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Evening star., 1909-05-15

Mrs Louis Schmidt announces the mar
riage OF her son. Milton L.. to Miss Anna
C. Valet OF Atlantic City, N. j., Wednes-
day. April %, 1909.
Evening star., 1909-05-15

Mr. and Mrs. James Lansburgh will be
at home Sunday evening, May 16. from 8
to 10. in honor OF the engagement Of their
daughter.
Evening star., 1909-05-15

Mr.. Frank B. Hunt Of the War Depart
ment, with his family. is visiting in New
York and Spring Lake, N. j.
Evening star., 1909-05-15

John R. Young. clerk Of the District
Supreme Court and Mrs. Young are en-
joyine a brief vacation at Atlantic City.
Mrs. Youngs health has not been good
recently and the trip is to afford her an
opportunity to recuperate.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-03-12
CIVIC IMPROVEMENT BEN EFI,

CIVIC IMPROVEMENT BENEFIT
lnorder to getSa fund to use this
season in beautifying and improy-
ing Watertown, the Civic Improve
3nent League is arranging to con-
duct d large party on two different
tours. One Of these will be to Eu-i
rope, the other to the homes Of the
Cliff Dwelers.
These tours will be BY proxy and
In the form Of lectures, Professor
q. HILL Of Stil lwater, MINI
being the speaker on both occa-
sions.
Professor Hill has been iii the
lecture field for twenty years and
has spoken to large audiences in
Eng land otland and Sweden. and
Utmost Of the states Of the Union
He has 4 most extended knowledge
ofmany subjects, secured by years
pf travel. He has visited Europe
nins times and travelled extensively
innaaEiy every country Of that con
finsnt He has also been IN
Africa End Mexico
Ihe subjects off the lectures to
k iyen III aterto town are The
1nkee il ia Europe. 1, and The
Homes u TIE Cliff ellsrs.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-03-12

The much postponed big business
mems union smoker comes off this
Friday evening. There will be
plenty OF speeches by local bust
ness men, and everyone interested
in the business progress of the city
is asked to be present.
A delightful social evening was
spent Monday by the members OF
Mr.. Morris young peoples class
of the Congregational Sunday
school. The party attended the
Idle Hour, afterwards proceeding
to the home of Miss Eva Johnson,
the president of the class. After
a social hour spent in games and
story telling, the party wendell
their way to Culver's where re-
freshments were enjoyed. Messrs.
Taylor, Melon and Morris were the
hosts, and the class unanimously
says that it is the best social time
they have ever enjoyed.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-03-12
MEMBERS A. O. u. W. ATTEN.
TON,

All members are requested to be
present at the regular meeting
March q, as matters of vital M
portance will be discussed. The
matter of rates changing will be
the issue. Our representative to
the Grand lodge desires an express
sion of the members in regard
thereto. There will be smoker.
$3.50. l.. A. Petrie, M. W.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-03-12
LoEGhb ADVERTISEMENTS
COUNIL RESOLUTION NO. 20
of YEAR 19O8-19O9.

Introduced by Alderman Hawley.
A resolution adopting the report
of the council acting as a commit
tee Of the whole on assessment for
sewers on eighth avenue north and
Park street; sixth street northeast,
Kemp avenue, to first avenue north
and Park street, fifth to sixth ave-
nue. north.
Whereas the council, acting as a
committee of the whole has ac-
copied and adopted as it's assess
ment report on the above sewers
the assessment report made by the
assessment committee consisting of
the city engineer, city attorney
and city clerk.
Therefore be it resolved by the
city council of the city of Water
town that the said report of said
committee be and the same is here
by adopted and approved and that
an assessment ordinance be drawn
for passage.
Passed first reading March 8,
1909.
Passed second reading March s,
1909.
Adopted and approved March 8.
1909.
T. H. Pritchard,
Mayor Pro Tenn.
WIN. Schoenberger,
City Clerk. 1899.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-03-12

We say without hesitation that
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
are unequaled for weak kidneys
backache, inflammation of the
bladder and all urinary disorders.
They are antiseptic and act prompt,
" in all cases of weak back, back.
ache, rheumatism and rheumatic
pains. Accept no substitute. We
sell and recommend them. All
druggists.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-03-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of John Kaiser, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned administrator Of the
estate Of John Kaiser deceased to
the creditors Of and all persons
having claims against the said de-
ceased, to exhibit them with the
necessary vouchers, within four
months after the first publication
of this notice, to the said admins
traitor at his residence, or to his
attorneys at their offices, in Water
town in the county of Codington,
s. d.
Dated March LIST, 1909.
Nick Kaiser, Adm.
Hanten & Hanten,
Attorneys. 37-40
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-03-12
Romance on i Claim.

A homestead romance had It's eul.
mination In the marriage. at the
brides home at Elk Point, OF Miss
Pergh NJ. Mills to William Kohler OF
cwanke. The young people first met
while "holdmg down" neighboring
claims in eastern Pennington county.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-03-12
Named by Governor vessey.

Governor Wesley last week sent Ito
the senate the names OF II. P. Packard
as member OF the board of charities
and corrections; "A. N. Cook. pure food
scommissioner. and w. A. Dean, mem
Der OF ths state fair board.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-03-12

For Sale-At a bargain, FIVE
splendid residence lots in Florence,
three blocks from central business
section. Will sell at bargain.
Elegant opportunity for party who
wants to buy to build home. En-
quire this office. 33tf
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-03-12
Rushina WORK 81 NV ROAD.

Engineer Yuillo OF the Yankton and
Norfolk road has arrived in Yankton
from Chicago with contractor and
preliminary supplies for the biz
bridge. Yuillo says the road will con.
meet at YanRton with the Great North
ern for an ontlet8 to the T'w!n Cities.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-03-12
Dixon'S Rhode Island Reds

This is what you get for adver-
Using. Last spring l advertised
in local paper to give a setting
Of my Rhode Island Red eggs fol
the best short piece of poetry on
them, sent me. Among the replies
| received the following. It's pref.
ty tough on my Reds and in favor
Of q breed haven't much use for,
but it's too good to keep.
"G. w. Dixon Of Cottage Place
Has the supreme impudence the
face,
To think his Reds are better, in
looks and deeds,
Than any Of the other breeds.
But this fact, women view with
pity and dread,
To see men fooled by the Rhode
Island Red.
If you would escape all the ills of
Pandora's box
Oh!just invest in Barred Plymouth
Rocks.
cant do justice with tongue or
pen
To Dakota's pride The Plymouth
Rock Hen. !"
You bet the author didn't get
the setting Of eggs. There is only
one thing in their favor. that
know Of. They never kept any
Reds and don't know anything
about how good they are, but it
really seems too bad. to me, that
such a good effort should have
been 80 sadly wasted.
However will sayI know the
author and they keep fine chick
ems Of the kind, Barred Rocks, and
if there is any one SO much behind
the times as to want any eggs Of
that breed for Matching and will
notify me ! will be pleased to have
the author supply them.
Geo. w Dixon,
The Red Hen Man.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-03-12
vIotlm Of neouIisr Accident.

The little son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver
Olson Of Yermilllon may lose the sight
OF one eye through peculiar acct
dent. While at the window watching
students SNOWFALL one Of the snowballu
won't through the window. A piece OF
glaag struck the little fellow in the
eye. .s
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-03-12

Rubber stamps save work. Date
your statements, receipt your bills
stamp your orders. endorse your.
checks, put 3 delinquent notice on
your bills, with rubber stamp.
Much more businesslike than long
hand. more impressive than type
writing and, commands instant att.
tention. Daters and stamp pads
always in stock If you want any
thing in the stamp line. see Piercy,
and he II FIX you out just right.
Saturday News Office. Midway 32tf
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-03-12

FOR RENT--32O acres. all un-
der cultivation, except 20 acres of
pasture. 1870 acres now plowed,
balance is stubble. Good buildings.
2 miles from small town in this
county. Enquire Aldrich & Corn
ly, Watertown, SD. 33tf
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-03-12

For Sale--A new four room cot
tage, barn 16x20, woodshed 8x1O,
chicken coop 1Ox16, 10 lots, COM
mencing at lot s and running to lot
II, all in one solid block, 10 blocks
east of Oak street on third avenue
Sc. One block east Of east side
school house. $4,000 cash takes
this property. Inquire of D. Bak-
er, 1011 third avenue s. e. $3.50
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-03-12

For Sale-Choice Timothy seed.
Enquire H. F. Michaels, PA End
st. 8. e. p ''5 36tf
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-03-12

a For Sale-A new eight room
house sin the east part of the city.
Lot is 1O0xl65 feet. City water in
the street and sewer only a short
distance. This house was built by
a practical carpenter for his own
use and is put up right. This house
contains eight fine large rooms and
was erected two years ago. This
is an ideal place for a farmer who
wishes to move to Watertown as
the school house is only a stones
throw from the property. The
party owning this place is soon GO
ing to remove to the Pacific coast
and desires to dispose of the place
before he departs. 1t will be sold
for almost what it cost to build the
house alone. For further particu-
lars enquire Of E. M. Barker at
The Saturday News office. Tiff. &
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-03-12


The editor of the Saturday will order
suit this spring Two preachers
time ago and Wilbur S. Schulz and Charles j. Glass the legal
taiors, will try and have the latest thing striped libel
creation It will be strictly hand made and will the county
about 81 Mr. Schulz insists making suits
ofthe pattern--spring and fall weights.
Heavens Betsey and all hands around! Listen!
J. Cory exedtornchief of the Daily Public Opinion actually
working Sister Easwoods print shop this week We would
be surprised Abe Sherin eating
day Oh, that salome smile would
of the trees .azg
Missouri paper announces that VIM Damms daughter
za the scarlet and the whole family quar-
antined
The Saturday News editor has been for libel
over week Will somebody stick pin in Sueal.
The Herald prevaricates like obituary when It
that the county does pay the libel
L, j. Shaw is pugilst and yet has boxed more
men than other man in this part of the state
friend who knows all about you you Just
the same. AsS
you debtpay it If you grudge forget it.
Success, like charity mnitride Of skins.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-03-12

The dates are March 10 and 20,
Friday and Saturday night.
One lecture 35 cents or two for
so cents. Special prices to STU
dents of the public schools.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-03-12
FOR SALE.

For Sale-115 egg Sure Hatch
incubator and rs chic brooder, in
first class condition. $500. Am
using a larger one. Geo. W. Dix.
on. 37tf
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-03-12
BY RILLyBDCZNCE'

-
Nv buen yust guide farmer
For saXteen year;
Nv raise wheat and corn
IN fat some hog and steer.
An av watch dat farmer business close
For WHARF de money gifts,
Nm uv find it comm quickest
Van YOU ban pun' tits
Dam teller vat ban rasin' grain,
An haulin' dam to town,
lin got money in da pocket,
la broke da hole year 'rOun'.
Dam tellers wat ban rasin' stock
lla ban rich and den ban poor
Some time ha been maxim money plenty,
Some time ha loosen
But dam teller wit da brindle COW,
IIa got bully ting, you bet;
liza never oosed whole yares crop
Ifgrain baen dry or gifts too wet.
\n' when hail ban striker down de grain,
An yust bad playin' fits
At night ha call dam brindle cow
.\n' yust ban pullin tits.
lla got dam SEPARATOR
Vat makes SO lots of cream;
lIa got da money comm in
Iust like pleasant dream.
Ha got da money in da bank,
1a got da money in da mtts;
Ha ban no Rockineller
Mem ha yust ban pullin tits.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1909-03-12
@A@@4%
PIKER.

Watertown Young Man: 90" am going to ask you for
kiss before 60.
Watertown Girl: "Oh, lawn, how awful
Watertown Young Man: lawful. really, don't see
Watertown Girl: Zone kiss, indeed What's the Of
Evening star., 1909-08-22

ment. The several subcommittee re-
ported all details arranged. copy of
the souvenir program, profusely illus
trated, was exhibited to the committee by
Charles A. Sidman. chairman of the
press committee.
Maj. Z. r. Campbell, chairman of the
committee on hotels and halls, reported
that good rates had been secured for dele
gates, also that details of members or
Gushing and Lincoln camps of this city
will be at the Union railroad station to-
day and tomorrow to direct incoming dele
gates to their hotels or boarding houses
Maj. Fred S. Hodgson, chairman of the
committee on reception, reported that all
arrangements for greeting the officers
of the COMMUNICATIVE and delegates
were complete.
Badges to be worn by the delegates
were shown and approved. 1t was the
opinion of the executive committeeman
that the encampment will be the largest
and most influential yet held.
\ number of the delegates are expected
to reach this city this afternoon, when
national headquarters will he opened at
the Arlington Hotel.
Evening star., 1909-08-22

by coincidence, halls from the former
Confederate capital, Richmond Va. They
are Fred E. Bolton of Boston, past COM
mander of the Massachusetts division,
Sons of Veterans, and Newton j. Nc
Gure of Indianapolis, past division COM
mander of Indiana.
One of the biggest features of the en-
campment promises to be the campfire
Tuesday evening at the Arlington Hotel
Capt. Charles A. Sidman. chairman of
the local press committee, said the bronze
badges of the Grand Army of the Re-
public, the United Spanish War Veterans.
the Army and Navy Union, the Union
Veteran Legion and other soldier and
sailor organizations will give the wearers
immediate entree where the campfire is
burning brightly and the glad hand of
soldier conradery.
Visits to Battlefelds.
Some of the members have arranged to
visit the battlefelds of the civil war
about this city, where their fathers bat
tied in the smoke and fire and carnage of
the sixties. Others will go to picturesque
Arlington national cemetery and to the
tomb of the immortal Washington at
Mount Vernon.
The present national officers of the Sons
of Veterans are Edgar Allen. jr., COM
mander-in-chief, of Richmond, Va: Ar
thur l. Nescelius, senior vice commander
in-chief. Paterson, y. j.: l.. NJ. Alexan-
der, junior vice commander-in-chief, Buff
falo. y. Y: Horace II. Hammer, national
secretary. Reading, Pa: James Lewis
Rake. national treasurer, Reading, Pa:
Edwin VI. Ames, chief of staff, Altoona;
d. G. Tillotson. national counselor, To-
peka. Kan: Rev. Benjamin +. Jones ma
tional chaplain. kirksville, Mo. Arthur j.
Boutwell,. national inspector. Concord. \.
H.; II. Y. Speelman, national patriotic in
structor, Cleveland, Ohio: F. r. f. John
son, personal aid, Washington. D. c.:
Charles A. Sidman, national press corre-
spondent, Washington, d. c.; members of
the council-in-chief. Thomas j. Harmon,
Dedham. Mass: Felix A. Kramer, Madi-
son, Wis. and John A. Bommhardt, Cleve-
lana, Ohio.
National officers of the Sons of Vet
erans' Auxiliary are Miss Molly Don
aldson, president. Paterson. y. j.: Miss
Annie +. Williamson, vice president. Al
bany, y. Y: Mrs III. Pauline Creighton,
treasurer, Champaign, H.; Miss Mary l..
Tredo, secretary, Paterson \. j.: Mrs.
Ethel NJ. Gilman, chaplain, Woodfords
Me; Mrs. Bessie B. Bowser Inspector
Indianapolis, Ind: Miss Elizabeth Free
man. |. and |. officer. Easton. Pa; Miss
Edna BergoYitZ, chief of staff, Column
bus. Ohio: Mrs. E. W. Richards. patri-
Evening star., 1909-08-22
HOST OF SONS COMING.
Descendants of Union Vet
Grams of Civil War.
ANNUAL LENCAMPMENT HERE
Opening Session to Be Held at
Arlington Hotel Tomorrow.
FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM
Campfire Tuesday Evening. to
Which Members of other Or
ganizations Are Invited.
ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT HERE
FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM

The young men whose fathers fought
to successful conclusion the great civil
war will be here in force tomorrow.
They are delegates to the twenty-eighth
annual encampment of the Commandery
in Chief. Sons of Veterans. L. s. A., which
will begin its session at the Arlington
Hotel tomorrow.
With the sons will come many dauSh-
ters of veterans - attend the annual
meeting of their organization. Patriotism
and love of country will be the watch
words. and business of much Importance
to both organizations Will be transacted.
Headquarters at the Arlington will be a
busy place this evening and tomorrow,
and the arriving delegates will discuss
the politics OF the order and other things
of interest. Already there are two can
didateS for commdnder-in-chlef in the
field to succeed Edgar Allen, jr., who,
Evening star., 1909-08-22

the appropriation for bringing home the
remains officers and enlisted men of the
army who die in line of duty within. as
well as outside the boundaries of the
United States. The language is in the
nature of title, and it is held that Con-
gress adopted the recommendation of the
quartermaster general that $4,000 be APP
propriated TO cover the cost of shipping
home the remains of those dying in the
United States well outside The
words bringing home remains of officers
and soldiers who die abroad" found in
the act. the controller holds. do not eX-
clude those dying in the United States
since the language is in the nature of q
title and since the body of the act is not
doubtful or ambiguous il cannot control
or vary the provisions of the act
Evening star., 1909-08-22

due the complete arrangements for the
encampment and its interesting side Is
sues in the way of amusements for the
visiting delegates. is composed of Ed
gar Allen, jr.. chairman: Capt. F. l..
Cross vice chairman and chairman of
the entertainment committee; Edward X.
De Puy, secretary; William f. Wolfe
treasurer; c. O. Howard, finance; Charles
A. Sidman. press: +. T. F. Johnson
badges; Maj. Fred S. Hodsson, recep-
tion; John T. Bond. transportation: Maj
f. r.. Campbell. past commander-in-chief,
hotels and halls; V. l.. Garrigus print
ing and program
Maryland Division Officers.
The Maryland Division. Sons of Neter-
ans, with which the Washington camps
are affiliated, is officered by Benjamin
j. Northcott of this city. comma nder
William 4. keefauver of Hagerstown
Md, senior vice commander; Herbert
w Rutledge OF this city, junior vice
comma nder: Capt. Francis T.. Cross NJ
this city. Theodore A. Steser of Relay.
Md and George Duffy of Wilmington.
Del. members of the council: Edward L
be Puyn of this city. secretary treasurer; !;
c. Ridgeway Moore of Richmond. Va.
counselor; b. =. Brown of PASSPORT Md.
chaplain. r. NJ. I.uinan of Cumberland
Md patriotic instructor.
Miss Maude Mortimer Of Wilmington,
Evening star., 1909-08-22

generous and it would be possible 10 make
a saving from ii sufficient for an enter
tainment fund. Reports have been COM
ing in during the last few days from pay
officers who have taken charge Of can
teens and the Indications are that the new
plan is going to work well. The paw
officers are allowed to supply the wants
of each ship. and no difficulty is expert
enced in making many reforms in the
service that thus Ear are proving accent
able TO the men and furnishing a greater
variety and in some cases, better quail
ity of goods.
Evening star., 1909-08-22
Taken Ill on Street Car.

a colored man named Sherman Hill a
resident Of l. street northwest was re-
moved to Freedmen's Hospital last even
ing for treatment. having been taken
sick on street car al Chevy Chase loop.
He was unconscious when taken Ia the
hospital bur soon improved. The physi-
clans say he will recover.
Evening star., 1909-08-22
To Raise an Entertainment Fund.

The Secretary of the Navy will submit
to Congress next winter a plan for pro-
viding for enlisted men entertainments
such as they hereto ore have been able to
provide for themselves from profits OF The
ship canteen Under the new system Of
having the government conduct the can
teen, with a margin Of 10 PER cent profit
it is obvious that the entertainment fund
must be raised in some other manner
The idea now is to do that by saving
in ration allowance. The allowance is
Evening star., 1909-08-22
Policeman Lewis Better.

Policeman W. S. Lewis, oldest member
of the local force. who was taken i'll
while on duty al the White House Fri
day. has recovered from his indisposition
and will probably be able TO return to
duty tomorrow.
Evening star., 1909-08-22

otic instructor. East Weymouth Heights
Mass; Mrs. X. +. Hardcas stle, press cor
respondent. Philadelphia. Pa: G. W. Pol
litt, judge advocate general, Paterson
y. J.. members Of the council Miss
Mamie T.. Herbst Canton. Ohio: Miss
Annie NJ. Lyons, Minneapolis. Mimi. aud
Mrs. Ann NJ St claIr. Fort Collins. COL
The executive committee Of the Dis
trict of Columbia camps OF the Sons of
Veterans. TO the members OF which is
Evening star., 1909-08-22
Burial Expenses of Soldiers.

Assistant Controller Mitchell holds that
the sundry civil act of March I. 1909,
is comprehensive enough to include, under
Evening star., 1909-08-22

the United States for troops in any emer-
gency. it is said. The reserves go into
camp every year for ten days.
The membership of the Maryland Divi-
sion. with which the Washington camps
are affiliated is nearly 500 members in
fifteen camps.
The principles of the organization is "a
firm belief and truth in the Almighty God.
and a realization that under His benefi-
cent guidance the free institutions of our
land. consecrated by the services and
blood of our fathers, have been preserved,
and the integrity and life of the nation
maintained.
True allegiance to the government is
promised.
The objects of the Sons of Veterans is
stated to be ITO keep green the memories
of our fathers and their sacrifices for
the maintenance of the Union: to aid the
members of the G.. a. r. and all honora-
bly, discharged soldiers. sailors and MAJ
rines i'm caring for their helpless and dis
abled veterans. to extend aid and protec-
tion to their widows and orphans, and
perpetuate the observance of Memorial
day, Union Defenders day and Flag day.
Evening star., 1909-08-22
Executive Committee Meets.

The executive committee of the local
camps. Sons of Veterans, met last night
in the McGill building, G. street, and
completed arrangements for the encamp-
Evening star., 1909-08-22

Del. Is president of the Auxiliary to the
Maryland Division; Miss Elizabeth j.
Allen and Mrs. E.stelia Van Norsdan OF
this city are members of the council,
and Mrs. Estella Harbour of this city is
inspector.
The division comprises the states Of
Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and the
District of Columbia
The camps in the District of Columbia
are Lincoln. No. ,. and William b. Cusn-
ing. No. so. Everett F. Warner is COM
manuer of Lincoln Camp and Victor L..
Garigus is secretary. Milton w. Dren-
nan is commander of Gushing Camp and
William T. Raley is its secretary. Mrs.
Eliza beth NJ. STATE is president of Will
| liam Is. Cushing Society. Sons of Neter-
| ans Auxiliary Of this city, and Mrs.
E,stee Harbour is secretary.
| The National Order of the Sons of Vet
| Grams was first organized at Pittsburg.
| Pa in November. 1881. Its present men,
bership is estimated TO be about 10000.
with an auxiliary having about 10000
members There camps and auNilia-
| RES in twenty-eiSht states and terrific
rieS.
Reserves Ready for Service.
Connected with the organization is a
military command known the Sons of
Veterans Reserves. These young men
are fully armed and equipped, and will
respond to the call OF the President of