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The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-02
CATHOLICS COMPLETE
STATE ORGANIZATION
Will Raise Money for Rebuild.
ing Of College Building at
Chamberlain.

Sioux Falls. 8. d., May 30.-As IN.
result of the meeting Of Catholio
clergy men and laymen called by RI
Rev. Thomas O'Gorman, Of this civ
Catholic bishop Of eastern South Da.
kota, permanent organization wa.
effected. Annual meetings will ho.
held hereafter for the purpose OF com
pairing notes and talking over matter,
which have In one way or the other a
bearing on the church or for the good
Of the Catholic flock in general. Ths
following officers were elected:
President-Rt Rev. Thomas O'Gor.
man.
Vice Presidents. w. Reedy, Beres.
ford; Rev. Father c. E. O'Flaherty
Kimball. W
Secretary. J. Fitzgerald, sioux
Falls.
Treasurer-John A. Bowler, siour
Falls.
An executive committee also wa,
selected, the chairman of this commit.
tee being Bishop OGorman. A com.
mittee of five was appointed to arranna
the details for establishing Cathoic
orphanage in the state. During the
meeting the sum of $4,000 was sub.
scrfbed by those present toward the
fund for the rebuilding Of the main
building Of Columbus university AZ
chamberlain. which was destroyed bv
fire few months ago.
The sum Of $4,000 will be necessary
to rebuild the structure and Bishon
OGorman will personally visit the
larger towns in his diocese for the Dur.
pose OF securing the remainder of the
money needed.
The next annual meeting of the new
Catholic organization will be held at
Watertown in May of next year.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-02
COLLEGE REACHES
THE HALF CENTURY MARK

Canton, s. D., May 31.-The 50th an
niversary Of Augustana college will be
celebrated on Tuesday, May 81. The
United church and it's several schools
will, through their representatives, take
part in making this anniversary long to
be remembered in the annals of the
school.
Dedication services will be celebrated
in the new Lutheran church Sunday
forenoon. DR.. T. H. Dahl will officiate.
IN the evening Rev. David Stove, 1900,
will deliver the baccalaureate sermon.
In connection with the dedication ex-
ercises the local church will conduct a
religious conference on Monday and
In the evening Professor Christensen.
Of ST. Olaf college, will give an organ
recital, assisted by able vocal talent.
The entire day and evening of Tues
day will be given to the anniversary
festivities. President Dahl will speak
in Norwegian and Rev. ]. c. Roseland
in English in the forenoon. The after
noon and evening programs will con-
tain short addresses, "reminiscences and
congratulatory speeches by representa-
tive men. Wednesday Is graduation
day. Glass day exercises will occupy
the forenoon and the commencement
exercises will take place in the evening.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-02
STATUE TO CUSTER
RECALLS TRAGEDY
INDIAN MASSACRE
Michigan Honors Memory Of
Man Who Lost Life in Little
Big Horn Country.

Sioux Falls, s. D.. May S1.---The un-
yelling at Monroe, Mich.-the home of
his boyhood--on June 4, in the presence
Of President Taft and other distin-
guished men of the country, of me-
mortal statue erected by the State of
Michigan to General George A. Custer.
will arouse new interest in the life
story and tragic fate Of this popular
hero, who was the idol of millions of
Americans, and all that dashing cav
Hlryman and Indian fighter should be.
General Custer met his death at the
hands OF many Sioux Indians who yet
are living In the two Dakotas. The
Custer massacre was on land the coun-
terpart of the disaster suffered by the
Americans on the sea, when the bat
tleship Maine was blown up In the
harbor Of Havana. A curious coinci-
dence is the fact that the loss of life
In each of the disasters was practically
the same.
The Custer battlefield is situated on
the Little Big Horn river, in southern
Montana. This historic spot is the
chief attraction for sightseers who visit
that portion of the great west. The
battlefield will always be looked upon
with awe as the visitors recall to re-
membrance that 25th day of June, 1876,
when the brave commander and his
faithful troopers went forth to battle
with an overwhelming force Of blood
thirsty Sioux warriors, only to be the
victims of massacre which has no
equal In the annals of Indian warfare.
Reno Learns of Death.
After being besieged on the bluffs
until the morning of the 9th, Reno's
and Benteens battalions were relieved
by the arrival of General Terry, when
befallen the gallant Custer and his
command. On the 18th the dead were
buried. All the bodies except few had
been stripped Of their clothing. Nearly
all were scalped or mutilated in some
manner, but there was one notable ex-
ception, that of General Custer, whose
face and expression were natural; he
had been shot in the temple and in the
left side. The killed Of the entire COM
mand was 265, while the wounded num-
bered 52 In memory Of the gallant
dead the government some years ago
erected large monument on top Of the
hill near where the bodies Of General
Custer and many Of his officers and
men were found, on which is engraved
the names of the dead heroes. On each
spot where body was found a marble
has been erected, a cross
the place where Clusters body
was found.
The extension a few years ago Of a
railroad through the vicinity of the
Custer battlefield renders it easy of ac-
cess, and year by year the number Of
tourists who visit the spot soaked with
the blood of heroes, Is increasing.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-02
SETTLERS ARE HELD
UP UNDER INSPECTION
STATUTE OF STATE
Delays in Shipment and Cost Of
Inspection Turn Immigrants
Away From State.

Aberdeen, s. D., June 1.-Complaint
is made that settlers coming to South
Dakota are not receiving a square
deal" under the provisions Of the South
Dakota live stock inspection law passed
by the legislature of 1909, as 1t Is en-
forced by State Inspector Hatterscheid
at Aberdeen. Many settlers are vexed
and indignant at the loss Of time and
money involved in the inspection and
some of the newcomers from eastern
states have written their relatives,
advising them not to locate In South
Dakota. In some instances the charge
is made that Aberdeen people are to
blame for the alleged hold up" but
the trouble appears to be not with
Aberdeen people, who are helpless, nor
with the railroads, but with the state
law. One settler who was removing to
North Dakota claim from Frederick,
s. D., in this county, complains that
his horses were held "a hours for. in
spection at Aberdeen. and he was COM
PEELED to pay S. head for the inspect
ing, Notwithstanding that govern
ment inspector is stationed at Mar
math, N. d., where his live stock must
again undergo hauling over. A new
conner from Illinois brought with him
a certificate of inspection from an in
spector Of that state, but it was not
recognized by the local inspector De-
cause 1t bore no seal. The charge
made here for inspection runs from SO
to Sc a head for cattle, 1t is asserted,
and SIS a head for horses. In instances
where the homesteader has a large
number Of live stock the tax Is most
burdensome. Aberdeen residents have
taken up the matter and efforts will
be made to remedy it, as 1t is feared
continuance of the practice will stop
the present tide of immigration into
the DakOtas
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-02
TRAMP FALLS FROM TRAIN
AND is CUT IN PIECES

Alexandria, S. D.. June 1-Carous
Hospelhaun, of Tiffin, Ohio, was killed
by the eastbound passenger about two
miles west of Alexandria Saturday
noon, evidence indicating that he fell
from between the tender and baggage
car Roadmaster Mcmahon happened
to be standing on the rear of the train
and noticed some of the mangled parts
and thought the train had run down q
hog Upon returning on the o'clock
passenger, he watched the track closely
and discovered an arm and hand laying
beside the rails, so upon arriving at
Mitchell Immediately notified Coroner
Clifford, of this city, to meet him at the
scene Of the accident. They found the
body horribly mangled and strewn
along the track for about go rods, other
parts being found miles from the scene
of the accident. Coroner Clifford
brought the remains to Alexandria A
coroners jury returned verdict Of ac-
cidental death.
A. N. Rhymer, tenant on the F. D.
Peckham farm, upon which the acct
dent occurred, noticed a man on the
back of the tender as the train passed
the buildings, few hours before the
accident occurred.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-02
CONVICTED OF MURDER
BUT GRANTED NEW TRIAL

Vermillion, S. D., June miles
Swenson, % years old, wealthy Clay
county farmer, convicted last October Of
numbering his daughterinlaw, Bertha
Swenson, at their farm house near Al
sen, Clay county, by giving her poison
on July z, 1909, and the penalty fixed
at life imprisonment, has been granted
a new trial by Judge Trip.
Back Of the events that terminated
in the death of Bertha Swenson there
stood out in bold relief the accusation
that had been placed against her by
her fatherinlaw of the theft from him
OF $500. The old man had accused her
to her face, had mentioned it to other
members Of the family, and even to
neighbors. The loss Of this money was
uppermost in his mind from the day
that he discovered that it was gone.
He had brought $4,000 in gold from
Beresford and hid 1t in an old granary.
He advanced the argument that some
member Of the family must have stolen
It; that IL robber had found the
money he would have taken the whole
thing. From that day until the trag-
edy the miser had dotted on the loss Of
his gold.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-02
CENTERvlLLE GIVES FULL
CLASS DAY PROGRAM

Centerville, s. d., May 3O.-The grad.
uating exercises of the Centerville high
school will be held Friday, June 3, at
the opera house, when the following
named members of the class will be
presented diplomas: Edna Steadman,
Edith Weeks, Della Bystrom, Bryant
Waterbury, James Larsen, Arthur
Chasing.
This years class is the first in the
history Of the school to give full class
day program. Each member appears
on the program, as follows: Glass ora
ton, Arthur CHASING; class history,
Bryant Waterbury; class prophecy,
Edith Weeks; class will, James Larsen;
hatchet presentation. Edna Steadman;
class poem, Della Bystrom.
On sunday evening, May 20, Rev. O.
j. Terrell, of the Baptist church, will
deliver the baccalaureate sermon. The
alumni banquet on Saturday evening,
June 4. will conclude the commence
ment program.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-02
HURON PROFESSOR WILL
WE'D IOWA WOMAN

Huron, s. d., May 30.--Announce-
ment is made of the approaching mar
riage of Professor Frank Hewitt Cow
les, of Huron college, and Miss Mayme
Eby, of Des Moines, Ia. The cere-
mony will take place at the home of
Geo. p. Hundling and wife, In this city,
on June IL. Mrs. Hundling Is sister
Of Miss Eby Professor Cowles is a
graduate of West high school, Des
Moines, also of the University of
Wooster, Ohio, and member Of the
Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. For the
past two years he has held the chair
Of Latin in Huron college, and Is
recognized leader in educational cir
cles In this part Of the northwest. Miss
Eby Is the daughter Of Geo. M. Eby
and wife, Of Des Moines. and Is we'll
known in social ard musical circles in
that city. For the past two years she
has been supervisor Of music In the
schools at Usage, Ia. Following an
eastern tour Professor and Mrs. Cow
les will take up their residence in
Huron.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-02
MAN THROWS WIFE
OUT OF HIS BUGGY
Husband Then Kidnaps Boy
and Dodges Across State
Boundary, but Gets Caught.

Sioux Falls, 8. D., May 31.-Valiey
Springs, a thriving little town in the
eastern part of Minnehaha county. has
this week been the scene Of a series OF
exciting events which cast even Hal.
ley's comet in the shade. Tar and
feathers were talked OF for time. and
there might have been big doings'
for the man in the case IL cooler heads
had not prevailed.
The trouble started several days ago,
when s. c. Lay, young man with a
wife, and also with a boy about year
old, called on his wife, from whom hs
had been estranged. He got her into
arms, on the pretext of talking over
their domestic difficulties. Then he
seized the child, threw the mother out
of the buggy and nearly ran over her
and galloped the horses over the state
line into Minnesota, where he has a
brother.
The wife, with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Roe, of Valley Springs, informed
the county authorities in Sioux Falls,
but found the law could not help them
at that stage of the proceedings. Sc
they used their wits and by a little
careful work succeeded in regaininR
possession of the baby and bringing ii
back into South Dakota.
The father soon discovered the
dUScIlCt VI Tic Clllu anu IOtIOWeu
mother and her parents to Valley
Springs, but there he fell into tho
clutches Of the law and was arrested
on the charge of threatening bodily in
jury to his wife. States Attorney
Danforth, of this city, appeared upon
the scene to prosecute and an attorney
from Luverne, Mimi, represented the
husband at his preliminary hearing
before Valley Springs justice.
During the trial. which consumed
four hours, business in the town was
suspended and the population gathered
at the court room. Many of the hot
heads did not hesitate to openly an6
loudly express their contempt for the
defendant Lay was bound over to keeI
the peace toward the mother and child
and his brothers put up cash bond
of $1,000 to secure Lis release.
Public sentiment ran high against
Lay and 1t was necessary to spirit him
out of town in an automobile to avoid
the chance Of trouble with aroused
public sentiment
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-02
ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE THAT
OMAHA is WILD AND WOOlLY

Omaha, Neb May 31.--A wolf hunt
in the heart Of Kountze Place, one Of
the fashionable residence districts Of
Omaha, was an experience that monop-
olized the attention of dozen police
men and 100 or more men and boys. A
large wolf was seen trotting down one
of the streets and riot call was turned
in at the police station. Three auto
mobiles loaded with police hurried to
the scene, and in the meantime several
men had seen the thoroughly frightened
wolf. Soon the streets were filled with
men, all armed, and back and forth the
wolf flew, lodging in and out and
through streets and alleys. Finally
after a chase lasting more than an
hour. and after more than 1000 shots
had been fired the wolf was wounded
TO such an extent that a policeman got
within range and killed the animal
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-02
RANCHERS FIGHT ANTHRAX
IN WESTERN DAKOTA

Whitewood, s. D., June 1.-Anthrax,
the dreaded disease among cattle, has
appeared among a bunch of stock
north of here on the line between
Lawrence and Meade counties, and
some apprehension is felt among
stockmen as to it's spread.
The discovery of the presence of the
disease was made by G. f. Smith, a
rancher living there, who found that
some of his small herd of Angus
and Herefords had developed the
anthrax, one having died and others
displaying well developed symptoms.
The deputy stock inspector was noti-
fed and, owing to the seriousness Of
the disease, summoned State Inspector
S. e. Cosford, who came at once.
Drastic measures are being taken to
confine the disease, and no trace of its
spread has yet been found.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-02
COMMISSION HOLDS
LAST SESSION AT
OLD HEADQUARTERS
Goes to Pierre--Mitchell With.
draws Petition for Connect
ing Tracks.

Sioux Falls, s. D., May 30.-The state
board Of railroad commissioners has
just concluded holding what was the
last meeting to be held by the board in
Sioux Falls, as preparations have been
made to move the headquarters Of the
board to the new state capitol building
at Pierre, where headquarters will be
opened about June /.
During the meeting an order was is
sued for the holding Of a hearing at
Wetonka on June %, to take testimony
In accordance with q petition filed by
residents Of that place and vicinity
asking that a station agent be installed
by the Minneapolis & st. Louis Rail-
way company. There is possibility
that the desired agent may be Installed
before the date fixed for the hearing.
During the past few months hear
ings have been held by the board at the
following places on the matters stated:
Crandall, Grover and Onaka, for new
depots; Amherst for stock yards and
stock scales; Bradley, for an overhead
crossing over the tracks Of the Min
neapolis & st. Louis railway. The
railroad commissioners, as the result Of
the hearings, ordered the railway COM
panies concerned to make the improve
ments demanded and gave them a spe-
Gifted time in which to comply with the
orders.
This time now has expired without
the orders being complied with, and
p. w. Dougherty, counsel of the board
and assistant attorney general, has
been instructed by the board to COM
mence the proceedings necessary to Sc
cure compliance with the orders.
However, the railway companies inter-
ested state they have made the neces-
sary appropriations but are experience
ing difficulty in securing the necessary
material, and are doing their best to
comply with the orders at an early
date.
Matters in connection with the tele-
phone systems at Lennon, Canton and
Humboldt, called to the attention of the
board, have been referred to State Tel
ephone Inspector Egge, Of Centerville.
The board was informed that all
those who had signed a petition asking
for the construction of a track connect
ing the tracks Of the Omaha and Mil
waukee railroad companies at Mitchell
had withdrawn their names, so thu
board had no other course than to dis
miss the case.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-02
ENGINEER Is KILLED
IN TRAIN COLLISION

Aberdeen, s. D., May 30.-Arthur
Johnson, of Aberdeen, engineer on
st. Paul work train, was killed last
night near Bowdle in a head-on col
lision between a work train and an en-
CINE drawing caboose. The accident
occurred at a curve in the track in a
small cut, which prevented the engi-
neers from seeing each others loco
motive. Johnson leaves wife and
child
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-02
HERDS WEST OF RIVER
AFFECTED BY SCABBIES

Pierre, S. D., May 31.--The state and
government veterinarian forces are
working together in the Missouri valley
to enforce the dipping laws in cases Of
scabbies. Several herds are reported
to be more or less affected in Hughes,
Sully and Potter counties, and these are
being looked after to see that there is
no further spread of the disease. The
whole of the state was quarantined
several years ago, on account of the
prevalence of scabbies, and a rigid cam
paign, with dipping of stock, practically
cleaned it up. But the quarantine re-
moved, some owners became careless,
and there are cases which need atten-
ton again.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-02
TRAVELLING MEN WILL
HOLD MEETING AT HURON

Huron. s. d.. June 1.-The sixth an
nual convention of the South Dakota
Travelling Mems association will be
held here June II and Is. The bust
ness men of the city viii join in the
work Of entertaining the knights Of
the grip with an industrial procession
and automobile parade. President G.
E. Barrows announces that the indica-
tions point to a large attendance
Of men covering the South Dakota ter
ritory.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-02
FUNERAL OF DROWNED GIRLS.

Huron, S. D., May 30.-Yesterday aft
ernoon occurred the funeral of the
Bonesteel sisters, Lydia and Leila, VIC
Tins of boating disaster on Lake By
ron, Sunday The services occurred
from the family residence and were
conducted by Rev. Perse Pinch, of the
Congregational church. The attend
ance was large, and the floral offerings
varied and beautiful. Banks, public
offices and many business houses were
closed during the services.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-02
YANKTON STUDENT IS
WINNER IN ORATORY
Alseth Takes First at Huron
Contest-Tibbets, of Mitch.
ell, Is Second.

Huron, 8. D., May 30.-Charles A. AL
seth, of Yankton college. and Harry
Tibbetts, of Mitchell, were awarded first
and second place in the state Inter-co-
legiate oratorical contest here last
night. In the field meet events this
morning, Vermillion gained a majority
of points in the preliminary contests,
with Brookings and Mitchell close fol-
lowers. Large crowds witnessed the
events, and the results of this after
Moons finals are awaited with i'm
patience.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-02
COMMENCEMENT AT eEREsFoRD

mencement exercises Of the Beresford
high school. which will be held Thurs
day and Friday of this week, include an
address by Governor Vessey. The
graduation class consists of II young
people, as follows: Mabelle Wright,
Eva Newell. Almer Steensland, Flor
ence FLEECE, Edith Woodward, Dor
othy Bruehler, Myrtle De Remer Ell
mer Dahle, Florence Jordan, Olive
Ridge, Hazel Elliott Edo Young, Nina
Hedman, Maggie Toomey Isabel FL
lott, Isabel Ison, Arthur Torgeson.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-02
LYONS GIRL WINS
PRIZE SCHOLARSHIP

Lyons, Neb., May 31.-Goldie Morter,
a country girl attending the Lyons high
school, was successful in carrying off
the 500 prize scholarship which is
offered by the associated colleges of the
state. She was the valedictorian and
was considered the best among IL Of
the 1910 class. This will enable her to
attend her choice of several colleges in
the state. Her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
H. e. Morter, are now living near Aims
worth, Neb., having removed from this
place quite recently.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-02
COMMENCEMENT AT THE
BRIDCEWATER HIGH SCHOOL

Brldgewater, s. D., May SO-The
commencement exercises of the
opera house Wednesday evening were
largely attended, Albert OFT winning
the cash prize of $40 offered for the
best Grafton. The other members Of
the class are as follows: Clara Weber,
Eleanor frederick, Rosa Mayer, Mamie
Morrison, Pierre OFT, Ruth Owen. All
parts were well taken.
The class address, delivered by Dean
Perisho, Of the state university, was
especially good.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-02
MAN INJURED IN RUNAWAY.

washington Springs, s. D., June 1.
Walter Gray, of this place, was driv-
ing a team of high spirited mules,
which became frightened as they were
passing through the main business
street and ran away. The heavy wagon
struck a ridge of earth where sewer
is being constructed and Gray was
thrown into the air, landing on his
head in the street. The wheels passed
over his arm and struck him in the
head, cutting a number of deep gashes.
He was picked up unconscious and 1t
was believed could live only short time
but he finally rallied somewhat. and
now 1t is believed he will recover.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1910-06-02
AGED NEWSPAPER MAN
Is SERIOUSLY INJURED

Yankton, S. D.. May 30.-During the
parade Of the Yankee Robinson circus
here, with an immense concourse Of
people on the streets, George W..
Kingsbury the veteran newspaper man
of the Dakotas, and still affiliated with
the Press and Dakotan, was run over
by a rig and was taken to his home
in quite serious condition. The shock,
at his advanced age, together with an
injury to a knee, where a horse step
ped on him, has resulted in great
weakness and he is laid up completely.