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The Dickinson press., 1909-05-08
COMING SOON

The Gingerbread Man." Rankin &
Sloane's tuneful comic opera. or musical
as it is termed by them, will
pay the city a return visit on Monday
May "A. The piece is said to have lost
none of its peculiar charm since it was
rendered here last season. and the cast
contains many names that have been
connected with its since its inception.
Ross Snow and Freddie Nice. the two
principal fun makers of last year, are
still with the company, and many i'm.
portant improvements have been made.
and with the aid Of the composer some
interpretations have been added that
are said to be amusing and and do not
tend to disturb the continuity of the
story in any way.
The new members Of the cast are
announced as clever people in every
way and the whole company is promised
as being to its former standard.
The Dickinson press., 1909-05-08

NUNS MUNSoN-Owner Of cattle branded
MA 4on right ribs: horses M A on right ribs.
Range on w bar road. Address, Fayette. ND
51-1yr.
The Dickinson press., 1909-05-08
FOR SALE.

Sec. %, township 139, range o6, situated
two miles south of Dickinson. Apply t
Mrs. P. M. Sexton, Dickinson, N. D., for
price and terms or Ellen l. Mccarthy,
Admis. Est. of James Fennell, 100 f..
9th St., Elmira Heights, N. Y. 2s27-t
The Dickinson press., 1909-05-08
Carpenter Work

For anything in the line of carpenter
ing, building, or rebuilding, call on H.
F. Beeman for the right figure. Phone
23oJ. All work done promptly. 2-27tf
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-06-25
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders Of
the Farmers Cooperative Associa,
ton, of De Smet, S d., will be hello
at the opera house in the city of d.
Smet, at 2 o'clock p. IN, Saturday
June Goth. 1909, for the purpose o.
electing a board of directors and the
transaction of any other business
that may properly come before sucf
meeting.
Dated June IL, 1909.
r. j. ARMSTRONG, Pres.
! f. w, WRIeHr, Sec'y.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1909-06-25
THE INDEPENDENT.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.
LOCAL NEWS.
From AN Around fire Town and
County.

-Thos. Mears and Chas. Camp
bell made Il business trip to Estelline
Tuesday.
Miss Middle Schaub is spending
her summer vacation with friends in
the Black Hills.
E. H.. Couse departed Wednes-
day for Hot Springs, this state, for a
visit of a few days.
Rev. j. E. Booth attended a
meeting of the Anti-Saloon League
board at Mitchell this week.
w. Fl. Warren returned Monday
after spending ten days with Mrs.
Warren, who is visiting with her par
ents at Canton, this state.
Mrs. c.. B. Grover and Mrs. w.
e. Pratt departed Saturday for Yer
million where they will visit Mrs.
Growers daughter, Mrs. VIM. Hope.
Several farms changed hands
last week. Arson Wright sold two
quarters and W. III. Henney sold the
Huisman half-section northwest of
the city.
j. B. Cleminson returned from
Dodgeville, Wis, Monday. He was
accompanied by his sister, who will
keep house for him in rooms in Miss
II. j. linus house.
Mrs. Squires and daughter Aida,
Mrs. Ely, Mrs. Lark and Miss Anna
Kelly went to Madison Wednesday
to assist A. j. Voeltz in operating the
dining room at the hotel on the chau
tauqua grounds
That eclipse of the III so extern
sively advertised as coming on at 6:l0
and lasting all day on the 18th inst,
did not materialize until about that
hour in the afternoon and only lasted
a few minutes. At no time was it
anywhere near a total eclipse.
Tuesday was a day of heavy
showers in this part of the state. Ban
croft vicinity, Erwin vicinity, and
south of De Smet all had heavy rains.
1t was followed Wednesday morning
by a heavy rain that appeared to be
quite general oyer these parts.
john Hendricks is building a
large barn on his farm, the old j. >.
Roberts place in Spirit Lake town
ship. John has a nice farm and when
all the contemplated Improvements
are made it will be one OF the best
equipped farms in the county.
Peter Sterr, of Knowles, Wis,
visited his cousin, Louis Sierr In this
CITY from Thursday until Saturday OF
Inst week. From here he went to
North Dokota. Peter was a resident
Of this section in the early days and
is we'll known to the old timers.
Mrs. Carl Nelson and her o
"Gusta," departed Saturday of last
week for Silyerton, Oregon, where her
parents are residing. She will also
visit relatives at other points in that
state. She will be absent several
weeks, possibly as long as three
months.
Tbs storms and reports of hail
visiting different parts of the state
this week made business good for
dealers in hail insurance. The glow
ing promise of a great crop this year
makes the farmer think of insurance
every time a dark cloud appears, and
no one can wonder that it should.
John Knudson, of Spirit Lake, is
re,nodeling his farm house and build
mo a large addition, almost doub-
ling the size. He will have it fixed
nm in nice style and will install a
heating plant. John is n of the
early settlers who stuck to South Da-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12
GENEROSITY OF THE GOURMET
Frenchman Partial to Properly Cooked
Chop, But He Did Not Alto
gether Forget His Wife.

"A Frenchman hesitates to pay two
dollars for a pair of ready-made
trousers, but it is his delight to spend
a flyer on a meal. ..
Inc speaker, a waiter, smiled.
My brother, Gustav of Dax," he
said, lis a renowned gourmet. They
talk all over OAK of Gustav's way of
grilling a lamb outlet. Is it a good
way, but expensive? Oh, la, la!"
La, la?" The guest frowned. What
do you mean by la, LAP" he inquired.
1T just means gosh lingo my
goodness anything like that" said
the waiter, impatiently. About my
brother Gustav. He always sgrills his
W chops. He won't trust the work
to any one else. He does it like this:
He lays three chops, one on top of the
other, on the grill. Seated before the
fire, he turns the chops over and over
till the two outer ones are done to a
very dry brown. The middle one only
is the n he eats: All, but it must be
delicious. 1t has received, you see,
all the rich, delicate juices of the 9th
er two"
The guest sneered. "And does he
throw the other two away?" he
asked.
"Oh, no." the waiter answered. "He
gives them to his wife. buffalo Elk.
press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12

across the table to him, but a curt nod
was all she received for her pains.
Presently Cayenaugb dropped his
knife on his plate, and the pariah re-
treated meekly into his shell. In
fact, he looked frightened, as If the
thought had come to him that he had
made an irreparable blunder in warm
ing under his grandchildren's smiles.
Darlington" said Midas, balling his
napkin and tossing 1t on the table,
your particular branch is corporation
law, isn't it?"
Yes. The firm has some reputation
In that branch" Darlington glanced
curiously at his host. What was com.
ing now? Was it possible that Cave.
naugh had in some way learned of his
discoveries and was about to placate
him?
Il believe you handled successfully
the D. & M. railroad deal?"
1--WE won in three courts"
WELL" continued Cavenaugh, 1--WE
been thinking of you to-day. The P.
& 0. counsel has had to give up on
account of poor health, and Matthew
son spoke to me yesterday, asking if
I knew a man who could fill his place.
1t pays seventeen thousand the year."
He paused as if to let this magnificent
salary sink into the deepest crevice
Of Carrington's soul. What would
you say to a permanent berth like
that?" Cavenaugh positively beamed.
Kate stared at her father in aston
ishment. Was it possible that he was
beginning to look fayorably upon Car
rington2 Her glance travelled to Car
rington. His expression she found
%puzzling.
Seventeen thousand" murmured
the pariah, rubbing his hands, while
his eyes sparkled.
Darlington deliberated for a space.
He was hard put. He did not want to
refuse this peace-offering, but nothing
would make him accept it.
This is very fine Of you. Two
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12

There was a crackle of a news.
paper.
Never mind. Norah, darling; your
grandpa is used to it. It doesn't mat,
ter at ALL"
1t was the sight Of the last speaker
that brought Darlington to a stand.
Norah's grandpa was no less a person
than the shahbily dressed old man he
had seen at the station that after.
noon. What kind OF family skeleton
in the closet was he that they kept
him en- camera? He coughed and
went on.
Norah was plucky, whole-hearted,
frank and encouraging.
MI. Darlington" she said immedi-
ately, this is my grandpa"
Darlington did not hesitate a mo.
ment, but smiled and thrust out his
hand, which the other grasped with a
questioning air of ~diffidence.
GLAD to meet you, sir" said Car
Vington.
Cavenaugh fills glanced over the top
of his paper, scowled, and resumed
his reading. Kate hadn't come down
yet, so she missed this scene. When
she did appear, there was no visible
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12
"You Are Not Going, Are You, Grand par" asked Norah.

sign of any previous agitation. She
and Norah were thoroughbreds.
why g%randpa!" she cried, extend
ing her hand.
The old man bowed over 1t ant
kissed 1t, and his action was lacking
neither in grace nor gallantry.
4 happened to be down this way
on business" said the old man witt
a covert glance at his son, "ant
thought I'd drop in"
Dinner rs served" said the splen
did butler, as he slid back the doors
to the dining room.
The old mar looked about him cues
tioningly, and Norah slipped her arm
through his. you'll have to take me
in, grandpa" she laughed.
The old mans eyes shone for a mo
ment, and he patted her hand.
I'm as proud as a king, Norah."
Now, Darlington could read be.
tween the lines. 1t was manifestly
plain that grandpa was not welcome
to Cavenaugh. But why? Mrs. Cave.
naugh scarcely tolerated him. While
the girls seldom If ever spoke of him,
1t was evident that both held him In
their affections. There were many
things going on in the Cavenaugh
manor; and Darlington entered the
dining room in a subdued state Of
mind.
By degrees Norah succeeded In
drawing the pariah out of himself.
Darlington was soon listening to an
amazing range Of adventures. The
old mar had see Cuba in the fiji
busters time, he had fought the Cana.
dian c~onstabulary as a Fenian. he had
been a sailor, and had touched tile
shores Of many strange lands. Grand.
pa Ca1enaugh was anything but hit.
crate. Quite often there was a fash
Of wit, a w~ellturned phrase. Il quota,
ton. He had, besides, a comprehen.
siye grasp Of the politics OF all coun
tries.
Darlington saw at once that his
half-formed opinion was q house If
cards. There was no reason III the
world why they should be ashamed Of
him, shunt him off into the side-track
Of ~obscurity. and begrudge him 4
plate at the table. Darlington realized
that he was very close to some pe-
culiar mystery, and that the old mans
bitterest enemy was his son.
Throughout the meal the millionaire
preserved a repelling silence. From
time to time, when there was laughter,
he scowled. Once or twice Mrs. Cave
naugh essayed to pass an observation
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12
CHILD HAD SIXTY BoILs.
And Suffered Annually with a Red
Scald-Like Humor on Her Head.
Troubles Cured by c~uticura.

when my little Vivian was about
six months old her head broke out in
boils. She had about sixty in all and
| used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura
Ointment which cured her entirely.
Some time later humor broke out be.
hind her ears and spread up on to
her head until it was nearly half GOV
cred. The humor looked like a scald,
very red with a sticky, clear fluid com
ing from it. This occurred every
spring. / always used Cuticura Soap
and Ointment which never failed to
heal it up. The last time it broke
'out 1t became so bad that I was dis
couraged. But I continued the use of
Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Resell.
vent until she was well and has never
been troubled in the last two years.
Mrs. M. A. Schwerin, 674 Spring Wells
Ave-, Detroit, Mich, Feb. "a, 1908"
Potter Drug 3 Chem. Corp, Sole Props. Boston
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12
Almost Any Mother.

The mother of a large family fell
Ill and died and the attending ply.
sician reported that she died of star
walton. 1t was incredible, but he
proved it: The woman had to get the
dinner and then spend the next two
hours in waiting on the family and
getting the children to the table. 1t
was never on record that she got all
of them there at the same time and
they came struggling in all the way
from potatoes to pie. By the time
she had wiped the last face, her own
hunger had left her and she had no
desire to eat. Chickens, the doctor
said, come running at feed time, but
children don't. A hen has a better
chance to eat than a mother .-Atchi-
son Globe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12

Former High Sheriff Chesterfield G
Middlebrooks, whose bungalow al
Highland lake stands partly over the
lake on stone and cement foundations
was awakened at four o'clock the
other morning by loud noises which
he says shook his bungalow like ar
earth tremor.
He says that after the household
had been shaken out Of a sound sleep
he, not waiting to dress, went outside
to ascertain the cause of the noise
He found, he says, that a monster
frog had its bed directly under the
bungalow. The frog weighed fully
six pounds, he says, and every time II
croaked the bungalow cracked and
shook.
Mr.. M~iddlebrooks bought an anchor,
strong rope and enough red flannel
to bait 100 hooks, and will try to save
his property by capturing the bull
frog.-Winsted (Conn.) dispatch to
New York World.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12
Pleasant for MIR. Rennett.

William s. Bennett, a representa-
tive from New York city, went to ad
dress a political meeting in his dis
trict one night, when he was much
younger than he is now.
THE chairman" said Bennett. was
a very literal person. He looked at
the gallery, where one woman was sit.
ting, and said: Lady and gentlemen.
this is a most momentous campaign
There are grave issues to be dis,
cussed. Later we will hear from our
best speakers, but, for the present, we
will listen to Mr.. Bennett"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12
MOVED HIM TO ADMIRATION.
Texas Ranchman Genuinely Aston.
ished at the knowledge of the
bug Collector"

At one time Prof. Snow, the well,
known Kansas naturalist, was out
with a party of students on his annual
insect hunt, writes Mr.. c. H. Stern
berg in Life of a Fossil Hunter
hen the owner of a large herd of
Iexas cattle, who was passing
through, noticed the party out on the
prairie with their nets in their hands,
running about as if possessed. 1t
happened to be the first time that he
had ever seen insect collectors at
work, and his curiosity was aroused.
What are those men doing?' he
asked Jim Thompson.
Catching bugs" vas the laconic
reply.
i don't believe it," said the COW
man. They are grown men,"
All right" said Jim, you can find
out for yourself if you want to-"
The nan started off after the pro
lessor, and | waited, with a good deal
OF curiosity, to hear his report of the
conversation. On his return he was
IN a brown study. The professor had
taken him into his tent and shown
him hundreds of mounted insects,
Keeling off their names to him until
his head whirled.
Wen, did | tell you the truth ?"
Jim asked.
That man." said the cow-man, sis
the smartest man | ever saw. He
knows the names and of
all the bugs in this country."-Youth's
Companion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12

years ago I should have jumped at the
chance. But my agreement with my
partner makes 1t impossible. l can
not honestly break my contract with.
in five years" He waited for the
storm to burst, for Cavenaugh was not
a patient man.
Are you mad?" whispered Kate. A
flush OF anger swept over her at the
thought of C~arrington's lightly casting
aside this evident olive branch.
Would you have me accept it?" he
returned, in a whisper lower than
hers.
She paled. Il had forgotten she
said, with the pain Of quick recollec-
ton.
The dinner came to its end, and
everybody rose gratefully, for there
seemed to be something tense in the
air.
Seventeen thousand honest dol.
lars!' murmured the pariah, tagging
along at the millionaire's heels.
Darlington threw him a swift pene.
trating glance; but the old man
was looking ec~statically at the tinted
angels on the ceiling. The old man
might be perfectly guileless; but Car
rington scented the family bitter
aroma Of irony.
just before the carriage arrived III
convey Darlington and the ladies to
the club dance grandpa appeared, hat
in hand and a humble smile on his
face. It was a very attractive face.
weather beaten though 1t was, penciled
by the onset Of 70 years.
you are not going, are you, grand.
PAT" asked Norah.
Yes, my child. I should be yery
lonesome here alone with your es.
Unable father. III drop Ia tomorrow
for Sunday dinner; that is, II YOU are
not going to have company. / am
glad that met you, Mr.. Darlington
Poor old grandpa sighed Norah
when the door closed upon him. sHe
has the ridiculous idea that he isn't
wanted"
Nobody pursued the subject and
Norah began to preen herself.
An idea came to Darlington. He
wanted to beerid Of his document. He
spoke to Kate, who nodded compre.
hensively- She led him into the ain.
Ing room. n one corner, protected
BY g low screen, was a smali safe.
This she threw open, and Darlington
put the envelope into one Of tht
holes. The safe was absoluteh
empty 9 fact which puzzled bin NJ
/ little.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12
A Sunday Sermon,

One must accept life as 1t is. 1t
gives us great happiness if we are
wise enough to see it, and it balances
the scales by sending great sorrows,
too.
But that Is life.
If you would make the world bright
er try to forget your hurts, dry your
eyes and turn to help those who need
the pressure of a friendly hand, the
encouragement of a smiling look.
Sorrows and troubles Of all kinds
should teach one a great lesson-the
lesson of universal kindness.-New
York Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12
Died In Good Company,

A clergyman, who was not averse
to an occasional glass, hired en- Irish.
man to clean out his cellar. The Irish
man began his work. He brought
forth a lot of empty whisky bottles,
and as he lifted each one looked
through 1t at the SUM-. The preacher,
who was walking on the lawn, saw
him and said: They are all dead
ones, Pat" They are?" said Pat.
We'll, there is one good thing about
it-they all had the minister with
them when they were dying."-Tid-
Bits.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12
Resinoi Is Appreciated and Highly
Recommended by Intelligent People
In All Parts of the World.

! highly recommend Resinol ONT
ment to all persons who are troubled
with skin eruptions of any kind. I
have found these preparations most
useful and ~eficacious in many cases.
NJ. F. Ryan, Bedford So, London.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12

Young man." said the stern parent
when ! was your age | had to work
for a living"
We'll, sir" answered the frivolous
ly inclined youth, I'm not to blame
for that. ! have always disapproved
of my grandfather's attitude in the
matter"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12
Evenlna Thinns lin.

There is much rivalry between
Judges Rosalsky and O'Sullivan of the
general sessions in New York and last
week 1t looked as il O'Sullivan had
the laugh on his rival for all time. He
had a man before him whose name
was Rosalsky, but who swore that he
was an Irishman. But Friday things
were eyened up when a man named
Flynn was brought before Judge Ro.
salsky and swore that he was a Jew.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12

Praises American Woman

Alfred East says that American
women, like American machines, need
but little al power. The American
woman, he says, is the most chum-
mable m in the world, therefore
she is the most charming, Our excel
lent educational system, he thinks, is
responsible for the fact that American
women are such good fellows
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12

Pills removed all the trouble and re-
stored my health and strength"
Remember the name-Doan's. Sold
by all dealers. so cents a box. Eos.
ter-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12
An EASY WAY.
How to Cure Kidney Troubles Easily
and Quickly.

1t is needless to suffer the torturcs
of an aching back, the misery of back
aches, rheumatic pains, urinary disor-
ders, or risk the danger of diabetes or
Bright's disease. The cure is easy.
Treat the cause.-The kidnevs-with
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12
The Doctor EXPLAINED.

The doctor had brought a patient to
the hospital. The operation was not
to be a complicated one.
WAS 1t really necessary for the
patient to go to the hospital" some
body asked.
The doctor nodded.
Yes" he replied. 1T means a roof
for the new house | am building
Cleveland Plain Dealer. y
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12

Doan's Kidney Pills.
H. Mayne, Market
ST., Paris, Tenn,
says: Weak kid
neys made my back
stiff and lame. The
urine was cloudy and
irregular and l had to
get up a times
at night. l lost en-
G became weak
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12

II q girl can pass her thirtieth birth
day without detection she begins to
think the dates In the family record
may have been slightly mixed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12
Expert Opinion.

First Bird-Seen the airship?
Second Bird-Yes; they will have
to get q mighty strong telegraph wire
to sit on.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12
SYNOPSIS.

Darlington loved Kate Cavenaugh,
daughter of Multi-Millionaire Henry Cav
enaugh. The latter liked Darlington, but
refused him as a son-in-law. Young Car
rlngton, a lawyer, held evidence of GRIM
lnal financial operations, of which Cave
naugh was guilty. 1t was Carrington's
duty, to prosecute the rich man, but he
decided to lay the whole matter before
Kate. He did so the next day,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12
What Did He Mean2

The MAORI saved that rose you
gave me last week. Miss Antique; for
though 1t Is withered It still reminds
mo of you'll
Miss Antique-Sirl
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12
WHAT HE FOUND HARD.

Hit suttinly must be hard, Sambo,
to have de reputation foah chicken
stealth wot you've got!"
"Yass, chile, but chickens is so
scarce nowadays, dat de hardest part
is tryin' ter live up ter dat reputa-
tioniU
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12

An easy beginning doesn't always
Justify the finish.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12

Lewis Single Binder straight 5c-Many
smokers prefer them to loo cigars.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12

Sore throat is no trifing ailment. Il
will sometimes carry infection to the en-.
tire system through the food that Is eaten.
Hamlins Wizard Oil is q sure, quick cure.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12

Too often when the heart is willing
the purse is weak.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-08-12

II thy friend is honey do not lick
him up altogether,