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The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19
Communication

To the Editor OF the Elbert County
Tribune:
In . recent issue, The Divide Review,
under the heading "Vindicated" gave
space to the case OF Elbert County a.
gainst A g. Putnam, former sheriff Of
the Comfy. "vindicated" is not the
word usually employed in describing
the situation Of a party to suit at law
who simply succeeds in his plea that the
Statute of Limitations bars the claim on
which the action is predicted. A more
appropriate heading would have been
Escaped"
While other officials were required to
pay. Mr. Putnam found refuge in the
one year Statute of Limitations which
is now for the fest time, construed to
be applyable to cases against sheriffs
and their bondsmen. in actions to re-
cover excess fees.
1t is also to be inferred from the ar
ticle, that the commissioners should not
have employed the expert. A sufficient
answer 10 that criticism is that, as the
result of the investigation, other officials
restored to the County treasury more
than 100000. The mistake was not in
the employment of the expert, but rath
er in too much faith in Public officials
a faith entertained long enough, as 1t
proved. to enable the sheriff to avoid
the result Of the investigation, while
other officials, less favored by the law,
we're Obliged to pay.
The logic OF the situation ought not
te lost on those who may have in mind
to aspire to public office, and, while
therein, to absorb more fees than the
law allows. namely, that the sheritfs
Office presents safer haven than the
others, in that IL they succeed in their
purpose, no risk is incurred il there be
no discovery before the expiration OF
one year, whereas. the incumbents oi
other places Of public confidence must
needs live in fear and trembleing for the
full period Of six years
While ] do not claim that any differ
ent result would have obtained, had ]
done so, still should like to observe
that did not prepare the brief nor
argue the case for the County in the
Supreme Court, that duty having de-
veloped upon my successor as County
Atttoney. Signed B. Q. Hilliard
Denver Colorado. April l1th. 1912
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19
Say Mr. Taxpayer

Have you read tine County Seat Pc
titions. II you have not, why notY
Since the petitions to put the locating
Of permanent location of the County
Seat OF Elbert on the ballot at the com
ing fall election, and giving every voter
"a chance to designate upon his ballot
his choise for the County Seat, many
lies and falce reports have been pub
lished and circulated in. regard to the
petitions. In our issue-dated April 5th.
1912 We printed the petition word for
word that is now in circulation, and in
no place can you find where it reads
to place the county seat at any certain
town or place. The petitions merely
ask the Beard of County Commissioners
to place upon the ballot at the coming
fell election the locating Of perma-
Hent County Seat for Ebert County
And If you will take time to read the
petitions you will find the above to pe
proven fact.
A.certain publication has been shoot
ing mud at the Simlo business men be-
cause they are boosting the petition,
but remember brother we at Elbert
have nearly 200 resident taxpayers on
the petition circulating in this vicinity,
and il you would stop singing mud
tell the truth about the petitions in
your columns and would get out with a
petition you would find the people in
your vicinity all willing to sign.
MR. TAXPAYER IF YOU WILL
BECoME ACQUAINTED WITH THE
NATURE OF THE PETITIONS WE
KNOW YOU WILL S1GNTHEM.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19
Big Springs

James Stills, who has been attending
business college at Colorado Springs re.
turned home last Thursday.
Mrs H. A. Roehling and children were
in Elbert last Thursday.
Mrs Gheen and Miss Elsie Carlew
were in Elbert Monday on business.
Albert Roehling is helping Mr. Jannei
with farm work this week.
Mrs e. NJ. Stills has been i'll with
the rheumatism the past week.
H. A. Roehling was in Ebert Mon
day and purchased new disc harrow.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19
Wanted To Ssttls

Greeley. Colo, April 1s--Weld County
is richer to-day by s2,880l0. The mos ey
was handed to County Treasurer Peter
son yesterday afternoon by former
County Commissioner DsVinny and
former clerk OF the board Of county
commissioners, Frank Peterson. De-
vinny returned s2,160t0 and Peterson
s5OO00
In statements made to the District
Attorney both men said that this was
commission paid them by Q. q. Sheely
OF Denver, who built the La Sale bridge
in Weld County last summer, and who
is under s25,00000 bonds on a charge Of
larceny Of $4,000 90 Of Weld Countys
money, ana is also accused OF forgery,
perjury and bribery. District Attorney
Carlson has filled protest with Treas
urer Peterson against the payment OF
sl6, ,00000 Of registered county warrents
made to Sheely for alleged bridge work.
Sheeley was willing to compromise
with Weld county by refunding to the
treasury Of Saio county 100000 but
District attorney Carlson was opposed.
1t is this same Sheely who built the
cement pridgts in Elbert County at the
-xyence OF sl2,e70O0 and now holds
county warrents for over 100000
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19
Correspondence
Sunny Side

Mrs r. o. Maui entertained at dinner
Sunday about fourty of her friends and
relatives.
1t takes the Norton boys to play ball
on Easter Sunday.
Miss Lottie Schoneweis returned to
her home in Denver Monday morning.
There will be no more card games,
but there will be one sour looking fellow
Mr. and Mrs Theo Neuman spent Sat
urday and Sunday with relatives in
Denver. They report windy trip.
Miss Cox closed her school Friday in
District 30 and rxp. cts to leave for
California where she will visit her par
ents.
Harry Collins purchased new buggy
last week.
Mrs d. c. Corbett was reported very
i'll last week but at present is improving.
Mrs r. W. Olsen was pleasant visit
or at the E. NJ. Stills home one day
this week.
Last year we gave in and played ball
on Saturday and this year we think the
Sunday should be held on Saturday and
the ball games on Sunday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19
Ebert School Report

Report Of Room 2 for the month end
ing April IL, 1910.
School was in session 20 days. Num-
Der Of pupils enrolled 25, Avarage daily
attendonce ~. Those neither absent
nor tardy: Paul Close, August Beckman
Gladys Schisser. and Pearl Blakley.
Visitors; Miss Good, Miss Mary Johns.
and Professor KERN.
G. L. Divsley, Prin.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

Wallie Whiting is installing a
modren pastuerizing plant in his
creamery this week. The new
plant is great deal more sani-
tary than the old way and is a
great labor saver. With the
new machinery Whiting has one
OF the best equipped creameries
on the Divide.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

The settlement of the Boiler
estate came mp last Saturday be-
fore Judge Turner. In the case
Mrs Chester Clark, mother of
Fred and Ed Clark is defending
her title which she has in the
form of a trust deed executed
by Mr. Boiler a few months be-
fore his death in favor of Mrs
Clark. w. B. Price acted as at
torney for Mrs Clark and Mr. B.
c. Hilliard for the estate. Judge
Turner under advisement.
The Divide Review
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

John Lesson came over from
Simla Sunday evening and spent
the night in our little city, leave
ing on the $40 train for Denver
where he transacted business the
first of the week. While here
Mr. Lesson spoke very highly Of
Elbert as one of the best towns
in Eastern Colorado.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

Miss Emma Larsen of Case
Colorado is one of the contestants
in the Record-J Journal Piona Con-
test of Castle Rock. Emma was
a caller at this office Tuesday and
reports that she now has in the
Iaighborhood of eighty thousand
votes and ranks among the first
in the contest. Tie R e C o r d
Journal is Douglas Countys big
gest and newest newspaper and
shure knows how to do things.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

Died, on Tuesday April 16, at
ten o'clock a. m. the infant dau-
ghter of Mr. and Mrs Harvey
Cornforth. The funeral services
were held at the house and in
terment was made in the Elbert
cemetary Wednesday morning.
The bereaved family have the
sympathy of the entire commun-
ity.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

The illustrated lecture deliver
ed by Prof Cameron at the Pres
byterian church Friday night
was fairly attended and was well
worth the admittence fee.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

My little son had very severe cold. l
was recommended to try Chamberlains
cough remedy, and before small bottle
was finished he was as well as ever
writes Mrs II. Silks 20 Downing Street
Sidney. Australia. This remedy is for
sale by all dealers.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

The Besaw family left for their
new home near Greely Sunday
morning. Mr. Besaw followed
with their car of household goods
the first of the week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

Miss Lottie Schoneweis, who
has been visiting her sister Mrs
Richard Maui the past month re-
turned to her home in Denver
Monday morning.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

Vern Kelly of Bijou Basi n
hauled a load of sheep hides to
Elbert and shipped them to Den
yer market Monday. He reports
everyone in the Basin busv with
their spring work.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

A surprise party was given on
Mr. Ralph HaIper Saturday even
ing at his home. Quite num-
ber were present and an enjoy
able time was had.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

For rheumatism you will find nothing
better than Chamberlians liniment. Try
it and see how quickly it gives relief. for
sale by all dealers.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

Albert Green was visiting il
Elbert Sunday, returning to Kio
wa Monday morning.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

Miss Nellie Black visited with
Mr. and Mrs Chas. Harding and
Miss Mary Jones of Eastonville
Sunday, returning home Monday
morning.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

Remember the big dance to-
morrow night in the Oaks Hall.
A good time is assured you.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

Don't be surprised IL you have an at
tack Of rheumatism this spring. just
rub the effected parts freely with Cpam.
berlisns liniment and 1t will soon disap
pear. Sold by all dealers.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

Mr. and Mrs ], E. Barnes were
passengers to Denver Monday
morning returning home the
middle of the week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

Mrs ]. R. Close was in Eliza
beth the first of the week visit
ing relatives.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

]. E. Barnes shipped two cars
of yearlings to Denver Monday
morning.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19
ebert and Vicinity

Jim Harper is erecting farm
machinery for E. T. Harper and
son this week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

ESTRAY---A dark red coming year
ling steer. Has been in my place for
some time. Owner may have same by
paying pasture bill. Mrs Tile Ditto
more. Elbert, Colorado. 4-19
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

Joseph Helgeth Jr. is building
building barn on the back end
of his lots in the south end of
town.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

Best oak soal leather. Gents heavy,
ladies thin and fine w. E. Davies.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

Harness leather for repairing. An,
length width or thickness w. e. Davie,
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

Avis, thread, needles. in fact every
thing wanted for repairing harness and
Shoes. Go TO W. e. Davies, Ebert.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

When in need of mantles for gas o
gasoline lamps see Robert Boston.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19

Col. McGill of the Norton vi
einity was a business caller in
tlbert Saturday. He reports
everyone in that vicinity to hav-
ing signed the petitions to put
the location Of a permanent
county seat on The ballot at the
coming election.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-19
Rock Butte

Sutton and Sutton have rented the
E. P. Murray and Kavanaugh ranches.
Mr. and Mrs Paul Jones and two
daughters visited at the Wight home
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Calkins from Missouri
moved on their ranch in this vicinity
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs F.. P. Murray have moved
into the VanCleve house in Elizabeth.
Mr. MeKiccick who was injured last
week and taken 10 a Denver hospital is
reported improveing.
Z. f. Wight purchased a new De La.
val cream separator from the Gates Co.
Peter Blumer purchased a new cream
separator from Winnie Shepherd.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-16
THE RESCUE OF
5000 PERSONS

Are Directly in Path Of the Flood and
Aid Is Being
Rushed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-16
The Wife Of Former keokuk Resi-
dent Whose Remains VIII be
Brought Here For
K Burial.
WELL KNOWN IN CITY
Before Marriage Was Miss Grace Van
AusdaIe Of Coin, Iowa, Where
NuptIais Took
Place.

There has been received in Keokuk
announcement of the death of Mrs.
Grace Morton, wife of Dr. Vernon G.
Morton, which occurred at the family
home at Peoria, ILL.,, yesterday This
is a sad event, taken in connection
with coincident of year ago. To-
day is the first anniversary of the
death of Mrs. Arminta Morton. mother
OF DR. Morton, who also died in Peoria
and was buried in Keokuk. Had the
Young wife lived only twelve hours
longer. the deaths would have oc-
Cured exactly one year apart to the
very minute.
Mrs. Morton may be almost consid-
cred Keokuk girl. She was the wife
of keokuk boy, the Morton family
residing here for number of years,
where he was reared and educated
and where he was graduated from the
medical college here, afterwards TAX,
ing a course at Chicago. at the end of
which he located at lpava, H., where
he continued until about two years
ago when promising opening called
him to Peoria where the family has
since resided.
Married Twelve Years Ago.
Mrs. Morton,s name before marriage
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-16
Make a dollar in 5 minutes
COME IN AND SEE HOW
STAR BRAND Shoe Store
111s MAIN STREET
E.s+s.+s...a4.:4s.s.s.+4.s.++++++4+

was Miss Grace Van Arsdale and the
nuptials took place at her home in
Coin, Iowa, about twelve years ago.
She was a woman of intelligence and
culture loved by those who knew her.
She has frequently visited in Keokuk
among the old friends of the Morton
family and the sister of her husband,
Mrs. John P. Hornish. The family
we're attendants OF the Presbyterian
church. but on going to Peoria, there
being no Presbyterian church near
them. they became members Of the
Union congregational church of which
she was consistent member and an
earnest worker. She was also very
active and useful member of the p E.
o. society in which her faithful Ia
bors and gracious companionship will
be sadly missed 1t is painful event
when a young wife and mother, Just
entering the vestibule of maturing
matronage, is cut down in the midst
of substantial pleasures and useful
ness, leaving hunger in the hearts OF
those who loved here which never can
be appeased.
With her husband, she leaves one
child, little son, Howard, six years
old
Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Hornish are in
Peoria and will accompany the re-
mains to Keoknk tomorrow, where the
funeral will take place from the train
to Oakland cemetery.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-16

every available motor boat in commits
sion and the revenue cutters Window
and Winona aiding in the work,
every effort was being made today to
rescue 5000 persons who are directly
in the path of the waters pouring
through the great creyasse at Hyme-
liza. In one sugar house alone on the
Glendale plantation, are $50 refugees
waiting to be taken off In boats. The
break in the levee was 1000 feet wide
this morning, but the engineers ex-
pect to have its ends tied and prevent
further spreading by noon.
The United States engineers will
cooperate with the state forces in
stopping the Hymelia crevasse, if
such thing can be done, but the state
Of Louisiana must foot the bill The
preliminary work will cost about
100000. Planters and other residents
of the submerged section today ex-
pressed the greatest Indignation at
the delay in making repairs. Water
is now three feet deem in the town Of
Killona and the inhabitants have de-
serted the place. There are twenty
five deserted towns of considerable
size in the flooded sections of twenty
parishes. A telephone message this
morning says that the waters from
the Hymelia crcvasse have reached
Bonnet Care. fifteen miles north of
Killona, and are rolling into the back
country at a furious rate.
Six negroes have been drowned In
various parts Of the flooded district
within the past twenty-four hours.
Among the refugees in New Orleans
are two negroes who are raving mani
acs as a result Of suffering.
Government reports today show that
$4,000 persons are being fed by the
commissary officers. Many of these
are in Melville. Water is still flowing
into that town and only the boats can
be used in the streets.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-16

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Cinton's Storage
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Merchandise. Machinery, Furniture
eteves, Musical Instruments, Pictures
and everything in ths Storage limo.
Largo, eiean, safe warehouses. Prless
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-16
A new RELIEF FOR
UPSET STOMAGHS

A certain relief has been found for
stomach disorders. 1t digests food,
aids assimilation, prevents stomach
gas, relieves indigestion instantly and
cures dyspepsia. This new remedy is
called "Digestit Browns little tablet
easy to swallow and absolutely harm
less. 1t has brought relief to thou
sands. Your money back il it fails to
relieve you-50c. Wilkinson e Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-16
Killed in Folding Bed

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. !
CLARENCE. Mo-. May 1s.-Mrs.
Lucinda Welch is dead here today, a
folding bed having closed and caught
her neck, choking her. The body was
found by members. of the family.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-16

limited Press Leased Wire Service. !
NEW ORLEANS, May 16.-With
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-16
Violent Assault

TINTED Press Leased Wire Service :. ]
elENELAND, May 16. THE new
hat'onalism of Mr. Roosevelt repre-
Sents as violent an assault upon the
autonomy Of the states as the new
hatlonalism Of 1861. was upon the in
.egrity of the union" asserted Secre-
vary OF State Knox, in an administra-
uon speech here. Who dares prophe-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-16

A touch of rheumatism. or twinge
of neuralgia. whatever the trouble, is,
Chamberlain's Eminent drives away
the pain at once and cures the COM
plant quickly. First application gives
relief.
Sold by Wilkinson & Co. Pharmacy.
and J. f. Kiedaisch & Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-16
He Left a Half Million.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
SEATTLE, Wash. May 1G.-Mrs.
Lena Rood. widow of Hugh Rood of
Seattle who went down on the Titanic,
has applied to the local courts for the
appointment of an administrator of her
husbands estate, worth about $780,
900.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-16
W. a. Rayburn, Of Keokuk, Petitions
the Board Of Supervisors for
License to Operate
Ferry.
FOR EXCLUSIVE RIGHT
/, ,ndInu Would be at the Foot Of
Anschutz HII, on Iowa Side, and
Directly Opposite on the
illinois Shore.

A proposition 70 operate IeiIy I
hoat between Keokuk and point di-
roct,v opposite on the illinois shore,
q being considered by Walter A. Ray
hurn. of this city, and his considera-
lion of the proposed plan has ad-
yanced to that stage where he has
netitioned the Lee county board OF
suneryisors for license to operate
the ferry and likewise, the supervis-
o,s Of Hancock County. Illinois, have
been petitioned for the same license
10 operate from the territory under
their control.
In the petition which Rayburn has
sent to the supervisors he asks that
the petition be acted upon at the
neyt meeting of the board. The next
meeting OF the Lee county supervis-
ors will be on June g. and 1t IS prob
able that Rayburn's petition will be-
acted upon at that time.
Rayburn's plan is to have the fer
~ landing near the foot of Anschutz
hin on the Iowa side, which is in
close proximity to Rand park. and a
similar landing on the Illinois snore
directly opposite. In addition to the
petition for the license to operate the
ferry. Rayburn asks for an exclusive
right to operate ferry for distance
of one half miles up th0 river from
the point OF landing, and like dis
lance down the river for a period of
ten years This. approximately, would
| give Rayburn the ferry right over a
course between the dan and Prices
Creek. This. /. is said, would make
access to Keol,uk great deal more
convenient for large number OF peo-
pie, who, at the present time, are
obliged to make detour to the river
bridge
A Ferry Boat Desirable.
~ The keokuk Motor Boat Club has
been communicated with in regard to
the proposition, by A. p. Meyer. coun-
ty auditor and secretary of the Fort
Madison Launch Club. Mr.. Meyer
wanted to know the local clubs
status in regard TO the proposition,
whether it had any recommendation
to make either for or against the
proposition, and as far as learned to-
day, the local club had no objections
to offer and appeared favorable to the
proposed plan.
There was some comment made,
however on the request for the exclu-
siye right asked by Rayburn but this
was only casual comment and has not
reached the stage where any objec.
tons have been considered worth of
tering to Supervisor Young. A bona
iIde desire to operate ferry. without
regard to competition, was favored by
those interested in the matter today.
those same parties also believed the
nronosition was genuine and that the
1cense was net asked for speculative
purposes.
Fnmor tina. was not verified. has
= park on The Illinois shore to be CON
sfucted in case the ferry plans are
eonsnmmatea It is said that RayburH
and his father-inlaw own tract OF
iand that would be available and a
choice location for pleasure grounds
ana this probably led to the start of
'ne rumor concerning the park.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-16

sly that the people-the patient, un-
demonstrative people whose full voice
Is never heard except In great crisis
will not, when they are aroused to
the danger of the substantial loss Of
statehood at great
cost, defend the states as they did the
union?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-16

Married Twelve Years Ago.
Mrs. Mortons name before marriag,
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