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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
FINE PROPERTY FOR SALE.

The homestead of William II Ring, To-
Gated in Farmingdale within five minutes
walk of the post office at Gardiner: one
of the best pieces of residential property
on the river
Also one three-tenement house located
on Neal street in Gardiner. fully occu-
pied at the present time.
Also an undivided half OF what Is
known as the Ring Farm ON High
street in Gardiner consisting OF two
houses. barn, and large quantity OF
land which may be cut UP into house lots
and sold TO advantage.
These properties must be sold by May
1st for cash. Call upon or write to VIII
c. Atkins, Trustee, Patten Block, Gar
diner. Me. apr9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
AUCTION
LOST

COUNTY. In Probate
Court, at Augusta, May Z, 1912.
A Certain Instrument, purporting TO be
the last will and testament of Alexander
d. McGregor. late of HalIowell in said
County. deceased. having been presented
for probate;
ORDERED. That notice thereof be
given three weeks successfully prior TO
the fourth Monday of May next, IN the
Kennebec Journal, newspaper printed
may attend at Court of Probate then
to be holden at Augusta, and show cause;
II any, why the said instrument should
the last will and testament of the said
deceased.
HAROLD f. COOK, Judge.
Attest: r. w. LEIGHTON, Register. n
may9thurs.3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
COTTAGE TO LET?

Now is the fine to get in touch
with customers-right now when
they are making plans for the sum-
mer. A Journal want ad will tell
your story to hundreds of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23

DESIRABLE COTTAGE AND LOT
on the shove of Lakc sCobhosseccontee.
Inquire of G. A. Knight, Gardiner, Me.
frnay20d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
FOR SALE REAL ESTATE
F A r NJ S

III you are interested in buying a farm
dont fail TO write for my new catalog
lust issued. In it you will find descrlb-
ed many choice farm bargains. am
no city chap trying to tell you what a
farm is, but plain, everyday farmer
and now conducting my 2o0-acre farm.
Don't you think it good business to come
INTO rich farming section and buy d.
rect of the farmer when you wish to
purchaser There is every reason why I
can sell you farm cheaper than most
men, for my expenses are small. Write
me today and let us get acquainted be-
fore you buy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
Victor J. Ring
Gardiner. Name.


COTTAGE HOUSE AND STABLE
on Vaughan ST., Halloweil Inquire III
Second St, Hallowel. Tel. 722-W
mav23d2ws
COTTAGE LOT ON coBBoSSEE
stream up stream from Babeock bridge,
10 minutes walk or sail from L., A. C
w Il. K. Geo. l.. Rogers. Litchfield, Me.
,x.stJ. ~ 40,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
AGENTS WANTED.
FOUND.
FEMALE eosToN TERRIER DOG,

collar marker ..Dorchesfer Kennels. S.
xeponsef Ave H p-Tip No. 20. w. r..
Braun. Augusta, Me- L., A. * w st:
Ey car barn. mayzsdiw'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
SALT. WAFER EARNS

A We have Just issued new catalog de-
sefibihg in fnlI farms along the Maine
coast near Waldoboro. \ postal. viii
bring this to You and ii is more than
possible you will find in it just the place
you want. Seaside, river side, mountain
view farms. or Islands along the Shore
Whatever 1t Is We have il. Geo w. SIM
mons Waldahoro. Maine mavlsdi0t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23

floors. bath room and stable connected.
Apples, pears, plums and fruit trees; IN
good location. Inquire OF M. T.. Merrill
146 Water ST., Augusta, Me. Tel. 6SR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
RUBBER STAMPS, ETC.

We MAKE THE sLickEsT WORK
ing Cushion Hand Stamp. One line. 25c.
each extra line, l5c. Made n Augusta,
gtista, Maine. may27dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
CARDS, NOTICES, ETC.

MRS. CRAM, cLAiRvoYANT-cAN
be consulted on health and business
Cases taken. By mail. 3 Capitol St, near
Kennebec river. may2ldlWs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23

EIGHT ROOM HOUSE ON CAPITOL
street. A good bargain. inquire Robert a:
C0nv Jr.. Maine Farmer Block, apr2adtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
FOR SALE REAL ESTATE
"A r M s

We have about 115a listed farm and
city properties. The most of our prop
erty is in Kennehee Co We have quite
a number from l to 3 miles to a city
market. We always advise our CUSTOM
ers to deal with the owner as they can
make great saving. Every one who
We do not put up any bluff. They al
ways find our property just as advertised
and represented Mr.. Chase is not q
50 years and knows a good piece of
property when he sees 1t and also the
value. Anyone who is looking for real
estate of any kind will do well to come
and see us; then you can Judge for
yourselves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23

THREE COWS, 6 YEARS OLD, CIV
Ing OTIS. each q day with no grain:
freshen in fail. II. j. Merrick. may4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
c. E. cHAsE'S COMPANY,

2l1 Water St, Gardiner, Me. Tells:
Office 3-W; residence SCR.
aprl9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23

ABOUT 80 GALLONS OF MEDIUM
automobile OIL for shalt the
retail price Apply to Lewis A. Burleign.
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
OR WILL EXCHANGE FOR STOCK.

have all kinds of farm machinery, sui
ky plows, harrows, potato planters, seed
ers, corn planters, fertilizer sewers, hay
ing and harvesting machinery, sprayers
and diggers. carriages and harness, gas
oline engines and threshers. A great
trade in so ii. r. engine. w. S. Pills
bury. 21s College Ave. Watervilie. TIE,
556-11 mayl3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
TO LET-HoUsEs, ROOMS, ETC.
coseossEEcoNIEE.

first-class cottage of 8 rooms, well fur
nished; large living room with fireplace;
good row-boat, ice and fuel included; on
ly S125 for entire season. w. H. Rock
wood. Waterville, Me. may23d3ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
WANTED-FEMALE HELP

AT ONCE, HEAD WAITRESS, ONE
dining han girl and one bell boy, a
Hotel North. nay23dti
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23

Byrnes Bros, II Charles st., WATERFALLS,
TO be ground. We have the only electric
lawnmower grinder in the city--The
local. Best work may17d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
PAIR HEAVY

sound. good condition. weight 200
Terms reasonable. Apply to Ernest VIII
SON Madison. nayl4d2ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
BOATS, MOTORS, AUTOS, ETC.

LAUNCH 23x6, HANDSOME MODEL.
Built sor salt water: 6 II. r. Perfection
engine All in first-class shape. Box 2gs,
Augusta, Me. mayziulN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
LAUNCH WITH CAPITAL ENGINE
Inquire of r. II. Bodwell, Augusta, Ne

BEAUTIFUL HOME WITH THREE
acres of land, two miles from city. In
ouire OF Mrs. C. S. Fogg, Summer St
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
We WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT

We are ready 10 do your upholstering,
staining, and furniture repairing. Boat
cushions made to order. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Watts & Prescott, rs Bridge
81. Augnsta. Me. nay2id1ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
-ANoscAPE GARDENING. GRAD.
BRING YOUR LAWNM MOWERS TO

ing and moving lawns. Apply to j. ".
- 80 nfyaa.lIws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23

and repair work, highest class work
given at lowest prices. Am prepared to
undertake all kinds of construction work
by contract or percentage. Tel. 361-Y.
Charles A. Brooks. Augusta, Me.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-05-23
w. d. Hutchins Co.

Augusta Trust Block. Tel. 431-1
Augusta, Me.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-21
Come to This Store for
Your Gifts for Men, for
Young Men, or for Boys

WE extensive assortment OF hfgngr0de ap
" parel boys offer The neVesf Syies
makers OF the BEST In their respective
standard reasonably priced
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-21
POLICE DECLARE
REVENGE MOTIVE
FOUND No CLUE TO SLAYEIts or
CHICAGO DIAMOND
MEHCHiNT.
DETAILS were HORRIBLE
Merchant Murdered In His Private
Office IN Heart Of the Chicago
business District.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2O.-Reyenge, ac-
cordIug to the police, prompted tho
murder Of j. II. Logue, a diamond
merchant, who was killed In his Of
flee I'm the McVicker Theater build
mg in the center Of the shopping dis,
uici about noon today
There IS no clue TO the slayer or
sIuyers Logue is said to have been
responsible for the sentencing Of some
diamond thieves TO prison in 1906 or
1906. and the police are working on
the theory that they. having regained
their freedom, may have been impli-
Gated in the killing. The police be-
ed in the plot because Logue was
gagged with "A black ribbon.
Seventeen knife wounds were In his
body which caused the revenge the
ory TO be advanced. He was also
shot in the right shoulder, but the
physicians said. His mouth was burn
ed with acid and his skull crushed.
Part of Logues right thumb was all
most severed, indicating a hand to
hand struggle.
Whether robbery entered into tho
crime has not been determined The
office safe was locked but bloody
finger prints ana a bloody rag were
found inside Clean impressions Of the
prints We're obtained and the police
hope they may prove valuable clue.
Logue never carried n very large
stock of goods. He was a jobber and
purchased diamonds and other jewel
~ only as he thought he saw ready
market for IT. Immediately after hear
ing Of the mudrer. Chief Of Police
McWeeney ordered $50 extra police
men from outlying districts to report
to him I'm the search for the slayers.
stephen Doiz, l6 years Old office
boy and Logue's employe, found tho
body upon returning from lunch.
When Doi2 was questioned by the po-
lice, he told of returning to the office
and finding the shade to the front
door drawn and the lock fastened. On
entering with pass key he saw the
body Of his employer lying in n corner
partly covered with newspaper.
Doia then gave the alarm.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-21
City NEWS

WILLIAM HENRY appeared be-
fore Judge Houston in the municipal
court yesterday morning on a charge
of vagrancy Henry admitted that he
took bath once year whether he
needed It or not.
He looked the part for his face
and hands were coated with several
months collection of soil lie was
about the dirtlest piece of humanity
that had been before Judge Houston
in many day,
"lll find you guilty" said the judge
and give you ten days in Jail to
wash your face
Jauor Hurley later put Henry
through hot water bath, which the
prisoner admitted was about the
worst form OF punishment that could
have hefallen him.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-21
WILL PROBE into THE
DELAY OF THE CODE
STARTLING EVIDENCE HEARD
YESTERDAY BY SENATE
COMMITTEE.

OKLAHOMA CITY. Dec. 90
(Speclal.) - Refusing to expunge
from the investigating committees 8
records the testimony Of Judge sam
II. Harris. charging that Clinton O.
Ruan. annotator of Oklahoma code
had been paid money by the state
board of affairs for work not done
i'm accordance with his contract the
special senate committee. by a vote
OF four to three decided to go deep
er into the question. of why the ok
lahoma code has not been published
after an expenditure Of approximate
a. $4,000 for that purpose
Judge Harris charged that Clinton
o. Bum, received $500 for annota-
ing the code and had done the work
i'm such q manner as TO compel any
attorney desiring to use the code and
annotations to purchase a set OF
LAWYERS reports annotated" and ex-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-21

Barrels Of Candy Bags of Nuts
Boxes of Oranges at the following
special prices for Christmas shoppers.
3 lbs candy mixed d.,,,,,,..., zoe
lh French mixed candy loo
] 10. Good Chocolate Candy ..,.,, IBc
lb. Cream Candy y..,..,,.,,,,,i i5o
2 lbs Xmas mixed Cundy, y,.,,... zoe
lbs. cut Rock Candy.,,,....,,2 25c
lls 10. Box Chocolate Candy... 2bc
1Is d. Box Fancy Vhocolate, 35c
J No. Box Chocolate Candy 81. SOC
lIb. Box Fancy Chocolate Candy O5c
ID. Candled 'horries, Doc
10 Fresh Tomatoes s..,....,..,t5 $50
lb Almond. s.,.,..,,.,,..... 2Oc
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-21

The above is only sample OF the
Xmas damtics that We curry can us
for anything good and We viii furnish
II at prices 10 please We wish YOU all
a merry Xmas and happy New yer
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-21

JOSEPHINE PHILLIPS filed suit
IN the district court yesterday against
W O. Woodley and +. G. Osborne for
$500 damages. She alleges that the
defendants have FOR the past year H.
legally held possession OF land be-
longing to her to her great damage.
She also seeks an Injunction to pre-
vent the defendants from pasturing
their cattle in a large alfalfa field on
the farm.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-21

PASSENGERS at the Frisco DEPOT
yesterday were not IN any too good
20 frame Of mind, Tho railroad, from
the president down 10 the crossing
watohman, was "cussed' and gen
eral feeling OF discomfort prevailed
IN the waiting room,
II all arose over the highly un~n'
nary condition OF The station toilet
room,
= realize that MS hard TO keep
these places IN tlp top condition, %
said travelling man, but II seems
Ike there would be some way Of
bottcring conditions AT this depot It's
unhealthy. 10 say the least, and ! am
sure n the matter was brought TO
the attention of the proper officials
the matter would be promptly at
tended to-"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-21

AN ORDINANCE providing strin-
gent penalties for persons found guilty
Of petit larceny was passed by the city
commissioners yesterday. The ordi-
nance, according 10 city Attorney
Ramsey, who drafted IT, is patterned
after the section of the state statutes
that covers the same offense, ana is
intended to better enable the city
authorities to handle the unusually
large number OF cases like this that
are coming before the municipal court
right now. The ordinance will take
the place of an old city law. adopted
years ago. This ordinance provided
a maximum penalty of $25 fine,
with no jail sentence, as 1t was adopt
ed in the Indian Territory days, when
petit larceny could not be made pun
ihsable by a Jail sentence. The new
ordinance provides n maximum pen
atty Of 90 days in jail and a 800 fine.
Persons bringing articles into the city
that We're stolen somewhere else are
liable to both fine and imprisonment
under this ordinance Persons stealing
articles valued at 500 or less come un-
der this ordinance
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-21

ALLEGING THAT his partner was
Withholding from him, his share In
and confectnary store. John Elrskos
yesterday filed suit In the superior
court against Nick and the Frisco
railroad for dissolution OF the part
nership and an accounting OF all
money taken in. He also alleged
that sarras was about to ship part
OF his equipment over the Frisco
lines 10 some other town and asked
for an injunction to prevent the rail-
road from shipping the goods.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-21


A VERY BRIEF SESSION Of the
city commissioners was held yester-
day. Mayor Wooden was not in the
city, so Commissioner j. B. Wilson
presided over the meeting The com
missioners Will hold a regular meeting
on next Tuesday morning and We'd
nesday being Christmas, will be OBJ
served by all city employees, excepting
those in the police department.
GRANT MCUILOUGH. president of
the First National Bank, was painfully
injured about the shoulder last night
while attempting to crank an auto
mobile at his home. A physician was
called, but il was found that no bones
were broken.
.
THE MISSES RUTH and Bess
Brady, daughters of Tate Brady, re-
turned home last night to spend the
Christmas holiday with their parents.
The young ladies are attending Bel
mont college at Nashville Tenn.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-09-19
G. A. r. VETERANS ELECT.
Judge Alfred Beers Is Chosen Com.
mander.in-Chief.

Los Angeles, Sept. 14.-Judge Alfred
B. Beers, Bridgeport, Conn.,, was elect
ed commander in chief of the Grand
Army of the Republic at the closing
session of the encampment here. Sc
lection of the next meeting place of
the veterans was left to the executive
council. Other officers chosen were:
Senior vice commander. Henry z. Os-
born, Los Angeles; junior vice COM
mander, Americas Wheedon, Louis.
Vile, KY; chaplain, George Edward
Lovejoy, Lawrence. Mass; medical
director, DR.. ]. w. Whitaker, Dallas:
quartermaster general, Colonel A. D.,
Stowitz, Buffalo, N. Y, and adjutant
general, Henry J. Seeley, Hartford,
Conn.
Mrs. Geraldine g. Frsbie, of San
Mataeo, Cal, was named president OF
the Women's Relief Corps. Ella s.
Jones, of Pittsburg, was chosen presi.
dent of the Ladies of the G. A. r.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-09-19
CONVICT APPEALS CASE.
Montana Incendiary Asks the Courts
For New Trial.

Missoula.-J. l.. Chevigny, now serv-
ing a term of twelve years for arson
in the state penitentary. applied for
thirty days continuance on the mo-
ton for new trial by his attorneys,
in Judge Webster's court. The at
torneys stated that additional time is
necessary to complete bill Of excep-
tons. Chevigny VII! take his case %
the supreme court, where the recent
district court proceedings will be gone
over in an effort to secure new trial.
He has served about six months of his
time.
Chevigny was convicted for setting
fire to downtown rooming house,
upon which he held a mortgage, to
gain the insurance. Several persons
were hurt in the fire. He was a pro-
minent contractor. and was reputed to
be worth over 100000. Suits against
him by persons injured in the fire ag~
gregate more than 100000.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-09-19
TAKE OWN LIVES
AS A TRIBUTE
COUNT NOGI AND WIFE COMMIT
FATAL ACTS AS BODY OF
EMPEROR LEAVES.
GEN. TOOK PORT ARTHUR.
Huge Casket Bearing Body Of Mutst-
hito Is Borne on Two
Wheeled Cart Drawn
BY Oxen.

Toxic, Sept. 14.-General Count
Maresuke Nogi, supreme military
councillor of the empire, and his wife,
the Countess Nogi, took their own
lives in accordance with the ancient
Japanese custom as a final trubite to
their departed Emperor and friend
MutsuhitO.
couple had carefully prepared their
plans for self-destruction and timed
them SO that they would be coincident
with the departure forever from To-
kio of the dead Emperor.
General Nogi and the Countess had
attended the funeral services of Nut
suhito at the palace here and it was
expected that they would proceed to
Aoyama with the cortege. Instead,
however, at the conclusion of the cere-
mony at the palace, they withdrew to
their modest home in Akasaka, sub
urb Of Toxic.
The tragedy created profound SEN
heard Oh every hand.
Those who knew General Nogi we'll
spoke of his stoicism. They in
stanced the famous charge of the
Japanese up 203 Meter Hill during the
Russo-Japanese war, when, as COM
mander of the Japanese Third Army,
Nogi saw the Russians NOW down his
forces in hundreds, among them two
OF his own sons, and yet quietly and
fearlessly continued the battle, TAX
ing the Hill and eventually being
handed the surrender of Lieutenant
General Stoessel at Port Arthur.
The body of Emperor Mutushito was
! conveyed from Toxic to Aoyama on
the first stage of it's journey to it's last
resting place at Monoyama.
1t was picturesque though solemn
procession. Borne on two-wheelet
cart, drawn by oxen, the huge cacket
containing the body of the emperor
was taken through lines of soldiers
back of whom thronged thousands O
natives and numerous foreigners, ove1
three miles of road brilliantly Lighted
by torches and arc lights.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-09-19
MEDICAL STUDENTS FEW.
Conditions in London Causing uneasi-
ness Among Profession.

London, Sept. 14.-Apart from the
influence of the insurance act the
shortage in the entries of medical stu
dents has for years past been Great
ing a feeling of uneasiness among the
leading members Of the medical pro-
fession of Great Britain.
With continually growing popula-
ton and with an incessant increase
in the number of appointments open
to the medical profession, the entry
of students has been so seriously de-
creased as to cause acute anxiety, at
least in the London medical schols.
The official figures published by the
general medical council for the
United Kingdom emphasize the fact
that the gravity of the situation is
general rather than local.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-09-19
Funeral Instead Of Weddinq.

Miles City.-Day LIE Suer, a mer.
chant banker of Terry, forty miles
east of here, secured marriage Ii
cense, in Miles City and announced
his intention to return to Terry to be
married. Later he wrote uote TO his
hancee bidding her goodby and telling
her he intended committing suicide by
leaping into the Yellowstone river
from q county bridge two miles west
of this city. His coat containing
money and papers was found on the
bridge. The sheriff with deputies is
dragging the river, hoping TO find the
body.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1912-09-19
Farmer, HIS WIFE,
AND SON SLAIN
believed MAN COMMITTED
DOUBLE MURDER AND TOOK
HIS OWN LIFE.
PEDDLER FINDS BODIES.
Leaves Letter to Two Daughters-
Cause Of Strange Act Unex-
planned As No Motive
Is Seen.

Council Bluffs, Iowa, Sept. 14.-The
bodies of Martin Thompson, farmer
his wife, Caroline, and their Swear
old son, Raymond, were found in
their home six miles southeast OF
Council Bluffs, with their threats cut
and the heads of the woman and boy
crushed with a hammer. Circum.
stances surrounding the crime and
note left by the man indicate that
Thompson killed his wife and son
while they slept and then took his
own life. So far no motive for tbs
deed has been discovered.
The bodies were all lying side by
side on the kitchen floor. A knife
lay by the mans side. The condi.
ton of the beds indicated that the
murders were committed while the
victims slept, the bodies being after.
ward taken to the kitchen. All were
in their night clothes.
The following letter, written in
Danish and addressed to two daugh-
tiers, Christina and Dora, the former
a school teacher in Hancock, Iowa.
and the latter visiting friends in
Council Bluffs, was translated and
made public:
"Dear Children: I hope you will
excuse your Papa for what has been
done, but l can't stand it any longer;
but you are left alone and l pray that
you will pray to God that He hell
you and l hope you will be good chill
dren, and if you get married, try and
have a nice home, and | hope that
someone will help you. From YOU
Papa.
Heartily farewell, children, and {
lovely future"
Dora Thompson was Frustrated by
the news of the tragedy, the cause o
which she could not explain.
The family was we'll known il
Council Bluffs, where they were high
ly esteemed. Thompson, who wal
known as prosperous farmer, wal
As years of age, and his wife AZ.
The gruesome discovery was mad'
by L. E. Roe, a peddlar of Carson
Iowa, who stopped at the Thompson
home and saw through the kitche
window the three bodies and haster
ed to give the alarm.
Coroner Cutler took charge of tn
case and will make an investigation