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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19
UNION COUNTY WOMAN
CALLED IN OLD AGE

Elk Point, S. D., May 14.-Mrs. To-
hanna O'Connor, of Sphinx township,
this county, died at her home Saturday
OF old age. The deceased was born in
County Kerry, Ireland, in 1929. In lS4S
she came to Columbus, Ohio, and in
1854 to Dubuque, Ia, where she was
married to Thos. OConnor. She came
with her husband to Union county in
1858 and settled on a homestead in
Sphinx township and made ii her home
until her death. The funeral was held
Monday from the Garryowen church
and was conducted by Father Donahou.
of Bancroft, Neb assisted by Father
Bushman. pastor of the Catholic church
at Garryowen. Her husband died last
year. The children are Michael, d. F.
and Mrs. j. e. Gault. of Denver Colo. !:
Jas. L. and Tom, of Sphinx, and Mrs.
John McGrath, Of Sioux City, la. She
was 81 wears old
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19

y Rumors have been rife that the con-
stitution of young Japan is degenerate
ing year after year, says the Eibun
Tsushinsha, but they are firmly denied
by the authorities, who are Of the opin-
ion that according to the reports Of the
physicians Of conscripts both constitu-
ton and weight are showing an upward
tendency on the whole, and there is
not a bit Of cause to Justify the rumors.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19

One of the big Brazilian railroads has
Just completed a plan by which it will
send four of it's mechanics to the
United States every six months and put
them at work in some of our big rail-
road shops, so that they may become
familiar with American methods.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19
cENrERILLvE ORATOR WINS.

Vermillion, 8. D., May 1S.--In close
oratorical contest in the state univer-
sity here, the honors Of first place were
awarded to Theron Brown, a student
mere from Centerville, s. d. His theme
was an grafton on Carl Schurz. Sec
ond place was given to Walter Wey-
gint, also from Centerville, and third
place to William Heiss, of Sioux Falls
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19

Beets were first found growing wild
IN sandy soils near the sea in Europe
and western Asia. The wild beet still
found there is regarded by authority
as the original type. This wild beet is
slender rooted and has taste so diff
ferent from the beet we know today
that one must consider the first man
who tasted thought 1t possible to de-
velop, had gifts Of hope and magma
ton far beyond ordinary. The beet
has been cultivated since 100000 B, C..
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19
PENNINeToN's FIRST sPourER.

Quinn, s. D., May 17-An artesian
flow was struck near Quinn on the j.
Clarambeau place at depth of SO feet
by G. M. Tracy. while drilling for wa
ter. After penetrating a three-foot cap
rock the water rushed to the top of
the well and about six feet above the
ground. This is the first artesian we'll
in Pennington county and proves that
artesian water can be easily obtained
in this county. The water is good, soft
water and not hot water, as so many
of the South Dakota artesians are
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19

Europe's forest schools-at Chariot
tenburg. Dresden, and Elberfeld, in
Germany, also at Borstal Wood, near
London-are attracting the interest of
physicians and teachers. Charlotten-
burg school is situated in the midst of
the pine woods. and the only protection
ever offered is q mere roof in case of
rain. No lesson periods are longer than
rs minutes, and much time Is given to
play. Five simple meals are served the
children daily.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19
CAPITOL BEING TORN DOWN.

Pierre, S. D.. May 16.--After serving
the purpose Of the state for 81 years
the old capitol, which was built by the
people of Pierre when the temporary
capital was located at this city in 1888
has at last been cleared Of all its Ak
lures and the work of tearing down the
building was begun yesterday.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19
ABERDEEN MAYOR
RERUkES LOAEERS

Aberdeen, s. d., May 1s.-Mayor H.
J. Rock took another forward step in
the work of reform when he announced
that complaints had been made to him
that loafers had been in the habit Of
making improper remarks to respect
able women and girls as they passed
along the streets, and he would take
steps to see that the loafers behave
themselves or take the consequences.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19

1t is announced that the Emperor"
violin which is part of the Haddock
collection in London will soon be sold.
Its value is estimated at $4,000. 1t is
claimed to be the best specimen of the
work Of Antonio Stradivari 1649-1737.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19
NEBRASKA GRAIN CASE
Is DENIED REHEARING

Washington, May 18.--The supreme
court of the United States today re-
fused the rehearing of the elevator
cases" of the state of Nebraska against
the Missouri Pacific Railway company.
The court recently held that the grain
elevator law of that state as originally
enacted was unconstitutional because,
in requiring the railroads of the state
to build switches to elevators along
their rights Of way, it took private
property without compensation.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19
eAPrIsTs AT pELL RADIOS.

annual session of the Sioux Falls
District Baptist association will be
held here May 20 to %. Among the
speakers will be Rev. T. L. Ketman.
d. d., Of Chicago, and Rev. Henry
Williams, d. d., of Des Moines, la.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19
OFFENDER is NAseEp.

Fairfax, s. D.. May l7.-Sheriff Nc
Mullen returned Monday evening from
Omaha with Pat Stevens, who is
charged with holding W and robbing
a Gregory party last winter. 1t is said
there Is very strong case against him
and he has good prospects of a good
long term at Sioux Falls. 1t is also
intimated that there are others con-
nected with the holdup. but SO far no
other arrests have been made.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19
RAPID CITY CLEANS AND
GARkISHES RAn Spn

Rapid City, s. d., May 13.-Under
the new commission form of govern
ment. Rapid City is undergoing
house cleaning something similar to
the period two years ago when the
forgotten blue laws were strictly en-
forced by the authorities upon de-
mand by the reformers. Commission
er McElroy first proceeded to do away
with the slot machines and all gamb.
ling devices. quite a number being
gathered up and shipped out Of town.
Then a number of negro dives were
closed, the occupants being ordered
out Of town with the alternative of ar
rest. Dope fiends and the male
habitues Of all questionable houses
were also given their walking papers
and the proprietors of all night sa-
looms have been instructed that they
must close at IL o'clock or be prose
cuted. The question Of license is soon
to come up before the board of COM
missioners and they are expected to
take some drastic action in the prem
ises as the commissioners were elect
ed on a reform platform.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19
ATHLETICS AT SALEM.

Salem, S. D., May 17.-Saturday, May
81, has been fixed as the time for the
first annual meet of the McCook Coun-
ty Athletic association, which will be
held on the local grounds.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19
UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT
WILL OCCUPY A WEEK

vermillion, s. D., May 1.-THE an
nual commencement exercises at the
State University Of South Dakota will
begin on Sunday June s, and close or
Thursday, June g. The following pro.
gram and speakers are announL ID fol-
commencement week:
June 5-Baccalaureate address by
Rev. William j. Hutchins, of Oberlin
o., at 10 a. M; anniversary of Y. M
and Y. w. c. A. at 8 o'clock; sermon by
Rev. Mr.. Hutchins.
June 6-Art reception and tea at 3 p
M; annual college of music concert al
8 p. m.
+, June Glass day exercises at $3.50
p. M; presidents reception at 8 p. m.
June S-Reunion of alumni; law
school address at 8 p. m. by Judge Ros-
coe Pound, college of law, University OF
Chicago.
June Commencement adore IS at 10
a. m. by j. Lawrence Laughlin, UiIiver-
sity of Chicago; comforting Of degrees;
alumni banquet.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19

King Albert, of the Belgians, has the
distinction of being the only royalty;
who has served an apprenticeship as
newspaper reporter. For four years he
was the regularly accredited marine re-
porter Of Belgian weekly, and in the
pursuit of his duties travelled through
most Of the countries of Europe. visit
ing the shipyards. The incentive be-
hind it all is deep interest in the mar
thine future Of Belgium.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19
MITCHELL GRADUATES "a.

AL. >.-t. >4.rs "a The high school will
be held on Thursday, June 2, when
about "a young women and men will
receive their diplomas. The saluta-
torian is Miss Lottie Pound and the
valedictorian is Miss Winifred Pow
ers. The scholarship was awarded to
Miss Ruth PARROT. At the graduating
of Yankton college, will deliver the
address.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19
TWO PROMOTIONS FOR
NORTHWESTERN AGENTS

Yankton, S. D., May 13.-W. ]. Dick
son. agent Of the Northwestern at Sa.
lem, is in Yankton to succeed f. W.
Warning, who has been promoted to the
Aberdeen station.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19

A New England safety oil lamp for
miners is lighted without removing the
protecting gauze by platinum wire
through which a current of electricity
is passed from storage battery
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19
FORMER KAUFMAN ATTORNEYS
HAVE CLAIM CUT IN Hal 3

Sioux Falls, S. D., May IA jury
in the state circuit court in the case
Of Rice & Benson, attorneys of Elan
dreau, against Moses Kaufman, of
Sioux Falls, returned a verdict grant
ing the plaintiffs a Judgment for Sc, 900
against the Sioux Falls man. The
Flandreau attorneys instituted the ac-
ton for the purpose of recovering S1O.-
600, claimed to be due for assistance
in defending Mrs. Emma Kaufman.
wife Of the defendant, when she was
tried on the charge Of having been re-
sponsible for the death Of her young
domestic.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19
GREEK LAD is SENT 1000
MILES BEYOND DESTINATION

Woonsocket, S. d., May 14-By mis-
take the railroad officials further east
sent to this place a little Greek lad
about 10 years of age, whose destina-
ton is believed to be Woonsocket, r.. l.,
instead of Woonsocket, S. d. The lad
was found wandering the streets and
was taken in by kind hearted people,
who endeavored to learn something of
him. but owing to the fact that he was
unable to talk English, but little could
be learned from him. AS near as could
be gathered he had only recently ar
rived in the United States from Europe.
and drought some mistake had been
sent to this place instead of to the
Rhode Island city. The unfortunate lad
had but 35 cents in his pocket, SO a COL
lection was taken up for him and ar
engagements were made to have him
forwarded to Rhode Island.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19

The highest inhabited place in the
world is the Buddhist monastery of
Ilaine Thibet, which is about 1900 feet
above sea level
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19

During the last year the steamboat
inspection service Of this country
passed on 161, zoe life preservers.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19
HURON AFTER BALL TEAM.

Huron, s. D., May lett now seems
probable that Huron Will have a semi
professional baseball team the present
season. The enterprise is backed by
the Commercial club, and a number OF
well known players are booked for the
Huron team. Among those indicating
q willingness to sign contracts with HUI
ron are John Deaton, Jake Welmer, Roy
st. John, Shorty" Howe, Ray Fitz.
gerald, Harry Clark, Dave Davis, all OF
Kansas City; Frank Marrow, Of Han.
nibal, Mo-, and "Dutchy" Wagner, OF
Salem, Ill.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19
BYRON p. DAeUE, OF DEApWooD,
DIES OF BRlGHT'S DISEASE

Deadwood, s. D, May ia tele-
gram from Daytona, Fla, announces
the death there of Byron p. Dague, one
Of the old time and respected citizens
of Deadwood, who went there a year
ago to secure relief from Bright's dis
ease. Mr.. Dague, who came here from
Minneapolis in 1876, has for many
years been prominent in banking and
insurance circles and one of the most
active citizens. He was one of the
most active and best known Masons
in the state, being a 33rd degree men,
Der and deputy inspector general
in this state. The funeral will be held
In Minneapolis, where his son, Darrell,
now resides. a delegation of local Ma
sons expecting to go from here. Mr..
Dague was So years old and leaves a
wife, son and two daughters in
Deadwood, Mrs. E. L. Richards and
Miss Florence Dague.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19

Oklahoma has the greatest Indian
population of any Of the states of this
country, numbering 117.370.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19

as nearly as can be estimated there
are 80 inhabitants to the square mile
on this globe.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19

Lettuce as food plant has a record
of being eaten by Persian kings more
than 1000 years ago.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19
SMALLEST TOWN ON EARTH
HAS THREE NEWSPAPERs

Mitchell, s. D., May 13.-A rush Of
new settlement has given an added
impetus to the establishment Of news
papers in the western part Of the state
to get the final proof business. At
Farmingdale three newspapers are
thriving on population Of about rs
persons and three or four business
houses The editors Of two of the
papers have adopted peculiar names,
one being called Screwdriver and the
other Gimlet The third paper takes
on a more dignified name and is called
the Great Western Magazine. 1t is not
likely that another as small a town
has as many newspapers as Farming
dale, and they are all waiting for the
final proof harvest to start.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19

In Russia cigarets are used more
widely than cigars.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19
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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19
MANUAL TRAINING IN
SCHOOLS AT SPENCER

Spencer, s. D., May l6.-Spencer will
see much building this summer. A
new $4,000 Christian church will be
erected, and preparations are already
under way for the large addition to the
school building. When completed, the
school building will be a magnificent
structure and manual training, includ.
ing, among other things, carpentry.
typesetting and printing. will be in
stalled. e. ]. Morgan, who has been
superintendent for several years, has
been retained at an increase in salary,
Geo. w. Lueth and Dorothy Jenner,
both we'll known young people OF
Spencer, are on their honeymoon trip.
and will soon be at home to their
friends. The groom, a son Of Banker
II. G. Lueth, is engaged in an extensive
merchandise business.
The crop outlook has frightened up
during the past few days, and warmth
and moisture are bringing on the early
grass, while q continuation Of present
conditions will soon bring about CORE
planting. Small grain looks well, con.
sidering the severe weather Of a few
weeks ago.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19
POISONED BARLEY
FOR cHIPMUNKs

Deadwood, 8. D., May 16.-Under the
direction of DR.. Dearborn, connected
with the biological department Of the
government at Washington, the work
Of destroying the mice and chipmunks
that have been eating up the pine
seeds as fast as planted by the for
estry department, has been under
taken. After considerable experiment.
ing, 1t was decided to use barley sat
urated with solution Of strychnine as
poisoning the seed itself, killed 1t. The
poisoned barley is now being scattered
by the forestry force over the ground
at Redfern, where the reseeding is in
progress.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19
TWO HURON PEOPLE DIE
IN DISTANT STATES

Huron, S. D., May 16.-A telegram
announced the death at Lander, Wyo-
Of Mrs. George Urquhart, formerly Of
this city. The family removed tc
Lander about three years since.
The death of Captain Joseph H.
Alexander, a former resident and BUSH
ness man Of Huron, occurred q day or
two since, at Mt. Morris, ILL., Mr..
Alexander was SO years of age, and
served two terms as clerk of courts for
this, Beadle, county. He was an ex-
union, soldier and known in Grand
Army circles throughout the state. A
daughter, Eugenia. Of Los Angeles, and
Charles H. of Butte, Mont, survive
him, his wife dying here some years
since.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-05-19

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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-07-26
Vandals 0verturn NJ onuments.

Some unknown person, believed to
have been either drunk or insane,
Thursday afternoon overturned num-
ner of monuments and tombstones in
the Lexington cemetery, some Of the
marble slabs and figures being shat
tered by the fall to the ground. The
handsome group of marble statuary
which marked the grave of Judge
James Jewell. who for many years
presided over the Pol &c Court of Lex
ington, was badly mutilated. One of
the figures of an angel with out
stretched wings beir & thrown down
and broken, while other similar figures
were muiilated to less degree.
In one place, in the southwest cor
ner of the cemetery. near the Lees
town pike. five tombstones we're over
turned and number OF other monu-
ments and memorial slabs were over
trned or broken in ether parts of the
grounds, the vandsl seeming not to
direct b S attack at any particular par
Ct the cemetery. This circumstance
gives support to the theory that the
wanton OBSTRUCTION was the york of a
crazy man. Reports of the wotkmen
In the cemetery lead to the belief that
the vandalism Was committed between
3 and O'Clock. Evely effclt will be
made to apprehend and punish the
guilty person.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-07-26
Hig Priced Hen.

The highest priced hen in Kentucky
was at Perryville, at the home of the
Rev. William Overstreet, says a press
dispatch from Danvile. For just an
hour she was worth exactly $503.
Then the market for the stock of this
particular hen BROKE as they say
in the bucket shop, and at one stroke
fell $50, which, so far as can be learn
ed, is record for Perryville.
:. The hen swallowed a $500 diamond
ring belonging to Mrs. Overstreet.
The ring. with Others less valuable,
was lying on table on the back porch
OF the Ovrestreet house. The old hen
looked the jewels over, and with the
eve of connoisseur and the taste of
Savarin picked out the real thing
and swallowed it. There was hue
a1d cry when the less was discovered.
All the hens were under suspicion.
and Mr.. Overstreet started an investi-
CATION. The fourth hen he picked up
proved to be the culprit He could
feel the ring in her craw. Mrs. Over
street, with her scissors solved the
problem. She cut hole in the craw,
took out the ring, sewed the craw up
again and the hen is as well now as
she was before. 4
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-07-26
immigration to Kentucky.

The effort of the Commercial Club
to promote immigration to Kentucky
is cOmmendable, says the Courier
Journal. Whether it is possible to
combine the Offices of the State I'm
migration Agent and Orited States
immigration agent for Kentucky re-
mains to be seen, out there is no ques-
tion that Kentucky needs immigrants
and should adopt systematic method
of getting them.
Obviously it would be better to have
State Agent who is in close t UGH
with the Fed raj Government. The
Commercial Club is owing in the
right direction. Kentucky has room
for large number of immig, ants,
;nd Kes tuck ians will welcome immi-
sratiOn if 1T is of the tight sort.
There is constant influx of immi-
grants to this country. Unless some
special effort is made Kentucky will
profit little thereby. The newcomers
will go to the West or Northwest or
will remain in the Fast. Very few of
them will come South.
Some of the States that feel that
they are not getting their share of
this new population have established
elaborate immi graft bureaus This
has been done recently in Arkansas
and Missouri. The State of Missis-
sippi has been working diligently to
secure immigrants in recent years,
and the fact that the city of Jackso
mas trebled its population since 1900 is
attributed in no small part to the in
coming aliens who desire to become
Americ citizers. Kentucky has rot
49, Il
have been done. but good deal has
been accom-, li5hed ty the tate Ave, t.
The Comm ercial Club plan, if il ia,
be csrri "a out, will pave the way ioc
more effective work in the future.