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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-09-21

work beside spending a lot OF money
for trees, flowers and bulbs, but his
labor and pains have certainly been
repaid a hundred fold.
The ladies OF the M. E., church will
hold a fair on Saturday, September 23rd.
All ladies are requested to bring an ex-
hibit of pastry, needle work, fancy ar
ticles, vegetables of any kind which they
are willing to sell. Said exhibit to be
sold to the highest bidder. Supper will
be served and entertainment furnished,
and a good time guaranteed. Full par
ticulars and place of meeting given IN
these items next week.
fToo Late for Last Week.
Miss Fanny Wand, who is teaching in
the Q%uinnell district was aSunday
visitor with Mrs. Scott.
Mrs. Eli Montgomery has been on the
sick list for several days but is again
able to be out and around.
A. A. Scott has had a new chimney
built on his house which is occupied by
Eli Montgomery. Peter Muck did the
work.
Merchant Jos. f. Schneider has been
considerably under the weather the past
ten days, with an attack of what very
much appears to be appendicitis.
The ladies sewing circle of the Presby-
terrain church were entertained We'd
nesday evening by Mrs. E. NJ. Bennes,
the time being both protitably and
pleasantly spent.
Mrs. Jos. f. Schneider was the hostess
OF a number of her young lady friends
at a five o'clock luncheon last Saturday
afternoon, at which Miss Fernie Rey-
nolds was the guest of honor.
We omitted to mention in our last
batch of items that j. J. Ross had dis
posed of his livery business to James
Sims. 1t is not known what the definite
plans of Mr.. Ross are for the future.
A couple of mounted police from the
Manitoba side of the line we're in oul
town on Wednesday, looking for a hobo
who is wanted over there upon the
charge of criminal assault upon a young
lady school teacher near Snowflake.
Manager Oscar Logreen, the cracl
butter maker at the Wales creamery
made a visit IN TOWNS down tho linf
last week. Our creamery does the big
gest out of town business of any institu
ton its kind in the northern part O
the state.
j. B. Boya and niece, Miss Carolyn
Conroy and MIR. and Mrs. Jno. [
Schwartz autoed up from Langdon an,
spent a part of Sunday with j. F. Sch
neider and wife The gentlemen en-
joyed an hour or two's shooting at Rus
Lake. where ducks are quite plentiful
this fall.
Arthur Foster, who with G. P. Go,
chell is interested in the farm land busi
ness had several Illinois parties up her
last week looking over farms in thi
vicinity. Your correspondent is il
formed that several sales we're made c
farms lying between here and Dresde
and in the vicinity Of Clyde.
W. j. Davidson, who has spent tn
summer on his claim IN Western Cauad,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-09-21
Proposals Wanted for Coal

Sealed proposals will be received by
the Board of County Commissioner, of
Cavalier county North Dakota, until
two o'clock p. %. on Tuesday October,
Bird 1911, for the delivery of fifty (5O)
tons of Hooking Valley coal in the base
ment of the Court House. The board
reserves the right to reject any or all
bids. Address tenders to the under
signed marked Proposals to Furnish
Coal"
By order of the Board of County
Commissioners this 9Th day of Septem.
Der 1911.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-09-21

81 have a world of confidence in Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy for I have used
it with perfect success" writes Mrs. N.
| Basford, PoolesviIle. Nd. For sale
by H E Close & Co
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-09-21

Sanford Dodge in "The Right OF
Way" at the Opera House on Tuesday
night next week.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-09-21
'aaf nh iA%hE.

Prices corrected uy to noon Thursday. Sept
u. 1871, b, Agent H. o Sorenson, of the
Farmers Elerat"i CO., Langdon, N. Oak.
Wheat Mol Northern 81
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-09-21

FOR SALE-Or trade for horses, a good four
room house and lot, or lot aud a half in
Wales. House we'll finished in every respect,
or might consider a trade for runabout OF
light touring car. A. A. Scott.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-09-21

Unlimited money to loan on first
mortgages, liberal amounts and lowest
rates. Joseph Power, Langdon, N. D.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-09-21

FOR SALE-Two houses for sale in the City
OF Langdon. Apply to Tom Smith, Langdon,
North Dakota. S4-tf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-09-21

LOST..On September LIST, on the road between
Munich and Langdon one black fur robe.
Finder will please leave same at my office.
States Attorney e.. Crimson. Langdon. 8
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-09-21

FURNITURE FOR sALE-For sale household
furniture and house plants; a good palm
cheap; Apply to Mrs Fred A. Groh, in the
Barcelo house, Langdon, N. D. 10
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-09-21

WANTED Wanted a respectable middle aged
woman by elderly couple, for Homework easy
place good wages. Address Mrs, Freeman,
oarleS, North Dakota. SIS
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-09-21

J, K. HAMILTON, Go. Auditor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-09-21

| 4 Want Column |

a EMBELLISHMENTS viii De inserted in this
= column for One Cent a Word each Insertion
NO adVertisement inserted for less than fifteen
Genus. cash must always out of
town ORDERS. The rate for the insertion o.
business locals among pure reading matter will
hereafter be ten cents ~perlico each insertion,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10
COUNTY

The following business has been
transacted in county court since ouI
last issue:
Letters of guardianship of the es.
tate of Mary Madison, insane, issued
to f, NJ. Andrews.
Petition for letters of administra,
ton of the estate of Roy w. Cary, de-
ceased, filed and set for hearing
March % at 10 a m,
W. l.. Campbell. f. q. Hoover, and
j. f Bogham were appointed APP.
praisers OF the estate of Donald
Thompson, deceased.
Petition for the appointment OF ad
mini-trator Of the estate Of Lot Plow-
man. deceased, filed and set for hear.
ing March % at 10 a. IN.
Fred Johnson, guardian of Thomas
Jensen, insane, presented his GHai re-
port and also a petition that Thomas
Jensen is deceased and asking for let.
tiers of administration. Both set for
hearing March 2s AZ $40 a. M.
Upon hearing, order was made
directing sale of certain real estate
belonging to the estate of Walter and
Mary Anderson, minors.
Annual report of the guardian of
Nicholas Marx, insane, presented and
allowed.
The administrators of the estate OF
Anton Matson, deceased, submitted a
report of sale of personal property,
same set for hearing on March q al
10 a.. m.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10
) C0rrespon dence.
RANcRoFr.
From the Register.

|. l.. Gunnison and G. o. Dill de.
parted Tuesday with a car Of farm
implements destined for Faith, S. d.,
near which place Mr.. Gnnnison has a
farm. G. o.. went along to super
Intend the construction of some build.
ings on the farm.
INLAY a. Henry of Willow Lakes
have brought the Ellington stock of
farm machinery and have taken pos
session. This firm are large dealers
in this line and will undoubtedly
make good in this territory. Frank
iitniiay arrived from California Monday
aud will have charge of the business
here.
Two more cases OF appendicitis
were discovered near Carpenter the
past week and the victims hustled to
u Huron hospital. About two-thirds
Of the natives Of Carpenter have
travelled the appendicitis route the
isss. winter and here is sofae talk 81
changing the name of the burg to
Appendicitisville.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10

of De Smet and district to d troll
call" supper and 5ociabie to be held
in the church parlor on Wednesday
March 10, at 6 p. m.
We will have a carload of corn on
track in De Smet the first of next
week. Will sell for cash or bankable
paper. Boast & O'Hara.
Special for Saturday-Creanl
Puffs, Charlott Rouche, Angle Food,
Devils Food and Boston Brown
bread. At the Home Bakery.
The county commissioners were
in session Monday. Their work was
entirely in connection with ditch
matters. The matter of thing in con
n~ection with the Spring Lake ditch
was one of thu subjects under con
sideration. A joint session was also
held with three commissioners from
Brookings county at which time the
proposition to establish a ditch from
Il point ii Spring Lake township run
ming to Lake Sinai in B~rookings
county was considered. 1t did not
take long to dispose of this matter,
however. as nearly all who had signed
the petition for the ditch were oppos-
ed to going further in the matter.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10
EAsT END

Gilbert BergerseH went 10 Mankato.
Mimi, Friday evening to visit bis
sister, Pauline, who is attending
college in that city.
B. Austad ordered a carload of corn
from Cotton last week. 1t was of fine
quality, being a much better grade
than any corr yet shipped into Arl-
ington.
Denver township election was held
Tuesday and the following officers
elected: Supervisor 2 years, John
Kuehn; supervisor 3 years, Erick
Smithback; clerk, X. l.. Prestrude;
assessor, w. G. Smith; treasurer, John
Waby, justice of peace, 3 years, Louis
Conklin, constable 2 years, Erick
Hesby.
Lars Austin is suffering from an at
tack of la grippe this week.
Lars Madsen is stepping high now
days owing TO the arrival of a new
boy at his home.
Ducks are beginning to fly and
farmers are busy getting ready for
springs work.
/. Last week, j. p. Hardy, received
two Of the Poland China type of hogs
from Gary, s. D They were of first
prize kind. j. p. intends to raise
registered stock in the future.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10
VIM. KELLEY, SR.

William Kelley, ST., of Carpenter,
this state, died at his home March B,
1911, of apoplexy. Funeral services
were held at the Catholic church in
this city Tuesday, March Z.
He was born at Green Mountain.
VT, March /, I843. February Is
1868, he was married TO Margaret
Sweeney, of Waukon, Iowa. To this
union were born eleven children
seven boys and four girls, seven OF
whom survive him. They are Joe,
and William, of Carpenter, Charles, Of
Driscoll, N. D., Emmett, of Arabia
Col, Frank, Of Willow Lakes, Mrs
Frank Sheridan, of Carpenter, and
Mrs. Rose Olson, of Driscol, n. ID.
The brothers and sisters who sur.
viye are Mrs. Sarah Kerrigan, of New
Albin, Iowa, Owen Kelley, Thomas
Kelley and Mrs. Mary Bennett, OF De
Smet, S. d.
He lived in Iowa at Allamakee
for sixty years and the remainder Of
his life has been spent in Dakota.
All the above named relatives were
present az the funeral with the excep'
ton Of Mrs. Kerrigan. John Kelley
from Iowa, a nephew, was also pres.
ent.
The deceased was known to a great
many of the residents OF the northern
part of this county, and especially
among the earlier residents, all whom
extend their sympathy to the widow
and relatives
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10
GOOD WORK
Daily done in De Smet. Many
Citizens Tell Of it.

SlCiLCNS ISl1 VI IL.
Nearly every reader has heard OF
Doan's. Kidney Pills. Their good
work in De Smet still continues, and
our citizens are constantly adding en-
dorsement by public testimony. No
better proof 0, merit can be- had than
the experience of friends and neigh
bors. Read this case:
Mrs. Thomas Mears, w. Second ST.,
De Smet, S. Oak. says: Two years
ago my kidneys began to trouble me
and my condition became serious.
The doctor said / had diabetes.
Hearing of the curative qualities of
Doap's Kidney Pills, | used this re-
medy, procuring my supply at
Mallory Il Whites drug store. 1t
brought prompt relief. Whenever !
have had the least recurrence of
kidney complaint, / have taken
Deans Kidney Pills and they have
benefited me quickly. | willingly
give this remedy the praise it de-
serves"
For Sale by all Dealers, Price SO
cents. Foster MiIburn Co, Buffalo,
New York, Sole Agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-DOAN'S-
and take no other.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10
bright and happy by the shower o
birthday cards sent her.
A. r. NOBEL AND SISTERS
CEMETARY MEETING

All residents of De Smet who are
interested in making Improvements
to and taking better care of the De
Smet Cemetery are asked to meet at
M~iller's Hall on Saturday evening,
March 18th, at s o'clock p. m. Also
all persons living adjacent to De
Smet are equally urged to be pre-
sent. Ii is specially requested that
the ladies be present at this meeting,
VIM. II. Warren, Mayor.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10
ELECTIONS

Spirit Lake-John Hendrick. supervisor;
w. j.. Cannon. clerk; O. B. Nordland. as
SCISSOR; X. Nordiund, treasurer: Charles
WaIline. Justice of the peace: Frank Vol
kow and r. III. Poppen, conssabics. There
were two tickets in the field and the count
Of the ballots showed ties for four differ
emit offices.
Mathews Township--C. j. Mathews.su sur
ervisor; M. J. G~illispie, clerk; Luke
Kelly, assessor; Ben weidman. justice 2
wears; George Canhan and A. @ Gilbert
son. constables; ole d. Johnson, treasur-
en-. There were two tickets In the field.
De Smet To~wnship-H. NJ. Riedel, super
visor; +. j., English. clerk: Geo. Row
botham. assessor; Geo. Piriett, treasurer;
l.. r.. Whiting, justice Of the peace ? years
and Fred Gehm justice Of the peace for 4
year; A. Is. Bowes. constable. The vot-
ers decided to erect q new Township Hall
at a cost OF not to exceed $500.
--WN
The officials of the M. E. church
&t1 = tA+ . .I.x< III ~ - ~
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10

The annual meeting OF the memb.
ers Of the De Smet Western Tele.
phone company was held at the Sec
retary's Office Saturday, March 4th, at
lao p. m. for the election of new
directors and for the transaction of
any business that might be before
the house.
Art Gripp arrived from Wisconsin
Sunday night. He left here some two
years ago. Art likes Dakota and ex.
poets 10 stay for some time now.
Fred Still moved his household
goods and family Tuesday to q farm
east Of De Smet
Albert Hankey drove down and
helped Mrs. Patterson move from
Lake Preston to her farm in this
vicinity. We are glad to welcome
them back.
g. +. Balm was & working in the
field March 7th.
q. Geyer and family visited at
Anton Hartelr Sunday.
Homer McMillea Of De Smet is
helping X A. Holverson haul barley
to market this week.
Wild geese have been seen going
north 50 spring must be near at hand
I'll. G McMll ian and family visited
at /. M. Wade's over Sunday.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10
HORsEs AND MACHINERY

AsIhave rented my farm, / want to sell
my horses aud machinery. nave six
good work horses | will sell at reasonable
prices, Also one whole set OF farm
machinery none of which is over three
years old. Write or call on Mrs. Lydia II.
Morrow. II. f. ID. 2, De Smet, :. ID. Six
miles east of Bancroft, two miles west OF
Spirit Lake.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10
CARD OF THANKS

We feel deeply grateful to the
many friends who lent us their sym,
pathy and who so kindly assisted us
during the fatal illness of our baby.
Mr.. AND MRs. LEVI WooDs.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10
CARD OF THANKS

Kind friends and neighbors accept
our heartfelt thanks for your help
and assistance during our dear moth
er's sickness, and many thanks to all
who helped to make her birthday
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10
THE GRAIN MARKET

Thursday, Feb. 16-No. | Nor.
SEC; No. 2 Nor. "a; No. 2 Nor. V. G.
SO; No. 3 Nor. V. G. 70; Durum, u;
Flax, $241; Barley, 70; Oats, %.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10
ERWIN

Don't fail to see the Spinster's Re-
turn given by the Rebekahs Satua-
day evening, March IL. II you want
to laugh, be sure 10 come.
Mrs. Clint Rice was down from
Bryant last Friday.
MT. and Mrs. Phil Gebman left
for Pewaukee, Wis, last Thursday
evening for q few weeks visit with
relatives.
Severt johnson and Christ Wolkow
were the first to try their autos this
spring.
Mrs. Bert Smith passed away
Sunday afternoon after a short
illness with pneumonia. Funeral
services were held Wednesday at the
Congregational church. Much sym
patty is extended to the bereaved
family. Obituary next week.
MI and Mrs. r. N. Robinson were
oscr from De Smet Tuesday.
Dir. Winkler, Of Bryant, vas at this
place Monday III consultation with
DR.. Stockdale for Mrs, Ed Wolkow
who Is very III. Miss Hegdahl. :
trained nurse from Lake Preston, i
caring for her.
Mrs. Fl. "A. Thayer and children
lare visiting friends At sherman, this
state.
Nr. Henry Lewis, op account Of Il
healsh, Win sell AZ public auction a
liz personal property AZ bis home y
rxIp. March 18th, l811.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10

About SO tons of good hay for sale in
stack.
Also 100 Bushels good Early Ohio pota.
toes, and q quantity good Minnesota Is
seed corn. Inquire Of NJ. Penney. 3 miles
east of De Smet, >, ID, cost
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10

Five houses and lots tor sale also five
tarrns all within two TO five miles from
De Smet. S. d. Call and see me.
IOhu Lark. Agent
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10
- IONS 0fHay
Inquire O. II. Ahlers
span TORI Horses

Two geidiugs, coming ; year old,
weight $500, sound In every particular.
Well broke, gentle to handle and drive.
Will sell at reasonable price. Inquire OF
Luke Kelly. De rnet, S. ID, 25-3t
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10
- s NAP


DO you want a job d breaking: See
Dawley.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10
Forsaie

Absolutely clean, pure 60 days seed
oats and Velvet Chaif wheat, all raised
from smut treated seed. Also b. X. Rock
cockerals. Eclipse strain. Redstone
Valley Farm. u. B. McAiiister, prop, Man.
chester, s. ID.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10
E0r Sale

Mrs. John Lark's house and two lots OF
Main Street in De Smet for sale.
linn Lark, Agent,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10

Early Ohio, Dakota Red and Rural New
York varieties. Inquire of j. L, Gebman
Erwin, s. D, 4m3m
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10
Look, Read, Act
For Sixty Days

In oder to give everybody a chance
to test our goods, and find out how
you like our way of doing business,
we will sell to any and all who
come, for cash only, any goods we
handle, during March and April 1911.
FARMERS CASH STORE.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10

1000 Bushels Potsfoes

Three residences in the city of De SINE
Tnopire of e. L. DawIey. 26-3
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10

Al Mrs. Edith Pratt's @. X. lodging
house at reasonable rates W. E.. Pratt,
Agent.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10
SEED O SALE

Medium Early Oats, Blue Stem Wheat,
25-2t d. Patterson
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10

CITY ana Farm Properfy

Fullbloods for sale by "A. III. Fry. De
Smet, s. ID. Phone 8-a 26-4t
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10
STEONE

When in need of an Auctioneer call on
H. N. Riedel or ask for dates at Germauia
State Bank. Satisfaction g~aranteed and
nrices RIGHT. De Smet, S d.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-03-10

The officials of the M. E, church
extend au juvitation to all Methodists
New-York tribune., 1911-02-13
PLAN REPUBLICAN HARMON ]
Lincoln Dinner May Be Get To
oether" Occasion.

These In charge Of tn: arrangements tor
the Lincoln dinner OF the Republican Cluo
al the Waldorf tonight are planning 70
mske IL a sort OF "get together" occasion
for the Republican leaders Of the state.
Theodore Roosevelt. the guest OF honor
will sit az the right CT ex-Mayor Seth Low
the toastmaster, while William Barnes
IT., the new chairman OF the stats COM
rnttee, who was Mr.. Rooseve!t's dearest
foe" a. the Saratoga Republican Conven-
ton, will be seated st the toastmastsr !s't
hand. Mr.. Roosevelt and Mr.. Barnes sx-
changed many broadsides during the cam
paign for control Of the convention, and
even afterward. but It will be the task CT
Mr.. Low 20 bring them together for future
work for the Republican organization.
Timothy L. Woodruff and Ezra P. Prem
t!ce, former chairman Of the state commit
tee, and Lloyd c. Griscom. president OF
the New York County Republican Commit
tee, will have seats OF honor at the guests
table.
Or. Frank W. Gunsaulus, president Of
Armour Institute, Of Chicago, will deliver
the Lincoln GRAFTON. Judge Emory Speer,
of the United States Circuit Court In
Georgia. and Rabbi Joseph Silverman will
also speak.
The invitation was exit nded to Mr..
Roosevelt on the day OF hls return from
abroad. nearly year ago. President Taft
bad hoped 10 be able TO uttend. but as II
was impossible he has asked Secretary
Meyer OF the Navy Department to repre-
sent the administration at the dinner. Lis
en- L. Lewis is chairman OF the dinner
committee
New-York tribune., 1911-02-13
MRS. BELM0NT'S DENIAL
Says Hampstead Hospital Will
Remain Independent,

Hampstead, Long Island, Feb. II tSpeciaD.
Numerous ruraors concerning the stabil-
Ity OF the Hempstead Hospital and It's re-
ported annexation 10 Bellevue Hospital
were strongly denied in statement issued
by Mrs. o. n. Z. Belmont, chairman OF It's
board of directors. here to-day.
For several weeks the hospital building
has been undergoing extensive repairs. and
patients could not be accommodated. This
gave rise to the rumof that the building
was to be abandoned by the hospital and
used for other purposes. There was n
change in the managing and medical staff
Cf the hospital a few weeks age. which
started the annexation rumor.
Mrs Belmont said yesteri.y the hospital
was OF n sound basis, and that there was
no thought OF it, being annexed TO Belle
vue. She said a complete cverhauiing OF
the building was teing made TO correct
mistakes in construction. Mrs Belmon,
declared that she had tried on many CO.
casions 10 correct the impression that the
hospital was memorial 10 her husband
because n number Of other persons had
contributed TO its establishment. Mrs. NJ
A. Morgan will be the new superintendent,
Of the hospital.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-13
ENTIRE FAMILY FOUND DEAD
Gas, Accidentally Turned On,
Kills Seven Persons.

Philadelphia. Feb. 12.--Seven members
Of one family, the father. mother AM five
children. were killed by Illuminating gas in
their home in the Ghetto district of this
city to-day The dead are Hyman Berko-
WITT, aged forty-two years: Rose. his wife,
aged forty years, and Minnie. Michael Is.
rael, Rebecca and Pauline. whose ages
range from eighteen years 10 five years
When their bodies were discovered in the
gas filled room by neighbors. the father lay
fully dressed on one bed with the two small
boys, while the mother and the three girls
were in another bed In tie same room. on
the third floor.
The gas was escaping from a tube which
connected a gas stove on the first floor.
where the kitchen and living room were To-
Gated The father returned home about
o'clock this morning, and /. is supposed that
he accidentally stumbled against the tube,
pulling 1t away from the fixture on the
wall.
The elder girl, Minnie. was TO have been
married in a few days.