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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
COLOME TO CONTEST
ELECTION BY WHICH
WINNER SUCCEEDED
Objects to Process by Which
Only One Name Appeared
on the Ballots.

Colome, S. D., Nov. 25.-Citizens of
Colome have decided to contest the
validity of the election which, by its
result, fixed the county seat of Trip
county at Winner. Lawyers AVE been
engaged to represent the Colome in
terests and the legal battle promises
to be a warm one. The basis of the
contention is hat the ballot ordered
by the board of supervisors, containing
only the name of Winner, was Illegal.
About 2aa Colome votes were lost
by that discriminating arrangement,
enough to have changed the outcome.
Under the South Dakota law the sue
cessful candidate, in a county seat con-
test, must receive a majority or he
highest vote cast for any candidate.
Winner had 1876 votes above the re-
CURED figure.
The Northwestern has been built to
Colome and this point will be the ter
minus for the winter. Monday morn
ing regular train service was inaug-
urated, with n passenger train each
way. The through train still stops at
Dallas.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
HEIRS ARE FOUND FOR
BACHELORS ESTATE

Madison, S. D., Nov. 24.-After q
diligent search extending over a year
or more, the heirs of Theodore Peter
son., a former wealthy resident of Lake
county, who died some time ago, have
been found. The deceased was a bach
elor and failed to leave a viii. Nothing
could be found among his papers re-
garding his relatives, and it became
necessary for the county authorities to
a search for them. One of
the chief actors in this search was
Hans Urdahl. a we'll known Madison
attorney, who some time after the
death of Peterson, was appointed adj
ministrator of the part of his estate
In South Dakota. One OF the relatives
OF the dead man proves to be Ebert
Peterson, of Brooklyn, N. Y, who is q,
brother. There also arc ether brothers
and several sisters. Three of the heirs
live In the United States and seven in.
Norway. Peterson, at the time of his
death. WGs the owner of q large
amount of Lake county farm land,
which now commands a high price,
and had also accumulated a great deal
Of other property.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
WOMAN WHO KILLED
HUSBANDS PARTNER
CLEARED BY A JURY
Mrs. McMahon's Testimony
Outweighs That of Eye Wit
nesses of Shooting.

S.urgis, S. D., Nov. 24.-Mrs. Nellis
McManon. who on the morning OF July
80, shot and killed David r. THOMAS,
an attorney, in his office here, was &C
quilted by a jury at $3.50 last evening
and is now a free woman me jury
delibcratcd about four hours before
agreeing upon the verdict, which is
surprising to those who have followed
the evidence closely. Two eye witnesses
testified 10 the deliberate character OF
the shooting when Mrs. Mcmahon came
Into the place where Thomas was taih-
ing with William Curper and said: Il
want you to vacate this otflce. AS
Thomas turned toward the oma
smiling, but o speaking, she II
erately shot him and he fell, dying al
most instantly. w. H. Anderson, who
was in the office at the time, testified
to witnessing practically the same IN
cident.
Mrs. Mcmahon, who was expected to
base her defense upon the plea or tenn
porary insanity brought on by trouble
with Thomas after the death of the
woman's husband, who was his law
partner, made a strong point of Thorn
as aggression upon her private rights
and told a story of his having repeat
eddy come to her home at unreasonable
hours, seeking admittance, also pro-
posing that she disopse OF her hold
ings in and around SturgiS and then
going way with him.
Thomas, whose parents live at O'NeiN,
Neb., was one of the prominent at
torneIs IN the western part OF the
state, had recently been nominated FOR
county Judge, and was considered a
clean man. Business differences be
tween the woman and her husbands
former partner were known to exist
between the time of McMahon's death
and the killing or Thomas.
There is still o civil suit pending,
brought by the widow of Thomas
against Mrs. Mcmahon, for $4,000.
The family Of the murdered man was
left practically without support as the
husband and father had not yet become
thorough established in business
here. Mrs, Mcmahon is wealthy, as
her husband had large land holdings
in addition to his real estate business
here in which Thomas participated.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS
IN SOUTH DAKOTA CASES

Pierre, S. D., Nov. 23.-The supreme
court affirmed the judgment and order
denying a new trial to Louis Whit
marsh in the case of State VS.. Whit
marsh, appealed from Beadle county.
The trial court found Whitmarsh
guilty Of assault and sentenced him
to three years. Whitmarsh appealed
the case and "a up against the same
opinion IN the supreme court.
In the case of Will Range, plaintiff
and appellant, VS.. Nels Brooks, ap-
pealed from Buffalo county, the court
reversed the decision of the lower
court.
An order was handed down giving
che referee in the matter of the dis
barment of Attorney G. f. Hardin I'M
til December / to make his report.
The referee appointed is John l.. Jol-
ley, of Vermillion.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
NAMES OF PRODUCING M
MINES GIVEN IN REPORT

Pierre, S. D., Nov. 25.-The annual
report of the state inspector of mines,
n. Treweek, sr., of Lead, S. D., which
was filed with Governor Wesley yes
terday, shows a total output of gold
and silver bullion for the year ending
November 80. 1910, Of 81, 921, 304, a de-
crease from the amount or production
for the yea 1909, of $1,538,134. This
decrease he ascribes to labor troubles
and to the burning of the Wasp. No. 2
mining company's mill on January %,
1909. The mines included in the pro-
auction or this amount OF wealth and
the amounts accorded to each are as
follows:
Columbia Gold Mining company, 49,
Geo; Golden Reward Gold M. & NJ.
company, $183, 702; Homestake Mining
company, "a 1850, 900; Lundberg, Dorr &
wilson. $57, 500; Minnesota Mines com
pany, $13,355; Wasp No.. 2 Gold Mining
company, 81 1884.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
URKE' LEAD OVER
MARTIN ONLY 600

Pierre, S. D., Nov. 25. - There has
been a great deal of discussion in the
press of the state as to the relative
strength of the republican congress
sional nominees, on the final vote.
While a number of the counties have
not made the unofficial return, figures
from other sources show that with four
counties out, the figures show that
Congressman Burke leads his colleague
~ & i3ttic ever gee vetes II is not
likely that the counties yet to report
will make any decided change in this
figure, and hat will be about what
the final count will show.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
TRAIN KILLS HORSE;
BIT DRIVER

Hudson, s. D., Nov. 26.-Andrew An
derson, who resides southwest of town,
had a close shave from instant death
81 Caii!cpe o. SATURDAY. evening, the
second section OF the afternoon passen-
ger, going at the rate of so miles an
hour hitting his team at the railroad
crossing near the elevator down there.
killing one horse, and carrying the
horse as far as the bridge across Dry
creek on the c~ow-catcher.
How Anderson escaped injury is a
miracle and he cannot tell whether he
was thrown out of his buggy or jump
ed out to save his life.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
DIVORCE AT FAIRFAX
PRODUCES a SENSATION

Fairfax, S. d., Nov. 24.---A sensation
was occasioned here during the latter
part OF last week. by the fling for
record In this county of a decree OF
absolute divorce granted By Judge
Tripp In circuit court at Vermillion 10
Blanche Hooper from Walter j. Hoop
er, and allowing the plaintiff $4,000 a
year alimony during her life and the
custody OF their two children.
Hooper Is a prominent attorney who
has resided at Bonesteel and Gregory
turing the last four or FIVE years where
he has enjoyed a large and paying
practice.
A report that he had married his
itenographer about s or 10 months ago
gained some credence at that time. but
{ Is not definitely known here wheth-
sr his is a fact.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
STATION ROBBED AT
JEFFERSON, S. D.
Burglars Secure $40 to $50 and
Make Their Escape After
Rifiing Packages.

Jefferson, S. D., Nov. 23.-Burglars
eTeoted al entrance 10 the railway sta
ton here early this morning through
the baggage room, dynamited the
safe and secured between $40 n $50.
making their escape after cutting open
several packages Of express. Officers
have been searching all day for a
clue, but nothing definite has been
found to work upon. Agent George
Wilken is away on a vacation and the
business is in charge of Relief Agent
r. Cobb, who left the station toward
evening yesterday. Nothing Of the
burglary was known until he returned
to work about 6 o'clock his morn
ing.
BOOSTERS AT BRIDGEWATER.
Bridgewater, S. D., Nov. 23-Bridge-
water will soon be supplied with a live
booster club. a membership OF 90 has
already been secured and as soon as
proper quarters can be engaged the
organization will be in working or
der and without doubt will prove of
great benefit to he business interests
of this little city.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
PoNTooN BRIDGE REMOVED
BECAUSE or RUNNING ICE

Yankton. s. d.. Nov. 25.-m annual
session here Yankton fire department,
elected the following officers: james
w Todd. reelected chief; John Fans
low. first assistant chief: Frank Til
ton. second assistant chief: james
Grove. secretary: p. It. White. treas
ufer.
Heavy slash ice a caused the re.
moval az the pontoon bridge at THU
time III order to save the boats. Tho
ice. four inches thick. Is supposed y
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
MAN WITH A HOE" is
CHARGED WITH CRIME

Bonesteel, S. D., Nov. U.s.
Something of a sensation has
been created here by the arrest
of Frederick Dickman on the
serious charge Of assault with
intent to kill. The complaining
witness IS William Tansmann,
who alleges that he was serious
ly injured by Dickman, who he
charges attacked him with a
unique weapon-a garden hoe.
Tansmann is about 60 years of
age. This is the second time
Dickman has been arrested in
connection with the case When
taken before a local justice,
Dickman waived examination
on the charge of assault with
intent to kill and furnished
bonds iii the sum of $52G for ap
pearance at the April term of
court.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
RURAL CARRIER CHANGES

washington, d. c., Nov. 23.-The,
following changes in rural delivery
service were announced today
Iowa-Mapleton, route 2, s. Arch.
Nepper, carrier, reinstated; Oskaloosa.
route !, John e. Barr, carrier, vice
John r.. Sherman.
Nebraska-Wisner, route 5, Emil r.
Herman, carrier, vice Michael A. MIX.
kelsen.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
RUNAWAY INDIAN
BOYS FREEZE FEET

WATERFOWL, S. D., Noy. rs. - Joe
Eagle and Peter Shepherd. Indian boys,
were brought to the city hospital suf-
Shepherd lost parts of both feet under
the surgeons knife. The boys had been
attending the Indian school at Elan
dreau. They rebelled against the
board, took French leave and started
on foot for their homes on the Sisse-
ton reservation. They travelled three
days, when they were discovered
lying exhausted in a straw pile by a
farmer near Sisseton.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
STATE CONVENTION FOR.
SOUTH DAKOTA Y. M. C.. A.

Mitchell, s. D., Nov. %. - The state
executive committee or the Y. M. G.. A.
held a meeting here today for the pur-
pose Of forming plans for winter work
and for the state convention. J. o..
Nebbergall, the state secretary, out
lined some of the work that has been
done. Much effort is being expended in
organizing county associations. 1t was
decided to hold the annual convention
at Sioux Falls the last week in March.
The delegates are to include college and
city men, in that more city associa-
tons are now being organized.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02

so CALAMITY disposed is the Austrian
government toward It's fairer subjects
that postal authorities have decided 10
devote special parcel delivery vans 10
the transportation of the large hats
winch are the mode ia Austria Just
now. Many complaints were received
from their customers by the leading
millinery firms OF Vienna that these
costly creations" reached their des-
tination In the form Of an u~nrecogniz-
able tangle OF velvet and feathers. Rep
reservations We're made to the post
office with the result that special hat
collecting vans" are TO be used.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02

To make a fortune of $3.50, 900 as a
Jockey is a feat which places the late
Tom Loates at the pinnacle of his pro-
teSsion so far as mere worldly wealth
Is concerned. OF course, the fees in
these days are much greater than when
Fred Archer, who left $4,000 and
torunaLn, VINO was worth under G20,-
200, We're In the prime of their racing
careers. But then 1t Is not every one
who has a Leopold de Rothschild to ad-
wise In the matter Of investments and
u Is said that Tom Loates was thus
favored.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
DEATH GETS SENTENCE.

WatertoWn, ;, D., Nov. %. = Noah
Death, convicted Of passing instru-
ments to prisoners in the Codington
county Jail with which to effect their
escape. was sentenced by Judge Mar
quis to one year in the penitentiary
at Sioux Falls. The court stated that
he made the sentence somewhat severe
In order to discourage future attempts
at jail delivery.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
souTH DAKOTA

Commenting on the speeding up OF
khe Metropolitan underground railways
hnd tubes, the London correspondent
OF a northern journal states that so
great is the rush that passengers for
get their belongings, with the result
tnat umbrellas and gloves are left by
thousands. At a recent sale of these
stray commodities, according TO the
correspondent. a nine-stop organ, four
refrigerators, SIS toy pianos and 500 mi
croscopic slides were among the ar
lcies put forward as having been for
gotten by their owners.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
BODY OF KETCHEL is
ExHUMED BY FAMILY

Grand Rapids. Mich, Nov. 23.--The
body of Stanley Ketchei. na.adiowcsght
champion, who was murdered near
Springfield. Mo-. was exhumed yester-
day by three brothers. John. Leon and
Alexander Ketchei.
They explained they had heard STAN
10y was beaten TO death and not shot
The brothers reported today that they
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
GOLD PRODUCTION
SHRINKS IN DAKOTA
Labor Trouble In Black Hills
Cuts of Large Volume of
Yearly Output.

Pierre, s.. D., Nov. 23.-The produc-
ton of gold In the state has fallen off
81, SOC, 600 in the last year on account
of the labor trouble, according to the
report OF the state mine inspector, filed
today. The output for the year is given
as 81 21, BOA.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02

This years vintage in italy is ex-
pected TO be very bad. In fact 1t has
been estimated that the 1900, 900 acres
will not yield more than 1O3, 293. 2I4
tons OF grapes, As per cent less than
last year, n that consequently only
$4,000, 600 gallons Of wine will be pro
duced, as against 1855, 000, 900 gallons
produced In 1909. The wine production
last year vas exceptional and retail
prices were 80 low that until May wine
growers hardly derived any profit from
them.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02

Il An English manufacturer has sue
ceeded in making a fabric from old
ropes. He obtained a quantity of old
rope and cordage, ~unraveled Ii and
wove IL by a secret process into a kind
OF cloth. The resultant material he dyed
a dark brown. A suit OF clothes made
from this queer stuff was worn by the
manufacturer himself and 1t is said
that he has a large trade in this line
in the British colonies.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
JURORS ARE SUMMONED
FOR ERBSTEIN'S TRIAL

Chicago, Nov. 2s.-0ne hundred
talesmen were summoned to appear
before Judge Ecanlon today to be ex-
amined for jury service In the trial OF
Charles f. Erbstein- Mr.. IErbstein is
accused or bribing a Juror to vote for
the acquittal OF Lee O'Neil Broyvne
who was found not guilty OF bribinr :
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
STATE OFFICERS FILE EXPENSE
STATEMENTS FOR CAMPAIGN

Pierre, s. D., Nov. 25.--SamueI z.
Policy, secretary Of state, has fled
his expense account for the recent
campaign. amounting to $3.50. f. +.
Brinker. commissioners of school and
public lands. reported an expenditure
OF 500 during the campaign.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02

Paper clothes were worn by the Jap
anese troops, who found them very
SerViCTupfe 1nu ftfurtr wei tf.VI oiia
those of cloth. Paper dressing gowns,
bath robes and similar articles OF at
tire are now being turned out by the
carload In England, France, Germany
per whereof they are made is of the.
.blotter" variety, n after being treat
ed by a new process is dyed in various
colors or printed with a pretty floral
design.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02

Smiles irradiated the fioorwaiker's
face, Business had been poor, but 1t
was picking up for that day. HOW did
ne know Women We're shopping IN
pairs and trios. ''They always buy so
much more" he said, when they come
I'm punches. When a woman shops alone
she buys only what she needs or can
afford, but when she shops with friends
she buys what she wants them to think
she can afford"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02

The cultivation OF tobacco In Italy
has been gradually but steadily in
treasing. During the year 1909 the
plants numbered 139,755, which is the
largest number ever reached and o.
$4,000 plants In excess OF the proceed
ing year. The average price paid by
the monopoly to domestic planters was
80 cents q pound, against SO cents IN
1908. Accessory xpense brought the
ultimate cost of home grown tobacco to
the monopoly to 81 cents q pound,
against S.S cents in 1908.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02

Few people know that the cocoanuts
Pr the Malay peninsula sometimes pro
luce pearls that are highly priced by the
natives. The stones are not unlike the
pearls OF the mollusks and are SINH
Jar In composition TO the oyster pearls,
having calcium carbonate and q little
organic matter. These concretions
form just beneath the stem, and O pure
white pearl brings a high price, as IL
is supposed by the natives to possess
some kind of charm. Cases have been
known where the cocoanut pearl has
S@e: selS @as 9 nsellssk Nj hut
such instances are rare.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
DAKOTAN GOES II
DAYS MINUS FOOD
Aberdeen Man Approaches Tan
uer Record, Drinks Water
and Attends to Business.

Aberdeen, S. D., Nov. 23.-General
Samuel H. Jumper, assistant postmas-
ter Of Aberdeen, a veteran of the civil
war, and who celebrated his 66th
birthday q month ago, Is not worry
ing over the high cost of living-he Is
living and fiourishing on a diet OF
spring water, and is getting along
quite comfortably and asking no ia
vors Of the meat market men or the
grocers or bakers.
Today makes the 9th day since
General Jumper has swallowed a
mouthfyl Of food. For a day or two
after commencing his fast, he o a
few swallows OF wine, since then his
sole sustenance has been spring water,
and he drinks only his usual allow
ance OF that liquid. General Jumper
may partake of food tomorrow, If he
feels hungry; If not, he will wait un-
til his desire for food becomes more
pressing. In the meantime, he attends
to his duties as assistant postmaster
with his sua diligence; he feels well,
and experiences II % disagreeable sem
sation beyond a slight burning in the
stomach.
Upon three previous occasions Mr..
Jumper has tasted for intervals of
from nine to IS days. This time he en-
tered upon the fast for the purpose of
reducing his flesh, and he has lost
nearly a pound a day throughout the
period. He experiences no especial
Craving for food, and non at all for,
meat, but says his first dish when his.
fast ends will be some parsnips and
carrots, of which he is very fond.
Mr.. Jumper states the only discom-.
fort he feels Is a slight nervousness,
and g. tendency TO always keep OH the,
go. He experiences no headaches, and
his brain is clear and alert.
8. H. Cranmer, a former Aberdeen
lawyer and socialist politician, now a
resident OF New York city, who is at
present visiting III Aberdeen, recently
completed a fast Of q days, during
which time his total living expense.
vas 65 cents.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION,
Pierre, S. D., Nov. 23.-Charters were
granted by the secretary of state to
the Towle Maple Products company.
of Wilmington, Del, capital stock,
$500, 900. National Land Of
Milbank, capital stock, 800, 900. Cali
fornia Land company, of Cotton, S. D.,
capital stock, 500, 900. United Cold
Storage company. of Sioux Falls, capt.
tai stock $500 900.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
E,RE BUG GETS a YEAR.

Aberdeen, S. D., Nov. 25.-Casper Ry-
mann, who confessed to setting fire TO
a building at Mansfield, starting a
SIS, 900 fire, but who claimed the affair
was an accident, was taken before
Judge Frank McNulty and given a
sentence of one year in the state peni-
tertiary at Sioux Falls on a plea of
guilty to arson. Rymann had previous
ly done time in Sing Sing prison.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
FORMER DAKOTA NEWSPAPER
WOMAN DIES IN SOlJTk

Iroquois, =. ID, Nov. 24.-Information
las reached here OF the death at Okla
aoma City Of Mrs. Halle jerks. a
sermes resident of Irnannis. az blood
poisoning resulting from Il boil ON her
loot. While yet Miss Halle Moffett she
MAS connected with the Iroquois Chief,
local newspaper. and was we'll known
moved with her husband. Charles
ieIc<s. TO Minneapolis. where they re-
sidcd until they took up their/ residence
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02
ONE YEAR FOR U

Pierre, s. D., Nov. 25.-James Hat
ten. who was found guilty of assault
by the jury In circuit court here on
Friday. has been sentenced by Judge
Boucher to one year in the peniten-
tiary. George Coates pleaded guilty
to the charge of unlawful selling OF
LIQUOR and was fined $50.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02

The Russians are manufacturing a
fabric from the fiber of a Harmonious
stone from the Siberian mines which
is said 10 nf, of 80 durable Il nature that
II Is practically indestructible, says
Tit-Bits. The material is soft to the
touch and pliable In the. extreme, and
when soiled has only to be placed In
q fire 10 be made absolutely clean.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-12-02

Consul General James A. Smith
hanites from Genoa that the italian min
tstry of the interior has recently d.
Fected a circular to the projects OF the
several provinces instructing them to
report on the spread of alcoholism In
their respective districts. In order to
enable the government to adopt re-
strictive measures IL requests the full
est statistical information as to the
comparative quantity of alcoholic IL
quors, wines, ETC., sold in the various
sections Of the kingdom during the last
10 years and the apparent results
which have attended such sale.