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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-07-12
SUICIDE REVEALS A
SCANDAL; Man FACES
CHARGES AS Result

Devils Lake. N. d., July H.
BY the suicide of Miss Jessie VII
son at the Henry Wright farm
near Edmore, conditions we're
brought to light that resulted last
night in the arrest of Ed Marke-
ley supposedly her husband. He
Is in jail here and will be given q
hearing today.
Investigations have revealed
that Merkeley and Miss Wilson
went to Grand Forks several
months ago supposedly for the
purpose Of being married. They
returned as Mr.. and Mrs. Mer-
kelley, and till her suicide, when
she left a note limiting at some.
thigh crooked, the deception was
not known. Witnesses secured
by the prosecution will testify
that he had threatened to "quit
her." and these threats, reaching
her, probably caused her suicide.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-07-12
BACK STENW|Ck
FOR M|N0T JOB
Democratic COMMITTEES Of
Ward Would Make Him
Postmaster.

Minot. N. D., July 12.-E. H. STEM
wick. who has the distinction of
bringing out" John Burke as a can
didate for president of the. United
States. and which resulted in the
state Of North Dakota inAtructing. Its
delegates to the Democrates;conven
tion for: him, was endorEadssssfoes the
appointment to the position. 10. post
master Of Minot. one of the MOS. i'm
portant in the state. - /.
y The. Ward county central commit
tee, Of which Stenwick is chairman,
was unanimous in its support. of Stem
wick. A. D. Hagenstein, who had been
mentioned for the place, withdrawing
in his favor. rss
No hint has yet been. made that the
Republican occupant having about
two years to serve unless the same
plan OF removal that has been effect
ed elsewhere is made tola!Apply., 81;
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-07-12
NEW SUMMER RESORT
H.. e. johnson Will Convert Ranch a,
Rice Lake Into Camping Place.

Ryder. N. D., July 12.-H. E. John
son has purchased the Rice Lake
ranch, comprising 200 acres. from the
Knutson estate, and is making pre-
parations to turn that beautiful place
plan is to incorporate a company with
sufficient capital to fix the place up
properly-making inducements for
pepole to come and build COTTAGES
there for summer use. For the present
season he will build boat and bath
houses. and it will not be till next
year that he will improve on a large
scale. However, he will have ample
attractions there to draw large num-
bers to the shores of the lake this
summer. Bathing. boating and pic
nicing will be the attractions this
season..
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-07-12
ARRESTS ALLEGED PIGGER

Drake, N. D.. July Estates At
torney Ulsrud caused the arrest Of
Bill Petit, who was charged with
peddling whiskey. The preliminary
hearing was held before Justice Sper-
ny. and on motion of the attorney for
the defendant, he was discharged. the
evidence not being strong enough to
hold him.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-07-12
SHERIFF FOUND STOLEN AUTO.

Minot. N. D.. July 12.-Word has
been received from Sheriff z. D.. KEEL
ley that he has located the automobile
stolen two weeks ago from Earl JAG
OLSON and is on his way home with
the car.
According to the sheriff's message
he is $50 miles north of Estevan, Can
ada. It Is not known here whether
the thieves were captured.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-07-12
NEGRO FINED FOR LARCENY.

Minot, N. d.. July 12.-Clarence
Jackson. colored. Of Surrey, entered a
plea of guilty to a charge of petit lar
ceny before Judge William Murray in
the county court Wednesday after
noon and was sentenced to pay a fine
of $40.
jackson was one of three colored
men arrested at Surrey by Dan
Dougherty, deputy sheriff, charged
with the stealing of some food from
the shack of one Of the Greek rail-
road laborers Of hat town.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-07-12
JUDGEs To ExCHaNcE

M1not, n. D., July 12.-Court con-
vened at Bowbells yesterday and
Judge Buttz. of Devils Lake is presid-
Ing in place Of Judge Leighton. Judge
Leighton will go to Minnewaukan
where he will hold court for Judge
Buttz, in some cases in which Judge
Buttz is disaualifed.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-07-12
CAUSES RUNAWAY.
Turkey Flying Across Road Frighte

Turkey Flying Across Road Frighten-
ed HORSEPOWER Shaken Up
Milton. N. D., July 12.-Wifliam
Thompson was injured In a runaway.
He vas returning home and a turkey
flew cross the roadsand frightened
the horse. The horse made a sudden
jump. throwing Mr.. Thompson to the
before the single tree broke, releas-
ing the horse. Mr.. Thompson was
only shaken up and slightly bruised
and was able to resume his journey
home in DR.. Elliott's auto which hap
pened by.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-07-12
AfINor BRUSHES PAyING WORK.

Minot, N. D.. July 12.-Excavating
for the paving is almost completed.
The special machinery of the con-
tracing firm will be here soon. and
will be Immediately put in operation
to get the street leveled to exact grade
for the concrete work.
It was expected that the paving
would be complete by the first of Aug
ust, but. on o of the delay in
putting in the sewer connections, the
paving probably will not be completed
until the middle of August.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-07-12
sKIDDED INTO THE D1Tru.

Minot. n. D., July IAN automo-
bile. with Fred Buttke and another
man In it. skidded into the ditch on a
rough road but fortunately neither of
the men was much injured. Mr..
Buttke was somewhat cut and bruised |
about the face, but otherwise no harm
was done
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-07-12
MAYV1LLE
First Chautauqua There Being Well
Attended This Week.

Mayville. N. D., July 12.-The chau-
tauqua that Is being held here is a
decided success. The rain has inter-
ferred to some extent but on the
whole there has been a very good
attendance from all over the county.
A very important part of the enter
tatnment is furnished by the Mayville
Concer band under the direction Of
Prof. d. c. Cordes.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-07-12
Mrs. Jack" Steans Gray (top) and
Cupid boarding Gray's aeroplane

'Culpeper. va..,JrlK 12.-Mhen Geo.
A. Gray. the dart3gsBoston abirdman,
gers. One Of them was Miss Jack
Stearns Of Culpeper, society girl.
nineteen, and pretty. The other pas
senger, of whose presense he was not
aware at the time. and who was a sort
stowaway. was Cupid.
Miss Stearns went to the Adiron-
dacks for her summer vacation. There
she met Gray. who was making trial
flights. Would he teach her some Of
the first lessons in aviation? Oh,
sure. - ~
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-07-12
MEETING ENDS

Minot, n. D., July 12.-The annual
meeting of the Ward County Sunday
School association was held at Des
Laos.
One of the features of the meeting
was h work in verse reciting from
memory by the pupils of the First
Presbyterian church of this CITY.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-07-12

Having seer many Indians, We
have concluded that Capt. John
Smiths greatest. good luck was that he
didn't wed PocahontaA. 8.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-07-12

A good lodge man is frequently a
hard worker in other respects. thus
giving his family little opportunity for
getting acquainted with him.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-07-12

Probably the idea that It, Is no dis
grace to be poor originated with q
generous rich man who chose to, give
q few cheerful words.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16
cats" she replied sweetly.

lost He involved in financial difficulties and
forced to intrust the company to Wall Street
reorganization committee. When they had finished his
interest represented by of ciphers. He shot
himself within month
Il am sorry, she said simply and there was genuine
regret in her voice. "And YOURSELF"
"They made me superintendent of the mountain di-
vision with headquarters at Oxley, Montana sop!7
he finished bitterly.
She made no further comment, and he went
"The Oxley & Northern. which IS parallel road
hundred miles to the south leases the j. H & y. That
rental IS heavy and the men who own the Oxey &
Northern don't see why they should pay it when they
might as well own the property. Consequently they
have arranged raid upon the stock and when it has
been hammered down nominal figure and the small
investors shaken they will buy it in Immediately
of course the board of directors will mutually agree
to cancel the lease and sell the property, less
legally, to the Oxley & Northern
1t trife hgh-handed," suggested Sylvia
quietly. "And YOU say am interested in this companyo
Now, in the event you have clearly outlined what
becomes Of my little investment thereinoT
Ellis laughed harshly. "You will be lucky if you real
ize tenth Of what it worth he told her. and
garded her little contemptuously.
why do you to me with this, Mr. Ellis? she
asked, suddenly leaning toward him.
Because YOU have millions, and have nothing, he
answered swiftly 1t will require considerable power
Of money to save the road from those sharks
She nodded, and he went
The property IS by way OF being monument of my
fathers The and women who invested in it did
so because they believed in Courtney Ellis Even
through the reorganization strain they managed to hang
onto their holdings, hoping for dividends. Now group
headed by Daniel X. essup IS planning to wipe them
out Of existence.
Is that the Mr.. Jessup Of the peace movement? she
asked with trace Of interest.
The same Appropriate person, isn't he?" he
Swered gri1ny.
when does this-er-assault YOU speak Of take
place." she went IT has already begun, he
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IN Marlowe made it an invarable rule to step from
the front door of her residence into the street
at precisely eleven o'clock the morning walk ten
city blocks up the most famous in America and
then enter the motorcar that had patiently logged
her unhurried steps.
There were persons of her acquaintance who insisted
that the possession of sufficient beauty equip three
ordinary girls, two hundred and fifty million dollars.
and only twenty-five years of earthly experience made
an overbaanced combination that was morally certain
to bring Sylvia Marlowe to the attention of the law of
averages but either by good fortune great that
young person seemed highly successful in lodging that
most uncomfortable and fallacious principle and with
no inconsiderabe qualification.
On the particular morning with which this tale has to
do the great chime clock was announcing the hour
aforesaid when Miss Marlowe stepped from the
matte elevator into the spacious hall of her
home, to find a ark-browed young in somewhat
i'll fitting garments arguing vigorously with footman
the door.
Are you Miss Narrower? he inquired little br,lsky
as she approached and cluched his felt hat from his
head.
That is my name she replied regarding him curl
ously and deciding instantly that his residence was
west Of the Mississippi What do you wisho"
Miss Anne Parish sent me to you he said swiftly,
taking square white enveop from his pocket.
Unfortunately | am just going out, you see,
Sylvia AIarlowe replied.
4 will take but moment or two of your time, he
said with swift nsstence. at matter of some mpor
lance"
POSSIBLY; but /" she was beginning when he cut
across her conversation rrldelv.
This letter Of Introduction he said roughly and
pushed the ootman aside step beside her in the hail.
1from Miss Parish. as think mentioned. Allow me-
He placed the issve in her hand before she could pro-
test.
Struggling her shoulders in whimsical protest being
thus bearded in her home she turned and led the
way TO small reception that opened from the
hall There she carelessly removed the note from Its
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envelop glanced it. and looked up with CLEAN of
smiling resignation.
well, Mr.. Bakely Ellis" she observed "Now that
you have been properly presented, what to do for
youo"
Il represent the minor he beginning when
she interrupted him hastily
I'm it will not offend you if / say that know
nothing of business affairs am very helpless person.
Mr.. Ellis and pay agents and la yyers to take these
things from my shoulders. shall be glad to give you
line to Mr. Atherton, who will doubt take the proper
action. Suppose pencil note to him this
The young exclaimed angrily and raped his
knuckles upon the buhl table. I'm seeking char
ity" he said fercely.
Sylvia raised her eyebrows for she not accus-
toned to be SO rebuked.
Ellis stepped quickly beside her and looked squarey
into her eyes. rs Anne Parish friend of yourso" he
demanded roughly.
She paused reiectivey for moment before she an
swered. Il think may claim that privilege she re-
piled coolly
Then as courtesy to her give me ten minutes of
your time to explain to you what have come about
Sylvia removed her furs and dropped them the
table She then sank into chair. Il your victim,
Mr.. Ellis" she said smiling resgnedly
lie still stood over her with clenched hands and
flushing with resentment at the tone she had used
He nevertheless spoke determinedv. "You NAV not be
of 1t, but you have heavy interest in the t. H.
& NJ" he said
yes she inquired nclning her head with toler-
ant smile. And what is this-J., H. & n, think you
called it,"
1t is railroad. he declared with emphasis
Il never heard Of It" She said shaking her head
Possibly he returned "Your stock is voted by
proxy. The Mr.. Atherton you mentioned attends the
board meetings for you represented upon the drec
torate He paused and she bowed slightly.
please go on. she rlurmured, and he scowled
"My father built that road" he continued "He
built it the confidence Of thousands Of simple folk
who believed him He lost it in the way such things
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-04-25

Department of the Interior
u, s. Land Office, Lewiston, Idaho.
Notice is hereby given that the state
Of Idaho on the 9th day Of August,
1909, filed in this office a list of lands
No. O2S98, selected by its state board
of land commissioners for indemnity
purposes under Section No. 4, Act of
July 3. 1890, as follows:
~ NE IA, Sc IA NE IA, N1-2NW
IA, Sc IA SW IA, Sc IA, Sec. 10, 7.
Al N, r. E. B. M.
Copies hereof by descriptive sub
divisions have been posted in this Of
flee for inspection by any person inter-
ested, and the public generally.
Within the next sixty days from the
date OF the first publication hereof,
protests or contests, against the claim
Of the state to the tracts, o. sub-divi-
sions herein described, on the ground
that the same is more valuable for
mineral than for other purposes, will
be received and noted for report to the
general land office at Washington,
b. G..
Failure to protest, or contest the
claim of the state within the time speci-
fled, will be considered sufficient ev.-
'dence Of its non-mineral character, and
the selection being otherwise free from
objection, will be recommended for
approval.
7. H. BARTLETT, Register.
First publication, April Is, 1913.
Last publication, May q, 1918.
Clearwater Republican.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-04-25

Notice.
Department Of the Interior

OcpaISulcut Oh tue kutSfIOr
U. s. Land Office at Lewiston, Idaho.
Notice is hereby given that the state
Of Idaho on the 18th day Of August,
1909, filed in, this office q list Of lands
No. 029O8, selected by its state board
Of land commissioners for indemnity
purposes under Section No. 4, Act Of
July 8, 1890, as follows:
N 1-2 Sec. 9, T. Al n, r. 5 E. B. M.
Copies thereof by descriptive sub.
divisions have been posted in this OF.
flee for inspection by any person inter.
ested, and the public generally.
Within the next sixty days from the
date OF the first publication hereof,
protests or contests against the claim
Of the state to the tracts, or sub-divi-
sions herein described on the ground
that the same is more valuable for
mineral than for other purposes, will
be received and noted for report to the
general land office at Washington,
D. G.
Failure to protest. or contest the
claim Of the state within the time speci-
fled will be considered sufficient evi.
deuce Of its n0n-mineral character, and
the selection being otherwise free from
objection, will be recommended for
7. H. BARTLETT, Register.
First publication, April Is, 1918.
Last publication, May q, 1913.
Clearwater Republican.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-04-25

Notice.
Department Of the Interior

Department Of the Interior
u. s. Land Office, Lewiston, Idaho.
Notice is hereby given that the state
Of Idaho, on the 9th day Of August,
1909, filed in this office a list of lands
No. O2892, selected by its state board
Of land commissioners for indemnity
purposes under Section No. 4, Act OF
July. 3, 1890, as follows:
N IL SW IA and N IL Sc IA, Sec.
q, T. Al, N, r. E. B. M.
Copies thereof by descriptive sub
divisions have been posted in this Of
flee for inspection by any person inter-
ested, and the public generally.
Within the next sixty. days from the
date of the first publication. hereof,
protests or contests, against the claim
Of the state to the tracts, or sub-divi-
sions herein described, on the ground
that the same is more valuable for
mineral than for other purposes, will
be received and noted for report to the
general land office at Washington,
D. G.
Failure to protest, or contest the
claim Of the state within the time speci-
fled, will be considered sufficient evil
dence Of its non-mineral character, and
the selection being otherwise free from
will be recommended for
T. H. BARTLETT, Register.
First publication, April Is, 1918.
Last publication, May q, 1918.
Clearwater Republican.
p. II
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-04-25

W-L4#L+Nt Pr 1sM IMt .fEA&
Elmer o. Torgerson was appointed
to represent Clearwater county at the
Inter Mountain Good Roads association
meeting to be held at Boise, June 10,
his expenses to be paid by the county.
Deposit with county auditor by Fl
deity State Bank, Of s2,509.21, a Sc
curity for county funds deposited in
said bank, was approved.
Application Of Andrew Peterson for
cancellation Of tax sale certificate No.
50 for 1905 taxes was granted.
Application Of Dan Lyle for cancela-
ton Of tax on Peck ferryboat was
granted. Taxes paid in Nez Perce
county.
Application Of Joe Svoboda for can.
collation. Of tax sale certificate No. sos
for 1908 was granted. Taxes previously
paid.
Application Of B. F. Higgins FOR
cancellation Of tax sale certificate No,
u for 1909 was granted. Land moi
patented.
assessor was authorized to employ
such clerical help a. necessary in his
office.
Boundaries Of school district No. !
were changed 20 % to include the fol
lowing territory: Beginning at north
west corner Of Clearwater county
thence south on county line to to line
between townships 80 and 10; thence
east on township line to north fork o.
Clearwater river; thence up the nortf
fork Of Clearwater river to line be
tween ranges 1 and 5 east; theme,
north to county line; thence west t
place Of beginning.
County auditor was authorized t
attend state convention Of auditors a
Boise June 18th, expenses to be paid b!
the county.
Mrs.. Granger was allowed county ali
ii the sum Of Is per month.
Clerk was instructed to call for bid
Tor the construction Of q bridge owe
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-04-25

sions herein described, on the ground
that the same is more valuable for min
eral than for other purposes, will be
received and noted for report to the
general land office at Washington,
d. C. !
Failure to protest, or contest the
claim Of the state within the time speci-
fled will be considered sufficient evil
sdence of its non-mineral character, and
the selection being otherwise free from
objection, will be recommended for
approval.
T. H. BARTLETT, Register.
First publication, April Is, 1918.
Last publication, May q, 1918.
Clearwater republican.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-04-25

department OF Il 1nterlOF
u. s. Land Office at Lewiston, Idaho.
Notice Il hereby given that the state
Of Idaho on the 18th day Of April, 1913,
filed 10 this office 4 list Of lands No.
O2890. selected by its state board Of
land commissioners for indemnity pur-
poses under Section No. 4, Act OF July
Bird, 1890. rs follows:
N1-2, N 1-2 SW IA, Lots l, Z, 6, 7Sec.
n, r. ~ N, r. 8 E. B. M.
Copies thereof by descriptive sub
divisions have been posted In this Of
flee for inspection by any person inter-
ested and the public generally.
Within the next sixty days from the
date Of the first publication hereof,
protests Or contests, against the claim
Of the state to the tracts, or sub-divf-
sions herein described on the ground
that the same h more valuable fo!
mineral than for other purposes, Will
be received and noted for report to the
general land office ct Washington, DC.
Failure to prOtest or contest the
claim Of the state within the time speci-
fled, will be considered sufficient evi.
dence Of Its non-mineral character, and
the selection being otherwise free rom
objection, will be recommended foi
T. H. BARTLETT, Register.
First publication April Is, 1919.
Last publication May q, 1918.
Clearwater Republican,
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1913-04-25

Department Of the Interior
u. S. Land Office at Lewiston, Idaho.
Notice is hereby given that the state
Of Idaho, On the 9th day OF August,
1909, filed in this office a list Of lands
No. O2897, selected by its state board
Of land commissioners for indemnity
purposes under Section No. 4, Act Of
July 3, 1890, as follows:
N 10, Lots 1, 2, N 1-2 Sc IA. Lots 5,
6, Z, 8, Sec. Is, T. Al N, RS E. B. M.
Copies thereof by descriptive sub
divisions have been posted in this Of
flee for inspection by any person inter-
ested and the public generally.
Within the next sixty days from the
date Of the first publication hereof,
protests or contests, against the claim
Of the state to the tracts, or sub-divi-
sions herein described on the ground
that the same is more valuable tor
mineral than for other purposes, will
be received and noted for report to the
general land office at Washington,
b. C.
Failure to protest or contest the
claim of the state within the time .speci-
fled, will be considered sufficient evi.
dence Of its nOn-mineral character, and
the selection being otherwise free from
objection, will be recommended To-
" +. II. BARTLETT, Register.
First publication April Is, 1918.
Last publication, May q, 1918.
Clearwater Republican.