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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
NORMAL PRESIDENT
TO HEAD TEACHERS
Annual Association May Choose
Cook-Duell Leads Again
in Attendance.

Lead, s. D., Nov. Alt is more than
likely that the name of Professor
F. L. Cook, Of the Spearfish normal, a
veteran educator OF the state, will go
before the South Dakota Educational
association in the annual convention
here as the next candidate for presi-
dent. State Superintendent Fans Us
trud is busy laying lines for Cooks
Endorsement, which may occur tomor-
row.. Another feature is the loving
cup, won last year by DUEL county,
which had the largest attendance and
seems likely TO retain 1t this year.
Yesterdays attendance figures were
given out as nearly 700, and a few
more will be added today. Play
grounds for schools was urged by
Hon. Luther Gulick. president of the
Fairgrounds Association OF America,
of Brooklyn. who held his audience
by a description Of what had been
accomplished by this method in the
east.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
ELK POINT CITIZEN Is
CALLED BY DEATH

Elk Point, S. D., Nov. 2.-F. C. Kes-
ter, an old resident in this state, died
mere Thursday of blood poison In his
foot. Dad Hester, as he was known
here, was born in Illinois in 1910 and
came to this county in the early '70s,
Aside from living two or three years
in Canton, s.. d., and in Kansas, he has
always lived mere. lie had kept d res
taurant here for several years and was
night watch for five years. About Ave
years ago he had his foot amputated
and has been confined at home ever
since. He leaves a wife and four chill
dren, namely: Mrs. George S~hattack,
Gile Hester and Richard Hester, of this
city, and Herb Kester, of Hot Springs,
s.. d. Interment will be at the Elk
Point cemetery. He was So years old.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
TRAGEDY ATTENDS
STATE TEACHERS

Deadwood, S. D.. Nov. 4.-Tragedy
entered the annual meeting of the
South Dakota Educational association
being held at lead, when Alfred J.
Voeltz, a young book agent, was ac-
cidently killed in the Homestake mine
this morning.
Voeltz with a party of sightseers
was going through the tunnel, when
q heavy ore car hit him and he was
thrown into a bin and covered with
rock. When taken out he was SO
mangled that death ensued at the
hospital a few minutes later. Voeltz
came from Madison, where he repre-
sented the South Dakota Journal OF
Education,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
SUPREME COURT MAKES
BUNCH OF LAWYERS

Pierre, S. D.. Nov. 1.-THE supreme
court has granted a number of certih-
Gates to attorneys who successfully
passed the examination at the opening
of the October term of the court. The
certificates granted were to the follow
ing: Ralph A. oliver, Carter; Harry
r. Wilmsen, Mcintosh; ". r. Sickel,
Faulkton: w. A. Day, Bradley; A. f.
R~amharter, Clear Lake; L. A. Gage,
Highmore; M. NJ. Mckee, Murdo: F.
l.. Bollen, Bonesteel; Paul e. Riadifer,
ESatte; Charles N. Hall, Huron; Will
lam III. Morgan, Heckla; Ezra L. Baker,
Aberdeen; John Walsh, Lead; J.. Albert
Mckee, Aberdeen; walter Quinn, Geo
B. Ottoe, Clark; Clark H. Belknap, Nc
Intosh; Ralph II. Case, Yankton; Err
nest j.. Galbraith, Mcintosh; b. B. Nc
Claskey, Huron; Frederick r. Talboyr
washington; James E. Slindee, Pierre:
Albert c.. Granger. Fort Pierre.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
DRUNKEN INDIAN SLABS
PROPRIETOR OF MARKET

Oacoma, S. D., Nov. A Sioux
warrior named Wallace High Dog has
been lodged in the county jail at this
place on the serious charge Of assault
with a deadly weapon with intent to
kill. The ISlian entered the meat
market of r. b. Strong at this place
with q companion. Both had been
drinking. When Strong refused their
demand that he sell them a quantity
Of meat on time, High Dog, without
the slightest warning, drew a knife
and attacked Strong. The point of the
blade struck q rib directly over the
heart, and TO this fortunate fact Strong
owes his life, for had the blade not
struck the rib he would have been in
stantly killed.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
RANGE COUNTRY GETS
10000 NEW SETTLERS

Deadwood, S. D., Nov. 3.-Figuring
from the reports of the Northwestern
Railroad company, something over TO-
900 new settlers and residents have en-
tered the northwestern part of the state
during the present year. The reports
only cover up to August /. To August
] the road carried into this section eco
full carloads of household furniture.
AS each carload represents a family
and the average number of persons in
a family is four, that would give 2.640
people. The Pierre line brought 542
carloads of goods for families. which
figuring the same way means nearly
2,200 people. Added &c these figures
are the members OF families who m
ployed but half or part of a carload.
the m bringing the grand total
over the 10000 mark, and this figure
is being constantly swelled each month.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
DELL RAPIDS SECURES
A CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Dell Rapids, S. D., Nov. 4.-The con-
.ract was awarded Saturday FOR the
construction of the Parochial School
.or st. Mary's Parish, at Dell Rapids.
The building is to be located just
across the street north from st. Mary's
Catholic church, and will be an impos-
Ing building of three stories and base
ment, complete in all details and re-
quirements, n modern in all re-
spects. Work of excavation for the
basement is now under way, and 1t is
expected to get the foundation in this
fall. The building will probably be
constructed OF hard brick, though it is
possible that stone may yet be decided
upon. 1t is expected the building will
cost $4,000 or more when completed.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
LESS CORN BUYS BETTER
HARNESS THAN FORMERLY

Vermillion, S. D., Nov. 3d.
When asked $40 for a set of har-
ness the other day by j. E. Hirt,
a local harnes maker, q farmer
OF Clay county said that several
years ago he paid by s35 for
what they are now asking $40
and $45. Mr.. Hirt looked the
matter up and his books showed
that a $35 set of harness had
been sold for geo bushels of
corn, so the dealer told the far
mer that If he would bring him
in the same amount of corn now
as had been paid those several
years ago he would give him a
double harness, a single harness,
saddle, set OF blankets, buggy
whip, curry comb, brush and
$40 in money. The farmer
hadn't thought of such a thing
n he admitted that the occur
renee was a horse on him.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
HIGH PRICED LAND.

Dell Rapids. s. D., Nov. Alt is be-
aeyed that Dell Rapids vicinity holds
the record for highest values on farm
lands sold in the state this year.
Seventy acres, near town, without
buildings. was sold at $125 per acre,
this being the top price so far OBJ
served to be paid for farm Ian In
provements. A half section one mile
from town. also without buildings, was
sold at 800 per acre, and another farm
of 100 acres, with buildings, seven
miles from town, vas sold at 500 per
acre.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
RUSSIAN SUBJECT MAKES
ESCAPE TO AMERICA

Yankton, s.. d., Nov. 3.-AIexander
Erich. telling interesting stories Of
escape from the army OF Russia. has
arrived In Yankton and is the guest
OF friends here. Erich was in military
service in his netive land and de-
termined to make his escape from q
life which had grown unbearable or
die 4 n the attempt, He met with suc-
cess and Is rejoicing over a freedom
he hNd little hope Of attaining when
h0 1ed from odessa.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12

When Lord Haisbury was a bar
rister he vas arguing a Ease on behalf
OF a Welshman, and showed a great
knowledge OF the principality and it's
people. Come, Gomez said the judge
at last yvu Know you Iaa not make
yourself out to be a Welshman." per
haps not" replied the barrister, but
I have made a great deal OF money out
of Welshmen in my time Well then"
replied the judge. suppose we call
you a Welshman by extraction"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
YANkTON MAN HOLDS
WARRANT DATED 1904

Yankton, S. D., Nov. 2.-Jo-
seph Leibee, of this city, is In
possession of an old parchment
government warrant, series No.
58S, dated 1904, signed by Presi-
dent Thomas Jefferson and
James Monroe, secretary of
state, In which John Gillison, an
ancestor of the late Mrs. Leibee,
was granted 1000 acres of land
northwest of the Ohio river for
three years military service. The
boundaries of the land were de-
termined by black walnut, gum
and white oak trees.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
GIRL HOLDS A CLAIM
AND RUNS TWO PAPERS

White Lake, S. d., Nov. 2.--The peo-
pie OF this place are very proud Of Miss
Res Palmer. who has just returned here
from the region west of the Missouri
river, where for more han a year she
a been holding down" a homestead,
n incidentally acting as editress of
two weekly newspapers, which she es-
tablished in that region. She recently
made final proof on her homestead,
and, after selling her two
decided to return here for a time and
rest up" from her strenuous expert
ence on the border OF civilization.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS
OBSERVE HALLOWEEN

Vermillion. s. D., Nov. 3.-What was
something new In the social customs of
the university here, took shape in a
Halloween party given by the faculty,
post graduates and seniors OF the uni
versity at the Armory Saturday eve-
ming. The drill a was lastly decor
Grated i'm the coiors OF the five colleges,
remnants. etc. After being received nv
the long reception lines, which extended
around the three sides OF the hall. the
guests listened to a short program OF
music and readings, after which Hall
lowe'en refreshments were served.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
MAN FALLS FROM ENGINE
AND IS CUT IN PIECES

Piankinton, s. D., Nov. I'm. c. Gil
bert. a iaborer from Iowa. was run
over and crushed by a threshing en-
CINE pulling a gang OF plows near
White Lake. He fell from the seat OF
the engine when other attendants were
not looking and when he was missed
. search revealed his body wound up
n the pillow gearing and literally cut
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
News Briefs of
the Northwest

Forest fires in the Black Hills re-
serve have been brought under control.
Big prairie fires are reported on the
Pine Ridge Indian reservation. south Of
Interior. s. ID
WATERFOWL has started a surrey for
q road running north from that place
e. tap North Dakota.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12

Today the collection In the. national
library comprises nearly $500. 900 items
II $780, 900 printed books and pamphlets
and nearly / 900. 900 other articles imam
uscripts. maps. prints and music)-by
all means the largest collection OF the
western hemisphere, and perhaps the
third largest in the world. They are
~fncreasing at the rate of about "a. 1000
hooks and pamphlets and $4,000 other
articles yearly.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
COWBOY BREAKS NECK BY
FALLING IN BASEMENT

Lennon, $. D., Nov. 6.--"Uncle
John Tully, for 80 years a cowboy in
northwestern South Dakota, lies at
the point OF death here. He was sit
ting on the railing TO a stairway lead
ing into a basement, when he fell
backward. Physicians believe his neck
is broken.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12

Butter that was sold L the English
w0T king glasses 9 ( THO - yes r.s s.as:i-
terated with ground flint. The flint
stones were ground and manipulated
into a substance called soluble silica"
This, dissolved Ia water, formed a stiff
jelly which was mixed with the but
ter, fresh salt and coloring matter be-
ing added. The compound resembled
Ter 81
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
AMERICAN BATTLESHiPS
ARRIVE IN MANILA BAY

Manila, Nov. 1.-THE United States
Pacific feet, TEAR Admiral sahsa saTn-
handing, entered Manila bay at 3
o'clock this morning. two days ahead
OF Its schedule. The voyage from Hon.
olulu was uneyentfui.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12

AS a gentleman was having his
luncheon In the coffee room Of a Birm-
ingham hotel he was much annoyed by
another visitor, who during the whole
of the meal stood with his back to the
fire warming himself and watching him
partake OF his repast. At length, UNI
able to endure it any longer, he rang
the bell and said: Waiter, kindly turn
that gentleman around: l think he Is
done on tha side
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
WOMEN FILL A CAR
WITH WASTE PAPER

Centerville, S. D., Nov. A.
Gathering 10000 pounds of old
magazines, newspapers and
scrap paper, enough to I'LL a car,
shipping the same to Chicago
and realizing a net profit of
$i66, is an unique scheme the
Ladies' society of the Congre-
gational church are pushing to
augment their treasury. About
$4,000 pounds have been gath
cred to date, and the garrets Of
Centerville are bling rummaged,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12

An iron cyclone cellar is a novelty
described la Popular Mechanics. II
says that a metal concern In one OF
the cyclone states OF the west is man
~ufacturing the cyclone cellar of extra
heavy galvanized corrugated iron. 1t
has a cylindrical shape. and is provided
with stairway seats, shelves and bins.
Under ordinary conditions 1t is used
Tor the keeping of fruits and vege-
tables. The whole is anchored solidly
In the ground and thoroughly hraced.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS
PLANNED AT CENTERvtLLE

Centerville, S. D., Noy. 2-Evangelis-
tic meetings win m at the Bap-
fist church here Sunday evening, con-
Quoted by State Evangelist J. III. Da-
Wis. A new feature at the Congrega-
tional services is a chorus choir of 20
voices, under the direction of DR.. H. A.
Austin, conductor and organist.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12

France has done more to push for
ward the science of aerial navigation
than any other country, and, although
the last disaster assumed the magni-
tude OF a national calamity, will con-
tinue to do so with as much enthusi-
asm and faith as before. yet the death
list in the last yea has found France
OF the seven killed during this period,
says Popular Mechanics, six were
Frenchmen, flying over French soil, and
all. commencing with M. Lefebvre In
q Wright aeroplane. We're killed during
September.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
WELL DlGGERS STRIKE
Ignite COAL VEIN

Aberdeen, S. D., Nov. 4.-Albert
.Iarkey, residing four miles southwest
of Aberdeen, brought to the city sam
pies of a fine grade of coal found on
his farm. Mr. Harkey was sinking a
well on the farm n when down IS
feet struck the vein of coal. After
penetrating 1T for a DOT and a half
the well filed with water, so that
further work was suspended. The coal
has been examined by experts here and
ii is stated to be a first class grade
of Ignite.
The find recalls the effort made three
years ago by a number Of local men
to exploit a vein OF coa found nea
Warner, 10 miles south of Aberdeen.
The men spent a great deal OF time
and none on their mine. The coal
was there in quantities, but water was
too great an obstacle and the mine
could not be kept dry. The vein on
| the Harkey farm is undoubtedly a con
, tinuance of the Warner vein. and goes
TO show that a big deposit underlies
! this section of the state.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
SIXTY-EIGHT ARE
CRUSHED In WRECK
ONE VICTIM SUCCUMBS
TO INJURIES RECEIVED

Des Moines, Ia, Nov. 6.-E. I.
Robb, of Oklahoma City, one of
the victims of the Nineteenth
street car accident, died at the
Methodist hospital this after
moo
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
WILD PRAIRIE ROOSTER
BECOMES DOMESTICATED

Beresford, S. T., Nov. S.-A
wild prairie rooster has taken
up his abode with the chickens
Of f. e. Taylor, a farmer resid-
ing in the southwestern part of
Minnehaha county, and mixes
freely with the other fowls when
the rations Of corn and wheat
are served in the yard. He has
evidently tired of the call Of the
wild and is willing that his liv-
ing shall be provided for him.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
BUSINESS BLOCK BURNS,
CAUSING 5000 LOSS

Davenport. Ia, Nov. o.--Ffire yestcr-f
day afternoon at McCausland, Scott
county, burned a block OF buildings In
the business district. entaiiing a ioss of
$4,000.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12

Experiments are being made In Eng
land and Germany In ~cultiyatlng the
eoya bean. which Is said to be nearly
three times as rich Ia albuminoids as
IN commission the fastest passenger
steamship In the Pacific. OIL fuel and
oats and wheat.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
auEssER GETS 5000.

a good guess, Mis- Cleo Andrews. one of
the popular young women of this place,
has won a cash prize of $500. The prize
was offered some time ago by an Aber-
deer firm 70 n person VINO would
guess the closest to the number of
homeseekers who would register for the
Cheyenne River and Standing Rock
Indian reservation lands at Aberdeen.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12


Mrs. Philip NJ. Moore, president OF
the General Federation Of Women's
clubs, is one of the busiest women in
the country. She is on a tour which
will last longer and carry her over
more territory than the present trip
OF President Taft. For several weeks
she has been attending state conven-
tions of women's clubs. and her timer
airy for this month includes visits to
Minneapolis and st. Paul, Mimi; Dell
Rapids, S. D.: Fargo and Valley City,
ND: Seattle wash Portland. Ore:
Boise, Ida; Salt Lake City and Denver.
Before she finishes her tour she VIII
visit most of the eastern and southern
states She reports that the conven-
tions show that women's clubs In the
west are interested chiefly in play
grounds, public health, schools. fores-
try, waterways and state legislation,
particularly that affecting the labor OF
women and children,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12

Aramore, Okla. Nov. awhile en-
tering q wfndow at their home here
late last might Mrs. Fred Dawson was
shot and probably fatally wounded by
her husband. who misNook her Tor .
burglar.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12

The beauties Of suburban life in New
-sssSssE scent appeal - nsaay persons
having Il picntitude of this worlds
goods. and Ia Morris county II is the
~iionaires now make their homes there.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12

Consul Alfred a. winslow reports
that work was begun August 81 on
fbe .drst railway locomotive ever buili
a. chile. al the works of the Socie-
dad de Maestr&fxas y calyapixacion
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12

The Pittsburg female college has a
scholarship which nobody wants, and
the case Is so rare IL has been made the
subject Of a special report by the presi-
dent Of the institution. The scholar
ship covers the full term in the collegi-
ate department of the college, yet not
one young woman has manifested a
wish or ambition 20 take the necessary
examinations. The college has several
hundred students, and the scholarship
was endowed nine months ago. There
are no restrictions attached TO it, and
honor goes to the student winning IT
In competitive examination. Still there
has not been q single aspirant. n
members of the faculty are beginning
20 wonder If the average Pittsburg
woman is 50 proud she objects TO free,
tuition, ever when 1t carries with Ii
the prestige OF scholarship.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12

1T was the cutom in medieval times
20 serve roast meat on a spit, and TO
pass It round tho table for each guest
to cut off what he liked. In France
one still finds chicken livers and bacon
served on small spits. 1t is probable
that many people continued to prefer
fingers TO table utensils even after
these were perfected and In general
use. For knives were certainly In
vented at the period when Charles XII.
chose to butter his bread with his royal
thumb.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
VOTERS or BUFFALO
ARE I'M FAVOR or THE
COMMISSION CHARTER

Buffalo, NJ. V, Nov. 6.-The
Des Moines commission govern
ment plan received a heavy af-
firmative vote at the election
here Tuesday. The affirmative
vote outnumbered the negative
three to n
The scse @.: =e-els &c IL.
dictate the desire of the cleo
torate to ask permission Of the
state legislature to adopt the
commission government. Bills
may be introduced this winter.
1t Is not at all certain that such
a charter would be granted by
the legislature.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12

Don't these telegraph workers know
a~nything?" asked the man who had
had returned to him a telegram that
the operator couldn't read. "Oh, don't
you mind" replied an old newspaper
man. why. do you know, when l
was in Chicago at the republican ma
tional convention OF 1908 / had some
thing happen to me that would make
your experience seem like a cheap imi-
tation I had promised Mr.. Roosevelt
q few confidential bulletins, and one
night, at the Auditorium, / sent down
q dispatch addressed to The President,
washington A minute or two later
back came a request from the woman
operator: Name and address, please
SGiiia:fss>a Bat the chief operator
didn't. What he said TO hat poor girl
/ don't know l was charitable enough
not to want to hear It,"