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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18
INDIAN SCHOOL
BUILDINGS SOLD
Head of Sanitarium Buys Them
at $24, 000-May Use as
for School.

Pukwana, S. D., March 10. The gov
.rnment Indian school buildings at
chamberlain have been sold to DR..
of that place, for $24, 900,
which is considered an extremely low
price for such fine buildings, as they
cost Uncle Sam several times that
amount. 1t is rumored that DR.. Farms
worth, who is the leading figure OF the
chamberlain sanitarium, will use it for
I summer home for the sick and also
have a Seventh Day Adventist school
II connection.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18
LUTHERAN SYNOD FOR
TWO STATES AT EIJREKA

Eureka, S. D., March 13.-Wednesday.
May 8, has been fixed as the time for
the annual meeting Of the Lutheran
church synod OF North and South Da-
gotta, which will be held at this place.
1t Is expected that fully 100 delegates
Viii be present TO represent the Luth-
sran churches of the two states. The
Lutheran synod has decided to estab-
fish a college at some point in the two
states, and 1t Is expected that at the
coming meeting the question of the To-
cation Of the college will be taken up.
discussed and determined. Eureka il
striving for the selection.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18
INAUGURAL BABY
NAMED FOR TAFT

Sharon, Pa, March 12.-Wiliam Howard
Taft Whitehouse is the name of a real
Taft baby born Thursday, at the hour
that William Howard Taft was formally
made president OF the United States.
I'VE haven't thought OF a name for him
yet" said the happy father, T. r. white
house, Of youngstown, In reply to a ques-
ton of the attending physician. "well,
your name Is Whitehouse," said the ply
stefan. Call him Taft-Willian Howard
TAFT An right" the father agreed
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18
U DAKOTA

According to the best general esti-
mate, says t. b. Walker, in National
magazine, there has been cut and util-
lied In a very wasteful manner about
rs per cent of our coniferous or pine
forests. About 15 per cent more has
been wasted, leaving about 80 per n
OF the total original supply for future
use and waste. OF our hard wood
Forests, II may be estimated that about
rs per cent has been utilized more or
less wastefull, about 20 per cent re-
mains for future use. During the 18th
century, mainly, we consumed or
wasted about four-ffths of our hard
wood timber and about one-half of
our pine timber.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18

Mrs.. Agnes q. Torbet, whose suffrage
song, "Woman's Love-" has been favor
ably received, is drilling a chorus of
young women to sing 1t at meetings
where music az well as speakers on
suffrage Is wanted. The members Of
the chorus, who are all described as
young and g~ood-looking, are to dress
I'm red, white and blue.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18

Venezuela received it's musical name
from the early Spanish residents, who
saw q resemblance Of Venice in the
sites Of the inland cities. The Ilanos,
or bleak plains, on which the Ilaneros
live a precarious life, have largely
lchanged their character since Hum
boldt saw them. Then these great
plains Of grass supported innumerable
herds OF cattle; but civil war destroyed
THE beasts to feed the insurgents. The
Ilanos are now rapidly becoming a Do
itential source of timber.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18
IN PEACE, SERVIA Is
PREPARING FOR WAR

Berlin, March ia most pessimistic
view prevails in official circles today
regarding the outcome of negotiations
between Austria-H Hungary and Seryta.
In the meanwhile the Servian gov
eminent ordered a large quantity Of
gunpowder from a Saxon factory for
immediate delivery, and placed an or
der for 100000 patent antiseptic band
age rolls for field hospital use, with Q
Cologne manufactures.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18
SECOND TRIAL FOR MAN
ACCUSED or MURDER

trial of Aurelius Bowen. charged with
the murder Of Katherine Kille in Stan
ley county, viii begin at Highmore on
the 10th of this month. The first trial
OF the case was at Fort Pierre last
summer and resulted in a disagree
ment.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18

A bill has been introduced in the
South Carolina legislature making pro-
vision for a monument TO the women Of
the confederacy, and the project has
been received with much favor by the
press. In urging an appropriation the
IColumbia State says: The women of
1.-THE confederacy endured the privations
and hardships Of war, without its sus-
tanning excitements. They waited and
worked: theirs was the torture Of sus-
lpense."
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18

The crown prince Of Germany's fame
as an inventor has been short lived,
Some time after the particulars were
made known in October last of his in
rention, described as double cuff links
with two looped buttons" a firm In
Saxony declared that 1t had made SIM
liar links for years without thinking
AZ worth while to take a patent out on
them. Today 1t Is announced that the
prince a withdrawn his patent on
nearing that 1t was contested by sew
eral other manufacturers.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18
CONFERENCE OF
CHARITY BOARD

Parker, 8. D., March I6.-The third
state conference Of charities and
corrections will be held in Sioux Falls
April 14-15. Secretary w. H. King, of
this city, which promises to be an es-
pecially interesting one. Among the
speakers will be DR.. Graham Taylor, OF
Chicago, n of the leading settlement
workers Of the country; Alexandria
Johnson, Of Indianapolis, secretary of
the National conference; DR.. A. A.
Rodgers, Of the Faribault school for
feeble minded; DR.. G. w. Wassman, OF
Iowa City; Bishop O'Gorman, of Sioux
Falls; Bishop Johnson, of Sioux Falls,
and Rev. Frank Fox, Of the same city;
Governor r. 8. Vessey; DIR. H. K. War
rem, Of Yankton college, and a large
number of other brilliant speakers and
able thinkers. It is hoped that all Of
the people of the state interested in
charitable and correctional work will
take an interest in the conference. A
pleasing feature will be a SONG sung
In sign language by the girls of the
School, for Deaf and Dumb, displays of
work done at the School for Blind and
School for Feeble Minded. One fore
loon will be spent in visiting the shirt
factory and the Irvine plant at the state
penitentiary, both of which will be in
full operation at that time.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18

The Actresses Franchise League Of
England held its first meeting the other
day IN Albert hall, London. Forbes
Robertson was among the speaEers
and advised his audience to study John
Stuart Mill. Mrs. Lucette Ryley deliv-
cred a speech which, according to the
suffrage papers teemed with wit and
lepigrams. Letters and kilograms sup
porting the work of the league were
received from Mr.. Pinero, J. K. Jerome.
Mrs. Sarah Grand, George Alexander,
Harry Neville and Miss Gertrude
Kingston.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18

Miss Jean Heck, the leader of the
class OF 1908 In the University of Gin
~cinnati, had a higher average in schol-
arship h any other student who has
attended the university since It was
FOUNDED In 1870. She was a few days
over 81 when she received her diploma,
and is described as the healthiest as
well as the brightest girl in her class,
Her parents were both teachers In In
diana when she was born, and Miss
Heck's unusual mental and physical
strength Is attributed to the fact that
her mother as we'll as her father was
mentally and physically developed.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18

The Australians eat an average Of
1z9 pounds of sugar each every year,
the United States SO pounds, Germany
IS6 pounds, France 80 pounds and Great
Britain 81 pounds. but In the latter
country the ratio 10 going up
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18

Trial Marriages" were discussed at
the recent congress Of Russian women
mt st. Petersburg.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18

Deaf bicycle readers in England carry
o. badge at the e of their wheels 10
.lsafeguard them against motorists.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18

An $4,000, 900 loan has been issued at
Paris by Brazil, for the purpose Of en-
Ilargtng the port OF Pernambuco.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18

Owing to recent raids upon blind
figerB' by the police authorities, the
city OF Savannah, Ga, IL the possessor
of about 10000 gallons OF whisky, be-
sides much beer, wine. champagne. etc.
~ can neither be sold nor given away.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18
HAMS, TRIAL SER.

Flushing, N. Y, March 17.-Captain
Peter G. Hams, jr., will be put on trial
April 10, here, on the charge of muir
dering William z. Annis, at the Bay
side Yacht club, August last.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18
STATE FAIR BOARD
CONCLUDES MEETING

Huron, s. D., March 15.-The state
board of agriculture completed its la
bors here Last evening, after d~isposing
Of a large amount of business. 1t was
decided to change the present women's
building into a poultry house and re-
model the present poultry house for a
permanent dining hall. A larger and
more convenient building for the wo-
mems department has been decided
upon. The revised premium list shows
an increase of premiums in every de-
partrnent. Purses in the speed de-
partment aggregate 5000. j. E. Platte
was reelected treasurer of the board,
a position he has filed for the past 16
years. G.. w. Deane, of Beresford, Is
superintendent of the swine and sheep
department, while A. w. Kruger, Of
Groton, will have charge of the ma
chinery. B. f.. Beach, Of Huron, is in
charge OF the department Of conces-
sions. The dates are September 1918.
MANY NEW SETTLERS
Oelrichs, s. D., March 15.-Thirty-
five emigrant cars IA been unloaded
at Oelrichs the past month, and within
the next 80 days 1t is estimated that
over $50 cars will hay arrived. These
new settlers are we'll provided with
horses, stock and farm implements, and
many hundred acres will be broken by
them In Fall River county the coming
season. They come largely from Illi-
nois, Indiana, Iowa and Nebraska.
Oelrichs Is experiencing a big boom
because OF this influx OF new settlers
and many new buildings are In course
Of construction, among which Is an
other large two story hotel.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18

In 1907 Great Britain furnished 30
900 bicycles to Japan, and in addition
$270,000 worth of parts, while the
united states rurnlshed 3,21S bicycles
and $178, 900 worth of parts.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18

Some authorities claim thai a diet Of
goats milk makes N immune from
tuberculosis.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-03-18
WHERE THE SPECIAL
SUMS WERE SPENT

Pierre, S. D., March 15.-Followin gis
the list of appropriations made by THE
late Legislature:
Nam f,,rnit,nrn of Gnna r1eh Nor
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-09-02
CRYSTAL ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATED SATURDAY

Saturday afternoon and evening the
Southern Methodist parsonage on East
Market street was the mecca to which
the society people of johnson City
wendell their way. The occasion was
the crystal anniversary of the mar
riage Of Rev. S. B. Vaught, the popu-
lar pastor of Munsey Memorial Church,
and Mrs. Vaught and was largely at
tended. The guests were met at the
door by Mrs. Jas. A. Martin and es-
corted to the register to record their
names in the guest book, thence to the
parlor where Rev. Vaught, and Mrs.
Vaught received them, assisted by Mrs.
Peery and Mrs. Boyless, of Virginia
The house had been artistically decor
ated, lilies, evergreens and hollyhocks
being used in abundance. The dining
table presented pleasing appearance
with crystal covered streamers festoon-
ed from the electrolier to each corner.
Here Mrs. G. o. Biddle and Miss Carr
served ices and Misses Sarah Broyles,
Lena Sanders and Ruth Lyle assisted
Mrs. f. B. St. John in serving cakes
and MINIS Misses Martha Allen Mar
tin and Emalee Weller presided at the
punch bowl filled with the juice of the
grape. Mrs. Mel HI. Weller had charge
of the library where the many. hand
some cut glass presents weredisplayed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-09-02
NEW DEPARTURE IN
WELL KNOWN FIRM

The increased demand for special de.
signs in jewelry has made it necessary
for VIM. Silver Il Co. to more com
pletely equip this department of their
growing business and they have secur-
ed the services of G. B. Willis, an ex-
pert manufacturing jeweler, TO take
charge of same.
This enterprising firm has grown
with the city and is today one of the
best jewelry stores i'll East Tennessee
and would be credit to a much larger
town than johnson City. For some
time it has been manufacturing jewel.
ry in special designs, but many arti-
Giles had to be made elsewhere.
A necklace set with moonstones made
by this firm and displayed in its
show window last week was beauti-
full piece of work and attracted a great
deal of attention. With the additional
machinery purchased it will be posi-.
BILE to make practically any article in
the plant here and where a customer
may observe il as it progresses.
This firm handles only goods of rea
merit in all lines, goods that carry
their own guarantee and are made by
the best factories in America anC
abroad
They always carry an up-to-date ant
well assorted stock.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugine Adler and little
daughter, of New Orleans La, who have
been the guests of relatives in this city
for few days left Saturday for their
home. Mrs. Adler is daughter of
Col H. DeArmond, the unconquered
rebel, and a sister Of Mrs. H. H. Lyle
and j. G. DeArmond, of this city.
Miss Rhea Hunter, who has been
spending the summer at Belfast, Me-,
will return home tomorrow and will
re-enter Virginia Institute A musical
recital was given in Belfast last week
by Prof. Martin, noted teacher and
singer of NewYork city, in which Miss
Hunter took prominent part, receiv-
ing unstinted praise from Prof. Martin
and the papers of Belfast,
Prof. Johnston, wife and two child
rem, of Charlottesville, Va, who have
been visiting Peter Hart and family at
Milligan, passed through here Thurs
day, returning home. Mr.. Johnston
is city superintendent of public schools
of Charlottesville. He has at the end
of his name, Phi. d., the highest de
gree which the University of Virginia
confers. Formerly he was principal of
Martha Wilder School, of this city.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-09-02
STATE BOARD OF
EDUCATION COMING

The state board Of education will be-
gin its tour of inspection of the propos-
ed locations for the State Normal
schools on September 8, 1909 The fol-
lowing is the itinerary for the first
week:
Dayton, Wednesday, Sept. s.
Cleveland, Thursday morning, Sep
TENDER 8.
Sweetwater, Thursday afternoon,
Sept, 8.
Johnson City, Friday, Sept. 10.
CookeYille Saturday, Sept. II.
A reasonable time will be given
speakers at each place to present the
relative advantages of the town and
county for the location of the Normal
School, and a written brief setting
forth these advantages may be filed
with the state board. r. l.. Jones,
Sec. State Board of Ed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-09-02
FOY w. DULANEY
STILL AT KINGSTON

The Kingston, jamaica, Guardian,
of August Goth, says;
"Foy W. Dulaney, the American,
who some weeks ago was arrested by
Detective Sergeant Cunningham on a
charge of embezzlement, is undoubtedly
having trying experience. He was
for the fourth time yesterday brought
before Mr.. Leonard Gray and remand
ed for few more days"
Mr.. Dulaney writes The Comet UNI
der date of August Dist and mailed the
oath that he is ''wel and is only wait
ing to return. The law wheels seem TO
be turning very slow, but hope some
one has started for me, for after he ar
rives will have to wait IA days before
we can return, unless this can be waiv-
ed and we have not been fully advised
as to this yet"
1t is possible that he will not return
before the middle or last Of September.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-09-02
MISS MARION
JOHNSON ENTERTAINS

At her suburban home, Sunbright,
last Friday evening Miss Marion
Johnson gave delightful porch party
in honor of her guests, Misses Grace
McGhee, Clara Reeves and Mr., Buford
Williams. Interesting and novel games
were INDUCED in and the evening pas
sed pleasantly into history. John
Reeves won the prize in the bean con-
test and Miss McGhee and Stanly Bar
low were awarded prizes in the SMELL
ing contest. A delicious punch and
refreshments were served and the even
ing closed with the old fashioned Vir-
ginia reel.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-09-02
VERDICT SET ASIDE

The Jury in the case of ID. II. Willard
for alleged damages in the sum of $780,
600 VS.. the Employers Indemnity In
surance company, of Philadelphia, on
the charge OF breach of contract, rem
dered verdict last week for the plain.
tiff and fixed his damage at $4,000.
Judge Coleman set the verdict aside
on the ground that it was not justified
by the facts and the plaintiff appealed
from his decision and will go to the
Supreme court without another trial
below.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-09-02
ELECTION OFFICERS.

BY virtue of the authority vested in
us as Election Commissioners for Wash
ington county, Tenn, the following Off
GERS, Judges, clerks and assistat regis
trars have been appointed to open and
hold the special bond election in John
son City, Tenn, on Saturday, September
IL, 1909:
FIRST WARD.
Officer of EecIion-llugh f, Webb.
Judges-M. i. Martin, j. D. Crowell,
+. s. Wolfe.
Clerks--R. NJ. Dulanev, John a. Wood.
Assistant Registrar-C f. Camp.
Election will be held In the court
house on Spring street,
SECOND WARD,
Officer of Eection-JOhn Sanders.
Judgps--H. w. Weller, f. b. ST. John,
L. C. Hoss.
Clerks-R. j. Lusk, L. w. Painter.
Assistant Registrar-W. A. Hart
Election will be held in the White FL
ephant on corner of West Market and
Boone streets.
f. c. REEVES, Chmn,,
A. b. BOWMAN, Sec.
GUS FREDERICK.
Commissioners Of Election for Washing
ton county, Tenn. ii
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-09-02
DEATH BY LIGHTNING.
During a frightful thunder storm

During a frightful thunder storm
Sunday afternoon about o'clock Tom
T. Davis was instantly killed by light
ming Mr.. Davis was standing in the
door of his home on Ivy street holding
a little child in his arms and another
child was by his side when he was
struck. His neck was broken and he
sank to the floor dead. Neither of the
children were hurt in the least The
deceased was about 25 years of age and
was employed as shipping clerk by
Lockett Bros. He leaves a widow and
several small children. The remains
were buried in Oak Hill Tuesday morn
ing by the Jr. 0. U. A. NJ, of which
the deceased was a member.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-09-02
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.
In the Chancery Courtat johnson City
Tenn.
Fl. II. Carr
vs..
The Banking & Trust Co. ct al.

1t appearing from the bill filed in
this case, which is sworn to, that the
defendant, Ike L. lobe, is nou.resi.
dent of the State of Tennessee. 1t is,
therefore ordered that said defendant
enter his appearance herein on or be.
fore Monday, September 18th, 1909,
next, it being regular term Of this
Court to be held at the Court House
in Johnson City, and make defense to
said bill. or the same will be taken for
confessed as to him and set for hear.
ing exparte, and that copy of the or.
der be published for four consecutive
weeks in the Comet, newspaper pub
lished in johnson City, Tennessee.
This August IA, 1909.
]. W. CAss,
Clerk and Master.
Fl. H. Carr, Attorney.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-09-02
LITTLE TOTS ENTERTAIN

Yesterday afternoon little Elsie and
Bonnie Artz very pleasantly entertain
ed large number of their friends at
their lovely home on Tenth avenue.
The hours from to O'Clock were
spent in games, except that proper
portion was devoted to serving delight
full refreshments to the tots. Mrs. Artz
was assisted in doing the honors by
Mrs. J. B. Morley and Miss Louise
Martin.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-09-02
MISS LOLA HART HONOREE

At Mountain City last Thursday
evening at the beautiful country home
of Lieut.. and Mrs. John a. Fuller,
their daughter, Miss Mamie, entertain
ed number of friends in honor of her
guest, Miss Lola Hart, of this city.
Upon arrival, the guests we've ushered
into the dining room, where delicious
fruit punch was served.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-09-02
.0P INI0N IS RENDERED
That the Act Under Which the
c., c. & o. Railway Sought
Charter Unconstitutional.

Columbia, S. G., Aug. 8l,-Attomey-
General Lyon has rendered an opinion
that the act under which the Carolina,
Ciinchdeld and Ohio railroad wishes
to obtain a charter in this state is UNI
constitutional. The opinion does not
go into detailed explanation. The
Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio applied
for charter about three weeks ago
the secretary of state temporarily re-
fusing to grant the petition.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-09-02
Before p. Q. Miller, Justice of the Peace
for Washington County, Tenn.

1t appearing from affidavit in this case
that Il. j. Ray is justly indebted to Sum
mers-Parrott Hardware Company, the
plaintiff, and that the said defendant is
nonresident of the state of Tennessee
and an attachment having been issued
and levied on the said defendants prop
erty, to-wit: One barrel paint, it is or
dered that publication be made for four
successive weeks in the Johnson City
Comet, requiring the said defendant to
appear before P q. Miller, Justice OF
the Peace of said state and county, on
September 9th next, and make defense
of said attachment suit, or the same will
be proceeded with ex parte.
Pc. MILLER,
12-4t Justice Of the Peace.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-09-02
SPLENDID SHOWS
AT THE AIRDOME

The Airdome people are putting on
some nice shows. This week they have
been playing "Kathleen Mavourneen," "
an Irish comedy drama, one of the best
plays ever seen here. The last three
days Of this week they will present
"My Uncle from Japan" Tom and
Cecile Butler, singers and dancers, are
now with the Airdome.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-09-02
To j. N. Peterson.
PARROT Hardware Co.
VS..
j. n. Peterson.
Before p. Q. Miller, Justice of the Peace
for Washington County, Tenn.
j. n. Peterson.

1t appearing from affidavit in this case
that J. N. Peterson is justly indebted to
Summers PARROT Hardware Company.
the plaintiff, and that the said defendant
is a non resident of the state of TenneS-
see, and an attachment having been is
sued and levied on the said defendants
property, to-wt: One lot Of -four, it Is
ordered that publication be made for
four successive weeks in the Johnson
City Comet, requiring said defendant to
appear before ?. Q. Miller, Justice of
the Peace of said state and county, on
September 97th next, and make defense
of said attachment suit. or the same will
be proceeded with OK parte.
Pc. MILLER,
i9-4t Justice of the Peace.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-09-02
MRS. GEORGE SELLS
ENTERTHINS

Mrs. George G. Sells gave delight
full entertainment at her Unaka avenue
home last Thursday evening in honor
of her guests, the Misses Bachman, of
Bristol.
About forty ladies were present to
meet the honorees. A delicious salad
course with minis was served.