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The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-06-17
HON ESTEAD NOTICE.
U. 5. Land Office at Jackson. Miss
MAY 81, 1903,

U. S. Land Office at Jackson, Miss
May 81. 1909.
Notice is hereby given that Leoni-
das Nc Murry, of Edinburg, Miss,
who, on March I, 1904, made Home
stead entry, No. 39519. Serial, No.
Ol647, for the Ne of NE14, and SCI
Of NE14. and NEl-4 of Sc IA, Section
81, Township II North, Range 10
East, Choctaw Meridian, has. filed
notice of intention to make Finan
five-year Proof, to establish claim to
the land above described, before the
Clerk of the Chancery Court of
Neshoba County, at Philadelphia,
Miss, on the 5rd day of July, 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses:
S. S. Burks, J. N. Shumaker. J. G..
Rushing, and G. L. Nc Murry, All of
Edinburg, Miss.
- L.. Q. G. Lamar,
Register.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-06-17
Could Not Be Better.

No one has made salve. oint-
ment, lotion or balm to compare
with Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
Its the perfect healer of Cuts,
Corns, Burns, Bruises, Sores,
Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Eczema
Salt Rheum. For Sore Eyes,
Cold Sores, Chapped Hands its
Supreme Infallible for Piles.
Only 25c. at Mars Bros.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-06-17
Newspaper Courtesy.

The average indioidual really
does not understand the newspa-
per men, says the Boulder (Col)
Herald. Because they frequen-
tay disogree as to policies and
sometimes express their senti-
ments in rather strong language.
sometimes. it is true. unnecessa-
arily acrid, an opinian prevails
that the opposing editors would
on sight like to cut each others
throats. But this is not the case
Let misfortune come upon one OF
them and others, apparently the
bitterest Of enemies, will come to
his rescue. A case in point
comes from Steamboat Springs,
and it makes ones heart feel good
to notice it. On May & II disast-
rous fire happened in that city.
The heaviest loser was Charles
Leckenby. editor and proprietor
of the Pilot. His entire plaut
was wiped out, type, presses and
all being destroyed, and the in
surance was very light. The edi-
tor of the Sentinel John Weiss.
kopf, has said as mean things
about Leckenby. and Leckenby
has SAID as mean things about
Weisskopf as were perhaps ever
published by one editor about
another. And yet as soon as
misfortune overlook Lecenby
Wisskopf forgot his animosity
and extended the helping hand
to the other. In his paper the
day after the fire Weissknpi
says:
"Delavan w. Gee, who only
this week purchased Il half inter
est in the plant and business o
the Pilot, is a heavy loser. MIR
Leckenby will start for Denver
in day or two and order a new
outfit, and until that gets here
the Pilot may be issued from tn,
Sentinel shop. This entire lay
out, help and all. is offered t,
our unfortunate contemporar,
for three days each week unit
that paper is again in shape t.
do business in its own quarters,
That is noble disposition It
show.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-06-17
Administrators Notice.

State of Mississippi,
Neshooba County.
10 all persons having CLAIMS against
the estate nf w. Il P. Warren, De-
ceased:
You will probate and register the
same with the Chancery Clerk of
SAID county and state Within one
year from the date hereof.
a failure to probate and register
any claim within said time will for
ever bar the payment of the same.
This the 22nd day Of May, A. d.
1909
w. A. Stockton,
Administrator.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-06-17
Petition for Pardon.
l.. @. G. Lamar,
Register.

State of Mississippi,
Neshoba County.
10 His Excellency E. F. Noel
Governor:
Your petitioner, Ed Willis, res
pectfully represent that at the July
Term of the Circuit Court of Mesh.
oba County, 1908 he was convicted
OF manslaughter and sentenced bv
the Court to hard labor in the pene-
tentiary for a period of fifteen
years. Your petitioner ASSIGNS
the following reasons for pardon
which he petitions at your Excell-
cncy's hands: lst He is not guilty
OF the crime for which he was con-
vlcted, which is manifest from the
record in the case. That he wac
convicted upon the testimony. Of
the father of the deceased. and q
very small negro boy who was
under the influence of the father.
both OF these witnesses state that
tney saw the homicide and made
petitlonerthe aggressort herein while
the testimony of Mr.. Joe Parish ono
OF the most prominent white menand
reliable citizens in the commnptv
shows that neither of these negroes
were in position to see the homi
cloe. Petitioner is pore, hardwork
ing Indian who has always sustain.
eo good character in the n neivb-
norhood in which he has ALWAYS
lived. Petitioner will persent to vor
HNceIleney petitions asking for his
pardon embracing every white man
III that section being citizens Of Ne
shoba and Winston Counties who
Aho" your petitioner and the de,d
man IN ms lifetime land the witness
es in the case.
respectfully Submitted
Ed Willis
oy Jones & Jones Attys. for peti-
tioners. 'o' le'l@
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-06-17
Trouble Makers Ou tstead

When a sufferer from stomach.
trouble takes DR.. Kings New
Life Pills he's mighty glad to see
his Depepsia and Indigestion fly.
bnt more-he's tickled over his
new, fine appetite, strong nerves
healthy vigor, all because stom-
ach, liver and kidneys now work
right. 25c at Mars Bros.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-06-17
Trespass Notice

Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons not to trespass on any of the
lands owned by Watrons & Snyder
1t is not the wish of the company to
deal harshly with any Que but all
trespass must cease.
f. NJ. Werk heiser,
Agent.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-06-17

D
VS..
Mrs M G Henson,
By virtue of IA decree of the Chan.
cery Court of said County rendered
in theabove styled cause on the 18th
day of May, A. ID. 1909 at the May
Term, A. ID. 1909 of said Court, I, the
undersigned, duly appointed Special
Commissioner of sad Ccurt, will, on
the 9th day of July, A. d. 1909. be-
tween the hours of eleven o'clock A.
M. and four o'clock p. NJ, sell at
Philadelphia, Mississippi, in said
Neshoba County, to the highest bid
der or bidders for Cash, the follow
described real estate. situated in the
Comfy of Neshoba, IN the State of
Mississippi, to-wit: N. E IA of S. E..
IA, Sec. s, II 9, r 10, East, Said Sale
Will be made to satisfy decree of
said Court for $?6l .25 and all cost in
the above styled cause.
Dated this the 24th day of May, A.
d. 1909.
f. b Devices,
Snooia1 ro,~,,,;., ;.,;npo
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-06-17


The press and the people con-
tinue to censure Noel tor his
many foolish acta, and The Rec
ord pleads gully to being among
them, but it is about time to let
up little for its waste of
words. Ii :he governor was inten.
tionally committing SO many err
rors it might do some good 10
criticise, and cause him TO change
his tactics, but when he doesn't
know any better than to pursue
the course he has been following
allafong, it won't give hin, brsine
to censnre him. He simply doe
emit know any better than to do
some of the things that he has
been doing.-Newton Record
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-06-17

Plt game cocks, hens and
eggs for sale. See Walter
Davidson and get his prices,
Philadelphia, Miss.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-06-17
SpectaCleS.
Get a fit.
Eyes Tested Free.
Call and See
w. M. DanSbv
The Jew1er.

When you need dental
work call Oh r. II. Gully.
You get first class work at
right prices. Over Mars
Bros. Satisfaction guaran-
teed.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-06-17
Wanted to Lease.

Any one wanting to lease or re-
lease any of the open lands of tie
Deemer Mfg, Co. for 1909, can do so
by applying to
e. M. Werk heiser,
Land & Timber Agt.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1909-06-17
Commissioners Sale.

The State of Mississippi, |
Neshoba County.
j G McBeath.
VS..
Mrs M G Henson,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-10
LEE LOSES
100000 LAW SUIT

Chicago, Aug. 30.-At close of two
contests which were thrown out OF
court, Andrew K. Lee, who was gov
ernor Of South Dakota for two success
sive terms, appeared half a loser. He
appeared in the Harrison street police
court against Vim. E. Niles, whom he
accused of getting a large sum of mon
ey from him by working a confidence
game, and Niles was discharged.
Then he successfully lodged a depu-
ty sheriff with summons in q suit for
500, 900 on charges of malicious prose-
cution, started in superior court by
Niles. This suit is the third filed against
Lee.
The evidence showed that former
Governor Lee had invested in q pro-
iect more than $50, 900. Niles asserted
that his money had all been paid to
the receiver of the electric road and for
improvements. Mr.. Lee admitted that
the money had gone where it was
supposed to go, but held that inasmuch
as Niles had said falsely that he was
investing his own money along with
that obtained from Lee, it was fraudu-
lently obtained.
NO, Mr.. Lee" said Judge GemmilI,
"the court doesn't protect any one who
does not know how to take care of his
money. / can see no raud. If you had
been as shrewd as an ex-governor
should be it seems to me when you
read Niles first letter asking you to
invest you woul ave known there
was no money to be made in such a
deal"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-10
STATE CONTRACTS
FOR DECORATION
OF STATE CAPITOL
Bid of Iowa Firm Is Successful
Pictures by Blashfeld
and Simmons.

Pierre, S. D., Sept. 1.-The state cap
itol commission, after two days con-
sideration of the propositions presented
by the different bidders on the decora-
ton of the new capitol, let the con-
tract to the William G. Andrews Dec
orative company, of Clinton, Ia. There
were six bidders on the work.
The general plan is a color scheme in
harmony with the marble finishings of
the building. The art glass OF the
rotunda has been selected to harmonic
with the general color scheme, starting
with light glass in the "eye" of the
.rotunda, and shading imperceptibly into
the darker shades lower down. While
all the decorative schemes We're good,
Mr.. Andrews offered mural paintings
by such artists as Edwin H.. Blashfield
and Edward Simmons. There is to be a
picture by Blashfield in the reception
o of the governor, the work of that
artist being shown in the congressional
library at Washington n the state
buildings of Minnesota, Wisconsin,
Iowa and Massachusetts.
Five pictures are to be painted by
Edward Simmons, whose work is in the
congressional library and the state
buildings of Minnesota and Massachu-
sets. Another western artist who will
produce three paintings is Charles Hill
loway, whose work up TO the present
has been in large buildings over the
Northwest.
Architect c. E. Bell, of Minneapolis,
will be the supervisor of the work for
the state.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-10
HOW POSSE TRACED
CHRISTIE MURDERER

Aberdeen, S. D.. Aug. 31.-The testi-
mony Of G. w. Dow, one Of the posse
who made search for the murderer,
proved the most sensational of any yet
given in the Victor murder case. He
testified that the posse covered the
tracks leading from the Christie farm
to Worthwhile with tar paper, to prevent
them being obliterated by rain or other
cause. He then tool one of Victor's
shoes, which was worn off at one side
in a peculiar manner, and placed it in
one Of the tracks. 1t fitted into the
track of the shoe. He then
pushed the shoe down in the soil be-
side the track, and the impression made
was an exact replica of the track. This
process was repeated several times.
Several farmers identified Victor as
the man whom they saw passing along
the road from the Chritie farm toward
Worthwhile, the morning after the muir
der.
One of the exhibits introduced in evil
dence, which was identified by wit
nesses as being the property of J. w.
Christie. was a memorandum book used
by agents of the elevator company for
which Christie was agent at Rudolph,
containing the numbers Of the watches
owned by the Christie family. Later,
il is understood, the fact will be
brought out that the numbers in the
book correspond to the numbers of the
watches found on Victor.
A number of young women friends of
Mildred Christie identified some brooch
es and other jewelry as having been the
property OF the murdered girl.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-10
MILWAUKEE, SINKS
NEW $4,000 WELL

Murdo, S. D., Sept. IA movement
is on foot for a new ~artesian well here.
A letter from G.. A. Padley, general
land agent of the Milwaukee Land
of Milwaukee,, Wis, states
that Norbeck & Nicholson, the Red
field well d~rillers, are willing to con-
tract to put down a six-inch well and
guarantee a flow of at least 100 gallons
a minute, or no pay. The contract
price is to be $4,000, of which the c.,
NJ. & st. p. r. r. Co. will pay one
third, the Milwaukee Land company
one-third and the city of Murdo one
third. Immediately upon the receipt of
Mr.. Padley's letter the city council met
and unanimously voted in favor of ac-
cepting the proposition. The city voted
$12, 900 bonds for waterworks some
time ago, when the old well was tested
and it was found that ii had been
filled up with sand and no water could
be pumped, making it necessary to
start a new well.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-10
CONFESSION
OFFERED BY STATE
Cell Mate of Prisoner Tells OF
Accused Mans Story
of the Crime.

Aberdeen, S. d., Aug. 31.-The hun
dreds of spectators who have been
crowding the Brown county courthouse
the past two days in search OF the
sensational in connection with the VIC
tor trial were a~bundantly gratified this
morning when the state sought to in
troduce in evidence the confession
made by Emil Victor to States Attor-
ney Van Slyke. The matter had not
been decided by Judge McNulty at
noon. The state put on a witness who
identified the 41-calibre revolver as
one owned by Victor, and Kelley, a cell
mate Of Victor's for several days, was
placed on the stand and testified that
Victor had told him all the details or
the crime and how he had murdered
first J. w. Christie, then Michael Ro-
nayne, afterwards shooting down Mrs.
Christie, and winding up the series OF
murders by reloading his revolver n
shooting Mildred Christie as she sat on
the side of the bed awaiting execution.
Victor. according to Kelley's testimony,
also told Kelly of the route he took In
escaping from the Christie farm, tally
ing exactly with the trail followed by
the sheriff's posse. Kelley was in jail
from Mobridge for a minor offense and
gained Victor's confidence. Victor ap-
peared much more ervou than usual,
losing to a great degree the air of calm
indifference which has characterized
him since the trial began.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-10
MUST
PAY HIS fine OR
STAY IN JAIL
Not Permitted to Secure Lib
erty Through Taking Poor
Debtors Oath.

Rapid City, S. D., Aug. 3o.-At a spe~
cial meeting in the case Of ex-Congress-
man Freeman Knowles, convicted Of
publishing and sending through the
mails Objectionable matter, and SEN
fenced to pay a fine of $500 or stand
committed to Jail, no was yesterday de-
MED the right to take the poor debtors
oath and secure his release after serV7
ing 30 DAYS. He will now have to pay
his fine or serve time in Jail to offset
such payment.
1t was brought out in the hearing
that Knowles who refused to let
his friends pay his fine, likewise
transferred property Of value to his
wife after his conviction. presum-
ably to get into condition to take
the poor debtors oath. This was used
against him in the hearing.
Knowles committed the offense OF ad-
vocating the doctrine Of free love
through his socialistic paper, h Dead
wood Lantern, and after ne was ar
rested reproduced the article In full,
virtually defying the authorities.
The case will be reviewed by the
United States court.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-10
ORDER OFFICERS TO
TAX MILLIONS

Sioux Falls, S. D., Aug. 30.--Judge
Marquis, of the Seventh circuit, has
granted an order upon the commission
ers of Minnehaha county to show cause
why they should not list for assess
ment property valued at $l2, 600, 900,
which has escaped assessment since
the rear 1000.
The case grows out of the employ
mept by the commissioners of Savage
n Pierson as tax ferrets to uncover
n list property which had evaded tax
payment. When the ferrets uncovered
this large amount Of property it pro-
duced a sensation throughout the
county, and when the property holders
who had been evading their proportion
of the burdens of government remon-
strated with the commissioners. such
leverage was brought to bear that the
commissioners discharged Messrs. Saw
age and Pierson and dropped the In
vestigation and failed to enter the
property for taxation.
Judge Jones, of the Second circuit,
who is one of the heavy taxpayers OF
the county, is absent at the present
time. and for this reason the action was
taken before Judge Marquis. The or
der secured is returnable September z
when the hearing of the case will be-
gin.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-10
CUSTER MASSACRE
TO BE REPRODUCED

Pierre, S. D., Aug. 3O.-Permission
has been given by the Indian depart
ment for a band of Sioux Indians to
put on a realistic exhibition Of Clusters
last fight at this city during the Gas
Belt exposition, which occurs during
the registration for Cheyenne River
reservation lands in October. The In
dams will be from the Perry Creek
section of the state, and Chief Iron
Lightning, who was one OF the leaders
in the real battle, will have charge of
the Indian forces taking part, which
force will contain a number Of the
older Indians who were participants In
the battle on the Little Big Horn over
80 years ago. This attraction will be
a drawing card, and those who attend
the registration will be given an OPP
portunity to see this historic repro
duction.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-10
MACCABEES MOVE
STATE HEADQUARTERS

Yangton. s. D., Sept. Mrs. S. N.
Hereford, of this city, for 13 years state
commander of the Lady Maccabees, has
announced here her intention Of remov-
ing at once to Aberdeen to reside,
headquarters of the order, which has
been located here since Mrs. Hereford
was first appointed. Mrs. Hereford's
family moves with her and next Sun
day will see them settled in Aberdeen.
w. G. Waters, the state commander
Of the knights of the Maccabees, is
also located in Aberdeen, so that the
two kindred orders will now be in the
same city. Mrs. Hereford states that
the bulk of the business is in the north
part Of the state and in North Dakota,
and that by the move a great deal of
time, travel and expense is saved.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-10
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
TO REGISTER FOR
THE indian LANDS
Deserted Wives. Heads OF Fam
lilies, Soldiers Widows and
Some Minor Heirs.

Aberdeen, S. D., Sept. 1-Perscons
drawing a number in the Cheyenne ana
Standing Rock land opening will at the
time of the assignment OF date lot
filing on land. about March l, 1910, be
furnished with a map showing the al
lotted lands, the school and reserved
lands, and the schedule and classlnca-
ton of lands open TO settlement Inc
prices will range from 30 cents TO 80 an
acre, according to the classlhcatlon LOT
agricultural lands of the hrst CLASS
the second class, grazing lands, timber
lands and mineral lands. Inc latteI
cannot be entered under the homestead
laws.
A married woman who has not been
deserted cannot register unless her
husband is an invalid and she can
prove that she is the bread winner OF
the family, and consequently It's heSu.
A deserted wife can register. Minors
cannot register unless they VIII De OF
age before the time for filing on the
land. A man cannot register If he is
the owner Of more than l6O acres OF
land in the United States. ownership
of land outside the United states does
not disqualify a man from registration,
but he must either be a citizen OF the
United States or have declared his IN
tention TO become one. A homesteader
prior to February s, 1908, may register
If his former entry was not Cancelled
for fraud or relinquished for a valua-
bic consideration. Soldiers and sailors
after more than 80 days service, or
their widows, if they have not remar-
ried, and the minor children of a de-
ceased soldier if the mother is dead or
is remarked and has a living husband,
can register through an agent without
~tNA fr a tnni-fr 70 finn nninf
The red tape" of registration and
the plan of drawing will be the same as
in the Rosebud, Trip and Occur
d'Alene lotteries, and the assignment
of dates for the filing will be for the
spring of 1910.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-10
GIRL Is ATTACKED
BY VICIOUS HOBO

Centerville, s. D.. Sept. 3.-Much in
dignation and threats of violence are
expressed here If the guilty party can
be identified who held up Winona
Hatch, a pretty and refined young girl,
only daughter of highly respected par
ents, Of this city.
The incident occurred Saturday morn
ing as the girl was delivering milk to
the Hotel Turner. Having started from
home In the east enc of town she took
a short cut up the railroad track. When
near the railroad yards the fellow sud
denly came up to the girl and made the
attack: taking the pail OF milk from
her hand and throwing il down, he
grabbed the girl around the waist. The
terrified girl managed to free herself
from her assailant before more vio-
lence was committed and ran home.
The father Immediately telephoned
Chief of Police Johnson. The girl de-
scribed her %assailant: an Italian work
ing In the railroad yerds the
description, and was arrested, but his
companions testified hat the accused
had not been absent from them during
the morning hours. Some tramps had
been In that vicinity during the early
morning and 1T is thought possible a
hobo may be the man wanted.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-10
SHOOTS SISTER WHILE
PLAYING INDIAN

Wellsburg, S. D., Sept. 1.-While
playing Indian a little girl shot and
killed her sister. Their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. S. 3. Fairchild, were out of
the house, when the children decided
II would be fine sport to get the guns
and play they were killing Indians.
After procuring chairs the guns were,
with considerable difficulty, gotten
down, and the little boy snapped a
shotgun a couple or times at the others,
when the eldest took the gun and
aimed it at her sistcr and discharged
it, killing her instantly. The charge
tore off one of her fingers and also a
large hole in her side. The children
then attempted to revive her, but soon
saw that it was useless and notified
the parents, who were horror stricken
at the sight that met thcir eyes.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-10
MAN is SHOT BY
DRUNKEN SPORT

Dallas, S, D., Sept. L. In a dispute
over a ball game, a shooting ARRAY
took place at Bucks cafe, in which
Charles w. Scott, manager of the res
taurant, was shot by Grover Simmons.
aged "a years. a member of the Sim
mons Coal company. The shooting
took place late Saturday night, when
a party of men were taking lunch at
the cafe. Young Simmons had been
drinking. Words were exchanged and
abusive language was used by Sim
mons, upon which Mr.. Scott put him
out. When outside Simmons drew a
revolver and fired at Scott, hitting him
q horse and is still at large.
Mr.. Scott, better known here as
"Scotty," was taken TO Omaha for
medical attention.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-10
ENGINEERS MAKE
q SOIL

Rapid City, y. D., Sept. 3.-A party
of government engineers is in the
western part of this state making what
is known as a soil survey. The party
is headed by George N. Coffey, of the
agriculture. and he has seven men
working with him. They are examin-
ing all the different soils in this part
of the state, taking an inventory and
establishing it's relative agricultural
value, based an climate conditions
and natural phenomena, Last summer
the western half of North Dakota vas
so surveyed, and last winter the party
vas in Texas. 1t will take until about
the first of November to finish the work
in this part OF the state.