New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-01-29
SOUTH DAKOTA,

SOUTH DAKOTA.
large wildcat was shot on the reservation
opposite Pierre the other day.
A Lower Brue Indian ran up against the
hind leg of a broncho the other day and es-
capped with broken jaw
Mrs. Anetonte Osmandeen, the oldest wom-
an IN the Dakotas, died at her home near
Chamberlain at the age of 100.
The new hotel being erected in Hot Springs
will be completed by the first of June and
will be the largest hotel in the state.
The Press says q packing-house plant will
be put in at Sioux Falls at q cost of $780,
900. Contracts will be let in February.
Joseph Stransky, the Brule county man
who struck oil the other day while boring for
water has been offered 81 900 for his we'll
Hand county citizens have decided to ex-
pertinent in irrigation next season and will
sink several artesian wells for that purpose.
State Auditor Taylor says that there are
from $4,000 to IS, 900 insurance agents in
South Dakota doing business for ITO COM
panies.
The citizens OF Potter county will petition
congress for an apportionment to be used in
e"oSOA Gaining lloW NcSu Vie dIlCSltu DuSlu
extends in South Dakota.
The escaping gas from the we'll on George
Smalfs farm, near Ashton, Sphinx county,
PUSHES out with such force that the noise it
makes can be heard over 1000 yards away.
On the Jim river bottom near Oliver there
is large pool OF water that appears to be
bottomless- 1t has been measured to depth
OF $50 ieet without any signs of bottom.
In circular letter the governor advises all
relief committees to exercise great care in the
distribution OF supplies. to the end that none
but those actually in need shall receive help.
The dates for the grand encampment oft the
G. A. R., Dakota department., at Sioux Falls,
have been fixed for March 10, 20 and 81
Grand Commander A. J. Alger, of Michigan,
is expected to be present.
Representative Clifford introduced a bill
to give monthly pension of S24 to San.
ford Langworthy of Dolan; S. D. Lang.
worthy served as a scout during the war
and has a long record of daring services
1t is claimed that within a year from now
there won't be a cat in Deadwood The sui
phurous fumes from the pyritic smelter re-
Gently built near that city IS sure death to
cats and dogs, as well as a good diphtheria
dsinfcctant.
Frank Martinus was convicted at Hot
Springs and sentenced to six months in the
county jail for selling whisky to the Indians
He enjoys the distinction of being the first
man convicted and sentenced in Fall River
county.
Fred King, young man living near Stur-
gis, had his arm shattered by the accidental
discharge of a shotgun while lifting the
weapon into 81 wagon. Amputation was
necessary, but the shock to his system was
too great and he died under the operation.
A short time ago the government furnish
ed winter clothing to the Indians at the Low.
er Brue and Crow Creek agencies, and the
noble red man, thinking he had a s'snap'' on
warm weather all winter, took most of the
clothing into Chamberlain aud DISPOSED of it
for almost nothing. Now there is a kick on
the cruelty Of Uncle Sam in allowing the poor
Indian to freeze to death.
Kimball Index: While engaged digging for
water, Joseph Stransky and comrade struck
a flow which filled to within a foot of the top
of the we'll. Noticing an oily appearance up
on the water Mr.. Stransky commenced to
skim off the surface and secured several cal
Ions OF oil which burned freely when a cloth
wick was lighted. If such flow continues it
will be well to Investigate the matter The
spot is about twelve miles southwest OF: kim
ball.
Senator Pettigrew introduced bill pro-
viding for the location of an Indian school.
at Flandreau. The secretary of the interior
is to direct the selection and purchase of the
site. 1t is to be an Industrial school and an
appropriation of $4,000 FORTS construction
is asked. The bill directs the secretary OF The
interior to select q site near Flandreau OF
16o acres, at an expense of not more than
$4,000, and that amount is asked for this
specifce purpose.