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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
CRANK WHO WANTED
TO SEE PRESIDENTiS
KNOWN IN MADISON

Madison. s. D., Feb. 19.-Walter
White, of this city, whose arrest at
Harrisburg. Pa, while en- route &c
Washington to see President Roosevelt
was reported a day or two ago by the
Associated Press, is well known here.
White was taken into custody and is
being held at Harrisburg by request of
Chief Wilkie, of the United States Sc
cret service. Secret service officers be-
lieve White to be insane. When arrest
ed he stated he was going to Washing
ton for q privtae interview with the
president. He claimed that while in
Chicago on his way East he was
druggad and assaulted.
White had been a resident of Mad
ison for the past two or three years.
He is a butcher and since last August
had been employed in a Madison meat
market. On the morning of the day
on which he departed on his strange
mission TO Washington he was at the
market as usual.
Shortly after the arrival Of the pro-
prietor White left the place and about
half an hour later appeared at the door
of the market with a suit case. To the
astonished proprietor he said:
Il am going to Washington, ID. c.; If
anybody asks you about II tell them
you don't know"
Before the proprietor could reply,
White had started for the depot, where
he o a train.
White is an Englishman by birth. and
1t Is understood here that all of his
relatives reside in England.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
NORTHWESTERN TO
BUILD A NEW LINE
INTO GREGORY. S. D.

Gregory, ;. D., Feb. 20.-The Chi
cago & Northwestern Railway
has surveyors at work on it's lines west
of Gregory. One party is locating a
crossing over the White river near
Murdo, while another is at work north
west OF Phillip in the direction Of Belle
Fourche. 1t is understood that con-
struction is TO be commenced in the
early spring.
The completion of these lines will be
OF inestimable advantage TO Gregory as
II will not only give good connection
with the great agricultural country to
the north and west, but it will also
open up direct railroad connection with
the great coal and lumber regions of
the northwest.
Gregory is now the largest town in
the state between the Missouri river
and the Black Hills and occupies he
same relative location with reference
to the vast territory west of the river
that Sioux Falls Toes to the eastern
half of the tate.
1t is also understood that the Bur
lington is TO extend its lines north TO
Gregory in time FOR The Tripp county
opening.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
WHEN WIFE GOT
MAD SHE WOULD
MILK THE COWS

Clear Lake, S. D., Feb. 2~1.-"Every
time she got mac she would grab the
pail and go and milk the cows
This was one of the serious charges
made by the husband during the trial
before Judge Marquis, of the state cir
cult court, in the divorce suit instituted
by Mrs. g.. w. Kuhn against her hus-
band, Bill Kuhn, both being pioneer
residents of this (DeueD county. The
above assertion of the husband when
on the witness stand in his own behalf
threw the audience in an uproar. When
quiet had been restored one Of the at
torneys remarked that the ordeal GER
tainly was n severe strain on the COWS.
The Kuhn matrimonial trouble has
for some weeks been a cause OF gossip
throughout the county, and has at
tracted more attention than any similar
case in the history of the county. Judge
Marquis has just rendered his decision
In the case in favor of Mrs. Kuhn.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
FOUR DAKOTANS
FILE PETITIONS IN
BANKRUPTCY

Sioux Falls, S. d., Feb. 22.-Peter
Girgulis and Nick Klintos, engaged IN
the confectionery business in Sioux
Falls, have filed a petition in voluntary
bankruptcy in the United States court
in his city. In the schedule accom-
panying their petition they place their
liabilities at $5,011.29 and their assets
at $1,522. OF their assets. property TO
the value of 1886 Is claimed to be ex-
empt.
A petition in bankruptcy also has
been field in the federal court by VIII
ford Il. Winsett, a physician residing at
Murdo, Lyman county. In his accom-
panying schedule he places his liabili-
ties at S ,5S8.44 and his assets at
$591.75. OF his assets, property to the
value OF $353.25 is claimed to be ex-
empt.
A similar petition has been filed by
Claus Junge, a farmer residing in
Brookings county, whose ~postotfice adj
dress Is Elkton. He schedules liabili-
ties of $1,934.04 and assets Of $l,430.
He claims exemptions to the amount of
$715. This case has beer referred to
Henry A. Muller, referee in bankruptcy
of Sioux Falls, by whom IL will be
adjudicated.
Oscar Egge, a confectioner Of Wa
tertown. also has filed Il petition in vol
untary bankruptcy. He schedules his
liabilities at ~$3,437.10 and his assets at
$4,4S0.5l. Property 10 the value or
$515.50 is claimed to be exempt. The
case will be adjudicated by Chas. N.
Harris. referee in bankruptcy at ABB
prlppn.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
FARMERS ELEVATOR AT
ELK POINT A SUCCESS

Elk Point, s. D., Feb. 1S.-The first
nnual meeting OF the stockholders or
the Farmers Union Elevator company
of this city was held at the court house
yesterday. Many farmers interested III
the elevator were also present and the
large audience listened to an excellent
address by G.. E. Dunn, OF Chicago. He
is connected with q farmers eleVato In
eastern Iowa and makes addresses to
farmers organizations Of this kind.
After the address, Secretary f.. M.
Fennel made his report of the business
done by the company since taking
charge Of the elevator December 10,
and his report was very satisfactory to-
the stockholders present. A consider
able amount OF stock was sold after
the meeting.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
DIVORCE
TRADE YIELDS AN
ENORMOUS INCOME
Five Million Dollars EXPENDED
for Divorces in Last Ten
Years.

Pierre, S. D., Feb. 2i.-In the an
nual report Of the bureau Of vital sta
tistics is made plain the reason why
South Dakota doesn't want to give up
the divorce business.
The bureaus report shows that dur
ing the past year Q907) a total of $50
divorces were granted in the state, of
which 32O were 10 nonresidents. And
1t was a dull year in the divorce mar
ket. too.
The average spent by Divorces dur
ing their six months residence in
South Dakota is not less than 5000 a
month, and probably much higher.
But, estimating the average cost of
a Dakota divorce, including the ex-
pense of setting up a residence, pay
ment of attorney and court costs, at
81, 500, the state of South Dakota last
year took In S4SO,O00 as inducement for
granting the 500 divorces to %nonresi-
dents.
100000 in Ten Years.
While 1907 was decidedly bearish
in the divorce trade, owing to the agi-
tation in the state for It's abolish
ment, if the income for the past year
is taken as an average, South Dakota
has realized 5000, 600 from her divorce
mill in the last decade.
1n1S really Is q low estimate, TOT
most of those who come to South Da-
kota to be freed of chatting ties, are
ready spenders. Merchants send spe-
cial orders for high grade goods in an
ticipation of the divorce patronage,
hotels fit up whole suites of rooms in
the best OF trappings, to make the
s~oJourn pleasant, while it is a reg
ular business TO furnish houses and
rent them to unhappy wives for SIS
to 500 a month.
To Vote on Traffic.
Lawyers profit to the extent Of s12,-
900 a year from the outside divorce
business, physicians find oportunity to
charge fancy fees and dentists and
dog fanciers count upon this trade in
their yearly estimates.
Because this stream of money is
constantly pouring into the state, and
for no other reason whatever, Sioux
Falls divorce lawyers caused the prep
aration Of a petition submitting to a
referendum vote a law passed by the
legislature a year ago, that, if APP
proved. will effectually end the di-
vorce trade in South Dakota. The stat
ute is very simple, providing that the
plaintiff in action for divorce must
have been an actual resident, in good
faith, Of the state for one year.
Such a law would make South Da-
kota no more attractive han q score
of other states. The divorce lawyers
and all who share in receipts from
the business, are hoping that the law
will fail of approval simply by over
sight. Sentiment undoubtedly favors
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
ABERDEEN PLANS FOR
COMING OF PEDAcOGUES

Aberdeen. S. D.. Feb. 22.-The pro-
gram for the meeting of the Northern
South Dakota Educational association,
which will be held in the normal school
of his city April 8 and 10. has been
completed by the superintendent. F. b.
Purdy, of Big Stone. and the secretary,
+. w. Lindeneau. of his city. a large
attendance is expected. The meeting
opens in the afternoon of April 3 with
addresses and discussions. At the
evening session the principal speaker
will be Judge l.. w. Crofoot, Of Aber-
deem. There will be three sessions the
following day and several addresses by
prominent educators in the state viii
be delivered.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
"kAookA KoMMERclAL
kIUB" ORGANIZED

Kadoka Ia, Feb. 1S.-A commercial
club has been organized here, to be known,
as the "Kadoka commercial Klub."
Granville Jones, Of Rapid City, secretary
Of the state association. assisted in per-
fecting the organization. Thirty-three'
members were enrolled at the first meet
ing. One hundred members are expected
soon. The club will i~naugurate a spirited
boosting campaign in behalf of kadoka
and the surrounding country. The first
officers:
o. e. Stuart, president; c. G. Inman,
vice president; Martin Johnson, treasurer;
Frank Coye, secretary; ]. A. Fraser and
the -four officers compose the board or
directors.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
ALCESTER FARMERS TO
FORM ELEVATOR COMPANY

Alcester, s.. D.. Feb. 21.-Farmers in
this community have called a meeting
for the purpose of discussing the adj
visibility of organizing a farmers ele-
vator company, n TO appoint a COM
mittee to confer with the Chicago &
Northwestern Railway company in re-
gard TO securing elevator sites in sew
eral of the towns along the line.
The NJ. w. A. camp of this place have
mad arrangements for a big celebra-
ton to be held February "a. in Alcester.
A dance will be given in the evening
Invitations to n~eighboring camps have
been sent. c.. w. Gandrau and w. w.
Hoover have charge of the affair.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
MORSE SQUIRRELS AROUND
IN RAIN FOR HELP

Nav York, I'eb, 22.--In an incessant
%downpour Of rain the automobile Of
Charles w. Morse scurriec atous the a.
nanc.al district. stopping now and then
as the dethroned ice king pushed in
some new quarter the fight which his
counsel promised he would make to re-
ttore his shattered fortunes. Where the
advantage lay at the end OF the day was
not MADE clear. To all Inquiries Morses
counsel, y. J.. Britt. replied:
Better see the district att~orney-o. his
assistant. kresiay-or better sill, walt
Snd see what tomorrow brings forth. {"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
WANT CLEAR LAKE
STOCKED WITH FISH

Langford, s.. D. Feb. ga petition
containing the signatures of more than
400 of the citizens of his (MarshalD
county, and asking that Clear lake, a
fine body of water in the county, be
stocked with fish from the state fish
hatchery. has been forwarded TO Game
Warden Puntine, of Marshall county,
who will Immediately file the petition
with the proper authorities n en-
deavor to have it granted. Clear lake
is one OF the finest bodies of water
In this part of the state.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
COUNTY DIVISION
OPPOSED BY CLUB

Belvidere, S. D., Feb. ga special
meeting of the executive committee OF
the Belvidere Commercial club, repre-
senting the business men, voters and
of this part of Stanley
ty, was held at the club rooms Tues
day. The main issue presented relative to
county division was strongly opposed.
Another general meeting with all MEM
bers present will soon be held and ar
engagements made to induce new enter
prises TO locate in the town.
j. II. Johnson, travelling salesman for
Swift e. Co, is dangerously i'll at his
home here, after undergoing an oper-
alton for appendicitis.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
GUILTY OF
STEALING GOLD FROM
HARRiMAN'S MINE

Deadwood. S. D., Feb. 22.-Admitting
on the stand that he had been guilty
OF petty larceny. Erwin M. Hilton, a
young employe Of the Golden Reward
Mining controlled by +. H.
Hartman and associates, was declared
guilty of grand larceny by a jury last
night in the circuit court.
Hilton's case attracted widespread
attention in the Hills. He regularly
stole gold precipitates and at night
took them to a lonely gulch where he
had an outfit by which he melted them.
He sold the products to jewelers..
His alleged c~onfederates fled the
COUNTRY. No one knows how much the
company has lost, III the amount was
large.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
SOUTH DAK0TANS
WANT INDIAN LANDS
OPENED TO PUBLIC
Aberdeen Delegation in Wash
ington Promises Great In
flux OF Settlers.

Washington, Feb. l9.--Colonel j. Fl.
Holmes, State Senator Isaac Lincoln
and +. "A. Brown, all of Aberdeen, came
here today for a conference with III
South Dakota delegation and the gen
eral land offices in reference to leg
lation for opening some large areas
of n Indian lands west of the Mis-
souri, river.
They discussed the matter ct length
with Senator Gamble, who told them
of the progress Of legislation to oper
the lands. He will take them to the
interior department later.
They say that when these lands arc
opened. a great migration to them will
set in.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28

To a reporter who recently consulted
him about his many charities, Charles
NJ. Schwab gave some good advice on
specializing: Ignorant as you are of
the stock market" said Mr.. Schwab,
you would be more than foolish to
speculate. You would ave to rely on
Others for advice and you know what
other peoples advice come to. For in
stance, You bought that stock on
Smiths advice, didn't your sale one
man to another. Yes said the second
man. Smith gave me five excellent
reasons why it had to go up And
what has he got to say now? He
now gives me five excellent reasons
why it had to go down."
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
NIGHT Riders WARN
NEGROES TO WORK

H~opkinsville. KY, Feb. 21.-The town
of Gracty. in West Christian county,
visited last night by a band Of
25 masked night riders. After taking
possession of the telephone exchange
and making the town marshal prisoner,
they terrorized the inhabitants by Ar
ing. guns and pistols. They forcibly
ook JGmts Wooten. who is suspe md
5 being a detective. from his re- pm
I the no ell to the outskirts of to IN.
h.pped him ana ordered him to le ave
~ rs morning. After ieavin,. a
aining for egroes to so TO wnk.
ne lan3 lode Cd.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
WORLDS HIGHEST FIRE
ON FORTIETH STORY

New York, Feb. 2o--The worlds high
est fire occurred last night on the 10th
Floor of the Singer building. Although
There was no danger OF the lofty
burning. two policemen and a fireman
climbed TO the tower and put out the
,blaze with three chemical extinguish-
ers. which was In a plumbers fire.
pot. From Brooklyn bridge. the bat
terry and the f~erryboats the blaze could
zoe seen and thousands stopped on their
way homeward 70 watch the scsne ~
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28

The home for many years OF the poet
Cowper at Olney, Bucks, has just un-
dergone a thorough renovation, con-
Quoted on reverent lines, at the hands
Of the trustees in whom it is vested
as a museum. Previously only a part
OF the building was so used. but now
all the rooms are reserved for the ex-
hibition OF the many Interesting relics
of the poet that haze been presented.
The museum is especially rich in
uscript, early editions of the poems and
the personal possessions of Cowper.
The exterior of the house has also en-
gagged attentions, and now as the re-
sui OF a careful study of old prints,
a restoration to the appearance pre-
sented I'm the days of Cowper has
been effected.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
FIVE WIDOWS TO
ONE WHOEVER; Men
SEEK PROTECTION
Leap Year Advances by the Fair
Sex Feared by Yer
millionites.

Vermililon, S. D., Feb. 1S.-Widowers'
In this city are becoming alarmed ow-
ing to certain reasons expressed by the
men Of that class. They have BEEN
thinking seriously Of organizing a Wild
overs club for protection.
BY looking VI the census OF the city
for this year, it was found that there
are In Vermillion IL widowers n 81
widows, almost five women to man..
The widowers complain that Vermiiiion
is as quiet as the city Of the dead In
matrimonial lines, and since this is leap
year they hope to have something do
ing by organizing this club.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
JOHN D. HAPPY TO
GET EVEN a PENNY

Augusta. Ga, Feb. 22-John ID. Rookie
Teller was the central figure at a re-
ception given by the Planters Loan
and Savings bank OF this city in cele-
bration OF the opening OF its new build
ing. AS he started TO leave. some one
said:
Mr.. Rockefeller, you have forgotten
your souvenir"
Give il TO me please. ! want it."
said Mr.. Rockefeller, as he was handed
a new penny encircled by an aluminium
disk on which was h inscriptions:
Save me and you viii never go !:
broke" (:
.....:
Good advice said Mr.. Rockefeller
And ! will keep the souvenir"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
FORMER SOUTH DAKOTA
EDITOR DIES IN EAST

WATERFOWL. S. D., Feb. &c. w.
Ainsworth, a former editor OF Public
Opinion, of this city, and for 16 years
the superintendent of the South Da-
kota Industrial school at Plankinton.
died Tuesday at his home in Oak Park,
ILL.,, according to a telegram received
by II. d. Walrath, president of the
First National bank of WATERFOWL.
Mr.. Ainsworth received his appoint
ment from Governor Mellette, and was
a prominent figure in state politics dur
ing his residence in South Dakota.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
cANISToTA FARMERS
ORGANIZE BANK

Canistota, S. D., Feb. 1S.-At a meet
ing held at the town hall here today
by a number of farmers from this vi
cinity final arrangements were made to
establish a new ban in Canistota. 1t
will be a. stock company, composed Of
farmers, and will be Incorporated un-
der the name of the Farmers Bank
ing and Trust company. 1t will have
a capital Of not less than $40, 000. Shares
will be 500 each, and no one person
will be permitted to purchase more
than 10 shares.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
BUYS AN ISLAND IN
THE MISSOURI RIVER

Pierre. s. D., Feb. 20.-John /. New
ell, Of his city. has purchased what is
known as Sully island, in the river
old Fort Sully, and will place a
sawr1ill upon il and turn the timber
into lumber. He will get about a quar-
ter OF a million feet of lumber besides
the wood from the trimmings Of the
trees. He intends TO clear the island
n seed ii To alfalfa.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28

Oscar Hammerstein at a theatrical
dinner in New York told some reminis-
cences OF theatrical deadheads. Then
there was Blank" said Mr.. Hammer
stein. Blanks impudence was second
only to hat Of n waiter | heard about
the other day. Look here, waiter said
the guest, this fish is not cooked prop
erly.' j know il, sir said the waiter,
but you told me il was for your Wife
We'll, what of that?' asked the sur
prised guest. Why. said the waiter,
I know that if the lady vas your wife
she couldn't be very particular"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
DRUCE CASE WITNESS
FOUND TO BE INSANE

New YORK. Fcb H-AGjudgcd a parano.
lac, Robert X. Caldwell. who attained in,
te~rnational notoriety through his testi,
mony In the bruce case In London, Eng.
where he has been wanted since on a
charge Of perjury. was removed from his
home IN Staten Island TO the insane asy.
lum ON Wards sland.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
ABERDEEN BOY NAMED
FOR ANNAPOLIS ACADEMY

washington. ID. c.. Feb. Ex-senator
Gamble has named a principal and
three a~lternates from sDuth Dakota for
a position as midshipman at the An
napolis naval academy, namely. John
p. Wolmarth, Aberdeen, principal;
George Woodruff, Miller; Fred f. Pew.
Andover, and Grin /. Stringer, Parker,
as alternates.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
INFLUENZA SEXES
ENGLISH STATESMEN

London, Feb. iS.-Infuenza is claiming
thousands of victims in London. Premier
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman, Angus
line Birrel. chief secretary for Ireland
and Marquis Ripon are among those con-
fined TO their beds with the malady.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28
LUCANlA RUNS
COLLISION is AVOIDED

New York, Feb. 1S.-The Cunard line
steamer Lucania, outward bound, went
aground on the south side of Godney
channe today, while trying to avoid a
collision with the steamer Deutschland.
After hours , work the steamer sue
ceeded In working herself of the bar
ard started seaward
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28

Emperor Francis Joseph's Inaugural
ton Of universal suffrage in Austria is
leading To some startling and remark
able innovations in connection with the
selection OF cabinet ministers, Until
now these have been recruited mostly
from the aristocracy. from highly
placed members OF the civil service and
Judiciary or else from politicians who
possessed university degrees, had
served in the army with the rank of
officer and were OF well 20 do parentage.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28

1t Is estimated that the fertile lands
of the globe amount to $4,000, 900
square miles, the steppes TO $4,000, 900
and the deserts to 100000 Fixing 207
persons To the square mile for fertile
lands, ten for steppes and n for des-
erts as the greatest population that the
earth could possibly nourish, scientists
have arrived at the conclusion that
when the number of inhabitants
reaches 5000, 900, 600. the earth will be
peopled to it's full capacity. At pres
ent 1t contains somewhat more than
one-quarter OF that number. II the
rate OF increase shown by the latest
census statistics should be uniformly
maintained, the globe would be fully
peopled about the year 2972.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1908-02-28

A new canal 10 connect the river
Rhone with the port of Marseilles will
pass through a tunnel four n one
quarter miles long. The tunnel will be
72 feet broad and 46 feet high. The
quantity of material 10 be removed in
constructing this tunnel is double that
REQUIRED in the construction of the
Simplon. The difference arises from
the great width and height of the canal
tunnel. The time required for digging
IL is seven or eight years. The entire
canal will cost SIS, 600. 900.