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The Libby herald. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1911-1913, 1912-01-11
SUIT STARTED FOR
HEAVY DAMAGES
Barnum, Civil Engineer, Sues
for $76,384, Claiming a Fifth
Ownership in Water and
Light Enterprise.

F.. K. Barnum, a civil engineer
we'll known here, at Great Falls
and elsewhere in the state, al1c
connected this past summer with
the Kootenal forest reserve, last
week brought suit in the local dis.
trict court to recover $76, 3S4 from
Geo. H. Stanton and c. G. Proc
tor, Great Falls capitalists, N. J.
Littlejohn, a contractor of Lewis.
town, and Gordon O. Shafer of
this city.
Barnum sets forth that he is the
originator of the project which re-
suited in the establishment of the
Libby Water Works, Electric Light
& Power company, and the man
who secured the franchise from the
city and located the water right on
Flower creek, the water right and
franchise being the basis Of the in
dustry, and he alleges in his COM
plant that, after he had discovered
the opening for the water, light and
power project here, and taken the
initiatory steps to secure the fran
chlse and water right, he sought
out the defendants and proposed
that they join him in the project.
He adds, further, that it was
agreed by himself and the defend
ants that he should secure the
franchise, they raise capital, all in
corporate company and establish
the enterprise, and all equally
share the fruits, but that, after he
had performed his part, in the
course OF which they induced him
to take Shater into the franchise
and water right, and to assign
those things to the corporation,
they excluded him from the enter
prise and appropriated it to them
selves.
The judgment asked is for sum
equal to a fifth OF the value of the
property, plus interest and S14oo
for services and maps and plats
furnished.
Gallagher, Smith & Mack, Spo-
kane attorneys, and Jas. w. Scott
are counsel for Barnum.
Defendants have twenty days to
answer and as a preliminary step
will probably file a demurrer at
tacking the complaint.
The Libby Water Works, Elec-
trio Light & Power company is not
in any way involved in the litiga
ton, having purchased the plant,
franchise, etc, from the original
owners.
The Libby herald. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1911-1913, 1912-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Callow of
Troy, who were visiting with rela-
tlves here several days last week,
returned home Saturday.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-03-27

Good roads meetings have recently
been held at Lake Crystal. Sterling and
Mcpherson. All this helps. The good
roads movement should become general
all over. -Mankato Journal.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-03-27
Obituary..

Mrs. Louis CHASER passed away .,
her home on North German Street
Friday evening after q lingering ILL
ness. She had been eick with tuber.
culosis for the past eight months aud
was confined to bed for nearly two
months. The deceased was born in
New Ulm, Sept. 30, 1886 and was only
25} years old when she died. She has
always made New Ulm her home. On
the 3lst day of August 1904 she was
married to Louis CHASER, who with
three small children mourn her un.
timely death. She is also survived by
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Reinhold
Bosch and the following sisters: Mre.
Anton Kripner, Mrs. Robert Williams,
Mrs. Albert Haberberg of New Ulm
and Mrs. William Glaesmann of
Brookings, S. D. The funeral was
held from the Lutheran Church yes
terday afternoon at O'Clock, Rev.
G. j. Albrecht officiating and inter:
ment was made in the Lutheran
Cemetery,
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-03-27
Cottonwood and SearIes.

George Griebel was on the sick lis,
for several days but is again able t.
be about.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Plenger was gladdened by the arrival
of . baby girl.
Joe J. Go5lirsch of Klossner on
Monday moved his personal effects to
the Fidel Schneider farm which be
purchased few months ago. Mr..
Schneider also moved his furniture to
his residence in New Ulm which he
purchased from John Dauer.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Ubel, who has been seriously i'll with
pneumonia for several weeks is now
out of danger and is slowly cow ales.
ing.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-03-27
DEATH OF A PIONEER
Albert E. nanft, Who Had Lived in
State Fifty-fiye Years, Succumbs
to a Lingering illness.

Albert f. Hsnft, 239 Carol avenue, 8
member of an old pioneer family OIL
Minnesota, died at 8 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon at the City hospital Of q
complication of diseases at the age Of
"a. His illness had ued through
a period Of many months.
Mr.. Ranft was q native of Berlin,
Germany, and came to MINI esota with
his parents when a child of 8 years.
His family lived for a time in Belle
Plain and Alexandria. Mr.. Hanft had
resided in st. Paul for forty years, for
the greater part of the time being q
manufacturer of cigar boxes. He retired
from active business SO veral years ago.
He leaves surviving him a widow, who
was Miss Matilda Fetsch; son Edward
Hanft;i stepson Oscar Fetsch, ana two
sisters, Mrs. Clara Selgman and Mrs.
Laura Rapp, all of st. Paul. Judge
Hugo Hanft of the municipal court ia
his nephew. He vas me mber of st.
Paul lodge: No. 2 and of Minnesota
Encampment No. l, l. o. O. F., and of
the Junior Pioneers, and honorary pres
ldentof the German American Alliance.
The above is clipped from the
columns of the Pioneer Press of March
2lst. Mr.. Hauft was President of the
Minnesota Flint Rock Company and
tho danft family is we'll known here.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-03-27
NicOllet Leader Items.

W. 81. Gieseke of New Ulm was 8
callershere last Saturday.
Miss Anna Blank was New Uln
visitor Saturday.
Henry Epper and family and Misses
Annie Johannes and Maggie Sonday
we're passengers for New Ulm Tuesday.
Ed. Cordes of New Ulm, was a
Nicollet visitor over Sunday. Mr..
COrdes is candidate for the city
clerkship of his home town at the
spring election and his many Nicollet
friends hope that he will land the
plum.
County Commissioner Claus Swan
son of Lafayette, was in town Monday.
Mr.. Swanson will probably be q can
didate for representative on the demo-
cratic ticket. His friends are endeav-
oring to persuade him to get into the
race.
M. W.Burg is having the mill build
ing taken down by crew Of men and
will use the lumber and material in
the erection of several new residences
on his lots near the mill grounds.
Nicollet will feel as though it has
been benefited when the work is
finished.
AS the result of an agitation begun
by the commercial club of NJ RIB
Manksto to have Nicollet county
fairly repre- snted at the State fair,
tbs commissioners of that county have
34OO for this purpose.
This 10 . very liberal sum and will
enable that county to make Z very
able showing.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-03-27

A third state highway for Nicollet
county was designated by the COM
missioners at special meeting held
week ago last Saturday, the St. Peter
New Ulm road being named. A
petition was presented by Fred Foss
and others, asking that the road be
designated as state highway No. 3,
and it was granted by the commits
sioners. The road in question is one
of the most heavily travelled in the
county, and its selection by the board
will be very generally approved
St. Peter Herald.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-03-27
CORTLAND

VIM. Mas was q visitor at St. Pete
few days last week.
Emil Frenzel and W. Huevelman
of New Ulm were business caller
here Wednesday.
Andrew Hippert is visiting a
Dennis, S. Oak.
Mrs. Fl. E Schumacher visited New
Ulm friends Thursday.
VIM. Fenske and C. H. Dirks oil
New Ulm were business callers here
Thursday.
Otto Hintz went to Minneapolis
Friday for few days visit.
Christ Arndt and family are visiting
1t Minneapolis and Ogema this week.
Mrs. H. E. Schumacher went to St.
Paul Saturday for . few days visit
and returned Monday in company
with her sister Mrs. C. W. Block who
has been visiting in st. Paul.
Otto Berbrich made business trip
to New Ulm Saturday.
Etter Bros. have their Disc shar.
pener in running order and are kept
busy with it.
Gustsf Kruger was to New Ulm
Saturday and had y piece of steel
removed from one Of his eyes. Tho
steel got into his eye while doing
blacksmith work.
F. Ahrens of Mankato was bust
sess caller here Saturday.
Mrs. ]. Rengstorf died ct the home
Of her son Fred last Saturday OF .
Dsralytic stroke at tho age offs years.
Mrs. Rengstorf WAS . good Christian
women and very good mother. She
had many friends and vas one of the
Oldest settlers here. May she rest in
peace.
A large crowd of New Ulm young
people came here Saturday and went
out to John lavender Jr's place to
attend q party. They were very we'll
entertained and all enjoyed a very
good time.
An Easter dance will be given here
on Monday Apr. 9Th and the commit.
tee is working hard to make it a big
success and good time is guaranteed.
Herman Poehler was New Ulm
visitor Sunday.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-03-27
Doors Open to New Era.

The meeting of the Second District
Editorial association in Mankato yes.
terday friday afternoon was q deci-
ded success from every viewpoint.
The banquet given last night at the
Elk's cafe was delight, and the dis.
semination of developed ideas which
followed was feature that certainly
must result in obtaining the great
object that is so eagerly sought - the
boosting of Southern Minnesota.
Every phase of this Important
subject was discussed in q broad and
intelligent manner, and those who
were SO fortunate as to be present on
this very suspicious occasion we're
deeply impressed with the force of the
movement that is now engaging the
attention of the people of this section
of commonwealth whose resources
are varied as they are extensive
Beginning with yesterday and last
night the doors are opened vide to a
new era of growth and prosperity for
Southern MinnesOta-where the wealth
can be plucked from the soil, where
there Is beauty of country, where lives
q highly intellectual citjzenry, and
where there is nothing lacking in all
that means for the uplifting sndbetter-
ing of the human family. Out of the
gathering of editors and lsymen will
grow that spirit of progress which
cannot be stunted by any obstacle, no
natter how large Msnkato Free
Press.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-03-27

Good roads are not entirely for tho
au tomobile owners. 1t is true they
M ust have good roads, but also every
b usiness man, farmer and in fact every
one needs good roads. Minnesota Lake
Tribune.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-03-27

We received : letter this morning
from . subscriber Of ours In Nicollet,
County, David Albrecht. Mr.. Al
brecht writes that he 10 now In Los
Angeles and asks to have the Review
forwarded to him. II always pleases
US to have our subscribers take the
trouble to write US of q change Of adj
dress instead Of leaving it TO the Post
Office to do for it frequently causes
delay and Inconvenience TO have It
left so. A posta! card or q letter to
us gives ~ exact information to 20
upon and aids US greatly IN keeping
our mailing list In good order. "A
word about discontinuances also.
There 10 just one right way to discon---
tinue paper that Is no longer desired
and that 10 either to call or write In
quiring II there is any account against
your name, pay it II there is and leave
: written order for the discontinnanoe.
By doing this you have relieved your.
self OF al liability for further sub.
scription cost. II you owe something
you cannot pay ct once tell US frankly.
and make arrangements tortaking care
OF the debt at On early date but do not,
II you value our good opinion of you,
mark your paper refused and leave it
In the postOfflce. Such q procedure
lacks in decency and hO1esty. We
will not force paper on any one but
We do like to be treated with ordinary
business courtesy.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-03-27

l WV ~ "IuucOOt0 tucy nave TAlO 0UO
lots of it, and must Of necessity keef
that fact in mind 80 that the roads, ia
their building, may be made in such
| . way as to be available 10 wet as vel
as in dry weather. One Of the funda.
mental and underlying principles Of
good road building is the securing Of
proper and adequate drainage. There
are great many builders Of roads, and
as many ideas on the subject as there
are builders. The Rochester,
Minnesota, Automobile club, which has
been very actively connected with good
roads work 10 its state, is . believer 10
the use Of gravel as q surfacing and
finishing material for dirt roads, and,
acting upon its belief, has urged the
purchased Of gravel as material for
this purpose. The secretary of the
Rochester Automobile club, Paul G.
Fuller, says: ''For our purposes and
peeds gravel is tho best OF all road
materials-far better than limestone
macadam-and it can be obtained
thro ughtout the state practically with
out cost. It lies in mounds all over the
GU ntry, just as God g I'VE it to us, and
is practically worthless for any other
purpose than road building. The
character Of the soil basis for q road
seems to make no difference in the final
road itself, provided it is properly
surfaced with gravel. Gravel preserves
q well-constructed pike, and when it is
kept in order one surfacing will last for
years. I have taken our road commits.
sioners over the county to examine
gravel pits, and have talked with them
in session, and, as result, Olmstead
county can to-day boast of the owner
ship of seven gravel pits purchased in
the last two years, and it will have more
as soon as arrangements can be made.'
The gravel for the roads is loaded by
he Rochester Automobile club, and is
1aoled to the roads by the farmers.
Two years ago, when the first pit was
'cqui red. the club voted to load all the
:ravel the farmers would haul The
'lan has worked out well-the farmers
III want graveled roads. The club has
made it understood that it will not
pend a cent on roads that are not
liked and that have not good drainage.
When pit is purchased the club puts
q ''loader." The leaders are elevat.
d platforms under which wagon can
% driven. In the centers Of the plat
or ms are cut holes 2x3 feet, through
'hich the gravel is dumped into
ne wagons. The holes ia the platforms
re fitted with screens and, with THE
evice, scrapers to bring the gravel to
10 platforms, wagon can receive it's
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-03-27

''Aunt Della" the venerable aunt
Of Presidens Taft, is of the opinion
that Colonel Roosevelt has , brain.
storm. Well, there Gre others who
have been OF the: same opinion for
years. i.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-03-27

load Of one yard in an average time Of
two and one.half minutes. One OF the
club notices is, "When you want any.
thing done, 60 to the farmer and treat
him as you would be treated, and he
become your best friend. ''-Atchison
Globe.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-03-27
Esw Cold Causes Kidaey Disease

Partly by driving blood from the
surface and congesting the kidneys,
and partly by throwing too much
work upon them. Foley Kidney Pills
strengthen the Kidneys, give tone to
the urinary organs and restore the
normal action of the bladder. They
ore tonic in action, quick in results.
Try them. o. NJ. Olsen.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-03-27
THIS win I,,.r.,, M.tA.rs.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children relieve Feverishness, Head
ache, BAD Stomach, Teething Disor-
ders, move and regulate the Bowels
and destroy worms. They break up
Colds In "a hours. Used by mothers
for y years. All Druggists. 25c.
Sample FREE. Address, A. 8. Olmsted
Leroy, N. Y.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-03-27
Quarter Century Before the Public.

Over five million samples given
away each year. The constant and
increasing sales from samples, proves
the genuine merit ofAllen's Foot-Ease,
the antiseptic powder to be shaken
into the shoes for Corns, Bunions,
Aching, Swollen, Tender feet. Sample
FREE. Address. A. s. Olmsted, LIE
Roy, N. Y.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-03-27
Backaehe Almost uahearahl..

Is an almost certain result OF kidney
trouble. D. Toomey, 803 E. Olive ST.
Bloomington, ILL.,, says: II suffered
With backache and pains II my kidneys
which were almost unbearsble.
gave Foley Kidney Pills good trial,
and they done wonders for me. Today
l can do . hard days work and not
toel the effects" o. NJ. Olsen.
The Delta independent., 1912-11-01
; cemetery at 10 o'clock Wednesday

cemetery at 10 o'clock Wednesday
morning.
Harold Roberts, after spending the
summer at the Surface Creek Fruit
Growers association. will leave in a
few days for Pueblo and Colorado
Springs.
Mrs. Margerie Turner left for Delta
on Wednesdays passenger train where
she expects to remain for the winter
as she has secured a very good posi-
ton in that city.
A. NJ. Roblee. of Redlands mesa, has
gone back to his job as conductor on
the North Fork branch 1t is anus
ing to hear him say ''get-ep" instead
of giving the high ball"
F. NJ. Hinman departed on Thurs
days train for his old home at Fort
Dodge, Iowa, and after a short visit
with friends and relatives will go to
Oshkosh, Wisconsin to look after some
business matters.
The Delta independent., 1912-11-01
cEDARE EDGE.
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(Champion.)

tCnamplOn.D
B. E. Pennington is remodeling and
adding to his residence south of town
w. B. Lowry, the water works con.
tractor. is spending the week in Den.
YER
The car shortage has greatly retard-
ed apple shipments and general
hardship is resulting.
DIR. Bull of Grand Junction was Wis
iting with his brothers, Harry and
Ed, the fore part of the week
A. Fl. Batten, of the firm of Girar.
det & Batten. left Wednesday for Den,
yer to look after business matters.
Derosters threshing outfit was at
the Bar | ranch Wednesday. This
outfit is doing excellent work this
season.
A dinner was given in honor of
Logan Stout last Wednesday even
ing. it being his birthday Covers
were laid for six.
Mrs. c. f. Vanaken of Eckert spent
yesterday at Cedaredge as the guest
of Mrs. C. w. Brewer
Brick work &as started Wednesday
on the new bank building and will be
pushed to completion. Eifert Bros.
are doing the work
Mrs. A. NJ. Mccoy and granddaught-
er, who have been visiting the McCoys
for several weeks returned to their
respective homes in Iowa and Nebras.
ka this week.
At the hall Sunday morning Miss
Margaret Muller recent arrival from
Germany, was married to Mr.. Paul
Scharkopa. The ceremony was per-
formed. according to Catholic rites.
The S5 acres which Geo C. Harper
eft al. purchased some time ago from
E. S. Corbin for rival townsite to
Cedaredge, has been decided back to
Mr.. Corbin. This closes another chap
ter of railroad hot air in this valley.
w. w. Dingman, the Cedaredge can.
didate for county Judge, has been in
the North Fork country this week in
the interests of his candidacy. Mr.
Dingman should be elected by a large
majority as he is a man well qualified
for the position.
]. B. Reed has rented his ranch
north of Cedaredge to C. C. Cobb OF
Mancos. who is now in charge The
lease covers three years. Mrs. Reed
is now in Delta with the children who
join them about the first OF the year
w. A. Shepherd, candidate for
county clerk. b. n. Crawford. for
treasurer. c. c. Sampson for sheriff on
the republican ticket, and C. T.. Blaine.
were up from Delta Friday. interview
ing the voters of these precincts.
They are strong bunch OF candidates
and stand an excellent chance of cleo
tion.
The Delta independent., 1912-11-01

GENERAL OFFICE:
2l0 Delta Natl. Bank
Bell phone 77l-DELTA
Coop. phone lO7
The Delta independent., 1912-11-01

AUSTIN WAREHOUSE:
Coop. phone Bob
Bell phone 1893 GARNET
The Delta independent., 1912-11-01

Delta Sunday morning, after spending
the fruit season here.
Mrs. E. X. Dawes left Sunday morn
ing for her home in Lawrence, Kansas
after a visit of several weeks in the
Dawes, Beezley and Erickson homes
here
w. J. AFFORD returned Saturday
night from his trip to Canon City
to attend the Odd Fellows granC
lodge. Mrs AFFORD remained in Sa
Ida for a days visit with relatives
coming home Sunday night.
C. c. Carter and family. who recent.
ly came into possession of the Seufert
ranch on German mesa, arrived Thurs
day evening to make their home here
They were the guests for few days in
the Alvin E. Smith home
w. NJ. Gill, one of the pioneers oil
this section and now a resident OF
Medford, Oregon. arrived Sunday night
for visit in the home of James Smith
and with other old-time friends here
Mrs. R. r. Williams of Pitkin, came
Monday evening for visit in the Cur
tiss homes on Pitktn mesa. Mrs. viii,
liams had been attending the Episco-
pal conference in Grand Junction
A. C. Vernam and family have re,
turned to their home at Midway. hav-
ing spent the spring and summer on a
farm at Ceres, California. They unite
with all others who have tried to find
better place than Paonia in saying
that lie is hard thing to do.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. r. Plasters left Mon
day morning for their home in Musko-
gee, Oklahoma. They formerly resided
here, at one time owning the A. B..
Mead property on German mesa and
had been visiting through the summer
and autumn in the home of Mrs
Plaster's sister. Mrs. S. J. Horning
and their many friends here.
The Delta independent., 1912-11-01

TAKE SUPREME COURT
OUT OF POLITICS

Statement by Hon. Wilbur F. Stone,
Chairman Of Judiciary Committee Of
the Convention Which Framed the
Colorado Constitution in 1875.
The Non Partisan Judiciary Party is
founded to remove the courts from
political strife, and to restore the con-
fidence of the people in the admins
tration of justice. 1t is non political.
a Democrat, Republican, or Progress
sive can vote for John r. Dixon, the
Non-Partisan candidate for Justice of
the Supreme Court, without impair
ing his or her political standing.
The judiciary is the keystone of the
social fabric. Upon it rests the per-
sonal safety of the citizen and the Sc
curity of his civil and property rights
Its efficiency for the purposes for
which it exists depends upon the
judges-not only upon their lerning
and ability, but upon their courage, in
tegrity and independence.
The most dangerous condition that
exists with us is the feeling of disre.
respect for the courts. Nothing has
done more to cause the people to lose
confidence in their institutions, in
their laws and in themselves.
in no party can any candidate
receive the nomination. whatever his
-vrtnes, his learning or his ability
unless he be regarded as safe-that
is it is believed that he will in
the discharge of his official duties re.
fleet the views of those who are re-
.sponsible for his nomination. There
can be no greater peril to free peo-
pie than this condition, and the only
remedy is an absolutely independent
non-partisan judiciary. The Constitu.
tion should be amended so as to re-
rquire the election of all judges to be
held at time other than that for the
election of other officers, and nomina
stions by political parties should moi
de permitted. We hope to see sucf
an amendment submitted at the gen
eral election of 1914.
The independent candidacy of Judg'
John r. Dixon for Justice of the Su
preme Court is a step in the right d
VOTE FOR JOHN r. DIXON by ma
on ballot.
The Delta independent., 1912-11-01
PAoNIA

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