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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
TRUST WILL
SUSPEND DIVIDEND

New York, Aug. Announcement
was made today that the directors Of
the Atlas Portland Cement company,
which has a capitalization Of $12, 500, 900,
have decided to suspend the dividend
on It's common stock for the present.
The company, which has been pay
ing s per CEN on its common stock,
obtained a contract from the govern
ment aggregating many millions of dol
lars to furnish cement from the Pan
anna canal.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04

Prof. jeremiah Smith Of the Harvard
law school, who has just presented MS
resignation, to take effect September
I. 1910, when he will be in his seventy
third year, is actually a "Son or the
Revolution" His father likewise
Jeremiah Smith by name, an away
from Harvard in 1777 to join the V
~lI,tionary army, being hen eighteen
wears of age. He served in the cam
paign against Burgoyne, and was
graduated at Queens (now Rutgers)
college in 1880, and was later governor
of New Hampshire, congressman from
thai state, and its chief Justice.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
THEE SECURES $500.

Lake Andes, S. D., Aug. 1.-The re-
cent robbery Of the store of Joseph
M. Petrik. Of this place, Of nearly $500
in cash, is as much a mystery as ever,
the authorities having been unable to
secure a single clew to the identity OF
the thief or thieves. Petrik had been
accustomed to carry his cash on his
person, but desiring to make a trip into
the country he placed it in the safe
In his store and when he returned 1t
was one
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
BOY DRESSED AS GIRL
DECElvES A HERO

Miller, S. D., July S0.-A
practical joke came near cost
ing a life here. A sad-appear-
ing young woman full dress
threw herself from the edge OF
the deepest part Of the lake In
the water. 1t appeared to be a
case of attempted suicide, and
Charles Dwyer instantly jumped
in after the supposed victim,
having great difficulty In bring
ing her to the shore. Then, to
his great surprise, the demure
one threw off her dress Of wom-
ans attire and dived back into
the water in a bathing suit.
It was a boy who had dressed
up for the purpose Of a joke.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
GOVERNOR NAMES DELEGATES
TO NATIONAL CONVOCATIONS

Pierre, S. D., July Ex-Governor
Vessey has appointed Thomas Sterling,
Of Vermillion; John B. Hanton, OF
WATERFOWL, and H. X. Warren, OF
Yankton, delegates for South Dakota
70 the fourth international conference
on state and local taxation, which
meets at Milwaukee from August 80
to September 2.
o. S. Swenson, warden of the state
penitentiary at Sioux Falls, has been
named by the governor as delegate to
the annual meeting Of the American
Prison association, to be held in Wash
ington, d. c., September 20 to Octo-
Der 8.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
FARMERS NECK BROKEN
IN RUNAWAY ACCIDENT
JUDGE TRIP CLOSES A
TRIP COUNTY SALOON

Yankton, S.. D., Aug. before
Judge r. B. Trip Thursday a case of
much interest was decided in circuit
court, in which was involved the le-
gality Of saloon licenses in towns un-
der 1000 population and which nave
been settled since the federal census OF
1900 and tie state census Of 1905. The
case was that Of the township of Lam
70, in Trip county, where h county
commissioners had granted five liquor
licenses. The court held that only one
license to each 800 inhabitants could
be granted In townships, incorporated
town or city, which had not to exceed
900 people, the decision being based
on a state law of 1907 covering this
point. The commissioners held the
1907 law did not apply, as no state or
federal census had been taken since
the township was settled. The court
held the law was Of general appli-
cation and the question of the exist
enc Of a census did not affect the law.
AS Lamro township has only $50 peo-
pie, only two liquor licenses can legal
be issued and the county commission
ers will have to conform its actions to
his decision,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
TWO AGED PEOPLE DIE,

Ccntcrville, s. D., Aug. 1.-TWO aged
citizens died here about the same hour
early yesterday morning after a linger-
ing illness of complicated diseases.
Mrs. Victoria Haag, aged II years,
mother Of Mrs. George Corcoran, and
Severt How'd. aged 70, a retired farm
er. Both leave several grown up chill
dren and grandchildren.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
ARM AND LEG CUT OFF.

Rapid City, s.. d, July 29.-Thrown
by a log against a large circular saw,
]. B. Hettrick, an old woodsman at the
Addie camp, neal Hill City, had his leiil
man was fastened on a stretcher 10
Hill City and medical aid summoned
from here, but he expired before help
could arrive.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04

Certain animals would appear, ac-
cording to 1.-THE University Correspon-
dent" London) to act as live barome-
ters. 1t Is said that while frogs re-
main yellow nothing but fine weather
may be expected, but should their coats
begin to assume a brown hue 1t is a
sign Of coming bad weather. A spider
seen spinning its web In the morning
heralds a fine day; IL seen in the eve
ming then at least the whole of the
night and the following morning will
be fine. If 1t is raining and the owl
ecreeches, better weather will ensue.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04

Mrs. Dinah E. Sprague, who cele-
brated her o~ne-hundredth birthday
last May, Is the Oldest member of the
woman's Relief Corps. Though born
in New York, Mrs. Sprague was among
the early settlers of Cleveland. During
the civil war a large number of soldiers
camped on the nights above Cleveland,
and Mrs. Sprague was untiring in her
efforts to better the condition Of the
sick and wounded in this camp. At
the age Of ninety Mrs. Sprague
claimed her right to the ballot by vot-
ing for university trustee.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
BUILD AN INDIAN SCHOOL.

Pierre, s.. D., July 29.-The preliml-
nary work is being done on the new
building to be erected at the govern
ment Indian school here this year.
State Engineer Lea Is furnishing the
plans for the foundation work, the
footings being practically on the same
tines as those used in the constructor
work on the state capitol.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
cENTERvILLE FIRM CLOSES.

Centerville. S.. D., July 30.-The A. p
Amundson general stock of merchan-
disc in this city was closed yesterday
by a deputy United States marshal
from Sioux Falls, finding a hearing
September 8 to satisfy claims of sew
eral creditors, amounting to about
$4,000. The c.. Shenkberg Co., of Sioux
City, filed claims for 81, 300; North Star
Shoe Co., st. Paul, $500. Other smaller
creditors have claims that total the
balance. The stock will invoice about
IS. 600.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
MAN MARRIEs GIRL TO
AVOID COURT TRIAL

Armour, S. D., July 29.-The sta.
utory offense for which Jack Thomas
was bound over in the sum of $4,000
on complaint Of Grace Stockton, a IT,
year-old girl, was settled by Thomas
marrying the girl yesterday. He Will
however, be held under $500 bonds
until the next term Of court to enforce
good behavior"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
WOMAN KILLS HUSBANDS
FORMER LAW PARTNER

Sturgis, S. D., Aug. 3.-Following the
.hooting here Saturday Of Attorney
David p. Thomas by Mrs. M. Mcmahon,
widow Of his former law partner, the
woman, who is in custody, appears to
be in a stupor from which 1t is diff
fcult to arouse ner.
When asked why she shot Thomas,
she replied that h never intended to
shoot him and did not know that the
gun would go off as it did. Mrs. Nc
Mahon is constantly attended by a
nurse. Her hearing will be held
Thursday. The funeral Of the dead at
torney was held here this afternoon
under the direction Of the Fraternal
Order Of Eagles, Of which he was a
member.
Mrs. McMahon's grievance against
Thomas is said to be the result OF dis
agreement over the settlement OF the
affairs Of the partnership formerly
existing between h two men, which
was terminated about two months ago
by the death of Mcmahon. Thomas was
well known over the state, having
made a race against Granville Jones, OF
Chamberlain, for state senator W.
years ago. and was the nominee under
the recent primaries for county judge
Of Meade county.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
eRIDGEWATER TEACHERS
CHOSEN FOR ENSUING YEAR

Br1dgeWater, 5. D., Aug. Title
board Of education of this city has en-
ployed a corps Of instructors in our
public schools for the ensuing yea as
follows: Principal, George e. Myer, of
West Grove, Pa; assistant principals,
Florence M. Frost n Agnes j. Doug
las; grammar, Maud s. Leavitt; inter-
mediate, France A. Leavitt; second
primary, Eulalia George; first primary,
Cora G. George.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
M IMPROVE PARK.

Of this place have taken hold in a
Parkston, s. D., Aug. 3.-The women
practical way Of the matter OF park
Improvement, and their efforts will re-
suit in Parkston having what will be
one of the most beautiful parks in the
southern part Of the state. The wom-
en- have just organized an association
for the identifying Of a fine park
which the town owns, and which has
been somewhat neglected.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
ALLEGED BOY CRIMINAL
MAKES ESCAPE FROM JAIL

Estherville, Ia, Aug. 1.-Noah Coop
err, the ~20-year-old boy who a been
lying in jail for the past eight weeks
awaiting a trial for the shooting Of
his employer, H. Mcclure, near Dolli-
yer. escaped from the county jail yes
terday between IL and IL o'clock by
breaking the lock to his cell with a
piece of the iron bed in his cell. This
is the third attempt for freedom he has
made. No trace of him has as yet
been found.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
YANKToN coUNTYs CROP
BETTER THAN LAST YEAI

Ysnkton, s.. D., Aug. 3.-There has
been anxiety over the state during the
present growing season owe the crops.
In this Yankton county has not shared
n drought stories were a matter Of
some surprise locally, as at no time
were conditions critical here. Rye and
oatc are now appearing in town and
bear out the general belief that small
grain va all right. The first pats to
arrive were brought in by E. B. Gun
derson, his load testing 20 pounds to
the bushel, h crop going 80 bushels
an acre. There are lots better oats In
the fields and all over the county grain
Is thickly shocked in the fields. Thresh-
ing from the shock will be quite gen.
eral the coming week and there is
much confidence that threshing reports
will show the county has raised va
rious crops Of grain as usual and better
than last year when there was too
much rain.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
HURON TO PREVENT
PICTURES OF FIGHT

Huron, s. D., July 29.-The matter OF
allowing persons to show prize fight
pictures at the local theaters was pre-.
scented to the city commissioners at a
meeting last night, and a warm dis
cussion followed. Pastors Of the city
churches presented a petition, asking
the commissionersto prevent the show.
ing Of prize fight pictures here, with the
result hat the petition was tabled, by
a vote of three to two.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
RANcHER ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.

Britton, s. D., July CIV. w. Mar
BILE, proprietor Of a large ranch in the
northeastern part of Marshall county,
was found dead in a ravine near his
house, with a bullet hole in his head.
He had taken a rifle and said that ne
was going to the gulch to kill a wolf.
His wife, following him after the re.
ports of the shots, found him lying dead
in a pool of blood. The shooting seems
TO have been accidental.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04

The most effective means Of life saw
ing in the event Of a storm is the life
boat, the first one of which was
launched on the Thames on January
4, 17S5, by Lionel Lukin, a coachmaker
of ar inland town near London. The
first lifeboat was a Norway yawl,
which he had fitted with water-tight
compartments, a heavy iron keel and
other essentials in buoyancy and
stability, which are the cardinal and
requisite features of lifeboats now.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
SUFFRAGE LEADERS, NAME
LED REPORTER INTO TROUBLE

Rapid City, s. D., Aug. because
her name coincided with the names OF
the principals In a recent sporting
event Of renown, a suffraget here lost
her temper and a local reporter his
Job.
Mrs. Jeffries, Of Fort Pierre, recent
ly made an address here on the sub
feet of the ballot for women. Far from
being an aggressive, pugilistic sort OF
suffrage worker, Mrs. Jeffries Is dis
tinctly a home maker. Her life has
been spent on a farm which has made
the family rich. and h Is proud OF
the fact that she has reared eight sons
and a daughter, all grown and all resi-
dents Of South Dakota.
But these facts were overlooked by
an over-enthused reporter when he
learned that the front name OF MRS.
Jeffries' husband is Johnson. Mrs.
johnson Jeffries-the name got on his
nerves-and when he vas detailed to
write her meeting for the Rapid City
Journal he thought he was the sporting
writer about to attain fame by tackling
a national event. He described her
s,eech by rounds and caused the
speaker to seek the editor with a pro-
test. The editor employing the faceti-
ous reporter was a woman-Mrs. Cos
sage-and that settled it. While 1t
ended in a draw the reporter lost a
little money on the event
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
MAN COMMITS SUICIDE
IN MITCHELL HOTEL

Mitchell, s.. D., Aug. 1.-F1oyd d. F.
Risley, aged 26 years, and working as
second cook at the Mitchell hotel, was
found dead In bed yesterday, the sur
roundings indicating that he deliberate
ly committed suicide. In his trunk were
found the names of his relatives, who
were to be notified in case of his
death, and instructions that his body
was to be forwarded to the medical de-
partment of the state university in
the interest of the advancement OF SCI
ence. Risley was a cocaine and NOR
phine victim.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04

The old mahogany h''reau desk used
by Robert Burns at Ellisland and Dunn.
fries, and at which the poet wrote
''Tam O. Shanter," AUD Lang Syne"
and many Of his other famous lyrics,
was sold in London recently for SO, 600
OF unimpeachable pedigree this relic
aroused keen interest. The desks of 9th.
err famous writer's sold much cheaper.
One used by Dickens at Tavistock
hou.e went for S65.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04

California capitalists have bought for
about s125, 900 about 100, 900 acres on the
Bay ano river, republic of Panama. The
tract Is said to be rich in timber and
other our This is the largest
transaction in real estate In Panama
since it's independence. A distillery and
q large sawmill will be erected.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
SOUTH DAKOTA

OH OF the few accomplishments
which Gladstone never acquired was
the art of smoking. His few attemuts
in this direction are reported TO nav
been dismal failures. Only once was
he known to try a cigarette, the occa-
sion being one evening when Ain
Edward (hen prince Of Wales) was
his guest It Downing street. AFTER
dinner the prince desired to smoke,
and Gladstone with fine courtesy sousnt
to place his guest at ease by at leass
lighting a cigarette. In later years -
Grand Old Man one day accused MS
secretary of smelling of the Weea.
''No wonder" vas the reply: I've
been over half an hour with Sir WillaIn
Harcourt." what! Does Harcourt
smoke? exclaimed Gladstone. iou
must tell him to be careful to chahse
his Clothes before he comes TO me.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04

Mrs. Mary Goddard, who is said tc
be the oldest Quaker preacher In the
world. celebrated on March 10 her Tooth
birthday at her home in Durham, Me
This was the first time in 20 odd years
tina che had been unable to preach on
her birthday in the Friends meeting
house in Durham.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
ANOTHER WOMAN FINED
&, FOR SELLING ROTTEN EGGS

Vermillion, 8. D., Aug. 2.-Mrs. Allie
Trewartha, of Platte, 8. D., was fined
SO and costs In justice court yester-
day for selling rotten eggs to n OF
the produce companies Of that city.
This prosecution was brought about by
It Is expected that other prosecutions
will follow. Deputy Commissioners OF
terness is in the field making a. in
spection trip with special reference to
rotten eggs, linseed oil, stock foods and
butcher shops.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
TRIP LUTHERAN SOCIETY
BUILDS 5000 CHURCH

Trip, s. D., Aug. 3.--The Iowa
Lutheran church at this place has been
sold and the corner stone Of their new
sc, 1000 church was laid Sunday. The
new church will be modern throughout,
having galleries, raised pulpit and
will be heated with hot air.
Ground will be broke this week for
a new Methodist parsonage to cost in
the n~eighborhood Of $4,000.
The third Hutchinson county fair
will be held September z, 8 and 8.
Horsemen saw the race track here Is
one Of the best in the state, and as the
crops this year are above the average,
plans are on foot to make this the best
fair in the state, barring the state
fair.
The small grain is harvested and
corn was never better,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
GRAND LARCENY CONVICT
PARDONED BY Wesley

Pierre, S. D., Aug. 1.-Governor
vessy today pardoned George Ervyn,
sentenced to two years, from Meade
county, for grand larceny.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04

Mrs. Julia Ward Howe is said to be
largely responsible for the election or
George HI. Fall as mayor of Maiden,
Mass. During the campaign one OF
Mr.. Falls opponents wrote a letter say,
ing that though Mr.. Fall had served
in the legislature he had done nothing
to attract attention. Mrs. Howe sent
an immediate answer reminding n
voters that II was Mr.. Fall who intro
duced and carried through h legis-
lature the bill making mothers u
guardians Of their minor children with
fathers. Mr.. Fall and his wife are both
lawyers and their eldest daughter re-
Gently distinguished herself in the Bos-
ton university law school.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04

The wealthy Chinese are very fond of
mechanical instruments and may fire.
quently be seen carrying two or more
watches and wearing foreign glasses.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
SOUTH DAKOTA GUAID
Is OFF FOR SPARTA

WATERFOWL. S. D., Aug. ga little
over $4,000 was disbursed to the
members Of the South Dakota National
Guard Saturday morning for their
time spent in amp the last week. The
money was taken from the city to the
camp ground under heavy guard and
turned over to the state and federal
disbursing officers.
Yesterday morning at II o'clock
Chaplain Montgomery, Of Lead City.
held religious services on the grounds,
and Immediately after noon the troops
struck camp and marched four miles to
the city to take a special train for
Sparta, Wis, where they go into camp
for 10 days with several other regi-
ments of militia and regular army
troops. A train Of IS Pullmans carried
the regiment. One hundred horses
from the Fargo ranch to Doland were
shipped to the city and taken to Sparta
for mounts for the officers. The horses
are superb looking animals.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04

Herbert Spencer was an enthussas.iS
billiard player. He says that he found
il "a very desirable way of passing the
time" because it prevented thinking
and excluded the temptation TO reao'
1T sufices for me- he n aoas'
that I like billiards, and the attain,
ment of the pleasure given l regard
as q sufficient motive. nave lot d
long time deliberately set my face
against that asceticism which makes
ii an offense to do a thing for n
pleasure of doing it. me
opposite view is nothing else than
remote sequence Of the old devil wor-
ship of the barbarian, who sought 10
please his god by inf1icting pains on
himself. and believed his god wouio pe
angry IL he made himself happy"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
FARRELL REPORTS AVERAGE
BETTER THAN LAST yEAF

Huron, 8. D., Aug. 2.-B. F. Farrell,
general agent for the Northwestern
lines in Dakota, reports that: During
the past week the maximum tempera-
ture has averaged about Sc degrees
above. Monday there was a light rain
from Rec Heights to Lake Preston,
Gettysburg to Bookings, and Broad
land to Athol; Wednesday, a light rain
from st. Lawrence to Tracy, Huron to
Luddon and Gettysburg to Bookings,
including the Groton branch and on
Thursday a heavy rain at Pierre, and
from Canistota to Hawar6en..
1t il now certain that the quality
Of all small grain will be better than
that Of the average year. On account
Of the ideal weather during the past 10
days the late wheat has filed well, and
In the territory north and west (
Redheld the yield will be much better
than was expected two weeks ago.
Corn and fax were greatly benefited
by recent rains.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
WORK DELAYED ON
EXPERIME EMIT STATION

Pierre, 5. D., Aug. 2.-On OF
the failure of the state board Of re-
gents to report to the state land de-
partment its selection for a state ex-
pertinent station near Cottonwood,
there is a wrangle In that part OF the
state. The department, having no no
tice of the selection. did not withdraw
the tract on which the station is To-
Gated from the lease books which were
sent to the county auditor Of Stanley
county n when the leases were made
last spring, M. L. Mouser leased the
tract. He was in control under the pro-
visions of his lease and the expert
ment station workers were trespass-
ers.
The state lands board decided to can
eel the lease held by Mouser, and no
titled him to that effect with instruc-
lions to secure a refund by calling on
the county auditor. He has replied that
the carrying out of h agreement with
the representatives of the experiment
station will save trouble.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04

Cigars are given to soldiers in' the
italian army al part Of their daily ra-
lions.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04

A London halter says that mems
heads grow appreciably up to the time
that their owners are 65 years old.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-08-04
UNTAMABLE HORSE
KICKS LIFE OUT OF
HIS YOUTHFUL RIDER
Boys Foot Catches in Stirrup
and He Is Dragged and
Kicked to Death.

Trip, 8. D., Aug. 2.-Victor -Heyel-
Ter, son Of Karl Heyeller, living south
west Of here, was killed In sight or MS
mother by an unmanageable horse.
This 14-year-old boy had been told by
his parents not to try and ride the
horse as It wasn't safe, but Having a
short errand to make he thought he
would try and ride the horse regardless
OF what his parents said. He had Just
started when the horse began to rear
and pitch, throwing the boy, whose root
caught In the stirrup strap. The morse
began kicking and struck the boy In
the head. The mother saw the horse
kick her boy and ran out and carried
him into the house. where he died In
less than two hours.