NEWSPAPERS: THE STATE HERALD, Holyoke, Phillips, Colorado: 3 Apr 1908, Vol. 21 - No. 36 http://files.usgwarchives.net/co/phillips/newspapers/sthld1908/08apr03.txt Donated by: Vicki Conklin May 27, 2002 =================================================================================== THE STATE HERALD, Holyoke, Phillips, Colorado J.H. Painter, Editor and Publisher 3 Apr 1908, Friday, Vol. 21 - No. 36 Page One Ad - American Fence! We have just received a Car Load Of this, the Best Fence Made and are making Low Prices on the same. Call and see the Best Fence Made. H. Sutherland At the farmers institute recently held in Holyoke, John Wright Jr. of the north part of the county, a boy of 14 years, made an exhibit of corn grown on his fathers farm that attracted considerable attention from visitors from other parts of the state. The corn was passed upon by Prof. Olin of the State Agricultural College and graded two points higher than any grade ever before made in by Colorado corn. Phillips County will not take a back seat for any other county in the state when it comes to raising corn and John Wright deserves much credit for raising the banner corn as far as heard from. W.D. Kelsey returned Thursday from a trip to Denver and other points in the state. BOLD SWINDLE The swindler who recently forged a deed to a quarter of Phillips County land will not be very apt to show himself in this part of the country again very soon. This land is owned by David Jay of Blakesburg, Iowa. The swindler came to this county last fall and remained some time at Haxtun devoting his attention to an attempt to interest parties in the purchase of 160 acres of land near Paoli this county. He finally succeeded in making a deal with J.F. West, formerly of Blakesburg, Iowa for $1,200 cash and on delivery to him of a deed apparently duly executed and acknowledged by David Jay and wife of Blakesburg, Iowa, West paid the $1,200 in cash to the swindler who of course was called away by very urgent business. Late on West ascertained to his great surprise, that the deed and acknowledgement were forgeries. This is one of the boldest swindles that has ever been attempted in this part of the country. It seems that this fellow had offers on the land from many different parties but seemed a little choice as to whom he dealt with. It would not be very healthy for this gentleman to show himself in Phillips County at present. Page Four P. Zimmerman was in Sterling Tuesday on business. J.P. Pearson made a business trip to Holdrege, Nebraska last week. Dr. F.M. Smith and J.S. Bennett made a trip to Sterling Tuesday on business. Mrs. Painter entertained the ladies of the Art and Needle Club at her home Tuesday afternoon. The town board have let the contract to J.L. Slack to furnish the casing for the new well for the water works system. There was a large crowd at the Witherbee Brothers sale at Holyoke, last Saturday and the property sold at a good, fair price. Judge Burke held an adjourned term of the district court at Holyoke Thursday to dispose of such business as did not require a jury. J.W. Webermeier, who for some time was confined to his bed with inflammatory rheumatism, was able to be in town again last week. John Heginbotham refused to accept the nomination for mayor and the committee to fill vacancies certified to the nomination of S.T. Thompson. Superintendent Miller of the Burlington and other officials of the road were in Holyoke Wednesday inspecting the roundhouse and other company property. The students in the high school gave a party at the opera house last evening and invited as their guests quite a number of students of the town school. A very enjoyable time is reported. It is reported on good authority that the Burlington is contemplating putting on a passenger train from Sterling to Cheyenne and that, in case this is done, Holyoke will be made a passenger division. SUMMONS ON APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF LAND State of Colorado, County of Phillips, District Court W.D. Kelsey vs Otto Fulscher, O. Canaday Lots No. 3 and four of section eight and lots No. one and two of section seventeen in township eight north of range forty two west of the 6 p.m. SUMMONS ON APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION State of Colorado, County of Phillips, District Court S.H. Johnson vs [blank] and all other persons or parties unknown, claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real estate described East half of the southeast quarter of section three township seven north of range forty six west of the 6th p.m. A SURPRISE PARTY A surprise was gotten up on Mr. Webermeier by Mr. and Mrs. E. Butterfield for Thursday March 26. It was his birthday and great was his surprise when his old friends and neighbors came in with well filled baskets. Dinner was served and such a dinner. The table was laden with all kinds of good things to eat and everyone did justice to the dinner. The rest of the day was spent in music and singing. There was 51 present and a number of nice presents given and when it came time for the people to take their departure they said “They had all had a good time” and J.W. said “he wanted them to come again.” -- One Who Was There John Olmsted, formerly of Holyoke is now engaged in the work of an Evangelistic singer. FOR SALE - Early Ohio seed potatoes -- C. Gerrish. Page Eight FOR SALE - The northeast quarter of 34 7 44, Perfect title. Address J.C.S. Weills, Norfolk, Nebraska, stating amount you will give. FOR SALE - Silver mine seed oats. This is the most profitable oats grown in eastern Colorado. 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