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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17
GIRL RUNS AWAY
WITH MIXED BLOOD
SORRY ROMANCE OF MISS FITscH
OF PoNsFoRD.
Man with Her Already Had a Large
Family and Made Her Wear the
Clothing Of His Sex and Work with
Him at Carpentering Warrant Out
for the Brute.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Frazee, Mimi, Sept. 17.-Sherif Ole Larson
arrested Marene Fitch, young woman in De-
troit, who was attired in male clothing. 1t
developed that the girl had been missing for
six weeks from her home at Ponsford, where
she had suddenly left in the company of an
Indian mixed blood, George Martin. Martin has
large family, and the girl told the sheriff
a pitiful story Of hardship and ill-treatment.
Martin took the young girl to Mahnomen from
Ponsford and then to the reservation. He COM
PEELED her to have her hair cut and passed her
as boy among the Indians and the whites.
AS she was large for her age, she was forced
to work They left the reservation
and came to Mahnomen and together they worked
as carpenters.
The girl has by this time become disguised
and tired of the life, and made good her es-
| cape. She secured some money from friends
and came to Detroit. The sheriff detected the
girl in male attire and put her under arrest
1 and cared for her until her parents were mott
fed Mr. Fitsch came to Detroit yesterday and
took his daughter home to Ponsford. She was
a sadder but wiser girl.
Sheriff Larson left Immediately for Ponsford
. to get Martin, but he missing. The sheriff
is hot on his track and will soon have him.
| The whole strange affair has caused much
comment, and the story of the girls hardships
| has created intense feeling toward Martin
| for his inhuman treatment
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17
CHURCH TO HAVE A
GOLDEN JUBILEE
EXERCISES THRU THREE DAYS
AT NoRTHFIELD.
Former Pastors Of the Congregational
Society Will Return to Participate
in the Exercises-President North
rop Of the State University to
Preach the Anniversary Sermon.
speoia, to The journal,

Special to The Journal.
Mortified, MINI, Sept. 1.-THE First Con-
three days jubilee this week In celebration
Of Its fftieth anniversary. On Friday evening
two former pastors will deliver historical ad-
dresses, Rev. Edwin s. Williams of California,
Rev. D. L. Pierson Of Oberlin, "1s7o to the
Close Of His Passionate, 1881" Mrs. Il. S.
Williams will speak OF 1.-THE EARLY Days. The
presiding. officer will be former President ]. w.
Strong.
On Saturday dinner will be served at noon,
with reception to the visiting pastors. At 2
pm, Professor Horace Goodhue presiding, and
after the invocation by Rev. George A. Merrill
of Minneapolis, letters will be read from friends
and fve-minute reminiscent speeches made by
Nyron w. Skinner, Robert Watson, Harlan W.
Page, Professors William D. Payne and Lucian
W. CLANCY. Music will be furnished by the
On Saturday evening the historical addresses
will be continued by Rev. Edward NJ. williams
Of Chicago on 1881 to the Close OF His Pas
torate, $780," and by Miss Margaret J. Evans
! torate, 1905.' Mrs. e. NJ. Williams will speak
on the topic, From Womans Point of View. -
On Sunday morning there will be rich must.
! cal service in charge of Professor William Leon
ard Gray and the Carleton college choir, and
the anniversary sermon will be preached by Pres
ident Cyrus Northrop of the state university.
A Sunday school celebration will be in charge
Of Professor Herbert G. Wilson, with reminis
others. In the afternoon communion service
will be conducted by Revs. e. s. and e. NJ
Williams.
The service will be closed on Sunday evening
| with an address by President William H. Sail
| mon Of Carleton college on 1.-The Spirit of the
Fathers and the Spirit Of Today and by the
pastor, Rev. q. B. Dean, on Looking Forward
Ordained to the Priesthood.
With imposing ceremony s. Mills Hayes wa
ordained to the priesthood at Ali Saints churcl
by Bishop Edsall. The sermon was preached b.
Rev. Charles L. Slattery. dean of the cathedra
at Faribault, who made plea for the histori
continuity Of the priesthood and the conscious
ness Of the living Christ in the church, base
on the experience Of the Apostle Paul. 9.
| After the services the visiting clergy wer
entertained at luncheon by Mrs. Joel Heatwole
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17
BLACK BASS FISHING GOOD
Government Work In Behalf Of Kan
peska Beginning to Show.

WATERFOWL, =, s. O.-The efforts Of the
United States fish commission to- stock Lake
Kampeska with black bass are proving; success
full. About four years ago the government put
carload Of black bass minnows into the lake,
and two years ago another car was. planted
Until the present season the results have hardly
good strings of the gany bass. The largest
catch yet taken from the lake was a string; of
thi1ty-seven, weighing from one to three pounds.
1t is believed now that in four more years
there, will be an abundance Of black bass in
KampeSka. r 49,. ....z
Carr, gambler, who was arrested for run.
ming a poker room In WATERFOWL, has been sen.
fenced in the municipal court to serve LIS days
in the county jail.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17
STRIKES TWICE IN SAME PLACE
Young Man Killed in lightning Crash
at Jamestown.

JAMESTOWN, N. @D.--Gottlieb Klein, % years
old, employed at the Russell Hitler mill, was
struck and killed by Lightning. He had gone
bolt hit him. and he fell twenty feet to the
floor. He was severely burned about the face
and on one leg, and. is supposed to have died
almost instantly. Norman Cullen, who was in
the cupola with Klein, felt the shock, but was
not seriously injured The mill undam-
aged
house. John Sproat, janitor, severely
shocked, but will recover Both buildings had
been struck by lightning befores
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17
ALMOST A STRIKE
Messenger Boys at Clinton Did Not
Propose to Carry "Nigger' Babies.

- CLINTON, IOWA.-The messenger boys en-
ployed in the local office of the Postal Tele-
graph company threatened to strike if they
been asked to transport from Elm street to a
downtown store a day or two ago.
The package was nothing less than a col.
ored baby. Elmer Hopkins one of the local
messenger boys was stopped by colored man
and his wife, who gave him a baby shawl and
address, telling him to go and get their baby
and to bring it downtown to them. The boys
all, ''shied'' at the job, and Manager Wicket
man did not insist on its performance, much
to the relief of the corps Of messengers.
''We carry all sorts of things every day
without complaining" said one of them, ''but
draw the line just this side of .nigger' babies. "
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17
STRANGELY FAMILIAR.
Judge

Little Henry was spending his vaca-
ton on a farm in the wheat belt Of
Minnesota. It was his first visit to the
country, and he had never seen a
threshing machine.
"Mamma!' he exclaimed one day,
rushing into the house, There s ire
engine way in big field an it's
uumpin' SEEDS ..E .....-s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17
DRAGGED AND KICKED
North Dakota Farmer Almost Killed
While Working in Hay Field.

FLASHER. n ssD.-WhiIe he was dri wing a
hay rake Roswell browns horses became un-
to the ground between the teeth of the rake
and the horses heels In this position he was
dragged a mile, being severely kicked by the
horses. lacerated by the tines Of the rake and
bruised by contact with the hard ground. Finally
he managed to stop the horses and drove back
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17
BUILDING PERMITS

John Ness 1927 Monroe street NE. two
story frame dwelling ........ So, 500
s' two-story flame dwelling LOO
story frame dwelling :. 49,. 1000
j. E. Smith. 1881 Fourth street N. two
story frame dwelling .................. 1000
j. 2. Smith. 1895 Fourth street N. two
story frame dwelling 8. 600
street. History frame dwelling l,5oe
Seven minoy permits ................... 1925
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17
ALWAYS THE CASE.

: -. Fh1IadeIpn1a Z TESS
eyes, said the reporter, the fight
began in a little alley down there. |
don It know the name Of it;
Call it Harmony court, suggested
the funny editor; lit 8 bound to have
some such name as that
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17

Ph1IadeIph1a Ledger.
Jokeley-My wife's sense Of smell IL
nened to mention the word "whisky'
during the day she noticed it on my
breath when got home.
Pokeley-Oh, come, nowl =,
Jokeley-Fact. I-er-mentioned it
10 a bartender.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17
GENERAL PRODUCE

ofsioial quotations of the Minneapolis
M Eoancs EEs sss corrected up to IL m
BuITBR~ creameries extras, per lib. Mc;
ereameries, Arsts, 22c; creameres seconds, zoe;
stock, fresh, sweet, 1s1sc; state held Sc.
ease seasp
checks and seconds candled, case, 1920.
1ssse; fancy, unpararined; 1os; choice parsf,
ansd, lie; choice. unparaffined, 1oe; fair, Sc;
sns as o qs 81
Young Americas, fancy in quality and regular in
style, nc; choice, per %. 12c of grades; 1oe
No. unparafrined, 121ac; No. 2, 1Ae; of
grades, 2@ac; limhyrger, No. !, 12c; No. 2,
M OF shoss % sg grsaes fancy
aloc; ,pultost. No. !, Sc; III grades. &C.; pri:
oSIoNs.Pes 100 lbs. s. ~
CABBAGE-per crate, $3.50.
bn per bu e5e
celery. per doz, 35c; .cucumbers, per bu, 100;
corn green per dGs Zoe; egg plant dos 7Se;
heads doz. zoe; mint, doz 4Oc; onions doz,
punches. ioc; parsley doz zoe; Elephant sob
S na hn n s
HoEEY-Extra fancy white. lib sections.
White Sections s a amSsr is i sod snS
e Zee; extracted white in cans, 7c; extracted
AMBER peT . In cans, &C. s., ~, t. .,o, 49,.
= -BEANs--Quotat lions include sacks. Fancy
navy navy $3.50; choice navy $50; medium navy
$1.55; mixed and dirty, 45@70c; brown, fancy
$l.So; mixed fair to good, $3.50 to $1.60: Lima
tat lc small nouts hens S. a sprinss Is
saftsys iasse fas 14s thin toms, l sssss' &c
-To1 1.-Two ~
t5c; dead 5oQ6oc; squads, nesters, fancy
large dressed, s1.75@2; small. poor and thin
FlsH-Piekerel, per Id, 5@ec; pike. s@ec
crappies. s@9c sunf1sh. perch, ETC.. 3Ql5c; buf
falo and carp 3@4c; bullheads. dressed, 7@sc
white loc; salmon, 15c;, herring, 4G5c; hall
but. 10c; all fish should be drawn and vel
FROG LEGS-Large. per doz, 7@sc; medium
DRESSED MEATs-venl, fancy, lib, s@shc
weight, 4@5c; nsuttons, fancy, 7@71ac NUT
inss choice to fancy e@ Sio lambs s tn
Or overweight. 4@5c; hogs, heavy, eaehc
BANANAs-Jumbo punches, s3@325: larg
PRsb med faac punshe
green, medium, s1.1S: marrowfat $1.so
9KANGEsCLate vals sne oso
fancy. $751; choice $3.50; verdellis, fancy, 81.
verdeIlis, choice ST: lines box. 81. 25.
APPLES-New, fancy, brs, So; choice. brl
S2.25@2.50; crabapples fancy, bu, $40; choice
bu, 75e@S1.
COCoANUTS-Per bag s375: per doz, 6oc
acknowledgements. doz. $3.50; canta
loups, crate 50. 90.
WEST COAST FRUITs-Plums, crate ST.
@1.4o; peaches. frees. per box. 81: Bartlett
pears, fancy. box. $2.75: Washington Bartletts
box. 50; Flemish Beauty pears. box. SITS
Muscat and Malaga grapes, per crate, SIPS
Tokay grapes crate. 50.
GRAPES-Concords, basket, 22c; Delaware
Sbaskst crate. IS.
SWEET POTATOES-Jerseys brl, $3.50; VII
ginias, brls, So.
CRANBERRIES-Brl S675.
PEARS-Eastern bril- $444.5O.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17
COMMONPLACE ENOUGH FOR A
SUITOR.
Fliegende Blatter.

Nadia gentleman to speak to you
miss. ...
Mistress-My cousin, the professor, !
supposed =,
Maid-Oh, no; it ism It clever enough
for him, I think he has come to ask fol
your hand.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17
ONE WAY OUT.

For a little while they were between
The devil and the deep sea.
Then the woman got her some dresses
made and went down to the latter. .4s
But the man, after some hesitation,
went to the former &.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17
THE SAME PERSON

washington Star.
"What has become of the man who
used to invent queer names for Sleep
ing cars7'
"He's now busy getting up names
for apartment houses
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17
NORTHWEST WEDDINGS

HASTINGS, MINN.--Irvihg Todd and Miss
Bertha G.. Harnish We're married at the home
of MI. and Mrs. Harry Schabacker, in st.
Paul, the announcement being a genuine sur
prise to their friends here. The bride is a
young lady of many accomplishments.
Richard Fl. Pagel Of Cannon Falls and Miss
Anna Spillman Of Hampton have been licensed
to wed.
RAPID CITY, s. D.-Miss Lula Carvey OF
this city was married at Castle Rock, Col. to
William q. Mcmillan Of Denver, where the
young couple Will make their home.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17
IMAGINATION.

Mrs. Boreing Imagination! What Is
imagination
Mr.. Boreing-It is that faculty, my
dear, which makes men believe that
marriage is bliss.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17
SAVED FROM STARVATION

Stranded on a desert island
Bare Of mussels,, shrubs or birds.
We all called each other liars,
Then each fellow ate his words.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17

wAUBAY, s. D.-The annual convention Of
the Day County Sunday School association will
be held here Saturday and Sunday, Sept. q
and 90.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17

has called a special examina ton for teachers
certificates in the different counties for Oct.
A. and g.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17

: SIDNEY, IOWA.--Trank Pierce broke int
the McPaul home and ate two pies. He was
found guilty Of breaking and entering ant
sentenced to one year iii the state prison
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17

NEW RICHMOND, WIs.-After an Illness Of
over a year; and n half, Mrs Loretta W. Glover
" shelienbarger Of this city. died last night,
aged 65.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17
KEEN SCENT.

Ginseng dry and clean. sc. 900
Heneca root. dry .4O(
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17
COULD NOT SPOIL FAIR,

The state fair has closed and the exhibitors
have been busy removing displays. The weather
conditions the entire week most disa-
greeable. The attendance exceeded by several
thousands that Of last year, and the fair, in
point of attendance and exhibits was, indeed, q
success. 49, .. -
Eastern visitors were much surprised by the
fine exhibits of cattle and horses and other live
stock, and Of the showing made in the agri-
cultural department which. altho not as large
as hoped for, was exceedingly fine. The county
exhibits We're Of the best, and 1t will be the
aim of the management the coming year to
encourage counties to take deeper interest in
the fair and secure larger displays.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17
HURON MAN IS IN
NET FOR BIGAMY
RUSSIAN WOMAN ON HIS TRAIL
OVER A YEAR.
Causes His Arrest in the South Dakota
City, Where He Was Living with
Woman Married in the Southern Part
Of the state-Awkward for Aktoer-
sky.
Special to The Journal.

Huron, s. D., Sept. ia woman about As
years of age, from Alexandria, Russia, came
here few days ago in pursuit of her truant
husband. Immediately her arrival she held
a conference with an attorney and later a
warrant was Issued for A. Aktoersky, who was
taken into custody by Sheriff Young.
The warrant charges Aktoersky with bigamy,
and the complaining witness says she is the
wife whom he left in Russia with two children
some years ago. Il
Wife No. 1 arrived In this country. year or
more since, and has been in search Of her
husband whom she found here operating tailor
shop and living with O woman whom he mar
ried in the southern part Of the state a year
ago. 7 "a $50
Aktoersky gave security for his appearance,
and hearing will be had later. Wife No. !
| is pleasant-appearing woman, but unable to
talk English. She has with her marriage
certificate and also a photograph Of herself
| Aktoersky and their two children, and other
evidence showing him to be her husband. i
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17

MILWAUKEE, WIS. Father James II. Brady,
assistant rector OF ST. Johns cathedral, died
yesterday at st. A1ary's hospital Of acnte da-
betes, after an iIlress of about two weeks.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17

GRACEvILLE,s MIMIC. ]. AIcRae.# one of
the best known and most prominent citizens of
Graceville, died-Stoday. having been operated on
Wednesday for appendicitis. He had been lem
titled with the upbuilding OF Graceville Since
the early days. haying been several times mayor
of the city.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17

FRESH BEEF PRICES.
Minneapolis, Sept. 1.-THE following were
the fresh beef prices today:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-17
NORTHWEST NECRoLoGIC

WASECA, MINN.-The funeral of Peter g.
Lindel1 was held on Saturday. He was for many
years a popular engineer on the Chicago s
North Western. Seven years ago his engine
collided with that of Engineer Charley Hanson,
causing the death Of Mr.. Hunson. The nervous
shock to Mr.. Lindell's system was, so great
that palsy crept upon him. followed by chronic
peritonitis, which @caused his death He was
a member of -the Masonic lodge and belonged
to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
News has been received of the. death of Mrs.
@. D.. Sawin, for over twenty years a prominent
member of church and literary circles III Wa:
SEGA. She died in Miami Fla, where she and
Mr. tSawin have made their home for four years
Death was caused by Brigllt's disease, followed
by a slight stroke Of paralysis.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-01-12

When n Grangeville step into the
Oregon Stloon and let Fen Batty serve
you a coolglass of Cottonwood beer.
Butter hust now be labeled with the
exact weight and your name and adj
dress befop it can be sold. Bring us
your troubles.
Agency or giant powder. Just re-
ceived a car of 40 and so per cent hand
and machite powder, triple tape and
Victor quit, percha fuse and caps at
Greving's, Sites.
The Bankpf Camas Prairie will loan
money on fam lands at the lowest rate
of interest, and all loans will be closed
promptly upon application.
w. w. Brown
Cashier
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-01-12
Strayed or Stolen.

Last June, one gray-white
horse about 8 years old, weight
about 1850 lbs, braided with
straight BARI | Jon left shoulder.
Five dollars reward for any in
formation leading to the recov-
cry of the animal.
VIM. Sweeney,
Morrow, Idaho.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-01-12
Fresh bread for sale at the Idaho no
tel.
FARM FOR SALE.

A good l60-acre farm, 40 acres under
cultivation, 100 acres can be cultivated.
Fine spring and living creek running
through farm. Two wagons, 2 plows, /
harrow, l set harness; 80 head of cattle
and 3 horses for sale with place or place
for sale without chattels. Place must
be sold at once. Easy terms to pur-
chaser. Inquire at the CHRoNICLE
office.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-01-12
Strtyed or Stolen,

From my pasture late in August, II
head of shoats, weight about so lbs.
each, marked with straight cut off end
of right ear. Reasonable reward for
information leading to their recovery.
L. A. REED,
Greencreek, Ida.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-01-12

A jamaican Lady Speaks Hidoi
ChamberIain's Cough Rem
Mrs. Michal Hart, wife of of Il b.
erintendent of Cart Service at /.
ton, Jamaica, West India Island
that che has for some years used
berlain's Congh Remedy for
Group amp whooping cough am
found it very beneficial. She h
plicit confidence in it and would d
without a bottle of it in her
Sold by Briley.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-01-12
ADAlONAlLOcAl.

FRESH fish eery Friday at simon
Bros. meat maret.
Go to W. G. apnst's for Heinue,s
sauerkmut, 15c qtat.
The Oregon Salon a Grangeville il
now handling the lJtt)nwodd beer.
When in Keutefllp cali Oh Chris for
cool drink Of Grgeville beer.
Shakes and postor sale by.
VIM Fps, Weftlake, Ida.
Just received a OF Eocene Pearl
oil 60 and Y gpline at Greving's
Sites.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-01-12

Another light pow fell Mon
day evening. n
0. p NoberAdvanced his
subscription Fnotr year Satur-
day.
A load of oE6Rville beer was
brought over TuEay to supply
the local saloonsg
The First Natal Bank nut
up it's new signlte last week
on the front of itDuilding.
Henry Boeckmsbrought up a
load of freight onday from
Lewiston for our Prchants.
Quite a9bunch dyoung folks
was out sleigh rio ) on the hill
south of town Su1y evening.
Dixon Brown, rbing on the
Columbus place nh of town.
added his name to E CHRONICLE
list Monday.
p Bies, VIM. aune, Jos.
Hartmann and TMo+L;oooo,.
added their namesthe CHRoN-
ICLE list Saturday.
School Superintent Carpen-
ter was in the citylesday on
his way to visit seal schools
on this side of the pie.
There will be ahntertain-
ment and dance thisening at
the Pine View schoohse south
of Keuterville for theneft of
the school.
LOsT.-A large bland tan
Scotch collie dog aIering to
the name of MAJ Finder
please notify this offiand re-
ceive reward.
Chris WaIdmann teams
hauling ice several IS this
week from the Teri farm
east of town to his bon at
Keuterville.
Nearly everyone hash busy
putting up ice this weer fear
of not getting enough last
them if they depended cold
weather later.
We understand a dDrdin-
ance is soon to be passek the
village board. After all
dogs will have to be It'd or
Baker IL get 'em if thon't |
watch out. 3"
E. M. Ehrhardt left Ines !
day for Stanton, Neb., Tit a
few days with relatives then
accompany his wife bacRthis
place. He does not expo be
gone over two weeks.
J. C. Yandell and famiere
in town a couple days thieek
f'om their home on the Eity
road renewing old acquai4es.
Lum says Elk City is eng
quue a growth now and SHE !
is dong a rushing BUSH at :
the Mountain House.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1906-01-12

IN MUSIC:
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-02-16
FARMERS COOPERATIVE.
At Irene They Will Establish a BIZ
General Store.

Sioux Falls, s. D., Feb. 6.-The business
men of Irene have reason TO wonder
whether they will ave to go out of bust,
ness as the result Of recent developments
there.
With the assistance of a representative
of a Twin City catalogue house, the farm.
ers in the vicinity of Irene have been in,
duced to organize a cooperative company
which will operate a department store. II
IS intended that the store shall carry prac,
tically everything needed by the farmers,
and thus the regular business men of tho
town will lose the rade of hundreds Of
farmers.
The company organized by the farmers
will be known as the Irene Farmers Co
operative Mercantile company, and win
lave a capital Of $4,000. Stock to the
amount of 1850 was subscribed and paid
for on the day the permanent organization
was perfected. 1t is the intention of the
company to erect a large, modern, fire.
proof building.
Should this concern prove successful and
result in other companies of a similar
character being former by farmers else
where in the state 1t is reasonable to be-
lieve hat scores. IL not hundreds, of req
ular business men In the towns of South
Dakota win be brought to the verge of
ruin in the course OF the next year or
two.
At a meeting of the board Of directors OF
the new farmers cooperative company tho
following officers were elected: President,
w. F. Mayer; vice president. Lars Kaar-
hold; treasurer. c. NJ. Peterson; secretary,
=. G.. Kjeldseth.