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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
JUDGE GRANVILLE BENNETT
ANSWERS LAST SUMMONS

Hot Springs, s. D, July 4-Judge
Granville G. Bennett lawyer, Jurist,
politician, orator and one Of the oldest
pioneers Of the Black Hills, died at
the hospital at this place at II o'clock
Wednesday evening, after four weeks
Illness caused by a trouble Of long dur
alton.
Granville G. Bennett was born in
Fayette county, Ohio, October 8, 1888.
In his youth he moved with his parents
to Illinois, and later to Washington,
Ia, where he completed his education
In the Washington college, studied law
and became widely known as a success
full politician and lawyer. He was
strongly aligned with the Lincoln ad-
ministration and was an anti-slaVery
worker. When the war broke out he
enlisted in the Seventh Iowa, and later
in the Nineteenth. He served through
the greater part of the war and was
honorably discharged in August. 1865,
after peace had been established. He
served several years in both the houses
of the Iowa state legislature, and in
1875 was appointed associate justice of
the supreme court of the territory Of
Dakota. At that time he moved
to Vermillion and later to Yankton,
and in 1877 to Deadwood, where he has
since resided. He was the first judge
in the Black Hills, he being fnstru-
mental in bringing law and order into
the wild and unsettled community. In
1878 he was elected a delegate to con-
gress, and at the completion of his term
once more took up the practice of law.
In later years he served several terms
in the position of judge of the county
court
Judge Bennett Is survived by one son,
Rev. Gaylord Bennett, an Episcopal
preacher in one of the 'eading churches
in Baltimore; and two daughters Estel-
Inc, a special writer on the Chicago
Record Herald, and Halle, who has
made her home with her father for sew
eral wears past
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
HOOK AND LADDER CONTEST
is WON BY PARkSTON

Chamberlain, S. D, July 4.-Yester-
day settled the contests for the many
championships in the tournament of
the South Dakota Firemen's association.
Parkston won the hook and ladder
championship in 33 seconds fiat, with
Rapid City second in 33 LIS seconds.
The chiefs 100-yard foot race was won
by Hubbard of Presho, in IL seconds,
with Walker, of Pierre, second.
There were nine entries in the fore
mems 200-yard foot race. Lane and
Boyd, of Rapid City, scoring first and
second Time, % seconds.
Eleven entered in the firemen's 200
yard race. Wildmen. Red Dick and
Busch winning in the order named
Time, 81 seconds.
The big hose championship race had
five entries. Platte won first in 20 LIS
seconds; Parkston, second in 80 fiat;
Presho, third in 81 seconds; Pierre,
"a is seconds; Rapid City, no time.
There were five entries for the singles
coupling contests, of which Reimer of
Clear Lake, won first in 2-5; Wagner,
second in 3-5 seconds. The tourna-'
ment concludes with tomorrow's pro-
gram.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
DYNAMITE IS USED
IN MINERS STRIKE
Coal Trouble in Pennsylvania
Results in Bloodshed
and Violence.

Greensburg, Pa. July 4.-The West
moreland coal district is in the throes
of a miners strike which so far has
resulted in several deaths, the use of
dynamite and many arrests.
The latest trouble arose today at Elk
port, when the homes of two foreign
miners were dynamited, resulting in
the injury OF a 1-year-old baby, which
was hurled from its crib across room
against a wall
Late last night marching strik-
ers fired into the barracks of deputy
sheriffs guarding the property of the
Fort Palmer mines. No was was in
jured.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
CRASH IN PRICES
ON WALL Street:
Reports From Interior and
Farm Land Speculation in
West Assigned as Causes.

New York, July S.--Therc was a
crash in prices of stocks with the open
ing OF the stock market again today.
The paralysis of demand and the free
offerings We're similar to yesterday and
produced like results in the rapid
crumbling of prices.
The tone OF the comment reported
from interior bankers and the situa-
ton presented by the speculation in
farm lands were not liked. The slump
made low prices for the year in few
prominent stocks, including Union Pa
citiC, Reading and United States Steel
Prices rebounded in the course of the
first half hour. This was after Read
ing, Union Pacific. Kansas & Texas,
wabash preferred, Rock Island, Chesa-
peake & Ohio, American Car and some
others had shown losses of 215 TO 8
points and the general active list l to
2 points.
Prices Rebound Again.
Before the days session of the stock
exchange had half expired the market
turned very strong and prices recovered
to above last nights level. The trans
continental railroad stocks and Read
ing led the rally establishing advances
of l to points over yesterdays last
prices. The weakness of wheat and
corn in connection with reports of IA
vorable weather for those crops had
strengthening effect on stocks.
The downward course of foreign ex-
change caused an expectation that gold
would be imported anu strengthened
the banking position. There was evil
dence of some buying for support sup
posed to be by important banking in
terests, while prices were declining.
The uncovered shorts were induced to
buy by this development and helped on
the recovery.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
GENEROUS RAIN DOES
CROPS GREAT GOOD

Galva, Ia, July S.--The droIth was
broken here Tuesday night by a gen.
eral rain. Crops were beginning to-
show the effects of the continued hot
weather. Pastures were brown and
worthless, but now everything again
shows the return of life.
H. Fl. Williams and family, who
moved to Caldwell Idaho, some time
ago, have returned to. Iowa for an in
definite visit. 1t is possible that they
will move back to the Hawkeye state.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
FULL REPORT ON THE
VICTIMS or HOLIDAY
Complete List Shows That a
Lost Their Lives Celebra-
ting the Fourth.

Chicago, July s.-Complete returns
from all parts of the country show that
A persons were killed and 2,4SS in
jured, while celebrating the Fourth of
July.
Absolute prohibition of the sale and
use of fireworks in Chicago was recon-
mended to the city government last
night by Fire Marshal Koran. He
said:
celebration is the celebration without
fireworks of any kind"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
CLARK DECLARES WAR
ON DRUG VENDORS

Des Moines, Ia, July S.-Frank B.
Clark, of Ottumwa in his annual ad-
dress at the opening of the state drug
gists' convention today, declared war
on the itinerant drug vender who sells
patent medicines in a wagon. He de-
clared that the wagon vender is skin
ming the people and hurting legitimate
business. Clark also advised druggists
to get into politics. Davenport and
Mason City are bidders for the next
convention.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
WOMAN SEES MAN DIE
AND Is UNCONSCIOUS

Des Moines, Ia, July S.--Robert
Cooper, whose only known address is
New York, was killed at Osceola, la.
today, while trying to board O. moving
train. Mrs. Solomon Thursday an aged
woman, saw the mans death from her
house. She was stricken with heart
failure and is unconscious, with small
hopes Of recovery.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
JURY BRIBERY is NOW
CHARGED IN CHICAGO
Groceryman Indicted for Try
ing to Corrupt Juror in Lee
Browne Case.

Chicago, July "a fresh sensation
in connection with the legislative brib-
cry scandal arose today when the
states attorney announced that an in
.dictment had been voted, charging John
A. Malloy, q grocer, with attempting to
corrupt Oscar T. Morford, a juror In
BY agreement of counsel the re-trial
of Browne, charged with bribing Rep
,resentative Charles A. White, to vote
for William Lorimer for United States
senator, was set for July 20.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
QUEEN OF BONANZA is
APPENDICITIS VICTIM

Bucharest, Roumania, July 4.-The
condition of Queen Elizabeth. of Rou-
mania, Carmen SYLVIA. who is suffer-
ing from a severe attack of appendi-
citis, is reported today as improving
Her majesty's physicians state that
she is experiencing less pain than In
the preceding days of her illness. The
queen Is in her 9th year, and particu-
larly because of her age much uneasi-
ness has been felt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
GIRL SHOT FOR FAILING
TO KEEP DATE WITH MAN

Kansas City, Mo-, July S.--Miss Ruby
Hirsch, aged 22 years, was shot and
fatally wounded by Edward Baker, a
contractor AZ years old, at her home
last night because she had failed to
keep a luncheon engagement with him.
After shooting the girl four times,
Baker fed, but was arrested today by
officers, who found him six miles south
of this city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
DYING WIFE PROTECTS
HER ACCUSED HUSBAND

Mason City, Ia, July 4.-William
Robinson, a negro, held since Sunday
on suspicion of shooting his wife. was
released yesterday when his wife, who
is still alive, signed an affidavit that
she was shot by white man.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
CURTISS WILL ATTEMPT
FLIGHT OF FIFTY MILES

Atlantic City, ". j., July 8.--Highly
pleased with his successful trip over
the sea last evening. Glenn H. Cur
tiss in his biplane will today attempt a
5o-mile speed flight over course that
will take n the city and the sea front,
providing weather conditions are ia
yog r. re -ceds il is stated by
TIE loea' asarg the exhibit
tioas e aviator viii
be 40.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
FATHER SHEA LEAVES MITCHELL

Mitchell, s. D., July FEATHER ]. ].
Shea, pastor of Holy Family church
here, has been granted a leave of alb
sence for a year for travel abroad after
which time 1T is expected that he will
go to Canada to reside. He has been in
charge here IL years and has spent
80 years in the work in the state and
territory, having held pastorates at
Lead, at Emmett In Union county, and
also at DeSmet. He has caused a
church to be built at thia place at a
cost of more than $4,000 and has been
successful in all departments of his
work
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
TO ATTEND FUNERAL.

Sorrento, Me-. July 8.-Governor
Hughes, of New York. and Associate
Justices Holmes and McKenna, of the
supreme court Of the United States,
arrived here to attend the funeral this
morning of the late Chief Justice Mel
Vile w. Fuller.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
ARRANG CLING A BALLOON
EXPEDITION TO POLE

Kiel, Germany, July 5.-The Mainse,
bearing Prince Henry and the entire
complement of the Zeppelin party. to
arrange preliminaries for the north
polar balloon expedition, sailed for
Spitzbergen today.
Several scientists who will studv
conditions In the far north with View
70 determining whether the project is
practicable. are included in the COM
pany.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
FIRE AT CENTERVILLE.

Centerville, S. D., July Fire yes
terday morning at an early hour dam
aged F. H. Gray's produce building and
stock of butter, eggs, poultry and
cream. The fire is thought to have
started in the engine room. The 81 200
insurance on building and stock will
partially cover the loss, which will
reach at least $500.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
ARMY OFFICER DIES.

San Diego, Cal, July 5.-Brigadier
General Charles Franklin Robe. III. S.
A., retired, died suddenly at his home
here today of acute indigestion. He
was So years old and had been on the
retired list since 1903.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
WOMAN UMPIRE BETTER.

Hudson, s. D., July 4.--Miss Amanda
Clement, the woman umpire, of Hud-
son, S. D., has so far recovered from
her lameness as to be able to go 90
Valley City, N. D., where she will UNI
pire a series of IL games during the
week of sports, beginning next Mon
day
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
ISABEL HAS NEWSPAPER

Aberdeen, s. D.. July 5.-The new
town OF Isabel at the terminus of the
Timber Lake branch of the Milwaukee
railroad, is to have a newspaper. to be
issued this week, which will be named
the Isabel Pioneer.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
MARRIAGE AT MITCHELL

Mitchell. S. D., July DIR. George
G. Kimball and Miss Florence Winsor
were married here yesterday afternoon
by Rev. Barnett of the Episcopal
church.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
LOW CONVENTION RATE.

Huron, s. D., July A rate of
fare and one-third has been granted
for the round trip to the republican
convention, which meets at Sioux Falls
Tuesday Of next week, over all roads.
Tickets are good from June 80 to July 6.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
HUDSON WOMAN HoNoRED.

Hudson, S. d., July AIRS Louise
state chaplain OF the w. r.. c. at the
WATERFOWL meeting held in that city
this week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
MARshIP oRpEREp.

London, July S.--Brazil has definitely
ordered of the Armstrong company q
super dreadnought of $4,000 tons. The
armament will consist of IL 14-inch
guns and rs 8 and finch guns.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07
Harlem CASE ADJOURNED.

Platte, s. D., July1-Adjournment has
been taken in the g. p. Harden dis
barment case until August 23 by agree
ment to give opportunity to take dep
ositions which will be offered before
the completion OF the case. Harden
has succeeded in having much of the
testimony offered by the prosecution
ruled out.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-07-07

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Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
SOUTHERN PACIFIC
FACES HARD FIGHT
Opponent in Land Jumping Cases
Now Pending Is Backed
with Millions

SAN FRANCISCO. April 9.-It be-
comes more and more apparent as dis
closures are made that the Southern
Pacific's legal department has got on
its hands the fight of its life in DEFEND
ing the conlpany's right of possession
to several thousand acres in the rich
est section of the Coalinga field. When
Edwin Burke Jumped" the Southern
Pacifc's lands by filing locations upon
them and instituting suit, the matter
was looked upon more or less as
Joke, and the general supposition was
that the Southern Pacific would find
little trouble in preventing itself from
being "blackmailed." Later develop
ments, however. indicate a more seri-
Gus and formidable attempt to wrest
this land from the Southern Pacific.
Two former secretaries Of the interior,
Hoke Smith and James A. Garfield,
have been employed as attorneys in the
case. Further than that, 1t is said the
most unlimited resources are behlnd
Mr.. Burke. The personnel Of the or
ganizations, which proposes obtaining
possession of the land which ii con-
tends the Southern Pacific has no
right to, includes the owners of some
of the largest fortunes in the United
States. There can be no doubt that
the contestants feel assured that their
point is good and will be well consid-
cred. They exhibit every confidence
that they will win the legal battle
they have initiated.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
SANTA FE EMPLOYS
START OIL COMPANY

First payment of $4,000 to apply
on the full purchase price Of $120 600
for eighty acres, the north half Of the
northwest quarter of section 20, 31-22,
has been paid to the Visalia Midway
Oil company by F. c. Ripley and as
sociates. The balance is to be made in
two equal payments Of $4,000 each, the
first June 26 and the last Septem-
ber 26.
The Visalia Midway is composed
principally of Santa Fe employees and
Visalians and Immediately upon the
receipt of the first payment they de-
cided to begin development of the
eighty acres, the south half of the
southeast quarter of the same section.
Five wells will be put down. orders
for three rigs have been placed and
two strings of tools will be started as
soon as the rigs can be made ready.
Fred H. Hall will have charge of the
operations.
e. L. Smith is presiednt Of the
Visalia Midway company, George D.
Smith is secretary and other members
of the board of directors are DR.. II.
NJ. Hunter, Elbert Lamberson of vi
salia, w. F. Hall of Hanford and Fred
H. Hall of Bakersfield. other prom
inent stockholders are G. d. Smith
Otto Tune and w. r. Stuck. There
stock in smaller amounts. Fred Hal
owns the biggest block of stock. D. e
Perkins, Paul Perkins. Rev. George
e. Foster and C. d. Smith are among
the other Visalia stockholders.
The Visalia Midway Oil company
was organized about eight or nine
years ago, and some time later a half
section of %, 31-32 was acquired A
contract was later entered into with
the Santa Fe company to put down
a well, the latter taking half the land
for developing the piece and obtaining
a patent. 1t is one Of the remaining
eighties which has just been sold
leaving the company another eighty
to either sell or develop.
Although connected with the Santa
Fe company, it is understood the pur-
chase Of the eighty acres by Mr.. Rip
ley and associates is a venture en-
tirely distinct from any operations OF
the railroad company. T.. p. Ripley
president of the company, is one OF
the interested parties.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10

The MIDWAY -MARICoPA CRUDE OIL COM
PANY holds a 20-year an S0-acre piece
of ground which is spendidly located for a giant
gusher
Our property is in section 34-12-23 of the Mari
copa-Sunse field. 1t may be more particularly
described as the northern half of the southeast
quarter section of "a. The Palmer Oil company
adjoins the north.
We are in line with all the Maricopa and Mid
way gushers, several of which are in our immedi-
ate vicinity.
Directly west of us can be the spoutng
all. which for % days flowed average of 4O,00O
barrels day, and which has now broken all records
and become the GREATEST OIL WE'LL EVER RE-
CORDED IN HISTORY. -
The Lakevew is fractional section 25-12-23 This
is right on the dividing line between the Maricopa-
Sunset field and what is known as the Midway held.
1t proves both fields to be practically one and insep-
arabic the Maricopa field section 36-12-2S south
of the Lakevew. and little to the east are the
Ethel d. gusher The K. T. & o. sushers are on Sec
tion Z. the line
In the Midway field on section 30-32-24 northwest
of the LakeView the two Standard gushers, the
second of which brought in this week. In section
1O-32-24 is the famous Honolulu gusher which was
surprise of the hour because 1t proved the exist
oil In prodigious quantities in district lying
the northeast out the flats, far beyond the line
of previous discoveries
This proves the extent of producing oil territory TO
be much more ample than had been supposed. 1t
has stimulated great activity in all the region Der
rcks springing up in all directions, and wells are
being drilled prove up sections 90 2S and a. in
township 32 range "a, and also the intervening
sections between and the Lakeview.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
LARGE COPPER TONNAGE

Calumet and Hecla is shipping larger
tonnage than ever before. The aver
age shipment from these mines a
month Is 245 900 tons, which compares
with the average of 10000 tons three
years ago. This company has paid to
shareholders $110,55O,O00 The capitali-
zation is S250O,OO par value of shares,
S25. The shares sold at $1,000 each
when copper was at % cents pound.
These mines are we'll sold up for sew
eral months. All the Lake Superior
mines are producing at the volume of
$50 1000 pounds of copper a year.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
JOHNSON WELL ENTERS
GAS POCKET; BLOWS OUT

The Johnson well, the southeast
quarter of section Z, 1928, at Sunset.
Friday afternoon went into a pocket,
causing a blowout, which gave rise to
the rumor that the well was a gusherr.
The report quickly spread and the Of
fieers of the company, who live at
Fresno. hurried to Bakersfield The
well flowed for about half an hour,
exhaustng itself, and drilling was re-
sumed Immediately
The pocket was entered at 1918 feet.
The pipe is 10-inch. The drill is still
above the top of pay sand, this stra :
tum being expected at about 1880 feet.
The officers do not expect to finish the
well short of 1905 feet.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
UNION IN SECTION TEN
DEFINES BREAK IN SAND

McKITTRICK, April 9.-No sand has
been encountered in the Union COM
pany's well on 10-S1-22, which has
reached a depth of 200 feet. Opera
tors who have made a study of that
part of the Midway field declare there
is a break which presumably cuts off
the sand. This break is said to be
plainly visible in the hills north of
the Unions operations. gradually dis
appearing to the south east.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
WITH ROTARY RIGS

MARICOPA, April 9.-Saturday the
Honolulu Oil company reached HOO feet
in its well on section 4, 1924 and $50
feet in its we'll on section IA. Both
wells are being drilled with rotary rigs
and making progress, from sixty to
seventy-fve feet on a tour.
Interesting developments may be
looked for soon in the well on 4, as the
big gas pressure was encountered in
well No. 1 at 1860 feet.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
JUsTIFIEs A PAYMENT

COALINGA, April 9.-The Home
stake Oil company section 26-20-14, is
700 feet deep in we'll No. with 81
inch casing. The production of this
property now justifies the payment of
a dividend. The company has pro-
rated the balance of the treasury stock
among the present stockholders, who
are taking up the issue.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
CEMENTs oEF NEAR OIL

COALINGA, April 9.-The Los An
geles Coalinga Syndicate Oil company.
section 6-21-15, has cemented off the
water at 2432 feet. The water is shut
off on a shell Just above the oil sand.
While baling the we'll before cementing
there was a showing of oil coming
through 2OO0 feet of water.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
ROSE OIL co. STRIKES
FLOW AT FILLMORE WELL
Four Hundred Barrels Estimated
as Output of Producer

OXNARD, April 9.-The Rose on
company, operating in the Fillmore dis-
trict. struck oil in their well there this
morning. The well filled up at 1000
feet and the flow is estimated at 400
barrels. The strike created great ex-
citement in Fillmore and other oil dis
tricts In Netura county.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
WILL OPEN HOLE TO-DAY

COALINGA, April 9.-The Consoli-
dated Oil company, section 1S-21-15,
stands cemented today. Charles Spur
ling, in charge Of drilling operations,
will open the hole about April 10 and
clean out the cement and drill into
the oil sand, which will be entered at
about 1853 feet
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-10
DRILLS In CAT CANYON

SANTA MARIA, April 9.-The Prin-
cess Oil company is drilling a well in
Cat canyon, where it owns a 25-year
lease on 400 acres in sections SO and 33,
five miles southeast of the Palmer A
camp has been established. roads built
and actual drilling started March 10.