The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-24

| Fred. the nine year-old son OF John
Fanslow OF Yankton. was drowned in
the Missouri river. He dived off the
bank into water beyond his depth, and
his companions could not rescue him,
although several were almost carried
away by the swift current in the at
tempt
Shipments OF beef cattle from Belle
Fourche have begun. This is earlier by
several weeks than last year. owing TO
the superior condition of the cattle on
the range. The grass is still growing.
and many animals will not mature be-
fore late in the fall. The shipments
will be enormous.
The Black Hills District Miners union
held a regular quarterly meeting In
{ Lead to consider the location of the
next Labor Day picnic. Spearfish,
Sturgis and whitewood are the places
mentioned, and a committee was APP
pointed to see what each will do in the
way of inducements.
The ten-year- son Of Frank Brew
er of Yankton was riding on heavy
load of sand, and fell between the
wheels. The hind wheel of the wagon
passed over the boys neck and his left
leg. and 1t was thought he was killed.
To the surprise of all, however, he got
up unhurt and walked away.
An addition is to be built this sum-
mer to the school at Terry. the contract
having been let to A. II. Smith of Lead.
The school has had two grades added,
and the new rooms must be ready for
occupancy by Sept. 1. The present
building has been inadequate for two
years owing to the growing school pop
ulation.
After a three months leave OF alb
sence. Col. F. NJ. Hayes. commanding
the Thirteenth cavalry, has returned to
Fort Meade, being accompanied by his
wife and daughter. 1t IS understood he
is soon to be made a brigadier general.
At present he has a longer army SER
vice to his credit than any other officer
in the army.
Mrs. Frank ]. Washabaugh, widow
of the late Judge Washabaugh. of the
Deadwood judicial district, is endeavor-
ing to dispose Of her Deadwood real
estate and other property, and intends
to remove to Yankton, to make her
home with her father, Newton Ed
munds who was once governor Of Da-
kota Territory.
Citizens of Rapid City are considering
a sewerage system. A public meeting
was held recently. at which committees
ported, and other committees were APP
pointed to take further steps. It is
stated by those who have looked into
the legality of the matter. that such a
u,sc ha al nd z
to the owners of abutting property.
A movement has been started at Rap !
Id City for a Black Hills exhibit at the
state fair at Yankton. 1t is contended
that a creditable display of minerals
and other products could be sent to ;
Yankton at a moderate expense, and II I
is believed that IT would result in in !
teresting capital from the farming COM |
munities of the state in developing the 1
resources.
The Old Settlers picnic of walworth |
was held at Spirit. Lake. Col,
Tom Orr was master of ceremonies. 4
Chiefs Little Bear, Swift Bird and No
Heart, who are always distinguished
guests at these gatherings, were in at
tendance. These are the Indians who
rescued some white women and chill
dren from band OF hostiles in 81, and
are now wearing medals.
Reports received at Aberdeen from
state that Gen. Maris Tay-
come poss essed of a big hotel theremm
Tor of Aberdeen and Huron will remove
to Fairhaven, having become possessed
OF big hotel there. on which he will
make 100000 worth of improvements. /
The hotel was part of the assets Of the
old Dakota Building and Loan associa-
ton, of which Gen. Taylor was APP
pointed receiver by the United States
court.
f. H. Ross. who has been in charge of
a Western Union linemen's crew, was
arrested at Deadwood, charged with
The arrest was made
on warrant sworn out by the Fidelity
Bond company. 1t Is alleged that Ross
gambled away 5000 that had been en-
trusted to him to pay off the men, and
he Fidelity company became RESPONSE
bic for the shortage. Ross is making
IN effort to settle.
The old railroad bonds given by the !
Village OF Flandreau over twenty years {
ago to the Milwaukee Railroad COM I
oany, were settled recently by the city |
council The original bonds amounted {
10 10000, and, at s per cent, would now
amount 10 about $4,000, but were set
led for less amount. owing 20 the fact {
hat the town has questioned their le- {
5ality. There has always been n little
feeling between the company and the I
.own on account of these bonds. but 1t 1
S now a matter Of the past. Q
A decision OF Judge Garland Of the !.
United States court, in the case of the ,
Mccormick Harvesting Machine COM =
-any VS.. Henry Fl. Cuisine and Geo.
H. Waskey, well known dealers in farm
machinery, is victory for the compa-