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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19
DRAWING or THE
RESERVATION LANDS
GOES TO ABERDEEN
Proclamation Soon to Be Is
sued and Judge Witten Will
BE in Authority.

Aberdeen, s. D., Aug. 18.-The proc
lamation opening the Standing Rock
and Cheyenne reservations will be
made within a few days and win name
Aberdeen al m OF the points of regis
~tration, and also as the place at which
the drawing will be held.
Other points of registration will be
LeBeau. Pierre. Mobridge, Lennon
and Bismarck
Judge Witten, who had charge of the
Rosebud and Trip county land lott
teries, will also preside here, and Will
make his headquarters at Aberdeen.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19
CINcINNATI, oHIo-In the arrest

CINCINNATI, oHIo-In the arrest
of Postmaster Philip c. Smith, of Chi.
cago, KY, government officers believe
they nave solved the mystery Of miss
ing mail that has recently failed to
reach Chicago, Ill. Merchants of Chi
ago, ILL.,, have been missing letters
registered by customers. Two men de-
tailed by Chief Postoff1ce Inspector
Holmes, of the Cincinnati district, no.
titled him yesterday Of the arrest of
the postmaster of Chicago, KY, a ham
let lying southeast Of Louisville. They
report finding a large number of let
tiers containing checks, drafts and cash
addressed to Chicago, III. Smith is
charged with OBTAINING registered mail.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19
TRY VICTOR FIRST
FOR MURDER OF Girl

Aberdeen, S. ID, Aug. 17.-State'i
Attorney Van Slyke has changed hi,
plans somewhat regarding the prose
cution OF Emil Victor, and the frs
trial of the prisoner will be upon tn,
charge of having murdered Mildred
Christie, the last member Of the Chris,
tie family slain by Victor, and the ona
whom he states in his confession, aftei
struggling with him gave UP and sal
down on the bed, telling him mas.
much as he had murdered her fathei
and mother, he might as well kill her
too.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19
IOWA ROAD INCORPORATES
UNDER DAKOTA LAWS

Pierre, s. d., Aug. 17.-Articles Of in
corporation nave been filed for the
Iowa Light and Traction company,
with headquarters at Sioux Falls, and
electric railway from Boone to Ogden,
Ia, with future branches from Boone
to Story City, Webster City, Ames and
Perry.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19
MINOR REFLECTION
ExPLODES GASOLINE
AND BURNS HOUSE

Gregory, S. I, Aug. 13.-The
fine dwelling house of Louis
Dvorak, OF Gregory, was
destroyed by fire, which
started In a peculiar man.
ner. The midday sun shin
ing on a mirror and the refiec-
ton striking the tank of a gaso-
lire stove in the kitchen ignited
the gasoline and caused an ex-
plosion. Mrs. Dvorak was III In
bed at the time and there had
been no fire in the kitchen for
a number of hours. After the
gasoline exploded 1t was but a
moment until that entire portion
OF the building was a mass of
flames. II was but a short time
until the flames spread to the
other parts of the house and
ragged until only the blackened
walls remained.
Mrs. Dvorak was removed
with difficulty to a place Of
safety.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19
WORKMAN browns IN
Blk SIOUX RIVER

Sioux Falls, s. D., Aug. 1S.-Harold
elaine, q Greek laborer, was drowned
in the river below the falls while at
work Saturday with other men blast
ing rock. When he disappeared In the
water his companions thought he was
doing another stunt, he being al X
pert swimmer and diver. His body
was recovered an hour later.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19
TEHERAN-Mohammed AM, the de-

Observation-Disclosures Ali, the de-
posed shah of Persia, will leave the
country August II, and the young shah,
who is his favorite son, is downcast
at the prospect of a separation from
his parents. According to reports cur
rent In Teheran, the youthful ruler re-
Gently made. an unsuccessful attempt
at flight, and when he was frustrated
in this he tried to commit suicide. The
government is considering the advisa-
bility of his abdication In favor Of
acme one else.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19

The voices Of the summer which make
sleep difficult for 80 many persons In
New York do not interfere with the
repose Of one citizen, who is happy in
the possession of an invention which
deadens all sound. This is q small
metal ball which fits into the canal of
the ear and stops 1t up. 1t Is kept In
place by q narrow rod no thicker than
D pin which fits against the shell Of
the ear. These deadeners of sound ara
rare here. but popular enough in Eu-
rope, whence this one came.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19

Washington, Aug. 13.-Work has
been found for 5000 persons during the
past six weeks through the informa-
ton division of the department OF com
merce and labor. Most of them have
gone to the wheat fields of the North
west; although. according to a state
ment made by the department, labor is
much | n demand in factories as well as
on h farpxstI
ruling by Assistant Secretary McHarg.
Is confined in it's operations to un-
skilled labor. the labor organizations
having protested against the activity
on the part OF the government looking
to the employment Of skilled labor.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19
HARTMAN STILL
IN BAD HEALTH

Munich, Aug. i7-EsiH H. Hartman
left here this morning for Paris. Al
though his various walking. motor car
dssight seeing excursions during his
stay here igaXesthesinnpression tina his
health war good mr. Hartman. while
In Munich, had lengthy consultations
with Professor Gustav Hosselin, 4 well
known Specialist on diseases OK the
stomach.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19
YOUNG WOMAN KILLED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Pierre, s. D., Aug. 18.-Miss Helen
Klingman, OF this city, was killed last
evening in an automobile accident in.
Sully county. The machine was stall
ed while climbing a hill, backed VI,
turned turtle and pinned her under
meath, crushing the life out of her. E.
"A. West, who was driving the auto,
had a leg broken. The other occu-
pants saved themselves by jumping out
before the auto had made much head
way backward.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19

No fewer than 1900 towns and VII
lagos In Germany still own, and have
owned, down from the middle ages
30 much common land that their inhab-
itants pay neither rates nor taxes. Five
hundred OF these townships and vii
lagos derive so great O rental from
their lands that they are able, in addi-
ton, to pay every citizen, or New
Years day a bonus Of from $25 to 500
rs his share Of the surplus revenues.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19

Texas has taken pattern from New
York and now has in effect a law pro-
hibiting gambling at race tracks. The
new statute makes betting on a horse
a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine
OF from 5000 to $500 II a book il made
or q pool is sold, and punishable By a
tine OF $26 to 800 II q bet Is made or
n pool bought.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19
MAN DRAWS SALARY
AND THEN DISAPPEARs

Deadwood. s.. ID. Aug. T.-Drawine
his pay and going down town in his
working clothes, George Westcott, o
teamster, 21 years old, disappeared last
week and since then no trace of him
has been found. AS Westcott left all
his belongings and some unfinished
business here, and thereswas no known
reason for his going away, his friends
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19

The Jewish Advocate has this to
say as to the recent turf victory of
Baron de Rothschild: "3aron Maurice
Sc Rothschild, whose horse won the
Grand Priz at the French derby, in
Sidentally gathered in the sum of 49,
900 as his share Of the winnings. The
poor man no doubt needs the money
q fact that explains his violation Of
the ethical law against gambling
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19

CHCAGO-"Dr.' Walton. alias will
liams, a young negro who murdered
MEs-sHatfie Duncan here August A,
was arrested yesterday, He was taken
from a b~arricaded room after a fight
with the police. He confessed. accord
ing x. the. police, that he killed Mrs.
Duncan. aid that he killed a woman in
Memphis. Tenn, several ear ago.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19
LAWYERS OF STATE
MEET At DEADWooD

Deadwood, s, d., Aug 16.-Many del
egates to the annual meeting Of the
South Dakota Bar association, arrived
here yesterday. Fifty lawyers from
the eastern part of the state are here.
Congressman Martin will address the
convention on federal control Of cor
porations, The entertainment includes
a trip through Spearfish canyon in a
special train.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19

A New Jersey farmer has discovered
that music pays In the dairy business.
He employed a Swiss milkmaid who
yodeled, and the daily supply Of milk
Increased. The milkmaid left, the COWS
moped and the milk supply decreased
He bought a photograph and installed
II the stables and when he put in the
kind OF music the COWS liked they gave
down freely. Some tunes made them
dry up. Here is a hint fo7 northern
New York dairymen.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19

Dean Stanley used to tell this story
with relish: He sent a note to a shoe
being made for him, and the writing
was SO bad hat the shoemaker
couldn't make 1t out. So he returned
the note to the dean, with a note Of
his own, saying he was "unaccustomed
TO the c~hirography Of the higher
rlasses.n
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19

BAL-IMORE-Mrs. Jane Germon,
the aged actress, died here yesterday Of
ailments incident to old age. She was
8S years old and retired from the stage
eight or 10 years ago. Mrs. Germon
was born in New Orleans in 1921. Her
father was William Anderson, an actor
of note, and her mother was, Euphemia
Jefferson, a daughter of the first Jo-
seph Jefferson. Her first appearance on
the stage was at the age of z years,
taking the child's part in william
Tell" with Edwin Forrest as the star
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19
Body IL Identified.

Yankton, s. D.. Aug. i8..-Thc body
found floating in the river near the
mouth of the Tim" Saturday has been
identified as that OF John Miller, 80
years old, who disappeared from his
home across the river in Nebraska
about two weeks ago. "a I.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19
TWO MEN DROWNED
IN VERMlLLION RIVER

Beresford, S. D., Aug. 1.-TWO young
men were drowned In the Vermillion
river southwest OF Beresford this aft
ernoon. Arthur Peterson, son of III. p.
Peterson, a clothier Of Beresford, and
George Robertson. son Of Chris Robert
son, a farmer, were swimming and
were taken with cramps.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19

4 That pear tree with which Count
Eeppelin's airship lately came into coll
iision has been sold to an ebonist at
Stuttgart. This artist proposes to
work the tree up and sell the articles
Rs souvenirs of the event in the form
pf backs for books, pin trays and rulers.
C~ounterfeits Of the same nature are
already on the market.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19
DIES OF FRIGHT AFTER
RESCUE FROM RIVER

Sioux Falls, 8. D., Aug. Isl. Bacon
leaned too far over the Omaha rail-
road bridge to watch some boys in
swimming, lost his balance and fell into
the river. He was rescued and aiken
to a hospital, where he seemingly made
partial recovery, and was then taken
with sinking spells and soon died, sup
posedly from fright.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19

The wealth Of the United States in
l1s50 was $1,000, 900 900, speaking In
round terms: In 1850, $4,000, 000, 600; In
1s7o, 100000 900; In 1880. s4s,soo,-
1900. sss,5 0 900, 900. and in 1904. $1o7,-
600. 900, 900.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19

AT the close Of the fiscal year 1908
the railroad mileage of the United
States was $50, 600, as compared with
h3e.8s3 in 1888 and 184,648 in 1898. The
met capitalization is 3d. 900, 007.012, an
increase OF 3s.s per cent over the fig
lures of 1895.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19
BALL KILLS

Cincinnati, Ohio, Aug. 14.-wiiliam
Bailey Altman, a travelling salesman
of this city, while attending a ball
game at Moorehead, KY, was struck
on the chest by a foul ball and died
shortly afterward.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19
STORM DESTROYS BARN,
HORSES AND CHICKENS

Yankton, s. d., Aug. 14.-In a storm
early this morning the barn of Rudolph
Vonins was destroyed by lightning and
two horses and 100 chickens killed.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19

For the instruction Of tourists about
to visit Egypt, Persia and India, a mu-
scum is to be established In Paris, In
which specimens Of the counterfeit art
works so largely sold to wealthy trav-
eiers in those countries are to be ex-
hibited.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19
ITALIANS DISLIKE AUTOS.

Rome, Aug. 16.-Strong feeling
against motorists exists In many dis
tricts Of Italy owing to the appalling
number of recent accidents caused by
furious driving. The lower classes are
particularly fierce In their hostility and
are doing their utmost to damage mo-
tor cars. In some places they have
stoned chauffeurs and other occupants
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19

Lucerne is to be the sole airship
station for Switzerland, and a station
house is to be erected al a cost Of
ZOO, 900 francs. 1t Is hoped 500 to
Establish regular communication be-
tween this town and Friedrichshafen.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19
BRAKEMAN Is KILLED
IN HURON YARDS

Huron, s, D., Aug. 18.-Charles Han
nigan, a Northwestern brakeman, was
instantly killed In the yards here Sat-
urday. His home was at Henry.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19

Poison from eating vanilla sauces or
Ice cream thus favored Is not unknown.
ivanilline 4avors the growth OF certain
poisonous germs. Vanilla auc and
dee cream should be eaten when first
cooked or Frozen.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19

New Jersey gets S. 100000 a year
from its oyster beds, but could get $40
O0O, 600 from the same source IL the
available tide land was properly seeded
and cultivated. taEA 49,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19

Doctor ants do incredible cures--if
they were not vouched for by Huber,
Lubbock and others. They battle and
sun the sick, put them to bed and show
more humanity than most folk.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19

After a long study NkVchool children
In London, the MeditaIIRecord sayz,
that good schooling hurts children's
ayes.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19
KING NAY CHALLENGE.

London, Aug. 16.--Reports are cur
rent in yachting CIRCLES here that King.
Alfonso Of iSpaipEdss IA possible schaiL.
ienger for the Aitfef1e6s cup.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-24

Tuesday was the longest day in
the year.
Miss Ruth Downer has been visit
ing with her grandparents at Mellen
for several DAYS.
The members of the City council
inspected the proposed change in the
road near the box factory, last Sum-
day, 1t is the general impression
that no change will be made this
year.
Mr.. ane Mrs. Schulz OF Milwaukee
visited in the city yesterday.
A meeting of the school board was
held Monday night.
A shower was rendered Miss Mary
Erickson at the home of her parents
on Saturday evening of last week.
DR.. Jordan of Eau Claire is in the
city.
Mr.. H. Shapiro of St. Paul is in
the city visiting at the home of his
sister Mrs. Jake Segal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Tarbox ex-
pect to leave Monday for Tacoma,
where Mr.. Tarbox will enter the
employ of the Dynamite Company.
To feel strong, bave good appe-
tite and digestion, sleep soundly and
enjoy life, use Burdock Blood
Bitters, the great system tonic and
builder.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-24
A Great Newspaper Bargain.

The regular pric. of the Times is
50. 90 per year.
The regular price of the Milwau-
kee Journal. daily by mail, is 81 per
year.
The Regular price of the two is
ST. 90 per year.
A THIRTY DAY BARG AIN.
The two papers for the next thirty
days will be sent for one whole year
for only 1925 in advance.
rne Times will gly3 our readers
all OF the local and county news and
and keep our readers thoroughly
posted upon local conditions.
The Milwaukee Journal is tn,
great Ind pendent Daily which has
beer making such tremendous strides
with the n.wsp .per readers Of tn
state. More people +, ad The Journa
every night than read any tw'
other daily H. w papers print q II
the state. The reason for thi> i
that the NJ lwaukee Journal is IL,
peoples paper. The Journal is al s..
lutely indep ndent and gives th'
people the Ut WIS fearlessly and fairly
| Remembe" the two papers r. on
entire year for only So. 25 IN advance
A trial subscription to The Journa
for five months only 81 in advance
Address, Washburn Pity, co.
Washburn, Wis
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-24

Mrs. Peter DugGle 10 'lSitlHP VIII
friends at Marble and (oleraine
Minnesota, this week.
| The Catholic Ladies Aid Society
will meet at the home Of Mrs
George Posey next Thursday after.
noon.
Mrs. Barney and iaIr'ly left Tues
,7av morning for Su! erlor where
they expect to reside. Miss Grace
Barney will utt nd the Normal
school.
Mrs. Robert Zeamer left this
morning for Kewatin, Ontario. to
lin her husband.
A dancing party was given at the
Union Hall last Friday evening.
Mr.. AID Mrs. Sundeen and son
Oscar of Mason and Anna and Frank
Sundeen of Duluth attended the
Cavanaugh- Sundeen wedding in this
city Tuesday,
Mrs. Ludwig has accepted posi-
ton at the office of the Home Tele-
phone company.
Leonard Swanson OF Bayfield, visit
ed with friends in the city the first
of the week.
Mrs. Vincent Grady and Mrs.
Welsh of Duluth were here Tuesday
to attend the Sudden weddiAg.
Harry Prior who has been en-
ployed at the AEsbaugh barber shop
for some time, left last evening for
his home.
Jack Lostes of st. Paul is visiting
in the city at the Clarence Wright
residence.
Attorney Mcnamara of Hayward,
transacted business in the city
Tuesday.
! Attorney A. w. Mcleod was 9
business visitor at Duluth the first
OF the week.
No Catholic Foresters from this
city attended the reunion held at
Butterr ut last Sunday. No railroad
rates could be scured and this kept
the members from taking the trip.
Paul Meranneu, who has been q
resident of this city for number Of
years, died at the Cousineau resi-.
dence on lower Bayfield, street last
Friday afternoon. The funeral was
held Saturday morning at eight
o'clock and interment took place in
the Catholic cemetary. Mertlneau
has been "a city charge for a number
of years and was very feeble.
/ Felix Lacrosse of Grandview
| transacted business in the city
Tuesday.
E. E. Kentield spent the first o
the week in the city with his family
lie left Tuesday morning for Rochest
err, Mimi, where he will consult thu
Mayo Physicians. He has not beer
We'll for. some time.
Subscribe for the TINES.
A shower was Civ Ell in honor 0
Miss Sadie CavIuaugh at her horn
last evening at which a large mum
b'r Of friends were present.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1909-06-24

John iona, Left Monday for Bay
field where he eX cts to work.
The government revenue cutter
ruscarora is expected to arrive on
:, ouamegon by soon for the pur-
30 of seeing that the motor boat
I'd = and regulations are compl led
WITT. Owners of boats should see
| to It that their boats are properly
equipp. 9 or tire is likely to be
trnub =.
Fishermen Il ou.d take notice of
the new game Ia ", which went in to
effect last week. !l-ei ter only
forty five brook trout may bt raughl
and none must be shor,er than six
inches from the tip Of the nose tt
the end of the fl shy part of the tail.
Joe Vallincour of Bayfield,. visited
with friends in this city over Sun
day.
The band boys held rehearsal on
Monday evening at the Knights of
Labor Hall. ABOUT fifteen We're
present. The band will be composed
of old time musicians and some fine
music will be rendered soon. The
boys will furnish the music for the
celebration here July 9th.
The Washburn whrlwinds and
and the Bayfield, base ball team
played here last Sunday afternoon
and the locals won out by score OF
9 to 5. The game was good one.
The steamer M. A. Bradley dis
charged cargo of 5000 tons OF coal
here the first part of the week.
The Bradley is big boat and this
is her maiden trip.
Nick Liniak of Cornucopia tran
sacted business in the city during
the past week.
Charles Gillie of Ashland visited
with friends in the city Tuesday.
A great deal of interest is being
centered in the baseball game to be
played here on July 9Th between the
"fats" and the cleans" of this city
Both are developing strong teams
and the game will be one of the chief
attractions of tine day. The follow
ing will represent the fats" Tony
PATEL. John O'Niel, Ole Hovde,
John Gibson, Will Hamilton, Max
Happle, Harry Prior, E. G. Stevens,
Albert Beausoliel, F. T. Beers.
Clarence Wright, Warren Bennett,
Tom Buzzard, Geore Posey and John
Mcdonald. The following will play
with the leans, G. 0. Sowder, o.
Wescott, Thos. Duggan. Jade Man
ming. Gus Lien, George Day, Will
Robinson, Del Estabrook. J. B.
Wicks, Enock Rockstad, DR..
Poppe, DR.. Spears, Dan Maxcv,
Dan Corning ond I'll. 2. Axelberg.
John Beaulieu had the misfortu ue
to have his hand quite badly
hurt at the Stearns mill last week
by getting it caught in a friction
The first joint on the index finger
of the right hand was taken off anc
the thumb was badly smashed.
John Beaulieu, Sr. while at work
oiing the gang saw at Stearns mil
last week, slipped and fell on an OF
cup, inflIcting quite cash on bis
body. He is able to be around agar
now.