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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-08
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amending.

For some time homeseekers have
been anxious to settle up the country
in the neighborhood Of the govern
ment irrigation project near Belle
Fourche, realizing that much of the
land would not be needed. Already
many have settled on the land, on
Saturday formal notice from the in
terror department was given to the
land office in Rapid City that some
II, 900 acres will be subject to settle
ment under the land laws after Sep
TENDER %, 1909, but shall not be sub
ject to entry filing or selection until
October %, 1909, at the United States
land Office at Belle Fourche.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-08

The commission plan of city gov
eminent at Sioux Falls is coming in
for knock or two of late. One of
the papers of that city states that
since the new plan has been in power
the job of city auditor seems to be q
snap. 1t states that the salary of
that official was given $500 boost
and now the audioo has time to spend
about half Of his time each week out
of the city on private business mat
ters. Under the old system he had to
work every day to earn smaller
salary. Parties seeking political jobs,
with large salaries, make up the list
of those who favor the commission
plan Of city government.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-08
olleges abroad. And this condition

colleges abroad. And this condition
will not cease so long as our wealthy
and leading families set the example
in this respect. For instance, Sena-
tor CANDLES son is a student at
Princeton, Congressman Burke has a
daughter in Washington seminary,
Congressman Martin finds college
for his son and daughter in Iowa.
Senator Crawford is the one excep-
ton, his daughter being student at
Huron College. Everywhere we no.
tice reports of the children of wealthy
business men going abroad for their
education. Under such circumstan-
ces it is no wonder that other parents
with more money than common sense
imagine that it is the correct thing"
to patronize outside outside colleges.
Why not build up South Dakota?
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-08

After the Fourth of July every boy
under IA must become a loafer. He
cannot get work in Iowa, except on
the farms. This is one of the worst
laws ever enacted in any state. The
law should have made an exception
CT the three summer months. The
boy who spends his time loafng is
apt to be boy started on the wrong
road. There are hundred boys un-
der IA years of age who would better
be at work earning their living in
stead of compelling their poor
mothers to earn their living while
they are loafing. This new law needs
amending.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-08

Three tired citizens "a lawyer, a
doctor and a newspaper man-sat in
a back room recently in the cold gray
light of the early dawn, says the Bos-
ton Record. On the table were many
empty bottles Ind a couple OF packs
of cards. AS they sat in silence a
rat scurried across the hearth into
the darkness beyond. The three men
shifted their feet and looked at each
other uneasily. After long pause
the lawyer spoke:
I know what you fellows are think
ing, " he said; tyou think 1 saw a
rat, but didn't"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-08

A record of the causes of all losses
of stock on the forest reserves will
hereafter be kept by the forest SER
vice. All rangers and guards have
been instructed to keep a strict &C
count of all live stock found dead in
their district, reporting everything
relating to such death at the end of
the month to the forester. 1t is be-
.lieved that this record will be of ser
vice to stockmen in assisting them to
foot up their percentage Of losses and
aid them in sing preventive measures
in the future.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-08

Grand Excursion South Dakota Hot
Springs via. The North. w estean Line
Saturday, July 18th, special train will
leave Pierre at 11:3O a. m. Round trip
tickets on sale from this station $500.
Good to return on special train leaving
Hot Springs 600 p. m. July Is, or on
any regular train on or before July 10,
inclusive.
a great opportunity to see the won
derful agricultural and business devel-
opment since the opening of the line
between Pierre and the Black Hills,
and to visit Hot Springs, one of the
most picturesque health and pleasure
resorts in the west. For full particu-
lars, apply to ticket agents, The North
Western Line.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-08
That the fighting in Albania, where

That the fighting in Albania, where
the natives are in arms against the
Young Turk forces, was still going on
became evident when dispatch was
received from Uskup on Tuesday,
telling of a bloody battle in which
some thousands of Albanian insur-
gents near Petch had defeated the
Turks, commanded by Gen. Djavid
ppasha, the latter losing IA officers and
$50 men killed and wounded. Among
the killed was the Young Turd leader.
Kiamil Bey.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-08
The New York life insurance COM

The New York life insurance COM
panies announce a saving of nine mil
lion dollars in the annual expenses of
those companies. These figures re-
present much disappointment to the
man who have been working those
companies, but abundant blessing to
the widows and orphans whose funds
were tied Up in insurance. Governor
Hughes seems to have won his fight
for square deal.-Argus Leader.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-08
CANCELLATION OF MORTGAGES.

Ten or fifteen years ago the farm
mortgage in the west was synony-
NOUS with ruin. This was because
OF the western states by men with
little or no capital had been checked
by series Of yeas Of crop failure
combined with the nations wide in
dustrial depression. Only too many
Of the borrowers found themselves
without resources to tide over the
hard l6fmes. Then came period Of
recuperation on the. basis of splendid
crops for many successive years. The
debtors put all their energies at work
to pay off their creditors and some Of
the western states got themselves in
to such condition that a farm mort
gage was almost as hard to find as a
q farm without . mortgage had been a
few years previously. When that
stage had been reached the fortunate
farmers, along with toWnspeople
shared their prosperity, found them
selves accommodating funds which
needed inyestment. Purchases Of ad-
Joining lands sent land values rapidly
! upward, and in many cases farmers
began TO purchase cheap lands still
farther west for their sons. In this
way Nebraska and Kansas and Da-
kota are engaged in doing now what
Illinois, Indiana and Ohio did gem
Grafton ago. Such purchases often
involve temporary debts. and SO the
farm mortgage now begins to become
little more frequent, but with an
entirely different Significance from
what # had two decades ago. This
slnortg we extension Id one stage in
the moy ement Of prosperity. There
Ne no indications that states like
Nebraska and Kansas can ever again
/ suffer such depression as that OF the
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-08
COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER
GROWTH OF WATERWAYS.

Recent expressions Of opinion on
the part of various members Of both
branches Of the Sixty-f first congress
lead to the belief that at the first reg
ular session there will be important
and conclusive active action commit
ting the government definitely to the
realization of the national waterways
Improvement policy as advocated by
both President Roosevelt and Presi-
dent Taft. The new United States
senator from Illinois William Lorimer
has for long been an earnest advocate
of the development Of the coultry's
navigable waterways, and in a recent
statement he declared that the pre-
sent congress inclines to an appro-
priation of 500, 200, 900. He himself
is convinced that the old piecemeal
appropriations for river and harbor
improvements should be entirely eli
minated.
There Is this to be said concerning
Senator Lorimer's suggestion of an
appropriation of 800, 100000 for
waterway improvements by the pre-
sent congress it is too much if the
amount is to be provided from the or
binary sources of revenue and entire
" too small If the urgently needed
waterway betterments are to be pro-
vided for by q lump-sum bond issue.
& The aggregate Of such a bond issue
should not be less than $500, 200, 900.
It will not be necessary, of course, to
float the whole Of such an issue inn
mediately. The realization of such a
loan might extend through ten years
or longer, or otherwise through the
entire period during which constrnc-
tive work upon the selected develop
ment enterprises would be under
way. But the plan of improvements
should be determined upon at the
start and the realization assured by
providing a proper and complete
method of financing in advance.
1t has been demonstrated by the
issue of 2 per cent isthmian canal
bonds that the goyernmentIcan mar
ret its securities at par at that low
rate of interest. The total bond is
sue Of $500, 900, 900, when itshall final
~ have been tloated, will at the 2 per
cent rate entail an annual interest re-
sponsibility Of only $10,o0o,OO0. II
the bonds has q tifty-year extension,
the sinking fund feature would add
another SIC. 900, 600 to be provided an
nually, or $40, 100000 in total. BY
the outlay Of the $500, 900 900 in water
way betterments the aggregate of the
country's wealth will have been in.
creased by at least 81 200, 900, 900, and
possibly by double that amount. The
bond issue plan will place large pro-
portion lof the cost Of waterway bet
terments upon posterity, but poster
ity will at least have q duplicate, and
more than likely quadruple, value for
the expenditure.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-08

Apropos of signaling q message to
Mars, hit may occur to some folk to
inquire why, il there be life on the
planet of some few millions more de-
yelopment than life on earth, the in
habitants of our sister planet have
not sent us some signals long before
this date.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-08

For thirty-two years w. j. Steeg, a
democrat, postmaster at Limedale,
o., bas hoped in vain that some re-
publican would move into this town
and get his job. The Office didn't pay
much, anyhow, and the Fourth of
July spirit in the air decided Steeg to
assert his independence and he threw
up the job. Steeg was appointed
postmaster here by President Hayes.
A democrat will be his successor be-
cause Limedale is still without re-
publican voter.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-08
TEACHERS EXAMINATION

The next regular Teachers examin-
alton in Hughes county will be held
at the Superintendent office at the
court house in Pierre, July 1880, be-
ginning at O'Clock each morning.
WALLACE E. CALHOON,
la Co. Supt.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-08

A good deal is being done at present
to prove the correctness Of the theory
that United States Senators ought to
be elected by the direct vote Of the
people. ss
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-08

Cole Younger, who has gone to lee
turing, probably hopes to find holding
down . platform more profitable than
holding up q stage.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-08
NEW TRAIN TO HOT SPRINGS. so
DAK-VIA NORTH.WESTE in
LIME

Under the schedules effective Sunday
June 9th, an additional train will be
placed in service between Rapid City
and Hot Springs, So. OAK, making q
complete service of two trains in each
direction to Hot Springs, So. Oak.
Pullman standard sleeping cars, with
modern commodious day coaches. The
Direct route. Fast time. Service un
equalled. For illustrated folder dss-
cribing Hot Springs as health and
pleasure resort, and for sleeping car
reservations, schedules and full psrti-
culars, apply to any Ticket Agent, The
North Western Line. 1913.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-07-08

The patriot who would like to serve
his country in the taking Of the CEN
sus is in the hands of his friends.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-09

Get your garbage cans from n Coleman.
Steel watering troughs at Cooke & Phil
lips.
Dandy clothes for young men at VIM
Kahn's.
New fall dress goods and silks at Palm
baums'.
Wall will sell baby beef at cts. up. What
a shame
See the oil heating stoves at Cooke d
Phiilips's,
School children's stockings. good quail
ty See Lands.
Wanted-Horse hides, beef hides, hog
hides, sheep skins, etc. c. F. Wall.
See us before buying ladies', misses and
children's coats. C E Edmundson
If you are thinking of buying ladies' tailor
made suits give us call G E Edmundson.
For sale. nicely painted secondhand
carriage, in good repair. Apply to Frank
A. Schultz.
For Sale or Rent.-6 room house on
Blcomery Pike, possession given at once.
Apply to c. f. Wall Co.
House seekers for April /, 1910. will do
well to consult G II Hagley. Choice of Is
dwellings for rent; also a small farm.
For reliable messenger service call the
Western Union Telegraph Company. Tele-
phones: jefferson County 1os; American
Union l01.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-09
Mrs. Francis w. Gibson's VIII.

The will of the late Mrs. Frances W.
Gibson has been filed for probate IN the
Office of the County Clerk. By it, all
of the personal property of the tesla
trix is left to her three children, Brax-
ton D. Gibson, Mrs. Annie G. Packet
and Miss Susan G. Gibson, to be equally
divided among them, with instructions
that no advances made to any OF them
shall be deducted. Articles of furniture
and jewelry, some of them heiriooms
that have been in the family for gener-
ations, are bequeathed to relatives as
well as to the immediate family OF
the testatrix. Cash requests Of $3.50
each are given to cousins of Mrs. Glib
son; respectively, Anna NJ. and Bell
Gibson, of Romney, The real estate
including valuable business properties in
Charles Town is left to the three children
in equal portions, with the request that
the said properties remain intact as an
estate during the lifetime of the benefi-
Charles, except the residence of the tes-
tatrix on South Samuel street, Charles
Town. and farm of AGO acres in Berke-
lev county. These two last named prop
critics may be sold at the discretion OF
the executor, and the proceeds divided
among the children. To the Citizens
and the Independent fire companies, Of
Charles Town, is given each legacy Of
$1,000, to be paid within four years
from the death of the testalrix, whose
son, Col. Braxton D. Gibson, is namet
as executor without bond.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-09
Have YOU tried Wallis beef steak |?

We are in the market for new corn. E. L.
Wilson & Co.
If you have corn. hay, or straw to sell, see
G, F. Wall Co.
Made to order ladies' tailor coat
suits. H Lands.
We are ready to do all kinds of grinding
at E. L. Wilson's mill
Bear in mind that you can save money on
meat at the C. f. Wall Co.
e want timothy and mixed hay and
straw. L. Wilson & Co.
Highest market price given for hides.
sheep pelts, etc. G. F. Wall Co.
wanted-Dog hides, sheep skins. COW
hides. steer hides. horse hides. Z. F. Wall.
Use your sense and dollars at G. F. Wallis
butcher shop. Have nice roast of beef for
Sunday.
One load stock cattle and one load of
feeders just arrived. Come in and see them.
c. f. Wall.
Wanted. secondhand store counter
cheap for cash, State size and price to
Pearman, the photographer, Charles Town,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-09

An interesting educational meeting
was held on Friday. October 90, in
Harpers Ferry. with County Superinten-
dent Z d Turner in charge. Addresses
were delivered by Prof. Il c Miller.
principal of Shepherd College. and AS
sistaut State Superintendent l. l. Friend,
of Charleston. In response to invitations,
short addresses were also made by Prof
A F Shroyer, of Barbour county, and
Geo H Child, Prof H 7 Mcdonald and
H l. Snyder, Of this county. There is
strong talk of high school for Harpers
Ferry district, and this meeting gave the
movement considerable impetus.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-09

Mr. Thomas L Bowling has bought,
through the agency of Messrs Chew &
Norris. the lot north of the Jefferson Liv-
cry Stable, on George street, and we IN
derstaud it is his intention to build there
on handsome garage and repair shop.
The location Is good one, and we are
pleased tc know that we have such en-
terprisinq men in our midst as Mr. Bow
ling, as garage is much needed ad-
iunct to our greater town since it has be-
come a prominent point on the National
Highway between Greater New York
and Greater Atlanta.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-09
Enple.-Shaull.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. George B.
Shaull, one-haf mile south of Middle
way, was the scene of quiet, but ex-
ceedingly pretty wedding, Wednesday
afternoon, Nov. 3, when their daug hter.
Mary Margaret, was united in marriage
to Mr.. Grover S. Engle, of Baltimore.
Only the immediate relatives of the TWO
families witnessed the ceremony which
was performed in accordance with forms
of the Protestant Episcopal Church, by
Rev. A. j. Willis, rector of Nelson Par
isb. The brides sister, Miss Essie
Shaull, was maid of honor, while the
groom's brother, Mr.. Marshall Engle
was best man. The wedding music was
rendered by Miss Jennings. The groom
is son of the late Capt. Samuel D..
Engle, formerly of the Middleway vi
entity. For several years past, ne has
been engaged in business in Baltimore.
and it was to that city he took his bride
to reside.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-09

Mrs. Edwin +. Davis has just given
out the contract for handsome new
residence that she will build on the lots
recently purchased by her at the cor
ner of Second avenue and Samuel
street. The building is to be two
story brick, 3sx3s IT,, and will contain
ten rooms and bath, with front and
back porches. 1t will be equipped for
both gas and electricity, and will be
supplied with water and all other con-
yeniences usually found in well con-
structed modern home. The contract
calls for its completion and ready for
occupancy by April LIST. Mr.. d. F.
Cline is the contractor, who has already
began excavating for the building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-09

Au Educational Rally was held al
Shenandoah Junction on Thursday even-
ing. Excellent talks were m lde by Ex-
State Superintendent 7 6 Miller, now OF
Shepherd College. and Assistant Super
inteudent Friend Mr. Wirgman made
an address for the consolidation of the
schools, and was followed BY Mr. John D
McGarry, President of the Board of Edu-
cation, who is entirely in sympathy with
the movement. Music was furnished by
singers from Shepherdstown.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-09

The man of today has very d. cled ideas
about clothes. He knows v hat be wants
style, tone, class. the hest quality and fit
You will get all these and more, in Griffin
clothes. They are for young men who want
to look the part. and for all men who want
10 fee the part. They have snap and dash
the real classy air-and cost no more than
commonplace clothes. See the many nov
city things in the new fall and winter mod
els VIM KAHN
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-09

The Baptist Sunday School Institute
held with the Charles Town Baptist
Church last Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday. was a very interesting &C.
casion and attracted number of visitors
to Charles Town. Rev Joseph I Watts,
Sunday School Secretary and Lecturer
of Virginia. was present and greatly AID
, ed in the meetings The Charles Town
Baptists, as always, were fully up to tEeii
measure in the work.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-09

Messrs Chew & Norris have sold to MI
w Dick. the genial aud enterprislne
book keeper of the Jefferson Millii g
Company. two lots on North Mildr' d
street. opposite the residence OF Mr. N 5
| Strider. Mr. Dick has broken ground,
and intends to build a handsome resi-
dence there
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-09
G. N. BEARD,
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Overcoat Weather Here, at Las

Necessity, your last excuse, is now gone.
In your hurry to buy, don't choose haphaz-
ard If you come here direct. you're per-
fectly safe. You can't go wrong on style,
you can't 60 wrong on quality, and you will
get the most value for your money. Ours
is an immense stock. There isn't anything
in fabrics that is wanted that is not here
There's no fashionable effect missing. The
line starts at $500 and ranges up to $40 90
and at every price the value is the best.
KAHN's, Sadler Block
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-09
Your Winter Reading

The nights are growing longer and the
COW hearth suggests something to read
We want to remind you that we receive sub
scriptions to all magazines aud newspapers
at prices as low as you see them advertised
anywhere, either single or in combination.
We have added some new books to the
library which you may read for ten cents
and you are allowed to Keep the book a
week.
c. N RFARD
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-09

The order of Eastern Stars Of Shenan-
doah Junction will serve supper. oysters
and ice cream in Odd Eel ow's Hall
during Thanksgiving week, commencing
Wednesday. November "a, 1909 A
musical program has been arranged
The public is cordially invited. All
members of Eastern Star Order and the
Masonic fraternity are requested to at
tend. COMMITTEE
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-09
Business Locals.
.ries of Ronemus.

Deries of Ronemus.
bad daily at W. H. Hooff.
Blk. 29c yard, at Landis's.
basters at C N Co1eman's.
4 patterns, 1Oc, at Landis's.
n floor oilcloth at Landis's.
bof has the 5 and l0c store.
En henrietta cloth at Landis'.
4 separators at & n Co1eman's.
h. the latest styles, at Lands.
n IN hand ties sc at Marstellers.
Amask, napkins, Beat Landis's,
4 separetors at Cooke &Phillips'
ips and curtainette at Landis's
Clean Goods, at W. H. Hooff's
Ii hours at Young's Restaurant
be place to get the very best
kkoop sells farm and town prop
Ii grinding done at E L Wilson
all kinds at the Farmers Sup.
s, rugs and oilcloth at Palm
,nsats .or Indies. See s. II
ion usw shirt waist at Palm
hams, always very nice, S f
BE- underwear sold cheap by
bread and cake workers at Z ,
In and s'1ze'a lie" lou cne"p
, -, o,o.h
~ '-' P'''
Is. comforts and fisnnels a
wear, hosiery and gloves a
snits coats. skirts and waist
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-09

We are headquarters in Mems Corduroy
Suits. Boys Corduroy Suits ages 8 to 16
Corduroy pants for men and boys Cordu-
roy Knickerbocker pants ages 4 to IS. Our
prices are in the feather weight class,
VIM. KAHN. Leader in Corduroys.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-09

Have you consulted H. G. Getzendanner
Il Co. about your winter coal supply? We
handle the best grades of Anthracite and
soft coal. and prices are especially attractive
now. Don't put off placing your orders
until prices begin to advance in the fall.
W II. OF T. Manauer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-09

Strayed-From my pasture near Kable-
town so ewes with red and blue marks on
their rnmp. Any information in regard to
them will be greatly appreciated, and lib
eral reward for recovery of same.
T. r VAIL
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-11-09

The engagement of Miss Mary Alex
ander. a popular young lady of Charles
Town, to Rev Dallas Tucker. of Rarri-
sonburg. Va. a former ctor of Zion
Episcopal Church. has be-. .nade Pablo.