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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-04-09

Don't forget to attend the enter
tainment to be given Saturday
evening at the Society hall by
several young Bon Homme folks
for the benefit of the Monument
fund. The show promises to be
very interesting and amusing as
we'll. The cause itself is very me
ritorious and everyone should con
tribute. Admission IS cents. 1t
might also be reminded that this
is no dance affair tn is being Len
ten time. To those bringing bas-
kets and buying baskets, admis-
sion fee deducted.
J. P. Cooley returned Wednes-
day from Mitchell where he, as a
delegate attended the democratic
state convention held Tuesday.
At that convention F. M. Zie-
bauch of this county was elected
delegate to the Democratic Ma
tional convention to be held at
Denver and c, M. Nc Cullom al
ternate. Andy Lee was recon-
mended for Governor, and the con
vention also pledged themselves
to support William J. Bryan for
pres;daot
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-04-09
COUNTY SCHOOL NOTES
9BY TUE COUNTY sUPERINrENDENT o
Don't forget the teachers exa.

Don't forget the teachers exa,
mination, April 10Th and 18TH.
Don't forget to keep digging
tor the eight grade examination,
May asst and 22nd.
The superintendent Office is in
receipt from the Commissioner OF
School and Public Lands of a list
OF the school lands in Bon HON.
me county that will be offered for
sale the 24th of this month. Any
one desiring copy OF this list
may secure it by notifying this Of
nee in any way.
Miss Marie Hvizdalek who has
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-04-09

especially in the subjects of litera
ture and history. The net pro-
ceeds of the entertainments and
exhibit will be over 500 which
will be applied to the purchase of
pictures for the different school
rooms,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-04-09

The South Eastern South Dako
Ia Teachers Association meets at
Canton on April 2sth and Goth,
Canton is easy of access and the
meetings of this association are
very helpful and interesting. Plan
to attend.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17

The people of Winchester had a
strenuous experience on Wednesday
last. The election on tue question Of
saloon or no saloon was urged with
unrelenting vlgor and resulted in a
victory for the Drys by majority OF
104 out Of total vote Of $40.
Beginning at o'clock this morning,
prayer services were held hourly,
while from O'Clock until early noon
the ladies' and children paraded the
streets, bearing banners and singing
hymns. Free lunch and hot coffee
were served to all voters By the ladies'.
Not until the very hour of closing the
polls, was the effort to get out the vote
absted. BY today's election the ssdrys'
overturn the victory of two year ago
by the "wets,' when the latter won
by 81 votes.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17

The County Court was In session on
Tuesday. The principal business be-
fore the court was the granting Of II
cense 60 liquor dealers.
Licenses were granted toiail who
had been approved BY the city council
and published 10 these coiur,ns last
week.
A petition from property owners
along Tuscarora Greek below tow n
asking the court to protect the stream
against polution by dye water and
refuse from the factories and the
gas plant was filed and the court went
dawn to view the streams.
L he soart took up the appeal Of tho
Hannis DistiIling company from the
action Of the assessor IN assessing
whiskey In bond and which tho com
pany claims belongs to other parties.
1t was decided by the court against the
company and counsel for the compa ny
filed an exception TO the d ecision Of the
court and will carry the case to this
Circuit court.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17

The Wednesday Afternoon Musical
club cid its last meeting Of the year
Wednesday afternoon at the home OF
its president, grs. ). w. McSherry
The program of women composers was
the best rendered during the year. The
following is the program:
aHail Evening bright, queen Ma
RE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Buxton, Mrs.
Sencindiver, Miss Tenny.
Waltz (Sprlngl- T. reno-Miss
Cline.
.eOh, Rest Thy Cheek Against My
Ownn-E. NJ. Grant Mrs. Martin.
Pieratte, Air de Ballett--C. Chami-
nade--Mrs. Goulden.
Current Events.
The Minuet--Heien Hope Mss Ten
ney.
Valse Ballet, OPP. |, 2, No. &C.
Chaminade--Mis Bishop.
s9The Rosary"-Jennie Prince Black
Mrs. Wiltshire.
Matilda Dibrows Miss
Stribling.
''The Years at the Spring"-Mrs. FL.
*. A. Besch--Miss Thompson.
Loves Dawn-Jean Drew-Freeman
| Miss Buxton.
Fileuse, Op. &c. Ghaminade, Miss
Kilmer
(a) Fairy Lullaby-Mrs. Mrs. III. II
A. Beach, b) Proposal--CIara Ascher-
feld-Mrs. McQurdy.
'sSavior Again TO Thy Dear Name, =
Kate Llewellyn-Mrs. Wiltshire,
Miss Stribling, Mrs. Flick.
Miss MaryiTrump was the guest of
the club and rendered selection from
Schumann, which was appreciated by
the club.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17

The county court deserves praise for
the extensive work they are having
done on the Shepherdstown road lead
ing via.of the Fla9g's crossing and the
Stone bridge. The road which IL a
main thoroughfare for the jefferson
county people coming 10 Martinsburg
has been in miserable condition dur
ing the early spring but there has been
a great deal Of effective work done on
it. Crushed stone have been spread
from Mr.. Fred Snyder's mill to the
home of Mr.. A. NJ. Vanmetre leading
over the Stone bridge aud many other
sections have been maeadamized an d
graded and a. soon as the Lew metal
is worn down the road will be in ex-
eellent condition. The section Of the
road from Martinsburg to Fiagg's IL
still in bad condition but when the
mud holes are filed up will be good.
Mr.. snyder, the Superinten lent on the
road beyond the railroad Ii doing good
work and Is getting much lpraise from
the people who ira rel the road
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17
Charter Granted.

Secretary ofState Swisher not issued
charter under the laws of West Vir-
ginia to the Martinsburg Agency Co.,
the incorporators of which are w. H.
Crawford, Max Robinson, Allen B.
Noll and Paul Turner, of Baltimore.
The capital stock authorized is $1,000.
Mr.. Turner is a well-known fire and
life insurance expert, and is the NOV
ing spirit in the new company. 1t is
intended by the new company TO ham
die insurant business in this section,
soliciting business among the larger
property owners and combining for
mutual protection.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17

Danville, Va, April 15.--Danville
was voted ssdryn by a majority of A
votes today after the most warmly
contested campaigns ever held in the
city. A total vote of 9s7 was cast,
which is the largest ever polled. Pre-
baby less than 20 persons in the city
entitled to vote remained away.
The prohibition movement was
headed by the Anti-Saloon League aud
was backed by every Protestant min-
lister in the city. For many weeks both
sides have been marsbaliag their forces
and many speakers of national reps
tation have spoken here on the tenn
perance side. A petition to which was
signed the names Of 1900 women was
got up by the prohibitionists, calling
upon the men to abolish the license
liquor traffic. A big parade Of women
and children was held yesterday,
The women and children To-Day re-
manned away from the polls, although
the preachers were much in evidence.
The election means that IS saloons and
bre weries will cease business May /.
Dany lie was voted s'dryp In 1908,
and after two years without liquor
voted "wetp again in 1905. The saloon
men remained away from the polls af-
ter voting, but full corps of workers
from the business men favorlng-the IL
snsed liquor traffic was on hand. The
election passed off quietly and there
were no disturbances.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17

The young men of Martinsbur and
vicinity are getting up a military
com pany for Berkeley county. Al
ready there have enrolled nearly the
required number, so, and as
soon as the company is ready
an officer will be sent here from the
State National Guard to organize the
company.
The boys are quite enthusiastic over
the matter and we may expect to have
company of soldiers in the near ~
ture
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17


The Board of Education Of Martins
burg held its regular meeting on Mon
day night. The matter Of tire escapes
was discussed, the samplesspnt up by
Matthews Bros. was appro we'd and ac-
cepted and seven more were ordered
il, ssisied tho cost wsaid not cxcsed
$3.50 each.
Superintendent Brindie was author-
lied to make all necessary arrange
ments for the annual commencement
to be held at the Central Opera Hon se
ON June 4.
Mr.. w. A. Pitzer, the Secretary Of
the board was authorized to order
II fire sxtinguishers at a cost Of 1881
each delivered the same to meet the
approval of the fire underwriters asso
citation.
1t was decided to close the schools on
good Friday and Easter Monday.
Teachers were given permission to
attend the meeting ofithe Round Table
at Keyser on April "a and Is.
superintendent Brindle read COM
munication from Leigh University
offering free scholarship to graduates
Of the High school under prescribed
conditions. No action was taken on
this matter.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17
Democrats In Action

At the call Of Capt. w. b. Colston
chairman of the Democratic city COM
mittee, the committee met in the
Grand Jury room Thursday night.
The meeting was well attended and
there was no little enthusiasm among
the members. A call was issued for
primary meetings IN each Of tho wards
for April is to nominate candidates for
the city council and to select delegates
to city convention to be held in the
Grand Jury room ON April %, to NOM
mate candidate for mayor.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17
Granted Licenses

The jefferson County court last week
granted liquor licenses to James A.
Thomas, W. b. Alder, Henry Miller,
J. w. Hoffman, G. E. Seibert, o. l..
Jack, J. w. Fritts, ,seorge w. Thomas,
John E. yesterday and L, ID. Getzen-
danner, Charles Town; Il. Kern, II.
NJ. Conner, sheperd GatrelI and t. j.
Burleigh, Harpers Fairy; L. A. Car
ter, w. H. Lane and J. p. Watkins,
Shepherdstown
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17
d. & O. improvements.

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad has
begun big improvement on their
main track extending eastward from
this city. 1t is intended to renew the
ballast and substitute new and heavier
rails for the old steel rail now in use.
The work will extend to the vicinity
of Weverton distance of about 20
miles. There will be employed several
hundred men on the work and it will
probably take until December to COM
plete the job
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17
Changes Hands,

Mr.. A. l.. Martin has sold out his
weli-known restaurant on East Mar
tin street, to Mr.. George Derf,nger. of
Duffields, Jefferson county, who took
possession at once. His daughter, Mrs.
Beatrice Benner will assist him in the
management of the place..
Mr.. Martin retires from the business
after conducting it successfully for the
last nine years, partly on account OF
the continued illness of his oldest son,
Charles, who had been his assistant,
and partly to engage in another busl
ness.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17
County Committee.

The political season il drawing on
closely and the question Is often asked
who are on the Comfy Executive
Committee. Wespubiish below the
committee with the postoffice address
Of each member.
S. s. Felker, Chairman;
w. q. Kilmer, Secretary;
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17
Ten Mirlion DOLLAR Fire.

The town Of Chelsea, suburb OF
Boston was visited by one Of the great
est fires this county has ever seen on
Sunday last. More than square IN lie
was burnt and the loss is estimated at
10000 900. A number of lives were
lost and many were injured.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17
Married.

Miss Florence Britt and Mr.. Boyd
Eagle surprised their friends by going
to Hagerstown and being married on
Friday of last week. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. J. w. OFT, of the
Lutheran church at the parsonage.
The bride is the daughter of Mfr. and
Mrs. B. Q. Britt of this city and the
groom is an.employe of the Crawford
Wooden mills.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17
Robbers.

Cine night last week the home of
Mr.. r. q. McWilliams on the B. 80
near vanclevesvilIe was visited by
some marauders who stole a quantity
of corn, a riding saddle and bride and
other harness. The thieves drove to the
place and after loading up drove off
with their booty. The wagon was
tracked to the Martinsburg roaa
where it turned toward town.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17

Fleming a Hetzer, nurserymen, NJ
wiIliamsport, have leased small tract
Of land from James n. Brown, along
the trolley, near Half Way, and have
q forcs Of men setting out trces. The
firm is preparing to ship thousands of
rees from their other nursery tracts ~
Half Way.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17

Henry Yost, Of near North Noun
tain was arrested last Saturday in this
city by constable 7. T. Lemen on the
charge of having assaulted his wife.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17
Real Estate office.

Mr.. Levi 4. Williams, son of the
late DIR. e. G Williams has taken out
license and opened real estate office
in the new Walker building on South
Queen street. We wish HIM success.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17

Tickets for the lecture of Hon. Will
liam ]. Bryan in Hagerstown on May
2 are selling like hot cakes and nearly
the whole house is already sold. Mar
tinsburg has engaged sixty seats, while
Waynesboro and Greencastlc will take
a like number each and Chambers
burg nearly a. many.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17

The little 3-year-old daughter Of
Peter Mclaughlin while playing with
matches at her home on Centre street
this city on Thursday Of last week set
her clothes on fire and was burned SO
badly that she died In great agony the
following day.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17

Miss Mary q. Gaver daughter Of Mr. /.
and Mrs. Henry T.Gaver and Mr.Thos.
Keckley were married on Tuesday Of
last week, Rev. g. G. Waite. oflicia ting
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-17
HfUh Winds.

Last Saturday witnessed the severesI
windstorm in this section fer long
time. The telephone wires were badly
mixed and poles and wires were
broken down and the 60.foet smoke
stacF at the Cashmere mill was blown
doA5
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-02
DEFERRED LOCALS.

Miss Jane Harvey Is caring for Mrs. jan
ME Hubbard, who is very i'll.
Miss Maud Miller returned to her work
in Irasburg " ednesday.
Miss Kathleen johnson commences work
this week for Mrs. o NJ. Rowell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Keith from Irasburg
visited at A. \. Webster's NJ "a day.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Williams and son,
Leo, were in st. Johnsbury last week.
Mrs. w. F. Ames and Roland visited a
Elias Searles' in Albany last Monday.
Mrs. Katie Graham from Craftsbury
visited Mrs. Charles Copeland recently.
Mrs. Chas. Copeland, who has been sick
with the grip for several weeks, is able to
be out again.
Misses Barbara and Amanda Davi-
son fromCraftsbury spent part of last
week with Mrs. Belle Rowell.
Mre. Robert Anderson and daughter,
Emma, former teacher of our village
school, visited Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Will
liams Tuesday.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-02
Congregational Church Notes.
Methodist Church Notes.

At the last quarterly conference held
Thursday evening the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Ste
wards, w. G. Twombly, A. w. Wiley, A.
E. Ordway, J. II. Bartlett, F. J. Kinney,
j. B. Flint, G. S. Gibb, q. B. Goodnough,
E. 8. Kelley, L. M. Kinsley, Mrs. Daniel
Skinner and Mrs. Elmer o. Dodge. The
committees were as follows: Foreign
Missions, Mrs. D. Skinner, Mrs. E. O..
Ordway, Mrs. F. J. Kinney; Home Mis-
sions and Church Extension, Mrs. D.
Bartlett, Mrs. B. F. Moulton, Mrs. 81. j,
Clough; Education, Freedman's Aid and
Sunday School Union; Gertrude Lyon,
Hazel Two nbly, Eva Bassett; Temperance,
Mrs. E. L. Kelley, Mrs. A. l.. Cole, Mrs.
Fred Porter; Sunday Schools, J. B. Flint,
Mrs. Daniel Skinner, May D. Wiley;
Parsonage Furniture, Mr.. and Mrs. E. O.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-02

were decided on for the class colors and
the white rose for the class flower.
COVENTRY.
Remember the hot dinner town meeting
day.
Little Marian Cleveland has been Ill the
past week.
Regular meeting Of the Woodmen Tues
day evening, March 8.
: News has been received from Hardwick
that Mrs. Adelia landlord is much worse
and is in critical condition.
Will Hancock, who has been in town
visiting his parents has gone to Manches-
ter, N. H., to run a lunch store
TheeI-asburg Dramatic club gave the
play.SStub,' in town hall Thursday even
Dg. The p,rts wsre well rend sred and the
band played with credit.
Mrs. r. 3. Edmunds has passed a sue
| cessful operation at Mary Hitchcock hos
pital, Hanover. Her many friends hope
she will fully recover her health.
w. 5. Robbins has been appointed re-
celver of the bankrupt estate of c. J.
| Brooks, pending the election of trustee
| by the creditors. An inventory of the
property is now being taken and the store
will be opened again for business on We'd
| nesday, March 4, under the management
OF A. b. Cobeigh, formerly in the grocery
| business at West Derby, ana he will offer
| some very good bargains for cash.
cRAFTSBURY.,
Charles Hoyt was in Morrisville Thurs
day.
Tommy Crowley-was sick last week with
the grip.
L. F. Smith was quite ill with the grip
| last week.
daughter was born to Mrs. Nathan
Clark last Thursday.
The families of Jack aud Will Williams
have several mem bers.ilI with the grip.
George Farr, who has been seriously i'll
with pneumonia, now sits up part of the
| time.
Several from this part of the town at
tended the donation at the Common, Tues
day evening.
The Scotch Singers gave very interest
ing and pleasing concert in the NJ. E.
church Saturday evening, Feb. Y.
The entertainment, sale and supper given
by the Ladies' Aid society in the town
hall last Thursday evening was a success
in every, particular. Proceeds about FORTY
five dollars.
Leota Stratton left last Monday for New
Hampshire where she will remain a few
days then. she will go to Atlantic City,
n. j., where she has position.
James Lara bee, who has been in failing
health for some time, died Wednesday sf-
terneon. The funeral was held Friday at
the Nj. +. church, Rev. w. E. Allen offic-
iatlng. He was young man of excellent
Christian character and had the respect of
the entire co immunity. Four young men,
his former school companions, acted as
bearers. Among those from out of town
TO attend the funerA were Miss Sherbourn
and Mr. Austin of Burlington, Albrose
Lsrabee of Barton, F. j. Kinney OF Barton
Landing, and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Magoon
OF South Albany.
CARD-We wish to express our sincere
thanks to all those who SO kindly assisted
US In any way during the sickness, deaf b
and burial OF our beloved SOD and brother.
We would Also extend thanks for the MANY
beautiful flowers.
Mr. AND MRS. A. S.IARABEv.
MR.. AND IRIS. A. A. LARABEE
MR.. AND MRS. f. u. LARABEE
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-02
SOUTH ALBANY

Fred Fletcher OF Albany has been visit
ing Fred R. Williams the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Magoon were in
Albany last Tuesday to attend Mr.. Wheel
er's funeral.
Elmer Douglass and Ed. Hardy attended
the Woodlands meeting at Albany last
Wednesday evening.
Mrs. George M. Vance had her face
severely burned one dsy last week by the
explosion OF can of hot water.
Mrs. Fred Chase and Mrs. Harley Han
SO from Craftsbury were at A. c. Will
ia MS last Thursday.
the many friends of Miss Mary Cutler
will be sorry to learn that she is having
a severe attack Of the grip at her home in
South Walden.
Mrs. Chester King and family of Pas.
sumpsic and Mrs. w. w. William son Of
Barton are visiting at Mortcon B. Ander-
sons
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-03-02
WEST CHARLESTON.

Mrs. Allison Bowen is convalescent.
Mildred Armstrong, is working at the
hotel.
Beryl Temple has returned from her visit
in Derby.
Mrs. Will Longeway has returned from
her visit at Hardwlck.
Roy Piper has moved his family to East
Charleston where he has taken farm.
John Boyd was found drowned in we'll
near his homs Thursday morning, Feb. u
Ruth Hitchcock, who has been working
at Ora Danes, has returned to her homs in
Troy.
Herbert Uttin and family visited at Will
Odelis in Bloomington few days last
week.
Silas Bean, an aged veteran and resident
OF this place, died Friday morning, Feo.
%, after long illness.
Ernest Duquette, who has been visiting
his brother Arthur, has returned TO ais
home in Sherbrooke, 2. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. 8. D. Barrup were called to
Ryegate last week by the severe Illness OF
his mother. Mrs. VIM. Armstrong.
Mrs. Ida LunderviIle of 'Graniteville, P.
O.. and niece. Mrs. Ernest Blodgett OF st.
Johnsbury, visited in town recently.
Mrs. A. J. Crawford, who has been stop
ninc at Ora Danes, has gone to visit her
daug liter, Mrs. Vernon Warner, in Lowell.
The class OF 1pca met at the Clyde River
nou.e "wednesday, Feb Is, and elected the
following officers: Laura Gray, president;
Mildred Armstrong, vie president; Reg
inald Holmes, secretary; Lois Cook, treas