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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23
Death OF Mrs. Hartley.

Mrs. A. j. Hartley died at her
home on the afternoon of Dec. Ia,
1904, after an illness of about four
weeks.
Mrs. Amelia johnson Hartley was
born in Dane county, Wis, on March
IL, 1850, thus making her over 81
years Of age at the time of death.
She was married to Alto Hartley
in 1879. They lived in Wisconsin
until 1898 when Mr.. Hartley died.
In July of that year Mrs. Hartley
and children moved here. Mrs.
Hartly was the mother of seven
children, one of which died nine
years ago. AL were at her bedside
except Miss Florence who has been
teaching in North Dakota for the
past year. Mrs. Hartley was of a sweet
and loving disposition; her life was
devoted to her home and children.
Besides being survived by six
children there are two sisters living
at Waterloo, Wis, one of whom, Mrs.
Mary Bryant, was with her a at the
time of her death, and one brother,
II. B. Johnson. The sympathy Of all
is extended to the children and
other relatives in their sad bereave-
ment. The funeral was today
Hetland New Era.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23
Fire AT Gas Plant.

The ringing of the fire bell Friday
evening brought out a large crowd
in a short time. 1t was found the
roof of the gas plant was on fire.
There was little work to be done by
those present. The engine in the wat
erworks plant was started, but was
soon disabled by the fire in the gas
making room burning the connec-
tions of the electric battery. Miller
q Davis had already started their
engine and pump in the basement
of their building and were only a
short time in getting a stream of
water onto the fire. The freezing
of the water in both lines Of hose
interefered with the pressure con-
siderabay. For a timei it was thought
the roof of the building would be
entirely consumed aud much dam
age done to the machinery but that
part of the roof over the waterworks
plant and gas scrubbing machine
an d tanks barely caught fire at the
partition dividing the building. 1t
was lucky that the fire gained no
Roadway on that part of the bull
ing for the damage might have been
great. A new roof over the gas max
ing room will make the building as
good as before.
The fire seems to have started
from the explosion of a retort used
for converting the crude oil into gas.
OF course, the room was immediate
ly filled with gas, which was almost
instantly ignited. The burning gas
foand its way out through the venti-
lators and also through a stove pipe
hole in the metal ceiling which set
fire to the rafters and roof boards.
The damage was fully covered by
insurance.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23

the room and ii burst forth covering
the whole interior as soon as fresh
air was admitted. He could not enter,
bat shouted TO Matson aud received
no reply. Nordland went to the
home of Mr.. Larson, a short distance
north, and together they went to the
Matson house. BY this time enough
OF the wall of the house was destroy
cd to show that the body OF Matson
had been on the bed during the fire.
The body was not all consumed.
A part of the face was burned to the
Zone, a part of one arm was bare Of
flesh, and the lower part of both legs
were burned off. The aasTsa re-
mains were brought to De Smet and
a ~coroner's inquest held Monday
forenoon.
The theory accepted by nearly
everyone is that Matson first set the
fire and then intended to kill him
self, or that he smothered before
taking the steps for his own destruc-
ton. The fact that the door was
fastened or obstructed on the inside
would go to prove the affair was
premeditated.
For a long time Matson was con-
sidered to be q "little off," although
he was harmless. He lived alone and
brooded over real or imaginary
wrongs, aud mostly the latter, for it
seems that he never had trouble with
his neighbors OF any serious moment.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23

Beyond a doubt the death Of Carl
Matson, of Spirit Lake township,
which occurred Saturday, the 18th, at
about eleven O'Clock 10 the forenoon.
was the result Of his own rash deed.
This will not occasion great surprise
to those who knew him for years and
remembered a former attempt at self
destruction which Matson made by
use of a shotgun.
HHT0m nyuoid Nordiand we heard
the story of the sad affair. AT about
ten o'clock Rynold passed near the
shanty Carl called his home and saw
Carl carrying hay, which Nordland
supposed was for the horses. Rynold
had finished pitching off a load Of
hay and happened to glance toward
Matson's ~place.and saw smoke com
ing through the roof. He hurried to
the place and attempted to open the
door, but was unable to do 90 be-
cause Of some obstruction on the in
side. Rynold found a spade near at
hand and pried the door open, but
the FIRE was only low because it had
consumed nearly all the oxygen in
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23
Re Quick.

Not a minute should be lost when
a child shows symptoms OF Group.
Chamberlaia's Cough Remedy given
as soon as the child becomes hoarse
or even after the croupy cough APP
pears, will prevent the attack. 1t
never fails, and is pleasant to take.
For sale by all druggists.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23

chester, was in the city Saturday.
injury Wilmarth is now at
Victoria, B. c., at work at his old
trade. that of c~igarmaker.
w. Fl. Henney attended the
meeting OF tho implement men at
Sioux Falls the latter part OF last
week.
Lake Preston has finally secured
a we'll which promises to furnish a
supply of water sufficient to warrant
the establishing Of a waterworks
system.
The lightning rod nan is again
abroad in in this state. The Big
Stone Headlight reports a man in
that vicinity taken in to the tune of
$4,000. Keep an eye open for the
fellow. He may strike your place
next.
-E. A. Denevan has made final
proof on his claim south Of High.
more. He says that he was offered
$500 for the quarter-section on the
day of making proof, but he thinks
that part Of the state is all right and
intends to continue his residence
there.
The Lake Preston Times report
ed last week that r. B. Mills and j.
III. Lloyd had gone east to look over
some bank buildings for the purpose
Of gaining new ideas on such mat
ters. These gentlemen intend to
erect a fine building next year. From
reports of their plans that have come
to our knowledge we doubt If there
will be another banking house in the
northwest equal 10 elegance OF style
and abundance of room and con
~viencss to the building which these
gentlemen will erect.
The Pope Bicycle Daily Memoir
andum Calendar for 1906 contains a
memorandum leaf for every day ia
the year, and 365 original sayings in
favor Of good roads, good health, out
door exercise, and that great vehicle
Of health-giving, the modren bicycle,
by our most eminent living men
of marked accomplishment. The
calendar 10 free at Pope Mfg Co.'S
stores or any Of our readers can
obtain il by sending Ave 2-cent
stamps to Pope Mfg. Co., Hartford,
Conn, or 143 Sigel ST., Chicago, Ill.
Our merchants ara complaining
that the holiday trade has been very
light this season, and the same re-
port comes from nearly all the towns
in this section. There are different
reasons given for such an unsatisfac-
tory condition. Some hold that the
short wheat crop has had largely
to do With it. Others think the CAPT
tai campaign and the worlds fair
are mostly the cause. W. believe
the latter to be responsible. At
least half the families in this section
OF the state sent one or more repre-
ssnatives to either, Pierre or Nit
chell, while many others travelled
to different points on visits to friends
because transportation was free. IT.
costs money to travel ven IL the rail
road fare costs nothing. We believe
SIS, 900 to be only a reasonable esti-
mate OF he coat to our people be-
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23

No Case Of Pneumonia on Record.
Wedo not know Of a single in
stance where a cough or cold result
ed in pneumonia or consumption
when Foley's Honey and Tar had
been taken. It cures coughs and
colds. perfectly, 50 do not take
chances with some unknown prepara-
ton which may contain opiates,
which cause constipation, . condition
that retards recovery from = cold.
Ask for Foloy's Honey aud Tar aud
any substitute offered.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23
Tourists Tickets to Colorado

Round trip tickets are on sale daily
during the winter months to Denver,
Colorado Springs aud Pueblo at low
reduced rates via the Chicago, Union
Pacific & North. Western Line, good
on fast through trains, with high
class equipment. The best OF every
thing. For maps, booklets and list
of Colorado hotels with rates apply
to ticket agents Chicago q North
Western Ry.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23

II you haven't time to prepare
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea, it is
now made in tablet form also. Get
a package already to use. Makes
you we'll. keeps you well. 30 cents
BradIey's Drug Store.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23

Mr.. A. r. Kane, a prominent drug.
gist Of Bexter Springs, Kansas, says:
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
tablets are, in my Judgement the
nj ost superior preparation of any
thing in use to-day for constipation.
They are sure in action, and with no
tendency to nauseate or grippe For
sale By all druggists.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23

Foley n CO., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as throat remedy
and on account Of the great merit
and popularity Of Foley's Honey
and Tar many limitations are offer
ed for the genuine. Ask for Foley's
Honey and Tar and refuse any sub
stitute offered as NO other prepare
tion will give the same satisfaction.
Il is mildly laxative. II contains no
opiates and is the safest for children
and delicate persons.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23

When you feel like signing Using,
Signing will never pleasure bring,
Learn to laugh, you can laugh and
laugh right
BY taking Rocky Mountain at night.
Bradley's Drug Store.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23
well Drilling.

If you want 4.inch or 6.inch wells
drilled, call on AUGUST KRUGER,
Mathews, S. ID.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-02

means much to you ALL But 1 am sure,
knowing your broad public spirit. that you
are glad that 1t also means the strengthen
ing of the fire protection service for the
entire District of Columbia. For this COM
pany may be called to save life and prop
erty at the other end Of the District.
''This illustrates how we are all bound
together and how we seek to aid one an
other and to keep the Interests of the
whole District advancing. We are all proud
of our fire department because of its nom
est efficiency, although we want many i'm
provements for it, and we want its mem
bers, now underpaid, to have decent pay,
something like what is given elsewhere.
thank you for the flags, and 1 thank you
for the magazine subscriptions, which will
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Into Actual Service.
CANCELLATION OF DEED.
Suit Brought by Henry s. Smith
Against His Son.

Proceedings in equity, the court being
asked to direct the cancellation of deed 10
the west half of lot 2, square 296; to en-
Join the sale or the mortgaging of the prop
erty and to decree an accounting by the de-
PENDANT to the complainant, have been in
stituted in the Supreme Court OF the DIS
trict of Columbia by Henry S: Smith against
his son, Frank w. Smith Among other
things. the father charges that his son, lin
his various capacities of agent, partner,
debtor and son." and by reason of the ''un-
suspecting character of their relations, has
had absolute and complete mastery of him
and his affairs for the past nine years.
II is set forth in the bill of complaint that
for many years prior to 1895 Henry s. Smith
conducted a dairy business at 1211 c street
southwest and in the year mentioned en-
tered into an arrangement by which the son
was to have half interest In the business.
The father adds that, reposng the utmost
confidence in his son, he allowed him to
keep all the books and accounts between
them and to bank all of the firms money.
Henry s. Smith informs the court that
having lost his reason, he was taken TO
hospital January 20. 1902 and that there
after his son procured from him a power Of
attorney, the son thus obtaining and exer-
cising complete control over the complain
ant and his affairs
It Is further charged by Henry g. Smith
that his son removed the firms bank ac-
count from bank in Virginia. in which it
had always been kept. to bank in this
city; that the account has been dissipated
that, Notwithstanding his mental condition.
his son procured from him a paper reciting
the fathers desire to retire from the part
nership, and that May IA, 1902, the son pro-
cured a deed to the real estate mentioned,
in which the consideration was given as
s., 400, the signature of the wife of Henry
8 Smith to the deed having been procured
" mis- n Ia tad hN
Henry g.. Smith that he was, OF unsound
mind at the time of the execution of the
documents referred to. that each of them
was without consideration. and that his SON
knew that he was of unsound mind
Attorneys J. B. Archer. r., and J. L.
Smith represent the complainant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-02
Corset Department.

A most carefully selected stock OF
Corsets, foreign and domestic, is
here and in satisfactory variety. A
generous sprinkling OF Paris now
elites, including exquisite specimens
for evening wear.
Some excellent domestic makes:
Thomson's Glove-fitting Corsets, straight CT ~
'front.' dip Up. TA'0o
J. b. Corsets. straight front, dip hip. Pi'O
G. b. Corsets. straight front. dip hip. P<.Oo
Royal Worcester Corsets, straight front, e., -
dip hip, elastlcs attached. .............. PS.oO
p. d. Corsets, straight front, dip hip. po'oo
Bouton Corsets. straight front. dip hip. &, RI
elastics attached. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. YO'oS
Third noor. Eleventh ct.
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NO. 10 ENGINE AND HOSE CARRIAGE AND CHIEF BELT.

continually benefit the men in their waiting
hours"
Presentation of Magazines.
Mr.. w. A. H. Church made few re-
marks In the presentation of set of maya
zines to the company. and said he hoped
the company would soon get library.
After DR.. Willard F. Thompson had
claimed the attention of the gathering for
a few minutes in paying high compliment
to Commissioner Mcfarland. he presented
the Commissioner with basket of flow-
ers A few minutes later, after the engine
house had been cleared and the guests had
gathered on the street Chief Belt tapped
on the instrument and sounded an alarm
from box 455. the number of the box on
the engine house. The horses, Dick, "
Frank and ssfom." left their stalls and
took their places In front of the engine.
while Jim" and Sam" took correspond
ing positions In front of the hose carriage.
A thrilling sight was presented when the
horses were driven from the house around
the square and back to the plug on the
corner. In an incredibly short time the
engine was puiIing away and there was a
stream OF water being thrown high into
the air near the river front. The exhibi-
tion was greatly enjoyed by the crowd of
spectators and property owners In that sec
ton were profusa 10 their congratulations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-02

No. 13, three emblems of liberty and JUS
tice, assuring those who shall serve under
him that loyalty to their chief is second
only to loyalty to their country.
'In conclusion. would be unmindful of
my duty IL did not say to Capt. William
F.. Lanahan, to the manor bred and born,
that II the chief had asked US who we
wanted, we would have said to him, send
our Lanahan from No. home to us again,
anc here are his flowers, and may good
luck follow him.
Capt. Lanahan made a graceful acknowl-
edgment as ne received the emblematic
horseshoe and repeated the wish of Presi-
dent Scaggs that good luck would follow
him.
Mr.. Macfarland's Praise.
Commissioner Macfarland, who has imne-
date supervision of the fire department.
and who has shown SO much interest In
the improvement Of the fire-fghting forces.
said:
1.-THE opening of this new fire protection
station is an important event. not only for
this section Of Washington, but for the
whole community. You citizens OF South
west Washington do well to marx the s:g-
niicance Of the occasion by these beautiful
gifts, which gladly accept with grateful
acknowledgements on the part OF the Com
1isstoners and for the IRE department. II
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of all who had had hand in providing the
extra fire precautions for that section. The
company is composed of Capt. William f.
Lanahan, Lieut.. j. b. Simms, Engineer r.
1. williams, Acting Assistant Engineer O..
Sauer Driver w. III. coleman and Privates
E. p. Collins, w. T. Coulter, ]. T. Young,
w. L. Simpson, L. ID. Donaldson and
Waterman L. Merrill.
Into Actual Service.
No. 13 engine company went into actual
service yesterday afternoon and about an
hour after the installation ceremonies had
been concluded received a call. The fire.
men found a blaze in the chimney at the
house of James Bruce 916 ID street south
west, and extinguished ii before more than
SO damage had been done.
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Children's
Correct Shoes.

Our Shoe business is not confined
to the women alone. The children
are equally as we'll looked after. AS
much care is taken in the selection
of feathers and findings for them as
for the grown folk.
Some interesting items:
Misses Bright Dongola Lace and Button Shoes.
welt sole. patent tip. half heel; sizes IL O. M
Misses Patent Ideal Kidskin Button and Lace
Shoes. mat top. welt sole, half heel; sizes O. M
IL 10 z. Palr To-
Misses Patent Ideal Kidskin Button Shoes,
cloth top. welt sole. half heel: sizes IL &, M
Misses Oil Grain Leather Lace Shoes, tan and
black. half heel. welt sole for heavy winter wear
AMI near waterproof as can be made; Sa %
sizes IL to z. FAR. ......-..... ~
Also showing fine assortment of Shoes Tor boys
of kidskin box calfskin and patent colt
skin. with welt soes; sizes 1914 to 5la. c. ~
Third floor. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-02

For Women.
Cotton Combination Suits, Coo. to
SAYS.
Merino Combination Suits, ST. Is
to $500.
Silk Combination Suits, $500 to
$500.
Silk and Wool Combination
Suits, $500 to $6.25.
Silk and Isle Combination Suits,
$500 and $500.
Silk Vests, 75c. to $5.25.
Silk and Isle Vests, $I.Io to
$2.o5.
Silk and Wool Vests, $I.3o to
$2.75.
Wool and Isle Vests. $I.Io to
$I.65.
Wool and Cotton Vests, $I.25 to
$1.6o.
Affection Vests, SIZE. to 85c.
Plain Merino Vests and Pants,
soc. to $2.o5.
Tights, in cotton, Isle thread, bal
briggan, wool and silk, soc. to So. so.
Silk Vests, in Italian weave and
Swiss ribbed-white, pink, sky blue
and lavender, ST 90 to $500.
Fer Children.
Plain Vests, Pants and Drawers,
25c. to $40.
Ribbed Merino Vests and Pants,
SOC. to $I.25.
Combination Suits, soc. to $2.4o.
+ Black Merino Drawers, zoe. to
CSC.
Black Tights, $I.I5 to $1.75.
For Infants.
Cotton Wrappers, open down
front, 25c.
Wrappers in merino, all wool,
silk and wool and all silk, $50. to
$I.55.
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Games (New and Old).

UameS Z NeW and Oid).
We are showing the largest and
most complete stock of games we
have ever collected. All the good
old ones and the new ones-every-
thing that is worth your buying.
Games at Ioc.
Across the Yalu Yacht Race the Crusaders. JACK
straws. What Do You Buyf Old King Cole.
Games at &c. ~as9
r nsd Of FATE Mother Gooe R t. The
Egg and Spoon Race .' ri ni "A''''' A''-'
Games at 2oc.
India; steepleehase. Boat Race, Horseiess Car
a-peg.
Games at 3oc. -
Round the World. Mail Express. Mansion Of Hap
Games at soc.
Duck IN Rock Base Ball. Messenger Boy. Girls
ssns H beaa q Fats Boy zsss Go
Il xmss dsns, Spider Game Board T0oossanins
Games at Goo.
King Quoits, Log Cabin to White House, Wild
West' Race Around the World. Steeplechase.
Games at 75c.
Day at Circus, Across the Sea, War at Sea,
Messenger Boy, Hunting wild Animals. Skir-
mishes. Uncle Sans Nah.
Games at $I.oo.
Magnetic Fish Pond. Robb. Game Of War, Back
gsmncn Board. Crokinols Board, Parlee Base Bali
nns TSss, Ter Pins Bean Bag. Racr Game. ouja
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Infants Department.

Our Infants Department is tenn
ing with articles suitable for Xmas
gifts.
Almost anything in the wear line
is suitable and appropriate for the
little tot, and is sure to be appre-
ciated by the mother, whose great
est desire is to see her little ones
look nice.
The following items are but hint
of the practical suggestions con-
tanned in this department:
Infants Quilted -5ibs. Each. .......... iCC.
Infants Fleece-lined Pique Bibs, trim -,
med with hand-embroidered scallop. <hS.
Infants Crocheted Bootees. Pair. I1Z2C.
Infants Crocheted Bootees. Pair....... zSc.
Infants crocheted sacques. Each....... SIS.
Infants Crocheted worsted Mittens. Pair 25c.
Ifants' White Drawer Leggins. Pair. 5oc.
Infants White Drawer Lesgins. with Or ~
and without feet. Pair..
Infants Outing Flannel Wrappers, white, .oc
pink and blue striped effects. Each...... oN~.
Infants Short Dresses yoke Of tucks-
s ins insertion. rune .. NECK and sleeves. soc.
r.s .s u. sss sss sv. s sseSD .
Third door. Ele nth st.
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Women Gowns, Dressing
SacQmes and KimOnaS.

Made of outing flannel, eiderdown,
etc, in pretty and becoming styles.
The ideal house garments for win
ter wear, being warm and comfort
able and easy to slip on and off.
Some particularly good values:
Outing Flannel Gowns. Hubbard style, yoke back
and 'front.' turnover collar, yoke and roc
sleeves finished with braid. Each. w.
Outing Flannel Kimonas with yoke back and
fr0nt-neat striped effects. trimmed with Or ~
border OF plain white. Each. ............ Pi'oo
Outing Flannel Breakfast Sacques Kimona ef-
feet plated back. trimmed with plain pink or
blue border and finished with belt. zcc
Eacn. ~ =
Eiderdown Dressing Sacques. fitted back; collar,
sleeves and skirt finished with crochet zcc
edge. Each. .......................... ~
Crepe Eiderdcwn Dressing Sacques, lifted BACK,
full front. high turnover collar. fastened CT M
devil front With frogs Each. .........
Third hoor-Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-02

For Men.
soc. garment.
Underwear in light fall weight
heavy fall weight, light winter
weight and heavy winter weight
ribbed balbriggan, white cotton
fleece-lined natural gray and ribbed
balbriggan.
75c. garment.
Natural Gray Merino Shirts and
Drawers shirts with self fronts and
silk braid; drawers strongly stayed
splendid value.
$1.oo a garment.
French Balbriggan, Domestic
Balbriggan, Natural Gray, White
Wool, Natural Gray Ribbed Wool
and Heavy Ribbed Domestic Bal
briggan Shirts and Drawers : all are
grades carried by us for many sea-
sons, and their popularity is proven
by increased demands from year to
year.
$I.5O garment.
All wool, in natural, white, steel
gray, light tan and blue gray; diff
ferent weights; excellent qualities
and finished with unusual care; in
cluded at this price is a heavy rib
bed Balbriggan Union Suit, in three
body lengths and three leg lengths
to each size suit.
SIPS to $500 garment.
Special length Drawers for Short
Men, of cotton, merino and wool, in
light, medium and heavy weights.
"Dermophile."
For those who prefer wool under
wear we would recommend the
French 'Dermophile," made of pure
Australian wool, in natural gray,
and guaranteed not to shrink; made
in three weights, with sox to match
soft as velvet, and will not irritate
the most sensitive skin-a wool lux
ury; if it shrinks bring it back and
your money will be returned.
Main floor st.