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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-16
DEALER IN RAISED
CHECKS SOUGHT OFFICE

Volga, s. D., June 16.-Detectives in
the employ of the bankers association
are looking for an Individual named
Charles Sorenson, Dane, who appears
to have engaged in the wholesale issu-
ing Of raised checks on q Volga bank.
Sorenson came to volga from the east
few months ago, and recently disap-
peared. Recently two raised checks
have passed through the regular chan
nels to the First National bank Of Vol
ga, upon which they were drawn. These
two checks were cashed by the First
State bank of Sinai. One OF the checks
was drawn by Westrum Bros. for IS,
and was raised to $50. The other was
drawn by Christ. Walheim for 50 and
was raised to $42. The Volga bank re-
fused to honor the checks and they
were returned to the bank which had
cashed them. It is feared Sorenson has
issued other raised checks, which will
show up In due time.
No stone will be left unturned in the
effort to apprehend Sorenson. and his
arrest at an early date is expected to
be announced, so good are the facilities
Of the bankers association for running
down those who victimize banks be-
longing to the association.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-16
CHILD Is sMoTHEREp
IN BURNING HOUSE

Platte, 8. D., June 1.-THE farm
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Weaver
ling, 10 miles northwest OF Platte. was
the scene Of tragedy, as the result
Of which they lost their little 2-year-
old SON. After the family had par
taken Of their. supper, Mrs. Weaver
ling put the boy to bed in a bed room.
She blew out the light and went out
to the barn to aid her husband with
the milking. She was gone only a few
minutes, but when herself and husband
came from the barn they were horri-
fed to discover that the house was on
fire. The father entered the house to
rescue the boy, whom he found lying
on the floor just inside the sitting room
door. The little fellow had made his
escape from the bed room. but the sit
ting room door being closed stopped
him. The father picked up the child
and carried him outside. but believes
ne was dead at the time, having been
choked to death by the smoke which
filled the house. How the fire started
is mystery, but 1t il thought the lamp
exploded. It was impossible to ex-
tinguish the fire and the house and its
entire contents were consumed, maxi
ing the financial loss heavy one to
Mr.. and Mrs. Weaverling, but this. Of
course. IL regarded as nothing COM
pared to the loss OF their child.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-16
GRADUATING CLASS
INTACT AFTER IS YEARS

Huron, s. D., June 16.-In or
der to participate in a reunion
of the class to which Rev. Perse
Pinch and wife of this city be-
longed at graduation IS years
ago, Mr.. and Mrs. Pinch have
gone to Ripon, Wis. The class
numbered Is. all Of whom are
still living and expect to be pres
ent at the annual reunion. It is
one of the most remarkable rec
ords of northwestern colleges,
and much preparation for the
event has been made. Mr.. Pinch
is pastor Of the Congregational
church here. and is one of the
foremost divines OF that denom-
ination In this part OF the coun-
try.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-16
MAJOR ]. 4. PICKER,
DAKOTA STATESMAN,
IS CALLED BY DEATH
Attained Distinction in Civil
War and Had Been Honored
by Two States.

Faulkton, 8. D., June l6.--Major John
A. Pickler, for four terms representative
from South Dakota In the national
congress. died here yesterday morning,
aged So years.
Major Pickler was born in Washing
ton county, Indiana, January "a, 1844,
where he passed his boyhood on q
farm, securing his preliminary educa-
ton In the district schools. later grad
uating from the high school at Bloom
field, Ia. where his parents had re-
moved. and afterward at the State
University Of Iowa, where he gradual
OF philosophy. In 1872 he graduated
from the law department at Ann
Arbor.
In the meantime, Mr.. Picker en-
listed in the union army In 1852, serv-
ing as a private and non commissioned
officer for time, and later, after TAX
Ing three months course In a mill
tary training school and serving two
more years with his regiment. the
Third Iowa, he was made captain In
a colored regiment. afterward, at the
age of 81 years, being promoted to
major. The colored regiment was
mustered out in 1866. and Major Pick
Ter retired to private life and took up
his studies which finally led to hts
graduation at Ann Arbor.
In September. 1882, Major Picker
came to South Dakota. locating on
presumption claim adjoining the town
site Of Faulkton. a considerable por-
tion of which is now a part of the
to-,
Major Pickler was married on Mo-
Veneer 10, 1870 TO Miss Alice M. Alt,
and his wife has been prominent in
temperance and Relief corps work In
the state for many years. They have
raised four children, one of whom is
A. A. Pickler. OF Aberdeen, one of the
proprietors of the Daily American.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-16
GOVERNOR CELEBRATES
WITH HOME FRIENDS

washington Springs, S. D.,
June 13.-Coincident to Gov
ernor Vessey's previous engage
ment to be present and make
the address at the graduation
exercises of the Seminary
Wednesday evening, came the
later returns showing Vessey
had won the denomination. The
citizens turned out and hur-
riedly arranged an Informal re-
ception for the governor. An
wills resounded and fireworks lit
up the sky and despite the in
clement weather a large crowd
of admiring friends and neigh
bOrs Of Bob" Vessey gathered
at the Commercial club rooms.
In few words the governor ex-
pressed satisfaction that the
people had approved of his ad-
ministration.
Other speakers were Judge
Glenn, Judge Mcdonald, Rev.
]. M. Tibbitts and other promi-
nent citizens.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-16
FAREWELL FUNCTION FOR
ALEXANDRIA CnlIpl =

Alexandria, s. D., June 1S.-The men,
bers of the Eastern Star order in this
city rendered reception and banquet
ct their handsome hall last evening, in
farewell honor of Mr.. and Mrs. e. e.
Wagner, who expect to remove to
MltcneH soon. where Mr.. Wagner has
entered into partnership with II. G.
Preston. While the citizens of Alex
andria part with these estimable peo-
pie with sorrow, they realize that it
Is necessary on account of Mr.. Wag-
ner's duties as United States district
attorney and his heavy law practice
ana the very best wishes Of his host Of
friends throughout the county 60 with
them to the new home. He has been a
large factor In the interests OF our
people, and Mitchell certainly Is the
gamer in the move
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-16
sLUcGED AND ROBBED
WHILE RIDING FREIGHT

Tyndall. Sd, June 15.-Frank
Barnard, farmer from Adrian,
Mimi, riding in an empty stock
car from Canton to Marion
Junction, because the train
would not carry passengers, was
attacked by a stranger from
whom he borrowed q match,
knocked down and robbed Of
SIS. The criminal has not yet
been found.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-16
MITCHELL RAISES $4,000
FOR WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

Mitchell, s. D., June 13.-In the COM
paign for raising locally $4,000 of the
$2o0,0O0 wanted as an endowment fund
for Dakota Wesleyan university, the
amount was exceeded bv $4,000 The
campaign was of weeks duration and
closed Tuesday evening. The leading
business men divided into groups and
canvassed the city thoroughly, getting
amounts ranging from a few dollars
up to $4,000, five men in the city giving
the latter amount.
Wednesday evening Of commencement
week OF the university was devoted to
celebration of the Quarter Centennial
or the founding of the institution. The
principal speakers were: DIR. Franklin
B. Gault, president of the state univer-
sity at Verrillion, and DIR. Thomas
Nicholson, secretary of the Methodist
Educational Board and former presi-
dent OF the university. Thursday after
noon ground was broken for the new
gymnasium, which will be the most
pretentious building Of it's kind In
south Dakota, money for the same be-
Ing already in sight. At the ceremony
speeches were made by Bishop John l..
Neulson and /. w. Seaman, president
OF the board of trustees. That eve
ming occurred the banquet of the alum
nj and corporation of the university.
The commencement exercises were held
this morning.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-16
FINED FOR STEALING
A GIRLS CARRIERS

Kimball. s. D., June 13.-The
theft of garter from q girl,
whose name has not been re-
vealed, proved quite costly to a
young man named Hendrickson,
VINO claimed Chamberlain as his
nome. He was arrested here on
the charge stated, and after re-
naming In custody OF the city
marshal for two days and two
nights was taken before Police
Judge Lenz, who imposed q fine
OF II and costs. The garters are
estimated to have been worth
about SO cents.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-16
CHARLEY HOWARD WILL
MEET OLD sETTlERl

Sioux Falls. June 13.-Between 10000
and $4,000 persons are expected to at
tend the annual picnic and celebration
of the Old Settlers association OF Min
nehaha county, which will be held June
IA, this always being the greatest gath
ering Of the kind each year in South
DakOta- An elaborate program Of
sporting and other events mas been
lprepared FOR the afkair. Chas. X. How
ard. now stOckman near Rapid City.
but the nrst merchant Ia this county,
wiu b present ana speak
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-16
FIRE Loss SIS, 900 IN
HURON NIGHT FIRE

Huron, 8. D., June 17.--Soon after
midnight. flre broke out In Wards feed
barn on Third street and In less than
tw0 hours &l5. 900 worth OF property was
consumed. The buildings destroyed
were Wards livery and feed stables.
the old Baptist church. occupied by u.
p. willard ~ carpenter shop and
rash factory; II. 3. Fergus0n's black
her 0f smaller buildings: the residences
81 Fl. G. H0lcomb and Mrs. M. ". Hol-
comb, with contents. were damaged S.
90 The loeses are partly covered by
1n6NrAi1ce.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-16
WHIRLPOOL IN SIOUX
CLAIMS YOUNG MAN
Louis Krull Drowned While
Bathing In River at
Sioux Falls.

bathing last night with two companions
IN the Big Sioux river In the northern
part OF the city, Louis Krull lost his
lie BY drowning. Three young men
were swimming at a point where q
monster drain and ditch enters the
river. without warning. Krull was
taken with cramps or was caught by
q whirlpool formed by the flow from
the ditch where II enters the river.
and sank from view after struggling
for only brief time, disappearing be-
fore companions could reach and aid
him. Not for several hours was the
body recovered by members Of the po-
lice department. who were summoned
TO the scene.
LITTLE BOY KILLED BY
HIRED MANS FRANKS
Sioux Falls, 8. d., June 17.--Johnnie
Preuss, the G-year- old son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fritz Preuss. who reside on q
farm In Mapleton township, some miles
from Sioux Falls, died as the result Of
injuries received when he was play
fully squeezed between the knees Of
the hired man employed on the Preuss
place. The hired man was very fond
u the unfortunate little fellow and
when not engaged with his regular
work spent considerable time playing
with him. The two were at play around
the Preuss home when the hired man
caught the little fellow between his
knees and pIayfully squeezed him. The
pressure OF the knees was greater than
Intended and the boy sustained internal
injuries which caused his death. The
hired man Ii almost craxed by the un-
fortunate occurrence.
STATE suvs co0NTY
COURT HOUSE BONDS
Gettysburg. 3. D., June 1.-THE
cluded negotiations with the state, by
which the state will purchase bonds In
the sum OF $4,000, which were author
lied to be issued at the election in
November, 1908, for the erection of
county court house at this place. Bids
Tor the erection OF the building will be
opened by the commissioners on July
y, and y II expected that within a day.
or two thereafter the contract for the
erection Of the structure viii be
awarded. The contract will provide
that tho work Of construction COM
mence on or before August /, and that
The building be completed January
|, 1911.
DouTH DAKOTA VISITED
~ ABUNDANT RAINS
Sioux Falls. 8. D.. June 17.-Untold
1eneht to crops Of all kinds has re-
Iulted from heavy rains which have
allen throughout South Dakota during
he past few days. II IL safe to say
hat crops throughout the state, this In
sludfn9 small grain a. well as corn,
lever were In better condition at this
,eriod Of the growing season. Previous
. the rains Il had become 30 dry on
he surface Of the ground that much OF
he corn had not yet sprouted. In fact,
Armers reported that many kernels
sere - hard "a when they put them
6110 ~ uR6unAy tho xnointure On the
ground at the time not having been SUI
icient 70 cause the kernels to swell and
lprOut. The heavy rainfall during the
at few days has remedied all this,
IND crops now will grow rapidly and
make up for the time lost because OF
he backward spring and early lack OF
ain.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-16
PERFECT PLANS FOR
iNTERuR6AN RAllW Av

Parkston, 8. D., June 15.-The work
Of perfecting the organization Of what
will be known as the South Dakota In
terurban railway company, was con.
cluded as the result Of meeting held
here by the stockholders of the COM
pany, which plans on constructing an
electric railroad from Parkston to Bijou
Hills, and from Parkston to other
places. A hoard of directors was
elected. and In turn elected the follow
ing officers OF the company: President,
w. e. Miller. Bijou Hills; vice. presi-
dent. A. F. Grimm, Parkston; secretary,
=. 2: Graves. Bijou Hills; treasurer,
r. w. Thwing, BiJou Hills. The COM
pany Is not vet prepared to announce
definitely just where the lines will be
extended. It il known the company
has SUFFICIENT capital behind 1t to carry
through the construction OF such lines
as are decided upon by the officers and
board OF directors. 1t Is expected the
work OF constructing the first line will
be commenced in the near future, or
a. soon as the preliminaries can be ar
ranged.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-16
TEACHER AND PUPILS SAVE
CHILD FROM SNAKE BIT

Pierre, 8. D., June 16.--Prompt
action on the part OF the teacher and
older pupils at the Kimbro school il
Stanley county. no doubt saved the life
Of the little daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. A. Wood. While at play she was
bitten on the hand by a rattlesnake.
The teacher and older pupils at once
bound the arm tightly above the
wound and applied local remedies. The
child was FASTENED to q physician. He
found the emergency precautions taken
such that there was little danger from
the bite. and the child will suffer but
little Inconvenience from what might
have been fatal wound
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-16
SWEDISH sAPTlSTs TO
HOLD STATE MEETING

Sioux Falls. s. D., June 15.-One OF
the objects to be attained during the
annual meeting Of the Swedish Baptist
churches Of the state OF South Dakota.
which IL to be held In Sioux Falls from
June Is to 10. will be the bringing Of
the church into closer relations with
the laity.
Baptist Home Missionary society: DR..
II. Williams, OF the American Baptist
Foreign Missionary society, and W. 6.
King. general missionary Of the South
Dakota State Missionary society. viii
be among the prominent speakers who
will be present and give their assist :
ance to the convention.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-12
New Sharon ltems.

Special to Times Republican.
New Sharon. Aug. III. H. Sher-
man and family have been visiting at
the Nicholson home. Mr. Sherman was
for several years In the banking bus
mess here but is now a resident OF
Pasadena. Cal.
Will Van Rheenen is again a reg
ular fixture in the Seary & Van Rhee-
men barber shop He will move his
family to town in the near future.
Mrs. Rose Helminger is spending
her vacation In Ohio visiting friends
who live near Columbus.
David Curtis, one-time resident
here. visited last week with his friend
James Carkuff.
James Samuels has purchased the
dray and business OF Jake Mitchell and
will place Lee Dalton in charge of this
branch of the business.
Mrs. Lucy Rogers Is visiting in Ohio.
Thomas Ashton, Of the firm OF Andre
& Ashton, was married to Miss Mary
Olson. at Weilsville. the home OF the
bride. Tuesday morning. July &c. At
ter a bridal tour which extended thru
several eastern states they returned
here Monday morning. where they will
reside.
Mrs. Frank Winder who has beer
visiting her son. Loren Hargrave at
Red oak, returned home Monday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-12
WORK ON SEVERAL BITCHES DE.
LAYED BECAUSE OF Low
STAGE OF WATER.
NOT SUFFICIENT TO FLOAT
BIG DREDGING BOATS
Work Tied Up Until Fall Rains In
crease the Flow-Contractors Stand
to Lose Heavily Because Of Delay
Conditions Unprecedented in tho Wet
Districts Of Iowa.

Fort Dodge, Aug. Fin drainage
as a season of vicissitudes and losses
for drainage contractors. entailed by
the sustained drouth in the county
from which there is no redress. 1t
will be known as the dry summer of
TO-" and it Is needless to say that it
will not be forgotten for some time.
While there has been sufficiently
large amount of rain to insure good
crops, from drainage point of view
the summer has been a severe one.
Notification of the Cessation Of
which cross the county was filed with
the county auditor. Work has tenn
porarily ceased on ditch No. in Web
ster county, which is joint with Hum
boldt county. The drain begins short
distance north of Pioneer and travels
southwark, across Humboldt and Web
ster counties.
After travelling but a short distance
the big dredge- boat which is burrow-
ing its way along the survey of the
engineer, was forced to come to halt
because of lack of water at this end
of the ditch. where 1t EN- pties into Deer
creek, but 1t is Of no avail. The con-
tractor will simply have to wait for the
fall rains as Contractor J. W. Boyer
is doing on his ditch near Crooks.
The big dredge-boat on the Hardin
creek drain, west Of Calender. which
has looked like Noah's ark for the
past six weeks when 1t was in course
of erection. is also at a standstll. Now
that the dredge is completed there Is
not sufficient amount Of water in
the borrow pitt properly to float it
and permit operation. 1t likewise Will
sit idly by until the fall rainy season
when work on, the big project will be-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-12
SUMNER WAS MIsouoTEO.
Secretary Of Iowa Health Boards Elk
plains Baby Staksmsnt.

plains Baby Statsmsnt.
Des Moines, Aug. l2.-Secretary
Sumner Of the Iowa state board OF
health, credited with saying that one
third Of all the babies born in Iowa
die under one year OF age. yesterday
afternoon asserted that such a report
was in error.
Secretary Sumner said. so he stated
yesterday, that of all the babies who
are sick with preventable diseases, one
third OF them die, and he has figures.
so he says, which will back up this
assertion.
Since the report was sent broadcast,
much criticism has been directed to-
ward Iowa and the health board by
outside papers.
In stating his position DR.. Sumner
said:
1t sometimes happens that in giving
out figures the person who gives them
out is, in measure. to blame for not
being explicit and stating just exactly
what he means. so that there can De
no improper misconstruction.
Perhaps l was not as explicit In
giving out my statement, and in order
that correct understanding may be
had, I will simply state that l believe
that one third of the sick children In
Iowa who died I'm infancy died from
preventable causes.
Il do not wish to be understood as
an alarmist, and in relation to the
workings Of the Iowa state board of
health i wish to say that every mem
Der of our board Is endeavorlng to
the best of his ability to disseminate
that knowledge among the people
which will be interesting and bene-
fetal to all and helpful to the needy"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-12
Southern >Io1ua aIte111s

ing. over $500 bushels in one day. Oats
are big crop in Adams county. Sew
eral farmers this year tried Canadian
oats and are well pleased. 1t is much
heavier. the straw is better and the
heads fuller and heavier than ordinary
oats. Peter Hill, north of Corning.
had an eighty acre Held OF Canadian
oats that yielded heavily. Mr. Brown,
a farmer in the northeast part of town.
claims to have harvested a field of oats
this year that rain never touched. He
says the seed was sown. the oats grew
and ripened and were gathered and
threshed with never a shower to touch
it. yet it is of good quality and guam
tity. The weather continues dry. but
cool and pleasant. The corn is look
ing fine.
Edward Church. young apprentice
blacksmith. 21 years old, has disap-
peared from his home at 1114 Johnson
street in this city and is causing his
family no end Of worry by his absence
now over two weeks. On the 25th of
July Church arose at the usual hour in
the morning that he always did ana
called to his mother from the bed room
to give him his working clothes. He
then went into the kitchen, ate his
breakfast and at ten minutes of seven
started out apparently for work. being
employed at the blacksmith shop of
Zachariah l.. Mitchell. 1919 Main
street That was the last seen of him.
About 9 o'clock Mr.. Mitchell. the young
mans employer, went to the Church
home on Johnson street and asked why
his helper had not appeared at work.
The family was surprised and thought
that he had been attending 20 his
duties as usual.
Washington.
Washington city dads have entered
upon a crusade against "spooning IN
the two parks. Residents near Sunset
park. which is situated near the out
skirts of town have set up holler
about the manner in which the young
folks congregate there after the nigh t
shades have fallen and fool with the
god of love. 1t has become a general
/, rendezvous this summer and the city
dads took the matter under ADJUSTMENT
recently and let the contract for a new
electric lighting system in both parks.
Central park will be lighted by large
Tungsten lights on iron poles. There
will be four lights to the pole and tight
poles. The poles will be so situated
that the whole park Will be illuminated
as in the day time The same ar
rangement will be carried out in Sunset
park. There will be twelve poles there.
Councilmen are Of the opinion. II Cupid
is so strong. that the young people will
spoon In the glare Of the new lights 1t
will be all right.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-12
GOOD LAND INVESTMENT.
Rock Man Holds Farm
Four Months and Has Profit Of $4,e66

Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, Aug. 12.-There are still
great opportunities for Iowa land to
make good dividends. This fact has
been Illustrated by Charles L. Marks,
of Steamboat Rock, who made s4.966
in four months on farm Of PAL acres,
located a mile south of Steamboat
Rock With an original investment of
S17.S34, this makes profit Of 81 per
cent in four months. If such dividends
could be made all the year round, then
Mr.. Marks would make SO per cent
dividends or a sum of $13.S9S on the
original investment The j. D. New
conner, Company. of 2Eldora, is the
purchaser.