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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-11
Tie VALLEY of
Tie GIANTS
Continued from Page Three.

a client WHO nir.l', ie persuaded. Tn
here TO talk turkey. WHAT'S your
price,
Before we talk price" Bryce par
rled Il want You t' answer q ques-
ton"
Let her fly" said Judge Moore.
Are YOU. directly or indirectly, act
ing for colonel Pcnn'ueton.'
THAT'S none of your business, young
man--at least, It would he none Of
your business If were, directly or in
directly. actin- for that unconvicted
thief To the best Of my Information
and belief. Colonel Pennington doesn't
figure in this deal in any way. shape
or manner; and as you know, I've been
your daddy's friend for thirty years"
Still Bryce was not convinced, not
withstandng the fact that he would
have staked his honor on the judges
veracity. Nobody knew better than he
in what devious ways the Colonel
worked. his wonders to perform.
Well he said, II can name you a
price. ! Will state frankly, however.
that believe it to be over your head
We have several times refused to sell
to Colonel Pennington for a hundred
thousand dollars"
Naturally that little dab of timber
is worth more to Pennington than TO
anybody else. However, my client has
given me instructions to go as high as
a hundred thousand if necessary to get
the property"
"What?"
II said 1t. One hundred thousand
dollars of the present standard
weight and fineneSS."
Judge Moore's last statement swept
away Bryce's suspicious He required
now no further evidence that, regard
less of the identity of tie judge
client, that client could not possibly be
Col. Seth Pennington or anyone acting
for him, since only the night before
Pennington had CURLY refused to buy
the property for fifty thousand dollars
For moment Bryce stared stupidity
at his visitor. Then he recovered his
wits.
''Sold!" he almost shouted, and after
the fashion of the West extended his
hand to clinch the bargain. The judge
shook It solemnly. 1.-THE Lord lOvetl
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-11
Chief Rogers Warns Citizens Of Fire
Hazard.

Chief Rogers of the local Fire
Department wishes TO call the atten-
ton of all citizens of Olympia that
the fire hazard can be reduced to the
minimum by the prompt disposal OF
refuse. Do not permit paper. oily
rags, waste or any inf1amable mater
ial to accumulate around the home.
shop or any building during the warm
months to come.
Spontaneous combustion causes as
bined and a little care now will save
many thousands of dollars In the
next few months.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-11

1887, and copies of it may be had
free on application to the department.
Persons who are planning to build
farm buildings or who would like to
increase the attractiveness or con-
venience of their places by slight
alterations will be interested in it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-05-11


.,.rnr~ a IL. modest. ( take IT,"
Irl,r suggested.
'oh. y.... Df r,au~" i'm only ha7-
.a~l',- u l.'@~~ Iu- ihat g1Ir-S Is tl.t'
tIln Culuna. Is I'm for ID ,.Izoo.rg &r tn.
hands ui somebody with n small
-..s.r against him."
'Af.N ''t fpr1 strengthen that
,.,nnro1v'~ ARM" Hrvse hrcltHrl i,.-
>,nflv "If va.r client cap afford to
null our long enough he'll be abe 10
huy FrnningtoI.'s Squaw creek timurr
-, a h,r1aiu."
"My understanding is that such IS
the program"
Bryce reached for the deed. then
reached for his hat. IF you1l be good
enough f. wait here. Judge Moore. I'll
RIM mn tn the house and ret nv father
to sign This deed. The Valley Of the
Giants is his personal property, YOU
know. He didn't inclnde it In his as
sets when incorporntInr the Cardigan
Redwood Lumber company"
o,orter of an hour LATER he re-.
trrrod With tho aaad duly signed Inv
Jobn Cardicon and witnessed nv
Rryca whereunon ,he ,udre careless.
~ tossed his certified chock for q hun.
drod thousand dollars on Bryce's desk
and departed whistlinc ."Turkey in the
Straw" Bryce reached for the tee-
phone and called up Colonel Pennins-
ton
"Drvce Cardigan spoaking" he be-
p,n hut tho Colonel c1t him short.
MY dear. impulsve young friend"
he interrupted in oeaginouS tones,
chow often do you have to be told that
am not quite ready to buy that quar-
ter-section?"
oh" Bryce retorted, 81 merely
called no to tell YOU that every dollar
and every asset you have in the world
including your hearts blood isn't suf
ficicnt to buy the Valley of the Giants
from uS now"
"Eh? What's that? Why?'
| "Recause. my dear, Overcautious and
| thoroughly unprincIpIed enemy. it was
| sold five minutes ago for the tidy sum
of one hundred thousand dollars, and
| If you don't believe me- come over to
my Office and I'll let you feast your
eyes on the certified check"
He could hear n distinct gasp. After
/ an interval of five seconds, however.
tbe Colonel recovered his poise 81
CONGRATULATE vou." h, purred. 81 sup
nose I'll have TO wait a little longer
now. won't I? Well-patience is my
middle name. An reyo,r."
Tho co,o,o, HUNG nm HE hard fac.
,,,os oshon with raue and no st,reL ot
o,,onaor IN tbo VOL, with h;s co;,
rh;d;or s,.re uowover i. wac not
,,,.ho,,t conorous stock of on,;m,sr,
"Somehodv has learned of the low
s..,o 10 rho Cord,oop fortrpa" no
r,,,soa "ord t,Lop odvont,ya of u to
;n5,,oo tho old mor 70 coll Of ,.st
Thoy,ro f,our,pu On sailing to mo ot i.
80. "a. Ana oort,;,,,,, A., o,,or.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-24

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roennA e1ri6luf n ~ n uaass
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-24
What's = Anyway

At any rate. 1t seemed to make
little difference to sWario in court
whether he had previously wanted
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1920-06-03

the cold weather the crowds have
been enjoying the many attractions.
Lam sakes Ma" said one small boy,
there's Gran Pap on the Merry-go-
round" Grandpa had turned back
the clock Of time, and was a boy
again, and so did many others,
young and old came,. and on each
visitor was a smile of gladness. Now
where is the man who will condem
a show that brings Joy, gladness and
is clean and wholesome, three cheers
for the Legion, Sponsors of clean
amusements."
Among the many attractions with
the j. George Loos Shows are the
following: Krails Circus Side
Shows, consisting of twenty pits in
which are exhibited wonders from
all parts of the world; La Harras
Musical Maids, a tabloid musical
show, that during the past winner
was the feature Of the larger vaude-
vile theatres. Young Zabyskes
Congress of Athletes, herein will be
found a corterie of champion wrest-
lers, and boxers who are open to
meet all corners. Palace Of Illusion,
are you interested in the Ouija
Board in this attraction you will see
practical demonstrations of this new
popular mystic science, in addition
to mystifying illusions.
Circus Hippodrome, with a num-
Der of thrilling circus acts. Oh Boy,
a new fun show that will take away
the blues. Bug House, is another
mechanical show that is built for
fun purposes only. Exc and Ike,
monkey men, these two people are
not freaks of nature, they are from
the monkey race of men. They were
brought to this country by mission
aries, and were first exhibited by the
Barnum & Bailey Circus. The chill
dren have not been forgotten, the
famous Workman Merry-Go-Round,
the Coney Island sensation, the
Whip, a giant Ferris wheel and the
newest riding device, the Aeroplane
Carousel go to make up a Midway
that will satisfy every taste for am
usement. The music is to be fur
nished by two brass bands, one of
which is Prof. Reeds Gold Cornet
Band.
Taken in all the Pike at the
Griggs County Fair will be a popu-
lar place to visit. The engagement
will be for the entire week, starting
Monday, June % and ending on Sat-
urday, July 3.-Advertisement
H. S. HALVORSON, Pres,
DR.. j. A. H. WINSLOW. Sec.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1920-06-03
r. A. LATHROP OUT FOR
REPRESENTATIVE IN 10TH

1t is with pleasure that we pub
lish the announcement of Hon. R. A.
Lathrop for the position of Repre-
sentative from the sixteenth legisla-
tive district. Mr.. Lathrop has the
endorsement of the Republican con-
ventions of Steele and Griggs coun-
ties.
In a recently published booklet,
"Stop, Look, Listen" Mr.. Lathrop
has set forth his ideas and principals
in a straight forward manner, so that
anybody, by reading all or even parts
of it, may understand his ability and
sound judgment. His business inter-
ests depend solely upon the progress
of the farmer, and SO naturally, he
will work for their benefit.
For two consecutive terms, Mr..
Lathrop served the people of this dis
trict in the state legislature at Bis
marck-and served . them concien-
tiously and for their best ~interets. In
endorsing him for another term, the
people of Steele and Griggs counties
may rest assured that they have dele
gated their powers to a man who will
use them honestly and judiciously,
and who will not under any circum-
stances be boss-ridden.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1920-06-03

FOR SALE-At a bargain if taken
at once. One Victor drill, in good
shape; M Bradley gang plow, with
drag attachment, almost new. Mrs.
n. =. Morgan.-Adv. lift.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1920-06-03
'GR|GGS COUNTY BOOSTING
FOR BIG FAIR THIS YEAR

The AMUSEMENT feature of the
Griggs County Fair this year will be
on a much larger scale than ever.
With this in mind the management
of the Fair has secured G. A. Worth
ans famous J. George Loos Shows.
This carnival has gained the reputa-
ton of being the biggest Twenty
Car Show in America.
The slogan of the show is, Quality
First, and in organizing the show
Mr.. j. George Loos has spared no ex-
pense in making it second to none in
appearance. Each attraction is
equipped with a beautiful wagon
front. And in each tent You see
something worth while. The show
has fifteen shows and four riding
devices, each attraction is new and
novel and is such that it can be at
tended by any lady or child, nothing
that is LEVIED or immoral is toler-
ated with the show. There is about
the Midway a Mardis Gras spirit that
takes the visitor back to childhood,
where n forgets the cares and sor-
rows of life, and a spirit of. joy pre-
walls.
The attractions are so diversified
that amusements to satisfy the
~}tastes of all classes are to be found.
Speaking editorialy, The Newton
(Kan.) Journal, where the j. George
Loos Shows furnished the Midway
features for the American Legion
Carnival, says the following:
Newton people have been agree
ably surprised at the cleanliness of
the j. George Loos Shows. Despite
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1920-06-03

Someone unknown to me have
put cattle in my pasture on Sc ia of
sec. SO, Easton township, are re-
Quested to come and settle and take
them out at once
J.. R. JoNsoN,
Hope, N. D..
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1920-06-03

Birchenough the lighting parson''
and Streeter the Fighter" candidate
for lieutenant governor r drawing
big crowds in their tour together.
The parson who is telling the truth
of the red %flaggers, and Streeter,
member of the American Legion
who is telling audiences what the
service men think of Townleyism,
and reaching right in where folks
live and reaching the hearts of their
auditors. Both are making votes
and both are making good. Birch
enough has had training as a public
speaker and Streeter a newspaper
man by profession talks convincing
ly because he so thoroughly believes
in the fight he is waging.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1920-06-03
BASE BALL

The following are the base bal,
games arranged sc far this season;
June Citation at Hope.
June 13-Hatton at Hatton.
June 14-Cooperstown at Hope.
June 20-Hannaford at Hope.
June 27-Hope at Hannaford.
July 4-Finley at Hope.
July 11-Finley at Finley.
July 18-Sharon at Sharon.
July 25-Aneta at Hope.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1920-06-03

Pasture for Stockton the South
IL of Section 33, sherbrooke Twp.
Inquire Of the Hope National Bank.
ADV. 8tf.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1920-06-03

Congressman George M. Young,
Republican candidate for reelection,
has been drawing unusually large
crowds at all of his meetings since
he began stumping the state. He is
explaining the national grain grad
ing law which has proven such a
failure. Referring to LANCER Young
has called him a human dynamo
What the iniquities of the Townley
machine has done to North Dakota
and how the experiment" Is re.
garded nationally proves one of the
strongest talking points of Young's
addresses.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1920-06-03
CAMPAIGN NOTES

Nonpartisan >, League farmers,
staunch followers of the League
idea in Nelson County, have petition
ed Senator Gronna to deliver an ad-
dress at Pekin, N. D. This is decid-
edly interesting when it is consider
ed that the League convention in
Fargo turned down Gronna in favor
OF Prof. Ladd-at Townley's dicta-
ton. 1ncidently it is currently re-
ported that Senator Gronna has a
very small liking for Townley.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1920-06-03

Kate Richads. O'Hare, who likened
the mothers of North Dakota to
brood sows has been released from
the federal penitentiary where she
was serving five years for sedititious
~utterances made in North Dakota
during the war. She was speaking
in favor Of the Nonpartisan League
program when arrested at Bowman.
She was tried and sentenced from
this state.
Her release follows the sending of
this letter:
State Of North Dakota
Office of the Governor
Bismarck, Sept, 10, 1919.
My Dear Mr.. President:
Enclosed is a petition which is
self explanatory.
I am somewhat familiar with the
circumstances in this case and am
very confident that politics and spite
work played the major part in the
prosecution of this woman. Any &C
ton that might be taken upon this
petition would be greatly appreciated
by a large number Of people who
feel that an Injustice has been done.
Very respectfully yours,
Lynn J. Frazier, Governor.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1920-06-03
PROPERTY OWNERS. ATTENTION
LOCAL Advertisements

FOR SALE-Three young horses.
Hope Implement Co.-Adv.3 tf.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1920-06-03

For all magazine and newspaper
subscriptions see L. ]. Bowen for the
lowest club rates.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1920-06-03

Farmers of Griggs and Steele
counties are arranging for a tremen-
dous big picnic at Fluto's grove. half
way between Cooperstown and Fin
ley. The picnic will be held June
"a and there will be lots of fire.
works, two bands, dance ball games
and addresses by LANCER and either
Nestos or Gronna. The women of
the neighborhood who will have
charge of the picnic dinner have al
ready begun their baking and plan
on caring for 5000.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1920-06-03

Taken Up
One red calf about four weeks
DID,. Hole in one ear. Owner may
have same by proving property and
paying for charges.
John Mccullough,
Hope, N. D.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1920-06-03

For Spirella Corsets see Mrs, Dor
rance. Residence in southeast part
OF town, or phone 159. 1920
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1920-06-03
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the Farmers Mutual
Fire & Lightning Insurance Com
pany, of Steele County, N. D., will
be held in the Opera House at Fin
ley, N. D., Friday June Is, at $500
Pm. for the purpose Of electing
three directors and t%ransacting any
other business that may come before
the meeting.
Dated this 31st day of May, 1920.
T. o. SCHJELDAHL Pres.
E. A. ERICKSON, Sec.
IL st
PROPERTY OWNERS. ATTENTION
If you want to sell your Farm or
City Property; or If you want some
n to look after your interests in
a rental contract, call on or write
CHAS. LEVENGOOD
Dealer In Farms and City Property
HOPE, N. OAK.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1920-06-03

LOST: Four horses last Saturday
night. One bay mare, 3 years old;
one roan gelding, 3 years old; one
gray gelding, 3 years old; one bay
gelding, 2 years old.
]. W. HAUGEN,
l1-1t. Hope, N. D.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-27
SENTENCED FOR KIDNAPPING.
But He May Be Arraigned Later on
White Slave Act.

Bellows Falls, July 27, Following a
plea of guilty to a technical charge of
kidnapping, James B, Decamp OF Cam
bridgeport was yesterday sentenced in
court to not less than five or more
than six years of hard labor in states
prison.
His arraignment and sentence end a
two months hunt through northern
New England for Decamp, who ON June
first left his home town, together with
Mrs. Edward l.. McQuaide and her in.
fant son, Donald. Since that time the
pair and the child have been in Green
field, Burlington and Quebec, where
they were finally found by Deputy
Sheriff George Alexander of Saxton's
River.
States Attorney Ernest Gibson of
Brattleboro in his statement before
Judge T. +. O'Brien asserted that the
pair undoubtedly had committed an Of
Tense aginst the Mann white slave
act. Asserting that cases of this ma
ture have been altogether too common
throughout the country, asked for a
stiff sentence for Deeamp. Officials
here declare that federal authorities
may vet take a hand in the affair al
thought Decamp's sentence will post
pone their dealing with him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-27
GERMANS REFUSED
TO RUN POLISH TRAIN
Stripped Train of Arms and Munitions
After II Was Halted at
Marburg.

Coblenz, July 20 tBy the Associated
Press A Polish supply train of ID
cars, bearing arms and munitions from
France, with five Polish officers and one
French officer aboard, which left the
American area Saturday evening, was
held up by German police and crowd
of civilians at Marburg, GO miles east
OF Coblenz. Sunday afternoon. The
Germans completely stripped the cars
of their war material and the train
crews refused to convoy them further.
They were returned to Coblenz to,
night.
The Poles and the French officer, the
latter accompanied by his wife, were
not moested and reached Coblenz on
a passenger train this Moons
Altogether, the train consisted OF
10 ears with non military stores for
Poland and supplies for the American
legation and the American relief com
mittee in Warsaw These cars were IN
charge OF American soldiers and we're
not disturbed. The German railway
men in the Coblenz district have given
notice that they. viii refuse TO run
Polish trains.
The reason for the attempt TO run a
Polish military train through Ger
many after last weeks announcement
at Berlin of Germsny's neutrality in
the trouble between Russia and Po-
land is vague.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-27
FORMER BARRE MAN
William P. Mortimer Died at Spring
field Sunday.

The body of William P. Mortimer,
for many years a resident OF tins city
and a granite manufacturer, arrived
here to-day from Springfield, VT, ae-
companied By his wife: son, George L.
of Springfield; Mr. and Mrs. John Nc
Donald and Mrs. R. NJ. Hill of Spring
field.
MIR. Mortimer aed at his home in
Springfield Monday morning about
s.30 His death ended a prolonged i'll
ness which became more serious last
fall when he contracted influenza and
bronchitis.
He was born in Aberdeen, Scotland,
Nav "a. 1858. About IS years ago he
emicrated to the United States, COM
ing directly TO Barre to follow his trade
a. a stonecutter, his apprenticeship
having beer served in Aberdeen.
After morkins IN Barre al his trade
number Of years he accepted position
a. foreman a. the C. H. Moore Granite
Co. in Montpelier and for "a years was
thus employed residing meanwhile IN
this Guy and going to the capital to
work
in company with Mr.. Machesi he
purchased small business on Burn
hams meadow IN 1900 and continued
in business until l9as. After selling
bis interest To Mr. Machcsi he moved
10 II. Albans. where he held consider
able real estate For the past three
years he resided IN Springfield
Besides his wife and son already
mentioned. he j. survived hy three
daughters. Mrs. John Mcdonald and
Mrs. A. VI. Hill Of Springfield. and Mrs.
n. T.. Ennis Of Barre. and another son,
". P. Mortimer. IT.. of Barre. A sis
ter. Nirs. Heury Lashua Of Northaeld,
and n brother. John, Of Newark y. j.
are other relatives still living
To morrow afternoon at ESQ the
funeral will he held at the \. F. Ennis
home ~ Il Terrace avenue, intrrment
- b. made in Maplewood cemetery on
the East Montpelier road where rest
the bodies q two sons. Walter and
Edgar
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-27
POLICE SEEK
SECOND TRUNK
Believing 1t to Contain
Vital Organs of Wom-
ans Body
ARE ALSO HUNTING
FOR EUGENE LEROY
Woman Undoubtedly Was
Slain in Harper Ave.
House, Detroit

Detroit, Mich, July 27.--A state
ment to the police by Mrs. Leo Trum-
bull that Mrs. Eugene Leroy, victim
of Detroit's trunk murder mystery,
had confided in her that she was about
to become mother, injected a new
theory into the case to-day
Police to-day divided their attention
between hunt for Leroy and for a
second trunk believed to contain the
vital organs of the body and which is
known to have been sent from the
Harper avenue apartment house, where
the Leroys lived.
Police believe that examination of
the organs might reveal whether death
was due to criminal operation, as has
been hinted since Mrs. Trumbull made
her statement.
Mrs. Trumbull was TO go to New
York to-day to view the body.
The police declared to-day that Mrs.
Leroy planned an attempt at suicide
before her death.
That Mrs. Leroy was slain in the
Harper avenue apartment house was
conclusively proven to-day. according
to the police, by finding there blank
cts identical with those in which the
body was wrapped before it was placed
in the trunk. Another blanket has
not been accounted for and the police
believe the vital organs of the body
were placed in it and put in the second
trunk. A call has been sent to every
express office in the country TO check
over called-fo baggage in an effort to
locate the second trunk.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-07-27
CLAIMS IDENTIFICATION.
Slain Woman Believed to Be Mrs.
Katherine Jackson, Aged 1o.

Birmingham, Ala, July 27.-Positiye
identification of the woman known as
Mrs. Eugene Leroy, whose mutilated
body was found jammed in trunk by
express company employees, was
claimed to-day by the Birmingham
News. The paper declares that the
woman was Mrs. Katherine jackson,
10 years old, whose maiden name was
Katherine Lou Fondren and that her
home was at Sturgis, Miss, a small
town about 90 miles from Starkville,
Miss.
The dead woman's husband was Kid
Mccoy jackson, young farmer, who
has never been inside the prize ring,
despite his name, the newspaper de-
elares. Mrs. jackson. it adds, was the
stepdaughter of Alfred Vaughn, Stur-
eis farmer. her own father having died
when she was seven years old. The
married Vaughn several years later
and died in 1919. the article declares.
After the death Of her mother the
Young wife disappeared. the News
claims, to be heard from later from
birmingham. Nashville, and other cit
les So far as is known, she never
returned TO her husband or obtained
a divorce. Several relatives live n
Sturgis and Starkyille and vicinity.