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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-05
Robin Adair

(Copyrisht. ipfi. By Associated Literary Press)
when you have finished picking
the berries of that hedge, Jack, / shall
be much relieved" Edith leaned over
the garden gate and laid protesting
hand upon her lovers arm.
Don't joke, honey" Jack drew her
nearer to him. II am trying so hard
to see your point of view and l sim
ply cannot imagine you all alone in
London singing your heart out and no
one really caring as / do"
why, Jack, you silly boy, don't
spoil our last evening together. ex'
pect to be home for Christmas and I
should think you would be glad am
going to have such a great opportun-
ity. Just think! how good OF the dear
old rector TO pay all my expenses and
give me my training just because he
likes my voice and thinks ! will make
2 famous singer. And here you are
spelling it ALL" A little sob of self
pity, a sudden sense Of loneliness, and
the pretty curly head was hidden in
Jacks coat
"Dearie, my love will help me to un-
derstand. only-always remember ii
things do not go just right and you
are not happy, why. shall be longing
for you every minute, and the farm,
am thinking, needs a mistress bad.
ly"
There, Jack. I know every word OF
that story by heart. so don't worry me
any more" she said.
A glorious morning and two whole
hours before breakfast! Quickly dress
ing, she crept quietly past her aunt's
door. realizing. with little catch Of
her breath, that even this home so
grudgingly given herswould be hers no
longer.
Suddenly. through the sharp, crisp
air, she heard Jacks clear whistle
and her mind unconsciously supplied
the words to the old. familiar strain,
And for Bonnie Annie Laurie I'd lay
me down and die"
Hiding herself behind some shrubs
she waited until the melody died
away. then lifting her head she sang
Jacks favorite song, Robin Adair, y
full or music and purity of tone sci
dom heard in so young a voice. /,
seemed as though the birds stopped
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-05

out his father without hesitation.
This time he was successful, but
heard a story that made his blood boil
with anger
Little Frederick Lockwood was TAX
en- 10 the detention home last Octo.
Der and left there by Mrs. Edith NJ.
Villaume Goebel. who told the matron
of the home that the boy was turned
over to her by an inmate Of resort
in Seattle. Wash. She asked the de-
tention home TO take charge OF the
boy.
When the child was undressed at
the detention home IL was found that
his left arm was broken, his left col
lar bone dislocated and that his body
was covered with marks and bruises.
He was sent to the county hospital,
and from there TO the state home. He
has never recovered from his injuries,
and may be 4 cripple all his life.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-05

NEW YORK.-A large, ferocious,
~ bloodthirsty barbastel. which CHR
opterous mammal Is probably more
familiar TO you under its Latin nick.
name Of Synotus Barbastellus, caused
Il panic among the one hundred en-
ployes of Benjamin Fechter, a cloth
ing manufacturer, when il flew
through window OF the loft the other
morning at 10 o'clock, and bit,
scratched. clawed and tore the hair,
eyes, ears and noses of several Of the
men ana women working at the ma
chimes.
The barbastel is generally insecti-
yorous or frugivorous. and is a first
cousin of the big-eared Megader-ma-
gi.gis, which inhabits Australia. The
barbastel In question. however, was
decidedly carnivorous. and to Judge
from the way II tried to make a ten.
course dinner from the physiognomy
OF Morris Binberg. one Of the cutters,
1t had not eaten for several days.
Bnberg was the first one to see the
barbastel as II few into the shop.
Binberg has nice fat cheeks and the
barbastel made straight for the cut
ter. who dived under his machine too
late. The terrible animal caught him
by the hair and Binberg started to do
a Marathon around the room. shrek
ing for help at the top of his lungs.
while women tainted. and of course,
1t follows that strong men grew pale.
The other employees ran out OF the
room in a panic, but as they couldn't
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-05

For thirty years tax buyers have
grasped the Reber property at each
delinquent tax sale. In those years
the residence. with its site, was ac-
copied as a good risk by tax buyers.
As years went by and the aged owner
chung persistently to her abode. even
in defiance Of law, the tax buyers
abandoned It as a bad proposition.
Since 1901 the county has levied on
the property regularly. Delinquency
notices were served with no effect.
Court procedure had as little effect.
The gray-haired defendant let every
thing 20 by default and held stead
lastly to her abode.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-05
INDUSTRY
AND
|ll[(HANI()
USEFUL AS TOOL SHARPENER
Blade Held Against Revolving Wheel
With Rough Surface Found to
BE Effective.

An implement for sharpening tools
has been patented by a Pennsylvania
man. A handle has frame in which
wheel with a facing OF sharpening
material is pivoted This facing con-
sists Of series OF ridges and inter
posed grooves spirally arranged. The
upper part OF the frame has a sheath
10 hold tool or the blade OF tool
against the sharpening surface. On
the other side Of the wheel is a driv-
ing mechanism consisting OF a smaller
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-05

the spout is a bridge on which tn,
point OF the iron rests. To heat the
point OF the iron or TO direct the
flames at any place on which the iron
is to be used the handle of the latter
is raised up and pushed down, and
this movement operates the piston
which pumps the air into the torch
and causes the flame TO squirt forth.
With this torch the waste OF fire is
eliminated.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-05
Useful Tool Sharpener.

wheel to which cords are affixed. As
these cords are wound or unwound
by pulling them in one direction or
another. the sharpening wheel is made
to rotate backward and forward and
the tool blade is ground to an edge
Just as 1t would be II 1t was held
against a wheel driven by foot power
or some other motive power.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-05
Efficient AS WATER FILTER
Cheap and Simple Device Easily May
Be Arranged by Using Ordinary
Pipe and Fittings.

A cheap. simple and efficient water
filter may be made Of ordinary pipe
and fittings. Owing to the bad con-
dition Of the water supply in our city,
] constructed such filter. and 1t gave
good results. The filter Is attached
TO the water main just back OF the
faucet, says a writer in the Popular
Mechanics. The large pipe or body of
the filter IL filed with charcoal. c,
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-05

DARIS.-With the approach Of spring
the rage for novelty has descended
on fashionable Paris. On all sides
new forms OF the entertainment OF
guests and new ways Of doing things
are being subjected TO experiment.
One of the most curious Of the new
fashions is tho ants nest craze. No
hostess thinks n drawing room com
plete unless 1t contains c. glass case
inside OF which are pounds of
earth, n large n Dc ants and
their eggs. and OF more or
less suitable fota. ,sts are pro-
vided with magnifying glasses and
are invited to watch the Industrious
insects carrying on their domestic and
civic duties, much as II still in coun'
try field.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-05
BLOW TORCH IMPROVEMENT
Soldering Iron Operates Pump Which
Heats Point Of lron-Waste
Of Heat Eliminated.

An ingenious improvement on the
plumbers blow torch has been in
vented by an Ohio man. Any person
who has seen plumber at work is IA
millar with the can with jet OF fame
roaring from a spout above 1t. In this
implement the flame is projected by
the operation OF an air pump, to the
piston OF which the handle OF the
soldering iron Is fixed. At the top OF
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-05

TO listen. Haunting in its sweetness,
and yet wanting-in what? And Jack,
wondering. hoped that the price TO be
paid for the something wanting
might be paid by him II possible. Per-
haps he was paying q wee bit on &C
count now. and smiling bravely he
whistled an obligato to the last few
notes
"A real morning concert. sir. and
complimentary at that" said Edith.
Il am glad you sang the dear old
song. honey, and I think II ever you
needed me l should answer to IL even
IL you were far across the seas"
Slowly the train drew into st. Pan.
cras station. The rector. lowering the
window, shifted the smoky London
air with real pleasure. II was neither
fresh nor clean. but Il was London,
and there Is nothing on earth like It
to an old Londoner.
A confusion of porters. luggage and
cabs and they were soon submerged in
the endless traffic OF Euston road.
Three months passed quickly for
Edith. Glowing accounts of her little
triumphs found their way TO Jacks
lonely home, and in the evening he
would walk over TO the rectory where
the two would spend many an hour
predicting a glorious career for the
girl so dear to them.
"And do you think all is well with
her. sir?">
"Of course Il Is. my dear boy. You
must not mind the admiration OF 9TH
ers. you OF all men. And this agent,
Lawlerrwhy, II is just her voice. he
is interested In. And that Is business,
just business"
"Oh, well, that's all right" There
was great relief in the hand shake
and the CHEEKY good night as Jack
took his precious letter and climbed
the home hill, whistling for company
The rector stood listening to the
musical voice as Il twisted and turned
the old melody OF annie Laurie" into
a good marching tune. Then with q
whispered God bless them both" hs
closed the door.
"And you really want me to sins
tonight Ut the Royal Albert hall In
place :. Nine. Paula. Oh. Mr.. LAWYER
do you think can do it,"
Why. OF course. you can do 1t. AND
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-05
The Last Luxury.

Ten.year-old Arthur mad been tell
ing impressively Of the number OF
servants employed In his home. He
continued: And our house is fixed 90
that II you want a drink. or q window
raised, or to go upstairs, or anything.
all you have to do is to pull chain =
But what do you want with %
many servants In that sort of 4
house?" asked one OF his hearers
"Oh," replied Arthur. I'VE have the
servants to pull the chains. "-Judge's
Library.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-05

which II held In place with wool felt
or filter paper. d b, and backed with
wire sauze. A A. The main body Of
the filter IL made Of 1hs-inch iron
pipe with IN by u inch reducers on
the ends.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-05

False teeth made Of paper in Ger.
many are said to retain their color as
well as porcelain ones. and to be
stronger and cheaper.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-05

lt Did.
ibid a womanly feeling ever come
softly stealing into your lief"
"You bet 1t did. Had my watch to
ken once by female pickpocket"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-04-05

"And you really want me to sing
tonight ut the Royal Albert hall in
place c. Nine. Paula. Oh. Mr.. LAWYER.
do you think can do it,"
why. OF course. you can do It. And
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-06-27

The beet sugar companies have a
large number Of forty and eighty acre
farms that can be rented either on
shares or for cash. Expert advice is
given, free of charge, relative to plant
ing, irrigating and cultivation.
Both soil and climate in Colorado
are exceptionally well adapted to the
production of sugar beets. Water for
irrigation provides the best insurance
against droughts. The soluble salts
Of the soil have not been leeehed out
by excessive rains, and during the
growing season there is a maximum Of
sunshine
Boets should be rotated with other
crops such as alfalfa. wheat and pota-
toes. Alfalfa especially is necessary,
as it acts as a fertilizer and is the
basis of all general farming in Colo
RADIO.
Cattle raising and dairying are nat,
ural adjuncts to the beet sugay in
dustry. The beet tops, pulp and mo-
lasses can be made to add to the earn
ings Of the farm when used for the
fattening Of stock or for the produc-
ton Of milk
Beet growing. therefore, is becom-
ing recognized as an important factor
in the productive capacity Of the farm
rather than as a speciality in agricul
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-06-27
BANK ADVERTISING-ITS
RESULTS

There was time within the men,
Org Of men comparatively young,
when it was thought to be as inethiceI
for banker or bank to advertise in a
newspaper as it is for practiclng
physician to do 50. In those days
the banking power Of America ex-
pressed in gross assets, was about
one to ten when compared with con-
diuo0s to-day.
II is certain that never in the his
tory of man have bank assets grown
as they have done in the United
States in the past fifteen years, the
period within which the banks have
become large ana persistent users Of
newspaper space,
R. L. Gurney manager OF the say
ings department of the Common.
wealth Trust Company OF St. Louis
addressing the Mississippi Bankers
Association. told Of the different kinds
Of advertising lemons" they are hand
ing to bankers it the bankers vii
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-06-27
Hold Big Meeting
of Veterinarians
SAY CATTLE DRANK DIP

Dr. Herman, Chief Veternoriau in
Charge Government inspectors in
Mississippi Advises Watering the
cattle before dipping
jackson, Miss, June 18,-There was
quite gathering Of Veternaries il
the Office Of Agricultural Commission.
er BIakeslee this morning, who is
exoHicio chairman OF the live stock
sanitary board. and the official head
Of tick and hog cholera eradication
work. Included in the assembled
company Of veterinarians we're Doc
tors j. A. Niernan, chief veterinarian
in charge Of the United States gov
ernment inspectors in Mississippi;
E. VI. Ranck, state veterinarian;
Bushong, Of Warren county, and
Heckler Of Kinds. These experts
had been out on special trip to
Bolton and Flora, communities ad-
iacent here, to investigate certain
reports which had become current to
the effect that cattle had died from
M
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-06-27

Renr~s aIIes1ace to PRINCIPLES OF
Repu Dican party.
Favors limiting hours Of labor oI
women and children and protection
Of waee-earners in DANGEROUS occu-
pations.
Uphojds the authority and integrity
Of the courts
Fayors ne~ antitrust leg siaJiop
ma. will MAKE monopoHes Grim
inaI.
2eaIhrms beIci in protective tariff
bat promises reduction IN some impoT'
U'''9'' ''''r' 1' 'o' r,.u
@. - .. !.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-06-27
BEET SUGAR INDUSTRY
YIELDS RICH RETURNS
Annual Output In Colorado Alone Ia
$14,00o 000--Farmers Receive
$5,0ooooo.

From carefully compiled facts and
figures the total investment in the
seventeen beet sugar factories in Col
orado is found to be $19, 100000 From
the same source of information 1t is
learned that the annual output Of
these factories is approximately $l4,-
100000, and the sum paid by the fac
tories TO the farmers Is mo4e than
$5,00O,0O0 each year
These factories are operated by
companies, but plans are under way
for the building Of several factories
on a cooperative basis.
To the farmers the sugar factories
offer dependable market. The price
of beets is arranged before the crop
is planted and is based upon amount
of sugar they contain. Contracts with
farmers are signed in advance Of plant
ing This year the price is So per ton
| for beets which contain less than IA
per cent. sugar, and corresponding
increase is allowed for a higher sugar
content.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-06-27

Of this demonstrated to Dr. Herman
that The animal was afflicted with black
leg.
While a draueht Of the arscnicaI
dip solution is no; necessarily fatal,
as DR.. Herman points out it is Ere-
quendy observed that an animal, when
driven into vat will occasionally
suck up a moulhiuI Of the water. He
advises that it would be always safer
for those in charge to see that the
animal, before being driven into the
dip, is given a chance to drink at the
regular trough or water pooI,--Com,
merciaI Appeal.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-06-27

.,, .,,.,,,.;,. =, ,ro,.ao, d;sor;o,;oa.
';.. .,,...,., A.,.r;,,, ...;,.os
w. raaars H.. narcoIs nos,
p..n,;... oo,.o-,.a,ion u natural
.... o,nn.s
p,l;,..,. ,.,,.,.o,a NJ sJaon.
,.,..;...r = II. o,.rnb.
1a, ,,,.-;.a
pr. L. falkland ,,,.,.,.,.,,,,
should assume part control OF MIss's-
sjppi river and heIp prevent Hooa
disasters,
Favcrs reclamation oI arid lands
and ,he improvement, Of rivers and
har5ors.
Pledges new laws for rc.let Of evils
Of undesirable immigration
Fa,ors annie eou,no,enr for Iifa.
saving o" 9"'ps'
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-06-27
Carbonate Hill, in the LeadvIo (coorado Mining District

The total gold output in the United
States from 1901 to 1910, inclusive,
was $876,215,S0O, OF this production
Colorado contributed $237 8753O0; Cali
fornia, S1S4,14lO00; Alaska, $t44,275-
oo0; Nevada, 800, 1922 800; South Dako-
ia, $64, $4,000.
Although many surface deposits Of
bonanza ore have been exhausted,
there are now more and better oppor-
tunities for profitable mining than
ever before in Colorado. Mining costs
have been greatly reduced by the ex-
tension Of electric power lines to near
ly every mining district Of the state.
Recent developments in the applica-
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-06-27

ton Of the cyanide process make it
possible to earn dividends by extract
ing gold from ore that few years ago
was cast upon the waste dump. The
construction of deep drainage tunnels
has made 1t possible to work mines at
a greater depth
Cripple Creek remains the greatest
gold camp in the state; but in other
districts, especially in the La Platas
and the rest Of the San Juan district
many new producers are developing.
Colorado continues to produce sill
yer and lead in large quantities, but
in the last two years zinc has ranked
next to gold in importance.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-06-27

Piazza Chairs should be gwen d
coat Of CamDbcIrs Green Varnisb
stain, It produces a very handsome
elIect that adds to the attractiveness
Of your front porch or summer house
Anyone can apply this Stain. Dries
hard and stays hard Color card Or
application to Walter Smith.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-06-27

There is one medicine that every
family should be provided with and
especially during the summer months;
VIZ, ChamberIain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t is almost
certsin to be needed. 1t costs but a
quarter. Can you afford to be with
out ii? For sale by all dealers.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-06-27
Luxury in claars.

The Rothschilds smoke the most
costly cigars that are made--the
Henry Clay Sobranos--which cost
$1.50 EACH These are wrapped in
gold leaf and packed in little inlaid
cedar wood cabinets.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-06-27

Cures babys S Group. Wilhes daily
cuts and bruises, mammas sore
throat. grandmas iameness--Dr. r.
Thomas Eclectic OiI-the great
household remedy,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-06-27
Discourtesy Resented

| would as soon shake hands with
a soft mackerel as with man who
offers two fngers.--Sir Francis Yane.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-06-27

How many deaths?' asked the hos
pital physician while going his
rounds Mine" why, ordered med
icine for ten" Yes, but one wouldn't
take it."
The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-18
Local News

Infants silk hose at p cents w. B. Waller. Advt.
 Mrs. c. c. Hamby and son Wells are spending today in Little Rock.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ed Marsh are spending several days with Dr.. Marsh and family.
 Mrs. c. E. Royston arrived to- day from Pine Bluff to visit her daughter Mrs. Randolph Hamby.
 The Cashiers Ordeal" :" A Lucky Fright" and the Gambler and the Girl' is the program at the Gem tonight.
 Prof. Lawrence will give an other one of his mysterious per formances at the Gem tonight. Admission 10 and 15 cents.
 Let Mrs. W. A. Capelle dress your dolls. Prices reasonable Phone 94. Advt. 2I.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-18

Col. c. c. Hamby attended fed eral court at Texarkana yester- day.
 M. w. GreeSon returned from a business trip to Texarkana last night.
 Rev. Basil E. Newton, of Hope, Ark. attended a meeting of the Knights Templar in this city last evening.
 Another car load of turkeys was shipped by express from off the Prescott & Northwestern railroad yesterday. Prescott is beginning to be quite shipping station for turkeys. At least two more cars will be shipped before Christmas.
 On Monday Governor Geo. w. Donaghey set aside and held for naught the deliberate decisions of something over 4,00O sworn jurors when he exercised the pardon privilege by liberating 360 convicts. Is it not about time a pardon board was being estab> hshed in Arkansas.
 {; 1.-The Mayor and board of Alder men ask that each parent see that the children discontinue tbe practice of shooting fire crack CTS, torpedoeS and other fire works in the business section of the City. There is an ordinance prohibiting this practice. Our farmer friends are actually stay ing away from the City during the Holidays because they cannot afford to run the risk of having their horses scared to death by fire works.
 Lost-One pointer bird dog with fine liver-colored specks on body. Liver colored head; liver colored spot at root of tail: tail has been broken and is slightly crooked. Reward for return of dog to this office.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-18

A big assortment of silk hos iery at 50 cents to $150-W. B. Waller. Advt.
 Oynx silk hose 50 cents to Sl.50-W. B. Waller. Advt.
 Election of officers of Crescent Camp 33, W. o, w. tonight. All members are requested to be present. bio Lewis, Clerk.
 The Order of the Eastern Star will meet in regular session at the Hall Thursday night and e. lect officers for the ensuing year. All members are requested to be present. Secretary.
 w. V. Tompkins, of this city, has resigned his position as attor- ney for the Iron Mountain, eff fective January 1st, 1913. Mr. Tompkins is a member of the law firm of McRae & Tompkins here and will devote his time to practicing law.
 In the list of parties pardoned by Governor Donaghey last Mon day we note the names of Chess Levy, Eal nest Milton, Ambrosia Afford, John Easter and Nit Gar rison.
 Since we are educated to the Idea of "A sane Fourth" why not have a Sane Christmas?" The firing of roman candles, tor pedoes and fire crackers on the busy streets of the city is abso- lutely dangerous.
 Oak posts, house blocks and plne lumber delivered promptly. Orders solicited. W. A. Hatley.
 Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-12-18
ANNOUNCEMENT

We are glad to announce that we are back at the old stand where we find provided amodern home with many comforts and convinces for our selves and our patrons and we want every body to come and see us, and we can talk of things helpful to each other, and to our neighbor in town and in the country.
 Nevada County Bank Advt.