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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-06-12
The Divorce Evil.

On Saturday last in PhiladeI-
phia county there were filed las
actions for divorce. This is the
largest number ever filed in that
county on a single day. The
number is so large as to have
been a subject for comment by
the Philadelphia newspapers, one
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-06-12

Senator B. NJ. Arnett, Of
Nicholasville, who has been in
the hospital in Lexington for
several weeks, where he was
critically i'll, has almost entirely
recovered, and was able to leave
the hospital yesterday morning.
He is much improved although
still somewhat weak.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-06-12

Each age of our lives has It's joys.
Old people should be happy, and they
will be if Chamberlain's Tablets are ia
ken to strengthen the digestion and
keep the bowels regular. These tablets
are mild and gentle in their acton and
and especially suitable for people of
middle age and older For sale by PAUL
Drug Co.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-06-12

four years ago. 1t is Mr.. Taft
who has left us, and who has
joined the enemy. Therefore
our attitude toward Mr.. Taft can
be expressed in the words of Alb
raham Lincoln, when he said: I
will stand with anybody who
stands for the right; stand with
him while he is right, and part
with him when he goes wrong"
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-06-12
SHERIFF'S settlement,
SCHOOL FUND.
1911.

a Statement and Settlement of the
accounts of A. D. Patteson, Sheriff of
Adair County Kentucky, of the collec-
tons and disbursements of the fifteen
Q5c) cents ad valorem tax and the fif-
ty (50c)cents poll tax levied by the
Adair Fiscal Court at its April term
1911, on all property and persons, not in
the Graded Common School District of
the town of Columbia, and ordered col
lected and paid to the treasurer of the
County Board of Education for the
year 1911.
At the regular October Term of the
Adair Fiscal Court, | was appointed
Commissioner of said court to settle
with A. d. Patteson, Sheriff of Adair
county, his accounts of the collection
and disbursements of the ad valorem
tax of l5c on each 800 worth of tax
able property and SOC poll tax on each
taxable poll outside of the Graded
School District of Columbia, levied by
said court at its April term 1911 for the
aid of the common schools of Adair
county, and therefore, in the month of
March 1911, did make said settlement
and report same as follows:
/ find the total taxable property in
Adair county for said year to be ST.
9l6,92l. From this amount deducted
the taxable property in the Graded
School District of 1886, 362, leaving a
balance of 81. 26O, 559. l therefore
charged said Sheriff l5c on each 800
worth of said amount, ad valorem tax
for said common school purposes for the
year 1911.
| find the total number of persons in
Adair county who pay poll tax to be
$3.50. From this number | deducted
333 the number who paid poll tax in the
Graded School District, leaving 33I7.
then charged said Sheriff with a poll
tax of SOC on each of the polls for the
said school fund for the year 1911.
/ then charged him with Franchise
Tax on the corporations doing business
in Adair County not in the Graded
School District.
/ then charged him with 6 per cent,
penalty on all unpaid taxes on Decem.
Der LIST 1911. which made said Pate
sons debts as follows:
DEBTS
To 10 cents ad valorem tax
on 81 260 $50 1890 81
Franchise tax on Farmers
Bank Cane Valley 16 OF
Franhhies tax on Farmers
Bank Casey Geek 10 co..
33l7 titches at 30 cents each 1868 30
per cent penalty on unpaid
taxes Dec LIST 2S II
$500 on.
CREDITS
BY receipt Dated January 3rd
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-06-12

1912 Pearl Hindman Supt $1,000 90
receipt Dated March 9th 1912
Pearl Hindman Supt 1000 90
Il cents ad valorem tax on
each 500 worth of s53 030
property released by order
of Court 10 So
6 per cent penalty on 10 cents
ad valorem tax on 500 SOB
worth of property released
by Court after Dec LIST | sc
4 per cent commission for
collecting S. OPT OF s2Ol IL
S22S2 50
REHABILITATION
Total Debts on School Fund S51O9 OF
Total Credits on School Fund 22S2 -
Balance due by Sheriff s2826 81
l therefore find and report that said
A. D Patteson. Sheriff of Adair coun-
ty, Kentucky, is indebted to the School
Fund in said county in the sum of
81, 826, balance for the year 1911, SUBJ
ject to the delinquent taxes allowed by
the court.
All of which is most respectfully re-
ported,
A. H. Ballard,
Commissioner Adair Fiscal Court
Copy attest, Walker Bryant, Clerk.
BY l.. o. Taylor, D. c.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1912-06-12
CONTINUED from End page.l

pol,or 49, M
I'M Hancock 800
Wilkerson 3 40
WJBean 3 90
UG Stavton 800
VIC Pickett SO
PW Pickett 800
WE Todd 800
RRIcgan 100
RA Cooley %
ST Bennett 20 %
IA Richards 800
III Barnett 800
CIV Pollard 500
Hadlev 3 %
VIC Ellis t 70
Mont Sinclair 60
MiIt Rurton sol
TEIov 3OOl
10 Wheat 8 COL
On Gilnin 3 OOI
VIC Johnston z 20 /
Tom Young 8 25 |
non Carroll 3 DOL
las Thomas 3 col
FB Morgan 90
Paw PAGE 8 81 /
Nv Jessie 5 OOI
IN Fletcher 8 COL
Vim Humphress 90 |
las NJ McOuerry 8 90 |
Nv Thomson 6 IS
70 EnoIon5 = o.
Tssr, Kearns 8 col
&c Perkins , COL
IA Furouson 3 90 /
RI Beard COT
LG NcClister 90
las T ENGLAND , So
Milf Rurton 5 COL
HI ENGLAND ; COL
Cbas Sinclair 3 COL
Chas Sinclair IL go
RCNeal , COL
Nose Wootsn u 80
ON Tabor 3 90
Cleveland Burton 3 OOl
or Hutchinson PCS
Arthur Stotts 500
WI, Farris 800
The Champiou Bridge Co $500 90
mn, .ho, .ho,,,, . lief of
az Ill, ro,,oo,,sl,, claroed
90 Chor;ff ond releosed
L. ar 80. ,,,l;oh ordore5
and I;st oro fiIed herewith.
T+lo.oforo row. Soid Sber-
-:r J;4 l., az ,,olIc ~
Il On earh 81 90 /
was then shoU1 an order of
Court releasing the ad va
loren tax on S62, 737 worth
of property which had been
wrongfully listed, or belong
ing to persons who had
gone from the county, or
who have no property out
of which to make said
taxes: | therefore gave
said Sheriff credit bV 2l cts
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20
Tribute of Respect.

In romcultranco CT Noia, wife OF
Tomm;e ). Huffman, who Was born
APR. l, 1885, ard departed this lie
Sept: mbe- 90, 1912, making her short
stay on earth q years, 5 months ard
20 days. She was devoted wife, q
kind and loving mother and d faithful
member OF scrdis Eart;st church.
Vacant is nor ees5 in the church aid
home today
In tho Silent grave at Sardis church
her body lies.
We thing she's with the angels still Te
can't help @esping,
But we can meet her in the home in
the skies.
She leaves q husband, four small
children aud many relatives and friends
to mourn her death.
Respectfully submitted,
Mrs Lille h Smith,
Mrs Arrie E Hutto,
Mrs Mary NJ kast.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20

Mrs Livy Ann, wife nf Jacob Bruk-
night, was borr Jnne II, 1865, and died
Sep,enbe 29, 1912, making her earth
ly sojourn A years, 2 monlhs and II
days. She was married to Mr. Bouk-
night in 1882 To this union was born
eight children-one son and seven
daughters, all of whom are living.
She leaves thess with their father,
her DEVOTED husband. with q dear
mother, several sisters and brothers
with many relatives and friends to sor.
TOW after. her. She had the mistor-
tune to be badly burned. which re-
suited in her death twenty two hours
afterwards. She suffered intense
misery until death came as relief to
her aching body. It seems that she
was destined by hec God to put on the
martyrs crown, She nurmured not
at her lot. She was taken by kind
hands to her church where she had be-
come member in early life. She
lived consistent Christian life
throughout her long life. The burial
services we're rendered according to
the Lutheran church. She had many
relatives and friends at Bethlehem.
Black Greek who saw her 60 the way
of all flesh.
Sleep mother, thy work on earth is
done. A. 4 N.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20

table Compound. My husband said it
would restore my health and it has.
ilrs. MAY WYATT, Ashland, Ky.
There are probably hundreds Of thou
sands of women in the United States
who have been benefited by this famous
old remedy, which was produced from
roots and herbs over thirty years ago By
4 woman to relieve woLaan's suffering.
Read What tAnotberW w oman says:
Camden, N. ID had female trcu-
he and serious displacement and was
tired and discouraged and unable to do my
work. My doctors told me never could
be cured without an operation, but
thani.s to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound / am cured of that affliction
and have recommended it TO more than
one Of my friends with the best results. "
Mrs. ELLA JOHNSTON, 534 Vine St.
If you want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (con1.
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by q
woman and held In strict confidence.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20
eooo0sossooOoeOessoeooeooe
= OBITUARIES 9
oNnaeasss oooeeoeosoSo seooo

E. 8 J. Ha, esq died a. his home
neal Gilbert, s. o., Seprt mber 19'h.
1912 in the e5th year Of his age, after
s-veraI months illness. In his death
the community loses one OF its best
citizens and the county loyal aud
patriotic son. He possessed many no.
BILE traits of character, which CON-
manded the respect of all with whom
he had lntercourse He served 81
membrr Of the County Registration
Bard up until the 1rst of April OF
this ear. At the beginning Of the
war between the Sta,es he enlisted
and served with distipe euished gsllan-
try until the close in 1855 Al q SOL
Aier he Was not known to sink duty,
no 1ruer or braver soldier ever should
cred a mnsket or wore grey jacket
than e. S. J. Hayes. During the expo
sure in service he contracted rheuma-
tism from which he suffered until
death. The immediate cause of his
death was paralysis. He is survive d
by hi- wife, Mrs Julia A two daugh-
ters, Misses Pinkey and Carrie and
one SOL, Ioor The funeral service
were conducted st St. Matthew's by
R-v. Il. i. Burton, assisted by the
r VS.. Joab Edwards and I. S Fielder,
Ely il life he connected hjm-eif
with the Baptist church a. d died
consistent noemb. of the same. Low
ing and tender hands covered his
grave with beautiful flowers as a to-
ken of kindness 10 one VINO nss cross
ed the river from whose bourne no
traveller ever returns Cor.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20
Sox.PoPIER.

On Tuesday evening, October % d.,
1912, at the Methodist Protestant
ohu1 ch, at Hendersonvi|le, N. O., Il
marriage ceremony was performed by
the pastor, Rev. J. D. Williams,
uniting together In the holy bonds of
wedlock, the Rev M. P. Porter. of
n .rfolk, Va and Mr. Mollie E. Sox.
of Hendersonville, N. O. Mrs sox
was formerly of Lexington, 8. O.,
whore she is yell s"d fsvorably known
and where she has many friends who
will be interested to learn of. her mar
riage. May peace, happiness and sue
cess attend them through life is the
wish Of their friends here.
A Witness.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20
SlMokoS.HAll.

On Sunday afternoon, November g.,
1912, MISS Lille Simonds and Mr..
Henry Hall, of Steadman. were hap
PLY married, A B. Quattlebaum. No.
taro Public, officiating. Both Of the
young people in the community and
are the recipients of many congratul-
ations.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20
CUPID'S DOINGS.
Candidates for Matrimony
Who Are Elected.
THE CAMPAIGN LOVINGLY MANAGED.
Mrs Mo11ie e. Sox, Formerly OF
Lexington, Married to Rev. ID.
P. Porter, of Norfolk, Va, at
Hendersonvi11e, N. C-Other Mar
riages of Interest to lexington
ians.
JEFcOAT.JEFcoAr.

Married November +, 1919, by q.
w. Jefcoat, Magistrate, Mr. D. Leon
ard Jefcoat aud Miss Rosa Lee Jefcoat,
all of Lexington county.
The groom is son of Mr.. J. F. JEFF
coat, q prominent farmer and a good
business man of the Edisto section, as
clever a gentleman a. ever walked the
soil. The bride is charming daugh-
te~ of Mr.. H E. Jefcoat, Of the Black
@ eek section. a prosperous farmer
an mechanic, and gentleman Of the
old school. We hope for lhe young
couple long and prosp 'rouI life and
that their p 4thwav may ever he strewn
with pretty flowers. After the cere-
m. ny the patty repaired 10 the home
of the erot m. where Il sun pr unu~ sup
per was served. TIE newly welded
couple will spend their Honeymoon in
the Land of Flowers and then make
their home in old Lexington county.
a Friend.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20
"Tells the Whole Story"

To say that Foley's Honey & Tar
Compound is best for children and
grown :ersons and contains no opiate 8
tells only part of the tale. The whole
story is that it is the best medicire Q for
coughs, colds, Group, bronchitis and
other affections of the throat, chest
and lungs. Stops la grippe, coughs
u healing and soothing effect.
member the name, Foley's Honey &
Tar Compound, and accept no substi-
tutes. Harmon Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20
W|FE'S HEALTH
RESTORED
Husband Declared Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound Would Re-
store Her Health,
And It Did.
Ashland. KY. -" "Four years ago l
seemed to have everything the matter

me. l had fe-
maleand kidney trou-
bic and was so bad off
I could hardly rest
day or night. I doc
tored with all the
best doctors in town
and took many kinds
of medicine but moth
ing did any good un-
til I tried your Won
derful remedy, Lydia
F. Pinkham'S Vege-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20

\. Mitchell, a general merchant
nasr Rsyl;s6. Nv., writes rs:-'I
thiiiA Foley Ki;iEty Fiiis one Of tie
R-eatest ki1nay me?.cioao :hera is.
Ny A;:ncn:rr wa; in t1r;ipje slure
with E:dnay trouble "rd got hor tc
taTa it. SHe is corr'otely rGren now.
tlirs it ona Ct 1ils- ..rra ..7=t medicines
nlsde.' HaImou Drug CO.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20
RooF.RoUkNfchT.

Married, October 23rd. 1912, at the
Lutheran parsonage, Lexington, 8. O.,
by Rev. ). A. Cromer, Mr.. G. Y.
Bouknight and Miss Annie Mea Roof,
both OF Lexington, 8. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20

Surely be il q wise man who knows
when he has enough before he gets it.
Nothing pleases grandmother more
than to have man say she doesn't
look II.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20
Cause of Insomnia.

The most common CAUSE Of insom-
MIA disorders of the stomach and con-
stipation. Chamberlain's Tablets cor-
rect these disorders and enable You
TO sleep. For sale by al! dealers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20
TAX NOTICE

Office Of County Treasurer, Lexington
County, Lexington, S. c., September
20, 1912,
I will be at the places and dates
mentioned below for the collection OF
all taxes due for 1919, and will thank
the taxpayers to meet me promptly.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20

Many an old settler doesn't-as any
grocer will inform you.
Men and women who are odd NIGH
get even by marrying.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20

It is seldom necessary for a man
who is ss regular as clock work to live
on tick.
When a boy begins to state his side
Of the case he is accused Of talking
back.''
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20
Flagged Train With Shirt.

Tearing his shirt from his back an
Ohio man tagged train and saved it
from a wreck, but H. T. Alston,
Raleigh, N. O., once prevented a wreck
with Electric Bitters. Il was in a
terrible plight when I began to use
them," he writes, my stomach, head,
back snd kidneys were AL badly affect
ed and my liver was in bad condition,
bat four bottles Of Electric Bitters
made rna feel like new man." A
trial will convince you OF their match
less merit for any stomach, liver or
kidney trouble. Price so cents at Har-
man Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20

Dou't get YOUR colors mixed when
you set out to paint the town.
No man ever has to hunt temptation.
he is lucky IL he can dodge it.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20
Declare War on Colds.

A crusade Of edI cation which aims
'that common colds may become m
common within the next generation"
has been begun by prominent New
York physicians. Here is list of the
don'ts'' which the doctors say will
prevent the annual visitation Of the
the cold:
Don't sit in a draughty car"
Don't sleep in hot rooms"
Don't avoid the fresh air."
Don't stuff yourself at meal time.
Over eating reduces your Iesistance.
To which we would add-when you
take a Geld get rid OF it as quickly as
possible. TO accomplish that you will
find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
most excellent. Sold by all druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20

A pleasure. like pipe, may be CO.
lace to one man ard Q nuisance to
others
Twiuges Of rheumatism, backache,
stiff joints aad shootns pains all show
your kidneys are not working night.
Urinary irregularities, loss OF sleep.
nervousness, weak back and sore kid
neys tell the need Of a good relia
kidney medicine. Foley Kidney Pills
are tonic, strengthening and restora-
tive. They build NJ the kidneys a. !.
regulates their action. They VIII give
you quick relief and contain no habit
forming drugs. Safe and always sure.
Try them. Harmon Drug 90.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20

II msn si7ea you S1usro deal IN
3 horse trade you can trust him am
where.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20
Herbs. Spices, Flavoring Ex
tracts

Fresh Coriander. Sage. Thyme,
Sweet Aarjoram. Sweet Basil, Gay
enne Pepper, Black Pepper, Mustard
and all kinds OF original and pure
ground Spices, mixed az wanted, 6a-
7oring extract, lthe pure food kind) in
the popular flsvors, bottled and bulk
goods. Harmon Drug Co. /.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20

See our new top bugeies at 5000
cash. Open buggies So %. we 'raKe
the price. Gregory -Corder Mule 20.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20

Occasionally man has nothing 70
say on subject because he knows Eli
about it.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-11-20

TotsllSH s MilIs
Rpecia; school LsSs H1is H1is 70. So :, Aiiis Aiis
SDecisi SSii School ievy Dis. No. is Mills
special school Levy Dis. No. . MlIs MilIs
Soe,aI School @ lev KS, KS 10 20 - aiIs aiIIs
sppalI spclsI ssho9l ecbool Lev Lew M Ds No. aiiis
si! sp@is! School Levy Bis. No. : Mills
ap,~ial school Levy DIs. No. s. s. Mills MIlls
s9ssa; scboI sshoo Lsyy sXy Dis Gss NO go - Kills
stpeciaI st, it.I School Lev Dis. No. s. Mills
s5ts:@I schooI Lew Pie. No. is siIIs si]Is
speca1 hoo shool tsyy eyy iis. pis So No. Kills
spsciisii scbooi ss,hooi lew Dis. No. "a Mills
sparnl Scaool Levy Di-. No. l. NILS
SLe2::a;; $choo, Levy Dis G g.. - MiiiiIss
snse snsea! scb00i Scb00i lev yy M Dis No. 50 is
s;prcia: school Ivy Dis. No. 81 ? ,Il!!;;,ss ,I!;;s
sr"ci i S"hooi % Levy Ivy Dis Dis' NO No. Is 2M;iis
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-07-25

When your child has whopoing cough
be careful to keep the cough loose and
expectoration easy by giving Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy a. may b re-
CURED. This remedy win also liquify
the tough mucus and make il easier to
expectorate. It has been ssaecessfully
used in many epidemics and - safe and
sure. For sale by all dealers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-07-25

We are now prepared to insure crops
against loss by hail on q plain insur-
ance plan, the same as in case of fire
insurance. We have Investigated the
company writing it and find that they
have ample assets and good record.
We believe that their policy is the
only safe one offered at present to the
farmers Of Idaho.
Apply to any Of our local agents 1t
our warehouses or to our Lewiston Of
flee.
VOLLMER CLEARWATER CO.,
Agents for: State Farmers' Mutual
Hail Insurance Co., Waseka, Mimi. 7-2
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-07-25

It 10 now well known that not more
than one case of rheumatism in ten re-
quires any internal treatment whatev-
er. All that is needed is a free ap-
plication of Chamberlain g Liniment
and massaging the parts at each appli
cation. Try it and see how quickly it
will relieve thep ain a nd soreness. Sold
by all dealers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-07-25

On account Of = ruling Of the post
office department, al newspapers are
compelled to bring their subscription
accounts up-to-dats. That being the
case the Free Press insists that those
in arrears call and settle.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-07-25

Lawn Mowers scientifically trued
and sharpened. o. T. Lingo. 2tf
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-07-25

Ell Vago, the new cigar with tn
black band, now on sale. sit
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-07-25

When your merchant tells you he has
flour a. good as Princess he. does 90
because he can buy inferior flour much
cheaper. ia
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1912-12-13

Highley's Drug S ore Will be glad to
take orders for cut flowers for Christ
mas. Leave your orders early. We
appreciate the ladies trade adv. 34tf
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1912-12-13
A DANDY COMPANY

The Frank Players One of The Best Shows
Here This Season. :. Two More Nights.
Inc John %. Frank Players opened
four nights engagement at the Morris
Grand In this city Wednesday evening
with that laughable comedy "The Love
Pirate" The piece WAS a good one. in
tact one of the best comedies ever seen
here by reason of the fact that the
makeup of each actor was perfect and
the parts we'll taken. Mr.. Frank in
the leading role is star on the stage
and Miss Walters, his leading lady, a
superb little actress. The supporting
company are all good. We can gladly
recommend this company and if you
miss any of the remaining two plays or
matinee you will be the loser. This
(t'riday) evening they put on the fea-
ture bill of their engagement, "St.
Elmo the original version. Tomorrow
afternoon they will give candy matt
nee for the children Tomorrow night
they will play "The Texas Ranger -
Packed houses have been greeting this
company and it is certainty that from
their performances they are deserving
of this treatment.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1912-12-13
CONVENTION DECEMBER 10Th.
Secretary Ben NJ. Wood Calls for Good
Roads Convention at Huron.

Secretary Ben NJ. Wood Calls for Good
Roads Convention at Huron.
Secretary Wood, of Rapid City, Of
the South Dakota Good Roads Asso-
citation, has called a meeting to be held
at Huron Friday, December 90. At
this gathering plans will be formulated
for the conduct of legislative cam
paign in the interest of good roads.
Laws modelled after those in other
states will be drawn and the members
asked to enact them.
Besides asking for state aid and the
appointment of good roads commits
sion the bill will contain a clause
recommending that convict labor be
employed in the construction of high
ways across the state. At Pierre about
the middle Of January there will be
held state conservation congress and
at this it is proposed to make the i'm.
provement of highways one of the
prominent features
Two of the counties in the south.
eastern part of the state have filed
petitions with Secretary Wood asking
that the convicts be compelled to build
proposed highways and that legislation
providing for this be enacted.