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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-11
Cong'l Annual
Fair and Bazaar.

The annual fair and bazaar was
held, Wednesday afternoon, under the
auspices of the Women's Federation of
the congregational church, amid a
profusion of evergreen, red bells, sill
yer tinsel and congeniality. The early
evening, at the Congregational church,
Center street. Almost from the hour
the fair opened until the closing time
many members and friends of the
church visited the bazaar and made
several purchases, so that the original
stock was rather depleted when an in
ventory was taken at the close.
Dainty lunches were served at the
small tea tables, in the afternoon, and
during the supper hour edibles of a
more substantial nature We're proYid-
ed. The table with a varied and large
quantity of fancy articles was in
charge of Mrs. william T. Haines,
Mrs. L. II. Soper; the apron table with
its many kinds of plain and fancy
coverings had its wares extolled by
Mrs. C. F. Aver, Mrs. j. A. Davidson
and Mrs. B. X. Meservey. Punch,
which was in great demand, was serv-
ed by Mrs. NJ. N. Stevens. Miss Mar
iorie Meader and Miss Martha Terry.
The remaining tables were as follows
Mystery table, Mrs. B. P. Hurd and
Mrs. Harvey Doe; food, Mrs. w. A.
Hager, Mrs. f. K. Atwood, Mrs. c.
Hussey and Mrs. F. f. Drake; lunches,
Mrs. Ira Meader, Mrs. G. A. Kennison
and Mrs. S. NJ. Warren. A table ex-
clusively for children had as its chief
director, Mrs. C. w. Vigue assisted
by several children. Mrs. NJ. w.
Bessey is president of the federation,
and she was likewise present giving
whatever assistance she could, but re-
naming at no particular table.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-11
City Opera House.

The Hickman Bros. & Co. in a COM
edy singing, dancing and talking spe-
cialty entitled, THE Detective Detec-
ted" and the Peers, horizontal bar ex-
perts, are the two headline acts Of
fered at the City Opera House for
the last half of the week. a good
list of photo plays will also be shown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-11

the week end at Thorndike. on a short
hunting trip.
Mrs. Eugene Holt of Madison was a
guest, Wednesday. of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Holt.
The Social Club was very pleasant
ly entertained. "Wednesday evening. by
Mrs. Joseph Vigue. Whist was play
ed and refreshments were served.
Miss Mary Piper has resumed her
duties at r. o. Files after few days
illness with grip.
Arthur Roundy was at Clinton, on
Tuesday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-11

The meeting of the Woman's Mis-
sionarv society of the First Baptist
church, which was to have been held,
Friday afternoon, has been postponed
until Dec. 10, on account of the lee
ture to be given by DR.. Barker at
that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-11

President A. j. Roberts of Colby
College left, Wednesday afternoon, for
Chicago, to attend the annual Alumni
banquet of the Middle West, to be
held, Friday evening, in the Hotel
Sherman. He will return to Water
vile, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-11

Mrs. George Ais, who has been the
guest of her sister Miss Louise Lee
Clair, for the past week, returned
Wednesday, to her home in Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-11

e. Harold Stevens has returned
from a short stay at his home in Au-
burn after returning from New York.
where he had an operation performed
on his left eye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-11

There will be a special communica-
ton of Waterville Lodge, No. SO, f.
& A. NJ, Thursday evening, A full
attendance is requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-11

xi Chapter of Zeta Psi will entertain
the Colby Chapter of Delta Epsilon at
an informal Smoker. Friday evening,
in the Zeta Psi house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Soper Of New
port were in the city calling on
friends, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-11

Mrs. Mary Scott has been called to
Lewiston on account of the death OF
a brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-11

Ralph Sebry went to Augusta, on
Wednesday, on business.
Henry Totman returned, Wednes-
day. from a short business trip to
Clinton.
Mrs. F. H. Holt of Clinton was call
ing on friends in town. Wednesday.
Mrs. Ralph Sebry will entertain at
Whist. Saturday evening, at her home
on Western avenue
Harold Brown of Clinton was in
town. Wednesday. on business.
The choir of young people recently
formed at the Baptist church will
meet, Friday evening. at Harry Plum
mer's, West Benton, for a social time.
Miss Vera Shorey entertained a
party of friends, Il in number, at
whist, Wednesday evening, at her
home on Lower Main street. Punch
and ice cream were served
Mrs. John A. Partridge is visiting
her mother, Mrs. A. B. Haley, at Rich
mond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-11

w. ]. Lanigan left, Wednesday, Tor
a few days business trip to GreenVllie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-11
Sale, Supper and Entertainment.

Sale, Supper and Entertainment.
The annual Christmas sale, supper
and entertainment of the Methodist
Guild was held, Wednesday,. at the
church vestry. During the afternoon
the vestry was well filled with ladies.
The decorations were very pretty, the
Christmas colors, red and green, be-
ing used. Garlands of green hung
from the center of the ceiling and the
windows were profusely decorated.
The feature of the afternoon was the
table displaying japanese wares, which
were sold very quickly. Mrs. Flora
Tozier and Mrs. c. O. Perry presid-
ed at the Japanese table. Misses Alice
Ladd and Grace Savage sold countless
varieties of sweets from a prettily dec
GRATED corner.
The supper committee consisted of
Mrs. Gardiner Savage, Mrs. Eugene
Clarke, Mrs. George Ellsworth, Mrs.
Charles Wheeler. fine supper was
served. Mrs. F. L. Tozier had charge
of the entertainment The following
program was carried out: Piano duet,
Misses Nina Berry and Ruth Hatch;
Macintosh Babies" Emma Tozier,
Pearie Bradbury, Linwood Henderson,
Winfield Smell; vocal solo, Miss Anna
Cole; sweeping and busting drill. SUI
san Hatch, Doris Tozier, Glenys
Crawford, Stella Yorke; violin solo,
jeanette Lovejoy; piano solo, Ruth
Hatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-11
Moving
Pictures

Vaudeville Programs Changed, Mon
day and Thursday
All that is new and up-to-d date in
the motion picture line including for
eign and American films, changed
Monday, Wednesday ana Friday.
Matinee daily, continuous 2.90. Eve
nings, first show, complete. P. NJ.
Evening. second show, complete, $50
p. NJ.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-25
FALL DOWN SLOPE CAUSES
DEATH OF C. & H. LABOReR
SAMUEL sERmAN, RECENT AR
RIVAL FROM DETROIT, VIC
TIM OF ACCIDENT.

Samuel herman. aged "a years, la
borer who recently came here from
Detroit TO work for the &. Il ii. Mining
company was almost instantly killed
at $50 o'clock this morning. when he
missed his footing and plunged down a
stope for distance of sixteen feet
landing on his head and shoulder and
then rolling still further The accident
occurred ON the fourth level Of the No.
il shaft OF the =. Il IL amygdaloid
branch
Berman who was working as Ia
horer had been acting queerly during
the night, according To- the testimony
of witnesses and twice before WAS
warned of the location Of the stope
and 10 keep away from It,
Coroner William Fisher was notified
and impanneled jury composed OF
James +. Meehan, Fred Messier, Mich
olas King, Evelyn Carter, John j.
Spence and Joseph Limbach. After
hearing the testimony of the witnesses,
the jury returned a verdict in accord
ance with the above facts.
German was Russian Jew. He is
survived by an aged father in Russia
and 1t is said has relatives in Canada,
whom the authorities are now irving
to locate.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-25
TWILL DISCUSS
POULTRY SHOW
Meeting OF Association in YIN. C.
A. Wednesday Night

The members Of the Upper PENN
suIa Poultry association will hold a
meeting in the Y. VI. (. \. lecture room
Wednesday evening 20 discuss plans
for the show and arrange for the prep
aration OF the annual catalogue. IL is
doubtful II Judge Harrison Of Menomi-
nee will be present but the local mem
bers plan To go ahead with their plans
and do their utmost 10 make the show
big success. Judge Harrison is quite
busy al the present time and II Is fear
ed he viii be unable 10 give the local
poultry men as much assistance as
was expected but he VIII surely CO.
operate later on
The late fan aud pleasant weather
viii have AN important influence on
! this years show. according to one OF
the local members who is well posted.
! Il will mean a better quality of stock
,han ever before shown in the copper
country
The great difficulty experienced by
/ local fauciers is that the poultry fire.
guently fails 10 mature before the win
ter weather sets in and the growth is
correspund.ngly slow indoors, as re-
| suit OF which many pullets and cocker
els are under weight az exhibition time
! The past three weeks Of fine weather is
just what is needed 10 mature the stock
and start the pullets LAYING. There will
/ be very few underweight birds at The
coming show. il is claimed and as a rr-
suit of me Favorable weather, the
| growers viii have more time L. look
after thr pllmagr ana put their birds
IN shape. This opportunity will be
made the most of, and a real quality
show" is predicted.
At the meeting Wednesday evening
a hall viii be engaged and other de-
tails arranged.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-25

The federal side are said To have been
heavy. The federals hogan disor-
d-r.y retreat. and We're pursued merci-
les~s. 90 their trains by Villas cavalry.
Salazar's Attack Repulsed.
Then came The word into Juarez that
Salazar. The general who had won
many victories under Nludrru, was
pressing Juarcz upon the left aud that
the attack seemed successful. Colonel
Medina. in command Of the Juarcz gar.
risou. dispatched every available
trooper To assist the rebels on the east
OF Juarez. There the battle waged
neryely for three hours. and as the
main portion Of the army dropped back
from their victory additional REIN
iorcements We're sent TO the rancho
Flores and the Salazar command was
said 10 have been surrounded. At mid =
night the fighting ceased
At the moment last night when ;he
situation looked grave for the rebels,
AN Americans and foreigners We're or
d.rrd ont OF Juarez and were escort
ed bs the military To- tho international
bridge. shortly after the heat OF the
battle had passed came the report That
CuuuaAua city had fallen, It n2viu
been almost deserted by the federal=
sent To- reinforce the government
troops az Samalayuca after the inst
rcpulsiou at the hands of the rebels
This report was impossible Of contr.
,.4fi,t
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-25
LOCAL BREVlTIES.
: :. :. :. :. :. :. :. :. :. :. :. :. :. :. :.

Mrs. John Toms and family, former
ly of Florida location, who went 20
Detroit several weeks ego. nave arriv-
ed home.
D. l.. Vivian and c. Holland OF Gay
are spending "a shore time among
friends in Calumet.
H. Murphy and l. J. Layden of Dol
lar Bay are Calumet visitors for a
few days.
II. {. Robey, in advance Of Free
kles," To be shown here soon was in
Calumet yesterday.
John spur Of the Calumet Mutual
Insurance company expects TO leave In
about two weeks for Cornwall, Eng
land, whre he will visit during the
winter months.
There is a possibility that the play
Robin Hood" one of the biggest at.
fractions on the road today. will be
booked for the Calumet thcater early
in January.
Richard Edwards has left for War
rem, Arizona, where he expects to maxi
his home after visiting with friends
and relatives here.
Saturday is the last date on which
Postal Savings depositors may apply
for the Postal Savings bonds of the is
sue of Jan. /, 1aIi the fifth postal say
ings bond issue.
Harold Gregg Of Superior. wis, for
merry If Calumet, is visiting with his
parents in North Tamarack.
Mrs j. G. Abrams, wife OF Or. Alb
rams, has arrived home from Nalpa .
raiso Ind. where she has been visiting.
Steve Kcsslcr has arrived home from
an unsuccessful deer hunt ia K"wee-
nav county
Miss Irene Bertrand of Marquette
viii arrive here tomorrow To- spend
Thanksgivmg with her brother, Leo
| Bertrand.
F j. webb has left on a business
visit to Duluth
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry =. sullivan have
left for their home Ia Manistique al
ter visiting with friends ana relatives
in Osccola.
| Fred Shelves and family of Osceoi
| VIII l'tNt lpudN LOT N'tSlt iHih'' Niilll'
| where Nh, Shelves is t. take up pic
neor missionary work for the Method.
ist Episcopal church
| \ class in applied elcctricitp will ID
established i'm connection with the free
night school under the direction of tn,
board of education this evening.
Because of the annual military bal
| Thanksgiving eve, there VIII be M
drill of the members Of Co. \. Engi-
neers Thursday evening, that bcins
Thanksgiving day.
The barber shops will he open unit
10 o'clock Wednesday evening, but viii
be closed all day Thursday. All bust
ness places i'm the town will he CLOSED
Thursday.
The funeral Of the four months
old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Schultz
Of Osceola street was held today will
services in the Sacred Heart church
The order of the Red Cross will b.
conferred at a stated conclavc q
Montrose Commandery. No. SS, X. 7
at 100 o'clock Friday evening. accord
ing 10 announcements out today Their
viii also be a military drill
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-25
Thanksoivinu SOCIAL.
CHALLENGE FROM GERMANY

Berlin, Nov. 25.-Emperor William
sold his schooner Meteor. with which
lie had, 50 often been victorious in
yacnt races to the Duke of Arenherg
today. \ new schooner for the en-
peror is being built 10y Max Oertz Of
HAMBURG. and it was said, when she
was ordered, that her success would
have IN important bearing on the
question whether Germany would
challenge for the Americas cup with
a cutter designed by the same builder.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-25
FEOERALS, WHO RENEW
BATTLE, AGAIN BEATEN
Continued From First Page.

Continued From First Page.
zion has ye, produced. General villa
believe, be- must further harraSs them
il h- would gain for his cause the ter
rltoly north Of Chihuahua city aud de-
liver such crushing defeat that the
federal army Of Chihuahua will be de-
uu~aiised
General Villa said this morning that
Jar f-dcraIs are few miles south Of
~amusyuca, but one of their troop
Trains. loaded with soldiers, is COM
sI.-..g -aruund-l Pos IA. rebels.
Villas Strategy Wins Battle.
stretched lu semi-cirrl-. fifteen
mile. nom end Co end, tho rebels pre-
z-1t , formidable battle liue and $50
DAP El. Aa. D-ru auIc Goo make AN de
.a.u-a arta Es become general engage
u-rts .H Wh.-a ,ur Whole OF his arms
aT. employed. lu this manner he re-
peeled ,l. first onslaught yesterday az
sruguu and forced the federal- 200 await
darkness -ar % resumption of theiI
ma.u attaeE. which the CONSTITUTIONS
a..-t .-4a.. through "a stragetic move
-Hrued into au otter ro1t.
With camp ares burning and all
srs Of camp lfr evident ar the main
-Eug ~ TERRA Blanca Villa marched
Wis men forth q. attack the enemy Re
Inducements are 90 meet him a. q
s.r-.Hned pom. from botn left and
right wings. Nt she same moment the
fedalaIs advanced. and met the COM
o.ued atraes uf The rebel left. right and
front which nas unexpected as they
themselves had planned To- attack the
CauaEufuua.i-ts. Tile fight was sharp
aDJ ggud 20 haui and the losses Oh
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-25
ATTENTION EAGLES.

The regular meeting of Calumet
Aerie No. 1852 +. .. T.. will be held at
their hall Wednesday evening Novem-
her 26th commencing at $50 sharp.
Nomination of officers and other inn
portant business.
\ social session including cards,
dance and supper will he held at the
close OF the meeting.
Louis @. Sewing, Pres.
Albert Eurkman, Scc'y
Advertisements
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-25
SEASON NEARING END.
Deer Hunters Still Lucky Despite Al
ssnee OF Snow IA Woods

notwithstanding the absence OF
snow in the woods. the slaughter Of
deer continues in Houshton ana Ike
wsenaw counties only FIVE days re-
main after today before the season
closes and IL the hunters continue as
successful during his period as early
In the season. the XIII of deer likely
win break all records. Following are
hunters recently successful: John
Wills. one deer near Central; Anton
Rutkovich. one der near Even; John
Aho. one deer near Gay; G. c. Curtis.
two deer: w. Toms. one deer near
Central, II. Hockstein, one deer IN
Keweenaw county, \. Jacobs, one deer
in Keweenaw county Gus Whitstoct
and y. r. Bianch one deer each near
Ralih. Dickinson county.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-25

Vi Hung Chang the giant. statesman
Of China twenty years ago. says in
his memoirs that on one occasion he
was obliged to stop the talk OF n
threatening fellow by cutting off his
head.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-25
MILITARY BALL WEDNESDAY.

Arrangements have practically been
completed for the annual military ball
to be conducted in tho Calumet Light
Guard armory tomorrow evening un-
der the ioint auspices Of the Engineers
Civil ANA Spanish war veterans and
veterans Of the Light Guard. The c. q
H. orchestra of ten pieces will furnish
music for dancing II is expected the
party VIII prove one of the most en-
ioyabic social events Of the year
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-25
ARRIVALS OF THE sToRK.

Births recently reported IN Calumet
township are: Sons 10 Mr.. and Mrs.
John j. Harrington of 2G37 Union
street: Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Grenstead
of lGu Laurium stree. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Matthew Kastelj- of 424S Elev-
cnth street.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-25
fine TALKS AT
MEETING TODAY
Bishop William Burt OF Buffalo
Leading Conference

Several splendid talks were given al
the opening session # the sub dis
trict meeting of the copper country
Methodists i'm the Calumet NJ. T.
church this morning. The discussion
of The Disciplinary Method of Church
Finance" by Rev H. Ii. Mallinson OF
Lake Linden proved very interesting ms
did the talk by Bishop William Burt
of Rufalo and the question Box 10y
Rev. w +. Marvin. district superin-
terdent The devotions were led by
Rev. Isaac Wilcox.
Al this afternoons session, the deVo-
tional service was led by Rev. j. Il
Rankin If Houghton and was FOLLOWED
by paUer by Rev. w n. Colycott ON
"Disciplinary Provisions for child
Training" Bishop Burt viii also give
talk this afternoon as Will Rev. >
Polkinghonc,
\ further change in the plans fot
this evenings gathering was arranged
this morning Bishop Burt had eN
pectcd he would be- forced 10 leave fo
| his home early In the evening, but was
prevailed upon 10 defer his departure
until the 1925 south Shore train. Hi
lecture will begin at 7:30 o'clock, in
stead of 100 o'clock as was announced
last evening and As as was announc
go in the proeram. His subject vii
be The Religious Condition Of Mod
| eru Ear Gpe."
Home coming Festival
The homecoming festival an
| THANKSGIVING social viii be conducte,
| in ne Norwegian Danish NJ. T.. churcl
Red Jacket Thursday evening. Thu
event will also mark the twenty-se'
ond anniversary "f the congregation
| in it's own house Of worship. The 50
,irty, "Rusv Bees of the North VII
have charge of the program and vii
I serve refreshments ana a special ci
fol1 is being made . induct all ol'
! pioneer Scandinavian residents of tn
community to be present The pro
| cram viii commence at o'clock.
Thanksgiving Social
The Young people of the Swedish la
| tberan church of Calumet cntortaine
at "A very enjoyable THANKSGIVING SO
| cial i'm the parlors of the church sat
urday evening. splendid program
was rendered and the event was yer
much cnioved The proceeds ais
were very gratifying.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-25
AIl-Stars.
Elks' League.

In the Elks' league the Athletics de-
feated the Tigers, two Of the three
games played. Total scores follow:
Athletics ............. g43 Si3 S31
tigers ................ 900 $50 SIS
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-25
PnstnHice
Lakes Defeat Cubs

The Lake Linden All-Stars won two
ont OF three from the Cubs team in the
Calumet Laurium- Lake Linden league
last evening. The games were rolled
on the cubs alleys and the scores are
as follows.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-25
MILLINERY

All trimmed and untrimmcd hats
$50 off. j. Vivian, Jr. & Co, Lau-
rum. Advertisement.--2i
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-25
AMONG THE PIN sPILLERs.
Printers Take Three Straight Games
From the Postoftice Team.

The Commercial League bowling
season opened last evening on the Cubs
bowling alleys, the Printers winning
three straight from the Postoliice out
nt. The scores are as follows:
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-25
We Would Remind You

Of Photographic portraits as a solution
Of the holiday gift problem.
Your photugra ph--nothing will add
more to the Christmas pleasure of
friends and kinsfolks. But IT must be
a distinctive portrait.-one which COM
bines with your own individuality the
| skill Of the artist.
our portraits are faithful and ar
! tistic. They please those who are dis
COMMUNICATIVE appreciate quality.
/ For those you would specially favor
we would suggest "a large portrait.
These may he made in any size ana
number without an additional sitting.
We invite you To call at our studio
and examine specimens Of our work.
six or Twelve portraits make six NJ
twelve appropriate gifts.
STECKBAUER
4 Calumet, Michigan
MAKER OF QUALITY PORTRAITS
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-25
WISE WON G N.

Some women are glad to get the
vote. fors.oing that they may yet be
able 10 enact - cheap fur measure.
Chicago News.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-25

Don't forget 10 order Redwood from
RaCr Bros. vcrtisemont- &c
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-25

Special sale at Bacr Bros. Rcd
wood Advertisements 26
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-25

Redwood 40 Racr Bros.
... Advertisement 2d
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-25
ISUrlS

Muffs, scarfs. 30 1-3cs off. j. WV
ian, Jr. & Co, Lauriuf1.
Advertisement
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1913-04-25
GEORGE A. WILLIAMS DEAD

Well Known Member of The State Home Died
Last Week..Rerlains Shipped to Wisconsin.
George A. Williams died at his cot.
tsge at the State Soldiers Home last
Saturday morning April 10Th, at 8
O'Clock. He has been in poor health
all winter and suffered several acute
attacks of stomach trouble. He was
thought to be recovering from one Of
these attacks last Saturday morning
and his wife prepared his breakfast
but while she was arranging his chair
an artery bursting caused his death
before she could call help.
Mr.. Williams was born at Bakers
Bridge, Alleghaney County, N. Y.
April 10th 1886. On May 10th, 1861 he
enlisted in Co. K, 81 N. Y. Infantry
serving until June 1868. He was mar.
ried shortly aftey coming out of the
service and two sons blessed this
union. In the early SOS he lost bis
wife and one son while residing in
Wisconsin. A few years later he came
to South Dakota and settled at Aurora
On November oath he was married to
Miss Jennie E. Burleigh, of Esrlville
South Dakota. In August 1889 he
moved to Bruokings where he opened g
drug store and remained In business