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Evening journal., 1909-07-15
THREE THOUSAND TO JOIN
IN STRIKE or TIN WORKERS

NEW CASTLE. Pa, July 15.-About
5000 men viii walk out OF the tin
plants here at midnight tonight when
tho wage scale OF the tin plate work
ers association expire. The latter is
composed OF cold roll and finishing de-
partment men Of the tin plate and sheet
mills OF the American Sheet and Tin
Plate Company They win tonight
join the Amalgamated Association men
in lighting the company's open shop
order.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
A Test Of Friendship.

Just before Artemus Wards death
Robertson poured out some medicine
and offered It TO the sick man. who
said. "Aiy dear Tom. / won't take any
more Of that horrible stuff."
Robertson urged him to swallow the
mixture. saying; do. now-there's n
dear fellow-for my sake. You know
I would do anything for you"
would you?" said Ward feehly,
grasping his friends hand for the last
time.
Il would indeed" said Robertson.
Then you take It,"
Ward passed away few hours aft
erward.- rd.-"Recollections Of the Ban
crofts."
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
RUNAWAY AUTO
GETS ON PAVEMENT

Tearing madly down Market street
last night, an automobile deviated
from its course. and leaping the curb.
crashed into the large plate glass win
dow of the Butler book store. Forum
ately il happened that the machine
struck the corner of the glass where
the joint supports it and only a small
piece about three inches long was
knocked out The car, which was
stationed in front of the Clayton
House. evidently objecting 20 the
'cranking up" process I'm operation by
the driver. slammed him back on the
pavement, and with a snort started
down the street in its little tear
The car carried tag No. 11O1.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
odd FeIIowa AthIetie pay.

The odd Fellows Of Wilmington are
having a field day az the Rivervlew
baseball grounds this afternoon. and it
IS expected a big crowd win attend.
Various contests will take place. among
them being games and events between
the Columbia paii club and the iuirfaN
ball club. the Columbia and Fairfax
relay teams. three-legged race. fat
mems race potato race and shot-put.
-.'ii be distributed.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
AUTO STRUCk
BOY ON BICYCLE

George Wright, aged 1s years. Of No.
sis7 King street. employed by a
butcher at Twelfth and Tatnall streets.
was knocked down by an automobile
driven by Mrs. James F. Hoey. Of No.
1871 Washington street. at Twelfth and
Washington streets to-day.
The boy was on a bicycle at the
time. The wheel was demolished but
the lad escaped serious injury.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
A Great caresr Ahead.

"Are you the professor
''Yes. sir. What can do for you7"
Il have a daughter and I'd like to
know what it will cost me TO have her
taught to sing. ] think she win be-
come a great operatic star If her voice
is properly trained"
Does she seem 70 have extraordina-
~ gifts as a vocalist"
''Well. no; we haven't noticed that
her vocal gifts are out of the ordinary,
but nobody seems to be able 10 man
age her."-Chicago Record Herald.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
Mlddletown Pastor Weds.

MIDDLETOwN. Del. July i5.-The
marriage OF the Rev Francis II. Moore.
pastor of Forest Presbyterian Church
and Miss Elizabeth r. Hail is to take
place today. They will spend their
honeymoon in Europe.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
Missionary Alliance Meeting.

Mrs. Carrie Judd Monfgomery. OF
Oakland. Calf. will speak this even
ing at the Christian and Missionary
Alliance. 504 West Fifth street. Mrs
Montgomery has recently returned
from a visit 20 mission stations in
South China and India.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
CAPTAIN PLUNGED
DOWN BOATS HOLD

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
SEAFORD. Del. July 5.-Fallins down
the hold Of the vessel William & g., Of
which he is captain, B N. Harper Of
Baltimore, lay on the floor unconscious
Tor over an hour before he was discovered.
Dr. j. c. Knowles WAS summoned and
dressed the wounds of his head and body.
Dr. Knowles says it is mystery how he
cecaned with hls life.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
The Blahop's Visit.

Bishop (who has looked in" at
rural Sunday schooD-Now, children,
can any OF you tell what is meant by
the visitation Of the bishop? Little
Girl after n long pause)-Please. sir,
an afiiction sent from heaven.-London
Telegraph.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
GRIST MILL SUIT
AGAIN IN CHAN Gerry

Chancellor Curtis heard argument
today in the case OF Mensh vs. Gale.
The case has been in Chancery Court
for a number of years. Gaie bought
grist mill from Mensh but stopped
payment on his check, claiming that
the water rights we're restricted as the
town OF Greenville, Pa, was supplied
from the Perkiomen creek which sup
piled the power for opening the mill.
Cowboys, Indians. Singing, Dancing.
Minqua Reunions
Evening journal., 1909-07-15

Am. Locomoti SeB BlRock Island SAX
Anal. Copper. ..SoEl st. Paul ...I54H
Am. Smelling 94}s Southern Pac 1885
Am. Sugar CoI77z South. Com. Az
Atch. T. & S. II6Bl Union PacifiIe4H
B. g. o.. IIeU. S. St. Com II
Brooklyn r. T. 7eElU S. st. PreiI76H
Cenl Leather 35lWabash Pref s6$
Ches. & Ohio. 7S Western Unio 77H
Denver & X. @ l7Asphalt Com. p
Erie Common 36H Cambria Steel4sz
Erie. Ist pfd ... So 3Elec. Of Amer. IA IS
Louisville & rI4IH Lehlgh Nav. 1917
Missouri Pac.. II "a Leh. Valley So
Mo. Kan & Te, 4IlNthern cen1Io4E
N. y. Central I37H Phila. Rap. I 1855
Nor. Pacific I5tH Phila. Compaa al 4
Norfolk West. % Phila. ElectricII u
Peoples Cas- II5zslTonopah 6Ss
Pennsylvania misunderstanding 81 \
Reading ISSl
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
OVERCOME BY HEAT
WHILE AT WORK

Overcome by the heat while at work
at the plant Of the Delaware Hosiery
Company, Thirteenth and Poplar
streets. to-day, Miss Ida Martin had TO
be removed to her home, No. SIT Sher-
man street. in the Phoenix ambulance.
Her condition is not serious.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
OBITUARY..

The funeral OF Mrs Alverda Ayers
Cox. wife Of Charles II. Cox. will be
held from the home, near Rockland. to-
morrow afternoon at i.3o o'clock Inter-
mcnt will be In Lomhardy Cemetery.
The funeral of William II. Oliver Sr.,
aged ~ years. will be held from the
home at Henry Clay this afternoon at
o'clock Interment viii be in Groenhill
Cemetery.
The funeral Of Mrs. RoNie a. Truman,
a years old wife OF Thomas r. Tru-
man. will be held this afternoon at
O'Clock from No .li5 North Harrison
street Interment will be in Lombardy
Cemetery.
Characteristic Frontier Scenes Min
qua Reunions
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
The Finale.

at seems TO me-" said the Indian
-hief as he watched the white mans
encroachments. "that all my property
very soon viii be a mental reserva-
tion. Judge.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
Whv the WhietIe HowIed.

Passenger ION branch llnel-say, why
does the engine always set up such a
piteous howl at this particular spotY
Guard-Ah. 1t was here che engineer
FIRST met his wife.-Kansas City Jour
nal
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
The Great Change.

Tommy" said the teacher Of the ju-
venile class, when water becomes ice.
what is the great change that takes
placer
"The change in price" replied Tom
my.-Exchange.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15

Miss Sarah Mable Cullin. Of No. 1003
Pine street is the guest of Miss Gladys
Westerfeld, daughter of the Rev. ".
A. G. Westerfield, at EllSton. Md. Miss
Gladys was the guest at Miss Cullin's
home last week.
J. Harry Wright. Of No. e1f East
Sixth street, is spending two weeks
vacation at Port Deposit.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
M Erue Reonunrinn.

Stricken with paralysis on Saturday
and at that time In a serious condition
John Frye OF the Hotel Wilmington
has 20 far recovered that he was able
yesterday TO go down stairs. DR.. ID. l..
McConey is attending him.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
GLIDDEN TOURISTS
ARE ON THE GO
Ry unIted Press 1eased speeIal wlrv.

MADISON, Wis, July 15.-The fourth
day Of the. Glidden tour began this
morning when the pilot cars started at
6 a. m. on the journey TO Lacrosse. Wis,
s5i.4 miles away. All the contending
cars followed an hour later.
IT was announced today that only enc
penalty was. inflicted during yesterdays
long run, upon the Mcintyre buggy. No.
il0. This unique machine was formally
declared out OF the running because 1t
smashed a steering kunckle and became
unmanageable. Ii was also announced
that the penalties against the Brush run
about No lOi now totaled 1898 points. All
Of these were assessed before Chicago
was reached.
Sports Of all kinds Handsome
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL
Stock Markets

2.t5 p. m. quotations. from F. D.
Laekey & Co., Bankers and Brokers,
members Philadelphia Stock Exchange,
e43 Market street. Wilmington. Del.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
ono RuIIdina Permit Issued.

Only one building permit was iss,cd
today by Building Inspector johnson.
1t was granted to William Greenwa'4
TO make alterations for Sallie ]. Grctn-
walt, at No. 21s Union street. cost;n.,
500.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
Summer in the Country.

william c. Taylor, former president
of city Council. together with his fam
ily. is spending the summer at Win
crest" near New Castle.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
Grain Market

Reported daily by F. D. Lsekey &
Co., bankers and brokers, members
Philadelphia Stock Exchange, s43 Mar
ket ST.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
Another Advance In Wheat.

CHICAGO. July 15.--July wheat
ranged l2S 70 129 at the opening today,
an advance Of two cents over yester-
days closing.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15

Dolan. who has been playing first
base and pitching for the New Castle
A. A. has signed with the st. PauIs
Holy Name Club.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
Horse Fell in Kim stre.t.

A horse hitched 20 a wagon Of the
Consumers Ice Company fell at
Fourth and King streets. The animal
was not injured.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
Pnrnln Pnriv.

porch party viii be held at the
residence of Mrs. Il. Chadwick. No. 206
Jefferson street, Saturday afternoon
and evening for the benefit Of the
shepherds OF Bethlehem.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
conoert Id sad hospItal.

The Regimentai Band Of Fort DUPONT
will give a concert for the inmates OF
tho state Hospital al Farnhurst this af-
tcrnoun. The concert viii be on the lawn.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15

Annual Reunion, Minqua Tribe sat-
urday.*
Evening journal., 1909-07-15

Many a girl thinks she has broken
her heart when she has only spraiced
her imagination.-I.ife
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
poIsn sions With 81 pzups

Annual Reunion. siinqus Tribe. SAT-
urdays
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
City Directory is Out.

The new 1909 cit ydirectory is out
1t is well gotten up. The books are
now being delivered TO the subscriber .
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
Farmers Institute Mestino.

New Castle county farmers institute
viii have a special meeting at the
Hotel Wilmington on Saturday.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
FRIENDS SCHOOL
AM and WesI SIs.. WIImInqIOn, bel.

A co-educational school with a
corps OF eighteen (IS) specially
trained Instructors. Kindergar-
ten, Primary, Grammar and High
School Departments. Transpor-
tation provided for the younger
children. Finest gymnasium IN
the state with specially trained In
structors for boys and girls
Small classes admit OF individual
instructions Fall term opens
Ninth-month, (Sept) I3. For
further information address
HERSCHEL A. NORRIS.A.M.. .Prln.
Evening journal., 1909-07-15

Minqua Reunion, shellpot Park, sat
urdaye
Evening journal., 1909-07-15
CHANDLER q Ta1istInss E%SaIlnss

No. s1s W. Ninth Street
Careful attention day or niRny
bodies in Boarding Houses. Hota,s
and Hospitals removed and cared for
untu claimed. Carriages furnished
Appointrnents nrst-clsss Both Phones,
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-08-18
DIRECTORY
STATE OFFICERS


CHARLES N. PRAY of Chouteau
Governor
EDWIN L. NORRIS of Helena.
Lieutenant Governor
w. r. ALLEN of Deer Lodge
Associate Justice
w. L. HOLLOWAY of Gallatin.
Secretary of State
A. N. YODER of Silver Bow.
Attorney General
A. J. GALEN of Lewis and C1ark
Treasurer
E. E. EsSELsTYN of Carbon
Auditor
H. R. CUNNINGHAM of Silver Row
Superintendent of Public Instruction.
w. f. HARMON of Gallatin.
Railroad Commissioners
DAN BOYLE of Park, Six-year term
B. T. STANTON, Four-year term.
%. A. MORLEY, Two-year term.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-08-18

Wanted.-Horses to pasture,
Frank Whitmore, Malta, Mont.
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Lost

1 bay gelding, years old, white
marks around 4 legs above the knees,
rope around neck and weighs about
1900 pounds.
1 bay gelding 10 years old branded
on left thigh B and x with other
brands, has halter on and weighs
1900 pounds.
30 wn gelding 6 years Old branded
mz is crippled Oh left hind log, lump
on ankle, last seen r"~s 81 Beaver,
across from the d, II. :. creek.
| will pay S25 reward = lowered at
South Side Livery Barn in Malta or
SO for information leading to their
whereabouts. Joe Lawrence.
Malta, Mont
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Notice

Notice is hereby given, that Their ,
is money in the treasury to pay
Bridge Fund warrants registered up
to and including December 4th, 1907,
and Poor Fund warrants registered
up to and including February 4th,
1909.
Interest ceases on these warrants
after this date.
Dated at Glasgow. Montana, Aug
4th, 1909.
Lyman Barnes,
County Treasurer.
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Teachers Examination and PUP Is
Eighth Grade Examination.

The regular Teachers examination
and pupils eighth grade examination
will bo Aeld in Malta, Glasgow, and
Culbertson on Aug. 9th and 2Sth,
1899.
Examination begins promptly at
eight O'Clock.
Lillian d. Harris,
Co. Supt.
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ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Mrs. Milo LaRock of Cowan, was
brought to the Malta Hospital very
i'll last Saturday, but at present is
very mnch improved.
Mrs. J. n. Campbell of Long Lake
Minn., returned to her home TINS
morning aftera pleasant visit with
her son, Ray, and his family.
Frank Lampman' new ofllce
building on Front Street IS no"
ready foroccupancy andforms valu-
abe addition to the number OF deslr-
able business places on this street.
Rev. John J. Conway has become
+he editor land proprietor Of the Little
Rockies Miner, published att ortman'
Besides editing the paper. he Will al
so keep the post office. We have not
learned what Mr.. PettigreW intends
doing.
Carl Christian entertained a num-
her of his Young friends last FRIDAY
afternoon at the home OF his mother
Mrs. Ole Vespth. the occasion being
his ninth birthday. Those present
had happy time, enjoyed a good
dinner and left remberances of the
ENJOYABLE event with Carl.
John Survant and son Burner. re-
turned. Tuesday, from Canada, where
they have been for several days.
They report the range in excellent
shane for this time of the year While
in Canada. Mr.. Survant disposed of
his cattle to stock buyers who will
shin them to Liverpool. England.
Messrs. L. G. Edwards and VIM
Mcclellan left for Butte Sunday
night. where Monday they walked
over the burning sands of the desert
of Sahara. Archie Mahon of Glasgow,
who. by the way. is one OF the big
chief firemen on the desert, pro-
missed to have Lyman Barnes station
ed midway at an Oasis with ice and
sparkling water, but, through some
misunderstanding, Mr.. Barnes did
not leave for the mystic gathering
until a day later, which is causing
some uneasinesS among their friends.
The extremely warm weather of
the past week has ripened the fields OF
grain remaining uncut very rapidly
and lla Given corn big boost.
While warm. the weather has been
very favorable to haying and har-
vesting and most of the hay and
grain has been secured in the best
condition. The heavy rain storm of
last Thursday evening did little dam
age to crops while the rainfall bene-
fitted the range, the potatoes and the
gardens. Sunday was the hottest day
of the season, the Thermometer
reaching 1O4 in the shade.
The National Corn Exposition will
be held at Omaha, Nebraska, Decem-
Der to 10, 1909. The premium list
amount3 to $4,000, and there will be
competitive exhibits of corn, oats,
wheat harley. rye and grasses from
all the agricultural states.
Four new tronhies have been added
To fine list of Drizps and Montana
shonld win not less tbanthree or four
of them if care is taken in collecting
the SAMPLES TO be exhibited. The
Kansas trophy is offered for wheat:
the Colorado trophy for oats: the
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-08-18
The Berkshire Breed,

Ihe Massachusetts maid was In q
romantic mood.
Il am dreaming" she murmured,
POLITICALLY, dreaming of the dear old
Berkshires of my native state"
"Berkshires?" echoed the Chicago
youth, somewhat bewildered. "Er-
Was your father in the pork-raising
business?"
And the look that the Massachusetts,
maid gave him would have congested
radium
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1909-08-18
SUMMONS

Alias SummOns-In the District
Court of the Twelfth Judicial District
of the State of Montana, in and fol-
the county of Valley.
NELLIE DAVIDSON, Plaintiff,
VS..
THOMAS DAVIDSON, defendant.
The State of Montana to the above
named Defendant, Greeting.
You are hereby SUNNI oned to
answer the complaint in this action
which is filed in the office of the
Clerk of the Court, copy of which
is hereby served upon you, and to file
your answer and serve copy thereof
upon the plaintiffs attorney within
twenty days after the service of this
summons, exclusive of the day OF
service: and in case of your failure
to appear or answer, Judgment will
be taken against you by default, for
the relief demanded in the complaint.
This action is brought to dissolve
the bonds of matrimony existing be-
tween plaintiff and defendant, that
plaintiff recover her costs and for
such other relief as may be just.
Plaintiff alleges in her complaint
that plaintiff and defendant were
married at Malta, Valley County,
state of Montana, on the 18th day of
February, 1901, and ever since have
been and now are husband and wife:
that plaintiff ever since said marriage
and for more than one year immedi-
ately preceding the commencement
of this action has continuously resid-
ed and now resides within said state;
that there is no issue of said mar
riage; that defendant has been guilty
of habitual intemperance for more
than one year Immediately preceding
the commencement of this action,
and that defendant has, by reason
of the use of Intoxicating drinks been
disqualified great portion of the
said time from properly attending to
his business; that de PENDANT has, ever
since the Goth day of September, 1907,
and for more than one year immedi
ately preceding the commencement
of this action, though of sufficient
ability, and by reason of dissipation,
wilfully and wholly refused and ne
elected, and still refuses and ne
elects, to provide plaintiff with any
Of the common necessaries of life:
all of which more fully appears from
plaintiffs verified complaint filed in
said action, to which said complaint
reference is hereby made for further
particulars.
Witness my hand and the seal of
said Court this 9th day of July, A.
ID. 1900 C. G. Beede, Clerk.
Seal.
c. II. Stevens, Malta, Valley Co,in-
ty, Montana, Attorney for Plaintiff.
First publication July 2s, 1900.
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ksep Clean and Coo

For a hot or cold bath go to the
N orth Side Barber Shop, Chas. South
wick, the proprietor, now has his
bathroom in readiness with new
fixtures, etc, to meet the wants of
the public.
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* OF -
SACAJAWEA CHAPTER No, 81.
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR

Meets every LIST and grid Saturday eve,,ino IF
s s; month. Mrs, Isabella p. Davidson. w. n, :.
Nm; H. Mann, Wy. p Mrs. Mae Larson, A. Nj. C.
W;Clay, Sec'y; A Davidson Treas
Visiting brothers and sisters cordially ,ye1co.,o,
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Notice

County Treasurer
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Hay on two claims to let at $500
per ton or on shares of one half the
cutting. Sophia Roach,
Old Ashtield,
Montana.
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COUNTY OFFICERS

Senator
j.. L. TRUsCOTT of Glasgow
Representative
FRANK G. ARNETT of Culbertson
County Commissioners
VIM. MCBRIDE of Culbertson
A. DAVIDSON of Malta.
J. T. FARR1S of Hinsdale.
County Attorney
THOMAS DIGNAN of Glasgow
Sheriff
S. G. SMALL of Glasgow.
Clerk of Courts
G. G. BEEDE of Glasgow.
Assessor
JAMES FOX of Glasgow.
Treasurer
LYMAN BARNES of Malta.
Clerk and Recorder
W. B. SHOEMAKER of Hinsda,e.
Public Administrator
JACOB SEEL of Mondak.
County Surveyor
w. H. mann of Malta.
Coroner
CHARLES PETERSON of Glaspow
superintendent of Schools
(. MISS LILLIAN D. HARRIS of saco.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-21

chasing balls and lean members prone
on the grass from exhausted energy.
The crowd Mhch vino SGD the game
was equally weary-from laughter.
President Taft did not attend. He
was at Chevy Chase with Vice Presi-
dent SherE-,.ll paying con.
Mere Ciffe.cet kinds Of Baseball
were played i. that game than ever
clowtied mo 4 sevea-inaing game be-
fore. cnG, venee as Is may seem, it
was no, all bsd.. The democrats put
up rafting good game i'll the iielG-
so- ettaies. Fesir. Ct AlabGma, play
ing in one of he ourter gardens, re-
m.nded one srikingiy CT Ty Cobb. No
one ventured to tell Mr.. Hefiin just
why. Once he had a chance to be
hero The rep0Bsse2s s@dSenly came
IL ife IN the Gfta inn,Gg and were
scoring eight or nine or ten runs, when
a ere Gy wee w.nging CIT into left
fed stra ;eht a. HehiE. The portly
Alabaman, who played in white fan
mel trousers with black silk watch fob
daneI ne sro-l h.s belt, cast one
weather eye a the bali ed another at
his bare hands anu ''ducked-" The
hit should have been good for home
run. but Howland OF Ohio fell ex-
hausted on second sack and yelled for
somebody % GENE out and finish the
run.
Longworth, of Ohio, signed at ire
meRdous outlay, i. was said by the re-
pa fcan manager, but failed to live up
to his advance notices. He presented
a nat1y appearance in gold trousers,
brown stockings and negligee shlrS,
hut he "Caseyed" out twice with two
on bases. got base on balls once and
then in the last half of the seventh
showed a flash of rare speed when he
heat out dinky little infield hiS. His
only other acquaintance with the ball
was . couple of foul tips and several
long runs after two baggers slammed
ont nv the unterrified democracy.
The official score looked too much
like 5 house tariff bill coming our OF.
the senate committee on finance to be
printed in full. The republicans
stuck to their original lineup through
ont the game, but the democrats wore
themselves out making ten runs in the
second, and after that substitutes were
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-07-21
NOT COMPETENT
To MAKE A WILL
SUCH is VERDICT OF JURY IN
CASE OF LATE COLONEL
THOMAS SMELL.

Clinton, H., July 1.-THE jury in
the contested will case of the late
Colonel Thomas Smell returned a YER
dict last night finding that Smell was
not competent to make a Will. me
estate is valued at $500 600 5nel
made only few requests, leaving
the estate in trust until the death OF
all his children and grandchildren. It
then was to be distributed among his
great grandchildren and their heirs.
The will was contested by MS SON
Richard Smell, a banker of Clinton,
Illinois, who was cut off with go in
the will. The first trial resulted in a
disagreement. At the second trial
the jury returned a verdict break g
the will, bat the supreme court set
aside the verdict on the ground that
improper evidence was allowed to go
to the jury. The case will again be
appealed to the higher court.