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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-04

friend whose identity we can only
suspicion.
-MARRrED-At the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. w.
Whitehead, in this city, Miss Lucille
Whitehead to MI. A. r. Stewart, Sat
urday evening, April 18th, at $50,
Rev. G.. HI. Starring officiating. Only
the relatives of the contracting par
ties and a few intimate friends were
present. After the ceremony the COM
pany were conducted to the dining
room and served with an elegant we'd
ing supper. The happy couple were
the recipients of many handsome
and useful articles, including many
pieces of fine furniture. The bride
grew from young girlhood to woman
hood right here in De Smet. She is
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-04

likes the climate. II Is a great health
resort and she says there are hospi-
tails and sanitariums "a plenty
Speaking of that section, she says:
81 have been around the country quite
a little and the more / 9 of it, the
more wonderful I think il, and the
more | like it. They are just turning
the water into the bitches and into
the lakes; all the lakes here are made
laks, or reservoirs for storing the water
to use in the summer, for this would
be a blooming desert yet, if it were
not for irrigation. But, withthe water,
any thing grows, you know, and land
around here is worth 500, $500 and
some ST, 200 per acre, for fruit etc"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-04

a lady of sterling qualities, and is
highly esteemed by all who know her.
The groom is a young man of good
habits, industrious, and upright, He,
too, enjoys the respect ofall acquain
tances. Together this young couple
start out on the journey through mar
ried life with the good will and best
wishes of a host of friends for their
happiness and material welfare. They
are now settled at housekeeping in
Mrs. Garland's residence on Second
street.
MIR. and Mrs. Paul Jurgenson, of
Spirit Lake township, were called up
on to mourn the loss of their little
son, aged four years, Sunday norm
ing at 2 o'clock. The child deid of
inflammation Of the bowels afteran i'll
ness of several days. Funeral services
were conducted by Rev. Strutz at the
Evangelical church Monday afternoon
and the remains laid at rest in the
De Smet cemetary. The parents have
the heartfelt sympathy of their many
friends in their hour of bereavement.
"A letter from Miss Carrie Ingalls,,
who left De Smet last fall for Bould-
er, Colorado, to seek relief from nose
and throat trouble, states hal she is
considerably improved and has every
reason to expect complete recovery,
which is good news to her many
friends in this city. Miss Ingalls,
thinks Boulder a beautiful place and
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-04
Best For women and Children

On account of it's mild action and
pleasant taste Orino Laxative Fruit
Syrup is especially recommended for
women and children. It does not
nauseate or grippe like pills and ordi-
nary cathartics. Orino Laxative
Fruit Syrup aids digestion and slim
ulates the liver and bowels without
irritating them. Remember the name
Orino and refuse substitutes.
l.. e. Sasse
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-04
The INDEPENDENT.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.
LOCAL NEWS.
From al Around the Town ana
County.

Guy Abbot is visiting friends at
Pierre this week.
"A. E. Currier, of Bancroft, was a
De Smet visitor Tuesday.
A. w. Wilmarth was a De Smet
visitor Thursday of last week.
j. T. Christianson, of Lake Pres
ton, was a visitor in this city Monday.
WI Bushey went to Castlewood
Friday to spend a few days with his
two sons.
Miss Anna Keller, of Tracy, Mimi,
visited in this city a few days the first
of the week.
Attorney Klein, of Arlington,
transacted business in the probate
court Monday morning.
Miss Mabel Hall, of Oldham Wis
tied her sister Miss Gladdus in this
city from Friday until Monday.
There will be preaching services
at the Van Hook school house next
Sunday at 800 p. m. Everybody
cordially invited.
H. Y. Stimson has purchased the
Greenman house on First street which
has been occupied by Mr.. S. and fam
lily for the past year.
Walter Moody came down from
Aberdeen Monday night and will re-
main in this city for a time assisting
at the telephone office.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Steer depart
ed Saturday evening for a tour of
one months duration after which they
will make their home at Watertown,
Wis.
Dave Nierroz, of Split Rock, Wis,
was in the city the latter part OF last
week. He is in search of land and
was shown over this part OF the coun
ty by III. Y. Foxton.
X. H. Ely has resigned his posi-
ton as assistant cashier in the Ger
mania State Bank. He expects to go
back to his old firm and take a job
travelling on the road
". G. Swanson has entered the
Madison hospital to have his nose
operated upon by DR.. FIudenield,
the specialist, so he can breath through
it.-Madison Sentinel.
"A prohibition county convention
"a called TO meet at Lake Preston
Nav 22nd. The basis of representa-
ii IN is three delegates from each
voting precinct in the county.
j. HI. Bouchie has a fine Belgian
horse which he brought from Clinton,
Iowa. a few days ago. The animal
was registered and is certainly a
..dandy" for a three-years-old.
Nearly every man that owns a
piece of land in this locality has done
something in the way of setting out
trees this spring. Several nursery
firms have shipped into this town
large orders, consisting of almost
every variety adapted to a northern
climate. both in fruit and ornamental
trees. J. L. Van Hook received sew
eral hundred young pines from an
old friend in Wisconsin with the re-
quest that he dispose Of them, The
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-05-04

gentleman himself is travelling with
a carload on a different line of road.
John McMartin, of Idaho, who
spent a month in this city with his
brothers, William and George, de
parted Friday last for points in New
York where he will spend a few
weeks with relatives and old friends.
Henry Boardman and w. Hoyt
left Tuesday for St. Paul to report
at the Omaho railroad office. They
have positions with the telegraph de.
partment secured through the South
Dakota School of Telegraphy Of this
city.
j. l.. Van Hook is busy setting
out a nice lot of fruit trees. He has
secured several dozen apple trees of
different varieties and a number of
cherry trees. j. L. will also have a
fine grove of evergreens, spruce and
different varieties Of pines.
w. l.. Barnes, of the South Da-
kota School of Telegraphv. has gone
to jamestown, n. D., to take a posi-
ton with the n. P. R'y during the
slack months. Mr.. Barnes will be in
better position than ever to act as
instructor IN the telegraph school
after having a brief period of service
in railroad work.
The Passenger Department of the
Chicago q North Western Railway
announces that the opening of the
Wind River or Shoshone Reservation
public lands in Wyoming has been
postponed until August Is, 1906, by
joint resolution of congress. Rail-
road construction to the Reservation
border is being pushed rapidly, and
will probably be completed within a
few weeks.
1t is reported hat III. M. Keene
has leased the Arlington Sun to Mr..
Beck, who has been foreman in the
Office of the Iroquois Chief for some
time past. Mr.. Keene, we understand,
has secured a position as an editorial
writer on the Sioux City Journal. The
INDEPENDENT regrets Mr.. Keene's de-
parture from his present field OF
journalism, but hopes for him UNI
bounded success in the new field. To
Mr.. Beck we extend brotherly greet
ings and hopes for his uccess
Fl. p. Hardy had a small pile of
lumber at the side of his house last
Sunday evening, but Monday morn
ing he had none. Hardy ought to
know better than to leave lumber out
from under lock and key. Taking in
to consideration the recent advances
in the price of that necessary article,
it is now worth close to Sl.50 a yard,
at least that's about the way it strikes
a nan who is figuring on buying.
But Hardy has suspicious that he can
locate the property, and he wants it
returned to him. No objections made
if it comes back after dark and no
questions will be asked.
I'm commenting on the fact that
De Smet had gone "dry" the Cavour
Clarion remarked that it would be in
teresting to hear "Doc" Ranney's re-
marks on the subject. Evidently oul
friend Brown, of the Clarion, don't
know Ranney as well as he thought
he did. doc" takes the s'dry" YER
dict as good naturally as he would a
"wet' one. He says that if the ma
jority want a "dry' town, 'that's the
proper thing-the majority should
rule" He further says that there
are ways of making a living besides
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-05
SMASH-UP ON THE CENTRAL
OPERATORS NEGLECT CAUSES
BIG WRECK NEAR MACON.
Several People Were Injured, and
Thirteen Cars and Much Valua-
BE Merchandise Wore Burned

Several People Were Injured, and
Thirteen Cars and Much Valua-
bic Merchandise Were Burned.
AS the result of a wreck between
freight and a wrecking train on
the Central, Wednesday morning at
O'Clock, two and a half miles north
of Bolingbroke, six men were in
jured, and considerable property was
destroyed.
Following are the injured: R. E.
Tomlinson, engineer; T. ]. Bryan,
engineer; S. s. Seicel, foreman of
wrecking train; John Rutherford,
negro fireman; Edwin Kendrick, ne
gro firemen.
The injured men received their in
juries by jumping from the flying
trains.
Both trains, engines and thirteen
cars were wrecked and the entire
wreckage was burned, including ten
targoes of fruits, furniture and mer-
chandise of every description.
A car of oranges were spilled, as
well as car of oysters. The loss
is many thousands.
Both crews realized their perilous
situation in time to jump. While
some sustained serious injuries no
lives were lost. 1t is said the disas-
ter was the result of neglect on the
part of the operator at Macon juno
ton, he having failed to deliver an
order to the north bound train.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-05

sistant engineer will be paid $40, and
the fireman $35 per month. These
are yet to be employed
This will make four employees
with monthly salary list of $213.99
as against seven employees, as the
plants are now operated, at salaries
aggregating $347.5O per month.
Heretofore a superintendent, a
pumper and an engineer have been
employed in the water department
at a cost of $3.50 a month, and a
superintendent, an engineer, an as
sistant engineer and a fireman in the
light department at a cost ofS217.50
month.
The net saving to the city in the
payroll under the new management
will be $134.50 a month, or a little
more than $1,000 a year.
The city will hereafter not carry
electrical supplies nor do wiring, but
give this work over to individuals.
A schedule of prices, however, that
can be charged Will be fixed by the
commission.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-05
A MISUNDERSTANDING VERDICT.
Railroad Won the Verdict in Suit
for Damages.

Railroad Won the Verdict in a Suit
for Damages.
Terrell county has actually broken
all past records made in damage
suits against railroads.
In the superior court verdict has
been rendered in favor of the Cen
trail railroad in a suit against it for
damages.
The case was that of Laura Bru-
ner, who was suing the Central of
Georgia Railway & Banking Co. for
$500 for the killing of her hus-
band, Whit Bruner, by passenger
train last January.
1t was proved during the trial that
Bruner was a bad negro all around,
and that on the night his limbs were
trimmed by the train he left Daw-
son lit up and with full head of
steam on.
The plaintiff will not ask for a
new trial,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-05
FARRAR CASE CONTINUED.

Illness of an Attorney for Mrs. Far
rar Caused the Case to Go Over
to the Next Court.
The Farrar case, in which Mrs.
C. E. Farrar is suing for the posses
sion of her three minor children and
their property, will not be tried I'M
til the next May term of the supe-
rior court.
When the case was called Thurs
day the plaintiff asked for con-
tinuance on the ground that one OF
the lawyers, Attorney Battle of Co.
lumbus, was not physically able TO
enter upon a trial of the case and
do justice to the interests OF his
client The continuance was grant
ed -,
In the meantime the children VIII
remain in possession OF their aunt
Miss Lille Farrar, who was APP
nointed guardian of their persons
and property by the court Of ordl-
nary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-05
ARE GETTING READY TO QUIT
The Last Regular Meeting of the
Present Council. City Gov
eminent VIII Soon Change.

Present Council. city Gov
eminent Will Soon Change.
The present city council will hold
their last regular meeting tonight
(Tuesday).
The annual city election will &C.
cur next Wednesday, just one week
from now, and few days thereafter
the newly elected mayor and alder
men will take the oath of Office and
the city administration will undergo
a change
In the meantime the present body
will hold a special meeting for the
purpose of hearing the annual re-
ports of the heads of the various de-
partments of the city government,
and disposing of such unfinished bus
mess as will be possible.
The retiring members of the mu-
nicipal government are Mayor ]. R.
Mercer and Aldermen J. G. Dean,
F. M. Jennings and H. A. Petty, and
they will be succeeded by Mayor
Frank Nasworthy and Aldermen j..
A. Shields, J. G. Hollingsworth and
w. A. McLain. The hold-over alder
men are A. ]. Hill, A. j. Baldwin
and T. o. Whitchard.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-05
HAS DECIDED ON THE EMPLOYEES
New Water and Light Commission Has an Importan
Meeting. Will Make Big Reduction in Operating
Expenses When They Take Charge January l.

Although the water and light COM
nissiop of the city will not go into
,#co until the first of January, they
,re now making arrangements to
axe over the management of these
mnOrtant municipal enterprises.
The commission is composed of
Vessrs. w. H. Davis, chairman; R,
Sayille and J. NJ. Bell, and it is
heir purpose to not only increase the
sHciency of the service, but to lessen
the operating expenses.
They have held meeting and de-
died upon employees, and in this ac-
ion alone the city will be saved
nearly $4,000.
II was determined to consolidate
the two plants, and operate them
With one force of hands-a general
mperintendent, an engineer, an as
dstant engineer, and a fireman.
|Nr. C. H. Peddy will be the superin-
endent at salary of 1888 per
month, and Mr.. w. B. Watkins en-
gineer at $50 per month. The as
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-05
Came Back on a Visit.

Mr.. John H. oxford has been here
from Colquitt, where he has resided
the past several years, visiting rela-
tives and friends. Mr.. Oxford was
a resident of Terrell county for many
years, and had the distinction of be-
ing the tallest man of this section.
His heart is as big as he is tall, and
he has hosts of friends here who are
always delighted to give him the glad
hand.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-05
RUSSELL NOT GUILTY.

Acquitted on Charge of Murder in
Second Degree.
The Eufaula Times says the jury
in the case of the state of Alabama
VS.. B. r. Russell, charged with muir
der in the second degree, brought
in a verdict of not guilty.
Mr. RUSSELL is a former Dawson
man, and has friends here whom
this news will please.
It will be remembered that he
shot a negro in Eufaula recently,
an account of which was printed in
The News at the time.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-05
PARALYSIS WAS FATAL.
Hon. j. j. Crumbley Dies at His
Home in Quitman County.


Home in Quitman County.
Judge A. M. Raines was sum-
moned to Georgetown on Tuesday of
last week on account of the death of
his uncle, Hon. J. ]. Crumbley.
Mr.. Crumbley, who lives in
Georgetown, was at his farm when
he was stricken with paralysis, and
died there.
He was seventy years old, and for
forty years had been a prominent
and influential citizen of Quitman
county. For a number of years he
was tax collector of the county, and
was in the legislature two terms. He
was a member of the board of county
commissioners for several years, and
held the office of clerk of the SUI
perior court.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-05
WILL GO TO JACKSONVILLE.
Sheriff Oxford Will Engage in Bust
ness in Florida Metropolis.

Sheriff Oxford Will Engage in BUSH
ness in Florida Metropolis.
1t will interest the numerous
friends of Sheriff ]. H. Oxford and
the public generally to learn that
when he lays aside the duties and
cares of Office on January he will
engage in business in Jacksonville,
Fla. He will operate cotton and
stock exchange in that city, and Mr..
M. N. Brewer will very likely be as
ISOLATED with him.
Sheriff oxford is one of the best
officers and cleverest men who ever
served the people of Terrell county
in a public capacity, and those who
know him do not doubt that he will
make friends and do well in the
Florida metropolis.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-05
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
New Member Met With the Board
on Tuesday.

on Tuesday.
The county commissioners held
their regular monthly session yester-
day. There were no matters Of
special interest before them, and only
routine affairs engaged their at
tention.
Mr.. Cary c. Brim, who has just
been elected by the grand jury to
fill the vacancy on the board caused
by the resignation of Mr.. w. j..
Bowen, was present, took the oath
of office, and participated in the de-
alterations of the body.
Mr.. Brim is a conservative and
successful business man, and brings
with him to his new and important
position an experience that will be
valuable to the public interests of
the county.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-05
CITY COURT NEXT MONDAY
NEW JUDGE WILL PRESIDE AND
GRIND THE LEGAL GRIST.
Judge NJ. c. Edwards Will Make His
First Appearance on the Bench
at an Adjourned Term.

at an Adjourned Term.
Pursuant to adjournment of the
October term of the city court by
Judge A. NJ. Raines until the 10th
Of December, the court will convene
next Monday morning at $3.50
O'clock
Hon, NJ. c. Edwards, who was APP
pointed Judge of the city court by
Governor Terrell, will make his first
appearance on the bench at that
time, and preside during the session.
Mr. Edwards, who was judge of the
Old county court and made fine
record in that position, is recognized
as one of the ablest and most sue
eeSsful lawyers of this section. His
ugh character and legal attachments
emlnently fit him for the responsible
duties Of the bench.
Judge Raines has left the dockets
ID excellent shape, and there is not
: great deal of business to engage
ae attention of the court next week.
The session will in all probability
W a short one, as no civil business
VIII be tried. There are compare
"ely few cases on the criminal
docket.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-05
Thanksgiving in Dawson

Thanksgiving day in Dawson was
,roventful The schools, the BANKS
and the rural mail carriers hao nor
idov there we're religious services
~ tba Methodist church in the morn
ing. the postofice kept Sunday hours
the mercantile establishments ie
moinad open, and nearly every 0ody
ate turkey for dinner.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-05
Mrs. Sarah j. Windrom

Mrs. Sarah J. Windrom of Chica-
90, cousin of Zachary Taylor, tWelftn
president of the United States, and
Prandniece of Alexander Hamilton,
wbo signed the Declaration of indie
..VinoI is a Godsend to old peo-
nile | am 76 years old, but have
= hearty appetite, sleep soundly, and
feel active and we'll today, thanks to
VinoI When 1 was young cod liver
oil was dispensed in a greasy, I'M
1a1atable form, and it fairly gagged
me TO get it down. Vinol is entire
" different, very palatable and nour r
isbing to impoverished blood. 1t is
49, finest tonic and strength crea-
t tor 7 ever used in my life. J"
" vinol is a real cod liver prepare
+;or from which the useless oil has
been S, eliminated and tonic iron add
ed. o.on+oo
PEOPLES DRUG STORE,
Dawson Drug CO., PrOprietors.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-05
Has Returned to WASHINGTON.

Judge Griggs left Saturday night
for Washington to attend the session
of congress which convened yester-
day. The session, which will be the
last of the present congress, will con-
tinue until March 4 next.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-05
Honor Roll Sasser Public School.

Sallie Spear, Mamie Bowen, Mat
tie Brim, Louise Jordan, Dozier
Joiner, Matte Snellgrove, Matte Lee
Brim, Lucy Marshall, Query Brim,
Willard Baker, Billie Bowen, jamie
Brim, Mamie Fuller, Fred Davis, Hill
Watson, Lena Ward.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-05
A TERRELL BOYS SUCCESS.
Mr. Tom r. Lee Associated With a
Large Hardware Firm.

Mr. Tom r.. Lee Associated WIN d
Large Hardware Firm
Mr. Tom R. Lee, former Terrell
county boy who has been with the
wiIliam-Beach Hardware Co. in Co
lumbus the past several years. has
cone to vidalia, Ca, to engage IN
the hardware business. There Will
NO two other members of the firm
which will be conducted under the
name of the Vidalia Hardware Co.
vidalia is a thriving town IN the
new county of Toombs, and Mr.. Lee $
pleasing manners and business aoli-
nv insures the success of his enter
prise.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-05
MIR. LONG IN CORDELE.
lawson Minister Preached There
Sunday by Invitation.

Sunday by Invitation.
new }. M. Long went to Cordele
S''urday in response to an invita-
lon 10 preach in the Baptist church
Y that city Sunday.
iue pulpit of the Dawson Baptist
= .U'cn was filled by Rev. A. B..
aupoell, who recently resigned the
!, yao'ofate of the Cordele church for
purpose of much needed rest
-. Is now making his home in Par
!, ~ DR.. Campbell is one of the
| 'S' ministers of his denomination
s., 'ue state, and his discourses edi-
~ large congregations.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-12-05
Seed Oats.

We have just received one car of
genuine Texas rust-proof seed oats.
Now is the time to plant.
T. o. WHITCHARD & CO.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-10-20
Mildred Holland.

No better theatrical treat is likely
O he offered this season than the ap.
learance Of Mildred Holland on Mon
'ay October god, at the Grand Opera
House in "A Paradise of Lies"
On this occasion Miss Holland will
present new play. 1t is play In
which she is accomplishing dramat'
c triumph by her soul-stlrring and
beautiful impersonation Of Lolita, a
cast.away. "a Paradise of Lies 10
pity in a prologue and three acts, by
Matthew Parry, a play of intense In
terest and of delicate and dramatic
hale. Between the ripping lily Gov
rcd pond, with It's averted tragedy of
,hi!d life, the market place and the
lower girls of a beautiful Italian town,
he band of rowing gypsy players, and
he splendor Of the palaces Of the
'ternal City there is wide diversion
# color and picturesQueness.
Manager Edward c. White has e.
,eeaed his previous efforts in elaborate
production, and has given this play a
most lavish stage setting, Yet in all
he brllliancy of scenery and costumes,
10 garishness is seen. "a Paradise
# Lies" by the verdict of the critics.
axes its place among the leading pro-
ductions of the season.