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The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-24
SUMMER TERM TO AID
THE URPAE SITUATION

Bookings, S. D., May lS.-The rural
preachers of South Dakota are special
ly invited to spend two weeks in the
summer session Of the South Dakota
State college, beginning June 10.
Professor Brigham. director Of the
summer session, states that several
courses will be offered which will l1-
peal to rural ard urban pastors and
their wives. He makes the invitation
broad and states that the farmer and
his wife, the professional or business
man or woman are also invited to
spend two weeks In the summer
school in systematic and scientific
study as a preparation for the great
onward movement for better rural and
urban conditions.
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-24
CATTLE OWNERS AND SHEEP
GRAZERS WAR OVER RANGE

Pierre. s. D., May 20.-The world old
war between the sheep and cattle men
appears to be famed anew In the
Fruitdale country near Belle Fourche.
1t appears that there are several Sec
tons Of government land, near the
dam at Orman which has been used
AZ free range Tor q number Of small
bands or mich cows by neighborfng
small ranchers. A year ago a large
sheep nan ranged several thousand
sheep over this area, eating of every
blade Of grass so that the cattle went
hungry n the owners had to buy
feed. This year they are in evidence
again, occasloning loud protests from
the cattle owners
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-24

Ihe latest addition to the list OF hu-
man disease which are spread through
the instrtmentalfty OF biting insects
q. according to the Lancet, kala-azar,
or black fever, and the propagation liz
the bedbug. The disease is found most
often In India, and there, under the
directf0u Of European scientists. war Is
being made on h bug. This incrfm-
nation OF b bedbug," says an Eng
l1eh army surgeon. affords another
instance Of the Importance OF cleanli-
nee9 In dwellings all the need Of wag-
ine constant warfare against biting in
sect9, more particularly on those which
rely upon man for sustenance..
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-24
FIRE IN PICTURE SHOW
CAUSES SMALL DAMAGE

Marion, s. d., May zv.-The new OBJ
era house here. owned by Chas. Hart
sough, was Quilted by fire during a
moving picture performance when a
roll of film became ignited I'm some I'M
known manner For a time ii looked
as though the fire would assume Sc
rious proportions. A damage of about
$500 was done to building and contents.
No was injured except Hans Boe-
hnger, the manager OF the show, whose
escape was cut of and who had to be
taken out of a second story rear win
dow. His injuries are not serious.
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-24

An outdoor pulpit to cost $4,000 has
neeuE given TO the new cathedral or st.
John the Divine by Miss Olivia e.
Fnelpg~6tOkes In memory Of her sis
~, Caroline. An outdoor pulpit Ii q
feature Of several English c~athedra1s as
Wen ~ OF Grace church In New York
city q the experience Of soap box"
orator. has been that there are lots
Of people who viii listen to preaching
~ me open air who couldn't be per-
sua0ed to 80 inside and sit at the feet
of anybody. There Is the best possible
president for the adoption, or revival
IT outdoor preaching by the Christian
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-24
KING FREDERlCK'S BODY
REACHES COPENHAGEN

Copenhagen, Denmark, May 1.-THE
Danish royal yacht Dannebrog arrived
at noon today at the Toldboden wharf
in the inner harbor. near Amalienborg
palace, bringing in the body Of the late
king, Frederick VIII. from Trave-
muende.
king Christian X, of Denmark:
King Haak6h, Of Norway, and many
other royal ~personages followed the
hearse on foot to the chapel OF
C~hristianborg castle, where the coffin
was placed on q catafaluue-
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-24
DOG SHOWS SORROW AT
MASTERS DEATH PLACE

Montrose, s. d. May 1S.-August
Dansman, of McCook county, who was
killed a few days ago at Montrose
station by falling under the wheels of
a train. was the owner of a I'll ne bird
dog. which, since the masters tragic
death. has acted in a peculiar manner
A friend of the family tool the dog to
his home during the funeral. and the
children Of the household played with
him during the day. At supper time
the dog refused to eat. Later in the
evening fresh meat and milk were
placed before the dog, but it would eat
but a few mOuthfuls. Whenever it can
elude the vigilance Of the members Of
the family 1t runs straight to the sta
ton n to the place on the track
where it's master was killed. remain
ing there and bowling mournfully until
taken away.
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-24
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
GET 500 SCHOLARSHIPS

Huron, S. D., May 1.-THE Nicely
monds scholarships to Huron college
have been awarded on examination for
the year 1928. These SCHOLARSHIPS
are for 800 for each of six high school
graduates of South Dakota. Following
are those securing the scholarships:
Crystal Elliott, of Lennon; Hilda
Lynn, of Huron; Fay Reeves, of ST.
Lawrence; Dorothy Rossman, of Miller;
Amy Schroeder, of Miller, and Estelle
Trent, OF Highmore.
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-24

Under the headline MANY Men OF
Many Minds," q Paris paper refers to
the 1Ast Wills of two OF Its citizens.
Ouos Pere Hyacinthe Loyson, who died
11oe month, requested that ministers Of
~ various faiths attend his funeral
ma That they appear at tina function
y QSeir clerical robes. The other Pa
x5ne1n said, ~ want no priest to say
muct no take place "a q church. but
~ T. priest Wishes to speak on that oc-
Gn91on III the garb OF q citizen and
without any chuDch insignia let It
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-24
TAFT RENTS FINE OF
EIGHT NIGHT RIDERS

Washington, May 17.-President Taft
today remitted the fines of eight men
convicted in the might rider tobacco
cases In Kentucky, requiring the de-
PENDANTS to pay ONLY the costs Of the
trial.
The men all members of the Burley
Leaf Growers association. were found
guilty OF violation of the antitrust
law and interfering with interstate
traffic in tobacco. The fines ranged
from 500 to $1,000 apiece.
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-24
DELEGATION AT WORK
TO RETAIN FORT MEADE

Washington, D.. c., May 17.-Despite
the fact that Secretary Stimson had
again recommended Fort Meade for
abandonment along with many other
posts, the members of the South Da-
kota delegation today said they had no
idea it would soon be given up. They
expect no action by congress this ses-
sion which will withdraw supper from
Fort Meade. Regardless Of what the
House may do they expect the Senate
to save it.
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-24
DhK0Il CROP OUTLOOK
The FINEST IN YEARS
Opinions OF Experts Who Have
Travelled Widely To In
spect Conditions.

WATERFOWL, 8. D., May 20-Crop con-
diti0ns In northwestern South Dako-
ia, for this season OF the year, were
never better, according to w. III.
stokes, q recognized authority. who
has just returned from an extended au-
70 tour OF inspection Mr.; stokes inds
the In a very optimistic frame
Of mind, and declared that their faith
In a great crop this fall is well found
ed.
Both weather and moisture condi-
tions," he said, have been ideal for
giving the grain the best kind of a
start. On the woh1e, May has been
cool, and this has been conducive to
vigorous growth of the root. Because
Of this. stooling will be heavy. and
when the warm days Of June come the
grain viii be in prime condition to
make a remarkable growth. The foun-
dation, IL N can call IL that, is well
laid. Fields are now showing about
. inches Of growth and the color
IL brilliant green. indicating a good,
healthy condition.
Some farmers have their corn
planted, and the rest are ready. The
COO weather has delayed some. The
corr acreage will be almost doubled.
while the seed bed has been prepared
with more than ordinary care. Plow-
ing has never before. on the average
been so deep. These are two direct
results of the lessons learned from
crop conditions last year"
Walter r. Miller, auditor for one OF
large elevator companies which has
houses on the st. Louis line at nearly
every town between WATERFOWL and
LeBeau, returned today from an in
.Epection trip west to the Missouri river.
Everywhere along the line. he says,
crops are in excellent shape. Reports
to him from the company's agents all
speak Of the bright prospects.
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-24

Illo portraits OF Captain Amundsen
show q certain likeness to DR.. hansen.
Both have In q marked degree the long
curjouG circumstance that the seafar-
Ing xnces. whether on the Baltic or on
b Mediterranean, have this type Of
head while b inlanders OF Europe are
prc0ominant1y OF the broad headed
Alpine sort. But 1t will hardly do to
mal< long headedness the i 81
eeaManship. az some enthusiasts have
d0p1k Tor the Japanese, who are round
heAG4d. take readily to the sea.
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-24
ESCAPED PRISONER DROPS DEAD

Laredo, Tex, May 16.-After rs
years Imprisonment, Meximo Mar
tinez, escaped from Jail at Neuvo La
redo today. with seven other prisoners.
Martinez dropped dead after he had
run one block from the jail. The other
seven are still at large. Jailer Fruc-
tuoso De Leon was killed.
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-24
WOMAN MAYOR IN wyom,nc

Sheridan, Wyo., May 16.-Mrs. Susie
Wissier, a widow, has been elected
OF Dayton, Wyo., on the inde-
pendent ticket. A majority Of votes
were cast by women.
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-24
STATE AUTOMOBILE MEET
At WATERFOWL NAV o.

Beresford, ,. d., May 20.-Dr. j. s..
Upland, secretary of the South Dakota
Automobile association, has issued the
following announcement OF the second
annual meeting of the association at
WATERFOWL, which he has addressed
to the mayors of the various cities OF
the state:
I'VE respectfully a your attention
to the fact that the South Dakota State
Automobile association will hold its
second annual meeting at WATERFOWL,
8. D., the 21st inst.
Further, we request that you SEM
a delegation from your local automo-
bile or good roads association to this
meeting and be sure to impress the
importance Of same upon your local
club.
Remember our slogan is good
roads, and w want every mayor, ev-
cry automobile and good roads asso-
citation and every city and town in
the state to come In and boost.
May we hear from you as to what
you will do In the matter at your earl
lest opportunity 2"
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-24
TELEPHONE SYSTEM
CHANGES OWNERsHIp

belmont, s. D., May 20.-An import
ant business deal was transacted in
belmont Saturday. when C. III. and b.
A. Singer. bought The telephone system
and exchange. Possession was given
Immediately and the business is being
pushed without "a 1ull. b. A. Singer.
Will be the business manager, for which
work he Is well qualified, having been
connected with the exchange IN sew
eral capacities for several years past.
yet announced what his plans for the
future may be.
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-24
TEACHER INJURED IN
EARLY MORNING FIRE

SNMENM MMMNN Etn.
Chamberlain. s. d., May 20.-At 6
O'clock Thursday morning the hotel at
Weta a own on the Black Hills ex-
tension of the Milwaukee, was de-
stroyed by fire. Miss SovIes. who
teaches the school at that point. had
escaped from the building III re-
turned to secure her purse. Before
being rescued she was very seriously
burned about the feet, limbs and chest.
She was brought to q local bospifal
In chamberlain, where III physicians
believe b will recover.
JEFFERSON-The republicans OF
this place have perfected arrangements
for the organization Of d Republican
y DIR. l. -. Rusk was elected presi-
dent: +. E. Brault, secretary. and M.
y. Authier, treasurer. F. A. Bechard,
H. r. Chicoine and p. III. Pinard COM
pose the committee selected to assist
b officers IN carrying out the work
of the new organisation.
PIERRE-The people living along
the Moreau river branch Of the Puget
Sound sure have their troubles with
train service. Last winter II was snow
blockades. Now Timberlake and Isabel
have petitioned the railway commission
to order h installation Of daily train
service
lROQUOISEThe three daughters OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Schultz, who live on
q farm near Iroquois. made an unusual
record Of school attendance during the
school year now closing. They are
aged seven, nine and 10. and although
they reside a mile from the school
building they have not been absent or
eardy during the school year.
F1ERRE-The superintendent of
public instruction is beginning to col
tect material for the biennial report
which will be issued In November. It
Esta Sontain many more illustrations
than eve heretofore. inciudiug tie
pictures OF the different county Super
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-24
aDEADWoCD DICK" FICTION
OF MEIODRAMA1tC AUTHORS

Deadwood. S. D., May 1s.-Eastern
papers are again recounting the death
OF "Deadwood Dick" a supposed char
acter of early day fame here. Dead
wood Dick" was a fiction originated by
Seth Bullock and Ned Butlin, writer
of blood and thunder stores that gained
notoriety in the late '10s.
Back in 1876, Butlin happened in the
town of Whitewood. below here, and
meeting Bullock, asked for material
for a sensational story. Bullock
pointed out Richard Clark. of Lead.
and introduced him to Butlin as h
real hero of the early days here and
Butlin's fancy pictured the rest.
The exploits of "Deadwood Dick"
gained speedy fame and Clark all these
a has borne the title. He is a sue
cessful rancher near the Shoshone
reservation in Wyoming, where he
some years G from Lead. He
is one of the mildest of men and never
came within a mile of any hairbreadth
escape or exploit such as the character
of "Deadwood Dick" depicts.
The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-24
S. D. ODD FELLOWS
ELECT new OFFICERS
Grand Lodge and ReEeccahs
Annual Meeting at
Aberdeen.

Aberdeen, s. d., May 1s.-The grand
lodge, I. o. o. F. and the Rebekah as
sembly elected officers for h ensuing
year, as follows.
Odd Fellows-Grand master, ]. NJ.
Patton. Sioux Falls; deputy grand
master, S. E. Wilson. Hot Springs;
grazd warden, Charles Barrette.
Watertown; grand secretary, Harvey
J.. Rice, Huron; grand treasurer, Geo.
w. Snow. Springfield; grand represent
tative, F. B. Raymond, Villas.
Rebekahs-President, Mrs Matte
Chase, Frederick; vice president, Miss
ida Fishbeck, Yankton. warden, Mrs.
Annie Knodt. Bristol; secretary. Mrs.
Hattie Borland, Madison; treasurer,
Mrs. Sarah Fuller, Lead.
Memorial services for deceased
members, held by the different
branches of the order, were largely at
tended n most impressive. The Pa
triarchs Militant held a session and
elected Capt. NJ. Sweating, Of Sioux
Falls, vice president for the next term,
and Chevalier F. w. Rowley, of
Mitchell. the president and
secretary. Col. A e. Fuller, of Madison,
and ChevaIier George III. Waskey, Of
Madison, are followers from last year.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-09-14

viii be seen On business men. As a
rule business coats will carry three
buttons, single breasted, with pointed
lapel, 3015 or BIZ inches in length,
according to the height Of the wearer.
Very slight demand for the frock,
or cutaway, is anticipated, although IN
suburban or rural localities. where
formal dress is seldom worn, the cut
away is always proper for semi-formal
functions, and in most cases forms a
becoming garment. The fall and win
ter frocks carry three buttons, only
one Of which is supposed to be fast
ened, the edge Of the coat rounding
with a graceful curve from the centre
Of the chest to the bottom of the
garment, which, from collar to end, is
about 50 inches in length.
A popular overcoat for the coming
season will be a short, belted garment,
with a pleat in the back, reaching
barely to the knee. In spite Of the
crusade made against them last year.
chinchillas are coming back into the
public favor, and will be particularly
noticeable in a long. double-breasted
coat.
"In spite Of the dissatisfaction the
trade has experienced in regard to soft
fabrics,'' said the manager of q we'll
known high-class ready-to-wear house,
Just returned from a tour Of the Eu-
ropean fashion centres, "the public de-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-09-14

shoulders, a soft ron, no pads nor
chest exaggeration. Cheviots and
woods will outnumber the worsteds two
to one this winter. Double breasted
sacks are also coming IN again, and
are likely to be quite popular by the
time real cold weather sets in.
There seems to be a general demand
throughout the country for a narrow
shouldered coat; this demand did not
exist last year, but is making itself
more and more apparent as the fall
season advances. This undoubtedly
accounts for the abandonment Of the
padded shoulder that sought to make
Reggy and Percy look like real ath-
letes, doa't-ye-know?
While speaking Of the frock coat
should have added that. while not
in popular demand, with it should be
worn grey striped trousers, while the
vest may be Of the same material as
the coat. or a white one. If the black
vest is worn, the demi-vest, with white
edging, is proper; with this should go
an ascot tie and a winged collar.
Cloth-topped shoes, pearl-Tey gloves
and a silk hat complete this semi
formal dress.
There will be a big call for Norfolks
this fall, I am assured by persons
who should know. This jacket always
makes, a comfortable, useful and nobby
outing garment for automobiling and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-09-14

every sort Of outdoor sport.
As a matter Of fact, many we'll
groomed men wear them to business
Others keep one at the Office and don
it when they assume the duties Of the
day. The Norfolk also makes an ex-
ceIlent Iounging coat to wear around
the house, in the library, smoking OF
billiard room. This fall the Norfolk
viii be made principally from a cheviot
in fancy patterns.
Vests this fall viii show a general
tendency to a high cut-high enough
TO be visible above the lapel when
the coat is buttoned. Vests are made
for the coming season without collars,
and will carry five and six buttons.
Opinions seem to differ as to the de-
mand for fancy vests, A few houses
which make a specially Of this kind
OF garment are making vigorous efforts
to push them, and report that they are
meeting with great success in this
line; but the trade in general seems
to have little use for them
The peg-top" effect has vanished
entirely from the trousers made for
the fall and winter season. While
not exactly tight, they are made more
snug, more elose-htting, than for a
long time past. The "cuf at the
bottom Of the legs will be noticeable
only by its absence, and the trousers
viii reach to the heels.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-09-14

mands them, and they VIII be worn
again-rough, shaggy stuff, and at the
end of the season you will find chin
chillas very popular. really believe
that the merchant who plunges on
them will be left; a great many win
be worn, but there will be consider
able dissatisfaction. Many manufac-
turers are experimenting with this
kind Of coat; but in my judgment
there are only three or four manufac-
turers in the United States who can
turn out a really good chinchiIla-
These sell from $50 up. These coats
viii be seen in blues, greys and olive
brown.
As to raglans. the same authority
declared: "The raglan has almost
seen its last day here. I believe it
viii die as quickly as it did eight or
nine years ago, when it practically
died overnight In fact, when in Eu-
rope the only raglans I saw we're old
ones, that the owners were evidently
trying to wear out. I saw more in
Berlin than in London. and none at
all in Paris"
A comfortable garment for fall wear
is a box coat, with shawl collar and
double breast; but this is too short for
winter wear. There are so many DIFF
ferent models for sack coats that It Is
difficult to describe them; but as a
rule they are cut with form-ftting
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-09-14

the ready-to-wear houses. Worsteds.
cassimeres, cheviots and tweeds. Of
clearcut design and soft finish, will be
most popular in the makeup Of gen
tlemen's clothes this fall and winter.
Brown effects, greys and blue-greys
will be most observable among good
dressers during the coming season.
Chinchillas win go big, too, according
to the opinion Of many prominent deal
ers.
Very few double breasted sack coats
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-09-14
What Fashion Has Decided lie Shall Wear

no frills. The style may be described
as American, or perhaps cosmopolitan
would be the better word. Clothes
for men will be cut to fit, well bal
anced, made up in moderation; we
will have no padded shoulders, no ex-
aggerated chest. Trousers will be cut
moderately close-ftting, and Of saver-
age length-that is, they win reach to
the heel"
This style prevails in the output Of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-09-14

and the ready-to-wear makers alike.
According to one Of the former, an
acknowledged authority in sartorial
matters: I'VE are drawing away from
the so-caIled English. style. Clothes
VIII be simply natural this fall. with
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-09-14

EMS clothing, meaning suits
and overcoats, will return to
the normal style this fall,
This is practically agreed
upon by the custom trade
The day book., 1912-01-10
on races. Two telephones torn
out.
WEBSTER TO CHANGE HIS
PLEA TO GUILTY"

PLEA To "GUlLIY
DR.. Harry Elgin Webster will
appear in open court before
Judge R. S. Farrand at Oregon,
Ill., Friday morning and plead
guilty of the murder of his biga-
nous wife, Bessie Kent Webster,
whom he killed on a lonely road
near Dixon, ILL.,, atferward strip
ping her body and concealing it in
pile of leaves. rs.
According to Webster's attor-
ney, the imprisoned doctor is
writing a new confession, which
is expected to clear up many mys-
teries connected with the crime,
and not disclosed in his first doc
ument.
States Attorney w. ]. Emer-
son said today there had been no
agreement between attorneys for
the defense and the state whereby
the court was to be asked to miti-
gate the physicians sentence be-
cause of his confession. which
Mr.. Emerson said, was volun-
tary on the part of Webster.
1t is said that Webster, taking
into consideration the sentence
given out to Rev. c. V. T. Richie
son, the murderer of Avis Lin
nell, and deserted by wealthy
relatives he believed would pay
for his defense, has decided to
change his plea of mot guilty"
and throw himself on the mercy
of the court, seeking to secure a
life sentence in the penitentiary.
-O-o-
Wonder if the ground-hog is
The day book., 1912-01-10

fired two shots into his body yes
terday when his wife refused a
reconciliation. Shooting occur
red at wife's home, 2249 w. Mad
ison. Wilber died last night.
Frank Linder, printer. shot
himself in the head in his room
at "a S. State street last night.
Died.
Pat Grove, 81 w.. Superior,
taken to county hospital, suffer
ing from exposure. You simply
can't keep Pat out of the papers.
Casinir Lerschert, 1921 S.,
Union, died at county hospital
yesterday from burns received
Monday when his clothing
caught fire.
William Murray, sewing ma
chine agent, fined $40 and costs in
Sheffield avenue court for leav-
ing his horse in the cold four
hours without a blanket.
Ida Johnson, 210 Wells street,
held to grand jury for attempting
to kill Oscar Carlson Dec. ID, af-
ter he had refused to marry her.
Fired five shots at him, one strik-
ing him in head.
]. "A. Smith, 2315 w. Washing
ton blvd, put under peace bond
because of his efforts to collect
money on loan from Mrs. Ida
Meyers, a widow. He attempted
to break down door of her home
when refused admittance. Mrs.
The day book., 1912-01-10

Wonder if the grounding is
getting ready to cast a shadow? :.