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

Mrs. s. e. Strobel visited with
relatives in Lake Preston Thursday.
The man Jones, whom Sheriff
Peterman brought from Bristol last
week, plead guilty Wednesday to the
charge of obtaining money under
false pretenses and was sentenced
to two years in the penitentiary.
We understand that it is the in.
t%ention of George A. Miller to move
next week with his family to the old
home at Woodstock. MINI. Mr.. Mil
Ter owns a home and blacksmith
shop in that town and both buildings
are vacant. To remain in this city
would would be to suffer financial
loss so long as he cannot receive an
income from his property.
- Postmaster Wilmarth was called
to Aberdeen Thursday evening as a
witness in the matter of the United
States vs. Williams. This case refers
to the loss OF a package said to con-
tain 100000, which was shipped by
mail by the First National Bank Of
Brookings to the Germania State
Bank, of this city, on October 81,
1908. Williams was the mail clerk
who had the run supposed to bring
the package to De Smet. The mat
ter has been receiving the attention
Of the department since its occurrence.
As a result Of their investigation
Williams was placed under arrest
Wednesday.
Sheriff Peterman had a siren
uous night Of il Wednesday. At
about midnight he went up ia his
night attire to see what was the mat
ter with q jury the members Of which
had become tired Of serious delibera-
tions. They didn't do a thing to
Peterman. He emerged from the af-
fsir with a cut owe the right eye
which he acquired BY coming in con
tact with the edge Of a door. He
finally escaped the good ratured as
sault of the jury only to be called TO
the west pirt Of the city BY Rev. j.
F. Hogan who complained that
par ties we're discharging firearms
and acting rather peculiar il that
neighborhood. OF course, nothing
appeared out Of the ordinary when
Fisherman arrived % ths BILL About
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23

was quite a large attendance and the
proceeds amounted to ffty-six dol
lars.
Haus FAIRNESS was in De Smet the
frat Of the week.
Preparations are being made for a
big progrlm by the children for
the Christmas exercises to be held
at the Swedish Mission church of
Spring Lake next Sunday evening
Arlington public school closes
this Friday for one week vacation.
Miss Ida Benke spent Saturday
and Sunday with relatives at Airing
ton.
Ed Farnham is helping A. ii.
Hewitt on his new building.
Mrs. AL. Hubbard vas trading at
Arlington Saturday.
Mrs. A. johnson aud son were at
Arlington Monday buying Christmas
goods.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23
0rresp0nden


Dick Greenwood, OF Holland, Iowa,
will move to this locality next spring.
He will either rent o buy land, and
perhaps both.
Folkert Poppen will start Saturday
morning for Sibley, Iowa, where he
will visit with relatives for about
four weeks.
Mr.. Wubbena and Mr.. Brugmann,
from Sibley, Iowa, are here looking
over the country in search Of farms
to their liking.
Anton Poppen is now attending
the agricultural college at Brookings.
He will take the regular course Of
study and will also make a special
study Of drawing.
Miss Kate Greenfield, teacher in
District No. s, Is making prepare
tions fol a Christmas tree and ap,
propriate exercises at her school
house Saturday evening.
We understand that there will be
a Jolly crowd of young people at the
H. A. Poppen home Friday evening
to help their son Folkert celebrate
his 18th birthday anniversary.
E. Ebhenga was down from
Willow Lakes the first Of the week
to look after his farm.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23

failed in Erwin. Are our people
wiserf
A bachelor card party was given
Friday evening at the Porter House
to several Of our young men and
their ladies. All enjoyed the evening.
Chas. Barker departed for Chica-
go Friday after spending some time
in Erwin and vicinity attending to
business.
Mr.. Smith and family spent Sun
day in Oldham
Miss Maude Scott came home from
Yankton to spend Christmas.
j. E. Hollister and John Giles
went to De Smet Tuesday as jurors.
Severt johnson drove to De Smet
Tuesday on business.
Joe Barker came down from Vienna
Tuesday morning.
Geo. Snyder is having a we'll dug
on his lot on End street. George
Roberts is doing the work.
Matte Wade arrived Friday morn
ing to spend some time visiting old
friends.
Phil Gebman is on the sick list.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23

The little snow that came on Fri
day last has yielded somewhat to the
warming influence of old Sol. The
weather as a whole has been all that
could be reasonably desired.
Mrs. w. Z. Pratt is still suffering
from that felon.
On Friday last Mr.. and Mrs. David
Pratt gave a dinner in honor of a
triple birthday; viz: David Pratt,
Geo. Krecklow, and Mrs. w. E.
Pratt. Mrs. David Pratt attended
cooking school in Denmark, and her
dinners furnish unmistakable evil
dence that she was an apt scholar.
AS a hostess she is also exceptionally
painstaking and genial.
Mrs. Geo. Buck was here one day
last week, and brought the sad news
that George had in some way gotten
mixed up with a load of hay in a
turnover, aud came out with a badly
injured ankle. This week Byron
Herrick goes to care for the stock
while Bonnie attends court as a wit
ness in a civil suit between two in
dividuals. Mrs. Herrick goes along
to keep him out OF mischief.
Mr.. and Mrs Ed Page on Thurs
day last attended the Olson-Les we'd
ding at Oldham, and took part in the
social party given in honor of the
event.
On Saturday Last Will Pratt de
livered a bunch Of cattle to Dell
Adkins at Oldham, and is said to be
satisfied that he did well by holding
until now, as the price isa trias
higher.
Turkies are said to be flying lower
than before Thanksgiving, in price,
and some of our people who held for
an advance, are in mourning. Gsmb-
ling in stocks usually results disas'
trously to n side or the other.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23
BANCROFT.

Frank Frohlech relieves Andy
Frohlech OF buying grain here for the
Northwestern Elevator company.
The latter will be agent for that
company at Willow Lakes.
Mrs. Mary Moln, who has been
sick with pneumonia for some time,
is a little better and there are hopes
of her recovery.
Mr.. Lemier Dill, brother of Chas.
o, Dill, is arranging to start a pool
hall and restaurant heae by January
1st.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23

George Atwood returned last
Thursday from Borokings to spend
the holidays at home.
Tonight friday the Sunday
school expect to have their Christmas
exercises. Good efforts are being
made and we anticipate a very
pleasant time both for young and
old.
Lyman Lansy and Red drove
to De Smet Monday last week.
The young man who mortgaged
his brothers property in Lake Pres.
ton aud started out on a spree go,
in his check work in De Smet but
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23
Jack Rabbits ~ 1-2c
Bring in Your Hides at &c.


Sidney Hoard, of Alcester, is
buying sheep in this locality. He
shipped several carloads the past
week.
We understand another barber is
to locate in Esmond.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23

&C. j. Day, of the Brookings
Marble and Granite works, set up for
the wife of e. E. Belzer this week
one of the finest monuments that
has ever been placed in our cemetery.
1t stands over eight feet high and is
q fine mark of respect. Mr.. Day has
one of the larges. marble and
granite shops in the west and turns
out a superior class of work. He
employs no agents and does all of
his selling himself and thereby saves
to his patrons the large per cent
that you have to pay the travelling
agents. 1t will pay anyone to call
at his shop if they contemplate buy
ing goods in his line as be will
guarantee to save everyone from Is
to 35 per cent.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23

that time shots were heard in other
parts Of the city. The parties drove a
team aud buggy and seemed to be
making the rounds of the town.
When they thought the time had
arrived when the authorities would
be out looking for them they either
drove out of town or went into hid
ing. No damage was done, but such
an affair is not enjoyed by the public
and the guilty parties had best have
a care or they will land in the Jail
and get the full extent of the law.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-12-23

A big fat Turkey and Cranberies. Monarch Mince Meat in bulk, just
in fresh. Pure O. G.. Java Coffee. Dill and Sweet Pickles. Queen
Olives. Roquefort, Limberger, Brick, and New York Cream Cheese
Walnuts, Almonds, and Layer Raisins. Manner, Chocolates and other
fancy Candies. Malaga Grapes, Oranges, Apples, Festino, Nabsco,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10
The DUMB SPOKE.
But Not Until SsN,nt Girl Had Turned
Down The Fake.

A miracle was performed at ] Euclid
avenue. yesterday afternoon, for there
and then Norah Curnane made the deaf
hear and the dumb speak.
Norah was attending 10 her duties In
Mrs. Louis Budlong's house. when Wig
orous ring upon the doorbell notified her
that her presence was desired at the
front door.
Norah glided thither and when she had
opened the door saw before her shah
billy dressed man who produced pad
and with a pencil wrote upon II
"I am def and dun. n You have any
Chores 10 do around House -sire-H4e
your Name and address
Norah took the pad and wrote
IL am alone in the house"
The caller opened his mouth and shout
ed:
You are a liar" and In no uncertain
tones called her foul name.
Then the alleged dummy went on to-
ward BROOK street.
And Norah marveled.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10
The News Of the State

be OF the usual order tomorrow. The pull
pits at the various churches will be oc-
cupied by the local clergymen.
The Warren Artillery basketball team
commenced It's season during the past
week The opening game was with the
Trinity Parish team Of Bristol and re-
suited i'm favor OF the parish team, by
the score OF IA TO 8. A schedule OF games
will be arranged with out OF town teams
and some good sport is promised local
people.
Warren Lodge, X. of r., are preparing
10 hold a concert and dance at Barring
ton town hall.
Mr.. Howard X De Wolf and Mr.. Fred
erick Martin. local singers OF great eN-
cellence have been secured for the event
and large list OF talent will be present.
Dancing will follow the concert, music
being furnished by the Straight Bros.
Orchestra OF Bristol II. /.
Mrs. Catherine Money OF this town Is on
an extended visit with friends at Spring
field Mass.
Loyal Friendship Lodge, Manchester
Unity, l. q. O. r., met In odd Fellows
halI. last night. Business was transacted,
followed by a social program.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10
" ARREN.

Warren Lodge Order OF Workmen, held
its regular weekly smeetng at G.. A. II.
hall. last night. Business was transacted
following which social exercises were en-
joyed Several new numbers have recent
ly been admitted. and the society Is at
present in hourishing way.
The regular weekly choir rehearsal of
tho NJ. E church choir. wilt be. held to-
night I'm the auditorium of~tht church,
Special music for the Christmas program
will be rehearsed under the direction OF
the organist. Mrs. r. NJ. Mckenzie.
As n result OF the accident at East
WaTrcn. TaSf XUgust. by Which Mrs Bet
sy r. sherman received Injuries which
caused her death. by being struck by a
car OF the Swansea street Railway Co.
the executors OF the estate, James It.
Turner and BENJAMIN Jevall, have fled n
suit against the Rhode Island company
seeking te0o0 damages. The case VIII he
called AZ tho next session OF the supreme
court
The services at the local churches will
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10
RIVER SIDE.

Items Of news can be left at Cons res
taurant on Bullock's Point avenue ant
they will receive prompt attention an'
publication.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10
EAST PROVIDENCE
Mr.. Dodge Defeated in His
Bowling Contest With Percival
Thieves Steal Jewe|ry and Sl|.
verware From Mr.. LongfeI|ow.

Charles Dodge a few day ago came TO
the conclusion that there was but one real
good bowler I'm Watchemoket square and
that man was Charles Dodge. Mr.. VIII
liam Percival can bowl as he says. ''just
"A little Bit" but he was willing to bowl
Mr.. Dodge just one game. Last evening
the two followed by "A small army or
friends and admirers repaired 10 the local
alleys. Mr. Dodge il at a loss 10 explain
how Peroival happened to win two out
OF the three strings.
A DAYLIGHT ROBBERY.
The residence OF j. A .I,ongfellow on
Grosvenor avenue was entered by the
means OF false key, yesterday and jew
elry and silverware, valued at about 500,
was taken.
Mr. Longfellow left his home early In
the morning and at o'clock his wife and
daughter closed the house for day
visit 10 friends I'm this city.
They returned Mt about o'clock, but IL
was not until they were about 10 retire
that they learned OF the fact that tho
house had been entered during their alb
sence. The police were at once notified.
GENERAL MENTION
The Imperial Social club will hold a
whist party in their parlors on 1'aun-
ton avenue Monday evening.
The Ivy Social club will hold their
regular monthly meeting tomorrow af-
ternoon.
One candidate was given the warrior S
degree at the meeting OF Watchemoket
tribe OF Red Men last evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10
PAWTUCKET.

The 10Th anniversary OF the Woman 3
Relief corps OF Tower post was duly OBJ
served last evening by a banquet and
entertainment There were many dis
.nguished members of the c.. A. r. In
attendance. as were Mrs. Myra j. Oney
and STAFF OF the Woman's Relief corps.
An historical address was given by Mrs.
Harriet NJ. Ford. the secretary. II was
shown that the corps had turned over
TO Tower post s1776 90 and had given 1913 II
In relief Other good things the corps
has done was the erection OF beautiful
monument to our Unknown Dead" and
the raising of $53569 for special memorial
work. The best part, though II is too
noble task. that OF perpetuating the
memory OF the patriotic dead. OF the work
OF the corps has been its ministrations
TO the sick and dying
tere was II pUftct srakEup tHst night
and early this morning. The transfers
affected seven members OF the force.
Patrol Driver Henry Massey restored
a horse and carriage that had been stolen
i'm Providence to the owner John w.
Downs of Central Fails.
The Mineral Spring avenue bridge Is
open for travel.
4 supper and sale were held by the
ladies of the Park place church last even
ing. IutIt was a Eopu supper s'iNtu anu
the sale was profitable.
There was large attendance at the
meeting OF the Pawtucket Girls.~ .'ub last
evening. Many matters OF Importance
were discussed. II was voted 10 hold the
club Christmas party on Dec. 23rd.
A successful whist party for the benefit
OF the Pawtucket General hospital was
held in Grand Army hall last evening.
The South Woodlawn Improvement as
ISOLATION voted against the acceptance OF
the proposition made by the Pawtucket
Gas company TO the city.
r. Wells French was elected president
a. the meeting OF the Sumner lyceum Of
the Pawtucket High school held last even
ing.
Clan Fraser, q. s. D., held an interest
ing meeting last night Officers were
elected for the ensuing year Robert X
Walker Is the new chief.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10

Riverside Byling team, No. ?, went to
Bristol last evening. They were met by
the Bristol team. who cared for them in
a most hospitabie manner, but hospitality
did not extend 10 the game, for the River
siders were practically wiped off the
alleys.
The two teams will meet again on Tues
day or wednesday evenings on the alleys
on Lincoln avenue, when the Riversiders
will be right az home and they have hopes
OF giving the Bristol boys what they, the
Bristol lads. gave them last evening, a
thorough trimming.
The funeral OF Capt. Thomas w. Rey-
nolds will be held at the Church OF our
Saviour, corner OF Benefit and Transit
streets. this city. tomorrow afternoon at
. o'clock A short service will be held
at his late home. Is Middle street, at 1880
I'm the morning.
Capt. John Meehan entertained n party
OF friends from Watchemoket square az
his residence on Bullocks Point avenue
last evening Whist and a luncheon we're
the attraction.
The Bay View fire company will meet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10
CENTRAL FALLS.

william Lowe. forh,erly foreman at the
works OF the Blackstone Stocking com
pany. died at Newark last Saturday. His
father died a half hour before him.
The Vineyard Workers OF the Broad
Street Baptist church held a successful
entertainment and sale in the vestry OF
the church.
In the games between the Holy Trinity
Parish and st. Joseph's teams In the In
ter-city tournament played last evening
each club was the same number
There was lots OF fun at the whist and
social OF the Jolly Four club in jacques
Cartier hall
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10

Monday evening I'm Grange hall for the
purpose OF electing officers for 1905.
The Riverside Social club met I'm their
parlors on Lincoln avenue last evening
and made arrangements for a supper TO
be enjoyed at the next meeting.
Mrs G. r.. Hatch OF Portland. Ore, IL
the guest OF her aunt, Mrs. +. w. Hatch,
on Maple avenue
Mr.. Sol Thornton OF this place. who
made and placed i'm position the model
bowling alleys for the Goff Brothers at
Watchemoket square. Is now classed az
an expert I'm that line OF work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10
PAWTUXET.

The members OF the Pawtuxet Athletic
association enjoyed an oyster supper In
their rooms overlooking the falls. last
night The stew. which was the chief
dish. was the work OF Charles Patton.
and the AFFAIR was heartily enjoyed.
The rest OF the evening was spent In
social intercourse.
Cold weather stories were I'm order this
morning as the THERMOMETERS was down
in the vicinity OF six and eight points
above zero.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10
LAKEWOOD.

There was successful pie supper
served at Union hall last night by the
young women. who comprise the A. 8
+. society.
II was successful pie in two ways
financially, and I'm reaching the right spot
OF the patrons. who turned out I'm large
numbers bringing their appetites with
them and from TO the hall was wei
filed
Mrs. S. r. NJ Robertson was director ot
the supper and she was assisted by Mrs
A. r. Brown and Mrs c. p. Davis Fancy
articles were disposed OF at table ir
charge OF Bertha Sprague- and -Nellie Jill
son was in charge of the candy table.
The proceeds will be devoted TO th'
building fund of-the Baptist church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10
IN OLNEyv|LLE.
Scotch Pipers RiValIed by Mod
est Irish Performer.
Open Meeting Of \, {. 0. P.
Lodge --Rumors ofMage Cutting

Olneyville branch OF the providence
News at Heffernan's News store 10
Hartford avenue Telephone 40-West.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10
VALLEY VILLAGES
Mrs. Ella Read Found Dead in
Her Bed. Church Notes and
Items Of Interest.

William Reed an employee at the Clyde
car barn returned To his home on Brook
street yesterday afternoon for his dinner
and there found his wife dead I'm bed.
She had been IN for several weeks, but
had appeared much better than usual
when ne left i'm the morning. Albert, a
son aged = years, went TO the home OF his
grandmother before going TO school and
told that his mother was trembling
violently hat as the woman had been a
paregoric fiend almost all her life and
had been under the influence of the drug
most OF the time the grandmother did not
think anything strange of the story told
by the boy. Consequently she dld not
go to the house ana when the husband
returned he was the first to find his wife
dead. Medical Examiner Charles s.
Christv was called and viewed the re-
mains and gave permission for their pre-
narration for burial. The deceased Is
survived by n husband and one son.
CHURCH NOTES.
Rev Mr.. sterns of Brooklyn, n. Y. will
preach at the st. Philips church In
Crompton tomorrow.
Rev. Burton Minard of the Fiskville
Baptist church will occupy the pulpit AT
the Baptist church i'm East Greenwich to-
morrow.
The series Of evening meetings at the
Phenix NJ. r. church were concluded last
evening. The services have been held each
evening this week and were In every IN
stance we'll attended
Al the St Jean Baptiste church fair In
Arctic Centre which ended this week q
trifle over $500 was cleared
Tomorrow will be the annual meeting ol
the sunday school OF the ST. Andrew
church I'm Phenix and the collection vii
be devoted TO the home church.
VILLAGE NOTES.
The Pawtuxet Valley Amusement asso
citation met last evening at its quarters
IN tho onera house building at Riverpoint
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10
ARRIVED IN s. s. BOHEMIAN.

Irish Hams and Bacon from Limrick
and from Wits. England, large invoice
OF Hams and Bacon. Also Cheshire
Cheese and the English Gray Peas.
Canned Rabbit from Australia. Wc have
also Scotch Oat Meal and Grave Scotch
Jams and Marmalade.
KENNEDY & COUGH. 81 Mautol Ave-
nue..
Telephone call 80 l.. West
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10

In an amusing character
sketch. THE CHORUS
LADY" by James Forbes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-10

DEC. 18th - PAwTUCRET
ALBEE STOCK COMPANY at
the Pawtucket Keith Theatre in
a big scenic production of
Alone In London" DEC. 1s--
"Fanchon the Cricket"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16

FOR -SALE-one Lane X Bodley 26x4S- inch co R. P. M, girder frame, left hand, coriiss engine single essentric, geared governor; fly wheel IS feet diameter. feet e1s inches face. One Lane & Bodley 1Sx42-inch 80 R. P. M, girder irame' risht hand. < Corliss engine, single ec- centric. geared governor, fly wheel 14 feet diameter, ? feet inches face. These engines can be seen at the power house, Powell avenue and 18th street. Birming- ham Railway. Light and Power Go. 11-10-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16

in our town
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
s,NAI BIRTH DANCE.

The Independent Ordeo of Bfnai Birth will give dance Thanksgiving night at their hall on First avenue to its mem bers and friends, the affair being the first of a series to be given during the winter months. Claimants orchestra has been engaged for the occasion. Hereafter there will be musical programme in connec- tion with the dances, this feature having been omitted for the Thanksgiving affair Light refreshments will be served during the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
Taking Sunday School Census.

Huntsville, November 15.-(special.)- Sunday school workers in all parts of Madison county are engaged today in talk ing a census of the children of school age who are members of Sunday schools as well as those who are not. The pur- pose of the census is to ascertain just how many children there are who do not attend Sunday school and then efforts will be made to get them in The work Is being done by we'll organized commit tees,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-16
CAPTAIN srREErER RELEASED.
Was Held In Chicago on Charge of
 Manslaughter.

Chicago, November 15.-Cheers and handclapping followed an announcement today by Judge Dunn granting a writ of habeas corpus for the release from the penitentiary of Captain George Dow lngton Streeter of "The district of Lake Michigan fame. Streeter was given his freedom a technicality-namely, delay in executing the order committing him to prison.
 Streeter was convicted on a charge of manslaughter growing out of an affray resulting from an attempt to keep al legged trespassers out of the so-called district" which is a valuable tract of land on the Chicago lake front.