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The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-07-29
IHE FIRST P|CN|G IN BROWN COUNTY


the time ana took part inthe picnic
But when I come to look back 25 years
tits not so easy to remember all of
them. There are but q small number
yet living on the places they were
|squatting on at that time. Il.
Those that 1 can remember, still
living where they did at that time,
are Nathan III. Johnson, Ben e rer-
son, John Eyerson, Ole Everson, Ed.
Harnois, Tom James and Henry
Slack. The rest have all scattered
all over the country, some to other
parts of the county, and a good many
have gone to that land from which
there is no return.
The names OF those who were at
that picnic, as near as i can re-
member. are as follows:
Clare Johnson, 8sl #
N. H. johnson,
Frank JohHson and wife. !
Mrs. johnson,
Alice johnson.
Minnie johnson.
VIM. Young,
Jacob f. Young,
Ben Everson.
JOHN Eyerson and wife,
Ole Eyerson, p
Henry Eversotl,
John R. James,
Don 9. Mckenzie,
Thos. James,
Ed Harnois,
Wm. York, wife and three children.
Lester Blackman,
A. Blackwell, ~
Benoni Slack,
Henry Slack,
Margaret Slack,
Sophie Slack. 1'
/ Minnie Slack, 5s
Sylvester Dayton.
Two men, Spencer and SRlith,
working on the mill damat Columbia
Il
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-07-29
.. Nv. crofoot, for State sAttorney

81 / . + ( 4 + Il
Louis w, Crofoot, our candidate-for
states attorney, was born February
4ssa., 1857, in Pontiac, Michigan. His
father, Nj. e. Crofoot, was for many.
years q leading memberof the bar OF
hisstste and, as the writer remembers
him, as fine a type Of the courtly, dig
nitied old-scho0l lawyer as made the
Michigan circuits. Our candidate
attended the schools Of his native.
city unity at the age Of seventeen he
was appointed to West Point by Con-
gresham Begole. Two years later he
resigned from West. Point and vent
into his fathers office to study law.
After his admission to the bar two
years later he became partner in
the practice with his father and A..
w. Burt. After four years, 1882, the
western fever got him, aud as aresult
3 he spent lis next year on a claim in
Beadle connty, South Dakota
Judge Crofoot's careeras a lawyer
in South Dakota began In 's3 when he
formed a partnership with j. s.
Ayres at Huron and later, A. W. Burt,
his former partner at Pontiac, Joined
the firm. In 1883 an appointment to
be associate Justice cf the supreme
court of the territory for this distsict
! was rendered Mr.. Crofoot, and was
accepted by him. This appointment
made his residence II the
district necessary sand accord
{ ingly the judge became citizen Of
Aberdeen. It7was only a little over
d year when the admission OF the
I state terminated his duties on the
bench. Judge Crofoot had at that
time fully established a reputation as
one OF the most able jnrists Of the
new state. He inlned diately entered
upon an extsnsi We and lucrative prac-
tice which he has ee0ntinned up to the
present time. Rarely d case goes
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-07-29
ESP ECJALLY Low RATES.

You surely will find one ia which
you are interested. Read them.
Triennial Gonclaye Knight Temp.
lars, San Franc cisco, CAL. Sept. S
to I.
Sovereign Grand Lodi Sc, Ind. Order
Of Odd Fellows. San Francisco.
Cal, Sept. l9s
Encampment cf K ghts of Pytllias
Louisville, q 3, August Is TO Is.
Inquire Of O N 81 & st R'v FOR
further information as to reduced
shpm meseeke rates, step-over priyis
leges, train equip ipInen5 and connec-
tiona. Syousc con TEN pl ate 4 journey
Sgiveth 6 M ilwauk \ AL AZ d portunity
for naming you che zap rates and ems
rag ing yyu berths ia sleep ping car
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-07-29

through our courts involving intricate
difficult legal problems into which
he is not called.
/. It was dnring Judge Crofoot's resi-
'dedce at Huron. in 1884 that he mar
iried Miss Carrie e Kerr. a Miami
county, Ohio, girl His home life Is
most enviable. lie and srs. Cmfoot
having been blessed with two charm
Ing daughters, Margaret and Carrie,
the former a graduate Of the Aber-
ldeenlligh school this last year.
81 Judge Crofoot's sense OF duty to the
local democratic organization sll;;s In
sduced him to accept the nomination.
for states attorney, and there is pre-
sented to the vaters OF the county the
rare opportunity Of doing Il good
stroke of business by securing the
very best legal services for their
money.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-07-29
Mr.. Chairman and Friends:

N11s sSJlldllkAd q 0AO -
Being called upon for some account
of something chat took place in the
,frst settlement OF this county and
central part Of the james river val
ley. have chosen for my subject the
first picnic held in this part of the
James valley. There were a few of
us here who concluded to hold a
Fourth of July celebration and pic
mic at Glare Johnson's grove, and, my
friends, think l can say without
fear of contradiction that it was the
first picnic ever held by actual
SETTLERS of this. part Of Daxota. Il
was held July 4th, 1879.
We got up a purse, sent to Water
town for what we wanted and every
body, was invited, and / think nearly
all came.
We had a genuine picnic dinner in
which all the ladies took hand, and
when we know that such woven as
Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Y ork. Mrs. Slack
and Mrs. Eyerson were among them,
we can restgassured that they certain
ly made success of it. We had
plenty Of everything to eat and
lemonade to drink all day long, and
supper in the evening.
We had boating on the river, pony
racing, q game Of base bali and a
dance in the evening in William
Young's log house, for which John
Everson Iland Lester Rlackman fur
nlslled the music.
But, friends, the mort important
partof these notes is the fact that we
had a picnicson the 4thof July, 1879,
and who were present at that time.
4 will try to give as near as I can a
| full list OF those who were here at
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-07-29
John Wade for Secretary of State

Born in lS6Oin the county OF Elgin
Ontario where he was raised on farm
receiving a common school education.
He came to Dakotain May, 81 with
his parents, Mr.. and MIS-. Stephen
Wade, who settled near Ordway. Mr.
Wade filed on three claims in that
Vicinity, thus exercising all his land
rights. He was always active in local
pubic matters, holding the office of
school treasurer and chairman OF the
town board He identified himself
with the independent political move
ment whenit sprang up. He was a
candidate of the peoples party for the
Legislature in '92 and in '96 was the
nomiuee of his partg for register Of
deeds. The populists elected every
man on the ticket thai year, Mr.. Wade
making an unusually good run. His
administration OF affairs in the regis
ter's office was extremely satisfactory
to the people regardless of party affil-,
iations. On his election as registel
Mr.. Wade became a resident of the
city.
For a number Of years Mr.. Wade
has been one Of the most successful
real estate operators inEthis part of
the state. having accumulated con-
siderable holdings of farm lands and
city prop rty. He has been promi-
Inent and active Knight OF Pythias,
having been elected Grand Prelate at
the last grand lodge of the state.
John Wade possesses in a large
measure the qualities that make for
personal popularity, has hosts of
warm friends, aud il he does not get
elected he will come :as near as any
other live democrat can come to
capturing a state office.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-07-29
TEACHERS EXAMINATION

The. state teachers xamination for
state and grade certificates will pc-
cur at the high sehool building III
Aberdeen, Friday andA Saturday,
August - and %, commencing at 5
O'Clock a. M
All teachers " hose certi ificates have
expired and all persons xpecting to
teach ID this county the coming
lool year, must attend the sx-
|aminatton-
pplicants must md at the
|app pointed time and those Nj VINO are .ab-
sent Friday wi a not be permitted to
write Saturday
Il. EDDY III
e'o: Supt
The Aberd deem Dem nocra I and The
] Dakota ['1E { Farnae both one year, for s1.I
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-07-29
OUR CANDIDATES. |:
Brief Sketches Of Some Of Our
Nominees. 1 1

The DEMOCRAT herewith presents
to its readers some information con-
corning candidates named on county
ticket as well as our tatiYe on
the state ticket T!ie succeeding
sketches will be,folloWed by others as
fast as the matter can be secured
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-07-29
4 AA1RAN| OUTRAGE
Al Unoffending Workman from
Joe Yoeman's $ Farm thrown
Into the City Pen.
Papsrs IN 1 Damage Suit have
been Filed and the Matter
Will come up in court.

[ tf j x
Strange things are some tunes done
in the name or law and order, right
here IN this city, aud by those Who
are dressed with authority to protect
rather than outrage the common cit-s
izen. On the day Ring gling's show was
lin town, Charles Rathgeber, who works
lonJoe Yoeman's farm having been
SO engaged for aver year, came into
town to see the parade and take In
the circus. After the parade he
started up the street in company
with two men who work for
Burilham, whose farm is In the neigh-
borhood ~ OF Yoeman's. They had not;
gone far when they met Patrolman5
Ikirley. One Of Burnham's men in d
Joking manner snid to Kirley ssyou
ought to run this man In, pointing
to Rathgeber. The policeman. as IL
joining in the good Eatured banter.
clapped his hand on Rathgeber shoul-y
der turned MIN about and said come
on with me- The man Is companions
watched him and-ssA policeman dis
appear in the crowd and then went on
expecting their friend would joins
them In a few minutes.
| The officer and the man walked
down main streeet, turned the corner
and went along the avenue ia the
| direction OF the city jail. When they
got there Rathgeber, concluding
the Joke had gone far enough, said he
guessed he wodid hen toS
his astOnistment lie was Informed
that he was Actually under arrest j I'd
THAT he must go i .e lock i. fters
yainly monstratM. with X irley heI
quietly submitted TO being locked upl
n the pen, first securing from the
4 officer promise TO take word
immed ediately to joe Y oeman.
"A bout $50 that essening. after the
man had been confined about eight
hours, the officer told Joe Yaa,.sa
the affair. Mr. Yoeman lost no time
in having Rathgeber brought before
4 Justice Jones. The charge laid,
Iagainst him was that lie was drunk
and the justice refusing to discharge
him unless he paid certain costs.
and also insisting on contin.
uance and Rathgeber was released on
batl.
rs The next day work on the Yoeman
Il Av,
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-07-29
Mitchell Has Now Fulfilled
Its Promises
Valuable Properly Conveyed Is the State


On July l, 1904, Geo. A. Silsby, mayor Of
Michel, deposited in the Mnnehaha National Bank
at Sioux Falls, perpetual lease Of the new proposed
Capitol building and grounds Thelease is executed
in favor Of the state Of South Dakota, and is to be
turned over by the bank to the governor Immediately
after election. The building rost the city of Mitchell
S55, 900 and is absolutely fire proof.
On July 10th, a. E. Hitchcock representing forty
hree business of Mitchell deposited in the Sioux
Falls National Bank deed to six blocks in the city
of Mitchell, comprising about 20 acres Of land. This
deed is executed in favor OF the state of South Dako
ta and will be turned by the bank to the governor
should Mitchell receive majority vote 1T the eec
ton November Sth. This land is in the city limits
and close to the business part of the city.
Mitchell absolutely guarantees to pay all cost Of
removal Of records and other state property There
will be cost to the tax payers.
BUSINESS. MEMS LEAGUE, ss
By HARRY u Bras Pres.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1904-07-29

Paper read by Ole w. Everson at
the First annual reunion Of the old
settlers of Brown county at Tacoma
Park July 2ssa, 1894. s-ssss..s.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22
PERSONALS.

Mr.. Junius S. Gates of the Agricul-
tural Department returned from
SwepsonVille yesterday.
Mr.. j. S. Oliver, an old A. and NJ.
student, was here yesterday on a short
visit
Mr.. r. A. Springs, proprietor of the
Louise Hotel at Washington, N. c.,
from the reunion at Nashville.
Mr.. A. T. Beaseley. Of Trinity Col
lege was here yesterday from Waynes-
vile, where he attended the Students
Y. M. c. A. Conference.
Mr. Russell Sheriff. went to We'll
don yesterday.
Mr.. c. M. Busbee returned from
Lenoir yesterday. where he attended
court.
Mr. Johns, of Norfolk, is in the
city.
Mr.. S. Ohio Wilson is in the city
Mr.. w. A. Segraves, of Holly
Springs spent the day in the city yes
terday.
Mr.. c. D. Harris, of Warrenton, is
in the city.
Mr.. Clarence E. Houston arrived in
the city yesterday and is registered at
the Marlborough.
Mr.. z. F. LIE May of Smithfield, is
here to attend the Congressional con-
vention.
NIB. F. Taylor, of Spring Hope
is in the city on his way to the State
convention.
Mr.. w. M. Boom, of Louisburg, is
a visitor to Raleigh.
Mr.. John H. Edwards, of Rocky
Mount, is in the city.
Mr.. Allen ]. Ruffin, of Hillsboro. is
a visitor to Raleigh.
Mr.. r. C. Rogers, of Wilmington,
is in Raleigh.
Mr.. r. B. White, of Franklinton,
is in the city.
Mr.. F. S. Spruill, of Louisburg, is
at the Marlborough.
Mr.. ]. r. Chamberlain went to
Wilson yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22
Supt. w. @. Allen Commended in Re,
port of County Board of Char
tiles

The committee was very much
pleased with their visit to the County
Home and Work House. The general
appearance of the various buildings
and grounds showed that everything
was being done that could be done for
the comfortand entertainment of the
inmates. The success the manage
ment has attained in their efforts to
add to the happiness and contentment
of these people was clearly shown BY
the expressions on the faces of those
in the home and their words of ap-
probation for the many kindnesses
shown them. Capt. w. c.. Allen, rich
~ deserves the condence these people
have in him; he is untiring in his eff
forts to do everything in his power
to supply the wants of the home and
the county is to be congratulated in
that it has such a man to superin-
tend its home and work house.
l. G. BLAIR,
For the Committee.
June 20, 1904.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22
TRAVELLING Statesmen WANTED

To sell combination card game,
Stars and Stripes. A fine side line.
Can play over 1000 interesting and
fascinating games, including all the
latest and most popular home
games. soc. per pack. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded. Adj
dress. Fab. ii. Weathers, Box 517,
Raleigh, ". c. TT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22
Puckett's Disinfectant

cures sore, tender itching. chatting,
burning or offensive feet caused by
excessive perspiration. Price, Csc,
at druggists, or by mail from Clark
Pickett Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22
FORT MOULTRIE. s. G., JUNE 90

1904. Sealed proposals in tripli-
cate will be received until II a. nj.
July II, 1904. for sinking a deeB
Six-inch Tubular Well here. In
formation furnished on application.
q. S. reserves right to reject any
or all proposals. Envelopes con-
tanning proposals should be mark
ed Proposals for Construction, .
addressed f. l.. Buck, @. M.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22
LAWYERS BARGAIN.

For sale-complete set Lawyers
Reports, Annotated, with Digest. En-
tirely new. Bargain for cash. Lock
Box II, Lumberton, N. G.
6-8-2w
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22

b A II B f. II S-A BARGAIN, THE
Brewers 7-chair white barber
shop, established % years, to lease
or for sale. Will exchange for real
estate or other property, or sell on
easy terms. Fine chance for right
man. Address at once, w. S. Syn
der Winston, n. c.
6-19-sun- tues-wed- fri-5t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22
DON'T WORK FOR OTHERs-BE

your own boss learn the real estate
business and start in for yourself.
We make you orr special represen-
tative and teach you the business by
mail. We furnish large list of sal
able property and assist you to
earn from $4,000 to $4,000 annually.
Write for free booklet and particu-
lars. H. w. Cross & Co., rs Taco
ma Bldg. Chicago.
6-5-12tWed fri sun.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22

The Jackson Springs Hotel opens
June LIST. The best place in North
Carolina to rest. recuperate or regain
lost health. Address. The Jackson
Springs Co., Jackson Springs, or Aber-
deem, N. G. 6-1-1aw-4w
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22
ENGINES AND ENGINE AND BOIL

er for sale. All in good condition
and but little used. One 5-horse
power, engine, $4,000; one 7-horse
power engine and boiler, $3.50; one
12-horse power (Erie) engine, 5000.
F. o. B. cars at Hillsboro N. G.
Address Vassar Campbell, Durham,
n. c..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22
WANTED-sAw MILL HANDS. WE

Want several good White men at
circular saw mill. Wages $1.15 to
$1.35 per day Steady work.
House furnished to men with fami-
lies. Also, woodsmen with ex-
perience to work around steam
skidder. Wages S1.25 to $3.50 per
day.. 6-22-1w
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22
WE HAVE 100000 CUT HERRINGs

for sale in any quantity; quality
guaranteed. Ward & Norman, Ply
mouth, N. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22
TEN CENTS PER LINE
NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN rs CENTS. SPECIAL
DISCOUNTS ON EXTENDED AL
vERTISING. RESULTS ASSURED.
REWARD OLE s1o.Oo.-A GOLD LIN
(Six Words to the Line)

coin Campaign Watch Fob, size of
cent piece, encased i'll glass; head
of Lincoln on one side; on reverse
side the words, abraham Lincoln,
an honest man. The crisis demands
his re-election-1S64.'' / lost it in
Boylan, Pearce & Cos or on Fay
etteville street at time Of fire. Re-
turn to Elmer M. Shaffer
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22
FOR sALE.-THOROUGHBRED A.

year-old colt, broken to saddle and
harness, good hunter; also Great
Dane dog, registered, has been
handled altogether by a lady; also
new Cypher's Incubator. For par
ticulars apply to Miss Placide
Bridgers, "Hilma," Tarboro, n. c.
6-19-1Wk
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22

LOST-A SILVER KNIFE-SOME
time Sunday. Initials, w. H. b.
engraved on handle. Suitable re-
ward and thanks if returned to this
office. II.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22

WANTED-FEEDER FOR CYLIND-
er Press. Address Enterprise, High
Point. j. j. Travis. 6-21-t. f.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22

WANTED-TTIE SERVICES OF
Wood rothers. They will please
write to P. o. Box Ala, New Bern,
N. G.. 6-7-f.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22

FOR SALE-ONLY DRUG STORE IN
town of two thousand. Lock Box
| care News and Observer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22

TWO YOKE OF OXEN FOR SALE
by The Austin Stephenson company,
Smithfield, N. c.
6-22-1W.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22

Wa TED AN EXPERIENCED
Music Teacher wants to teach music
and English in private family or
academy. Miss l.. s., care News
and Observer.
Observation-Disclosures Mt.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22
Dan EXPERIENCED

w A n II Il DAN EXPERIENCED
double entry bookkeeper desires
position by September 1st with re-
liable firm, oil mill preferred Ad-
dress l.. M. B., Box 452, Henderson,
n. G.
6-22-Wed Sun.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22

All of the telegraph operators O
the city are earnestly requested t.
meet in the usual place this after
noon at five-thirty for the purpose Of
forming telegraphers union.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22

NONE VITO LOAN ON APPROVED
securities. Raleigh Savings Bank.
6-3- If.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22
I,OsT-sUyER PURSE WITH

CHAIN and ring Tor finger. Cor
geon's Head 1900. Return to this
office or to Mrs. Jas. Boylan, Hills
boro street and get reward. t. f.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22

Messrs. Ed. Chambers Smith and j
p. Jerman returned from Burlington
yesterday, where they examined the
books of the North Carolina Railroad
Company, finding them to be all right.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22
A SALE OF SUMMER SKIRTS.

Cotton Cheviot. White and COlOred
Duck Skirts at 9Sc. and $1.25.
Figured White Pique and heavy
white Skirts, trimmed and stitched
bands OF same. $500 and $3.50.
Butcher Linen and Brown Linen
Skirts, 800 and $3.50.
Heavy Corded Pique and Bleached
Butcher Linen Skirts, lace trimmed
$500 and $500.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22

Mr.. G. d. Best, of Fremont, was in
the city yesterday and says the people
there are jubilant over the closing of
saloons which takes place July list.
The county commissioners refused to
issue any license in Wayne county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-22

A fine new passenger engine has
just been received by the Raleigh &
Cape Fear Railroad. 1t is coal
burner, the first installed on this line;
watch out for a new schedule by
No. 4.