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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08
SOUTH DAKOTA LOST MANY
- @ PROMINENT MEN IN 1913

Pierre, s.. D., Jan. 6.---The vital sta
hstics records, sent to the department
It Pierre, reveal among the number OF
1eaths the following prominent South
|Dakotans during 1913: p,
c. S.t Carr, pioneer, Sioux Falls, aged
s2; died March is.
James w. Cone, state senator, Sioux
Falls; died October 10, aged so.
Mrs. Winona. Cook, wife of Presi-
aent Cook. normal, Spearfish, aged 81;
died March 20.
Hugh Fred Denton, editor. aged a..
died at Webster. March 2. d.
Joel Fry, pioneer, aged so; died at
Sioux Falls, September II.
Oscar s.. Clifford, former congress-
man, aged 70; died at Canton, January
Hans Gunderson. pioneer, vermiIion;
died September 20, aged 81 years.
Darius M. Lnman, pioneer banker. OF
York in January. @.
David b. Jeffries, business man,
Huron: died July 5, aged So.
Arthur 8. Mitchell. pioneer business
man, Volga; died March 10, aged 70.
Harry Mclaughlin, merchant, son OF
Maj. James Mclaughlin, Wakpala;
died March 16. aged As. wi" .
tor, Lead: died September 10, aged s..
Anthony H. Olwin. merchant, Aber-
deem; died August 6, aged 81.
Kirk G. Phillips. former state
treasurer, Deadwood3 died August 4.
aged 62. j
Catherine Peemiller, pioneer; died at
Yankton, October 3, aged 73.
Jared Runyan, pioneer lawyer, Yer
million; died January IL, aged 10.
DR.. r. p. Smith, physician; died at
Lennon. April 10. .u1u
George j.. Schellenger, educator, for
mel deputy superintendent public. in
struction; died at Selby, October 8.
George S. Tussey, business man;
died at Aberdeen, August 2, aged 50.
Curtis H. Winsor, notable pioneer
lawyer died at Sioux Falls, April 80.
aged 65. s
John Westdahl, formerly Of Huron:
died In Michigan, April Z.
I Frank D.. Wyman; died at Yankton,
December 13, aged ~. 80 = e
Andrew G. Brink, pioneer; died at
Pierre, December JIG. aged Sc.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08
EARLE ARRESTED ON
KIDNAPPING CHARGE

Paris, Jan. 5.-Adyices were re-
ceived here today that Ferdinand
Pinney Earle, the American artist. and
q woman named Mrs. Evans had been
arrested In Norway on a charge OF
Rbducting Earle's 8-year-old son,
Harold, from q school at La Motto
BeuYeron, France. A private detective.
who Ia said to have tracked Earle and
Mrs. Evans to Norway, is reported to
be on his way. back to France with the
boy. The Norwegian authorities are
holding Earle and his companion.
3 The alleged abduction of young
Earle occurred last November. Harold's
mother, who was the first wife of
Earle, has been known by her maiden
name, Fischbacher, since her divorce.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08
TRAVELLING SALESMAN
FACES RiGAMY CHARGE

Sioux Falls. s. D., Jan. S.-John w.
Tolle, a travelling salesman, Is being
brought back to Sioux Falls from Chi
cage, where he was arrested on the
charge Of bigamy, alleged to have been
committed in Sioux Falls. His arrest
IN Chicago was brought about by Sher-
III Eugene Kelley. OF this city. Tolle
waived requisition papers ana now Ia
returning to the city with the sheriff.
Il - charged that In November last
Tolle secured a license In Sioux Falls
TO marry Miss Rose Captain, OF Kear-
ney, Neb., TO whom he was married on
November IL, while II is alleged he
had a wife In Kansas City. wife No. 1
declares that she was married to Tolle
at Quincy, ILL.,, on october 16. 1891. and
that during the past nine years they
had resided At Kansas City. Some time
ago Tolle instituted divorce proceed
ings against Wife No. 1, but a econ
citation Rfterward was brought about,
although IL Is stated the suit is still
pending, never having been dismissed
or withdrawn.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08
PRIMARY PROPOSAL FOR ?
WEBSTER POSToFFiCE FIGHT

webster, s. d., Jan. 5.-Interest is
being taken in the fight for the local
postoffice, two candidates having en-
tered the field for appointment to the
position of postmaster under the VIII
son administration. They are William
Sheelar and Thomas Delaney, both
prominent residents OF the city. Both
Hberally signed by patrons Of the post
office. Some OF the local democrats
r proposing the holding OF an in
formal primary as a meal OF decid-
ing the issue between the two rival
Candidates. 1t il believed the call for
the proposed election soon will be
issued by the proper party authorities.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08
QUITS OFFICE GAINED
AFTER LEGAL CONTEST

bo x,tng geiIad h,nn cn,,n.S Co.'S nsa aau
er r. III, Carroll OF Randolph, has re-
signed. On a petition from persons re-
siding in and about Randolph the ap-
pointing committee, consisting OF the
county Judge. the county clerk and the
county treasurer, appointed Theodore
Lux, a machine dealer at Randolph.
Mr.. Carroll was elected in 1912, but on
o was unable TO secur the office un-
til last November. The appeal OF Ex-
Commissioners Furley from the decision
giving the place to Carroll Is to be
heard In the supreme court on Janu.
ary 6 lE#t ka# WIZ
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08
SUPREME coERr REvERsEs
YANKTON SALOON CASE

Pierre, s. D., Jan. 2.-The supreme
court holds, in an opinion just handed
down, that the city auditor OF Yankton
must submit to the people the question
which they petitioned him to submit.
relating to the liquor license PROPOSE
ton there. The opinion Is by Justice
Gates and reverses h lower court. II
orders that the cause be .remanded.
with directions to issue the peremptory
write of m~andamus."
The, city commissioners Of Yankton
granted saloon licenses. A petition.
with the required number of signers.
asked that the question be referred to
the people of the city, but the auditor
refused, on the ground that q motion"
could not be referred. =
The court now holds that any action,
resolution or motion adopted by a city
commission, operating In a city under
commission government, Is subject to
referendum, except such as may be
necessary for the immediate preserve
ton OF the public peace, health OF
safety, Of for the support OF the city
government or Its existing public in
stftutfons.".
In the case or A. c.. Brink, plaintiff
and appellant against Hughes county,
an6 j.. g. Damn county treasurer,
q very large number of delinquent
taxes o property IN Hughes county
the court, in an opinion by Justice
Whiting, orders the taxes paid, affirm
ing the lower court. The court laid
down a rule Of what properly con-
stitutes a tax title, and states that
when the oath is not attached in the
assessment as Is required, the tax title
is not sufficient II any such i~rregularity
occurs.
Other opinions are:
Illinois Central VS.. East Sioux Falls
Quarry company. .Minneahaha county.
affirmed
Charles Fl. Edmonds VS.. Mutual Life
Insurance company, OF New York.
Minnehaha county, affirmed.
4. Turner VS.. Gilt Edge Consolidated
Mining company, Lawrence county, at
firmed.
Ell schager VS.. s. d. Dieen. BeadIo
county, reserved.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08
SUFFRAGET HlkERS
ARE VERY FO0TS0RE

Newburgh. N. Y. Jan. 3.--Somewhat
f~ootsore, but full of courage. Gen.
Rosalie Jones and her suffragist mixers
left Jones point this morning at 8
o'clock en- route for Newburgh. To-
days march took them through the
Palisades state park, past West Point
and over two steep mountains. old
Crow Nest and storm King. 1t was
showing when the bikers started
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08
FRIENDS OF RICHARDS TO
..nga PROSECUTE HIS SLAYER

Meadow. s.. D., Jan. ~6.-Relatives
and friends Of Fred Richards, who vas
urday, December, 20, have raised funds,
hired an attorney and are insisting
upon further investigation Of the tragic
affair. A coroner's Jury held the day
after the killing OF Richards rendered
a. verdict OF justihable homicide on the
grounds of self-defense, and burlington
was released. Friends OF Richards are
dissatisfied with this verdict and rnlt
Of Difference to their wishes Curington
was arrested wednesday and a second
hearing win be held at Bison, jan
uary z. ".. #"w@ X ".. lf"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08
SKATERS HAVE HIGH TIME
s ~ ON CAPITOL GROUND LAKE

Pierre, s. d., Jan. l.-Capitol lake
has proven a huge success, despite
predictions that the warm artesian
water wouldn't freeze satisfactorily for
skating purposes. The lake covers
about three acres OF ground, and there
are from 100 TO 200 skaters on 1t most
trio lights all around the lake, and the
state capitol power house lis furnishing
the Juice for the lights. Hundreds
of adults turn out at night to join
the youngsters who have been putting
In about "a hours a day there during
vacation
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08
NEW BOAT MONITOR"
"... WILL BE DESIGNED

Pierre, s. D., Jan. 6.--Wm Bailey, n
Of the Sons OF Veterans of Pierre, re-
ceived a letter this morning saying that
the little boat Monitor is frozen In the
ice below Grace, Neb. The order here
will have the boat taken from the leo
and returned to Pierre, n II will thus
not be able to inish Its Journey to
New Orleans this year. The plan now
is to build a larger Monitor next year.
like the real old time Monitor In appear
ance, which viii be a10-feet wide and 20
feet long, and viii be equipped with q
gasoline engine. This boat will be
launched at Pierre for q New Orleans
by two men selected from the Sons OF
Veterans OF Pierre. The proposition
will cost about $500, but II is expected
from the favor which the suggestion
has received that 1t will be subscribed
without trouble. ~l.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08
WIFE SHOOTS GENERAL
WHO KILLED HUSBAND

Cairo, Venezuela, Jan, IA family
tragedy resulted in. the death yesterday
OF the leaders or Cipriano Castro's un-
successful revolutionary army, Gen.
Lezaro Gonzales and General Urbina,
who had been e~rroneously reported
among the killed on August rs last in
q battle with the government troops,
General Urbina shot General Con
zales dead after a quarrel. Later in
IN day Sonora Gonzales, assisted by q
friend. shot and killed General Urbina.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08
MEN ARRESTED AT CUSTER
TAKEN TO LANDERS FOR TRIAL

Custer, 8. D., Jan. 3-On instructions
from the authorities of Fremont coun-
~, Wyoming, George Virtue, Thomas
Krummen and George Howell were ar
rested here on the charge of burglary,
alleged to have Zee committed In the
wyoming county. AS result OF their
preliminary hearing the burglary
charge against the three men was dis
missed, but Howell and Krummen
were on a horse stealing charge pre-
terred by the Wyoming authorities, and
have been taken to Landers for trial.
They r charged with stealing five
head Of horses from a rancher living
near Landers. All the stolen horses
recovered from a woman who claims
she purchased them from Howell and
Krummen. -.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08
TOWN GOT ITS FISH
IN SMALL QUANTITIES

Webster, S. D., Jan. 6.-The govern
ment fish hatchery works slowly, but
surely, in filing orders for fish from
South Dakota. In 1910. through Con-
gresham Burke, an application was
filed with the government hatchery at
Washington for. a quantity of rock bass
and croppie for Pickerel lake, near
Webster. A day or two ago word was
sent hat the fish would reach Web
ster that evening, and for the Webster
persons interest 10 be on hand with
three 10-gallon milk cans, to receive
tho consignment. There was great re-
joicing among Webster sportsmen, for
II seemed to them that 10 gallons of
fish would give a good start in the two
varieties in Pickerel lake. But when
the Ash arrived 1t was found there were
two gallons OF fish and eight gallons
of water. In all there were 70 crappis
and a few hundred rock bass, the latter
being about the size of a grain Of oats,
all OF which were duly planted In the
lake.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08
DEAD CANADIAN INSPECTOR
BURIED IN SOUTH DAKOTA

summit, 8. D., Jan. 3.-The remains
have arrived here OF Harry Woolsey,
aged rs, 0 OF prominent residents Of
this vicinity, who was killed as the
result OF a motorcycle accident near
Lethbridge, Canada, where he was
telephone lines. Caught on the road by
darkness, he was running his motor
cycle without lights and collided with
q horse and buggy, receiving injuries
which caused his death q short time
later. s..
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08
ELK POINT WEDDING.

Elk Point. S. d., Jan. 3.--Miss Mabel
Lewiston, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Lewiston, residing four miies
northeast OF Elk Point, and George
Heggen OF Dies Moines, La, were united
in marriage Wednesday evening at the
home OF the brides parents. FoIIowina
the ceremony o reception was held. Az
ter a short wedding trip they will make
their home in Des Moines, where the
groom Is engaged In business. y"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08
INDIAN DIES FROM WOUND
INFECTED ACCIDENTALLY

Wood, s.. D., Jan. 3.-While playing
with a revolver, Oliver Bonser, a
young Sioux Indian, living on the Rose
bud reservation, near here, accidental
ly shot himself and died from the in
Jury. The revolver in some unac-
countable way was discharged while
him In the hip, making q wound of
such a character that he died a few
hours later, .Ht
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08
NAN wATER RULING.

. Denver, Colo, Jan. 5.--The state of
Colorado's ownership of the water
within It's boundary does not permit IL
to refuse to allow water to be carried
across state lines, according to a ruling
to dismiss the case OF the Pioneer Ir-
rigation company. of Nebraska, against
State Engineer Field. and others.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08
INDIANS TALIsMAN
DOES VALIANT SERVICE

Rapid City, s. D., Jan. 3.--Poor
Eagle, an aged Sioux warrior. residing
on the Rosebud reservation, has
brought to a local taxidermist for
mounting an unusual specimen, being
the skin OF a leopard seal, which had
been a priced object in his tepee for q
period OF more than 40 years. It has
been regarded as a talisman, and to II
Poor Eagle attributes much of the
good luck which has attended him
through life , n
When a young buck, Poor Eagle
heard from visiting Indians from the
far northwest of the wonderful medici-
nal charms of the leopard seal. He
pondered a long time ove h matter
and finally started on foot for Alaska.
the home OF the coveted talisman. In
Alaska he secured the skin, killing the
animal which wore 1t with his own
hands, and then packed 1t back to hts
home In what now Is South Dakota
Poor Eagle lis one Of the wealthy menu
bers OF his race, himself and family
owning q large area Of land and large
herds OF cattle and horses. When
mounted, the leopard seal skin will
continue TO be a priced object in his
home on the reservation, as II has
been during the last 40 years.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

An official statistical review Of the
production Of mulberry leaves and
silk ocoon in Spain from 1901 to
1910 shows that this industry Is con-
fined to IL provinces, which yielded !
the decade 346,772 metric 81 or leaves
and 1854 tons of cocoons &u
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

Laundry work in Panama Is now per-
and native women, whose work Is often
badly done. They are never punctual.
and It is not uncommon for several
pieces Of laundry to be missing when
the weeks work is returned. Due to
the crude methods employed, a great
quantity OF clothing is damaged by
pounding With rough stones. !
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

An extremely curious variety OF fat
tailed sheep is native to ~Afghanistan.
It is characterized, by the immense
weight and size OF fits tail, caused by
development OF masses OF fat, forming
stores OF n-ourishment which are drawn
upon during the whittier months, when
fodder Is scarce. These sheep fur
nish the principal meat diet OF the in
habitants, and the grease OF the tail IL
q substitute for butter.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

Up to the present Constantinople has
had no electric light system. A few
buildings such as hotels, offices and
apartment houses, have had installa-
items OF their own. A foreign syndicate
Is now installing a modern plant to
furnish light and power for the city, and
nc Is hoped that the work will be COM
pleted within d few months.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

Miss HahnahWessling official bread
maker for the government. is an ex-
pert chemist in the agricultural de-
partrGent. She Is q graduate of the
University sof Cincinnati. In a model
Kitchen. equipped with every scientific
apparatus, she conducts experiments.
the results OF which are later announced
IN government reports OF interest to
thousekeepers. t
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

Ed Campbelrs shotgun was dis
charged near Parsippany, N. j., as the
was crawling under a fence the other
day. CampbelIs left leg was shattered
from the knee down. He hobbled g
mile to a farm house and cut the leg off
with q ~iackknife. It vas a wooden leg.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

Ttogoland, a German West African
colony, lies between Dahomey on the
east and the Gold Coast colony on the
west, the Atlantic ocean being the
southern boundary. 1t has an area of
1860 square miles. and a population
OF more than 1900, 900.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

Our idea OF. practical woman Is one
who can get as much pleasure out OF
changing tire chiffonier to where the
dresser stood and the dresser to where
the chiffonier stood as she would find
In buying a new rug for the dining
room. ,y &., ~ " 81 I'D.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08
FORMAL STATEMENT 5Y
CONGRESSMAN e. w. MARTIN

Deadwood, s. D., Jan, 2-Following
the news announcement of q few weeks
ago that Congressman e. w, Martin
would retire from office at the expira-
ton of his present term, O formal an
nouncement has Just been given out
here by the congressman confirming
the situation. He saysH In part:
For two years or more I have con-
sidered j ought to retire from public
life az the close OF my present con-
gressional term, March 4, 1916; this
impression has been accumulated dur
ing the last few months by an expert
ence of invalidism, which, however, /
hope will prove but temporary.
Whenever approached upon his
subject, either in person or by letter,
for now several months ] have frankly
stated my position: It o not occurred
to me that It was necessary and + have
not assumed that the people OF the
state would expect me to make q for
NAL statement for publication.
'The cordial and dependable political
support which / have received from all
parts Of the state during my seven
terms In congress been most graf
flying and is the basis of some OF the
most pleasant ~recollections that I will
carry with me into private life.
81 will e-joy the life OF q private cit
izen; i expect to retain my interest In
pubic men p measures n 70 par
ticipate rs actively az 1 may In the
solution of public problems.
'It is my conviction that the rapub-
lican principles, and policies must DOM
mate the management OF national ana
state affairs in the future as they have
in the past, and that the republican
party must assume a vigorous and able
leadership IN the solution OF the great
national problems that are now UP for
determination. Some time / may ask
the people of the state TO consider some
convictions which / have along these
lines. but this Is not necessary and
hardly appropriate at this time"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

Among the gifts to the kaiser's
daughter at her wedding was "a clock
sent by the city OF Hamelin. 1t Is made
from a wine cask sawed in two. The
hours are champagne corks. The
hands are corkscrews and the weights
are bottles filled with champagne.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

A new highway in the Philippines
Will be constructed within a few
months. 1t win be the southern link to
the unbroken chain OF roads from Ma
Mia to southern Luzon and will con-
meet the towns OF Albay and Sorso-
cor. 100 .- DO. '4
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

Al green fruit law amendment by the
Florida legislature ~prescribes that
oranges shall not show more than 1.30
per cent of acid and grapefruit not
more than 1.75 per cent when shipped
hafore November s. ~
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08
WARM RAIN. sLEET. SNOW.
FURNISHED BILL AT MILLER

Miller, s.. D.. Jan. 2.-Warm showers,
followed by sleet and snow, ushered in
the new year here last night and to-
day. This is practically the first storm
of the winter seasoi Indications are
that the snowfall VIII be very light.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

Some OF the larger dry goods houses
OF this country are said to expend an
nually as much as 100000 In the prep
aration of samples, which are sent to
their patrons throughout the country
from which to make selections of stock.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

a. glass bottle blowing machine in
wenter in Germany has a speed OF 1000
bottles an hour, equal to the work OF
1BO expert glass blowers.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

The total mileage of state railways In
italy June 80, 1912, was $3.50. Although
14.s miles were added during the year.
the am number of miles OF road was
abolished. 5,..r.E 4
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

Al new fuel for internal combustion
that is said to act in all respects like
gasoline but to be much cheaper, is be-
ing mao In England from gasoline,
kerosene and benzol.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

Sonora Menocal. wife OF the new
president OF Cuba, is a native of Ha-
yana, but. like her husband, was edu-
Gated in the United States.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

The portland cement output in this
country between 1870 and 1880 was only
$1,000 barrels. In 1919 the output was
so, 900, 900 barrels.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

The first five months OF 1913 saw all
previous records in Texas broken for
the amount OF bonds voted in the
various counties and road precincts for
good roads. ,& IVY h#
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

Southern Italy, including Sicily, domi-
mates the lemon markets OF the world.
California is the only rival italy has
IN the business. 7.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

A potato shortage in England caused
prices to advance June / in Manchester
TO $50 a ton. against 1890 at the same
time last year. .. XVI.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

There are 26.40O, 600 domestic ami
mails In Spain, including 1910 900
sheep, 1887, 900 hogs. i1,364.000 goats,
ice, 300 horses and 325, 0g0' jackasses.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

Draining the zuyder Zee OF Holland
will be undertaken in parts. The first
dam will reclaim 500, 600 acres.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

In Vienna 100000 cases of influenza
have been reported by the doctors
within three months, and the epidemic
still RACES.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-01-08

At the railway stations in Russia
books are kept wherein passengers may
enter any complaint they wish to
make. Y gsts