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The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-25
PIONEERS TO TRY
FOR ORGANIZATION
The Pioneers of Kittitas County Will
Make Another Effort to Organize

A number of years ago The
Dawn started a movement to or
ganiZe the pioneers of the county
and after weeks of agitation and the
outlay of many dollars succeeded
in perfeCting the desired object,
but owing to negligence of the Of
fcers the board of trustees was
never able to agree on second
meeting for the election of officers.
The organization then was made
on August p, 1901, i'll Andrew J.
S!igers grove, three miles east of
this city. By hard work we man
aged to get up a nice picnic party
of some five hundred people. Ed
Whtson, of North Yakima. came
up and delivered the address and it
was mastery one, too, and it GER
tainly made a lasting impression
on the minds of those present.
Mr.. Sliger, with a little help that
we secured, cleared up the grove
and seated it. The grove has since
been entirely wiped out by some
progressive farmer.
AT this meeting J. +. LcClerc
was elected president, Tillman
Houser vice president and r. A.
Turner secretary. The board of
trustees was composed of the fol-
lowing gentlemen A. J. Shger,
Mat Barthoet, Mat Damman, w.
l.. German, Jesse Mcdonald, John
|. Packwood, Frank Bossong and
John G.. Gliding.
Now, another movement is or
hand and our friend, w. B. Price,
has the matter in hand and desires
a conference with all the real old
pioneers of the county. If you
can do so, call on Mr.. Price; if not,
call him over the phone and have a
short chat about it. He will be de-
lighted to serve YOU i'll any capaci-
ty and at any time.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-25
jGE HANFORD
SENDS RESIGNATION
Federal Judge Appointed in Wash
infton Quits the Bench

little, July 22.- United States
,' re Hanford. the first federal
ar,< e appointed when Washington
u me Z statc sent his resignation
Ml3resident Taft today while the
iI'o batch of witnesses were waiting
~ !, estify before the house Judiciary
/, committee which has been hear
. the Evidence relative to charges
filed against Hanford
LIZ Washington.
! the time set for hearing today,
cries Of conferences between COM
II .teemen and Hanford's attorneys
i~;an. A proposal that the judge
ign and the hearing be discontin-
Il was submitted by Hanford's at
= neys and accepted by the COM
Ettee, Hanford telegraphed his res
nation Immediately and at the
ne time Chairman Graham tele-
aphed to Chairman Clayton of the
use judiciary committee recon-
ending thai the hearings be dis
ntinued.
The sub-committce recessed until
o'clock and some time after that
Jur an answer was received from
layton directing The b arings to be
The commi tee will
ave for Washington tomorrow TAX
Ing . voluminous record OF 20 days
.stimony ana also records OF the
Iwsuits upon which mosl o. the
aarRes against Haniord were based.
Judge Hanford's chief counsel said
fter the resigna ton that the judge
esired to resngi several weeks ago
Ut could not we'll do SO with no evil
ence heard in the case. The judge
ia his friends, according to the
are satisfied with the show
II mdae by him in the hearing
,hioh they say did not sustain the
haxges.
Chairman Clayton of the house
adloiagy committee announced to-
ieht that he considered further i'm
eaehment proceedings against Judge
|au1ogd unnecessary. Chairman
layton said the main object of the
being to get rid of an
nfaithful officer having been ac-
in this case by the resig-
etlnn o. Judge Hanford. fl it is
rue he is unfaithful, there seems
8 Necessity for impcaching him in
rder to disqualify him from here
tier holding office under the United
tates government. | think no presi-
ent will ever appoint him and no
will ever elect him to
~ office of honor or profit
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-25
JOHN {. FROST OUT
FOR CONGRESSMAN
If Elected to Congress the State Will
Lose the Best Officer of Bunch

J. +. Frost is to quit the tax
commission, which means that the
man that knows more about state
taxes than any other man in the
state is to step down and out. 1t
would be money in the taxpayer S
pocket if the legislature would vote
Mr.. Frost a $40, 900 salary annual
ly and make it obligatory on the
governor to name him as official
h Fad of the commission in case he
is not nominated and elected to
congress. Seattle Republican.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-25
K|TT|TAS DEMOCRATS
MAKE ORGANIZATION
Propose to Make a Vigorous Campaign
From Start to Finish

The kittitas County Democratic
Club met Saturday evening at the
court house. The meeting was
called to order by the president,
!. d Mathews, and after some dis
cussion the following permanent
Club officers were elected:
]. b. Davidson ....... President
c. S. Palmer Vice President
O. w. Ball..........T Treasurer
w. L. Crowley. .,...Secretary
The meeting was very enthusiasts
tic and several life long republicans
embraced the opportunity of get
ting on the right side.
The matter of a general rally
was talked over and it was decided
to hold the key note rally on
Wednesday, July 81, at $50 p. M,
in the opera house, and Hon. c. G.
Heffner, of Seattle. chairman of
the state committee was secured as
the speaker of the evening.
Mr.. Heffner is a fine speaker
and man that can hold his crowd
spell bound and every democrat in
the county should turn out and
hear him.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-25
SENATOR BAILEY SOUNDS A
KEEN NOTE OF WARNING
Cowardice of Congress Responsible for Conditions
That Exist in This Country Today

Bailey of Texas, farewell speech to score OF
his colleagues private dinner recently predicted that
United States continued change much IN
the next the last 80 the country would
face a conditi to of the French revolution.
The full Mr.. Bailey said did not become
He charged that members of Congress- by
cowarce responsible for condition OF unrest
which prevails.
Your Senators and Representatives. said Mr. Bailey,
this great and wl do 50 have the
conviction out and tell the truth Every
evil which the today be corrected without
danger to the upon which this republic
iounle and it should be done -
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-25
". Allen K. Smith has been

Rev. Allen X. Smith has been
called as rector of the St. Johns
church in Butte, Montana and will
leave here for that city in September
Rev. Smith is good, clean, con-
scientious clergyman and during his
eight years work in this city has
made IA host OF warm friends, all
of whom are sorry to have him and
his estecmable wife leave US
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-25
FAIR WARNING !

THE WISE MERCHANT ST
A MAN THAT ADNERTISES
HIS GOODS AND SELLS AT
A REASONABLE PROFIT.
II YOU WANT TO KEEP
YOUR GOODS DON'T AID
NERTISE THEM IN THE
DAWN, FOR II YOU DO,
THEY WILL SURE BE SOLD
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-25
Depew Splits it Out

ChAuncey M. Depew saws OF the
recent republican national conven-
ton:
This is the first republican con
vention for fifty years the nominee
of which hash ghost OF show
of being elected -
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-25
kPPORTIONMENT Of
OUR SCHOOL FUNDS
Kittitas County Gets $,9l9.S2 OF The
State School Fund ApportiOnment

Olympia, July 2O.-The first APP
portionment for the school year
July /, 1912, aggregating 1927, 534,
was made today by H. B. Dewey.
The rate was nine mills for each
DAYS attendance. Kittitas county S
portion is S4,8l9.82.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-25
TlCE OF sErTll,
FINAL ACCV
In H.

I TOE OF SETTLE
FINAL ACCV
:, In Prss,s
the Superior Car'
y; State of wm
the matter d !
IS Mason, dees,,i /
&c is hereby sira
l. the adminis,as
1 Charles Nas. .
ed and pressrtsD
and filed in .lN
court, bis final -
stration OF ssii 1
onday, the All I
/ ~ O'Clock, an
p the City Of IA
lly appointed /
: ttlement Of :
h time and plls r
I'd in said esrap
NACcpll0ns ID
cunt and cor.S e
this 3rd day 4 m
WIN. MI3r'
Clerk and EIAh.
Superior Cogri
punty, State o. 10
.rtion Juna I, 90
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-25
UTE TO
CHAMP CLARK
10 is From the Pen of Hon.
llliam Jennings Bryan

.mocratic candidates for
in the Ninth Missouri
lave withdrawn in order
imp Clark may have an
ted field. This gracious
smeet with the approval of
all parties. Unquestiona-
! Clark met with a great
ntment at Baltimore and
disappointments are often
IN. They cut to the very
he unsuccessful candidate
and they press most heav-
! those nearest and dearest
But such things are to be
the fortunes of war
/ of experience and judg-
ay sweep them aside as al
inconsequential. Surely
rk will find consolation in
rance of affection that come
) old time neighbors and in
ceful act of the ambitious
his district who would
' be glad of the oppoituni-
rye a term or two in con
Mr.. Bryan claims a place
those who are rejoiCed by
cidents and who would be
see the highest sort of hap
enter the life of Champ
and the life of every one he
The Commoner.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-25

Martin Meaghcrs is spending a
Jew hours in North Yakima today.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs. o. f. Waymire OF
roppcnish, are visiting in the city
this week.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-25

The following gentle have filed for
county offices:
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-25
JOB PRINTING

JOB PRINTING
STYLISH AND UP
8 WORK THAT is
%, BRING IT TO
WIN OFFICE THE
OF ALL CORRECT
, AT LIVE AND
VI" PRICES. TRY
EN- IN NEED OF IT
2TH PINE STREET
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-25
f TO CREDlI1
FILE GLAZE,

FILE CLAll
superior Court
Igton, for KitI
ba t..
matter Of IL
ward Myers d's
hereby givsl ,
tration on ID
ard Myers da5
the undensE
pf February Y
or Court. !
rs having tlis,
are requiri !,
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residence ID y
within on e
this notice, IN
AIRED. 4
Ellensburg H,
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-ator of tbi ia
Edward My'r r.
h June 20a ~
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-25

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CLAIMS.
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The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-25

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r ,eous treatmsptE
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MO n'a. be a shar, !
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The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-25
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pr s,ss"'''

tor butter fat.
ter per 100 's rat
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The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-07-25

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banquet y
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hose wib,y''
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-30
.WOODMEN WILL GO TO
COURTS WITH FIGHT
Insurgents Prepare to Legally Pro
test Against Increase in
Insurance.

Des Moines, April 30.-Charles
w. Lyon, who heads the law COM
mittee for the protesting Modern
Woodmen, has been engaged with
others of the committee the past few
days preparing to go into court and
make a fight to prevent the imposi-
ton of the new Woodmen rates. It
will be contended in court that the
new rates were not adopted in ac-
cordance with the laws of the order.
The incorporation is under Illinois
laws and action taken must conform
to the articles of Incorporation to
be legal, and it is claimed that the
action by the head camp without the
consent of the members was in vio-
lation of the law and the charter Of
the organization. In Illinois, a spec
ial session of the legislature is to be
held to pass law authorizing the
head camp to convene, contrary to
the charter, and take new action on
the rates, as this is believed now to
be the only way the order can be
saved from disruption.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-30
Signal to Shut off Water.

Some OF the patrons of the city
water supply are complaining
about it being shut off without any
previous warning. One of our lady
readers suggests that the city en-
pioyes might have signal to warn
water users when 1t Is going to be
shut of. It is very annoying to have
this done without drop Of water
in the house and all your neighbors
in the same fix. 1t IS suggested
that a couple of toots from the fire
whistle or some similar signal might
be adopted by the city to notify wat
er users that the mains were going
to be shut off. This could be done
a few minutes before the water sup
ply is stopped and those interested
would then have time to fill buckets
or draw enough water to tide them
over the time the supply is shut of.
There might be different signal
for each of the five different wards.
City Superintendent Mullins might
evolve some plan along the line OF
this suggestion to help out in this
matter.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-30
MEMORIAL DAY COM.
MITTEES APPOINTED
Preparations for Proper Observance
Of Memorial Day Have
Been Begun.

Preparations for the appropriate
observance of Memorial Day were
begun last evening at the meeting
of the city council Committees who
are to have charge of the different
arrangements We're appointed
The public school pupils will take
their usual part in the program, as
will also company c, /. N. G.
The committees appointed are as
follows:
General Arrangement
Councilmen-O. N. Ross, w. l.
Whitman.
G. A. R.-F. E. Landers, Levi Cot
tington.
Spanish Warn. P. Hyatt.
Councilman-B. f. Paine.
G. A. R.-P. NJ. Banks.
Sons of Veterans--V c. Crosley
Music
Councilman--John Essig.
W. r. C.--Mrs. r. B. Martin.
G.. A. RI. N. Iliff.
Carriages
Councilman--Ed Garth.
c. A. R.-James Kephart.
Grounds
Councilman-Fred Hahne.
G. A. R.--A. A. Cook.
/. N. G.-F. J. Lund
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-30
.DOINGs OF THE
DISTRICT COURT
Grand Jury Adjourns After a Days
work-No Indictments
Made Public.

The drainage case Of James Land
l.. Hill against the county, COM
menced yesterday, in not yet, con-
Guided.
Yesterday Dr. Alexander Nc
Cracker was granted divorce from
his wife, Grace McCracken.
This morning some time was Civ
en- to naturalization of citizens and
to matters in probate.
The grand jury, which convened
yesterday afternoon, reported just
after dinner today and adjourned.
The jury was composed OF E. P. An
derson, N. j. Nelson, S. j. Overland,
VIM. Gerber, w. NJ. Pettinger. A. j.
Kahl and E. A. Richie. If any in
dictments were returned they are
not yet made pubic.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-30
Hero Of a Former Generation.

VIM H. Campbell, now visiting
his son George of the firm of Camp
bell & Holt, this city, is entitled to
more than the honors of an ordinary
guest. He is lightweight years of
age, possessed of more than ordfn-
airy literary taste and attainments,
especially on the practical side; is
probable descendant OF the auth
or of Pleasures of Hope" and 1t
may be truthfully said that he has
"Above ground seen some strange
mutations" He is the only known
survivor of that noted exhibition
under Commodore Biddle that intro
duced the United States to Japan.
Students of history will recall the
interesting incident. The sloop-of-
Columbus mere old wooden
tub propelled by sails, carrying
nearly one hundred guns, reached
one of the Mikado's ports and
sought an introduction. They were
received with decided frosty clVlllty.
A wonderful spirit of advancement
has come upon the aims and dreams
Of both countries since that time.
The subject of this sketch was also
a part of the history of the Next
can war. having to his credit the
honor of serving through the entire
period. He served also through the
entire civil war, being in the navy.
AS before stated, he is So years
young, and is hale, hearty optimist
of the Oliver Wendell Holmes school.
Such characters are credit to the
race and should be continued on the
earth indefinitely. S.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-30
Rain Causes Postponement.

Owing to the inclement weather
of Sunday the Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs who had planned to at
tend the Christian church in a body,
postponed the gathering until next
Sunday.
Many preparations had been made,
such as special music and pretty dec
orations, but all had to be abandon
ed. This shows what a little rain
will do. 1t dampens everything, not
only the out of doors, but the ardor
and spirits of those within.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-30
Spring Remodeling at Hand.

The interior of the c. E. Atkin-
son residence on Wilson avenue is
to be newly decorated. The walls
throughout are being frescoed and a
general decorating is much in evil
dence.
The j. M. Richardson residence is
also being newly decorated in the
interior. Painters and paper hang
ers are now holding forth and much
is being done to improve the interior
of this home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-30
Again in the Limelight.

Rupert Jeffkins, formerly citi-
zen of this city, is again gaining mo-
toriety. Among the entries In the
Santa Monica automobile races his
name appears as the pilot of Mer-
Ger car. Jeffkins returned to Los
Angeles from his home in Australia
but short time ago, and will be en-
tered in the international races and
also the Carnegie handicap events
that will take place in the east dur
ing the summer. He is driving as a
team partner to Ralph De Palma,
the famous pilot, who has won fame
in every corner of the world as an
auto racer. Evidently Rupert has
made good in this line. Jeffkins cor
responds with several local young
men and in late letter said that
this year he expects to return vic
tor in one of the greatest of the
country's automobile events.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-30
Carbureters Stolen.

The theft of the carbureters on
three autos that were being return
ed to Hanson & Tyler from their
agency at Garner was discover
ed yesterday by one or their ! en-
ployees who went to the depot to
unload the cars. The autos had been
shipped to Garner but upon their
arrival there were found to be the
wrong make and they were shipped
back to this city. The loss incurred
by Hanson & Tyler will amount to
about $3.50. There is no clue to the
theft
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-30
The Tribute of a Friend.

Eds. Freeman Tribune: The death
of William Howell takes from among
us one of the most honest and in
dustrious men who ever lived here.
have known him intimately for 43
years, and through all that time
found him to be kind-hearted.g gen.
erous, and abiding friend. He was
always hard-working man and al
ways cheerful His religion was
founded upon the Golden Rule. And
in fact l may say that it was this
very thing that led designing men
to rob him of his hard-earned COM
petence.
Mr.. Howell was the inventor OF
the first chilled steel plow-the
same thing that is now being so gen.
orally used throughout the country.
The manufacture of this plow was
about the first industry in the way
of a factory established in Webster
City. This factory was conducted
by Mr.. Howell and S. Cleckner, but
a lack of sufficient capital compelled
them to take In some strangers who
saw a good thing in the pillow, and
who eventually crowded out the ole
firm and left them nothing. But Mr.
Howell's discovery of a chilled pillow
that would scour." still lives. ant
his idea Is now used in all the bis
plow works. 1t was his nature t
be trusting and confiding. and thi!
led him into many disastrous ffnan
cial losses during his life time. How
ever, he never gave up his Cheerful
disposition or his energy for work
not even when old age crept upor
him, and now that his life is ended
his many warm friends will not soor
forget his pleasant and Cheerful
smile and the more than heart,
hand-clasp.
| Will F. Smith.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-30
Ca1.ter-Robinson.

Word has been received by rela-
tives in this city announcing the
marriage of Miss May Carter. for
merly of Hubbard and Will A. Rob
inson at the brides home in Fort
Collins, Colorado, on April 80. Mr.
Robinson is son Of D. C. Robinson
of this city and is engaged in the
jewelry business in Rapid City
South Dakota. His friends in this
vicinity will wish him and his bride
a long life of happiness and prosper
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-30
SEED CORN.

Early Farmers Reliance. Grown
central Iowa 1910. Has matured
when planted June 18th. Very early
quick maturing variety. Have just
shipped twelve hundred bushels
small lots which tested 80 per cent
termination. Full particulars on APP
plication. Price small lots $3.50
per bu Minneapolis. Fifty bushels
or more write for prices. Splendid
for early, late or replanting. Rush
orders. We will please you.
The McCaull-Webster Elevator Co.
sore Minneapolis, MINI.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-30
FORMER LOCAL
PASTOR IS DEAD
Father 0'Dowd, First Catholic Priest
to Serve Webster City
Church, Dies.

Father O'Dowd, the first Catholic
priest to serve the church in this
city, is dead. The Catholic church
building here in Father ODowd's
day was located upon the high bluff
just across the Bank street bridge
on the north side of the street. The
society at that time was known as
st. Peters Catholic church. AS near
las can be remembered by the few
members of the church who are still
here it was the year 1872 when he
began his labors in this city. At
that time there We're but few Cath
Ollie families in this place and Faith
er O'Dowd held services only once a
month. His residence was in Ack-
ley at the time and he went from
one town to another to hold SER
vices. Of the Catholic families who
lived in this city when Father
ODowd made his monthly visits
here there are but three left. Dur
ing his pastorate regular church
was organized However, soon after
that Father OKeefe located here as
the regular pastor.
The news of Father O'Dowd's
death was sent out in a dispatch
from independence Saturday and is
as follows:
The Very Rev. Peter O'Dowd, rec
tor of st. Johns Catholic church,
died this morning at z o'clock of
erysipelas after an illness of a few
hours. He had been rector here
since 1881 and was ordained in Dub
lin, Ireland, in 1869. He came to
America at once and was in the
cathedral at Dubuque one year, in
1870, and then came to Ackley and
the surrounding missions and built
a $4,000 church here last year
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-04-30
Mayor Sparboe Holds Court.

Police court was in session Sun
day morning for the first time for
almost month. Five plain DRINKS
faced Mayor Sparboe with different
tales of woe. Most of the men were
ditchers in this vicinity who were
evidently celebrating pay day. For
the past few months not more than
one or two men have been arrested
for drunkenness each month. How
ever, Saturday night quite num-
Der were run in by the police. All
received the regular fine of $5.S5,
which they paiG.