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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
CURE YOUR KIDNEYS.
DO Not Endanger Life When FafmNliie
Citizen Shows You the Cure.

DO Not Endanger Life When in|liie
Clt.zen Shows You the Cure.
WHY will people continue TO suffer
tho agonie, OF kidney complaint, oack-
acne. urinary disorders, iamehess'
headaches. linguoI, why allow lheih-
.sI,es IN become chronic lnNallus,
,ybsn a certain cure is offered them
Doan's Kidney Pills is the remedy
IN use. because it gives L the kidneys
Inc help they need 10 perform their
work. ~ tha
If YOU have any. even one, OF Tue
SYMPTOMS Of kidney diseases, cure
vourself now, before diabetes, diopsy
or Brlght's disease sets III. heau 'his
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+. l.. Erambert. Main street, farm-
vile. Va. SAYS: ~ used Doan's hld-
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This remedy. which can be procured al
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friends and it has always given oehe-
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States.
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take no other.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
The Fayette Land Go.

vlqreto he popular IN Ir'ce 'l"'"0 o'' "
Hton to al .~
EACH and votes are on sa d" "
OF A. FarmvIe n lana.
oneho the money the sale Of votes will be donated 70 the
fomp and order the Oona" Oe''
lisCt Fdva tvr
located unmarried and over ten
noe Votes be deposited in tebox at A. v Waes store Inc contest ~
May 81 ,;no the LARGEST number
b. noonofSa April 18th tunt
standing OF will be published weekly '
woda VS. n Y. Wade's
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09
C. M. Walkers Sons.
FOR EDUCATION
IN THE SOUTH.
Atlanta, Ga, April l4-l6, 1909

For above occasion the Southern
Railway will sell tickets from points
ON its lines to Atlanta. Ga, ana re-
turn az very low rates. Tickets on sale
April 1918, final limit returning April
18th, 1909. ,,o
For further information call on the
nearest agent, or write >. E' burgess,
District Passenger Agent, 92O East
Main street, Richmond, Va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-04-09

"Hsd dyspepsia or indigestion ioI
wears. No appetite, and what l ana
eat distressed me terribly. Bufdock
Blood Bitters cured me- ID. IL. Wal
ker. SunbuTy, ONO.
The evening world., 1909-01-08
ITALIAN CONSUL
AND ACR|TElL|
ARE At WAR
Coroner Attacks Count Mas
siglia at Meeting and Dip
lonlat Replies.

Italian residents Of this citr are
vopderine To-day wha, has caused the
49,, ,,,...,,,.. ,o,.,..ll aud
trouble between Coroner Ac'''r'" an"
Count A. Raybaudl Masstsi.a the ItS!'
tan Consul General
-, ca,,,,, >.,,.,,,rr da.,,r.d
Last NiSht No'V"'' NV '''n' "e' ''' I"
at a meeting IN Atlantic Garden, on
the Bowery. that The Italian Ameri-
- =, ,hi, oi,, INV, ~, u.s for Cam,
The evening world., 1909-01-08
big BILL" EDWARDS SAVES
$4,000 FOR THE CITY.

Big Bur Edwards, tho new street
Cleaning Commissioners, won tn" p,audita
o.. IT,, members of the Board ol Est
mate to-day WHOM Hc reported Re wouIs
not need a little Item like $l2,'p which
his predecessor had requested f"r ynrl-
Gus items OF supplies
4 don't need tLai money! sad Biz
Bill" as the members ot the BOARD
looked up admnl1E!y Il find that by
cur,a.la- In other branches | can save
rrouc. Ia purchase supplies witEou, thi'
3i3!,Opp appropriation.
Wat" exclaimed the Mayor, "CaI
YOU G., alouE without the money which
your predecessor said was imperative to
the demands ~ tn" Department
Yes, >ir" answered the new Nomn!s-
sioner, and propose 20 save more tlsu
that
Good for you. said the Mayor.
"IIHe.' exclaimed tie Comptroller, ~
Big BIZ bmshrd ana retired.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-09-16
WY We Are St-oree-.

The old Greeks an6 Romans we're
E-ast admirers D. health aa6 strength ;
their pictures a2d st8tua-y made :hs
muscles 81 The 0eo stand out Ike
cords.
As matter n tact We have a,h-
lsteS &nd strong l1ea-ns1 taG o.
1ae strength making tood such IS
Quaker 0acs-,ASt would WI II a-y
con;eS; with lAs % Ra1a2o . Greek
champions
- 8 matter .. toa3. -Aa H1as; tood
sa- making Strength .. hons, muscle
ana 1s-ve : 6os oac1sa. Quaka =
0a-s 5 tAs oaSt because I : pure, 70
eusks . s,o-ns = Mach s2acks Farm
IS wives a~e 1u6--c .E4; " tea- 9
tss t2--a hands 2.er,.-u..y u Quake,
Na,S tAcy SCI .as oeSt results = va-s
ana economy i. you a~e clrverls-t
- he store by ne regular stzs pack
1Ses i. -. -ear It's sore by -
large s.zs fanny package !.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-09-16

Z you7 head aches, drop in At the
Evans Drug @. They have guar
anteed cures Powders. tablet, cap
SU,eS Or waters.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-09-16

!. oE- va-k ?,aSsas vog 81 Others.
=. -; tel Us Sa-8l& H-!cee-y. .0<
Ess; WzssEAA street
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22
Wife IS REAL BOSS"
AT Home, SAYS JUDGE
May Cut, Slash, Rip and De-
stroy Her Husbands
Clothing at Will.

Chicago, Oct. ia woman may cut,
slash, rip or destroy clothing at will, take
the money out of it, and the LAY can't
touch her, provided she is a wife and the
clothing is that of her husband. So de-
clared Municipal Judge Newcomer I'm the
Desplaines street court, when the case of
Mrs. Maggie Wittick, was presented.
Charles Wittick, her husband, had the
woman arrested on a charge of disorderly
conduct. According to his story, his wife
left him two months ago, but returned yes
terday and broke into his room.
Finding his Sunday-go-to-meeting suit
hanging in a closet, she cut 1T, ripped it,
tore 1t and put it in such shape that to
appear on the street in 1t would make him
liable to arrest, declared the indignant
husband. He wanted n severe penalty i'm
posed.
"I cant dc anything FOR you" said
Judge Newcomer. Il have no jurisdiction
in a cause between husband and wife. 1t
is not possible for a wife to steal from
her husband under the law. She can eth
err sew the buttons on you trousers or cut
them off, take all your money or break
down your door if you don't admit her.
While she is still your wife, Mr.. Wittick,
1 cannot punish her for what she has
done"
but I have a bill for divorce pending
against her, you honor" said Wittick.
'aThat makes no differences; she is still
your wife,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22
the Tragedy OF the Trees.

FTOIl TIE DcSLbn fdttbCFtpAs
The avage of the elm tree pest and
the leopard moth among the fine old
trees around Harvard university give
cause for much apprehension. Should
a dormitory burn down the institution
has enough friends to replace 1t, but
when d stately tree dies it is gone for
ever. There have already been many
of these tragedies. and more are threat
ened. This is more noticeable In the
parkIike environment OF the university.
Along the Hudson, in the vicinity of
Poughkeepsie, IL is the naples that are
suffering. This is something new be-
cause the naples have been more gem
orally immune than most of the other
familiar trees, unless ii may be the
oaks. The chestnuts in Prospect park.
Brooklyn, have almost all died and the
pine tree blight is working overtime in
many places. To arrest any or all OF
these ravages is n OF the most serious
problems of practical science The
choicest treasures of the landscape are
in danger at hundreds OF points.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22
Aerial Looomotion Convention.

Aerial Locomotion Convention. 80
From Daily Consular and Trade Reports.
Consul General Frank III. Mason re-
ports that, instead Of the automobile
salon, there will be held this year I'm
Paris the first international exposi-
ton OF aerial navigation, from Septem-
Der is to October 8.
The exhibition Is organized by
Association of Industrials in Aerial
.Locomotion, a new and powerful or
ganiZation which includes In it's list or
members all French manufacturers of
balloons, aeroplanes, aerial motors. ma
Iterials-everything connected with or
pertaining TO h manufacture and
operation of every device of navigating
the air. 1t will be held under the
patronage of the president OF the re-
public n the respective ministers and
will be OF international scope.
The exposition will represent the
latest and best that has been accomr
'plished. In Europe at least. In the new
and fascinating field or aviation. The
extent to which the industry OF aerial
navigation Is becoming developed Is
hardly realized bv most people h live
outside the radius of the aero clubs and
the national association of France. Six
months ago the builders OF ~aeroplanes
in Paris could be counted on the fingers
of one hand Now there arc In full
operation 15 factories devoted to the
manufacture Of materials and the con-
structiOn OF ~aeropianes, besides a dozen
or more inventors who are making
under cover and more or less secretly
individual. machines which embody
their special and more or less original
ideas of what the ~aeroplane or dirigibie
airship of the future ought to be. Three
newspapers, established during h last
six months, are devoted to aviation;
three societies, with many hundreds or
members among the wealthy and i'm
fluentiaI classes of French citizens, are
working for the encouragement or
aerial navigation, n over 5000, 900 Will
be given in this country in prizes which
will be open to competition during the
year.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22
A r
Broken by Coffee and Restored by
Postum.

Broken by Coffee and Restored By
Postum.
A banker needs perfect control OK
the nerves and a clear. quick, accurate
brain. A prominent banker Of Chat
tanooga tells how he keeps himself in
condition:
up to IL years Of age | was not
allowed to drink coffee. but as soon as
/ got out into the world | began to use
1t and grew very fond OF it. Fol- some
years / noticed no bad effects from its
use, but in time it began to affect me
unfavorably. My hands trembled, the
muscles of my face twltched. my mem
tai processes seemed slow and In othr
er ways my system got out of order.
These conditions grew 20 bad at last
that / had to give up coffee altogether
MY attention having been drawn to
Postum, ! began Its use on leaving on
the coffee. and it gives me pleasure to
testify to It's value. find 1t a dell
cious beverage; like 1t Just as welA
as / did coffee, and during the yeara
that | have used Postum / have been
free from the distressing symptoms
hat accompanied the use OF coffse,
rhe has entirely disap-
feared. and and i am AZ steady or
rand as a boy Of rs. though ] am moro
han 80 years old. ! owe all this to
Postum" There's . Reason" Read
he little book. The Road 70 Well
yille.v In Bkgs. Grocers ssll.
Ever read the above letter. y
rev one appears from time - fIeleS
rhey are genuiRtSaffneSaaA nd 1U)) q
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22
GIVEN STRYCHNlNE
MIXED IN WHISKY

VermilIion, S. D., Oct. ia new
turn was given to the Swenson IL
der trial his forenoon when Dean
Sterling for the prosecution
the theory that the strych-
nine from which Bertha Swenson died
was administered with whisky The
contention of the defense is that h
died from strychnine poisoning, h pol
son being taken by the woman with
suicidal intent.
DR.. A. V. Elliott. of Beresfcrd, was
on the stand this forenoon. and teSti-
fed that he was called to attend
Bertha Swenson July 5 at which time
the woman told him that she had been
poisoned by her fatherinlaw, Nils p.
Swetson. lie further testified that on
the occasion of the same visit, Nils
Swenson had told him hat some time
previous he had buried two packages
containing about $4,000 in money, a part
Of which was in SIS gold pieces; that
when he went to find the money the
packages had been broken open n
some of the o was gone; that he
accused his daughter, Mary, of taking
it. but that later he had come to the
that Bertha, his sons wife,
had taken it.
Charles Swenson, husband Of the
dead woman, was on the stand yes
terday afternoon and reluctantly adj
mitted thai he believed his father had
POISONED the woman. The case will
probably continue over into next week,
as there is an army of witnesses to be
on each side.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22
RioTlMe IN PARIS
OVER EXECUTION

Paris. Oct. 16.-The police records
show one man was killed and rs per-
sons were injured during last nights
rioting. Among those arrested were
five anarchists.
The press, with the exception of the
royallst and clerical element, continues
today to express indignation over the
execution Of Ferrer and to predict that
grave events will follow in Spain.
The socialists are planning further
demonstrations throughout the coun-
try. Last night students in the Latin
quarter were burning King Alfonso in
effigy.
Count De Castellane has advised
Marquis Del NUM-, the Spanish ambas-
sador to France, to bring suit against
the papers which have insulted King
ATOMS
The municipal council today decided
to name a street in Paris after Ferrer,
and to assume the expenses of educat-
ing two of his grandchildren.
Trieste, Austria, Oct. 14.-Large bod
les of workmen went on strike in his
city today in sympathy with the DEM
onstration, the employees of the dock
yards being prominent in the move
ment.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22
ITALIAN SOCIALISTS
ARE HOLDING MEETINGS

Rome, Oct. 16.-Indignation meetings
are being held throughout Italy today
in consequence of yesterdays events
at Barcelona. In this city, the protest
against the execution of Ferrer has
brought business almost to a ~standstill.
Workmen generally have abandoned
their employment. No street cars are
being operated and cab and automo-
biles remain at their stations with no
one to take them out. The whole nor
NAL life of the city is interrupted.
Among the masses the feeling grows
more turbulent, as the people attribute
the execution of the revolutionist to
reactionism, Vatican influence and
Jesuite support.
The Spanish and Australian en-
bassies and the Vatican are closely
guarded by troops, and it is thought
the police and military measures
adopted by the police and military au-
thorities will prevent serious out
breaks.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22

Barcelona, Oct. 16.-Francisco Ferrer
died with the cry Long live the mod
ern schools upon his lips. This and
other brief details Of yesterdays ex-
ecution of the revolutionist escaped the
censorship today.
Though he had refused their minis
trations, two priests of the Order of
e and Charity followed Ferrer to
the ditch where he was shot, murmur-
ing prayers for him. To a request that
his eyes should not be bandaged, Gem
eral Eserin replied:
"A traitor has no right to look upon
he faces of soldiers"
Ferrer refused to kneei, and standing
erect as the rifles were turned upon
him, exclaimed: Aim straight. Long
live the modern schools"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22
The Little Green Trail.

De, tho little green trail through the walk
lex
Is calling me on away
Away from the hot, tired city.
AT the close of a hard, weary lay:
On and away toward the mountain,
Over the hills to q dale,
Where water from natures own fountasn
Cools the moss ON the little green trail.
oh. the little green trail through The vail
ley,
Where fairies and COLLINS dwell.
And dreamers worship IN silence
To the sound OF an Angelus bell;
AT twilight TO list to the singing
OF a so~ft-throated thrush In the vale
While calm, gentle zephyrs are bringing
Sweet peace TO the little green trail
oh. the little green trail through the vai-
ley,
That leads to the lands OF Forget,
Where day-dreams come true to a dream
er,
And there's no such thing as regret.
live and to find life worth living,
Yea, succeed and never to fail,
For love Is the prize they are giving
At the end OF the little green trail.
Percy w. Reynolds. in Bohemian.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22
DEAD ROBBER THOUGHT
TO BE LOS ANGELES MAN

Chicago, Oct. 16.-Efforts to establish
the identity of the man who held up
ID. M. Erskine's bank In Highland
Park Yesterday and committed suicide
to avoid capture, were made by the To-
cal police authorities today.
In Highland Park the authorities be-
Iieye the robber was Lamar A. Har-
ris. formerly an attorney in Los An
peles. The Chicago police are work
ing on the theory that the man may
have been Martin Becker, who Is
wanted in Kenosha, another north
shore town. for shooting h kenosha
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22
TAFT TO PARDON BANKER.

New York. Oct. 15-A petition askins
President Taft for ciemncy toward
Charles w. Morse, the former banker
is being prepared for circulation amons
prominent business men and flnanciers
Morse's attorneys are striving to hav
the supreme court grant him a neN
trial. but In case OF defeat an executis
from the sentence OF IL years imprisc
Inent.
Morse showed Improvement tod
otter biz attack OF illness IL the Ton
yesterday.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22
GUIDE DECLARES
COOK FAXED THE
MOUNTAIN STORY
ASSERTS Explorer Caused Hin
to Make Material Changes
in His Diary.
PEARY ARCTIC CLUB
SECURES AFFlDAvITS

Seattle, Wash, Oct. 15.-Wal-
ter p. Miller, of this city, pho
tographer of DR.. Cooks Mount
Mckinley expedition, has made
an affidavit corroborating that
Of Barrill in every detail. When
shown BarrilPs story today, he
said that it was correct.
Miller says he has photo
graphs and maps that fully con-
firm the statements of Barrill.
The affidavits of BarriIl, Mil
Ter and others were worn to in
the Office of James M. Ashton,
an attorney of Tacoma, who was
retained by certain interests in
New York, said to be the Peary
Arctic club, to investigate the
alleged ascent of the great Alas
ka peak by DR.. Cook.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22
Bits Of News for
Busy Readers

ABERDEEN, =. D.-The Milwaukee
road is shutting down Improvement
work on It's tracks in this section OF
south Dakota for the winter season.
Already about 500 Italians who have
been employed in crawling the road
surface on the James river division
here have beer discharged.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22
COMES 5000 MILES
TO WE'D SWEETHEART

Des Moines, Ia. Oct. 16.-John
Brown Herdsman. at Ames college, was
married there last night to pretty Jeu-
ME Harper, who came all the way
from Scotland, 5000 miles. to marry
Brown, with whom she ven boating
on the river Dee Is years ago. She had
not seer him from that day until her
arrival at Ames yesterday.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22
TEMPERANCE UNION
NAMES ITS OFFICERS

Davenport, Ia, Oct. 1s.-The w. C.
4. u. state convention here today re-
elected Mrs. e. b. Hurford, of In
~dianola. president: Mrs. Ida b. Wise.
OF Des Moines. corresponding secre-
tary; Mrs. l.. ID. Carhart, of Marion,
recording secretary. and Mrs. Mamie
H. Howe, OF Des Moines, treasurer.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22
sNow m NEW YORK.

New York. Oct. 1.-THE first snow
q the season reached New York early
soday. It was only a brief furry. and
me tlakes melted as soon as they
sended. The temperature this morn
Ung war a few degrees above frecyinR.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22
JONAH KEEPS HIS WIFE,
WHO WANTS FREEDOM

Ida Grove, Ia, Oct. 16.-Again
Jonah" came out victorious.
Only a few short months ago,
after a strenuous courtship,
Jonah Long and Hazel Cole
were married. At this term of
court the bride applied for a d.
vorce. Last week Longs attor-
ney asked the court to dismiss
the case for want of ground. and
yesterday Judge Church gave
his decision in favor of Jonah,
saying there could be no trial.
IT was Judge Church who gave
Long permission TO get his bride
from the custody OF her parents
before the marriage.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22
PED MEN 70

Cedar Rapids. Ia. Oct. 16.-The RED
Men Yesterday selected Ottumwa as the
mace for the next annual meeting. and
the chiefs Of records formed&a state
association. Walter Kestervan. OF Des
Moines. was made president, and N.
q Danny, of Sioux City. secretary ana
treasurer.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22
DYING PRAYER is
FOR THE SCHOOLS
BONE EXPLOSION
IN BARCELONA rs
RESULT OF DEATH

Paris, Oct. 16.-A dispatch to
the Havas News agency from it's
corresp ondent at Barcelona
states that a bomb e.rlcsion has
occurred there. No details have
been received.
The Spanish embassy in Paris
continues to be strongly guarded
by the police. The Paris Temps
today prints a report from its
correspondent at Cerbere, on the
Franco Spanish frontier, that
two Frenchmen were shot at the
M%ontjuich fortress in Barcelona
this morning.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22
Somewhat Cheaper.

1Is 1t so, that you used to call ECU
larry on that girlY'
Yes: she always sang a song to me
that / loved"
why didn't you marry herr"
Il found / could buy the song for 50
cents"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22

MASON CITY, IA.-A plan Is on foot
here TO unite the Worth county fair
with the North Iowa fair OF this city,
the coming year aad thus realize the
full meaning OF the term North
Iowa fair"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22

DIES MONIES, IA.-The state has
completed a deal whereby the new hog
cholera serum farm provided for by
the last legislature will be located I'm
mediateIy north OF the sanitarium near
the state fair grounds.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22
RgcHMAN PRESIDENT
LIBRARY COMMISSION

Des Moines. Ia, Oct. 16.-Irving b.
Richman. of Muscatine, a distinguished
wrltc-, was elected president Of the
sion Of the state convention TODAY.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22
ROBBERS PLUMBER
sHELLSBuRG PoSToFricE

Cedar Rapids. Ia. Oct. l6.-Robbers
early this morning blew the safe in
the S~heslsburg p~ostofice, securing s25
an stamps. There Is no clue TO the
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-10-22
MINISTER CRANE
CASE SENSATION
AT THE CAPITAL
Washington Is Wrought Up
Over Dismissal of Envoy
to China.
STATE DEPARTMENT
SAYS CRANE CASE
Is FINALLY CLOSED

Washington, Oct. 15.--That
Hthe Crane incident is closed"
was the only information which
could be elected at the state de-
partment this afternoon in rc-
sponsc to inquiries as TO
whether or not President Taft
had accepted the resignation of
the minister designate.