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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-28
CARUSO BUYS GAME
PRESERVE, WILL HUNT

New York. Dec. 25.-Being fond OF
animals and birds, and monkeys in par
ticular. Signor Caruso will, according
to report, lay out q game preserve In
Putnam COUNTY.
He has just purchased $50 acres OF
land between Cold Springs and Carmel.
which contains fasm houses and other
tuildin--
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-28
BOOM TOWN NOW A FARM.
Railroads Passed Denton BY and Main
Street is Now a CornfieId.

Woonsocket, S. D., Dec. 25.-After
waiting for a railroad and metropolitan
conditions for t~wenty-four years, the
last traces of the old town OF Denton,
have vanished, and Main street is a
farm again. The town was plated by
Charles Martin n a Mr.. Sayre, pio-
neer residents OF Sanborn county. To
che disappointment OF the townsite
boomers" the Milwaukee and st. Paul
passed the own by and Artesian came
into existence about a mile from Den
ton. Manford Cooper and his wife,
Mary Cooper, have been granted a
court order vacating the townsite.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-28

Vance Thompson, the successful mag
iazine writer n novelist, on his recent
return from Russia, where he went TO
lgather material for an article upon the
iDouma for Everybody's Magazine, was
gasked how he managed to get along
without knowing the language. Mr..
lThomps7n said one had not the slight
est difficulty I'm making his wishes un-
Rerstood In Russia. For instance,
when l wanted to go to a certain place.
would jump onto n drousky. ~ I
wanted to go TO the right / would kick
The driver on the right leg. II my di.
fection lay to the left, / would kick
him on the left leg. II my inclination
He'd me straight ahead the kick was
I'm his back. When / wanted
him to stop / simply pulled his hair. 1t
Is really a. most satisfactory system, at
least the Russians find 1t so. | am
thinking of i~nnovating it here myself in
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-28
FREIGHT IN FLAM ES.
Several Carloads of Merchandise De-
stroYed at Bonesteel.

Bonesteel, s.. D., Dec. 4.-Fire de-
stroyed the Northwestern freight de-
pot yesterday. The depot contained
about twelve carloads of merchandise
for reservation towns, valued at several
Thousand dollars.
A high wind prevailed at the time
and for a while the entire town was
in danger. -Four cars OF merchandise
on the tracks were also consumed. The
origin of the fire is unknown.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-28

a novel hot water kettle which IS
guaranteed cannot boil over under n
circumstances embodies a steam cham
Der into which the water when 1t rises
In violent ebulition Is made to pass
through slots and then to fall back
Into the main body OF the kettle. The
spout comes from the steam chamber
ana IS oafled and connected only in
directly. The steam chest OF this ket-
tie IL utilized for cooking as well as
providing pure boiling water for tea
making. -
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-28
DESERTED HER CHILD.
Women Said to Be From Sioux City
Plays Mean Trick.

Memo, S. D., Dec. 25.-Mystery sur
sounds the identity Of a m claim
ing to be from Sioux City, who about
a week ago arrived here with a baby
girl about l year oil.
The mn went to the Star restau-
rant, and after remaining a time
stated nat she desired to leave the
baby with the restaurant people for a
short time, and that she would call for
Ii In a few days. The excuse given
was that she was called to another
point to visit another child who had
the typhoid fever. Since that time the
has failed to return, and the
baby is yet being cared for at the res
farrapf
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-28
SHAH
APPOINTS REGENT

'feheran. Dec. 24.-The shat has again
had a relapse. His condition is very bad.
Among state papers which the shah has
signed is a decree formally appointing the
heir apparent. Prince Ali Mira. as regent.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-28

An old Hungarian countryman had
smoked the same pipe for more thar
fifty years. and, as a natural conse-
quence, had grown TO love 1t as a COM
panion. One day, however, his infant
grandson smashed the pipe beyosd all
nope of repair. The old man was so
Drokenhearted at his loss that no
hanged himself on a peg. In his pocket
was found a scrap OF paper on which
was scrubbed; MY pipe is done for
and / must go, too"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-28

In all the German papers of August.
1888. appeared an ordinance signed by
the king OF Bavaria, forbidding civil
ians. on any pretext whatever. to wear
|mustaches, and commanding the police
authorities TO arrest the offenders and
shave them by force. Apparently this
was not necessary, for, according 10 4
accoun OF the time. mus
disappeared Immediately like
leaves from the trees in autumn; every.
Body made haste to obey the royal or.
der. and not n person was arrested.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-28
SPREAD 1T ON THICK.
South Dakota Creamery Can't Even
Supply Home Demand.

Iroquots, S. d., Dee. 25.-The local
has found the state demand
for ITO product so great that not for
weeks mas a single pound of butter
manufactured by it been shipped to
other tnarkets. The other day an order
from q n~eighboring town for 1000
pounds OF butter was turned down.
The price remains above 30 rents.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-28
DID SOMEBODY SAY PASS7

Flandreau, s.. D., Dec. PA report
is current that the railroads will send
passes to legislators-elect, before the
session opens. Many are expected to
be returned.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-28
MADE GOOD I'M KLoNptkE.

Vermilion, s. D., Dec. 25.-Charles
Spicer, aged 20, who has spent the past
three years In Alaska looking for gold.
Is here for a short visit. lie is not i'm
mensely rich. but has enough and to
spare. His parents went TO Alaska
three years 9go, and he followed a lit
tie later. The father n son soon pro-
duced results. The best strike made by
the Spicer's vas 81, 900 a week.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-28

Portland's councilmen will o be
able 20 qualify as members of the Gum
Chewers' association. Since thew de-
MED themselves. several weeks ago.
= privilege of smoking while In ses-
sion because some OF them thought Il
undignined, they have taken to the pep
sin and tutti frutti. Yesterday after-
noon when the body was In session
seven OF b twelve present were chew
Ing with all their might and main.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-28
MINISTER TURNS EDITOR.

Lead, s. d, Dec. 24.-ReV, IT. Fl.
Gunderson, of this city, VIII start a
newspaper at Hulett, Wyo. The first
edition will be Issued December 2S.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-28
SOUTH DAKOTA

General Picquart is a sort Of Admir-
able Crichton, for besides q wide gen.
ieral cultivation, he reads, writes and
speaks Russian, German, English and
italian. Such knowledge of language;
Us not common with Frenchmen, ever
those of education, but General Pic
quarts facility is explained, perhaps
by the fact that he is an Alsatian. The
Alsatians have long been noted In
France for the readiness with which
they acquire languages, a readiness the
more remarkable when we consider
their foundation stock is Teuton,
The Teutons usually are not credited
with that lingual lexibility that en-
ables IN to go from language to lam
guage. Possibly the French drops In
the Alsatian blood account for the
Alsatian lingual skill, the mixture pro-
just the qualities desirable, the
Gallo quickness of apprehension and
the German steadiness of application.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-28

Richard III. created ~csquires by put
ting about their neclss the collars Of
8. s.. and bestowlng upon them a pair
Of silver spurs.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-28

ON Tuesday last Thomas Price. OF
OF the Merthyr district OF the Tar
Vale railway, wal presented by the
directors with q gold watch and chain.
q retiring allowance OF eI0o a wear.
with the lifelong privilege OF ~trayelin9
h railway free. He Is as year,
or age, and has been ffty-eight years
i'm the companyss service.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-28

Some OF the officers OF the British
order to pursue its prey In the water.
with them. for use III foreign ports q
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-12-28

MY husband W saw me In the
ten years of our married life when nv
personal appearance was neglected
pasted Q woma today. when the
urse called me to his bedside, saving
rat ne was dying I hastily wiped g
iece OF channels skin over my face be-
IRE responding to the call. / feel that
Edward Box knew me he would say
tat have nothing to regret"
Smyrna times., 1906-01-03
XMAS ENTERTAINMENT AT KENTON.
Sunday School Children Render a Pine Pro.
gram Before an Audience Which Packed
the Church Last Tuesday Evening.

KENToN, ian. 2:-Tuesday evening
last December 26, the Kenton M. E.
Sunday School gave their Christmas
entertainment to a large audience.
Those who witnessed it pronounced it
the best ever given in Kenton Church.
The house was crowded to its utmost
capacity and the children could not
have done better. The program was
we'll rendered as follows: Song, 'fHail
the King" Choir; Prayer, by Pastor;
Song, "Welcome Christmas" Choir;
Exercise, "Babes of the Bible;" Reci-
tation, ga Little Christmas Secret"
Beatrice Cook; Recitation, "Little
Helpers" Ralph Knots; Recitation,
"Sing a Song of Sixpence, Pauline
Walker; Song, "Look Up o Shep-
herds" Choir; Exercise, Guess; Reel
tation, "Santa's Substitute, Katharine
Johns; Recitation, James CLARK; Reel
tation, "Make Room for Jesus" May
Vaughn; Song, Primary Glass; Reel
tation, with Reindeer and Sleigh, "
earle Walker; Recitation, ''The Dolls
Funeral" Elva Attlx; Song, "A Song
the World Is Singing" Choir; Reel
tation, ''Billy's Rose," Anna Ho ffecker
Recitation, ''Papa's Kiss" Mary Clark
Exercise, "Snowhakes;" Song, ''The
Little Child in Slumber Sweet" Choir
Recitation, ''Santa Claus" Grace
Arthurs; Exercise, 'Stars for Christ
mas" Recitation, Brownies Griev
ance," Bernice Attix; Recitation
Lad" Clifford Clark; Song, "Sing
joyful Praise Ye Stars of Light,
Choir; Exercise, christmas Sta
Drill" Address, by the Pastor; Fix
ercise, christmas Wishes;" Recita
ton, Rachel Downs; Song, "O'er Tn
Hills of Judah, Choir; Benediction.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-03
RECEPTION GIVEN BY GOVERNOR LEA.
Officers Of his Staff and of the First Regiment
Make New Years Call on Chief Magistrate.

Officers Of the governors staff, the
field and line officers of the First Del
ware Regiment inaugurated new GUS
tom New Years Day when they called
upon Governor Preston Lea at his
home at No. 900 Delaware avenue Will
miugton. 10 extend him New Years
greetings and were received by the
governor and Mrs. Lea. The affair
was most enjoyable aud there is little
doubt that the custom will be con-
timed. The officers and their invited
guests met at the New Century Club
building and proceeded from there TO
the home OF the governor. The officers
we're in full uniform and marched to
the home OF the governor. The parlor
of the goyerner's home was decorated
with the national aud state colors and
beneath these the governor and Mrs.
Lea received their guests. They were
assisted by the Misses Lea. The
guests we're introduced by Adjutan
General I. Pusey Wickersham ane
Lieutenant Colonel. H. Il. Stover
Luncheon f,llowed the reception.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-03
cHEswOLDs HOLIDAY SOCIAL EVENTS.
Miss Ethel tiardcsstIe EuteFtaius-Party at the
Home of Mr.. and Mrs. W. G.. Savin.

CHEswoLD, Jan. 2:-The Ladies Aid
of Cheswold Church held their monthly
meeting at the home of their president
Mrs. G. Boggs, on New Years evening.
A short pantomime was rendered by
some of the ladies, which was highly
enjoyed aud altogether the meeting
was quite spirited. They voted to
hold public entertainment Friday
evening. January Goth, more definite
announcement of which will be made
later. Among the other social func-
tions held in the Christmas holiday
week was that of Miss Ethel Hard
castle enjoyed by twenty or more peo-
pie, participating in music, games,
with refreshments last Thursday even
ing and on Friday evening Miss Clara
Savln of the Brooklyn Art School,
gave similar function for few
friends at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. @. Savin near Ches-
void, also the same evening Misses
Bertha Dannenhauer, Mary Boggs,
Miss May Hardcastle, Mr.. Ed. Boggs,
and Mr.. Fred Hardcastle, were invited
guests to social gathering at the
lhome of the Misses Lottie and Jennie
IVaughn near Blackiston's.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-03
CHRISTMAS DANCES ATTRACT SOCIETY
Brilliant Social Affairs Given at Dover and
Mlddletown at Which Number Of Smyr.
nlans Partlcipate-Music Feature.

One of the most brilliant social
events of the season, was the Christ
mas dance. given by the young men of
Dover Friday evening at the Hotel
Richardson. The large dining hall of
the hotel had been carefully prepared
for the occasion, apd at the south end,
under bower of palms and other
greens, sat Setaro's Orchestra, of the
Bellvue-Stratford, Philadelphia, con-
sistirg of seven pieces which dis
coursed fine music. The committee of
arrangements consisted of Walter
Miffiin, Herbert NJ. Jones, Carl Flem-
ing, T.Victor Clarke, William d. Den
ney, Harry Crawford, A Torbet Cole
and James F. Alice. The patronesses
included Mrs. William II. Walker,
Mrs. r. r. Kenrey, Mrs. William
DenneY, Mrs. Harry A. Richardson,
Mrs. Harry 1. Beers, Mrs. j. Fl. Will
son, Mrs. r. L. Holiday, Mrs. James
Pennewill, Mrs. d. M. Wilson, Mrs.
E. S. Anderson, Mrs. George Dawson,
Mrs. A. @. Heverin, Mrs. Daniel Mif-
fin. Those who attended from Smyrna
were Miss Lillian Speakman, Miss
Mary HAZEL, Mr.. Ayres Stockly, Mr..
Charles Stockly. The men of Middle
town gave their annual New Years
dance on Monday evening in the
Opera House. Several hundred invi.
tations were sent out and many had
been accepted. The committee were
Joseph Percy Comegys, Henry S.
Brady, DIR, Edward M. Vaughn, Elias
Moore Shallcross, James E. Woodall,
Jr,, Charles H. Crawford, Fred S.
Crouch, Julian H. Foard and George
L. Lockwood. The patronesses were
Mrs. Frank o. Pool, Mrs. Frank B.
Watkins, Mrs. Willard B. Biggs anG
Mrs. George V. Peverly. The Operl
House was trimmed for the occasion
with Christmas greens and flags. Ell
liott's orchestra from Wilmington fur
nished the music. Those from Smyrn;
who attended we're: Miss Clara Wes
HAZEL, Miss Lillian Speakman, Mis-
Mary HAZEL, Charles D. Stockly an
DIR. r. A. Comegys.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-03
GAME SEASON COMES TO AN END.
Quail This Year We're Scarcer Than Ever and
Some Fear They VIII Become Extinct
Rabbits Were Plentiful in Some Places.

The annual hunting season in Del
aware came to a close Monday. The
season has been the shortest since
game was brought under the protec-
tion of the law and many hunters
think that the act limiting the season
for certain game was very wise move.
They claim that game has been woe
fully on the decrease and think with
the short time given to hunting that
some stock may be replenished in a
few years. Quail were scarcer than
ever before, in many places where
few were found last year not a single
bird was raised by the hunters, who
traversed the country during the past
month and a half. All hope for them
rests with the weather during the win
ter, Should severe weather now set
in there will be fewer quail next sea-
son than there were this and in some
parts of the state may become extinct.
Snow is one of the greatest enemies
that quail have to contend with, as
when 1t lies on the ground it cuts off
the food supply and causes them to
starve. They become weak and stay
huddled together in large punches
along rail fence in the country or
huddied under some heavy bush and
then tall easy prey to foxes, weasels
and other carnlvorous animals. Cases
have been known where whole coveys
have been found in the spring lying
together in some neglected spot, where
they had starved to death or had fro
zen. While rabbits were not plentiful
there was a good supply of them in
some sections and many bags were
made by hunters who visited good
rabbit hunting districts.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-03
CENTURY CLUB ENTERTA|NS
At BRILLIANT RECEPTION
PRETTY LITTLE DRAWING ROOM CROWDED
TO ITS UTMOST CAPACITY LAST FRIDAY.
First Part of Evening Taken up With "Chrst-
mas Magazine" CleverIy illustrated by
Club Women; Social Event of Season

The social event of the holiday sea-
son was the annual reception given
by the Twentieth Century Club. The
club room was literally festooned with
eyergreens from which were suspended
red paper bells, while in one corner
was richly decorated Christmas tree,
lighted with red and white incaDdes-
cent lamps. Over a hundred apd fifty
guests were present, who were well
coined to the club by the reception
committee composed of Mrs. S. J. Rey-
nolds, president; Mrs. W. b. Megear;
and Mrs. W. H. Baggs, vice presidents;
Mrs. Harry G. Tschudy, secretary;
and Mrs. A. l.. Hudson, Jr., treasurer.
For time it looked as though the lit
tie drawing room would hardly con-
tain the guests. Chairs were procured
however, and the seating capacity was
about taxed to its utmost, a good ar
gument, the ladies think, fer the build
ing of club room. The entertain
ment, which was in charge of special
committee, of which Miss Eba Cloak
Wilds was chairman, consisted of eau
illustrated Christmas Magazine" This
was cleverly arranged on the stage so
that nothing was open to the view of
the audience except the cover of title
page. AS the cover swung open on its
hinges the contents were introduced
which was as follows:
Christmas Magazine Advertise
ments: ''Eaton Hurlbut Writing
Paper" Miss Edith Beck; "Rubifoam'
Mrs. Coverdale; Table of Contents;
Frontispiece, Druid Priestess,
Miss Bertha Price; Editors Greet
ing" Mrs. A.E. Jardine; Art, Under
the Mistletoe," Miss Muriel Januey
music-vocal solo, "Haymaking" AIDE
laide Needham, Miss Mary Roberts
a violin solo, "Legende" Carl Bohm
Miss Grace, Lloyd; Fashions-R Recer
tion Gown, Mrs. Daniel Bailey; Even
! ing Dress, Miss Blanche HAZEL
4 Child's Costume, Miss Agnes Carrow
advertisements; "Cadet Polish" Mr.
h John Postles; Goodnight" Elizabet
: Hudson. Each page of the magazine
v from the bright and cordial greetin
n of the Editress to the last page ths
/. was turned over, was greeted wit
= hearty applause and Smyrna talen
a was brought to the fore in its usual a
l tractive and delightful manner. Afte
i the illustrated book was close
Il for the night, the guests were taken
Il hand by the Social Committee, Mis-
u Lizzie Reynolds. chairman, and a d.
4, hghtful social evening followed, du
Il ing which refreshments were serve,
! The reception lasted from eight unit
n eleven.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-03
MRS. ANGELICA N. COLT PASSES AWAY.
Died Last Evening After a Short Illness 10
the Eighty Ninth Year of Her Age.


Died Last Evening After Short Illness 10
the Eighty Ninth Year of Her Age.
The death of Mrs. A. NJ. Colt, which
ned at her late residence on Tues
day evening, 2nd inst, removes from
our midst one of Smyrna's most es-
Unable women. Mrs. Colts maiden
name was Angelica NJ. Raymond, a
daughter of John Raymond and Eliz-
abeth Cummins. She was born in
Raymond's Neck, Kent County, Oct.
27th, 1917 and after the death of her
father in 1910 she and her mother re-
moved to Smyrna where she has re-
sided since. In 1S47 she was united
in marriage to E. J. Colt, Esq. and
was most loyal wife and devoted
mother. Mrs. Colts was a strong per-
sonality, attaching and holding friend
ship of all those with whom she
came in contact. She was and had
been for years consistent member OF
the Methodist Church and was ever
ready to lend helping hand to every
worthy cause. She leaves two chill
dren, Miss Sue r. Colt of smyrna and
Mr.. w. f. G. Colt, cashier Columbis
National Bank, Indianapolis, Ind
Funeral services will be held at hel
late residence on Main Street, Thurs
day, January 4th at p. M. Buria
Driyate.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-03
REV. DIR. WATTS SERMON TO THE EAGLES.
Gives Special Sermon TO Union Castle No.
IL, Knights OF Golden Eagles at Asbury.

Gives a Special Sermon TO Union Castle No.
II, Knights Of Golden Eagles at Asbury
Members of Union Castle, No. II,
knights of the Golden Eagle of this
town, numbering forty-two strong,
marched from their hall in a body
Sunday morning to attend divine SER
vice at Asbury M. E. Church and to here
a special sermon preached by the Rev.
Robert Watt, d. d. pastor of the church.
Seats were allotted them in the front
of the church. The choir by request
repeated several of their Christmas
anthems which were given with such
fattering effect the Sunday previous
and the musical feature added very
mnch to the services. In his sermon
to the Eagles the Rev. DR.. Watt So
lected his text from the second epistle
of st, Paul to Timothy, the second
chapter and third verse: "Therefof,s
endure hardness as a good soldier oi
Jesus Christ" The sermon included
brief but excellent historical sketch
of the origin of Knighthood and of tht
great good they accomplished in the
10th and succeeding centuries. The
sermon throughout was full of good
wholesome lessons and was one which
the order present can remember with
pleasure for many years to come.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-03
NEW YEAR UsHERED IN QUIETLYN SMYRNA
Watch Night Services Held at Asbury NJ. E.
Church and Jerman chapel--Partial Holiday.

New Years Day was only partial
holiday in Smyrna and with the ex-
ception of the closing of the two banks
and the Smyrna Public Schools all
other places were open for business
and as far as the day was concerned it
was hardly different from any other
day. The New Year was ushered in
with the ringing Of church bells and
explosives of various sorts in the hands
of those who stayed up until the mid
night hour. Watch Night services
were held at Asbury M. E. Church and
consisted of the regular union service
of the Epworth League aud the
Church. L. NJ. Price was leader of
the meeting and DR.. Watt made an
appropriate address. The solemn
moments attending the dying of the
old year when the church bell was
/ toled was spent iu prayer and sup
plication and at the birth of the new
/ year the church bell rang out merrily
the glad tidings. A feature of the ser
vice which was unusually well at
tended since the regular evening SER
vice was given away entirely to the
watch night meeting, was the rendition
by the augmented choir of severa
anthems which were repeated by re
quest. Mrs. Wendill also rendered
solo. Watch Night services were ais
held at Jerman Chapel and sermoi
appropriate to the occasion wa
preached by Rev. Albert Chandler
The chapel bell tolled out the dying
wear.
Smyrna times., 1906-01-03
WOODLAND BEACH CLAIMS BEING PAID.
Magistrate Cummins Gets only Part of His
While Motifs Bill was NOT Considered.

While Motifs Bill was NOT Considered.
The Levy Court met at Dover yes
terday but did not consider the costs
bill of Proprietor Mott, of Woodland
Beach. 1t however allowed Magistrate
Cummins, the committing justice in
the Woodland Beach cases $50 out of
his 5000 charges. For other cases,
Magistrate Cummins was allowed his
full bill of 5000. The county officials
held another caucus last evening over
the Levy Courts determination to
charge them a proportionate rental for
enjoying the steam heating system in
stalled in the county building, and
conferees were appointed to meet with
Commissioner Knotts' committee. The
Levy Court finally rescinded its former
resolution and passed another, charg-
ing the officials $15 year which they
agreed to pay. Clerk McCommons
was the only one who paid the old fee.