davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-10-11
Times of Holding Court

Court of the 18th Judicial
District of Iowa for the years 1912 and 1913 be held
the respective county seats of said district,
mencng at the time designated in
the following Schedule
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21
CANDIDATES SCARCE IN HALL
No Contests for Nominations for Sew
eral Offices.

GRAND ISLAND. Neb.. July ao.-(Spe-
ctaL )-In the approaching primaries, so far
a. the filings Indicate, there will be no
competition for most of the offices of the
county, though for the sheriff nomination
there will be three candidates on each side.
Ex-Chairman Lassen of the county board.
Sheriff James Dunkel and his relative, Abe
Lesser. have filed for the democratic nomi-
nation, and former Chief Of Police Hoag-
land. Edward Boltz and J. w. Gerdes. the
two latter young and wcll-knOwn farmers.
have filed for the republican nomination.
@. H. Geddes, formerly employed in the
Union Pacific shops In this city and now
farming In the southern part OF the county,
viii contest for the republican nomination
for treasurer. Fred c. Langmann will
have no opposition for the democratic
nomination for clerk of the district court
and no one has filed for the republican
nomination Miss Dora Kolls has filed for
the republican and democratic nominations
for superintendent OF the public schools
and has no opposition on either side: Gus
f. Neumann. has filed for the republican
nomination for county clerk, has no op-
position and no one has filed for the demo-
cratic nomination; Judge MuIIin has filed
for the democratic nomination for county
Judge, has no opposition. and no one has
filed for the republican nomination. In tive
districts no one has filed for the republican
nomination for county supervisor leaving
the present incumbents without opposition
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21
NEWS NOTES FROM cHAPPELL
Election Called 60 Vote On Beads for
New High SchOOI-Water Plant
Nearly Completed.

CHAPPELL, Neb., July 30-(Special. -
There was q special election called for
August 10 by the Board OF Education to
vote on a proposition Of issuing $4,000
bonds for the erection of q new high school
building. The population Of the district has
grown so rapidly in the last two years that
the present building has outgrown its use
fulness.
The Union Pacific railroad is making ex-
tensive improvements along this part OF the
road. 1t is putting down q large well and
erecting a steel tank OF 5000 gallon
capacity. II Is also arranging to put In
new stock yards in the end OF town and
has the grading for the second track al
most completed between here and Jules
burg. Colo.
lately by two or three light showers. the
last one being about one-half of an inch
The corn Is standing up well and doing
fine. Harvest has begun and there win be
quite q bit Of small grain raised The
pastures are green and lots Of good grazing
land, so that stock is farins exceedingly
well The potatoe crop. however, will be
rather light.
Work on the water works and electric
light plant Is progressing nicely. and Il
viii be but a short time now till the job
tank are almost done, and the wires for
the lights are all strung, and the machinery
viii be installed in about ten days. When
this is completed Chappell will be one Of
the best lighted towns along the road.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21
KEARNEY WATER USERS KICK
CittSeRs want Extra Session of the
Council 10 Hear Protests
Against Meters.

KEARNEY. Eeb., July s.-(speciAl)-
The gathering storm OF opinion against
the municipal owned water plant broke out
last night when a petition ugned by los
consumers Of water was presented to the
city council requesting that q meeting be
called soon for the purpose Of giving the
patrons of the plant an opportunity to ex-
press themselves on the rates in effect.
By municipal order, meters are being in
stalled In every home 20 replace the old
fiat rate system II Is those on the flat
rate who are objecting most TO the charges,
although they have In no case been In
creased. The meter charge has been re-
duced by a large per cent. despite the fact
that during the drouth II waS difficult to
supply the town with enough water to save
the lawns Some consumers claim their
charge for water Il more than 81 . day.
whereas IL has not been more than SIS q
quarter heretofore Investigation Of some
OF these claims have proved that the meter
was not read right and in other cases the
administration has found that the expense
has been materially reduced under muniei-
pal Ownership.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21
Farmers Organize to
Fight Union Pacific
Four Hundred Land Owners Will Take
Case to Supreme Court Involving
Width Of Right-of-Way.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., July a.--(spe-
cial. )-what is said to be the most com
prehensive suit yet brought in the courts
Of this state TO test the validity of the
claims OF the Union Pacific Railway COM
pany to zoo feet right-of-way through the
counties Is said to be contemplated In the
taking UP of the case in the district court
for Dawson county. entitled Union Pacific
Railway Company against Tashby, the de-
PENDANT being owner Of lands along the
right-of-way. An organization Of several
hundred farmers between Grand Island and
Cheyenne has been effected and II is stated
that before the organization is completed
there will be upward OF 100 members, 70
fight the case through to the last court
Over 100000 worth of property. 1t Is
claimed, will be represented in the litiEA-
ton. T. J. Mahoney Of Omaha and W. A.
Prince Of this city have been engaged as
counsel by the organization. The validity
Of the 1851 and 1854 congressional grants and
their meaning are to be tested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21
GAGE COUNTY Is ron cOBBEY
Candidate for Supreme JuAge Heads
County Delegates.

BEATRICE. Neb.. July 20.-(Special Tel
egram-)-rhe republicans OF Gage county
held their convention here this afternoon,
with a large attendance. J. H Cassbeer
OF Blue Springs was chairman and H. L.
Harper of this city. secretary.
After considerable sParring resolutions
endorsing President Taft and Congress
man c. II. Sloan were adopted The mi
Dority report Of the committee. which en-
dorsed the Taft administration. brought
forth considerable discussion. Representa-
tive F1liey assailed the reciprocity bill
labelling it free trade under q cloak c. J,
Mccoll Of this city spoke in favor of the
bin
A resolution endorsing ]. z Cobbey OF
this city for supreme justice and eallina
for all republicans to give him their loyal
support At the primaries. was unanimously
adopted
The delegates 70 the state convention are
~ follows:
J. E. Cobbey, A. d. Spencer, Dan Killen
c. @. Hill, G. N. Kinds. II. ]. DobbS 81 "
Kasstng, Samuel Rinaker, George FrOlick
H @. YOther, J. G. Emery, Fulton Jacks
James Crawford. T. b. Drake, T. L. HeVe-
lone. ]. H. Casebeer, p. II. James Norris
Freshman. S. c. vGnHper. j. " Craig.
II. l. Harper, @. n. Douglas. G. G. Doug
las. Edward Johnson and A. H. HOIisng-
worth.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21
Board
Raises Live Stock
Finds Values Generally Low and
Increases Are Ordered Along
the Line.
CFrom q staff Correspondent)

(From STAFF Correspondent)
LINCOLN, July 2o-(Special. THE State
Board OF Assessment sitting az the board
Of Equalization. has adjusted the value OF
cattle, horses and mules over the state by
imposing an increase upon many of the
counties The increase OF 20 per cent was
ordered on the value OF the three kinds
Of live stock in Box Butte Garden. Hooker
and Kimball. An increase Of Is per cent
on horses was ordered In Grant county. and
in Mcpherson county an increase OF 50 per
cent. In Banner, Grant and Hooker coun-
ties. q per cent raise was ordered on
mules; a 30 per cent raise on mules In
Merrfck and Mcpherson counties and q 30
per cent Increase In Perkins county. Forty
per cent arise on the valuation OF cattle
in Perkins county was also ordered. An
increase OF 50 per cent on Garden county
hogs was ordered. as well az 10 per cent In
crease on the same kind OF animals in
Hayes county.
Another meeting of the board will be held
here tomorrow for the purpose OF hearing
railroad tax commissioners on the value of
railroad property in this state, which Is
taxed for city and village purposes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21
Nebraska
RED WILLOW is FOR NORRIS
Home County Endorses Congressman
for United States Senator.
RECIPROCITY BIIL IS CONDEMNED
COnventiOn Also Goes on Record ~
Favoraag the Nomination Of SEN
atOr La Toilette Of wiseon-
sin fer Preaident.

MCOOR, Neb., July Especial. THE
republicans Of Red Willow county held
their county convention in Indianola yes
terday. +. NJ Kimmell OF McCook was
chairman and W. A. Reynolds Of Indianola
secretary.
The following delegates TO the state con-
vention we're selected: c. +. Eldred. J. F.
Cordial. u. @. EthertOn, Lon Cone. w. A.
Reynolds. Charles skalla, Don Thompson.
+. NJ KimmelL
The following resolutions were adopted
by the convention.
We, the republicans of Red Willow
county In convention assembled. pledge
our faith and allegiance 70 the principles
OF republicanism as set forth in the dec
laration Of principles Of the National Pro
gressive Republican league and the State
Progressive Republican league OF Ne
we reafnrm our faith in the policies
advocated By Theodore Roosevelt while
president Of the United States as ex.
fearless leaders OF progressive republican
ism, Senator Robert ~ La Toilette and
Congressman George W. Norris.
representatives on the people for their pa
triotic and COURAGEOUS efforts In the con.
gress OF the United States to overthrow
the present system, which puts the dollar
above the man and operates to the exclu-
sion OF real representation OF the people in
national affairs and for the benefit Of the
favored few"
We commend their patriotic opposition e
the so-cslled Canadian reciprocity scheme
which IN its present form is q vicious at
tempt to collect a still larger tribute from
the farmers for the enrichment OF tbs
manufacturers OF the east.
We believe that the leadership OF the
republican party in the next national cam
paign should pass from the reactionary
element, which Is now in control. to ths
progressive wing Of the party, as so ablJ
represented by the real insurKent senators
and representatives, and We hereby declare
our hearty support OF the fearless senator
from Wisconsin, Robert NJ. Ia Toilette.
We take great pride in presenting to tn,
voters OF the state OF Nebraska our hon.
ored fellow citizen OF this county. vic'
publican league, Congressman George w
knowing that he will in the future, as n
the past. devote all his time and energJ
to the welfare OF the great mass Of oui
people and we commend his every Off
cial act and rejoice in his honor and
statesmanship.
Other resolutions endorse the administra
| ton OF Governor Aldrieh. favor the nom
nation Of Charles 3. Eidred for Judge o
the Fourteenth district. commend the worl
Of state Senator John F. Cordial and Rep
resentative Frank Moore in the last leg
islature. The primary law. direct election
| OF United States senators. the fnitiativ
| and referendum are also endorsed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21
HANDS WOULD
BURN LIKE FIRE
Could Lay Pin In Cracks. -Four Long
Years Of Eczema. Only Relisfin
Scratching. Used One Set
OF CUticura Remedies.
Hands Entirely Well.

ST can tFuthfuIly say cutiOura Rems-
dina have cured me q four long year,
o. ecsenAa. About four years ago I
noeicsd Soma little ptmpies coming on
my little hngar. and not giving it any
attsntion, Is soon became worse and
spread all over my hands. IL would
have them n water for q long time.
they would burn Ike hre and large
creeks would come. ! could lay . pin
could think e. went 10 three diherent
doctors, but al did me No good. Tia
only rsilse got was scratching.
So after hearing 50 much about the
wonderful CutiUurs Rsnnsdis1. pur-
chased one eonplsts set. and after using
them threo days my hands were much
boftsr. To-day my hands are entirsly
vel, enc 80 bslng al I used" 0SiGned)
Ms Eta NarbSr, n. u. ID. 2. Spring
Iaka. Mich-. Sept -. 1910.
No OfrunReR evidence than this could
b Owen a the success and economy %
Us CutiuEFa Remodiea in the treatment
a. tnrtuFinG, dshguring humors u the
akin. a 0inGle hst bath with Cuticura
soap and . gentle anointtng With Cuti-
oFa Ointmane are Ola sumclent 70
aaord imnediRts reli6 IN the mcef dis
tFrs1ing Gases and permit rest and sleep
Ohtncnt are equally. effective IN pre-
eerVinR. purifying and beaufhytng the
aim, scalp. hair and hands.
Although Cuticura Soap c2oc.l and
Cnticura Ointment (Soc) are sold
throuGhout the World, q liberal sample
- oach. with 31-p. book on the skin and
1cnlp. wa b mailed free on application
u Pcttar Drug a Cheu- Corp. DepG
aB, Boston. Ms
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21
BUFFALO STANDS ny BROWN
Home County Endorses senator and
President Taft.

Home COuRty Endorses senator and
President Taft.
KEARNEY. Neb.. July as--(special Tele-
gram.l-The Buffalo county republican con-
yention was held here this afternoon and
the following delegates to the state cen
vention were elected:
Gilbert Ball, Freeman Merryman. DR.. J.
=. Norcross, r A. Eaton, r. L. Hart, n. r.
Flint, Charles Miner. z, Z Linn A II
n. p. Mcdonald, T. Hermanson, E c.
Cslkins. L. d. Gould, r Il. Grammer.
The following resolutions were passed:
We commend the administration OF Presi-
and with great ability he has pursued
consistent upright course which, in his
honest Judgment would best promote the
have been strengthened against those who
the ssa On have Rs Ssen G6 The P14
factors have been brought to justice
protected, an active interest has been taken
IN ma the peas e., anS progress OF the world
sbs TdsSss5y OF 5 GIs o%n &C, county Snd
administration have been efficiently APP
piled In national affairs. We heartily
endorse the record In congress Of Senator
With no special interest behind him and
only the cause OF the people to help him,
nc noS NlNdAAAcu = ana lnIiUenCe
IN the greatest legislative body in the
world that pays high tribute TO his ability
and industry. He has stood for republican
principles at all times and with great tact
and activity has helped to mould the legis-
lation of the nation. The proposed amend
ment to the constitution OF the United
states states, providing for q NATIONAL tar
on large incomes, Of which Senator Brown
was the author, II likely to be adopted
by more than the required number Of the
states and win be a notable achievement
/ he hn@ NJ ~
perience he has acquired will enable him
to be OF stin greater service to the state
and nation In the future and we pledge
to him our confidence and support.
We approve the administration Of Gov
| ernor Aldr1ch and the republican state Of
! ficers as honest, fearless, able and just.
Resolutions commencing the candidacy
Of Judge F. @. Hamer for the supreme
| court and Judge B. o. Hostetter for district
Judge were also passed.
C. W. KILLER of eKsrney was chosen
chairman of the county central COMMITTEES
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21

HILDRETH, Nsb., July 90-(Special) y
George Hague OF Blue FIN was killed At
that place by the southbound freight Mon
day. He was crossing the tracks which
run side by side, some distance south OF
the station. The eastbound passenger
train ind the southbound freight came out
al the same time that morning. the en-
gines running almost even. an unusual oo-
curence Mr.. Hague noticed the passenger
engine and stepped Off the track onto the
parallel track and directly in front Of the
freight engine The body was terribly
mAngIsd-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21

NEBRASKA CITY. Neb-, July 90-(spe-
eialGThose VINO have filed for office in
this county are; County judge. B. s. Lit
tlefieid. democrat, and A. A Bischof.
republican. District clerk. John Cupid"
Miller. democrat County treasurer. Charles
johnson. republican. and n c. Berry.
democrat Sheriff. z. ". F1acher, nepub-
hcan; John MARITIME. democrat. and Chris
f. Buses, democrat County clerk Louis
stutt democrat, and Frank @. Nicholson,
republican. County commissioner. Henry
Fastenau. democrat; J. J. Walker,
democrat: Theodore Watering, democrat,
and Henry WintOn. republican. County
superintendent Charles Speedie. democrat.
County surveyor, Charles Shannon,
democrat Coroner. II. @. Karstens. repub-
lean. and John Fassbonder. republican.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21

ChautauauA Change a. FatEburys
FAIRBURY, Nsb.. July D.-tspecial)-
Arrangemsnts have been made TO hold the
seventh annual Fairbury chAutAuQua in
the City Park auditorium from August Il
TO u. An exceptionally strong entsrtain-
ment and musical program has been Ar
ranged for this season. new departure
has been made In the management and
ownership OF the ehautauqua this year
Ever since 1905. when the eautauquA was
esta blished Il has been managed and
financed by Frank l. Rain and Il has had
a most successful record. This year the
ehautauqua Is In the hands OF stock
company, composed OF citizens OF Fair
bury and vicinity. The officers OF the
ehautAuqua are Luther N. Nelson, presi-
dent; Frank L Rain. secretary; A. Lynch.
vice president; Milt coffman. treasurer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21
clay Coanty Delegation.

CLAY CENTER Neb-. July O-(spe-
eial.l-rhe republican county convention
was held here today and resolutions were
passed endorsing Congressman Norris Cow
srnOr Aidrieh and representatives In con
gress. and declaring for the progressive
principles OF the republican party. The
resolutions were passed unanimously. No
mention Was made OF the administration, or
OF Senator Brown. The following delegates
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21
nav aexereIv Int.rea

PL.ATTsAOUTH. Neb. July @-(spe-
eiaL)-Alva stull. the s-year-old son Of Mrs
Henry stul. residing two miles north OF
the city; had his skull crushed this morning
By being kicked by a horse. After an
operation the boy regained consciousness
and his chances Of recovery are considered
favorable
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21

Food Commissioners jackson has issued
the following bulletin in regard to the pay
ment for cream on delivery:
lowing TO some objections TO a recent
ruling OF the state food. drug and dairy
Commissioners regarding the payment Of
cream on delivery, additional facts are set
forth BY the department This ruling Is
known as regulation No. 50 and published
as such In the rules and regulations Of the
department. 1t reads IS follows"
Regulation No. 50: The accurate testing Of
cream for fts butter TAT lie an operation that
requires great care and exactness at every
step. Ii requires at least thirty minutes 70
make q test and Il Is impossible for the
agent 20 test the deliveries OF cream as they
are received and give the test the necessary
time and attention which II requires 20
Pursuant 10 the above facts, it is hereby
ruled by the food, drug and dairy commits
sionsr that samples OF cream shall be
receipts or the following morning. The
being held
In order TO prevent any evasion OF the
above ruling Il Il further ruled that the
Payment In whole OF IN part for cream shall
be suspended until the following day or
the time Of the next delivery.
Payment for cream, pF,.fr 10 the day fol-
lowing delivery as A means OF securing
business OF taking advantage OF another
operator - a violation Of the rule ana pun
II
The object OF this ruling Is to obtain
mere accurate testing OF cream. IL Is a
common practice In cream sections for five
Of six patrons to remain about the station
waiting for their cream check This bothers
the operator. and in his haste he cannot
make an accurate test and cases are on
record where no test was made by the
operator. bat the patrons former test re-
ferred to and he Is paid at the rate OF the
former test or near enough 10 II 70 cause
no objection from the patron
II viii be seen that there Il no tnconveni-
encs TO the aptron after the first delivery
as each delivery thereafter his cream check
win be-~aiting for him.
similar ruling has been IN effect in
Kansas for several years and has proven
satisfactory In every respect
Each operator was Furnished with a copy
OF this ruling with his new permit and ali
inspectors are instructed 70 enforce Il
strictly and in case OF noncompliance 20
file complaint when the evidence Is ob
tanned
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21

BEATRICE. Neb-. July sO-(speeial.)-
A lo-ysar-OId boy by the name OF Suffer
was kicked in the head by a horse In
waldO's livery barn At Dswtft today and
sustained = fractured skull lie was
brought to the United Brethren hospital
here tonight. where he was operated upon
Physicians believe he win recover
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21

NEBRASKA CITY, Neo. July s-tspe
cial Pearl FramDton. q eOlored man.
came In from the country yesterday and
lay down for a rest on the side Of the track
and a passing train aroused him. and he
raised up In time to be struck By the en-
cine and knocked off the rail. but the
wheels passed over his night hand am
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21
Horse Thief PIena. 0uaitx.

VALENTINE. Heb.. July s0-(speciai -
Clark Benedict. who was brought here last
week from Wyoming by Sheriff Rossetsr on
the charge Of horse stealing. pleaded
guilty before the county Judge and he
awaits the arrival OF the district Judge. who
will hold q special session and give him his
sentence
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21
Cedar County DeIeration.

HARRINGTON. Neb.. July 2.-Cspecial
Telegram. THE republican county eonven-
ton met at Harrington this afternoon and
elected the following delegates TO the state
convention: F. P. Voter. w. F. Schriven,
c. F. Furley, DR.. l. Brown, Q. A. Kerley
J. c. Robinson, II. L. Peck, d. F. Croach
c. c. Bacon, J. p. Knapp and U. C. Briden-
bough.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21

HILDRETH. Neb.. July S0-(spscial -
A carnival meeting was held Monday night
and plans for a carnival 10 be held the
last three days In August discussed. II
was decided not 70 employ a carnival com
pany. but TO provide entertainment Of a
diffeTeat nature. Among other things. Il
was settled that an airShip be secured to
give an exhibition each day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21
General store az Aha Robss4.

GRAND ISLAND. Neh.. July n--ispe-
eiaI The general stOrs OF J. W. Modesto
OF Aida was robbed. the thieves. however,
gaining entrance only 10 the basement
They carried away about 80 worth Of
canned goods A hAndcA< was used BY
means OF which 10 get out OF the village.
and this was traced 20 q point near Shell
ton, where II was taken of the track and
run into some timber. II IL supposed TO
be the work OF hungry hobOes-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21
Ke.rney Lad Declared Insane.

KEARNEY. Neb.. July 9o.-(speciaL)-
VIII J. Hsithecker was found insane by
the Buffalo county insanity commission
late last evening ana sent to the asylum
at Hastings. Hsitheckers case created
a good deal OF comment when the par
ticulars became public. Since Friday he
has been confined in the rooms OF his
chum. Bud Humphrey. who tried to keep
his condition secret in the hope that he
would recover his mind. Last night he
escaped from the rooms and Humphrey
gave chase. but was unable to catch him.
Deputy Sheriff Bede LAughton Joined the
pursuit and captured the insane lad in a
short time. II Is said that the young
mans condition Is due to breeding over
girl who had Tilted him. He - q musician
and a member Of q local band.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21

The woman OF today who has good
health. good temper. good sense. bright
eyes and q lovely complexion. the result Of
correct living and good digestion. wins tina
admiration OF the world. II your digestion
IL faulty chainbsriain's Stomach ana Liver
Tablets viii correct H. For sale BY al
DEALERS
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-21
Nebraska

were chosen 70 attend the state convention;
A. A. Gait p. A. Caldwell Edgar; W. r.
Johnson, H q. Thomas. w. 7, AytOn. Har-
ward 9. H Epperson. -. NJ. Nettleton.
Fairfield; J. ~. Jones, L p. stiner, Cay
Center; A n. Lewis, Homer Gray. sutton.
J. +. Hite, Spring Ranch; Nels Nelson,
Verona