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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
TOTS START MANY FIRES.
Ten OF 107 In State Are Laid to Chill.
dren With Matches.

The fire marshal law now has been
in effect for three months, and the re-
ports Of fires in the state which have
been sent in for the first quarter show
107 for that time. The larger number
Of them are ascribed to unknown
causes, there being Twenty-Five in that
list. Lightning comes next with fif-
teen, and children with matches are
credited with ten fires. Gasoline is
charged with thirteen, kerosene with
four, gas leaks with four, and electric
light wires with one. Three are
charged to incendiary origin, but only
one of these is certain, in a cas- where
an insane man is known to have
burned a small building. and tramps
are supposed to have started two 9TH
ers.
Eight fires are credited to defective
chimneys and stove pipes, one to an
overturned stove and one to a car
stove. Engine sparks and fire works
each are given credit for four fires,
and four started from other buildings
burning. Careless smokels started two
HleS VIII lHe Hle IIoHl luSlI pipes, anu
one each is credited to hot grease,
spontaneous combustion, and meat
falling into the fire. One prairie fire
vas reported. but such blazes are not
generally reported, as they are toe nu-
merous west of the river to be consid-
cred as necessary to report.
While incendiarism is ascribed as
the probable cause Of several fires, no
suits have been brought by the fire
marshal unuer the law, as the required
evidence to sustain a suit Is not easy
to obtain. and many cases where there
Is suspicion, show the charges to be so
groundless when Investigated.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
Is HEIR TO
Wagner Man Expects to Get Fourth
Of 100000 Estate,

OF $SUO,OOU Estate.
George Drips of Wagner, it devel.
ops, is n of four heirs to an estate
valued at $4,000 The estate con.
sists Of a quarter section Of land neal
the center Of Kansos City, Mo-, that
for years has been used as a race
track and for park purposes. The
land was the property of Drips' faith.
er, who died some time ago. It ap.
pears that alleged heirs are contrasting
the claims Of the four who are stated
to be the true heirs, and it is possible
the estate may not be divided until
after q hot legal battle. Drips, how,
ever, is confident that he for one fully
can establish his right to a share OF
the estate. He and his wife have de.
parted for Kansas City for the pur.
pose OF looking after their interests.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
AVERTS DUAL LYNCHING,
North Dakota Sheriff's Prompt Action
Saves Negroes.

4~ottineau, N. D., Oct. ia double
l%ynching was narrowly averted at
Russell, in this county last night, the
result Of n of the most vicious cut
ting scrapes ever perpetrated in this
part of the state. John Harrish and
Lou James, two negoes working with
a threshing rig, went into Russell, fill
ed up with bad whisky and created
trouble.
Hans Twete, a saloonkeeper, and
his bartender tried to throw them out
of the place. Several shots were
fired and the bartender was cut twice
from ear to ear, besides being stabbed
once in the breast. He may recover.
Sheriff Mckinnon by prompt action
saved the negroes from being lynch
ed. He took them to the county Jail
here.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
YOUNG HORSE THIEVES.
Sons Of Respectable Families Start
onla Career Of Crime.

Jesse James and his gang are being
emulated by John Rhinehart and Ed
Wheeler, two youths from the East
who belong to highly respectable pa
rents. The boys have started their
career as horse thieves and hold-up
men, and are now on ter way into
Montana with Deputy Sheriff Harper
hot on their trail and several angry
cattlemen willing to prosecute. The
boys first stole a pair of horses from
Peter Markuson Of Belle Fourche, and
the first day out, when near Powder
River country, they killed one of the
animals and eat it. Then a rancher
named Osgood, happening along, was
held up at the revolver point and
forced to give over his horse, saddle,
gun and some money. Although no
more news of their depredatlons have
been received here. word of their ar
rest is daily expected.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
SETTLERS POUR IN.
More Than Seven Tawnships Ar
Filed Upon.

The quarterly statement of the
Pierre land Office shows that the
quarter ending Sept. 30, filings were
made on more than seven townships
of the government land, through S95
homesteads. % reservoir declaratories
and 18 soldiers declaratories. Under
present rulings little latitude is given
in homestead residence, and the
filings mean actual settlement.
For the same time final title passed
from the government through 429
final proofs, of which sixty-four were
secured by five years residence, and
the rest though communication and pay
ment Of the government price for the
land. These proofs cover more than
three townships.
The fees Of the Office for the quar-
ter were $%14,O26.64, and the total re-
ceipts for the quarter were $45, 1868.
contests were filed for tracts in which
it is not thought that the original
claimants have been putting in a resi-
dence that will hold under the law,
and the fact that each of the contests
is costly, shows the land is looked
upon as valuable enough to fight for.
That land has been growing in value
in that part Of the state Is we'll
known, but n Of the best sales yet
reported has been made to Iowa
parties, who purchased the farm Of
William Schooner, about seven miles
northeast Of Pierre, paying $4,000 for
the farm Of $50 acres. The improve
ments are fair, but not such as would
add any great value to the land.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18

The South Dakota Baptist state con-
vention selected Pierre for the next
annual convention in 1908. Nearly
zoo persons attended the first annual
banquet and listened to addresses by
Former Congressman Eben W. Martin
OF Deadwood and others. During the
banquet the South Dakota Baptist
brotherhood was organized with the
following oficers: President, ]. +.
Schrader of Rapid City; vice presi.
dent. J. J.. Allen Of Sioux Falls; secre-
tary. A. A. Rowan Of Parker; treas.
0rer. p. p. Bliss Of Cotton
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
RICH ORE IN STATE LAND.
Drilling on Mesaba Range Brings
Good Returns.

Grand Rapids, Mimi, Oct. 1.-THE
continued rapid development of the
iron lands j n this section of the Me-
saba range is bringing many solicita-
tons for options on private property
In this vicinity, and some holders
have taken advantage of these oppor-
tunities to get some substantial bene-
hts without letting go of their titles.
The drilling on the state lands lying
about two miles southwest Of Pokega-
ma dam is showing the land to be
rich in ore, and the prospects are that
the state will cap a handsome profit
from the development of this proper
ty,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
FIRE THREATENS CITY.
Aberdeen Department Has to Check
Prairie Flames.

Aberdeen S. D., Oct. Is. - Sparks
from a passing locomotive caused a
prairie fire in the country west Of
this city. The blaze swept rapidly to-
ward the limits and approached dan
gerously near some residences on
West hill. The fire department check
ed it's progress near Nicollet avenue,
but not before the flames had destroy
ed a barn and a stack OF wheat.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
K UP BLUE LAWS.
Billboard Controversy May Lead to
Lid In Deadwood.

-~
A controversy between Mayor Ad-
ans and the l.. B. Early Billposting
Company of Deadwood, may lead to
the enforcement Of the Sunday clos
ing hours similar to that in Belle
Fourche, where it is now impossible
to purchase even a cigar on the Sab
bath. Mayor Adams declined to allow
billboards to be placed in certain por-
tons Of the town. alleging the ordi-
nance prohibiting wooden structures
in the fire limits. The Early company
came bach at the mayor and claims
that not only have other wooden
structures been permitted, but that
other laws are not strictly compiled
with, SO the mayor is Investigating.
So strict are the blue laws in this
state that trains could be stopped
from running II they were enforced.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
PuoHust DISCHARGED.

Chicago, Oct. 13.-Arthur johnson.
a pugilist, arrested on the charge OF
obtaining money or false pretenses BY
passing a worthless check, was dis.
charged when arraigned in the munic.
ipal court. Johnson proved that he
had no knowledge Of the actual char.
acter of the check, and it was also
found that the prosecution wa bar
red by the statute OF limitation.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
LID" PUT ON OTHERS, TOO.


Following the closing of saloons and
places Of amusement on Sundays by
State Attorney Maxwell, the mayor of
Belle Fourche has issued a proclama-
ton in which he orders every kind OF
store or place Of business, with the
exception of drug stores and stores
for the sale Of necessary household
supplies, to remain closed during Sum
days. Butcher and grocery shops may
be open a few hours during the morn
ing, and then must close for the rest
of the day. Livery barns are included
in this order, and the town will be
dead" hereafter on Sundays. The
mayor says no favoritism goes with
him, and all must close If the saloons
do.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
Can Revoke License.

Can Revoke License.
City councils may revoke saloon
licenses where the proprietors OF sa-
looms are proven to have violated the
provisions Of the state liquor license
law, 1t ruled by Judge Jones OF the
state circuit court in Sioux Falls. Dill
man & Mccormick, plaintiffs in the test
case before Judge Jones, contended
that no other body except the regr-
larly constituted courts could hold
such a hearing as was held by the city
council and revoke the license granted
a saloon.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
No More kinudom.

Dennis ]. Buckley, president of the
Kerry Mems P. and B. Association,
has made the statement that the PEG.
pie of the famous County OF Kerry.
Ireland, have decided to ofaci,lly Re.
pudiate the title of Kingdom" which
has hung to it for 1875 years.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
Reaches 23,o46 Fest.

DR.. Longstane, who is mountain
climbing in the Himalayas with two
guides and an officer, holds the record
for the locality having reached the
summit Of Trisctul, 23,04e feet.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
TOWN IS TO MOVE.

lemmon Will Go to Site on Railway
This Month.
In a few days the town of Lennon
expects to move from it's temporary
site, given by the ranchman after
whom 1t was named, to its permanent
site, located by the railroad. Substan-
tial buildings will then be built and
preparations made for the cold winter
weather. Fortunately. this move is
but a short distance Of about a quar-
ter OF a mile, thus demanding nominal
expense and time.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
SUPPOSED Dead Man Is Alive.

Menomonie, Wis, Oct. IL. - Oscar
Wachter, formerly Of M%enon,onie. who
was supposed to have been drowned
near Malta, Mont, last spring. has
been discovered to be at Gossett.
Mont, alive and we'll.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
Tot Falls Into BOILING Water.

St. Peter. Mimi, Oct. 16. - While
playing about the kitchen a three
year-old son of Frank Lutz Of Nicollet
fell into a tub of boiling water and
wasy terribly and perhaps fatal
burned.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1907-10-18
MAN MAY REMAIN FREE,

AIIeged Insane PATIENT Escapes and
Finds Friends.
Chippewa Falls, Wis, Oct. 16. -
John Prixley, who escaped from the
state home here. has been located at
Fond du Lac, who're he had made his
way by beating it on trains. Since
his arrival there some of the people
have interested themselves in his
case and efforts will be made to pre-
rent his return to the institution, it
being alleged that his mental condi-
ton is normal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1907-04-11
Better Service Asked For.

1t seems to be quite customary
recently in the railroad yard at
Brattleboro to switch freight trains
onto the West River track and let
them remain, blocking the passage
and holding up trains for this divi-
sion. 1t is aggravating to passer-
gers to be obliged to wallow through
snow and slush i'll a hard storm the
last third of a mile in order to reach
the station in time to connect with
other trains or to have any time for
business in Brattleboro. This oc-
Cured Tuesday afternoon. The
next day the mixed train due to
leave Brattleboro in the morning
for this station was unable to start
until afternoon because a freight
train had been switched onto the
track and then its engine started off
across lots and blocked traffic on
this road for half half day.
That there is a chance for i'm
provement in service, is stating it
altogether too mildly.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1907-04-11
Masonic Meeting.

West River Lodge, No. 81 +. &
A. NJ. joined with Anchor Lodge,
No. 90 at the latter's hall yesterday
afternoon and evening to receive
the official visit of District Deputy
F. I. Swift of Brattleboro. The
study of the ritual was taken up in
the afternoon, and exemplifcation
of two degrees, with criticisms and
lamentations by the deputy, was
the order of evening exercises.
The banquet was provided by Land
lord Emerson at the Inn, and was
greatly enjoyed. Owing to sickness
and inclement weather, the attend
ance was small, but the meeting
was very profitable to those who
were present.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1907-04-11
Change in Telephone Ser vice.

The Melendy Telephone Co. is
making change in its system and
equipping its lines with new tele-
phones with the Bell trapsmitter,
and cooperating with the N. E.
Telephone Co., which arrangement
will make a great improvement in
their service, enabling their sub
scribers to talk direct on all New
England lines from their own homes
by paying the regular tolls; also to
have the benefit of the West River
lines as heretofore, and i'll addition
the use OF the lines to Jamaica free
of charge, which means free use 10
about five hundred subscribers
They hope to have them all in
running order by May 1 but there
will be no change i'll rates until
July 1.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1907-04-11
Z THE . STORY 9 TELLER y

The game of checkers was well
under way and the onlookers were
deeply interested. The Story Tel
ler's favorite player wss forcing his
opponent to do some studying 10
find way out of difficult situation.
The Story Teller lit his pipe and
leaning back in comfortable posi-
tion said: Speaking of Joseph F.
of Weston, perhaps you remember
what an absent minded man he was
sometimes. Well, if there was one
thing Joseph liked more than any
thing else it was soft boiled eggs.
One day, deciding they would just
suit his palate, he set pan of boil
ing water on the stove and got an
egg.
'In few minutes he thought the
egg had cooked long enough, and
walked to the stove where the water
in the pan was simmering, and was
just on the point of reaching for a
spoon with which to take the egg
from the water when he noticed the
egg still in his hand
"F- smi led and started to d op
tie egg into the water, when he
saw something glitter in the bottom
of the pan. With few fiery ex-
clamations and stare the absent
mind ed man became as one glued TO
the floor, and the egg dropped and
smashed.
"F-'s gold watch had been SIM
mel ing in the water just four min
utes.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1907-04-11
LOCAL MELANGE.

The listers are busy doing their
stunts.
A coffee demonstration at HUI
lett S next week. See ad.
At the examination held at the
schoolhouse Friday, twelve students
were in attendance.
C1as. Alexander of Brattlebo ro
was a guest of his brother, Horace.
over Sunday.
Fred Vale started for Connect
cut the first of the week with car
load of oxen to he sold there.
Game Warden Howard has had
the promise of 20, 900 lake trout fry
from the state fish hatchery if he
wishes.
A. J. Allen of Leominster, Mass,
came up Friday to assist his par
ents in getting ready to move to
Ludlow.
John Cummings of Brattleboro
was in town over Sunday for Wis
it with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chauncey Cummings.
Mrs. Mary Howard, who has
been in Chester for several weeks,
was recent guest of her son, Mar
vim, and family.
Mrs. Judith Faulkner of Athol,
Mass, has been a recent guest at
S. M. Holden's. She returned
Monday accompanied by her son,
Charles.
Deputy Sheriff Melendy, Law
yers Cudworth, Pierce and Clay
ton, and Jurymen Ross and Wait
attended the opening of county
court at Newfane, Tuesday.
The Vermont annual Conference
of the Methodist Episcopal Church
meets with the Church at St Johns
bury the 18th of April, Bishop w,
F. Berry, D. D., L. L. D, prrsid-
ing. Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Ben
nett, Mrs Music Skinner and Miss
Isabella Roger from this place ex.
pect to attend.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1907-04-11
Cream Wanted.

The Windham County Cream
cry Association will take cream de-
livered at So. Londonderry station,
and return pay for the same, accord
ing to offer made by us, which we
would be pleased to explain to any
one interested.
L. H. Higgins, Secretary,
Newfane, VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1907-04-11

Tramp-Tve asked for money, and
I've looked for money, and I've
prayed for money, mum.
Mrs. Tibbins-H Have you ever
thought Of working for it, my man ?
Tramp-No, mum, you see I'm
going through the alphabet, and l
amt got to w yet.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1907-04-11

John Coombs has gone to Towns

hend to work.
The maple sugar season has been
given new lease of life, and farm
ers are happy.
Mrs. w. E. Davenport and Mrs.
Geo. Clough spent Tuesday in
West Townshend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Austin
have begun housekeeping on the
Albert Hall place.
Gilbert Allen of Wardsboro was
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. David Al
drich last week.
Miss Innes Dryden of Land
grove visited her sister, Mrs. Sher-
mann Cone, the first of the week.
Mildred Reed went to Cushman,
Mass, Yesterday.
Mrs. Carrie Pierce of Saxtons
River is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Cyrus Babbitt.
Earl Howe went to Bellows Falls
Tuesday to begin work in Fuller's
drug store.
Henry Howard returned yester-
day to Dartmouth College where he
is a member of the senior class.
An ad. in the Sitter brought
quick returns for A. H. Fuller.
He speedily located a good horse in
Weston and purchased it.
Better be making plans to secure
good seats for the exhibition, May
2. "Silas, the Chore Boy" is to
be given by the Dramatic Club.
The ladies of the M. E. society
had dinner at the parsonage hall
yesterday with fair attendance
considering the weather conditions.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Childs
were guests of relatives here over
Sunday. They are in the restau-
rant business in Springfield.
Mrs. Chas. Sanborn, formerly of
this place but now of Ogdensburg,
N. Y, was the guest of Miss Lou
Use Babbitt and other friends her.
last week.
Last Sabbath the resignation of
Joseph Cummings as superintend
. mt of the Methodist Sunday School
svas acce pied. as he has bought a
home in Townshend and moved his
family there. L. I. Landman
was elected to fill the place for the
remainder of the year.
Monday and Tuesday gave us
the heaviest snowfall of the year.
About sixteen inches of "the beau
tiful' recovered the ground and
has made good sleighing once more.
1t is expected that there will be a
good run of sap during the next
few days.
Leila Lampson was given sur
prise party Tuesday evening it be-
ing her seventeenth birthday ami
versary. Twenty young people were
present and had fine time. George
Rowley's graphone furnished part
of the entertainment, and warm
sugar on snow formed a part of the
treat.
To comply with the recent stat
ute, the railroad company has
placed in a convenient position III
the station books containing the
passenger rates and freight rates
between different points in Yer
mont. They are certainly handy
for the public to turn to, but not
one person in hundred can under
stand their contents.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1907-04-11
Notice.

hereby give notice that I give my
son, Carl Woodard, his time during the
remainder of his minority, and [ shall
hereafter collect none of his wages nor
pay any of his debts.
Eliza Woodward,
S. Londonderry, vt.
Apr 1, 1907.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1907-04-11

WANTED-Every trapper or buyer to
know the best place to sell their fur.
l have had 90 years experience and am
where 1 can sell to the manufactures.
I handled 100000 worth last year.
Promp returns express paid. Send me
your name and I will send you tags,
etc.
Henry S. Dow,
179 fremont St., Boston, Mass.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1907-04-11

Eczema, scald head, hives, itchines s
of the skin of any sort, instantly re-
lieved, permanently cured Doan's
Ointment. At any drug store.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1907-04-11
W0RKINGMEK'S SHOES.

Made solid all leather stock comfortable and shapelY
lasts Plain box toe lace with bellows tongue congress
$3.50 and So. .25
High Cut Shoes of same stock, $3.50 and $3.50
The high shoe is gaining in favor with the outofdoor
worker keeps the feet free from dirt supports the ankles
and has rugged business look.
Waterproof Shoes, High Cut, $3.50 Low Cut, $3 90
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1907-04-11

For SALE-Small farm, 20 acres,
barn, near stage road, daily mail,
G. S. Leonard,
Simonsville, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1907-04-11
Business Mention.

Business Mention.
Business notices inserted under this head
for one cent word Nothing inserted for
ess than IS cents.
If you have anything to sell or wish to bu
anything here is chance to make your wants
widely known at trifling cost.
S3-Obituary, II nj versary, wedding and
the like "poems" will not be printed unless
paid for and so marked.
W@No display advertisement ual be
set TOR this paper unless receiued not later
than Wednesday forenoon. -M
BE- Marriages, births and deaths, being
news will be published free.
LOST-Yellow and white English
Shepherd dog. Named Max" Own
er's name on collar Finder please not
ify
Edmund Sheppard,
S. Londonderry, VT, R. F. D. No. 2.
Telephone Call 24-21.
For SALE-25 tons of hay on the
Alonzo Stevens place.
Mr.. Stewart
Londonderry, vt.
LOsT-Large tiger cat, bob tailed.
Suitable reward offered for it's return.
Mrs. E. G. Colvin,
S. Londonderry, vt.
For Sale-My farm of 130 acr es called
the ED French place" near Low ell Lake.
Will sell it with or without the timber.
G. w. Fuller,
Londonderry. VT
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1907-04-11

WANTED-Young man to drive bake
ry WE gon in Bellows Falls and vicinity
A. ply to Bellows Falls Bakery
C. W. Stuart,
Bellows Falls, vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1907-04-11
:tIRIt>
DEATHS.

In Landgrove, April 4, Lyman HUI
lett, aged 6s yrs.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1907-04-11

Mr Entered at the Post-ofice at So. Lon
donderry as second class matter.
your proper name, to
The Sitter. S. Londonderry. VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1907-04-11
MEMS MEDIUM PRICED DRESS SHOES.

Our So, So So 1925, and 81 grades made by the
manufactures of sWalk Over" shoes. That
the best shapes, quality and workmanship that
any great shoe organization produce for the money
"WALK-OVER" BOOTS AND OXFORDS
(The Shoemakcrs' Art) stock. Prices,
$3.50 and $500
We equally well supplied with Ladies' and Infants
shoes, Boys and Girls School shoes.
These Shoe Prices Are Not Possible, Were
We To Buy In Today's Market the price would
be more or the quality less
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1907-04-11

For SALE-Single comb Brown Leg
horns, Breeding Pens, Cockerels and
Pullets. Absolutely pure blood. Eggs
for sitting, soc. 25 White Wyandotte
Hens at bargain.
L. H. Gale,
S. Londonderry, Vt.