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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16
FOR A GULF NJ
A Proposed North and South Railroad
Across South Dakota,

Highmore, s. d, March There
was Incorporated In Pierre on March
/. a $50, 600, 600 railroad company and a
$50, 000, 900 construction company. The
former has the name by it's charter,
of the Canadian Southern railroad, and
the latter Is the American Construction
company. The local incorporators are
f. A. Jacobsen, H. S. Anderson, A. p.
Sawyer, Lew w. Sandys and Milo
Brown. After the Incorporating papers
were field with the secretary of state
q meeting was called at the Locke
hotel, at which time w. f. Rowsey, of
,Muskogee, /. T., was made a member of
the board and also afterward vice pres
ident I'm boil companies. c.. M. Raw
lings of Kansas City, also was made a
member of the board and the treasurer
of both companies.
This line of railroad from Canada to
the gulf, 1t VIII be remembered, was
agitated most actively some fifteen or
eighteen years since by a strong farmer
element In the west, but nothing def
mite, or at any rate of public moment,
ever developed from the agitation. Aft
erward. and some time previous to the
death of the late James G.. Blaine, GER
tain measures were introduced in con-
gress in which considerable sums of
money were appropriated for the devel-
.opment of the same enterprise-that Is,
a line from Canada through the great
wheat belt of the United States and
southwark through Mexico and Central
America into South America, and while
desultory reports ave at various times
found their way into public prints rel
lative to the possible continuation OF the
same work. yet Ii seems that nothing
effective was accomplished.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16
FORTY THOUSAND SOULS.
This Is the Estimated Number of Ne>.
Settlers in 1906.

Yanixton. S. D., March 8.-Forty thou.
sand new settlers Is the estimate placed
on South Dakota's great influx OF emf
grants for the year of 1906. The rail-
roads figure they will haul at least 5000
cars of settlers. their stock, household
effects, etc., from the way people ana
now coming In, which, on the average
OF Ave to Il car, which humble is al
lowed, makes up the big total of 10000
for the state In a year This estimate
is "A conservative one and IL very likely
10 be greatly exceeded. The past six
DAYS has seen $50 ears, or 1900 people,
all come 10 stay, with all they IA in
the world with them. go through Yank :
ton on just one line, the milwaukee. and
this Is but a part. as ii takes into con-
sideration only the emigrant trains.
.shich are really freights, and are in 10
way connected with the regular passen-
gers. which are all crowded. There is
no question this state Is experiencing
a-great rush OF new settlers. the great
est ia all its history.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16
HELP THE
Governor Eirod Makes Call for Aid for
Sufferers in Japan.

Nv SeP@'"
Pierre, S. D., March Ex-Governor FL
rod has issued the following appeal 10
the people of South Dakota:
SIN my mail Wednesday morning
there came a very touching letter from
la philanthropic lady in an adjoining
state, saying hat she was asking the
governors of all the state TO call atten-
ition TO the famine situation In Japan.
THE Christian Herald of New York
city, is receiving subscriptions, and a
few days ago ~telegraphed $4,000 for
starving Japan. In the issue of that
paper Of February % they publish the
following words from President Roose-
welt;
The famine situation in northern
Japan is proving much more serious
than at first supposed, II thousands
Sof persons are on the verge OF starva-
tion. 1t is a calamity such as may oc-
~casionally befall any nation. Nations,
like men, should stand ever ready TO
aid each other in distress, and appear
to the American people TO help from
their abundance their suffering fellow
men OF the great and friendly nation or
Japan
: For several consecutive years South
Dakota has reaped bountiful harvests,
and / trust hat our people will con-
tribute q little of their savings TO help
this great work of relief.
Il trust hat one In each community
take ii upon himself TO solicit subscrip-
itions and forward the same TO the
Christian Herald, New York city; or
the contributions may be sent to this
office and they will be receipted for and
forwarded to the proper authorities
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16
RAlLRoApERs AT PREsHo.

.Presho, 8. D.. March 9,-For weeks the
Milwaukee Railroad company has been
rushing material to this place to be used
In the construction OF its line from this
place to Rapid City. Nearly FIVE hundred
carloads OF rails alone have been accumu-
lated here in readiness for the resumption
OF work on the line as soon az the weather
permits in the spring. The work OF con
structing the line will be fastened by the
use OF a MISUNDERSTANDING machine,
which car lay double the amount OF rails
In a given time as a gang of men. The
grade OF the new railroad IL completed as
far az White Clay buttes and when track
laying begins once more II will NOT be long
until trains are running 70 that point.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16
SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS.

Wagner. s. D.. March IA great deal OF
interest is being AIKEN in the outcome OF a
place on March 20, at which time the prop
psition OF issuing bonds In the sum or
t6.9Qo for the construction OF a new school
building VIII be submitted TO the voters.
About 4 yesr ago q site was purchased for
the profoscd new building. II In believed
the bends Will carry Nv . good majority.
Should this prove 10 be the case. II is the
Intention 10 have the new structure COM
pleted and ready for occupancy at the
somm~ncemsnt Of the next seheoi year.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16
A FROM A KICK.

Wagner, s. D.. March 6-The twelve
year-old son OF John verrizina. a well
known farmer living eleven miles north
east of this place In Kennedy township.
met his death as the result OF being kicked
in the forehead by a horse. The blow
fractured the lads skull and broke several
bones about his face. Physicians were
summoned from Wagner. Armour and Del
mont. m everything possible was done for
the unfortunate boy, but after lingering
nearly forty-eight hours. during which he
was in the greatest agony, death ended his
suffering. The parents of the boy were
among the pioneer settlers OF this part Of
South Dakota.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16
FIND six SKELETONS.

Aberdeen, s. n. March &-While huntinh
near Scatterwood lake. In Edmunds coun-
a.. the Young sons OF Henry Ablin dis
covered q human skull on the slope OF a
high hiil. An Investigation followed and
six complete skeletons were unearthed.
The skeletons appeared 10 he those Of a
man and woman. probably 30 years OF axe
mn aged person. a girl probably about i6.
and two children. probably 4 and 7 years
old. The skulls are not from their appear
unue those Of the white race. while tAe abb
fencs or the high cheek bones or the In
dian indicates that they do not belong TO
che red race. The skeletons were carefully
gathered together and will probably be
placed In The museum Of the Northern
Normal Industrial school,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16

Baltic, s. d.. March s.-surveyors In the.
employ OF the Milwaukee Railroad COM
pnny. who made their headquarters here
while running a survey for the proposed
line from Madison to Sioux Falls, have
completed their work and departed. The
line as surveyed between Cotton and Rem
ner cuts diagonaIly through several fine
farm houses, which win have TO be re-
moved when the line Is constructed. There
~ little doubt that the work OF construct
Ing the new line will as early
In the spring as THE weather and condition
Of the ground permits.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16
PREPARlNo FOR sEEDlNc.

Sioux Falls. s. d., March 6.-The farm
ers of South Dakota are preparing for
their spring work, and agree In the belief
that conditions for another prosperous
crop season could not be more favorable
than at present. The vast amount OF
mo which fell throughout the state dur
benefit to South Dakota in general. The
was very moist. being almost solid
water. When this meits the greater part
Of II Will 20 into the ground. removing
what frost u left and placing the soil in
nrst class condition for the commencemen
of farm work.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16
DE sMET, soUTH DAKOTA

The women grape pickers OF Cali
fornia are picturesque. There is just
a dash OF Indian TO give color te the
cheek, a touch OF Spanish, and just a
suspicion OF the old blood that built
the wonderful cities ages ago in lower
Mexico, making a combination attract
i've TO the lover Of the picturesque.
Dark hair. flashing black eyes, intelll-
gent faces. perfect courtesy, intelli-
gence that but needs suggestion TO lead
10 higher grades, indeed. one could not
look at those pickers. these cholos, as
the tenderfoot called them, picking
grapes. TO see that II required but
clothes and environment TO make a re-
markable change.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16
NEW FAIRFAX CHURCH.

Fairfax, s. d., March 6.--As the result
of a business meeting OF the members OF
the local Congregational church IL was
decided to erect a fine new church build
Ing, and have the work OF construction
commenced as o as the plans can be
prepared. 1t Is the intention TO construct
the building OF cement stone. IL will have
a floor space OF 40x4o feet and will cost
approximately $4,000 A site for the new
edihce already has been secured.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16

Governor Hoch of Kansas tells a
story that always strikes the right
spot with the farmers. One time a
merchant put up a blackboard in his
store and asked his customers To write
their names on Ii and opposite tell what
they We're doing for humanity. A
lawyer wrote, II plead for all A doc
tor wrote, II prescribe for all" A
preacher wrote. II pray for all" An
old farmer walked up, wrote his name,
scratched his head awhile and then
wrote. II pay for all"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16
RUSH FoR HOMES.
IN Vicinity of Ipswich Settlers Arriv,
in Carloads.

Ipswich, s. d., March S.-The first
rush of new settlers began Sunday
morning with a special train OF emil
grants from Iowa points. This is only
the first train. and 1t Is reported that
another train OF ten cars will arrive
tomorrow. Edmunds county will have
the largest immigration this spring
since the opening of the country. All
the real estate men report an unusual
number of inquiries and are preparing
TO do a rushing business this spring.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16
A

Platte, S. d., March 7.-Edwar.
Johnson, 4 resident of this place, had
a remarkably narrow escape from in
slant death as the result OF an accident
which he will not oon forget. In COM
pany with his brother and q friend he
vas hunting wild geese. He had just
fired at a flock and had set one end OF
the gun on the ground to watch the
geese and see II any fell, when the gun
was discharged, evidently by the shock
of striking the ground. The charge
went through the hrst finger OF his
left hand and furrowed the flesh. but
fortunately did not injure the bone.
Had the muzzle OF the gun been In
clined an inch nearer him he would
have met with instant death.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16
CLUBS.
Will Hold Meeting in Sioux Falls on
June q and 5.

SNttS v 0ftA ~
Sioux Falls, S. D., March 6.-The ex-
ecutiye committee of the State League
of Republican clubs met in Sioux Falls
and decided to call the ~semi-annual
meeting for this city on the evening of
June 4 and the morning of June 5; the
state republican convention will con-
5vene here on the afternoon of the 5th
of June. The evening meeting on the
4th will be In the nature Of a jollifica-
ton. Secretary Of the Treasury Shaw
has been invited to make the leading
address, and the four representatives
from South Dakota in congress will
also be present and maxi short talks.
AT the meeting on the morning Of the
18th officers will be elected and delegates
selected to represent South Dakota at
the national league meeting In Phila-
;delphia, June II, Is n ~, which Will
be in the nature OF a golden celebration
OF the first republican national V
ton.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16
GETS AN IOWA JOB.

Clear Lake. S. D., March CIV. w
Gaunt, who for some time has beef.
agent at this place of the Rock Island
Railroad company, has received in
structions requiring him to report for
duty AT Sibley, Ia, where he will be
stationed in future. The removal OF
himself and family has caused general
regret here, where they were very pop
iular, but there is general rejoicing be-
cause OF his promotion. 1t is not yet
known who will succeed Mr.. Gaunt at
this place.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16

Al well known Scotch author and n
young friend of his had spent the whole
day on h links and had some close
and exciting matches. As they left for
home the elder man remarked; do you
think We could play again tomorrow.
ladder" Well, answered the youth,
al was to be married tomorrow, but I
can nut IL on
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16

The clock al the entrance to Lord
Ellesmere's estate at Worsley strikes
thirteen at / O'clock. This popularity
fs due TO the last duke OF B~ridgewater.
Noticing many OF his workmen lettering
around after the noon hour one day,
he made inquiries. and was told they
had not heard the clock strike one. So
he had IL fixed so that II would strike
thirteen.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16

Luther Burbank. the California nat
uralist, has been overrun with visitors,
taking much valuable time from his
experiments and scientific work, and
has had to call a halt. A circular has
Just been issued by the relatives and
friends, calling attention TO the annoy
ance to which he is subjected almost
daily and requesting the discontinue
ance OF visits by the public, In 1905
more than 5000 visitors were received.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16

Black Spanish lace shawls are pre-
scribed for wear IN England next sum
mer. That IL because OF the marriage
OF the king OF Spain and Princess Ena.
The Pail Mall Gazett remarks that
when the late duke OF Manchester was
about 20 be married the booksellers of
London were rather put 10 IL TO supply
the sudden demand for George Sands
s.Canaualo"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16

In these days OF aduiterated foods
even the tempting chocolate cake nay
not be what IL seems. Its cover, as
was recently shown In Chicago by the
analysis OF the products OF a firm
which extensively advertised the purity
of it's preparations. may be, like the
obelisk In Central park, paraffined-
possibly as a protection against the
gastric juices OF the stomach.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16

New York at present boasts a man on
whom the surgeons have operated thir-
ty-two times. But Milan, Italy, has one
who has been operated upon thirty-five
times, although he is only 40 years old:
while Pembroke Dock. South Wales, be-
iieves IL holds the record with a woman
who q undergone forty-eight surgical.
operations.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16

Almira Todd relates that an Erie
woman had guests to dinner the other
day. and during the progress OF the
meal she entertained them with a his
tory of the fowl they were d~evouring.
Eyes," she concluded. this was n of
the best layin' hens, n / hated awful
TO kill her, but she'd been so droopy
and sick lookin' laIely, / thought l
might as well, an get some good out
NJ her.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16

At a sausage exhibition at Bern.
Switzerland, In the spring no fewer
than 1,IS5 varieties of sausage will be
on view. Berlin should make a good
show on the occasion. as more than 400
different kinds OF sausages are 20 be
fOund I'M that city.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16

a new steel tor tools is being placed
on the market: IL can be hardened by
simply heating TO a high temperature
and allowing II 10 cool in the air. Tools
made out OF this steel do not become
soft through growing hot while being
worked.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16

Mrs. Julia Ward Howe was recently
introduced In q most fiattering way by
the presiding officer. In she
said; Dear me. il is luck that my
name was mentioned. for I never
should have recognized myself from the
descrfnfion.n
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16
FIRE AT LAKE PRESTON

Lake Preston. S, D., March Sum
day morning the elevator belonging 10
the Atlas Elevator company was dis
covered to be on fire. The origin OF the
fire is unknown. The loss OH the eIe-
vator will be about $1,000. besides the
loss OF he grain.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16

A professor in a western university
one day. while walking with a friend in
San Francisco, became involved In an
argument as 10 which was the hand
somer man of the two. They agreed TO
leave the question TO the decision OF a
Chinese who was seen approaching
them. The matter being laid before
him, the oriental considered long and
carefully. Then he announced In a tone
OF fnality, Both are worse
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16
osEN FUMES FATAl.

keystone. $. d.. March As a re-
suit of inhaling fumes from a kerosene
lamp, which had exploded. Mike C'ronin.
m OF the oldest and best known pros
pec.ors In the southern Hills. died ut
his home In thss city
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16

n Rev. Sylvester Horne has a BILL
liard room at Whitefeld tabernacle.
London. says the Rams Horn, and he
fays IL has been the best recruiting
4 oufd for his church.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16

The finest army Y. M. e. A. building
In the world Us TO be erected at Fort
Leavenworth, Kan. the largest military
post In the United States. 1t is a gift
OF a woman who withholds her name
from the public and II will cost s45. 900.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16

The first lattice bridge ever erected
in England is at London. and is likely
10 be taken down soon. 1t was taken to
England from America for exhibition
at the international exhibition in Lon
don In 1851.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16

A London advertiser offers for sac or
q gramophone a graz African parrot.
six years old. that can speak distinctly
500 words. M uses sentences OF from
twenty to thirty words.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16

Queen Niiheimim OF Holland is bear
fng The cost or concerts given BY well
Known singers IN the sluin quarters Of
Tire Hague. Only the poorest people
are allowed 10 attend.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16
KILLED.
Young Farm Lad Met Death in Feed
Grinder,

Aberdeen, s. D., March 6:-The 13-
year-old son of John Kyle, a farmer
residing near Hecla, was instantly
killed by getting caught in the belt OF
a feed grinder. The boy was thrown
to the ground with such violence that
his neck was broken.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-16
n See o SAYS BAT.

Pittsburg. March 2.-The report thar
Patrick Dolan has been stricken VIII,
blindness " untrue
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-18
4 TRIBUTE
To the Memory of Mrs. Lucy H. Board- man from the Parish of Trinity Church, New Haven, Conn. PARISH OF TRINITY CHURCH,
 In New Haven.
vestry Rooms, Parish House,

Vestry Rooms, Parish House,
 April 16. 1906. At the annual meeting of the Parish of Trinity Church, in New Haven, held Easter Monday, the following tribute to Mrs. Lucy H. Boardman was adopted by rising vote:
 The parishioners of Trinity Church., having learned with deep sorrow of the death of Mrs. Lucy H. Boardman, which occurred on the morning of March 29, at her home in this city, di- rect that this tribute to her memory be entered upon the records of the parish. Mrs. Boardman was for nearly fifty years communicant of Trinity Church, and since the death, in 1871, of her husband. Hon. William w. Board man, who through period of over forty-two years served the church most efficiently as vestryman and warden, has continued his interest in the par ish by her frequent and liberal bene- factions. Her life was characterized by a strong Christian faith, pro- nounced sense of justice, and by a pub lie spirit and generous nature which won for her the esteem of all.
 Her great strength of character im- pressed all who came in contact with her, and the use of her ample fortune in the promotion Of high and useful aims, to the choice of which she gave constant thought and study made her life an influence for good in and beyond the limits of this community, and an ex- ample to all to improve the opportun- tiles for helpfuIness which are always present with us.
 Mrs. Boardmans gifts to this parish, many in number and of the highest importance, are forcibly called to mind at this time. and we desire to record our sincere appreciation of the large ness of mind and heart which prompted them, and our belief that in every in- stance her benefactions will prove most valuable aids in the work of the parish for all time to come. The hopes which she entertained { their useful ness will. we are confident, be amply justified by th efuture.
 In the death of Mrs. Boardman the parish loses one who was devoted to It's welfare; whose interest in its pres ent and future needs was ever appar- ent by her most generous and we'll al reeted aid so freely extended, and one who during a long and most useful life endeared herself to it's members and commanded in a marked degree their affeetionate regard,
 The sincere sympathy of the mem bers of the parish is extended, in their bereavement, to her sister Mrs. Wade, and to her nieoes and nephew, who sur vive her
 VOTED That the foregoing tribute be spread upon our records, and that an engrossed copy be sent to Mrs. Wade, and other members of the fam fly, and given to the daily press and the Churchman for publication.
 A true copy of record.
 Attest: EDWARD c. BEECHER,
 Parish Clerk
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-18
OLD LANDMARK BURNED.

Curtiss House Near Wallingford Bor-
 ough Line Destroyed by Fire.
 Wallingford, April 16.-one of Wal lingford's ancient landmarks was de- stroyed by fire. late Saturday afternoon.
 The property destroyed was the house owned and occupied by Darwin Curtiss situated south of the borough line and on the east side of the state highway Smoke was seen coming out of the roof of the house about 3;30 by a man from North Haven and Edwin Futile of Parker's Farms, both of whom hap pened to be driving along in that vicn- ity at that time, They could arouse no one, and so they burst in the front door and on going in found Curtiss him out of the buildi1s.
 asleep on the first floor. but soon had
 How the fire origlnatedis Is not known. It is thought by some that it started in the upper part whole others were of the opinion 1t began in the kitchen in the southeast part of the building. At the time of the fire Mrs. Curtiss was in Meriden.
 The age of the building is variously estimated at anywhere from 150 to 200 years old.