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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-06-28
NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT.

n STA1H OF c 5%WAy In Di trict Court
In matter of the Estate of John T. Dona
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
HANDS BURNED LIKE FIRE

II can %truthfully say Cuticura Rem
edies have cured me Of four long
years of eczema. About four years
ago I noticed some little pimples
coming on my little finger, and not
giving it any attention, it soon became
worse and spread all over my hands.
If / would have them in water for a
long time, they would burn like fire
and large cracks would come. l could
lay a pin in them. After using all
the salves I could think of, I went to
three different doctors, but all did
me no good. The only relief I got was
scratching.
so after hearing so much about the
wonderful Cuticura Remedies. l pur-
chased n complete set. and after
using them three days my hands were
much better. Today my hands are
entirely we'll, n set being all I used"
(Signed) Miss Eta Narber, R. F. D. 2,
Spring Lake, Mich, Sept. 26, 1910.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint.
ment are sold everywhere. a sample
Of each, with 32-page book, will be
mailed free on application to "Cuti-
cura," Dept. l., Boston,.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
THE SAFE LAXATIVE
FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE

Most elderly people are more or
less troubled with a chronic, per-
sistent constipation, due largely to
lack Of sufficient exercise. They eX-
p%erience difficulty in digesting even
light food, with a consequent belching
of stomach gases, drowsiness after
eating, headache and a feeling Of lassi-
tude and general discomfort.
Doctors advise against cathartics and
violent purgatives of every kind, rec
ommending a mild, gentle laxative
tonic, like DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin,
to effect relief without disturbing the
entire system.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is the
perfect laxative, easy in action, GER
tain in effect and, withal, pleasant to
the taste. 1t possesses tonic proper
ties that strengthen the stomach, liver
and bowels and Is a remedy that has
been for years the great standby in
thousands of families, and should be
in every family medicine chest. 1t is
equally as valuable for children as for
older people.
Druggists everywhere sell DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin in soc and $1.00
bottles. If you have never tried it
send your name and address to DR.. w.
B. Caldwell, 201 Washington ST., Mon
ticello, ILL.,, and he will be very, glad to
send a sample bottle for trial.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
NO WORDS WASTED
A Swift Transformation Briefly. De
scribed.

About food. the following brief but
emphatic letter from q Georgia WON
an goes straight to the point and Is
convincing.
MY frequent attacks of indigestion
and palpitation Of the heart cul.
minated in a sudden and desperate Ill
ness, from which l arose enfeebled In
mind and body. The doctor advised
me to live on cereals, but none OF
them agreed with me until / tried
Grape-Nuts food and Postum.
The more l used Of them the more
l felt convinced that they were just
what l needed, and in a short time
they made a different woman of me
My stomach and heart troubles disap
peared as II by magic, and my mind
was restored and Is as clear as 1t ever
was.
Il gained flesh and strength so rap
Idly that my friends were astonished.
Postum and Grape-Nuts have benefited
me SO greatly that l am glad to bear
this testimony" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
There's a reason" and 1t Is explained
In the little book, 1.-THE Road to Well
Ville," in Pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
Sre genuine, true, and full of humas
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
MAN WITH TWO WIVES
is DENIED ONE DIVORCE

Sharp attempted to solve the dilem-
ma by giving the two women equal
rights In his home. Dissatisfied with
the result, he filed divorce action
against the wife last November.
The two women lived in the house,
the first wife as a guest. for only sew
eral weeks. When the novelty Of the
wore off, quarrels began
which completely disrupted the Sharp
household. Then Ann Catherine went
Jack to New Orleans to live with a son.
Sharp ~thereupon struck a plan: Why
not build a separate house for Anne?
He did, and furnished 1t sumptuously.
She came back and occupied 1t for a
time; but this scheme. too, had its
drawbacks and failed.
Several e~ndeavors were made TO ind
a satisfactory settlement for the queer
situation, but without result, and final
ly. when he found he was likely to be
prosecuted for bigamy, he consulted his
lawyers. who decided that the first wife
had the best claim on him. The suit
for divorce hen was brought.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
Hardness Pestponed.

An awkward predicament in which
a sailor bridegroom and his bride were
placed in st. Mary Majors church,
Exeter, Devonshire, England, recent.
ly, caused the postponement OF their
wedding. The banns had been duly
called at the church, but when the
parties presented themselves at the
altar the bridegroom, who had been
recently paid off from, his ship at
Portsmouth, was unable to produce
the necessary permission from his
commander. The bride swooned, and
eventually returned home, while the
bridegroom left for Plymouth to get
the required document.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
RETURN MILLION FOR
THE SAKE OF HIS WIFE

OF which belong, 1t Is said, to George
Burnham, a director Of the trust COM
pany and on Of it's wealthiest clients.
The indictment against the ex-superin-
tendent of vaults charging embezzle-
ment Is TO be dismissed, 1t is said.
Besides the securities, he took, 1t is
asserted, 10000 in cash belonging to
the trust con<oany. He sent back &c.
500, which fell into the hands of his
counse and is in custody pending set
Element.
AS soon as Shourds. after his escape
to Europe, got into communication with
his wife she began to use her influence
to induce him to give up he missing
securities. She put one personal adj
vertisement after another in the news
papers. signed "Bess," and she con-
Quoted all of the negotiations. She
asked for nothing for herself and the
son, 6 years old, whom Shourds had
abandoned; but what she did insist on
was that her husband be relieved from
prosecution In case she got back the
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
Severely Witty.

Henry" remarked Mrs. Henry
Peck, I'VE are going to have some
company this evening, and | do wish
you would brighten up and look less
like an honorary pallbearer. Say
something humorous"
The company came, and with a few
preliminary coughs and winks, which
were intended to announce to his wife
that the witticism was about to be
perpetrated, Henry said timidly:
Mary"
Yes, dear, what is it?" asked Mrs
Peck eypectantly.
Have you got all OF your hair on
this evening?"-Boston Globe.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
Mr.. Budd Lobe,
234 Pearl Street,
San Francisco, Cal.

Upon his forehead was a postage
stamp. Upon his coat was marked in
huge letters the above address.
Don't talk nonsense" said the i'm
patient postman. And you'd better
not interfere with the postoffice, eth
er." He called to a policeman.
Now, Officer O'Glory was a new po-
liceman, and, as he had been in trouble
several times because of arrests made
too promptly. he was a careful officer
Not grasping the facts Of the case, he
approached, glancing at q little book
Of rules.
I'm mall" said the unruffled Simon.
He can take me or leave me. I'm ad-
dressed n stamped and I don't care
what he does about me-"
Stamped" cried the wrathful post
man.. why he weighs at least 200
pounds. And for that he's got one
miserable 2 cent stamp on him. Off
Ger. are you going to take this fellow ?"
Officer O'Glory fluttered the pages of
his book Of rules. Unfortunately. the
compiler had neglected to foresee such
a situation.
when in doubt, use your own judg-
ment." That was the only suggestion
Of application.
No; there vas another:
Never permit yourself to be thought
at a loss"
II can't touch him, II he's mail" de-
clared officer O'Glory. You don't get
me before the Commissioners for picking
parcels off the tops Of letter boxes"
But how far would a 2 cent stamp
carry him." shouted the postman.
And Simon answered: II amt sup
posed to talk, cause I'm mail, but you
know that so long as there's one stamp
on anything, you've got to take 1t.
Wasn't there any on me, ] wouldn't go;
but so long as there's 2 cents paid,
you've got to take me for the rest to
be paid at my destination.
We'll, I'll be registered" cried the
postman, But Mr.. Budd Lobe will be
glad to see you! How are you mailing?
You're first class postage, I %
Tn always first class goods" an
swered Simon.
The postman calculated rapidly.
1.-TWO cents an ounce or fraction
thereof. Sixteen to the pound-2O0
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
Missing Superintendent of Phil
adeIphia Trust Company
Gives Up Securities.
GONE NEARLY TWO YEARS

Philadelphia, March 19.-Through the
influence of his wife. Walter S. Shourds,
the vanished superintendent OF the
Merchants Union Trust company has
given up the 81. 900, 900 In securities he
took, as alleged, when he fed from
Philadelphia In August. 1911.
The news Of the restitution OF the
securities became public when the Of
ficials of the trust concern announced
that Shourds has been located in Ber-
lin, Germany, but that he will not be
prosecuted, inasmuch as he has given
I'D the stolen stocks and bonds, most
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
Satan's Pupil.
Edward Brock, In Outing.

The wildcat of the north woods, red
iynx. bay lynx, bobcat. or however we
may elect to call him, has been described
as a bundle of lives wires actuated by the
spirit of Satan. Running up to over 40
pounds in weight, he is as big as his finer
furred cousin, the tuft-eared Canada lynx,
far handsomer, and much more savage.
l nave seen them fight dogs desperately,
and a full-grown wildcat will play havoc
with a flock of sheep. But no cat has ever
been known % attack man except In the
effort to get away when cornered. Some
time ago l fout.d a man In Maine willing
TO swear before a notary that a bobcat
had attacked him without provocation, but
I concluded to abide by the advice Of Man
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
Her Mistake.

A married couple stood looking into a
shop window. A handsome tailor-made
dress took the lady's fancy. and she left
her husbands side to examine it more
closely. Then she went back to where
he had been standing and took his arm.
You never look at anything want to
look at!' she exclaimed. You don't care
how l dress. You don't care for me now
Why. you haven't kissed me for three
weeks!' Indeed, l am sorry. 1t is not
my fault. but my misfortune!" said the
man. Turning around, she looked at him
and gasped. She had taken the arm OF
the wrong man.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
mo. 2" Must Agree to Separa-
ton Before He Gets Rid
of mo. |" Says Court.
THOUGHT FIRST ONE DEAD

Pittsburg, Kan, March 1s.-Peter
Sharp, who recently tried the expert
ment Of living peaceably with two
wives, both regarded as legal has been
refused a divorce from Celia Samantha
Sharp. the younger wife. Celia was
not in court, and the judge said he
could not grant the decree until she
appeared and agreed to 1t.
Peter Sharp's first wife, Anne Cath
crime, became separated from him in
the great Chicago fire. Thirty years
later, believing her dead, Sharp mar
ried again. Last year Anne Catherine
appeared and claimed her husband.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
Financial Grizzlies.

They were taking the visitor from
upstate around Manhattan, showing
him the sights. The big automobile
rolled past many wonderful buildings,
all of which the host pointed out with
some feelings Of civic pride. At last
they CHANGED to pass by the Municipal
Lodging house.
What's that placer" asked the
rural visitor.
"Oh, that's one of New York's home
for cripples," was the reply.
What kind of cripples," was asked.
Financial" was the reply. as the
car sped on.-New York Herald.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
Chilly.

A certain member Of a Boston club
habitually evinces such a frigid de.
meanor that many of his ~acquaint.
ances have facetiously averred that
1T gives one a cold to shake hands
with hiEI."
One evening a group at the club
were discussing the disposition of the
said member, when a newcomer ven.
tured this:
why, gentlemen, I understand that
1t is the custom in this club when that
chap attends a dinner here to ice the
claret in order that it may be at the
same temperature as the dining
room."-Marper's Magazine.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
Possibly Willing to Assist at II.

TVss'UIy Witty 10 VssIst dt To
At a little party John T. McCutch.
eon consented to do a little impromp.
tn chalk talking, with the presiden.
tial possibilities for MS subject. Nc
Cutcheon had made several hits. One
of the party, chuckling, leaned over to
another, a Democrat. Pretty good,
isn't it?" he asked. What do you
think of his execution
II think it would be a darned good
thing" replied the Democrat.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
Spendthrift.

Uncle Ezra-Do you think the
money young Eph Hoskins made
down in New York will last him long,
Uncle Eben-You bet it won't! He's
going at al awful pace. was down
in the general store last night. and
young Eph was writing 500 checks
and lighting his cigars with them
Puck.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
Perpetual Worth.

Why was it you never married
again, Aunt Sallie?" inquired Mrs.
McClane of an old colored woman in
West Virginia.
Deed, Miss Ellie" replied the old
woman earnestly. dat daid nigger's
with noah to me dan a live one. l
gifts a pension."-Lippincott's.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

Simon Boobies had ways of his own,
so you must not be astonished at any
thing done by him.
said Simon: Amt l the strange
Teller, though? I'm that set on travel
Ing! I'd like to be in Denver, just to
say l was there. I'd like to go out
10 see Budd Lobe in San Francisco
l amt got any use for Budd and he
amt any for me, but I'd like to go out
just to say | was there. I'd like to go
to Washington. Don't care about the
capitol and wouldn't be bothered with
the monument; don't are about gen.
erals or senators, but just want to say
| was there"
Simon made n discovery. Said he
1T costs money to travel"
Simon was given to wisdom. Said
he: There's always ways of doin
things And this was his way:
The postman fastened from corner
to corner, collecting mail. And there
on a letter box sat Simon Boobies
perchcd comfortably, swinging his legs,
Hey, young fellow" said the indig-
nant postman, you mustn't do your
Longing there. The government amt
in the furniture business. Do you
hear?"-for Simon said nothing, but
swung his legs i~ndolently, - you
mustn't loaf there, SO take a jump for
yourself"
But / can't" answered Simon. 81
can't move, and by rights l can't talk,
either. I'm mail. I'm mail. See?"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
No End to HIs Bad Luck,

John d. Shoop at an Anti-Cigarette
league banquet, explained his feelings
In the story OF the colored man.
How are you getting along, Lag
arus?" asked his master, interestedly,
II gets along poorly" replied Lag
arus, who complained Of his misfor.
tune at length. Master John, | has
such bad luck" says he, that when l
dies and is laid away in the tomb and
the good Lord says to me, Lazarus,
come FORTH l know l is sho' to come
fifth
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

Instead Of liquid antiseptics. tablets
and peroxide, for toilet and medicinal
uses, many people prefer Paxtine,
which is cheaper and better. At drug
gists, 25c a box or sent postpaid on re-
ceipt Of price by The Paxton Toilet
Co., Boston, Mass.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
Same Old Story.

She - How did they ever come to
marry?
He - Oh, it's the same old story.
Started out to be good friends, you
know, and later on changed their
minds.-Puck,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
Use ALIENS Eoot.Ease

The antiseptic powder to be shaken into
the shoes for tired, tender, smarting, ach-
ing, swollen feet. It makes your feet feel
easy and makes walking a Delight. Sold
everywhere, 25c. For free trial package,
address Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

The Medium-Ah, beautiful lady,
you have come to find your future hus-
band; is it not so?
The Lady-Not much; I've come to
fnd where my present husband is
when he's absent.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
He Shut the Shutters.

willie, didn't / tell you to shut that
shutter?' said Mrs. Boggs.
1.-The shutters shut" replied Willie,
land l can't shut it any shutter"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
The Way 70 Win.

"The rain was coming down in
sheets"
81 noticed it was in the bed of the
streets.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
Most Of EN- Do,

you certainly started out with fine
prospects. Your credit was good ev.
erywhere in town,
That's why l failed.'
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

Whenever some preternaturally
smart zig tells us that he's got our
number We wonder where he got his
adding machine!
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

A remedy that has stood the test of time
is worth trying. Garfield Tea relieves liver,
kidney and stomach troubles.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

PILES CURED IN 9 TO II DAYS
Vour druggist will refund money II PAZO ONT.
MENT fails 10 cure any. case of Itching, Blind.
Bleeding or ProJrudin9 Piles In q W IL days. 5Uc-
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

Mrs. Wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething. ~softens the gums, reduces infamma
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c a bottle
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

~ Hardy, gone from US now, who wrote
me that a man who would swear to am
thing Of the KIN was a born liar anyhow.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
Gossip.

Gossip.
Polly-Miss Yellowleaf says she al
ways tries to get her beauty sleep.
Dolly--Well, all / can say is she
must suffer frightfully from insomnia.
-Woman's Home Companion.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

A man is known by the company he
keeps, and by the conversation he
hands out.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
All Of That.

WHO Is Nat Goodwin"
He's the center on the All-America
marriage team"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

TO CURE A O L IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money IL II falls TO cure. Il. w.
GROVES signature is on each box. 25c.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

There's room at the top because
somebody is always coming down.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

Even a wise man lever gets over be.
Ing a fool to 4 certain extent.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

Nothing disapoints some women
more than to not be disappointed in a
new neighbor.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

There is no excuse for the d~yspeptic, with
Tea accessible at every drugstore.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

Avoid the race course if you would
keep on the right track.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

You are only what you are when NJ
one Is looking.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

"Pink Eye" 10 Epidemic In the Spring.
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Reliable Relief.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
Important sc. a.

important &c Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

Constipation can be cured without drugs
Natures own remedy Is Garfield Tea.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

Measure the depth of the water be-
fore making your. dive.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

II a can is honest he doesn't have tc
use a megaphone to advertise the
fact.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
Costly Necessities.

A woman who wants aiimony says
her face powder costs her $500 a year
. We shudder to think what she must
spend for tooth paste.
Or hairnins.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

Some men haven't sense enough to
stop borrowing when they strike oil.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
man in your
often, |

man in your
Fery often, |
should say
e so seldom
alf the time
telegraph to
ddress!
y so!
e. Why, one
that l forgot
and l took
voman l met
eloped with
would have
when l call.
honeymoon
Id man told
,re.-London
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

Or shoestrings.
There is one thing certain. The
husband with a wife like that should
deal directly with the factories and
cut out the middleman.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28
Disease.

SssSs
reatment OF
mans Home
#. Roger H.
FORK special.
|ldren, says:
expose the
isease in or.
once and be
o-called sim.
lch as meas.
ave a death
llets regulate
, and bowels.
Easy to take
foot in the
g with the
tural remedy.
lrefully select
es.
,e are plants
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

foot in the
with the
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

BE are plants
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-28

lets regulate
!, and bowels.
Easy to taxa