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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-04-11
DEPTH or DEATH VALLEY, CAL.
It Is the Lowest Point in the United
States,

.5t} 0IaIeS, F
The United States geological survey
has just completed line OF spirit
Jewels through Death Valley, Califor-
nfas and much TO the surprise of every
one familiar with the region has ascer-
tained that the depth OF that area is
not SO great as was supposed. The
final computations OF the results have
not yet been made, but the prelimi-
nary hgures give for the lowest point
q depth OF ZIG feet below sea level
Bennetts Well, which is near this
point is 266 feet below sea level. These
ngureS may be altered by two or
three feet when the final computa-
tions are made, but they are probably
not more than three feet in error.
The geological survey now has eleva-
tion marks on the highest and lowest
points OF dry land In the United
States.
1t Is q strange coincidence that these
two extremes are both in southern
California and only seventy-five miles
apart Mount Whitney Is foot or two
over 1850 feet above sea level, while
Death Valley, as above stated, Is 276
feet below Before the Salton Sink,
also IN southern California, was flooded
by the Colorado river, II contained the
lowest point OF dry land In the United
states. a spot 2S7 feet below sea level.
Previous estimates OF the depth of
Death Valley based on barometer read
1ngs gave for the lowest point figures
varying from $50 to 45O feet below sea
level The level line OF the geological
survey Is believed to be the first ac-
curafe determination of elevations in
that locality that has ever been made.
's.9f'tNe ------~S-n~~---
A man has an angelic disposition
when he doesn't say the coffee is cold
because his suspender button came
Off
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-04-11
Resouroeful.
From Puck.

Detective GumBhoe (old schoo)--But this
man could not possibly have committed
K the crimei
I Detective Bludgeon Cnew school what
OF that?
s'Well--er--"
"of course he could not possibly have
scommltted the crime. Do you imagine
I'm looking for something easy? No, sir?
propose to show the world what my
method Will do. 1 shall extort confess
sion from the fellow, and shall convict
him, and send him TO the gallows, In spite
OF his innocence. the best lawyers money
can procure. and a unanimous public sem
t5ment. I. sir. arm a detective, not a mere
iopTortunist who waits for the favoring
breeze to carry him TO success"
The old style detective. realizing his
hopeless inferiority. was speechless with
shame and chagrin."
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-04-11

using Doan's Kidney Pills suffered
everything from kidney troubles for a
year and q half had pain In the
back and head, and almost continuous
In the loins and felt weary all the time.
A few doses OF Doan's Kidney Pills
brought great relief, and l kept on TAX
ing them until in a short time 1 was
cured. ! think Doan's Kidney Pills
are wonderful"
For sale by all dealers. so cents a
box. Foster-Mlburn Co., Buffalo,
n. Y
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-04-11
No panaar.
From Youth's Companlon

FIUII IOUIH OOIHpdHIUI.
Although Mr.. Hobbs was taken at his
face value by his son and heir. there
were times when the youthful will
Hams admiring tributes embarrassed
his parents In the family group.
II had quite an encounter as came
home tonight" the valorous Mr. Hobbs
announced at the tea table. Two men.
slightly intoxicated, were having a.
quarrel on the corner AS usual there
was no policeman in sight, and they
were In a fair way to knock each 9TH
er's brains out when stepped between
and separated them" a.
Weren't you afraid, father?' asked
Mrs. Hobbs, in quavering voice.
mo, indeed, why should ] be?" in
quired Mr.. Hobbs, initiating his chest.
II guess there isn't anbody could
knock any brains out of my father"
said Willie, proudly"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-04-11
A Surprising Announcement.

newly elected squire in Wisconsin was
much elated by his honors, but was not
sure that he could carry them gracefully.
So he haunted the court house for weeks
that he might gather up crumbs of wis
dom from the judicial table OF the higher
station. Finally he sat In Judgment on his
first case, and when the testimony was all
In and the argument made, he said: '"The
court takes this case under advisement un-
I'll next Wednesday morning. when It will
render a verdict in favor Of the defendant. -
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-04-11

Garfield Tea is for those who desire an
ideal ldSGtiVej it is simple, pure, mild
and potent; it regulates the liver and
kidneys, overcomes constipation and
brings Good Health. 1t is guaranteed
under the Pure Food and Drugs Law.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-04-11
PORCH RUGS.

In making porch rug from a piece
OF mating, bind the two ends, and
with large darning needle and colored
yarn, make a deep buttonhole stitch
around the four sides OF the rug. II
makes a neat border, the rug will be
smoother, and the ends viii not be
broken.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-04-11
SIOO reward. SIOO.

The readers OF this paper will be piensed
Ito learn that there Is az least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure In
p ~ stages. and thar is Catarrh tails
Catarrh Cure Is the only positive cure now
iknown 10 the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease. REQUIRES n
unconstitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
OF the disease. aud giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature In doing It's work The
aproprietors have SO much faith 10 Its cura.
tive powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that Il falls to cure
Send for Hist Of testimonials. .' ~. T..
Address r. j. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, o.
Sold By Druggists. 75c.
Take IIalrs Family Pills for coustip atIon.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-04-11

.tney get out or order
it causes backache,
headaches, dizziness,
languor and distress
ing urinary troubles.
Keep the kidneys well
and all these suffer-
ings will be saved
you. Mrs. s. A. Moore,
proprietor OF a res
taurant at Waterville,
Mo-, SAWS. "Rafnrn
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-04-11
The Ionorant Farrrer.


ID. H. Morris. the president OF the Auto
mobile club of America. has on his hand
some Long Island estate one OF the finest
chicken farms in the world.
At dinner in New York Mr.. Morris. IN
response to some compliments on the sue
cess Of his farm and on his knowledge
of chickens. said with laugh:
And yet was as ignorant OF chickens
a few years ago as-as a farmer on his
first visit to New York was ignorant OF
city ways.
" Everything was fine, this farmer said.
when he got back home from New York.
Everything was fine except the light.
They kept the light burning in my room
all night Tonga thing amt used to- and
couldn't sleep on account Of it,
:" WELL HI. why didn't you blow It out q
said his WIFE
blow 1t out? How could II? said the
farmer. The blame thing was inside ..
bottle.'"'
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-04-11
A clerioal Rreak.

From the Home Magazine.
Pastor (who is going to describe to his
church people little holiday in lovely
Europe)-My dear friends--I will not call
you" ladies and gentlemen since know
you too we'll ..rn ...
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-04-11

n Since the war with Russia termin-
ated with the return to Japan of the
southern part of Saghalien, a thirty
mile railway has been butt on the is
land. and all parts OF it connected by
teiegraphs. ... ..
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-04-11

He who loses his dog may lament,
but not too much. He who loses his
wife may rejoice. but not too greatly.
Were 1t otherwise, one might come to
think wife was of more value than
the case.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-04-11

d6O ACRES MORTON COUNTY, N. D.
All can be farmed: $12.50 per acre.
ALSO improved farms. Sylvester Bros,
st. Paul. &
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-04-11

In 1905 Arizona had the largest in
crease In production OF copper OF all
copper states. The output was 284,22S.-
252 pounds, against 2S9,S48.00o pounds in
1905.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-04-11
TIRED BACKS.

The kidneys have a great work to
do In keeping the blood pure. When
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-04-11

BARGAINS In farms and ranches in the
great Judith Basin and central Montana
where wheat Is king and stock raising IL
producing unlimited wealth. Free book
let and list OF lands on application. Ed
mund Wright, Lewiston, Mont.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-04-11

MrH. WInsiows SOOTHING srnuP ror ChiIdrsn
feething eOstonA the gums reduces infammAtaon 81.
aass pain. cures wsHd Golic. 26 can't q bottle
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-04-11

OUR full purse, good looks offer IS OF
vital interests to ladies' desirous of en-
joying these conditions: we can give you
an exceptional position. j. j. Hughes 81
Sons. AIS w. ath ST., New York City.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-04-11

A man has an angelic disposition
when he doesn't say the coffee is cold
because his suspender button came
off
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-09-13

Misses Pearl Medicines and
Emma Miller visited Miss Lille
Hall Sunday.
William Harris and family, of
near Hillsboro, are visiting the
family of Mr.. Harris father.
Misses Pattie and Eva Gates
spent last Saturday night with
Mrs. Lucy Maddox and little
girl returned to their home in
West Durham last week, after
spending sometime with her
aunt, Mrs. Sue Cothran.
What has become of cores
pondent OH Rougemont route 2.
Wake up Annie and come on
with your news. M. R.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-09-13
Serious CuitInq Affair.

There was a serious cutting af.
fair in the section of Durham
known as Fowler's Hill last Wed.
nesday night, and the result Is a
negro woman at deaths door and
her antagonist a fugitive from
justice.
Tim Walden was a jealous
lover of one Helen Turner, and
for this reason he went to her
home Wednesday night about
nine o'clock and proceeded to
carve her to his liking, after
which he made his escape. The
officers are doing all they can to
discover his whereabouts.
The woman was attended by a
that did all he could
for relief. and ut last accounts
she was resting we'll.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-09-13
HORNER SUES FOR $4,000 DAMAGES
II Is Also Talked That Automobile Ac.
Cidssl May Come In Criminal Court.

On account of the killing of
his four-year old child by an au-
tomobile some time ago, the par
ticulars of which is still fresh in
the minds of our readers, R. D.
Horner has entered suit against
T. E. Cheek in the sum of $10,-
600.
Since the occurrence Of the ac-
cident there has been consider
able speculation as to whether
there would be anything heard
of the matter in the criminal
court. However, this part of the
matter will not be known until
the next grand jury have been
sworn in, when, if they see
proper, they will present indict-
ments.
The case that now goes on the
docket is a civil case in WHICH the
plaintiff asks for $4,000 damage
on account of the killing of his
child on the morning of August
30th. The circumstances attend
ing the killing, the report of the
coroners jury and their recon-
mendations were published at the
time. There are some that be-
lieve the accident to be one of
those unavoidable occurrences
that could not have been averted
by any one and no special blame
il attached to any one, while
others blame Mr.. Cheek and the
parents of the child for allowing
her in the street. 1t remains to
be seen what a jury will say
when all the facts that can be
obtained are brought out.
The outcome will be watched
with interest.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-09-13

The farmers are through cur
ing tobacco and fodder pulling
seems to be the order of the day.
Potatoes and turnips are grow
ing nicely since the rain.
We are having pleasant
weather. Indian summer is a
delightful season. The yellow
leaves are dropping fast; oh. how
| hate to see the green trees drop
their mantel of green.
Tom Carver gave a melon
slicing and an ice cream supper
Saturday night at his beautiful
home. The table was a dream
of beauty. There was a large
crowd present and all had a
pleasant time.
One of the boys that has been
attending ice cream suppers is
suffering with q wound from
"Cupids arrows. He says: "ob,
if could tell her, but | can't. 7"
The Poet says: The heart feels
most when the lips move not. "
Quite a number of the Buffalo
people attended church at Little
River Sunday. Rev. NJ. c.
Arrowood preached two excel
lent sermones.
Sudie and Kate Pool spent
Saturday night with Misses
Annie and Myrtle Wilson.
Miss Birdie Clements, of Brag.
town, is visiting friends on Buf.
falo. Nj. X. C.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-09-13
New Bethel.

IL Is very dry in this section
but we are hoping TO soon see the
return of refreshing showers
which are needed very bad.
Most Of our people are now
busy In their fodder fields and
taking care of tobacco.
| never saw or heard talk of
as many horn worms in my life.
One man said he caught twenty
seven Off of one leaf of tobacco.
There were a good many Of
pur people attended services at
Little River Sunday.
Mrs. Fannie Tilly spent last
Saturday night with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Tilly.
There were several young peo-
plo gathered Mt u. NJ. Robinson's
lasl sunduy evening.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-09-13
Hurdle Mills, Route 2.

Mrs. Susan Malone, Miss Ruth
and Master Ralph Malone, who
have been spending the summer
with friends in this community,
will return this week to their
home in Goldsbero.
Robert Warren, son of w. A.
Warren. after spending 8 years
in Cuba, is home again to stay,
to the delight of his many friends.
A good many of our young
friends are now leaving for
school. Misses Annie Holeman
and Annie Coleman will start
next week to Littleton Female
College. Edgar Warren leaves
today for the University, ana
Misses Annie and Luna Satter-
field left last Wednesday for Elon
College.
Miss Iva Harris is in Durham
this week visiting her sister,
Mrs. Maddry.
Misses Katy May and Clara
Compton. of RidgevilIe, spent
Saturday night and Sunday at
L. NJ. O'Brien's home.
Miss Martha Daniel is very
sick.
William Snipes died at his
home near here last Tuesday
night. He came home from Rox-
boro that day apparently as well
as usual, stayed a while at the
tobacco barn then went to the
house and died about 0 O'Clock.
Mrs. d. z. O'Briant and chill
dren, of Durham, are visiting
relatives in Person and Caswell.
The Caldwell boys beat the
Hurdle Mills boys Saturday af-
ternoon at a game of baseball.
NJ. o. b.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-09-13
Durham, Route 3.

Miss Jessie Massey has ac-
cepted a position rs teacher in
the Statesyille Graded School.
She enters upon her duties Sept.
10Th. Miss Massey is we'll quail
fled for her new duteis as she
was a student in the Norma!
College Greensboro. for two
years. On her way there she
will visit friends in High Point.
Miss Cornelia Barbee is work.
ing up considerable interest in
the community of Patrick Henry
School, in regard to the study of
music. She proposed to estab-
lish a music department in con-
nection with the regular public
school branches taught there.
She has received a teachers certi-
fcate from the Durham Conser-
yatory of Music. and promises to
be a most excellent teacher.
Miss Addie Upchurch, who
last year was a student at the
Oxford Seminary. left Durham
Wednesday, Sept. /, on her way
to Raleigh, where she will enter
the Baptist University for women.
Miss Upchurch is an unusally
bright student.
Miss Ina Massey has been
elected principal OF loves Grove
school, the season to open Sept.
3Oth. She goes to her work
thoroughly prepared, having
been formerly enrolled at the
State Normal College. Green's
boro, and graduating from Little
ton College with the class of
1907. NJ.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-09-13
Took the NrDnu Medicine.

Thursday night Mrs. John p.
Royster took what she supposed
were some morphine tablets, but
soon learned that she had taken
Atropine-Morphine.
Physicians were summoned
and worked with her for relief,
using such methods as would
likely prove of the most benefit
to her, and before long were re-
warded by seeing symtoms that
indicated that she had passed
the danger line. At last &C.
counts she was resting well. .
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-09-13
Raaaement. Raute |.

Miss Bessie Tilley visited Miss
es Mollie and Addie Bowling
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. VIM. Billings and chill
dren. from Durham, visited home
Monday, after spending several
days visiting Henry Bowling and
| family.
There was baptizing at Bow
ling's Mill Sunday. Three were
baptized. Miss Roxie Critcher,
Messrs. John and David An
drews. After baptizing Rev.
Mr.. Bowen preached the annual
sermon to the w. NJ. s. 1t was
pronounced by all a fine sermon.
Dir. Bowen continues to grow in
popularity, and Redmountain
people are very proud of their
pastor.
]. L. Bowling. of Durham.
spent Saturday night and Sum
day at the home of Mrs. William
Bowling.
Miss Corinne Bowling return
cd home Saturday, after a week
stay with her sister, Mrs. Sam
II. Jones, of Granville county.
Mrs. Jones and children accom-
palned her home and spent Sat-
urday and Sunday.
Mrs. ]. Il. Bowling and daugh-
ter, Lillian. returned TO Durham
tuesday from n visit to Mrs.
Bowlings' mother. Her mother
went with her home to spend a
few days.
Miss Alice Bowen visited Miss
Rhew Sunday.
Ned Moore Is working on Bow
Iing's mill. We hope 10 have
some good bread from 1t when
the mill can grind.
Our school at Rougemont with
Its fine corps Of teachers Ia to
open Monday. We hope to have
a fine opening.
MIR. and Mrs. Rufus Bowen
have moved In our village. We
give them u hearty welcome.
They spent Saturday In Durham.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-09-13
news FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENTS
Items Of Interest from Various Places as Viewed and Told
by Those on the FeId.-.Personas.

Mrs. Rufus Bowen in, as they
think they will be fine neighbors.
Mrs. Bowen will take her school
Monday morning, and it is
thought that she will be a good
teacher and will be liked by the
scholars, as she was liked so well
at the school she has been teach
ing. We welcome you in, Mrs.
Bowen, and.number you among
our best friends and hope to like
You better when the school ends.
Mr.. Bowen filled his regular
appointment at Redmountain on
the second Saturday and Sunday.
There were three baptized Sun
day morning at 10 o'clock and
Mr.. Bowen preached a sermon
on the Woman's Missionary So
ciety which was greatly enjoyed
BY all present.
There was an ice cream supper
at w. 7. Carver's Saturday night
and it was an enjoyable occasion.
There was quite a number of
young people at the home of John
Rhew's last Sunday afternoon.
All of them report having had a
pleasant time.
Grover Tilly has gone to Raj
eigh to enter school.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-09-13
CONNIE ". PAGE DEAD.
litter a Brief Illness a PPominet Young
Man Passes AWay.


Connie W. Page, son of G. w.
Page, and deputy clerk in the
Office of C. B. Green, passed away
at Watts Hospital last Wednes-
day afternoon at 3 o'clock. Ty-
phoid fever was the cause of his
death and he had been i'll about
two weeks. For several days
prior to his death he had been so
low that his friends knew that
the end was near, and his death
was no surprise.
Deceased was % years of age
and leaves a father, mother, one
brother and three sisters, as fol-
lows: Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Page,
w. E.. Page, of Asheville, Mrs.
Lula Weatherspoon, Mrs. Frank
Wrenn and Mrs. Emma Stanley,
all of this county. Mr.. Page was
a young man of exceptional quail
tiles and every one coming in
contact with him realized that
ne was unusual in many at
tributes.
The funeral was conducted
from the Second Baptist church
Thursday afternoon by Revs. w.
C. Barrett, pastor of the Second
Baptist church, and O. w. Trip
plett, pastor of the West Durham
church, after which the remains
were carried to the old home
church, Bethesda, where the in
terment took place. The last sad
rites were attended by a large
number of friends.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-09-13
MGrriSyiile, Route 2.

Union meeting will begin Fri.
day night before the fifth Sun.
day. Friday night, Saturday
and Saturday night and Sunday
sessions will be held at Union
Grove church.
Miss Lizzie Broadwell and Mrs.
Bessie Dixon, who have been
visiting in this community, re-
turned home last week.
Mrs. Ellen Marshall, of Dur
ham. is visiting the family of J.
E. Ferrell this week.
Hurrah for ]. E. Ferguson.
| understand that he has been
after a turkey gobbler, which
have been in his corn field.
Boys! when you tip your nat
be careful and don't drop it in
the dust as some fellows die
recently.
Calvin King is visiting home
folks this week.
Misses Belle Ross and Sara
Rigsbee spent Saturday night
with Miss Pearl 0'Neal.
There is but little sickness in
this community at present.
. ]. Z. T.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1907-09-13
Rsuasmen,, Rsuls L

People around The little village
are alaa . welcome ar. and
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-07-23
MANY CONTINUE
HUNT|NG FOR
KRUGER'S COLD

Johannesburg, South Africa, July 23-
Notwithstanding the rumors that Dom
Paul Krugers private fortune ESTIMATED
at 81 $50 900, which II was supposed was
shipped on the bark Dorothea, afterward
wrecked on the lonely Zululand coasD was
In reality smuggled safely TO the United
States, new syndicates are being formed
to explore what is left of the sunken ship.
The work will be exceedingly difficult
and dangerous and a large sum must
be spent before prospectors can find
out whether they are exploring a
worthless hulk or golden argosy.
Unfortunately for the syudicates In
terested the wreck lies off Cape Vidal,
perilous shore. and the dangerous
rocks and laundering surf have thus
far prevented all efforts to reach 1t eff
fectually
So uniformly unsuccessful and un-
lucky have been past attempts to reach
the Dorothea that superstition surrounds
her with barriers only less formidable
than those OF reef and sea. So violent
are the surges that beat on the rock
bound shore that II is said the spot
where the bark lies is often unap-
proachable for months at time.
on the other hand, IL is asserted that
a diver once descended successfully and
found a censent covered receptacle In
which some runors say the gold Is
hidden. Then he was forced 10 ascend
10 the surface and was not able TO reach
the wreck again.
one plan suggested by those who are
to take up the treasure hunt afresh is
that n way be blasted from the shore
TO the wreck and one element OF peril
thus eliminated.
Two efforts are to be made shortly to
reach the treasure. Perhaps the more
Important Is the Alfred Nobel expedi-
ton The Nobel. n trim yacht, has
been equipped AT large expense, with
elaborate salvage and wrechng APP
paratus, and those who have outhtted
her are prepared for further heavy
outlay in the attempt to reach the lost
treasure OF President Kruger.