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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Many is chilled, an few is frozen"
was the way Brother Williams an
nounced his text.
Oats twice you gived dat text out
wrong" said the old objecting brother
in the amen corner
Hits 'cordin' ter de book" replied
Brother Williams, IAN considerin' de
col weather what comes pom us so
sudden, hits my opinion hits a mighty
~seasonable text; but hit only applies
ter de worl' what you Twin in. Dey
amt no freezin' business whar you
gwine. / have hearn tell dat de ice
trust folks will be dar. but dat1l be
one time de ice trust'n be dissolved.
De reason / took dat freezin' text dis
mawnin' is kaZe de yuther place is too
hot ter talk bout! So de text STAINS
ez / give 1t out. an / amt gwine ter
change it ter please no ray-headed,
or bal headed sinner In de hearin' err
my voice. So dar, now!"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08
WE SELL GUNS AND TRAPS CHEAP
& buy Furs & Hides. Write for ~catalog 105
N. w. Hide & Fur Co., Minneapolis, Mimi.
Ten Sermons IN Thirty Seconds.
BY the Rev. Charles Sickle.

BY the Rev. Charles Stelzle.
There are many kinds of memory
methods but no one has ever invented a
scheme which will help a man forget.
II a man were half as good as he knows
how, he would be twice as good as he is.
Most fatter themselves hat they cam
not be fooled by their fellows, but they
are fooling themselves by supposing that
they can fool others.
1t is a most difficult task to drag to it's
destruction a beast of the field. but IT is
sometimes a hopeless undertaking to at
tempt TO rescue a human being.
Some men are trying hard to get rid of
sins. They will never succeed until they
conquer sin.
Innocence is ignorant of sin. Virtue is
sin conquered.
We are punished not so much for our
sin, as by our sin.
Most men are sorry not because they
have sinned, but because or the result Of
their sin.
The devil never taunts the man of whom
he is sure.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08

Itched and Burned TerrfbIy-CouId
Not Move without Flesh
Cracking-SIeep Imposxible-Cuti-
cura Soon Cured Eczema.
An itching humor covered both my
hands and got up over my wrists and
even up to the elbows. The itching and
burning were terrible. My hands got
all scaly and when l scratched, the
surface would be covered with blisters
and then get raw. The eczema got so
bad that | could not move my thumbs
without deep cracks appearing. l went
to my doctor, but his medicine could
only stop the itching. At night l suf-
fered so ~fearfuily that l could not
sleep. / could not bear to touch my
hands with water. This went on for
three months and | was fairly worn
out. At last / got the Cuticura Rene
dies and In a month | was cured. Wal
ter H. Cox, 16 Somerset St, Boston,
Mass, Sept. %, 1905"
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Sole
Props. Of C%uticura Remedies, Boston.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08
TEXAS PEARL
WEIGHS 1000 GRAINS
One Of the Largest in the World,
Size of Small Hens
Egg.

The largest pearl aver discovered in
Texas, md one of the largest known
TO dealers anywhere, recently was
taken out of the Can Saba river, near
M~enardville. 1t is as large as a small
hens egg and weighs a trife more thar
LOCO grains. The man who found and
owns the giant pearl is j. G.. Millsap,
of Brady, Tex. 1t is irregular in shape
and does not possess the luster OF the
perfect smaller gems. Mr.. Millsap has
had no value placed upon it, but il is
said to be worth a large sum.
1t is only or recent years that profess
sional pearl fishermen have turned
their attention to the San Saba river
as a field for the industry. The stream
flows through a remote section of west
ern Texas and is far removed from the
railroads. 1t lis about 125 miles long
and empties into the Colorado river.
Pea fishing camps were established
along the upper course of the stream
about three years ago, and IL is said
that those who were employed in the
industry found the pearl mussels more
plentiful than in any other stream In
the state.
The first year a harvest Of pearls
from the a Saba river is said TO
AVE aggregated more than $50, 900. The
number OF pearl fishermen increased
the following year and there was a still
further increase this season. 1t is esti-
mated that not less than $1T5, 900 worth
of pearls have been taken out of the
stream since the industry was started.
Mr.. Millsap. who found the l,000-grain
pearl, has more than 200 other fine
gems which he took from the a Saba
river mussels. Some of these pearls are
of perfect shape and luster and a high
value Is placed on them.
The streams OF western Texa have
yielded large quantities of pearls dur
ing the last few years. 1t is stated by
buyers from New York who are in that
section on their annual purchasing WIS.,
1t to the pearl fishermen that the Tex
as yield for the present season will Tar
exceed that OF any other state. The
harvest on the Concho river n Its
tributaries and on the Llano river has
been better than usual, 1t is claimed.
The total yield will not be known for
several weeks. The Concho, South Con-
cho and Middle Concho rivers have
been known for several years as good
mussel streams. The pearls In the
Concno mussels are noted for their
splendid luster. The Llano river also
has furnished many fine and valuable
pearls during the last few years.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08
Female Financiers.

From the Dundee Advertiser.
Stories about banking accounts owned
by women, told in a London paper, are
funny reading. OF one who was in
formed hat she had overdrawn her
account, IL is stated that she wrote
saying she was very sorry, and inclosed
a check drawn upon the same bank,
which she hoped would set matters
right. Another who was called aside
by the cashier and told her account
was overdrawp by a pound. had rather
the best of il when, taking a sovereign
from her purse, she handed it to the
cashier, expressing the sincere hope
that her carelessness a. not finan-
cially distressed the bank. Another
story told is of a lady who entered a
well-known bank and presented q
crossed check to the cashier at the
counter, expecting him to cash 1t. After
glancing at it, he looked up n said
politely: In sorry / canno pay this
across the counter" TO which the lady
replied sweetly: "Oh, shall / come
round that side?"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08
Quaint.

Professor Brander Matthews. the
brilliant writer and teacher, was dis
cussing literary quaintness at Column
bia. In illustration of the quaint he
said:
"A little girl / knew was very bad
one day. She was SO bad that, other
corrections failing. her mother took
her up to her TO whip her.
During this proceeding the little
girls brother opened the door and was
about to enter. But in her prone posi-
ton across her mothers knee the little
girl twisted around her head and said.
severely:
Eddie, go out! Can't you see we're
busy p"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08
Not Such a Feat.

From E~VerybOdy's Magazine.
"One day." related Denny to his
friend Jerry, when Oh had wandered
too far inland on me shore leave OF
suddenly found thot there was a great
big haythen, tin feet tall, chasin' me
wild a knife as long as yer arm. OF
took to me heels an for so miles along
the road We had it nip an tuck. Thin
OF turned INTO the woods an we run for
one hundred an twinty miles more,
wild him gainin' on me steadily, OWN
to his knowledge of the country. FL
nally, just as OF could feel his hot
breath burnin' on the back of me neck,
we came to a big lake. Wild one great
leap OF landed safe on the opposite
shore, leavin' me pursuer COMPOUNDED
and impotent wild rage"
Faith, an thot was no great jump
commented Jerry, "considerin' the run
min sthart we had"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08
Detestabie and Heinous.

From the Philadelphia Record.
The class at kirk had been reading
the story of Joseph and his brethren,
and 1T came TO the turn of the visiting
minister to examine the boys.
The replies to all OF his questions
had been quick, intelligent and correct.
Such as:
What great crime did these sons of
Jacob commit 2"
They sold their brother Joseph"
Quite correct. And for how much?'
Twenty pieces of silver"
And what added to the cruelty ana
wickedness of these bad brothers"
A pause.
What made their treachery even
more detestable and heinous?"
Then a bright little fellow stretched
out an eager hand
We'll, my MANI"
Please, sir, they sold him over
cheap"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08
Difficult Repairs.

Thomas A Edison said recently of
aeronautics:
within five years the north pole
will be reached in a 40-hour trip, and
the globe will be encircled in a week.
But the type OF ~aeroplane must be
changed" continued Mr.. Edison, be
fore such flights are undertaken, or
otherwise aeronauts will be talking like
the automobilist who. after buying a
cheap car, visited h salesrooms and
said:
You said when you sold me my
four-horsepower runabout that you'd
supply all parts broker
Yes. sir" said the salesman.
Then" said the other, let me have
at once, please. a first and third rib,
two front teeth. one left ankle bone,
and a nose bridge"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08
From the New York Times.

Mrs. Silas Bennett vas a philoso-
pher. On a certain dismal occasion
some Of the neighboring women were
ecndoling with her. With commenda-
BILE cheerfulness she replied:
i've raised fou girls an three boys,
expectin' every time they'd be twins
and red-headed like their Grandpa
Bennett, and yet they amt.
An I've worried constable over
smallpox breakin' out in my big fam
lily. SO fer. faint.
Last summer, durin' July and Au-
gust, an mebbe part of September, I
was real melancholic, fearin' I'd got
an appendix. But / guess / amt.
An through it all, il never onct
occurred to me that I'd be the one to
fall through them rotten old meetin'-
house steps an break my leg in two
places, but l be-
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08
She Was No Suffraaette.

DR.. Charles f. Aked, of the Fifth
Avenue Baptist church, New York,
said recently:
The American woman is, up to the
present. Gods best piece OF work"
And the other day, celebrating this
truth, Dr.. Aked compared the merited
reverence in which m Is held in
America to the scorn that is too often
meted out to her abroad.
Consider" he said, "the position of
woman In a country where such a joke
as this is possible.
Bill, said a young wife, weeping,
'wot's the matter? Don't you love me
no more?'
"tOf course, / do, durn YET growls
Bill. returning to his penny weekly
and pot of ale.
Then, Bill the young wife sobs,
why don you knock me about?'"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08
AND COLDS
Took Pe-ru-na.

Peruna Drug Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Gentlemen I'll can cheerfuily recon-
mend Peruna as an effective cure for
coughs and colds.
lou are authorized TO use my photo
with testimonial In any publication.
Mrs. Joseph Hall Chase.
SO4 Tenth ST., Washington, ID. Z.
Could Not Smell Nor Hear.
Mrs. A. l.. Wetzel, 1923 Ohio ST.. Terrs
Haute, Ind, writes
when | began to take your medicine
l could not smell, nor hear a church
bell ring. Now l can both smell and
hear.
When | began your treatment my
head was terrible. | had buzzing and
chirping noises In my head.
Il followed your advice faithfully and
took Peruna as you told me-. Now 1
might say ! am well.
Il want to go and visit my mother
and see the doctor who said | was not
long for this world. l will tell him il
was peruna that cured me-"
Peruna is manufactured by Tbs
Peruna Drug Mfg. Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Ask your Druggist for a Free
peruua Almanac for 1909.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08

A Paris journal suggests that in or
der to rid the world of rats the various
governments should offer a reward of
one penny for each rat killed. Den
mark, it appears, has already set the
example. There, since a aw was pass
ed giving a halfpenny a head for dead
rats, the ~schoolboys Of Copenhagen de-
vote their playtime to hunting the ro-
dents. The bodies are taken to the fire
brigade station, where the tails are cut
off in order that the reward may not
be claimed a second time. The bodies
are burned the same night in a furnace
at the gas works.
London Opinion: Now, Johnny" said
the Sunday school teacher, can you tell
me one Of the most remarkable things
Moses did,"
Yes, ma'am," replied the bright youth.
He broke all the commandments at the
same time
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08
To Ladies only.

The wish to be beautiful is %predomi-
nant in every woman, and none can say
she does not care whether she is beauti-
full or not. DR.. T. FeiiD GourGud's
Oriental Cream, or Magical Bedutifer,
elicits a clear, transparent complexion,
free from Tan, Freckles, or Moth Patches,
and SO closely initiating nature as to defy
detection. 1t has the highest medical tes-
timony as well as professional celebrities,
and on its own merits it has become one
of the largest and a popular speciality in
the trade. FERD. Il. HOPKINS, Sole Pro-
prietor, 81 Great Jones Street, New York.
For sale by all Druggists and Fancy
Goods Dealers throughout the United
States. Canadas, and Europe. No. 8.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08
In the Other Direction.

Johnny had been a very bad boy
during the day, and when his father
came home IT was decided that he
should talk to him instead of the usual
whipping, So the father took Johnny
on his knee and spoke to him thus:
Johnny, do you know what happens
10 good boys?"
yes. sir; they go to heaven"
We'll, Johnny, wouldn't you rather
be a good boy and go to heaven"
mo, father, I'd rather go with you"
That broke up the conversation.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08

A man who suffered very badly went
to a specialist. and after 10 difficult les
sons learned to say quite d~istinctIy,
Peter Piper picked a peck OF picked
peppers" His friends congratulated
him upon this splendid achievement.
Yes" said the man doubtfuliy, but
It's s-s-such a d~-d-deucedly d-d-difis
cult remark to w-w-work into an 0ra
din-n-ary accommodation, " know"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08

voluntarily. Two months ago l began
taking Doan's Kidney Pills and the
Improvement has been wonderful. Four
boxes have done me more good than all
the ~doctoring Of seven years. | have
gained SO much that my friends won
der at It."
Sold by all dealers. SOC a box. Eos
ter-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08

must have been hurt,
as | passed bloody
urine with pain for "A
long time after, was
weak and thin, and
so l could not work.
Two years after l
went to the -
hospital and remain
ed | IN six
months, but my case
Tho nrina pn SGp1 In
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08
BECOMING Respectful.

Coal Dealer-Evidently cold weather
isn't far off.
His wife-What makes you think
go?
Coal Dealer-People are beginning TO
call me mr. Black" / haven't got any
thing better than Hello. old man. all
summer.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08
Advice to the LoveIorn.

From Town Topics.
II wish l hadn't written those let
tiers to her. said the defendant in the
breach of promise suit gloomily.
We'll, It should be a lesson to you.
Do right and fear nothing" answered
his lawyer.
You mean don't write, and fear
nothing"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08

Cleveland Plain dealer: Lady in tour
ing car beckons to pedestrian. "Will you
kindly do me a small favor, sir?"
Certainly, madam"
Then please stand out in the middle
of the highway and let me see how
quickly / can stop my car without hitting
you. I'm afraid this brake is out of or
der
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08

FTOn the Chicago NEWS.
He (boastingly)-lt takes six genera
tions 70 make a gentleman, o know,
She (calmly)-Yes; and what a pity
that 1t only takes one generation to
unmake him.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08
Second choica.

us he looking for a job? I"
mo: but he will take one II he cam
find q situation"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08

do O have to work long hoursr'
mo. only the regulation length, 90
minutes each"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08
Pea Salad.

One a IA drained. one dozen
small sweet pickles, cut fine, and one
onion, cut fine. Mix all together with
a good salad dressing.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08

Uats r a to be the best flesh
building food for domestic animals.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08

First MISUNDERSTANDING a queer
hing. Coming east, while / lay doz-
ng in the sleeping car, j suddenly
Second Actor-Well, wen! Some
sind brakeman gave you a berth in
he caboose, Ell?
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08
Words From Rr'er Williams

rsrs. Wfnslows SOOTHING SYRUP ror Childroa
teothing; softens the gums, reduces Az
6ys pain cures wind c"li~ ~ cent "a bottle
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08
HURT IN A WRECK.

Kidneys Badly Injured and Health
Seriously impaired.
William White, r. X, man, POI Con-
stantine ST, Three Rivers, Mich, says:
I'm q railroad collision my Kidneys
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08
Only One .nnoMo aUININE,.

ohiS ohe 'bhOM 0biNtNE
That is LAXATIVE BROM0 QUININE. Look
for the signature of u. w. GROVE. Used tho
World over TO Cure a Cold In One Day. 23c.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-01-08

PAZ0 OINTMENT is guaranteed TO cure any
case Of Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protrrid-
ing piles In 6 to ii days or money refunded
zoe
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-19
FAST GAME AT II
RINK TONIGHT

The Bluefieid basket bali team
has beeN materially strengthened hs
the acquisition OF Ernest Hall ca
Graham who will play with them
In the game tonight agaias Gary
Tho cary team arrived i'm this
city this afternoon accompanied 0y
hitynrootees who are all bedeckcd in
the oolowr OF the team The coal
field team IS confident OF victory and
is rashirt all Kinds of mOuey on
che result or the game
y large crowd OF local rooters is
expected 10 he OF hand TO root 'or
the homo team.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-19

ard OF Flindd were the speakers to-
day at the National Farm Land Con-
gross The attendance is large and
there Is much interest manifested
Ln tho meeLlng.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-19

TIE Leader is the best advorlis
Ing medium in this section
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-19
FIRE IN LIBRARY
l. ~ CAUSES LOSS OF $4,000

Washington. Nov 49, a fire In
the postgraduate library of the
Georgetown University today re- uit-
81 in loss OF $4,000.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-19
c. O. WRIGHT.
T. j. KELLEY.
r. NJ GARRETT. j

REPORT or THE CONDITION or
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-11-19
RESOT-RCES

at BlucGcid, in Inc state Of wet viz
FniI, al hr close of busin S.. ~,
10Th. 1909 -
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-06-04
Strawberries Never Finer

The strawberry season is now on. The
crop is abundant and more are being
shipped from PENIS Grove and Pedrick-
town than ever before. Between 400 and
500 crates have been sent to Wilmington
daily, and from 800 to 1900 crates to
Philadelphia by boat. A carload was
shipped by express to Boston on We'd
nesday and another on Thursday. A
car holds $50 crates, 80 boxes to a crate,
equal to a bushel.
From three to FIVE carloads a
day have been shipped from PedTick-
town. Five refrigerator carload were sent
Wednesday to different cities. The
wholesale price in Wilmington and Phila-
delphia this week was from 4 to 6 cents,
most of the berries going at 5Iceuts.
James Diver shipped 143 crates of
strawberries on Tuesday andS. M. Justice
203, being the largest strawberry growers
at Penn's Grove.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-06-04
Ready-to-We ear Garments


You save both time and money by purchasing your outer
garments ready to wear. While you make these savings you
secure styles that cannot be excelled and avoid vexatious delays
IN securing your garment when you require them. Our line of
seasonable and correct ready to wear garments is the largest and
most complete that we have ever shown. All are new this sea-
son, made to our order and styles confined to US in this market.
AS the outing season will soon be upon us bear in mind that you
can secure the following at a moments notice:
Natural Linen Motor Coats, $500 each.
Pongee Travelling Coats, $500 and upwards.
Nong, black Taffeta Goats, $1,000 to $4,000.
Natural, white, co.ored and Ramie Linen Coat Suits, $1,000,
$1,000, $1,000, $500, $4,000.
Linene Coat Suits, $500.
One-piece Linene Dresses, $500 and $3.50.
One-pece all linen Dresses, white, natural and colors, at
$1,000, $1,000, $500 and $500.
Three-pece Linen Suits, $500.
Large showing Of tailored made and lingerie Waists, at
$1.00 to $3.50 each.
Iaior-made Tafeta and Messaline Waists, $500 and $3.50.
Net Waists, IS 90, Sc so, $3.50. $IO0.
Separate Skirts, of Wolfe, Panama, Serge, White and
Natural Linen. English Rep and Cotton fabrics.
Long, loose Top Goats at $1,000, $500 and $500.
We arc still showing a complete assortment of coat style
Wool Suits at greatly reduced prices.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-06-04
A Family Social and Reunion

Last Monday, Memorial day, a family
reunion was held at George W, Steel
mans on Delaware Avenue. A happy
social time and a dinner in Sheble's Grove
was enjoyed by all present.
Those present we're his father David
Steelman, brother David H. Steelman,
and wife, son Raymond .Steelman, Mr..
Steelman's daughter Florence and her
husband Pennel G. Kramer and son
Walter, Mr.. and Mrs. George Van Dusen,
Miss Lille Van Dusen, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Loux and son Frank, Misses JOSH e
Van Dusen and Laura WiIlingmyre, all
of Philadelphia; Charles Whitaker and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Borden.
Miss Helen Leap gave entertaining per-
formances on the piano.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-06-04
Muslin Underwear.

Women who are accustomed to buying materials and trim.
ming from which to have muslin undergarments made at home
will appreciate our showing Of these garments to wear. The ma
terlais are the best that can be used, the laces and trimmings are
those same refined styles you see offered over our lace counter,
the styles and workmanship of the finished garments are as per-
tect as good operators can make them. No better time than
now to replenish your wardrobe.
Corset Covers, SOC to $3.50. Gowns, $10o to SC. so,
Chemise, 81 90 to $3.50. Skirts, 81 90 to $3.50. Short Skirts,
SOC to $500. Drawers, SOC to $500. Combinations, SI.O0 to
$3.50. Princess Slips, $500 to So so.