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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
SKULL WAS PROOF
AGAINST A BULLET

Sioux Falls. S. D.. Nov. 19.-"Who
hit me-" asked Henry Borcherding, a
mail carrier on a rural route running
of Hartford, near Sioux Falls, after
a bullet from a 32-calibre revolver,
at close range. had hit him
squarely in the forehead. The mail
carrier was at the Hartford p~ostoffice
preparing to leave with mail for his
route at the time of the occurrence.
He was inspecting the revolver, which
he always carries with him on his
route, when in some unknown ann
the weapon was discharged. The bull
let struck him squarely in the fore
head, knocking him senseless. EN-
ployes in the p~ostoffice who ran to his
assistance believed he had been in
stantly killed when they saw the blood
trickling from his forehead. A physi-
cian was sent for, but before he ar
rived Borcherding recovered conscious
ness, and his first question was as to
who had hit him. An examination re-
vealed that the bullet had split into
three parts wnen 1t struck his skull.
none of which had penetrated the skull.
He is expected to be as well as ever
in a day or two,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26

Lead, s. d, Nov. 20.-There win be
no more union men employed in the
Homestake mines, the properties con-
troiled by .he Hearsts, after January
], 1910. This is the decree which has
gene out from the superintendent of the
great mining concern, and the pros
poets are that there will be a strike OF
large proportions among the 5000 en-
ployes. This Will prove the first real
disturbance between the employers and
employees of the big syndicate since II
began operations 2 third OF a century
ago. Until recently there has V
been a labor disturbance in Homestake
circles, an II ha5 been the boast of
the controllers OF the enterprise that
unsettled labor conditions elsewhere
could have no effect upon the men who
were employed there. The ~benefactlons
of Mrs. Phoebe Hearst have done much
10 cement the interests of capital and
labor here where she has maintained
a kindergarten for children, a public
library for Homestake employees. II
a hospital for those who are incapac-
itated or injured while in the service
Of the corporation.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
CENTRAL DAKOTA CRIPPLED
BY SEVERE STORM

Huron. S. D., Nov. 19.-The heaviest
snowstorm so early in the season for
several years, covered this portion Of
South Dakota with from six to ten
inches of snow. 1t began falling Fri
day night and continued at intervals
until Tuesday morning. The tempera-
ture touched the zero point and a
northwest wind piled the snow in huge
drifts, country roads being almost
blockaded and ~railroading somewhat
interrupted. The storm stopped build
ing operations in this city and neigh
boring towns and also put out of COM
mission several threshing crews. Thou
sands of acres of corr are yet in the
fields and a large amount of small
grain, particularly flax, remains to be
threshed. Farmers are behind with
their work because of a scarcity of
help. The cold made an unexpected
demand upon local dealers for fuel.
Only a very small part of the usual
amount of coal was in the yards when
the storm set in and but little has ar
rived within the last few days. Deal
ers are filling only small orders for city
people, reserving the bulk of the sup
ply fer ee.st:S purchasers.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
BAKER is VICTIM
OF DESIGNING GIRL

Spearfish, s. D., Nov. 20.-Although
the county legal authorities have re-
fused him aid, Charles Voich, a local
baker, is seeking some balm for his
injured feelings and has employed a
detective agency to locat a pretty
young Italian girl, who formerly lived
in Lead.
Voich had two experiences with the
girl that he will not 500 forget. A
few months ago, shortly after meeting
ner, ne was so smitten with her charms
that he proposed marriage ard was
accepted. Voich her lavished preTents
upon her but when the wedding day
appeared, the girl had changed her
mind and declared the promise a joke.
A few weeks ago she notified Voich that
she had again changed her mind and
that IL she had some good clothes, she
would marry him. Voich sent her on q
pilgrimage Of the Spearfish stores and
she selected a large bill of clothing and
then went to Lead to ''get her other
things" From that point she suddenly
disappeared and Voich learned that she
had gone to Arizona where he is now
trying to trace her, the states attor-
ney telling him that the county could
bring no action.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
VALUE or CRUSHED HAND
Is PLACED AT $1,000

Yankton, S. d., Nov. 20.-The value
of a crushed hand, from which a finger
has been amputated. has had a value
placed upon it by a Yankton county
jury, and that value is $1,000. So a
jury returned a verdict in circuit court
at least, In a suit brought by Anton
Pletterpaur against the Milwaukee
railroad. The case went TO a jury .
year ago, which found for the plain
tiff In the sum of $1,999.50, but on q
technicality the case was ordered to be
retired. The case was heard before
Judge II. b. Smith, of Mitchell, of the
Fourth district, who is trying several
cases here for Judge Trip.
A suit just commenced is also one
Of damages against the Milwaukee
road, In which travelling men are TAX
Ing a great deal of interest. 1t is that
of C.. F. Billings, a jewelry travelling
man. for an alleged assault OF a Mil
waukee train, at the hands of Con-
ductors Moran and Scott, both well
known conductors on this division.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
MURDERER's BODY GOES
TO UNIVERSITY MEDIcs

Ce%nterville, S. D., Nov. 19.-The body
of the murderer in the tragedy at the
Albert b. Nelson home of Sunday night
was taken to Virmillion and will be
turned over the university to be used
90 scientific purposes. The funeral of
Mrs. Nelson, the murderer's victim, will
take place on Friday. Albert B. Nell
son, the husband. who was so horribly
cut about the face, breast and arms, Is
lowering between life and death at the
home OF his sister, Mrs. Hadley Gull
wick, not far from Nelson's home. 1t
Is now thought that the ~ssassin set
fire to the place. hoping to burn the
bodies OF his victims to cover up his
awful crime, expecting to make his
escape. That he was a degenerate fiend
is the only solution OF the tragedy.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
FEDERAL COURT GRiNDS
OUT CRIMINAL CASES

Aberdeen, S. D., Nov. l6.-Frank Log
was convicted of assault in the federal
court here Friday, but the jury rec
commended the lightest sentence pos
sible, the evidence not showing that
Log deserved a heavy penalty.
Some surprise was created also by
the returning of an Indictment for
murder against Louis Dog, of the
Standing Rock reservation. Dog had
trouble with another Indian last Au-
gust and beat him with a club. He
was brought to this city and bound
over on a charge of assault with
a deadly weapon and upon produc-
ing bonds was given his freedom. His
victim died on the reservation two.
weeks ago, and after the indictment
was returned, instructions were sent
to he agency to take Dog into Gus
tody. This will make two trials for
murder at this term, the other be-
ing that of Henry Gilland.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
PLAN
FOR EXTENSIONS
SEASON OF 1910
Not a Mile Of New Road in
Operation This Year, but
Much Grading Done.

Pierre, s. D., Nov. 16.-Waile 1908
has been q year of great railway &C
tiyity in South Dakota, 1T has not been
a year of actual railway construction.
With all the stir, the year is likely to-,
end without a single mile of new line
In operation in the state. A lot OF
grading has been done. however.
Everything is In shape for a large
addition TO railway mileage next year.
The Milwaukee road has rushed work
on lines west Of the Missouri river In
territory which is to be opened to set
Element next April. and is In shape
where IT can quickly get the lines In
operation for the handling of the new
settlers. The grading work Is practi-
cally completed on the line from Mo-
bridge into the Thunder Butte section
of the state On the Fox Ridge line
south of the Moreau river graders are
still at work.
Plans of the Northwestern.
The Northwestern road, while 1t has
been fully as active as the Milwaukee
in preliminary work, has not pushed
grading to such an extent as has it's
rival. Grading outfits are yet at work
on the line from Blunt to Gettysburg
by way of Onida, connecting the Pierre
line with the Gettysburg extension. The
company is also pushing grading work,
OH the SAlCllSlOl Sdol iSlI iDCAAO
Fourche. Beyond this it's activity APP
pears to have been along the line or
preliminary work In the engineering
department, getting into shape for real
active construction work next year.
The survey of the line from Hitchcock
to Onida is practically completed. II
has also completed it's survey Of a line
from Iroquois to Doland. 1t has also
been active west of the Missouri, push
ing it's engineering force east from
Belle Fourche into the White Owl
country, 1T having filed with the sec
rotary of state a resolution of extension
from Belle Fourche almost to the east
line Of Meade county.
Minneapolis & ST. Louis Active.
The Minneapolis e. st. Louis, while
starting surveys west of the Missouri
last spriHg, allowed the work to lag.
until the Hawley interests secured con-
troll Of the property, since which time
there has been more activity. Material
is being placed on the ground for a
bridge across the Missouri at LeBeau,
on what is said to be the coast extern
sion Of that system. Division head
quarters have been established at Wa
tertown for the pushing OF work. The
company has also filed with the state
railway commission a plat OF an eX-
tension from Aberdeen to Pierre along
the old grade put in years ago. 1t a
an option on the or de as a donation
in case it begins construction by next
July.
The proposed electric line from Sioux
City into the state rpea to retain
some life, and the promoters, who are
securing rights of way, say they will
next year build through the counties
of Union, Clay, Yankton, Turner n
Hutchinson.
Taken altogether the situation ap-
pears to be favorable for a great in
crease IL railway mileage in the state
in 1910.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
J. GAGE TO WE'D
ON THANKSGIVING DAY

San Diego, Cal, Nov. 1S.-The fact
that Lyman j. Gage, former secretary
of the treasury, Is to be married on
Thanksgiving day became known to-
day DESPITE efforts on the part OF MI.
Gage to keep ii secret, when the bride
to-be, Mrs. f. Ada Ballou, a music
teacher of Coronado, admitted that she
was to become Mrs. Gage before the
end OF the month.
Mrs. Baiiou's emission was corrob-
GRATED by her father and by servants
in Mr.. Cages home. Incidentally. the
announcement confirms the report OF
gossips that a bride would occupy the
building at Point Iona. the home of
Mrs. Katherine Tingley's theosophical
society. Mr.. Gage has been a member
OF the society for a number of years.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
CLAIMHOLDER IS
STABBED and Then
ROBBED OF $4,000
Assailant Throws His Victim
From the Train and Leaves
Him for Dead.

Sturgis, S. D., Nov. 17.-Stabbed
while riding in a freight car loaded
with household goods, j. L. Purcell, OF
Huron, who was moving to a claim
near here, was robbed of over $4,000
and then thrown from the door of the
car while the train was under head
way, his assailant probably thinking
that his victim was dead Purcell got
up and walked several miles to town,
where his wounds were dressed, n
where he notified the authorities OF
the robbery. There is no clew to the
identity of the holdup man, but 1t is
thought that a gang of highwaymen
are operating in different parts of the
Hills country, and a concerted effort Is
being made to run them down.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
BURKE SOUNDS
SENTIMENT FOR
LAND LOTTERY
Will Determine Whether People
Want Meyer and Other
Counties Opened.

Pierre, S. D., Nov. 1S.-Congressman
Burke has gone into the country along
White river IN southern Stanley coun-
~ to learn the wishes OF the people of
that section in regard to the opening
TO settlement Of a strip OF country on
the Rosebud and Pine Ridge reserva-
tons, along the south side OF White
river. This was asked for by a bill
introduced by Senator Gamble at the
last session OF congress, and If enacted
it will give the state another lot of
new settlers. A movement is under
way for the opening OF a strip along
the south side OF the state, but the bill
for the strip along White river was
the first to be brought up and will
probably have precedence.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26

Seventy cents is the average price
paid for q meal on a dining car This
statement was made by F.. M. Dow, of
the Illinois Central railroad, secretary
of the American Association of Din
ing Car superintendent, at their an
nual convention. THE table d'hote sys-
tenn OF meals is dying out among the
railroads" added Mr.. Dow. The a la
carte meal Is more suited 10 the
wants Of more people. Railroad sta
ton lunch counters, once so much
talked about, also are tending 20 be-
come extinct, for people have found
they can depend on the dining car
service. But no railroad makes none
directly from its dining cars"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
ROBBERS LEAVE NO cLEW.

Spencer, S. D., Nov. 17.-No clew has
beer found to the bank robbers who
a few nights ago attempted to rob the
Farmers State bank, controlled by +.
A. Gates, of this place. 1t has been
since learned that a gentleman living
across the street from the bank saw
the light from the robbers lantern, and
heard them discuss the details Of the
robbery, but thought the wiser part
lay in keeping quiet. Aside from de-
molishing the outer door Of the safe,
no damage was done and the only thing
stolen was the. cashiers watch, which
the burglars found on the counter.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
COMMERCIAL CLUBS
WILL MEET AT PRESTO

Presho, S. D., Nov. 17.--The Officers
of the State Federation of Commercial
clubs, which holds it's third annual
meeting at this place Tuesday, jan
uary II, have just had a meeting with
the local club for the purpose of lay
ing plans looking to the success of the
coming meeting. Messrs. c. L. Millet,
president and Warren Young, chair
man of the executive committee, n
Granville Jones. state secretary, were
the visitors, Plans were laid for an
extensive advertising of the annual
meeting and committees were appointed
to take charge OF all phases of the
work.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
PROMOTER
ACQUITTED BY JURY
Robert j. Meenan of Deadwood,
Defeats Forgery Prosecution
in Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo, Nov, 19.-Robert J..
Meenan, a mine promoter Of Deadwood,
S. D., charged with forgery. was &C
quilted by a jury in the criminal court
here last night.
Meenan was accused of having raised
a stock certificate in the Golden Placer
Mining company from $50 TO $4,000
shares. Ii was charged that he sold
the stock to buy machinery for the
new mine.
His wife sat at his side throughout
the trial, consulted with her husbands
lawyers and assisted in the examina-
ton of witnesses.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
DOG MAKES JOURNEY
TO ALASKA AND BACK

Lead, S. D., Nov. 20.-Follow-
ing a disappearance OF eight
weeks, Whitley a bull dog
owned by II. w. Mcdonald, of
this city, has returned from a
remarkable trip. The dog left
without warning early In Sep
TENDER and no trace OF him vas
had until he again showed up at
his owners door, his collar con-
tanning a string OF tags showing
the journey he had made. The
tags came from the principal
cities en- route to Nome, Alaska,
two of them certifying that the
dog had appeared there last
month. Whitley Is an intelli-
gent animal and knows many
tricks, but how he managed to
make his way into Alaska and
back without being stolen Is
something that is p~uzzling his
friends here. Some OF the tags
are from trainmen along the
route of the Great Northern rail-
road, others from hotels In Seat
tie and Portland.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
FAIR ASSOCIATION
ELECTS ITS OFFICERS

Spencer, S. D., Nov. 17.-At a recent
meeting of the stockholders of the Nc
Cook County Fair association, the fol-
lowing members were elected to the
board: w. w. Gibson, X. Armstrong,
M. j. Ryan, Robt. Knott, r. J. Weiland,
l.. V. Schneider. The amount Of paid
stock has beer raised from $4,000 to
IS, 900, and other arrangements made
for the biggest fair next year ever held
in the county.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
OUTSIDE FIRM CANNOT
COLLECT WHISKY BILL

Pierre. s. D.. Nov. 20.-fn the SUI
preme court In the case of Saunders,
Jones ct al. VS.. Robert l.. Yokum,
Hughes county, the lower court was
reversed, In an opinion by Corson. In
his case Jones g. Co., a st. Paul whole
sale whisky hoGsc, attempted 10 collect
$45o from Yokum on notes given for
whisky. The court holds that as the
st. Paul firm has never complied with
the laws of this state as wholesale
liquor dealers. that they have no stand
Ing in court and that they cannot coll
|lect.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26

There IS no limit to the uses OF ad-
yertfsfng. A novelty in that line
-ay uuJ I'M crete, Neb, where
fbsA effw marahaT rne ~=1=u%F3# ,uuiao
h1r with taxpayers by his ingenuity.
The to@n had for months far too many
"h0boea on fits mess roster TO suit the
people who foot the bills. so the mar
shall decided on advertising as q rem
edy. I'm papers in nearby towns he in
serted this brief card. ~Want@d-Sev-
enteen h0boes Tor stone crushing. None
but bona fide h0baes reed apply. Not
a 'bof has 5een seen IN Crete since
the az appeared.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26

Rosebery believed that one Of the
chief causes OF the downfall of Napo-
leon vas hat change OF character
which resulted from owe eating, I'm
activity and the fairness that came OF
his captivity on the Isle of Elba. Ma
poieou was never the same man in
looks. al or action after Elba. If
an active genius like Napoleon could be
thus overthrown, overlooking and fat
tenfng may be a good way TO get rid
of a powerful enemy. Napoleon may
have prophesied from his own expe-
Renee when he said: Good teeth often
dig mems graves Napoleon never
lost more than one tooth.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
HOME GUARDIANS MERGE
WITH ILLINOIS COMPANY

Mitchell, s.. D., Nov. 19.-After two
weeks OF conference and the official
Endorsement of the commissioners of in
of Illinois and South Dakota,
the Home Guardians of this city and
the Loyal Americans of the Republic
of Springfield, H., were merged yes
terday, the Loyal Americans taking
over the entire business of the Guar
dams. The headquarters of the latter
will be moved from this city to Spring
field.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
G0MPERS N MITCHELL
LOSE ON ANOTHER POINT

Washington. Nov. 1.-THE court of
appeals of the District OF Columbia to-
day denied an application made by
counsel for Samuel Gompers, John
Mitchell and Frank Morrison, OF the
American Federation Of Labor, SEN
In the issuance Of the mandate to the
supreme court OK the District OF Co.
lumbia until January 2, 1910. Unless
notice OF an appeal Is given before
next Friday night the mandate will be
handed down Saturday.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26

IL was Halley's comet which appeared
ia 1866 at the time of IN invasion OF
William the Conqueror and again in
1855 when Constantinople was besieged
by the Turks and the crescent shaped
tail was a mighty omen. Halley's comet
duly appeared I'm 1859, somewhat re-
tzrded by the attraction of Jupiter and
Saturn. it's perturbations having been
accurately calculated by the French
astronomer, Clairaut. 1t appeared again
In 1885. and is now once more rapidly
approaching the earth and the sun.
having passed the orbit OF Jupiter in
April last.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
MAN IS KILLED IN
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT

Sisseton, s. D., Nov. 1S.-While
James Reardon was returning from
Browns Valley with John I~ngvarson
and William and Edward Opsal Of this
city, their automobile ran into the Lit
tie Minnesota river at the Scheunne-
ton.
Reardon was instantly killed and the
others were severely bruised. Reardon
operated a garage here, and leaves a
wife anu two children. He formerly
resided at Graceviile, MINI.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
GOVERNMENT rATS
BILL AFTER a. YEARS

Aberdeen, S. D., Nov. 16.--J.
L. Browne, of this city, has re-
ceived word that he is entitled
to $13 pay for services in the
civil war. MIR. Browne was a
member of the Ohio Squirrel
Hunters, called into service by
Governor D2-.a Todd, OF Ohio,
to guard the city of Cincinnati
from a feared invasion Of the
southern forces. The attack on
the city did not develop and the
Squirrel Hunters did not have
further service.
Their enlistment was not re-
garded by any of them as work
to receive pay, but recently the
state of Ohio made an appro-
priation to pay the men, each
man to receive $13 If honorably
discharged.
Mr.. Browne will donate the
sum to charity.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
STATE DEBT REACHES
THREE-FOURTHS MILLION

Pierre, S. D., Nov. IA financial
statement of the condition Of the state
treasury the 1st of November as shown
by the treasurer's office, places the
total net debt of the state at $3.50, 900.
This considers $250,0 of uncollected
taxes as an available asset. The un-
collected taxes run to almost $500, 900,
but a large mount of his will never
be paid. The statement shows $500, 000
of outstanding revenue warrants.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
SOUTH DAKOTA


The Indian governments final fore
cast Of the jute crop for the 190s-1o
season gives the total acreage sown
at 1882, 700, which compares with o.
s56, 100 acres last year, the summary
OF the report being made by the Lon
don Financial Times as follows: The
outturn is estimated al 7,206,5S bales,
as against 6,310,S00 bales last year,
In addition, there are $4,000 bales es-
lying districts, making a total OF T.
295,580 bales. The acreage sown is the
smallest for q number of years past,
the revised estimate for 1907 putting
that years acreage as high as 3,974, 800
acres. The yield anticipated is slightly
larger than was looked for lately, but
1t is much under what will be required
TO meet the estimated demands OF the
worlds trade"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-26
HUDSON PIONEER is
CALLED BY DEATH

Hudson, S. d., Nov. 16.-Wiliam
Knight, a pioneer resident of this town
and vicinity, is dead CT heart failure.
He had arisen early and was eating
breakfast, when he gave a ASH and
expired before mis- body touched the
floor. He had been complaining of
heartburn and said he was going TO
stop drinking coffee but a few minutes
before he was stricken by death.