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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
OBITUARY

Albert Voeltz was born in Giskow,
Germany, Oct. 18th. 1878. He came
to America with his parents in March,
1883. The family settled in Mayville,
Wis where Albert attended the pub
lie schools. In 1897 he graduated
from the College of T~elegraphy at
GAINESVILLE, Wis and in the same year
came with his parents TIC De Smet.
For a time after coming to South
Dakota he was employed al a tele-
graph operator and station agent at
Ethan, S. d.
In 1898 he heard the call of his
adopted country and enlisted in Co.
E, 1st S. d. VOL, with which company
and regiment he served one and ONE
half years, then re-enlisting in Co. |,
I1Ttih q. S. Infantry, from which regi-
ment he was honorably discharged
in January, 1901.
Returning to De Smet he prepared
himself for the profession of teaching
which calling he followed for three
years, then spending two years al a
student at the State Normal School,
Madison, 5. D., then again entering
the active work of the school room.
In 1909 he entered into a partnership
with the owners of the Journal of
Education and it was while engaged
in his duties with this publication
that he met his untimely death. He
was Al years of age.
He is survived by a sorrowing
father and mother, three sisters, Mrs.
Gene Newell, Melosina and Paula,
also two brothers, Charles and Aug
ust.
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NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE
TN pARTITION

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE
IN PARTITION.
state of South Dakota, County of Kings
bury-ss.
Ia Circuit Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit.
Lille G. Quiner: HELEN NJ Mcbride and
Lillian J. Bidwell, Plaintiffs.
nougai L. Gunner and John H. Quiner: AL
SO the unknown Heirs at Law, Devisees,
Legatees and Creditors of Thomas l..
Ouiner, Deceased: Also all persons un-
known who have or claim to have any
estate or interest in the real estate des-
cribed in the complaint herein,
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue
of a judgment of partition and sale, made
by the above court in the above entitled
action on the 2Sth day of October, "A. ID.
1909, which judgment was flied and re-
corded in the office of the clerk of said
court on the 3rd day of November, A. ID.
1909, the subscriber, a referee for that
purpose. duly appointed by said court.
will sell for cash, at public auction, at the
ront door of the court house in the city
of De Smet. Kiagsbury county, South
Dakota, on the fourth day of December,
A. ID. 1909, at one O'Clock in the afternoon
of said day, the real estate in said judg-
mcnt described and directed to be sold
as foliows Lots No. seven and eight q
and 81 of block No. five 90 of n First
Railroad Addition to the town now city
of De Smet, K~ingsbury county, South
Dakota.
Dated at De Smet. South Dakota, No
F. NJ. ANDREWS,
Referee
E.. E. Green, Attorney for plaintiffs, De
Smet, S. ID. n5-5t
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Legal Notices.
NOTICE OF TINE FOR PROVING


State of South Dakota, County of Kings
bury-ss.
In County Court.
In the matter of the estate of William ],
Beaman, deceased.
The state of South Dakota sends greet
ing to Sarah Ann Beaman: Marion
Stephens; Mrs. w. e. Stewart. Mrs, Jacob
Meyer; Mrs. Emma Sullivan and Mrs
Fred Ames, heirs next of kin of William
]. Beaman, deceased;
Pursuant to an order of this court, made
ON the Goth day of October, A. ID. 1909,
notice is hereby given that Tuesday. the
10th day of Novembeber, A. ID 1909, at
10 O'Clock a. m. of said day, at the court
room of said court. at De Smet In the
county of Kingsbury, have been appoint
ed as the time and place for proving the
will of said William J Beamen, deceased
aud for hearing the application OF Jesse
Bullock, the issuance to himself of letters
testamentary, when and where any per-
son interested may appear and contest
the same.
Witness the honorable E. f. Green.
Judge of the county court, and the seal OF
said court, this 26th day of October, A,
ID. 1909, at his office in the city of De
Smet, county of K~ingsbury, state of South
Dakota.
BY the Court,
E. F. GREEN,
Attest: Judge of the County Court.
f. A. CARPENTER, Clerk.
SEAL o-293t
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12


Special sale Of ladies' cloaks. suits
and furs next Wednesday and Thurs
day, Nov. II and Is, at Burkart's.
Mart Ward and son James and
Ed Hoffman, son Of Nick Hoffman
who resides near Erwin, left for st.
Paul Saturday evening where the two
young men will enter st. Thomas
Academy. We wish the boys the
best Of success in their school work.
Bryant News.
II. W. Levitt, G. M. Story and w.
p. Alien were up from Arlington to
attend the sale of property for de-
linquent taxes. Since the list was
published so many property owners
had paid the taxes that the sale was
unusually small. Story and Allen
did not remain for the sale, bat re
turned on the 9:4S train the same
morning.
w. H.. HI. Phillips and son Ed
departed Tuesday evening for Winnie,
Texas. where they expect to run a
fruit and vegetable ranch this winter,
Mrs. Phillips will follow them in
about a week. Mr.. Phillips will make
frequent trips to Brookings during
the winter as several local people are
interested in that section of the coun-
try.-Brookings Press.
j. A. Dowden and son Bert, of
De Smet, were in the city last Satur-
day and while here Mr.. Dowden pur-
chased the northwest quarter of sec-
ton ten, Familiarity known as the
"Strawpile Johnson place." from G.
w. Smith. Mr.. Dowden expects to
move here in the early spring, erect a
full complement of buildings on the
farm and occupy the same. Mr..
Dowden is a very pleasant gentleman
to meet and he and his family will be
a valuable addition to this locality
Volga Tribune.
Contrary to the usual custom,
Will II. Bruno, The funny comedian
now starring in Hello Bill" that
funniest of polite comedies, has sur
rounded himself with a most excellent
cast of players, each of whom was
chosen for his or her part portrayed.
1t is a real comedy cast in every re
spect, in which each individual player
strives to their utmost to entertain
their audiences. All of which means
a most excellent performance, and
that this is being given by the COM
pany is evidenced by the hattering
mention given both the play, star and
associate players in each town played
by the company. the press being
unanimous in voting it the comedy
success ofseasons. Our theatre-goers
are given the opportunity of seeing
the comedy next Tuesday night, and
Manager Miller guarantees the same
performance given in the larger cities.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
I. BALANCE SHEET.

1. RIAANCE CTIE =
Net or Invested assets De-
cember 31st, 1907 ......$ 2,l29, S95. SS
III. INCOME DURING THE YEAR 1908
Gross amount OF member
ship fees 49,. ... ......S S,730.50
Assessments =. -. -. 2,542, l67.07
interest and rent :. -. 94,l73 20
Cash received from other
sources -. . :. 80. 6.37226
Total income =. ..... 2.65O,44 3. 03
III. DISBURSEMENTS DURING YEAR
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STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,
Department of Insurance.

Company's Certificate OF Authority.
Whereas, The Knights of Pythias, q
corporation organized under the laws
of Illinois, has filed In this ONCE a
sworn statement exhibiting its condi-
ton and business for the year ending
December 81. 1908. conformable to tho
requirements OF the laws OF this state
regulating the business OF insurance.;
and,
Whereas. IT, said comrany has fied
In this ONCE q duly certified copy OF its
charter, with certificate of organiza-
tion. in compliance with the require
ments of the Insurance. law aforesaid.
Now. therefore, /. o.. s. Basford, Com
missioner OF Insurance OF the State OF
south Dakota, pursuant TO the provis-
Ions of said laws, do hereby certify
that the above named company is fully
empowered. through its authorized q
ents, to transact its appropriate busi-
ness of Fraternal Life Insurance I'm
this state, according TO laws thereof,
until the t~hirty-first day OF December
A.. ID. 1909.
In Testimony whereof, I have here.
unto set my hand and oficial seal az
Pierre, this 26th day OF April A. ID. 1908.
O. s. BASFORD,
(Seal.) Commissioner or Insurance.
BY /. A.. Schube [. Chief Clerk.
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OLD SwIHDLE WORKED OVER

The old spectacle game was worked
to a finish in several neighborhoods
south Of Highmore this week, and
some Of our most prominent farmers
were stung, to the tune of twenty-five
to sixty dollars for a pair of two
dollar spectacles, says the Highmore
Bulletin.
Two smooth guys registered at a
local hotel as Steinberg and Rose and
represented themselves as eye special
lists. They attempted no business in
town but drove into the country and
generously offered free examinations
Of eyes Of the middle aged and elder
~ people. Usually the eyes examin.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
ed were found to be in a horrible state

ed we're found to be in a horrible state
and nothing but an expensive pair of
glasses and a more expensive treat
ment by the specialist would prevent
the necessity of having the eyes taken
out and scraped. Horrible thought!
The trembling patient would prefer
to part with some easily made gold
than to endure the terrible pain and
several victims parted with goodly
sums. States Attorney johnson
learned of the swindle and Sheriff
Winans is now hot on their trail.
There'Il be dams if they are caught.
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STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA.
Department of Insurance

Comrany's Certificate If Authority.
Whereas. The standard Accident rns.
Co. a corroration orgartzed under the
laws of Michigan. has filed IN this Of
Nee n sworn statement exhibiting its
condition and business for the year
ending December 81. 1aos. conformabIe
to the requirements OF she laws OF this
state regnlating the business OF insur-
ance. and.
Whereas. The said Company has
filed In this Office n afIy certified
copy OF Its charter, with c~ersifcate OF
the organization. In compliance with
the requirements OF the insurance law
Now; therefore. I, o. s. Basford.
Commissioners OF Insurance OF the
State of South Dakota. pursuant to the
provisiors of said laws. do hereby GER
tifv that the above named
4 fully empowered, through its au-
thorixed agents. to transact its an
Ipropriate business OF Accident insur-
ance In this state. according to the
laws thereof. until the thirty-nrst day
OF December. A. d. 1919.
In Testimony whereof. I have here--
unto set my hand and onicial seal a
Pierre, this LIST day OF March, "A. d.
O s BASFORD.
E(4eal-) Conrrissioner NJ Tneuranoa
~ 1. a. Schubert. Chief Clerk.
WM XMAI "DW NM MML. AM
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Estate Of Joseph Wade. deceased.
Nofict4 - hereby given by the uudersign
I'll e~xecutrfx of the estate of Joseph Wade
deceased. TO the creditors of and all per.
2nns hnvfnQ claims against the said de-
ren&fd. fo exhibit them. with the neces-
sarv vouchers, within four months after
fie first publication OF this notice, 20
"a their oflce in the city OF De. Snnet. In
ffe county of KinGsbury. state Of South
Dakota $3.50
NpFanoo' f7s MARTHA WADE.
Execukrix
warren Il Warren. AtSorneya for Execu
<}* ~ Su1ef. south Dakota. nJ.4i
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Moral zeslot Nuisance.

The worst man you can have In the
community Is the ~zealot. who would
regulate your morals and religion By
his narrow standard Of right and
wrong. Orthodoxy Is well enough TN
II goes on the w-arpath.-Washingtoa
Post.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
CARD or THANKS

VIZ take this means OF expressing
our sincere thanks and deep apprecia
ton of the many acts of kindness and
words of sympathy extended to us
during the bereavement caused by
the sudden death of our beloved son,
Albert j. A. F. VoELTz AND FAMILY.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
ANNUAL STATEMENT.

the Year ERuiAs 4ccc-a~er 3fst,
Il the Conditions a44 A..ulTS OF the
Standard ACLlDLNl INSURANCE
COMPAN L,
Organized under the laws OF the State
of Michigan, made TO the Insurance
Commissioner of the Sc tie of South
Dakota pusuant TO the laws of said
State. president, Lem w. Bowen;
Vice presidents, Dexter II. Ferry, Jr,
Dwight Cutler; Secretary, Il. A. Leon
ard; Incorporated, May 18th, 1884;
Commenced business, Aug. LIST. 1854;
Principal office, Penobscot Bldg, De-
troit, Mich.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-11-12
ANNUAL

For the Year EnHTnk UecrnlDer SIst'
A. ID. 1908.
OF the Conditions and Affairs OF the
SUPREME LODGE, KNIGHTS OF
PYTHIAS,
Organized under the laws Of the State
of United States, D.. c., made to the
Commissioned of Insurance of the
State of South Dakota pursuant to
the laws OF said state. President,
Union B.. Hunt: Secretary, Carlos =
Hardy; Re-incorporated June 20. 1894
Commenced business Oct. l. 1877;
Principal Office, Chicago. Ill.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-24
LAST DAY OF DEER SEASON
CALLS OUT MANY HUNTERS.
Three Dogs Killed by Jumping
on "Third Rail"

MAYS LANDING. Nov. 24.-Not-
withstanding the heavy downpour Of
rain yesterday and the gloomy outlook
today many hunters were out to enjoy
the last day of the pen season for
shooting deer in New Jersey. Every
morning train brought out crowds Of
hunters.
John Pratt, a local merchant, ran
short of buckshot shells, there being
such a big demand during the open
season. Pratt sold nearly 10000 cart
ridges.
A large buck deer was chased by
three dogs in Bakers swamp. near the
main depot, here. Later the three
hounds jumped on the third rail and
were killed within five yards of each
other. Tie dogs were owned by Vine
land sportsmen.
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REVEALS WHOLESALE
THEFTS in RUSSIA.

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 24--Sena-
tor DARN, who was appointed some
time ago to investigate the frauds in
the military establishments, has made
a. report which reveals enormous EN-
b~ezzlements in the commissariat's de-
partment amounting to several mill
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ions of roubles. Supplies sufficient for
the whole army have vanished from
Kieff and Odessa alone.
SiXty-seven colonies and other COM
missary officers are incriminated. Sew
enty or more arrests are expected.
Splendid estates, alleged to have been
bought by the accused officers with the
proceeds Of their plumber, will be con-
fiscated.
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TAX NOTICE.
OFFICE OF RECEIVER OF TAXES.

TAX NOIlCE@
OFFICE OF RECEIVER OF TAXES.
CITY HALL
Newark, N. j., October 10. 1909.
This office will be open from Wednesday Oc-
tober 20. 1909. until April IA. 1910. for the reoep-
lion CT taxes for 1909.
Particular attention Is called to the following
requirements Of law:
IL paid on or before the thirty-frst day of
October one Il per cent? per cent. will be de-
II paid on or before the twentieth day of No
one-half 00 Of one ~ per cent. VIII
be deducted.
II paid on or before the twentieth day Of
December the exact amount OF tar.
II not paid on or before the twentieth day Of
December interest at the rate OF twelve u2l
per cent. per annum will be added.
II not paid on or before April IA, 1910, war
rants will be issued with three 90 per cent.
penalty, Justice and Collectors fees, In addition
To- ten (s.1W cents, cost OF publication. on each
amount personal.
once open from 8 a. m. to 2 D. m.
Saturdays from 8 a. m: to u m.
ROBERT L. ROSS,
Receiver.
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EAR TT MAKE INCANDBsCENT ELEc-
TRIO LAMPS IN THE LARGEST AND
BEST EQUIPPED LAMP FACTORY l H
WORLD.
LIBERAL RATES PAID WHILE LEARNING.
EASY AND FASCINATING WORK. WITH
SURROUNDINGS MOST CoNGENIAL
ROOM WELL VENTILATED
RESTAURANT WHERE LUNCHES ARE
PROVIDED AT COST.
A WE'LL APPOINTED ~DISPENSARY WITH
NURSE ALWAYS IN ATTENDANCE.
OUR PRESENT LARGE FORCE OF EX-
PERIENCED HELP IS OF A HIGH CLASS
AND is EARNING HIGH WAGES.
THIS OPPORTUNITY Is OPEN TO you IF
YOU ARE IS OF AGE OR OVER.
APPLY IN PERSON OR BY LETTER TO
GENERAL ELECTRIC co. EMPLOYMENT
BUREAU. BERGEN ST. BETWEEN FOURTH
AND FIFTH SITS. HARRISON, N. j., AT
s A. NJ.
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LAWMAKERS TO DANCE TONIGHT.

UNION HILL, Nov. 24.-Of all the
Thanksgiving Eve events scheduled for
tonight in New Jersey the annual barn
dance Of the Haymakers in Union Hill
takes precedence by reason of size and
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Mass.

The Anniversary Requiem Mass for
deceased members Of Kearny Council,
K. of c., will be celebrated by the
chaplain at st. Cecilia's Church
Kearny, Thanksgiving Day, $3.50 a. m
Members of bereaved families-and their
friends are invited to attend. This is
the only notice to members.
JAMES ]. McATEER, G. K.
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CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE OF INTENTIoN-Board of street and
Water Commissioners.
Pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Board
of Street and Water Commissioners of the City
of Newark, at a meeting held the eighteenth
day of November, 1909, and approved by the
day of November, 1909. public notice is hereby
given that 1t is the intention of the Board OF
Street and Water Commissioners of the City of
Newark. under and by virtue of provisions Of
the act entitled "A Act to Revise and Amend
the Charter OF the City Of Newark approved
March 18th, 1857, and Supplements thereto, and
the act creating hes5eafs- of Street and Water
Commissioners OF the City of Newark, approved
March IS. 1891, and other public laws Of the
State of New Jersey, to order and cause the
vacation OF the following streets as public
streets or highways:
FILLMORE STREET.
from Springfield avenue to Sixteenth avenue;
TAYLOR STREET
from Springfield avenue to about 100 feet north
of Sixteenth avenue, and
GOL STREET
from Jacob street to the above mentioned FIJI
more street, al as shown on private map No.
30 on flo in the Office of the Chief Engineer,
known and designated as Map of Morris
Property and excepting the intersections of
above streets with Sixteenth avenue. Llttleton
street, as shown on a map on file in the office
of the Chief Engineer. known and designated
as No. 1037-F.
such persons as may object thereto. are re-
duested to present their objections in writing
to the Clerk of said Board. at the office of the
Board of Street and Water Commissioners. City
Hall. Newark, on or before the expiration of
six days from date of this notice.
Rv direction Of the Board of Street and Water
Commissioners Of the City Of Newark
NJ. r. SHERRERD.
Chief Engineer.
Newark. N. J., November 20, 1909. nov20-5t
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THE TIME is here to use a stove. Go right
to NJ. BIDDLEMAN. 21 Springfield av.,
where you can get the best stove for the least
money. Fixtures for all kinds OF stoves. Tele-
phoue 9209-L. Wayeriy.
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ERMFTE-Entered into rest on Tues
day, November %. 1909, Wnllain' pc
loved son of John ID. and bllzaDetn
Ermete (nee Benndr), ageo 40 years.
8 months and % days
Funeral on Friday, November 20
1909. from his late residence, 80 BEL,
mont venue. 1nterment at Bounu
Brook Cemetery, Bound Brook, NJ j.
at the convenience of the FANNY
Please omit overs.
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AN ordinance relating to the compensation Of
the City Treasurer.
Be Il ordained by the Mayor and Common
Council of the City of Newark as follows:
Section /. In addition to the compensation
paid to the city Treasurer. by virtue of an or
dinance entitled:
IAN ordinance relating to the salaries OF GER
tain city officials approved April 4. 1903, he
shall receive the sum OF one thousand (sl COO
dollars per annum for services rendered as
custodian Of school moneys. In accordance with
the terms OF an act of the Legislature OF the
State Of New Jersey. entitled A act to estab-
llsh a thorough and efficient system Of free
public schools, and to provide for the mainten-
ance. support and management thereof APP
proved October 10. 1903, and said additional
compensation shall be paid in the same manner
as other salaries are paid.
Section ?. All ordinances or parts of ordi-
nances Inconsistent with this ordinance ara
hereby repealed.
Section 8. This ordinance shall take effect on
the first day Of the school year. ~l9O9-19lo. viz;
July /, 1909.
The foregoing. ordinance was presented in
Common Council on Wednesday evening. No
yember II, 1909. was read twice under suspension
Of the rules and duly ordered to a third reading.
NJ r. Connolly,
nov1s-st City Clerk.
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Stoves.

YOU WANT WHAT o WANT WHEN YOU
WANT 1T. BIRRELL-BROWN CO.. Printers
and Stationers. 1914 Broad St. Star" Building.
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SOLEMN REQUIEM HIGH MASS
for the repose OF the soul OF
Rev. Daniel F: mccarthy.

late Chaplain OF
MonfcIair Council. No. 1877, Knfghts OF
Columbus,
uiIl he celebrated, under the auspices
~ NontcIair Council. at the Church OF
Ymmaculate Conception, Montclair, on
thursday morning at 8 o'clock. Brother
knights and friends in this vicinity are
invited to attend.
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oIfye Branch Council, No. 1913, Knights
of Columbus.

A high mass OF requiem will be offered
at St. Patrick's Cathedral, on Thursday.
November %. at 3 a: M; sharp TOT lne
rsnose OF the soul of the deceased member
Of the Council. -
All members of the Knights of Columbus
are invited to attend the service, ana VIII
Kindly assemble at the School Hall, on
Central avenue, at s:46 a. m.
EDWARD +. MAGUIRD, G. h.
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FEMALE.
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST-Ladies' black handbag containing
pocketbook and money, with card OF T.. ;.
Ellsworth, Hotel Belmont, New York city.
Finder will please return to j. 2. DUSEN-
BERRY, 772 High ST.; a suitable reward Will be
paid.