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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-25
Hyman Wiener Makes Big Deal.

Mr.. Hyman Wiener attended the
big sale iof the plant of the Liberty
Blast Furnace at Edinburg, Va, lasi
Friday and bought the whole plant
There WAS lspraed bidding, buyers
being there Erom Richmond, Harr so :
burg, Hagerstown and other points
Mr.. Wiener will dismantle the plant
and estimates that the scrap iron and
machinery will bring twenty-five
thousand dollars. He expects to pro
coed to dismantle the plant and
place it on the market immed :ately. as
it will take about six months to tea.
it down.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-25
nnriirg at Mrs. hollands

4 and Saturday, Of last week
1l oneDing days oil Fall and
DgS,,-,,' at Hrs. N. F. No.
III ei'4 ras largely attended by
\, he town and county. Ne.-
| III n bold their own lor dress
| y W. ,nort and street hats a~e
/ i reIours and hatiers plush.
T. attractive spor, hat Wa
annie hatters plush ~ tn
h oockade Of Hunters green
|01e D. the d-essy modes
LIONS silk velvet with inserts
3-e and paradise 4 4rciie
Ia6er of the samevc.vet mad
Trmma.s a handsome breast
f feathers. Qu.-c j styl,sn
lion sailor was OF chanpa ep
I lcp with facing % n gre
|sIre, and trimmed with band
LDasne feathers Some very
1 models III Tam o Sban.erS
|0Fn for the younger sd es.
|unng department, WAS Wen
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-25
Confirmation at St. James Catholic
Church.

On Sunday next, September 80, al
II O'Clock. the Right Rev. Dennis J.
O,connell will administer the sacra-
ment of confirmation to large class
Of children and adults, at St James
Catholic Church. There will be
High Mass with sermon by Bishop
u'connen, and the music will be by
the regular Choir. The same even,
inc at 7 O'Clock, Bishop Osconnell
will liz preach at St. Agnes Catholic
Church, Shepherd stown: All Wis.,,
to.s will be most cordially welcomed
We have a few GRAIN Drills at the
o,d nrice. will be SO per cent higher
N 1918. Buy now and save money
Iohn c. Burns Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-25
llnening Of St. Hnda's Hall.

The third session of st. Hlda':
Hail opens on Thursday at $50 wltf
every prospect tor successful year
The long po-ches look most inviting
IN the yellow autumn sunshine. while
he grounds of er shady retreats The
building has been carefully renovated
and many Improvements made when
add to its comfort.
The Faculty assemblies Monday and
Tuesday of this week. most of the
teachers of last year returning, only
,hree new names appearing on the st
These are Miss Edith Gregory, B. A.,
of Wellesley and a student at Oxford.
who takes the higher English classes );
Mrs. Margaret Williams Hester, B. A..
of Goucher and special student at
Woman's Collegs, Richmond, Virg MIA
who takes the Latin classes NJ SIS
Mary Campbell, who had his work
during the last is taking her degree
at Co umbs Univers iy, New York,
and will be greatly missed by both
colleagues and pupils. The third
name is Mss Edna Wynn Roberts, of
Mrs. Wordsworth's Schoo of Phys /
Culture and Aesthetic Dancing Lon
don, and the Columbia drivers ty Sum
mer School.
Miss Duval feels that she has been
fortunate in. obtaining these asss-
tnpts as they are well-known to her
either persona ly o. tn olgh ther
work
On Monday evening a meeting Of
the Chevron Girls takes place to d
cuss subjects of advantage to the
school, and on Tuesday and Wednes-
day the assembling and classification
of both new and old pupils.
Thursday morning al the forma
opening OF the school, to which all
friends are invited M Alfriend, the
rector, will make an address.
Miss Duval has added Primary
Department to ST. Hiida's, and viii
be glad to talk to the mothers OF
young children.
The growth of ST. Hilda's Hall is a
subject of pride not only to Miss Du
val, her faculty and students, but
TO Charles Town, whose hospitable
welcome two years ago, the school
hopes sincerely to justify.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-25
Oscar Dennis Killed Near HageTst0Wn.

Oscar Dennis. of this pace was
killed in an accident near Hagers.own
about 9 O'Clock last Tuesday night
He collided wi h an al n bile d iven
by Harry Daub, and mad MS leg brok
en-, besides internal h-u..~s. He was
taken to the hosp;ta ,.a IIage.stown.
where he died Thu DIV. He was 81
five children.
Funeral services were held in Zion
r ChuIfh n Cha ares. Owl
his BODY was buried IN Edge Hi
Cemetery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-25
|giltr Opening AT The Big
| Racket Stores.

h and Winter Opei''iii ss, V E ~
/. Big Big Racket Stores tor NJ Iai iine rr,
|; 'lI y charge cha OF Mss I Bsu al !
|li \ Mss Clara Ho-Aea ls. !, i, - !.
al all the latest creations =
/ b. ria aa hats trimmings, a e. f.,
|si, o.5rg'1 was much admired p,s 1,,G BY
/ ,S SlyT Al in the o,ile- de-. de-
/ ., va set by this popu .3r
/ FI coll,@ablisbment. and showed
s'' AND skill in buying and
| @ q lam Cullers and W L
t., y and and Misses Rose Mar
| Esa .5,ce Stonesifer, MIR. RIO
\, V poIlte and efficient as s =
4 + Everybody g.r, a So,d a. We
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-25
,,ttaI, Hustte,

ai''' = the home OF Mr..
| spqngH ug 'p was the the scene scene
/ ps ssst when LheiI dau ls.a /.
/ oe.o'1F razier Huyette, VI, was 5
|Nstt'ss zee e' BY Rev. H, NJ. Mo Moi
paI Ws,ton Brotherton l HUT bni
IaIy . o. h. Pa. They we're
|PiH'O'i gaid OF honor Mss Ms
BY a o pi1'7W ashinglo,n,, an s1
Eoof' . shepherdsa,ogw'an ytt Is
nd l md fE.Jlzabeth Hayett.e
pf oia - The bride was was. hand md
!es [lsd N white sa agIio and and
d 4 4Sa0' wedding &c and re-
! j. i l5ol pace o on. he lawn Snd
, b .1,ae o. os the relatives , o.
lt 1.1 SaaTties were present l.
sctllg pa, lift on a
I Si isn1niad1ads.y at E. : the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-25
B. JaCESCn'S Millinery
OEeling

atay and Saturday, Of last
Is B. W Jackson made a
Blowing OF Fall and Winter
The hats are of extreme
French frames providing 4
ie1 for matronS, misses and
i0B, which are shown IN
hatters plush,iancy six and
IL, Combinations are very
b The harmonizng colors.
|Bargendy Cerise, Golden
4 Iaupe, Primrose Castor or
\ mi the brgh to,ors are IN
tho Black holds a psomire t
EpOt ha S il highcrowr s a d
~ effect having cords in CguLt
er with coin spots in the trim
n show the Military style.
ling IN lace, heavy mesh land
RggHs are shown for the child
Elqle which tits close to the
|here are feather ornlmentst o
anoung the trimmings. IT.
wings, winged globe effect,
laaaes OF COques, in fact
Eoques than any thingelse.
The prettiest hats shown was
IN EeHse Velvet and fancy
same. Another IN Taupe
|ga taupe Grape facing, Der
contrasting color Black vel
Elih Ostrich fancy Another
|'iy,l model with pink and hiue
Many other stylish and
models were shown. The
| vas On hand early and man.
ssfcuons OF the best hats.
n Moore md Misses We sh
h I9'n' are assisting Mrs lack
!. are invited TO call and
o' seasons showing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-25
Church Items.

Rev. H. M. Moffett has returned
from his trip and preached morning
and might IN the Presbyterian church
Rev. &. u. Wehler, OF Hood Col
lege Frederick, Md will preach at
the Presbyterian church on neZt SUM-
day morning and night, in the abb
sence OF Rev. H. M Moffett who goe:
TO Gerandstown, as member of the
commission to install Rev. w. A
King Paste. OF that group OF churches
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-25

Fo mid easy &C ION Of the bowels
try Doan's Regulets, a modern laxa-
tive SOC at all stores.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-25
FALL WALL PAPER

TIL " -A1@41 7 z II LIN
We have just received some new
patterns of Wall Paper to retail al
ten cents roll. Several neat little
stripes tor bed rooms, and a few 10.
halls, dining rooms and Kitchens.
These were bought last summer and
are just coming in They are at tao
cd price and wont last long.
c. N. BEARD
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-25
Kelly Rookie.

Mr.. Jesse Kline Kelly and Miss
Mary Catherine Rocke, both OF
Troutville, Va, were married on Tues
day at the Presbyterian manse at Dul
fields by Rev. John c. Siler. Mr..
Rookie is in the service of the n. & w
Railroad at Shenandoah Junction.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-25

If you have grassy corn-ground buy
a double disc harrow and save time
and labor. John c. Burns Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-25

Nice lot Of Fre-ch and Holland
BIS for sale by E. NJ Jones, Flor.s.
Keep up with the times, ask Miller's
Pharmacy First.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-25

CIDER APPLES WANTED.
We are now ready to receive c de-
Apples at our plant in Rams on
Will pay the best market price.
THE INTERNATIONAL FRUIT
PRODUCTS CO.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-11-01
Remember that the men who are

Remember that the men who are
fighting our battles are sacrificing
their lives for us; then should we
not be willing to change our habits
of diet in order that they might not
suffer for the necessities of life.
The United States Food Admins
ton, headed by Herbert Hoover, asks
every American family to waste less
of all foods and substitute the fol
lowing:
Use less wheat and corn, oats
and barley.
Use less beef. mutton and park and
more poultry, fish and game.
Use less pies and cakes and more
vegetables.
Use less sugar and more honey and
syrup. Ga
Use less butter and lard and more
vegetable oils.
Use less coal and more wood
Adhering to the above will cause
nobody a hardship. while on the other
hand twill be a most Important fac
tor in bringing the war to a rapid and
successful end.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-11-01
George Schlosser

The Aberdeen News pays Mr..
| achIosser the following compliment
in it's editorial columns:
"The newspapers of Watertown an
nounce the resignation of George
Schlosser as secretary Of the Com
merciaI club of that city. The state
ment is made that while Mr.. Schlos-
ser's future intentions are not yet
ripe for publication, he plans leaving
South Dakota The announcement
will be received with regret by the
many friends and acquaintances of
Mr.. Schlosser all over South Dakota.
AS a resident of Aberdeen, Sioux
Falls and Watertown, Mr.. Schlosser
has ever been a good South Dakotan,
q booster for the stat. at large, and
for the communities ia wh<h he has
resided. AS secretary Of the National
Editorial association, he is perhaps
the states most widely known news.
paper man, and as a commercial club
secretary. he has more thar made
good wherever his activities have e&
tended in that line. The best wishes
of the newspaper fraternity of the
state will follow him wherever he
may 60"
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-11-01
Americans IN Trenches

General Pershing reports that Ana
erican soldiers as an American mill
tary force for the first time confront
ed the Germans in the frst-line
French trenches, assisting the French
in artillery fire.
The number of American soldiers
thus to face the foe is not stated,
nor does the report indicate in what
particular part of the battlefront the
Americans appeared.
1t is stated, however. that they
were sent into the trenches largely.
for observation, and to familiarize
themselves with conditions, In other
words, as a part of their training, the
Americans are participating in the
activities of the trenches in those
sectors which are comparatively
quiet. Nevertheless. no part of the
battlefront is entirely inactive.
The Americans nave sheIled Ger
man positions land troops, only sew
efal hundred yards distant, the enemy
sending shell for shell.
The empty case Of the hrst shell
fred will be sent to President VIII
son. 1t is now in the possession Of
General Sibert. The shot was fred
by a red haired gunner as his com
rades in the ranks and the assembled
officers cheered. Later luncheon
in the field wa attended by the Ann
erican and French a~rtillerists in cele-
bration of the first American contact
with the enemy.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-11-01
The usual good time was had

Qdy. Inc usual SOoQ time was nau
by all.
Some of the folks of this community
attended the play Ills Bridal Night"
at the Metropolitan theatre in Wa
tertown, Tuesday evening.
Miss Maud Aderhold was IN over.
Sunday visitor with her sister, in Wa
tertoWn.
Misses Carrie and Mabel Schulz,
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Schulz attended
the party at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ienry Jutting last Wednesday
evening, the OCCASION being Mr.. and
Mrs. Outings fifth wedding anniver-
sary. They received many useful
presents from their many friends. "A
good time was had by all.
Miss Rieka Gronewold is assisting
Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Youngquist move,
this week.
The newlyweds, Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Zerfas. have returned from their
wedding trip and are visiting at the
Jake Zerfas home. They will soon
start farming on the Doc Walker
farm enar Gardner. We all wish Mr..
and Mrs. Zerfas luck and prosperity
as they Journey through married life.
Miss Myrtle Wolter spent a few
days with home folks here.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-11-01
Hunter Granite Co.

gs .-.Ht.HE a1s.t.. f&H[tH E&AnA5sf-
The Robert Hunter Granite Co. re-
Gently received a corload of Vermont
marble in crude form. and is now en-
monuments.
This company by the way, which
formerly did the work of Anishing
at Ortonyille, Minn.,--has equipped
the WATERFOWL office and warehouse
with modern machinery for doing all
the work here. MIR. Walter Burnett
does the principal lettering and fin
fishing.
Manager l.. A. Booth, a week or
SO ago, installed this new machinery.
which, in addition to the necessary
tools for turning all kinds of marble
ware, includes an electric motor
which supplies the high-pressure tank
with compressed air. The pressure
in the tank is kept at anywhere from
30 to 100 pounds, although 1t will
operate the tools at a pressure as
low as % to 80.
This new equipment enables Man
ager Booth to meet the demands in
the Watertown trade territory and
adjacent regions direct from the Wa
tertown plant. thus saving double
shipment in each instance, with it's
attendant labor and expense.
Some evry high class work has
been turned out recently, among
which is a magnificent monument for
Mr.. Sarl Frankenstein OF Kranzburg
in memory of Mrs. Frankenstein.
Workmen are also engaged in put
ting the finishing touches Of other
monuments to be delivered and erect
ed before the winter weather estops
outdoor work.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-11-01

Oliver Boadwine was a caller in
Watertown, last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs, VIM. Walklin and
family spent Saturday afternoon at
the I. Sour home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Jensen were
dinxier guests at the John Jutting
home last Wednesday.
Cassine Walklin spent a few days
with Mr., and Mrs. VIM. Walklin and
family.
Mr., and Mrs. H. P. Towne and son,
Louren, and Arthur Hew were Wa.
tertown shoppers last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Jutting and
daughter, LaVerne. and Miss Thylla
Johnson spent Sunday evening at the
John Jutting home.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Meyer were
shoppers in Watertown last Monday.
Those who gathered at the G. III,
Tutting home last Wednesday to cele-
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-11-01
His Bridal Night

SaNSG ENEHR4F tFRG5H8A HEEay yAH5a
The musical comedy company which
rendered His Bridal Night at the
Metropolitan Tuesday evening gave
its large audience they best fof salts
faction.
Frederick v. Bowers is the leading
man-in fact, he is also the composer
of the music, which is replete with
vitality and interest which hold at
tention throughout.
1t was Mr.. Bowers first visit in
Watertown, and in response to re-
peated encores following the rendition
Of patriotic airs with which he ia
vored his auditors between curtains,
as a special feature, he declared that
1T would not be his lastayisit to this
city.
The comedy cetners around a char
acter, impersonated by Mr.. Bowers.
and a couple of vivacious young la
dies, twins. He marries one of them.
but the twin sister to teach the other
lesson In wifely duties and humility,
accompanies the groom on the honey
moon, leaving the young wife behind
But the eloper finds to her dismay
that complications arise at their first
stopping place. He insists n her
retiring at a seasonable hour and
proposes TO tuck her in. She had
left the address with her maid ait
home and expected the wife to ar
rive on the scene in time to be re
|lieyed of embarrassment on this
bridal night, but the wife appears tc
have been delayed en- route. Hell
final disappearance only adds to the be
wildsrment 3 the groom since he
was unable to distinguish bewteer
theIn-but, OF course, the situation ii
le~ventually clarified.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-11-01
News Of Neighboring Localities

kAMPEsKA AND RlcHLAhp.

a&HC&Hs ssIga III
Mrs. q. H, Oleson called upon the
boys, Oscar and Glen, who have rent.
Cd the Williamson place.
The Brownell boys have rented the
Bloom & Martin place for the com.
Ing year.
Mr.. F%ahnestock and Mr.. Loucks, ac-
oompanied by Mr.. Joseph Purcell,
were around soliciting for Liberty
Loan bonds.
III. Cs Higher and son, Earl, went
to northern Wisconsin Saturday an
q business trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. H. Oleson and
daughter, Ella, and Miss Neva Soule
we're in the live city shopping Sat
urday.
Robert Walker was a business call.
er In the city Friday.
Frank West visited the county seat
Friday.
Robert Walker and Miss Neva soule
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-11-01
CERTAIN CURE FOR GROUP.

Mrs. Rose Middleton, Of Greenyille,
HI, has had experience in the treat
Of this disease. She says, When
my children were shall my son had
Group frequently. Chamberlain's
Cough remedy always broke up these
attacks Immediately, and ! have TAX
en- it myself for coughs and colds
with good results" Adv. 21-25
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-11-01

MRS. p. o. STuCHELL TELLS HOW
SHE CURED HER SON OF AacoLDz
when my son Ellis was sick with
a cold last winter l gave him Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. It helped
him at once and quickly broke up the
cold writes Mrs. p. O. Stuchell, Ho-
merCity. Pa. This remedy has been
in use for many years. It's good quail
ties have been fully proven BY many
thousands of people. 1t Is pleasant
and safe to take. ADV. 21-25
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-11-01
WALLACE.


Mr.. and Mrs, Harry Wood and son,
Francis, of Watertown, are visiting
at the CaTmi Johnston home this
week.
Miss Olive Campbell, who is at
tending business college at Water
town, spent Sunday at home.
Mr.. y. A. Groves is having his wind
mill moved oyer his new we'll.
John Keenanais here again greeting
old friends and neighbors. He worked
d few days last week helping dig po-
tatoes for IA. u, Morgan.
Miss Josephine Hallauer was a Wa
tertown passenger, Sunday evening.
Franklin Goodspeed called at the
Martin Kirkeby's home, Sunday.
Owing to- the cold weather and
heavy freeze. there has been no plow-
ing done thus far this week.
VIM. Nisbet was Sunday gNest
At the Carmi Johnston home.
We failed to mention in last weeks
items the marriage Of Miss Olive
Thoe to Ole Brekke. or Wednesday
Oct. AZ, at Watertown,
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-11-01
FOR a WEAK ToMAcH

As general rule all YOU need 70
do is to adopt a diet suited to your
age and occupation and to keep your
bowels regular. When w feel that
you have eaten too much and when
constjpated, take one of Chamberlainas
Tablets. ADV. 2ls25
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-08-02
YAHoTA AND FULLER.

Mrs. o. H. Amy, Of Watertown, is
spending a few days with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. T. N. Babcock.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gallisath and
son., Ernest. made a trip to Iowa last
week. Fhey left Wednesday and re
turned Sunday, accompanied by Carl
Patterson who will spend the summer
ait Bach,s.
Rev. w. f. Sauer held services,
Sunday, at the school house: He an.
nounced that his next service will be
held in two weeks.
Mrs. II. "A, Babcock, Ruth Jones and
Ransom Babcock spent Monday at
ternoon at Keniiworth farm.
Several young folks made i trip t.
Medicine Lake, Sunday.
We ar. sorry to learn that Mrs. An
drew Daley, 8 Watertown, was quite
sick the latter part of the week. Mrs
s. Robbins stayed with her N Sat
prday
The last meeting 81 the Farmers
club Tor the season was held Friday
evening at the RE. Clapp home
large crowd attended and 4 splendft
prog;rlem was given
MI Metta McKoane ana Mn: I'll
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-08-02
WALLACE.

Mrs. Hattie Eby departed last Fri
day morning for her home at Chicago,
after a two weeks, visit here with
relatives.
Mrs. Nate Groves and daughter,
Mildred, called at the Dan Nisbet
home Friday evening.
Mrs. Wilson is spending a few days
with Florence relatives and friends.
Miss Efhe Campbell visited her par
ents over Sunday, returning to her
work at Watertown, Sunday evening.
Mrs. Groves and Mildred and Mrs.
Dan Groves were Sunday visitors at
H. L. Morgan's.
Mrs. Carl Meyers and children of
South Shore, r here visiting rela-
tives.
Mr.. and MK. IT,. Hutchinson and
daughter spent Saturday and Sunday
with the Dan Nisbet and Chef Wright
family.
Mrs. Otto Andree was a WATERFOWL
passenger the middle of the week.
Dan Groves purchased a new Deer
ing binder from NJ. r. Heintz Of Flor
ence, Monday.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-08-02
HAIL DAMAGES CROPS
IN NORTHERN sEcTIoN

49, ELMm o.
Aberdeen, s. b, July 30.-Damage
mounting into thousands 81 dollars
was done to CROPS ID northeastern
South Dakota during q sewers hail
storm last night, according to belated
advices received from the affected re-
gion here today. Efforts to gauge the
exact amount OF the destruction were
impossible, rs hundreds Of telegraph
and telephone wires In the region are
down.
II Is reported here that one strip OF
farming land two miles wide ard 10
miles long between Westport and Gro.
ton, was: devastated 81 the hail All.
other strip south Of here, near War!
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-08-02
From the Rural Precincts

pea Martin will entertain the club at
the next meeting.
Mrs. 3. H. Higgins and little babe,
Elizabeth Maxine, Of WATERFOWL, were
guests at the +. f. o'Brien home from
Thursday until Sunday. Mr., Higgins
was also q visitor, Saturday and sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto stemwedel, of
Haytir visitors at the Fred Ben.
thin home, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. f. O'Brien and the
Misses Rose and Nellie were supper
guests at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
McAtee at Watertown, Tuesday.
Mr.. Anton Berg, Of Castlewood. was
q dinner guest at the Fred Benthin
home, Sunday.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-08-02
FLORENCE.

Alice Smith, of DesMoines, Ia, Wis,
tied friends here last week.
Mrs. Will Eby, who has been visit.
ing at the j. A. and Nate Groves
homes the past two weeks, returned
to her home at Chicago, Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Burnstad, Mrs.
J.. WEIGH and Mrs. Wilson visited rela-
tives at Watertown, Friday.
Miss M. Orson, of Minneota, Mimi,
visited at the J. Soreng home last
week.
Guerna Gilbertson, of Bookings, is
visiting at the home of her brother,
Kris.
Ruth and Mary Heintz, who have
been visiting their grandparents at
Sioux Falls the past two weeks, re-
turned home Monday.
Mesdames J. Best, Gillies, Goggins
and Iva Best spent Friday at Water
town.
Margarete Mullen drank gasoline by
mistake Thursday. She was very ill,
but at this writing is much better.
Frank Cutting, Of Waubay, was a
Florence caller the latter part of the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed McPeek and Mrs.
McPeek's two sisters. from Iwoa,
camped at Big Stone Lake, last week.
C. Huppler and son, Wallace, and I.
"a. johnson transacted business at
Dawson, Mimi, the first Of the week.
Mrs N. Nelson is visiting relatives
at st. Paul.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlisle were Water
town visitors, Tuesday.
As. 6. Burnstad has opened the but
cher shop. g. w. Myers IS the new
butcher.