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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
5000 INDIANS WILL ASSEMBLE
IN RELIGIOUS CONVOCATION

Mitchell, S. D., Aug. 30.-What is con-
coded to be the greatest Indian re-
ligious gathering Of the year to be held
in the state will take place from Sep
TENDER 6 to 10, at Rosebud, S. D., with
in a few miles of that place. 1t is the
coming together Of the Indians whc
are associated with the Congregational
and Presbyterian churches Of the states
and they represent a very large mem
bership. The Indians will come from
the Sisseton, Pine Ridge, Sioux and
Cheyenne agencies. Those within rid
ing distance, at least rs miles, will
make the trip to the place by team,
and they will think nothing of the go
ing in that way. From the more re-
mote parts OF the state the Indians will
be transported in a special train over
the Milwaukee road, they passing
through here from the north on the
night of September 4, going via Sioux
City, and thence to the nearest railroad
point and driving the remaining dis
lance.
The services will be held in a large
circus tent, which has been bought for
the special gathering, and they will
be IN charge of DR.. j.. p. Williamson,
of Greenwood, and DR.. A. r. Riggs, Of
Santee agency. The fathers of these
two men were the first missionaries
among the Indians in this section Of
the country.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
SCANDINAVIAN LEAGUE
PASSES RESOLUTIONS

Yankton, s.. D., Aug. 31.--A quiet lit
tie meeting of the Scandinavian Repub-
lican league of the state was held here
Saturday night, at which a set Of reso-
buttons was drawn UP, to be published
ious counties OF the state belonging to
the league. No office holder in the
state can hold membership and the
meeting was devoid of real political
features. Officers elected were, DIR. +.
Klaveness, Of Sioux Falls, reelected
president; l.. s. Eaugen, vice presi-
dent; l.. M, ABBY, OF Forestburg, secre-
tary and Oscar Olsen, OF Lennon,
treasurer. The visitors to the meeting
were entertained by S. O. Hanger, the
secretary OF the league.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
FALL FESTIVAL IN AID OF
LUTHERAN ORPHANS, HOME

Beresford, S. D., Aug. 29.-The man
agement Of the Orphans home here
announces a fall festival under the
auspices Of the Ranges synod, Sep
TENDER s, the main object being to
raise more funds for the maintenance
Of the home. The school has been
established about Is years, and has
over so orphans.
Several hundred people are expect
ed in attendance, together with many
ministers from this and adjoining
states.
Rev. Mr.. Harrisyille, of Chicago, for
several years pastor Of the st. Johns
Lutheran church in Sioux City, will
be the principal speaker.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
PRESIDENT TAFT
IN SOUTH DAKOTA
Will Traverse State From Edge.
mont to Aberdeen in Two
Days.

Pierre, 5. D., Aug. 36.-Governor YES
sey today received the following wire
from Chas. ID. Hilles, secretary to the
president:
president Taft will arrive at Edge.
mont at 1920 Saturday, October 81
leave Edgemont at 1850 a. M, arrive al
Custer $50 a. m. leave Custer at 9:5!
a. m, arrive at Deadwood 1 D. m, leave
Deadwood at 2 p. M, arrive at Rapid
City 4 p. m, leave Rapid City at S:1!
p. m.
He will arrive in Pierre at 2 q. m
Sunday, October %, and leave Pierre az
9 a.. m. Monday, October %, arrive al
Huron at / p. m, leave at 2 D.. m, ar.
rive at Aberdeen at 5 D. m, leave al
1910 midnight.
Please get in touch with local com.
mittees and submit by wire suggested
programs"
AS yet no arrangements have beer
made for the presidents entertainment:
In Pierre.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
BARGAIN HUNTERS MEET
RAINS AND HIGHER PRICES

White Owl, s. u. Aug. Stand and
stock buyers are flooding this section
looking for bargains in both land and
stock, but are having very little sue
cess in this line. On account Of re-
cent rains rarchers are bringing in a
few head from the dryer sections and
will hold them till late in September
before putting them on the market.
Land buyers from the east, coming
here thinking they could pick up all
the land they wanted at about $500 per
quarter, are returning home badly dis
appointed. as In most Eases they found
the owners unwilling to sell under
$1,000 or S 1000.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
HOT SPRINGS ATTORNEY ON
TRAIL OF POSSIBLE CRIME

Hot Springs. S. D.. Aug. 30.-Througl
he efforts of S. E. Wilson, an attorney
here, the widow of William j. Gilbert
a d. & r. G.. conductor at Pueblo
Colo, will likely have to stand trial
for murder. Wilson is a director in the
Brotherhood OF American Yoemen, ir
which Gilbert carried insurance. He
was thought to have died of accidental
poisoning and other insurance claims
were paid without suspicion and ths
Yoemen claim passed through the a
ious officers till it came TO Wilson,
who regarded ii as irregular. In a suit
to resist payment, the Colorado our
has decided unanimously in his favor
and much evidence is coming to light
against the woman. She bought sa.
hopitica and strychnia and is charged
with mixing the contents of the pack
ages. Ten days after Gilbert's death
1t is alleged, the widow went t. Den.
YER with another man and that hi.
wife followed and found them together
in a rooming house. The development.
OF this trial win cause information t.
be filed, charging her with murder
Wilson says. She received 1000 in
surance from the Order of Railway
conductors.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
FINE COLLECTION OF
FRESH WATER PEARLS

Luverne, Mimi, Aug. 29.-Frank c..
Wittenberg, a jeweler of this city, has
the finest collection of fresh water
pearls ever seen in this part OF the state,
valued at several thousand dollars. He
has paid as high as s425 for a single
pearls. All were found in the Rock river
here. Every Sunday hundreds OF peo-
pie try their luck at pearl hunting. The
bottom Of the Rock river has been
thoroughly raked with garden rakes
from Kenneth, Mimi, to Rock Rapids.
Ia, a distance of more than % miles.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
He FAILS TO CONFIDE
PLANS TO NElGHBORS

Washington. Aug. 31.-Because for
four days no signs of life had been
seen around the home of Representa-
tive Martin Dies. of Texas, at Mount
Rainier, Md. Justice OF the Peace
Joyce yesterday broke into the house
TO investigate what the neighborhood
regarded as a mystery. Nobody was
at home.
Mount Rainier curiosity was
aroused, II seems. by the deserted APP
pearance OF the house after Mrs. Dies
told somebody that her husband waa
Ill in bed. In Washington the affair
Is not taken seriously. as IL is sup
posed that the congressman and his
wife merely left home for a while
without conflding their plans TO the
neighbors.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
RECENT CHANGES IN
BUSINESS RELATIONS

Centerville, s. D., Aug. 31.-Business
changes have taken place here lately
as follows:
Mrs. C. ID. Hesse sold her millinery
stock 70 Mrs. N. Paulson.
Q. II. Colman stock of groceries,
fruits and candies was sold TO VIM. j.
Smith, a mail carrier. The Colmans
have been in business here for about
20 wears.
The O'Heron Bros store of groceries
and fruits was closed Saturday pend
ing a settlement with creditors.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
ROSS YOUNG RECOVERING
FROM EFFECT OF WOUNDS

Beresford, S. D.. Aug. 29.-Ross
Young, who has been under the care
of physicians in the Toohey-Owen
hospital here since the shooting at
fray OF Wednesday, when his broth
er attempted to murder him, has been
successfully operated upon and the
bullet removed. 1t was located one
and one-half inches from the spinal
column, having entered two inches
above the sternum, and penetrating
the lower lobe Of the left lung. All
indications of 0 are favorable,
avoiding complications.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
NO CANDIDATE APPEARS
TO OPPOSE RASMUSSEN

Aberdeen, s. D., Aug. 31.-September
rs viii probably be the date which the
city commission will set for the spe-
cial election in response to the petition
recently filed asking the recall of r. ID.
Rasmussen, police and fire commission
er. So far no candidate for the place
has appeared, but attorneys state it
will be necessary TO hold the election,
whether other candidates enter the
field or not, and the people may, If they
SO desire. express confidence In Com
missioner Rasmussen by re-electing
him 10 the position from which the
petitioners seek to Gust him.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
HINT As CONVEYED THAT
CANS MUST BE SANITARY

B~eresford. s. d.. Aug. so.--A. p. Ry-
ser, state Inspector OF diaries, was look.
ing into the sanitary conditions here tn,
other day. and buried his Ratchet int
some OF the farmers milk cans Nc
ines were imposed. but d warning was
signalied that the law would be rigid,
iy enforced whenever rusty or Other
wise ~unsanitary cans were being ased.
Ne cream was condemned any other
wise everything seemed 10 be I'D /
the standard.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
BEER WAREHOUSE BURNS
IN SPONTANEOUS FIRE

Beresford. s. d.. Aug. SO.-Ths
Sclrlitz Brewing company's warehouse
here burned to the ground Monday aft
ernoon. Nothing was IN storage there
except a lot OF bar fixtures, which were
safely removed before any damage was
inflicted. The warehouse has not beer
used since the town went dry two years,
ago. For q time il was feared the
Farmers elevator on one side, and J.W
Reedy's elevator, on the other, would
both be involved. The cause OF the fire
Is unknown. 1t started from the inte.
rior. and the only plausible theory adj
vanced is spontaneous combusiton. Th,
building was insured.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
INSTANTLY KILLED BY
STROKE OF LIGHTNING

Luverne, Mimi, Aug. 29.-During a
severe electrical storm here late Satur-
day evening, Frank Hosking, of this,
county was struck by lightning and in
stantly killed. Hooking was blowing in
the field with three horses. One OF the
horses was badly injured, but the other
two were not hurt. Mr.. Hooking was q
young man and unmarried.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

The perfect fossil OF a huge sea tor.
toise 80 inches In diameter has beer
found In Mt. Badly, 5000 feet above thi
present sea level, near Los Angeles
Cal. II is thought that this is a relic
Of a geological age 100000 years &
try was still under the sea, and the
Rocky mountains were either submer
ged or only showed their tips as jag.
ged islets.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

Guilty stool was the seat Of repen-
tance formerly employed in the Scottish
church for the exposure OF
against the moral law. The transgres-
tor having been deprived OF church
ordinances and duly taken to task pri'
Nately, was then compelled to max o
public acknowledgment OF the misdeed
print to being restored to favor. Each
culprit did penance by occupying the
rutty stool In the presence of the whols
congregation and was openly lectureo
oy the minister on the enormity or ths
Offense.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
SOUTH DAKOTA.
DE sMET.

A pamphlet on "The Value OF Cour.
sesy'' distributed among the 1000 en-
pioyes of a western railroad says: IT
may be accepted as a general PROPOSE
tion that q large percentage OF the pas
Eengers on a train are in q more or
hess abnormal condition, ranging from
uneasiness to positive hysteria or ner"
Vous pr~ostration. This semi-dementia
commences when the patron arrives az
the ticket window and remains untll
abe Journey is ended and normal con-
aitions are restored by rest and quiet"
MAYBE in your travels you have no.
ticed this yourself" says the Boston
Globe.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

An enterprising Yankee, learning
that the Chinese did not wear under.
clothing, took the population statistics
and, Colonel Sellers like, figured out q
great trade In that business with ths
Celestial empire. II didnht look so good
20 him when he discovered that thf
average Chinese could work and save
n whole lifetime without putting b.
enough cash TO buy wen one suit oj
underwear for Sunday best.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

chrome, etc, are known to exist In diff
eerent parts of the Turkish province
OF Hodeidah, which, In the opinion Of
the British consul there, will be thrown
open to foreign exploitation in the near
suture, especially after the proposed
railway Is completed. This may. in tims
provide an opening TO- British enter.
Prise.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
COAST CONGRESSMAN
IS EXPECTED TO DIE

Los Angeles, CAL. Anal M.-con-
gresham Sylvester smith. Of ths
Eighth district. Is dying IN d sanitor-
INN at Mcnrovia. yal. His physicians
say II H. doubtful II he lives through
the day.
consrcssraan Smith twas tnken IN
In Washington SIX months arc ana
forced 10 eaiaa home. He III suffer
ing fro:n quick consumption.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

One farm exclusively for opcssums
nj been started In Gipsland, Victoria,
which comprises 1000 acres of eucalyp.
Gus bush land. Another farm compris,
Ing 500 acres has been started IN south.
ern Tasmania and another or $50 acres
IN New South Wales.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

The latest burglar proof safe, called
the carrousel or ~runabout, is In con-
slant motion when not In use. 1t ia
built into q wall and mounted upor
ball bearings. When the door is locked
n small motor Is set In motion and the
sac starts revolving upon its axis. Any
hemperirg with it's motion causes an
alarm bell to ring. 1t Is built 10 bafrls
the most expert burglars, such as work
with q blow pipe. consuming oxygen
and ~acteylene gas.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

The annual production OF mercury
has risen TO 3.525 tons. The United
States produce 1,043 tons; Spain. with
Armada, furnishing S34 tons; Austria
with Tstria. $40 tons; Italy, Monte-Am-
gnta, 370 tons; Russia, Nikitofka, 3fs
tons: Mexico, 100 tons: other countries.
including Japan and China, furnish the
remainder. about 200 tons.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

Eyeglasses for those who are near.
sighted cut crescent shaped have beer
common for a long time. A yachtsmar
appeared recently with a pair OF eye
glasses crescent shaped, but for thoss
who are far sighted. They are Jusf
the reverse OF the reading glasses
When wanting TO see a distance thI
wearer looks through the glasses ane
when reading he looks under them.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
MISS KING SAYS SHE WILL
BE A CANDIDATE

Centerville, S. D., Aug. 29.-Miss Keo,
King OF Parker, a teacher Of wide ex-
p~erience in several cities In the state,
says that she intends to run for the of
flee OF county superintendent In this
county at the coming primaries.
Rev. c. A. Wilson, of Forest City,
Pennsylvania, has been rendered a cali
by the Baptist church Of his city to
become their pastor. The church has
been pastorless for several months.
j. e. Heisler has lately purchased the
Yoeman's store building which he Ia
occupying, and will improve the same
for his drug business.
The hot south wind and lust storm
of Saturday was broken by a refreshing
down pour Of rain lasting from S to s
o'clock. Some hail fell.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

The flesh OF the elk Is superior IN
flavor TO most venison. The bulls are
IN best condition about the time the
velvet is shed. AS the hunting season
a. usually in October and November
and only males are killed, sportsmen
often obtain the venison In poor condl-
ton and as a result many persons have
eound fault with the flavor OF elk meat
1t is not best when freshly killed. but
after hanging four or five days IL be.
comes palatable and nutritious, Oh
course, fat elk are better than a
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

Emigrants leaving Germany for 9TH
er parts OF the world are fewer In num-.
Der than formerly. In 1882 their num-
her was above $500, 600, while that OF
last year was but $4,000 in round num-.
bers. or this 5000 the emigrants com
ing to the United Staes were $4,000.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

The two largest reinforced concrete
oil reservoirs in the world are now
nearing completion at San Luis Obispo.
Cal. Each OF the reservoirs is so feet
inside diameter aid 20 feet, four and
one-half inches high above grade.
When flled, each OF the two huge
tanks will hold more than 1000, 600 bar
rails uf ofI
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

Biologists are claiming that the
greatest underground river In the worlt
flows from the Rocky mountains un
aerneath New Mexico. This river IL
thought 70 be in places several mile,
wide, and IL is believed that II feedf
rivers that flow upon the surface. ThG
Rrtesian we'll belt OF Texas lis pointed
30 as the uplifting OF the water from
this river. often from 500 feet below.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

The average man In health has the
material for 13 pounds of candle, one
pound OF nails. carbon sufficient foI
500 pencils. bindings for Is octave
books. 500 knife handles, % yiolir
strings, 20 ~teaspoonsful salt ana ons
wounA OF O sues
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

Bermuda win soon have a salt water
fishing preserve covering an area OF
about i've square miles. 1t Will be
made by constructing a sill OF ron.
crete across the single narrow open
Ing which unites Harrington sound
with the ocean. and fixing a screen Il
prevent the exit OF Ash.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
VAN OSDEL AS GOVERNOR
WILL DISMISS BASFORD

Mission Hill, s. D., Aug. 29.-In an
article addressed to Governor Wesley,
occupying the entire first page OF The
Historian, published by A. l.. Van Os-
del, the publisher r~eiterates charges
against Insurance Commissioner A. s.
Basford that he has disposed of the
patronage Of his office to political fav-
orites. Van Osdel says in part:
Il do not protest against any man
using the prestige of his office IN poll
tics, as an individual. but I do however
protest against the propriety of Bas-
ford's shrewdlv aimed circular letter to
the press Of the state in benalf OF an
opposing candidate for governor, mailed
IN the insurance department envelopes
prior to his sending out insurance
statements; using the prestige of his
office and the states stationery for po-
ntical purposes. I have no desire to
cause Basford's dismissal, as o init
mate he is Indispensable; however, /
am frank to say that If I was chief
executive OF the state, he would not be
a member of my official family"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
BREAKS RECORD

Terre Haute. Ind, Aug. 2s.-Charles
Herman, OF Terre Haute, In the Terre,
Haute Motorcycle clubs 100-miie race
q the vigo county fair grounds, yes
terday broke the worlds motorcycla
record. His time was 3 hours 10
minutes, 35 TO seconds.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08
A LAWYER DEAn

New York, Aug. 29.-Charles a.
Greene. aged 81, a lawyer OF Omaha.
rep. DIED IN 2 sanatorium here yester-
arrival = Europe. His wife was
with him. The body will be sent to
Omaha for burial Thursday.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

The Chinese government IS PLANNING
tc'<xfend ita merchant fleet OF Chinese
steamers or modSrn build IN the I'M
mtdlate future 80 the extent Of so fast
steamships.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-09-08

CIV iIOtiiC, AAld al4On 1GNtdlt
that he had been cruelty mistreated
having been poorly clad and underfed,
while he had been beaten with clubs
and with an iron rod until hrs body
was a mass of bruises. The boy was
placed temporarily in the home Of 8
well to do farmer near Lowry, and the
,nhuman guardian who first had hin,
In charge will be prosecuted.
ABERDEEN, s.. D.-Andrew Mel.
gard, who settled In Brown county
n 1880, being one of the earliest set.
Tiers in this portion Of South Dakota.
lied at his home In Aberdeen on sun.
lay, aged So years. He was a natiya
Of Norway, but came to America ir
1869, locating first at Minneapolis. IN
$3.50 the family came to Brown county
Ind Mr.. Melgaard settled on a CLAIM
which is now a part of Aberdeen. Later
ae located a tree claim, adjoining ths
sity limits. which he presented to the
,ity two years ago for a park, thereby
giving a start to what promises 10 be.
some an elaborate chain OF parks IN
he city. His wife and five children
survive the pioneer.
IPSWICH-W. Al. Swale. q dent,fv
sheriff, has bsen arrested and held IN.
der $500 bonds for exceeding his au.
thoaty. 1t Is claimed Swale has beer
passing himself off as a live stock in.
spector and collecting ~exorbitant fees
for inspecting Shipments OF live stock
At dinerent stations in Edmunds coun.
~. The sheriff Is the official inspec.
ter under the South Dakota law. ana
ne had not deputized Swale Tor that
duty. but II Is alleged Swale took ad.
vantage OF his official position fc COL
lect fees. y. N. Phillips, who Is charg4d
with having been an accomDlsca 81
swale IN his Illegal operations. y aEso
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-28
CHOOSE DEATH BY BULLET.

(To Be Continued.)
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-04-28
Naked Truth.-Both +

The Naked Truth.-Both Fred
Shireman, chief clerk, and Jud Car
ter. night clerk, at the Seelbach hotel'
are becoming bald-headed. and both
have until recently been quite proud
OF the fact.
According to a friend, it took
negro bellboy at the hotel to take the
cOnceit out of them a few days ago
\ travelling man. who had not been
stopping at the hotel for some time
pulled up at the desk the other day
He gazed at both over the rim OF
his gold spectacles for minute.
"GraciOus goodness" he said, you
fellows will soon be combing your
hair with a towel. What's the trou-
ble?'
Excessive brain work." said Shire
man. Isn't that right, Carter"
Correct" corrobOrated Carter
only thinking men become bald
headed" Then he turned and winked
at negro bellboy Fact isn't it,
Sam" he said
The negro boy grinned. We'll
now. boss" he said. Il don't know
foh suah bout that. My ole dad he
always low dat an empty balm don
need no cOvah. h."-Louisville Times.