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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
SWITCH TRACK IS
BEING DISCUSSED
Council May Refer p. 1. Bridge
& Iron Works Request to
Utilities Commission.

The city commission met this after
noon for the purpose OF considering
the recent pool hall ordinance pro-
posed by Mayor II. NJ. Schriver. Under
its terms, it will hereafter be neces-
sary to have consent of a majority of
property owners within 200 feet of a
proposed location.
The matter of the continuation of
switch track into the yard OF the Rock
Island Bridge & Iron Works is also
to be discussed. There is some ques-
ton as to whether the city car act in
the matter or whether it will have co
go 20 the public utilities commission.
The application of w. A. Pannell for
a pool hall license at the Black Hawk
Eleventh street and Twelfth
avenue. is 70 be taken up. Rev. T. j.
Rolf and others are objecting to it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
KELLY CLAIMS HE
WAS DRUCCED AT
The PARK HOTEL
Defendant in Sensational Case
Declares He Did Not Attack
Alberta Smiley.
ROBBERY Is ALSO ALLEGED
Complaining Witness Says He Entered
Her Room at the Park Hotel
on Twentieth Street.

From present expectations the case
against Ed. Kelly. charged with crime
against children, will go to the jury in
circuit court late this afternoon or TO-
morrow. The prosecution finished its
evidence this morning and at noon the
defense had started its testimony.
The complaining witness is little
Alberta Smiley, 12-year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Smiley, who
operate the Park hotel and restaurant
on Twentieth street, between Second
and Third avenues. Alberta took the
stand yesterday afternoon to tell her
story and a crowded court room heard
her.
She declared that Kelly came into
her room at the Park hotel and that
after boiling the door, came to her
bed
"If you don't get out OF here, I'll
scream" cried Alberta, according to
her testimony.
what did Kelly say" asked States
Attorney Thompson.
eff you scream, I'll choke gou,'' re-
piled the witness.
On cross-eXamination it was brought
out that Alberta is the adopted child
of Mr.. and Mrs. Smiley. She claimed
that Kelly got into bed with her and
that when he touched her, she fled
from the room and down the back
stairs to call to her parents. She de-
MED that Kelly was intoxicated and
said that he talked nationally.
Says He Was Doped.
On the witness stand this afternoon,
Kelly claimed that he was doped at
the Park hotel and robbed as well. He
stated that another man took him
there and that he did not attack the
complaining witness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
PERSONAL POINTS

Vincent r. Ukre of St. Louis was in
the city yesterday.
Walter Jorgen OF Peoria was in the
city yesterday on a short business trip.
W. d. Parker OF Albany. Ill. was in
the city yesterday on business and
visiting friends.
Miss Emily Wright OF Lincoln. Ill.
arrived in the city this morning for a
visit with friends and relatives.
C. z. Slater has returned to his
home in Oblong. Ill, after spending
several days at the home of G. L.
Slater in the city.
Mrs. c. W. Buckner and daughter.
Mrs. T. ID. Moberg and son. w. r.
Buckner. left last evening for FL Reno.
Okla Mrs. Buckner will make her
home in that city
V. o. Peterson. 1926 Eighth avenue.
has just returned home from Florida,
where ne spent a week. While there
he saw several Rock Island people.
among them being Mr.. and Mrs. II.
Clemann and Mr.. and Mrs. VI. J.
The latter have just returned
from a trip TO Cuba and expect to re-
main in Miami for some six weeks
longer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
OBITUARY
Mrs. Sophie Gerth.

Mrs. Sophie Gerth died at the county
infirmary at 1880 Tuesday morning of
old age and complications. She was a
pioneer of the county and one of the
oldest inmates of the institution where
she had made her home for the last
nine years.
Mrs. Ger;h was born in Stettin.
Prussia, Feb. II. 1923. coming with
her husband TO this country and set
thing in Rock Island county in 1859.
Later they came 10 Rock Island. living
for many years on Ninth street. the
husband died 10 years ago after being
an invalid for 4 long period.
Funeral services TO which friends
are invited will be held at 2:30 Friday
afternoon at the Knox undertaking
rooms with interment in Chipp!annoek
cemetery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
new TYPE BOATS
Seen THIS YEAR
Steel Barges lowed By Internal
Combustion Power to Revive
River Traffic.

That a genuine effort IS to be made
20 revive traffic in the Mississippi
river is apparent from the action OF a
syndicate OF Minneapolis men who
have organized the Star and Crescent
Navigation company. capitalized at
ST.. 100000 and are said TO be building
90 steel. light draught, barges 10. use
between that city and New Orleans.
together with towboats using the Del
50! Sulzer international combustion
engines. Captain Charles Campbell is
head OF the firm.
II is claimed that 100000 pounds
II freight has been pledged for the
coming season, the company offering
TO handle II from 30 to so per cent be-
low the charges of railroads
Barges Will have draught OF four
and one-half feet and will be handled
in fleets OF five. The tuEboats will
have 100 horse power each and will
use crude petroleum as fuel. Will
their advent the final passing of the
steamboat from the river freight bust
mes is predicted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
REUBEN DUNBAR GIVES
BOND AND Is FREED

Reuben Dunbar. indicted on a charge
OF accessory after the fact on a charge
OF horse stealing. this afternoon in cir
cult court furnished bond in the sum
OF $500 and was released from Gus
tody
John A. Vogel. residing east O.:
Hampton. was brought INFO county
court this afternoon. charged with wife
abandonment He gave bond in the
sum OF $500.
This afternoon in county court Hen
~ Merrick plead guilty 10 petty lar
ceny and was given fine OF 81 and
costs. and 10 DAYS IN county Jail II
Is alleged that he stole a shot gun and
other goods from the home OF the late
Oscar Dahl while the funeral ser
vices were in progress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
COUPLE To WALK
T0SEATTLE,WASH.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Tollman of
Rock Island to Start on
Trip in March.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tollman, 1921
Fourth avenue, are going after the
laurels of Payson Weston. walking
from Rock Island to Seattle, Wash.
The couple intend TO leave here the
latter part of March and hope to reach
their destination by June %. The trip
will be made TO benefit the health of
Mr.. Tollman. and they will make their
living by selling postcards and views
on the route.
Beth will wear khaki suits and carry
their entire outfit in knapsacks on
their backs. The outfits consist of
cooking utensils, stove weighing 2is
pounds. three blankets, and extra
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
CUT DOWN WORK
Of GRAND JURY
TO ABOUT HALF
Justices and Magistrates OF the
County Have II in Power to
Tighten Work OF Body.
STATES ATTORNEY WRITES
Possible fer Minor Courts 20 Keep Jail
from Being Crowded wiin Petty
Offenders

2, justices o. the peace and police
--,-fstrates OF the county do their duty
,-opa-iv the work Of the grand jury
ar be- cut from one-third TO one-half
ri a large number Of the tramps,
- and other petty Offenders who
-cv- crowd the Jail will be missing
from the county boarding house. says
S-a-s-s Attorney Floyd Thompson
In A circular letter sent 10 justices
and MAGISTRATES today the states at
torney says:
TO relieve the grand Jurors or need
t,sslv examining charges against petty
thieves. I urge that the justices sen
reBce all such offenders under the
rarrancy act. This viii include all
f5ievss who steal property Of less
r.1ude than sI5. The act calls them
uilferers and provides punishment by
he Justice either by fine or imprisOn-
meut. The justice can govern severity
~ the sentence by the gravity OF the
oHense. This will mean a material
saving Of time and expense for the
county and the ends Of justice viii be
equally well preserved
Urges PromPtness-
The states attorney also urges
nromptness in making reports TO him,
and the immediate filing OF transcripts
in bind-over cases. without waiting. as
Il often done. till the grand jury meets
lie SAYS he does rot care to take up
pettv cases. but desires TO be repre-
--nted where the defendants are like
IL 10 be bound over.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
SINGERS BEATING
IT BACK TO EAST
Members of Canadian Opera
Company, Broke in Denver,
Tell of Hardships.

Travei-stained. without resources and
sick at heart. 12O members OF the Ma
tionaI Grand Opera company Of Cana
da. which had been booked in Rock
Island tomorrow. night passed through
here yesterday on special train from
Denver. paid Tor by the citizens Of that
city.
Some were crying. others were
laughing. but all were dreading the re-
tern home -Out OF a shop DespOnd-
eucy had cTept into their hearts from
the time. a week ago. when w. r. t!aw-
kins. local manager at Denver failed
10 make good a guarantee Of $4,000.
ard the property OF the company vas
held urGer an attachment
Ma Rappold. star singer OF the
comp1ny. whose generosity 20 the 9th
er H-smhers Won fof her honorary citi-
=enship In Denver. modestly told her
story. 1T was q terrible outlook" she
said. when the sheriff closed the door
q the theatre and 100 persons were
left In a city thousands OF miles from
their homes entirely without resources.
Many members OF the company owed
money az their hotels and were afraid
Of being elected. Some OF them,
rather than live in comfort in hotels,
where they knew they could not pay.
slept In the municipal lodging house.
felt 50 sOrry for the boys ana girls.
and ] Just had 70 help them as
could"
Miss Ruby Rose. leader OF The ballet.
gave pitiful account OF her exper-
ience
didn't know what TO do" she said.
Nearly all Of us were without money
and had hotel bills owing. a lot OF the
ziris went hungry rather than eat what
Aey could not pay fer. But the citi- .
-eas Of Denver were very kind 20 US"
Henry Trenini. leader Of the orches- I
IA said; We could have avoided dis 1
@s'er II We had not taken such ex-
pensiVe train Journeys"
NsFaire. nevaire again. sobbed q
Mimi Durand. who had come all the .
-sy RON France 10 join the company. /
l want 10 go home" she cried. Il have .
iost all my money" And q babel OF .
.onsues took up her cry. cursing the f.
Jay when they elected 70 Go on the
road"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
PROVISIONS NEEDED FOR
BETHANY HOME FOR MARCH

The following provisions are needed
at Bethany home for March. Bids for
same should be sent 20 Mrs. J. w.
Crandall, S35 Twenty-ifth street, sec
rotary Bethany house committee, this
city. by noon Friday, Feb. 81
Ceresota -four. 6 sacks.
Rye flour, L sack.
Graham -four, 2 sacks.
Yellow corn meal, sacks.
Dat meal, 8 packages.
Cream of wheat, II packages.
Washington crisps, II packages.
Elbon macaroni, II packages.
Postum cereal. - pounds.
Raisins, Darts, 3 pounds.
Dutch cleaner, 3 cans.
Lye, 3 cans.
Corn starch, l. packages
Amber coffee, 16 packages.
Tea. Japan, 5 pounds.
Navy beans. 60 pounds.
Head rice, pounds.
Bacon, 10 pounds.
Goldfish, 10 pounds.
Tapioca, . pounds.
Granulated sugar 100 pounds.
Pulverized sugar, D pounds.
Bulk starch. 20 pounds.
Vulcano stove polish, cans.
Ground nutmeg, Y pound.
Ground cinnamon, II pound.
Lemon flavor, l bottle.
Fresh eggs, 6 dozen.
Crisco. 40 pounds.
Soda crackers, large, l box.
Mixed cookies, l box.
X. =. tomatoes, case.
X. p. corn, l case.
X. p. peas. 1 case.
Royal baking powder, > pounds.
Soda, packages.
Kerosene oil, gallons.
Brooms, 2.
Onions. 1 peck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
POLICE CAPTURE
WOMAN'S SLAYER
Richard Schultz Said to Have
Confessed Killing Mrs. Eliza
beth Healy, Chicago.

Chicago. Ill. Feb. 25.-The murderer
of Mrs. Elizabeth Healy, slain in her
home yesterday. has been captured,
according to the police. The accused
man is Richard Schultz. He did odd
jobs around the house. He has con-
fessed that he attacked the woman
and threw her on the floor. the police
say.
The ;sassin found Mrs. Healy at
work in the inclosed porch at the back
of her fiat. He picked up one of the
bread knives she was using in her
work and slashed her throat
The murderer, evidently aware of
the dangers of finger print evidence,
took the trouble to put on gloves be-
fore the crime. y pair of canvas gloves
blood stained, were found in the ktch-
en-.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
MAYOR PARSONS
NOT A CANDIDATE
Geneseo Official Does Not Seek
Reelection, j. H. Hill Being
Chosen.

GeneseO. Ill, Feb. 25.-Mayor Ar
thur Parsons of Geneseo will not allow
his name to go on the citizens reform
ticket for reelection next spring, he
stated today. y caucus of the citizens
party was held last night and the can
didates whose names will appear at
the primaries were selected. J. II. Hills
name will appear on the ballot for
mayor in place OF the present official.
who says he does not seek reelection.
Local option will also be an issue
at the polls this spring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25

the TriCity Fanciers' association at
the hall in the Times building in Dav.
export Friday night. The object of
this meeting will be to formulate plans
for the coming poultry show to be held
in conjunction by these two organiza-
lions.
The board of the Mississippi associa-
ton consists of the following:
Davenport-E. G. Boniger. L. c.
Schmidt. Gus Nesland and T. c. Carey
Noline-o. +. Freeman. II. O.-Chap-
man, \. II. Einfeldt and W. d. Speers.
Rock Island--W. J. Sweeney, W. II.
Kelley. Archie Hart and .. NJ. Myers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
ANOTHER CASE OF
SMALLPOX FOUND
Three Patients Released from
Detention Hospital as a
Fourth Comes in.

Another case of smallpox was dis
covered by City Health Commissioner
DR.. G. G.. Craig when Otto c. Grams,
1929 Thirty-siXth street was found to
be suffering from the disease. Although
the case is a mild one. the patient was
removed to the isolation hospital. The
family have been quarantined and the
premises thoroughly fumigated.
Miss Mae Baienten was released
from the hospital yesterday and Mr.
and Mrs. J. a. Waddell viii be releas-
ed today. Mr.. WaddelIs case was quite
a severe orc and he was in bed most
of the time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
COUNCIL INSTALLS
OFFICERS AT MEET

At 4 meeting OF the Rock Island
council. Royal and Select Masters, held
at the Masonic Temple last evening
the following officers were installed by
II. 4. Cievenstine:
Thrice Illustrious Master-Charles
Schneider.
Deputy Master-Swain Pearson.
Principle Conductor of Work-G. z.
Carlson.
Recorder. c. Daugherty.
Treasurer-M. S. Heagy.
Captain OF Guard-C. a. HallGren.
Conductor of Council-F. f. Jenkin-
son.
Steward-August L Lamp.
Sentinel-Ezra Wilcher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
THROWN
FROM WATER TANK
H. w. Frink of This City Suffers
Fracture of Leg in Accident
at Iowa City.

II. ". Frink. fireman on the Rock
Island road and living "a the Colonial
hotel in this city, suffered the frac-
ture of his left leg at Iowa City this
morning. He was taken to a hos
pital there. and Mrs. Frink departed
at noon TO bring him home.
lir. Frink went out early this morn
ing on tie engine pulling passenger
train No. II. At Iowa City. while the
engine was taking water, the crane
was accidentally swung against the
fireman. knocking him from the top
Of the tank to the ground, distance
OF 10 feet. Aside from the fracture of
his leg he sustained painful bruises.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25

Charles. the popular treasurer at the
theatre. Is the leading spirit in the az
fair. having the assistance of other at
taches of the playhouse. Invitations
are to be issued TO the employees OF all
tri-city theatres, together with per-
formers on the bills at the houses on
the date OF the dance. In addition to
the dancing program. vaudeville bill
will be offered. all performers attend
ing to be called upon TO do a stunt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
FLORIDA FRUIT is SHOWN
= {. ciemA7n Makes Interesting Dis
play Of Products.

u the west window Of the furniture
sore OF Clemann and Salzmann is =
custer custer OF grape fruit sent TO J. C..
1-enlann, by his father. II. Clemann.
cDE soJourning at VerO. Fla. Mr.
-isinann picked the fruit. which
eishs about sixty pounds. The clus-
contains Il grape fruits.
Ohe week hence. Mr.. CIemaun. who
: accompanied on the trip By his
ne. viii 90 20 ST Augustine for a
q a.'sa'-seeing trip OF the city famed for
- ancient buildings and quaint Gus
-Ons OF Inhabitants. St. Augustine j.
: tourists city Curio sellers and mer-
:, aus thrive on the trade Of visitors.
y - one OF the oldest cities in the
-l.ted states Many OF it, old time
'-.,aings are still preserved.
ar. and Mrs. Clemann expect 10
.pena some time IN St Augustine be-
'@ returning 20 Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
GIRLS FALL OVER A MAN
LYING ON THE SIDEWALK

Two young ladies living near Ninth
avenue on OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
street last evening stumbled over a
man lying on the sidewalk near their
home. and we're given "a serious scare.
One OF them fell. cutting her hand and
tearing her clothing. The man. who
IS said 20 have been intoxicated. tried
10 get away, but was recognized by
neighbors attracted by the girls
screams. There is no street light ON
this corner and the street was dark.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
MONTH OLD INFANT is
DECLARED DEPENDENT

Little Bernice Ryder, one month old
daughter OF Mrs. Jessie Ryder. who is
said TO be living in Davenport and
who has. separated from her husband.
was declared dependent in county
court yesterday afternoon and Mrs
Margaret Schroeder was made guard
ian OF the child.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
DR.. SMITH HOME
DAMAGED BY FIRE
Blaze for a Time Threatened to
Consume the Entire
Structure.
POOR WIRING IS THE CAUSE
Loss Will Reach 5000 Partly Covered
by insursnee-Firemen Receive
Shocks.

The home OF DR.. F. A. Smith. 541
Twenty-third street. was damaged TO
the extent OF about $4,000 by a fire,
which for a time threatened TO con-
sumo The entire structure. The fire
men received both a phone and box
cali at 9:55 this morning. and when
they arrived the whole interior of the
attic was ablaEe. IL started supposedly
from defective wiring in a closet OH
the second floor. as several OF the FIRE
men received severe shocks from ex-
posed wires when fighting the blaze.
Instruments Damaged
The blaze had evidently burned for
some lime before It was discovered, as
the flames had worked from the closet
MP through the partition into the attic
before the alarm was turned in. AL
though the entire roof of the house
was not destroyed, II will have 20 be
rebuilt, as many of the joists are
weakened The bath room was badly
damaged and most of the rooms Will
have 70 be repapered. None OF the
furniture was damaged 10 any extent
BY the water. but many medical books
and Instruments belonging to Dr.
Smith were damaged and some OF
them are a total loss. Part of the
wall at the back of the house will also
have TO be rebuilt.
The property is owned by John
Thompson. The damage to the house
hold goods IS covered by insurance,
bu. there is none on the house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
RALPH BINGHAM is NEXT
EDGlNGTON ENTERTAINER

March Z = the date OF the next en-
teTtainment OF thu series OF the Rural
Progressive club of EdgingtOn and the
attraction viii be- Ralph Bingham. i'm
personatOr. humorist. viOlinist. vocal
ist and raconteur lie g. travelling
under the auspices Of the Redpath-
SiaytOH Iyccum bureau.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
vas heavy at Galesburg and Mon
month
election Postaoneel.

Stockholders OF L. S. McCabe & k.o.
held an adjourned meeting at the Sf-
fees in the store last evening. Dlre<><
tors we're 10 be elected at the session
but owing 60 other important matters
this was deferred until the ANNUAL
meeting OF the stockholders Tuesday,
March ~.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
Eun.ral of Octave cIseys.

The funeral Of Octave Claeys Will be
held tomorrow morning at $3.50 from
the 81. Paul's Belgium Catholic church.
Father +. Holvoet viii conduct the
services. Interment will be in 81,
Mary's cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
INES CLEARED OF SNOW
Railroads and Interurbans Recover
From Effects OF Storm

Not till today was the trouble caused
by snow overcome on railroad and in.
terurban lines in the central part O.
the state The Burlington road was
hit harder than by any other storm in
Years. many OF lis branch lines being
completely tied up till today. Snow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
JOINT POULTRY BOARD
WILL MEET FRIDAY EVE

The board OF control recently APP
pointed from the board OF directors OF
the Mississippi Valley Fanclers' ASSOC
citation Will meet a similar board OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
COUNTRY SCHOOLS
SAVE LARGE SUM

The school savings deposited in the
South Rock Island schools collected by
the State bank of Rock Island foIlcw:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-25
ThestriesI EmpIores. panee.

Lmpioyes Of the Empire theatre
--'e arranged % give a dance ~ Arm
" hail the night OF March Il Roy
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1914-11-13

While roaming around the second
hand bookshop we ran into a young
woman who asplred TO be a leading
literary light and possibly the author
esq OF next seasons beat seller And
20 further that end she was hunting
Cor books that had outrun their copy
right, She a going 10 take ideas
from them. change them about and
improve the plots and people. This
abe had been told by some One who
knows all about a." was the way
every one succeededl And than, in
genuoasly. How ever ala those PEG
pie manage who had TO make up their
Owu stOrear~ staGHeFing thought
that ut
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1914-11-13
NurIoE ron PUBLICATION.

Nori'E ron PUBLICATION.
department OF tie Interior.
T.. $ Land office.
las Cruces. \. NJ.
Oct. 10. 1914
Motto" t. hereby given that George
r. Peters, Of Columbus. n. NJ, who,
on April q, 1903, made desert land
entry No. %lGS3tOl2l2,) for SEA . c
2j.toWnship % s, range 8 w, Nm. p.
meridian, has filed notice of inten-
tion Ia make final proof, to
establish claim to the land above de-
scribed, lpforc w. G. Hoover, L. s..
Commissioner al Columbus, N. NJ.
uu the l,t day of December, 1914.
Claimant names as witnesses.
brc Thomas, Of Columbus, N. NJ.
Joe Il. ChudbOru, =,
Frank NJ. Lingo q,
John /" Harris, .,
JOHN L. BURNSIDE, Register
1923 ll-2O
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1914-11-13
NOIICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department ut the Interior,
T.. s. Land office.
Las Cruces. n. NJ.

Oct. y, 1914
Notice Is hereby given that Maria
l.. Stinchcomb, OF Columbus, N. NJ,
who, on Dec. IL, 1912, made homestead
entry, No. O7s47, for SEI section 10,
township - s. range 7 W, n. NJ. 4.
Meridian, has filed notice OF intention
to make final Communication proof, "a
establish claim To the land above de.
scribed, before w. G. Hoover. T.. S,
Commissioner. AT Columbus. y. NJ.
on the 25th day of November, 1914.
Claimant names az witnesses
I'd blackburn. OF Columbus. n. NJ.
Frank +. Balm
James =. Anderson
james w. Nelson .,
John l.. BURNSIDE. Register
iO-l6 ~
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1914-11-13

NoTICE: ClaimanUS uuvertis
ing final proof on homestead amu
desert lands should read their
notices carefully 10 g THAT there
are no mistakes.