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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20
BREAKS WITH SWEETHEART,
THEN TRIES TO SUICIDE

Wagner. s. D., May 19. After a
quarrel with his sweetheart, Daniel
Hebner, a Wagner young man, fred
a bullet from a .32-caliber revolver
into his body with intent to end his
life. Because Of his poor marksman-
ship, his attempt was not successful.
The bullet, instead of going through
his heart, went through his left lung.
The ball passed entirely through hts
body and broke, the plaster Of the wall
directly behind him.
The difficulty with Hebner and his
sweetheart was due to jealousy. 1t is
expected he will recover. Under the
South Dakota statutes Hebner Is sub
ject to prosecution for attempting sui
eide.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20

The skin of the mole is much sought
after for the manufacturers Of furs, and
those made use OF in this country have
heretofore been Imported from Europe;
but 1t is entirely likely that we. win
supply this demand by the home pro-
survey Of the United States has recent
ly made some examinations into the
qualities Of the domestic mole for this
purpose, and it has been discovered
that the animal OF the northeastern part
Of this country Is superior to the foreign
animal. the fur being fine and having
v~estigation has been printed and the
cultivation Of the mole for its fur is
recommended as q profitable industry.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20
LOUIS KNUpsoN. ABERDEEN.
STRUCK AND KILLED BY TRAIN

Aberdeen, 8. D., May 10 - Louis
Knudson. Of Aberdeen, was instantly
killed last evening while returning
home from work. In walking down the
railroad tracks ahead OF an engine he
stumbled and caught his foot between
the rails. He vas knocked down and
run yer by the train. dying almost in
stantly. Knudson came hare two years
ago last fall from his home in Copen-
hagen, Denmark. He was married but
four months ago
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20
PARMLEY MAKES GOOD ON
FLYING TRIP ACROSS STATE

Aberdeen. S. D., May l9.-Despite
the fact that there was not a dry
mile on the entire trip. j. w. ParmIey,
president of the Yellowstone Trail as
ISOLATION, and party Travelled across
the state of South Dakota, a distance
Of S45 miles, in a Studebaker car, in
,16 hours and 81 minutes.
Hardly a mile OF the trail was dry,
most Of the trail being from three to
six inches in mud. Several stops were
made for water. gasoline and chains.
The car was driven by w. B. Payne,
a factory expert, with +. w. Whit
more, as mechanician. +. G. Preston,
representing the Aberdeen News, and
j. H. McKeever, Of the Aberdeen
American, also made the trip.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20

The origin OF playing cards is uncer-
tain, although IL Is probable that they
appeared in Europe in 1850. It is as
serted, however, that the Arabs. Sara
Gems. or Moors, introduced them into
Europe by way of Spain. They are
said to have been brought from the
country OF the Saracens to Viterbo in
Italy In 1873. The earliest known men
ton OF European cards occurs in 1892.
Early in the Fifteenth century the use
OF playing cards spread all over Europe.
A duty was first placed on playing
cards in England in 1915. It Is esti-
mated that $4,000, 900 packs are annual
ly manufactured in the United States.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20

In response to the advertisement of
the United States navy department for
100000 teak decking logs, a Manila
lumber firm has submitted an offer OF
100000 feet OF yacal, a Philippine wood
resembling teak. which Is regarded as
the equal OF teak for construction pur-
poses. This is the first time that such
offers OF Philippine wood have been
made TO the navy. ~.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20

The toad of Suriman, Dutch Guiana
very remarkable in one respect. IL
first awakes to life while on its
mothers back. When the eggs are laid
the male takes them in his broad paws
and contrives to place them on the back
OF Its mate, where they adhere by
means of glutinous secretion, and by
degrees become imbedded In a series OF
curious cells formed for them in the
cLfn ....#
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20

A safety first" book issued to the
terminal employees OF a railroad in New
York IL printed in four languages. This
10 due to the fact that dock employees
In Jersey City are almost all Poles, in
Brooklyn, principally Russian and on
Manhattan island Italians. with a mix.
ture OF English speaking races. The
booklet is addressed to 1.-The man who
takes a chance" and who causes most
OF the injuries.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20
LAWYERS WILL REFEREND
FIVE-SIXTHS JURY LAW

Pierre, S. D., May 15.-The law of
the last session allowing q five -sixths
jury verdict in civil cases is to be car-
ried to the people for a vote by the
lawyers Of the state, the allegation
made in the circulation OF the petition
being that the law will be held up
until after the next election"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20

The New Zealand government has
introduced int the house Of repre-
sentatiyes of that colony a bill 70 pro-
for a referendum vote at the next
parliamentary election to determine
whether the bible shall be read In the
public schools under the supervision Of
teachers. blu without settarian teach
fnc | b.. r#H 20
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20

King George OF England not only en-
Joys but profits by b sport Of kings"
His horses won more in stakes on the
English turf in 1914 than in any pre-
vious year since his accession to the
throne, This result is due in the main
TO Friar Marcus. which won $40. $50 OF
the total Of SIS, 725, resulting from ii
victories gained by six bearers of the
royal purple and scarlet.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20

James r. Mann, the republican floor
leader In congress. knows just how long
IL will take him TO make a speech.
When he sets out to talk five minutes
he sits down at the end Of five min
utcs-right to the second. II is not
unusual for him to reach the period at
the end of his final sentence just as the
speakers gavel falls to mark the ex-
piration OF this time. Not once q year
once in two years-does Mann ask
to have his speaking time extended. He
knows In advance exactly how much he
will need "
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20

Princess Marie Jose, the third child
OF the king and queen OF Belgium, born
on August 4, 1900. Is said to be the pref
test child OF all the ruling families OF
Europe. shortly after the beginning of
the Belgian invasion she was sent to
London with her two brothers. Prince
Leopold, Duke de Brabant and Prince
Charles, Comte de Flandre, and has
been there aver since
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20
TO INACCURATE MACHINERY
FOR NEW BANKING SYSTEM

Pierre, s. D.. May Estate Bank
Examiner Wingfield has called the first
meeting of the state banking commits
sion for May Is in this city. At this
meeting the machinery will be put in
motion to bring state banks under the
provisions Of the new bank guaran "
act OF the last legislative session.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20
7 SEA LOSSES.

London, May lL.-Thomas J, Mac
Namara, parliamentary secretary Of
the admiralty. announced in reply'to a
question In the house of commons to-
day that 460,62S tons of British ship
ping, other than warships, had been
sunk or captured by the German navy
since the outbreak OF the war.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20

A capitalist at Oakland. Cal, is fight
ing for q fee OF 81 from the court. He
was a trial juror and had started for
court before he found there was no sit
ting, Nevertheless he asks pay for thaS
days work.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20

ABERDEEN-Speclal orders No. 26. re.
ceived from Adjt. Gen. w. A. Morris, Of
the South Dakota National guard, an
nounce the promotion of w. d. Swain,
first lieutenant of Company L, the Aber-
deem company, to be captain, vice Can't,
Edmund Purdy Neill. resigned. No ap-
pointments have yet been lad to fill the
vacancies caused by the promotion of
Lieutenant swain and the resignation of
Second Lieutenant Perry Peters.
ESTELLINE-A shortage Of dwelling
houses exists here and several families
who desired to take up their residence
here have been unable to do so because
they could secure no place in which to
hVe' Local capitalists are talking of erect
ing a large number OF new dwellings to
meet the demand.
RAPID CITY-The business OF the local
United States land office has increased 10
such an extent because Of the 22o-acre
homestead act that four additional clerks
nave been added to the force. The busi-
ness OF the office now is about as brisk
as at any time since the office was es-
tablished.
PlERRE-The free library commission.
IN session In Pierre for the annual meet
ing, decided TO engage Miss Ada Pratt,
or Elkton, as assistant librarian, to as
sist Miss Lilly Borreson. the field Iibrar-
Ian, who has been with the commission
Since its creation two years ago.
PIERRE-Governor Byrne has issued
his Memorial day proclamation for Nav
In a special message to South Dakota.
This year., as Memorial day falls on. Sum
day. the legal holiday will be observed
Monday, May 81. as TO places OF business
heing closed. The same observance of
legal holiday on the Monday following
Will apply TO the Fourth Of July this
year. which falls on Sunday.
BURKE-The local commercial club has
the following officers for the COM
Ing year: President, DR.. Waterman: vice
president, F. c. Brookings: secretary.
George KiSiing: treasurer. VIM. A. p.
Zutz-
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20
CLAIMED FAuLkToN BANK
WILL MEET ALL OBLIGATIONS

Pierre, s. D., May 15.-The Security
State bank, Of Faulkton. which has
been in the hands of the banking de-
partment for ON time, yesterday is
soon as the our matters In relation
to the bank are finally adjusted 1t Is
expected the full 100 per cent will be
paid to all depositors.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20
FREEZE CAUSES DAMAGE
TO CORN AND POTATOES

Sioux Falls, S. D., May 17.-Yester-
day was an unusually cold and disa-
greeable day for the middle Of May,
and was followed last night by a freeze
which caused some damage throughout
this section to beans and other tender
garden truck, and to corn and potatoes.
The injury is not extensive, being on
fined largely to low ground. 1t IL be-
lieved fruit buds escaped injury. &
~
Thirty years x a drought in Aus
tralia deatroyed 10000. 900 sheep.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20

Sioux Falls, S. D., May 17.-As the
result Of losing his balance and fall
ing in front OF a disc, Peter Dallen,
aged about Fl, living near the Clay
county Union county boundary line,
received serious injuries. His right
foot was badly mangled, his body was
covered with bruises and cuts, but the
worst injury was to the hip, where a
cash extended clear to the bone. The
sciatic nerve was completely severed.
Even If he RECEIVERS, il Is feared he will
be q cripple for life.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20
MAJ. c. BOYD BARRETT DIES
FROM PARALNTIC STROkE

Aberdeen, s. D., May Is. - Maj. G.
Boyd Barrett, pioneer newspaper pub
Usher OF Aberdeen, receiver Of United
states land office here during Cleve-
lands second administration, city
treasurer OF Aberdeen and democratic
candidate for congress during the pres
idential campaign of 1912, died here last
evening from the effects OF a paralytic
stroke suffered tive years ago.
He served In the Thirty-fifth Virginia
battalion. Ashby's brigade, under Gems.
Stonewall Jackson, Rosseau and Rob-
ert Z. Lee during the civil war. He
came to Aberdeen in 1882, residing here
ever since.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20
FALLS ASLEEP ON Pillow;
BOY SERIOUSLY INJURED

Scotland, s. D.. May 19.-Failing
asleep while riding on a pillow in a
field on his fathers farm proved costly
TO Herbert Frank. the ~14-year-old SON
Of Gottlieb Frank, a well known Bon
Homme county farmer. The boy fell
from his seal on the pillow directly IN
der the heels of the horses attached to
II, and one of them kicked him severity
in the side of the head. Several of the
boys teeth were knocked out, the
whole side of his face was bruised and
cut and 1t is feared some Of the bones
were crushed. Since receiving the in
Jury the boy has been delirious most
Of the time and at intervals becomes so
violent that 1t requires three men to
hold him in his bed. Because Of this
condition IL is feared his brain has
been injured. The boys condition Is
regarded as critical. He was q bright,
manly young fellow and was proving
Of great assistance to his father.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1915-05-20

FLANDREAU-At the home of his
daughter. Mrs. J.. M. Bennett. of this city,
occurred the death Of Charles F. Rath-
man. one OF the pioneer settlers OF this
part of Moody county. Although he had
not been Of robust health for some time
his death was quite sudden and
came to the United States when a mere
youth. T~hirty-five years ago ho came
from Iowa and located on a homestead
near Egan. Later he was engaged IN
the hardware business In Egan, coming
from Egan TO Flandreau and engaging in
the hotel buHiness. For several years he
was proprietor OF the Flandreau house.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-01-22

owner wants to trade it for Oklahoma land. Price $4,000.
 24O acres in Beaver county, Okla; 16O fenced and cross fenced; about 70 acres in cultivation, about "A acres in in wheat on same; land lays level to rolling, and is good quality; no rock; good house, barn, chicken house and as good a well of water as can be found any place, all fitted up with wind mill. 80 acres joins the 16O acres on the west has about 70 acres in cul- tivation; fine soil; lays well; raised enough on the 70 acres last year to pay for the 80; about 20 acres in wheat on on it this year. A mortgage of $772 on the 24O acres. Will take $3,S00 for my equity or will trade for land of equal value near Green Forest.
 20 acres just outside incorporation of Green Forest; 10 acres orchard consist of apples, peaches, pears, plums, and cherries; one-fourth mile from depot; good pond for stock water; plenty of nice shade trees on building site; nicely located on public road; fenced with 4-foot woven wire on locust post. Price $1, 600 if sold soon.
 50 acres three miles from town; level; good fences; extra good barn; 4-room frame house, not finished above; good well soft water; good spring; l2 acres orchard, 10-years old in good con dition; on main road, telephone line, and rural route; 6 acres in timber, 45 acres free from rock Price for quick sale $2,0O0. Perfect title and immedi- ate possession.
 320 acres in Morgan county, Cobra do; 12 miles from good town on the Burlington railroad; the land all lays smooth and level, can all be plowed; house 24 X 24, sod barn 14 by 20, good well of water 50 feet from house; 75 acres in cultivation; 60 miles northeast of Denver; one mile to good school. Price $15 per acre, or will trade for land near Green Forest.
 So acres 2 miles from Green Forest; 65 acres in cultivation; plenty of fruit for home use; about 5 acres meadow; 75 acres can be cultivated; fenced with woven wire; Groom framed house in good condition; good barn and other out buildings; one well, one cistern and running water on place; land is all good black land we'll located, on star mail route. Price $500; terms on part.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-01-22

f6O acres in Van Buren county, Ark; 35 acres in cultivation; 85 acres can be cultivated: 75 acres in timber; Broom log house; log barn; spring close to house; fenced with rails; five and a half miles from Shirley, Ark; flint gravel soil; one mile to good school and church; title clear. Price SIS per acre.
 6 acres in the north part of Green Forest; acres tillable; about 37 apple trees and some other small bearing fruit. Groom house with clothes closets and pantry, all painted outside and papered inside; good well of water that never fails; stone milk house.; good barn with buggy sheds; chicken house; smoke house; picket fenced garden; plenty of shade trees; title clear with abstract. Price $3, 900 in cluding all furniture in the house.
 1 lots in Smith 6 Hays addition on facing west and north. Price $50 cash.
 160 acres in Baca county, Colo. eight miles southwest of Stonington; all fenced; good well and wind mill; 2 tanks; reservoir; lays perfectly level i; no rocks or ditches; all set in Buffalo grass; black loam soil; title clear with abstract Price $15 per acre or will trade for land of equal value near Green Forest.
 ITO acres six and a half miles from Alpena, Ark; one and half miles to church; 9 acres in cultivation; 10 acres in orchard: 125 acres in timber; 60 acres tillabe; fenced with rails; Broom log house in poor condition and barn in bad condition; good we'll within 15 feet of hou e; good spring on place; sandy soil; lays rolling. This is good stock ranch with plenty of outside range and water. Price $10 per acre; $400 down, balance on three and five years time at 4 per cent.
 320 acres in Beaver county, Okla; four and half miles from Logan; no acres broken and in cultivation; part rolling, not hilly; black sandy soil be- tween two creeks. Price $20 per acre.
 160 acres in Craighead county, Ark. ; 30 acres in cultivation; 100 acres under -fence. llQ,-acses in good timber; 2 ho uses on place; good we'll at each house; 1 corn crib; good ban; large shed. This farm is all level and no rocks on ii; no incumberance and is guaranteed to be as represented; the
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-01-22
COIN

Sunday school is getting along fine with good attendance.
 MT. Evans moved last week to the Mack Johnson's property.
 Rev. Neal filled his regular appointment Sunday afternoon.
 Will Magness, who is with the wire gang, was in home Sun day.
 Mrs. Homer Purselley of Shaver, visited Mrs. c. R. Swor Sunday.
 John Renner of Black Jack, visited his uncle, John Renner, Sunday.
 B. c. Kirkham's little boy had the misfortune of getting his arm broken Sunday.
 iChas. Naples and family of Black Jack, visited at John Blasingame's Sunday.
 BLUE EYE
 Miss Lora Meyers is on the sick list.
 There was a large crowd at Sunday school Sunday.
 Mrs. Darcas Tharp spent Sun day with Miss Audie O'Neal.
 MT. and Mrs. E, N. Pittman visited at G. J. Hopper's Sun- day.
 X A pretty little girl took up her abode at Harry Adams Thurs day.
 MT. and Mrs. Bill Fultz visited at George Buffers Saturday night and Sunday. k The music party at Wash Hut chison's was well attended and all report an enjoyable time.
 Phylemon Hutchinson and Miss Virgie Mccullough drove to Der ryville Friday and were married.
 Mrs. George Keeland and two daughters, Venna and Vina of Urbanett, visited with friends and relatives here a few days last week.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-01-22
ZION HILL.

Miss Nola Watt visited at the home of Nim Graham Saturday night.
 Mrs. Lydia Emmett visited at the home of her father, s. s. Buell., Friday night.
 Ed Collier and family visited at Chas. Watkins and Emery Sands, near Douglas, Sunday.
 The debate at Black Oak Sat night resulted in favor of the affirmative. There will be an- other one Saturday night. The question is, Resolved that war is consistent with Christianity. The speakers are, affirmative, J. M. Dunlap, Ed Dunlap, Bert Moore, Orby Dunlap, and Jesse Meek. Negative, Sa m Me Maha:n, Audry Collier, Dale Dunlap, Harrison Bull, and Blake Wright.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-01-22
PARKER

Pete Anderson has moved to the farm he recently purchased in Farewell district.
 L. R. Twilleager and wife made d business trip to Berryville Thursday of last week.
 MT. and Mrs. Bailey left Sat- urday evening for an extended visit in Oklahoma and Iowa.
 Mrs. E. H. Satterfeld present. ed her youngest son with a new $35 saddle one day last week.
 MT. and Mrs. Wm. Hulsey en- tertained number of their friends with music Saturday night.
 George Brady and wife and J. N. Walker and wife spent Sun day at George Walkers in Yocum district.
 Bert Reynolds and MT. John son left Monday for their home at Arlington, Kan, after a two weeks visit here. w. R. Phillips returned from Little Rock Thursday of last week where he underwent an operation for throat trouble.
 Golman Norris is erecting a new house. Lace Pendley and Frank Ward of Green Forest and MT. Norris son are working on the foundation.
 Vera and Crosby Norris, Vida and Violet Walker, Gerald Callen, and Troy and Geneva Enix are the Parker children who have entered school at Yocum.
 Monroe Littrell and wife and Fate Littrell visited with their sister, Mrs. Eliza Tharp, Sunday night, who is very sick at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jesse Woods.
 
 Douglas will sell you meat cut in any style you wish. Phone your order No. 7.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-01-22
y, C. PINKERTON REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE
Good Hotel property to trade for farm.

Good Hotel property to trade for farm. Eighty acres five miles from Green Forest half mile
 to school; 30 acres under cultivation; 4-room log
 house; log barn, shedded granary 8xl6, cement
 floor good spring. Price, $7OO cash Eighty acres close in to trade for city property Two sos to trade for Colorado land Forty acres seven miles from Green Forest two and
 half miles from Alpena, to trade for city property Eighty acres-FINE---land close in to trade for stock
 of merchandise.
 good little place close in to trade for good so out Several Oklahoma farms to trade for Arkansas land A livery business to trade for land Good store building to trade for land.
 If you have any trades in your mind, come in and talk them over with me and we may get together on something.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-01-22
MAPLE.

Joe White is getting along fine with his new house.
 Raymond Reynolds made a business trip to Green Forest, Monday.
 JMr. and Mrs. R. c. Bailey spent Tuesday night with Wesley Barnes and family of Yocum.
 Lawrence Carter and Arval Lanse, who have been visiting relatives here, left Monday night for a few days visit with rela- tives at Monette, Mo.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-01-22
ALPENA

Bowman and Thomson are threshing sorghum again.
 Tom McCracken of Warner, was here last Saturday on business.
 s. D. Jones is here again after spending a week in the Missouri horse markets.
 A. w. Maxwell is saving lumber this week for MT. Reed of Green Forest.
 Heber Tate came home Friday noon from Green Forest for a short visit with home folks,
 Frank Grogan and family of Washington, arrived here We'd nesday. We think tn y will stay.
 The Maxwell saw mill just north of town is going full tilt' they have an expert there who will install a set of corn burrs this week.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-01-22
vARNE FIR

Just two more weeks of school at MattoX.
 Moulder brothers are doing quite a lot of clearing.
 Aunt Bettie Youngblood's sore foot is improving slowly.
 Garfield Youngblood has a new house under construction.
 Jack Cross has been putting a new coat of paint on the Pat terson store building.
 Grandma Etcheson, Jane and Lillie Youngblood attended court at Harrison Saturday.
 Tom Hodge of Burlington, lost five steers last week by running in stalk pasture.
 Roy and Hattie Youngblood were called to Head Wednesday, on account of the serions illness of Mrs. Nealie, Burk.
 While Henry Youngblood was attending court at Harrison last week, Edd Etcheson robbed Mrs. Youngblood of a $160 note and escaped.
The Green Forest tribune., 1915-01-22
H FAD

c. w. Youngblood lost a COW one day last week.
 w. w. Carpenter transacted business in Green Forest Mon- day.
 Mrs. Burks, who has been on the sick list for some time, is reported better.
 Hoyt Green, the hog buyer, was in this section buying hogs first of the week.
 c. E. Tharp lost another mare one day last week, this being two he has lost this winter.
 Singing Sunday evening was we'll attended. There will be singing Sunday week at 1::30 D. m. Everybody come.