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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
KNOWLES PREcIPlrATEs
BITTER FRACTIONAL STRIFE

Deadwood, S. D., June 3.-The re-
fusal of Ex-Congressman Freeman
Knowles, editor of the Lantern, to pay
q fine Of $500 imposed by the federal
court for sending objectionable matter
through the mails in the columns Of his
paper, has aroused the people of this
locality and precipitated a bitter fac
tional a Knowles has been running
q newspaper Of what is called the free
lance" type with strong socialistic ten
denotes and has at times a~ntagonized
almost every business interest in the
Hills, but the labor organizations stand
up for him because of his socialistic
views. The latter have voted him f.
nancial help. The article which caused
his arrest was a ridicule of the mar
riage relation and a declaration that
love children make the best men and
women" Since his conviction Knowles
has caused the article to be published
again In full in his ape
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
TO ExTRADITE OIL
MAGNATE; PERJURY
United States Supreme Court
AffirmS Decision in n. Clay
Pierce Case.

Washington, June 3.-The supreme
court OF the United States today af-
firmed the decision of the circuit court
OF the Eastern district Of Missouri in
the extradition case of II. Clay Pierce,
holding him subject to extradition to
Texas, where he is under indictment
on a charge Of perjury In swearing
that his company had not entered into
a conspiracy in restraint OF trade, when
the company had made application to
do business in Texas.
1t Is commended that the Waters
Pierce company is a part OF the Stand
ard OIL company. ....
The present term Of the supreme
court of the United States came to an
end today. Court will not meet again
until next October ~. VI
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
EXTREMES OF TEMPERATURE
AND SPARSE RAINFALL

Huron, s. D., May 29.-Weekly
weather bulletin for the week ending
Monday, May 25, 1908.
Aside from a fairly generous amount
II rain in, parts Of the Black Hills re-
yion on Wednesday, fair weather pre-
Vailed until Saturday night and Sun
lay; when there was a general rain,
ranging from moderate to fairly gen.
srous In amount, that covered the en-
ire state and fell slowly. There was
considerable c~loudiness near the close
'f h week, but the amount of sun
shine averaged nearly normal. The
.arly part of the week was warm and
he latter part cool. On Friday morn
ng, light frost occurred in nearly all
counties, and in some places tempera-
ures OF 80 degrees or lower were re-
corded. There was some high wind.
The mean temperature was about
formal over the James and Sioux river
Valleys, and slightly below the normal
over the Black Hills district and the
middle Missouri river valley. Tuesday
Was the warmest day, when maximum
temperatures generally above so de-.
grees occurred, the highest recorded
being 81 degrees, at Armour, Douglas
county. A maximum temperature of
30 degrees was recorded at several
ether places on the same day. The
minimum temperatures were below 40
degrees throughout the state, the low
est recorded being % degrees, at Or
man, Butte" county, on Thursday. Mini
nun temperatures of 20 or 80 degrees
were recorded in several places on Fri
lay.
While the precipitation was below
The normal, it was sufficient generally,
the soil as a rule being already amply
moist because of the heavy precipita-
ton of the preceding week. It prac-
tically occurred on Saturday night and
Sunday, after many of the reports re-
ceived had been mailed.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04

Armour, S. D., May ga terrific
wind, rain and hail storm visited this
section last night, lasting six hours.
Over three inches Of rain fell, accom-
panied by hail, which beat the growing
crops into the ground.
Small grain win recover. but garden
crops are hopelessly ruined.
Immense damage was done to farm
buildings and windmills. and hundreds
Of window lights were destroyed. The
tall chimneys on the new Armour high
school building, completed last year at
a cost Of $35, 000, were blown off and
went crashing down through the three
rooms to the basement. The damage
to the building is about 5000. ...
1t is estimated that not less than $25,-
600 damage was done In Armour and
vicinity. The wind had a velocity Of
so miles per hour. The clouds were
cyclonic, forming near Platte, 80 miles
west Of here, where slight damage was
done.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04

or a curious double rainbow an OBJ
server say In a letter to the london
Times: "On March II last, while on
voyage between Pamaic and the
Isthmus OF Panama, at IL a. m, the
sun being then nearly in the zenith, a
double rainbow or brilliant coloring ap-
peared, forming a complete circle round
la sum-, the inner bow being some
distance from the sun, the outer bow
being about an equal distance from the
inner. A clear horizon showed no signs
OF rain. Neither the captain nor any
other soul on board had ever seer a
similar phenomenon. The outer bow
faded gradually away and then the in
ner bow -.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
BILLY SUNDAY RIPS
PULPIT IN FERVoR

Sharon, Pa, June S.-Rev. Billy
Sunday, the ex-professional baseball
player, closing a series of revival meet
ings at the tabernacle here, got so ex-
cited preaching to a large audience
that he pounded the hardwood pulpit
Into splinters with his fist. He pulled
off a large silver of wood from the desk
and peat the air with it to emphasize
his remarks. He would grasp the stick
like a batter facing the pitcher, meas
ure the distance with his club and beat
the air as If pounding out a three
Dagger. AT the close of the sermon
Sunday collapsed from sheer exhaus-
ton,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
RRIDeEwATER HIT
.t Rv STopM EiENn

Bridgewater, S. D., May 30.-A Sc
we're wind n rain storm swept over
this locality Tuesday night damaging
farm property to quite an extent.
Among the principal sufferers are c..
+. hanson, a renter, residing north
east OF here, who together with his
FAMILY narrowly escaped death in the
storm, the house being struck and
crushed In on one side by a large
granary which was blown against 1t.
All the other buildings on the farm ex-'
cept the barn, were torn down and
carried some distance away.
George Goehring living south Of
mere reports heavy damage to his out
buildings, with a portion OF his house
blown from its foundation. A large
number of barns and windmills are
blown down throughout the country.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
PRIZES OFFERED FOR
WELL BRED CORN EARS

Vermillion, S. D., May 30.-Ot it's last
meeting the Vermillion Commercial
club decided to encourage the exhibit
ton of more prize corn at the farmers
Institute next winter, and have APP
p~ropriated 500 for that purpose. The
ciuo decided to make this appropria-
ton early in the season that the farm
ers might have an opportunity to plant
and cultivate corn with the prize in
view. 1t is believed by the merchants
OF Vermillion hat Clay county a
grow the best corn in the country and
they are going to dc everything in
their power to stimulate production.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
BOY IN
MURDER OF CHICAGoAN
PEACHES" ON PALS

Chicago, June 2. - David Jacobson,
10 years old. who was arrested on the
suspicion Of having knowledge of the
murder of Robert G. Holmes, the pur-
chasing agent OF the Edison Common
wealth company, who was found dead
confessed to the police that he was
present at the killing of Holmes, al
though he denies having taken part in
the actual murder. D.
jacobson in his confession impli-
Gates three other men who are also in
custody. These are Samuel McEwen,
colored; Charles Lewis and George
Miller. Their ages range from 10 to "a.
Jacobson told the police that McEwen
attacked Holmes and knocked him
down and that Lewis struck Holmes
on the head with a hammer.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
MRS. PAUL GILMORE AT
DIVORCE MART; SEEKING
SEPARATIONS o, MOI NO

Sioux Falls, S. d., June 3.-Mrs. Paul
Gilmore, whose husband has become q
matinee favorite, has arrived in Sioux
Falls. 1t is reported that she will seek
a divorce. When asked for a statement
Mrs. Gilmore led the way to her attor-
neys' office.
II am not here for a divorce" she
announced. II expect my husband to
join me here. why, Mr.. Gilmore has
been registering from Sioux Falls all
over the country" WV"
The news that Mr.. Gilmore is a resi-
dent Of Sioux Falls created considerable
surprise here.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
JUST MOVES HIS HEAT
AND HIS NECK BREAKS

Cincinnati, June 2.-Joseph Zins, aged
%, broke his neck in making a slight
motion while sitting in a chair and
died almost instantly. Zins suffered
from tuberculosis of the spinal column.
This ailment Is not unusual, but II is
rare that the disease attacks such a
high part OF the column, the first, Sec
ond and third vertebrae. These bones
were SO weakened that a slight mo-
tion of the head caused the second TO
slip out of place and press against the
spinal cord. The mans head fell to ons
side and he was ~snffocatec.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
CHICAGO Grain and Provision..

Chicago, June Cash quotations were
as follows:
~Flour-Steady.
Wheat-No. 8. s2c@sl.07; No. 2 red, a.O24
61.06. .
Corn-No. 2. 7S%c; No. 2 yellow, 7S&c.
Oats-No. 2, 6&c; Nc. 2 white, sc; No. 8
white, 50Q54c.
Barley-Fair to choice mailing, 62G65c.
Flax Seed-No. l northwestern, 81. 25h.
Provisions-Short rib sides, $6.87M@G.30;
mess pork, lS.70Ql3. rs; lard, $S.421h; short
clear sides, S.37kQ7. 62k.
Whisky-On basis of high wines, S1.35.
16Q20c.
Eggs-Steady, at mark, cases returned,
l4h@l4Ac; firsts, 15hc; prime firsts, tic.
C~heese-Steady at 10A@12hc.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
CONTRACT LET FOR NEW
.... SCHOOL Bull DING

Bridgewater, S.. D., June 3.-The
board OF education Of this city has
awarded the contract for the construc-
ton Of the new eisht-room school build
ing to A. J, King & Son, Of Mitchell,
8. D., and c.. L. Marsh. of this place,
complete for $22, 200. The building is to
be constructed of stone and brick. two
stories high, with basement under the
entire part. and when finished will be
the finest school building in McCook
county.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
GOVERNOR JOHNSON WILL
OPEN STATE FAIR

Huron, s. D., June 2.-Governor
John A. Johnson, of Minnesota, has
been secured to make the opening
speech at the South Dakota state fair
which will be held here September 7
to IL.
The premium lists are now being
distributed and more than a dozen
counties have already asked for space
In which % make exhibits.
There will be a larger amount hung
up III premiums h a usual and the
outlook is good for a successful fan
meeting.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
JEFF DAVIS DAUGHTER
MAY BE DELEGATE, TOO

Colorado Springs, Colo, May 3d.
Colorado may emphasize the franchise
for nm in this state by sending two
women delegates to the national demo-
cratic convention. Following the move
ment on foot in Denver to seat Mrs.
Ruth Bryan Leavitt, there is a strong
un~dercurrent among the democrats OF
FL Paso county to tender the honor Of
delegate to the convention to Mrs. Mar
garet Hayes, of this city, only living
daughter Of Jefferson Davis.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
THREsHERs' ASSOCIATION
TO MEET AT HURON

Huron, s.. d., June 2-The South Da-
kota Threshers' association will hold it's
annual convention in this city Tune IT.
Is, at which time Engineer Lee will be
present n discuss the good roads
problem. An interesting program has
been prepared, which includes many
questions of interest to threshers, man.
ufacturers and citizens generally. The
attendance promises to be large.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04

Changes on the moons surface. %
cially near the crater Linnaeus, are
now recognized by Pickering, Barnard
p Others. 1t is concluded that the
diminntion of a white patch must be a
melting Of boar frost at sunrise and
tnat the deposition II melting of frost
must be taking place in other parts of
the moon.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04

"A remarkable custom which has been
uninterruptedly In force for 800 years
has just been observed at Ideford. q
secluded parish a few miles from Chud-
leigh, Eng. 1t is that of picking up aims
from the donors tomb In the church
yard. The rector and church warden
stands at n end of the tomb. upon
the fiat top Of which they place coins.
The recipients of the charity come up
one by one 20 the other end Of the tomb
and pick up the n
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04

In Denmark only the inte~r-provinciaI
the intercommunai and the interna2
uonal telephones are worked by the
state. while the local telephones are
worked by private limited compenies,
to which n state has granted conces-
gions.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04

According to statistics Just issued
the male Inhabitants of st. Petersburg
outnumber the femals by 124, 600. The
total population OF the capital is now
A,464,704, showing an increase of $50, OOo
or nearly Is per cent, as compared with
the census of 1900.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
P0STOFFICE DYNAMITED,
$500 BOOTY SECURED

Aberdeen, s. D., May 29.-The post
office at Groton, 20 miles east of here,
was robbed some time last night and
$500 in a and stamps stolen. The
safe was dynamited and a part of the
building wrecked. There is no clue to
the parties who did 1t.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04

Pierre Lott, who has ransacked most
parts Of the globe in search Of impress
gions, n whose sketches OF eastern
life are among the most delightful
things in modern literature, has lately
visited Egypt and found establishment
IA the land of the Pharaohs. He tried
hard to project himself into the tranquil
immemorial past, but the noises Of the
present kept breaking in upon his med
itation.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
SPONGE CASE" HUNG
BY ANOTHER JIJRY

Davenport, Ia, June 2. - The jury
was unable to agree on a verdict in
the $500 damage case of Mrs. Annie
Arp against Drs. A. L. Hageboork, ]. r.
Halter and ]. X. Meyhaus. The Jury
Is said to have stood IL to / in favor
of awarding damages. 1t is charged
by the plaintiff that in performing an
operation on her husband the defend
ants left a sponge in his body. Be
of this 1t has become known as
the sponge CASE
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
ROOSEVELT PRESSES
BUTTON; KINGSTON,
AGE $50, DOES REST

Washington, June 3.-President Roose-
welt at II o'clock today pressed an electric
button, which a v a signal in Kingston,
N. Y, to start a parade in celebration of
the 25Oth anniversary OF the founding of
that town.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
SOUTH DAKOTA CENTRAL
MAKES ST. 600. 600 LOAN

Sioux Falls, s. D., MAY 3O.-The
South Dakota Central Railway com
pany which was recently completed to,
WATERFOWL has given a trust Iced to
tbs American Trust and Savings COM
pany of Chicago for $1,000, 900 for i'm.
proVements made and to be made on
the line. 0.-O
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
Cars Blown Into River.

Yankton, s. d. May 29-The Milwau-
kee Railway company had two empty
box cars blown into the Missouri liver
here in a 50-mile gale last night; not
much other damage.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04

The fact is not generally known that
some OF the most imposing snow noun
tains in the world lie within the limits
of the United States. ] refer to the
great peaks of Alaska, at least one of
which, Mount Mckinley, is over 10000
feet high, while Mt. st. Elias is over
$4,000 feet high.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04

On n occasion when in congress
General Benjamin Butler arose in his
place and intimated that the member
who occupied the floor was
ing h limits OF debate. WHY. gen
eral," said the member re~proachfnIiy
you divided your time with me" II
know did" rejoined Butler, grimly.
"but 4 didn't divide eternity with Won"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04

Argentina still offers a splendid field
tor immigration. Only co. 900, 900 acres
are cultivated, and there remain Dab
10000 OF acres suitable for stock
breeding, as well as huge areas of for
est and of mineral bearing mountains.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04

Zinc mining in Mexico has become
important only in the last three years.
The most important zinc deposits are
near Monterey. At Calera there is a
large AMOUNT OF mixed sulphide ore,
while the Trio General, in San Luis
Potosi, is also producing zinc ore.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
IoWAN SHOOTS HIMSELF
AT THE preside

San Francisco, June flames Black,
a private in the Sixty-fifth company OF
coast artillery corps, shot himself at
the Preside yesterday and died from
the effects of the wound. He was born
in Burlington, Ia, and was rs years old
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
REPORTS OF VADERLAND
WRECK ARE UNFOUNDED

Antwerp, June 3.-The Red Star line
steamer Vaderland, reported to be
wrecked, left Flushing for Dover this
morning, after making some slight re-
pairs to her machinery.
A special TO the Paris Petit Journal
from Brussels had said it was rumored
the Vaderland has been wrecked In ne
North sea in a dense fog.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
KILLED BABY

New London, Conn, June 2.-Lyle J.
Stocktord, W years old, was killed as
a result Of receiving a charge of shot
in his thigh from a gun, over the pos
session Of which an older brother and
sister were struggling at their home.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04

There are three black fox farms near
Atherton, Prince Edward island, where
these animals are raised for their
skins. These farms contain 20, rs and
sold in London at prices ranging from
$500 to $500 each, according to QUALITY
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
DESTRUCTION IN
HURRICANES PATH
Ruined Buildings and Crops In
Cyclone Zone Where Hail
Completes Havoc.
DIES or FRIGHT
IN THUNDERSTORM.

Springfield, Ill, May 29.-Mrs.
General Alfred Orendorff, died this
afternoon from a hemorrhage,
caused by fright during a terrific
wind storm. ."..
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
Sioux City Grain Market.

Sioux City, June 1.-Wheat-No. / north
ern, IS pounds test, 500; No. 2 northern,
Sc pounds test, CSC; No. 3, 81 pounds test,
R3c; No. 4, 80 pounds test. S5c; rejected,
Ee.
Corn-No. 3 mixed, shelled, new, 6Ohc;
No. 4 mixed, shelled, new, 6Skc.. Ear same
as shelled, rs pounds; yellow hc more than
mixed.
Oats-No. 3 white, 22 pounds, 46c: No. 4
white, 20 pounds, 45Ac; No. 8. 4Shc; no
grade oats, 421kc.
Barley-D mailing, 45 pounds test, Soc;
No. l feeding, 4S pounds test, 44c; No. 4
feeding, AZ pounds test, 40c.
Rye-No. 2, Csc; No. 3, 64c.
Flax-No. /, $l.12; No. 2, 81. 10.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04

At a sale of political works held the
other day in Philadelphia, $50 Quarter
volumes OF the Congressional Record,
IN half Russia binding, were bid in at
3 cents a volume.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04

The treatment by vegetables Is the
latest dietetic fad. 1t is affirmed that
vegetables have a considerable in
fuence upon the physical and moral
well being OF those who eat them and
that they will cure many maladies.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04

Sioux City Live Stock.

SIOUX CITY Live Stock.
Sioux City, June I-Sioux City Stock
Observation-Disclosures II heavy. S.i6G
IS 40. Ugh ard mixed. $5.J0dka.
Cattle-Butcher steers, S5.OO01. 90: far
COWS ana he4tfs, -. bJGIo.00: sloeKers and
feeders, A.00Q5.O0; yearlings and calves,
S5OQ4.66; feeding cows and heifers, S2.6OG
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
South Omaha.

South Omaha, June l-Cattle-Market
slow and 10p15c lower. Native steers, $50
steers, S.5096.0 90; Texas steers, 81. 7504 Is:
cows and heifers, $2.75Q4.5O Gamers, 500
W3b0; stockers and feeders, $8.OO@5. rs;
calves, S.25Q6.5; bulls, stays, etc, $500
Hogs-Market a shade stronger. HEAVY.
$.l5p5.25; mixed, $5.12hQ5.1 5; light, Sc. lC
Q5.i1A; pigs, A.25G5.O 90; bulk of sales, $5'I2b
@5.l7k. "
q6.25; wethers, .A.5OG5.Oo; ewes, &.OO04.6S:
lambs, &.75Q6.50. $500
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
NO ONE WILL HEAR
THOMAS SPEAK.

Sioux Falls, s. D., May 30.-The
announcement of the graduating
class Of the Sioux Falls school for
deaf mutes has been issued. One
OF the prominent features Of the
program is ar address by Hon. ID.
G: Thomas, president OF the board
OF charities and corrections. There
are eight in the class. n Of the
largest ever graduated by that in
stitution. Commencement is June
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04

General Booth journeyed up to Nor
witch, England, the other day to open an
e0th a provincial campaign.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04

Hasheesh, which in its effect is much
the same as opium, Is prepared from
the gum taken from hemp.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04
coPIoUs RAINFALL
IN RANGE COUNTRY

Rapid City, S. D., May 29-For three
days this section has been blessed with
a more or less steady rainfall, and it's
coming at this time mean hundreds Of
thousands of dollars to the farmers of
the Black Hills agricultural sections.
Seeding was started early hereabouts,
and when the usual spring rains were
delayed there was apprehension of a
diminished crop. But now everything
points to a bumper yield of grains and.
other products Of the soil.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04

No goods a be landed in Turkey
which bear q trademark at all resem-
bling a crescent.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04

Elephants are one of the perils Of
railroad life In Indo-Chipa. The Bang
kOk Times says that when the morning
train from Bangkok was near Ban
Klap an elephant walked u Of the
Jungle onto the track. The engineer
sounded his whistle. but the elephant,
t~rumpeting loudly, lowered his head
and charged the oncoming train. So
great vas the impact that the elephant
was killed on the spot and the engine
derailed and badly damaged. The ele-
plants tusks were snapped of. but
when a search was made for them they
could not be found. Some one had
walked Off with them.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-06-04

The women OF Concord, N. H., are
struggling to have the word male"
omitted from the new city charter that
Mayor Charles r.. Corning has recently
appointed a committee TO draft. 1t is
asserted that the present charter of
Concord is M of the most antiquated
IN America. 1t is q copy OF Boston's
original charter and among Its pro-
chief OF police assigning him all sorts
Of puritanical duties. Witches are
warned to refrain from their sinful
practices and tradesmen against sell
ing rum to Indians. The women now
say that to prohibit them from voting
at this advanced state of the world is
Just as Anticipated and as irrational as
the provisions relating to witches.