live
stock hereafter made to recover damages
for loss of or injury to any such live stock
in transit. wherein the answer Of the de-
PENDANT or defendants shall set up the de-
Tense that the shipper, owner or consignee
or give written or verbal notice or claim of
any kind or form to any agent of any carrier
or to any carrier which may have participant
ed in the transportation Of said live stock
within any specified or particular time less
such loss, injury or damage, as provided by
the terms of any shipping contract, bill Of
fading or other agreement relating to such
with any such requirement or stipulation in
any such shipping contract, bill Of lading or
other agreement that a written notice or
made or given by such shipper, consignee
or owner to any general or acting freight
agent, claim agent or ticket agent of any
one OF said carriers within sixty days after
the happening Of said loss. injury or dam
Sec. :. This act shall take erect,and be in
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-11-23
TURKEY
COST Sll.5O

Perhaps what is the largest turkey
ever raised in Grady county was pur-
chased this morning By Attorney John
Hankins for Thanksgiving.
MI Hankins had no special desire
70 acquire possession Of the largest
turkey but the raiser Of the fowl per
petrated scheme whereby he sold
the same unseen.
Tho turkey was raised BY E. F. Short
on his farm just out of town Mr..
Short agreed TO sell Mr.. Hankins his
largest turkey at 10 cents for the first
twenty-five pounds and % cents per
pound for all over that weight The
turkey was delivered this morning and
weighed sixtyone and three ,tfourths
pounds.
Mr. Short obligingly presented the
three-fourths Of pound, making the
turkey cost Mr. Hankins only sll.50.