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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-24
CLAIMS DANCE MUSIC
INSPIRED HIS EFFORT
TO COMMIT SUICIDE
He Felt SO Good That He
Thought It a Good Time To
Put On Finishing Touch.

Fulton, s. D., Sept. 21.-"The music
told me to do 1t; 1 felt SO good I
thought l might as well die then as
any time"
This was the explanation given by
William Zeitschel, a Hanson county
young a for an attempt he made on
his life by drinking a quantity of wood
alcohol. 1t is said he believed he was
drinking carbolic acid when he made
the attempt to end his own life.
The attempt was made during q
dance in Fulton. and all those present
saw him as he raised the bottle OF
poison to his lips and frank the con-
tents. Prompt work on the part If
physicians saved his life. He is be-
lieved to be demented and a charge of
insanity has been lodged against him.
1t is planned to send him to the state
hospital for the insane at Yankton,
where it Is hoped a course of treat
ment will restore him to a normal men
tai condition.
Zeitschel is the owner Of a homestead
in Wyoming and mas a good deposit in
a Fulton bank.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-24
ktMBALL FOLKS AROUSED
OVER MATCHED DOG FIGHT

Kimball, S. d., Sept. 19.-Humanely
disposed persons in Kimball are
aroused over the announcement that a
fight Of bull dogs has been scheduled
to take place here tomorrow. 1t is be-
lteved steps will be taken to prevent
the fight. The fight was arranged as
the result of a visit to Kimball by a
man named O'Brien, who IS the owner
of a bull dog with a long fighting rec
ord. He offered to bet $50 that his
bull dog could whip n animal of its
same breed in Kimball. A Kimball
which he believes is the greatest fght-
er in the state or northwest, covered
the bet. 1t is probable the authorities
Will step in and prevent the spectacle.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-24
TELEPHONE COMPANY
IS INFLUENCE BEHIND
CONTEST AT MITCHELL
Attempt to Promote Commission
Plan Due to Fight Against
Present Officers.

Mitchell, S. d.. Sept. 19.-While there
mas been little said on the outside about
the basic reasons for the agitation
started here for the commission form of
government. local citizens understand
quite we'll that the attempt Of the pres
ent city officials to bring the Dakota
Central Telephone company to terms
is the principal element in the case. A
considerable amount of feeling is being
injected into the contest.
On an untrammeled issue the ma
Jorlty of Mitchell citizens would be
strong for the commission plan, but
there are a large number who will
bulk on allowing this issue to be used
as a mere pretext to discredit the pres
ent city officials.
The Dakota Central Telephone com
pany attempted to enforce a heavy
raise In service rates here ai,cut the
same time that their franchise rights
expired. On account Of the company's
attitude the citizens refuse to vote
q new franchise and the officials or
dered the company to remove its poles
n wires. Thos order was resisted
n still is in court. The citizens of
Mitchell followed up this proceeding by
voting bonds to build a municipal tele-
phone plant, but the company has been
holding up this action by injunction
proceedings.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-09-24

CARTER-Mrs. John Tonner, wife of a
well known Mellette county man, died
FROM injuries received when her clothing
was set on fire. She was about to burr
an accumulation of old papers when the
fire igntted her clothing.
KIM.BALIlC. E. Sanders, cattle king
of Brule county, recently shipped a spec
ial train load of steers, about 500 head.
which averaged LAO pounds. At a rough
estimate the shipment brought about
$4,000.
GREENWOOD-The program and prem
ium list has been completed for the an
nual fair and exhibit OF the Yankton
Sioux Indians. which will be held here on
September 90 n 30. and October /, 8
and 8.
sTURGIs-J. c. Mack, a pioneer resi-
dent of Meade county, committed suicide
at his home near Bend Monday night.
He was "a years old and it is supposed he
was mentally unbalanced.
yANKToN-With 500 pupils registered
in the Yankton public schools, more than
ever before. the board of education is
puzzled to find room for all of the stu
dents.
CLEAR LAKE-Children playing with
matches caused a fire loss to Perry Green,
lcSAuiiiS ol d ldiAi iisdt beinlS. Els nne
large barn was completely destroyed. to-
gether with 800 bushels of oats and other
property. a valuable horse was burned
TO death. a short time ago a store
which Mr.. Green conducted at Bemis
was destroyed by fire.
EAGLE BuTTE-The program and pre-
MUM list has been completed for the an
nual Cheyenne River Reservation fair. to
be held during the week commencing Sep
TENDER Is 81 Goose Creek, a short distance
from Eagle Butte. Sioux Indians are tax
Ing an active part In the fair.
The Jasper news., 1914-09-17
DIAMOND
Mrs CHARLEs ELTINC.

As lIarye Bennett and wife and
baby we're returning home from
Jasper last Thursday they took
refuge in g Wsgner's barn % get
out Of the storm that swept this
part of the country about six
o'clock Thursday evening. Tne
barn was struck by lightning
instantly killing Mr. Bennett and
one # his horses. and Mrs. Bennett
was thought TO be- dead but by
hard work she WAS brought back
to life. She was badly burneJ
about the face and breast and he
current left burned line the en-.
tire length Of her hoby Hsrve
Bennett is the second son oi J s
Bennett east Of Carthage. lie
grew tp manhood IN the neigh.
Oorhood ia which his parents r.
side aud has q host Of friends there
'ud 10 the community IN which be
was living At the time Of his death
he leaves u wife md six children
al ot whom are quite young the
oldest being aboYt - years old.
The Jasper news., 1914-09-17
PLEASANT HILL.
Mrs. THoMAs EDwApDs.

School opensd last week with
Miss Mary Curtis in charge. The
school house had been cleaned and
repaired few days before and all
look forward to good years
work. u. s. Lowenstein and wife
and Lionel Winder and family were
guests of a. ". Schott and family
Sunday Mrs. Howard visited
MIS-. Dora Johnson in Jasper FH.
day W. Edsards and family
spent Sunday afternoon at Lewis
Hedicks Clarence Hammond
and wife and sou. Merle. wete at
VIM. PstteIson's Sunday - Jssper
Owings and family spent Sunday
at Marion Owing John Giddis
and family were at Chss. Brad
shaw's Friday Harry Carr and
wife were Carthage visitors Sat
urday.--Thomss Edwards and
family visited Norris Crumm and
family Sundsy.-Miss Gray of
Alba, visited last week at the i.
Loudenslager home Mr. Johnson
and family OF Jasper spedt Sun
day at Mr. Howard's--M Mr. Bedell
and wife we're guests cf their son
D. Bender aud family Sunday
A number from this community
attended the Circus last week
Seth Gresham's sister, who was
called here % attend her mother S
funeral. returned home last week
Mrs. w n Stark spent last
Sa urday and Sunday visiting rel.
aUvcs m OroDogo J. W Edwards
called 10 see Mr. Hirye Bennett
a, the Geo Wagner home last Fri.
day VIII Greenwood and family
entertained fr rds Sunday after
noon Guy Webb VISITED Wes
Malone and family Saturday
The Jasper news., 1914-09-17

married Wednesday evening and
we wish them a long and happy
lie Mrs. Guy NcConnell's bro.
ther and sister are here from
Dexter. Nebr 30 John Welsh and
family spent Sunday with Dan
Day and family.-Miss Emma
Magers called on Mrs. Massey
Ffiday.--Mr. Gill and daughter
Hattie expect 10 move 10 the Zion
Neigbborhood soon.--Mrs. Ed.
Fenner spent Monday with her
mother. Mrs. Sheets. Forest
Jarvis and Emmett and Percy
Wheeler spent Sunday with
Gurney Etter. Brother Reid Of
Jasper is working for g NJ Magers
this Week.-Mr. Starbeck and
family spent Sunday with Mr.
James Etter and family.
The Jasper news., 1914-09-17
Johnston piercy.

Miss Jessie Johnston and Mr..
Trenton Pierry were united in
marriage At Carriage Tuesday
evening. September 8. by Rev. ]
r. Givens.
Miss Bessie Str' ckcr. friend oi
the bride, was bridesmaid. and
Don Johnston. brother OF the bride.
best man. The bride wore "A
beautiful white silk crepe de chine
dress trimmed in chiffon and a
delicate pearl beading
After the ceremony the couples
departed To- the Harrington where
the wedding supper VAS srrved.
Mrs Percy IS the youngest
daughter Of Mr. anI Mss { =
Johnston. having lived here and
west # Jafper a nunbrr Of years.
The bride WAS devoted and
faithful daughter in the home and
will be greatly missed from the
Johnston home She hes "a vide
circle Of friends and was q membrr
OF the Busy Workers" OF ZION
Mr. Percy Is the youngest aud
,ply anu e., the unu.p Di Mr. and
The Jasper news., 1914-09-17
MALTA
Miss LiLLiAN NAGEps.

Pleasant Valley school opened
Monday morning with A pupils
enrolled. George Campbell is
teacher Lcmuel and Floyd
Thom.s R,y Mackry and Lester
Mcconnell called on Dan and Bin
Naecrs Sundoy.-Mr and Mrs
Jarvis spent Sunday with G. "
Mayors and vile Hugh Kiteb-
mrN Of Golden City and Miss
Lula Stevens Of MapIegrove were
The Jasper news., 1914-09-17

School began last Monday with
81 enrolled. Miss Jennie Conrad
teaches. The school board IS yoiro
to install heating and yebtila,,g
syste N soon Mr. Parkerson' = COZ
and wife Of Monett are VISITING b,,,
this week. Mr. Hughs OF pitts.
burg spent Thursday evening with
Cbas Elting and wife. The Du.
val Sunday school had a baske,
dinner at the church SUNDAY
Bro. Armstrong. State SUNDAY
School Superintendent. spoke a,
eleven and two--Mr. Viewer the
pastor spoke in the evening at 7,o
Mrs. York entertained companv
from Kansas City last week -
Mrs. Sheldon Of Carthage visited
her daughter, Mrs. George Wag.
ner. last week Bro. Banaman in
the German neighbornood had his
barn struck by lightning Thursday
night. Besides the barn and con.
tents, a silo just filed. seven
horses, six COWS and a large
amount Of hay was burned.
To be sure Of good biscuits. pies
and cakes use Queen ANN Snr
Wheat -four sold only by T. II.
Hammond.
See those sweater coats AT L D
Harbuis.
Our t'nshop is prepared Co. 90
your work Sharp Mercantile Co.
AIlonr goods promptly delivered
Duality Bakery and Grocery 4tf
We want your cream. butter
eggs and poultry -Cordz 81 Son
Just received auothrr lar,g
suIpIicHl oI SlnGhdinS AZ lyfGI g.
Son
go 10 Cordz g. Son for Fancy
and STAPLE Groceries.
See J +. Steiner about putting
IN ne" pump or windmill
Good second hand auto for sale
or trade Inquire this Office.
See the latest styles IN fall mill.
merry At Crow Mercantile Co
We can show you the latest Inc
Of silks niesilines and crepes ever
shown here. J. D. Harbur
II you need corn binder 'ry
the John Deere. Sold by jaruaon
Bros.
When in need Of pants. remem.
ber the place a. Jackson Bro. AN
new stock just received.
The Jasper news., 1914-09-17

All during the week "A special
demOnstrator direct from the
Majestic Range factory will
be glad TO show you all alb. t
ranges-show you why the
Majestic is the best range on
earth at any price. Come in,
if you intend 10 buy or not
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13
STATE BANKS URGED
TO join Federal
RESERVE SYSTEM
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.)

RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 13.-H. Parker
Willis, secretary of the federal reserve
board, today told members of the
American Bankers association that
there is no rigid requirement in the
recently enacted federal reserve law
which prevents state banks from be-
coming members of the system. In
fact, he said the state banks are urged
to become a part of the new system
and to participate in its benefits.
The association, which is in session
here, spent the day in sectional meet
ings of subsidiary organizations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13
BOSTON BRAVES WIN
FOURTH BY SCORE 8 TO |
Continued from Page ~
Sixth Inning

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES was easy,
Maranville to Schmidt; Baker fouled
out to Deal; McInnes hit enc that Ma
ranville shot to Schmidt and retired
the side with. Runs 0, Hits 0, Err
rors 0.
BOSTON-Pennock was sent in to
relieve Shawkey; Mann replaced Con-
molly in the Boston lineup. Mann skied
out to Walsh in center; Whitfield sin
gled and went to third when Schmidt
singled over second. Gowdy famed
and Schmidt was out on an attempted
double steal. Runs 0, Hits 2, Errors 0.
Seventh Inning
Observation-Disclosures walked,
and went to second on a wild pitch;
Barry famed; Walsh was caught off
second, Gowdy to Evers; Schang fan
ned. Runs 0, Hits 0, Errors 0.
BOSTON-Maranyille was out, Col
Inns to McInnes; Deals inield ground
.er was handled Baker to McInnes; Ro-
dolph walked; Moran fouled to Barry.
Hits 0, Runs 0, Errors 0.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13

To the Voters of the City of Ameri-
Gus: respectfully announce my can
didacy for the Office of Mayor, subject
to the city primary called for October
%, 1914, promising, if elected, the
faithful discharge of all the duties that
devolve upon that office.
advt. A. E. LOCKETT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13
For Clerk and Treasurer.

I herewith announce my candidacy
for reelection to the Office of City
Clerk and Treasurer, subject to the
primary on October 22nd, promising ii
thus horored, the same careful atten-
ton to the duties of the Office as here
tofore. will appreciate your vote and
Respectfully
advt HARVEY w. WEAVER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13

l hereby announce for reelection as
an alderman of the city of Americas
subject to the Democratic white pri-
mary of Oct. %. l will appreciate the
support of my friends and will serve
to my best ability if chosen at the
polls. GEORGE OLIVER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13
'AMER|CUs BANKS SEND REPRESEN-
TATVEs To CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA
Discuss the PROPOSE
Fifty Million Dollars
MaterialIy-Wn gislate Plan With

Americas bankers will attend the
very important conference of members
of the Georgia Clearing House associa-
ton to be held in Atlanta tomorrow
morning, the purpose of which is to
discuss the Lane proposition, original
ing in st. Louis, and which has for its
object the raising of a fund of one
hundred and fifty million dollars
wherewith to purchase and retire five
million bales cotton, thus affording
relief and lettering conditions gen
orally.
The Lane Plan" is considered not
only feasible, but one that will afford
immeasurable relief to the farmers =.
the South in advancing the price of
their staple.
Messrs. L. G. Council for the Plant
ers' Bank; Crawford Wheatley, for the
Commercial City; Frank Sheffield for
the Bank of Commerce, and N. M.
Dudley, for the Bank of Southwestern
Georgia, will represent the four Amer
Dudley will go up in the formers car
this afternoon, accompanied by Messrs.
J. A. Hixon and j. E. Sheppard. Messrs
Council and Sheffield, with Col. T. G.
Hudson, will go to Atlanta tonight.
Under the Lane Plan" the Georgia
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13
For Alderman.

l hereby announce my candidacy for
reelection to the Office of Alderman
of the City of Americas, subject to
the Democratic Primary on OctoberN
22nd. l would appreciate your vote
and influence. THOS. L. BELL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13
For Alderman.

l hereby announce my candidacy for
reelection as a member of the Board
of Aldermen of Americas, subject to
the city Democratic primary of Oct. 22
If elected, l will serve the city to my
best ability. H. B. MASHBURN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13
$4,000 CLERICS NOW
IN FIELD Of WAR

ROME, Oct. 13.-According to re-
ports received at the Vatican, more
than $4,000 ecclesiastics are now serv-
ing in different capacities with the
armies in the field, especially with the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13

For Mayor.

The Young Mems Democratic
League announces the Honorable L. G.
Council for the office of Mayor of the
City of Americas, subject to the rules
of the Democratic Primary to be held
on October 22nd, 1914.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13
Candidate for Mayor.

The friends of Lee Allen hereby an
nounce him for Mayor of Americas.
subject to the Democratic Primary to
be held October 22nd, and ask the sup
port of the voters of the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13

Summary-Two base hits, Walsh,
Shawkey, Moran; base on balls, off
Shawkey 1, off Rudolph L. struck out,
by Rudolph 8, by Pennock / passed
ball, Schang; wild pitch, Rudolph.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13

Sleeping cars between Americas and
Atlanta on trains leaving Americas
10:49 p. M, arriving Atlanta 6:25 a. m
Connects at Macon with sleeping cars
to and from Savannah.
Pullman sleeping cars between Chi,
rago. ST. Louis and Jacksonville OF
Seminole Limited" leaving Americas
for Jacksonville 1890 a. m. Leaves
Americas for st. Louis and Chicago
via Columbus and Birmingham at 3:5t
q. m.
For further information apply to S
B. Ellis, Ticket Agent, Americas, or
John W. Blount. District Passenger
Agent, Macon, Go advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13
WANTED---Miscel

WANTED by young married man;
some kind of honest work; am familiar
with machinery and carpenter trade.
Address Communication" Box 145.
I3-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13

banks are called upon to subscribe
$30,000,000 to the stock of the organ
ization, in which all of the Southern
states will be interested. If 100000
bales can be taken off the market, bus
mess conditions will improve enor-
mously.
To Confer With Gov. SIatOn.
In addition to the meeting of bank
ers tomorrow, as outlined above, a
political delegation, Mr.. Wheatley
stated today, will call upon Gov. Sla-
ton and urge upon him the imperative
necessity of converting the legislature
in special session for the purpose of
Fenacting laws looking to restriction
of the cotton acreage next year. This
matter. MIR. Wheatley thinks, is of ut
must Importance, in view of conditions
now existing throughout the state, and
the South.
Notwithstanding the declarations of
Gov. Slaton, as expressed in recently
published letters, regarding the fulfill
ity of such a proposition, there are
many lawyers, Mr.. Wheatley states,
who hold to contrary opinion, and
express the belief that such laws as
proposed may be enacted, and that this
step will have a strongly sympathetic
effect upon the object it is sought to
attain.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13

Over 10000 people will know
your wants if you tell them in this
column.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13

WANTED-100 Cords of dry pine
wood. ]. C. Masten woodward. Phone
:544. 12-1w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13

WANTED - $4,000 or 10000 No, 1
shingles. Address c. S., Box 145,
Americas, stating price and place of
delivery loft
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13

mics. Most of these clergymen are en-
gagged in hospital work. They include
seven bishops and nineteen other pre-
lates.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13
Ninth Inning

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. famed:
Baker was out, Evers to Schmidt, and
Deal and Schmidt handled McInnes
easily. Runs 0, Hits 0, Errors 0.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13

TOOTH-Hair Brushes. Rembert's
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-2OO bushels of corn in
the ear. G. R. Anglin, Americas, Ga.
1O-t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13
FLOWER BULBS-Rembert's.
SWEET PEAS-Rembert's.
RAZORS-Blades, Strops. Rembert's.

MULES and MULE TEAMS to
RENT by the DAY or by the WEEK.
=. ]. HANESLEY. 16-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13

1906 a. m.
For further information apply 20 II.
P. Everett Local Agent, Americas,
Ca; C. W. Small, Div. Pass. Agt.,
Savannah, Ca; C. B Ryan, G. P. A.,
Norfolk, Va. adNt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13

WANTED-Beer bottles and quart
BOTTLES. Buchanan Grocery Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13
Eighth Innig

PHILADELPHIA was out
Eyers to Schmidt; Murphy flied to
Mann; and Oldring's pop was handled
by Evers Runs 0, Hits 0, Errors 0.
BOSTON-Evers famed and Mann
was easy, Collins to McInnes; Whitfield
walked, stole second and reached third
on a passed ball; Schmidt famed.
Runs 0, Hits 0, Errors 0.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-10-13
SeabOard Air Line
The Progressive Railway Of the South

Leave Americas for Cordele, Ro-
chelle, Abbeville, Helena, Lyons, Col
Inns, Savannah, Columbia, Richmond,
Portsmouth and points East and South.
1881 p. m.
1925 q. m.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-22
OLD TINE RESIDENT
AT COUNTY HOSPITAL.

Wren Pierce, an old time resident
of the county, was brought down last
night from Cherry Creek, and placed
in the county hospital where he will
receive treatment for a stroke of par
alysis frcm which he has been suffer
ing for the last six months.
The aged man has been in a help
less condition for some time, and his
relatives deemed it advisable to have
him removed to Ely, where he could
receive better care. Mr.. Pierce has
made his home in Cherry Greek for
the last forty years, and owned the
water system, when the old camp was
in the heydey of its glory.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-22
NEW PUBLICATION.

The Nevada News Letter and Ad-
vertiser, the latest competitor in the
states journalistic arena, made its III
itial appearance Saturday, Feb. IA.
IT, is a weekly publication, devoted to
mining, livestock. agriculture, poll
tics, society and theatres, all subjects
Of more or less interest.
Boyd Moore is editor, and is not
an unknown quality in the state nor
in the newspaper game. The first
number is in every way bright and
attractive and has the earmarks OF
permanency. According to press
comments throughout the state, the
Newsletter has the best wishes of it's
numerous contemporaries. Welcome
TO our midst is the tone of the greet
ings.
Copies received in Ely have been
noted with particular interest, as
containing an excellant likeness on
the society page, of Mrs. S. w. Bel
ford, formerly of Ely, and having
many friends and acquaintance here
where she was prominent in the social
life of the district.