The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-09-05
DAKOTA STATE NEWS

HURON-There has been some COM
plaint from the sportsmen of the state
over the meeting which has been called
for September IL. on account of the
open season beginning on the 10th,
and most sportSmen wishing to be in
the feld early. In view of this fact
the meeting has been postponed till
Friday, the 18th, and will take place at
Huron. The purpose of the meeting
is TO discuss legislation for the protec-
ton of game.
DOLAND.-While a Doland man was
passing q box car in the railway yards
members of a beer party in the car
threw empty bottles at him. Angry at
this sort Of treatment the human tar
get caused the arrest of the men,
h were required to pay fines and
costs amounting to more than $50 for
their amusement.
KADOKA.-The Sioux Indians on the
adjacent Pine Ridge reservation are
making a great deal of money by gath
towns near to the reservation. Wild
plums are very abundant along White
river and tributary streams, and large
quantities of them are being sold by
the Indians.
ARMOUR.-No trace has yet been
found of a young man.. giving his name
as Ira Houtkooper, who disappeared
with $3.50 belonging to an Armour
stock buyer, The young man, Who
was supposed to be honest, was sent
to market with the stock and after col
lecting the money made his disappear
ance.
RAPID CITY.-H. l.. Francisco, now
of Bismark, n. D., has just collected a
warrant for $1.10 which was issued to
him in Rapid City five years ago in
payment for his services as a juror. He
had overlooked the warrant. but found
1t a few days ago while examining
some old papers.
Observation-Disclosures of Public
instruction c. G. Lawrence speaks to-
day at Salem before the Teachers in
St1tute. He talks on the country school
problem, discussing the phase of state
aid for rural schools and also the
teaching of agriculture in the country
schools.
ABERDEEN.-The sixth annual con-
vention of the State Abstractors' asso-
citation adjourns this afternoon after
questions were discussed. Sight seeing
in automobiles was the bill today. h
attendance was large.
PIERRE-The Provident Life and
Trust company, of Philadelphia, has
been licensed to sell life insurance in
South Dakota by the state insurance
commissioner This company is about
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missioner.
FLANpREAU.-The people of Flan-
dreau regret the departure from the
city of Rev. J.. c.. Linton, who recent
ly accepted a call to the pastorate of
the Presbyterian church at Miami,
okla.
BROOKINGs.-one of the most sue
cesstul affairs of the kind held in
South Dakota this fall will be the an
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here September II, Is, and 10.
BANCROFT.-At a special election
held here a majority of three was cast
against the proposition to issue bonds
for the erection of a public school
building.
kADOKA.-The public school build
ing Is being enlarged and improved,
and will be made one of the best in
western South Dakota.
HUDSON.-While amusing them
selves with an airgun, Leo Warmoldz
was shot and wounded by Harry
Thorpe. The bullet struck him in the
forehead.
ROSEBUD INDIAN AGENCY.-The
5000 Sioux Indians belonging at this
agency have recently been paid about
So each by the government.
WHITE OWL-The mails were very
irregular last week on account of the
io WoNS1 VI lliC rpSllS Il ZURICH river,
caused by recent rains.
HECLA-Preliminary arrangements
are being made for a harvest festival.
to be held here September 25.
PIERRE-The state auditors office
sent out an abstract of assessment to
each county last Saturday.
HIGHMORE.-In one day. recently.
So tubs Of butter were shipped from
the local creamery.
IOWA ASSOCIATION
PICNIC AT HURLEY
Hurley, S. D.. Aug. 29.-The annual
picnic of the Iowa association. Of Tur-
ner county, South Dakota, will take
place Friday, August 80. This society
was started here only two years ago
and now has nearly 800 members. II
has a picnic once each year at some
convenient grove.
At the coming picnic the speakers
on the Program will be Gov. Frank M.
Byrne, of F'aulkton; Senator S. NJ. Gill
lette, of Cherokee. Ia, and Rev. G.. w.
Dow. of Sioux Falls. A. large crowd
is present at each picnic and athletic
sports n various amusements enter
tain the public. The Hurley brass hand
will furnish music.
A large norton of the residents ~
Turner county are former Iowa peopIa
n they will cherish the memory OF
their native state and enjoy visiting
with their compatriots. J. S. Pingrey,
formerly of Cherokee, is the president
and was the first organizer of he So
ciety. 1t is expected that a large num-
Der OF new members will be welcomed
at the coming meeting.
UNCLAIMED ENTRY RIGHTS
WILL REVERT MANY QUARTERS
White River, s. D., Aug. 29.-Out Of
60o names called last week in the fall
filings for the Mellette and Bennett
county lands, only 26 selections were
made. The names are now being called
at the rate of 300 each day, this plan
continuing until the remaining 1000
persons have had a chance to file. All
land remaining unentered at 9 O'Clock
a. M, on October /, will be subject IL
general entry.