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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
BLEW OUT THE GAS;
FOUND NEARLY DEAD

Aberdeen, s. D., Feb. 25.-Thomas
Transeth had a narrow escape from
death by asphyxiation at a local hotel
When he failed to respond to a call
the clerk and bellboy made an in
vestigation. The door of the room was
locked, but the boy entered through
the skylight and was almost overcome
by escaping al Transeth was in bed
In an unconscious condition. ~ After
working about two hours the man was
finally aroused and when he was able
to speak he said he blew out the gas
when he went to bed, supposing that
to be the usual procedure. He is still
too bewildered to tell where he lie
bound for, but he had a close call
from going som E place he did not in
tend to visit juJt yet.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
DAKOTA DIVORCE
TRADE YIELDS AN
ENORMOUS INCOME
Five Million Dollars EXPENDED
for Divorces in Last Ten
Years.

Pierre. s. D.. Feb. 21.-In the an
hstics is made plain the reason why
South Dakoda doesn't want 10 give I'D
the divorce business.
The bureaus report shows that dur
ing the past year (1907) a total of 55s
divorces were granted in the state, or
which $50 were to 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 $500 q
month, and probably much higher.
But, estimating the average cost OF
q Dakota divorce, including the ex-
peilse OF setting up a residence, pay.
ment OF attorney and court costs, at
$1,000, the state OF South Dakota last
year o in $480,000 as Inducement for
granting the $40 divorces to nonresi.
dents.
$5yooeyooo In Ten Years.
While 1907 was decidedly bearish
IN the divorce trade, owing to the agi-
tation in the state for its abolish
ment, If the income for the past year
rs taken as an average, South Dakota
mas realized $4,000 900 from her divorce
mill In the last decade.
This really is a low estimate, for
most OF those who come to South Da-,
kota to be freed of chafing ties, are
ready spenders. Merchants send spe.
cial orders for high grade goods in an
ticipation of the divorce patronage.
hotels At up whole suites Of rooms in
the best of trappings, to make the
soJourn pleasant, while IL IN a reg
ular business to furnish houses and
rent them to unhappy wives for SIS
to 800 a month.
To Vote on Traffic.
Lawyers profit to the extent Of $12,-
900 a year from the outside divorce
business, physicians find opportunity 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 q law passed by the
legislature q year ago, that, II ap-
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 h state for one year.
Such a law would make South Da-
kota no more attractive than a score
or 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
IL.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
COUNTY DIVISION
OPPOSED BY CLUB

Belvidere, S. D., Feb. ga special
meeting OF the executive committee of
the Belvidere Commercial dub, repre-
senting the business men, voters and
taxpayers Of this part of Stanley coun-'
ty, was held at h club rooms Tues
day. The main issue presented relative to.
county division was strongly opposed.
Another general meeting with all men,
bers present will Don be held and ar
rangements made to induce. new enter
prises to locate in the town.
]. III. Johnson, travelling salesman for
Swift & Co., is dangerously Ill at his
home here, after undergoing an oper-
alton for appendicitis.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27

The home for many years Of h poet
Cowper at Olney. Bucks, has just n
dergone q thorough renovation. con-
Quoted on reverent lines, at h hands
of the trustees in whom 1t 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 have been presented.
The museum is especially rich In man.
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-
suls Of a careful study Of old prints
q restoration to the appearance pre-
scented in the days Of Cowper a
Veen effected.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
AERO ENTHUSIASTS
FORM

Chicago, Feb. 25.-The federation Of
American Aero clubs was formed here
last night, representatives from organ
izations in about 20. states and from
Canada electing officers and laying
tentative plans for a series Of balloon
meets in various countries and cities.
Charles f. Coey, of Chicago, was chosen
president; c. E.. Gregory, of Chicago,
secretary, and NJ. A. Holman. Of st.
Louis, treasurer.
w. ]. CARING, of st. Paul, was elected
first vice president. The board of d.
rectors includes Sam Baldwin, Quincy.
Ill; ]. A. Sloan, st. Paul; r. j. Field
ing, San Antonio, Tex; Frank Weldon,
Atlanta, Ga; G. A. Wahlgreen, Den
yer, and Harry Lewis, Winnipeg.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27

n ~ estimated that the fertile lands
OF the globe amount to 2S,000,00
square miles, the steppes to 100000
and the deserts to 100000. Fixing 2o7
persons to the square mile for fertile
lands, ten for steppes and one 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, 900. the earth will be
peopled to its full capacity. At pres
emit it contains somewhat more than
ono-Qnarter Of that number. If the
rate OF Increase shown by the latest
census statistics should be uniformly
maintained, the globe would be fully
peopied about the e 2072.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
JOHN D. HAPPY TO
GET EVEN A PENNY

Augusta, Ca. Feb. 22-John D.. 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 it's new build
ing. AS he started to leave, some one
said:
mfr. Rockefeller, you have forgotten
your souvenir"
"Give 1t to m please. I want II"
said Mr.. Rockefeller, as he was handed
a new penny encircled by an aluminium
disk on which was the inscription:
4: Save me and you will v 20 {:
broke"
Good advice" said Mr.. Rockefeller.
And 1 will keep the souvenir"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
NEW TELEPHONE COMPANY
ORGANIZED AT FULTON

Fulton, S. D.. Feb. Gas the re-
suit of several meetings held by farm
business men the work of organizing
what will be known as the Fulton and
Alexandria Telephone company, has
been concluded. The officers: Presl-
dent, Kenneth Brown; secretary-treas-
urer, L. p. Chapman. The directors
are: A. W. Soladay, Edward Kugler
and Chris Hargens. The line will be
constructed from Fulton to Alexandria.
connecting with the homes of farmers
between the two terminal points.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27

TO q reporter who recently consulted
him about his many charities, Charles
M. 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 have 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 you?' said 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 nowr He
now gives me five excellent reasons
why Il had to go down."
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
NIGHT RIDERS WARN
NEGROES TO WORK

Eopkinsville, KY, Feb. 21.-The town
of Gracey, in West Christian county,
was visited last night by a band OF
IS masked night riders. After taking
possession of the telephone exchange
and making the town marshal prisoner,
they terrorized the inhabitants by fir
ing guns and Eistols. They forcibly
took James Wooten, who. is suspected
as being a detective, from his room
at the hotel TO the outskirts Of town
whipped him and ordered him to leave
town by morning. After leaving g.
warning for negroes to go to work
the band rode OFF.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
MORSE SQUIRRELS AROUND
IN RAIN FOR HELP

New York, Feb. 22.-In an incessant
downpour of rain the automobile of
Charles w Morse scurried about the fl
nancial district, stopping now and then
as the dethroned ice king" pushed In
some new quarter the fight which his
counse promised he would make 70 re-
store his shattered fortunes. Where he
advantage lay at the end of the day was
not made, clear. To all inquiries Morse's
counsel, F. J.. Britt, replied:
Better see the district attorhey-or his
assistant, Kreslay--or better still, wait
and see what tomorrow brings forth"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
FATHER CONFESSES
TO INTIMACY WITH
HIS OWN DAUGHTER
James Anderson, Of Roswell, S.
D., Arrested on Serious
Charge of Incest.

Howard, S. D., FEB. 24.-James An
derson, who lives northwest of Roswell.
and whose wife has fof q number OK
years been In the insane asylum at
Yankton, has been lodged in the coun-
ty jail OF Howard, charged with the
crime of incest, the victim being his
l~5-year-old daughter, who has been act
ing as his h~ousekeeper.
Anderson has confessed his guilt.
The penalty Is not less than Ave years
In the pen, but Anderson will probably
be given the limit. ..
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27

The return of Halley's comet, which
was last observed TAN years ago, is an
event which is being looked for by as
tronomers with much interest. The
point al which 1t will be nearest the
sun will not occur until 1910, but the
celestial bodies make their presence
known to the delicate plate OF the
camera long before they are visible
through the telescope, and in the month
bust passed several photos were taken
at Greenwich observatory in the hope
Of detecting the comet, though without
result
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
PROPOSE TO DIVIDE
LYMAN u

Murdo. s. D., Feb. 26.-The Murdo
Commercial club held a banquet and
enthusiastic meeting at the Crosbie no.
tel a few days ago. The proposition
to divide Lyman county by a line run
ming north and south, following the
Black Hills survey, which runs near
he center OF the county, was launched.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27

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 10 that Of a waiter / heard about
the other day. Look here, waiter said
the guest, this fish is not cooked prop
erly.' Z know 1t, SIR said the waiter.
but you told me II was for your wife
Wei, what Of that?' asked the sur
prised guest. Why said the waiter,
4 know that II the lady was your wife
she couldn't be very particular"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
SOUTH DAKOTA LOOKS
BETTER THAN ILLINOIS

B~ridgewater, S. D., Feb. PA. III. Mar
Tin, formerly a prominent farmer residing
at this place, who sold out one year ago,
returning to Illinois where he had been en-
gagged in farming for years, has returned
to this county to make his future home,
buying a half section OF LAND between here
and Spencer, s. D., for a consideration OF
$40, 500, or an even s65 per acre.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
TIME AND PLACES
FOR STATE LAND SALES

Pierre, 8. D., Feb. 2A.-The sale of state
lands will be held In the following coun-
ties on the dates given: Beadle, April I6:
Kingsbury, April II; Lake, April Is: Minor,
April 20; Dawson, April 81: Hanson, April
q: Hutchinson, April %: Bon Homme, April
"a; Turner, April rs; Hamlin. April q;
Brown, April Is; Marshall. April 80: Ed
munds. April 30; Mcpherson. May /; Sphinx.
May 2.
The date Of leasing the lands follows the
day of sale.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
FORMER SOUTH DAKOTA
EDITOR DIES In EAST

Watertown. 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 H. d. Walrath, president of the
First National bank of WATERFOWL.
MI. Ainsworth received his appoint
ment from Governor MeIlette, and was
a prominent figure in state politics dur
ing his residence in South Dakota.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27

An interesting rainmaking expert
ment rs reported from North otago.
New zealand, where there had been a
long droath. The places chosen were
Rakfs Table, 1850 feet above the sea
level, and Totard, 500 feet above the
sea. The first attack on the skies was
made with three explosions, in the last
and most powerful 40 pounds OF dyna-
mite and rs pounds Of powder being
used. No immediate effects were OBJ
served, but a slight shower fep at q
place q little distance away. Further
-explnsions with larger charges followed,
the strongest being produced by 30
pounds of gun cotton and 100 pounds OF
dynamite. These were followed by wide
spread and heavy rains. which contin-
ned for two days. A third series OF
explosions, involving charges OF zoo
pounds. were also successful.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
WANT CLEAR LAKE
STOCKED WITH FISH

Langford, S. D., Feb. ga petition
containing the signatures of more than
400 of the citizens of this (Marshall)
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 and en-
deayor to nave 1t granted. Clear lake
is one OF the finest bodies Of water
In this part Of the state.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
COL. WOODS BUYS HALF
INTEREST IN ELKDoM

Sioux Falls, s. D., Feb. IA half In
terest In the Dakota Elk, a local monthly
publication devoted to the interests of the
Elk order, has been purchased by Colonel
r., ]. Woods, of this city, president Of
the South Dakota Travelling Mems ASSOC
citation and prominent lodge man The
publication will be improved and its cir
~culation extended to every Elk in the
Sioux Falls jurisdiction.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
GIRL o BY
POSTAGE STAMP

New York, FeE. 26.-For the second
time in two years, Miss Myra Silver
male, Of Norfolk, Conn, is in a New
York hospital suffering from a disease
of the tongue, which Is said to have
been contracted through contact with
postage stamps while she was engaged
as an assistant in the Norfolk post
Office. The disease Is exceedingly pain
full and the hospital surgeons are at a
loss to account for it, but believe II to
DO the result Of poisoning.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27

A new canal to connect the river
Rhone with the port Of Marseilles will
pass through a tunnel four and one
quarter miles long. The tunnel will be
" feet broad and &c feet high. The
quantity Of material to 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
II is seven or eight years. The entire
canal will cost SIS, 000, 900.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27

Here are some figures from a lum-
Der camp up In Greenwood which gives
an idea as to the appetite of husky
woo6smen. There are 35 men in this
crew and the cook reports that he makes
each day 300 large biscuits, $50 dough-
nuts, Sc pies. bakes six quarts of dry
beans. with potatoes, vegetables, etc,
In proportion. A large beef is eaten
every five days. There is something to
be explained in that item of SO pies
daily for IS men. Probably the boss
gets the extra one.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27

Harry Malcomb, e~x-deputy game
warden. sends to the Baltimore sun a
photograph of a nine-barrel gun with
q single trigger, which has the effec-
uveness OF a gatling gun in slaughter
ing ducks. A single pull Of the trig-
ger is said to have killed 1Ss dncks
Mr.. Malcomb arrested. a party of
hunters who were using the gun to the
great detriment of the wild duck hunt
ing sport on the Potomac river.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
AWARD CONTRACT FOR
CLAY CREEK DITCH

Yankton, s. D., Feb. 22.-The contract
for the construction Of the Clay creek
ditch was awarded to Pollard Camp
bell, Of Omaha and Missouri Valley,
q, pending investigation of the firm.
The ditch is to be constructed jointly
by Clay and Yankton counties.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
DROVE OFF BRIDGE IN
DARK TO HIS DEATH

washington Springs. s. D., Feb. 3d..
Barney Olson, a farmer living near
Lcne. this county, drove off a bride
with a load of lumber in the lark and
was killed. He left town about mid
night and was found dead by parties
nassing in the morning.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27

Emperor Francis Joseph's
ton Of universal suffrage. in Austria IL
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
offloer and were Of well to do parentage.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
q" GETS CONTROL
OF THE CROUCH LINE

Rapid City. s. D., Feb. M.-The
Crouch line. operating between here
and Mystic, is said to have been taken
over by the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy railroad. 1t is claimed the salt
was forced, as the Crouch line was in
debted to the Burlington to the amount
of $40, 200. The Crouch line is 80 miles
long. A series of mishaps followed its
opening two years ago.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
HURRICA NE SWEEPS
oVER ENGLAND; DEATH
LEFT IN IT'S WAKE

London, Feb. 25.-Northwest England
and the north Of Ireland were swept
suddenly this afternoon by wind of a
hurricane force, accompanied by a
binding hail storm, which left death
and destruction in its wake. In the
Mersey river a schooner capsized, and
eight men were drowned. Several small
steamers are reported in distress.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
START NEW TOWN AT
MILWAUKEE JUNCTION

new town is to be started this spring
at. the junction of the Milwaukee IL
500 railroads, near here. The two rail-
roads will form a junction at a point
about a half a mile north of the pres
ent new town of Greenway. which it
Is thought will be moved to the new
town to be established at the juno
ton point.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
LEE CHOSEN BHERIFF
OF HYDE COUNTY

Highmore, s. D., Feb. 25.-At a spe.
cial meeting Of the board of c ,unty
commissioners, Arthur Lee, of Spring
Lake township, was appointed to the
death of S. r. Meigs, the regularly
elected sheriff, who died as the result
Of an attack Of pneumonia. :
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27

The Pima Indians. who live on the
banks OF the ella river pronounced In
Spanish Heela), are the most civiIjzed
OF any North American Indians. They
1--we IN houses, manufacture useful ar
ticles n are known for simplicity of
character. peacefulness and honesty.
Ihe Pimas are proud of the fact that
tney have never killed a white man,
They hate the Apaches and make war
against them. but have always been
the white mans friend.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
FIVE FORMER HEROES
ARRESTED; ~DESERTERS

New York, Feb. 2G.--Ffve men who
sailed away with the American battIeshIr
feet for the trip to San Francisco re.
turned TO New York today under arrest
as deserters on board the steamer Byron
from Rio Janeiro.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
BOY ACCIDENTALLY
SHOOTS FARMER

Ethan, s. D., Feb. A.-While hunting
chickens, william ~Laufenberg, a promi-
nent young farmer living near Starr, FIVE
miles south of here. was accidentally shot
by Joe Herk, a young boy who accom-
panied him on the trip. The accident took
place February Is, Laufenberg dying
Thursday night. Pneumonia FASTENED his
death. Thirteen shot entered his body.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27

For q long time II has been expected
that Mrs. J. L. Gardner, of Boston.
would provide, by legacy that he "a
nous Gardner collection shall 20 TO he
museum of fin arts, but instead II Is
understood-sLe win provide for the per-
petual maintenance OF the Fenway nlrh.
scum az q separate institution,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
100000 FIRE IN
AN AUTO FACTORY

Dayton, Ohio, Feb. 24.-Fire of I'M
known origin broke out in the nam
moth plant of the Stoddard-Dayton
automobile factory at an early hour
this morning and swept through the old
section of the plant, causing damage OF
S250 900.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
TO PROSECUTE BELLE
EOuRChE HIOkER,n

Belle Fourche, S. D., Feb. 2L.-Chas.
Lavezzi, the ~22-year-old youth who
threw a dynamite cap into a bonfire
here a few days ago, killing n man
and injuring several, is unable as yet
to realize the enormity of his act. He
still seems dazed from the explosion
When he RECEIVERS he will be prose
cuted.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
RAPID CITY TO
HAVE MAIL CARRIERS

Rapid City. s. D.. Feb. 21.-At last
this city Is to have its own mail deliv-
cry by carrier. Postmaster Barber has
been notified hat the new service with
two carriers will be started about May
Is and that examinations for the posi-
tion of carrier will be held here at a
date to be announced shortly.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
SUES cENTERvILLE
DOCTOR FOB $40 D

Centerville, S. D., Feb. A.-George Jen-
ter, a young farmer residing near here,
has brought suit against DIR. A. J. Struble
for malpractice, asking $4,000 damages.
The plaintiff has engaged George w.
Egan, the noted criminal lawyer of Sioux
Falls.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
JOHN RAMSEY, OF
SIOUX FALLS, EXPIRES

Sioux Falls, S. D., Feb 2e.--John Fl.
Ramsey, member of the shoe firm of
Ramsey Bros. and one of the most
popular merchants in the city, died af-
ter a few days illness. He was a men,
Der Of the Masonic and other lodges.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-02-27
R HosMER e A

Boston, Feb. 24.--Miss Harriet Hos
mer, the sculptures, died today at her
home at WATERFOWL, after an illness OF
about three weeks. She was the author
OF many poems and works OF prose.