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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-08-01

heirs-at. law of the child. Altogether
the question for decision is complica-
ted one and undoubtedly will have to
be submitted to the courts for final
determination.
Henry Opshal, a young farmer of
Blinsmon township, Minnehaha county
was arrested last Friday and taken to
Dell Rapids by County Constable d. HI.
Richardson to answer to the charge of
bastardy. The warrant for his arrest
was Issued by County Justice w. l..
Brley on complaint of Miss Christina
Stondahl. of Dell Rapids, Attorney
Krause appearing in behalf of COM
plainant. Opsahl was arraigned before
Justice Bailey and was bound over to
the next term of the circuit court in the
sum Of 81 ,o00 After being bound over
Opsahl. who virtually confessed to the
charge, agreed to marry the girl, and it
was arranged that he should go to
Sioux Falls with Constable Richardson
Saturday morning to procure a mar
riage should take place upon their
return but when Saturday morning came
he declared that he had changed his
mind and that he would not marry the
complainant in the case. Justice Bailey
thereupon committed him to the county
Jail to await trial, he having failed to
secure bonds, and Constable Richard.
son took him down to the county Jail
at Sioux Falls on the noon train.
Representative w. Z. Whittemore, of
Hamlin county, has been looking over
the western part of the state. driving
over most of western Stanley and east
ern Pennington counties. Tuesday last
he had an experience with Bad river
which he does not care to repeat. He
was driving short distance west Of
Philip, and reached ford on that
stream. He saw that some one had
recently driven across the ford, and
drove in only to find that the stream
had been swollen by a recent rain, and
his team swept of their feet before
they had reached the middle of the
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-08-01
NEWSY STATE NOTES.

The little son OF Guy Mills. OF Huron
got hold of a cup containing gasoline
and drank quantity OF the hnid A
phyncian was called and restoratves
administered in time TO save the little
fellows life.
Organization of vigilance committee
NAV be the outcome of the constant
raids by thieves on the sheep camps
near Belle Fourche. AT a meeting Sat
urday of sheep raisers, representing
5000 head, an assessment Of aquarter
OF cent head was levied to raise
fund to cope with the raiders aud Wig.
orous action was promised.
Lease funds of the common school
lands for the fiscal year ending June
Both last show an Increase OF over Sll,-
600 over the receipst from the same
source for the previous fiscal year The
total for last year having been Sl75 600.
For the last year the lease funds from
capitol builting lands amounie 10
81 ,99S, most of the amount being from
leases Of such lands in Butte and Meade
counties
The nine-year-old son OF Mr. ana Mrs
G. A. Pulls, IN Klngsbury county, WAS
accideutly shot AN lived only about an
hour The parents we're absent O'p
OF the boys unknown 10 the parents
had hidden revolver in the ,nrn tor a
year or mere. The bols got cartridges
and fired all of them but Que, Winch
was left IN tie weapon. Albert gof
hold of the weapon, aud whre PLAYING
with il the revolver was ,hSc harged,
the bullet entering his abdomen
The legislature OF last winter, IN
Chapter 240 OF the SESSION Laws, mat
clerks OF courts ex.offi ;lo superint'n
dents of vital statistics. and require
certain duties OF them IN regard To the
collection of such statistics, providing n
scale of fees Tor such services In
Lawrence county, CLERK of Cents
Star claimes lhese fees Us his own IN
addition To any either salary, ~hich
contention on his part was MOI adn irted
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1907-08-01

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The Brinkley argus., 1907-05-24
ColOred Citizens Pass ReSO-
 lutiOnS.

Al a meeting ot the colorei citizens of the city of Brilkley in which the following churches were represented by committees as follow:
 First Baptist-Rsy. 5 5. Oiom. D. stor; Prof. ]. w. Brooks, F. z Wilson, and E. D. Porter.
 Wesley Chapple M. E..-Rev. J w. Burrus pastor; Prof. Jno. Gibbs Mrs. D. w, Gates. and Miss Cordelis Ward.
 Harris Chapel. Presbyterian-Rev R. J. Christmas. pastor; Bros. H. T. Mahon. Samuel Mahon and T. P. Stenhouse.
 St. Paul A Nj. E.-Rev. J. K Smith pastor; Bros. B. F. Rock. ]. Nj. Finney and David Williams.
 Browns Chapel C. M. E. Rev. j. 5. f eed. pastor; Eros. Jones Clark, Prof. [. L. Taycr and George Earth m
The Brinkley argus., 1907-05-24
The Honest Newspaper.

The honest fearless courageous newspaper unavoidably makes ene- mics. Some people have strange conceptions of the newspaper busi- ness. A clever exchange hits it off in this wise:
 And so newspaper makes enc mIes. 4 single unfortunate line may wipe out the already faint recollection of hundred nice things 1t may have said about a man; single failure tc be guided by the judgment of a poli- tician instead cf his own conscience may make that politician the e1itor', enemy. regardless of the years during which the paper may have contributed to the advancement of that politician and even though paper may have for years been a leading factor il booming its town this service may te instantly forgotten if it offends one as to disregarding the ideas of some as to public policy. The wonder. there fore, mus. not b, as to the number Of enemies a newspaper has, but as to its friends being so many. That news paper of character has many friends, surely il is a tribute to the intelligence of its readers, who are broad enough 10 realize that one may occasiona Fly err and yet be worthy Of confidence. Realizing this. the sensible newspaper man goes ahead. '-Ava. Oklahoma Pioneer.
The Brinkley argus., 1907-05-24
Cancer Cured

Mt. Zion Baptist-Rev. J. D. Humphrey pastor; Prof. J. P. Gettis, Bros. J. R. Rowans and j. W. Da- wis
 Mt. Olive Baptist church. DeValls Bluff, Ark.--Rev. D. T. Wilson. pas- tor. Bros. l.. C.. Dixon and J. M. Anthony.
 The following resolutions were adopted:
 Whereas the Rev. E K OK. who for the past six years has been at the head of the C. w. R. D. Academy of his city, has resigned that position to accept the pastorate of the Bethel Baptist church at Houston Texas and
 Whereas Prof. Knox by his gentle manly manners, his noble and strong christian character, his peculiar fit- less for the work that he has been so uccessful in, during hs past six years. he and his noble wife have .lngratiated themselves in the hearts Of the people of Eastern Arkansas, therefore be 1t resolved that
 Their departure is the cause Of sor e regret and that by Prof. Knox's re- moval to Texas, the colorei people of the State of Arkansas bose not only one of the foremost educational m en, but at the same time, one of the strongest. best and safest leaders; one who is true to his race: to his country and his God and therefore one who will be greatly missed by not only his own race, but also by our esteemed white friends, who have always found Prof. Knox the same truc man and good citizen.
 Be it further resolved, that We commend Prof and Mrs. E. Knox to the people of Texas as worthy of their highest esteem, love and re- spect.
 Be it also resolved. that vote Of thanks and appreciation be extended to Prof. Knox worthy and efficient assistants. Misses V. D. Briggs and C. M. Barclay for their splendid ef- forts in behalf of the school. That they carry with them in their depart ure the love and esteem, not only of the Board, bIt of the entire colored citizenship of our city and disttric.
The Brinkley argus., 1907-05-24

w. T. Tucker, Walter St. ClSir' R. M. Henderson, R. H. Lanford, Solon Bryan and F. J. Turrentine, were in Clarendon Monday.
 Mrs. lanes Saine. nee Minnie Henderson. of Holly Grove. after a several days visit to her parents, re- turned to her home Monday accompa- nied by her mother.
 C. L. Egglsston, that prince Of good fellows, whom Brinkley is so fortunate to have as Union Depot Agent. spent last week in Little Rock taking the higher degrees in Masonry. He Is the only 32nd degree Mason in Mon- roe county, and one of the few in Eastern Arkansas.
 By an oversight the ARGUS failed sc announce the appointment cf Wm Hooker to the office of Deputy Sheriff by Sheriff C. F. Johnson.
 For the first time in about three weeks, Porter B. Foote. the clever shoe merchant. was out on the street the early part of the week.
 Among the many spoken of as can didates for mayor none are more D eminent than Col. E. P. Fort, who says that the question with him is "wate, works or no water works ar1c he is dead against waterWorks. The only reason Col. F. don't announce i. on account of his regard, for the press says he doesn't want 10 suosidizc it.
The Brinkley argus., 1907-05-24
LETTER FROM VIRGINIA. Pastor Harris Writes the ARGUS an Interesting Letter rom Rich-
 mond. His En-
 joyable Trip.
Richmond Va. Tuesday A. M

Richmond Va. Tuesday A. M. Dear ARoUS.-
 We landed in Rich mond on our special train "Wednesday morning. We had very fine service in every way and made the run from l Memphis to Richmond in 3o hours. Our train men were given orders to make 60 miles an hour from Atlanta 10 Richmond and if you had been on board you would have thought they made if.
 For special attention and courtesies to the convention delegates from Ark ansas and Texas the Travelling Pass enger agent Of the Seaboard Air Line YVES the happy recipient of beautiful gold signet ring upon our arrival at Richmond. God bless the R. R. men they are fine fellows.
 SIGHT SEEING IN RICHMOND. In company with my Uncle Rev. H. f. Harris from Texas, 1 went out sight seeing Saturday afternoon. First We came to Richmond College one of the oldest Institutions in Va. They have several buildings and are making a campaig, for $500, 900. % endow- ment. The most interesting thing about the college is their beautiful Museum, and the most interesting thing in the Museum to me is an Egyptian mummy 3ooo years old, and her old coffin brought over from Egypt several years ago by pr. Curry and given to the College.
 Next, we went to the beautiful monuments of Stewart. Lee and Davis. The Davis tomb is just being finished and 1t is beautiful to behold. Now we come to the Hclly wood Cemetry per haps the most beautiful enc in the world. In one part there are beautiful and costly tolnbs and monuments. On another there Is large monument some 30 fl. by 45 fl. at the base build ed Of stone, laid one upon the other without mortar. It is some 100 feet high. A little ways iron here and even around sleeps the confederate dead. One stone with the word ..un- known" upon # and large number Of marble slabs is all that marks their resting place. AS l stand here 1 un- cover my head and stand in silence and oh! what an horror of sadness comss over me as l remember how these brave soldiers. brave Of the braves: fought. bled and died. They shall sleep till the resurrection morn ing. God grant them happy awak ing Here sleeps Jefferson Davis his wife and daughter. Miss Winnie
The Brinkley argus., 1907-05-24
DO YOU LOVE

your baby3 You wonder why he cries, Buy bottle of Whites Cream Yer nifu3c and he will never cry. Most b bibies have worms. and the mothers don't know 1t. Whites Cream Yer m fuge rds the child of worms any c'eans out its system in pleasant way. Every mother should keep bottle of th.s medicine in the house With itf fear need never enter her mind. Price 25c.
 Sold by Brooks Pharmacy.
The Brinkley argus., 1907-05-24

whole party, with the exception Of the governor, is his wife. She has been continually at the bedside of her hus- band since he first fell i'll. Although a trained nurse is. and has been at his side at all times, Mrs. Little has also been there. Her loving hands have mnistered to his every want. Cover nor Little has come to lean complete ly on her. and the devotion of the two is almost sublime. She shows the ef feet of the long menta! and physical strain, but is as constant as ever.
 In an official statement tonight be fore departure, Dr. Pullman said: Is A PHYSICAL WRECK.
 Governor Littl is physical wreck. With proper treatment how ever, he has good chance to recover. IL will be long time though before he can resume active duty. for convales- cing, is of necessity q slow process.
 It was a mistake 10 take Gov. Lit tie to the Texas coast. His outing there did him no good. He is nc~ goirg to return to his home at Green land, Ark. and will remain there 10 r5cuperate.
 MENTALITY SLIGHTLY IMPAIRED.
 "Cov. Little 5 mentality is impaired only slightly by his weakened condi- tion. Further than this l am unable 10 discuss his illness. for l was called only few days ago.
The Brinkley argus., 1907-05-24
II Years Ago in Erinkley.

The following items appeared ir the ARGUS Feb. 2l. 1895 and was lively news in Brinkley then.
 Mrs. M. McNally is suffering from an acute attack of la grippe.
 Miss Nellie Lanford Is in Helena attending the bedside of her sick aunt.
 Mrs. Rheaa Hall. after a prolonged visit to Ter sick aunt. Mrs. w. 5. Mo Cullough. left T Iesdsy for her hone in Darianelle.
 Miss Knox Padgett Is in Dardanelle assisting Evangelist Flaniken. as his musical director. in a revival he is conducting | ere.
The Brinkley argus., 1907-05-24

Also Presidents Monroe. Tyler and other noted men.
 sT. JOINS CHURCH.
 We went next to St. Johns Ep's- copal church. the place made famous by that great speech by Patrick Henry which closed by saying: "l know not what others may think but as for me give me liberty or give me death.
 Other places Of interest we have visited, are the capital Of the Con federacy, State Library, the old Con federate Mansion, the farmer home Of Pres Davis-here is the confederate museum. l saw many interesting things here. the uniforms of Davis, Lee, Stuart, ct al.
 At the capital is a beautiful statue of George Washington. Our convention is great-more than S7OO,Ooo spent for Home and Foreign Missions.
 One important feature and new movement is the organization of the layman. laying plans for evan2ellzlns the world. w. ~. Brooks, a lawyer from Georgia, made generous gift of S5O,OOO.OO for foreign missions. Next year, iE May. the Convention Of Southern Baptist meets at Hct Springs. Ark. My letter has grown 10 long So l will close. go from here to James town.
 Please announce that Rev. Otto Mathis, of Philadelphia, will preach at the lst Baptist church Sunday May 18th.
 More anon.
 J. c. HARRIS.
The Brinkley argus., 1907-05-24
Appendicitis.

Is due in large measure 10 abEse 0 the bowels, by employing drastic pur- eatives To avoid all danger. use only Dr. Kings New Life Pills. the safe, gentle cleansers and inyigorators Guai anteed to cure headache, bilious ness. malaria and jaundice, at all cruz stores. 25c.
The Brinkley argus., 1907-05-24
Closing Notice.

On and after June lst, during the Summer ment' s, our store will ck se at 6:3O o clock ca h evening, except on pay days and Saturdays. IT without regard to what others may do.
 HENRY WcLF & Co.
The Brinkley argus., 1907-05-24
Wm. B. FOLSOM. Editor.
GOV. LITTLE'S CONDITION
Dr. Putnam says it was a Mistake to take Governor to Corpus Christie Mind is but Slightly
 Affected.

San Antonio. Tex, May ZO.-- Governor John z. Little, of Arkansas attended by his wife. two physicians and nurse, spent to- day in close con finement in his room in the Menger hotel. He arrived from Corpus Christi this morning, en route to his home il Gretnvccd, Ark. He Jeff tonight and will arrive ttere tomorrcw morning.
 Governor little was conveyed from the depot 10 the hotel in closed carriage, and was hurried 10 his room. He was able 10 walk to the carriage and 10 the elevator. Although badly broken in health as result of his ill. ness. he seems 10 have retained con- siderable physical strength,
 GOVERNOR LITTLE KEFT FROM PUBLIC.
 At the Menger hotel the same secrecy concerning Gov. Little con dition was maintained that has been the custom since he first fell i'll. No newspaper men were admitted 10 his presence. and the physicians who ac- companied him did not care 10 make ,,,, r,a ta,,7ant of all
 With him are Dr. ". J. Pittman, Of Greenwood. Ark. his family phy- sician for many years. and pr. W. R. Haley, of Haileyville. l. T., who has been at the bedside from the beginn- i7g of the illness. Dr. Pittman de- clared that when the Governor arrived at Greenwood. Ark. his sen, who is al- 50 his private secretary, would issue a public statement in regard 10 the governors condition, ani until that time 1t was desired that no public statement be made. pr. Haley was little more communicative. He ad- mltted that the condition Of his pa tient was very discoHraging and sen GUS, and intlmated that the governor was returning 10 his country home in Arkansas to end his days in peace. DR. HALEY SAYS CONDITION IS SEE
 RIoUs.
 pr. Haley said:
 Governor Little condition has not improved as much as we hoped during his stay at Corpus Christi. Alter consultation with Drs. Plttman and Spohn, we decided to return to Arkansas 10 the governor s old home. < g ? to Colorado was contemplated. bus we did not 'elieve the governor Vas ea.iiaii eee ..iiaai have Ffa 2 made hard fight D restore Cover nor Little health. but must admit that he is in a most serious condition.
 "H, Is suffering from complete nervous breakdown. from which il seems impossible to rally him.
 "Cov srnor Little is only 57 years Of age. He Is a total abstalner. and Is net addicted 10 the tobacco habit. lie has always led temperate life in everything Ills health has been good previous to the breakdown. and with him in the prime of life, we felt sure that few months rest would restore hlm 10 his old-time vigor, but We have been disappointed. Governor Little was always hard worker and his ner- yous breakdown is the result.
 Nj $. LITTLE A CONSTANT ATTENDANT
 The most pathetic figure in the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-04
ANOTHER EXAMPLE,.

The death of young Loxla Edwards at wildwood Park. near Columbus, Ga, on Monday night was one more result of the deplorable pistol toting habit. It was not such an unusual or unpre- cedented incident as to cause any great degree of surprise. for such things are too frequent to excite wonder. but it serves to accentuate the evils of habit for which there is not the shadow of an excuse, at least in this country. There may perhaps be occasions when a man should go armed, but they are ra-e indeed, and in most cases they are rather imaginary than real and when a man has reason to believe that his life is in danger the law will allow him to provide for his own protection.
 When man goes to a pleasure re- sort. as in this case where men. women and children assemble to spend few hours in harmless enjoyment and amusement, and carries a revolver in his hip pocket it looks very much IS if he goes there for the purpose of max ing trouble and holds himself ready to begin. MT. Campbell, the man who killed Edwards. sets up the plea that the latter had invaded his home" We know nothing of the truth or falsity of this plea, but if it was true, there was a better time. place and way to settle it than by firing into a crowd or pleas ure-seekers. endangering the lives of others, and causing the death of hu- man being. As it was, besides the risk of killing others, he has brought sor- row upon two families and perhaps laid himself liable to be tried for murder all because he had a pistol handy. Is there any excuse or palliation for this habit in an orderly community? Is there no remedy for it9.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-04

A member of the Chicago Press Club, says she obtained so much benefit from Grape-Nuts food that she wishes to of- fer voluntary testimonial: T had an illness which reduced me greatly, when convalescent I wanted a great deal to eat. but nothing seemed to satisfy me
 Very soon after a meal I felS that sense of emptiness, an aching void'Nas it were, though really not hungry The fact is, the food was then taking was not properly assimilated an1 I was i'm . properly nourished, which accounted for my lack of vitality asd weak d'tIon, constant exhaustion and inability 10 gain flesh.
 "I started in on Grape-Nuts fcGd, husband laughing good humorsdly st the time. I ate it with cream, and the result was most surprising. After the first dish of 1t I felt a Fr 1t sense of satisfaction have gained several pounds, and the old gnRw!ng is gone entirely. I retire and sls+p well all night, whereas l used to lie awake in the night and was unable to gleep again until had taken some sort of food. There's a Reason"
 Husband is much surprised st the result and tried Grape-NuCs himself. He is delighted with the food. Best wishes for the great food and it's makers
 Read The Road to wellville. in pkgs Some physicians call tt a health eias- ala"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-04
RICE THROWING AGAIN,

As sort of addendum to what we had to say a few days ago about rice throwing and other forms of devilment at weddings. we copy the subjoined edi- torial from The Kansas City Journal:.
 The action of Wisconsin priest in placing the ban on rice-throwing at weddings Is commendab1e in itself, but there ig litfe hope that the silly prac- uce Will be stopped, for the tendency or the times Is toward a multiplica- married couple miserable. The name of the man who invented this partieu lar form of ssaeviiment" Is lost in the twilight of antiquity. and even Ram customs and events of early days, did not cause his name to be carved on the statute which must surely have been raised in memory of this monumental
 History seems to teach that the in- ventor of this custom colla aborated with throwing decadent footgear at the al- ready half-distracted pair, though few dozen of wearable shoes would be much more serviceable. Even the rice would prove collective convenience, but Individually the grains only clut- ter up the place and make people mad.
 It is lamentable commentary on the modern sense of humor that this
 
 has been aggravated by the cha rivari and wedding "cutups" who add a new horror to matrimony; It would seem reasonable to infer that rice-throwing was Chinese device, not only because the Chinese are adept at all forms of torture. but because they have na- tional penchant for this otherwise ad- mirable cereal. At what period in the worlds history the rice garlands were taken from the altar of Ceres and the ripened grain laid at the feet of Fly rnM NaD h. Inff An ha huA al lno q to determine. But If the Chinese are responsible for the custom, another argument against exclusion is furnish ed although the fatal seeds-rice seeds, of course-have been sowed. In advo- eating the exclusion of the rice, how ever the Wisconsin priest is doing, the next best thing to render tolerable a social institution which the pessim- ists argue is a failure, but which has attained considerable vogue in his country-especially in Chicago, where marriage and giving in marriage flour ish and where matrimony doth not de-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-04

The New York Mail has an editorial skit on the subject of "old fools" of which there are quite a number. 'To be an old fool" it argues, "it is neces- sary to have money, a wedding ring and unlimited credulity, or its equiva- lent. ex post facto complaisance. It is necessary, of course. to be well stricken in years-to have reached the period of discretion, gone through it and come cut on the other side. Shaky health is also desirable qualification.
 "There have been old fools in all ages. as the comedies of Menander and PIautus and Terence attest. It is a fair inference, therefore, that they have their uses. One of them. perhaps, is to serve as lightning rods for the mis- chief of adventuresses, and thus protect young men whose futures are not be- hind them"
 When it comes to marrying, 1t Is not always necessary that one should be an old manor man at all, for that matter. The records of the divorce courts, and of the marriages of Ameri- can heiresses to foreign noblemen prove that a young woman may sometimes earn a place in the category.