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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
MANY CITIES WANT
ODD FELLOWS HOME
Construction Of New institution
to Cost $50, 600, Will Com
mence Next Year.

Canton. S. D., Aug. 13.-After having
devoted a number Of years to rails
Ing a fund by voluntary subscription
for the construction Of a state Odd
Fellows home. tho Odd Fellows Of
South Dakota have now carried the
project to a point where they see their
way clear to constructing the home
next year, and bids now are being adj
vertised for with a view to selecting
a location.
The home will be for the care Of
members of the order who by sickness,
old age or otherwise become unable
to support themselves, or for he
widows and children of penniless
Odd Fellows who die. The fund is
about $4,000 INK this will be in
creased.
AS the home viii grow into one Of
the leading Institutions of it's kind in
the state, there is keen rivalry between
O number Of cities n towns for Sc
lection as the place for locating it.
Huron, Madison, Hurley, Dell Rapids.
Chamberlain. and other cities will
submit bids.
The bids will be opened January 8,
and the grand lodge will pass upon
them at its annual meeting next May,
and decide upon the location.
1t is thought that by the time the
grand lodge is ready to have the work
cf constructing the home commenced,
the fund for the building will reach
$50, 900.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
SOUTH DAKOTA PASTOR
CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY

Sioux Falls, S. D., Aug. 15.-Rev.
John II. Babcock, OF this city, one of
the best beloved pastors in South Da-
kota. celebrated his eighty-flrst ami
versary Sunday. He vas born in
Ballston Spa, Saratoga county, N. Y,
August IL, 1926. He was ordained a
deacon of the Episcopal church in 1853
and priest in 1856. He has been hon
ored with appointment to various posi-
ions n offices in church and state.
For eleven years he was pastor of st.
Mary's church at Mitchell. ,
Rev. Mr.. Babcock belongs to several
frateTnal societies. In Masonry one
year he was chaplain of the three
grand bodies of this state, lodge. chap
ter and commandery. and for fifteen
consecutive years has been chaplain Of
grand chapter, Royal Arch Masons, and
prelate of the grand commandery,
Knights Templar. He was high priest
OF his chapter at Mitchell. He is a
member of the Masonic Veteran asso-
citation and Ia received the thirty-sec-
ond degree in Scottish Rite Masonry.
He also is chaplain and an honorary life
member OF the lodge of Elks in Sioux
Falls and a member of the knights of
PythiaS.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
CANDY FACTORY
GIRL, is, ELOPES
WITH ''CANDY KID"
Sweatmeats Industry Halted
While Phone Supplies News
of Dual Runaway.

Sioux Falls. S. D.. Aug. IA SEN
cation has been created in two Sioux
Falls families by an elopement. in
which George Morton. aged Is, and
Miss Anna Olson, aged Is, are the
principals.
For some time the two young people
have been lovers and desired 10 get
married. but the parents of both OBJ
jected ON OF their ages. That
his son should secure a college educa-
ton was the ambition OF the father OF
young Morton, and the lad appeared
TO agree 10 this.
According to a story which as In cir
culation here, the father, a short time
before the disappearance, gave his
son $500, which was TO be used 10 pay
his expenses at college. The lad. how
ever, appears 10 have planned other
wise.
He departed ostensihly for h pur-
pose OF arranging 70 attend college
developed, went the young Olson girl
At the time Of her disappearance the
girl was employed at a local candy
manufacturing institution,
Not reporting for duty a telephone
message was sent 20 her home, anC
this ELECTED the information that she
had left home with the avowed inten-
tion of going TO work as usual. How
ever, she never appeared at the place
where she was employed. and later o
note was found which had been writ
ter by her TO her sister.
In this she announced that she was
going go run away 10 Chicago With
young Morton and that they would be
married in that city. Since their de-
parture not a word has beer received
from them
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
ARMED FARMERS
PREVENT BUILDING
OF new RAILROAD
south Dakota Property Owners
Want Pay for Land Through
Which Central Will Run.

Tatertown, S. D., Aug. 13.-The
South Dakota Central railroad which
is headed for this city, is meeting with
all kinds of difficulty In the west end
Of Bookings county. The right Of way
a been secured, 1t was thought, but
this week when the rail laying gang
entered Bangor township the farmers
armed themselves and stood off the
crew. SO that siXtY teams with a small
army of men are now idle.
The farmers v engaged Z. B..
korn, of Tracy, and an attorney OF
Bookings TO protect their rights I'M
der article &, section 10, OF the state
constitution, which provides hat ''pri-
vate property shall not be aiken for
public use, or damaged, without just
compensation, as determined by a
jury, which shall be paid as soon as
IT al be ascertained and before pos.
session is taken"
Joe Kerby n Sam Wright, OF Sioux
Falls, claim that under the right Of
eminent domain the company vas jus.
titled in taking possession Of the prop
erty. The matter will be taken before
Judge Marquis, but as this is the va
cation period it is doubtful whether
he will call q special term to secure
a jury. Meanwhile the delay Is ex.
asperating the railroad officials and
the prospective patrons who expected
the line to be of material assistance
IN helping to move this falls crops.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
COMMANDERS DE JEAN
NAMES HIS AIDES

Piankington, S. D., Aug. 13.-Depart-
ment Commander T. c. De Jean, of
the G. A. r., has announced the follow
ing appointment of aides:
A. F. Pay, post No. 4, Huron; *. l.
Omealy, post No. 6, Mitchell; Warren
Osborn, post No. Z, Yankton; o. D.
English, post No. 10, Sioux Falls; H.
II. Delong, post No. II, Canton; James
S. Sebree, post No. IS, Pierre; j. E.
Kendall, post No. II, Parker: w. l..
Briley, post No. 20, Dell Rapids; J..
f. Davis, post No. 81, Lenox; A. Kali
der. post No. 25, Woonsocket; G.. J..
Anderson, post No. 81, Plankinton; j.
d. Patton, post No. %, Rapid City;
W. H. Carr, post No. 81, Hurley: John
Morse, post No. 33, Hitchcock: c..
Haines, post No. SO, Springfield; r. T.
Rodgers, post No. AZ, Milbank; r. II.
Sedan, post No. SO. st. Lawrence: W.
p. Randall, post No: "a, Worthwhile;
Thos. Reed, post No. 6S, Arlington;
Geo. J. Jarvis, post No. 72, Faulkton;
j. III. Kinsman, post No. rs, White
Lake; II. G. Neumyer, post No. IS, AL
nena; j.. c. Luce. post No.. 1913, Groton;
M. v. Redding, post No. 112, Friedrich;
James McLain, post No. 126. Parkston;
A. S. Stewart, post No. 127, Hot
Springs. j. f. Baker, post No. 148.
Hermosa; w. l.. Palmer, post No. 156.
Carthage; L. A. Drake. post No. 159,
Doland: Joe Fearon, post No. 1874,
Sioux Falls.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
DAKOTA DRUGGISTS
IN ANNUAL SESSION

Huron, S. D., Aug. 1.-THE twenty
second annual convention of the South
Dakota Pharmaceutical association is
in session here. The attendance is
large. The ladies and commercial
travellers auxiliaries are also holding
their association here with an attend
ance larger than at previous gather
ings. President George c. Sabin, of
Redfield; Secretary E. c. Bent, of Dell
Rapids and other officers of the asso-
citation were on the grounds early. Fol-
lowing a brief welcome by Mayor Nc
Kay and greetings by J. e. Heisler, on
behalf of local druggists, I. A. Keith.
OF Lake Preston, responded; President
Sabin delivered the annual address.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
EXPRESS COMPANIES
HOT OVER ASSESSMENT

Pierre, S. D., Aug. 1G.-A strong pro-
test was made by the United States
and American Express companies be-
fore the state board of review yester-
day against the increase of 100 per
cent. in their assessed valuation In the
state. The United States
charges the board with arbitrarily. err
roneously, without evidence and in vio-
lation of the constitution raising the
assessed valuation of hat company
more than 100 per cent. The company
demands that It's statement of wholly
interstate business be taken as a basis
of assessment without considering it's
interstate business.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
DEAF SOUTH DAKCTAN
CURED EY LIGHTNING

D~eadwood, S. D., Aug. ia stroke
OF lightning has restored the hearing
of William p. Chase. who has been
stone deaf for seventeen years.
Chase was out IN the hills when q
fearful storm arose. He ran for the
shelter Of a tree, which he reached just
rs lightning struck it. tearing it to
pieces. The man was thrown fifty feet
and when he was picked up ne re-
marked in a dazed sort Of way:
Say, l heard that crash all right.
Guess l can e anything now"
He was correct in his guess, for now
ne can hear the faintest whisper TWEEN
" feet away. Doctors say his hearing
a been completely restored, and that
he never will be deaf again.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
SOUTH DAKoTAN FINDS
PLEIOSARUS SKELETON

Pierre, S, D., Aug, 17.-Doane Robin
son. secretary of the state historical So
ciety, has gone out to the Ash ranch
on Moreau river after what is said to
of a plesosaurus. which is more than
seventy feet in length. The specimen
was discovered By Harvey Ash, who
has agreed TO donate IL to the society
if they will go after it. In the same
vicinity is said to be n perfectly formed
shoulder blade of a mastodon, and this
will also be secured on the trip. These
will prove valuable additions to the COL
lections of the society when they are
secured and arranged.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23

Prince Fushirni, recently IN Lonoon,
inquired as to the derivation of Hip,
hip, hurrahl" The following excerpt
on the subject is from the Taller of
1882: During the stirring times OF the
crusades the chivalry OF Europe was
excited TO arms by the infiammatory
appeals of the well known Peter the
Hermit. While preaching the crusade
this furious zealot was accustomed TO
exhibit a banner emblazoned with the
letters II. f. p, the initials of the
Latin words, Hierosolyma Est Per-
dita' Jerusalem Is destroyed. The
people In some OF the countries which
he visited. not being acquainted with
the Latin. read and pronounced the in
scription as III one word-Hep. n
followers OF the Hermit were accus-
toned, whenever an unfortunate Jew
appeared in the streets, TO raise the
cry, Hep. hep hurra,' TO hunt him
down and flesh upon the defenseiess
Israelite their nader swords, before
they essayed their temper with the
scimiter OF the Saracen"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
REARRESTEp AS HE
LEAVES PENlTENTIARY

Sioux Falls, s. d., Aug. 17.-Haying
completed a term in the Sioux Falls
penitentiary for horse stealing. Bennett
r. Moore was rearrested as he topped
from the doors OF the p~enitentiary by
United States authorities of South Da-
kota on Instructions from the federal
authorities of Nebraska, where Moore
is wanted OF an indictment charging
him with perjury. The offense was
committed July p, 1904, at OMEN, Neb..
where he made application FOR entry
of a homestead.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
SOLDIERS MURDER
SOUTH DAKOTA MAN

WATERFOWL, s. D., Aug. 13.-Peter
Heyn, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Heyn
of this city, was murdered a few days
ago at Jamestown, the motive being
robbery. Young Heyn was in the m
ploy Of a street car company in the
exposition city. On the evening of
ray day he was attacked by W sol
diers and robbed. In the encounter he
received injuries from the effects of
which he died. His identity was dis
closed through a letter found on his
person from a brother, George Heyn,
of Goodwin, s. D..
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23

Some Americans have tried 10 asso-
ciate Dickens use OF the word pro
gram" with the Russian wore "po-
grom," OF sinister meaning Elijah Po-
grom, the American benefActor In Die
kens' Martin C~huzzlewit." IS a carl
cature. whereas 'pogrom" (accent on
the last syllable) is compounded OF
''gromm" (thunder) and the proposition
f'po" with or by means OF. meaning
roar, tumult, riot. Dickens knowledge
OF the United States AZ the time he
wrote Martin ChuZzlewit" was Pc
culiar, but not extensive and he apollo
gized for his mistakes IN a later edi-
tion. His knowledge OF Russia was less
than his knowledge OF America.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23

I'm France. at this season" says a
bird dealer, "the banks OF the streams
are yellow with bonfires every night.
About the fires loaf peasants, men n
women. smoking. chattering, spooning.
They keep the blaze going all night and
al dawn the ground is an inch or We
deep with May flies, firefiies. moths
little creatures that few out OF the
darkness into those clear and gemlike
flames. fiuttered forth again and In
agony fell and died. The tiny corpses
are sold TO the French bird dealers al
4 cents to 6 cents a pint. and are re-
sold for God to the owners OF pet
birds. finches, t~hrushes. canaries. night
ingales and the like"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
COMPLETE BELLE FOURCHE
IRRIGATION Project

Belle Fourche, s. d., Aug. 16.-The
diversion dam. one of the principal
pieces OF work on the big Belle Fourche
irrigation project north of here. where
the government is spending more than
So, 000. 900 to irrigate 100. 900 acres. has
just been completed. The last gap of
fifty-three feet has been filled in. This
work has been greatly retarded by the
floods in June, which tore away a part
of the dam. The cofferdam now is be-
ing removed n the machinery k
to another point on the works.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
HoLDUP STORY FALSE;
ACCuSER Is NABBED

WATERFOWL. S. d., Aug. 16.-Fred Hell
bernie. the Castlewood mason, who
charged Joseph Kelley and John
O'Brien with assault and battery and
robbing him Of the sum of $40 at the
same time, has been placed in custody
as a result OF his accusations, which
when the case came up In court Hell
bernie confessed were false; that he
had not lost the money and that the
yarn was concocted. Kelly and O'Brien
at once were discharged and Helbernie
remanded TO jail. he having sworn ~
the complaint against the two men.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
HUNDREDS OF TEACHERS
LOSE OUT IN EXAMINATIONS

Pierre. s. D., Aug. 13.-Only about 50
per cent. of the applicants for teachers
certificates passed at the special exam
nations held in eleven counties of the
state last month. There were 226 APP
licants for certificates. and Of these
thirty-three were granted second grades
and sixty-eight were given third grade
certificates. One hundred and twenty.
five Of the applicants failed to make a
showing sufficient to entitle them to
certificates and their applications were
not granted.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
BOARD REFUSES TO
REDUCE ASSESSMENT
OF THE WAYS

Pierre. s. D., aug. 16.-Despite the
protest made by representatives OF the
various companies doing business In
the state, there was no change made
in the original assessment OF railroads.
telegraph, express and sleeping car
companies.
The board remains in session a day
longer TO hear representatives of the
railroad companies who have not APP
peared as yet.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
ROADMASTER HOLTORF,
OF BURLINGTON, PROMOTED

Deadwood. S. D., Aug. 16.-To sue
ceed j. X. Harris, resigned, Roadmas-
ter Holtorf has been promoted by the
Burlington railroad to be trainmaster
at this point. The Burlington will also
place agents at both Puma and Terry,
both of which stations have had no
agents since the mining strike COM
menced the first of the year. Now that
ore is being handle again, the road
requires agents on the spot.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
HoMESTA.sE OLDEST
EmPLOYE Is INJURED

Lead. s. H., Az i7.-For the second
time IN a year James Wi.kia. the vet
fran engineer for the Homestake Min
Ing company. has met with a PAINFUL
accident. About a year ago Wilkie wac
In charge of the high pressure COM
pressed air engine. when there was an
explosion and he was seriously hurt
This time yf,ixfe got his hand In =
swiftly resosN nag wheel and had part
OF It taken c The accident Is serious
because OF Nsft3t "a advanced ace h.
being ore AZ IL nficss emoIcver ~ az
I4oreStAse
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
THREE GOVERNORS AT
BAPTIST CONVENTION

securing Governor Hughes. OF New
York. as speaker. the committee ar
ranging the state Baptist convention
has also received scceptances from
Governor Joseph Folk. Of Missouri. and
Governor Coe /. Cawford. OF South Da-
kota. Both Will deliver addresses. DR..
Williams. of New York, a prominent
Baptist. will also attend. The onven
tion. which takes place October l-2, viii
be a notable affair.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
ASK PARDON FOR
YOUNG NEWSPAPER MAN

Y~anktown, S. d., Aug. IA move
nent has been started by eastern
friends for the pardon OF Harry A.
Jones. a young newspaper man now
serving five years In the state pen:.en-
tiary at Sioux Falls for participation IN
a robbery here. Jones was a stranger
here. and while drunk was In the com
pany or a man who held up and robbed
q Minneapolis commercial traveller
Jones was implicated only slightly. blu
enough to bring his conviction. The
real culprjt escaped.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
SHERIFF ARRIVES
JUST IN TIME TO
STOP WEDDING

Yanktoo. :. D., Aug. l6.-John Little
Owl. a Yankton Sioux in jail here as
a federal prisoner, who is allowed out
side for fresh air occasionally. wan
dered as far as the court house and
procured a marriage license to wed
Mrs. Wakon Win, also a Yankton Sioux.
Sheriff Hickey stepped in and spoiled
the romance and wedding. as he would
not permit il to go IN without govern
ment sanction. Little Owl still cher
ishes his license, however, and will use
IL on his release, several months hence
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
EASTERN EDUCATOR GOES
TO SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL

Sioux Falls. S. D., Aug. 13.-The new
principal Of the Sioux Falls high school,
Professor G. Fl. Wilkinson, an eastern
educator of prominence, has arrived
with his family preparatory to assum-
ing his new duties at the commence
ment of the fall term of the high
school. He was elected to fill a va
cancy caused by the promotion OF Pro-
fessor A.. A. Mcdonald TO the superin-
tendency of the city schools.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
ELEVEN YOUNG
WOMEN TAKE VEIL

Aberdeen, S. D., Aug. 13.-The annual
retreat OF the Presentation sisters came
70 a close with impressive ceremonies
attending the taking of the veil by elev-
young women The service was con-
Quoted by Monsignor Mensing, of Web
ster, assisted by Father Dermody, Dean
Robinson, Of Jefferson. and Father
Feldheimer, Of Columbia.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
NEW RAILWAY MAIL
SERVICE FOR RANcHERS

Huron. 5. D., Aug. 16-Walter Wheat
of this city, railway postal clerk,
has been directed by the department to
establish daily railway mail service be-
tween Fort Pierre and Philip, on the
new extension of the Northwestern line
wes. of the Missouri river. The sta
lions supplied are Fort Pierre, wendt,
Van Meter. Midland, Nolan, Olney and
Philip. This service will be OF immense
value TO settlers west OF the river.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23

ONE CAN SECURE
MOST EVERYTHING
OUT OF THIS WELL.

Belle Fourche, s. D., Aug. TO-
II any state can beat the record
of John Ludin's well for It's gen
; eral utility and productiveness,
the residents of this section
think they will have TO go some.
Ludin is a prosperous rancher
living in the Thunder Butte dis
, trict over 100 miles north of here.
While digging his well deeper, he
; ran across a good coal vein and
, temporarily boarded 1t up. This
well is also used by him for stor-
; age purposes, so he erected over
; it a temporary sign as follows:
One bell. water; two bells.
; milk; three bells, ice cream; four
bells, coal.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
ASSESSMENT BOARD
FIXES STATE LEVY

Pierre. S. D.. Aug. 1.-THE state levy
for the coming year is Az mills, divided
as follows: Two mills general levy;
] mill deficiency levy; IL mills twine
plaEt levy. The board of assessment
completed It's work yesterday.
John f. Blewitt, of Madison, has
been named by Governor Crawford as
judge of Lake county, succeeding ].
III. Williamson, resigned.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
TlMEkEEPER cAsHEs
CHECKS AND DEPARTS

Aberdeen, S. d., Aug. 13.-Rudolph
Hader and six time checks, represent
ing a total of 1854. are missing from
Nina, a town a few miles west. He
was employed as timekeeper of an ex-
ira gang on the Milwaukee railroad.
He went TO Ipswich. cashed the checks
and that was the last seen of him.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
JUDGE GARLAND NAMES
u. S. COMMISSIONERS

Sioux Falls. s. D.. Aug. 15.--Judge
Garland, of the United States court.
has appointed United States ommis-
sioners as follows: j. p. Croal. OF
Slsseton; Charles n. Nash. of Marietta,
Stanley county; william Miles. of ply
by, Butte county. Judge Garland also
r~eappointed Charles N. Harris. of All
erdeen, referee in bankruptcy.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
NINETEEN HORSES
CREMATED IN FIRE

Clear Lake, s. D.. Aug. BIN a
heavy electrical storm here lightning
struck the livery barn of Stevenson &
Hanson and started a fire which de-
stroyed the building, nineteen horses
and all buggies and harness. The loss
was total on stock and is estimated at
10000. The only insurance was $500
on the building.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
BOLT SMASHES BED;
SLEEPING BABY UNHURT.

Ipswich, S. d.. Aug. LIP.
j. Reese. a surveyor, employed
by the Milwaukee railroad in
establishing a grade for a new
sidetrack here, was struck by
lightning as he was standing
against the house of the sec
ton foreman on his return
from his days work. He was
not seriously injured, although
badly shocked.
The same bolt entered the
house and smashed the bed on
which an infant was sleeping.
The child was unhurt.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
SHIPPING SEASON ON
AT BELLE EOuRCHE

Belle Fourche. s. D.. Aug. 1.-THE
cattle shipping season is on here. the
largest cattle shipping point in the
world. II is estimated that for the
month OF August the shipments will be
about 500 cars. which will be distrib-
uted in Sioux City. Omaha and Chi
caro-.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1907-08-23
CHIEF GOOD VOICE,
NOTED INDIAN, DYING

Bonesteel, S. D., Aug. 13.-Chief Good
Voice, SO years old, a noted Sioux In
dian chief, is dying in his tepee on
Oak creek, In Meyer county. Good
Voice has always stood for peace and
has made many trips to Washington
as chief representative of his tribe. He
was a personal friend Of Gen. Sher-
man. who often remarked that Good
Voice was the only Indian chief he
ever trusted.