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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-01
HOW TO TEST LlNSEED Oil.

There is nothing that will make
paint go wrong on the house more
quickly than poor oil. 1t is as bad in
it's way as authorizations in the white
lead. Petroleum oil cheapeners may
be detected by placing a drop of the
oil on a black painted surface. If one
sees the characteristic iridescence or
play of colors which kerosene exhibits,
it is evidence of adulteration. Corn
and fish oil can be detected by the
smell.
Adulteration In white lead can best
be discovered by the use of a blow
pipe, which National Lead Company
will send with instructions free to
anyone interested in paint. Address,
National Lead Company, Woodbridge
Building. New York City.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-01
look Something.

Mrs. Brown, living In the country
had five trunks carried up from the
station some three miles away, by al
old man. The day was rainy, and the
old fellow was soaked through when he
drove up to the house.
Mrs. Brown with sympathy)-Why
Hamilton. you must be wet.
Hamilton (shivering)-Ye-es, ma'am.
Mrs. Brown-Aren't you afraid you'll
take cold, Hamilton?
Hamilton-Ye-es, ma'am; rheumatic
pretty bad, ma'am
Mrs. Brown-Don't you ever take
something when you get soakeC
through, Hamilton?
Hamilton eagerly - Ye-es, ma'am
(Rubs the back of his hand across his
mouth.)
Mrs. Brown-Well, here are four two
grain quinine pills, Hamilton, take
them as soon as you get home.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-01

A young oma of a religious turn OF
mind wished TO to a friend
the birth of her first-born child. She
sent the following telegram: Isaiah,
So which being interpreted, read,
For unto us a child IS born, unto US a
son is given
The friend. more literal and less IA
miliar with the Prophets, rea the mes
sage, and said to her husband. Mar
garet has a boy, but why on earth did
she name him Isaiah? He must be a
healthy chap. though, for he weighs :
rounds and 6 ounces
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-01

The readers of this paper will be pleased
TO learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able 10 cure
In all It's stages, and that is Catarrh. HAIRS
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional 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, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and assist
Ing nature In doing it's work. The proprie'
tors have so much faith In It's curative pow
ers that they offer One Hundred Dollars Tor
Of testimonials.
Address f.. ]. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o,
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-01
No Eatted Calf for Him.
From Tit-Bits.

TIOIh l. -
Two old cronies met the other Gay
and began discussing some OK their
mutual acquaintances. The conversa-
ton turned to Farmer Macdonald:
Him" contcmptuously exclaimed
crony nc. 2, who nae never heard any
thing very mean laid to the
charge.
We'll, it's like this" answered Dom
aid. Ten years ago he sent his son
out wy a tin bucket to milk the COW.
The sou and the bucket didna come
back, and nothing was heard about the
lad until the ither morning, when he
knocked at his fathers door. AS a
peace offering he brocht the aud man
a suit of claes, a gold watch ana a
god gray mare
Then interrupted crony No. 2, Il
suppose Macdonald wad kill the fatted
calf?''
mot he was the reply. He said,
Lad, they things will do very weel, but
where's the tin bucket that you took
ava wi your"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-01

In 1907 Iowa led in the production
of corn, oats and potatoes; Nebraska
in rye, and Kansas in wheat. The val
ne Of the corn crop was greatest, be-
ing nearly half a billion dollars; win
ter wheat next, totaling $1,000 900 in
value; hay, rye, oats, barley n po-
tatoes following in the order named.
Iowa, Illinois and Nebraska are the
three great hog states" The first
named has nearly double the number
of it's nearest competitor and Nebraska
is giving Illinois a close run for sec
ond Mace.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-01
The Too Soon Brethren.

De Vi'let say he come ter stay
No col kin lay him fiat;
Jack Eros come lax a ghos' in gray
An de V~i'Iet-whar he at?
(Watch out, my chilluns,
BY de light err sun an moon,
Always de bowleg baby
Is de one dat walk too soonO
De Jaybird primp TO de lookin' glass
Fer de picnic IN de spring,
De blizzard comes LAX a big bass drum;
Oars snow on de Jaybird wing
CWatch out, my chilluns,
Watch how you raise de chune;
Always de bowleg baby
Is de one dat walk too soonO
Atlanta Constitution.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-01

The secret in producing cheap pork
Is TO maintain a steady gain and a
high degree of health and vigor from
start TO finish. To this end have d
variety OF feed and make all changes
from feeding for growth to feeding for
flesh gradually. The sIeening places
for hogs should i'm all cases be clean
and dry, well ventilated and well pro-
vided with bedding. frequently changed.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-01

1.-The boy on the farm who can refer
to my horse, or my calves, or my car
riago or my anything is not the boy
who is eager to leave the farm. The
same thing is true of the girl who
can speak of my things. In homes
where everything is held in title by
one person there is generally discon-
tent. Every member of the family
works and every member should own
something Individually
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-01

Garfield Tea is a natural laxative-it
regulates the digestion. purifes the blood,
c~leanses the system, clears the complex
ion. brightens the eyes and brings tAe
GLOW of SplPndid Health
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-01
LOSSES AND CONDITION
OF FARM ANIMALS

Reports from correspondents and
agents of the Bureau ( Statistics OF
the United States department OF agri-
culture indicate that the general con
dition in regard to healthfulness of
farm animals on April 1 was higher
than the average of the past ten years
and, with the exception of swine,
slightly higher than on April / last
year. Losses from disease of swine
during the past year were slightly
heavier "a during the preceding
year: but smaller than the average of
the past ten years. Estimates for 9TH
err classes of farm animals indicate
smaller losses in the past year than
either the preceding year or the av-
rage of the past ten years.
The following table shows for the
United States the estimated losses of
farm animals during the years ended
April /, 1908, and 1907, the average OF
losses of the past ten years, and the
condition on April / of 1908. 1907 and
the average on April ] OF the past
ten years:
IO-Yr.
1905. 1907. Ave. 1905.
Pet. Pct. Pct. No.
Loses Losa;,, from n disease, y x 81 ig 81 80 $4,000
Cattle
Losses from expo
sure ............... IL 1.5 lis .........
Losses from disease. 1.9 20 81 ........
| Losses from expo
sure and disease. 81 SIS SO 100000
Condition April L.. So $40 4.2 .........
Sheep
Losses from expo
Losses from disease. 20 20 "a ........
Losses from expo
sure and disease 80. as 6.1 81 2,47S.0OO
Condition April L.. .96.7 94.4 94.7 ,.........
Swine
Losses from disease, SO 40 6.3 $4,000
Condition April los $3.50 93.7 .........
The following table shows the losses
from disease of swine since 1884, years
ending April /:
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-01

SORE EYES, weak, infamed, red. watery
and swollen eyes. use PETTIT'S EYE
SALVE. All druggists or Howard Bros,
Buffalo, ". Y.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-01

Recent experiments show that as a
fertilizer. manure from cattle fed clover
or alfalfa hay is worth twice as much
as that from cattle fed timothy hay.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-01

The total value of farm products in
the United States for the past year
was s 1000, 000-about double that OF
1900. SiXty-five per cent of the pop
ulation are farmers.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-01

New Mexico Land G lSS %Ss;s a. aT ID r %".% .pIf Tiss
and land is cheap. Write for bargain list largest dealers in
Northern New Mexico. The Springer Land Co, Springer, N Mex
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-01
c FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia K. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
andhas positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-downf feeling fatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness or nervous p~roStration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-01

The number of brood sows on April ]
is estimated to have been 80 per cent less
than a year ago.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-04
TRIED TO BREAK IN HOUSE
BURGLARS VISITED HOME OF
MR.. HARRY HAMMANN.
Were Frightened Away, However,
When They Found That the Home
Was Occupied.

A daring attempt to break into and
rob the home of Mr.. Harry A. Ham
mann, on North Maple avenue was
made by unknown burglars late FRI
day night, and the attempt might
have succeeded but for the bravery
and presence OF mind Of two young
ladies who were at Mr.. Hammann's
home at the time the attempt was
made.
Mr.. and Mrs Hammann were away
from home Friday evening at So
cial gathering at the home OF friend
and had arranged to have two young
ladies', one relative, stay at the
house with the children during their
absence. 1t is believed that the would
be robbers knew of the intention Of
Mr. and Mrs. Hamamnn to be away
that evening, and laid their plans ac-
cordingly.
Shortly before II o'clock the young
ladies heard suspicious noise at one
Of the side windows, and an inyestiga-
ton revealed the presence of cou-
pie of men Instead Of becoming
frightened and calling for help, the
young ladies armed themselves with
the first weapons at hand. a poker and
rolling pin, and awaited the entrance
Of the robbers The latter became
suspicious, however, and peered
through the window. Finding that
warm welcome awaited them, they
hurriedly decamped
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-04
ORR HEAVILY FINED
Special Officer Given Hearing Be-
fore Justice Thompson.
& APPEALED TO CIRCUIT COURT
And Will Be Fought Out Before a
Jury---Mayor Harrison Stands Be-
hind Extra Policeman - The
Testimony.

James Orr, who acted as special
policeman on New Years eve, was
given hearing in Justice Thompson's
court this afternoon on the charge
of assault and battery upon E. S.
Hartley, and at the conclusion of the
trial the justice assessed him $25 and
costs, amounting in all to about $3S,
The case was appealed to the Circuit
court
Hartley was represented by Attor-
ney Ralph Staubly, while Orr was rep
resented by City Attorney John 0
Lemen. 1t appeared from the testi-
mony of four or five witnesses that
Orr had used his club on Hartley's
head, knocking him down and cut
ting a cash that necessitated treat
ment at the Gilbert drug store.
1t was testified by the witnesses for
the prosecution that Orr, acting as
a special officer, was accosted by a
young man at the corner of Queen
and Race street, and during the ar
gument that followed the Hartley boys
came along. One of them asked Orr
not to strike the first man with his
club, while the other Hartley boy adj
monished his brother not to get mix
ed up in the matter, at the same
time going toward him CHS brother.)
At this point it was testified that
Orr raised his club and struck Hart
ley. Orr testified in his own behalf,
being the only witness for the de-
Tense. He stated that he saw young
Hartley coming toward him with his
hands outstretched, but that he did
not know whether he was coming to
assist him or the other fellow, and
to be on the safe side used his club.
The case will come up at the next
term of the Circuit court, Mayor Har-
rison furnishing bond for Orr's APP
pearance. The mayor states that he
$ z M
will stand behind Orr, who was acting
as special officer.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-04
BRAKEMAN IRWIN LOST LEG
CUMBERLAND VALLEY MAN VIC
TIM OF ACCIDENT.
Thrown Under Heavy Engine and
Run Over Leg Was .Amputated
at Chambersburg Hospital.

At Chambersburg on Friday, Har-
vey Irwin, of that city, a brakeman
on the Cumberland Valley railroad,
running between Martinsburg and
Harrisburg and we'll known here, was
tn victim an accident by which he
lost leg.
Irwin was at the coal shute, where
his engine was being coaled prepare
tory to going out on it's run. He
was standing on the west bound track
Irwin failed to notice freight No. 81
pulling out on the track on which he
was standing. He was, Knocked to
the side of the track and the engine
passed over his right foot and
lower part Of the leg. He was pick
ed up by some other employees, plac-
ed on engine 81 and taken to Market
street, where the ambulance convey
ed him to the hospital
1t was found that the foot and
leg were so badly crushed that am
rutation just below the knee was nee
essary. At last reports he was do
ing we'll.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-04
TO DDELNER LECTURE HERE
REV. DR.. HoENsHEL TO SPEAK
SUNDAY NIGHT.
Well-Known Educator and Minister
Will Talk on Syria at the United
Brethren Church.

Rev. DR.. u. U. Hoenshel, principal
Of Shenandoah Collegiate Institute and
School of Music, at Dayton, Va, and
a well-known lecturer, will deliver his
famous address upon the subject,
Through Syria and the East Jordan
Country at the United Brethren
church on Sunday evening at 7.30
o'clock.
DR.. Hoenshel comes to Martinsburg
highly recommended as a speaker, and
being known here as prominent min
lister OF the United Brethren denomi-
nation, large audience will doubtless
attend the lecture.
The lecture is not a dry treatise
about the country, but graphic de-
scription Of places seen and exper-
fences felt by the lecturer while maxi
ing tour of the land of which he
speaks. A free will silver offering
will be taken at the close of the lee
ture.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-04
KILLS HIMSELF IN ORCHARD.
Williams Novel Method Of Commit
ting Suicide.

William Williams, Of near Mount
Gilead, Loudoun county, committed
suicide Friday. Dependency is be-
lieved to have been the cause for the
act. Williams borrowed gun from
a neighbor. saying he intended hunt
ing game, but instead went in to his
orchard and fixed the gun between
the branches of small peach tree,
having first cooked 1t. Standing in
front of both barrels, he touc''ed III,
trigger with the ramrod and discharg-
ed it. The entire load Of shot en-
tered his head and throat, killing him
instantly.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-04
Mr.. DAVIS WEDDING
Senator viii Marry Miss Ashford
In Washington Next Week.
50 FRIENDS OF BRIDE-ElECT SAY
Will Spend Honeymoon at Palm
Beach, Fla. Senator Will Settle
100000 on Her In Lieu of
Dover Right.
A special dispatch from Washing

A special dispatch from Washing
ton says:
The report that former Senator
Henry Gassaway Davis was to marry
Miss Maude Ashford has gained cre-
dence in the last few days by state
ments by her friends that the we'd
ding will take place in the very near
future. In fact, it is said by those
who are supposed to know that the
wedding will take place this coming
week. An intimate friend OF Miss
Ashford's is authority for saying that
the marriage would occur before the
10th.
Senator Davis plans, 1t Is UNDER
stood, to take his bride to Palm
Beach for a honeymoon, and 1t Is
further understood that he will set
tie upon her at the time of their
marriage the sum OF million dol
lars, in consideration for which she
will waive all her dover rights.
One Of the Senator's daughters, Mrs
Stephen b. Elkins, wife of the Senator
from West Virginia, still denies the
engagement OF her father to Misr Ash.
ford, In consequence of which some
Of her friends think that the sena-
tor is keeping his family in ignorance
Of his intended plans.
Miss Ashford has long been a friend
of Mrs. Arthur Lee, another daughter
of Senator Davis, and has often Wis
tied her at her country home, Grace
lands, in West Virginia. She was
guest there last summer, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee used frequently to take trips
away from home, leaving Miss Ash
ford to take care OF the children, and
to amuse their grandfather.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-04
TO HOLD MEETINGS
YIN. c. A. Committee ArPanges FIR
Series In February.
THE COMMITTEES ARE SELECTED
Meetings Will Commence About
First of the Month and Continue
Five Sundays Good Speakers
m Re Carurad
to Be Secured.

The committee recently appointed
by former Senator Faulkner, presi-
dent of the Young Mems Christian
association, to arrange for a series OF
mems meetings in the Central Opera
house, held its first session at the
home of Mr. Charles P. Light on Fri
day night, when all arrangements
were made to take up the work and
carry 1t through to successful CON
clusion. There were present Mr.. IA.
d. Darby, chairman; Rev. DR.. |. Nv
Canter, pastor of Trinity Methodist
Episcopal church, south; Rev. A. b.
Wilson, pastor of the United Brethren
church; Rev. William d. McCurdy,
pastor of the First Baptist church;
Mr.. James Barrick, Mr.. q. t. Brantner
Mr.. George Baker and Mr.. Charles r
Light.
1t was decided that meetings should
be commenced about February /. and
continue for five Sundays, and longer
If the interest was maintained.
Mr. Baker and Mr.. Light were APP
pointed committee to make the nee
essary arrangements with Manager
C. W. Boyer, of the Central Opera
house, for the use of the hall for the
meetings.
A committee consisting of Senator
Faulkner, DR.. Canter sand Rev Mr..
McCurdy was appointed to secure the
speakers for the meetings, and Mr.
Barrick and Mr.. Darby were appoint
ed committee to secure vocal and
instrumental music.
Mr.. Darby was elected treasurer,
TO take charge Of the fund raised to
defray the expenses Of the meetings,
and Mr.. Baker was made chairman OF
the committee on ushers. Mr.. Light,
Rev. Mr.. McCurdy and Mr.. Brantner
we're elected the press committee. The
committee then adjourned, subject to
the call Of the chairman.
1t is the intention of the promoters
of the Young Mems Christian ASSOC
citation to hold series of meetings
similar to that held last winter, when
the way was paved for the successful
campaign for funds with which to-
erect home for the Young Mems
Christian association in this city. Sew
eral well-known speakers will be Sc
cured from other points, and local
speakers will also address the meet
ings. 1t is confidently expected that
the coming series of meetings will
be as successful as those held last
winter.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-04
ELECTION AT PAw-PAw.
Citizens Ticket Won Out BY a Large
Majority.

AT Paw-Paw. w. Va, Friday, George
S. Filler, candidate for mayor on the
citizens ticket, won over D. Moser,
the peoples nominee. by vote of
102 to 40. For recorder, Lewis Lar
gent, also candidate on the citi-
zens ticket, was elected over John
Brown by a vote Of 95 to 4e. The
following were elected councilmen:
w. A. Wise, Charles Kline, Howard
Light, I. V. Alderton and j. N. Kid
we'll.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-04
TO DISCUSS MINING.
West Virginia Coal Operators to Meet
In Washington.

Coal operators from every coal field
in West Virginia will meet in Wash
ington, January s, with representa-
tives of the United States geological
survey. to discuss the mining condi-
tions throughout the state and legis-
lation looking to the prevention Of a
recurrence of the explosions which
have been responsible for the death of
thousand miners in the country DUR
ing the past few weeks. The idea
for the meeting originated with Major
W. N. Page, president of the Vir-
gilman railway. and Neil Robinson, a
coal expert of Charleston.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-04
SELECTED THEIR OFFICERS
ODD FELLOWS ELECT MEN FOR
THE ENSUING YEAR.
Sunday School of the First Metho-
dist Church Alse Names Off
GERS For Year.
GERS For Year.


The Berkeley lodge, No. 202, I'M
proved Order of Odd Fellows, at its
regular meeting, elected officers for
the ensuing year as follows:
Noble Grand--Calvin II. Chambers.
vice-Grand--Silas X Wolfensber-
ger.
Recording seeretary-charles Il.
Hollis.
Financial Secretary--G. w. Apple
by.
Treasurer--Oliver s. Rigsby
Warden-F. X Chambers.
onductor-Samuel Kennedy.
Inside Gnardian--D. f. Rife.
Chaplain. Edward DeGrange.
Past Guard--W. w. Smith.
Trustee---C. l.. Beckley.
Sunday School Officers.
At the regular meeting of the Sun
day school board of the First Metho-
dist Episcopal church. the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year: l
Superintendent--G. w. Appleby.
First Assistant Superintendent
Miss Ida Bowers.
Secretary--James Bowers.
Assistant Secretary--Charles Hollis
Treasurer--A. ID. Darby.
Librarian--Howard Lindsay
Pianists-Miss Oda stodler and Mrs.
NJ Hare.
= ChoristerAs4A..D. Darby.
Assistant horister--James Bow
ers.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-04
VIII Continue at Mill.

Mr.. Fred Snyder, who has been OPP
Grating the Parks mill, Flagg's cross
ing, east of this city, has again leased
the mill and will continue to operate
it, He is one of the most successful
millers in the county.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-04
Cumberland Valley Relief.

During 1907 the Cumberland Valley
Relief association paid out $500 in
death benefits and $s,123.9S in sick
benefits. There are 1859 full benefi-
ciary members and special class
ones. The funds in the treasury or
available are s14,661.31
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-04
Entertained Friends.

Miss Katherine Patterson and Miss
Louise Patterson entertained few
friends at their beautiful home,
"Springdale' Friday evening. A
very enjoyable evening was spent in
games and candy making.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-04

Miss Ella Aldridge has returned to
the Western High school at Baltimore
after spending her vacation with rela-
tives in this city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-04
Mr.. Martin Returns.

Mr.. T. B. Martin, of this city, a
student at the Theological seminary
at Mt. st. Mary's college, Emmitts-
burg, Md, returned to that place to-
day after spending the holiday sea-
son at his home here.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-04
Returns to School.

Mr.. Josiah Gain, who has been
spending the holidays at his home at
Glengary, this county, has returned
to school at Washington.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-04
To Take Course In Agriculture.

Mr.. Holland Sperow, son of Mr..
George H. sperow, of Spring Mills,
this county, left Friday for Morgan
town, where he will take the course in
agriculture at the university.