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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-04-20

dictea at the NoVsmber term for
an alleged felonious attack upon
George Rider at the Okla voting
place or last election day, tried
by jury and acquitted. The
case was hard fought and attract
ed much attention. Mathews &
Bell represented the defendant
and the states interests were
looked after by Prosecutor Smith,
j. T, Waldo and Jas. Ellison of
Charleston. The felony case
against j. II. Rider, growing out
of the same trouble, was contin-
Ued.
The case against George Smith.
charged with breaking into the
store Of r. Knots on Frozen, was
continued on motion of the de-
Tense. Bond was given with
IS. F. Fleming, J. K. Stump, j. T.
Waldo as sureities.
Newt Jarvis confessed to a
charge Of disturbing religious
worship and was fined $500 and
costs.
An old case which has been on
the docket for some time was
when Date McCune came in and
confessed and was sentenced to
serve one day in Jail and TO pay
a fine of So and costs.
Boyd B. Stutler was appointed
a Commissioner to make the an
nual settlement with the sheriff.
State vs. M. 6. Matheny, fel-
ony, continued.
State VS. the fuckers, felony,
continued.
State VS. wesley Richards, mis-
demeanor. continued.
Many chancery orders we're
entered, but on account of the
lack Of space we are compelled
to omit the same until next week.
One Of the most important of
the chancery decree handed down
was that in the cause of Arch
Price against Floyd Wilson. The
suit was brought to set aside a
tax deed made TO Mr.. Wilson for
"a tract of land owned by Mr..
Price. The latter had paid tire
taxes for the year for which IL
was sold and bought in hy Will
som Price mislaid the tax ticket
AID thinking it was lost, went to
Wilson aud paid him 5000 to con-
vey the land back to him. The
defendant claimed that the pay
men5 was a simple compromise
and Price claimed that he was to
have his money back il he could
and the receip, aud set the tax
deed aside. lie later found the
receipt and brought this suit.
The decree awarded at this term
set aside the TAX deed and gave
Price a Judgment for the 5000
rrH. ].
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-04-20
April Term Of Court

The regular April term of Cir
cult Court which convened Tues
day with Hon. w. q. O'Brien, OF
Ripley, on the bench, proved to
be one of the largest and busiest
term inlmany years. Seldom has
Court ever lasted ovec two DAYS.
This time it did not adjourn I'M
til Friday. Nine indictments
were returned by the grand jury
and several criminal cases were
disposed of. Many chancery and
law orders were entered,
The grand jury was composed
of the following citizens: c.. w.
Dye foreman, Peter Hicks, Jesse
Davis, 0. w. Hathaway, Chester
Polling, S. II. Wilson. Ed Wright,
A. J. Bland, II. C. Proudfoot.
Louis Price. William Hall, Harry
Offutt, M. MolIohau, JEFF Basnatt.
T. c. Cain and Okey Sinner.
After listening to a solemn and
impressive charge by Judge
O'Brien, the grand jury retired
and began the e. animation of
Witnesses summoned before it.
Nearly one hundred witnesses
were summoned, which IS an UNI
usually large number.
The following indictments were
found:
Martin Earlywine, felony; for
false swearing in the trial of the
Yves Richards case.
L. r White, felony; forging
$15 check on w. V. EdgeD.
Walter Douglas, gambling
Perry Douglas,
Will Campbell, revolver
Howard Ross.
Lem Laughlin, Yost law
Lem Laughlin, unlawful shoot
ing.
Lem Laughlin and Homer Law
son, breaking into Orma store.
Rapist Gets Thirteen Years
The case of Lloyd Truman, who
was indicted for the crime Of rape
upon the person Of Mrs. Sam
Witt, was brought to an end at
this term when he was given g
sentence Of thirteen years in the
penitentiSry. II will be remem-
bered that Truman when first
ARA gned, in August last, pre-
tended insanity so well that his
case was laid over two terms to
give alienists a chance to study
his condition. He was taken to
Spencer and placed in care of Dr..
Barlow, superintendent of the
Hospital for the Insane. No tes-
timony was taken in the case. Cor
when Truman was arralgued he
changed his plea to guilty and
was sentenced as above stated.
Spencer Jarvis, who was in-
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-04-20
For Merchandise of Value go
to the Want & Barr Store.

rOr MercndnQlSe OF value go
to the Want & Barr Store.
George w. Hamilton was a
visitor at Minnora Sunday.
Ray Sturm, one of Arnolds-
burg's staunch Democrats, was
visitor here Tuesday.
j. G. RAIDER prominent citizen
of BrooksviIle, was a business
visitor here Saturday.
Charley Witt, a substantial and
hardworking young farmer of
Okla, was a visitor here several
days this week.
S. L. Keaton, a prominent and
staunch Democrat Of Losie, was
here on a business errand Mon
day.
John A. and Columbus Elliott,
first-class citizens of Sycamore,
were among the many prominent
visitors in town Tuesday.
Syracuse and Vulcan Flows for
sale at the Want g. Barr Store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Knots,
estimable people of Minnora,
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
r. P. Mollohan several days this
week.
j. B. Ward, of White Pine, was
pleasant caller in town Tues
day. He has a large job of saw
ing on Yellow Greek. which with
his farm work keeps him busy.
Hon. j. P. Knight, postmaster
at Brooksville and one Of Sheri-
dan districts leading Democrats,
was here several days recently.
He is for Cornwell for Governor
and Kenney for Auditor.
Rev. Albert S. Kelley, at one
time pastor of the local Baptist
church and one Of the prominent
evangelists Of the State, is hold
ing a series of revival meetings
at Elizabeth.
James Crisis, of Sanoma, who
has been in Sheridan district Wis
ting relatives, was here Tues
day. The Chronicle will furnish
him news of his native county
from now on.
Consider the quality of the
FIoFshpim Shoe, not the price;
for one pair of Florsheims q So
will prove positively that good
shoes cost less in the end. Sold
exclusively at the Want q Barr
Store.
r. p. Hays, of the iulerralrev-
enue Office at FarEersburg. has
been here for several days visit
ing home folks and attending TO
business matters. He helped the
Chronicle out of a tight place and
showed that a good printer new
er forgets his trade.
J. NJ. Wease, of White Pine.
had the misfortune to lose his
pocket book containing valuable
paper and notes. lie was on his
way home and discovered his loss
near the M. II. Right place. He
authorizes us TO say that "a liberal
reward will be paid for it's return
to him or to the Chronicle Office.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-04-20

Notice is hereby uver D.aI f
will not be resDoa bic f9 ha
debts or contracts al ELLA l
Glo,hlin or her minor chl3raa
she having mv aat 0
board
a c. MCGLCTHLN.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-04-20
Thursday, Apr. 20, 1916
LOCALS AND PERSONALS

j. N. Bell, the popular mer-
chant of Hur, was here Tuesday
and Wednesday greeting friends.
Postmaster o. II. Groves, eff
of Minnora, paid us q pleasant
cali Wednesday.
Cell Carpenter. substantial
farmer of Orma, was among the
prominent visitors here Tuesday.
Pants King" Trousers $500
to $500. There are none better.
The Want & Barr Store.
Get PyroX to spray fruit trees,
potatoes, etc. Sure death to
all kinds of bugs and insects. At
Hardman's. 25c. and SOC. cans.
John w. Haddox, of Tough,
road supervisor for Center dis
trict, was in town on business
day or two this week.
Okey Jarvis, formerly of Min
nora, but now located at Akron,
Ohio, was greeting friends here
during court.
Mrs. Wade H. Stump, who was
severely i'll for several days, has
sufficiently recovered to be up
and about her home.
A. w. and Burley Siers, Wash
ington districts efficient consta-
bles, were in attendance upon
circuit court.
Postmaster c. J. Gamer, of
Arnoldsburg, was among the
prominent visitors here Satur-
day.
The Hartman Store & Produce
Co. pays cash for Chickens,
Eggs, Butter, Old Rubber, Rags.
Paper and anything of the Pro
duce or Junk kind.
Spencer White, an honest and
upright farmer was here Satur-
day looking after business mat
ters pertaining to the B. A. Right
estate Of which he is executor.
r. P. Mollohan returned Sun
day from Washington district,
where he had been for several
days helping list personal prop
erty for taxation.
Capt. j. B. Huffman, who has
charge CT the passenger and mail
service from Creston to Ovens
port, was here on business
mission day or two last week.
The Want e. Barr Store.
A new live line of Mems,
Women's and Children's Ok
fords. Kinds to please the
whole family.
The Want e. Barr Store.
w. T.. Price, postmaster and
merchant at Roscoe, was one of
our prominent court visitors. He
will soon have the Roscoe post
office in working shape and it
will be a great benefit to the peo-
pie Of that community.
The Steamer Acme is making
daily connection with Parkers-
burg and meets Steamer Louise
every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday, thus insuring prompt
and sure service, Your patron
age solicited
Drummer Fred Gamer, repre-
senting the Watts, Ritter Co. of
Huntington, was here a day or
two last week interviewing local
merchants. lie left Saturday for
White Pine to spend Sunday with
bis parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. W.
Gamer.
Creed Yoak. the hustling mer-
chant of Shock, was 2 visitor in
town over Sunday on his way To-
Parkersburg on a business mis-
sion. He informs US that there
is much activity in the Interstate
CooperaQe Co.'S. works and that
it will take over year to finish
the work.
w. NJ. Funk. formerly a resi-
dent Of Minnora, but now prom
inent citizen of Gassaway was
here day or two this week
greeting former friends. He is
a candidate for the Republican
nomination for House Of Dele
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-04-20

See Hardman's 10c. counter.
The Steamer Acme is still on
the Job.
Genial and big-hearted Arch
Price, of Roscoe, was a promi-
nent visitor here at court.
Senator R. F. Kidd, of Glen
vile, was here at court looking
after his extensive law practice.
A. I. Yoak, a splendid citizen
of Minnora, was here doing jury
service at court.
The Hartman Store & Produce
Company's shoes wear longer
than others.
w. |. Yoak, a prominent young
farmer of Milestone, was here
Thursday having some dental
work done.
Pittsburg Perfect Poultry and
Garden Wire, one and two inch
mesh, all widths, at the Want
& Barr Store.
w. B. Arnold, a prosperous
and progressive young farmer of
Losie, added his name to the
Chronicles list this week.
G. A. Monroe, one of Hartley's
substantial citizens, was a caller
at this Office during court. He
was on the petit jury.
E. w. and Joe Snider, OF near
Tough, were among the many
pleasant visitors at the Chronicle
office during court.
The Chronicle acknowledges
receipt of a pleasant call during
court from M. S. Gherke, one of
Minnora's good citizens.
We have the lowest price on
Furniture, Carpets, Rugs. Mat
ting, LinoIeum, etc. ever offered
in the town. Hardman's.
?. E. Bailey, who was former
iy a resident of Milo, and who is
now located at Redwood, was
here on business mission Tues
day.
If you need a new suit of
clothes, buy Heldman "Pile of
Style. New Spring Styles OH
display at the Want & Barr
Store.
DR.. Homer A. Price, the popu.
lar dentist. requests the Chroni-
Gle to announce that he will be
absent from his office all of the
week beginning April 24th.
We have our Spring and Sum-
mer Hats for Children and La
dies-one of the incest lines ever
shown in Grantsville. Prices the
lowest. Hardman's.
There is always a satisfaction
in having done something we'll.
That's why the Want & Barr
Store feel proud of the new line
of Spring Merchandise that has
just arrived at their store.
Attorneys George F. Cunning
ham and Amos e. Kenney, rep
resented the Spencer bar at this
term of Circuit Court. Alfred
E. Kenney started here but be-
came i'll on the train and was
compelled to return to Parkers-
burg.
AL Stump, of RoekSdale, one
of the militant young Democrats
of Lee District, was visitor here
Tuesday. Many of his friends
insist that he is the proper man
to nominate for assessor, but he
informed the Chronicle man that
he would not be a candidate.
G. V. and J. S. Shaver. prom
iuent citizens of Washington dis
trict. were pleasant callers at.
the Chrogicle Office while in town
attending court. The former is
engaged in the mercantile bust
ness at Chloe and is meeting with
deserved success.
DR.. a. D. Adams of Stinson,
one of the county's oldest and
best practitioners, was a visitor
in town Tuesday. Although he
is getting up in years a little,
his heart and mind retain their
,yo,,tb ond bo ofilI docs q crroot
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1916-04-20
Dental Notice

DR.. Ray G. Morford, the popu-
lar dentist. announces that he
will visit Arnoldsburg on April
70. q and %. On Saturday, APP
Ri %, he will be at Mt. Zion, and
remain there as long as is naces-
'sary to finish his work.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-08-26
FARMERS
PROPOSE
RAILROAD
Order Preliminary Survey
From Dickinson to Ami
don, Slope County
LOCAL CONCERN GETS JOB
Sixty mile Line May Be
Made Possible Through
Assessing Benefits

The contract for the preliminary
survey of a railroad from Dickinson
to Amidon, proposed for construction
by the farmers and business men Of
the territory affected. was awarded
yesterday to the Equity Engineering
Co., of Fargo.
Preliminary estimates fix the cost
OF constructing the line at about ST.
600, ,O00-and the theory of promotion
is to levy a 81 assessment on each
acre of farm lands within an area ten
miles back each side of the line
which will be about sixty miles long.
The topography of the county is
heavy rolling. making the location of
the line exceedingly difficult. The
grade will be two per cent necessi-
tating some heavy cuts and fills
The Equity Engineering Co. will
start the preliminary survey as soon
as possible, so as to prepare the way
for letting the contract some time
next winter. Actual construction may
begin next spring. the desire being to
complete the road as soon as pos
sibie.
This is one of the largest private
engineering contracts ever let in the
state, and was awarded to the Fargo
company in competition with a field Of
five bidders.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-08-26
GOOD PROGRAM FOR
SUNDAY BAND CONCERT
Director .HaraId M. Rudd Announces
Numbers That Will Be Played
Tomorrow at Island Park,

Director Harald M. Rudd of the
Fargo band today announced the pro-
gram for the concert in Island park
Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
AS usual, Director Rudd has worked
up an excellent diversified program,
as follows: ...
March-Imperial ...... H. o. Wheeler
My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice, from
Samson ct Dalila. C. Saint Saens
Solo by Ernest r. Wright.
Overture-Fra Diavolo ........ Auber
Fox Trot-Happy Herbert. ......
.................. G. Holiday
Selection--High Jinks ...........
........r.... Hauerbach and Friml
The Heavens Are Telling, from The
Creation .............- JOS. Hayden
Selectfon-Three Twins Karl Hoschna
Waltzes-Blue Danube ............
.................... Johann Strauss
One Everybody Rag With Me
Grace LIE Boy
Overture-The Golden Wand .......
...........s....... l.. p. Laurendean
Star Spangled Banner.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-08-26
PROGRAM
FOR LABOR
DAY READY
Ladd, Hagan and Frazier
to Speak at Celebration
in Fargo
FEATURE, BASEBALL GAMES
Pair of League Games Are
Given Prominence in
Days Card

Labor day, Monday, September 4,
will be fittingly observed by organized
labor of Fargo and Moorhead-two
| baseball games, a band concert,
coupled with a speaking program, be-
| ing featured on the program an
nounCed today.
There will be no parade this year,
the committee in charge deciding that
the money that would be entailed in
tputting on a parade, should be ex-
pended in organization work instead.
The Labor day program will be held
in Island park, with the exception of
the baseball games, which will be
pulled off at the league park in Moor
head. The games nail the close of the
Northern season.
Lynn J. Frazier of Hoople, N. D.,
Republican candidate for governor,
will be the principal speaker of the
day, and there will also be addresses
by John N. Hagan, Republican candt-
date for commissioner of agriculture
and labor, and DR.. E. F. Ladd, presi-
dent of the North Dakota Agricultural
college.
To permit participants in the days
festivities to take in both the program
and the afternoon ball game, the COM
mittee arranged to have the second
game called at o'clock, instead Of at
the usual hour.
The program in full is as follows:
1920 a. m. Baseball game at
Northern league park, Moorhead, Far
60 Moorhead VS.. Duluth.
100 p. m.-ConCert by Rudds con-
cert band in Island park.
2:30 p. m.-Address by President
e. F. Ladd of the North Dakota Agri-
cultural college.
Address by John N. Hagan of Deer
ing, N. D. Republican candidate for
commissioner of agriculture and labor.
Address by Lynn ]. Frazier or
Hoople, N. D., Republican candidate
for governor,
400 p. m.-Baseba1I game, Northern
league park, Moorhead, Fargo-Moor-
head VS.. Duluth.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-08-26

When you are shopping at Mime
apolis you will find the Hotel Dyck-
man a pleasant place to stop. Con-
venient to all the stores and places of
amusement. Sixth street, near Nicol-
let.-Advt
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-08-26

BEFORE YOU PURCHASE YOUR
NEW SUIT BE SURE TO SEE THE
NEW VERNWOOD MODELS FOR
$500 AT HERBSTS --Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-08-26
MOEN GOES With
MORE BROTHERS

A business change of considerable
importance was announced today. by
which Carl Moen. for several years
cashier of the J. 1. Case company. and
assistant to Manager Hanson, joins
the More Brothers organization. as
assistant manager. Mr.. Moen is we'll
known in machinery distribution cir
cles, having established an enviable
reputation. He takes his new posi-
ton with More Brothers Sept. /.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-08-26

Hotel Dyckmdn cafes are noted in
Minneapolis. Club breakfasts, table
d'Hote lunches and dinners specially
priced. Grand pipe organ recital every
day IL to p. m. .. m. to 10 p. m.
-AdVt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-08-26
ORPHEUM STOCK WILL
Be OPENED SEPT. Is
George Halliday Departs for New YorE
City to Sign Ten Members
For Cast.

Monday, September rs; is the date
fixed for the opening Of stock produc-
tions at the Orpheum theater.
George Halliday, director of the
stock company, departed last night for
New York, where he will contract with
the players who will entertain Fargo
theater-goers the coming season. The
cast will be composed Of ten people.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-08-26
SHE'S some SCHOOL
GIRL. IS GINA KANTRUD
Neither Tardy Nor Absent in Seven
Years, Gardner Youngster Wins
Achievement Pin.

J. w. Riley, superintendent Of
schools of Cass county, late yesterday
awarded to Miss Gina Kantrud, ii
years, daughter of Mr., and Mrs. G.. o.
Kantrud, Of Gardner, an achievement
pin in recognition of the girls record of
seven years perfect school attendance.
In that period, attending the school
in district No. LOT, the girl has neither
been tardy nor absent.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-08-26
THRIFT CAMPAI
A HUGE SUCCESS

Miss Katherine Berry who for the
past four weeks has carried on the
thrift campaign for the Dakota Trust
company, has returned to Chicago.
Miss Berry placed 700 savings banks
while here. which is remarkable
record. She is connected with the
Greenebaum bank of Chicago, where
she has been remarkably successful
in extending the thrift idea, especial
ly to young men and young women.
While in Fargo, Miss Berry made
many friends in Fargo and Moorhead
who regret that her stay was not more
extended.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-08-26
GETS COURT POSITION,
BAN KPosITIoNs.

Alfred Strand goes to Farmers
g. Merchants bank of Driscoll. He
is an Aaker's Business college
graduate and the school placed
him. We never fail to get bank
positions for all our graduates
who wants them. Special depart
ment for high school graduates.
Did you get our catalog?
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-08-26
AUGUST 5TH
PAPERS WANTED

We will pay five cents Il paper for
the issue of The Forum of August s.
Bring all papers of that date to
THE FORUM BUSINESS OFFICE.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-08-26

$3.50 SPORT SWEATERS SELLING
FOR S4-9S AT HERBST'S- ~-Advt
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-21
LABOR FORCES TAKE
 DEFIANT POSITION
Continued From Page Ona)

Continued From Page Ono) ployes and based on the Gictum iaDor is property berwhoily and absolutely regarded as usurpation and disregard ed, let the consequences be what they may. Such decisions as the one rem dered by the Supreme Court or the State of Massachusetts has its roots in class interests; it Is usurpation and tyranny. Freedom came to man be- cause he believed that resistance to tyranny is obedience to God. As it came. so it must be maintained Kings could be and were disobeyed and .Jmetimes deposed In cases of this kind, judges must be 6isobeyed and should De impeached."
 The executive councils report. the adoption of which the committee re commended, dealt at length with the Massachusetts case, attacking the courts and saying there seemed to he TO remedy. The council asked to be empowered to continue its aid to the Massachusetts state federation in the fight.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-21
"BIG FOuR" "WOULDJ0|N
 FEDERATION FORCES

(Contnued From Page One) .. his reelection.
 W. s. Stone, head of the engineers. declared that he could not tell now whether a strike would be called if the S-hour law was not put into effect January l.
 Representative Adamson went over plans for railroad legislation fully with the President Afterward he said that he had no doubt that the S. hour law would be upheld by the courts as constitutional. adding that the measure was very carefully fram- Jed by lawyers fully familiar with the situation and with the constitution.
 q have a bill prepared for addition al legislation to meet the situation which I probably will introduce as soon as congress cOnvenes,' he said.
 lie added that he believed the in- ,terstate commerce commission under existing laws, already had the power to take wages into consideration in
 
 son embodied a recommendation for legislation giving this power when addressing congress on a threatened strike, but the Georgia representative said he believed the President would agree with him in the end.
 'I do not think there is anything in .he talk that the railroad men will call strike if the S-hour law is pend ing in the courts" said Mir Adamson
 T doing so they would be running directly contrary to public opinion and nat no man or body of men can afford to do"
 No agreement exists between the
 rotherhocds and federation leaders hat an effort would be made to bring all railway workers under an eight hour law, MT Lee declared. He said he conferences which led to an alii- ance between the organizations were productive only of an agreement to work for the general betterment of the conditions among all organized rail road workers.
 There was confirmation at the de. ]artment of justice today of the issu- lnce of an order from the brother hood heads to their officers in every ;ity where a suit has been filed to be Jf all possible assistance to the gov rnment attorneys. While no details were forthcoming as to what was dis ;ussed today it was understood tha he brotherhood s&aders explaineo lany intricate features of their pres mt wage scale system to Messrs. UI derwood and Todd. They were parJi. ulsrly anxious that the attorney u ierstand their mileage payment sys tenn. which is to play such an impor, nt part in the suits.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-11-21
RED CROSS WILL FILL
 STOCKINGS FOR SOLDIERS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20. - Thou sands of socks stuffed with Christmas gifts are to be presented to the Amer ican troops at the border and in Mex icO through the Red Cross. Miss Ma bel Boardman, head of the organiza ticn. announced today that chapters throughout the country would be ask ed to begin collection of gifts imme diateiy, such articles as candy. sta tionery, pipes, tobacco and handker chiefs being preferred. For purchase of the socks themselves a fund will be solicited.