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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25
JoHNsoNs BUY BANK.

Gcddes, S. D., May 1S.-An importan
transaction TOOK place in this city wheL
ID. Heaton and w. Il. f~Ieaton. owners
and proprietors of the Charles Mix
County bank of Geddes, sold the same
TO johnson Bros. This banking insti-
tuition is one of the largest I'm the
~ and was the first bank started in
this city, its founders being Johnson
Bros. who four years ago sold the
bank to the Heatons and yesterday re-
purchased il from them. The present
are mons the Oldest bankers in
this part of the state, having beer IN
this portion of South Dakota since the
early SOS n nave founded and oper-
ated several banks and at present rank
anon the wealthy men of the state.
The officers under the new
ment viii he T.. H. Johnson. president:
V. A Welcher. cashier, and j. A. Mel
son, assistant cashier.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25
IMPORTANT CASE DECIDED.

D~eadwood, s. d. May Is. The su.
preme court has just rendered a decis-
ion confirming the decision of the lower
court in the case of Mrs. Christina
Grantz VS.. the city of Deadwood. This
has been a very famous case. Several
years ago, Mrs. Grantz slipped on the
sidewalk and injured her hip severely.
She brought suit against the city for
S25, 600 and $500 for me~eal fees and
expenses, claiming that the accident
was due to the negligence of the city.
The case was tried here in the circuit
court in 1908 and a verdict rendered in
favor of the defendant on all issues.
This verdict has now been confirmed.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25

IAN amusing scene was Witnessed In
the Fourth magistrates court yester.
day" says the Straits Times OF Sim
gapore. "A J~avanese vas a~rraigned or
y charge of theft. AS the man entered
the dock, he threw on the ground a
hens egg and then commenced 10 chew
some 'sereh.' This was supposed 10
work a spell on the magistrate and
cause him 10 discharge the accused
Unfortunately for the schemes of the
~Javanese, he was seen by the Malay
constable I'm charge of him. This Ma
lay seized the Jayanese by the throat
and shocked him until he spat up the
'sereh' and so broke the spell. The
case was postponed"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25
WATERFOWL WILL HAVE GAS.

WATERFOWL, S. u. May 15.-The Wa
tertown Gas company has over fifty
men at work laying pipe and making
house connections. They have nearly
eight miles of mains in the city, none
of the pipe being smaller than two
inch. The gas is to be manufactured
by the Tenny system. which is. used
by the Minneapolis Gas company and
in all the larger cities of the west.
The company has made the remarkably
low rate for cities of this size of $3.50
per 1000 cubic feet if used for both
cooking and lighting. The cost of the
plant will be $4,000 and will be in
operation by July IS.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.

L~angford. s. ID. May 15.--Kennetl
Drew, IL years Of age, SON OF Mrs.
Bertha Drew, of Niles. Mich, accident
ally shot and killed himself While hunt
ing gophers nea here. Mrs, Drew and
the boy came here about two months
& to visit Mr.. and Mrs. L. I4amberton.
Yesterday the lad went hunting with a
32-calibcr rife. and when he did not
return for dinner In the evening his
mother grew uneasy end secured the
assistance OF neighbors To search for
him. The boy was found lying on his
back with a bullet hole In the corner
Of his righs eye. dying ar hour later.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25

why Is the word tar "a synonym
for Sailor" Some dictionaries say
that the allusion Is to the seaman's
tarry hands and clothes-the saviour
Of tar OF Stephano's song is The
Tempest" Burns uses "tarrybreeks' as
equivalent 10 sailor" But il is re-
garded as much more probable that
''tar" Is short for "tarpaulin," since
Clarendon and other writer's c~olloqui-
ally use ~'tarpaulin' TO signify a sea-
man. Of course, this ultimately gets
back TO tar, a tarpaulin being a tarred
"palling," or covering (tbe same word
aq "naII'l
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25
uHGsBuRY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
DE sMET, SOUTH DAKOTA

An accurate account was made one
day by i. II, II. Bacon, superintendent
of the Park Row Syndicate building,
one of the most conspicuous Of the
New York skyscrapers, of every person
who entered the elevators in that edi-
flee. 1t was a simple matter 10 sta
ton guards at every entrance TO the
building and give each person enter
ing a ticket, which ticket was taken
up by the elevator drivers. At the close
of the day these tickets were counted
and 1t was found that something more
than so, 900 persons had ridden on the
elevators that day. This is said 10
exceed the number of fares collected
by the entire street a system Of
Nashville, Tenn, In a single day.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25
INSTITUTE AT PARksToN.

Parkston, S. d., May 15.-Parkston
has been selected as the place for hold
ing this years institute of the teach
ers OF Hutchinson county. The selec-
ton of Parkston was the result of the
citizens giving assurance that they
could furnish accommodations for the
ITO teachers who are expected to be
in attendance at the institute. The in
stitute will commence June 10 and will
continue In session until Tune %. Va
rious lectures and discussions are be-
ing arranged for. 1t is expected this
years institute VIII be one of the most
successful ever held in Hutchinson
rof1pty
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25
AN OLD PIONEER.
Survivor of Indian Massacre Visit
Yankton.

Yankton. S. D., May 19.-An interest
ing reminder of old pioneer days vas in
Yankton yesterday, John Wiseman. son
of Hension Wiseman, who in the sixties.
while he and his wife We're shopping IN
Yankton, lost five children by indians.
who killed and mutilated their victims
in a terribly revolving and savage
n Hension Wiseman on his re-
turn, devoted his life for years to kill
ing every Indian on sight. He hunted
them down and was dubbed BAD Man
and he was held In much terror by rel
skins far and wide. John an a sister,
Mrs. Chris Larsen, both still living with
their father, are all that are now left
of this historic family.
Charles Conrad and Miss Lois French,
both OF prominent city families. were
married here and have gone TO the
country west of Pierre, where Mr.. Con-
rad is now in the land business.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25
CARNEGIE REFUSES TO DIG.
WATERFOWL Will Have to Pay Part o
the Cost of Library.

WATERFOWL, S. D., May 19,-Water-
town will pay one-third the cost of the
public library which bears the name of
Andrew Carnegie. When the building
was started the philanthropist was
asked for $40, 900, but later the people of
the city wanted a better building and
the city council advanced $4,000 more
with the expectation hat Mr.. Carnegie
would increase his gift. but when he
was asked for another donation con-
CALCULATIONS on the city getting a S15,-
900 building u OF a $40, 900 fund was
all h consolation received.
The Dakota Central Telephone COM
pany is building a ~fireproof office and
central building and is removing its
poles from the streets and placing its
wires in underground conduits. The
company will also install the automatic
ystem.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25

New Orleans. La.-Susan Washing
ton. a young woman OF Crowley. La.
is dead OF fright as the result OF being
locked up in II dark all night
with an empty coffin. The girl was at
"a party with q number of young men.
and they concluded 1t would be Il good
joke 70 lock her up with the coffin.
She entered into the spirit of the affair.
but the boys failed to unlock her. The
strain OF staying with the grewsoTe
object WAS too much for the girl AMI
she died a few hours after being re.
leased
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25

Gossip has IL that the Indebtedness
of a royal bankrupt, Archduchess Clo-
tide of Austria Hungary. the grand
daughter of Louis Philippe. will cause
heavy losses TO great firms of jewelers.,
miIliners, costumers and money lend
ers of Paris. who say that the arch
duchess must have known years ago
that her investments at Buda~Pesth
would be a dead loss. She owes 81
000,0 0 The only hope of the cred
itors is that Francis Joseph will pay
the foreign creditors rather than let
the scandal grow.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25
BLACK HILLS PIONEERS.
Old Timers Will Hold Their Picni>
June 19.

mic of the Black Hills Pioneers will be
held in this city on June 10. This early
festival calls out a large crowd OF peo-
pie, and committees have been appoint
ed from Lead, Deadwood, Central,
Whitewood, Rapid, Sturgis, Galena,
Custer and Hot Springs. An elaborate
program, including sports of all kinds,
will be prepared. Ills society includes
only those pioneers who came to the
Slack Hills either in or before '76.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25
/. o. o. r. GRAND LODGE.
Officers Elected for the Ensuing Yea.
at Hot SPRINGS Meetinq.

Hot Springs. s.. D., May 19.-Thc
grand lodge of Odd Fellows elected Of
hcers yesterday as follows: Grand
master. John H.. Mclaughlin, OF Fort
Randall; deputy grand master. c.. B..
Knott, Bristol; warden, Ruel f. Dana,
Armour; secretary, Harvey j.. Rice,
Huron; treasurer, George w Snow,
Springfield; grand representative, John
M. Burgess, Spearfish. The next ses-
sion will be held at Pierre. The grand
odge sent $1,000 TO San Francisco.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25
A VERY LOCAL WIND
STORM KILLS WOMAN
Mrs. Margaret Wilder, Alone in Her
House, Crushed by Collapse
of BUILDING.

AhGdeen. S. D., May 15.-Mrs. Mar
garetSWilder, aged SO, vas killed last
night by a storm which blew down a
shanty on her farm eighteen miles from
this town. She was in the habit OF
spending the night alone or her farm
and went there yesterday. Her body
was found under the ruins of the
shanty at 5 o'clock this morning
nv her daughter Mrs. E. F. Bodle.
Death was probably instantaneous
No other damage was done by the
storm.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25

Frankfort.-The Ravarian courts
have Just issued a Judgment worthy oi
solomon. A eat. which was chased by
n dog. ran into q stable where n COW
was being miiked The cat jumped o
the back OF the COW, which kicked the
milkmaid OF her stool. Whom shout
the maid sue for damages-the Owner
or the dog. the owner or the cnt or ~
owner OF the COW The courts have IL.
c.ded that they are all three equpli,
responsii.!s. end each will have 10 pfs
onc-third or the damages.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25
BUYS WoLsEY p

Wolsey, s. d., May 14-C. T. Coyne
Of this place, has purchased of w. A.
Johns the plant OF the Beadle County
Herald, a weekly newspaper published
here. and will conduct the paper in
future. He is a young man of push
and energy, n his friends do not
doubt that he will make a success OF
he venture.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25

Unslaked lime is useful In preventing
rust because of its extraordinary capa-
city for absorbing moisturi. Some care
ful workman who take pains that their
tools shall always be In the best condi-
ton. make a practice of keeping a piece
OF lime In their tool boxes TO absorb
any moisture which might otherwise
cause rust
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25
SIOUX FALLS FIRST.
Wins s. Points, as Against % for Hu'
ron, in High School Meet at
mkt

Yankton. S. D., May 1.-THE final
score of the fourth state high school
meet in this city today is as follows:
Sioux Falls, 63; Huron, %; Dell Rap
ids, 20; Pierre, II; Howard, 8; Yank-
ton, 3.
Anne Billinghurst, Of Pierre, wins
the defamation contest, with Laura
Tammen, of Yankton, second.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25
CHANCELLOR TO CELEBRATE.
South Dakota Town VIII Be EIeve,
Years Old June s.

Chancellor. S. D.. May 17.-Chancel-
Tor will celebrate her eleventh ami
versary June 6, the citizens having
raised n neat sum for purses. etc,
guaranteeing a good time 10 all visit
ors. There will be "A street parade, ex-
hibition by the fire lighters. horse
races and Two ball games. one between
Lennox and Bridgewater and the other
between Davis and Hartford. The Len-
o band will furnish the music.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25

Al woman in a recent Brit
ish election campaign asked a labo-sr
whether he was in favor of protection.
and lie replied by inquiring what II was.
The question embarrassed the woman
somewhat She replied: II can not go
into precise details at the moment, but
a IL q subject OF vital Importance TO
Ii who care for Wild birds.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25

Cecil Rhodes tomb in the Matoppo
hills, South Africa. has been desecrat-
ed by curiosity seekers. This advertise
ment appeared recently in the Quebec
Daily Telegraph: For Sale-A piece
of stone from slab covering grave of
the Hon. Cecil John Rhodes. in the Ma
foppo hills. Southern Rhodesia. South
Africa. An opportunity for curio col-
lectors. apply D., this Office"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25
IS NEW LODGE MEMBERS.

Mitchell. S. d. May 16.-The knight.
of Columbus had a class increase ,ot
thirty-eight sunday evening. The liz
itiatory ceremonies were held in tile
odd Fellows hall and a large number
OF visiting delegates were present from
Sioux Falls, Sioux City, Alexandria ana
other cities.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25

on n recent journey from Alexan-
dria to the oasis of silva, the Khediye
of Egypt was escorted by eight Egyp-
ton officers, eighty-five soldiers. n
coachman. seven grooms, three cooks,
-four servants. two tent pitchers, n
farrier, FIVE camelmen. ten camel driv-
ers, four guides and sixty-five Dedouin
camel drivers. There were forty-four
horses, thirty-two dromedaries and
twenty-five oamels for his highness'
personal service and GAG camels sup
piled by Bedouins for transport serv-
ice
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25
$4,000 FOR A DAKOTA FARM.

Bridgewater, s. D.. May l6.-Th,
highest price ever received for McCooK
county land was realized this week,
when John Rolling sold 800 acres six
miles west OF here for a consideration
OF 500. 500. or $50 an acre. Then years
ago this same land could have been
bought for SIS an acre.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25

Springfield, Mass.-A hawk attacked
Mrs. w. j. Houghton. OF Wachogue.
Far Ludlow, n with It's strong taions
tore her skirts to shreds. The battle
had been In progress ten minutes and
the hawk was master Of the situation
when Mrs. Houghton's husband went
10 the res,ue. The hawk measured
from tip to tip : feet 8 inches.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25
A ON CAKE OF ICE.
Unusually Cool Summer Quarters ef d
Dakota jackrabbit.

Miller, $. D.. May Ia jackrabbit
has proven that he has wonderful in
stInct. In walking through the grave
yard Il man noticed a tuft .of hay on
some tall grass. Examination showed
that d rabbit 'sas concealed in the Shade
Of the ha. sitting on a cake of ice
which had not yet quite melted away.
The rabbit discovering The cool spot.
built q protection from enemies over Il
before attempting 20 enjoy its delicious
cnorpa~u
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25
CARRIED OUT BLAZING STOVE.
3rave Act of Two Women Saves Home
from Destruction. =

Worthwhile, s. d., May IA leak in
q gasoline stove in the home of Elyin
Wilson caused an explosion which de-,
stroyed the contents of the kitchen.
Mrs. Wilson and Miss Bessie Peterson
managed to carry the blazing stove
put OF doors before assistance arrived.
thereby saving the house from the
lanes.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25
SMALL BLAZE AT BowpLE.

Bowdle. $. d., May 1.-THE resi-
dence of John Eddy and the DeWols
livery barn We're destroyed by fire. Two
horses were burned TO death in the
barn. The origin of the fire is un-
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25

Earlier than any known paintings,
some tapestry discovered recently at
Deir-el-Bahari. near Thebes, is among
the Oldest specimens of the prehistoric
drawings on the bones of extinct ami
mails by the river drift men, which, of
course are incomparatively older. But
these paintings represent the period In
which the art of Egypt was at its ze-
NTH. the eighteenth dynasty, n con-
seurently date back about $500 years.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25

1t was stated recently in the reichs-
tag with reference TO German New
Guinea that out of a total European
population OF 466 there were TIA mis-
s~ionaries, and that for every two farm
ers there was a German officer. This
meant that every farmer there cost
Germany $500 a year. The speaker
remarked that IL would be cheaper to
bring the farmers home and give them
pauginns.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25

~ rolusa county. California. recent
~ Miss Florence Berker ran against
ss,Ir fathtr. r. r. Berker, the incum-
,.s.t for fbe office OF school trustee,
IA heat him after a hot campaign
On dfd ii because she had heard her
<rt.er intended 80 DUST a female teach
: ,xl96 was d friend Of hers.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25

The South Wales Daily Mail has had
several articles of late that aim to
sum up the results of the great revival
in the p~rincipality. While there is ac-
acknowledgement that all the converts
have not endured, yet 1t is stated as
beyond doubt that the great religious
awakening has touched the whole cir
Gle OF the life of tie people for good.
The total number of converts is conser-
vatiyelv estimated at 80, 900.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25

Newcastle. Pa.-Aondoxxi seae,e. an
Italian OF this city. has worked sixteen
days and nftecn nights without sleep. se-
dele Is employed NJ The kosera furnace az
niGht. where he works In a swelve-hour
10 daylight for a contractor digging 4
street excavation. Sede,e hasn't even had
Ills ciothins OF.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25
YANKEE WOMAN FREE.
Mrs. T~ewksbary Was Charged With
Passing Bad Checks in London.

aSS""S 10y O"~S"s -oHuon.
London. May l2.-Mrs. Violet Tewks.
bury. who was ~extradited from Paris
March co. charged With passing fraudu-
lent checks. at the insglgation OF her
husband. Lewis Green Tewksbury of
New York. vas acquitted in the sss-
sions courts today, after a three days
trial.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25

There is an increasing tendency on
the part OF large consumers OF water
In london to draw on the water reser-
yoirs In the lower geological strata be-
meath the capital rather than be in
debted to companies for their water
supply. The latest Institution to show
its independence in this fashion Is
Clements inn, where, not twenty yards
from the Strand, an artesian we'll has
just been tapped. after three months
boring. at a depth of $50 feet.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25
P~OSTOFFICE
Herrick Office Robbed of $50 in Stamp
at an Early Hour This Morning.

Bonesteel, S. D., May f7.-The postoffice
at Herrick was robbed at 4 o'clock this
morning and $50 in stamps was taken.
There is no trace of the burglars.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25

John Sharp Williams, congressman
from Mississippi. is a~stoundingly alb
sent minded. He promised TO dine re-
Gently with Representative Sihley.
When his memor was logged he began
making toilet articles describe Ho-
garth's lines OF beauty. After getting
dressed he turned TO his secretary and
asked How do / look? Now. how's
that Fine, finei'' admiringly re-
marked that young person, but, really
/ think you would look a bit better II
you should wear trousers tonight"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-25

Every bee IN the bouquet gets a
on itself when the weather warns,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-06-12

time and has found that it pays. Many
new customers have been gained and
his business has materially increased
in volume. Some months ago, Mr..
JOsse states, he, with the other furni-
ture dealers, had an agreement binding
them to charge certain fixed prices
and cut out competition. Mr.. Josse
saw that this agreement would be un-
fair 10 the buyer of furniture, and de-
eided TO withdraw from the association.
He at once began to sell goods much be-
low their former prices and precipitat-
ed keen competition in furniture prices
Mr.. Josse has reaptd the benefit in in
creased business and new friends.
Many people have gone to every fur
niture store in Salem pricing goods,
and have purchased from Mr.. Josse, be
cause they were convinced that his
goods were cheaper, quality considered,
than thosa Of other dealers. 1t is GER
tainly satisfaction to buyers to be
able to secure their goods at the low
prices which keen competition brings.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-06-12

quit talking. perhaps all yet would be
well.
Mr.. Aeheson---fsI want to know who
started this thing, you or met"
Then the matter dropped with dull,
siekening thud.
The eouneilmen absent from the
session were Skaife. Frazier, Good
ale and Gesner.
A bill providing for the prohibition
Of shooting freeraekers, noisy root
ing and blowing Of trumpets and other
musical instruments making undue
shrieking noises between the ho1s Of
10 a. m. and p. m. on the Fourth Of
July and on Christmas day, was passed
to its. second reading and referred to
the ordinance committee.
Councilman Downing made a motion
to the effect that the FIRE department:
be permitted to take part in the Fourth
of July parade. 1t is probable that
an exhibition drill will be given, az
the committee in charge of the pro.
gram for that day requested Chief Saw
age to do so.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-06-12
SALEM WILL
CELEBRATE \.
THE FOUR1|
There Will be Music and Show Par,
and, Fireworks Such as Were Neye,
Seen Here Before

Great preparations are being made
for the Fourth of July celebration, and
the event bids fair to eclipse anything
Of the sort ever attempted in the Capt.
tai City. The meeting was called to
order by Chairman Dick, and E. T..
Barnes was chosen secretary. The COM
mittee on fireworks reported that the
contract had bem closed for a sufficient
supply TO guarantee fine display.
There will be plenty of music, as
four bands have been engaged to fur
nish the music for the occasion.
The parade will consist of floats from
the various business firms, the lodges
and fraternal organizations, the pub
lie schools, the fremen, and the famous
T" "ealathumpiansf' Other features ar 4,
also considered.
The vote on the Goddess of Liberty
is arousing considerable interest, but
the committee reported that there would
be a solicitation for votes made. in