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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12

After an inquest that continued
most Of the day the jurors called to-
gcther yesterday to enquire into the
death oi Henry Tark arrived at the
verdict as given above after short
deliberation. The evidence seemed to
be clear, and the jury apparently had
little difficulty in arriving at their
verdict Of accidental drowning Not
the slightest evidence tending 70 show
any criminal negligence on the part
Of the master Of crew Of the steamer
Daniel Kern was adduced during the
investigation, while everything tend
ed to show that the accident was one
Of those unfortunate occurrences for
which no blame can be attached,
The jury was composed Of VIM Nc
Croskcy, Charles L. Mitchell, A. L.
SteI, J. N. Laws, A. G Spexarth and
G. o. Mocn. w. e. A. Pohl, the cor
oncr, conducted the inquest.
Friends Of the dead man interested
themselves in the enquiry and had a
legal representative at the investiga-
ton. II was freely hinted that il was
planned to bring suit against the
owners Of the Daniel Kern for civil
damages, especially il il were shown
during the inquest that there was
any negligence on the part OF the
master or members OF the crew 81
the Daniel Kern
| Captain w. II. Hobson and Charles
Jordan, the latter the pilot Of the
steamer, testified that the accident
was unavoidable on their part The
pilot was watching the fishing boat
and when he saw that il was about to
cross the bows Of the steamer yelled
! to the men to sheer off, but the little
/ fishing boat came swiftly on She
was struck amidships Frank Jaakkala
the boatpuller for Tark, testified
that he did not see the oncomine
steamer, because the sail OF their boat
4 was in the way That fact seems tc
explain the accident.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12
Statement Of Civ Auditor

The statement Of the city auditor
and police Judge, show the amount
Of money received on account Of fines
and forieitures for the month q
April 10 be slo5.50 and for the month
OF May, S346,50. The number O
claims fled for the month Of April
being 46 while the month Of May
show a total of III.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12
Good Opportunity

Manager Whytc Of the Chamber q
Commerce says that he has work ior
about one dozen able bodied men at
good wages II they will call at bis
Office today or tomorrow, but they
must be young and strong and willing
10 work,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12
Results Soon.

DR., Hawley, who is making the ex-
pcriments in volatile oil and bi-pro-
duets OF stumps has sent to Knappa
for slices out OF the hearts Of old
stumps and will secure pieces OF old
stumps near Astoria today or tomor-
row He will also in few days
make test Of the spruce limbs
which are said to contain all Of the
gum that is generally found in other
trees, His tests are making good
headway and the results will soon be
more or less positive.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12
improving Reseryoir Ground

The grounds around the small res
cryoir are being improved, and when
the work that is now progressing
rapidly is completed the reservoir
site will be one oi the most pleasant
in the city The pipes and the ma
tcriaIs that have been an eye sore for
years arc being removed and the
grounds are being graded.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12
Tea and Sale,

The ladies Of the Monday Club al
the Presbyterian Church will have
tea and sale Of Alaska baskets, Fridax
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. q. q
Fulton. You are cordially invited Z
attend. 6-lO,a
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12
balloon Aseension-

The Fourth OF July celebration
committee who have been in com
munication with certain party to
furnish d balloon and aerial perform
cr for the celebration, received a
favorable reply, together with terms
which the committee are considering
>and which they will no doubt agree
70 .The balloon ascension and the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12
Neighbor Lad Graduates

II IL announced thai at the gradu-
atine exercises oi The Hill Military
Academy, at Portland, last night,
Chester Arthur LOOMS, 81 Nahcotta,
Wash, was one 81 The bright groups
Of young men taking the FIRST honors
Of their careers. Mr. Loomis many
friends in Astoria congratulate him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12
Home From Tacoma

Mrs. Martin Foard was a homlng
passenger from Tacoma, on last
nights express, She was accom-
panied BY her daughter Miss Freda
Foard, who has just graduated from
the Annie Wright Seminary there;
and by Mrs, DR.. w. G. Logan, who
had gone thiihcr with Mrs. Foard to
witness the honors that fell TO Miss
Freda.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12
Baseball Game

The Astoria High School and a
picked nine from the A. H S, Alumni
will play baseball this afternoon on
the A, +. c, grounds, The games
should be interesting as the High
School has an excellent team, and the
Alumni team is composed Of old
High School stars. An admission fee
Of rs cents will be charged and the
proceeds turned over to the treasury
Of the A. H S, Athletic Association
The teams will line up at 2:3O as
| follows.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12
Improving Nicely

The pleasant intelligence reached
here from Portland yesterday, that
Mrs. Asmus Brix. who underwent a
serious operation at the metropolis
On Monday ias, Is getting along very
satisfactorily.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12
TARK'S DEATH AIN
ACCIDENT
coRoNER's INQUEST HELD
YESTERDAY EXONERAT ES
MASTER AND CREW or
STEAMER KERN.

We, the undersigned jurors sworn
10 enquire into the cause of tie death
Of Henry Tark, on oash do find, that
he GAME to his death on May 10,
1903, from accidental drowning ir the
Columbia river caused by his boat
coming into collision with the steam,
er Daniel Kern
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12
Hurry Back

There Is young man in the city
who has just arrived from Ashyille,
N. G., by the name Of w M. Slogle
who unfortunately has not left his
address ii the Chamber 81 Commerce
and II he will call there today some.
thing Of interest will probably de-
yclop
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12

baidesbips which may come TO Az.
toria On the Fourth, will make two
features % great Importance 70 make
this years celebration the greatest IL
the history " the city, and II y 70
be hoped that everybody DO their Ut.
most 70 help make II 50.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12
Hearts And Hands

Al the home Of the brides mother
on Exchange street yesterday morn
ing early, Mr.. Richard Henry Van
Tuyl and Miss Ida Lcinenwebcr
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12
Nsw citixena--

John Alfrid Ohison, native Of
Sweden, and John Andreas Henrik
sen. native OF Norway, iiled dcclara-
tions Of intention yesterday in the
Office OF the county clerk 70 become
citizens OF the United States
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12
Gray's River. Too

The good people OF Gray's River
intend TO celebrate the glorious
Fourth" in their own happy fashion.
The day will be given over to al
manner Of pleasant events and will
wind up with a grand ball in the
evening,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12
Moonlight Excursion

This evening the Dorcas Society
aud ,her friends viii so out for a
moonlight excursion on the bay, The
steamer General Washington has
been engaged and will leave her
wharf at 7i50 o'clock.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12
Long Trlp--

Ernest J. Larson viii leave for his
old home at Helsenboy il Sweden on
Thursday. June 18th Mr.. Larson has
been resident oi this city for sew.
eral years He will be gone about .
year returning sometime next spring
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12
Buried Today

The funeral 81 the late Fred ellis
will be held this morning al 1890
from the ST. Aary's Catholic hospital,
with intefment al the Ocean View
cemetery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12

battleships here at that time would be
a splendid feature Of the Fourth eel
ebration and will do much to boost
the thing for the boys who are work.
ing for its success, and who are maxi
ing such splendid progress with their
plans,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12

The public schools 81 Warrenton
will close for The term today and
there win be appropriate and inter-
estinR ceremonies incident thereto
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12
WANTED

BOY TO LEARN THE PRINT
ING BUSINESS. ENQUIRE AT
ASTORIAN OFFICE.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12
At lo,ao This A. M.-

Conrad Anderson will be buried to-.
day at 1880 a. NJ. from pohl's Under
taking parlors The intcrment will be
IL Greenwood cemetery,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-12

we're married in the presence Of only
the immediate families Of the two.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev w. S. Gilbert The happy young
people left on the steamer Nahcotta
for South Bend where they will
spend about two weeks in the land OF
bliss.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-06-04
First Publication April By

STATE OF SOUTH DAKoTA, In Gireuit
Court,
COUNTY OF HUGHES. S siSth .Ju.
Ollie NJ. Peek.
VS. Summons
Samuel Sherlin,
Defendant
THE STATE OF Soura DAKOTA SENDS GREET
ING to the above named DefendGat;
You ARE HEREBY SuMMoSEDand required
to answer the complaint in this nc ton which
war filed April H. 1905, in the office Of the
Clerk of the Circuit Court within and Tor
said Hughes county at Pierre, south Dakota
and to serve n copy of your answer on the
subscribers at their Office in the Hilger Block
City of Pierre Hughes county, south Dakoia,
within thirty days after the service OF this
Summons, exclusive of the day OF service.
If you fail to answer the complaint within
that time. the Plaintiff will apply to the
Court for the relief demanded in the com
plant. besides costs.
Dated at Pierre. South Dakota this 18th day
of April, A. D. 1908.
St Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-06-04
Money For Indians.

The Indians on the Cheyenne River
reservation will this week be paid their
semi annual per capita Of money due
them from from the general govern
ment, amounting to between $50 and
$21 each. This means5a harvest for the
traders on the reserve, and merchants
along the border. While some of the
Indians sqnander their cash for gaudy
trappings, most Of them are learning
the value Of money, and the trader who
wants tho Indian trade. must carry q
different stock Of goods than shat which
lined his shelves in former days.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-06-04
sum mons
Dafendant
s,rannsals for Hfihs.

Sealed bids will be received at the office OF
the County Auditor OF hughes county, South
Dakota for the electric wiring and lifting up
of the Hughes county Court House, in accord,
ance with specifications that will be exhibited
by the County Auditor at h!s office on reque
Said bids viii be opened by the Board of
County Commissioners, May 10, 1903, at )
O'Clock p. nj
Dated at Pierre South Dakota, this 2Sth day
BY order OF the Board of County Commits
sioners
County Auditor, Hughes county,
South Dakota.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-06-04
New Train Service Between Pierre
and the Black Hills. Pullman
Sleeping Cars Between Huron
and Rapid City, and Be-
tween Huron and the
Twin Cities.

Effective May 18th, train service via
The Chicago 81 North Western and the
8 T.. r.. G. 81 N. w. will include one new
train per day III each direction between
Pierre and Rapid City, with Pullman
sleeping cars between Huron and Rapid
City, leaving Huron, west bound, train
5Cs, 9:20 p. m. daily except Sunday;
Pierre Ito a. m. daily except Monday;
arriving Rapid City 1888 a. N. daily ex
cept Monday. Leave Rapid City, east,
bound, Train 502, 1898 p. m daily except
Saturday, arrive Pierre3:00 a, M, Huron
$40 a. m. daily except Sunday.
y Direct connection at Rapid City with
trains to and from Deadwood, Lead,
Belle Fourche and Hot Springs.
Trains sol and 5oa west of Huron
continue on present schedule, but will
be operated daily except Sunday, be-
tween Pierre and Rapid City and Dead
wood.
Through Pullman sleeping car service
will be inaugrated daily between Huron
and the Twin Cities. leaving Huron
1856 p. M. arriving st. Paul 1850 a. m !,
Minneapolis s:o5 a. m. and leaving
Minneapolis 7:s0 p M, St. Paul 500
p. NJ. arriving Huron Z :35 a. m.
For further information apply to
Ticket Agents, The North Western
Line.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-06-04

Notice Is hereby given that as provided by
law IA primary election will be held at the
cincts OF Hughes county, South Dakota, on
the 9th day Of June 1905 between the hours of
Soclock a. m and O'Clock D. m foi the pur-
pose of allowing the members OF each poilti-
cal party Ia the state by their own separate
party vote to choose their several party candl-
dates for oil state congressional, Judicial,
Legislative, and county Offices which are TO be
filed by election ut the next general election;
to elect their several national, state and pre-
cinct commtteeme and delegates TO the sew
eral party conventions; also to nominate in
the same manner the several patty candidates
for the office of United States Senator which
is to be filled by the next Legislature of this
state.
Dated this 18th day Of May, 1908
". A. KING.
County Auditor,
Hughes County S. d.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-06-04

my friends and supporters for their aid
in my bahaIf thus far in the campaign.
| will state that, if agreeable to them
it will afford me pleasure if they will
cast their votes at the primaries for
Mr., Rohrer as candidate for nomina-
ton to said Office.
Very respectfully,
G. HI. Kleinschmidt.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-06-04

BY virtue of an order and decree OF the Cir
cult Court, for Hughes county, state OF South
Dakota. and writ of execution issued there
up0u, now in my hands, in an action wherein
J. @ Davis was plaintiff and l.. A. femmey
Annie Temmey and f. A Hutchinson We're
defendants on the 3rd day OF June A. d
1908. at the hour of ten o'clock a NJ of said
day, at the Front Door of the Court House n
the city of Pierre in Hughes county South
Dakota, | shall sell at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash. the property herein
after described or so much thereof as may he
sufficient to raise the amount adludged 10
said decree to be due the plaintiff and the eX.
penses of this sale. The property to be sold
is situated in Hughes county, south Dakota
and is described as the southwest quarter
(SW!4) of section three CD township one
hundred twelve (112), range seventy fac 600
west of Fifth p. M.
Dated April 30 1905.
SAMUEL LOGAN,
sheriff of Hughes County, $. d.
SUTHERLAND q PAYNE,
Attorneys for Plaintiff. A3oat
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-06-04

SUTHERLAND q PAYNE,
Attorneys for Plaintiff A3oa
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-06-04
Notice For Publication.
Department of the Interior.
u, s. Land Office Mt Pierre.
S. D.. MaY %. 1908

Notice is hereby given that Lura NJ. Brat
ton Of Canning, $. D., who, on Oct 30, 1906.
made homestead Entry. No. SIT, for E4e of
MEL and Eta of SCI, Section "a, Township
40 N. Range n W., Fifth Principal Meridian
has filed notice of intention to make final
communication proof to establish claim to the
land above described. before he Register and
Receiver at Pierre, S. D., Oh the nth day OF
July, 1908.
Claimant names az witnesses: j. M. Van
Brocklin of Canning, S. D., Friedrich Finder,
of Canning, S D., Frank G. Allen of Harold,
S. d., HemutE II. Finder, of Canning. S d.
ALBERT WHEELoM. Register.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-06-04
Low Rates to Pacific Coast via Chicago
Uniea Pacific q North western

Very low rates for the round trip, in
effect to San Francisco, Los Angles,
Portland. Tacoma, Seattle and North
Pacific Coast points, daily June LIST to
September 18th Liberal return limits,
variable routes, favorable stop-oyer
arrangements. Apply to any ticket
agent, The North Western Line for
full particulars.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-06-04
Notice OF color of omcial primary Bal

Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the requirements of Section 10 chapter
1879 of the Session Laws of 1907 State Of south
Dakota. Can act providing for the holding of
Primary EleCtions}
There has been desgnn ted the color White
for the Republican Official Primary Ballot,
There has been designated the color Yellow
for the Democratic Official Primary Ballot.
There has been designated the color Pink
for the Socialist Official Primary Ballot.
There has been designated the color Blue
for the Prohibition OfiCinl Primary Ballot.
Dated this 18th day OF May, 1908.
W. A. KING,
County Auditor,
3t Hughes County 5, D.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-06-04

Here is something of interest to every
chicken owner, az it is a recent decision
of the attorney general: The attorney
general of the state has lately decided
that chickens when off the premises of
their owner are wild game and can be
killed and eaten without infringing on
the law. Thisis a pretty tough decision
for the little brown hen that has been
lin the habit of flying over the fence and
alighting right in the middle OF the
neighbours flower beds.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-06-04
Skeleton Found Near Fort P icrre.

A report was brought to Fort Pierre
Monday OF the finding of a body about
two miles from that place near Bad
river. Coroner Vickerman went out to
look after the matter and found a body
which had evidently been lying in the
bushes near the railroad track for
several months, There was but little
left except skeleton and some torn
clothing.
a watch and cuff button were found
.butnothing by which the body be identi
fed He is presumed to have been a
stranger who was about Fort Pierre
last winter and disappeared.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-06-04
Editor Knowles to Jail.

Deadwood, May 80 Judge Garland
today sentenced Freeman Knowles, the
socialist editor convicted Of sending OBJ
scene matter through the mails, to pay
d fine of $500 and TO stay in the Pen.
nington county jail until the sum was
paid Although the socialists raised
sufficient money. Knowles refused to
pay his fine and gave pntice Of an APP.
peal to the United ssaates supreme
court. The case is attracting vide
spread attention. Mr.. Knowles asked
Judge Garland for q stay Of exec sion,
which was denied. Iii today e issue Of,
his paper Knowles Published the same
article for which he was cony icted.
4 elegrams are ARR wing ;fr rom unions
and socialistic bodies throug bout the
country offering Knowles aid. The
incident threatens 70 become national
in scope
GETS OUT BEE ORE The BATTLE
So ierre, so OAK Ma 1908.
Dear Sir
havs withdrawn my name al d tan-
( data Tor nornin nation sor Sheriff of
Hughes county, So. Oak. op the Re
si,ublic an tick - be yoted III pom at ths
lprirnaries pa il une sths and AM .ns
lonUSr cand idate, having Withdrawn
sss ~ favor of - ,has Rohrel.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-02-20
HaVa a Blight to Know.

The above Is the heading Of an
article that appeared IN the Hume
Telephone last week which stated
that King Alcohol il the patron
saint Of Rich HILL
The editor of the TRIBUNE IL
as dry" as q Nevada desert. but
begs to differ with Editor Moore
in that alcohol is NOT The patron
saint Of Rich Hin. This city has
as many good people as auy town
OF its size in the state, and the
Telephone is rambling when Il
makes the statement that they
have any false idols which they
worship.
We agree with the Telephone
in that the candidates for Office
should be clean men, and not
users Of alcohol, but it sounds
like a statement Of Carrie Nation
to say that Rich Hill is . bell
hole, a place where crime -four
isles, and a place where the peo-
pie want officers elected who win
not do their duty.
Be careful, Brother Moore!
Don't make rash statements
about Rich Hill
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-02-20
Dsathuf G0roasr RsnIsk.

DR.. Renick died at his home a
few minutes after s o'clock We'd
nesday morning. Two weeks
ago he was attacked by Ia grippe.
At his age he was not able to re-
sist and overcome the insidious
disease and illness. His con.
d!tion gradually grew worse and
his strength slowly failed until
death relieved him.
Friends and relatives had
known for several days that he
could not recover.
Funeral services we're held At
the Presbyterian church, con
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. ]. r.
Lamb. Interment was made at
Oak Hill cemetery, under the au-
spices Of the Odd Fellows lodge,
OF which he was a member.-Re
publican Press.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-02-20
A Startling SrslsnIni.

A small boy who claimed TO be
II years Of age, and said he had
lived in Kansas City s years and
in St. Louis z, and who could
make more smoke with q nickle
cob pipe than = switch engine
burning soft coal, was engaged
to do some chorse in this Office a
few days since. When asked IL
Kansas City was as large az Rich
Hill, the lad swelled up greater
than ; deceased dog on a sum-
mer's day, and made the start
ling announcement: "Golly-bOb;
she's twice as big" and added,
Gas he sqirted a stream of tobsc-
co juice, which would have
completely quenched any Demo
cratic bon. fire We have seen since
Grover Cleveland's time. thro'
his teeth at orr ink keg) "St.
Louis is bigger, yit, thin wat
Kans' City is. An a feller'd
hsve't heeled 'er TO walk over
airy one Of thin in q day"
This boys grammar was very
bad-and his habits we're worse,
but he is 10 be commended for
boosting his home town.
The discrepance in his dates is
explained from the fact that one
lives faster in the city than else.
where.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-02-20
ma NAN IN Town

Is the u who always wears a
irown. Is cross and diEagreeable. and
Il short and sharp in hls answers
Mine cases ont Of ten it's not the
poor lellow's fault; tie his liver Aad
digestion that makes him ieel so
miserable. he can't help beinK dlsa-
greeable. AH you 90 danger u set
ting Into this eoadltions Thenstart
az once taking Bsllard's Hsrbibe Tor
your liver. the safe. sun aud rNliable
vegetable regulator
Sold by Opera Drug Co.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-02-20

The big dredge boat which, by
its work, is thought viii make
the Marais des Cygnes river
look like > cents worth OF dog
meat the next time she takes a
notion to 80 on a tear, is in ope.
ration just north Of Rich Hill,
scar the coal ehutes. Many peo-
pie are going out to sec the ma
chine in operation.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-02-20

Notice l. hereby givento al endit.
ors aud others Interested "a the 60
tate 81 Friedrich CAne dcceNsed, that
l., J. ". Jsmison, Exeeutor q said
estate. intend 10 make hnal settle
meat thereof at the next term q the
Bates county probate courtln Ratee
county. state q Missouri GO bs held
az ButlcF. Missouri, on the sith day
% February, 1893.
,. ", IANIsoS.
Exeutsr.