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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26
HORSE DRIVEN TO DEATH
BN WOMEN JoYRlDERS

Rapid city, s.. d., June 23.--Justice
Layman has rendered a Judgment for
James r. Belknap to collect 500 and
costs for tho death Of q horse driven
by Lulu Roberts and companion.
James Harley hired the horse and he
is also made a party to the judgment,
Ed Baken, a witness for Belknap,
stated that he saw the horse being
driven up Main street on q dead run
Nv the women. who We're intoxicated.
The horse turned into Sixth street to-
ward the stable, but the women
reined him in the opposite direction.
The house fell and the buggy WAS up
set. One OF the women was badly
bruised and picked up unconscious.
The horse burst a blood vessel and
died. Miss Roberts has appealed tHe
case. $E# A@3 A R#H H
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26
NAUGHTY LETTERS CAUSE
TROUBLE FOR YOUNG MAN

Piankinton, s. d., June 11.--Guy Coll
Iier. a young man who recently came 70
Plankinton from Madison, s. d. was
arrested here by Deputy United States
Marshal McQueen ON the charge Of
sending objectionable matter through
the United States mail The COM
planning witness In the case resides
near Madison As the result Of his pre-
um,nary hearing the young man was
held FOR appearance before the next
federal grand jury. Ete ~ but 10 years
~ q
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26
EVEN INDIAN "BRAvEsa
SEE CHANGING TIMES

Miller, s., ID. June 2S.-Quite q large
number Of Grow Creek sioux attended
the races here as spectators and par
Elephants. In observing the life Of the
Indians on their visit here this time,
1t was noted that some of the men
cared for the papooses while b WON
en- did shopping about town. One
brave held the kid on his lap for
an hour on the street, only to receive
a sharp scoldlng from his duskY wife
when she returned and found the
youngster crying,
The race brought out anetherA fea-
ture or fad among the upper set OF
white folks. One lady from another
town, In the presence of several gem
.tlemen lacking in up to date knowledge
OF society usages, IN hunting for her
watch, took her watch from its place
above her ankle On the leg, glanced
at the time OF day, and put h watch
back. rather stunning some Of the
SPECTATORS. 3b8
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26
MRS. EVANS NOW ON TRIAL q.
q. FOR MURDER or DR.. MOORE

Sioux Falls, s. ID, June 24.-Trial
was commenced here today of Mrs.
Mae Evans, charged with the murder
OF DR.. +. L, Moore, former state veteT-
marian, which occurred in a rooming
bouse In Sioux Falls a few weeks ago.
Should Mrs, Evans be acquitted OF the
murder charge she Is still subject TO
trial for the attempt at suicide. Her
relatives have indicated thatnt1ey will
take no part in helping her TO defend
herself against the court charges.
1t is believed that the defense Will
attempt to show that Or. Moore shot
Mrs. Evans and then committed sui-
eide. The state is armed with an ar
ray OF circumstances to attack this
theory,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26
NOT MANY SALOONS
AFFECTED IN SIOUX FALLS

Sioux Fails, S, d.. June 23--The OFF,
eclal report Of T. M. Harrison, who was
appointed by Governor Byrne TO take
a special census Of Sioux Falls. shows
that Sioux Falls now has a population
Of 18.160-an increase OF 4.Q66 over the
federal census OF 1910. The special CEN
sus was taken for a basis TO determine
the number of saloon licenses In Sioux
Falls during the year commencing July
/. Had the 1910 census prevailed the
number of saloons would nave been re-
duced, by IL. but the showing made by
the special census will cut down the
number only four or five,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26
MISSOURI RIVER TAKES
FARMS At VERMILioN

yermillion.< s. D.. June 23.--The Mis-
souri, river is fairly working havoc in
this vicinity. All spring the ero-
sion has been going on, but during the
past few days conditions have grown
worse. Acre after acre is going out
with the tide.
Martin Erickson is still losing some
of his land, but the heaviest losers this
week are. land owners south and south
west or the Erickson farm. slowly,
but surely, the old Waterman farm Is
being carried away, while the Clark
farm Is already half carried away,
where the latter farm formerly ex-
tended west towards the river a dis
lance of 60 rods, now a seething mass
sofswater is the only thing in sight. The
house was torn down the first Of the
week. From the road, running west
OF the Busy Bend school house, a large
bend, has been made
II was necessary Thursday to pick
out a new road for those who desired
to get TO the ferry, as a portion OF the
old one went into the water during the
day. The indications now are that the
Waterman farm or a large part of II
will be no more in a few weeks, IL the
cutting continues. &
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26
MADISON CHAuTAuQUA WILL
OPEN SESSION TOMORROW

Madison. s. ~ June 21,The Lake
Madison Chautauqua assembly opens
tomorrow, June "a, with prospects for
one OF the greatest and largest assem-
blies ever held, during Its 20 years of
existence. The session Will be. replete
with great lectures, fine musical Or
carnations, mixed entertainments and
special features,
Or. A, ID. Thibodeau of Chicago has
been engaged to conduct the round
table throughout the session and his
work will be featured to a greater ex-
teri than in former years, by putting
into Il many new ideas.
Prof. g, b. Rayhill, a noted platform
and lecturer, will have charge
or ali programs. He comes with high
endorsements along this line OF work.
The w. q. T. u. parliament OF meth
DDS will be under b supervision or
Mrs. Simmons and Pickler, president
and Vice president Of the state asso-
citation.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26
THIS WEDDING PLANNED
AS SURPRISE TO FRIENDS

Sioux Falls, s. d., June 24.--Much
surprise will be created in Sioux Falls,
Hot Springs, Madison and Elk Point
by the marriage of Miss Dorothy Os-
motherly, of Sioux Falls and Hot
Springs, to O. J.. Henkin, a prominent
young business man OF Elk Point and
Madison, $. D.. which will take place
tomorrow morning In Chicago Miss
Osmotherly has been visiting her SIS
ter, Miss Edith Osmotherly. at a
sorority house at the University of
Chicago the past two weeks, while Mr..
Henkin left Elk Point for Chicago
Sunday evening. Ii was planned TO
keep the wedding a secret until they
returned from the east. After a quiet
ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs. Henkin will
leave for a months stay at Atlantic
City, ". j., and Narrangansett Pier,
r. l. They will make their home at
Elk Point, where Mr.. Henkin is junior
member of the firm OF II. Henkin &
Son. W., "a HU&&s M a&N1
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26
NEW INDICTMENTS IN
LUMBER COMBINE CASES

Wheeler, s.. ID, June 20.-At the
special term OF court held here the
grand jury summoned to reconsider the
ments against the Fullerton Lumber
company and JsH. Queal e. Co. and d
number or their employees, and three
indictments against the Floete Lum-
Der company and two OF its former
employees. The indictments are found
ed upon alleged violations OF the state
ANTITRUST law. The cases will likely
20 to trial in Turner county in the near
future.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26
MANY ADDITIONS TO
STATE ATTORNEY .LIST

Pierre. S. ID. June 23.-The state SUI
preme court has issued admission GER
tincates to the following students, who
passed the bar examinations at the
University of South Dakota:
Richard Il. Baldwin, Carthage, =, d.;
Donald n. Barrett, Plankinton, s, D.;
Hans Hanson, Vermilion, s.. D.; Henry
j. Leun, Mayville, n. d.; Frank A.
Srevers, Remsen, Ia; Arthur IL. Has
che, De Smet, s. d.; Charles r. Barth,
Friend, Neb.; Charles @. Nagfund, Me-
dina. N. D.; Van Buren, Perry, Aber-
deem, S. D.; James LYONS, Vermilion,
SD; Bayard s.. Christ, Miller, SD;
John al. Havaney, De Smet, S, ID; Bay
ard w. Phillips, Sioux Falls. s. d.;
Stewart Sharpe Perry, la John 9. #.
Milndt, Vermilion, s.. D.; Herbert BUS
Sc, Friend, Neb.; Jessamine Lee Fox,
Vermilion. S. D.; William Reid Dam
forth, Omro. Wis; Morton M. Taub-
man, Aberdeen, S. D.; Arthur H. De
Roo, Atkinson. III. Earl Pierson Will
marth, he Smet. s. D.; J. HenrySWill-
Jams, Gettysburg.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26
DAMAGE AWARD TO MAN
WHO CRITICIZED MEAT

Alexandra, 81. d., June %. --It cost
Elmer Johnson a well known farmer
Of this vicinity, $3.50 in cash. fees for a
lawyer and several days time attend~
ing court for chastising a man who
criticised the quality Of meat furnish
ed at the johnson home TO members OF
4 threshtng crew. Everett Bonk was
the one who made remarks about the
meat. When johnson heard of this he
had an interview with Bonk. The lie
was passed, and in the ensuing fight
Bonk was so badly bruised up and had
his nervous system so badly shattered
that he instituted a suit against John
son for damages In the sum OF $4,000,
Just concluded in the state circuit
court. the jury awarded Bonk damages
in the sum OF $50.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26
FORMER ART TEACHER
.l% TO HAVE SANITY HEARING

Mitchell, S. d., June 24s-Mrs. Helen
lVeeder Anderson, the former art
teacher in the university and the high
school, Is still confined in the county
fail, unable to secure bonds. BySagree-
ment OF the attorneys her preliminary
examination has been postponed pend
ing an investigation as to her mental
condition, which she claimed was re-
Isponsible for her acts in taking the
jewelry and other articles OF value.
Mrs. Anderson's record has been looked
up In other places where she has
taught, and IL is stated that articles
of value were missed while she was
connected with the school, although
she was not suspected. Mrs9 Ander-
sons sister came out here flom Chi
cago and remained a few days, but
returned to the city. She is a teacher
in the Chicago schools, @
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26
GRASS NEEDS ATTENTIONS
POSTOFFIcE ABANDONED

Pierre, s.. d., June 23.-Dan McKila.
lip OF Midland has shipped the remains
Of the Kimbo p~ostoffice to- Sioux Falls
where they have buried among a whole
lot Of relics from other offices. The
patrons OF that office will be supplied
with mail from Midland In the future.
Mr.. Killips is quoted as saying, There
IL TOO much grass 10 look after now
cor me to waste my time looking after
q den,ocratie uostoffiee,"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

James Lane Allen IA once inter-
rogated as to the reason for his stage
OF celibacy. fare you % bachelor from
choice?" his inquisTor asked. Yes"
came the answer with disconcerting
promptness from the famous author.
ssBut isn't that-er-rtNher ~ungracious
and ungailant?" The novelist smiled.
ssYou must ask the ladies" he suggest
ed gently; 'it was their choice, not
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26
NEW OFFICER, LIST FOR
STATE KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAS

Sioux Falls. S d., June 23.--After
sessions extending over three days the
annual convention OF the Knights of
Pythias OF South Dakota has concluded
its work In this city. mitchell was
chosen as the place for the next n
nual meeting.
Mrs. l.. II. Snyder, Of White Lake,
was elected grand chief of the state
grand lodge of Pythian Sisters for the
coming year,
The grand lodge Knights OF Pythias
elected the following officers: supreme
representative. Chas. NJ. Herreid, Abb
erdeen; grand chancellor, f.. II. Bene-
dict, Milbank; grand vice chancellor,
T. Nj. simmons, Huron grand prelate,
william e. Parker, Dell Rapids; grand
keeper OF records and seals, WI a.
Roberts, Huron; grand master Of ex-
chequer. G. "A. Fountain, Clark: grand
master at arms, Charles II. Harmon,
Parker; grand inner guard, 3. r. Full
ker. Lennon; grand outer guard, "A.
s.. HALEY, Rapid City; grand trustee,
G. N. Scarf, Sioux Falls. j.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26
WIFE COMPLAINS AGAINST
SIOUX FALLS DENTIST

Sioux Falls. s.. D. June 2l.--As the
result OF his preliminary examination
DIR. James r.. Personette, a well known
Sioux Falls dentist, was held for APP
pearance at the next term OF state cir
cult court to answer to the charge OF
making an assault on his wife. The
commencement OF the action created a
sensation among their friends and &C.
quaintances, Mrs. P~ersonette, whose
parents reside In Iowa. testified that
they had been married l6 years and
that during that entire time they had
never quarreled. She further testified
that a few weeks ago while herself
and husband were inspecting a dwell
ing house into which they had just
moved, her husband, without any prov
ocation or warning, attacked her with
q large stone, striking her 4 number
OF times on the head and in5uring her
severely. The nature or the testimony
caused the court to believe the accused
was insane at the time OF the alleged
assault, and his mental condition will
be investigated.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

A horned frog that walks upright, Is
nat In shape and has a tail, was the
curiosity at the Journal office Wednes-
day morning. Where ii came from and
to all who have seen it.-LuVerne (Ala.)
Journal.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26
PROMINENT LODGE MAN
HAS THRILLING EXPERIENCE

Savoy, s. d., June g1.-Rescued from
quicksand Just in time "a save his life
was the thrilling experiences Of James
i. Curran, OF Lead, while trout ASH
ing in this section of Spearfish can
yoD. Mr., Curran, who is. state deputy
for the knights OF Columbus was fol-
lowing up the stream in wading boots.
AT q point 100 yards or more abov
the beautiful falls OF III Spearfish
river he stopped n stood still In the
shade OF a willow tree while casting q
fly ahead OF him. Suddenly he became
aware OF the fact that his right foot
and limb had sunk into h sand for
some distance and that the water was
about on q level with his knee. Seek
ing to extricate that foot he pushed
his left foot down into the sand n II
stuck fast. Witt both legs sunk in
the sand to the knees he was unable
20 move, and felt himself being slowly
drawn down into the quicksand. John
Dalton, OF WoOnspcket. who was his
fishing companion, was sone distance
away ut the time Curran encountered
the Quicksand, and repeated shouts for
assistance brought him to b scene In
time to rescue Curran from what would
have been certain death had there not
been another person witbiin reach 10
give him assistance. 1t was " be,
fore known that there were quicksand
deposits along sSpearfish river, ard q
warning has been Issued to other hsh-
ermen OF the danger.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26
HoMING PIGEONS Will
az RELEASED AT PIERRE

Pierre. =. d., june 2l.--Chief OF Po-
lice Adams has received q letter from
the east asking him TO release three
homing pigeons 10 be shipped him
about June Is. The owner expects the
pigeons 70 fly 70 Washington D. G.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

Browning, In 1850, wrote to the in
and ven officials that ne received
practically no profits from literature,
as his work was unpopular N un-
salable'' But only the other day the
manuscripts OF his letters sold for
332, 900.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

The French city OF Rouen has a
great clock which was built In the
year 1889. and is stilI keeping good
time. Except for cleaning and a few
necessary repairs, 1T has never
stopped I'm more than I'VE centuries.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

The electrical process of tanning
leather has been In experimental use
IN England for some time and IT. has
now reached q stage OF development
that warrants its adoption - com
mercial basis.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

Probably the most practical result
OF the Ill fated Scott expedition to the
south pole was the discovery of a
great coal field, said to be at least $50
miles long. Its width has not been as
certained. y
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26
HARRIMAN's SUCCESSOR
VISITS MINING INTERESTS

Deadwood, Isl! D., JUNE 20.--C. q.
Tegethoff. who succeeded X. IA. Harri-
man as president OF the Golden Reward
Mining company, and who is manager
OF the Hartman estate, Is here now.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

In Kansas City Aboth q MEN and
the women who work in offices are dis
satisfied with the dress of h other
sex. Al woman writes to the ansas
City Star TO complain because men re-
move their coats when at work. a
rnnn writes-not IN reply to this COM
plaint-to charge the girls who work In
his office with turning II into a -caba-
ret show by their conspicuous and
fmmoGest attire" va
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

Egg production In the United States
increased from 100000, 900 dozen in 1880
TO 100000, 900 dozen in 1900 and to.
1.7b0,000, 900 dozen in 1912, the exports
last year amounting to 49, 600, 600 dozen.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

Twenty-Five a ago Argentina had
to import its -four. To-day it sells
wheat TO the world, the annual har-
vest value amounting to more than
$500, 900, 900. 4. ~. TN
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

T~en-year-oldS Casper Kirkendall, OF
Rock Springs, Wye, has an Imposing
lot of bristling red whiskers that would
be a credit to q Russian or r. Ham
Lewis. The boy, although less than
q man and weighs liz pounds,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

Japan Is doing a rapidly increasing
business In the export Of imitation
Panama hats to the United States.
They are made from a reed aber.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

In the streets OF Marseilles there is
not a single electric sign, though cleo
tricity is very cheap--only / to 10
cents a kilowatt hour. g., ..'
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

Curved metal shields, to be strapped
10 the head to train eyebrows into
graceful curves, have been invented by
an Illinois woman. =
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

Drilling for oil has begun on the
Island of Sicily, Well informed peo-j
pie have known for a long time that
oil was to be found there.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

The French soldiers convert the gun
caisson into an observation tower by
turning it's shaft upward and equipping
II with a ladder and platform.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

Norway's skis are not made in facto-
ries. hut in the homes OF carpenters,
who give all their time to the business,
IN summer laying up supplies for the
coming winter.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

DESIGNING, etching and engraving OF
fine book plates lis a thriving profess
sion In Vienna. Some of the greatest
artists are engaged in the production
OF these works. .--
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

An apparatus invented by a Paris
scientist matches chickens and protects
them from all microbes until they reach
= desired & - ~. N. 80
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

Babies arr increasing in munger In
Chicago. and the number of dogs Is
lessening. II is shown that 496 more
babies were born during each of the
three months Of the present year than
the corresponding period a year ago
that 797 fewer dogs were taxed the
first quarter OF 1912 than in the first
period of the year. There is a falling
on Of I'll this year compared with 1912.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

During two years $4,000 miles OF i'm
proved roads were constructed in this
country which is more than all the
roads OF France. . ... ..
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

In 1912 the amount of caviar OBJ
tanned by the Caspian and VoIga mar
kets was not more. than 1850, 900
pounds " .
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

In the years 1876 to 1910 Germany's
population Increased by SO FER cent,
Englann's by 81, and Frances by only
9 per cent.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

Provision is being made for a record
mort 81 Australian fruit this season.
Last year 100000 cases were sent out.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

The slate production of the United
States IS practically confined to the
northeastern part OF the country AL
though scattered deposits, more or less
developed. occur elsewhere, the eastern
slate is shipped 20 supply markets on
/. the western coast as well as in the
central. and southern parts OF the coun-
try. Pennsylvania is the greatest pro-
3ducer. it A "&E
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

Thirteen senioE1 OF the Sussex IN. -
high school regard themselves as Nsingu-
larly favored OF fortune because they
are to receive their diplomas on June
ton is something that could not be
beaten again in centuries, they declare.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

The union printers OF the United
States pay old age pensions to 1889
members at the rate of SIS a week.
Among the pensioners are six women
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

Commercial travellers are compelled
"a take out OFFICIAL permits before they
can transact business IN Switzerland.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

More small towns in Norway use
electricity than In any other country,
owing TO the abundance Of water
power.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

Dogs are made use OF to haul light
artillery in the Belgium army and are
being experimental with by the Hol-
land army. Hyt.-
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26

Fruits. vineyards and crops Of ALI
sace-Lorraine suffered severely from
the snow and cold OF the April storms.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-06-26
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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-07-25
WHOLE FAMILY GOES MAD

A whole family falling mad, follow
ing a prophecy by a clairyoyant, is re
ported in the little village Of Saint
RAINY, In the department Of DeuN
Sevres, France The Gauthier family
occupies a farm near the village
Some time ago. a pig belonging 10
the farm died. The farmer consulted
Q sleep walker. who had the reputa.
ton Of being a olairvoyant. and she.
after gazing into her crystal, declared
that evil spirits had entered the eau
thier house. and unless they were
driven forth all OF the farm stock
would perish and the family become
mad.
The village priest was at once
asked 10 come and exercise the de-
mons, but refused. The other morn
ing. 1t Is declared, the whole family
zen suddenly mad. The SOM went
TO the priests house and brought him
by force to the farm. where he was
shut up and ordered to pray. Finally
they brought the priest out OF confine-
ment, and when his prayers proved Of
no avail. they beat him The neigh
bors rescued him with great difficulty.