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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-06
LOCAL BREVITIES.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Columbia Steam Fire Engine
Company will be held tonight.
WHY A FORD?-Because all owners
are boosters.

The annual meeting OF the Mount
Vernon Ladies' Association, which
owns the Mount Vernon estate, will be
held at Mount Vernon, commencing on
next Thursday. During the sessions,
which will last for several days the
board of visitors appointed by the
Governor of Virginia will make their
annual inspection of the property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-06
OLNEY DECLINES PLACE.
Unwilling at his Advanced Age t.
Undertake New Responsibilities.

Washington, May G.-President
Wilson again is searching for a gov
ernor for the Federal Reserve Board.
After four months of painstaking
inquiry, he had determined on Rich
ard Olney, former Secretary of
State, as mead of the board which
will regulate the nations system of
twelve regional banks, but Mr.. o.
ney declined. unwilling at his adj
vanced age, to undertake new re-
ssonsibilities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-06

Running amuck with a shotgun,
James Oldham killed Charles and
Cliff Fulton, at Hayden, Col, and
wounded Samuel Lightizer
A six-hour day is the ultimate de-
maud of the Amalgamated Steel
Workers.
Fire practically wiped out Mel
rose. n. Y, bank burglars being
blamed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-06
Agricultural Board Meets Today.

The State oBard of Agriculture
will meet in Richmond today tc
review the work of the last few
months and map out plans for the
coming quarter.
The auditing committee Of th'
board spent yesterday examining
the boks of the department and ot
the Dairy and Food Bureau, anc
reported both to be in faultlesS con
dition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-06
Beat Their Own Mother.

Chicago, May 6.-For beating
their mother because she wanted
them 10 pay board, John and JOSEPH
Raab We're each fined 5000 and costs
By Judge Caverly. Their mothe,
displayed ugly bruises.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-06

The Sickles funeral will be held at
st. Patrick's Cathedral, New York,
Friday morning with probable in
terment in Arlington National GEM
etery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-06
Dentist Shoots Himself.

Danville, Va, May &c. H. Hop
kins, dentist, shot and instantly kill
ed himself at the home of his uncle,
0. B. Roach, last night. While it
was known that Hopkins had been
suffering from a nervous breakdown
for some tirte, no reason for his sui
eide has been advance. S2.s .;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-06

Two divorces were granted in the
Corporation Court today. Elmo S.
Springman was granted an absolute
divorce from his wife, A. Golden v.
Springman, on the ground Of deser-
ton and Edwin A. Howard, was
granted a divorce from his wife, Ethel
Howard On the same grounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-06

! Rev. George w. Angel Evangelist,
of Moulmein, Burmah, India, a con-
velted saloon keeper, will speak in
the Methodist Protestant Church at
1880 o'clock tonight. He will sing
his own songs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-06
FUNERAL NOTICE.

, The funeral of Mrs. A. '. Owens
took place yesterday afternoon from
he res.encc of her daughter at 4
O'Clock Services were conducted by
,thc Rev. J. W. Duffey, Of the South
parn Methodist Church. Interment was
in Union cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-06

Cutting the arteries of his left
arm, Inspector Henry S. Chappell,
Sarnia, Can, committed suicide on
the steamer Huronic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-06

The funeral of Miss Mary Eliza
beth Bell, who died yesterday. will be
held tomorrow afternoon at 4:30
o'clock from her late residence, 513
Duke street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-06

Safe in the arms Of Jesus,
Our mother was taken away; .
Gone to her heavenly home,
With her loved one to stay.
By her Children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-06

Three persons were killed and &c
seriously injured in a Detroit street
car crash. ..'.'..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-06

The Citizens National
bank through its officers will
be glad to receive subscrjp-
tions from it's patrons and
friends to the Hospital fund,
delivering the same to the
committee daily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-06

Hard and soft shelled crabs
at RammepS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-06
WEATHER REPORT.

Fair tonight and colder with
northwest winds.
High TIDES: 4:30 A. NJ, am
5:07 2. NJ
Sun rises 4:57, sun sets 600.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-15
THE BANQUET
A GOOD TIME Is PROMISED
THOSE WHO VISIT LAKE MAD
ISON THURSDAY EVENING.

The committees having the matter
in charge are busy completing the ar
rangements for the banquet which lis
to be held at the new cafeteria at
Lake Madison Thursday evening Of
this week. 1t was at first hoped that
train service between the city and
the lake could be arranged. This,
however, cannot be accomplished but
the regular chautauqua train service
will be put on Saturday, June 20, the
opening day of the assembly. Win
favorable weather which is now
promised the roads to the lake will
be in fine condition by Thursday,
making auto travel not only possible
but pleasurable, and this method of
transportation will be available for
those who attend the banquet. The
purpose of the banquet is a curtain
riser for the assembly. A fine spread
will be provided, and the guests will
be enabled to promenade about the
grounds and view the Improvements
AS further amusement dancing Will
take place in the Grand View hotel.
An evening of rare enjoyment is
promised, and the crowd at the lake
Thursday evening will be large. A
canvassing committee was out today
selling tickets for the banquet and
they went off like the proverbial hot
cakes. Tickets may also be obtained
at w. T. Stearns & Sons store.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-15
PRE.NUPTIAL PARTIES
MADISON JUNE BRIDES RECEIVE
MUCH ATTENTION FROM
THEIR FRIENDS.

Within the past few days friends
of Madison's June brides have kept
up the social whirl almost without
cessation.
Thursday, at the home Of the for
mer, Miss Della Sheridan and Miss
Gertrude Cook gave a handkerchief
and hose shower for Miss Hazel Nc
Gillivray. Decorations and favors
were in smilax and daisies. Covers
were laid for fourteen.
Misses Agnes and Retta Walden
entertained Miss McGillivray, the
bride to be, at the home of the for
mer at a six course / O'Clock lunch
con Saturday afternoon, the show
er" comprising granite ware. The
guests included the Phi Omega Taus
club. Decorations were Of yellow
roses and rose leaves, and a large
gilt ring.
Yesterday Mrs. Lannon entertain
ed at dinner at the Lake Park, Miss
McGillivray and Miss Leila Garry, an
other June bride. Sixteen guests
were present and the affair was very
pleasant.
This evening, at the home of the
former, Miss Della Clark and Miss
Colletta Fitzgerald will entertain
complimentary to Miss McGillivray,
and tomorrow evening Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. Mackay will give a compli-
mentary party to Miss McGilliyray
who is to become the bride of their
son, Jesse Mackay, on Wednesday OF
this week.
The marriage of Miss Leila Garry
to Mr.. John J.. McGrane will take
place at st. Thomas church tomorrow
morning.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-15
LOCAL NEWS

Eat at Jacks.
Closing out sale of jewelry now on
at Geo. Cooks.
Have you tried the Martin? You'll
find it in Porter's cigar case.
Furnished room for rent-W. S..
Damuth, phone 102.
Say, have you tried the Martin?
Let's get some to take on our fishing
trip.-Porter Pharmacy.
Eat at Jacks.
Wanted. To rent 160-acre farm
and move onto it this fall.-John
Mitchell, phone 139 yellow.
Eat at Jacks.
For Rent. Seven rooms over Os-
born's drug store. Call at the store.
For Sale. Corner lot on Egan ave-
nue., rs foot front. Inquire of e. M.
Arch, Madison, S. d.
For Sale. One pair Bremen geese
and five goslings, also so three weeks
old White Leghorn and Plymouth
Rock chicks. Inquire at 7O1 West
Seventh street.
Members of Company ID are order
ed to appear for drill at the armory
every Monday evening. The company
will go into camp at Sparta, Wis,
July 6.-R. M. Burlingame, captain.
For Sale. Beautiful residence sites
in Glatz Bros. subdivision Of Park
Lake, three blocks from the heart of
the city. Inquire of Glatz Bros.
Special Is cents per pair for chill
dren's and misses hose.-Mrs. X.
Knoeri.
One-third off on muslin underwear
Miss Morse.
My entire stock of jewelry is being
closed out at cost. Make your pur-
chases while you have a good assort-
ment to select from.-Geo. Cook.
Get your ice cream at the Sugar
Bowl, 80 cents a quart, delivered tc
any part of the city.
Prof. Jacob Schultz will take a few
more pupils in piano, voice and har'
mony. For further particulars ap
ply at Chris Schutz's drug store.
I'll take a Martin. I've tried Il
and it's sure some smoke.-Portel
Pharmacy.
am prepared to do teaming be
tween the city and chautauqus
grounds.-Geo. Parker, phone 81.
For Sale. Family refrigerator il
first class condition, used one sea
son.-Roy Hamilton.
Meet her at our fountain. She
partial to our ice cream sodas.-Por
ter Pharmacy.
d. A. Lyons of Cresco, Iowa, is
guest at the home of his relatives
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rel.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Shirley depart
ed this afternoon for Calgary, NJ
berta, on an absence of a month.
Miss Daisy Beck, teacher in tn
Kansas City schools, arrived yester
day to spend the summer vacation.
Regular meeting Madison chapte
No. 6, o. f. S., Tuesday evening
June 16, at 8 o'clock. Work in de
grees.-Mrs. Minnie Torbert, w. M
Rest your mind and body in one o
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-15

and the little boy was painfully
bruised on the right side of his head
and about his body. DR.. Kellogg was
called to the creamery and brought
the boy to his home, where he is lay
ing up for repairs.
Supt. Rafferty, reports repair of the
big engine at the electric plant pro-
crossing satisfactorily and he hopes
to provide patrons with lights sooner
than he at first announced. BY the
use of the small engine, Supt. Raffer-
ty has kept motors throughout the
city in operation and street lighting
has not been suspended. Effort of
this nature when it is necessary to
make repairs at the plant is appre-
ciated by the public. The fact is, the
electric plant under the management
of Supt. Rafferty, the past year or
more has given better satisfaction to
patrons than ever before.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-15

VIII Hold Annual Convocation at
White Horse.

Cheyenne River Indian Agency,
June 15.-Rt. Rev. George Biller, jr.,
of Sioux Falls, Episcopal bishop of
South Dakota, has issued a call for
the annual e~ouvocation Of the Mo
brara deancry of the Episcopal
church Of South Dakota, which win
be held at White Horse, on this res
ervation, commencing july 10. Thou
sands of Indians from this and other
Sioux reservations will be i'm attend
ance, as this will be one of the great
est gatherings Of Indian church peo-
pie held in South Dakota this year.
The Indian delegates and their fam.
lies will commence arriving several
days before the time set for the open
ing Of the co]nyocation and will 60 in.
to camp i'm the vicinity Of the place
selected for the meeting. The gath
ering, in addition to being one of the
largest Of the year in South Dakota.
also will be very picturesque.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-15
MONEY PLEDGED
SOUTH DAKOTA CENTRAL WORK
ING FOR EXTENSION NORTH
OF WATERTOWN.

Waubay, June 15.-The speakers
who are urging farmers within two
miles of the proposed extension OF
the s. d. Central railroad north from
Watertown appear to be meeting
with good success i'm their undertake
ing. They already have pledged, il
is said, $4,000 towards the extern
sion. in addition to the $25 1000 boz
nus offered by Watertown. IL is
claimed that b. Cunnif Of Chicago,
who accompanies the South Dakota
Central people in their trips, but who
claims to have no financial interest in
the matter, has purchased two tracts
of land, one in Lura and the other in
Blooming Prairie township, both OF
which are far enough from other
towns to make excellent townsites.
If seems certain that the road will
he built from WATERFOWL to RauVllle
and then UP Blooming Valley, but
the terminus Is not yet decided, and
denends. no doubt, somewhat upon
the bonus offered by some town,
though 1t is likely the terminus viii
no some town on the main line OF the
Milwaukee. Both Waubay and Ort-
lev are mentioned, and now Summit
seems inclined to get into the game.
On Tuesday a meeting of the com
mercial club called a public meeting
at the Waubay opera house where the
entire matter was laid before the peo-
pie by Vice President Macarthur OF
the South Dakota Central, who stated
the road would be built at once or
not at all. and that it would strike
the Milwaukee either at Ortley or
Waubay, depending upon the town
Offering the most inducements.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-15

our comfortable hammocks in the
new texture and colors.-Porter's
Pharmacy.
A large number of students arrived
by the incoming trains today to at
tend the five weeks term of summer
school which opened at the State
Normal buildings.
The young ladies' aid of the United
Lutheran church will be entertained
at the home of Miss Anna Iverson to-
morrow evening.
Prof. and Mrs. w. w. Tolles of
Austin, Mimi, were arrivals by the
midnight train and will take up work
in the music department of the sum
mer school.
The Homecoming festival to COM
memorate the t~wenty-fifth anniver-
sary Of South Dakota statehood open
ed in Sioux Falls today and will con-
tinue four days.
Mrs. John Huntamer of Tacoma,
Wash, a former resident, who has
been in the city a day or two calling
on former friends, departed this
morning for Dell Rapids to visit rel
atives for a few days.
Don't do without things because
it's too hot to come down town.
Phone us and we will deliver what
you want.-Porter's Pharmacy.
Miss Boetje, formerly of the fac
ulty of the State Normal school, now
art instructor in the Sioux City
schools, is in the city as a member
of the faculty of the summer school.
We deliver ice cream in any guam
tity. You know how delicious the
cream is in our ice e sodas.
Wen deliver the same kind at your
home. It's the ideal summer dessert.
Porter Pharmacy.
Rev. Ray L. Palmerton, pastor OF
the First Baptist church, departed
this morning for Boston to attend the
annual northern Baptist convention.
He will be absent from the city about
thirty days. The members of the
congregation are pleased that they
are enabled to not only pay their
pastors salary during his absence,
| but his travelling expenses also.
Children's Day was observed in the
churches of the city yesterday and
| the attendance was unusually large.
Mrs. Bruce McCallister, who has
| been a guest at the home of Mr.. and
| Mrs. A. M. McCallister the past few
| days, departed this morning on her
| return to Los Angeles, Cal.
Chris Thompson returned home to
| day from Norway, his visit having
| been cut short by the death of his
| daughter, Miss Alma, who accompa-
| MED him. The young woman died
| after an illness of four days of brain
! fever. The remains were buried In
Norway.
The Epworth League convention
closed at Lake Madison last evening
after a five days session. Unfor,
tunately, weather conditions were
~unfavorable during the entire session
for a large attendance, but the meet.
ings were profitable for those pres
ent. Travel by automobile has beer
almost impossible the past week, and
even Madison people were prevented
from attending the convention on ac'
count of the impossible roads.
John, the little son of DR.. and Mrs
Goldman, had an exciting experience
this forenoon. He started on a toul
with the milkman after a delivery OF
milk at his home. At the creamery
the milkman left the team for a mo
ment with John in charge when the
team became frightened and RAJ
away. The wagon was tipped ovel
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-15
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
At the Plankinton State Training
School.

Plankinton, June 15.-The COM
mencement exercises of the South
Dakota Training school We're held
Friday evening, June IL, 1914. The
graduating class consisted of sever
girls and three boys. The exercises
were attended by a number OF out of
town people and by a great many of
the citizens of the town. All present
report it one of the very best exer-
cises of the kind ever attended. The
young people showed the results OF
careful training and preparation In
the presentation of the program, and
the numbers by the girls glee club
and chorus were worthy of special
note and praise. Among the out Of
town guests were the members OF the
ladies investigating committee, Mrs.
Gilbert of Salem, Mrs. Borneman OF
Sioux Falls and Mrs. Roantree Of
Parker.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-15
of ono. 60 al Toledo. Lucaa

state Of Ohio, city Of Toledo, Lucas
County, SIS.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm of H.. j..
Cheney e Co., doing business in the city
of Toledo. County and State aforesaid,
ard that said firm viii pay the sum Of
one Hundred Dollars for ZACH and ey-
cry case Of Catarrh hat cannot be cured
by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
Frank J. Cheney.
sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day OF December,
n. ID. 1886. (Seal) A. w. Gleason,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internal
ly and acts directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Send
for testimonials, free. ii. j. Cheney a
Co, Toledo. o. Sold b. all druggists,
75c. Take Hairs Family Pills for con
stipatoin-Adv.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-15

TO Allow Tornado To Pass by.

Burke, June 15.-Northwestern
passenger train No. 403. %enroute
from Norfolk to Winner, was stopped
by a terrific wind and dust storm
near Purke. The storm reached tor
nado proportions and the wind car
ried with it so much debris and dust
that it became so dark the headlight
of the engine could not penetrate the
black wall. 1t was impossible to see
the hand in front of the face and the
train was stopped until the storm
passed. There was no twist i'm the
wind that stopped the train, but it
was a terrific straightaway gale. The
wind struck the vicinity of Herrick
with terrific force. Several corn
cribs, fences and some Outbuildings
were blown down.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-15
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Education of Madison, s.
D., will receive bids for the erection
of a new high school building in said
city, according to plans and specifica-
lions now on file in the office of the
clerk of said board, on July 10, 1914,
at 8 o'clock p. m. A certified check
for 100000 must accompany each
bid. The board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
II. H. Holdridge,
Clerk Board of Education.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-15
SPEND THE 4th AT RUsKIN PARK

Special excursion trains and rates
have been secured for you. Howard
and Letcher ball teams will contest
for 1925. Motorcycle, trotting, pac-
ing and running races. Continuous
moving picture show. Trains will
hold at the park until midnight, Civ
ing opportunity to those who wish to
see the laughable comedy, What Hap
pened to Jones, at the new opera
house, which has the finest stage
scenery and setting in the state, as
well as accommodating those who
love the dance. See small bills for
exact schedule of special trains to
Ruskin Park, July 4th.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-15
THE OVERLAND
A Seven Passenger Six On the Mar,
ket Soon.

Abel Mitchell, local agent, is in
receipt of the following factory tele-
gram:
Immediately advise all your pat
rons we will have a seven passenger
so horsepower, six cylinder Overland
of surprising value, splendid lines,
long stroke motor, long wheel base,
3 SKA u tires. Price less than $1,000.
Advise them not to sign for other
makes of six cylinder cars. Also two
popular priced tours. Nothing pre-
~viously announced approaches this
six in real selling value. A better
car cannot be built"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-15

Boy Pulls Rather out OF Hole with
Fatal Results.

Highmore, June Is. - Ernest
Thienglestad, the ~13-year-old son of
well known residents Of Hyde
ty, lost a race with death after he had
been struck ia the hand By the fanga
OF q rattlesnasa. He ran to his home
and from there started i'm a buggy
for town, TO secure the services Of p
physician. Members of the family
finally reached the home OF a neigh
Dor who owned an automobile and
the boy was transferred &c this and
the journey resumed at high speed.
Nearly three hours elapsed between
the time he was struck By the snake
and his arrival in town, and nothing
could be done to save his life. The
boy attempted to pull the snake. tail
first. from a hole, when il turned
quickly and struck him.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-15
WOMEN WATCH THE CLOCK

in Il stores and factories for thai
biasaei nunr hen the days work
ends. The reason Is readily seen. as
the nature Of their duties too often
drifts them into the horrors OF all
kinds Of organic troubles peculiar to
women. causing b~ackaehe, headaches,
nervousness and irritability. Lydia
Il. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
q simple remedy, made from roots
and herbs, may be relied upon 70
overcome these troubles.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-15

BARGAINS AND BARGAINS.

Investors, come, read and look,
~Forty-four bargains already booked.
From 100 acres to a ~1400-acre ranch,
1t gives you all a fair chance.
From SIS per acre up to SIS we show
Farms well improved, bound to go.
Our motto, Live and Let Others Live,
Further information we gladly give.
Drop in at Peters shoe repair shop
and read booklet.
Yours truly,
Christ Tischhauser.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-15
ID l. SALE OF LAND.

The undersigned will sell at public
auction the following described land
The north one-half of section 30,
township 108, range 81, Miner coun-
ty, South Dakota. This land is two
miles south of Carthage and is as
good land as there is in Miner coun-
ty. Will divide and sell in two tracts
on the following terms: 10 per cent
of purchase price to be paid on day
of sale and 80 per cent of purchase
price to be paid on February %, 1915
balance in ten equal payments, at 8
per cent interest.-E. Moore, st,
Paul. Neb.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-15
CHAUTAUOUA

Get your tickets now. BY doing
so you will confer a great favor. On
the opening days everybody is in a
hurry. Then, too, you will no want
to miss hearing Mr.. Sturgeon, of
London, England, who will be there
on Saturday evening and on Sunday,
June 21. You can secure your tickets
at my store up TO Saturday morning,
June 20. Season tickets, SO; stock
holders. half price. Get your order
in early.-Geo. Beck, treasurer.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-06-15
AUCTION SALE

OF 16 head of high grade Holstein
cows, heifers and calves, and n reg
istered 5 months old bull calf. These
cows are all large and heavy milk
and butter producers, some fresh,
and some to freshen in a few days.
A splendid opportunity to get a good
COW or a few heifers for foundation
stock for a good paying dairy. Thurs
day, June Is, at l o'clock.-E. r. C.
Gross, five miles north and one mile
east of Madison