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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-08-12

their big hearted coach, John w.
Ray and several Of their friends,
boarded the early train enroute for
the ball ground down on the hanks
Of Muckalee Creek in Redbone
where they were to line up in bat
tie against the Redbone team only,
as they expected--but what was
their utter surprise on entering the
field to find, not only Redbone pit
ted against them. but several Of the
best players from the Lee,burg
team, rugged out in Redbone uni
forms facing them. But with brave
hearts and undaunted courage our
kids faced the music, went to the
bat, fearing nothing. doubling
nothing, fully determined to put up
a stiff fight and give their oppon-
ents the very best in their shop,
and all the fun they we're looking
for. And in the first game, which
Philema lost finally, our team up
to the 9TH inning had everything
their way, the score standing to Q
in favor of Philema, but from then
on to the finish the tide began to
turn in favor Of Redbone. Our boys
just couldn't stand UP against the
fearless onslaught OF balls hurled by
Cannon of the Leesburg team ,
which came like shot from Krupp
gun, and the vind-up showed 9 to 2
in favor Of Redbone.
In the second game however our
kids came across in fine shape and
succeeded in putting one over the
Redbone boys they won't soon for
get, beating them in well fought
game 10 to6.
Some of the big features OF the
games was the splendid batting q
Sharplus, of the Redbone team
which was just simply fine, also the
pitching Of Cannon. whose red hot
balls seemed to have the force anc
velocity Of twelve Founders. Up t.
the fifth inning Sharplus struck on
men. Cannon gave up three
hits and struck out six men. Or
the whole there was some real fin'
playing on both teams. Ever
player seemed to be on his mettle
doing his very level best to render
good account OF himself, and vii
the victory for his home team. Gu
Philema kids did some fine play
ing-and for the short practic
they have had did exceedingly well
And now to be perfectly fair al
round We will have to admit tina
after the first game two OF TIN
Leesburg team, Mcbride and Davi
played with the Philema kids, wh'
fully appreciated the courtesy. anC
give them due credit for some fin
playing.
Batteries, Redbone, H. Cannon
aud G. Cannon; Philema, Sharplui
and Mcbride. Second game: Bat
teries, Philema, Ferguson, Burke
and Mcbride; Redbone, Stocks
Davis, Mitchell and L. Davis. I'm
pires. Joe Forester and w. w
Mcdonald.
And now comes the grand finale
the one really big feature Of tht
long to be remembered day Of jos
and pleasure, the barbecue. Thi;
splendid and bountiful feast Of fat
things, consisting of barbecued
meats, fried chicken, cakes, pies,
and many other good things toe
numerous to mention, that go to
make glad the heart and fill up the
inner man were spread in the cool
shady grove on the banks Of the
Muckalee creek near the old home
site of Gen. Graves. A most ex-
cellent place for such a purpose.
There were quite a number present
from Leesburg, Philema, the Cen
trail and surrounding neighborhood
All seemed to enjoy themselves to
the full and to have had a good
time generally, and went away loud
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is u DEAD
IN [ I JAIL
HARRY CHRISTOPHER DIES EAR
LY THIS MORNING.-!NQUEST
HELD OVER REMAINS.

An inquest was called late this af-
ternoon to Investigate the cause of
death of Harry Christopher, found
dead on u table this morning in the
city jail. DR.. G.. A. Bower, county
performed an autopsy and
declared that death probably resulted
from alcoholism.
The dead man was arrested about
$50 O'Clock last evening by Patrol
man ". A. Darling, on the charge of
intoxication. Christopher was not
able 10 walk to the Jail unaided. He
was put in the Jail. where he took off
his overcoat and rolled it in a bundle
and laid down on a table in the Jail
corridor to sleep.
According to Charles Kennedy, who
has been kept as a. county charge in
the Jail all winter. Christopher did
not appear to be i'll. At 3 O'Clock
this morning, Kennedy got up to open
a window in the Jail and noticed al
that time that Christopher was
breathing.
The discovery that he was dead was
made when Kennedy started to coos
his breakfast. He called 10 Patrol
man George Shipton, who examined
the body and called the coroner. Nc
marks OF violence were found on the
body as the result OF the autopsy
said the
The deceased was &c years old.
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So OUT OF $23
FOR THE STATE
AVERAGE PROPERTY OWNER
IN STATE PAYS $40 FOR LO-
AL TAXES AND 50 TO
STATE.

Pierre, S. D.-The meeting OF the
county officials with the state tax
commission to discuss matters OF
taxation brought out a good attend
ance, nearly all the counties OF the
state being represented by some OF
theft officials, and some of the coun-
ties being represented not only by
the auditor, but 10y the complete
boards of commissioners as We'll.
The discussion as to the various
phases of assessment and taxation
was wide open TO all. and most Of the
auditors appeared willing to take adj
vantage of the opportunity, me DIS
c%ussions. calling out nan dlierent
phases of the work which puzzles
different auditors in dnferent coun-
ties and sections OF the state. Talks
were given by Governor Byrne CT
the subject OF taxation generally. IN
which his discussion took the line
of thought that the executive or adj
n,inistrative officer had but the duty
of following the law as provided foi
such work, and carry out the appar-
ent intent OF the law as best possible.
The governor analyZed taxation in
Sohth Dakota. showing that approx
mately twelve million dollars were
paid to county treasurers OF the
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ed that Mr.. Wettling's exhibit shows
hat over $500, 100000 have been
expended in additions and better
ments by these western railroads
during the past eve years. 1t is
safe TO say that the cost of addi-
lions and betterments amounting to
several hundred million dollars, has
been charged to operating expenses
by these western railroads during re
cent years. So long as this practice
is permitted to continue. it is go
ing to be exceedingly difficult to de-
termine Just what are the net earn
ings of our railroads.
When prosperity is at its heigh-
est, the railroads can show the low
est net earnings by simply building
"a larger amount of improvements
thereby automatically reducing their
net income.
I'VE are perfectly willing to pay
the people these gentlemen represent
an adequate return for their invest
ment such adequate return to in
clude a reasonable surplus for It'd
ing them owe lean years, but we
are absolutely unwilling to build
their properties for them and them
pay a return on what we build.'
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ASSERT r
BROKE
VETERINARIANS or STATE AGAIN
DECLARE WAR ON ADMINIs-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
MEN ARE HANDICAP
PED.

Waterfowl, S. Din the 1913
session of the legislature an amend
ment to the livestock sanitary bill
was tackled on at the last minute
and rushed through both houses.
making Il compulsory on the part of
the livestock sanitary board TO APP
point IS deputies practically all nom
graduates.
AZ u meeting held at Mitchell
shortly afterwards the Veterinary
Medical Association decided hat it
would NOT lover the professional
standard by placing its members on
the same level as the non-graduates
cad. therefore, its members refused
to act as members of the livestock
sanitary board or as deputies.
At a meeting held at Madison last
summer, a temporary compromise
was made through the efforts of Mr..
Frank Cock, who promised on be-
half of Governor Byrne TO secure the
resignation of the then state veter-
marian and OF another member OF
the board. The resignation of the
state veterinarian was called for and
| accepted and thereupon DR.. o. c.
Selby received the appointment. After
the genera election last fall and the
matter came TO a Showdown, the
governor fatty refused to call for the
| other RESIGNATION as agreed.
The fight between the governor
and the veterinarians is causing all
| kinds of trouble for breeds who wish
10 shin stock into other. states, as
| practically all surrounding states re-
lfuse to accept certificates OF health
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BIDS Eoa OFFICE SUPPLIES.

Notice is herby given that the
county will receive sealed bids up
10 the hour OF 10 o'clocl, Il. m. we'd
nesday, April 18th, 1915 for FURNISH
ing supplies for ell the offices OF an
county officers Of Dawson county
for a peroid Of enc year from April
18th. 1915.
Bid will be received on blank
books. tax receipts, assessors sup
plies. tax lists, pencils, pens, PEN
holders, ink, paper towels. toilet pa
per. sweeping compound. deoderlzer'
disinfectants. brooms, liquid soap,
pencil sharpeners, pen racks, lawson
County maps. typewriter oil. tSpe-
writer ribbons, carbon paper, hooI
oil. niops, mop wringers. window
shades, adding machine paper
county officers seals, rubber bands
paper clips. paper fasteners, rubber
stamps, stamp ink, typewriter
brushes. and office supplies general
ly for all county Offices.
A certified check of $4,000 TO
accompany each bid to assure sign
ing of contract.
Bids to be price delivered at court
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COLLEGE MEN
NOW MEETING
WORKERS FROM y. NJ. c. y. IN
SKATE in SESSiON-"DAD'
ELLIOTT PRINCIPAL
FIGURE.

Dakota Wesleyan students are
hosts to over so delegates and asso-
citation leaders. who are holding a
conference of the Young Mems
'Christian association workers of the
colleges of South Dakota in Science
hall. The opening meeting was held
last evening at I:30 O'Clock and
meetings have been in session today
since 900 o'clock this morning.
Three meetings will be he'd to-
morrow, enc at $50 O'Clock in the
morning, a mems general mass meet
ing in the afternoon at 4 o'clock and
lanother meeting will be held at 1880
in the evening. A. j. "Dad" Elicit,
international field secretary OF the
Young Mems Christian association,
will conduct all three meetings.
This morning the sessions We're
conducted by John l.. Chiids and adj
dresses were delivered by d. F. Nc
| Clellan and Rev. VIM. NJ. Jacks. The
I, principal address sfor this afternoon
will be given by r. H. Edwards. All
the delegates 20 the convention were
entertained at a dinner i'll Graham
hall this afternoon at $50 O'Clock.
Last evening an address of vel
come was given by President w. G,
Seaman. Dean l. Il Brown, CT the
iChicago Training college, also gave
a short address. r eports from the
associations of all colleges represent.
ed were given at this inc Colleges
who have representatives here are.
I South Dakota State college, South
Dakota university. Huron college
yankton college, Redfield college
Northern Normal. at Aberdeen, Sioux
Falls and Dakota Wesleyan.
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injured by the falling of a wall
Of Il building OF which he was work
ing and under circumstances in
which the contractors and the city
We're both held To be liable. He made
settlement for personal injuries, but
his death followed from the injuries
and an attempt TO bring suit for dam
ages to his family has called out this
ruling from the supreme court
Other cases decided are by Policy
Adams Company VS.. Western Sure
ty Company, Pennington, reversed.
BY Henry Stearns, trustee
VS.. Charles Il. McHush, ct al, Law
renee, reversed.
&. s. Betohel VS.. Dakota National
Bank, ct al. Brown, affirmed.
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NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION
FOX LETTERS or .ADMINIS-
TKATION.

State OF South Dakota, county of
Dawson, IS.
In ccunty court, March goth. 1915.
IN the natter OF the estate Of Sus-
ann Rogers, deceased.
The state of South Dakota sends
greeting, to Ross Bell Hunter, Lulu
Viola Rogers, Albert e. Hunter, Min
ME May Miller, heirs at law and next
of kin CT Susanna Rogers, deceased,
and TO all to whom these presents
may come.
Notice is hereby given, that Rosa
Bell Hunter has fled with the Judge
of this court, a petition praying for
Letters OF Administration of the es-
tate of Susanna Rogers, deceased be
issued to Raymond w. Rogers, and
that Tuesday the goth day OF April
1915 at ten O'Clock a. m. of said
day, at the office .gf the County Judge
in the court house, city of Mitchell,
South Dakota. has been set for hear
ing said petition, when and where
any person interested may appear
and show cause why the said petition
should not be granted. 1850
Dated at Mitchell, South Dakota
this Both day of March, 1915.
/, O G. THOMPSON.
!, Judge of the County Court.
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SOCIETY NOTES.

Mrs. c. S. Hall viii be hostess TO
the Twentieth Century club at its
meeting on Monday. Mrs. F. w.
Sampson will conduct the lesson re-
and Mrs. c. b. Wilt the maya
zine study.
Mrs. j. A. harrison, 30l East Sev-
cnth venue Will entertain the To
Gay club on Monday, instead of Mrs.
l.. \. Redline. After roll call, Mrs.
John Tuckey will have the lesson
review and Mrs. John ColVin, the
review. Mrs. b. r. Nor
row will be critic.
The Round Table club will meet
with Miss Dora Butler on Monday,
Mrs. T. ]. %Spangler will read a pa
per On 'What the City Does for the
Immigrant and Mrs. j. ID. Ander-
o viii give q talk on Hull House
Miss Butler Will furnish music.
The Mitchell Art club Will be en-
t~ertained on Monday evening by
Mrs. H. ID. Wagner. Current events
viii be the 10 roll call
Parliamentary study and miscellan'
cous drill will be under Mrs. ID. c
Cordry. Mrs. Wagner will be critic.
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INJURY DAMAGE DO
NOT PAY FOR A

Pierre. S. D.-That q settlement
for personal injuries by the person
injured, is not a bar to a claim for
damages by his family in case of his
death from such injuries is the hold
ing OF the majority of the supreme
court in the case of Jesse Rowe VS..
O. Fl. Richards. e. r. Richards and
the City Of WATERFOWL, in which the
lower court OF Codington county is
affirmed. The opinion a written
by Whiting and ~concurerd in by Nc
Coy and Policy, with Smith ana Gates
dissenting. 1t appears that one Rove
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DRINK WORST
o OF ENGLAND
CHANCELLOR LLOND GEORGE
SAYS III Is GREATEST OBJ
STACLE TO CONTEND
WITH IN WiR

London. Decentralization as
drastic as that prevailing in Russia,
today faces the United Kingdom.
Press discussions of the letter sent
by David Lloyd-Georgc, Chancellor
of the EXechequer, to the Ship Own
ers Federation. completes successful
ly in point of interest with the news
of the sinking of the British liner
Falba by a German submarine with
a loss of over 125 lives.
The Chancellor in the letter said,
1--WE are fighting Germany, Austria.
and drink; so far as | see, the great
est OF these three deadly foes is
drink
He added that he has a growing
conviction that only the severest
method will avail in dealing with the
evil.
London. England,-'We are fight
ing Germany, Austria and drink, so
far as | can see and the greatest of
these three deadly foes is drink"
said David Lloyd George. chancellor
OF the %eXchequer replying today to
a deputation of the s%hipbuilding en-
ployers' federation, the members of
which were unanimous in urging
Ithat in order to meet the national
requirement at the present time
There should be a total prohibition
during the period of the war of the
sale of Intoxicating liquors. This
should apply not only to public
houses. out also to private clubs, 50
as to operate equally with all class
es OF the community.
1t was stated that, despite the fact
that work was being carried on night
and day. seven days in the week, the
total working time on the average
in nearly all the British s%hipyard=
was actually less than before the war
and the average productiveness had
decreased. There We're many mel
doing splendid and strenuous work
probably as good as the men in tho
trenches, but many did not even APP
proNimate full time. thus disastrous
ly reducing the average.
Drinking Houses Open
notwithstanding the curtailment
of the hours they are allowed to keel
open, the public houses in the neigh
borhood OF the shipyards had greatly
Increased in some cases as much as
40 per cent. As al instance OF ono
of many similar cases. that OF 6
battlcship coming in for immediate
repairs was cited. She was delayed
"a whole day through the absence o.
riverters. who we're drinking and ca
refusing. in one yard the riverters
have been working on the average
only 40 hours . week and in another
ward only 3S hours.
In conclusion the deputation which
included representatives of the lead
ing ship builders Of the country, drew
attention TO the example set b,
France ard Russia and urged upol
tho chancellor the need OF drastic
action.
The chancellor of the eXcheqquer
in the course of his reply. said thu
reason why the government had no
heretofore taken more drastic actor
on the liquor question was becaus'
it needed to be assured that 1t wa
not going adverse 10 public scntl
ment; otherwise more harm woul'
be done than good.
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Dated March 27th, 1915.
BIDS FOR ROAD MACHINERY.

Noice is hereby given that sealed
Lids marked bids for Read Machin-
and addressed to County AUG.
itor Will be received by the board 81
county commissioners up to tEe houf
OF . O'Clock p. m. April Sth, 1919, lof
the following:
one IL foot blade grader, three
5-foot fresnos scrapers. u l4-inch
road pillow, three S-icot road Grags.
Price to be f. o. y. Mitchell, ). u.
Mt. Vernon, S. d, Ethan, $, D., and
Belts, S. ID.
Board reserves the right TO reject
any or AL bids. c.,.
Dated at Mitchell. S. D., THIS eta
day Of March, 1915.
j M. Champion,
County Auditor.
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Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Morgans were
hosts at a / O'Clock dinner on Tues
day evening to the Five Hundred
club. 1t was the regular meeting
night of the club and the dinner was
served in two courses.
The table was prettily decorated
for the dinner in pink and white
sweet peas. Several guests We're pres
ent as substitutes for members un-
able to come. Among them were Mrs
S NJ. Grundland, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
i. March and r. \. sullivan.
Mrs. w. 7. Morton assisted the
hostess in serving.
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NOTICE 10 CREDITORS.
nlnrn OF lNarlnr w SnNunr

t.NIatN or NlaF1VI w. SIyUtF us-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given by the UNI
d~crsignod executor OF the estate CT
Charles w. Snyder, deceased, to the
creditors of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to
exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers, within six months after the
first publication of this notice, TO the
aid w. S. Snyder. executor at Spang-
Ter & Haney's Office in Mitchell in
the county of DAWSON, $. ID.
Dated Fob, ,a9ih, 1915.
w. S. Snyder.
Executor OF the estate OF Charles
w. Snyder, Deceased.
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MARRIED ON WEDNESDAY.

Wedding bells again were ringing
in Mitchell on "Wednesday evening,
when the lives and fortunes of Oscar
e.. Alsene and Miss Alma G. Ander-
son were united in the bonds OF holy
matrimony. The marriage was sol
emnized at the home OF the BRIDE $
parents Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Andef-
on, who have recently returned TO
their former home in Mitchell after
several years at Oakland. Calf.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Gustav E. Rydquist OF the Luth-
Gran Church, in the presence OF inc
relatives OF the contracting parties.
Oscar Anderson attended the brlde-
groom and Miss Selma Alsene was
bridesmaid. After the aha
concentrations, an inviting taple
was spread for those attending.
The floral decorations OF the home
we're carnations and ~daffodlls, wlth
1.-The conventional smilax. The bride
groom owns a farm six miles SOUR
of Mitchell and a new home where
the Young couple will settle down
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GIVEN KITCHEN SHOWER

Miss Cora James. Il bride-to-be OF
next month. was complimented at an
informal company given on Thurs
Gay evening by Mrs. o. A. Shafer
twelve young M being the guests
A kitchen shower OF useful articles
was given Miss James.
The evening vas very enioyahly
spent with music and games, with
a dainty lunch being served at the
close.
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sM1ru.ANpERsoN NurTlALs.

The marriage of Robt. l.. Smith.
one OF the prominent young business
OF this community, to Miss
Grace l.. Anderson, is an event OF
nlpre than ordinary interest. This
pleasant social affair took place at
the Anderson home. three miles
north of Mitchell Wednesday even
ing AT s O'Clock. The ceremony was
performed by Or. j. S. Hoaeland.
pastor of the First Methodist Epis-
copal church.
The contracting parties were I'M
attended and took their places while
Miss Edith Smith OF this city played
he wedding parch. The pastor read
;hc beautiful and Impressive ring
service of the church. The bride
wore a lovely gown of white and
carried roses. After the ceremony
md CONGRATULATIONS OF the guests
fhe wedding company was served
with a splendid supper. The service
was witnessed by about forty guests
composed OF members of the immed-
late families and many friends.
.Nbout twenty young people of Nit
ehel were among the number.
The bride is the only daughter of
MIR. and Mrs. j. w. Anderson. She
Is a popular and accomplished young
lady, with an attractive personality
land the ability to make and keep
| many friends. She graduated from
the city high school and made a fine
record in her work. She is talented
N music and painting and is a spec
, jalist in domestic science. She is
- ...I -. ~ rts1r
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house in Mitchell, s.. ID.
Specifications and samples now on
file in Auditors office at Mitchell, s.
d.
Board reserves the right to reject
Auditor.
Dated at Mitchell, s. d. this 9th
day of March. 1915.
j. M. Champion,
County Auditor.
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HALcyoN CLUB SESSION.

Mrs. j. w, Collins was hostess to
the Halcyon club at a very enjoyable
session on Monday afternoon. The
quotations in nswer for roll call
We're unusually fine.
No lesson study was on the pro-
gram, but an article was read about
"Osceola,' the great chief OF the
Seminole indians, of Florida. At'
ter a fine lunch, the guests departed
10 meet ext Monday with Mrs. Fred
Donaldson.
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SOCIAL HOUR CLUB.

The last all-day meeting of the
Social Hour club was held with Mr.
and Mrs. A. l.. Snider on ednesaa
March "a. The reads and the weather
being bad. the attendance was smail;
The election of officers should
have heen held on this date, but on
account of the small attendance II
was postponed for four weeks, wheli
the club will meet with Mrs. M. ID:
DALEY. The meeting two weeks OH
also was postponed because OF the
roads and unsettled weather.
In the business meeting, the se.rV-
ING OF refreshments i'll the Afternoon
was voted out. This feature Is an
ENJOYABLE one for the guests, but the
new arrangement will be more con
yenient for the hostess.
The next meeting will be WITT
Mrs. NJ. d. Daley on April u. All
women are corially invited.