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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
L.ABORER SUFFOCATED
BETWEEN The WALLS
OF DRAINAGE DITCH
Buried by IL Feet Of Earth and
Killed Before Rescue Made
Possible.

Sioux Falls, S. D., June 3.-Walter
Mitchell, aged 81 or SO, who came to
South Dakota from Lafayette, Ind,
lost his life as the result of a cave
in on a farm near Wall Lake, west
of Sioux Falls. He was a member Of
q gang of men engaged in digging a
ditch to drain a slough in Wall Lake
township. Mitchell was at the bottom
of the ditch at a depth Of about II
feet, when without the slightest warn
ing the sides Of the ditch caved in
and buried him alive. Fellow workmen
went TO the rescue without delay, but
when they had succeeded in digging
down to where his body vas he had
breathed his last. So far as known
he had no relatives in this part Of the
country.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
RANCHERS FIGHT ANTHRAX
IN WESTERN DAKOTA

Whitewood, S. D., June Anthrax,
the dreaded disease among cattle, has
appeared among q bunch of. stock
north of here on the line between
Lawrence and Meade counties, and
some apprehension is felt among
stockmen as to it's spread.
Tie discovery OF the presence OF the
disease was made by c. F. Smith, a
rancher living there, who found that
some Of his small herd of Angus
and Herefords had developed the
anthrax, one having died and Others
displaying well developed symptoms.
The deputy stock inspector was noti-
fed and, owing to the seriousness of
the disease. summoned State Inspector
S. e. Cosford, who came at once.
Drastic measures are being taken to
confine the disease, and no trace of it's
spread has yet been found.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
BAPTISM OF INFANT
LEADS TO SHOOTING

Deadwood, S. D., June 1.-Two men
are shot, one probably fatally, and two
are under arrest as the result of a
brawl at a Slovenian christening at
Lead last night.
The family of John Tomiljanovach
was celebrating the baptism of a child
with the usual all-night reVelry, and
plenty Of wine flowed. A quarrel arose
with John Pavicich, VIC is alleged
to have drawn a knife on his host.
Policeman Keffler vas summoned and
while arresting Pavicich he was shot
through the left lung. The officer be-
fore he fell, hot his assailant in the
leg.
Both the S%lavonians are in the coun-
ty jail and Keffler is believed to be
dying.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
NATIONAL GUARD OFFICERS
ATTEND MILITARY SCHOOL

WATERFOWL, S. D., June 4.-Both staff
and line officers OF the South Dakota
National Guard have been ordered by
Adjutant General Englesby, Of this
city, to report at Fort Meade, in the
Black Hills, on July 2 for the purpose
OF spending two weeks in officers
school. The war department has de-
tailed Captain Farrand, of the Eighth
United States cavalry, to act as in
structor.
About 20 officers will participate. The
instruction will cover the range of
military tactics, and will be given in
order to perfect the officers who win
be expected to impart the instruction
to their respective companies at annual
encampment.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
MAN INJURED IN RUNAWAY.

washington Springs. S. D., June 1.
Walter Gray, of this place, was driv-
ing a team of high spirited mules,
which became frightened as they were
passing through the main business
street and ran away. The heavy wagon
struck a ridge of earth where a sewer
is being constructed and Gray was
thrown into the air, landing on his
head I'm the street. The wheels passed
over his arm and struck him in the
head, cutting a number of deep gashes.
He was picked up unconscious and il
was believed could live only a short time
but he finally rallied somewhat, and
now Ii is believed he viii recover.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10

In the course OF a lecture before the
members OF the Engineering society, OF
Birmingham, England, Sir Oliver Lodge
made h statement that 1t was by no
means true that a building Is pro-
tected from lightning when it was pro-
Yided with a conductor reaching to the
tallest part of the structure. In fact,
he said that immunity from the fash
was assured only when the building
was completely covered in a metal
cage. He said the problem was to dis
sipate the great energy Of the flash,
but 1t was not wise to dispose of it too
quickly. AS far as known at present,
q thin r wire offers the best protec-
ton, but 1t is not infauible.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
MAN PARALYZED WHEN
THROWN FROM HORSE

White Lake, S. D., May 31.-M. e.
Williams, a we'll known pioneer farmer
of Washington township. some miles
from here. was perhaps fatally injured
as the result of being thrown from a
horse which he was riding. The ami
NAL stepped in a hole and fell, throw
ing the old man over it's head. He
struck the ground in such a manner
as to injure his back, this resulting
in his limbs being rendered uselesks
they being paralyzed.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
.DEMOLISH NEWSPAPER
WITH SLEDGEHAMMER.
Socialist Publication at Lead
Partially Destroyed by
Enemies.

Lead, S. D., June 3.-An outcome of
the Homestake labor union troubles
was an attempt made during the night
to demolish the Register, a socialist
daily, run by w. c. Benfer here, when
unknown parties broke into the office
and proceeded to smash the presses
and linotype machine with an eight
pound sledge hammer. They were
frightened off by men who slept next
door and heard the racket. The dam
age is around LOCO, but the paper will
publish today as usual.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
HERDS WEST OF RIVER
AFFECTED BY SCABBIES

Pierre, S. D., May 31.-The state and
government veterinarian forces are
working together in the Missouri valley
to enforce the dipping laws in cases of
scabbies. Several herds are reported
to be more or less affected in Hughes,
Sully and Potter counties, and these are
being looked after to see that there is
no further spread Of the disease. The
whole of the state was ~quarantined
several years ago, on accoun of the
prevalence Of scabbies, and a rigid cam
paign, with dipping of stock, practically
cleaned it UP. But the quarantine re-
moved, some owners became careless,
and there are cases which need atte%
ton again.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
vfBoRG MAN KILLED
IN RUNAWAY ACCIDENT

Viborg, June "A deplorable acct
dent happened here Sunday when a
horse driven by Chris Paulson. was
frightsne by an auto in which were
Lawrence Sorenson and Fred Marke-
SON. The animal was so frightened
that he ran with the buggy into a wire
fcrcc and Mr.. Paulson was killed.
The ~coroner's jury that was sum-
moned decided that it was a clear, ease
81 accidental death. without any a
cling blamed Cor It,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
A YEAR FoR FORGERY.

Yankton. g. D., June AT a special
Term of circuit court here e. N. Mccall
lum, of Fulton, S. d, pleaded guilty to a
charge of forgery and vas sentenced to
one year in the state ~penitentiary by
Judge r. b. Trip. McCallum made q
dash through this section of the state
via auto, and cashed checks at Is diff
ferent banks from Mitchell to Tabor,
most of them for 500. He was caught in
this city. He was formerly a CONNER
cial salesman for an eastern jewelry
house.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
TRAVELLING MEN WILL
HOLD MEETING AT

Huron, s. D., June 1.-The sixth an
nual convention OF the South Dakota
Travelling Mems association will be
held here June II and is. The bust
ness men of the city vii join In the
work OF entertaining the knights Of
the grip with an Industrial procession
and automobile parade. President c.
e. Barrows that the indica-
tions point to a large attendance
OF men covering the South Dakota ter
ritory.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10

Frau Margaret DittineT, the first po-
licewoman to be appointed in Berlin,
Germany, reports hat during her first
year OF service she had TO deal with
604 cases. Among her charges were 165
boys and girls who had run away from
their homes in the provinces and come
TO Berlin. In many respects Frau Ditt-
mer's duties correspond with those Of
women probation officers in American
cities. Youthful delinquents, waits and
deserted children are placed In her
charge and she deals with them as she
sees At.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
YOUTHFUL oRAToRY FOR
OLD SETTLERS MEETING

washington Springs, s. D., June A.
a. novel feature OF the annual picnic OF
the Old settlers association OF Jerauld
county. to be held here June 16, viii be
an ~oratorical contest. to be participated
In By girls ind boys who are under is
years of age. First. second and third
cash prizes have been offered. In adj
'dition Il this contest various sporting
features will be provided for the enter
tainmem OF the several sthousand per-
lsops who VIII be present.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
CATHOLIC CHURCH AT wlTTEN

Witten. s. d., ,Iune As the result
of a meeting held by a number of
Catholic iayEscr and ciersymaTf q move
ment was inaugurated for the cons
struction OF a fine new Catholic church
building at this place. Within a few
minutes nearly $1,000 was contributed
toward the building fund, and this will
be greatly increased during the next
week or 10 days. The new church edi-
flee will be n OF the finest in Trip
or Gregory counties.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED.

Clymond's scholarships, of a value of
$3.50 each, awarded by Huron college
to the high school graduates who made
the highest general average in an eX-
animation, have been won by the fol-
lowing students: Miss Marion Reed,
W~oonsocket; Miss Alma Thompson,
Canton; Clarence Sherwood, Doland;
Glen IA. Aud, Plankinton.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
BUYS INTEREST IN PAPER.

Kadoka, s.. D., June 1.-The part
neTship heretofore existing between
William Durkee and T.. r. Nellor in
the publication of the Kadoka Press
has been dissolved by mutual consent,
and hereafter the paper will be pub
lished by Mr.. Nellor as sole proprietor.
he having purchased the interest of
Mr.. Durkee in the plant.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
UNION COUNTY WOMAN DEAD

Elk Point, S. D., June 3.-Mrs. w. q.
Dafoe, aged So years, living one mile
south of this city, died Saturday eve
ming of heart failure. The deceased
came to this county with her husband
in 1885 and had made her home here
since that time. She leaves a husband
and three children. Albert, Fannie and
Myrtle. The funeral was held yester-
day afternoon from the Baptist church
in this city.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10

The old mahogany bureau desk used
by Robert Burns at Ellisland and
Dumfries, 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, 900.
or u~nimpeachable pedigree, this relic
aroused keen interest. The desks OF
other famous writer's brought far more
modest figures. One used by Dickens
at Tavistock house went for $65.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
Miss irene osgood, an American

Miss Irene Osgood, an American
woman, living at Northampton, Eng
land, has what is said to be the only
bird hotel in the world. When she
first went to live in England she set
aside four acres Of her grounds N
planted the land with every kind OF
hardy tree and shrub that bears fruits
and berries eaten by birds. Nearer he
house she built a pavilion with q tight
roof as q protection against rain and
nov and here every morning she
spreads a meal of suet, oats, cracked
corn. meal and seeds. There are water
troughs which are filed twice a day
and kept fresh and sweet by frequent
w%aShings.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
DEFRAUDER OF BANKS
IN CLUTCHES OF LAW
Many Banks Cashed Fraudulent
Checks for Forger With
Automobile.

Yankton, S. D., May BE. N. Nc
Callum, a smooth worker in worthless
checks, is in Jail here for trial, and the
list of banks he has worked is increas-
ing rapidly.
Banks at Tabor, Utica. C~enterville
Mission Hill, Scotland, belmont, Kay
lor n others all cashed checks for
McCallum to the extent OF $50 each
within the past few days. McCalIum
using an auto in his operations.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10

In the competition among high school
students Of the country for the prizes
offered by the National Municipal
league. 81 essays on THE Municipal
Problem in America were submitted.
This competition, which was first pro-
posed a few months ago, and probably
will be a yearly event to promote in
terest In municipal questions, was a
most interesting feature Of the leagues
work. Lois Cleveland Gould, Of Sioux
City, Ia, o the first prize of $50.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10

An English inventor has devised a
new speed meter for automobiles.
Placed In front of the vehicle, the exact
speed may be ascertained at any time
either from the vehicle or from the
road. An excess OF speed limit is an
nounced by a gong which continues to
sound until speed is reduced. For
night driving, excess speed is also in
Dictated by the figures on the face of
the instrument being illuminated.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
TEACHERS ARE GRADUATED.

Yankton. May 31.-The annual COM
mencement exercises Of Miss Alice
Daugherty's kindergarten training
school took place Thursday of this
week, this being the second class of
kindergarten teachers the school has
turned out. DR.. III. X. Warren, presi-
dent of Yankton college. made the class
address. The gradutes were Miss Do
rathea Lloyd. Miss Edna Simonson n
Miss Kate Emerson. All have good po-
sitions offered them.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
AssTRAcTER TAKES WIFE.

Huron, S. D., June 4.-The marriage
of Miss Ella M. Bennett, daughter OF
VIM. Bennett and wife. and Albert w.
Ravens was sclemGizea Tuesday eve
ming by Rev. G. w. Rosenberg, of the
Methodist church. Mr.. Havens Is man
ager of the abstract department OF the
Beach, Bryant & Dickinson company,
and came here three years since from
Howard. On their return from. an east
ern trip they will continue to make
their home in this city.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
SUEFRAGETTES CLIMB
LADDERS FOR VOTES

? Miller, S. D., June 1.-The
, women candidates for county SUI
perintenGent Of schools here
have adopted the motto of the
state s~uffragists, Votes for
Women" and are making a hard
campaign among the men for
, votes at the primaries in June.
There are two women candidates
on the republican side and two
, on the democratic. All of them
are competent aspirants.
They go among the voters in
? the fields, the shop or where
? ever they may be and solicit sup
, port. One of them climbed a
; high ladder on an elevator to in
terview two carpenters who were
, at the top working. One Of the
, men was a prOhibitiOnist and the
other a democrat, so this effort
was wasted.
. One of the fair candidates
found that several voters had
promised each of the four Wom-
en- to vote for her.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
OLD SETTLERS MEET.

Oacoma, S. D., June 1.-THE old
settlers association and the annual re-
union of the old soldiers of Lyman
county VIII be held here jointly ON
June IL and is. II is expected that
several thousand persons from all parts
of the county will be present. Various
sporting ~eatures are being
for the entertainment of the visitors.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
HURON ENGINEER WEBS.

Huron, S. D., June As. Claude
Oviatt, a we'll known Chicago & North
western engineer, and Miss Helen
Parke, daughter of Chas. w. Parke and
wife, were united in marriage by Rev.
Pearse Pinch, pastor of the Congrega-
tional church, early Wednesday morn
ing at the home of the brides parents.
The couple have gone on an eastern
trip. expecting to return to Huron to
reside permanently in about three
weeks
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
NINE HORSES r N

Yankton, s. D., June 4.-Fire COM
pletely destroyed Rings large livery
barn at Henry and burned nine horses.
1t broke out shortly after midnight
during a heavy gale. n threatened the
entire business section OF the town.
Bucket brigades saved the adjoining
buildings by keeping the roofs soaked
during the shower of flying embers.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
STEAM POWER BREAKERS
SUBDUING THE SOIL

owanka. s. d., June s.-Seyen i'm.
power breaking outfits are hard
at work within a radius Of 20 miles OF
Owanka breaking raw prairie land SC
It can this season be devoted to crops
for the first time. In the aggregate Il
is expected that not less than 10000
acres will be broken before the power
outfits cease work fer the season. thus
adding that much to the cultivated
urea Of this part of Pennington coun-
~. 3n
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10

OF the many lawful English words
that are uisused In Wall street, none
Is more strained than the word "funda-
mental" One man says the funda-
mentals are all right, and he cares
about nothing else; another retorts
that the fundamentals are all wrong,
and neither knows what the other
ean Neither knows exactly what he
means himself.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10

This from a Shanghai newspaper: "A
new form of punishment was recently
witnessed In Chenchow, when a cruel
motherinlaw who had driven her
daughtertnlaw to commit suicide was
placarded and compelled to carry the
dead daughter through the streets,
with a man going on before to call the
populace to see the body. 1t was GER
tainiy a hideous sight, but a doubtful
form Of punishment"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10

AT one of the busiest points in Broad
way there stood. recently, for a long
time a middle aged man holding before
him a hat Of English make, into which
many passersby dropped small coins.
Fastened to his coat was a placard IN
which was written in plain letters:
Work wanted-anything. Out If work
because Of sickness. Near starvation;
wife and six children" The mans
head was bowed low and he nodded
whenever a coin was dropped into the
hat.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
HAMLiN 5. S. WORKERS MEET.

Hayti. s. d. june S.-Aii arrange
ments have been made for the 18th an
nual convention OF the Hamlin County
Sunday School association, which
will convene here tomorrow for a ses-
sion lasting until Friday evening
Among the prominent Sunday school
workers from outside the county who
will be here to make addresses will be
Rev. f. p. Leach, OF Sioux Falls, gem
era secretary of the State Sunday
School association.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10

To permit a motorist to explore dark
corners OF his car with q light and vet
leave his hands free there has been in
vented an incandescent lamp and re-
nector to fasten to the forehead and
take current from the cars batteries
through a crrd.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10

The first woman apothecary In Ger
many has succeeded in passing her ex-
animation. She Is Fraulein Won Gus
mar, age 81. She has now proceeded
has been engaged as apothecary's helm
in a pharmacy there.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10

Germany is losing ground In China.
Fifteen years g It's exports to that
country exceeded those OF the United
States and Japan combined. Today
they constitute only a little over 4 per
cent, whereas America has 8 per cent,
Japan IA and England about so.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
TRANSATLANTIC SPUDS
FROM LAST. YEARS CROP

Bridgewater. S. D., June 81
The novel sight of a man en-
gagged in digging last years po-
tato crop, with which to pro-
cure seed to plant this years
crop, was witnessed at tho
home of j. B. Weber, In this
city. The sphds were well
sprouted and Mr.. Weber terms
the process. simply transplant
ing.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
OLDEST MAN IN STATE
DIES AT AGE OF 10

WATERFOWL, S. D., May 81
Peter Meier, Of COdington
county, believed to have been
the oldest man in South Dakota,
died Tuesday at the age of 1913
years. Two days later his
daughter, Mrs. Nicholas Hus-
wick, of Hamlin county, died,
aged SO years.
Up to 10 years ago Mr.. Meier
led an active life on the farm.
Renting his OWL place, he went
to live with his daughter, who
often stated her belief that her
father would Outlive her. Upon
his death she told her friends
that she would go soon, but her
prediction came true quicker
than ven she anticipated.
The aus of death in both
cases is given as old age.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10

A decree has been published In Aus
tria by which no one is allowed 10 re-
fine raw oil or to sell petroleum IN
tanks without a concession obtained
from the government. This Is q meas
ure against the Standard OIL.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10

Since the discovery was made I'm
Canada a year or so ago that the
muskrat could be treated and dyed 70
initiate seal so nearly as 10 avoid de-
lection the price Of its pelts has
doubled.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10

The government OF Chill has ordered
6s.13O, 900 centennial anniversary most
are stamps from an American house
for use during 1910.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10

Mrs. Mary A. Mason. OF Great Bar
rington. Mass, whose will has been
probated. left nearly half a million dol
lars to the town to establish and main
tain a hnsnital.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10

Ii is expected That the new coal mine
near Melbourne, which now yields 500
tons a day, will be able next year to
supply all the requirements OF the
victorian state railways.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10
HEADS OF MATCHES XII CHE

Dallas. S. D.. June 3.-The 10.
months-old child of Mr.. and Mrs. c
c.. Holmse. wen known residents of this
place. died as the result of eating the
sulphur off a number OF matches. TIE
child got hold of a box Of matches an
had eaten the sulphur from several o.
them before being noticed.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10

The & & OF wild birds are smaller
III those Of the same species of birds
when domesticated.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10

More than 10000 2o-candle power in-
randescent lamp flaments can be
made from a single pound OF tantalum.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10

n is calculated that no fewer thar
$4,000 people spend their lives on tho
canal boats and barges OF England
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-06-10

Ostrich feathers to the value OF sS.-
rf,iy. ;,;51 hava been exported from tiss
Care OF Good Hope in n year