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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-10-09

tin but a fool niger would b feared
never was feared Of nutten in my life;
come on wild me, you black scoundrel,
and Potter skunk away at Bucks heels,
much humbled BY the recent tongue
flashing he had received.
4 Buck had always posed as little superior
#toaPeter. owing D tho fact that he had
grown up around tho N''Eret house" and
among white folks, while Peter had lived
In cabin In the woods
a few moments later Buck called Justify
saying he had found the tree. and we
proceeded at once to tho spot Soon we
had q big blazing fire Of pine knots
which lighted the place all around. and
we at once proceeded to examine the
tree, which was q huge old cypress, with
very hollow trunk, judging from the
several apertures where Buck insisted
he had seen the bees going In and out.
He had at some previous time nailed
bits OF plank on the body for some dis
lance up. and he said II Mars Howard
would jes climb up and put his nose
Z in at one OF dem holes he would smell
de honey. but Howard said he would
ratherstal1e Buckeyes word for 1t than
thrust his precious nose into one Of those
dangerous looking holes.
Seen the bushes had been cleared away,
and with regular strokes Buck and-Pe-
ter, who had now gotten into a willing
humor, were sending their axes home.
Howard and would at intervals re-
lieve them, and with our best efforts It
took &us nearly two hours to fell this
forest king that undoubtedly was two
centuries in rearing itself.
But our efforts were rewarded and
Bucks fondcst wishes We're realized, for
the whole cavity was filled with the
plrest OF honey. Every utensl was filled,
and Buck ana Peter TOOK the comb out
in sheets and drank the honey. At last
the bee tree episode was ended and the
homeward journey commenced with Buck
in The lead, rs he was so elated that he
in the lead as he was SO elated that lie
wished to get home and tell first, but
Peter kept close on to his heels, each one
carrying two buckets Of honey, while
:, H oward and ] took 1t more lelsurely with
the axes and sl1ne other articles. All
went we'll until the two negroes reached
the bridge, then suddenly we were start
leu by some of the most unearthly yells
L ever heard. a great Changing of tin
buckets, and then as II ten wild horses
were turned loose.
36s We hurried forward, not knowing what
hideous sight would meet our eyes, but
when We arrived at the bridge all was
quiet. A large tin bucket lay as If
cast away in flight, with its delicious con-
tents pouring out In the sand and n few
other articles were scattered around. !
called several times, but there was no
answer.
What in thunder is the matter with you
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SUITS.
Ana nam arkably Low priced.

Ladies' Coat Suit OF fine Venetian.
either black or brown. medium fitting
back, with yoke effect, collarless with
velvet and braid trimmed neck and
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VA - sSSus
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s OIL W.

vii, quickly drive out tho pain. Keep II On hand
Tor lust such emergencies. There Is sure n ~
come time OF need and HainIns Wisat E va
will not fail YOU.
Mrs. A. G, scharfer, Great Bend, Kan, writes:
I have been subject to sick l1cadnChe ios
over Ave years. used one bottle OF Ha n 8
ache since.
Sarah Gillespie, San Diego, Tex. writes!
have ufferod 4 great deal with Earacne ano
by the use OF Hamlins Wizard OIL nave oesn
entirely cured. I'LL
p. II. s;mons, Dennison, Iowa, writes: Ham
l;ns Wizard OIL Is tho best remedy Tor sore
Throat and Tootha che have over useo.
have never known it to fail.
There is only one Wizard OIL Ilaini,'in ~,
Bros,n on wrapper. Take no substitute QUO.
and 100.
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tin but a fool Niger would b feared;
never was feared Of nutten in my life;
come on wild me, YOU black scoundrel,
and Peter SUNK away at Bucks heels,
much hulnbled by the recent tongue
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Kept Him Guessing.
"Supposc I were to tell you YOU must not
go to the matinee o-day," said M. Naggit.
How would you like that?
48"O!'' nmbiglguously replied his young wife,
with a steely glitter In her eye, Z wouldn't
Press.
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Typical American Institution.

Fortunately, Englands 3distinguishcI pre!atc,
the Archbishop OF Canterbury is none the
worse for his experianco in that railway
wreck, WHILE as he desired he yhas$necn
placed in close = contact with another OF
Americas typical MISUNDERSTANDING News.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-09-02

Mrs. G. G. Bradley and children
returned Thursday from spending a
month with relatives in Wisconsin.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-09-02

the Corners are having some hard luck.
While shock threshing last week, a load of
grain on John Browns wagon caught fire
from a spark which came from the engine.
1t was soon seen that the only way to
save the wagon was to tip the rack of.
The wagon was saved and then it was
discovered that the separator was on fire.
1t had not made much Roadway and was
put out.
S. N. Blair, of Volga, who has been
a-uctioneering off a $50, 900 stock of goods
at Lemars, Ia returned Sunday evening.
He expects to return again in a week and
continue the sale.
Mail carrier on Il. Il. ID. route A says
that Andrew Carlson has the beat corn on
the road. 1t will be out of the way of the
frost ia about two week.
Last Saturday the saloons did a rushing
business in the diepensation of h
elixir of life at Oldham.
Chicken hunters are making great prep
s-:t:cs:s t5T the first DAY of september.
Chas. II. Armstrong made a business
to De Smet the first of the week.
Miss Polly Pond, of Madison, is visiting
with Miss Maude Armstrong.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-09-02

MRS, ". ~, bradley anu cnllureL
returned Thursday from spending .
month with relatives in Wisconsin.
Walter Carroll and son, d
Minneapolis, arrived Thursday for 9
short visit with ]. H. Carroll and
family.
-Shuitz s. Lindsey is the style Of
the new firm organized for the pur-
Pesc Of manufacturing cement build
ing books.
Mrs. Fred II. Debois, Of Wash
ington. p. o., arrived Saturday even
ing for a visit Of two weeks with her
sister, Mrs. f. w. Warning.
Mrs. Strong and Percy Robinson
departed Thursday for their home al
Hesper, Iowa, after a visit Of several
days with relatives in this city.
John G. Hammer and family, OF
Volga, came up Thursday evening
and were met by Will McMartin who
took them out to his home for a visit.
John and viii always spend Sept.
LIST together.
IT. CT. Brown and wife start
Monday on their trip to California
where I. 9. represents South Dako-
ia grand lodge in the Sovereign
grand lodge, /. o. Q. f. Mrs. Brown
viii visit with a sister near Los
Angles.
Orla Holster. Of Ridgville, Ind,
arrived Tuesday for a visit with his
aunt. Mrs. T.. S. johnson, and
family. Orla has been IN De Smet
before and knows the sport to be
had 10 getting after the festive
prairie chicken.
II is nov Very Reverend Deane
John F. Hogan. The appointment
% the deanery Of tbs Sioux Falls
diocese having been received this
week This deanery is a large one
and comprises OF some Of the largest
churches III the diocese. The manv
feisnds Of Father Hogon are pleased
y this recognition of his untiring
efforts aud years Of faithful service
in the church work.
Louis O'Brian and Jonn Burke,
two popular passenger conductors
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-09-02
r. schaub has 4 new adv. in this

IF Schaub has a new adv. in this
issue.
al! Standard paper patterns re-
duced to 10 and l5c-nothing over
f5c. At d. III LOTUS store.
John Anderson, living between
this place and Erwin, was u OF
the sufferers from the cyclone last
Saturday says the Arlington Sun.
His barn, which was a large one,
completed this summer, was blown
away, not enough Of it being left for
kindling wood. The structure was
lifted bodily from the ground and
the hay which was in it, about thirty
tons, not being disturbed. His three
children were near the barn at the
time, the little boy and girl being at
play in a hay rack. The older sis
ter got the little girl out of the rack
before the storm struck, but the boy
was caught by the suction and TAX
en- up in the air some fifteen or
twenty feet from the earth, and set
down so lightly that he was not at
all hurt. The windmill near at hand
was blown away, the tower being
twisted off and the mill blown to
quite q distance. Nobody was hurt
but the escape was so narrow that
the property loss sunk into insigniti-
canoe.
AT the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. w. Latin Wednesday at high
noon occurred the marriage of their
daughter Mary to MI. A. r. Hollis.
ter, Of Erwin, Rev. Jenkins oticiat-
ing. The ceremony was witnessed
by only the relatives of the contract
ing parties. The bride is a young
lady who has grown from childhood
to womanhood in De Smet and is
held in high esteem by her many
acquaintance. She has been count
ed among the most successful teach
ers in the county for the last three
years. The groom is a young man
who also grew to manhood in this
county, having lived at Erwin for a
number of years. He is an enter
prising young man and has pushed
ahead through his own efforts until
he is now well established in the
drug business at Erwin. The happy
couple start out in life with the best
wishes of host Of friends and all
predict a married life of happiness
and prosperity as their portion.
They will spend about two weeks in
the Twin Cities and will then set up
at housekeeping in Erwin. The
INDEPENDENT adds it's best wishes to
hose Of their many other friends.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-09-02

what we have and be more contented.
Sumner Stearns is deliv ering his
far famed Century Book of Facts.
Now is your last chance to get one
A. J.. HOLSTER drove to Madison
last week Wednesday with a load of
household goods.
A. w. Stone went to the Black
Hills Thursday morning.
G.. A. Silver has the contract for put
ting the furnace in the school house /.
Bert Smith heard a few days ago
of the death Of his brother in the
east. He may have go east to settle
up the estate.
G. Noyes and wife and Meade Pettis
and wife drove to Willow Lakes last
week Wednesday.
Mrs. Flynn, of LakePreston came
UP Saturday to visit her daug liter,
Mrs. Wagner.
Miss Edna Remington, Of De Smet,
was in town Saturday.
Julius Wolkow departed Monday
for Sioux Falls where he will attend
the business college the following
year.
Mrs. Joe Barker took the evening
train Monday for Bryant to make a
short visit with relatives.
Mrs. VanSlyke is visiting at Hoff
mas this week, arriving from the
south Monday evening.
Harry Williams, Of Brookings, ar
rly ed Monday evening and SIS clerk
ing at HOLSTERS Pharmacy.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-09-02
New Millinery Stock.

Having located in De Smet with
a full new line Of Millinery goods ]
invite the ladies of DeSmet and vicin.
ity to call and look over my goods
which will be ready soon in the
Root store building.
Not being able to get a. building
for a few days | have placed a lin,
OF goods in 9. S. G.. Fuller's store
Please give me a call.
Mrs. G.. MoREYNoLDs.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-09-02
Has Sold a Pile Of chamberlain,s
Cough Remedy.

| have sold Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for more than twenty years
and it has given entire satisfaction.
] have sold a pile of it and can re-
commend it highly. -JosEPH Mo-
ELHINEy, Linton, Iowa. You will
find this remedy a good friend when
troubled with a cough or cold. 1t
always affords quick relief and is
pleasant to to take. For sale by all
druggists.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-09-02

on the Ca N. w. arrived Wednes.
day evening to help open the hunt
ing season They will likely remain
with us for a week or more.
The Guild will serve d prairie
chicken supper az the w. +. Peter
man home Tuesday. Sept, 9th.
Miss Kate O'Brian went tc
Sioux Fails Sunday for a visit Of ter
days with relatives aud friends.
The Congregational Ladie:
Aid Society will hold a provision
sale Saturday, Sept. Bird at Mr.. Ham.
iltons store.
C II. Tiukham, who win repre-
vent the 1. o. o. f. encampment in
the Sovereign grand lodge, will leave
for San Francisco on either Monday
or Thursday Of next week.
"A prohibition mass convention
for Kingsbury county is called to
meet at Lake Preston Sept. 7th, at
l:30 p. M, for the purpose of nom
mating candidates for the different
county and Legislative offices, and to
transact any other business that
may properly come before the CON
vention. X. Lewis, Chairman,
There were not guns enough
left in town Thursday morning to
to protect the town against an inya-
sion of jack rabbits. Every man
that ver pretended to pull a gun on
a chicken was out by daylight. Some
rel went into the country the even
ing before, and Bill Ruth admitted
that he sat up all night so as not to
over sleep in the morning. It's a
mighty good thing for the chickens
that Sept. lst comes but once a year.
The earlier residents of this city
remember well the Austin linus fam
lily who lived here a number Of years.
They will be panied to learn that
Mrs. linus suffered from a severe
attack of heart disease and as a re-
suit is now in q very critical condi-
ti0n from paralysis which attacked
the left side Of her body. The fam
lily are living 10 Springfield, Ill, and
the lady has been placed in q hospi-
tai. Physicians are as yet unable to
say whether recovery can take place.
The corps OF teachers that will
open u city schools Monday is as
follows: Principal, Prof. Bunker, Of
Elkton; Miss Hanson, of Fargo, as
sistant principal; Miss Cooper, of Mt.
Vernon, grammar department; Mrs.
M. L. McCarty, Of this city, End in.
termediate; Miss Kittie Strong, OF
city, lst intermediate; Miss Bar.
ker, Of Huron, End primary; Miss
Addis Marsh, Of this city, Ist pri-
mary. Prof. Bunker, Miss Hanson,
and Miss Barker start on their first
year in our schools The Others have
here before. The board of
education have put forth every effort
% seccre competent teachers, the
parties elected are highly recon
nended, and we hope that the future
will fulfill all expectations. The
teachers are entitled to the hearty
support OF the patrons OF the school;
IN this depends much Of the success
such an institution.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-09-02

I'VE call your attention to the
rules governing the primary system
of nominations in Beadle county,
which will be found on the first page
OF this issue.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. G. Z. Newell spent
last Sunday at Pierre. Martin Abra-
hanson acted as mail carrier during
their absence.
Mrs. G. b. Lsis is on the sick list
This community was visited by a
very severe electric storm Sunday.
Lightning struck at the Giles home
killing three horses. 1t also struck
at w. H.. Wheat's, tearing up the
granary roof and knocking down q
four-year-old colt. Several tele..
phone poles we're struck pear
Mathews. Altogether the lightning
was the worst this season.
Mi. and Mrs. G. B. Grover and
Mr.. and Mrs. Barrett spent Sunday
at the home OF w. E. Pratt.
Walter Wilkinsoa is engineering
for Brown Bros.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-09-02
Lots and Land for Sale.

Lot 16, block 2, occupied by res.
taurant; lot II. block 2, occupied by
real estate office; lot Is, block 4,
vacant, all in city of De Smet.
Sci 3-ll0-56. A fine quarter
section. II. Schaub.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-09-02

Joseph G. Parsons, NJ. D., Prac-
tics limited to diseases of Eye. Ear,
Nose and Throat. Brookings, $. D.
Win be at DIR. Coulter's 8. office Thurs.
day, Sept. 9Th.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-09-02

ALLOW me to give you a few words
in praise Of Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
says Mr.. John Hamlett, Of Eagle
Pass. Texas. II suffered one week
with bowel trouble and took all
kinds Of medicine without getting
any relief, when my friend, Mr.. q.
johnson. l merchant here, advised
ME 70 take this remedy, After taking
che dose 4 felt greatly relieved and
when / had VI 6n 40 third dose was
entirely cured, hank you from
the bottom Of ny hart for putting
this great remedy ~ the hands of
mankind For sale by III! druggists,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-09-02
correspondent


Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. Poppen and
son are here on a visit from Sibley
Iowa.
Mr.. John Slefken, from Holland,
Iowa, is at Fl. a. Poppen's; he is vel
pleased with the country. Mr..
Siefken was looking after his land
interests at White, $. d.
John Denevan, of De Smet. is
shTsshing in ia parts. Grain /.
turning out pretty we'll
Mr.. and Mrs. III, Krull are the
happy parents of a bouncing boy Of
IL pounds.
Mother Of Mr., CIaasen, and her
daughter, and mother Of Mrs. KrulI
will leave Germany on the 9th lust,
for De Smet.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1904-09-02

Aheavy rain la the southeastern part
of the county the first Of b week and
was Just what corn and niliet wanted.
The parties who are making the deep
we'll for the new nllil think they have
struck . good flow Of water at a depth Of
about $40 feet
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-29
COPY OF DECREE.
state of West Virginia,

state of West Virginia,
The UNKNOWN HEIRS of Danl IefeVre, decd d.
This cause came on TO be heard this 18th day
of January, A. D. 1904 on the plaintiffs bill of
complaint filed at August Rules, 1913 and the
amended bill filed at November Rules, 1903.
Order of p blication to nonresident and
unknown defendants properly executed, de-
cree nisi, bill taken for confessed, cause set for
hearing, and was argued by counsel:
1t is therefore adjudged ordered and decreed
that this cause be, and it is hereby referred to
Master Commissioner Adrian G Nadenbousch,
who shall ascertain and report to the Court
l. The interest of the several parties defend
ants TO the property involved in this action;
2 The amount of taxes due and for what
years owing to the State of West Virginia;
3. The amount of lakes due, and for what
years owing to the County of Berkeley:
4. The amount of taxes due, l. am, and for
what years owing to the corporation of Mar
tnsburg;
s. And any other matter by him deemed
pertinent to the issue of this cause.
But before proceeding to execute this de-
cree he shall by publication. required by sec
ton 8 of chapter los o. the Code of West Nif-
GINA, Cor four successive weeks in the Mar
tnsburg Statesman, newspaper of general
circulation and published in the County oil
Berkeley and by posting copy offs id notice
at the front door of the County Court House
in said county give notice to the parties to this
suit of the time and place which he shall pro
eeed 20 discharge his duties under this decree
A true copy -.Teste.
L. Dew. GERHARDT, Clerk
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-29
Order of Publication.

THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.
At rules held in the Clerks office OF the Circuit
Court of Berkeley County the 4th day of July 1905,
State OF West Virginia, Plaintiff,
Annie NJ Brown Samuel Cox, Mary Shoebrdge,
Isaac Watson; w. Fl Burgess, Alexander DeHaven,
Jas w. Robinson, J, B. Haines s. Co. individual
name' of partners unknown; John Rttenhour Min
ME NJ. Stribling johnson Plurarius Noah kierso
- Mcdonald, A. T. Stevens John F, Taylor,
Sam'l H. Taylor, and Helen Owens
The object of the above suit have the various
tracts of land up in the bill and therein described
sold provided by law for the payment of State,
County and Municipal taxes assessed against the
same, to pay said taxes from the proceeds Of sale,
and the surplus any, the parties entitled thereto
provided by law. and it appearing affidavit
lied in III is snt that the said defend lnts Annie NJ.
Brown Samuel Cox, Mary Shce5ridge, Isaac Wat
son, W. II. Burgess, J. b. Haines & Go John Rit-
tenhour, Minnie NJ Striking, Johnson Plurarius,
- Mcdonald, A, [. Stevens, John F. Tayl~r
Sam'l II. TaS lor and Helen Owens non-residents
of this State they hereby required appear at
the said Clerks office, within one month from the
9Th day of July 1904 (the date of the first publica-
ton hereby do what necessary protec,
their Interests IN this matter.
l.. De v. GERHAspr, Clerk.
Clarence E. Martin, Attorney for Plaintiff,
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-07-29
Order of Publication.
HE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.

THE STATE o. WEST VIRGINIA.
AT rules held in the Clerks office OF the Cir
cult Court OF Berkeley county, the 4th day OF
July, 1901.
Joseph H. shafier, PlaintIn.
vs. Cbancery.
Rose /. shaffer, Elizabeth Davis nee shaher
Ella = Buxton nee -haifer, o. w Buxton
her husband. Maria u. Shafier, - W Smaller,
Charles II. Smaller, Morgan Shaffer, Maria
Shaifer, Anabelle Gnger nee ShaGer, jacob
=. oyer her husband, Margaret Shaffer,
Jennie todd nee Shafer, d. H. Dodd her
husband, Abbie Ditfman nee Shaner,-
Diitman her husband, Jennie Shaffer. in
FAINT, John ShafieT infant, Mary Rounbough
nee Daniels. - Rumbough her husband,
Rosa Daniels. Pebeeca Daniels, Joseph Dam
iels, Emma Mckay nee Daniels, ---- Nc
/ Kay, her husband, Ernest Wilson
The object OF the above suit is 10 divide and
partition the real estate set up in the tIll filed
In this cause among the several parties EMIT
led thereto, and In case the same cannot be
partitioned and divided Ia KIND that tne same
be sold and the proceeds of such sale be di-
vided among the parties entitled thereto; that
an account be taken of the rents and profits of
the real estate known as the continental
Hotel Property" from the LIST dav of April,
1896, until the DEAN of ID. NJ. Shafler; that an
account be takeI OF the rents and profits of
the Twenty -One-Acfe+Tract' Of real estate set
up in the bill from the time said y. NJ. Shaffer
took possession OF the same until his death;
that an account be taken Of the rents and pro-
fits of said tract from the date OF the death OF
said D. Nj. ohatteT during the occupancy OF
the same by said defendant, Rebecca Daniels;
that the heirs OF SAID ID. M Shafier be requlf-
ed to pay over to plaintiff his portion of the
rents and profits collected by the said ID. M.
Shafier; that said Rebecca Daniels be required
To pay over to plaintiff his portion of the rents
and profits accruing from said q acre tract
since the death ofsaid ID. NJ. Shaffer while said
pre- misses have been in her possession, and
such other further and general relief as the
C. Sc may require, or shall seem to Court of
equity meet and just and IL appearing on at
fidavit fl led In this suit, that fhe said defen-
dants Elizabeth Davis. Abbie Dittman and
-Dttman her husband, Mary Eumbongh
and -Rumbough her husband, Rosa Dan
iels, Joseph Daniels, Emma Mckay and -
Mckay her h lsband, and Ernest Wilson are
non-Iesidents of this safe, they are hereby
required to appear AT the said Clerks office,
within one month from the Sth day OF July,
1901; Qhe date of the first publication hereof,)
and do what is necessary to protect their in
teTests in this matter.
l.. Dew GERHARDr, Clerk.
Flick Westenhaver and Noll, Attorney for
Plaintiff