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The Topeka state journal., 1911-11-13
ALFALFA MAKING HIM RICH.
Eighty Acres Make $4,000 for Lucky
Farmer

Wichita. kan. Nov. 13.-The great
est ''wealth-in-a alfalfa story of them
all is being told by James Snedden,
manager of the Masonic home. Mr..
Snedden owns 80 acres of rich sandy
loan land three miles south of the
Masonic home. The entire tract is in
alfalfa. During the past summer Mr..
Snedden harvested 225 tons of fine al
falfa hay from the farm. This was
little more than three tons an acre,
moderate yield.
It cost Mr.. Snedden $2.75 per ton to
harvest this hay. The early cuttings
were sold at $15 per ton. Portions of
later crops are still in the stack and
Mr. Snedden expects to get SIS a ton
for all he has. The net profit from
this so acres Of alfalfa will be close to
$4,000.
Mr.. Snedden's alfalfa farm is con-
sidered one of the most valuable in
the county. This years crop paid
nearly 10 per cent on a valuation of
$4,000
The Topeka state journal., 1911-11-13
CAR JUMPS TRACK; FOUR HURT
Lawrence Football Spectators Forced
to Walk Home.

Lawrence, Kan, Nov. 13.=Four per
sons were badly injured and several
bruised and cut in a street car acci-
dent here, when an eastbound car from
McCoOk field left the track Those
who were most severely injured were
Miss Alta Taylor, a teacher, from In
dependence, Kan, who had both ankles
Wrenched; Miss Laura Mckay of In
dependence, knee wrenched and inter
nal injuries; F. c. Walden, a student,
back sprained and legs bruised. Drs.
w. T. Sudler Of the University of kan
sas; w c. Stephens, Daisy Kelly and
William Hinchman, students at K. u,
were among those who were cut and
bruised
The car was crowded to its doors
with persons coming from the K. u
Oklahoma football game. The track on
the incline of Mount Dread was slip
perry from the snow and Motorman
Clayton was unable t. check the speed.
The car plunged off a curve into
telephone post, but five-foot en-
bankmen along the track at this place
saved the car from being turned over
completely. Every person in the car
was more or less scratched by broken
glass.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-11-13
GAIN IN PENSION ROLLS.
More Than 100 Benefited by New
Practice on Rock Island.

Announcement is made from the
general offices of the Rock Island in
Topeka that since January. 1910. when
the pension system was established on
the road, twelve retiring employees
have had their names added to the
list There are now 1O7 former en-
ployees receiving pensions ranging
from $25 to $3.50 a month, thirteen
having died since the system was
started. Retirement is compulsory az
20 years of age, and an employee re-
ceives a pension if at the time of his
retirement he has been in the con-
tinuous service of the company for 20
years After continuous service of
25 years pensions are granted, ire
spective of age, if the employee has
been permanently disabled in the ser
vice.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-11-13
RooseveIt's Throat Doctor Dies.

Berlin, Nov. 13.-Professor Bern-
hard Fraenkel, the noted throat spe-
cialsit, died here today. For many
years he has been prominent in the
crusade against tuberculosis and has
been a figure in the International
Tu tuberculosis congress. He will be re-
bered by Americans as the
laryngologist who was consulted by
Colonel Roosevelt in May, 1909. re-
garding a persistent throat affection
which had annoyed the American ex-
president during his European tour.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-11-13
Immigration Is DecIining.

New York, Nov. 13.-Immigration
through the port of New York has
shown a falling off. The annual re-
port of Commissioner of Immigration
William Williams of the year ending
June 80. 1911, made public TODAY.
stated during the period 1852 aliens
came into the country. as compared
with 1860 the previous year. Four
teen thousand five hundred aliens
were deported during the past year.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-11-13
DEATH RESTORES HIS HEARING.
Too Deaf to Hear Engines Approach,
He Recovers After Injury.

SaIina, kan. Nov. 1S.-A remark
able occurrence is told in connection
with the death of the late Frank
Smith, who was killed as a result of
being struck by a Missouri Pacific en-
gine.
Mr.. Smith had been deaf for 21
years and it was on this account that
he did not hear the approaching en-
gine.
He was then removed to the home
The Topeka state journal., 1911-11-13
AID FINDS HIM A BRIDE.
Gaynor's Rebuke Brings Kansan $1O,-
900 Bride.

Arkansas City, Kan, Nov. 13.-Wil-
liam Mummey, a farmer who some time
ago advertised for a wife, and was Sc
verely reprimanded by Mayor Gaynor,
of New York, for asking that official
to hunt the bride. has married d widow
at Ponca City, Ok The woman, Mrs.
Graves, who has two small children,
is said to be worth 10000.
1t is claimed that Mr.. Mummey's
courtship began with an advertisement.
He says he received SO answers from
VS1rious parts of the United States.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-11-13

was found to be of excellent quality,
burning as freely as any coal to be
found on the market. Another like vein
OF the fuel was found mile east of
this one by a farmer who was also dig
ging a we'll A shaft will be sunk and
the veins opened up with the intention
OF supplying the market in the sur
rounding territory.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-11-13

y, NJ 1AlHn eapolis, Nov. 13.-Belfe,,fn& AZ
baerl Sieir daughter Bessie, aged IS. to haWe
Mrs " q N'gelIB :, y OF white slavers. Mr.. and
80. ". - Ferry of Cresco Iowa o.,
sSeehlng her here. The girl has are are
ISi, eisa'r..seen seen since October 10, when sbe
9lsap fIsa ppeared from her home at sr, crssnn sne
500 parsnts fa. MS nave offered a reward ~
abouts. - 70 her where
The Topeka state journal., 1911-11-13

of his son-in-law, Thomas P. Quinn,
and there, three hours before death,
he regained consciousness AS he re-
covered his senses his hearing came
back to him perfectly and until death
he could hear the slightest whisper.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-11-13
Young Farmer Hires Negre Boys
to Steal Chickens.
Profits From $6 to SO Per Day
From Theft.
CAUGHT BY A. II. T. A.
Held for Trial on Felony Charge
at January Term.
Wife Arraigns Court When
Husband Is Held.

Hutchinson, Kan, Nov. 13.-Charged
with being engaged in the wholesale
chicken stealing business, Z. J. Leath.
erman, a prominent young FARMER OF
South Hutchinson, was bound over to
district court by Justice Sam Gallup,
to face a felony charge
1t is alleged that Mr.. Leatherman,
who is a white man and who has al
ways been highly respected, has been
employing negro boys to drive about
to the farms around Hutchinson, steal
ing chickens in wholesale quantities
These chickens were then sold TO
wholesale poultry houses in Hutchin-
son, the purchasers supposing that they
were from Leatherman's farm
A. TEL. Il. A. Secures Arrests.
For months the farmers in that part
of the country have been losing their
chickens ard the Anti-Horse Thief as
sociatiCn began quiet tnVestlgatloh-
The result was the arrest of Leather
man and three young negroes
In Judge GalluD's court two OF these
negroes, John Robinson and Jess Stew
art confessed that they had been hired
bv Leatherman to drive around and get
these chickens and that he went Win
them on the expeditions
Following the admissions OF theSS
two colored boys, Judge Gallup bound
LeatherInan over to district court 1or
trial at the January term. He IS rae
ing a prison sentence, 1t being pehl-
tentiary offense to steal chickens
Robinson and Stewart and the thlrd
negro, Ounce Banks, were also bound
over for trial on similar charges
Ieathernan's wife, a handsome young
woman, sat at his side during TIE trlal
At the close she caused something OF
a sensation by jumping up and demand
ing with spirit:
Woman Questions Court.
Judge hold on. I want to know why
you don't let my husband tell his SIDE
of it. Why don't you let me TESTIFY?
Are YOU going to send my husband to
prison on the word of these negroes!
Her husbands attorney, Ray 7; I'm
der, explained that it would be better
to make their defense when the case
goes to trial before the jury. But Wo-
mar-Iike. the wife. loyal to her nus
band, refused 70 be assured
John Robinson, a. colored boy lo
years old, explained the method useo
in getting the chickens.
Wed start out from I-eatherman's
place at night when it would be dark,
he said, sand would drive from place
to place and pick up the chickens from
their roosts. Wed put them in the
bottom of the buggy, drive back to
I.eather1nan's, and the next morning
he'd drive 10 town with them and sell
We got one-half of the selling price.
NV share was from $1.25 to $3.50
night
The Topeka state journal., 1911-11-13
BIG VEIN OF COAL FOUND.

Farmer Strikes Seven Foot Vein at
Depth of % Feet.
Smith Center, Kan, Nov IA. NJ.
Hawkins, of Reamsville. this county,
has found a seven-foot vein of coal at
a depth OF p feet He made the dis
covery while digging a well. A sample
of the coal was tried in his stove and
Williams news., 1911-09-02
SUMMONS

In the Justice Court, Flagstaff Precinct, Coun- ty of Coconino, Territory of Arizona. Fred Hensing.
 Plaintiff Theo. W. Brown and Mrs. Theo.
 W. Brown,
 Defendants.
 Action brought in the Justice Court of Flag staff Precinct, in and for the County of Coco nino, in the Territory oi Arizona. In the name of the Territory of Arizona: To Theo W. Brown and Mrs. Theo. w. Brown, defendants,-Greeting:
 You are hereby summoned and required to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff in the Justice Court of Flagstaff Precinct. in and for the County oi Coconino. in the Territory of Arizona, and an swer to the complaint filed in said Justice Court, at Flagstaff, in said county, within five days exclusive of the day of service, after the service upon you of this Summons, if served within this Precinct; but if served without this precinct but within the county, ten days; il served out of the county, fifteen days; in all other cases, twenty days or judgment by de fault will be taken against you. Given under my hand at Flagstaff this 14tt day of June, 1911. JOHN O. HARRINGTON. Justice of the Peace of said Precinct. First publication Sept. ?, 1911-4t.
Williams news., 1911-09-02

After an interesting automobile trip from Prescott to the Grand Canyon and return, occupying over three weeks, Reese M. Ling and sons Perry and David Ling, re- turned Friday night. They tra- veled via the Ash Fork, Williams and Flagstaff route, and had-tne us- ual ups and downs on good and bad roadways. The trip, however, was an enjoyable one, and we'll worth the time in viewing the many historical points and the mar. velous scenery.-Journal Miner.
 The Arizona Central Bank is be- ing decorated inside by J. F. Smith, a recently arrived painter and de- corater. If work continues as well as it has started Mir Smith will probably remain here.
Williams news., 1911-09-02
Notice to Creditors

Estate of Andrew Johnson, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned ad- minist ators of the estate of Andrew Johnson, deceased, to theNcreditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within ten months after the first publication of this notice, to the said administrators at Williams, Coconino county, Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction of the busi- ness of said estate, in said County of Coconino.
 c. S. PATTERSON and
 A. G. CHISHOLM, Administrators of the Estate ofAndrew John son, deceased.
 June, 1911.
 First publication Aug 5. 1911-5t.
Williams news., 1911-09-02
ITEMS OF
 GENERAL
 INTEREST
.cocal Hevs
Flavor Not Strength

The Rothenberg is as mild as a good cigar can be. It is better than the best strong cigar. Try one-10c.
Williams news., 1911-09-02

In the Justice Court Flagstaff Precinct, Coun
 ty of Coconino, Territory of Arizona. Fred Hensinp
Williams news., 1911-09-02
A Dreadful Sight

to H J. Barnum, of Freeville, NY, was the fever. sore that had plagued his life for years in spite of many remedies he tried. At last he used Bucklen's Arnica Salye and wrote: fit has entirely healed with scarce ly scar left" Heals Burns, Boils, Eczema, Cuts, Bruises. Swellings, Corns and piles like magic. Only 25c at all druggists.
Williams news., 1911-09-02

lHS tAlP iOA IhO Do oOOAs0- OASO'A 0o- pany. He visited St. Joseph and Kansas City, Mo, Chicago and oth- CT points.
 Mrs. Edith Mitchell and son, Everett, left on Thursday for their home in Los Angeles, after weeks pleasant visit with P. D. Berry at Grandview.
 Mrs. Fred Baum returned Sat- urday night from Flagstaff where she went to assist her sister, Mrs. Jesse Boyce, to entertain Thursday l and Friday.
 P. D. Berry, proprietor of Grand View Hotel at Grandview, Ariz., l was business visitor in town on Thursday, leaving for Flagstaff on the evening train.
 Failure was made to note last week that Mrs. Albert Lebsch and her guest Miss Smith made trip to the Grand Canyon. Miss Smith left Monday for points in Washing ton.
 Latest reports of the Winkleman disaster makes the deaths two, one and an unknown Mexican child ISix were injured as first report stated. The financial loss is about s$25O,OOO.
 Henry J. Page, nephew of H. L. Benham, left on No. 10 Monday evening for his home in East Or
 ange, N. J. He will join his par
 ents in Cincinnati, Ohio. at the
 home of Mir. Benham's mother. l A riding party including some ihouse guests of Mrs. Dermont's, I Misses Edna Buggeln, Katherine Wells, Messrs. Snow and Boenitsch took a trip up on Bill Williams mountain Sunday and spent the
 day.
 Prof. T. H. Cureton, who will have charge of the Williams public
 school this year, arrived last Satur7
 day, He expects Mrs. Cureton about September fifteenth. They will live in the house that has been
 occupied by Mrs. Sarah Dearing.
 The flow of oil land locations from the Verde valley confines, and yesterday fifty six locators
 were filed on 1900 acres of land which embraces mountain sections
 that are over fifteen miles from the scene of the first excitement Pres colt Journal. Miner.
 John Zalaha, one of Uncle Sam's forest service men, who holds ar office of trust, honor and hard work in the local office, left the cares O office Tuesday and spent couple of days in Flagstaff. 'Uabor Day sounds too much too much likt 5 work, else I'd have waited till th' E 4th," declares the astute Zalaha.
 Mrs. Sarah Dearing and he a grandson left Wednesday for Col z ton, Calif, to join MT. Dearing wh' h has been gone several weeks. Mr tfl Dearing finds his health is bette IF out there so they will make thei l. home in Colton. Their friend a are sorry to see them leave Will all jams but wish them success in thei
 new home.
 ], Mrs. Geo. Mathews left Monda a evening for Los Angeles. She ex r. pected to go sooner, but was de le layed by the illness of her trimmer
 whom she wanted to take with hel G. Mrs. Mathews will spend some tim IS studying styles in the wholesal n, houses in Los Angeles and will d Id the millinery work at the store hel
 self this winter.
Williams news., 1911-09-02

The Bobby Burns Transfer Co :. the only up to date transfer com pany in Williams. They have autos, buggies, surreys, wagons, teams and saddle horses, and are prepared to do your work. The boycott is still on, but we are still doing business and will have a line of several transfer wagons on the street next week; besides our auto will be ready to go any place; but we refuse to haul any more beer to the restricted district. This goesl Seel
Williams news., 1911-09-02
STATE or OHIO CITY OF TOLEDO. ss

STATE or oH5e TICS cIT5 co9ST1 9E 5oIrDo' ss FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. CHENEY & Co.,: doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case CATARRH that cannot be cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRH CURE --.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this eth day of December A. D. 1886. @-l A. W. GLEASON. 1 SEAL NOTARY PUBLIC --r--
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo. O Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Williams news., 1911-09-02

can be. It is better than the best strong cigar. Try one-10c.
 w. J. Parker transacted business at the county seat Wednesday.
 Roller skating every Tuesday and Thursday night, Silvernail hall. w. w. Bass, of Grand Canyon, was a business visitor in Williams Thursday.
 Mrs. Martin Buggeln entertained a party of young people at cards Monday evening.
 Mrs Geo. Irwin, of Winslow, was in Williams for a visit with friends last week.
 FOR SALE-Ticket to Los Angeles for lady; first class; cheap. Call at Walkers Barber Shop.
 Dr. H. M. Berry of Flagstaff was looking after his patients" in this vicinity on Monday.
 Mrs. Wagner, of Clovis, Calif.. visited Mrs. A. G. Bonneville last Friday and Saturday.
 Mrs. Wilson Patterson returned Monday from few days visit with her daughter in Flagstaff.
 FOR SALE.-All my property for sale. This includes all houses. lots and furniture. A good bargain if taken at once. MRS. s. B. TABER. Andy Smith is expected back this week from a two months visit to his old home in Wamhus. Sweden Mrs. John B. Jones and children left Wednesday for Los Angeles where they will make their home in the future.
 Hon. Reese M. Ling and his sont David and Perry of Prescott, drove over in their auto Friday, remain ing until the next day.
 For Sale-Resident lots in th, Perrin addition to the townsite O Williams. Low prices. Easy terms c. P. Silvernail.
 F. w, Starr, who has been witl the Santa Fe here for some time a night ticket agent, left for Stock ton, Cal, last Saturday.
 Miss Myrtle Gravelle, who ha been spending her summer vacation with friends in Greenville, Mich is expected home today.
 Misses Anna and Irene Burke of Los Angeles, are visiting thei father, Conductor James Burke who has the Grand Canyon run.
 MT. and Mrs. H. J. Gray came i from their ranch east of tow Thursday and on Friday left fo Phoenix, to remain for the winter
 MT. and Mrs. Geo. W. Glowne returned early this week from Lo Angeles, where Mrs. Glowner ha been for the past fourteen months
 For Sale-Completely furnishe S-room rooming house doing cal acity business; two full lots; extr cheap for quick cash. Apply Bo Sharp, News office.
 
 Robert Miller left Tuesday fc Llndsborg, Kansas, to enter Betl any college, where he will take combined business and commerce. course.
 Mrs. z. A. Wrght, of Clevelan, Ohio, who has been spending month with her sister, Miss Katl erine Anderson, returned hon Tuesday evening.
 Mrs. w. D. Finney and family r turned Sunday from two montl visit to Ann Arbor and Maso Michigan. Ann Arbor is the O home of Mrs. FinneY.
Williams news., 1911-09-02
Denton Colony Land
 Owners.

Do you know that you can have an artesian we'll drilled which will furnish sufficient water for irriga- ting from 300 to 500 acres of land at very small cost per acre, by combining with your neighbors and each owner standing his pro- portion of the expense? If you de- sire to get such a well drilled at actual cost, combine and purchase five shares of stock at $1OO.OO per share in the Arizona and Texas Improvement Go. and you can save 100 per cent on the cost of one deep we'll. A combination we'll IS now being drilled on Section 19 for
 the irrigation of over 400 acres.
 Those adjoining this land would dc we'll to organize and contract for a similar we'll while the drill is upon the ground.
 ' ARIZONA & TEXAS IMP. co. JOS. H. ATWOOD, Manager
Williams news., 1911-09-02

Skating programs sSilvernail hall: General skating; fast skating, boys; fast skating, girls; general skating; boys tag; girls tag; general skating; race; crack the whip, boys; crack the whip, girls; general skating; home, sweet home, everybody.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-30
WINTHROP COLLEGE
Scholarship and Entrance Exam1na'
ton.

The examination for the award OF
vacant scholarships in Winthrop COL
lege and for the admission Of new
students will be held at the county
court house on Friday, July z, at 3
a. Nc. Applicants must be not less
than fifteen years of age. When schol-
arships are vacant after July they
will be awarded to those making the
highest average at this examination,
provided they meet the conditions
governing the award. Applicants for
scholarships should write to Presi-
dent Johnson before the examination
for scholarship examination blanks.
The scholarships are worth SlOO
and free tuition. The next session
will open September 20, 1911. For fur
Their information and catalogue, ad-
dress President D. B. Johnson, Rock
Hill, S. G.
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re OF SOUTH CARCLINA,
COUNTY OF NEWRERRY.

RCOUNTY OF NEWBERRY.
5y Frank N. Schumpert, Esquire,
probate Judge.
WHEREAS, J. H. Chappell made
9it to me, to grant him letters Of ad-
Illustration of the estate Of and ef-
Its Of Lucy Mitchell
: THESE ARE THEREFORE to cite
ID admonish all and singular the
1dred and creditors of the said Lucy
[tchell, deceased, that they be and
pear before me, in the Court OF
-obate, to be held at Newberry, S. c.,
= the Goth day of May next, after
blication thereof, at IL O'Clock in
E forenoon, to show cause, if any
ey have, why the said administra-
Hon should not be granted.
GIVEN unuer my hand this End day
Of May, Ammo Domini, 1911.
FRANK NJ. SCHUMPERT,
J. P. N. c.
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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Scholarship Examination.

The University Of South Carolina Of
fers scholarships in the school of edu-
cation to one young man from each
county. Each scholarship is worth
800 in money, and S18 term fee and
free tuition.
Examination will be held at the
county seat July II, 1911. Examina-
ton of students generally for admis-
sion to the university will be held at
the same time.
Write for information to S. G. Nit
cnel,, president, Columbia, S. c.
5-16-13t
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-30
I'll Had Eczema

ia wash it away. with that mild,
soothing liquid, D. D. D. Trial bottle,
25c. Relieves all kinds of skin trouble,
cleansing away the impurities and
clearing up the complexion as moth
ing else can.
Yes. If had any kind Of skin trou-
ble I'd Use d. d. d.
Glider & Weeks.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-30
CERTIFICATE RE-EXTENDlNG
CHARTER.
Treasury Department, Office
Comptroller Of the Currency.

Treasury Department, Office OF
Comptroller of the Currency.
Washington, D. c., May 6, 1911.
Whereas, by satisfactory evidence
presented to the undersigned, it has
been made to appear that ''The Ma
tional Bank of Newberry," located in
the town Of Newberry, in the County
of Newberry, and State Of South Caro-
lima, has complied with all the pro-
visions of the act of congress ito en-
able National Banking Associations to
extend their corporate existence, and
for other purposes approved July II,
1882. as amended by the act approved
April 12, 1902.
Now, therefore, 7, Willis J. Fowler,
Deputy and Acting Comptroller Of the
Currency, do hereby certify that "The
National Bank Of Newberry," located
in the Town of Newberry, in the
County of Newberry and State of
Sol b Carolina, is authorized to have
succession for the period specified in
its amended articles of association:
namely, until close Of business on
May 6, 1881.
In testimony whereof witness my
hand and Seal. of Office this
(SeaD sixth day Of May, 1911.
WILLIS J. FOWLER,
Deputy and Acting Comptroller Of the
Currency.
Charter No. 1874. Extension No. 1893.
5-9-1mo
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned, as executors Of the last
will and testament of T. '. Wicker,
deceased, will make a final settlement
of said estate in the Probate court
for Newberry county on June 9, 1911
at II o'clock, and Immediately there
after apply for a discharge as such
executors.
J. H. Wicker,
r. B. Wicker,
Executors Of the Last VIII and Tes-
lament of T. V. Wicker. deceased.