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About The Semi-weekly democrat. (Albany, Linn County, Or.) 1913-1926 | View Entire Issue (March 14, 1913)
BEFORE COURT 'THE 2500' ELECTS OFFICERS j FOR THE ENSUING YEAR: Ralph Henry, Charged with Murder in First Degree, on Trial This Afternoon. FIRST MURDER CASE IN LINN COUNTY IN YEARS George Dodd, Alleged Home Wrecker Is. Victim of the Defendants Bullets. The first murder trial to coinc up in a court in this county for many years, is the case of Oregon vs. Ralph Henry, charged with the murder of George Dodd, whom he shot last October on the Linn county side of the Wilamettc river near Corvallis, while the latter was working on raft. The charge preferred against Henry is murder in the first degree and the case went to trial before Judec Kelly this afternoon at 4 o'clock. The attorneys proceeded with the examination of a number of tailsmcn, who were summoned by the sheriff, and a jury will probably not be se cured until some time tomorrow. The case promises to be an inter esting one and it is understood that it will be bitterly contested. It is doubtful whether the trial will be completed by the end of the week. The attorneys in the case are Dis trict Attorney Gale S. Hill and Dep uty District Attorney Dan Johnston representing the state, against Wea thcrford & Wcathcrford for the de fendant. Henry was arraigned on the charge before judge Kelly March 6 and was given until the next day to plead at which time he ijlead "not guilty." Krom the information ppven to the Democrat it appears that it is the old story of the wrecking of a home. It is claimed that Henry, who had been a resident of Newport for six years prior to the shooting, was married to a Mrs. Steever of that city, who shortly prior to the marriage had obtained a divorce from her former husband. At the time she was the mother of several children, of whom she received the custody. The couple made their home at Newport where Henry was employed as a carpenter. Karly in 1912 one of Mrs. Henry's small children accidentally shot Dodd in the arm with a 22-riflo, while the man was walking down the street. Do'dd, who was an unmarried man at that time, was a resident of Newport where he was working as a laborer. Henry took Dodd to his home where V was nursed by Mrs. Henry and while lonvalescing the won'.n o.n tiuctcd a sudd on mfaUmtwu for him Shnrl'y afterwards Dodd reir.oved o Cnrvalliy and in the nn-atitime Kmi':' discovered his wife's feelings towards the other man, through her alleged admisious and from letters she had received from Dodd. This eventually resulted in a separation of the couple, whereupon it is charged that Mis. Henry followed Dodd to Corvallis, win re she lived with him up to the time o'f the shooting. On October .11 last, Henry came 'o Corvallis in pursuit of his wayward wife. 1 discovering tint the woman was liviny with Dodd, it is alleged that he procured a revolver, and upon locating Dodd's place of employment, hoarded a ferry used to convey work men to' and from work, and ordered the ferryman to take him to a raft about mid-stream, where Dodd was working. Dodd was "inployed as a hr.diie carpenter in the constriction ol the I tent on county steel bridge .( ss the Willamette river M Co. vaVis. As he stepped from th. ferry i' me ran, n is ciauncit that I Urn deliberated- pulled a revolve- from his hi- pocket and holding it in b-.ih hands fired at Dodd. After the first s'i'tt Dodd fell overboard and as he Juiced backwai'i ll'-nry fired avTani. The unfortunate man struggled des perately in the water before he sank and it is claimed that Henry fir. I a third time. The body of Dodd was lect-vered late in the evening of Otto ber .11, the post-mortem examiua;! in sin. wing that two shots took el'eti. mm1 it is supposed that the first shot would have proved fatal. After the shooting Henry v,i ar rested bv Sheiiff Gellately of Hen ton county and placed in the county jail. As the crime was committed cui the I. inn county side of the river. Henry was transferred from the Hen ton count v to the l.inn county tad wheie he has been confined since the fore part of last November. At present it could not be Ka-ued w ho are to be the important wit ncsses at the trial. It is not kn i v.i whether Mrs. llenrv will be called as a witness nor could it be learned as to wh.u side of the case she would uphold if detained The unwitten law is expected to' pt.ty important part in the case and it is undo stood that the defense will base its case on the fact that the defendant had been uniiMtlv wronged and that he was justified in killing a man who had wrecked his home. Dr. Hill Is New President and Walter Parker Secretary; L Viereck is Director. E GIVES DECISION MISS HENDERSHOTT 10 SING AT SPANISH WAR VETS DANCE The twelfth annual meeting of the 'p I: ii i i - i...i,i t..,.. i wciiijr-rnc iiumuiiu us iiiiu i ui.v ilay evening in the library rooms of Dr. J. L. Hill. The report of the ac countant that had been employed to expert the .books and accounts of the "25(XJ" for the past year was filed, winch showed the Z.tini to be in goo'd, sound financial condition. The .secretary-treasurer read his annual report for the year ending March 1st, 1913, showing that nine deaths or nine assessments of $1.00 each had been levied during the year, and $11,382.00 had been paid for these nine deaths. The 2500 was organized in March, 1901, and is now twelve years old, and during these twelve years it has paid to the widows and orphans of its deceased members $107,369.00. There is a balance in the general' fund of $3,331.03, of which $2,000.00 is drawing interest. Seven ty-eight new members were added during the year. The cost of joining the 2500 was by vote placed at $2.50 for a short time. 1ms includes the medical ex animation and all expenses of be coming a member. Dr. J. L. Hill was elected president of the society inr me ensuing year, ana vv. M Parker was again chosen secretary treasurer. Mr. L.ouis Viereck was elected a director to fill the unexpired term or me late incis ii. Wheeler. W. M. Parker was elected a director for a term of seven vcars. The fol lowing men constitute the board of directors: Dr. J. L. Hill, term ex pires 1914; D. O. Woodworth, term expires 1910; J. J. Collins, term ex pires 1916; J. W. Ellison, term ex pires 1917; L. Viereck, term expires ivio; onrau Meyer, term expires 1919; W. M. Parker, term expires MQQRELAND WAS FINED $10 AND COSTS IN POLICE COURT Arrested This Morning for Dis turbing the Peace by Chief of Police Austin. Because she wouldn't dive him money, Thomas Moreland decided to make a cleaning of the rooming house, corner of Lyon and Ninth streets, which is r-:ntlv run by he and Mrs. R. H. Curl, early this morn ing, according to a complaint against him. Moreland was arrested later by Chief of Police Austin, on a charge of disturbing the peace. It appears that the trouble originat ed when Moreland, who it is under stood is in partnership with Mrs. Curl in the rooming house business. lemanded money ot the woman, who it is claimed acts in the capacity of treasurer of the concern. Moreland was refused the money, whereupon, it is alleged that he proceeded to de moralize the furniture of the house :nd disturb the peace of the house hold in general. A phone call brought Chief Aus tin hurriedly to' the scene and More land was placed under arrest and tak- u before the police court, where he was fined $10 anil costs bv Police Judge Van Tassel. He was unable to pay the fi no, and in company with ;ut oincer sallied torth in an effort to raise the necessary money. MURPHY, INDICTED ON THREE LIQUOR CHARGES OUTON BAIL It was stated in this paper of date I' March II) that William Mtirpliv who was recently indicted by the grand jury mi a charge nf giving in toxicating liquors to' minors, was con lined in the county jail pending trial in the circuit court. However, it was ;irned todav trom a letter from Murphy that he is now at Shrlliurn. having furnished bonds for his ap pearance when the case is called. Murphy was indicted lor three charges of giving booze to three brothers, Carl, Del and Herman IMuukett, residents of Scio, and was arrested last week. Definitely Decided by the Highest Court. Frank C. Stellmacher, chairman of the committee in charge of the ar rangements for the Spanish War Vet- Albany College Case Has Been St :7 TTV1 h dcrshott, conductor of Hendershott's orchestra, of Eugene, from which it was learned that a splendid and orig inal feature is in store for the Veter ans guests at the dance. The Hendershott orchestra will furnish the music for the occasion and as a special feature, Miss Hen dershott. a sister of the director, and a sweet singer of note, will appear in -several vocal numbers during the evening. She will sing to the accom panyment of the orchestra, during several dances, and will open the ball by singing the "Star Spangled Banner." PROPERTY CAN BE SOLD IF MONEY IS USED FOR COLLEGE College Authorities Will Pro ceed with the Sale of Prop erty in Near Future. PROF. BECKER RECEIVES FLATTERING COMMENTS That Professor I.ucicn E. Becker is an organist of rare note, is proved beyond the question of a reasonable doubt, judging from the many flat tering press accounts of bis playing in numerous cities of the Tacific .orthwcst I'rotcssor ltecker will The supreme court today forward ed a copy of its decision in the Al bany College case. The copy of the decision is a lengthy one and practically sustains., the decision rendered by Judge Gal loway in Department No. 2, of the State Circuit court some time ago. The supreme court decision just hand ed down is to the effect that as long as the property is used or when sold if the proceeds are used exclusively for college purposes, that the college authorities have perfeot right to dis pose of the property. If any of the money as a result of the sale is ap propriated for any other purpose than for the betterment or improvement of the college, the estate will revert back to its original owners, and will then be administered to the Presby terian church of America. The case excited considerable local interest when it came up quite a while ago. The college authorities took the initial action when they in stituted a suit tu quiet title on the property now occupied as a site for the Albany College on Ninth at the foot of Broadalbin street. The prop erty w-as originally donated by the Montieth heirs as a site to be used exclusively for the College and when the proposition of the establishment of the college on a different site came up, the college contingent instituted the action, to ascertain whether there would be any hindrance toward the carrying out of the plans. The Mon tieth heirs replied to tne suit, con tending that the property should not be sold unless there was positive as surance that the oroceeds were to be used for the advancement of the col lege. The case was then appealed to the state supreme court and after de liberating the case for the past week it handed down its decision today. In the event that this money is ex pended for any other purpose than college purposes, the defendant is; by the court's decision, permitted to rc-open the case in the circuit court. 90 COURT HOUSE NOTES. Warranty Deeds. R. W. Fry and wife to J. E. Wliit- aker. March 10. 1913. 160.80 acres claim 58, Tp. 12, S. R. 3 west. $10. D. D. llacklemau and wife to L. O. Coates and wife. Feb. 27, 1913. Lands m block 5 in Hacklcman s ad- lilion to Albanv. S 0.00. ltcniatnin F. Munkers and wife I. P. Munkers. Feb. 26. 1913. acres in section 11, 1 p. Hi, s. K. L west. SstXI. V. K. Munkers and W'tc to J. P. Munkers and wife. Feb. 27, 1913. Lands in section 11, Tp. 10, S. R. 2 west. $2743.11. Benjamin F. Munkrs and wife to W. R. Muckers. Feb. Jo, lOLVLands in section 11. Tp. 10, 2 west, 56.66 acres. $5vXUX). Sarah Arnold et vir to J. F. Ven ner. TUarcIl 11. 1913. 44.40 acres in claim 45. Tp. 14. S. R. 2 west. $10. Josiah Foister to Charles M. Lef fler. March 11, 1913. 40 acres in section 28. Tp. 9. S. R. 1 west. $141X1. The Albanv Land Co. to J. Blaser. Oct. 21, 1910. Lots in block 17 in Hazelwood addition to' Albany. $10. A. G. Porter to Esther A. 'Porter. March 11. 1913. Lands in claim 39. Tp. 11, 3 west. 30.06 acres. $10.00. Probate. In the matter of the estate of Jef ferson O. Creel, deceased. Final re ceipt. In the matter of the estate of W. O. Bond, deceased. Petition to set apart personal property to' widow. ROSE BUSHES FREE The Rexall Store managed by Fred Dawson desires to Co-operate with the homemakers of Albany in beautifying the city and making it the city beautiful. They have secured 250 2-year-old rosebushes that will bloom this year to distribute to the citizens of Albany. Call and see the terms. wklyM14-18-dlyl5-21 FARMERS, ATTENTION! Seed wheat for sale. Inquire of the Albany Mill & Elevator Co. F27 to M 27 d&w FOR SALE Over a carload of good Cannon No. 3 potatoes, good for seed, at 25c per bushel, at my barn, corner Hill and Sixth streets. Now is your chance. A. J. Carothers. Mar8tfdSiw SANDY LOAM delivered, $1.15 per yd. Also gardens plowed and har rowed. Bell Phone 58 J. Wkly-Mar-ll-25 Come on and bring a f ri endto see Snyder draw out your plow-lay Don't fail to ee our NEW POWER HAMMER 404 East Second St. Albany THE MANAGING E0IT0R OF OREGONIAN HEBE TODAY Arriving late last evening from Portland, Edgar B. Piper, managing editor o'f the Oregonian and presi dent of the Portland Commercial club spent the morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. E. Cusick of this city. Mr. Piper enjoyed an auto ride through the residence section this morning and commented favorably on tne many new improvements. He left this afternoon for Corvallis where he will address the students of the O. A. C. this evening. HORSE CRIES BECAUSE BRIDGE REPLACED FERRY A Corvallis lady, in the city today, whose word may be relied upon, tells the fullowiiiR story. The first of the week an old grey horse that had been Koing from Linn county into Corval lis on the ferry boat, was driven upon the new steel bridge. He went a lit tle ways and stopped as he had been used to doing. Upon being urged forward he went further and stopped again. Looking down into the river he spied the old ferry boat, and a stream of tears was seen to flow from his eyes. It was with difficulty he was gotten across the bridge. You Money I ife to' S9.80 Ex-Sheriff Ross, of Toledo, has been in the city today. Also his suc cessor. Sheriff Gcer. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Garland, of Lebanon, were in the city this fore noon. Judge McFaddcn. Chief of Police Wells, Ex-Sheriff Burnett and other prominent Corvallis men came over a concert on the new nine o'ruan at the hirst Presbyterian church. The following is a reference to Pro t'cor Becker from the Capital Jour nal. Salem: 'Proiessor Lucicn E. Becker pre- ler trial, begun this afternoon .Mrs W. K. Ohling. who resides with her husband near Camp 6 at Mill City, arrived this noo l on a few days' visit with her mother. Mrs X. I." .i . .. sided at the instrum.-,,. ,lii, V.. v Y '." . '"TV S""'"R. wnn master touch, the beauties f i sn.Av f, o'ncs in an incir intricacies ol iteh cacv and melodious volume. Mr. Becker began his musical education in Strasburg. licrinauv. His lather 1" "",'1 'i'."'.0 ",hr;,r i '"P ''" the valley. 111 aimut-u nil VI III I half feet of at tint place last niuht and caused a suspension of operations in the camp. Opt. Wakefield, of Y;nuitu Rav. returned home this afternoon, after "a Fisher, Bra den & Co. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND UNDERTAKERS Undertaking Parloro. 3rd and Broadalbin LADY ATTENDANT Both Phones WHEN YOU HAVE AILMENTS of any sort and that you have gained no results from other doctors, do not give up hope until you have seen The Hing Wo Chinese Medical Co. Their roots are from the interior of China and used by old famous special ists for years. 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