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The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

The operators game is to re.
fuse to lpfuae" the Wilson three
year-truce plan till after election
with the hope of electing anoth-
er Peabody. Voters of Baca
county, regardless OF party affil-
liations, should checkmate this
scheme by voting for Patterson
and Brake-fair play for both
sides.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

If Wilson can have enougl,
Thomases and Keatipgs in coz
gress the next session, the rural
credit bill will ba law before
the end of the session, and also
the section homestead law will
be passed. A vote for these two
IN en- would be vote for Baca
county.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

The last thing Simpson told
the editor before quitting the
county was that if elected he
would take up the Baca county
teachers cause for Baca coun-
ty normal and the state grading
of teachers examination papers
The tei:l.rs of Baca County
ought to stand soIidy for SIM :
son FOR state senator.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

There isn't a man or wo man in
Baca county but that knows that
the presidents tfree-year truce
is absolutely fair to both sides;
and the election of Patterson
and Brake means that the opera
tors will have to accept the plan
and that the strike will be over.
Vote for Patterson aud Brake.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

A vote for T. M. Patterson and
Edwin V. Brake is q vote for
Wilson and the three-year truce;
and that will be law and order,
fair p-ay-and cheaper coal.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23
THE BAcA COUNTY NORMAL

When the editor was at Den
YER six weeks ago, lie took up
the Baca county teachers cause
OF Il Bacn county normal with
our candidates, ana particularly
our state superintendent, Mrs.
Bradford, and we can make the
announcement to Baca C. unty
teachers that if Patterson, Brake
and Mrs. Bradford are elected
the Baca county normal will be
made an actual fact tli S winter.
Senator Simpson will intro
duce the bill, Mrs. Bradford will
give it her hearty approval, gov
ernor Patterson will recommend
it's passage, and will sign the
bill, the teachers of Baca coun-
iy will have normal and will
get their five per cent credit,
and baca county will keep its
teachers money at home.
Vote for Patterson, Brake,
Mrs. Bradford, Simpson, and
Jones.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

Would you like to borrow
money from the government, at
government rates of interest?
Would you like a section home
stead, Or enough to what you
have to make a section? Then
vote for Keating, and he will put
these measures through at the
regular session if it can be done.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23
T. M Patterson W

T. M. Patterson, Woodrow
Wilson, w. II. Taft and others
are all for local option-because
they believe in dry territory,
and believe that half a loaf is
better than no loaf at all; and
either of these men would be
safe to enforce a prohib law.
Vote for T. M. Patterson for
governor.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23
PATTERSON
ON STATEWIDE.

News Item.
In discussing the prohibition
question before 300 people in the
Grand Junction opera house,
which can comfortably seat only
about SOC, Senator Patterson to-
night said:
Il believe in local option, but
le&pect prohibition to win. And
l cannot say that l would criti-
else those who believe in it be-
cause when visit the wet towns
OF this state am greeted with
the b!ear-eyed, whisky-soaked
faces of men, and when I visit
the dry towns, like Grand juno
ton, l am greeted by the clear
eyed and sturdy men.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

county clerk. There were pres
ent Dave Konkel, Felix Ward,
Miss Johnston. c. M. Gordon,
Roy Regnier, E. F. Koontz, and
T. r. Barr was in the next room
about five feet away, the door
between being open.
Dave Konkel then counted out
$4,000 in bills and
handed them to r. X. Knight.
Roy Reenier used his check and
one of w. P. Bailey's il pay
ment of $4,000. This being
done. it was agreed to adjourn to
the Democrat office and fix up
the notes for the rest of the
money.
Before leaving the court mouse
Felix Ward came to US and want
ed to know if we would accept
Koontz' note for $4,000. We
told him yes. providing the
Ward Bros. would sign it. which
he agreed to do.
1t was here that Felix Ward vol
uuteered to tell US that Mr.. Barr
and Dave konkeI wanted tlIeir stock
In the DemOcrat kept a secret
that they did not want it kno-7n.
Mr.. Koontz also told us the
same thing, so did several
others of the combine.
Mr.. Barr was in attendance at
every meeting where the pur-
chase of the Baca County Demo-
orat was contemplated.
r. K. Knight
Mrs. Nettie Knight
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

"Fair play" is What made the
progressive party. Fair play
means the three-year-truce.
Carlson means Peabody and de-
portation. Every progressive in
Baca county should vote for Pat
terson and Brake.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

Fifty excellent lithographs
of Cong. Keating were received
by the editor the first of the
week, and were Immediately
properly billed over the county
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

The opera tois are movir g
heaven and earth for the election
of Carlson, in order to turn down
the Wilson impartial three year
truce plan. Voters of Baca
county, checkmate them; stand
by Wilson; vote for Patterson
and Brake.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

Not one socialist in Bac,i coun-
ty can be lost to Patterson and
BraMe if the socialists stand up
for the miners according to the
socialistic propaganda.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

Senator Patterson says he ex-
poets prohibition to win. and
that if it does and he is elected
governor he will enforce it to the
letter. That's the kind of man
to elect for gove rnor, and Baca
county prohibs will n AXE no mis-
take in voting for him.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

Give Patte rson and Brake a
legislature to back them up and
there will be law and order in
the state, peace and prosperity
in the mines-and cheap coal in
Baca county. Vote for Simpson
and Jones.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

If you believe that the turkey
and the buzzard ought to be d.
vided half turkey on each side
and half buMard on each sile,
then vote for Patterson and
Brake.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

Cong. Keating has sent us an
other roll of state maps which
you can have "gratus for moth
ing" by calling at this office-5
cents by mail.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

The election of Patterson and
Brake is of direct financial in
terest 10 Baca county, as it will
mean the acceptance of Wilson's
three-years' truce-and cheaper
coal.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

Prof. Jones came down last
Friday, but Monday had to re-
turn to Lamar on account of sick
ness. We want democrats and
republicans to vote sollidly for
Jones.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

Senator Patterson believes in
the clear-eyed man as against
the blear.cyed man. He finds
the clear-eyed man in dry towns
and the blear eyed man in wet
towns. Prohibitionists are safe
in voting for senator Patterson.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

Vote for the man who stands
by you-and that means Will
son man.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

Sen. Patterson is making two
hour speeches over the stat e,
which doesn't argue against his
age us to the governorsllip.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

United States of America.
District Of Colorado, 3d.
Personally appeared
before me at my Office in Spring
field in said district, Mrs. Nettie
Knight, who being duly sworn,
deposes and says that the fore
going statements signed by her
are true.
Silas E. Speckmann,
(SEAL) u. S. Commissioner
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23
4 Statement
Under Oath
OF the Democrats Ownership

care whether or not he owns
stock in the Democrat or any
other paper, but at the time we
sold it, Barr owned $1,000
worth of Democrat stock.
Just two weeks prior to the
letting of the contract to do the
county printing, c. M. Gordon
came to our Office and asked if
we wanted to sell the paper and
asked how much we would sell
for. We told him 1920. He
stated that he had just
enHundred Dollars
to invest, and that he would pay
that much for it and no more
There was nothing doing.
Mr.. Gordon went straight to
the postoffice where he accident
ally" met Mr.. Barr. Just what
was said was short, as Barr got
astride his charger and beat it
for home. 1t was Friday and a
cold and blustery day.
Of course the Democrat did
not receive the county printing.
Filix Ward and c. M. Gordon
came to the Office again after
the commissioners meet
ing. They seemed to know their
program thoroughly, and la
mented the fact that Eldon Allen
had been appointed county judge.
We told them that no doubt they
did not care to buy the paper
now. No remark was elected
from either of them.
Then came along Enock F.
Koontz, who was anxious to buy
a newspaper, but did not have
the means to buy with, which
we found out later. 1t will be
remembered how the deal hung
fire" for a month, and we had to
run under Mr.. Ke ontz' name
for that length of time.
Mr.. Koontz drew up a "Beaus
tiful" contract (Which we now
have) that he expected US to sign
but failing in this, he asked us
to let his name remain at the
head of the paper, as he knew
that he was to be the editor for
those who would buy it. He
reported his doings and progress
to us every day.
1t was here plain to be ;.s
that the COMBINE did not want
Koontz, but after we had work.
ed him into it, they had to accept.
Mr.. Koontz reported to US that
he had visited Barr and Gordon;
and that BARR WAS WILL
ING TO PUT $4,000 IN
TO 1T and would also go with
him to Two Buttes and use his
(Barr's) influence with the coun-
ty chairman and secretary of the
organization.
Mr.. Koontz finally rounded up
the original buyers OF the Demo
crat, those whom We fest re-
fused to sell to, and THEY MET
AT the COURT HOUSE, as follows
Felix W rd represented tue three
Ward Bros C. M. Gordon, Thos
Barr, David Konkel, and Miss
Johnston for her father.
Mr.. Koontz wanted w. P.
Bailey to own stock in the Dem
ocrat, but Gorden refused to have
anything to do with it if Bailey
was allowed in.
When they had everything
lined up, the stockholders were
as follows: David Konkel, e,
M. Gordon, Ward Bros, Thos
Barr. Jno. M. Johnston, E. F
Koontz. Not until the after noo1
YVES the deal finally closed.
About ten O'Clock of tina
morning Roy Regrier came t.
our office and remarked: :.
suppose you understand that
am going to represent Barr
share in the paper!" We tolt
him we did not Then he rt
marked again. H re is a sc,co
warrant for $1,000 that Barr lie
.eived from Grace Bagby in pay
ment for feeding a COW. an,
wants to know if you will accep
it We did rot zcccps it.
That same day about 4 o'cloct
,r,.o c,,vur,NvnoJ 70 A. ,,,,,
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

In Carlson the operators have
found their second Peabody.
He's the man not to vote for.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

Every teacher in Baca county
ought to vote for Patterson,
Brake, Simpson and Jones.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23
Fred Farrar
FOR AttOrnal General
Mr.. S. M. konkel,
Editor the Herald,
Springfield, Colo.

Dear Sir
wish, at this time, to ex-
press my sincere appreciation of
the kindness which you have
shown me, not only during the
primary campaign, but at other
times.
| hope to be able to merit the
good will of all the newspapers
of this state, and. as Will be
unable t. thank each editor per
sonaly unless occasion permits
lit, | am taking this opportunity
to let you know that 1 am not
unnIindful OF the -uppHrt
which ] have rec-!v=t
[ have cndeavored n. So La
the pres rcc"ivca a a. i, Al :"
it, T.. a,;urs IL t., TIC -, te "a q /
assure YOU that if | am r,-G. Il
ed +, the office OF Attoc cy Ger
rral. rny pclicy vii contiu'Ie Ia
that rrgato.
IouIs very trui,.
Fr,GL 4 -.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23
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The Herald hainr controlled

The Herald being controlled
by republicans" is remindful of
what Lincoln said of Grants be-
ing drunk at Shiloh. F" Where" p"
asked Lincoln, docs he get his
whiskey? | want to get some of
the same kind for my other gen
erals"
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

We understand that the Sep-
tinel is installing a new Dia-
mond cylinder press this week
"a good sign of prosperily.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

Springfield Colo, Oct. IL, 1914.
Editor Springfield Herald
Springfield, Colo.
My Dear Sir
In glancing over the busy
columns of your paper last week,
my attention was called to the a.
bove affidavits of Messrs. Barr
and Regnier.
Before stating the facts in the
case, which l shall do, l beg
leave to make a few remarks in
regard to the same.
For the good of Democracy in
Baca county, it has been my earn
est wish that these two gentle.
men would have remained silent
IL. the matter, as in the case OF
the coun, $ clerk. l hoped this
especially so in the case of Mr..
Barr, but by coming out after ov-
er two months of silence, and
Haunting the ''RED flag" in my
/ f zee, lam compelled to make the
following statement in regard
to the ownership of the Bacs
County Democrat, and also tc
uphold the truthfulness Of the
statement l made sometime age
as to Mr.. Barr owning stock in
said paper.
If Mr.. Barr now wishes to deny
his relationship with the the
Democrat he certainly has 9
right to do so, and there is none
/ of US who will contradict him;
but he must give one and all the
benefit of a doubt after both
sides of the story have been relat.
ed. In making this statement,
am compelled to bring in
those who would otherwise
have been allowed to re.
main content in obscure bliss had
Barr seen fit to let well enough a.
lone. Now, Mr.. Editor, l am 20.
ing to repeat the exact do
ings and happenings. as well as
sayings, that took place during
the purchase of the Baca County
Democrat and in making this
statement / want it thoroughly
understood that l am Logging fol
no one, have no ak to grind, but
! simply forced by Mr.. Barr to dc
so, ard after both sides are heard
you may draw your own conclu-
sions as to Mr. Barr's ownership
| of stock in the Democrat.
AS owners of the Democrat we
n. d a right to know who We
/ were selling to, and we demand
! ed that much of the pres. Mt o~ II
ers and received the .ntor ~. .ioI
which is now causing MIR Barr &c
much inconvenience. We do moi
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

lie !rugi, i'-l Sc -
last, but really hy wv Ut
ing it is best not 10 lar% l.
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Knight, Former
Owners and Publishers of the
Democrat, Give inside
History of the CON-
bine's Doings
Had Their Incubator in the
County Clerks Office, With
T. E. Barr Near by to
Watch the Thermo-
stat and TO Turn
the Eegs
In Order to Bleed the County,
Tried to Pull off Transfer
Before the County
Printing Was
Let.
Fearing They Couldn't Control
Him, Asirt the Case of Sam
Jent, Ruthlessly Insulted
Col. Bailey, After In
t viting Him to
Join Them.
One of the Brightest Pages"
In History.
...PRELUDE... -
7, E. Barr on oath deposes and
saws that he is not at the pres
eg time and has never been the
owner of any stock in the Baca
County Democrat and further
states that no one is in possession
of or holding any of said stock
for him or in his behalf. I"
"Roy Regnier on oath deposes
and says that he is the owner of
stock in the Baca County Demo-
crat and that he is the sole own
er Of said stock and that he is
not holding same for any person
or persons other than himself"
The Springfield herald., 1914-10-23

M. l.. Scllaltinger.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-10-01
A Big Bunch of Weddings.

At Fairy Lake, Todd county, on the
18th inst, by Rev. John Jones, Rus
sell ]. Haskins of Rochester, Mime
sofa, to Miss Kate r. Jones, only
daughter of the officiating clergyman
1t is with pleasure that we record
the above and we wish them many a
return of the day that made them
one. The printer was not entirely
forgotten on the happy occasion, as
beautiful frosted cake that graced
our table the next day gave abundant
evidence.
At the residence of Mr.. Collins, or
the 10th inst, by the Rev. A ]. Pike
Newton R. Punches Of Pomme de Ter
re to Mrs. Phoebe A. Burns of Sank
Centre.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-10-01
Bless the Baby.

Bless this little heart. this white soul
that has won the kiss Of heaven for
our earth.
He loves the light Of the sun. be
loves the sight of his mothers face.
He has not learned to despise the
dust and to banker after gold.
Clasp him to your heart and bless
him.
He has come into this land Of hum
dred crossroads.
l know not how he chose yon from
the crowd. came to your door and
grasped your hand to ask his way.
He will follow you. laughing and
talking and not doubt in his heart
Keep his trust. lead him straight and
bless him.-From 1.-The Crescent Moon, y
by Rabindranath Tagore.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-10-01
cd Disease.

A we'll known railroad president once
took occasion to visit small southern
town to enjoy the excellent fishing
near by. He carefully concealed bis
identity and was consequently snubbed
by Heading citizen" with whom he
attempted to strike up conversation
on the banks of the stream. When
leaving he secured the services OF an
aged black to carry his things from
the hotel to the depot. There the de-
parting visitor caught sight Of the man
who had given him the cold shoulder
Poor Smith, he said. smiling anus.
edly. suffering from an aggravated
attack of egotism." dat so?' said
Uncle Silas in surprise. following bis
gaze. HE done lived heah mOre'n
twenty yeahs an All nevah knowed
afore dat he wuz acknowledgements.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-10-01
A Large Farm.

The st. Cloud Times says that the
largest farm on our northwestern
frontier is that of Mr.. E. M. Wright
late county attorney of Stearns coun-
ty, and his father, M. Wright. Sit
uated nearly midway between Pomme
de Terre and Fort Abercrombie. The
farm consists of a most beautiful and
fertile tract of land consisting OF
about six hundred acres, largely
prairie, and situated on .ne Otter Tail
River, and this year some rs acres
have been seeded with oats, which is
the chief crop raised.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-10-01
An Object of Pity.

John ]. White of this city, wishes
us to state that his wife has left him
without cause or provocation, and to
notify all parties not to credit her on
his account. He says that she ran
away with John Scott, who has as
sumed the name of John Saltzer, and
is supposed to be in st. Paul or Min
neapolis. She left three small chill
dren sick in bed. Mr.. White would
like to have the papers in the cities
named publish the substance of this.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-10-01
Fall In For Roll Call.

Comrades of the First Minnesota
At our last meeting it was voted to
hold our Fourth Annual Reunion at
Minneapolis, June Ia, 1870.
The Programme will include music
ETC., at the Pence Opera House, din
ner at the Nicollet, and first rate
time generally. Major General Han
cock and staff and other celebrities
will be at the reunion and nothing will
be left undone to make it success.
G.. B. HEFELINGER,
President Regimental Association
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-10-01

and we congratulate the groom that
his condition has been so much
"Ameliorated."
Married at st. Peter, Mimi, on the
21st inst, Sergt. Thomas Langstaff,
late of Ringgold's Barracks, Texas,
to Miss Angeline C. Pettijohn of ST.
Peter. Sergeant Langstaff was a
member of the 10th Regiment which
was ordered to Texas from Fort
Wadsworth last fall. He has received
his final discharge and with his newly
welded bride has come to Sank Centre
to live. We wish them much joy and
hosts of friends in their new home
and prosperity and peace.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-10-01
HERALD OF MAY IL, 1870.
A Double Header.

At II o'clock and fortyfive minutes
on Saturday night last, Mrs. L. M.
Thomson presented her husband with
a pair of twins, boy and girl, the
former weighing TN and the latter
6A pounds. They are fine, healthy
children and they and the mother are
doing well. Mr.. T. isn't proud man
since this addition to his family, but
he does think there were never two
such babies as these twins.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-10-01
Whisky and "Poor Lo..

The "Lo" family have been quite
numerous in town the past week dis
posing of their furs. This VIE are glad
to see so long as the trade is carried
on in legitimate way, but we are
sorry to say that there are some par
ties so low and destitute Of common
decency as to furnish them with all
the whisky they want. A party of
nine Indians were driven across the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-10-01
More Weddings.

Married at Sank Centre, Minnesota,
April 30th, at the residence OF the
brides father, Cassius M. Sprague,
to Miss Amelia e. Wright. Rev. A. J.
Pike performing the wedding cere-
mony. We congratulate our friend OF
the Regulator" upon this evidence OF
increasing business, and we doubt not
that things will be better regulated
than ever. We. congratulate the bride
upon her goodly accession Of "Cash"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-10-01
Two Of a Kind.

.Oh. George" sighed the lovesick
maiden. I'm sure I'm not worthy to
be your wife"
"Well." replied George YEARLY. I'm
not worthy to-be your husband. so
we're just abont evenly matched
Philadelphia Press.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-10-01
Factory TRANSFER.


The factory, stock and appurtenan-
ces of the Sank Centre Manufacturing
Company was this week sold by A.
Chance to Messrs. w. L. Lancaster
and j. D. Carr for $4,000 and the new
firm propose putting in Immediately a
new engine and boiler of larger ca
pacity than the old one and will con-
tinue the business of planning and
matching and the manufacture OF
sash, doors, window frames, ETC., on a
more extensive scale than the bust
ness has been carried on heretofore,
Mr.. Lancaster, who is man of good
business capacity, and an experienced
and skillful mechanic, will take charge
of the business and superintend the
work in the factory. We expect to
have something more to say about
this institution when it is fairly in
running order.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-10-01
An Accident.

A Norwegian, whose name we did
not learn, while cutting wood a few
miles above this place, on the shore
of Sank Lake, accidently cut his foot.
Capt. Winter brought him down to
town on board the. Coral, when he had
the wound dressed. Although he
suffers severe pain no doubts are en-
tertained for his recovery.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-10-01
The Sank Centre FIGURING Mill.

The Sank Centre FIGURING Mill.
This mill is now one of the finest in
the state. It contains four run OF
stones, with all the latest improved
machinery for separating and clean
ing the wheat from all mixtures. The
building is large with abundant room
for storage, besides which, is large
warehouse recently erected for the re.
ception Of grain. Mr.. Mcclure EN-.
ploys none but the best millers, anG
the -four turned out by this mill has
the reputation Of being the best OF
market.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-10-01
Personal.

N. B. Johnson, of the firm of John
son & Co., Alexandria, returned yes
terday from trip below, where he
has been purchasing goods for the
spring and summer trade.
w. A. Newton, who represents the
wholesale grocery house of Morse.
Newall & Co., of Minneapolis, was in
town this week.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-10-01

FOX ere generally appears on white
oak stump which has decayed from
within. so that the whole interior CLOVIS
like crucible. At times 1t seems to Vi
brate and change like the northern
lights on small scale. but 1t is diff
cult to be sure Of this.-"A Farmers
Notebook"