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Willmar tribune., 1909-08-25
City and Hutchinson.

Clty and Hutchinson.
1.-The real motives of these mur-
ders are not fully known. Bishop
Whipple believed that these Indi-
ans were a party returning from
the Chippewa country, whittier they
had gone to secure scalps in re-
venge for relatives killed by the
Chippewas the year before; but,
failing in this enterprise and fear
ing to be laughed at on their re-
turn to their villages, had killed
Jones, whom the Indians all hated,
instead. Judge Smith in his his
tory of Meeker county intimates
that the traders at the agencies,
who claimed a monopoly of the
traffic with the Indians, resented
Jones' interference with their busi-
ness and that his taking off resulted
in a more far-reaching disaster
than they had bargained for. The
government traders sold goods to
the natives and "jerked' their pay
from the Indians annuity money
when it arrived. Jones had also
done this and his action was bitter
ly resented by them. Judge Smith
says that any one who understood
the Indian trading system and the
temper of the natives at that time
can easily fill out the balance OF
the picture.
''The murders at Acton forced
the savages to take the initiative in
the onslaught upon the settlers.
They knew that these crimes would
result in an immediate demand fo,
the assassins and in their punish.
ment. When the news of the Ac.
ton tragedy reached the Indian vii
lagos on the Minnesota it became
necessary to take some action with
out delay. Information of thu
bloodshed would travel rapidly, tn.
people would become alarmed ant
would prepare for defena; soldier
would be despatched from For
Ridgely to demand the surrender O
the criminals in order that the.
might be handed over to the au
thorities.
]. "All questions relating to wa
were decided upon by the 'Tee-yo
Willmar tribune., 1909-08-25

ceived fatal wound. At the same
time his mother, Mrs. Jones, was
shot and in reeling backward
pushed her daughter-in-law into the
cabin, where. with the infant still
in her arms, she fell through an
open trap-door into the cellar. In
the meantime Viranus Webster,
who was in the yard, had been shot
and killed. His wife was in the
timber short distance from the
house while this dreadful tragedy
was being enacted, and escaped.
The little Baker boy who had given
water to the Indian had remained
in the house all the while without
uttering a sound. It is thought
that the savages were struck by his
bravery and for this reason spared
his life.
"Their murderous work done,
the Indians departed. In passing
Jones cabin they saw Clara Wilson
through the window, WhereupOn
one took aim at her, fired and killed
her almost instantly.
"At Bakers the brave young boy
was placing pillows under the head
of his dying father when Mrs. Web.
ster came from her hiding place in
the woods. When Mrs. Howard
Baker with her unharmed baby
came out of the cellar she saw a
figure bending over a dead man at
the door. Thinking it was an In.
dian she siezed a chair and was
about to brain him, when she real
lied it was Mrs. Webster trying to
lift the body of her husband into
the house.
Willmar tribune., 1909-08-25
STORY OF THE FIGHT
NEAR ACTON.

them. This startled them for the
moment, for they did not know
whether the dogs came from Indi-
ans or whites. Peering through
the darkness they could see no sign
Of a camp 'and rode on to Jones
place, further up the road. Here
they saw tents in the yard, but no
picket called Haiti It was
learned after the close of the war
that at that very hour Strout's
camp was surrounded. Captain
Whitcomb in a report Of the Incl
dent says: 1t has been shown be-
yond any shadow of doubt that
when Branham, Sperry and Holmes
were within six rods of Strout's
camp a head warrior-a brother-in-
law of Little Six-with his warriors
stood on the road and on their ap-
proach fell back. eleven on each
side The nearness of the three
men to the camp at this time no
doubt saved them from being fired
upon and killed, for the hour of at
tack had not yet arrived.
when Strout and his men were
reused from their sleep and told
that they would in all probability
have the Indians down upon them
before morning, many treated the
matter jestingly, saying that if
there were any Indians around they
would like to see them, for they had
been marched back and forth more
than a week without even having
caught a glimpse of one. Others
took the situation more seriously
and exhibited some nervousness.
The guns and ammunition were ex-
amined and to the modification of
all it was found that the cartridges
would not fit the old Belgian rifles.
Men were at once set to work to
hammer down the bullets so they
could be used.
Breakfast was eaten and pre-
parations made to depart for Forest
City over the roundabout route by
which the messengers had come.
After the teams had been hitched
to the wagons the captain called his
men together and in short speech
assured them that there was
nothing to fear and admonished
them to keep cool; for, said he, all
the Indians between US and hell
can't keep US from moving our
way through them should they de-
eide to fight us.
AT daylight the start was made.
The four mounted men under Ser
geant Branham were ordered to
proceed some three hundred yards
ahead of the main body. Albert
Sperry rode about two hundred
yards in advance of the other horse
men. One platoon proceeded the
wagons and another brought up the
rear.
AFTER marching in this order
about a mile Sperry came to a creek
and stopped to let his horse drink.
While scanning the landscape for
signs of the enemy, he saw the
glinting of gun barrels in a wheat
field some three hunrded yards
ahead. The mounted men halted
until the main body came up.
Captain Strout now deployed the
first platoon as skirmishers and
gave orders to advance. The Indi-
ans, apparently about twenty in
number, seeing this movement,
moved off in the same general di.
rection. One of them mounted a
fence and waved his blanket as il
signalling to others not yet in
sight. Two or three rounds were
fired. when the Indians skulked of
into the wheatfeld and disappeared.
In this little skirmish the un.
drilled and inexperienced recruits
had behaved in very soldier-like
manner and it looked as if they
had realized their ambition-s
brush with the Indians without its
Willmar tribune., 1909-08-25

them with contempt.
ION Saturday and Sunday Au-
gust 18th and 18th number of
Sioux passed through the Lake
Elizabeth and Gennessee settlements
and called at the cabins of several
settlers. without manifesting any
hostile disposition. About nine
O'Clock on Sunday morning three
Indians called at the home of
Jas. C. Bright. When Mrs. Bright
came to the door they pointed to
her apron and then to the muzzle
of their guns. She understood that
they wanted cloth to clean them
and supplied what they wanted.
One of them carried two geese and
after the guns had been cleaned he
gave these to her, for which she
thanked him. Another thereupon
came forward, pointed to the geese
and then to himself, indicating
that he wished it to be known that
he had killed the birds. She also
thanked him, at which he was much
pleased, patted her on the shoulder
and said, 'washta squaw' (good
woman). One after another went
through this ceremony until each
had receied her thanks and had said
'washta sqauw.' With many bows
they departed, evidenly in the best
of humor.
ION that same Sunday forenoon.
August 18th. Robinson Jones was at
his home with his fifteen year old
niece, Clara d. Wilson. and her
two year old half-brother whom
Jones had adopted. About II
O'Clock six Indians came to the place.
Willmar tribune., 1909-08-25

braves who had shed the first blood
of the 'irrepressible conflict.
War was inevitable. 1t was only q
question as to whether it should
come now or LATER"
Willmar tribune., 1909-08-25
DEDICATION OF THE new ACTON MONUME]

tee-pee,' or soldiers lodge. Should
they deliver up their brothers, to
be executed by the hated whites,
who had cheated them out of their
lands, or should they stand by the
Willmar tribune., 1909-08-25
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THE MASSACRE AT ACTON.

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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-24

"A nice rain visited this locality
Monday night night and Tuesday.
As the result of an accident T. o.
Tande has been walking with a cane
this week. Nothing serious, however.
The plan for remodeling the
Congregational church has finally
been decided upon, which is about
the same as outlined some time ago.
The present structure will be moved
to the west about twenty feet. A
wing will be constructed on the east
and a tower built in the northeast
angle formed by the main structure
and the wing. The partition will be
removed from the north end of the
present structure, thus charging the
floor of the audience room, and a
gallery will be placed in the north
end, greatly charging the seating
capacity. The room in the wing will
be divided from the audience room by
rolling partitions. This room will be
used for Sunday school work and the
smaller meetings, and can be used as
an addition to the audience room
when necessity requires. A basement
will be made under the whole struc-
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-24

ture. Carl Schultz has already start
ed upon the construction of the base
ment.
w. C. Friedbauer held an auction
sale of personal property at the r. A..
Boast farm west of Lake Thompson
Wednesday. Mr.. Friedbauer has
purchased a farm in Colorado, near
Stratton, and intends to start with
his family the first of next week for
the new home. Mr.. Friedbauer is an
energetic young man and has been
very successful here. He started with
nothing four years ago and in that
time accumulated enough to buy a
quarter-section of Colorado land,
build a good house and have money
left. We doubt if he can do better
where he is going, but we wish him
and his wife the best of luck.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-24
THE INDEPENDENT.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.
From, al Around tho Town and
County.

Miss Mary Wright went to Brook
ings Sunday morning for a visit with
friends.
Ladies' $500 black silk waists at
$3.50 this week at Burkart Bros.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nolan, of
Cavour, were guests at the |. }. Miller
home over Sunday.
The building occupied by the
Chase harness shop has been pur-
chased by G.. E. Ely.
-Thos. Dorothy has moved into
the Davis residence vacated last week
by the G. L. Brownell family.
The De Smet high school ball
team played at Brookings Monday
and were beaten by a score of 6 to 2.
Mrs. j. H. Armstrong departed
Wednesday for her home near Wasta
after a weeks visit with friends in
this city.
Archie Floran spent Sunday in
De Smet. He had spent the week at
the state fair as a member of the
military band.
The first story of the Thos Mears
cement block has been constructed.
1t will take several days to finish the
building, however.
Sam RyIand, out northwest, is
now having erected on his farm a new
house 30x32, two stories high. A. j.
Fife, of this city, is the contractor.
George Sheets has secured an
artesian we'll on his farm at Esmond.
The flow is about ten gallons per
minute and the water is soft and nice
tasting.
John Mitchell, of Mathews town
ship, has started on the remodeling
of his farm home. When completed
it will be 30x34, two stories and a full
sized basement.
Rev. j. E. Washburn concluded
his summer work as pastor of the M.
E. Church last Sunday and the first
of this week went to Mitchell to
resume his college work. Mr.. Wash
burn made many friends here during
his stay.
George Smith received eight
premiums on his exhibit OF Herefords
at the state fair. His Duroc Jersey
swine also came in for a liberal supply
of prizes. P. E. Murphy, of Oldham,
also had Poland China prize winners
on exhibition.
"A. N. Waters when attending the
Minnesota state fair purchased a 40
b. D Buick auto. The machine was
delivered through the firm of Olston
& T~horsness, of Lake Preston, sub
agents for this county and Mr..
Thorsness brought the machine to
DE Smet Monday.
Mrs. G. E. Hager, wife of the
presiding elder of this district, will
preach at the NJ. +. church next Sun
day. Rev. A. HI. Seymour will oc-
cupy the pulpit ON the Sunday fol-
lowing. After that it is expected to
have a permanent p~astoras the yearly
conference is to be held the first part
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-24

Nv ShthS 40 Ds~S II
of October, at which time pastors are
assigned for the year.
Take your produce to the new firm
Burkart Bros.
John Hasche was on the sick list
the latter part Of last week.
C. E. Ely departed Wednesday
for New York City for a visit to his
son Alfred.
Linoleum floor covering, widths up
to 4 yards wide, will be found at
Burkart Bros.
Miss Retta Sasse went to Yankton
Saturday to enter a school for train
ing kindergarten teachers. Miss
Retta will take the full two years
course.
-Robt Moody was up from Trent
to take in the state fair where he won
first prize for creamery butter. He
spent a few days with relatives in
this city after the fair.
If Miss Arey Minis will call at
this office she can have the book on
Physical Geograhy which she lost a
short time ago, and which was adver'
tised in the INDEPENDENT.
The exhibit from Yankton in the
Women's building at the state fair
was in charge of Mrs. Frank Warning,
formerly of this city, and vas award
ed the second prize, amounting to
S75.
Mrs. Ellen Ryland, an old resi-
dent of this vicinity, mother of Olaf
and Sam Rtyiand, passed through this
city Saturday on her way from
| Spokane, Wash, to Huron where she
will make her home with her daugh
ter, Mrs. Frank Forsburg. Mrs.
Ryland spent a year with relatives at
Spokane.
Miss Ida Olston has resigned as
a teacher in the schools of st. Paul
and accepted the position Of book
keeper in the Security Bank, of Web
ster, in which her father is interested.
Miss Olston is certainly competent
and rejoices at the opportunity for a
change of work. She took the even
ing passenger north Monday for
Webster to enter upon her new
duties. -Lake Preston Times.
One of the first attempts to en-
force the Sunday law met defeat at
Sioux Falls last week. The so-called
enforcement league attempted to close
a moving picture show. No admis.
sion was charged, but a sign had been
hung up advising the patrons of the
place that the show vas free but
those who cared to do SO might give
the man in the ticket Office ten cents.
The case was lost and the defendant
| discharged. In his address to the
jury Lawyer Kirby made this state
ment: cit had never been the inten-
ton of the makers of the statute to
have it enforced. 1t was drawn up
merely to satisfy some persons who
would not be happy without it," A
Sunday closing law can only be en-
forced when it conflicts with the
| rights Of others. IF 1t was intended
to legislate morals into others accord
ing to the ideas of some who think
themselves better fitted than their
neighbors to prescribe rules of con-
duct, than the law had better be re-
pealed at once. The sentiment OF
the majority of the people will never
stand back af such a law when the
right Of others toa quiet Sunday is
not infringed upon.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-24
ACRE PROPERTY FOR SALE

The Joseph Wade property in the
south part of the city is for sale.
Good house and barn and ID acres of
land. Inquire of Mrs. Joseph Wade.
a-27.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-24

By the Darrell, or by the sack at
f. Schaub's.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
NO MONEY FOR
WATER BOARD
That Department Must Wait
Until Legality Of City
Election is Passed Upon

II the members OF the Water Commits
sion had hoped to receive financial aid
from City Council they are doomed to dis
appointment. Council decided last night
not only not to advance any more money
to the Water Department in anticipation
Of bond issue but also not to sell the
$4,000 worth Of bonds as was contem-
plated a week ago
Mr.. Kane chairman of the finance COM
mittee OF Council informed the mem-
bers OF Council that the Alen-Rash and
Aumond-Ross contests together with the
question Of the legality OF the recent city
election, would no doubt interfere with
obtaining good prices for the bonds. He
called attention to the fact that the court
would convene on September 20 and would
decide the question at an early date. lie
said that a doubt would be raised in the
minds of prospective buyers Of the bonds
where in fact none should exist should the
bonds be offered for sale under better
circumstances. He thought it would be ad-
visable to wait until the court had de-
cided the question and when this is done
the bonds will be advertised Immediately.
Mr.. Kane also said that it would be bet
ter TO wait until the question was settled
before advancing additional money 10 the
Water Department. This board recently
asked Council for an advance Of $1,000
to meet liabilities accrueing In connection
with tho construction Of the new filter
plant.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
DR.. JOHNSON AT
SILVERBROOK

After undergoing extensive repairs
costing $500, silverbrook NJ. e. Church
will be re-opened on Sunday with all
day services Of most interesting char
acter. An old-time love feast will be
held at 9 a. m. The sermon at the reg
uiar morning service will be delivered
by the Rev. Amos johnson, d. D., or
philadelphia. He is pastor Of Cookman
M. r. Church. one Of the largest church,
Is IN Philadelphia, having a membership
Of over 1000. Or. johnson is known as
a dedicatory preacher and is in great de-
mand on such occasions. lie preached
az West Presbyterian Church on August
Sth. in the absence Of the pastor, the Rev.
A. Alison. Jr.
A special program has been prepared
for the Sunday School session In the ar
tornoon. The evening sermon will be
delivered by the Rev. W. a. Wise, pastor
OF Centreville, Nd, NJ. r. Church. and
secretary Of the Wilmington Conference
He is an able preacher and has many
friends in wilmington. He was pastor
when the present Silverhrook Church
was built. A special musical program
will be rendered by tho choir both morn
ing and evening.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
HALLOWEEN FUND
FROM TAG SALE.
Suggestion TO be Considered
at Committee Meeting
Tonight
PLANNING FOR A
BIG CELEBRATION

The Mercantile Associations commit
tee in charge Of the public celebration OF
Halloween Will meet tonight to consider
many novel ideas for making the celebra-
ton the best ever held in Wilmington.
Having studied the financial aspect OF
the movement the committee has agreed
that tag day" will be tho most appro-
pirate and timely manner by which both
to bring its efforts to the attention Of the
public and TO obtain the money neces-
sary for the demonstration. A date for
a tag day will probably be fixed by the
committee tonight.
The participation of the letter carriers
with the police and hremen in the after
noon is a new idea that will be taken up
by the committee tonight, also. A SUBJ
committee will be detailed 10 visit Post
master Jester and 1t is expected that he
viii readily permit their appearance.
An automobile floral parade and power
boat carnival are also prospective fea.
lures that will be discussed by the COM
mittee. A committee will be appointed to
request the assistance of the Delaware
Automobile Association. Owners Of power
boats have never before been given an
opportunity 10 display their craft in an
AFFAIR of the sort and their interest in
the celebration is assured. II is proposed
that the boatmen have a water carnival
on the Brandywine.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
TELL OF MARRIAGE
YEAR AFTERWARD
Letter Carrier And His Bride
Receive Congratulations
After Long Delay

Married a year ago. the announce
ment OF which interesting fact has
just been made known. Mahlon c.
Harner. aged 26 years. and Miss Olive
I. Robinson, aged % years, are receiv-
ing the congratulations Of their many
friends. Harner is a letter carrier.
After being married by the Rev
George l.. Wolfe. on October i6. 1905,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harner separated and
since that time have been living with
their respective parents Mrs Harnor
Is tho daughter of William n. Robin
son. locomotive engineer, living at
the northwest corner of Franklin and
Cedar streets. Harner has been liv-
ing with his widowed mother. Mrs.
Martha Harner. at No. Si5 Orange
street
At the request OF the couple Mr..
Wolfe did not make the marriage
known al that time. II was said that
Il was only recently that Mr.. Robinson
heard of his daughters marriage. The
young couple have not decided where
they will live.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
HELP FOR MRS. HARTMAN
IN MANAGING ESTATE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK, sept. H.--It is said to-day
in Wall street circles that Mrs. Mary W.
Hartman who by the will Of her late hus-
band. Edward II. Hartman, becomes the
richest woman I'm the world Will be guild
ed IN the management Of her vast estate
by Charles a. Peabody. president OF the
Mutual Life Insurance Company, former
ly Harriman's personal attorney. and ex-
Judge Robert S. Lovett chairman of the
executive comittee OF the Union Pacific
and the Southern Pacific and Harriman's
closest conidant in business affairs.
The remarkable will OF the hnancier.
containing less than 100 words, is still the
topic of conversation In financial circles.
The fact that no mention is made OF the
Hartman children, five in number, is
taken as an indication that Hartman.
some time before his death. created a
trust fund for each of them amounting 10
several million dollars in securities 10
be held by the trustees until each OF the
children becomes OF a proper age TO han
die so great a fortune.
This assertion. however, is unconhrmed
and In some quarters II is still asserted
that Hartman gives his entire estate to
his wife and let's her divide It among the
children at her death as she sees ht
Il is believed that Mrs. Hartman viii
continue the work Of Arden House, which
Hartman wished TO make the most mag
nificent estate in America.
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
MOVING
PICTURE MEN
Council Will Insist That Ma
chimes be Placed in Fire
Proof Boxes

The moving picture machine dues-
ton was again brought up In City
Council last night after being allowed
to rest some time. Mr.. Conway, Of
the Tenth ward. said he understood
that there was an ordinance compell-
ing that picture machines be incased
in fire proof boxes. Yet he saw in a
local theatre several nights ago a
machine which was entirely exposed to
view. He thought the law should be
inforced.
Mr.. Kane. of the Fourth ward. said
that a charge would be made in the
present ordinance.
Mr.. Conway insisted. however. on
some action being taken and finally
the matter was referred to the build
ing committee.
Mr. Conway also brought up mat
ter which he said has been reported
TO him. Il was a complaint Of the
condition of the sidewalk in Van
Buren street. between Fifth and Sixth.
At his suggestion the clerk Of Council
will call the attention of the Street
and Sewer Department to the mat
ter
Evening journal., 1909-09-17
GEORGE W. SIMON HEADS
SUNDAYSCHOOL ASSOCIATION

The Brandywinc Hundred Sunday
School Association ended It's sixth an
nual meeting In Mt. Lebanon M. e.
Church, RoclSland. last night after
electing the following officers: presi-
dent. George w. Simon; vioe-president,
S. I.arlSin Handy; secretary and treas
urer. Eben n Baldwin.
Gratifying reports were made by Of
ficcrs nt the afternoon session. The
Rev. Joel Gilhllan, Miss May Taylor.
John A. Smith and the Rev. Harry
Taylor made addresses. In the even
ing. Minor c. Smith spoke on "The
Temperance outlook" Other speak
ers were Clyde Gray, the Rev. J. d.
Reese and the Rev. II. E. Reed.