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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
CID SETTLER
IS MURDERED,
WIFE ACCUSED
John O'Gradv, of Sioux Falls
Wealthy Land Owner, Shot
During Night.
INQUEST ls TOMORROW
.BIaok Nary" Hi. Mfe, Claims Franz
Miller. Hupte-', Committed
Oeed-eoth WISE Heavy
Drin <Ars.

Sioux Falls, S. c.. Oct 2-John
OGrady. who with one possible excep-
ton, was the oldes: settler In Minne-
haha county, was t; q victim of a mys-
terIous murder lat last night at his
hotns on the Big S. 1lx river. six miles
north of Sioux Fa ls,.
The affair is now being investigated
by Sheriff Nelson ind his force OF
she is now being old in restraint in
towards Mrs. O'Gr ldy, his wife. and
SiouN Falls pendin. the result of the
coroner's inquest, 1.'hich will be held
tomorrow forenoon
Coroner L. d. Miller this forenoon
summoned "a jury, and this afternoon
himself and juryme went to the scene
OF the crime for th purpose of inves-
Isdtilis the house and Its surrounds
inss preliminary to- holding the formal
inquest III Sioux FL lis.
Suspect I lis Wife.
OGrady's shotgun was found in the
house 1t was uni, lded but bore the
appearance of haN ng been fired re
Gently. The nurdeq ed man WAS about
so years of age. LII early days he was
soldier and was = ationed at the old
barracks Which Wa among the first
buildings located Oh the present site of
Sioux Falls, Mrs. T. Grady is about 5OL
Because of her III rk complexion she
has been known a:s Indian Mary" or
"Blacll Mary She is said to be part
Indian and part u ish Both herself
and husband are al. .ged to have been
heavy drinkers. Oi;- rady was the own
ef of considerabl 4luable farm land,
and although he Il ed on one OF his
farms, he was not :iu: elf engaged in
farming.
Wife Accuse Another.
The old man Wa; liled with shot,
gun Mrs O'Grad. declares that a,
man named FRANK Iller. While hunt :!
ing along the rivea' anne to the house,
Tor supper last e.G,ing. and that he
wanted to remain ali night, but that
OGrady refused ms request Then
Miller became ang-y she said. and aft
erwards returned II the house and
firing II shot through the window, killed.
the old man
Miller has bees. located. but states,
he is confident ne can establish an
alibl He boards IL Sioux Falls and,
is light comples.io led. while Mrsl
O'Grsdy described II . alleged murders
er as being dark w tn dark eyes and,
nGsiache.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
MAN PASSES UP 285
POUND BEAUTY AS WIFE

st. Louis. Oct. 3-Anton Van Sons
has rejected 2S5pound aspirant for
his hand and heart because she de-
sired too much wealth and was no be-
lever In the simple life Despite this
check to his matrimonial aspirations he
Is still confident that his self-consti-
tuted love bureau will result in a sue
cessful match
The lonely 6o-year-old widower re-
ceived a message by mail which led
him to believe he was on the very
verge OF finding his third wife. The
letter was from widow who described
herself as being 5 feet inches tall,
Weighing 2S5 pounds and living in the
1000 block on Evans avenue. He took
dinner with her and breakfasted and
lunched with her the next day only to
learn that her ideas did not coincide
with his ideas Of the simple life"
Il am man Of truth and honor
Van Sons confided to a reporter. II
desire to live only the simple life. be-
lieving that is the most economical
and the happiest life. The lady with
whom l spent today has money, and
she has ideas of a too fine life. She is
100 expensive for me. l can see with
my intuitive mind what others NAV
overlook. and l know she is not for
mo.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
ROADS TO EE;;iST
RATE REDUCTIONS

Rapid City, 3. j :. Oct At is
asserted in railroad quarters that all
three of the roa Is entering here Will
Violently oppose hny Effort Of the state
railroad commission. which meets Oc-.
tober is. to reduce tie existing freight
rates to the points west Of the Miss
souri, river, on tie g"ound that it will
require years for the railroad compan- I
les 10 take in enough from freight and
passenger traffic COZ llbined. to repay
them for the cost of building into the
Hills and main%aini, their lines in
this section.
Nevertheless, ;he Commercial clubs
of each town af.e pre- pairing their lists
OF grievance and evid .nce to show dis
elimination in eates mere. while the
Northwestern IL pr sent for the first
time, it's new freight schedule. now in
course of prepa. alton The hearing is
called for the henef OF all shippers
and jobbers in the W. stern half OF the
state and 1t will be largely at
tended.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
ARLINGTON MAN
FATALLY BURNED IN
GASOLINE EXPLOSION

Arlington, s. D., Oct. Hollis
Hall. one OF the first settlers OF this
town, was terribly and probably fatally
burned Thursday night in fire in his
residence, caused by the explosion Of
gasoline. He was cleaning some paint
brushes by the light OF lantern when
the fluid exploded, covering him with
flares and filling the room with the
s-focating gas.
Paasersby saw the fire and broke in
the ioor, one of them succeeded In
crawling in through the smoke and
dragging him out by one foot He was
in an unconscious condition. His burns
are extensive and it is not thought he
can live The house was entirely con.
si,rel
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
PLANS FOR
COMING OF FAlRRANks

Vermillion. 3. d., Oct. 1.-At nleetina
of the Commercial club arrangements were
made for the entertainment of the people
during the days of the Methodist confer.
ence and the visit of Vice President Fair.
banks her October 10 and 20. 1t Is the
Methodist Episcopal church that will have
direct charge of the affairs but the bust
ness men of the city saw At to lend theil
assistance and a big time is planned.
1t is estimated that 200 ministerial per.
sons. together with many laymen, will
come, and also about 500 other persons tG
attend the conference alone. Besides thii
people from the surrounding towns have
expressed their intention OF hearing tho
vice president Committees have been ap.
pointed to look after the welfare OF the
out-of-town guests. No one need worry
for lack OF room over night. as all Yer.
million homes will be opened and every
one provided for.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
REVOKED GIFT TO SON
WHO REFUSED TO WED

Atlanta. Ca. Oct because his
son refused TO We'd" Jaspar Smith,
IN &c catric capitalist of Atlanta sued
his offspring and recovered valuabl
property decided to the young man four
years ago.
AT the trial the evidence showed that
the capi'alist had given the property to
ne son Oh the express condition that
The latter marry and have heirs.
A year ago Smith declined to pay 1or
i portrait of himself on the ground
taat the artist, without consulting him,
aa, PAINTED in a neclstie thing that
.uiins his lcng life he had never worn.
!ne artist aued. but Smith proved that
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
SERIOUS CHARGE
FILED AGAINST A
ST|CKhEY MAN

Plankinton S. D., Sept 2S.-one OF
during a term of state circuit court
which convenes at this place on Tues
day of next week is that In which H.
!. Musigman, a carpenter residing at
Stickney, is the defendant. Musigman
is charged with attempted assault the
victim being the 6-year-old daughter
Milwaukee railroad company. Musig-
man was arrested several days ago, and
being unable to furnish bonds in the
sum of $500 was placed in the county
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
SOUTH DAKOTA CALLS
FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS.

; Tyndall, 8. D.. Oct. 1,-Bon
: Homme county is still about twenty
; teachers short. From $40 to $45 is
; being offered for teachers who can
: qualify under the state department
; for third and second grade cert1fi-
; Gates.
; The state department has made q
; ruling which will make 1t much
; more convenient for applicants COM
ing from other states to qualify.
; An applicant who fails but whose
standings very nearly meet the re-
; quirements may make up those that
are below the average required for
; the certificate applied for, at the
; next examination. This enables
teachers. whose examination results
very nearly meet the required av-
: erage. to start with the assurance
; of making good" next time
Teachers who hold certificates OF
the first and second grades, issued
; under examination Of state de-
partment. may have same validated
In this state provided the average
and lowest standing are equal to
: those required in this state.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
TELEPHONE COMPANY
WILL WAR WITH
vERMILlION COUNCIL.

vermillion. 8. D.. Sept. 3O.-1n re-
sponse to notice sent to the head
office OF the Northwestern Tele-
phone company by the city council
some time ago. Mayor Ferry has
received letter from President
Pettengtll Of that company, stating
that as much as they dislike the
prospect OF a fight they would be
compelled to decline the city's invi-
tation to vacate the streets and al
leys in sixty days
The president said that a resolu-
ton passed by the city council in
lines through and within the streets
and alleys Of the city is in effect a
perpetual franchise and they intend
to hold to their rights 1t is evident
that fight is in sight
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
,oRoPpERs enTssc
SALARY IN THE EAST

Vermillion. s. D.. oct. 2.-Ex-Pres-
tdent Garrett Oroppe rs. OF the Uni
versity OF South Oak, Ia. has accepted
position as secretary OF the manufac !
.turers' committee re emily appointed
ny the state Legislature OF Massachul
setts to look after tn. interests Of the
state along ma5aufact, ring lines. The
idea Of the co:npitls, is to promote
manufacturing in Ma sachusetts to q
larger extent. II Is said that the SAL
ary attached 20 the Few position &C,
cepted by M. Drop. ers is $1,000 pes
yenr
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
NEGRO WHO STRANGLEp
WOMAN, BARRlCADES

Chicago, Sept. 2S.-Richard Walton.
q negro wanted for the murder of Mrs.
Lillian Grant, a teacher found
strangled in her room several days ago.
Iis said to be surrounded in a deserted
building at Summit, ILL.,. twenty miles
south of here. He is strongly oSrr1,
icaded and abundantly supplied with
weapons aE5 op1upntuoS
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
**7*|XK]44**
MAKE BRICK OUT
OF DESPiSED GuMRo.

Pierre, S. D., Sept. 2S.-Fort
Pierre people believe they have
something almost equal to gold
mine in their gumbo hills, as test
brick made from gumho in Chi
cago and Omaha. are reported Is
be equal to the best brick made
anywhere. A Chicago firm which
made test is putting in a plant
at Fort Pierre to manufacture
the despised gumbo into building
material. Citizens Of the town
feel this is to become the great
brick-making center of the
northwest.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
ANOTHER TRUST FINED.
THIS TIME, $1,000, 900

vicksburg. Miss. Sept. 2s-Assessine
penalties aggregating $1.s00, 900. Chan:
press company an illegal trust and.
gave the corporation one year to wind
up its business in the state and with,
draw. He denied the application for a.
receiver,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
HOG DISCOVERS
SPRING ON FARM;
2,O0D cAl.L oNS A DAY.

Arlington. S. d, ,st. "A hog
on the Ma!toy farm near Clark.
has the witsil hazel water OWNERS
at the foot II a hill on the place
the hog opened up Tpring which
hitherto had merely made marsh
of the adjacen. grour L. The spring
is now benz; piped and will supply
all the farm buildink with water.
,..e flow t@'iag upH ards of 1000
gallons 'lalit. The orc!ne d.scov-
ieseS.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
INJURED MAN BEGs
THEM NOT TO TELL WIFE.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Oct. 3.-The
yardmaster of the Omaha rail
road in this city. William Nc
Connell, aged about 30 years. was
run down by car which was
being switched In the yards, and
had his right leg cut off Just
above the knee. He had been in
the employ of the Omaha rail-
road company about five years.
and until a few months ago was
trainman on that road.
After being injured. McCon-
; nell's first thought was of his
wife. who is In poor health.
Tell her" he begged friend,
that Billie had to go west for a
; few days"
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
FATHER HOPES 70 FIND
HIS MISSING DAl!GAreu

Huron. s. D.. Sept. Bod. p. Crane,
OF Long Lake, Mimi, who has been
searching the state for his lost daugh-
ter. former, we'll known miliner of
this city, has succeeded in tracing the
young woman to Mankato. Mr. Crane
believes that he will soon be able to
locate his daughter and expresses the
BELIEF tnat mental arrangement is the
cause OF her mysterious actions.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
WEALTHY TYNpALL
BANKER ,e MEAN

Tyndall. S. D., Oct. l.-At the Ca,ho.
lie church took place the funera! of joseph
Ziika the founder of the Security bank.
OF th:s city. Rev. Father Bouslika of Ta-
Dor. officiating. Deceased was ono of tho
most prominent Bohemians or south IA.
kota and had amassed fortune estimated
at over 10000, which will be divided
among his widow and four children.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
ONE VOTE CAST AGAINST
SCHOOL BOND PROPOSITION

Gregory, S. D.. Oct. 3.-At a special
election held here only one vote was
cast against the proposition of issuing
school bonds in the sum of $500. OF
the sum voted $4,000 will be used TO
refund school bond for the amount
stated which was issued by the old
township organization. The remaining
$1,000 Will be used to furnish a new
public school building.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
STRIKERS CALL OUT
LEASED WIRE MEN

Chicago, Oct. 3.-The telegraph strike
developed new situation today at a
Meeting OF the operators when a reso-
utio. 10 call out the brokers' and
eased ~;re operators was adopted.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
LIQUOR SEIZED i'm RAID
ON BRIDEWATER CLUB

Bridsewater, S. d., Oct. 3-Jpon
sworn complaint. a search warrant was
issued and placed I'm the hands of the
sheriff of this county, who entered
what is known as the Club rooms. of
this city. and seized several hundred
dollars worth of liquors. which were
being kept for sale.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
HOT SPRINGS PLANS
A $4,000 RArhHousE

Hot Springs. S. D.. Oct. 3.-This town
is to nave a modern $4,000 pink sand
stone bathhouse, work on which will
begin about October 15 This is the
announcement OF H. L. Braun, who
bought the Evans mud bath property
two years ago. and has been improving
ii since.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
DEAowooo FoacER CAUGHT:
LEFT NOTE AE WAS DEAf

Deadwood. 9. D.. Sept. 3O-Instead
OF being suicide. as he declared in
q nots he would be. w. H. Russ. the
Spearfish harnessmaker, who several
months ago mysteriously disappeared.
after floating numerous bad checks.
has been arrested in Kansas City.
The case OF Russ proved a puzzle
to the officers. Shortly after a trail
Of worthless checks appeared in the
Hills. Russ dropped out OF sight. Then
the note was found telling that he
had taken his life, and directing where
the body might be found. When no
trace OF Russ was discovered. officers
about the country were notified.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
.LKo OF DeApWcc
PLg SCHASE NEW HOME

pc .yool H.. bet. AFTER a
ms ei.G!t 80 secure suitable site
for 81 No" here of tt cir own, Dead
wSoi 10 s. t;o. 5oS. I p. o. F.. have
lal,h "a fl $1,000 the Rosenthal
brN tig On sinin street. The building
VII; - r .,9satad ana maze over into
1e..I..ot5 t.&!~TCcnS
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
NEW PIERRE BRIDGE
OPEN EQR 1RAEEIc

Pierre. S. d., Oct. 3.-The first train
of freight to cross the new steel bridge
here was brought over Sunday night.
being long train of material. Ship
ment OF freight at night will begin this
week, but passenger service will NOT
likely begin before November 1.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
GAYviLLE JUSTICE TO
WE'D COUPLES FREE.

Gayvi!e, S. ID. Oct. 3.-Justice
of the Peace Leyman has am
nounced that he will tie the
knot free for the first couple
who seek his services for matri-
monial purposes. 1T is suggest
ed that he will not break the es-
tablished rules in regard to
kissing the bride" that is, pro-
Nided II happens to be a Gayville
girl. Outsiders. of course, will
be expected TO pay extra
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
"JAcK, THE AUTO sMAshER,"
WORKS HAVOC IN a.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Sept. ga new
kind OF crank has made his appearance
in South Dakota. He Is entitled to the
name Of Jack. the Auto Smasher."
Edward Potter and wife and Reuben
Chilson, we'll known residents Of Day
county, came near being the first VIC
tins OF the new kind of crank. They
had been on an auto trip to Watertown.
and were driving along country road
at good rate of speed when they no
tlced sheaf Of wheat In the road
ahead OF them.
Presuming that 1t had fallen from q
wagon. the driver did not think 1t nee
essary to dodge It,. When the auto
struck the sheaf Of wheat 1t made q
big jump into the air. the gearing flew
apart and the passengers had mar
row escape from being thrown out and
seriously injured. II not killed.
An examination was made, which re-
vealed that huge block Of wood, fully
as thick as a railroad tie. had been
placed on the wagon track and then
carefully concealed in the sheaf Of
wheat. That it was placed there for the
destruction Of autos Is fully believed
by those who have investigated the
matter.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
INCOME TOO SMALL.
so BANKER DEPARTS
LEAVING MANY DEBTS

Fairfax. S. D.. Sept 3O.-It is re.
ported that Carl Porter. ex-cashier Of
the Gregory county bank. and last year
a candidate for county treasurer, has
left without the formality Of bidding
his friends adieu or leaving his present
address. much to the regret and cha
grin OF numerous creditors
He had always borne a good reputa-
ton and held good positions. but 1t is
surmised that he lived faster than his
income grew.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
STATE OFFICER WEps
A YANkTON clal

Yankton. 8. D.. Sept. Psf. c. He'd
ger. deputy state auditor at Pierre. was
married yesterday afternoon at 1
o'clock to Miss Julia Dudley, at the
brides home in this city. On their re-
turn to Pierre they will live In tho
handsome new house Just completed
by the groom.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1907-10-04
ENGINE STARTS BLAZE,
TOWN is ThREArENEn.

Hot Springs. 8. D.. Sept 2s.-sparkst
Burlington and Quincy train set fire to
the grass along the track near Erskine.
about six miles west Of here. The Are
soon spread over a wide area, Destroy
ing thousands Of acres of pasture land.
millions of feet of standing timber and
stacks of hay almost without mum:
ber.
The town Of Cascade Springs was
threatened for time. but the fire!
turned to the east
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-01-12
MACH|N|STS UNIONS IN
STATE ARE PROSPEROUS
Business Agent Van Lear of
the Twin Cities Makes
Surprising Report.
Shows Wonderful Growth in
Machinists Unions During
the Past Year.

The machinists and other union men
both pleased and surprised to learn
of the splendid growth of the machin-
lists unions in the state during the
year just closed.
About year ago the Twin Cities
machinists elected as their business
agent, that aggressive and intelligent
champion Of the cause, Mr.. Thos. Van
Lear. At first it was feared that a
grave mistake had been made. Van
Lear was a. socialist, and the old con-
servatives believed that he would be-
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-01-12
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF

STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
st. Louis-ss. In Probate Court.
Special Term, January srd, 1907.
In the matter of the estate Of Felix
Badurski. deceased:
Anton Kucharski. admir-. of said estate.
setting forth the amount of personal
estate that has come into his hands,
the disposition thereof, and how much
remains undisposed of; the amount Of
debts outstanding against said de-
certained; the legacies unpaid, and
description Of all the real estate, ex-
cepting the homestead, Of which said
deceased died siezed, and the condition
and value Of the respective portions
or lots thereof: the persons interested
and praying that license be to him
granted to sell Southwest quarter Of
Northeast quarter (SWA of NEA) Sec
Thirty (30). Township F1fty-two (52),
Range Fourteen (1D, and it appearing
by said petition, that there il not suf-
said Anton Kucharski to pay said
debts, the ,legacies or expenses Of ad-
ministratiOn, and that 1t is necessary
for the payment Of such debts, lega-
cies or expenses, to sell all Of said real
estate: go. = .... - IS
It il therefore ordered, that all per-
sons interested in said estate, appear
before this Court on Monday the 2sth
day of January, 1907, at 10 O'Clock a 9
M at the; Court House in, Duluth in
said County, then and there to show
cause Qf any there be) why license
should not be granted to said Anton
Kucharski to sell so much Of the
real estate Of said deceased as shall
be necessary to pay such debts leRa-
cies and expenses
sss lit AZ sfurth her, ord srsd, that thu;
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-01-12
a RUNAWAY SLAVE,
By Rev. Charles Stelz1e.

The great workingman-preacher had
been imprisoned. Coming to him one
day was runaway slave. He had
robbed his master, drifted to Rome,
was converted to Christianity through
PauIs Influence. and now was about
to be sent back to Philemon, who
owned him, but who also was one
of Paul's converts.
In day when slavery was en-
dorsed by some of the greatest phil.
osophers of history-who declared
that a purchased slave was better
than hired one, it is interesting to
read Paups very tactful letter, which
ne sent by the hand of Onesimus.
The Twentieth Century New Tesla
ment tells the story in modern lang
uage, In part, as follows:
Il plead with you for this Child
OF mine, Onesimus, to whom, in NV
prison, I have become Father. Once
he was of little service to you. but
now he has become of great service.
not only to you, but to me as we'll:
and l am sending him back to you
with this letter-though it is like
tearing out my very heart. For my
own sake l should like to keep him
with me, SO that while am in prison
for the Good News, he might attend
to my wants on your behalf. But I
do not wish to do anything without
your consent, because I want, your,
generosity to be voluntary and not,
as it WERE compulsory. It may be
that he was separated from you for
an hour, for this very reason, that
you might have him back forever, no
longer as slave, but as something
better-a dearly loved Brother, espe-
c1ally dear to me, and how much
more 80 to you, not only as your fel.
low man, but as your fellow Chris
tfan! If, then, you count me your
friend, receive him as you would me.
If he has caused you any loss, or
owes you anything, charge it to me.
I, Paul, put my own hand to it,
will repay you myself I say nothing
about your owing me your very self.
Yes, Brother, let me gain something
from you because of your union with
the Lord. Cheer my heart by your
Chrfstlike spirit.
Even as I write, T have such con-
fidence in your compliance with nv
wishes, that I am sure that you will
do even more than I am asking"