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Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-01-20
UNUSUAL RULING
IN CONTEST CASE
MUST SEGREGATE BY SURVEYS
SAYS RECEIVER OF THE
L. $. LAND OFFICE
Desert Entryman Permitted to Hold
Claim, Excepting Portion Contain
ing Mineral DepOsits-CancelIati
by Legal Subdivisions Disregarded.

Where there is a mineral deposit
underlying a part of a desert entry
the Register and Receiver of the u.
S. Land Office, in a decision handed
down Tuesday says the Boise States
man, holds that under special condi-
tions, unless the mineral character
of the entire tract is shown, a min
eral survey should be made and that
part of the land found to be mineral
land segregated from the remainder
of the claim, which the desert entry
man shall be permitted to hold. This
ruling is unusual in that it has been
customary in similar cases in the past
to hold all of the legal subdivisions
on which mineral has been found for
cancellation
The decision in the case of c. A..
Northey VS.. Jennie M Rix. involving
500 acres of land in southwestern
Washington county. township 13
north, range z west.
The protest against the Rix entry
was based on the allegation that a
portion of the land contains a valu-
able deposit of gypsum Two kinds
of locations had been made on this
deposit, placer and lode, by the
Northwest Gypsum Placer company,
covering a part of the claim other
minor allegations against the entry
were made, but disregarded by the
register and receiver, who holds that
the desert entryman in taking the
land placed no great value on the
gypsum deposits and that she clearly
made the entry with the intention of
irrigating the irrigable area.
The decision is in part as follows:
1t is furthermore made clear by
this testimony, in our opinion, that
the deposit of gypsum exists on a
portion of this land that is of suf-
ficient probable value to make it nee
essary that a portion at least of the
entry be classified as mineral land
This gypsum deposit is above the ir-
rigable land of this entry. As is
shown by the testimony, the irrigable
land lies on a fiat or bench extend
ing along the river. From that
bench the land rises abruptly and is
broken and rocky. 1t is on this more
or less precipitous and broken slope
that the gypsum deposit is found.
"There is a great deal of testi
mony about the value of this gypsum
This testimony does not very clearl,
show whether or not the gypsum de
posit in its present stage of develop
ment and under existing condition.
could be worked at a reasonable pro
fit, but we think the testimony suf
ficiently establishes the probable
value of the deposit, and we are
therefore, Obliged to hold that it Il
such a mineral deposit as is contem
plated by that provision of the Law
under which mineral lands are re
served from all forms of entry excep
under the mineral law. We do no
think an extended review of the testi
mony is needed to establish thi
point. Inded, from the tone of brief
in the case and from the genera
trend of the testimony offered oi
both sides, it would appear that bot
sides recognize the fact that ther
is a gypsum deposit. While they
not agree as to the value of this de
posit. the testimony offered on bot
Continued on Page 81
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-01-20
HAMER'S BILL is
BEFORE HOUSE
SECRETARY WILSON WILL NOT
OPPOSE THE MEASURE
WHEN PRESENTED
If Passed VIII Restore Over 800. 900
Acres of School Land to Idaho
Are Now Included In Forest Re-
serves and of Great Value.

A special Washington dispatch to
the Statesman under date of January
IT, says:
Secretary Wilson of the depart
ment of agriculture has agreed to
withhold any opposition to Con-
gresham Thomas r. Hamer's bill
now before the house of representa-
tives restoring to Idaho over $1,000
acres of school lands, of which the
state has been wrongfully deprived
by reason of their inclusion in forest
reserves. He gave his word to the
Idaho member yesterday that he
would keep his hands off. This
means that the first ditch in the
fight now in process has been won.
The department or agriculture.
of which the forest service is an i'm
portant and of late rather a sensa-
tional part, has proven an insur-
mountable barrier to the success to
regain these lands in the past.
During the special session of the
61st congress Hamer introduced
house bill No. 1854, authorizing
states and territories to select lands
in lieu of lands included within for
est reserves. Although that session
was confined to a consideration of
the tariff, he presented his measure
then in order that it migth secure a
preference upon the calendar of the
/ present session. 1t was referred to
the committee on public lands, of
which he is now a member, and SER
iOus attention has been directed by
that body to it within the last two
weeks.
The Idaho representative called
upon Secretary Wilson to pre-
sent the case of the state and pre-
vent, if possible, an unfavorable rec
ommendation by that official Such
legislation has been vigorously op-
posed by the department of agricul-
ture in former years, but after a con.
ference lasting for over two hours
Hamer ELECTED the desired agree
ment.
If called upon for a recon.
mendation in conection with your
bill, ! will make none for or agains
it,. he definitely stated just before
the Idaho member left his office
Hamer at once reported the out
come Of his consultation to the com
mittee on public lands. and Chair
man Mondell Immediately trans
mitted a request to the secretary
f for a repaort upon the measure II
order that that formality might b'
expedited.
The proposed enactment.
passed. will give Idaho those schoo
sections which were granted to th'
state upon admission into the Union
At that time they were unsurveyed
and, although the state made appli
cation for their survey, before thi
could be done. they were withdraw
and placed within forest reserves
! The right remained to select othe
lands IN lieu of them. but such al
ternate lands do not even approach
in value those Of which the state ha
been deprived. The number of mil
lions of dollars which will be re
stored to Idaho. if the measure sue
p ceeds in passing. of course can onl
be approximated at the present time
however, the very minimum wonl
mean an untold enrichment.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-01-20
SHOULD HAVE TAKEN APPEAL
Judge Walters Denies Writ of Man
date to Compel Calling of Local
Option Election.

Judge Walters has denied the writ
of mandate requested to compel the
board of county commissioners Of
Blaine county to call a local option
election. He holds that the remedy
was by appeal from the decision Of
the commissioners.
When the local option petition was
filed in Blaine county last fall the
county commissioners declined to call
an election on the ground. among 9TH
er things. that the petition had not
been filed a sufficient length of time,
Sundays, holidays and the day of fill
ing as well as the day upon which
the commissioners met should be ex-
cluded In this manner it was claim
ed the petition had been filed nine
days before the day of meeting. in
stead of ten days as the law requires.
A writ Of mandate was asked from
Judge Walters of the dist. court, COM
pelling the board to call the election.
Judge Walters holds that the remedy
was by appeal from the actio onf the
board and not by request for writ of
mandate. The time in which an ap-
peal can legally be taken has expired
and a new petition will have TO be
prepared before an election can be
forced in that county II is not be.
lieved that this can be done in time
alBp 9Ul 9IoI9Q uopo9la u9ns pIOq o.
before the general election hence
that no local option election will be
held in that county until next year.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-01-20
A Peculiar Accident

A special dispatch from Nampa,
under date Of January ! 8, says
James Orr. engineer on the pas
senger train leaving Boise to con-
meet with No. 8 here, had his arm
broken in a peculiar manner about
8 O'Clock this morning He had step
ped out of his cab to oil the drive
wheel of his engine when a switch
engine operating in the yards struck
the rear end of the train, the force
of the collision turning the drive
wheel and catching the arm of Orr.
Dr. Murry. the Oregon Short Line
physician here, took Orr TO Boise
where he is at present being cared
for I'm a hospital.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-01-20

The Farmers Demonstration Spec
ial train will run on the following
schedule in this section of the state:
of members of certain committees,
January 26-Shoshone. a. m.i
Gooding. IL a. M; King Hill. 2 D.
M; Mountain Home, 4 p. m; Or
chard. p. m. and Nampa, s D. m.
This train viii arrive here at 4
O'Clock p. m. Wednesday, January
%, and it's schedule in this section
of the state is as follows
Wednesday, January 20, Shoshone.
9 a. M; Gooding. II a. M; King
Hill. D. m; Mountain Home. 4
p. M; Orchard, p. m; Nampa, s
p. m
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-01-20

According to a Washington dis
patch charges against Secretary Bal
linger and other officials. alleging
improper use of public funds to pay
the private travelling expenses Of a
nephew of the secretary, were made
in an affidavit filed Monday by Repre-
sentative Hitchcock CD of Nebraska
with the house committee on ex-
penditures in the interior depart
ment.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-01-20

Mountain Home, Idaho, January 20, 1910
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1910-01-20
O'NEIL'S MANAGER
VISITS BOISE
HARRY McKINLAY VISITS STATE
CAPITAL FOR FEW HOURS
LAST SUNDAY

What the Capital News Has to Say
Regarding the F1eeting Cail---Just
Published for the Digestion of Our
Many Readers
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21
Wlllmar Seminary Faculty.

Prof. Alfred c. Peterson, Of Benz
son, was last Monday elected prin-
cipal Of the Willmar seminary, Rev.
E. A. Waller, who has held the po-
sition for the past three years, hav-
ing been obliged to resign on ac-
count of i'll health. Prof. Peterson
is a graduate of Luther College,
DEBORAH, Iowa, and he has also at
tended the state university where
he secured his masters degree.
He was for two years principal OF
Bruflat academy. Mr.. Peterson is
young man of ability and ener-
gy, and we feel sure that he will
make the most of the opportunity
now given him to make the semjn-
airy an up-to-date and powerful ed.
vocational institution.
The other members Of the faculty
will be Mr.. christopher Pedersor
of Benson, Albert Struxness, Miss
Inga Graveyard and Rev. J. N. An.
dersen. The seminary will oper
| October list.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21
Corner Stone Laid.

The corner stone Of the Swedish
Lutheran Saron church was laid
with impressive ceremonies Sun
day afternoon, Sept. 18th. After
the sermon by the pastor Rev. c..
-Swenson, and appropriate songs by
Mrs. Swenson and Miss Alma Sven
son, the stone was placed in posi-
ton. 1t is a polished Kasota stone
and bears the inscription, "Swedish
Evangelical Lutheran Saron church
1902 and contained beside other
articles copies of the Green Lake
Breeze, the local paper, and the
Willmar Tribune representing the
county. Rev. Christian Swenson
is an able leader and hard working
pastor and under his guidance the
future promises we'll for effective
work.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21
4 1AIlL lKRl7 J aR|GHH
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The High school session was from
eight to one o'clock during street
fair - ..r -: 49,,
David Nyquist came back Mon
day to resume his studies as SEN
ior. y +:
Some of the periods have been
rearranged. The Sophomore girls
taking cooking will have the period
from $3.50 to 40 for their practi.
cal work.
Gerald Geer was absent Monday
from school.
/ Several new Freshmen started
school Monday.
Ruth Sanderson was absent Tues:
day afternoon.
Edmund Curran and Charles Coul
ing were visitors at school Monday
The foot hall boys are practising
for the games this winter.
Joseph Donovan was absent Mon
day afternoon.
A final examination was given il
Ancient History Monday evening.
The post Office boxes were move<
from the assembly room to the hal
leading to room s..
Francis Downs visited schoo
Monday.
Work was commenced on the new
building Monday morning.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21
OBITUARY.
JOHN RANDOLPH GETCHELL.

Wearied with life's long journey
John Randolph Getchell quietly fell
asleep on Sunday morning. Septem-
Der 18th, at the home of his daugh-
ter Mrs. A. F. Hanscom.
About a month ago, while stay
ing at River Falls, Wis.,, with his
daughter, Mrs. E. B. Wadsworth,
Mr.. Getchell was stricken with
paralysis and from that time was
helpless and never regained the
power of speech. 4 few days after
the commencement of his illness,
Mrs. Hanscom. who had been sum-
moned to his bedside, brought her
father to Willmar, knowing it
would be his wish to spend his last
days in the home which had been
his for the past eight years. After
he was brought here there was but
little change in his condition until
the final summons came.
John Randolph Getchell was born
at Machias. Maine, in 1880 and
lived in the East until 1877 when
he came to River Falls. Wis. later
he went to North Dakota and lived
with his son, T. M. Getchell and
about II years ago came to Will.
mar which place has since been his
home. Mr.. Getchell was twice
married. His first wife. who died
in Maine, was the mother Of eight
children. six of whom are living
Four daughters, Mrs. A. F. Hans
com of Willmar, Mrs. c.. H. Mer.
rift, St. Paul. Mrs. E. B. Wads-
worth. River Falls, Miss Ella Get
chell of Valley City and two sons,
H. P. Getchell, Of Ray, N. D. ,
and I. M. Getchell of Valley City.
Mr.. Getchell's second wife died
in North Dakota; there were no
children by this marriage.
For a number of years after COM
ing here Mr.. Getchell conducted a
fruit and candy stand at the corner
Of 4th St. and Litchfeld Ave. and
there are many who remember with
pleasure the gentle old man who
always had a pleasant word for
everyone. His was a kind and
thoughtful disposition, always try
ing to make as little trouble as pos
sible for those about him. His
dearest wish has been fulfilled and
"Grandpa' has "gone home" be-
fore he became burden to anyone !:
but the memory Of his gentle life
will remain an influence for good.
The funeral services were held at
the Hanscom home Tuesday after
noon at three O'Clock, Rev. D. B.
Spencer officiating. The burial
will he at River Falls, Wis.,, where
the body was taken this morning
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. A.
F. Hanscom and Miss Amy Hans
com.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21
Political Announcements
For Senator.

To the Voters of X andyoEi County:
A large number Of our citizens have, by
petition and otherwise, asked to again
file for the nomination. have told all friends
tina if my actions in the past have not, as a
whole, been satisfactory and if could not be
returned without going through a strenuous
, campaign, would prefer not to continue in
service. The remuneration is not sufficient
to be especially attractive and unless man
can have the satisfaction of believing til at his
constituents think he is Of some use to the
district and the State it is better not to go.
I have, however, had assurances of good
will and appreciation from so many that 1
hereby announce my candidacy for renomi-
nation to the Senate from this the 55th Dis
trict.
believe that my record on public matters
is fairly we'll known to our citizens and if the
responsibility is again intrusted to me pro-
mise to give the best service of which l am
capable.
Thanking all those who have agreed with
me politically, and those who have not for
their forbearance and kindness, l remain
Yours,
L. O. THORPE.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21
FRED LOFGREN.

Fred Lofgren, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Lofgrer, of Lake Lii
liam. died of typhoid fever at Sank
Centre on Tuesday, Sept. 13. He
was about 80 years old and had
been at work at Sank Center the
past two years.
The body was brought here on
Friday and the funeral was con-
Quoted by Rev. Peterson at the
Christina church on Saturday. The
interment was in the church GENE
terry.
Deceased leaves to mourn his loss
his parents, two sisters and four
brothers.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21

Miss Alice Bess Wright, a popu-
lar young lady, of Litchfeld, and
Harry A. Whitaker, one of the
operators at the G. N. Offices in iris
city will be married at the home of
the brides parents, Sen. and Mrs.
J. w. Wright, to day. Mr.. Whit
taker and his bride will occupy a
residence in the east part of Will
mar and will be at home after o.
tober Is.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21
For Senator,

Very respectfully solicit the votes and
support OF the citizens of Kandiy obi county
for the senatorship. If deemed worthy OF the
honor. shall regard the position as sacred
fight for progressive means and measures as
can. l trust that may remain true to the
high ideals of the Prohibition party on
which ballot my name will appear and that
and prestige of the progressive citizenship Of
our home county regardless Of party names.
Thanking all for whatever Consideration
they may see fit to bestow upon my can
didacy, I wish to remain
Faithfully Yours,
VICTOR E. LAWSON,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21

Hotel De Bonde is entertaining
two visitors from Meeker county at
the present time Frank Johnson,
transient. tried to shoot up Eden
Valley while drunk, and was given
60 days, and A. L. German, who not
so very long ago was moving grown
trees in this neighborhood, induced
a stranger to cash one of his checks
without having any funds in the
bank to cover it, was caught and
given 80 days..
Litch6eld has saloons and saloon
revenue but Of late she has been
obliged to have a dry town take
care of Meeker county offenders, as
her Jail has been condemned.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21
MISSIONARY RALLY DAY.

Rev. T. M. Findley will speak on
Missions at the Presbyterian church
in WiIlmar Sept. 25th, at 1890 a.
m: Priam 300 p. m. White6eId
800 p. m. A male quartette is ex-
pected to sing at each service and
an Offering taken for Home and
Foreign Missions. Mrs. Lou G..
Findley and Missionary Thomas
Section will speak on Sunday School
work at each place. Every body
Welcome.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21
HARRY SYLVANUS THIhaELL.

Saturday morning the 3rd of
Sept, little Harry sSylvanus Thi-
nell passed away after only ten
days sickness of cholera morbus:
At his death he was 5 years 5
months and 20 days old. He leaves
to mourn four sisters and three
brothers and parents. The funeral
was held on Tuesday forenoon, SER
vice being conducted by Rev. Theo.
Paulson and few songs by the
choir at the home after which the
remains were taken to the Colfax
cemetery. Many beautiful floral
offerings were brought by friends
and relatives. The relatives who
attended the funeral were Mr.. and
Mrs. M. Warness and Christian
Hanson, of New London, a:d Mr..
and Mrs. Halberg and daughter,
Esther, of Murdoch. --Colfax Cor.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21
PRESBYTERIAN.

Rev. D. B. Spencer. pastor.
Preaching services at 1920 a. m.
and at 7:45 p. m. Sunday school at
IL m. and Y. P. S. C. E.. at GAS
p. m. A cordial invitation to all,
especially strangers. Next Sunday
is Rally Day and it is hoped that
every member of the Sunday school
or who has been in the past will be
present.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21
Celebrate 10th Anniversary.

Forty years ago when Conrad
Feig, father of our County auditor,
arrived in Kandiyohi County with
his family he was met and given
cordial greeting by a company of
his neighbors-to-be. September
18th of this year was the fortieth
anniversary Of this pleasant event
and 1t was appropriately celebrated
by a neighborhood gathering Of
these old time Harrison friends at
the home of Henry Feig. in At.
water. Members of the Maier,
Rieff, licensing. Heining and Feig
families were present at this happy
reunion.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21

FOR SALE-Desiring to retire,
/ offer my dray ard ice business for
sale, both together or single. l
will sell on good terms, and at the
appraisement Of impartial parties,
and will ask no bonus. This is
good opportunity for one or two ac-
tive young men to secure a paying
business. If interested, call and
see me. F. L. Smith,.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21
Licenses to Wed

Sept, 14-William F. Coleman to
Janice E. Bradbury.
Sept. 14-Edwin 0. Hanson tc
Lydia Lundquist.
Sept. 14-Emil johnson to Esther
Nelson.
Sept. 19-Albert W. Gilman tc
Matilda Bonde.
: Sept. 20-Elmer Theodore Thulin
to Minnie Augusta Klint.
Louis Harry Norine to Anna So.
phie Klint
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21
MRS. SARAH M. PORTER.

Attorney Samuel Porter received
the sad news on Thursday that his
mother died that morning at her
home in Minneapolis. Mr.. and
Mrs. Porter went to the city to at
tend the funeral which was held on
Monday afternoon. Burial was in
Lakewood cemetery. Mrs. Sarah
M. Porter was the widow of Rev.
Giles M. Porter and was nearly SO
years of age. One sister, three
daughters and two sons survive her.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21
For Sheriff..

To the Voters of X andiyohi County:
l hereby announce myself as a candidate
for election to the office Of Sheriff of Kan
diyohi County. I have filed on the Prohibi-
tion ticket and respectfully solicit your votes
and support at the general election Nov. s.
Thanking you for past favorS and trusting
that my record in the Office is such as to
" arrant your continued support, I am
Respectfully yours,
PETER BONDE,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21

WANTED AT ONO E-Young
man, Swedish preferred, with IS
months to two years. experience in
the barber business. Good wages
and steady job for right man.
State experience and salary ex-
pected. Address Chas. A. Klent,
Box l, Cokato, MINI. 321p
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21

WANTED-A family, consisting
of man, wife and four year old
child. wants place on farm, not
as renters but as servants. Call on
or address L. o. Thorpe, Willmar,
MINI. 3l2
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21

FARM FOR RENT OR SALE
240 acres in town of Mamre and 200
acre farm in Town of Dovre, Sec.
6. Farm in good condition En-
quire of Mrs. A. Nicholson, Pen
mock, Mimi, R. F. D. No. |. 28tf
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21

survivors are one son, Olaf Holum,
two sisters. Mrs. E. Larson of Lake
Andrew, Mrs. Ole Alvig of Dovre,
and one brother, Ole Fladeboe of
Mcleod, N. D. The funeral was
held on Tueday afternoon and the
body was laid TO rest in the church
cemetery.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21

FOR SALE-A 9 room house,
modern in every respect. For price
and further information call on An
derson Land Co. or C. L. Mel augh-
lin, 800 Lake Ave. 28tf
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21
AN APPRECIATION.

It would be impossible for me to
personally meet all my friends who
so kindly and literally assisted me
in securing the auto offered by the
street fair this year. l therefore
take this means of thanking you
one and all, and assuring you of my
appreciation Of your support.
Miss Jeanetta Gordhamer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-09-21

Rev. J. L. Parmeter is attending
the Northern Conference of the M.
2. church at Fergus Falls this
week. I'LL. E. IS ..=.z.1 #
At the Fourth Quarterly Confer
cree Rev. Mr.. Parmeter was un.#
animously invited to return Co the
zWillmar church another year. .