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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15

NJ. ~JoaChini has been confined 70
his bed Tor several days with a severe
attack of rheumatism.
The new city officials were swOrr.
IN last Saturday night, and at regular
meeting next Monday night the var
lous committees and appointivc Oh.
GERS will be selected.
David Wear, aged 10 years, J.
month and eight days, died at the
home OF his brother, Aaron Wear,
near High Point, Mo-, Monday, Avul
l2th, 1909. Ills remains were con
vcyed to Iiopcwcll cemetery Tues
day. the funeral services being con-
Quoted by Rev. Collins OF the prc9h,"
terrain church,. Mr.. Wear was an
uncle OF Mrs. G.. II. Price, Of Yer
saillcs, and Mr.. and Mrs. Price at
tended The funeral.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15
A New Line

of Millinery will be opened
on North Monroe Street, be-
tween Mason's Grocery Store
and DR.. BoIeS' Drug Store.
All the leading Styles.
Colors and Shades will be
found here, and at very
reasonable prices.
Thanking all my former
customers, ! invite all to call
and examine my splendid
line of goods.
FANNIE LUCE.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-04-15

John A. Hannay, who was trying
10 go il blind for a week or two, has
recovered his cycsight and is feeling
better.
Fine framed pictures almost given
away at f.. A. Williams.
Seed Potatoes.
Parties desiring first class seed
potatoes will do well to call on
G.. II. PRicE.
The Butcher and Grocer.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16
BIDS ON THROOP
INSTITUTE OPEN
ARCHITECT LETS CONTRACTS
COVERING PRELIMINARlES
COLLEGE AT PASADENA TO MAKE
MANY IMPROVEMENTS
Famous Sculptor Will Mould Panels
Over Entrance to Administration
Building-Huntingto May
Open Bids for Mansion

Architects Myron Hunt and Elmer
Grey, Union Trust building, have closed
several important subcontracts for
work and material to be incorporated
in the central or administration build
ing of the new Throop institute at
Pasadena. Plumbing has been let to
the e. o. Nay company of Pasadena
for $5971. The California Ornamental
Brick company will do the casting of
the large moulded panels which will be
erected over the main entrance of the
administration building,
These panels are formed over three
arches, the detail work measuring
twelve feet high and forty-one feet
long. The casting will be done in ce-
ment and will cost $1,000. The modelling
will be done in clay by the well known
sculptor, Alex Sterling Calder of Phil
adelphia and will represent one of the
largest and most important pieces of
work he has ever undertaken. This
fine piece of art work has been donated
to the institute and when completed
will add much to the beauty and orna-
mentation of the structure.
Bids have also been opened for sup
plying the three steel spiral staircases
which are to be used as fire escapes,
and will be announced in a few days.
MeSSrS. Hunt and Grey also report
that II. E. Huntington will return to
Los Angeles about May 10 and that as
soon as practical thereafter will con-
slider the bids submitted for further
work to be done on his mansion at
South Pasadena. Contracts covering
the electric wiring, hollow tile partition
walls, plastering, door and window
frames and sash, elevator, parquet
floors and also a large marble contract
which includes the staircase and floor
work, together with certain red Eng
fish tile paving and tile bathroom
work; built-in refrigerator and the
vacuum cleaning system will! be taken
up and disposed of.
The letting of the foregoing work
will cover a large part of the general
construction so that some time will
elapse before further contracts for the
completion of the building are under
taken. AS soon as the plans for the
garage are completed, which will be in
about thirty days, bids for it will be
invited
The contract for the finishing of the
principal rooms of the first story has
been let to Duveen brothers of London,
England.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16
MINERAL FOR
USE AS RUBBER
TABBYITE MAY REVOLUTION
IZE INDUSTRY
VAST BEDS OF MATERIAL WILL
BE MARKETED
Hydrocarbon Substance Has Chemical
Composition Almost Identical
with Vegetable Gum-Slm-
pie VuIcanlzlne Method

It has been remarked so often as to
become a truism that in the west there
lies unlimited wealth and unlimited re-
plainly demonstrated than by the re-
cent discovery of a new mineral known
as 'tabbyite."
From time to time since the first be-
ginntngs of mineral exploration dtscov-
cries have been made of one mineral
after another, and the most interesting
of these is "tabbyite," a hydrocarbon
which has for its base ozocerite.
This peculiar mineral Is the latest
discovery in the family of hydrocarbons
and is used as a substitute for all rub
her goods, from the soft, pliable to the
hard gutta-percha-like product. The
chemical composition of this mineral
is almost exactly the same as the
chemical composition of the vegetable
gum, caoutchouc, known to the general
public as rubber. Both are Vulcanized,
but in the case of tabbyite the vulcan
ization is carried out quite differently
from the method adopted in handling
the vegetable product.
The method used in manipulating
tabbyite in the manufacture of COM
mercial articles is much simpler and
easier than in handling the vegetable
rubber. While it is true there are vast
tracts of virgin rubber forests left In
Brazil, and the cultivation of it has
begun in various parts of the world,
more notably in Ceylon, Africa and
Mexico, the fear is often expressed that
the rubber supply of the world will
soon become exhausted.
Valuable Rubber Substitute
1t is not difficult to realize that the
discovery of q substitute for rubber is
a matter of great Importance. Vast
beds of this and other similar minerals
are found in Eastern Utah, principally
in Carbon and Emery counties. In
fact, 1t is not known to exist in any
other portion of the world.
This section not only has tabbyfte,
ozocerite, gilsonite and elaterite, but is
developing some of the highest grade
oil, bring a price from 81 and S. bar
rel up to and including 81 a gallon. The
oil is paraffine base with gravity of
40 degrees, and at the present time
there are over fifty wells drilled. with
not a dry hole.
There is excellent transportation and
plenty of water.
N r. Dexter & Co., with offices at
s16 San Fernando building, have in the
neighborhood of 10000 acres of this
property, which they have placed on
sale for short time, and which they
guarantee to be all oil bearing. There
Being such demand for this property,
Mr.. Dexter said that none would be for
sale after July l, as all property not
sold at that time would be leased.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16
Vermont Square Sales

c. A. Wesbecher, tract agent for YER
mont Square, reports the following re-
cent sales in that vicinity:
A lot on Forty-siXth street, between
Halldale and Denker avenues, 45x13O
feet, to S. w. Cutter for 1926.
The southeast corner of Vernon and
Western avenues, 45X130 feet, to M. E.
Mojonnier for $3.50.
A lot 44x180 feet on Forty-seventh
street. between Harvard boulevard and
Western avenue, to f. r. Burrell for
SITS.
A lot 44x12S feet on Forty-ffth street,
between Harvard boulevard and West
ern avenue, to G. M. Barnes for $780,
A lot 50x14S feet on Forty-sixth street,
between Vermont and Kansas avenues,
to William j. Gretten for $1050. Mr..
Gretten is improving same with beau
tiful home.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16
INGLEWOOD RANCHO
INCREASES IN VALUE

At Inglewood rancho acreage is in
creasing in value rapidly. The soil is
a rich sandy loan; water is abundant
both for domestic and irrigation pur-
poses. Forty houses and two stores are
already completed, and others are I'M
der construction, including an up-to-
date grocery and market combined.
Since this property was placed on the
market six months ago the sales have
averaged 800 daily. The fields of alfal-
ia, which yield six and seven cuttings
a year, and the acres of potatoes, onions,
berries and small fruits show the ex-
cellence of this soil.
The water supply is practically I'M
limited and is piped to each acre.
Sales for the past week, amounting to
$3.50. were as follows:
Five acres to Mrs. Carr, $3050; five
acres to A. r. Burgess, $1,000; one acre
at $500 to Ralph e. Cameron of Atlanta,
Idaho, and three acres to L. D. Come
ron, 1880.
Mr.. Cameron has an option on other
acreage in the tract.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16
MAlN-MONETA ACRES
FIND MANY BUYERS

Main-Moneta acres. which has re-
Gently been placed on the market by
Patton e Longley, Is selling rapidly
and many inquiries are being received
daily from persons who wish to pur-
chase two and a half, three or five
acres, either for an investment or for
a country home.
This property is being offered at a
lower price than any other acreage in
the vicinity.
The soil is rich, sandy loan, which
will produce all vegetables, berries and
small fruits.
There is an abundance of water piped
throughout the tract from cement
reservoir containing $4,000 gallons, and
the water is decided free to purchasers.
This property is on the Moneta ave-
nue. short line and has excellent car
service. During the past week d. L..
Martin, recent arrival from the east,
purchased five acres for the sum of
$4,000, two and a half acres were sold
to A. j. Leaning for $1375 and five
acres to S. G. Maun for $2750.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16
Sales of Portable Houses

H. j. Brainerd, manufacturer and
builder of ready-made portable houses
b07 chamber of commerce building, Los
Angeles, reports a brisk demand for his
ready-made portable houses. Many
owners of lots at the seashore and in
the mountains are ordering, and sew
eral houses have been sold.
One bungalow is ordered for Ocean
Park and a four-room cottage for Long
Beach; also cottage to go to the
mountains near Santa Monica Many
mining and oil men have become inter
ested, and Mr.. Brainerd is figuring on
several houses for them.
fine double garage has just been
finished for Mrs. Summers, 607 Miami
avenue. It is a handsome and artistic
structure.
Mr.. Brainerd says that he looks for
n great increase in the demand for his
ready-made portable houses. They give
satisfaction wherever he places them.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16
BURLINGTON CORNER
IS BOUGHT FOR HOME

Croake & Mccain report the follow
Lot 40x125 feet, southeast corner Bur-
lington avenue and Twentieth street,
improved with eight-room modern
house, Edna Helen Martin to J. g.
McNutt, $3.50 Bought for home.
Lot 50X150, west side COlyIon street.
between Fourth and Fifth streets, inn
proved with fourteen-room fat build
ing, sold for the estate Of Sarah john
son to J. J. Bergin, $1,000 Investment
The southeast corner Vermont and
Franklin avenues, East Hollywood, ITO
kiss feet, Calvin W. Brown to w. H.
3. Kilner $500. For investment.
Lot. 25xl26 feet, east side Myrtle ave-
rue. between Pico and Fifteenth
streets, improved with a four-room cot
tage, Josiah Fisher to Cora Annie, $780,
Bought for home.
Ten acres orange land, unimproved,
near San Dimas, Ladru Royal to Jo-
ssphine N. Kittle. $780, Investment.
Lot 50x135 feet west side Glorietta
avenue. south of Prospect avenue, Hol-
lywood. Mary ". Gilbert to Arthur
Let's, $3.50. Investment.
Los 5Oxl3T feet, west side Willard av-
enue, south Of Prospect avenue, Holly
wood, Aldritt, Croak & Mccain to A.
II. Roberts, $1100. The same parties
also sold d lot adjoining above to Mary
Samson, S1100. Each purchaser will
erect S25OO residence thereon.
Lot 50x135 feet, north side Kingswell
avenue, between Maubert and Hast
ings avenues, East Hollywood, W. A.
Cusick to Lena Loveloy, 5000. VIII i'm
prove with residence later.
Lot 50x135 feet, east side South Grand
avenue, half block south OF Slauson
avenue, Elizabeth Gleason 20 Charles
f. owen, S525. To be improved.
Lot 5Ox150 feet. west side Richter
street, between Sunset boulevard and
Myra street, r. F. Dockery to Fannie
M Grueninger, $500. Investment.
Lot 50x155 feet, east side Chelsea
street, between st. Charles and Indi-
ana avenue, Paul Courian to Ladru
ROYAL, $780, Investment.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16
FIRTH SELLS OUT
MONTE VISTA TRACT

Monte Vista sales by Emil Firth were: To
William Il. Irwin. ten acres at the corner Of
Benson and Howard avenues, for $2S75; to
Thomas e. Butler, five acres corner of Vernon
and Howard avenues for $685.; to Charles f.
Scott, three acres on Vernon avenue, south OF
Howard avenue. for $3.50; TO A. j. Ogilvie, "A
lots in the TOWNSHIP OF Monte Vista, being part
Of block 2. for $685. to Miss Ruby B. Ogilvie,
nine lots adjoining above for $780, TO D. S.
Peck, 26 lots in the townsite being north half
Of block 8. for $2f21; to Miss Alice Kirke, IL
lots in the townsite for s1416.
This beautiful tract which has been on the
market only short time, is entirely sold
out with the exception of a few lots in the
townste
Mr. Firth now has Orange Cove in course OF
preparation and the same will be on the mar
ket in few days,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16
TO BUILD TEN-STORY
STRUCTURE AT SALT LAKE

Architects Parkinson & Bergstrom
have completed plans for and Will SUI
nerintend the construction of a ten
story office building, 110x160 feet and
$50 feet to be erected in Salt Lake City.
1t will be built of Steel brick laid in
cement and terra Gotta. The main en-
trance will be of dressed marble. The
steel contract has been let to the Mod
ern Steel Structural company and the
terra Gotta contract to the Gladding-
McBain company of San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16
Girls Raise Funds for Club

The Young Womens Christian association
club house to be built at Huntington Park.
The proposed building will be in the bungalow
style of architecture and will contain com
modIous living room, dining room, kitchen.
dressing rooms shower baths and a wide
piazza.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16
HOLLYWOOD School Bonds

Bonds in the sum of 500, 900 have been voted
for the erection of a concrete school building
on the grounds of the Hollywood high school,
New building will be devoted to laboratory pur-
poses.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16
New Depot at San Dieoo

1t is quite probable that new depot will be
erected at San Diego in the near future by the
Santa Fe, according to statement made by
s. c. Payson, passenger agent. large, mod
srn structure Of mission type is contemplated.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16
olenwood Inn AddItlon

Work is expected to begin Within fortnight
on the new addition to the Glenwood inn,
Riverside. for which Architect A. b. Benton
is completing plans. The improvement will
add materially to the convenience and appear
ance OF this already beautiful hosiery.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16
Ruva Old Hotel

syndicate. represented by Carl f. schader.
n former resident OF Santa Monica has pur-
chased the old Arcadia hotel in that city. No
closed
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16

n EDONDo BEACH, May 15.-The
X work of erecting the new bath
~ house and plunge on the ocean
front is being pushed rapidly, the man
agement desiring to have the structure
in use by the middle of June. The vari-
Gus gangs Of workmen make the air
ring with the hammer and saw dur
ing the day, while at night the hum
of cement mixers is intermingled witt
the tamping of the fresh laid lining of
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16
CITY Wishes ENGINE Site

The city is DESTROYS Of securing site for a
fire engine station in the vicinity of Slauson |
avenue and Figueroa street.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16
To Cost $4,000

Robert Marsh & Co. promoters Of Mt. Wash
inston, say they viii erect on the plateau a
hotel to cost about $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16
To Build at Pier Avenue

CIR the construction Of Its new passenger depot
Pier avenue, Ocean Park. Hunt. Eager &
Burns architects
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16

is evident that there will be many
more in the near future. The total
amount represented in building permits
for the month of April totaled 62,250.
The following new structures are
among those provided for: H. John
son. bungalow, to cost S1170; Adra B,
Black, bungalow, to cost $1,000; Ad
Waters, cottage, to cost $400 C. Fl.
Wilson, bungalow, $780, and the bath
house, as mentioned before, to cost
ST., 00O
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16
New Pavilion Building

Architect w. S. Hebbard of San
1.-THE Terrace" at Fourth and I streets,
to be occupied by the recently or
ganized San Diego University club. An
artistic portico and stairway will be
pleasing features. Other changes will
be made to arrange for the reception
hall, library, music room and pool and
billiard rooms.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16

the great swimming pool.
The structure is expected to cost in
the neighborhood of sos, 900 when COM
pleted, and will have the largest plunge
in the state. Many lumber vessels are
required in transporting the material
for the building, and two or more may
be seen discharging their cargoes at
the wharves at any time of the day.
In addition to the bath house, many
other permits have been taken out for
the construction Of residences, and 1t
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-16

The second floor will contain sixteen
rooms, arranged in two-room suites
each with private bath; the third floor
will contain four two-room suites, SIX
single rooms and several extra rooms
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-12-22
Buying Automobiles.

AS the new year approaches, those
who have had in mind the purchase
Of automobiles are giving the matter
attention, realizing that it is i'm
portant to get orders into the facto-
ries early to insure the shipment of
machines before spring opens. Mr..
A. G. Baker has purchased a fine
large Rambler for himself and an
other for his brother, G.. r. Baker
of Ridgeway, and o. Ps~Ode of CAL
mar has bought Winton Six, a
splendid car, while o. Bauder has
purchased the Buick roadster be-
longing to C. j. Weiser We under
stand Mr.. Weiser contemplates get
ting Rew roadster There will be
large number of new machines in
the county the coming year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-12-22
DIR. COOK A FAKER.
University of Copenhagen Declares
He Did Not Reach the North
Pole.

The University of Copenhagen, the
first institution to recognize Cook as
the discoverer of the North Pole,
yesterday declared the explorer had
failed to establish his claim.
The committee appointed by the
university to examine Cooks records
recently presented its report to a con-
sistory of the university which re-
viewed the deductions of the experts
with the greatest care and discussed
the findings from every standpoint.
That both the committee and con-
sistory were disappointed was soon
known.
The consistory met Yesterday and
adopted written report to the effect
that the alleged records submitted
for examination by Cook failed to
prove his claim that he had reached
the pole.
The report of the university ex-
poses one of the greatest attempts
to fake" in history, 1t seems almost
incredible that DR.. Cook should at
tempt to deceive the scientists of the
world in such a manner. For some
time the opinion has been spreading
that Cook never reached the pole,
and that he is the prince of the
takers of the world. Roosevelt has
gained new recruit for his Ananias
Club.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-12-22
More Lodge officers.


In addition to the list of officers of
the various lodges published in our
last issue, the following have since
been elected:
DEBORAH CHAPTER, o. E. S.
w. M.-Miss Ella NARROW.
A. M.-Miss Tillie Assem-.
p. f. b. .Portman.
Cond.-Mrs. C. Trzcinski.
A. C.-Mrs. w. F. Abbey.
Treas.-C. Trzcinski.
Sec.-Mrs. Lily Holcomb.
E. l. WEISER CAMP. 5. of v.
CONF. ". Gillett.
Sr. VS.. e. Brickner.
Jr. VI. w. Dahl.
Delegate-Wm Linnevold.
Alternate-S. e. Brickner.
Council-W. B. Coup, VIM. Lime
void, H. w. Holmes.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
C. C.-M. d. Jewell.
v. ca. j. Swszey.
Prelate-P. M. Jewell.
M. W.. f. b. PsItman.
M. FIR. Algyer.
M. Ell. A. Warner.
M. An. d. Wells.
/. G.-E. J.s Parman.
o. CIV. HI. Burtis.
Trustee-W. r. Toye.
ID. G. CIV. F. Baker.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-12-22
Luther "a ST. Olaf 21.


Luther College opened the basket
ball season last evening with VIC
tory over their old-time rivals, st.
Olaf College. The above score about
shows the relative merits of the two
teams. Luther this year has had to
replace position held by star players
the past two years, with new men,
but has succeeded in filling the va
cancies most admirably. st. Olaf
came here with the advantage of
having met and defeated several fast
college teams, and were rated as dan
gerous opponents.
The large auditorium was packed
when the referees whistle called the
players together. Capt. Qualley,
playing center for l.. c., took the ball
at the start from his man, but some
how an "Ole" boy intercepted the
ensuing pass and, -result, st. Olaf
scred a field throw. A free throw
netted st. Olaf another, and the small
contingent of st. Olaf rooters held a
little celebration of their own. Then
Luther woke up. Qualley started it
with pretty field basket, and aided
by points made by Storaasli and Jer-
dee, rolled the score up, and the end
of the LIST half found the l.. C. boys
held lead of "a to 8. During the
intermission excellent music was dis
coursed by an l.. c. orchestra. The Sc
cond half the local college five were
obliged to let the ''Oles" lead. Luth-
er had set dizzy pace during the
first half and besides, Storaasli,
whose work during the first period
had been on the scintillating order,
wrenched his ankle, but pluckily con-
tinued playing. During this half the
play was marred by excessive holding
in which respect st. Olaf excelled.
Both teams worked the dribble play
successfully and seemed to rely more
on this method of progressing with
the ball than by the use of short
passes. Considering, that st. Olaf
has an exceptionally strong team
this year, the l.. C. victory over them
proclaims that Luther College will
more than hold their own on the
basket ball field this winter. The
lineup and summary follow:
G. Storaasli l.. F.. f. Magnus
O, Jerdee r. F. HI. Haugen
p. w. Qualley C. j. Enstad
G. Wollan r. G., A. Roe
e. Estenson l.. G.. A. MagnGs
Summary: Substituted for II.
Haugen, j. Bestul; for j. Enstad
Rogne. Field baskets-Qualley 6,
Jerde 4, Storaasli 4, Haugen 2, En-
stad 2, A. Magnus L. Baskets from
free throws-Qualley out of 8; F..
Magnus out 10. Time of Halves
20 minutes. Referee-Noakss. Um-
pire-Birkelo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-12-22
Nine Complete High School Course

Nine Complete High School Course.
Something out of the ordinary will
take place this week in the DEBORAH
High School, when nine pupils will
certificates denoting that they have
done SO. They will not be obliged
to attend school during the remain
der of the year, but will formally
graduate with the regular "Class of
1910" next June. This comes about
by reason of the fact that four years
ago thirteen members of the eighth
grade who had done sufficient work
to entitle them to do SO, advanced
into the first year high school work,
custom that is becoming quite COM
mon among high schools, in dividing
the school year into semesters. In
reality they graduate at this time.
Those who have finished the high
Alta Ruth Coffeen, Ruth Bernice
Helwig, Grace Ellis Makepeace, Ka-
thinka Bergliot Engen, Hilda Ovidia
Holm, Edel Marie Hustvedt, Erzua
Evangeline Muller. 1t is expected
that at the close of the first semester,
within couple of weeks after the
Christmas vacation, sevral pupils will
be advanced in the same manner as
were the above four years ago, and
probably a precedent established in
this manner which will be followed
from year to year.
Mrs. Eva Fleming, high school
principal, entertained the class On
Saturday evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-12-22

The DEBORAH Furniture Co. are
making rapid progress with the re-
modelling of the Rudolph block, pre-
paratory to their occupancy soon af-
ter the first of the year. The remod-
cling of the basement and second and
third stories has been completed, and
considerable work done on the first
story, which will be pushed forward
to completion Immediately after the
first of the year.