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Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-04-20
SLING SHOT BATTLE IS FATAL
Belle Fourche Boys Unwittingly
Responsible for Lamentabls
Accident

Two persons losing the sight OF
an eve was the result of sling
shot battle between several young.
sters on Thursday of last week.
Mrs. Jennie Decker lost the sight
of her left eye, as did also her son,
George. According to the story
told US two of the Selbaugh boys
and two of the Hantz boys, all
about eleven to thirteen years OF
age, were playing in the Selbaugh
yard, the Decker boy, about the
same age, being in his mothers
back yard adjoining.
In some manner the youngsters
got to shooting at each other with
sling shots. The Decker boy then
either went into the house, or
started in, and while the door was
pal TALLY open, two shots were
fired from the adjoining yard, the
first of which struck Mrs. Decker
in the left eye, and almost at the
same instant shot struck her son,
in the left eye, completely destroy
ing the sight of that eye for each
of them.
Medical aid was summoned at
once but nothing could be done to
save the eyes, 50 the mother and
son were taken to the hospital
where the left eye of each was re-
moved. The accident is a very
sad one owing to the fact that Mrs.
Decker is a widow with five child
rem, and is the only support of the
children. When Mr.. Hantz heard
of the the accident he immediately
went to Mrs. Decker's residence
and is doing everything in his
power to make life easier for the
widow and children.
1t is practically impossible to
place the blame for the accident,
as it was just case of thoughtless-
ness on the part of all the boys
concerned, none of them having
the slightest idea of how danrarnns
sport they were indulging in.
Belle Fourche Bee.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-04-20
AllS IN ALFALFA CULTURE
Prof. Hansen Wants to Help Farmers
With Their Most Valuable Crop

The last legislature appropriated
five hundred dollars for develop
ing the varieties of alfalfa best
suited to the conditions of soil and
climate obtaining in South Dakota.
Prof. N. Z. Hansen, head of the
horticultural and forestry depart
ments ut the state college, has
charge of the work. In the fol-
lowing paragraphs he makes some
valuable suggestions that are well
worth noting. This article has
appeared in various papers over
the state and has received lengthy
and commendatory editorial men,
ton. Prof. Hansen says:
'The legislature made provision
March 3rd, for limited trial in
every county ia South Dakota of
the new alfalfas which l brought
over from Russia and Siberia as
Agricultural Explorer for the
United States Department of Agri-
culture in my last two trips to
Siberia in 1906 and 1908. This
seed was widely scattered in small
lots in many states. Some of the
best of these new alfalfas have
been started from a spoonful OF
seed, so progress has been slow.
We have no seed to spare this year.
A few thousand one year old plants
can be spared this spring. A few
plants were sent out last year ano
! some farmers averaged one-hali
J ounce of seed to the plant from
J ulants set in good garden soil fa1
; enough apart to permit OF goot
7 cultivation.
MY present belief is: l. Tha
we can make q success of alfalf
: culture in every part of the state
). 2. That these new varieties vii
It be proof against winter-killing
t 3. That some of these alfalfas ca
y be introduced as wild plants o
> stony, rolling lands, too rough fo
9 cultivation.
o. ''Please remember: Land ths
# can raise good alfalfa is worth on
" hundred dollars, and more, pr
70 acre.
,e I'm a recent article in the Siou
Falls Press l offered to send te
is plants free to the first ten applic
~ tions in each county. Applican
a should describe the character
st the soil and state whether the
If wish the plants for hay or pastur
,e Many applications have alreat
il been received. Applications :
Sc ceived too late will be placed I
the waiting list for next year."
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-04-20
SHOT CR|pPLES FOR LIFE
Norval Morrison Is Victim Of Deplor'
able Accident in Oregon

The many friends of the X. +.
Brown family, until recently resi-
dents of this locality, will be shock
ed to learn of a lamentable accident
that befell Mrs. Browns son, Nor
val Morrison, on April 4th, by
which he was made cripple for
Ire. 1t appears that the family
we're driving toward the central
part of Oregon, where they expect
to locate, leaving the railroad point
Of Vale behind them. They were
accompanied by another family
that was going into the same local
ity. and we're making the slow
nropress usual to freighting outfits.
Norval and young man OF
about his own age, a member OF
the other family, sighted large
bird on promontory across a
oulch from the road they were
travelling. Taking a shotgun they
went down into the gulch with the
intention of making the further
side and shooting the bird. They
found small running stream al
the bottom of the gulch and Nor
val's companion went across hrst
reaching back for the gun, which
Norval handed him. The rock OF
which the young fellow stood wa
slippery and ne lost his footing
falling and letting the gun 60. |
struck the rock in such a way tina
it was discharged, the charge strik
ing Norval in the left ankle, com
pletely shattering the bones there
He was taken to the neares
doctor, where it was found ths
the leg would have to be amputa
ed. This was done, about two
thirds of that member below tn
knee being removed. Letters
local relatives received the first {
the week state that he is no
getting along nicely and that I
further serious results are to
anticipated.
The unfortunate victim OF tn
deplorable accident was we'll know
to our local readers. He was
fine, clear-cut young man' u
approaching the golden age
manhood. The outcome OF 9
accident makes it simply . calan
", not only to him bat to tho
near and dear to him.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-04-20

papers in the state to publish the
new law in its entirety. It makes
sweeping changes in the methods
of road work and many people are
doubtful of the good qualities Of
the enactment, although they
readily admit that the present sys-
tenn is far from being the best in
the world.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-04-20

church building and number of
Presbyterians got together and
fixed up the abandoned saloon into
a church. The bar was removed
to the rear of the building and is
now used to store Sunday school
tracts while the wine tables of the
former liquor house, now hold
hymnals and other church books,
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-04-20
Former Saloon Now a Church

Whitewood, April l9.-Using a
former saloon building for house
of worship, Rev. Nathaniel Leavitt,
known as the fighting pastor, is
attracting much attention at Vale,
a town northeast of here in Butte
county. Vale has no regular
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-04-20

The teams of the big baseball
leagues have been at it nearly a
a week now. The only trouble
encountered to date is the in
adequate facilities for heating the
grounds.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-04-20

A Chicago man made 50 much
noise the other day because he he'd
become the father of triplets that
the police were called in to put the
soft pedal on him. Some men got
excited easily.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-04-20

An increasing number of our
exchanges are arriving printed in
two languages-English and base
ball.
Philip weekly review. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1907-1912, 1911-04-20

Mexico could be absorbed BY
this country and made one OF the
counties of Texas without rough
ing the waters one little bit.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-17
DAVIS CORNERS,

Archie Mohs had his finger badly
hurt while hauling coal from Riceville
for the Saratoga creamery. In some
way chunk Of coal fell on his hand
while unloading from car.
Mr.. John Aberly and Miss Eda Hen
Ike were married Feb. 18th, at the
home of the bride in Saratoga town
ship
H. Alderman sawed wood for Griff.
Roberts last Thursday.
Billy Hughes of Lime Springs is
breaking colts for Theo. Hauck.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Aberly came
over from Cresco to attend the Aberly-
Henke wedding.
Last dance of the season at Davis
Corners on Feb. 9th. Music by the
Deane Bros. orchestra.
Theo. Hauck and G. A. Stern were
Lime Springs callers last Thursday.
Fred Hecht and son Albert transacted
business at Cresco Saturday.
MIR. and Mrs. Gus. Aberly gave a
farewell party to their many friends
last Wednesday. They will move to
Cresco about March LIST.
Paul MONS who is at work in the
Wentworth & Hamilton shop at Cresco,
spent Sunday at home.
The church services were largely at
tended last Sunday.
Mrs. William Haweg is visiting her
son at Merrill, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-17
ALBION.

Several of the Albionites attended
the Adolph Walters sale Tuesday.
Sylvia Ashley returned from her Aus
tin visit Wednesday of last week.
Marion Wallace spent couple of
days at the N. C. Peckham home the
first of the week.
Frank Chubback returned to his
home in Wisconsin last week Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Holenbach of Foun-
tain, Mimi, spent part of last week at
the home of their daughter, Mrs. Ar
thur Livingston.
N. C. Peckham is doing nicely since
his operation at the kessel hospital
Tuesday.
Otto Solto and family spent Sunday
at the Arthur Livingston home.
Miss Tennie Brink of Cresco is as
sisting with the sewing at the E. j.
Taft home this week.
Otto Stevens has been numbered
among the sick the past few days.
1.-The latest" in Albion is curiosity
in the form calf at the M. L. GilIard
home, on the place known as the P. |.
DeLange farm. At this writing the
calf is week old, perfectly formed
with two distinct faces, two ears
four eyes, two noses, two mouths and
two tongues.
Glad to note that Alfred Smith is
doing as we'll as can be expected since
his operation for appendicitis at the
Kessel hospital Tuesday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-17
NORTH PROTIVIN

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Riha are the
proud pare ITS of baby boy born to
them Feb. 8. Here's congratulations.
Joseph Mlady and his man drove to
Spillville last Sunday.
There will be another concertina
dance given in Kalishek S hall in Proti-
vim, Monday evening, Feb. 20, 1911.
Everybody invited. John Still floor
manager.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Wagner were
pleasant visitors at the Frank Novotny
home last week.
The Misses Barbara and Josie Has
kovec are in Fredericksburg, Iowa, for
an indefinite stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sobolik and Mr..
and Mrs James Riha called on Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Hrdina last Sunday.
James Benda was business caller
on Jim Berka last Tuesday.
MIR. and Mrs. James Kreitzer and
son Leonard were pleasant visitors at
the John Vrba home Sunday.
GOLDENROD.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-17
John Walter went to town Monday

John Walter went to town Monday
on a business trip.
Newton and Charlie Bigalk were
business callers Monday on Joe Owens.
Henry Bigalk, who has been visiting
relatives and friends in Wisconsin, is
expected home this week.
Albert Bronner and Mr.. and Mrs.
Sherman LETTERS spent Sunday at the
Amel Keune home.
Willie Bigalk spent Sunday with Joe
Hayes.
Some of the North Albion ''kids''
attended the dance and oyster supper
at Johnny Hess, Friday night and all
report good time.
A. A. Bigalk went to Granger We'd
nesday on business trip.
Mrs. Daniel Kreuger visited Mrs.
John Walter on Wednesday.
Herbert Milbraith called on Din Nc
Gee one day last week.
Hazel Stayner visited Clara Batter
Sunday afternoon.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-17
SCHOOL notes.

AAOS
Map work was again started in the
Sophomore History divisions lately.
Both of the divisions in Plane Geom-
etry underwent test last Thursday.
Remember the second inter-society
program to be given tomorrow night,
February 18th.
Mae Thompson was a High School
visitor Monday. She is home on a
short vacation.
The juniors, as was predicted, won
the first holiday for excellence in de-
pertinent, last Friday.
Wanted-Nine bali players for second
team; must be good players and resi-
dents of Howard County.
Tuition Due Today" IS a sign that
confronts many of the cringing victims
of study every little while.
The afternoon class in Physical
Geography studied the different forma-
tions of rock last Thursday.
The Physical Geography class had its
first examination last Friday; Mr.. Tiss
reports some very interesting papers.
Speaking of scholarship, did you
notice that thirteen Of the nineteen
seniors have their names on the honor
list?
The Sophomore examinations in
history last week proved very salts
factory no one getting below So per
cent.
The 10th grade Geometry examina-
ton encouraged the pupils as it showed
that they were progressing as we'll as
the rest.
The Juniors have accepted the
challenge for basket ball game for
the class championship and will 90
their best to win.
Miss Ida Norton, teacher of
mathematics in the Austin, Minnesota,
High School, visited the Geometry and
Algebra classes, Monday.
The Juniors recently sent challenge
to the 9th Grade for a basket ball
game. They claim supremacy over all
teams but the Sophomores.
The funeral of Donald Church was
held last Friday. The High School at
tended in body, showing their re-
spect for their schoolmate.
The boys section in 10th grade Eng
fish have finished reading 1.-The Prin-
cess" The girls division expect to
finish some time in the near future.
Five books containing selections for
readings and other program work have
just been added to the library. Public
speaking is being made an important
feature of the work in C. H. S.
Remember the second inter-society
program next Wednesday night. The
debaters and others who are to take
part have been working hard and a
good program is promised as usual.
A fairly good idea of the different
formations of rock in the Colorado
canyon were formed by the aid of
microscopes. The work in this form
is much easier to understand and more
interesting.
The annual patriotic program given
in honor of the old soldiers will be held
Friday afternoon, February Oath, at 2
O'Clock in the High School room. 1t
will be given by the whole school this
year, each room providing part of the
program.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-17

Only three Sophomores have the
honor of having their names on the de-
merit list; the class expects to vote
these pupils out of the class so it will
be possible for the class to gain va
cation. 1t might be interesting to
state that these pupils are all members
of the w. @. {
First year Latin is vexing.
Caesar is just as bad,
Modern history perplexes me
And geometry drives me mad;
But when the ball season comes
That g when l feel glad.
Poem by B. P.
Two handsome silver medals were
presented to Walter Caward and Har-
old Nichols, Friday, as prize for win
ming the first inter-society debate fot
the Hawkeye Society. John Nash and
Vera Hardy will debate against Reu-
ben johnson and Leone Graf for the
second set of medals next Wednesday
night, Feb. %.
Postponed.-Because of the Orchard
lecture tonight, the second inter-socie-
ty program at the high school has been
postponed till Wednesday night, Feb.
%. A good debate on the question of
commission government for ::cities, a
farce, readings, music and other feat
ures will make up an interesting pro-
gram. You should lie there.
March 18th has been set as the date
of the preliminary district defamation
contest at New Hampton. The fin"
contest will take place in Eikader,
March oath. Word has been received
that Martha Becker, our represent.
alive, will be allowed to enter the
dramatic class with her rea1ing en-
titled "The Going of the White Swan. -
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-17
AUCTION SALE.

Having decided to quit farming
will hold an auction sale on the Lowry
farm, 3 miles west of Cresco, com.
mencing at 10 O'Clock a. m. sharp, on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY q, 1911.
16 HORSES.
Span of Sorrel mares, and years
old. These mares are broke to all
harness, and both bred. Weight $500
pounds.
Bay mare years old, weight 1900 lbs
Black mare 10 years old, weight 1850
lbs. This mare Is gentle for woman
to drive.
Bay mare, heavy in foal, 9 years old,
weight 1850.
Span of Standard Bred drivers, S
years old. and we'll matched, weight
23OO lbs.
Black colt coming years old. weight
1850 lbs
Bay Colt coming years old, weight
1900 lbs.
Gray mare 10 years old, good family
horse.
Bay Filly coming years old.
Bay Gelding coming years old.
| last summer Colts.
! Yearling Mule, crackerjack.
81 HEAD OF CATTLE.
Seven full-blooded registered Here
ford cows and heifers.
Two Registered Hereford Bulls, l
and 2 years old.
+, Three 2.year-old steers.
Yearlings, 4 Calves.
HoGs-3 Sows with young pigs.
Also other Brood sows.
MACHINERY.
Minnie Binder
Deering Corn binder, new
Hay Loader, new
Deering Hay Rake
Mccormick Mower
GAINESVILLE Gang Plow
Deering SuIky Flows. one with
breaker bottom
3 Cultivators. Discs
Founder drag
Hoosier Disc Drill, new
Ste Drag. Feed Grinder
Grind stone. New Wagon
Hay Rack and Hog Rack combined.
Bob Sleighs.
. set Work Harnesses
Some Hav in barn. Corn in crib
FREE LUNCH AT NOON.
TERMS: All sums of $1,000 or under.
cash. On sums over that amount one
years time will be given on good ap-
proved notes bearing per cent. inter-
est. All articles must BE- settled for
before being removed from the prem
Uses.
w. C. VAN SCHOYCK.
Col. JOHN FlNEGAN. Auctioneer.
E. j. THOMAS, Clerk.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-17

1.-THE Old School in Hickry Holler, -
presented here by home talent last
Friday evening was we'll attended and
gave good satisfaction: The proceeds
were $4S.75, which will he for the
cemetery.
Mrs. Henry Foss has been on the
sick list for several days with the'grip.
Mrs Thomas Kakac and daughter
Elsie took the train. at Riceville Sun
day noon for Chicago to buy their
spring and summer goods, and also Wis.,
it with relatives before returning.
The M. B. A. Lodge will give social
dance in Kakac's hall on Washington 8
birthday, Wednesday Feb. 22nd. Good
music and good time is assured. Ev-
cry body welcome.
Mrs. VIM. Schaal was sick with a
slight attack of lung fever last week
but is better at this writing.
We hearjthat Geo. Enos is worse again
and is in a critical condition with in
flamatory rheumatism.
1t is said that one of our near by
citizens got awful mad Saturday even
Ing and used some bad words when he
got ready to go home and found that
some one had filled his cutter with
snow. We don't blame you any, John;
who wouldn't get mad.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. John
Erbe, Monday Feb. 18th.
Miss Belle Sigler came over from
Riceville last week for few days visit
at home, and also to take in the home
talent play.
Mrs. Ernest Schahn has been seri-
ously sick for few days last week,
but is better at this writing.
Henry Foss sold his horse last week
to F. M. Buresh for the neat sum of
$195.
Mrs. Erler of Cresco and her nephew
from Mimi, were visiting at the Joe
Enos and A. G. Merrill homes. Mrs.
Erler returned to her home in Cresco
Monday, while her nephew will remain
here the most of this week.
Mondays rain caused all the creeks
to go out of their banks.
The Farmers Creamery Co., hauled
out a car load of coal from Riceviile
last week.
E. A. Watson who has been sick with
the grip for seueral days is reported
to be on the gain.
Wednesday morning, Feb. 18th, at
1890, at the home of the brides par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Csrl Baethke, &C.
Cured the marriage of their daughter,
Miss Clara Baethke to Mr.. VIM. Ball.
The, ceremony, which was witnessed
only by immediate relatives, was per-
formed by Rev. Preu of Maple Leaf.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bell will depart Satur-
day for Dubuque and Gutenberg, la,
to spend their honeymoon with rela-
tives for week or so. After return
ing they will commence housekeeping
on the groom's fathers farm north of
Elma.
VIM. Schaal got the contract again
for carrying the mail for term of four
years on the star route between here
and Cresco.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-17
CHESTER.

Monday was quite wet winter day
Los. Baldwin returned from tn,
West, Saturday.
Nell Larson was Lime Springs call
er, Saturday.
Otto Spencer went to Lime Springs
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Bent have {
young lady who arrived at their home
on Wednesday, February 9Th.
The moving picture show was largely
attended and considered good.
Wilbur Howe, of LIE Roy, was q
Chester caller, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Sweet and child
rem visited at the Geo. Conklin home,
Sunday.
w. C. Davis was business caller at
LIE Roy, Thursday.
Jerry Kingsley, of LIE Roy, was q
Chester caller, Saturday.
Myrtle Jones returned from High
more, N. D., ON Saturday.
F. Wilhelm visited with his sister,
Sunday.
Grace Johnson, of Cresco, was an
over Sunday visitor at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Jones and son
Donald came up from DEBORAH, Satur-
day; E. M. returning to his work Sun
day night.
T. Conklin and G. Conklin delivered
hay to Willie Haliver, Tuesday.
There will be a sociable and enter
tainment in Roberts hall, the 22nd, on
Westinghouse Birthday. Proceeds for
the cemetery. Let everyone come and
have good time.
The lecture that was delivered at the
M. E. church, Monday night, was not
as largely attended as it would have
beed had the evening been pleasanter.
Mr.. kepford of Des Moines, delivered
the lecture.
Mr.. Boyle of Auctin was an over
Sunday visitor with his uncle, south of
Chester.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Thomas returned
from their Lily Lake visit Saturday.
They have been visiting daughter.
A large amount of stock was delivered
at Chester Saturday, to be SHIPPED Sum
day morning.
Ed Tibballs was Lime Springs Wis
itor Saturday.
Mr.. Kepford delivered a very inter-
esting talk to the scholars Of Chester
school Monday afternoon.
Bob Larsen and George Conklin
hauled hay for E J. Roberts Saturday.
Mrs. Shaffer and daughter from near
Lime Springs were Chester callers
Saturday.
Report sa that Charlie Thomas a.
bought hall interest in Capper's store
Harry Perry leaves for Austin to-
morrow,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-17

Rev. J. C. Peck departed Monday
with his car of household goods for his
future home at Hazelton, as pastor of
the Presbyterian church at that place.
For the present the Presbyterian
churches of Lime Springs and Chester
will entertain candidates.
I Mrs. Erwin Obriham was on the sick
list the first OF the week.
The S. M. M. Club meets with Miss
Olive Nash Saturday.
H. c. Ehrke came down from Austin
Wednesday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-17
NORTH ALBION.

Tillie Volkman, who is attending the
Valdez business college in DEBORAH,
spent Saturd y and Sunday in Cresco.
Albert Ludwig and family visited
Sunday at the G. Batter home.
John Burmeister, of Harmony, visit
ed relatives and friends on Golden
Ridge Saturday and Sunday.
Richard Bigalk. who has been visit
ing relatives in Milwaukee for a few
weeks retu ned home Thursday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-17
SARATOGA.

Sickness prevented US from appear
ing in the columns last week.
Mr.. al d Mrs. Ernest Schahn are re-
J icing over the arrival of baby bow
horn to them Feb. End
Mrs Grace Jensen of Cresco was a
vi 'r At the P.ter Je ,sen home from
.iday TIL Sunday.
Mrs. Bert Miles and daughter GLADYS
Of Ricevile were visitors in our village
since last week. They returned home
I uesaay.