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The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29
SiJenced the Critic.

Charles Sumner, when in London,
gave a ready reply. At a dinner given
in his honor, he spoke of 1.-The ashes
of some dead hero. Ashes, What
American English" rudely broke in
an Englishman; dust you mean, Mr..
Sumner. We don't burn our dead in
this country Yet" instantly re-
piled Mr.. Sumner, with a courteous
smile, your poet Gray tells us that
Even in our ashes live their wonted
fires" The American was not criti.
cized again that evening.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29
LAND VALUES AND SALES
Selling and Assessment Values In the
Eastern Counties Noted

Selling and Assessment Values In the
Eastern Counties Noted
Pisrre-A summary Of land sales tor
. few Of the eastern counties OF South
Dakota indicates that the average as
sessment value placed on the lands
does not come to a very large percent
age OF the selling price OF lands In
the anne counties. The summary
made by T. A. Polleys. OF the Oma-
Ia road shows that In the thirteen
counties OF Codington. C.a:k. Sphinx.
B~rookings. Beadle. Hughes, Minneha.
ha, MeCook. Hanson. Dawson. Union.
Clay and Yankton, on q total OF l.3l3
transfers the average selling price
per acre was $3.50. and the average
assessment price in the same counties
Is 1851. The PERCENTAGE OF assess
ment price 10 sales price averages In
these counties 2s.3s per cent The
lowest is In Union county where the
average Is but 1889 per cent and the
highest in Hughes county where the
average In 2-.l7 per cent. The resi-
o fthe counties cited show averages
ranging between these W figures. but
Hughes In the only county which
shows a ratio OF ore than 70 per cent
OF selling value as its assess ment ~
ne for lands, most OF them running
near 30 per cent, These figures are
based on the land sales for the hrsi
half OF this year and range from city
TO It's individual sales in the diner
ent counties.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29
A KNOWING Girl,

When young Lord Stanleigh came
to visit an American family, the mis-
tress told the servants that In ad-
dressing him they should always say
"Your Grace" When the young gen.
tleman one morning met one Of the
pretty house servants In the hallway
and told her that she was so attrac-
tive looking he thought he would kiss
her. she demurely replied, clasping
her hands on her bosom and looking
UP into his face with a beatific X
preston, 20 Lord, for this blessing
we are about to receive, We thank
thee. '-Lippincott's.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29
MINING TITLE CLEARED
Valuable Properties Near Hill CITY
in Shape for Operating

Rapid City-Documents perfecting
of the Pahasa Mining eomrany's I IL
in the properties comprised by the
Harvey Peak Mining. Milling and
Manufacturing company at Hill City,
In the southern part OF Pennington
county, have been received by County
Register HALEY to be spread on the
records. The matter Is in printed
form and fills several hundred pages
of the record. They have come from
ex-senator A. p. hittrid2e of Sou
Falls who as attorney for the Pabasa
Mining mpan has worked for two
years to put this deal through and al
low the development Of the mines. A
the time Of the sale attorneys req e
senting the New York judgment c ed
itors stated that the new company
inended TO make this property Sc ona
only to the sHomestake. Work has
been carried on for a number Of
months and the actual mining o. III
r7etals will likely be commenced soon
The first Of these documents Is a r.
lease from Sir Clarence Crisp OF Lon
ION. England. TO the Harvey Pea j,
OF certain incumh an es n
fee to mining properties. The Otter
documents are deeds to integral parts
af the property from the Ia me J
Loan and Trust Company of New
York. George Ehret. Theodore l.. Her.
man. Charles Remson, Emita N. Lew
Is. all of New York to the Paha a
Mining ompany The ~grantors II
these deeds are the iufgnent eHto.
against tire Harvey Peak com any
Who purchased the property at She
70 eaie here about a year aga. 3
recording tle-e instruments al the
property OF the old company "A So
i1to the ownership Of the Pafasa NJ n
tng eOmrany.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29
Drowned Nes. SeEe Fourche

rel,e Fonrche- W. liz swim I z T.
.ha CyI creek. pend near her p r
Barber a cock employed BIZ 4, o.
the contractors on tie 60 ernmaat II
rieation project lest his If His en-
nanions Rad come out OF the wGtet
when Barber dove into the watfr and
did not Forgive m nu pc
later his body was recoyered and al
eforts to resuseitate him failed. Bar.
Der was a civil engineer by rrofes-
sion, his mother residing In Indian
apolis. where he was a member Of the
Masonic fraternity.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29

Il noticed" said the friend.who.
could be.trnsted. after a trip through
the factory where preserves are made.
that a white powder In FIRST put In
the cans, and that the preserves are
then put In the white powder"
Yes" explained the proprietor to
the friend-who-could b~e-trusted. that
white powder Ia "A p~reservative, You
see We are compelled TO put the pre-.
serves In a preventative because an
ldiotic requirement Of the government
makes 1t unlawful for us TO put y
preservaiiye In the preserves"
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29
More Serious.

"Mathilde Browne was very rude TO
an oyerdressed old otnan she met on
the street the other day"
II know the story. The old woman
turned out TO be Mathllde's very rich
aunt, and now she's going To give all
her money TO "A hospital for decrcrls
dogs"
Nothing OF the sort. In fact. It's
worse. The old roman was the
Brownies new cnok-and now they
haven't any"
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29
Irvine Plant Output

Sioux Falls-W. II King. secretary
OF the state board Of charities and
corrections. states that the twine
plant at the penitentiary has sod so
far this year 1850, 600 pounds OF twin.
and that orders are still coming in
According to Mr.. King the state Will
realize a profit OF $4,000 from this
wears business The plant is AT pres
ent closed down for the annua In
voice. cleanup and repairs. The
season has also demonstrated that the
storage warehouse Is too small, and
the building will be doubled In size
the coming winter. II is figured that
there is ample time on hand TO MI
all the orders that will come In this
season.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29

given me, aud I Am recommending ID
10 all my friendx."-Mrs. w. 3. Form
2aO7 w. Franklin St., Baltimore, Nd
The most successful remedy In this
country for the cure of All forms q
female complaints II Lydia 3. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. II has
stood the test OF years and to-day =
o widely and successfully used than
any other female remedy. y has cured
thousands Of women who have bean
troubled with displaccment4 inflamp
nation, liberation. 6brold tumorA II.
regularitiss. periodic pains. backachAl
that bearingdown feeling. 1AtulencI
indigestion, and nervous prostratoos
after all other means had failed.
III you are suffering from anyof theeo
ailments. don't give up hope until you
have given Lydia Il. NnkhAm's VeGs.
table Compound . trial.
III you would like special edv1oo
write u Mrs. PinkhaM. Lynn
Mass, for Il. She has guided
thousands - health, 1Eco' =
charge.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29

form all the virtues and values of Num-
yon's Paw-Paw Tonic and are made
from the juice OF the Paw-Paw fruit
] unhesitatingly recommend these pills
~ being the best laxative and cathartic
ever compounded. Send US a postal or
letter requesting a free package OF
Munyon's Celebrated Paw-Paw Laxa-
tive Pills, and we will mail same free
Of charge. MUNYON'S HOMOEO-
PATHIC HOME REMEDY CO.. SD
and Jefferson SITS. Philadelphia. Pa
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29
Comparing Notes.

Mrs. Newly-My little Robbie is re-
markably strong; he is only four
years old. but he can raise his high
chair with one hand!
Mr.. Spoodler-Oh, that's nothing;
In the apartment house where | try to
do my sleeping there's a baby that's
only four months old. and that child
can raise the roof with no hand at all.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29

"How does your new book go?"
Great. | am convinced that 1t Is
q classic"
"A classic? What co%nvinces you Of
that"
Everybody has either seer 1t or
heard of 1t, but nobody has read It,"
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29
lPlcIleE IlIlED FREE On REQUEST Of
MUNYON'S
PILLS

The best Stomach
and Liver Pills known
and a positive and
speedy cure for Con-
stipation. Indigestion.
Jaundice, Biiiousness,
Sour Stomach, Head
ache, and all ailments
arising from a disor-
dered stomach or slug
gish liver. They con-
tain In concentrated
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29

Give yourself opportunity-get out
OF the old road, where the stink wag
ons go rushing by. and take the path
across the fields Of new thought.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29
M

do you see that man going along
with his head in the air. smiling with
his nose?"
Yes, | know him"
u suppose he believes In taking In
the good. pure ozone
40. he's hunting for a motor
garage, | belieya."-Tft.Bits
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29
Erouuh provocsticn.

Patience-Does she know any songs
without words7
Patrice-~No, whenever she sings its
certain TO bring on words.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29

About the size of your shoes, many people
wear smaller shoes by using Aliens Foot kase.
the Autiseptic Powder To- SHAKE into the shoes.
II cures Tired, swollen. Aching Feet and
gives rest and comfort Just the thing for
breaking In nrw shoes. Sold every where, &c.
hamp pie sent FREE Address. Alien n Olmsted
lie Roy. n
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29

There can be no true rest without
work, and the full delight Of a holiday
cannot Be known except by the man
who has earned it.-Hugh Black.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29

Sioux Falls-!f there IS a brssness
thermometer that can be relied upon
Il is the weekly bank clearings. The
bank clearings In this city for esera
months have shown most healthy i'm
provements week after week ard a
fine increase over the corresponding
week OF twelve months ago. Last
week IL q fair criterion. Sioux FAILS
showed up with a total clearance o.
81, 124, 900 or an increase OF 1913 per
cent over the corresponding week OF
1909. Atlanta. Ga, was the only city
In the country with q greater Per cent
OF increase, which was 9l.3.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29
Where RE Came In.

"Have you ever figured in a divorce
suit?'
mo; the lawyers did the figuring.
/ just paid the bills"
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29
A Re Remembered Il.

"Johnnie, what did the minister
preach about today
1T was about something that stings
like an adder and bites like a multi.
plisr."
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29

Or. Pierce $ Pleasant Pellets regulate and invig-
rate stomach. liver and bowels. ~ugar-coated,
.ny. granules. easy TO take. 10 not grippe.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29

Evangeline-fiachsi a tell
anything without ~exaggerating IL.
Iohn-That's why | believe her
when she tells her age.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29

Deadwood-yt cost John Cogwil o.
Terry and Dave Nicely o. Lead
lust $40 each for a o break
fast in Spearnsh canyon a few weeks
age. This breakfast was made on
nineteen fish which the men had dyna-
mited out OF the stream and had feen
detected in the act. They were follow
ed up by Game Warden Peterson.
who caused their arrest and a subse-
ouent fine OF $50 and costs each In a
local justice court.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29

Knock and the world will join in
the anvil chorus.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29

Rand citv-The RaDid CITY, B'ae'r
Hf'ir ard Western has q FIR e o en-
~cf~ecrs in ttc FIELD for the s'9n
- the -caS n distance of 81 L mi IS
into wyoming and work o. the ne :
~ " u be nrshed rapid y. II Is IN
serstooS that TIE r'~DeY for the e.
tension hae leen raised.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29

. Hre813H
ties. terrible drA&
ring eetaaAuouA
extreme nervcnl.
ness, and that 81
gone feeling In my
stomach. / ha
given up hope q
ever being well
wien I began -
ta,.e Lydia E Pink
har1's Vegetable
Compound. Then
I felt - though
a life had h00n
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29

It's easier 20 get on In the world
than IL Is TO get up In IL.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29

Relieved BY Murine Eye Kennedy. Try
Murine For Your Eye Troubles. You win
Like Murine 1t soothes. boc at Your
Druggists. Write For Ere Books. Frse.
Murin. Eye Remedy Co. Chicago.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29

Mrs. Wtnsiov Soothing syrup
For chitafea ~t.~tnIus .sf,sas iue = arns = rpsatc~.f-
u~usiasaiioasAsAay gssln. Saf.s wind esssse. x~A tSsss
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29
Important to Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-07-29
AFTER
OF MISERY
Cured by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound

Baltimore, Md. For four YcAre
my life was : misery 10 ma su1ere4
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-01-06
WARREN.
~~~~4>>>>>>>>>>


John Young of near Argyle was a
caller in this vicinity Sunday even
ing.
Mrs. Wagner of Donnel'son visited
with her daughter, Mrs. Alfred Best.
New Years day.
c. s. Bassett and family were visit
ing nea- New Boston FRIDAY.
Ar. and Mrs. Ed. Loges were pass
engers 10 Pennington Monday.
Will Stansberry and fanny Of Farm
ington spent New Years day with ".
A. Hennie and family.
Miss Pearl Anderson will resume
her school duties at Galya, Iowa. Mon
day, after two weeks stay at home.
Mrs. James Dresser entertained a
number OF relatives at birthday din
ner January /, in -onor of ner fus-
band. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. d. A. Wardiow and Thos. Dress
er OF Aontrose, G. S. Basset. and
family, W " Dresser and FIRMLY.
All had delightful day.
Miss Madge Chronicle of yincennes,
was . recent guest or the Misses
Wedel.
The social given by the Baptist
ladies was well attended and a neat
sum was realized as a result Of their
iabors.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-01-06
EmsERRY.

The social given at the Baptist
church Friday evening was well al
tended and every one reported a good
time.
Mr.. Ben Heron vas a Revere caller
last week
Miss Aadge Carmichael Of vincep.
mes is visiting the Kisses wadels.
Miss Pearl Anderson IL visiting her
aunt. Mrs E. Anderson.
Mr. Archie Wsllingford OF Nj Pleas
ant was the gnest Of George Mejn-
hardts, last week.
A sled ride vas enjoyed by orr
young people after the social FRIDAY
evening.
Mr. and Yrs Basaett and daughters.
Grace and Bessie. spent SATURDAY with
III. and Mrs lanes Dresser.
ut. joan Yegng n Argyle spent
snnaay evening xi;h Miss Hazel
Ar- Lester Ds.aeaiI u argyle visit
ed Ben HeTora l4ss week
Miss Hazel C51lIspie vac shnnr,tnp
in Donnellson SATURDAY.
Word vas receiYed mere last waet
OF the welding u Mis- Anna Tlddl.
and Harry smith. II var 2 sgr,,rIe.
to their many friends 81 Ills glace
Hazel Wedel Nadge Chronicle. WIN
fred Wedel, LILY Meinhardt, JON
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-01-06
WARSAW LIKED
THE reno SHOW
Despite the Bad Weather. Nearly
Every Seat was Taken in the
Opera House Tuesday
Night.
DEATH OF WI. HERTZLER
River is Frozen Over Between Warsaw
and Alexandria and Safe Pas
sage is Now
Afforded.

WARSAW, Ill, Jan. s.-Mr. G. F.
MCGUIRE OF Eureka, H., is the new
agent Of the T.. P. & ". at Warsaw,
having succeeded Agent Moore, who
resigned
Warsaw camp, $40, NJ. ". A, viii
install its officers for 1910, at its regu-
lar meeting this evening. Work also
is expected In the first degree.
Reno's Stock company played Tues
day might to nearly full house in spite
OF the stormy weather The audience
was delighted and the manager pro
misses to give full week before long.
Many ticket holders in the country
cancelled their orders because OF the
storm. otherwise there would have
been full house.
Many Of our merchants are making
Improvements In the cleric Iizht-
ing of their stores.
There has not been much ice har-
vested here, owing to the wather. Pie
Dirt Bros. had nice field cleared in
the channel OF the river, but the thaE
weakened the ice between it and the
shore. rendering 1t unsafe TO haul
over
Gipps' saloon has been closed and
the building viii soon be occupied By
an uD-to-date restaurant
The death Of VIM. ]. HertzIer, a
well known factory workman OF War
saw. occurred on SUNDAY and the fun
.rfH - :,
Tuesday. conducted by Rev. 4. G. Mar
tin Of the Presbyterian church. The
deceased was thirty-eight years OF
age, and had spent most of his life
here. He leaves a wife and six child
rem. besides sister and fve bro
Tiers
The river now affords safe passage
for pedestrians, and also heavy teams
on the natural bridge Our ice deal
ers are flst beginning the annual har-
vest with quite force OF workmen
and teams.
The Christian Endeavor Society OF
the PRESBYTERIAN church held quite an
unique social function last Monday
evening in the shape of banquet. at
Hotel Grant, given by the Reds 10
The Blues Eho we're vfctors in the
recent membership contest which e1-
cited much interest. A supper vas
prepared for some sixty or seventy
guests in the nicely decorated dining
room and after the fine collation. an
Interesting program Of Dost-prandial
toasts was given. followed by bust
ness meeting and then social good
cheer. The society is in very -four.
lshing condition.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-01-06
DOWNING, MO.
$3.50 ~<>>

Ham Kirkland was in Lancaster
Saturday.
" C. Lane Of KirksviIie, No., was
In town last Thursday.
Dir. and Mrs. Earl Pryor Of Marshall
tom, Iowa are visiting friends here
this week.
Harry Hale Of Lancaster, Mo-, was
in town Thursday evening, a guest
at Miss Ruby Patton's birthday party.
Miss Ella McCIain OF Kirssvflle.
No. spent Sunday with friends here.
Mrs r. j. Meyer entertained num-
Der Of young ladies at her home the
evening Of New Tears day.
Prof Chag REFLEX viii teach the
eighth grade IN the Downing schools
in the place OF Miss Esther Gotzeye.
Of Edna. Mo, who is quite Ill.
Born TO Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goosey
Sunday, January 2. 1910, a boy.
Bert Pickens OF Fort Madison. Iowa,
spent Sunday with friends here. He
vas accompanied home by Mrs. Pic
kens, who has been visiting her pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Snyder. near
Downing
After going to his home at Califor-
MIA, no. 70 spend the holidays. Prof.
Edwin strother sent the school board
his resignation as principal of the
Downing public schools. The board
has accepted his resignation and
have extended the Christmas vacation
another week TO give them time to
secure another principal
Miss Ruby Patton entertained z
number Of her friends last Thursday
evening with birthday party, IT be
ing her seventeenth birthday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-01-06

THE yellow light of the early
june AFTERNOON grew softer az
il sank into and was absorbed
= by the deepening dusk. but to
Miriam Chailomer. propied up with
red silk cushions In strange attitude
of expectancy. these things had ceased
to matter. for out of her life living
presence had gone. leaving void more
harsh than denth For weeks now
she had patiently waited. her ear
strained at every sound. trying TO as
sociate it somehow with Der husbands
return. The servants seemed to tread
on tiptoe as they went about their du
ties. The house was curiously hushed
as though listening. always listening.
"Oh. why doesn't he come" she cried.
an agony of despair In her voice. and
began to pace the room in nervous agi-
tation
at that moment a man noiselessly
entered the room. She did not hear
him until. suddenly looking round, she
saw Stevens. the butler. advancing re-
specially toward her.
her, on which were several letters.
There were niue In all. the last Of
which she quickly tore open as the
sole missiye fraugbi with possibility.
But she was doomed TO disappoinf-
ment. and. handing them back to him
she told bini 10 put hem on the desk.
Stevens SHE said faIteringiy, send
Foster To Inc III once
Stevens turned Oh the instant AMI
found Foster III passaGcwny shnd
dering
Whats he matter with your NJ
whispered, at the same time placing
bis arm about her
Win, are yau doinGY" exclaimed
Foster with Indignation. but made no
attempt 10 relpaSt. herself from his
embraee, l,nrt yon iipar the news
i~ys: What are they SAYING she
rent ca nrstling closer TO hiui
Listen
They did lot have iopg 10 wai,. for
liiss tier tie hf'ars;p. rair.ous voices Of
NE ncwsinys calling early specials
reached their ears rhen like u bolt
from Ihr ylue raus out the words
''Cha'ioher eatiaif III Chicago"
They've caught liimr. the maid al
Most shrlekcd pushing Stevens vic
!Pntiy awas from her. and. starting in
liedience to her mistress commands
she added symiathetieally
= hoi'e sh,. hasn't beard
And as fortune would have IT Mry
halIoner had not heard. but went on
% Inform Tie maid that she was going
~ her rooni 10 liz down.
On reaching her room however. Mrs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-01-06

|NGU]ocQ)le1)o|
j - sssIlYTIIIzCEEas...s. e.. !
HE HAS CONFIDENCE
IN THE PRESIDENT
w. C. Brown of the New York Cen.
trail is Not Afraid Of Taft,s
Railroad Message.

NEW YORK, Jan. ct know pref
ty well what the bill will provide and
| can say it need not alarm the in
yestor nor embarrass any railroad
that wants to do business In straight
forward and orderly manner, was
the assuring statement made By pres
ident Brown Of the New York Central
lines, who was one OF the six railroad
presidents who conferred with Presi.
dent Taft on legislation which the
president viii recommend in his mes-
sag on Interstate commerce.