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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
FAMOUS MORAN HOME
AT LAKE ANDES BURNS
Pioneer Frontiersman and His
Friends Have Narrow Escapes
In Early Morning Fire.

Lake Andes, s. D., Dec. 13.-Fire at
IN early hour this morning entirely de-
stroyed the commodious country resi-
dence of Dennis Moran, which is To-
Gated about one-half mile from Lake
Andes The fire was discovered about
2 O'Clock, but the flames had gained
such Roadway that it was impossible to
eXtinguish them. Neighbors and per-
sons from Lake Andes hurried to the
scene and assisted in carrying pieces OF
furniture to safety. Practically the en-
tire contents of the stately residence
We're burned.
Mr.. Moran and several guests had
narrow escapes. When the flames were
all in the house were asleep.
An alarm was spread and Mr.. Moran,
several relatives and Charles Cardoll,
register of deeds, barely had time to.
escape from their rooms. Mr.. Cardolt
and others had considerable money!
which was left behind when they rushed
TO safety.
Mr.. Moran came to this section about
four years ago from Fort Randall. He
announced he proposed TO construct one
of the most modern farm homes in this
section of the state. 1t is mo- known
what Mr.. Moran valued the home atl
but it is estimated that his loss, i'm
cluding" the house and contents, wills
be between $3.50 0 and $40, 900. In the,
rome was a large and valuabl collec-
ton of relics which had been gathered
Dy Mr.. Moran during the days he was
a prominent frontierman.
The wind was blowing, but came
from the opposite direction from where
the large barns and out buildings were
located. If the wind had been from
another direction, the barns would have
been destroyed.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
SAYS ALLIES SHOULD
RECOGNIZE INEVITABLE
Berlin Voerwartz, Socialist Or
gan, Says Entente Must
Make Peace Move.

Berlin, Dec. Z. (via London, Dec. So
The socialist newspaper Voerwarts In
an editorial on the capture of Bucharest
expressed the view that the chief sig
nificance of the victory lies in the dis
proof 1t furnishes OF the entente asser-
lions that Chancellor Won Bethmann-
Hollweg's expressed willingness to
make peace is dictated by Germany's
weakness. The newspaper argues that
the present moment is especially suited
to further efforts for peace, as the
Teutonic conquests in Rumania make
further entente talk about Germany's
weakness ridiculous.
""The people were lied to-" continues
the article, when they were told that
Germany was about to break down.
They were lied to when they were told
that Germany wanted peace in order to
escape sure defeat and cheat her
enemies out of certain victory"
It asks who car, after Bucharest,
dare interpret German peace speeches
as "signs of weakness"
The article concludes:
Never has peace been talked louder
or more passionately in Germany than
during the last few weeks. yet precise
ly these weeks have matured what
probably is the most wonderful success
Germany has experienced during this
val. Foreign governments lack the
courage to make peace. h German
government can and must have it. 1t
must manifest that courage until the
peoples on the other sid sweep away
the governments which can neither win
victories nor conclude peace. :
The attempt must be made and IL IL
fails through the obvious fault OF others
then we can go on with a good con-
science until the next time AMI our
soldiers will resume their march"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

The Babylonian empire ended with
the conquest Of the city OF Cyrus, q. G.
b3S. The city itself was partly de-
stroyed by Darius H~ystaspis Il. C.. 500,
the walls and gates being thrown down.
Later XerXes p~lundered and demol-
1shed the temples. Thereafter the city
was neglected and appropriated. and in
time became a vast vergrown ruin.
Jerome, in the yea 400 A. d., writes OF
It as having been made a hunting park
for h Persian kings. The ruins OF
Babylon were used as building material
In the construction of at least six other
cities that have sprung up since its
decay. So thorough has been the de-
struction of the once great city that not
only are the traces OF it's principal
buildings lost, but also the very site
itself is in dispute. The reference in
I Peter V, 13 to Babylon is explained
by the fact that Babylon was the GEN.
ter from which the Asiatic Dispersion
addressed by Peter) was derived.
~Josephus, the Jewish historian, states
In his Antiquities" that Babylon con-
aained some 5000 Jews in the apostolic
age, the Parthians then being master Of
that part of M~esopotamia.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
"BETTER SEED SOCIETY"
FORMED IN kINGSBURY

DeSmet. $. D.. Dec. 9.-RealiZing the
Importance of being in q position to
ave an ample supply Of pure seed for
next seasons crops, the or this
(Kingsbury) county have organized
what will be known as the Pure Seed
association of Kingsbury county. II.
e.. Dawes, president Of the South Da-
kota Corn and Grain Growers asso-
citation, was present at the organiZa-
zion meeting and made an address on
he topic of pure seed. 1t is expected
That as a result Of the organization the
quality Of the small grain crop raised
In the county next year will be greatly
improved.
PLANKINTON-George Jonaski, after
pleading guilty and being sentenced to
.hree and a half years In the state peni-
.entiary for the theft OF an automobile,
broke out OF the Aurora county. jail here
by climbing to- the top Of his cell n
xicking a hole through the roof. Sheriff
Primmer had let Jonaski out OF his cell TO
sat supper, and the prisoner made his es-
sape while the officer was absent. Jonaski
was captured in Belle Fourche, after the
oumber on the car he was driving had
been identified by a man who
remembered It's disappearance and recog-
pized the man.
GROTON-Charles Smell, whose death is
exported at a sanatorium In Hot Springs.
vas one OF the best known old veterans
Of this part of the state. He was taken
10 the sanatorium last August. During
he civil war he was a member of an In
llama volunteer regiment and saw hard
service, having been IN a number OF the
biggest battles. He was taken prisoner
IND was In asconfederate prison for many
months. He was "a years of age and Is
survived by seven children, his wife hay
ng dice about 10 years ago. Himself ana
wife took UP their residence in the vicin-
lty of Groton in the fall OF 1884.
DOLAND-Because Of the great prosper
ty Of this section, the farmers. or many
of them. are paying serious attention to
oe~autifying the grounds surrounding their
residences. A landscar~ artist OF Mime"
lpolis has just been engaged to lay out
The grounds surrounding tho commodious
dwelling on the farm Of George knave.
~ Denison, Ia, near here. which is occu-
pied by Major Hcffernan and family.
About $2,D0 will be expended in having TIM
yard around the building laid out ana
planted with trees and shrub0ery. 1t IL
planned TO make the grounds one Of the
beauty spots of Sphinx county.
KIMBALL-Todsy n grand barbecue Is
Being given by the democrats to celebrate
the reelection OF Woodrow Wilson. The
big feed OF roast OK and hog donated by
prominent stockmen was held In the odd
Fellows and Masonic banquet halls. The
feast started at noon and win last until
midnight. The opera house was pro-
cured ard Joe Kirby, jr., OF Sioux Falls,
was the orator Of the day.
YANKTON-The funeral OF Mrs. w. II.
McVay. who died Monday in Portland
Ore. will he held Friday In Yapkton. Mrs.
McEay was the widow OF an early banker
In Yankton The family was for many
oank OF this city.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
IMPLEMENT DEALERS
CLOSE ANNUAL MEET

Sioux Falls, 8. l.. Dec. 9.-Problems
Of interest to all implement mep were
discussed here today at the closing ses-
sion Of the annual meeting OF the South
Dakota Implement Dealers association.
The work of the association today was
carried out through a question box"
With this scheme, matters OF vital In
terest to implement dealers were freely
discussed by all delegates present. The
election of new officers for the coming
year is to take place before adjourn
ment.
T. N. Witten. OF Trenton, NO., at this
mornings session delivered an address
on How About Your Town." and w.
r. Lumry, representing the National
Implement Dealers association, also
spoke.
This evening the Sioux Fails Implo-
ment and Vehicle club will be the hosts
at a banquet rendered the visiting del
egates and their families. The con-
Vention assembled Tuesday.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
FOREST FIRE LOSSES
ARE LOWEST IN YEARS
In South Dakota, But 481
Acres Being Burned, Is
Report.

Pierre. S. D., Dec. 9.-Fire prevention
methods, n the education OF the pub
lie visiting the forest reserves through
constant warnings, has resulted in the
ewest i'umber of fires this last year in
the South Dakota forest reserve than in
many years.
Very few fires were caused by camp
ers, and the majority were caused from
electrical storms, the lightning strik-l
Ing dead trees, which were dry and in
flan'mable. During the period from
January l to November 80, 1915, there
were rs fires within the Black Hills
forest, which burned over a total area
Of approximately 4S1 acres, making an
average for each fire of six acres. Very
Ettle mature timber was destroyed, the
damage being confined largely to the
seeding stands and to forage grasses.
The result OF the United States forest
service is very gratifying, especially as
there were several times during the
past year when b danger of serious
fires was great.
The forest service maintains lookout
stations on Custer peak and Cement
ridge during the fire season, and it is
the duty of the men on these stations
20 be constantly on the lookout for fires
within the area Of their vision. When
D fire is discovered, the lookouts report
The location by telephone to the SUPERB
visor at Deadwood, who at once notij
hes the ranger by telephone of the fire,
and to take necessary measures to ex-
tinguish it. In this way. the fires are
generally reached while still small and
can be handled easily.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
MANY ARE OUT FOR .
LEGISLATIVE POSITIONS

Pierre, S. D.. Dec. 9.-W. n. Van
Camp, who has filled the position of
secretary Of the Legislature for several
sessions, is again a candidate; Will
Lockhart, of Morristown, is asking for
the position Of bill clerk of hat body.
Representative Hursh, of Deadwood,
denies the allegation that he cares for
the speakership Of the house, or at least
that he will be q candidate for the
place. A. G. Roberts, Of Day, with Lewis
Benson, OF Moody, Il. II. Withee OF
Turner, n James Mcfarland of Cod
inGton are the active candidates.
|, For the chief clerkship of the house
Charles Gardner, of Rec Heights, is
asking for the place again. r.. Il. Nord-
ness, of DeSmct, who was assistant
clerk four years g is asking for the
chief clcrkship, as well as. Is Gardner.
Captain Van Etten, OF Highmore,
would like to be sergeant at arms of
the house, and Edward Moscrip, Of
Canton, who hos filled that place for q
number Of sessions, will likely be back
asking for the same honor.
John Woolcy, who was bill clerk OF
the house. twO.years ago, is asking the
place again, and IL. r. sullivan, of Tur-
ton, wants to be second assistant clerk
of the house.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
DEMOCRATS AT kIMBALL
HOLD BIG BARBECUE

Kimball, S. d., Dec. lin spite Of
the snow the previous night, and in
ciemency OF the weather, nearly 1900
persons attended the big barbecue din
ner given here by the democrats.
Business men took charge of serving
the roasted OK and did it in a very eff
hcient manner. There was quite a turn
out from surrounding towns, and 1t was
reported that 600 Indians were coming
from the Crow Creek reservation, but
he weather held them back. Had the
weather remained pleasant and mod
crate, a least 5000 people would have
been present. The visitors were en-
tertained by broncho busters in the
afternoon, a motion picture show in the
evening, and the dance hall kept the
crowds interested until the early hours
OF the morning.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
SOUTH DAKOTA PIONEER
FOUND DEAD IN HOME

Milhank, S. D., Dec. Ito die alone.
was the fate Of Matt Abrahamson, a
pioneer farmer OF Grant county. He,
was q widower and lived alone, and
when taken i'll had no one to care for
him. 1t was impossible for him to.
communicate to his neighbors his con-
dition. He was SO years old.
A cattle buyer called at his home
and, as there was no response to his
knock, he tried the door and found it
unlocked. When he entered he found
Abrahamson lying on the bed, evidently
asleep. When he went to arouse him,
he found him dead. How long he had
been dead is unknown, but his body
was cold when found. Death is sup,
posed to have resulted from an attack
Of heart failure. He is survived by one
son and two daughters, all of whom are
residents of Grant county
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

Every hospital in the war zone has
some electrical equipment Cor finding
the bullets IN wounded men, but a Ger
man has recently invented a pocket in
strument for this purpose, 1t consists
Of a two-pointed probe Connected by
insulated wires to a pocket electric
lamp. When the probe comes in contact
formed which lights the lamp. Flashes
from the bulb also indicate when the
brobe is approaching or receding from
y bullet or bit of shrapnel, for these
latter are more frequently the cause
of wounds than bullets.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
NcRBEck SPENT $1,424.

Pierre, S. D., Dec. 11.-Peter Norbeck
mas filed his campaign expense as 81,
424.42, as republican candidate for gov
ernor. Frank Wells, candidate on the
republican ticket for railroad commits
sion, spent $500. he reports.
SISSETON-Judge Bouck, OF the state
circuit court, In the case of Sol Knight,
owner of an island in Big Stone lake, who
was convicted OF "bootlegging' liquor,
sentenced Knight to serve a term OF 20
days In the Roberts county Jail and to
pay a fine OF 500 and costs. The sentence
was imposed by Judge Bouck in his eff
forts 10 put a stop to the Illegal sale OF
liquor In the counties embraced in his cir
cult.
vERMILION-There was a good atten-
dance at the annual meeting in this city,
of the q Fellows OF this district, which
includes Vermilion. Yankton, Elk Point
and Wakonda. A business session was
held In the evening during which a class
of eight candidates was initiated into the
order. Work was given In all the de-
grees. A banquet was rendered the visit
Ing members and their ladies.
FLANDREAU-Information has reached
here to the effect that Edward Jordan, a
elected county judge at Claremont. Okla.
Guy council mas dp-
pointed a committee to visit the other
cities and towns Of this part of the state
for the purpose of investigating street
lighting with a view to securing informa-
ton which will prove valuable now that
the city council has taken up the matter
Of providing tho streets of Vermilion with
a modern and up-to-date lighting system.
COTToNwOOD-The excellent financial
condition of the people of this vicinity is
shown by the current statement OF the
local bank. which sets forth deposits OF
nearly s90,0N. This Il regarded as a fine
showing for a town the size OF Cotton
wood, which Is situated in the newer agri-
cultural section of western South Dakota
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
WiNFRED WOMAN DIES
IN PHYSICIANS OFFICE

Winfred. S. D.. Dec. 11.--When her,
family physician returned with a glass
of water which she had requested he
bring her, Mrs. H. A. Hanson, wife of
a well known Miner county farmer,
was found in a dying condition. Death
resulted a few minutes later. She is
survived by a husband and Il children.
Mrs. Hanson had been in very poor
health for some time, and on arriving
at the office Of the physician in Win
fred told him she was experiencing
great difficulty in breathing. She died
in the office.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
ROADS NOT REQUIRED
TO FURNISH TANK CAR

Washington, -. c., Dec. 1.-THE In
terstate Commerce commissions, the
supreme court decided, is without au-
thority to compel railroads to fur
nish oil tank cars to shippers. Ar
Injunction secured by the Pennsyiva-
mia railroad against enforcement Of an
Interstate Commerce commission or
der requiring the carrier to provide
cars of such character, was upheld.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
RETURNS TO OLD CHURCH.

Huron. s. d.. Dec. 1l.-Rev: A.. H.
Burt, 20 years g pastor OF the Con-
gregational church of this city, will oc--
cupy his old pulpit here next Sundays
the church being without a pastor at
present. After leaving Huron, Mr.. Burtt'
had charge of a church at L~udington,
Mich, for IA years, and for the past
six years has been pastor Of the First
Congregational church at Aurora, Ill.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
FOUR PERSONS KILLED.

Detroit. Mimi, Dec. Flour persons
we're killed when a train hit the auto
mobile in which they were riding late
last night at Vergas. Ottertail county
The dead: Alfred Koplin, Mrs. Alfred
Koplin, Mrs. Philip Koplin: Mrs. Bet
finger.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

William A. j. Giles, Of Concord, N. H.,
bought a cane in In auction shop, Dir
weeks ago, to help him in his lameness.
He supposed 1t was an ordinary cane,
but William III. Morris, when inspecting
1t, pulled off the handle, and with it a
steel blade about Is inches in length.
On the blade was engraved the words:
william Mattocks. June 2, 1892"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

An aviator's hands may be kept warm
by a glove Of English invention, into
which are woven wires heated by cleo
tricity obtained by contact with tho
steering wheel Of an aeroplane.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

Polly Postlewait, age s, of Kansas
City, Mo-, is the first woman" to quail
ify as a member of the Stone and
Marble Masons' International union.
She was voted a member by Union Il,
Of Kansas City and vicinity, in order
that she might assist in laying the
correr stone Of the new Mercy hospital
building.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
ELECT SCHOOL OFFICERS.

Huron, s. D.. Dec. 1.-THE annual
meeting of the Beadle county school Of
ficers and teachers was held in Huron,
Friday, 200 teachers and rs school Of
ficers being in attendance. Addresses
were delivered by State Supt. G. Fl.
Lugg. of Pierre: Prof. Frank f.. Brown
OF the English department Of the state
coile ge; DR.. w. Franklin Jones, OF the
state university, and Supt. f. l.. Whit
ney, of the Huron schools.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

Grease stains car be removed from
Kit chen wall paper by covering them
viii a paste made Of pipe clay and
water N allowing it to remain several
hours before removal with a clean
brAsh. .
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

Romantic engineers OF locomotives
have been blowing their whistles in
Marion, Ohio, as signals to their
s~weethearts. Mayor Suffer ordered the
police to break up the practice. IT'S
nice for the sweethearts, but wearing
on the rest Of u.s. said the mayor.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

A storekeeper in Brockton, Mass,
was dumbfounded the other day to see
a squirrel enter his shop, jump on the
counter. pick out a few nuts from a
bag there a run out with them. The
whole thing was done calmly and with
out haste by the squirrel.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

HURON-The first visiting nurse in
South Dakota has Just arrived in Huron
to a up her work among the people of
Beadle county. Her services, as a perma-
nent thing, were secured through a con-
certed move on the part OF the Huron
Commercial club and other organizations
The nurse will carry or her work in the
schools and homes Of the county, educa-
ton along sanitary lines, free examina-
tons OF children and work in homes
where there is sickness being among her
more important duties.
YANKTON-A Yankton county farmer
who owns many acres. planted one 40
acre tract In corn. 1t went extra good and
yielded 90 bushels to the acre. He sold the
Zoo bushels at So cents, or a total of 81, Os4.
and Is inclined to think he has beaten all
records. Yankton merchants, pioneers.
are wondering why they gave their farms
ava 40 years ago.
YANKToN-Mrs. w. II. McVay, wife of
a pioneer banker, died at her home in
Portland, Ore. The funeral will take place
here. MrS. McVay lived here many years,
The surviving children are Chester B.. OF
Independence, Kan. Mrs. George Wilson.
Miss Katherine. Will and Guy. all OF
Portland.
YANKTON-St. Johns lodge, No. /. A.
+. & A. NJ, I'm annual meeting elected s.
G. Donaldson, worthy master; IL. II. Gill
reath, senior warden; w. II. Fallen, tu-
Nor warden: ID. Z. Lloyd, secretary, and
M. +. Gilman, ST., treasurer.
YANKTON-Ralpa Barker, of Scotland,
was brought to the hospital In this city
with his right hand in ribbons, the result
of a corn shredder accident. All of the
hand except the thumb had to be ampu-
tated.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

Salem now boasts Of a cubic foot Of
California air, which was brought from
the Pacific coast by Lewis Bigelow, Of
Los Angeles. The air came across the
continent in a tire of their touring car.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

Peat being mined in New Zealand Is
80 well filled with kauri gum particles
that IL a be made to yield oils, some
OF which can be used as gasoline OF
benzine and others in varnis.les.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

Mrs. Mary Ullon, who died in Find
lay, Pa, recently, made all arrange
ments for her funeral, including a
quartet to sing. She had the members
some to her house several times dur
ing her last days to practice the songs
She wished sung at her funeral.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

To treat persons with defective
speech, apparatus nas been invented
TO measure the pressure OF the tongue
when certain sounds are uttered.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

The inventor of q new square funne,
contends 1t operates more rapidly than
q round one, which causes a rotary mo-
tion ian liquids and delays their flow
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

Two Austrian dentists are the inven.
tors of a process by which false teeth
an be cas- in metal and given the uni
form density that Is necessary.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

Brushes have been i~nvented-for pol.
isfing either stoves OF shoes-that hav,
a reservoir, controlled by a valve, L
feed polish to the bristles.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

A device TO be strapped to the back
OF a tennis players left hand. to enable
him to keep the scores of his games,
has been patented,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

According to a Munich physician,
e prostration is directly due to the
reduction by the high temperature Of
the acids in the human system.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

Mechanism sensitive to sound waves
controls the apparatus that makes n
wooden dog come out Of a kennel when
called ia q new n expensive toy.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

According t English scientists, cleo
tricity passed through timber when
freshly cut makes il more resistant
against decay and fungous growth.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

Left handedness is inherited, often
through several generations, according
TO an English scientist, who has inves-
tigated fs families, including more than
2.V0o individuals.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14

A new English electric fan il de-
signed t~oAprovide intermittent currents
Of air, its blades turning upon their
axes as they are reyolved.