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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
TRAVELLER AMBUSHED
AND SLAIN For MONEY

Lead, S. d, Sept. 22.-The finding
of the bones Of a man and horse and
the remains of a saddle at a point
in the extreme northwestern part or
the state, furnishes a mystery which
the authorities may never be able to
solve.
About two weeks before the discovery
of the bones vas made, the
members OF a threshing crew
on the North Dakota side of
the boundary line were surprised when
a man rode up to them in the gloom
Of a rainy evening and inquired the
right trail to the bad lands. He was
given the information, but was denied
the privilege of remaining over night
with the crew, as they were unable
to provide the necessary bedding.
However, the stranger visited with
them for a time M then secured lodg-
ing for the night at a farm house in
the vicinity. From remarks dropped
during the time the stranger visited the
threshers they understood his name TO
be SChilling. The next morning the
stranger disappeared, riding southwark
on a bay horse.
The visit of the stranger had almost
been forgotten by, the threshers when
q cowboy appeared at their camp and
told them Of the finding, north of the
Black Hills, of the bones of a man and
horse. AT the time of the visit the
stranger was unarmed. The theory has
been advanced that he and his horse
were attacked and killed by wolves,
but frOntiersmen ridicule this theory,
stating that the wolves Of the plains
have never been known to attack and
kill q man.
Those who have attempted to solve
the mystery believe he was trailed
through the wilderness by some human
prowler and a~ssassinated, probably
from ambush, for the money he pos
sessed. Then, in order to cover up the
crime the murderer removed and de-
stroyed the clothing Of the dead man,
not q vestige of which remained.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
GOVERNOR Wesley
APPROVES PLAN TO
ORGANIZE COUNTY
Voters Are to Decide Whether
Dewey Shall Have Independ-
ent Government.

Pierre, S. D. Sept. 22.-In compli-
a"@" with q petition presented 80 him
today. Governor Vcssey has called an
election to coincide with the general
fail election day to decide on the or
ganizatiOa of Dewey county. The adj
mjnistratiOn Of Dewey county has been
accomplished as an u~norganized coun-
ty attached to Walworth county, from
Sslby, the county seat Of Walworth
county, which has been a great incon-
y~cnienCe due to the location of Dewey
county, which is west Of h Missouri
river.
ed l.. MilIigan and John ". Con-
away, Of Timber Lake, the proposed
county seat OF Dewey county, have
been In conference with the governor
today. and have presented a petition
niIing the requirements vi law III re-
gard to the admission of counties,
signed by $50 voters residing in the
territory included in the present Dewey
county. The plans Of these gentlemen
are to include the lower tier Qf town
ships in the present COrson county,
composing 2S8 sections of land.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
DAKOTA ATTORNEY IS
ACCUSED OF ASSAULT
Charged With Overcoming
Young Girl While Consulting
With Her in His Office.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Sept. 23.-The ar
rest Of A. b. Carlson, states attorney
of Lincoln county, on a statutory
charge involving an alleged criminal
assault, has created a sensation of
more than customary proportion at
CCnton, as wen as in Sioux Falls,
where the accused attorney has a wide
acquaintance. The friends OF the ac-
.cused states attorney claim that the
complaint against him is an outgrowth
of mis- activities as a prosecuting Of
fcer. Strenuous efforts were made
here to keep the matter of the arrest
out of the newspapers.
The complaining witness in the case
is a young woman of this city, said to
be between II and is years old, but
claiming TO be only is. She alleges
that while Carlson was prosecuting a
case OF incendiarism against a relative.
and while consulting with her In his
office he assaulted her. Carlson claims
that in the trial of the case he will
be able TO prove that the accusation
is absolutely without foundation and is
in effect an effort 10 blacken his char
acter and hinder his work of enforcing
the law.
The preliminary hearing in the case
Will De held at Canton on October Ia.
Pending this Mr.. Carlson and those in
strumental In having him arrested vis-
tied Sioux Falls for the purpose of Sc
surfing attorneys to represent them in
the case. The accused attorney has
engaged Aikens & Judge, while those
responsible for the arrest have secured
5. II. Wright, also of his city, to push
the case against the accused states
attorney. The accused attorney is one
OF the leading prohibitionists OF Linz
coin county and for some years has
been n OF the prominent men of this
part OF the state.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
MITCHELL MAN DIES FROM
BULLET THROUGH TEMPLE

Mitchell, s. d, Sept. 22.-The funeral
of Henry Schlimger, aged q years, whC
shot himself Saturday night, will be
held this forenoon. The coroner's jury
found that he came to his death by a
shot from a 3~2-cabliber revolver fired
by himself while temporarily insane!
The testimony showed that nc went out
of the house about $3.50 to go down
town. His wife and her sister, who
were in the house, heard a shot in the
yard and were afraid to look out for
several minutes. Finally, upon going
to the door they discovered him lying
on the ground. They ran out to him
and found him still breathing. They
reused the neighbors and called q loo
tor, but nothing could be done. He
had placed the muzzle Of the weapon
against his right temple and pulled the
trigger. No immediate cause is known
for his rash deed, although ii Is said
he has had spells Of melancholy and
had at various times threatened to end
his troubles.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
ROBBERS VICTIMS ARE
ACCUSED OF FORGERY

Yankton, S. D., Sept. 22.-J. V. Smith
and Avert Dungen, who had Charles
Hoffman arrested for smuggling Smith
In a box car and robbing him of $35,
are now in the county jail charged
with forgery. All three are from Oma-
ha and are believed TO be a bunch OF
crooks. Smith tried to work a forged
check for 1896, using the states attorney
to identify him. The scheme was nipped
after the officer had advanced $40 to
the men, who were witnesses against
Hoffman and had therefore gained the
friendship Of the states attorney. All
three men are now headed straight for
the state penitentiary as soon as cir
cult court can get around to them.
With the opening of college, foot
ball has taken a fresh start here and
the gridiron evenings is occupied by
players mastering the new rules of the
game. Twenty-Five to 80 men are work
ing out under the direction OF Coach
Roberts for places. OF these only six
are veterans of last years varsity.
Yankton college has good material this
year and hopes are high for a success.
full season.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
THREE WEDDINGS TAKE
PLACE AT yERMILLI0N

VermiIlion, S. D.. Sept. 23.-Tuesday
at the home of the brides mother,
Mrs. J. b. Daily. occurred the mar
riage of Miss Carrie Belle Daily and
Mr.. Frank Vaughn, of st. Paul, MINI.
Miss Daily was formerly superinten-
LEM Of Clay county schools, atnd has
since been vice principal Of the state
university. The groom is a brother of
G. /. Vaughn. the present clerk of
courts. They will reside in St. Paul.
Adolph Hanson, son of Chris Hanson,
of this place, and Miss Anna Erickson,
of Norway township, were married to-
day at the home OF the bride. They
will make their home in VermiIlion.
Mrs. Ida NJ. Jordan, of this city, and
lMr. j. H. Pattee, of Ellsworth. Ia,
were married yesterday at the home
of the bride. They will reside at Ellis
worth
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
DAKOTA osTEoPATHs
HOLD FINE MEETING

Huron. S. D., Sept. ga successful
meeting here of the South Dakota Os-
teopathic association was one of much,
interest TO a large number Of the pro-
fession present from all parts of the
state. Some valuable papers were read
concerning business especially bearing
upon the interest Of the profession, and
discussed. The next meeting will be
held in Rapid City. Officers for the en-
suing year are: President, DR.. J. H.
Mahaffy, Of Huron; secretary and
treasurer, DR.. II. f. Ludwig, of Parker;
board of trustees, DR.. John Pay, of Mil
bank: DR.. Lena Eneboe, Of Canton, and
DR.. f. II. Heyler, of Mitchell. DR.. c.
e. Schoolcraft, of Watertown, was
elected leader of the State Science cir
Gle.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
VETERAN EXPLAINS
EXTRA ALLOWANCES
Tells How SIS, 694.25 Was Sc
cured for Members of South
Dakota Regiment.

Worthing, s. D., Sept. 23.-"I am in
receipt of numerous inquiries from
comrades Of the First South Dakota
infantry of the Spanish American war
desiring Information regarding the G.
lowance recently made by the govern
ment. Such information as l have
gained from our commander, Colonel
Frost, and the adjutant generals Of
fee, is to the effect that the allowance
Of $15,G94.25 was due the members Of
the regiment as back pay including
the time of enrolment TO muster in.
We received government pay but were
entitled to state pay, which was at that
time double the mount OF government
pay. Governor Ncssey took the mat
ter up with our congressional delega-
tion who Informed him there was no
money due. An attorney made a prop
OsitiOu that he would bring suit in the
court of claims for the amount in
question, atId II ne was unsuccessIui
there would be no charge for his sery-
ices, he bearing the costs. However,
he won the case and according to
agreement receives 90 per cent Of the
amount collected. After deduction Of
attorneys fee from the amount al
lowed, the remainder will represent the
amount to be divided among the vet
Grams of the regiment. and will vary
from 81 TO $50 for zach enlisted sold
Ter, according to his rank and date Of
enrolment.
Some Of my comrades are express
ing themselves in these terms: If we
are lawfully entitled to the pay due us,
why are we compelled to contribute a
percentage of our service money in
order to collect what is rightfully due
us by the very government we fought
for 1t is a very unfortunate affair
indeed, that such action had to be re-
sorted to in collecting the money. Gov
ernor Vessey deserves credit as well
as others for their assistance.
1T is not the fault of our govern
ment-the best on earth-but the de
partments give subordinate officials of
the dress parade and tin-horn soldier
variety too much freedom in handling
the red tape. influence will induce our
South Dakota delegation at Washing
ton to nave the congress maxi neces-
sary provision and allow us the full
amount due.
Ernest Madden.
Late First Sergeant Company d,
First South Dakota infantry"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
MALLORY is ACQUITTED
OF SERIOUS CHARGES

Canton, S. D., Sept. 21.-H. II. NAL
Tory, who has been in the county Jail
In this city since June. charged with
cape upon a young girl, was given his
trial at the session OF the circuit court
Just adjourned, and was acquitted by
the jury. The arrest OF Mallory caused
some considerable excitement in Can
ton and the general feeling against him
vas bitter. other young girls in the
community made similar charges
against him, but as the case tried was
the strongest one, It is probable that
40 further action will be taken against
him. The trial consumed four days
and was strongly contested, States At
torney Carlson being assisted by A. r
Jameson, and the defense being fought
~ A. r.. Brown, OF Canton, and Judge
r. Il. Aikens, OF Sioux Falls.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
STUDENT Is STRUCK
AND THE REST STRIKE

Canton, S. D., Sept. IA virtual
strike among high school students here
was one Of the recent sensations in
staid old Canton. The superintendent
Of the city schools struck one of the
students. as is claimed by the scholars,
without just cause, and was immed-
lately the center OF q small sized riot.
The matter was brought to the atten-
ton Of the school board and at q recent
somewhat stormy session, at which APP
peared q large delegation OF high
school scholars, it was decided by the
board to make All order abolishing cor
poral punishment in the high school,.
and making in lieu thereof the punish
ment TO be suspension pending invcsti-
cation, The rule meets with the APP
prevail of the parents and it is expected
that quiet will now reign in school cir
nles.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
AFTER 10 YEARS HE
POPPED THE QUESTION

Trip, S. D., Sept. 2I.-A wedding OF
more than usual interest occurred here
in which the principals were GOttlieb
klandt and Miss Ida Sieler. prominent
German-Americans, who were raised
from childhood in this vicinity. The
groom. in fact, was the second boy
)orn in Trip, and has resided here
continuously since that time with the
exception of a few months. He at
present is assistant cashier of the Trip
State bank. The bride came to Trip,
In her infancy and has since resided
here. They were childhood sweethearts
and their marriage was the culmina-
ton of a courtship extending over a.
period of eight or 10 years. The mar
riage was one of the great social events
Of Trip, and to accommodate all the
friends and relatives of the contract
ing parties il was necessary to en-
gage the public school building, In
which TO have the ceremony performed
After the ceremony some Of the
groom's young men friends fOrcibly
kidnapped him and when he was re
turned to the arms of his bride he was
IN a somewhat disfigured condition.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
ONLY ONE ACCIDENT
AT BIG DAKOTA FAIR

Huron, s. d, Sept. 21.-Visitors to
the state fair nearly all left the city
by noon Saturday and many of the ex-
nibits were loaded upon trains and sent
10 Mitchell. where they will be shown
at the Corn Palace next week. In
point Of attendance the fair was most
successful in the history OF the state
board and exhibitors and visitors were
we'll pleased. Only one accident OF q
serious nature occurred to mar the
pleasure of the week and considering
the enormity of the crowds, very few
arrests were made. Mrs. luke and
Mrs. Geo. w. Baird, OF Esmond, were
struck by. a passing automobile Thurs
day sand are still in the hospital, but
will be removed 10 their homes in a
few days. Both are recovering. Advo-
Gates of equal suffrage are ~cOngratu-
3ating themselves because Of the ex-
cellency of their work during fair week.
Thirty-three speeches in support Of the
proposition were made in n single day,
among the speakers being Mrs, Mary
E. Craigie, of Brooklyn; Miss Penfeid.
In charge Of state work; Mrs. Thorpe,
r member of the campaign committee,
Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Sheldon.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
POWER FAILS ON HILL;
AUTO RUNS Wild AND
c. HANSON is KILLED
Backs Off Narrow Grade and
Turns Turtle-Hunters Find
Body.

Waterfront, S. D., Sept. 21.-Chris
Hanson, u prominent hardware Iuer-
chant of Vienna, vas found dead IN
der his automobile eight miles south
west Of Watertown, by hunters, at day
tight yesterday. Hanson had been in
the city Saturday, leaving for Vienna
between 3 and 4 o'clock in the after
noon. The tracks show that he had
nearly reached the top of a steep hill
when his power gave out and in spite
Of brakes the machine ran back down
the hill at q furious pace off the mar
row grade and at the bottom, turned
turtle, instantly killing the man.
The road is an unfrequented one, so
the body remained undiscovered until
chance hunters ran upon X. Coroner
Dickensen was notified and the remains.
brought TO this city. No inquest will
be necessary.
Hanson carried 3 5000 policy in the
Dakota Western Life Assurance COM
Dany of Watertown and leaves valuable
property in Vienna.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
Hill Will BE uEsT

Mitchell, S. D., Sept. 22.-Defnite
word from James j. Hill assures the
officials that he will be here for the
opening Of the corn palace next week.
Mr.. Hill has q great interest in the
development of this section and has so
expressed himself. His visit and his
address to our citizens is looked for
ward to with great interest as a feature
of the annual festival. Great prepara-
lions are being made in every way TO
entertain the immense crowds expected
next week. More than a thousand
lights will illuminate Main street and
the corn palace will be covered with
lights.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
MAMMOTH MASTODON
TUSK Is UNEARTHED

Deadwood, S. d, Sept. 22.-Part of
he tusk of a mastodon, was unearthed.
between here and Whitewood, by Will
am II. Williams, of Crook City, and is
low on exhibition here. Twenty years
ago the tusk from which this same
piece now found, had fallen, was dis
covered a few feet away from the loca-
tiuu UI the latest discovery. Al that
time the tusk was found at n depth of
$50 feet below the surface and was
about three feet long and from three
to four Inches thick. The present piece
IS about one foot in length n was
found in a bed Of gravel. formerly
placer diggings, and beneath a solid
limestone formation.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
NAMED
FOR SOUTH DAKOTA

WashIngton, u. c., Sept. Exchanges
n fourth class postmasterS were an
lounced today as follows: South Da-
Iota-Milford, Sully county, Samuel f.
Jarvis, jr., vice c. c. Sorenson, re-
signed.
The following changes in the rural
carrier service were authorized today:
lowa-Rradyville. route 2. Arthur Will
!ams. carrier, vice Harry N. Northrup;
Guthrie Center, route 4, Emerson B.
Shelby, carrier, vice VIM. f. Hall.
South Dakota-Gregory, route 2, wis S.
Atkinson. carrier. vice Frank w.
Shaffcr: Lennox, route 3, Clyde r. GIL
more, carrier, vice l.. vi. Stage, Mound
city, route /, VIM. M. Knightlenger,
carrier, vice Arthur s. Hatch; Ramona,
route 3, Harry Bronson. carrier, vice
Charles A. Pagel; SissetOn, route 6,
William T. Larabee, carrier.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
PRoHIR CANDIDATE USES
TOWN PUMP FOR ROSTRUk

Naples, S. D., Sept. 22.-The town
pump at this place has gained fame
from the fact that the prohibition NOM
inee for governor OF South Dakota APP
peared here n made a campaign
speech while standing beside the pump.
The location OF the pump is the most
central In town and the planking
around 1t was utilized as a speakers
platform. the audience ranging itself
around the pump. which during the adj
dress stood as a mute emblem OF the
cold water campaign which the pro.
h~ibitionists OF the state are conduct.
Ing.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30

CROW CREEK CATTLE MAN
WILL LEAVE SOUTH DAKOTA

Pierre, S. d, Sept. 22.-Another of
the big cattle herds of the state broken
up, and another of the old time cattle
men going out of the business is
marked by the sale Of the herds of
j. @. Anderson on the Crow Creek
reservation, Anderson for years has
been one Of the leading cattle men
of the central part of the state, but
has had to quit on account of lack of
range. He has been for some time
investing heavily in California and
as soon as he closes up his in
terests in this state will change his
headquarters to the coast.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
MANAGERS VISIT THE
HOT SPRINGS HOME

Hot Springs, s. d.. Sept. 21.-The na-
tional board OF managers Of all the
national homes in the United States
arrived here Friday In their special
car Iolanthe and inspected the Battle
Mountain sanatorium. OF which Cap
tain Henry Palmer, former postmaster
on Cmaaa, is the local manager.
Governor Miller provided special en-
ter.ainn'ent for the DISTINGUISHED WIS.,
itors and they departed feeling highly
pifased at the management OF this, the
finest national home In the country
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30

According TO the Metropolitan Meg
azine. Fire Chief John Conway Of Jer-
sey City. has solved the baseball ex-
cuse question by the posting OF the
following printed notice on his desk
at fire headquarters:
All requests for leave OF absence
owing TO grandmothers' funerals. lame
back, house cleaning. moving. sore
throat. headache. brainstorm. cousins
wedding. general indisposition. etc.,
must be handed to the chief no later
than y o'clock on the morning Of the
game"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
GREGORY COURT POSTPONED.

Fairfax, s.. D.. Sept. 22.-It vas
planned to have a term of state cir
cunt court for Gregory county held
here, commencing September q, but
owing to the fact that the Gregory
County fair will be held at hat time.
Judge Trip has issued al order adj
journing the term until october is.
The term promises TO be an extended
one, as a number Of important GRIM
inal and civil cases are to be disposed
of.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
DEApWooD GOVERNMENT
COSTS CITY S65,0O0

Deadwood. s. D., Sept. 22.-It cost
citizens $4,000 to run the city the past
year. according to the report ofsthe city
auditor, AS Deadwood has about
4,00e population, of which 1000 are
schoo' children, the large majority of
whom earn nothing, the per capita cost
OF Si6.26 Is not high. The average
wage In Deadwood is $3.50 a d.y. and
with 1000 wage carners here. the trtai
Income is S1.125,0 600 for the 10 mont
or larger per capita earning tsls,c
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
MANY COMPANIES FILE
INCORPORATION PAPERS

Pierre, S. D., Sept. 22.-The following
articles of incorporation have been re-
ceiyed by the secretary Of state: Co
lumbia Clothing company, of Howard,
capital stock, $4,000: Lundell Bro &
Co, of Faith, capital stock, $25, 000;j
Bankers Security Co. of Irene, capital
stock, 500, 900; Sterling Securities Cor
poration, Of Huron, capital stock, ST.
600, 600; Ingram Investment Co, of HUI
ron, capital stock, 1000, 000.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
FARMERS TO ORGANIZE
a COOPERATIVE BANK

Madison, S. D., Sept. 23.-The little
city of Winifred has a Farmers Ele-
vator company doing a large business
and now these farmers propose to es-
tabllsh a farmers cooperative banking
company. Reese Price is the leading
promoter and will probably be presi-
dent of the concern. 1t will be the first
of it's kind in the state. The farmers
of that section are prosperous.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
SPURIOUS CHECKS CAUSE
GEDDES MANS ARREST

Mitchell, S. D.. Sept. 22.--John An
derson, OF Geddes. was arrested here
today on a charge of fraudulently OBJ
tanning money on checks on banks
where he had no money. He was
recognized by d resident of Geddes who
gave Chief OF Police Shade the tip. He
will be taken TO Geddes by the sheriff
of Charles Mix county.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
M'LAUGHLIN'S ARREST
CAUSE OF SENSATION

Beresford, s. D., Sept. 21.-Something
81 a sensation has been created here by
the arrest of Patrick Mclaughlin, a well
known citizen, on the charge OF selma
intoxicating liquor in violation of the
law. He waived his preliminary hear
ing and was held for appearance at q
term of state circuit court, which con.
venes in the county this week. 1t Is
said that others were implicated. and
several other arrests are Anticipated.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-09-30
FOREST RANGERS FOR
RESERVES I'M DAKOTA

Washington, D. c., Sept. 22.-The.
following South Dakotans were today
appointed forest rangers at a salary Of
S1,l00: Alexander T. MacNab, Ralph
f.. Shiriff and Arthur G.. Haines; camp
cook, David O. McGiIl and Samuel
Emswiler, Harding.