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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18
SIOUX FALLS SOCIETY
WOMAN NEARLY kIIiED

SiollX FAILS. 5. D., Oct. l0.-Mrs. John
w. Tuthill, OF this city. owes her life
10 the fact that n of a heavy
Ice wagon, which had been thrown over
In a runaway, fell upon the curbing and
mus prevented her being crushed to
death.
h horses drawing the Ice wagon ran
INTO the Tuthill carnage. i'm which were
Mrs. Tuthiil and the coachman. who
saw the danger too late. The ice wa
gon. the carriage and It's occupants, as
well as two men who were on the ice
wagon. We're thrown into a heap with
the horses. No was badly injured.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18
PRIESTS CALM CROWD
IN A $500, 1000 FIRE

New York. Oct. 1l-Eundreds OF lives
were endangered n 1000 persons
thrown into a panic. LIS electric cars
used on several crosstown lines were
destroyed and a property loss 10 the
extent OF 100000 was caused by a fire
In the Fourteenth street ear barns early
today. Priests attired In all their robes
walked through the surging crowd i'm.
ploring people TO calm themselves.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18
DESERTS WIFE AND CHILD,
EL0PES WITH YOUNG Girl.

Yankton, s.. D., oct. 9.-W. J.. Will
Jams. who eloped from here with Clara
Beals, a l~5-year-old girl, is in custody
at Omaha, where the girl is in charge
of the police authorities. The parents
of the girl will attend the trial of Will
Jams, which will be held in Omaha.
The prisoner has a wife and child at
sidney, Neb., and the parents Of Mrs.
Williams will also take a lively interest
IN the case as they nave been searching
for Williams for some time.
Mrs. Williams father is A. b. Regain,
a merchant of Sidney.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18
WANT GOVERNMENT TO OPEN
CROW CREEK RESERVATION

Miller, S. D., Oct. l2.-Persons living
near Mission, southwest Of here, are
agitating the opening by the govern
mont of about two and a half town
sh. ps of land of the Grow Creek res
~elVation that is not used by the In
dams. Some prominent mel are inter-
ested and it is likely it may be done
by next spring. It is good farming and
grazing land and viii be eagerly
taken up.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18
SOUTH DAKOTA w. C.. T. u.
ELECT YEARS OEEiCERc

Milbank, =. D., Oct. at the bust
ness session yesterday of the State w.
G. I. L. the following officers were
elected: President, Mrs. l.. A. Romley,
w oonsocket; vice president, Mrs. Coch-
fahe, Aberdeen; corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. Ruby J. Smart. washington
Springs; recording secretary. Mrs.
Martha s. Cults. Yankton: treasurer.
Mrs. F. A. Bidwell, Mitchell. The presi.
dent and treasurer were reelected.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18
ROOSEVELT VOTED FIRST
PEACE MAN, AT HAGUE

The Hague, Oct. 9.-The official rec
ognition of President Roosevelt as the
mar who took the initiative in calling
the second Hague peace conference,
which was the final act of m body,
liz believed by many delegates to estab-
lish a most important principle for fu-
ture conferences. as In case OF doubt
or delay I'm the convocation of a third
conference n country would be au-
thorized to Issue the call. as the United
Stntea did In ..s04.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18
LID GOES ON TIGHT
IN BELLE FOURCHE

Belle Fourche, S. D., Oct. 8
If you drive into Belle Fourche
on Saturday and put UP your
horse at a local stable, you must
keep him there until Monday
morning, according to the new
proclamation of the mayor. Ac-
cording to the chief executive of
Belle Fourche. the saloons are
not the only places that must
be closed all day Sunday. He
says he will see that livery
barns, all stores except those
necessary for supplies for the
home, which may be open a
short time in the morning, and
all places of amusement will be
closed during the Sabbath.
Heretofore it has been posi-
bic TO get nearly anything in
this town on Sunday.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18
SOUTH DAKOTA

Irish women who led the rioters at
Roscommon recently recall the fact
that in ancient Ireland women always
Went TO war and fought in the front.
There were also many professional fe-
mails warriors or champions, such as
Etsine. Aife, Brefuc and Ness (mother
of Coucobar MacNessa). some of whom,
like Medb or Naive. the warlike queen
of Connaught. were also great COM
manders. The Lady Scattiach Buau-
and. who was the principal teacher OF
the hero CucuIasnn in the use or his
weapons, had a sort Of military acad-
envy ia Scotland. where many of the
great irish CHIEFS received their mill
tary education.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18
SUPT. USTRUD TO
ADDRESS TEACHERS
or SOUTH DAKOTA
VIII Give Illustrated Lecture in
Every County of State, on
Rural Schools.

Pierre, $. D., oct. 9.-State Superin-
tendent of Public instruction Il A.
Ustrud announces the following sched-
ule of dates for the meetings in the
several counties before school officers
and teachers. This Toes not include the
Black Hills district, as that will be
made later for some time in March or
April.
Mr.. Ustrud will give in each place an
illustrated lecture on the subject OF
Improvements of the Rural School,"
q proposition he is intensely interested
in and is bending all his energies to
realize.
Schedule of Dates.
Aurora, January IS; Beadle, January
10, Bon Homme, December 4; Brook
and 10; Brule, May / and ?; Buffalo,
January 20; Campbell. December IL;
Charles Mix, December 3; Clark. De-
Cember IS, Clay, January %; Coding-
ton. December ~; Dawson, February Il
or February %: Day. December IA;
Deuel., December 81; Douglas, Decem-
Der 8 and Z; Edmuuds, December g;
Faux, February 8; Grant, December
L; Gregory, February 10 and 20; Ham
lin, Castlewood, December 20; Bryant,
January 8; Hand, February II; Han
800 NN' 49, 'AuShN9' ~ ~
Hutchinson. December 3: Hyde, FebTus
AIRY II; Jerauld, January IA; Kiugsbury,
January s: Lake, January Is: Lincoln.
January II, Lyman, January 30 and
81: McCook, January 20; Mcpherson,
December u; Marshall. December 10;
Miner, January II; Minnehaha. Janu-
AIRY is; Moody, January 16; Potter, Feb
ruary 3; Roberts, December l6; Sam
born, January IS. Sphinx. February z;
Stanley, February IS, IA and 10; Sully,
February 4; Turner, January q; Union
January "A and %; WalWorth. DeCeIH
Der 10: Tankton, January %.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18
DRAGGED UNDER MACHINE
AND INSTANTLY KILLED

Garretson. S. D.. Oct. 9.-Martin
Buckmeyer, q t~hresher, was instantly
killed near here Wednesday. lie was
walking by the side Of a moving sep
arator when his foot was caught by
one of the wheels and he was dragged
under the machine. He died instantly
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

The South African church is alarmed
By the prospect OF the Cape Colony
parliament throwing open the liquor
market to natives In the interest OF the
native wine growers. a move which IL
is feared win undo the work OF gem
eratfong Of Missionaries.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18
RCOSEVELT'S GUIDE
AnIiInGED INSANE

Ogdenburg. N. ", Oct. 12.-
Michael Cronin. the presidents
Adirondack guide. has been add
judged insane and sent To the state
hospital. IL was Cronin who drove
WITH Wee President Roosevelt SIX
teen miles through the lower Ad-
~trondacks 10 the nearest railroad
station IN 1901. when 4 courier
brought news of McKinley's assas-
sination. They made the sixteen
miles In one hour and forty-thiee
minutes.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18
CORN CROP FAIR
I'M UNION COUNTY.

Elk Point, s. d., Oct. l2.-An-
other week or ten days of good
weather and ~threshing will be
about completed In Union coun-
Is. The average per acre nf
small grain is not as great as
last year. but the farmers are
well pleased as the high prices
make UP the difference. The corn
crop viii be fair with but very
little soft corn.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18
TRIP COUNTY TO BE
OPENED NEXT YEAR

Lamoureaux. s. D., oct. 1.-THE
government alloting agent has been
instructed TO receive no applications
fer allotments in Trip county after
November so.
This indicates that the opening OF
Trip county will take place next
year.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

All through this month the gospel
missioners will be at work among
the hop fields Of England. thirty years
of effort IN this direction having shown
the efficacy OF the work.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

Shell polishing is an extensive and
profitable business on the coast OF
southern California. where are found
many shells which are capable of a
high degree Of polish. and SHOW won
derfully i-rridescent shades after their
rough outside covering has been
rubbed off on an emery wheel.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

The first two converts from Moham-
mechanism have been baptized at Zaria.
I'm HauslanG. West Africa, by Bishop
Zugwell, and, being men OF Importance.
they had TO sacrifice much I'm ac-
cepting the Christian faith.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

The Church Missionary society OF
Great Britain, has SAC stations, with
1855 European and colonia mission
aries. just twice the number that there
YVES twenty years ago.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

Recent excavations on the site Of
Jericho have laid bare the historic city
wall Of burned lime brick on a stone
foundation. while whole rows OF houses
have been uncovered.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

In some Vlennese schools a phono-
graph which repeats speeches as re-
cited by eminent actors has been intro
duced ia order 70 teach the pupils
defamation.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

Frauljer Richter has been appointed
lecturer on philoi1gy at Vienna uni
vfrsity, the first Instance of a woman
receiving such an appsintment.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

Reports to the effect that electric
lights are detrimental 70 h eyesight
are pronounced u~nfounded by an cleo
trfcaI expert in the London Times. He
says that the trouble arises from too
direct exposure OF the eye to the light,
and that effect would be the same
or worse with any other light.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

This years output OF the famous
Tokay wine has been entirely lost in
consequence Of an unexpected outbreak
OF phyIloxera- TOkay is made from
grapes grown in the vineyards belong
ing "a the Emperor Francis Joseph. at
HegyalJa, Hungary, and II is now used
chiefly Tor presents to other crowned
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

There have been over 50. 900 church
bells .sAst In Troy. ~. X, since the frsi
foundry was built n 1875.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

Savings banks are established I'm 22S
schools in Scotland. There are STE
depositors. with s4s geo to their credit.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

John Bull figures out that his coun-
try has been successful In SO per cent.
Of the battles In which IL has engaged.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

A memorial brass mas been placed in
Grayne church. Kent county, England.
Fecfting the fact that the building,
which is over 500 years old. was re-
stored recently through the generosity
OF many royal persons. among them the
British king and queen, the German
emperor and the prince Of Wales.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

~Japunfse workmen arc all labeled
s~sfh the character OF their trade and
-. s,ss;sifs OF tSr sTrsoyef.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

A business man ~ New York city.
with broad experience, calls attention
10 a marked difference that exists be-
tween federal and city employees.
while you find the graft instinct at a
minimum anon the federal employees,
he says, 1T is at a maximum among the
city whose minds and meth
DDS al once reach for il at the first
opportunity"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

One~eeycnth or Great Rritain's for
eleD commerce passes through the suez
canal
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18
With a Single Shot.

While hunting this morning in the
canebrakes, President Roosevelt came
upon two she-bears and their four
cubs. They attacked him and were
soon reinforced by two huge male
bears. The four adult bears reared
upon their launches and surrounded
the president. while the four cubs ran
in at his feet and snapped at his shins.
He backed against a tree. and with
one single shot slew two Of the bears
in front Of him and wounded a third.
The fourth bear was reaching from be-
hind the tree.
The president dared not turn his
face from the wounded bear in front.
which was advancing to another at
tack. Quickly he bent his rifle across
his knee till it was in the shape of q
half circle, then he shot and the bull
let. travelling in a circle. killed the bear
behind, and. continuing in a circle,
pierced the heart of the bear in front.
THE president went before breakfast
today to IA Canebrake twenty miles
away. Before he knew ii it was break
fast time. He climbed q tree, went
out upon Il limb, initiated the call Of
a doe, and when a big buck came be-
meath he dropped astraddle of it's back.
seized it's antlers and, by twisting the
head, steered the buck into camp as
a chauffeur steers an auto. He COW
cred the twenty miles in eighteen min
utes.''
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

A barefoot brigade ~ trying 10
make converts In Paris. Their chief is
q painter Of some renOwn. who be-
Meves that going p~arefobted is abso-
luteIy essential for the health. In his
studio ne wears no foo covering OF
any kind, and when he IS out ne wears
specially made boots which are perfor-
atcd so as 10 allow free access to the
air. wafer and snow.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18
THE PRESIDENTS
HUNTING TRlP

Stambul, La, Oct. I'm the absence
Of much definite information concern
ing the progress President Roosevelt
and party are making with their bear
hunt, the newspaper humorists left be-
hind here are having their own kind
Of fun.
Some OF the newspaper correspond
eEts got together and perpetrated the
following on their papers, under the
date. Camp Roosevelt, by Wireless
Telephone"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

China Is IN a. more prosperous con-
ditiou than l have ever known. There
is a new spirit OF enterprise in our
country. and modern ideas are taking
root everywhere" said Mr.. Kwing-Hi-
Lee. a prominent merchant Of Shang-
hal. The common people are waking
up, and the old, narrow ideas are fast
giving way 10 advanced doctrines.
Much Of this progressive movement is
due TO the spread OF education. The
schoolmaster is abroad and is doing a
great work. With general popular en-
"lightenment viii come M adoption Of
western customs and western ideas OF
liberty, justice and civilization"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

lias IL isnx'ann'n larsest eroD.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

The condor. the greet yulture OF the
Andes, is four feet long and it's av-
eTage expanse az wing is about nine
feet. Some times il oar as high as
six miles. far above ordinary clouds,
and thence makes a wide survey for
prey. Ii is a voracious eater, prefer
ring deer. llRmas or young cattle for
its food, and after meals is almost un-
able 90 Hy and easily can be cap
1EreT
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

The porters OF h central markets
at Paris. which are the largest mar
kets in the world. are called (
strong men OF the markets beCause
Of their great muscle and endurance.
They wear hats as big as ~paTasols.
which enable them 10 carry on their
heads most uuwieldy and unpleas-
ant burdens. such as crates OF fowls,
sSebits and sucking pigs.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

me extremity Of stupidity is shown
IN an East side tenement, where Rus
sian immigrants nave placed a row OF
iron hooks in the wall. and every n
is in upside down, so as 10 make II next
20 impossible TO hang anything on
them. The b~rainiest nan in the house
didn't appear fully 10 comprehend the
situation when one was turned half
around for his ~edifcatiOn-
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-10-18

KIRGS0UnY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
FRED w. Wight, Publisher.
DE SMET, SOUTH DAKOTA
Irish women who led the rioters az
RoscomTnon recently recall the fact
that in ancient Ireland women always
Went to war and fought I'm the front.
There were also many professional fe-
mails warriors or champions, such as
Etsine. Aife, Brefuc aud Ness (mother
of Coucobar MacNessa), some of whom,
Ike Medb or Naive. the warlike queen
of Connaught. were also great con-
mamders. The Lady Scattiach Buan-
ana. who was the principal teacher or
the hero CucuIasnn in the use OF his
weapons, mad a sort of military acad-
envy ia Scotland. where many of the
great irish CHIEFS received their mill
tary education.
China Is IN a more prosperous con-
dition than / have ever known. There
Is "a new spirit OF enterprise in our
country. and modern ideas are taking
root everywhere" said Mr.. Kwing-Hi~
Lee, a prominent merchant Of Shang-
hal. The common people are waking
up, and the old, narrow ideas are fast
giving way 10 advanced doctrines.
Much OF this progressive movement IS
due to the spread OF education. n
Schoolmaster is abroad and is doing a
great work. With general popular en-
3ightanment viii come ar adoption OF
western customs and western ideas OF
liberty, justice and civilization
Ihe condor, the greet Fulture OF the
Andes is -FOUR feet long ana us aE-
erage eNpanse or wing is ABOUT nine
feet. some tunes u scars as hlsh as
SIX Fniies. TAR ABOVE oEGlhaI% ClouaS,
ana lhehce makes a "'ue Su'HeS Lo'
ring deer Lanas or gouhs lie TOT
rs ICvur anu eIse' Ihgats = -
abIs :" ny anu s"SiS Val" D up
lEEec.
AZ Paris when are M mar
kets IN the MoIia, ar .aaA1p nIe
81 their great muscle n endurance.
Ihey wear mats as Dig Is paFasoIs'
which enable them 10 carry on their
heads @ unWleloy ana anpieas-
ant burdens. such as crates or lows
sSeoits n sucking pigs
me extremity OF stupidity is SHOWN
an an East Side tenement WEeve Rus
sian immigrants have placed a row OF
iron hooks in the wall and every n
is in upside down. so as 10 make IL next
20 Impossible TO hang anything on
them. The b~rainiest man in the house
didn't appear fully 10 comprehend the
situation when one was turned half
q v40rywd Tnr N5z HAtHNaftnv
barefoot brigade is trying 10
make converts IN paris Their chief is
4 rainter 81 some renown. who be-
Ue4as that going barefabted is ahso-
lutaIv essential for the health In mis-
-
- - - = r,t ~ Ia.~s
-.tar- T15e hcc-s yghicb 80 rgrfor-
go - -. So acres~ IN ne
e. 80, gr5 sr,--
~
DoStsas H@'-A % iOH .s-s'
Will DIea1 $500 tane at1eNtto"
70 Aa[As1 GiAetehSe maj sALsls %
LM6en Aeue[a anu 80 l"pioge
WINE you nhu nc eEalA iiHNA44SL az
"A ~ NE .Nh ES-
Evening journal., 1907-03-08
new PARK FOR
The EAST SIDE

1,,o mark and law committees OF Cl'y
council last night reported favorahiy on
49, nronosition made by the Board oil
,s,,,, commissioners to purchase the lot az
,,,o eo,,+hvyest corner OF Fifth ana flhe
streets for a park and playground ~
children The price recommended !" D'
Maid for dhe property is 5000.
r,be law committee reported on the re-
cont communication from Twelfth wafa
ci,izens asking the Mayor and Council 70
h,ve "a hill prepared for enactment In tho
General Assembly. providing for a tax
"a, fire insurance companies and the regu-
iation OF insurance rates. ana in the event
Of the underwriters refusing to comply,
for the state to go into the fire Insurance
business The committee reported that
there already was a measure before the
Legislature covering the first suggestions
in the communication, and it recommend
ed that Council approve the bill
Regarding the suggestion that the state
should go into the fire Insurance business
the committee recommended that this part
of the matter be left 90 the local mutual
companies. and the information was given
that another local company was about to
begin business here.
The Society Of Prevention Of Cruelty to
Animals reported having taken up 81
dogs in February, Of which number &c
were killed The monthly appropriation
of the society Of $50 was allowed.
City Treasurer Blaine reported the fol-
lowing bank balances: First National.
sis.1si.s9: Union. sil.7s6lo; Delaware, S5l.-
600: Central. 5000; Wilmington and Bran
dywine. 5000. special park fund, s2i,6i5i
miscellaneous fund. $1,000. Total. sio3. 49,
20. Treasury receipts Eugene NJ Sayers
500: George II. Mccall. $500: interest from
banks. s4S6.s3.
An Agreement Was ReSehed
Mr.. Ross reported that an agreemen
Evening journal., 1907-03-08

had been reached at Dover with the repre-
sentatives OF the public service corpora
tions doing business in Wilmington,
whereby they agreed to pay the city two
per cent OF their annual gross receipts
instead of three per cent, as suggested
by City Council Tho bill Is now before
the Legislature and Mr.. Ross suggested
that the Mayor and Council asked for the
privilege of a public hearing in the floor
OF both houses
The Union Fire Company petitloned
Council to furnish a town bell and ap-
purtenances 10 be installed at its engine
house at Lancaster avenue and Union
streets The matter was referred to pro-
per committees.