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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-12
New Buildings at State Fair.

Especially worthy of mention
is the Stock Pavilion ia feet
square, roomy airy and well venti
lated. With its double curved
roof surmounted bp spacious Gu
pola and intersected by handsome
dormer windows. this building 90
fee in central elevation, is a pro
minent and handsome feature of
the Fair Ground view. 1t is ira
versed by broad driveway cross
ed by ventilating avenue mid.
way OF its length. On either side
of the driveway rise in ampithe-
atre fashion tier upon tier seats
which will readily accommodate hf-
teen hundred people. Behind
these seats on either.side are the
stalls. thlrty-six on a side, wide,
airy and we'll shaded.
This stately and commodious
building is to be used by the Jud-
ges when pronouncing upon the
merits of prize cattle submitted to
their inspection, and it would be
difficult to suggest and improve
ment in the convenience and suf-
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-12

to their respective purposes as to
make the use of them pleasure.
Other than these may be men
toned the former Womans Build
ing" which will be remodeled and
equipped for the exhibition OF
poultry; the present poultry
house being CO inverted into a dairy
building. TAX en- all in all it will
be freely conce ded that for ample
equipment, con, yience ot arrange
ment and general beauty of plan
the State Fair grounds present
this year such strong proof of
State interest an d appreciation as
TO win the equal Interest and ap-
probation of all visitors. Our TAR
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-12

mers are made to feel that they
are not merely tolerated and push
ed into tumble down shacks in out
of the way locations but that their
Iabors and results are valuable to
us all and worthy of the highest
honor and encouragement. Hence
these elaborate provisions for
their convenience and the comfort
and we'll being OF their stock to
say nothing of the friends and pat
rons who may visit them during
the fair.
For entry blank. premium lists
or any information write c. N. Nc
Ilvaine, Secretary, Huron. South
Dakota.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-12
iciency of its arrangements.

Near the Pavilion are three cat
tie barns I44x48 feet in extent,
with IS double stalls in each, Civ
ing comfortable and perfectly ven
tilated Quarters for $50 head of
stock, with ample space for their
inspection by the visitors to the
grounds. There is also an indivi-
dual horse barn containing los
stalls, and in addition, three speed
barns for the use of racing stock.
Sheep and swine will be housed
in eight barns having a capacity
of "a pens each and all these build
lngs are not only in perfect form
and condition but SO we'll adapted
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-12
UNFAMILIAR FACTS.

The Masois Of New Zealaad MIN.
42,Cce.
The United States produces mo
corn ti,an all the rest of the world.
The giant bees Of Indiatbulld hone.
combs as high as eighteen feet.
In point of area New Orleans is tt
second largest city in this country.
The revenue from the Swiss alcohu
monopoly since 1877, the date of It
establishment. has been $24,059 1877.
The use of the metric system OF
weights and measures Will be compul.
sorry in the Philippines after the first
Of next year.
Genuine ruby glass owes it's color te
the presence OF particles of gold toe
sail to be seen without the aid of the
strongest microscope.
The Automobile Club Of France has
offered a prize OF $1,000 for a new fuel,
which must be cheaper than gasoline
and give as good results.
Government scientists who have been
measuring them say raindrops vary IN
size from the merest speck of water to
two inches In diameter.
Under exceptionally good conditions
of weather and clouds, vessels of the
navy have exchanged searchlight sig.
nails at a distance of sixty-ive miles.
Japan gets better price for its ex,
ported home ground rice than 1T pays
for the large quantity imported from
, China and home consumed. That's q
Japanese way Of making money.
NJ Clemenceau, the French premier
is a martyr to INDIGESTION and has been
a regular visitor to Carlsbad for twenty
years, finding 1t easier to direct a gov
ernment than a stomach.
Japanese army officer students are al
lowed $1,150 a year while learning the
English language. Others get from ST..
600 to 81 600 year while learning Rus
sian, 81 900 for French, $3.50 for Ger
man and $TO0 for Chinese.
A clay tablet has been found In Crete
which seems to prove conclusiyely thai
the art OF printing from movable types
was known in crude way 1000 years
ago.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-12
Town Proceedings.
Tabor, 8. d. May 6,

Tahnr, 8. d. May 6, 1908
A special meeting of the board Of
trustees was held on7tnis date, pur-
suant to due notice, for the purpose
of acting upon the subject of street
lighting and transacting any other
business properly coming before the
meeting.
All trustees present. Meeting cal
led to order by the President. Min
utes of the preceding meeting read
and on motion approved and adopted.
The subject OF street lighting was
taken into consideration and it was
decided to accept the system placed
on trial by the Avon Hardware Co.
provided that said company furnish
three lamps complete for 500.
Frank Cap was called before the
board in regard to accepting the a.
mount sdjudged him In the condem-
nation proceedings involving strip
of his lot condemned for street pur-
poses. Said Frank Cap refusing to
accept the amount adjudged Sl5 and
to sign a receipt therefor, the Board
voted to apply for supplementary
order to deposit said amount for his
credit.
Motion made, seconded and carried
that new hitching posts be installed
along the south side of Lot 3, Block 8,
same to be Of 3i-in. black pipe. II IT
long set in cement and to be placed 8
feet apart and connected with b-18-in,
chain.
Bills were allowed as follows:
Bon Homme County Independ-
ent, publishing notices ---s 4 65
A NoVak, killing 6 dogs while
town marshal ---.----------s- 8 90
STANDARD OH Co., gasoline 4 SO
Jos Travnicek, street work ---- 90
VIM Mach, repairing pump 10 90
W w Wilson Co., dog lax -.-- l SO
f o. Petrik, ballot box and re-
pairing lamp ---.-------- 9 05
stephen J.. Duffek, posts for
hitching---- ------------- 8 so
There being no other business, mo-
tion for adjournment was made and
carried.
Attest. Jas. A, Wagner,
JOS V Wagner town clerk.
President.
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Tabor, S. d. May 81, 1909

Tabor, s. ID. May 81, 1909.
A regular meeting Of the board Of
trustees was held on this date. All
members present. Meeting called to
order by the president. Minutes Of
the preceding meeting were read end
upon motion approved and adopted
The subject OF gasoline supply was
discussed and the board decided to
purchased gasoline supply tank OF
about 100 gallons capacity and con-
struct a shed for same,
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Bills were allowed as follows:

Bills were allowed as follows:
II, M Scoblic. legal service In the wv.
case OF town VS.. Cap -------- S24 so
Chas w Mach, carrying mail dur
ing train blockade ----------- ii SO
Chas WMach, draying and work
on street. 775
Standard Oil Co., gasoline------ 6 10
Iowa Oil Tank Line. gasoline : 8 0S
Meeting adjourned. ~
Attest: JAS. A Wagner,
JOS v Wagner, town clerk.
President.
Tabor, S. d., June-2s, 1909.
The Board of Trustees met on this
date as Board OF Equalization to re-
view and equallze the assessment OF
property In the town Of Tabor for the
year 1909 and proceeded to review and
equalize said asse ,sment. All men,
bers present. At six O'Clock p. m.
the board adjourned as board of equal
ization until 10 O'Clock a. m. June 20.
On June 20 at 10 O'Clock a. N. tie
board resumed its session as board Of
equalization and completed the work
OF reviewing and equalizing said as
sessment, which, as equalized by the
Board, is as follows;
Real property, $40, ,035.00
Personal property 42,272.00
Total, $SS 327 90
Attest: JAS A Wagner,
Jos v Wagner, town clerk
Chairman.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
A SQUARE MEAL
 AND A SQUARE DEAL

Here's square deal for the people who can't eat square meaiA without after pain and distress.
 Go to The Lee & &-Osgood Co. today and get 50 cent box of AIi-o-na tablets. the great prescription for in digestion and stomach troubles.
 'Frsci1e one. or if your suffering is in- tense. two tablets with or after meals, ana at the end of 10 days If you can't eat a square meal without distress go to The Lee x Osgood Co. and get your money back.
 That's where the square deal comes in.
 But Mi-o-na is really a stomach up- builder of great merit. Every day the makers receive more than a dozen let ters from grateful people which state that after losing all hope Mi-o-na cured.
 The quick and positive action of Mi-o-na on the stomach in case of gas, waterbrash. sour stomach and heartburn is worth a lot of money to any sufferer.
 Why not try M-o-na at The Lee & Osgood Co.'S risk
 F. D. Howe. Gardner, Mass, says "I suffered from severe pains in my stomach. I tried different remedies without relief; after using two boxes of Mi-o-na I found myself completely cured.
 only 50 cents large box at The Lee & Osgood Go. Test samples free from Booths Mi-o-na. Buffalo. N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
OBITUARY.
Frederick F. Hopkins.

Frederick Ferdinand Hopkins. gen. eral agent for the State Mutual Life Insurance company, died after a ling ering illness Wednesday morning at o'clock at his home in Worcester.
 Mir. Hopkins, who was 73 years and since early last summer, when he was obliged to give up his active business. Six weeks ago change for the worse was noted, and he sank steadily until the end came this morning.
 MT. Hopkins was born in Norwich February IT, 1886. He was a direct descendant of Stephen Hopkins. the first governor of Rhode Island and sigEer of the Declaration of Independ- ence. His father was George Sylva- nus Hopkins, and his mother was Es ther (Cooley) Hopkins.
 The public schools of Norwich offer ed him his only education. and in 1854 he came to Worcester and secured work with the Allen & Thurber Co, manufacturers of firearms, with which firm he remained for three years, says the Worcester Gazette. Then he went to Newark where he worked for a short time in a similar work. From 1858 to 1869 he did the contract work for Frank Wesson, brother of Daniel B. Wesson, of the firm of Smith & Wesson of Springfield. He continued to make his home in Worcester, and 1t was while he was in that city in the employ of the Wesson Bros. that he became solicitor for the State Mu- tual Life Insurance company. He re- mained in Worcester since that time, having been promoted from solicitor to general agent.
 /Mr. Hopkins at one time attended the old Salem Street Congregational church. but since the organization of Piedmont church he was a member there. and for 16 years acted as the treasurer of the church.
 He was 8 member of the Worcester Congregational club, an honorary member of the Worcester Continent als,, of which he used to be an active the George H. Ward post of the G. A. R.
 He married Sarah Maria Lewis of Norwich, daughter of Joseph E. and Deborah (Rathburn) Lewis, on Jan uary 1, 1857 There are two sons liv- ing, Dr. Edward Earle Hopkins and Dr. Frederick Silvanus Hopkins, both of Boston. The third son, who was Herbert P. Hopkins, and who was closely associated with his father in the insurance business. died five years ago Tuesday, One sister survives, Mary E., and a half-brother. George Warren Hopkins of Bryan. Ohio.
 Mrs. Allen Fuller.
 The death of Mary M. Fuller of Scotland occurred about 1 o'clock on Thursday afternoon at the State hos pital. She was the wife of the late Allen Fuller and was in her 79th year. She leaves a son living in Scotland
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
DEAD MAN MAY
 BELONG IN TAFTvILLE
Parts of Description correspond-sody Found Beside Central Vermont Track Above Yante.

About seven o'clock Thursday morn ing it was reported to the authorities of the Central Vermont Railway com pany that a man had been killed a mile and a half above Yantic. Sta tion Agent H. J. Gibbs at Yantic was also notified and at S.S0 notified Med ical Examiner Dr. H. H. Howe of Yan- tic, who acts for the town of Frank lin. The body was found by the crew of freight train No. 91 near the Ben- jannin Huntington place in Franklin. Engineer J. J. Carrigan saw the ob- ject beside the track and stopped his train and made an investigation. He found it to be the body of man and reported it to the authorities.
 pr. Howe went to the spot about il o'clock and found that one leg had been cut off below the knee and that there were also injuries about the head. The man was 60 to 65, with gray hair and possibly older. He wore a blue oYercoat and black cap and had a child's mitten in his pocket. It was stated that such a man had been seen about the Yantic station Wednesday night. asking about getting to Willi- mantle. The medical examiner did not make a thorough investigation then. but started out to notify the se- lectmen of the town. He found Se- lectman Davis and they went to the scene, but found that the body had disappeared. This caused the medical examiner to notify the coroner and an investigation was at once started.
 It seems that another train, south bound, reported the body lying beside the track, and Superintendent Costello, hearing this, thought someone ought to look after the body and sent switcher and a caboose from here to the spot and the crew placed the body aboard the caboose and took 1t 10 Lebanon, where it remained all night. Medical Examiner Howe will go up there this morning to complete his examination.
 It is thought by Coroner Brown that the man was walking the track and was hit by a train. It is thought that it was the early boat train in the morning which hit him on its way north. although it may have been a freight during the night.
 Relatives of Martin Tetrault. aged e7, of Taftville, who disappeared on Wednesday, and has not been heard from since, are of the opinion that it may be he and they will make sure of this today. When informed by The Bulletin of the mans description, Ado sias Morin, who married grand daughter of the missing man, said there were some parts of the descrip- tion which correSponded. but he relt less sure when the age was mentioned and later tried to get into communi- cation with Lebanon. but could get no information.
 Mr. Tetrault has been in Taftville but a few weeks, and came from St. Pie, Canada. He is about five feet high, with smooth face and weighs from 115 to 120 pounds. A man an- swering that description was seen in the vicinity of Poqutanuck on Thurs day. MT. Morin was there looking for him, but found no trace of his missing relative
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT OF
 UNIVERsALIsT SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Fine Programme Carried Out and
 Gifts Distributed.

In the banquet hall at the Bucking- ham Memorial on Thursday evening the Sunday school of the Universalist church had it's Christmas entertain ment with very large attendance. At the front of the room an electrically lighted tree sparkled invitingly, with a load of gifts, which were distributed after the programme.
 The entertainment this year was a departure from the usual custom of a supper which has been carried out for a number of years past. Assistant Su- perintendent Frederic S. Young, who with Mrs. Joseph F. Cobb and Miss Hattie JeWett made up the committee in charge, presided. McCord's orches- tra gave fine music during the even ing.
 The following was the well rendered programmes: Orchestra; song, Away in a Manager, Villa Bussey; recitation, The Christmas Guests. by four girls. representing Love, Joy, Goodwill and Peace, Nellie Lamb, Pauline Culver, Florence Smith, Marian Fowler; song, Christmas Lullaby, Elizabeth Fillmore; recitation, A Bit of Holly, Nellie Lamb i; recitation, A Legend of Santa Claus, Leotta Oat; recitation, Our Christmas Eve Scare, Harold Cobb and Lyle Fill more; reading, The Longest Night in All the Year, Mrs. Young; song, Ruth Rush.
 After cake and ice creOm had been served. the presents were distributed from the tree by a member of the school who was dressed to represent Gretchen von Santa Claus. the good old mans wife. She presented a greet ing in rhyme before taking up her task There were a gerat number of presents, among which was one espe- cially for Madeline Kelley, who has been perfect in attendance for two years. Boxes of candy were given to all the school, and many of the teach CTS and classes exchanged gifts.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
LISBON HOUSE BURNED TO GROUND
Mr. and Mrs William Ince Escaped in their Night Clothes Being Thoroughly Chilled by Zero Weather-very Little Saved.

The home of William Ince on the Prentice place in Lisbon, about half a mile from the Taftville bridge, was burned to the ground Thursday eve- ming and Mir. and Mrs. Ince, who es- capped from the building in their night clothes, were badly chilled. particular ly the latter, by their forced exposure to the zero weather.
 The fire was first seen at 930 o'clock by Gilbert E. Talbot, one of the neighbors, who reached the Ince home three-quarters of an hour before any other of the neighbors got there.
 MT. and Mrs. Ince were in bed when they became aware of the blaze and they had just time to get out in their night clothes. After giving them some of his clothing MT. Talbot gave his attention to the burning building, but it was soon mass of flames. and only bureau and a few other arti- cles of furniture were saved. With the assistance of a dozen or fifteen of the neighboring residents who gath cred, he was able to save the shed, about twenty feet from the house. and the barn, which was farther away. The shed took fire but they were able to put out the flames there.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31

The fire started in the sitting room and it is believed was caused by de- fective chimney. The fire had evident ly been burning some time before the blaze made it's way through to the outside, where it was first noticed by Mir. Talbot at 9.30. The burning house lighted up the surrounding country brilliantly for more than an hour and could be plainly seen from Taftville, where it attracted much attention.
 MT. and Mrs. Ince were taken, thor oughly chilled. to the home of Mir. and Mrs. John Spencer. neighbors and rel atives of Mrs. Ince. with whom they win remain temporarily. They were suffering from the cold. but did not have medical attendance.
 Mir. Ince's house was a large sized two-story building and his loss with his furniture and household effects, will probably be $2,5O0 or $3.000. He carried an insurance of S1,500, but whether this was all on the house was uncertain.
 MT. Ince is a well-known wood dealer in Norwich and his friends sympathize with him in the loss of his home and belongings.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
SOCIALISTS MEET.
Consider Chance of Union With Labor
 Party Quite Remote,

(onStoer Cnance or Onion with Lapor
 Party Quite Remote.
 The regular weekly meeting of the Norwich branch of the socialist party was held Thursday evening in their rooms in the Stead block As there is to be vote by Jan. 18th on the choice of the seven members of the national executive board, one of the points brought up for discussion was whether the socialists should join a labor party if such a party should be formed. There is no proposition like this before the socialists at the present time, but it is understood that some of the men whose names are offered would advocate such move.
 The history of socialism and the la Dor movement in Europe and the fact that they have practically amalgamat- ed was brought up to show how the two parties might come together, but the conclusion was reached that it would yet be long tibe before there would be a labor party that the social ists could unite with
 Another point to be voted upon in January Is a constitutional amendment doing away with the national executive board and devoting more energy to the development of socialism along state instead of national lines. Some of the Norwich members expressed their con- viction that this was an advisable change to be put into effect.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
YANTIC HAPPENINGS.
Coastins Enjoyed-Airship Followed Train--Sunday Papers Delivered on Tuesday.

Schoolhouse hill is commencing to get worn down and there are many youthful coasters on it during the day. the older ones enjoying the sliding on double ripperS or bobsleds in the eve ming.
 Saw the Airship.
 A recent visitor in town from Hart ford, who came in on the boat train said the mysterious airship, about which there is so much talk, followed the train for over 25 miles between Hartford and Willimantic. the lights on 1t being as powerful as the small searchilghts the Sound craft use.
 Village Varieties.
 Carl D. Sevin has returned from a few days stay in Jewett City, where he was the guest of his uncle. Dr. Byron Sweet.
 Patrick J. McHaIe has returned to Asbury Park and William F. McHale to Shelton. after spending the holi- days at their home here.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Jones have re- turned to Waterbury after a visit here.
 Mrs. Sarah Schlough and Miss Ber- tha Schlough have returned to their home in Waltham after spending the holidays with relatives here.
 Miss Mary Burns of Bozrah is the guest of her aunt, Miss Mary Burns
 Miss Iva Rogue of Wauregan is the guest of relatives here.
 The thermometer registered 10 de- grees below zero Tuesday and Wed nesday mornings here.
 M. J. Shea has a rugged carryall sleigh which he is using on his route between here and Bozrahville.
 Telephones are still in poor condi- ton here as a result of the recent storm. although the linemen are work ing hard in this vicinity to get them strengthened out.
 Mrs. Irwin Hamilton. son Lawrence and daughter Natalie of Norwich spent Wednesday with Mir. and Mrs. Henry Hamilton.
 MT. and Mrs. l. IT. Stoddard have returned from a f<v days stay in New London.
 Miss Henrietta Authier of Fitchville spent Wednesday with Mrs. Carl Bentley.
 Henry Brown. night watchman in the Yantic mill. is confined to his house as the result of a recent fall. Charles Stoddard and Frank Gardner are alternately substituting for him. Mrs. John Hanna and son Claude of Bean Hill spent Wednesday with friends here.
 The Sunday papers were delivered here Tuesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-31
TURKEY DINNER
Given Boys and Girls of Sterling at
 Sterling Center SchooIhouse.

On Thursday afternoon the boys and girls of Sterling were given a turkey dinner in the old schoolhouse at Ster- ling Center. They were seated at three long tables which were covered with Japanese crepe paper and decorated with miniature Christmas trees. The trees were set in flower pots and were prettily trimmed with tinsel and col ored balls and candles. They stood about thirty inches high and were placed at intervals on each table and made a very artistic decoration.
 The dinner consisted of turkey with cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and turnips and pumpkin pie. A box of candy and an orange were given to each one.
 The dinner was by subscription by the Sterling peOple-some giving pie, bread and vegetables and others giving money. All joined in to make the event a happy one for the children, who showed their appreciation by their good appetites.
 This is the first time anything of this kind has been done in Sterling and much credit is due to Mrs Harold B. Mowry, who personally had charge of all the arrangements and who carried it through very successfully.
 HELPING HANDS WHIST