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Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24

age-to the Barbadoes-and that hs
enlisted in tho Seven Years war.
He spent his twenty-second birthday
amid warlike scenes at Fort DuQuesne,
now Pittsburg, where he commanded
regiment against the French. On
tho eve Of that birthday Washington
gave bountiful supper to all the men
Of his regiment. and gave good-si8ed
sum Of money to one Of the men to
be sent home to the wife and little
ones whom the soldier had left in al
most destitute circumstances.
There are many lapses of the rec
ords Of Washington's birthdays and
how he spent them, but in 1855 he
writes to a friend: II am growing
old apace, Alfred Che was only %
them and today turn another year.
So far have been true to my resolu-
ton, made when l was rs. and I want
you to help me to keep 1t unbroken
this year. Will you be SO kind as to
give the Enclosure to Welmont Hardy
of your village with my kindest re-
membrances?"
There Is no record Of what tho en-
closure" was, but we are led to believe
that 1t brought comfort to both the
sender and recipient.
On January 6, 1859. at the age of
~. Washington married Martha Gus
tbs, and for the time being all the aus
terity Of the young patriot was sunk
in the tenderness of the lover. He
marked his birthday that year by dis.
tributing gifts lavishly among his
slaves and by ordering that certain
poor widow near the Washington es.
tate should be served with two quarts
of milk and three eggs daily. free OF
charge, as long as she lived. the bill,
Of course, to be met by Washington.
For time after his marriage, Wash
fngton withdrew from public life and
set about cultivating his acres. It
was on the ED Of February. not many
years after he had turned benedict,
that he and Mrs. Washington were
sleighing and making unusually merry
In honor Of the day. AS the hour near.
ed noon, both George and Martha dis.
covered that they were "monstrous
hungry" and that they were miles
away from inn or tavern. Pulling up
in front Of a little cottage, George
made bold to ask the little lady who
appeared at the door in answer to his
rapping, for bite and sup" to stay
their pangs.
The stranger proved hospitable, and
after showing them the way to a tiny
barn. where there was feed for the
horse, she spread the cloth in the
kitchen and invited her guests to par
take Of her simple fare.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24
THE Y.M.C.A. MEET.
THE STATE ASSOCIATION CON.
vENTION At SIOUX FALLS
HOLDS MARCH 3-5
VETERANS Send PROTEST
Department Commander Writes Let
ter to the Governor Relating
to the Management Of
Soldiers Home

Sioux Falls-The state convention
of the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton, is to be held in Sioux Falls this
year, dates for the convention being
March 3 to S, inclusive.
The decision to hold the convention
here this year was reached by the
state committee of the association, in
response to invitations extended by
the POung Mems Christian assoc.a-
ton of Sioux Falls college and a
number Of the business men of Sioux
Falls.
The previous conventions have been
primarily for the student associations,
but at the last convention held at
Mitchell, men from the cities of the
state were invited to consider the de-
velopment of the association work in
their cities.
This year, the convention will well
come all men of the state Special
and separate sessions will be held for
the consideration of the need and the
development of the students. City
and small town and rural community
fields.
In seven of South Dakota colleges
Mems Christian associations have been
organized and much work has been
done among her students. OF nine
or ten cities OF over 1000 population,
two are maintaininf Young Mems
Christian associations with paid secre-
tarfies. South Dakota is the only
state in the Union that does not have
a building owned by and devoted to
the use of Young Mems Christian
association.
The state committee and many of
the men of the state feel that the time
has come for definite steps to be taken
toward the development of this move
ment in South Dakota. 1t Is expected
that this convention in Sioux Falls
will mark the Inauguration of a for
ward association movement in all the
three of South Dakota's important
fields.
The speakers and leaders of the con-
vention are men of national reputation
in their special fields and every ses-
sion of the convention should be full
of interest.
A feature Of the convention, it is ex-
pected, will be special luncheon for
Sioux Falls men. at which time the
convention leaders will speak and also
Mr. T. j. Foster. of Ottumwa, Iowa, of
the Morrell Packing company has also
promised to be present ii he can ar
range 1t.
The sessions of the convention will
he held in the City Temple
Reduced rates of one fare and a
third on the certificate plan have been
granted on all the roads in the state
and 1t is expected that about 200 dele
gates will attend from all over the
state
The state secretary, J. a. Nebbergall,
Sioux Falls, will be glad to give any
further information.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24
sion That Wearer Is Wealthy, Says
Woman Who Knows.

There are two ways of impressing
people," said q woman who had
knocked about the world a good DEAL
You can be very smart or you can be
directly shabby. For woman Of small
means 1 recommend the second way,
and can speak with some authority,
since I have followed my theory for
long time.
Before l adopted it myself l
watched 1t in operation. l know an
old lady of some means. but not rich.
who lived in good hotel. Every
body received more or less considera-
ton from the management, but this
old lady was the mogul of the place.
"She paid no more for her rooms
than the others, and she spent less
in the dining room, and was at q
loss to account for the fact that she
commanded instant and implicit obedi-
ence, even in the most exacting re-
quests, until one day, when the hotel
clerk, having seen me in converse
ton with her, said casually:
"'You know she's awfully rich
$50 one day told her of this, and
asked now the rumor of her great
wealth ever started. She laughed.
Its my clothes, my dear she said.
LAS you know l am interested in
so many things that have not much
money left over for clothes. Two
gowns at time are all can afford.
and going out so little l wear them
for at least year or two.
They cannot imagine a woman
economizing in clothes, and they in
terpret my lack of vanity as to the
carelessness a woman known to be
rich has for details. I'd love to have
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24

She had been cutting carpet rags
when interrupted by her unexpected
guests, and Washington had soon
drawn from her the fact that she and
her husband, who was then on in tho
village with the horse, delivering some
strips Of floor covering, kept the wolf
from the door by sewing carpet rags
and weaving.
Tho young aristocrat whispered q
few words to his lady and she laugh
ingly nodded consent. Washington
then snatched q huge apron which he
saw hanging on tho door, and. tying 1t
around the laughing Martha. handed
her pair Of scissors and told her to
commence. He begged the protest.
ing dame, their little silver-haired host
ess, to get him a pair Of shears. and
soon the three were cutting and sew
ing carpet rags right merrily. The
pair remained at the cottage until
dusk, leaving behind them great bas-
ketful Of gay carpet balls and sub
stantial evidence of well wishes. As
the Washingtons drove away home,
George expressed himself well pleased
with the way In which he had spent
his birthday.
Just one more record we have OF
how the general kept the resolution
made on his thirteenth birthday. 1t
was in the year 1878. while at Valley
Forge, that Washington marked Feb
ruary % with deed Of kindness which
indeed made one man grateful that
the general had been given the gift OF
life for q little space" A young SEN
try was sent to him under the charge
Of having been found asleep at his
post. He was scarcely more than q
boy, ill-clad and half-starved, and even
though he was badly frightened his
eyelids were heavy with sleep.
The great general questioned him
kindly, found that he had given his
last ration to suffering comrade and
relieved a sick man Of sentry duty. In
stead Of reprimanding the boy. Wash
ington spread q blanket, told him to
lie down and get an hours sleep.
When he awoke it was past noon. and
the general had laid the table. He
was ordered to partake Of the birth
day" feast Of cheese, some stale bread
and good hot coffee, or what passed
for that beverage. The next day the
boy was sent to the hospital with q
fever, and he never saw battle after
that.
Although this is the last record that
can be found of how Washington kept
his birthday, undoubtedly later ami
versaries were marked by deeds OF
kindness equal to those Of his early
years.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24
HIGH SCHOOL REPORT
Contains Much Interesting Informa-
ton on Relevant Matters

Contains Much Interesting Informa-
ton on Relevant Matters
Mitchell-The fifth annual report of
the high schools of the state has
just been issued, which brings out
a vast amount of information con-
and shows what is being accomplish
ed in a way, likewise the meager
salaries which are paid the various
superintendent. In this one respect
there seems to be an urgent need for
an increase to keep up the standards
Of these institutions. The statistics
shown are that of the 129 high schools
OF the state from which reports were
received there are AIS instructors, 276
of them have college degrees; 70 have
a four-year course, 20 a three-year
course. "a twO-year course. six a
One-year course. Only a trif1e over
half of the superintendent Of these
schools have degrees. and it is argued
that for higher salaries more capable
men could be employed. The tota,
attendance of pupils numbers 6,195,
with 999 seniors.
lit COtdI duOuuC VI Sd]d'iCo pdu
the superintendent is $73,266. or an
average of $1.375. The amount paid
to principals and other instructors
amount to 1851, 249, or an average OF
$645. The city of Lead pays the
highest salary for It's superintendent.
with $4,000: Aberdeen, $500; Sioux
Falls, $2.266. and Mitchell's new super
intendent next year will receive $500
making an increase OF 5000 over form
err years. With the beginning Of the
fall term the Mitchell high school will
install domestic science in addition
to that of manual training, which
has been in force for two years.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24

Lead-Brakeman Fritz, of the Bur-
lington road, was shot and seri-
ously wmounded near Argentine yes
terday afternoon by a tram he had
compelled to leave box car in which
he was riding. The bullet struck the
railroad man in the head, but hopes
are entertained for his recovery. The
hobo, with a companion, made his
escape following the shooting, but
posse of six mounted men are in pur-
suit, while description of the men
has been telephoned to all of the
towns in the Black Hills, and it is be-
lieved their capture is certain.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24
oAYs-2se eu. Per Acre.

That is the sworn to yield of Theodore
Harmes, Lewis Co., Wash, had from
Salzer's Rejuvenated White Bonanza oats
and won handsome 80 acre farm. Other
big yields are 14l bus, ll9 bus, l03 bus,
etc, had by farmers scattered throughout
the U. S.
Salzer's Pedigree Barley, Flax, Corn,
Oats, Wheat, Potatoes, Grasses and Glow
ers are famous the world over for their
purity and tremendous yielding qualities.
We are easily the largest growers of farm
seeds in the world.
Our catalog bristling with seed truths
free for the asking. or send l0c in stamps
elites and rarities including above mar
velous oats, together with big catalog.
John A. Salzer Seed Co.. 1872 South 9Th st,
La Crosse, Wis.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24
Clutches or Biers.

Richard Croker, at a dinner in New
York, expressed a distrust for aero
planes
There's nothing underneath them."
he said. IF the least thing goes
wrong. down they drop.
II said to Londoner the other day:
How is your son getting on since
he bought flying machine?'
"'On crutches, like the rest of
Them the Londoner replied"
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24
Unappreciated.

Are you going to compose any val.
entine poetry this year,"
NO." replied the sentimental youth.
Il put in two weeks writing original
poetry last year. and the girl merely
said it was economical homemade
stuff"
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24
A Quick sidestep.

Merchant Ito widow)-I am willing
to buy your husbands working bust
ness and goodwill for $4,000.
Widow-Well, but happen to DO
part of the working business.
Merchant-Then I'll take only the
good-will-Fliegende Biaetter.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24

Sunday School Teacher-How many
wives had Adam?
Little Girl-One; and he couldn't
clothe that one.-Rrooklyn Life.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24

Your working power depends upon your
health! Garfield Tea corrects disorders Of
liver, kidneys, stomach and bowels.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24

Pierre-lt seems to be practical
ly settled that the land Office to
be created in the northwestern
part of the state will be located
at Timber Lake. Jacob Parrot, rep
resentative from Walworth county, is
the popular choice for the position OF
receiver and his many friends are
anxiously awaiting the news of his ap-
pointment. Representative Parrot
has been endorsed by all of the state
officials and practically all the men,
bers of both branches of the legisla-
ture
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24

Tightness across the chest means cold
on the lungs. That's the danger signal.
Cure that cold with Hamlins Wizard Oil
before it runs into Consumption or Pnsa-
monia.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24
On Her Side,

On Her Side.
II didn't know you had any idea Of
marrying her"
II didn't. The idea was hers
Lippincott's Magazine.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24

To correct disorders of the liver, take
Garfield Tea, the Herb Laxative.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24

Love does not depend for tn
strength on concentration.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24
0TTUMWA
WOMAN !.
CURED
By Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound |

Ottumwa, Iowa.-'Tor years was
almost q constant sufferer from female
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24

He who cannot do kindness without
a brass band il not so scrupulous
about his other dealings.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24

Affections mark the difference be,
tween iron and steel.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24

Pierre-A hOmesteader named Miles
was found murdered in bis cabin near
Fort Pierre Sunday night He had
been shot in the back, the assassin
firing through window.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24
important to Mothers

Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA. safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Signature sss's &c Of &&AzzZx
In Use For Over 80 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24

done more Tor me than all the doctors.
I feel 1t my duty to tell you these
facts. My heart Is full Of gratitude to
you for my cure" Mrs. HARRIET =.
WAMPLER, 624 s. Ransom Street.
Ottumwa, Iowa. ,
Consider This Advice. 4
No woman should submit to surRi.
cal operation, which may mean death.
until she has given Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound fair trial.
This famous medicine, made only
from roots and herbs, has for thirty
years proved to be the most valuable
tonic and invigorator Of tho female
organism. Women residing in almost
every city and town in the United
States bear willing testimony to the
wonderful virtue Of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. Her advice Is FREQ
confidential. and always helpful
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24

PILES CURED I'm TO IA DAYS
-FOUR druggist will refunG money II PAZO ONT
MENT fails to cure any case OF Itching, Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding Piles In to II days. 600.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24
VETS DON'T LIKE IT

Recommendation of House Commit
tee Starts Something
Hon. Robert S. Vessey, Pierre, s. d.
AS department commander of the
Grand Army of the Republic, and in
the name of the comrades of the state,
I earnestly protest against the enact
ment into law OF house bill No. 249,
as an unjust and undeserved blow
against the management by veterans
of the State Soldiers Home at Hot
Springs. Signed,
N. H. KINGMAN.
Differing in form, but presenting the
same sentiments, the Office of the gov
ernor for the past two days has been
flooded with letters and kilograms
protesting against the bill, now before
the house, which seeks to put into
effect the recommendations made by
the special investigating committee
that the management of the Soldiers
Home at Hot Springs be placed in
the hands of people who are in no way
connected with the Grand Army. and
especially of younger men.
Since the introduction of the bill,
the old soldiers of the state have been
protecting against its passage and
there is an organized effort being
made to bring about it's defeat.
Not only has Governor Wesley been
receiving large numbers of these mes
sages, but many other officials of
the state, as we'll as the legislators
have been appealed to.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24

LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES
one size smaller after using Aliens Foot-Ease,
the antiscptic powder to Be shaken into the
shoes. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
Refuse sMdstitstes For Free trial package, adj
dress Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy, Y.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24

A good home is the best exposition
of heaven.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24

Nd hundred and seventy
nine years ago ON the 22d
of February tho "Father'
of our country drst saw
the light Of day, and Ill
years ago on the 14th OF
last December he looked
his last ON the land
which he had made q
free and Independent
country.
Since then tho ma
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24
WHO IS
TO
BLAME

At druggists in fifty cent and dollar sizes
You may have sample bottle by mail
free. also pamphlet telling all about 1t.
Address, DR.. Kiimer 4 Co., Binghamton, y. Y.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24

trouble In all 1tS
dre adful forms /;
shooting pains all
over my body, sick
headache, spinal
weakness, dizziness
|depr ession, and
everything that was
|horrid. Itried many
doctors in different
parts Of the United
States. but Lydia E.
|Pinkham's Vegeta-
bile COMPOUND has
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24
Consider This Advice.

Women az well AZ mon
are made miserable by
kidney and bladder trou-
BILE. DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root tho great kidney
remedy promptly relieves.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24

Aberdeen-E. Ellington of Macomb,
Ohio, has the record for the long
est homestead on the Standing
Rock reservation. There is a strip
of land extending along the south
ern edge of the reservation which
is but 40 rods wide. Ellington has
filed on a quarter section of the
strip. his claim being 40 rods wide
and two and one-half miles long.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24

Pierre-The decision of the SUI
preme court in the case Of the
state ex rel S. w. Clark, attorney gen.
eral, vs. the White River Railway
company and the Chicago. Milwaukee
& st. Paul Railway company. in
which the state sought to compel the
railroad to build a bridge across the
Missouri at Chamberlain. dismisses
the case.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24

Pierre-The police yesterday kill
ed Spitz dog at an Indian camp
just east Of town, after it had
bitten several dogs at the camp and
about town. The animal also bit 4
squaw in the finger. 1t is said tho
dog was bitten by another which was
killed here and on examination by
physicians at the Minneapolis Pas
teur institute was pronounced to have
been afflicted with rabies.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1911-02-24

Aberdeen-Hans Thompson, of Web
len. Marshall county, is among the
oldest homesteaders in South Dakota.
He came to South Dakota in 1882, but
did not exercise his homestead rights
until a year ago, when he took claim
in Harding county. on which he has
just made Communication proof at the
age of 70.
The Washington herald., 1911-09-27
JOHNSON ADMITS
HE'S DEAD BROKE
Champion HasSpentS S12O, 900
Since Jeffries Fight.

London. Sept. 26.-Jack johnson is
broke. The heavy weight champion, who
quit the ring at Reno a little more than
year ago. after he had whipped Jeffries
a hundred thousand dollars to the good.
and who has been making money nearly
ever since, could not apparently, as Ere
dicted by many close observers. stand
prosperity. and is now facing the problem
Of financial straits"
1t is admitted that the negro is broke.
and this is the main reason OF his great
anxiety that there be no interference
with his fight with Bombardier Wells
next week. The International News Serv-
Ice learned to-day from Johnson's trainer.
Cutler, who also told Tex RIckard and
others, that johnson had been forced to
pawn his motor car and his diamonds
before recently leaving Paris to come to
London for the fight. johnson is reduced
TO such a penniless condition that he is
unable to pay his manager, trainer, valet,
secretary, or his wife's maid. Also It is
know that he could buy them only third
class tickets from Paris to London. and
Travelled second-cless with his wife, in
stead of first, as customary. Discussing
the matter, Tex Rickard told the I. N. 8.
It's true, have no rea-
son to doubt it. He looks very seedy. He
has spent S12O, 900 since fighting Jeffries."
The Washington herald., 1911-09-27
Criminal Court No. 1.


United States John ". Patterson; embezzle
ment: time TO file transcript extended to January
l. 1911. Attorney. J. Z Collins.
United States ". Grant Dorsey and Thomas J.
Scott robbery; plea. not guilty each. Attorney. T.
NJ Bakef
United States Ts. William BuckneT; grand larceny
plea, guilty; defendant rpmanded.
United States Ts John Jones: grand larceny: plea,
not guilty Attorney T. G. Taylor.
United States Carl Davis; housebreaking
plea. not guilty. Attorney J. W. Foster.
United States Vs. James Tolson and William
Everett housebreaking and larceny; plea not guilty.
ATTORNEY. NJ w. Sullivan.
United States ". Charles Mabey: hOIsebreaking
and larceny; plea not guilty; remanded.
United States Cullen Bryant; HOUSEKEEPING
plea. not guilty; remanded.
United States vs.. Harvey Robinson: hOusebreak-
ing and larceny; plea. not guilty; remanded.
United States vs.. Frederick Berry: robbery; plea
not gultE Attorney. Thomas Beckett.
United states vs. James Hill grand larceny; plea
not guilty.
United States ~. Harry Wilson; housebreakins;
Plea guilty; reTnAnded
United States vs.. Edward RObey; housebreaking;
plea not guilty.
United States va william Henson; ernbezzlement;
plea not guilty. Attorney. NJ E O'Bren.
United States vs. James Kendrick. James r. Can,
rico. James ]. Grace, and Daniel Nolan; house
breaking and larceny; plea not guilty. Attorneys.
I. c. Taylor and W. z. Ambrose.
United States vs. William Ludley; depreciation Of
private property; plea guilty; remanded. Attorney.
T. L. Jones.