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The Detroit times., 1913-05-03
SAY HARVESTER co.
IS HUGE SWINDLE
Suit for Accounting Filed
Against ''Independent"
by $1,000 Farmers

CHICAGO, May 2.-Charging mis-
management OF the company's affairs
a stockholders committee. said to rep
resent $1,000 farmers who bought
stock. today filed suit in United
States district court, demanding an
accounting from officers OF the lnde
PENDENT Harvester company. or Piano
ILL.,, a S10,O00,O00 corporation.
The Independent Harvester com
pany was organized In 1903 to buck
the Harvester trust" IL was repre-
sented to be a farmers cooperative
organization, the compliments assert
and solicitors guaranteed big divi-
dends. as we'll as reduced prices in the
purchase of farm implements.
They say they found that the cor
poration was not a manufacturing
concern. but a gigantic stock-selling
proposition, engineered by w. c.
Thompson. Of Chicago. its president
They bought what they thought was
stock emitting them to votes, but lat
err learned, they said, that only $1,000
600 Of the stock was voting stock, and
that that was controlled by Thompson.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-03
TWO LIVES LOST
IN HOWELL FIRE
Plant of Michigan Condensed
Milk Company Burned, With
Loss of 100000

HOWELL. Mich. May 2.-(Special.)
Lansing, Mich, and Clarence Hor.
nung, aged %. son OF local merchant
lost their lives In the fire which de-
stroyed the plant of the Michigan Con
densed Milk company here early this
morning with a loss estimated al
100000.
The two men entered the burning
building In the attempt TO have a box
OF tools belonging to Adams. They
were never seen again. and 1t is be-
lieyed that they were overcome by
smoke, perishing later in the flames
which consumed the plant A large
POSSE OF men has so far failed to re-
cover their bodies.
Hornung was soon TO have been mar
ried to Howell young woman.
The fire was discovered about mid
night, and is supposed to have orig
mated from spontaneous combustion
arising from waste in the machine
shop. 1t quickly grew beyond control
AID the firemen were obliged TO con
fine their efforts to saving adjoining
property. No insurance was carried
the company having followed the prac
tice OF setting aside portion Of its
earnings as fund to cover possible
fire losses In lieu Of insurance. About
200 men were employed in the plant
which distributed about 100000 an
nually among the farmers of this dis
trict, and paid $4,000 year in wages
The Detroit times., 1913-05-03
BURTON ATTEMPTS TO HAVE
CITY OWNERSHIP SECTION
STRICKEN FROM CHARTER

is acceptable to the people" added
Mr. Ingram "A charter without a
municipal ownership provision would
hardly have chance to pass"
I'VE ought TO be boverned by higher
motives than those which Mr.. Dandell
suggests" Mr. Burton interjected
I'VE should consider not go much
what the people voted for as what is
right"
"Oh. certainly" Mr.. Ingram replied
But when the people voted for re-
vision Of the charter. they voted to
have their views carried out. not other
views. Our duty Is not to suit our
selves exactly but TO follow their wish
es as far as our consciences will per
NIT"
Now what in thunder was put on
this committee for?" Mr. Burton ask
ed, finding himself alone in his posi-
ton
The committee is fortunate In hav,
ing your services" Mr.. Ingram replied
You will look for all the flaws which
We In our enthusiasm perhaps would
not discern"
The committee will meet at o. &c
Saturday morning to consider Mr.. Bur
tons proposal for street railway
commission OF three to five members
to purchase or build lines, and TO reg
ulate rates OF fare, also suggesting
possible extension Of the franchises
held by the ID. u. II.
Detroit will have 81 wards. II the
recommendation OF Mr.. Burtons com
mittee on ward boundaries is adopted
The committee met at the close Of
The commissions session, Friday
morning, and went over the map in
the city engineers office.
The present Seventeenth ward will
be divided into three wards. The new
Seventeenth ward will extent from
the present Fifteenth wards east line
to Fisher-ave; the Nineteenth ward
will extend frem there TO the old city
line. between Hurlbut and Bewick
ayes. The new Twenty-frst ward will
Include the rest OF the east end, which
was formerly Falrview.
The present Eighteenth ward viii
be cut into two by a line running from
the city limits down Dix-ave. to Cen
traLave. to FOREST, to West End-ave.
TO the Rouge river. The territory
west OF that line will constitute the
Twentieth ward
The commission met at 1905 and
adjourned at 101l. transacting but
single piece OF business. This was to
adopt 10 o'clock as the Official meet
Ing time. That hour had the support
OF everyone but Commissioner Keat
ing. who once declared that II the
commission decided 10 meet In the
morning he would be unable to at
tend its sessions.
Hereafter the sessions OF the com
The Detroit times., 1913-05-03
Resolution Offered in Initial
Meeting of Committee Is
FrOwned Upon by 9th
er Members
PROPOSED TO DIVIDE
CITY INTO FL WARDS
Plan Is to Split Seventeenth Into
Three and Eighteenth
Into Two

Commissioner c. NJ. Burtons oppo-
sition to municipal ownership receiy-
Ell neither support nor sympathy from
the other members of the municipal
ownership committee OF the charter
commission, in It's first session. Friday
morning
Chairman Ingram was late In arriv-
ing. and the other members OF the
committee, Burton. Ahern, Dandell and
Funk, held an informal discussion
while they waited. Mr.. Burton out
lined his opposition to the municipal
ownership charter amendment adopt
Cd by the people, claiming that 1t con-
tanned many matters OF legislation
which should be left to the common
council or the street railway commits
sion
In certain cases OF emergency. such
as thu destruction of a power house
by fire AT time when the finances
were low. the city might find itself In
grave difficulties" said Mr. Burton.
This amendment provides that the
system must rscoup from It's earnings,
and II would take charter amend
ment, adopted by vote OF the people, to
get the necessary money in such an
emergency"
II see your point said Commits
sioner Ahern.
Mr.. Burton then went further. md
declared his entire opposition to NUM-
cipal ownership.
Well be paying 10-cent fares" he
declared.
The others laughed.
Mr.. Burton then told of the unfor-
tunate experience OF London in a
Thames ferry boat line, but before he
could finish. Mr.. Ingram entered. and
the committee got down to business.
I'm afraid I'm in sucn hopeless
minority that there's no use in kick
Ing but 10 make test OF sentiment,
move that the municipal ownership
provision be stricken from the char
ter" said Mr.. Burton.
Some suggested the need OF sec.
rotary. and Mr.. Ahern was appointed
You made that motion seriously.
did you, Mr.. Burton?" Mr.. Ingram
asked
YES. OF course" Mr. Burton replied
81 merely want to know how the other
members Of the committee feel about
with you II find l stand alone"
Mr.. Funk expressed himself as op-
posed to Mr. Burton's motion.
Mr.. Ahern said: Eighty per cent
% the people want municipal owner
ship. It is our duty to frame char
ter along the lines that the city wants
The people have expressed their opin-
ion definitely"
1T doesn't seem 10 me that we
would show good faith to the people
If We adopted the notion said Mr..
Dandell
I'VE want to submit charter that
The Detroit times., 1913-05-03

The fear Of appendicitis FREE
quently brings on an attack Of
this dread disease, especially II
the digestive organs are predis-
posed 10 disease by reason OF ir-
regular action. Constipation, gas
and wind, indigestion, belching,
coated tongue and nervousness
often indicate the approach OF ap-
pendicitis. Preventive measures
should be adopted, and for this
purpose Tablets Triopeptine are
now being widely administered.
Physicians and pharmacists han
die them in sealed cartons,
with plain directions tor self
medication. A stitch in time
saves nine.-Adv.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-03
To Lay Cornerstone.

MARSHALL, Mich, May AR
rangements for the laying Of the cor
Ter stone OF the new Masonic temple
here on May 10, have been completed.
The ceremonies will be in charge OF
grand lodge officers.
The Detroit times., 1913-05-03

mission will probably be short, and
considerable work Will be done in
committees.
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-01-16
stonchan Items

Gladys Neff was Sterling visitor
last week.
Mr.. Bonner came home last Wednes.
day from Sterling where lie has been
working in the sugar factory.
o. NJ. Olson was on business Jour.
ney to Nebraska last week.
Say. few Of the Happy Bunch
went to Raymer to attend the dance
last Saturday evening; and what good
time we had. but some of US lost some
of our bed clothes before we got back.
E. II. Bakke came home last Wed.
nesday saying he was sweet enough
having finished making sugar in Ster.
ling.
The sound OF the ,hreshing machine
is again heard late and early. and they
will all be threshed before next fall,
says Mr.. Gibson.
sir. Frank Nelson was elected super
intendunt of the Sunday school las,
Sunday to take the place of MIR. Stra.
der who resigned.
Mrs. Knifton has about recovered
from the accident received last fall.
Mr., Bryant came back from his trip
to Nebraska last Wednesday and his
brother came with him for few days
visit.
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-01-16
Paradise Valley

a young lady went to a ball once
with an i,icle on lier cheek.
Mrs. Miles Mitchell and Hazel visited
at the Gus johnson home one day last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fenton called at The
Frank Richard home Wednesday.
l.. Smith has been hauling cane hay
from Charlie Richards.
The weather is getting quite cold
! when man can freeze his nose and
eprs in bed.
Miss Giaque left Monday for Denver
where she will stay for IN indefinite
time.
Most every one from this valley Ut.
tended the dance at Ruymer Saturday
night, and those that didn't wished
they had.
Fred Ficken made flying trip to
Weldona one day last week.
o. H. Lundvall and Geo. Bostock
helped Will Thompson TO pull his pump
Monday while Mrs. Lundva!l visited
with Mrs. Thompson.
Mrs. l.. Allen called on Mrs. Frank
Richaid Monday.
Claude Davis and wife called on Mrs.
Lane the fore part Of the week.
We expect to hear the wedding bells
ring about the middle Of next week, for
certain young man who has enjoyed
about thirty years OF singleblessedncss.
Mrs. c. E. Richards called on Mrs.
Thompson last Tuesday.
The dance at Bostocks was well at
tended about twenty seven being pres.
ent and all had nice time. George
did very well acting us both host auii
hostess.
The Richard brothers did some work
for Mr.. Farnik on his well last week.
viii Thompson lost a valuable train.
ed hog in the storm last wcsk. Ask
him about it!
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-01-16
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The Raymer enterprise., 1913-01-16
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The Raymer enterprise., 1913-01-16
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The Raymer enterprise., 1913-01-16
Beware Of ointments for
Catarrh that Contain
Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense Of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such ar,
ticles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physic-
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Sold by NIL druggists, Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton. Adv
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-01-16
White -Beson

Miss LOIS White Of Usage and Jesse
II. Beson OF Raymer, Colo, were very
quietly married at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
White, Tuesday afternoon. January Z.
1913. The Rev. Frank w. Court of
the Methodist Episcopal church per-
formed the ceremony. Only the i'm
mediate family Of the bride witnessed
the ceremony. The young people cx-
pect to start next Monday morning for
their future home near Raymer. Colo.
Mrs. Bcson has many friends in
Usage, which has been her home prac-
ilcally all her life thus far. Sir. Besnn
Is stranger to most Usage people, but
he Is young man Of very ;ssufing
presence and is apparently u gentleman
in all that the word implies. He mas
lived in Colorado since he was small
boy and Is Il prosperous farmer near
kaymer. Our best wishes for long,
happy and successful life attend the
new couple in their life.Jng venture. -
Usage News.
The Enterprise will second the mo-
ton Of our old home paper for the iu-
ture of these young people. The edi-
tor of the Enterprise has known the
bride from childhood and the groom
since coming to Raymer and feel that
the young people are well mated. We
wish for them happy anl prosperous
life.
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-01-16
/ COUNTRY NEWS LETTERS
xits.,-u,ls Asrshsrs paar a Pssr,e 90,
d tsn nd d ae,r BY Iaasss.
Forestview Items

will Wagner lost one Of his horses
last week.
Fred Fieken and Alta Robinson came
up from Weldona Friday to visit with
the Norton family and to attend the
dance at Raymer Saturday night.
A Fike was up to Buckingham last
week on business.
Jesse Fike has gone to Nebraska fol
the winter and to find employment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Meacham visited Thurs.
day at the Fike home.
Uncle Joe Gingrass ate dinner with
Dir. and Mrs. Wagner last Sunday. Mr..
Wanzer was also guest.
Geo. Meacham lost valuable horse
the latter part Of the week.
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-01-16
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The Raymer enterprise., 1913-01-16
Your Druggist has a Remedy
THAT HE GUARANTEES TO
PROMPTLY BELIEVE ALI. STOM.
ACH DISTRESS.

People 20 on suffering from little
stomach troubles for years. and imag.
inc they have serious disease. They
ovcr.cat or over-drink and force on the
stomach lot OF extra work. but they
never think that the stomach needs ex.
ira help to do extra work.
II these people would take Bloodinc
with or after meals, it would be u
great big help to the stomach in its
strain Of overwork. No matter what
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your sour stomach and stop gas belch.
ing in five minutes. The heavincss dis.
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Bloodinc not only promptly relieves
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up the habby, oveiworkcd wall, Of the
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to digest the most hearty meal.
All druggists sell and guarantee
Bloodinc. The price is 80 cents large
bottle. Test sample free for ton cents
to pay postage from the Bloodine Cor.
po,ation, Boston. Mass. Adv.
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-01-16

An exchange tells that Woodrow
Wilson has spent more than 81 900 on
postage alone sipcc he was nominated
for President.
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-01-16

A Pennsylvania burglar surely got
stung when in one of his raids he over
turned a swarm Of bees and was forced
by the infuriated insects to scream
sor aid.
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-01-16
Ladies attention

| would be pleased to have the lad
les call and look over my samples Of
dress goods before you buy elsewhere.
Mrs. {. X. Graves
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-01-16

Colorado democrats seem 10th to let
20 of the free pass. There Is a lot of
demagogism in politics.
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-01-16

There is one thing that the farmer is
more interested in than tariffs provid.
ing the latter is not so manipulated rs
10 smash everything to pieces and that
Is the proposal TO secure cheaper mon.
ey for the farmers. Many farmers of
the whole country need money to prop.
erly dcvclopc their farms and bring
them to their best. This is especially
true OF new country is just the coun.
try that is deprived Of cheap money.
Railroads, mines, wildcat speculations
oil over the country are able To float
their Indebtedness at low rate of int
crest. but the farmer with the best SC.
curity in the world has to pay high
rate. This condition is such, that the
farmer goes without the things he
needs. puts of the improvements he
knows will increase the earning capac.
ity Of his farm. for fear that the high
interest rate, will eat him out of house
and home. And the worst Of 1t Is, that
this country has millions of capital
seeking investment at a low but Ger.
tain rate on interest. The time is at
hand when some one is going to devise
. method by which this money seeking
safe investment Is going to be more
available to the farmer who is able 10
offer the safest and best security. and
Il will be Of mutual advantage to both.
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-01-16
THURSDAY. JANUARY l6, 1918.

President Wilson may know some.
thing about the next cabinet, bat he Is
keeping it to himself.
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-01-16

Good roads seem to have their advo-
Gates in Colorado. N fact. this ques-
ton is likely 70 claim more attention
from the present tlegislatuse than any
other. There is one thing to remem-
ber good roads cost money. and bad
roads cause loss. Is Colorado ready to
pay the cost TO get out Of the ruts?
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-01-16

Entered as seeond-ciass matter
June 10. 1910. az the pos,orice at
New Raymer. Colorado. under the net
c1 March ;. 1870