The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-05-02
DAKOTA STATE NEWS

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peared a horse also disappeared from
his fathers barn. The missing boy is
described as being 16 years OF age,
about five feet seven inches tall n
weighs about 1856 pounds.
BELLE FOURCHE-word was re-
ceived here from Fairpoint in Meade
county. that Dad" Holloway, n OF
the old time c~owpunchers Of this sec
ton, had been killed near that point.
Holloway who left here a couple Of
weeks ago for q sheep ranch near Fair
point, where he expected to spend the
was crossing a creek and in
jumping from the wagon fell under 1t
IND met his death.
LEAD-Black Hills council, knights
Of Columbus, held a meeting for the
purpose of electing delegates to the
state convention OF the order to be held
at Woonsocket, May IL, 13. Grand
knight Paul Peurson n Past Grand
Knight j. l.. Curren were chosen. The
alternates were j. E. Murphy and DR..
Fitzgerald. DR.. Fitzgerald, Rev. Faith
er Busch and States Attorney Heffron
delivered addresses. A large delegation
from other camps was present.
sTURGES-word has been received
here by John Silfven, one Of the pros
ranchers near Vale. that his
daughter, Mrs. Anna Lahlina and her
husband were lost on the Titanic. A
cousin Of Mr.. Silfven, Lydon Silfven,
was also on the Titanic. but was saved.
He reported that nothing had been
seen Of the bodies Of his relatives.
MILLER-Mack Miller, a reliable
pioneer citizen here. reports having
seen thus early in the season, q large
snake feeder flying on the streets. The
great full grown summer pest finally
sought refuge in an affce building. The
snake feeder is common late In the sea-
son along pools of water.
WINFRED-The contract has been
for the erection here OF q new
Catholic church, the contract price be-
ing SIT, 026. The edilce will be one Of
the finest Of its kind in this part Of the
state. The cornerstone will be laid In
the near future n will be attended by
elaborate ceremonies.
VERMILLION-The Sioux Falls Dis
trict association Of the Methodist Epis-
copal missionary society which closed
q three days convention here on FRI
day., elected Mrs. w. H.. Lawton, OF this
place, president for the coming year.
The next annual meeting will be held at
Dell Rapids.
SIOUX FALLS-It has just been an
nounced here that after prolonged ne
Harry L. Dodge and George
II. oCh at lIldlld6CIS Va LIIo
Dyckman, at Minneapolis, have
secured the leaseof the new Carpenter
hotel, in course Of construction in
Sioux Falls.
LEAD-The Lead high school Ath.
letic association is now training to run
b relay race with the Deadwood High
S. A. s. The race will take place be-
tween Deadwood and Lead, a distance
Of four miles. The boys will go in
training at nee.
FAULKTON-The new officers for
the coming year Of Group Ten Of the
South Dakota Bankers association are:
President, G.. c. Meadows, Ipswich;
vice president, G.. A. Dixon, Seneca;
@. c. Pierce, Selby.
HAYTI-As the result of a mass
meeting of business men and other res
1t was decided to hold a rousing
of July celebration here, and
committees were appointed to
make the necessary arrangements.
MILLER-Judge Carroll Of this town
has 1000 acres of wheat about sowed on
his ranch southwest and 200 acres Of
rye He expects to put out 300 acres OF
corn. Much of the wheat which was
early is up nicely.
FLANDREAU-The members Of the
local Civic league have decided to on
duct a flower and vegetable contest for
children and young people under the
age of Is. Prizes will be awarded for
the best kept gardens.
INSTRUMENTATION college people
Saturday evening a dual
victory, having o in the debate with
Huron college and captured the ath-
letic honors in a baseball contest with
Drkota Wesleyan university.
VERMILLION-Prof. Jesse Brum-
baugh, of the S. D.. u. law school fac
ulty, who vas called home to Oregon by
the accidental death of his son, has re-
his position and will not return
to Vermillion.
NEWELL~The Methodists are for
mulating plans for the erection of a fine
church building. 1t Is hoped the
work of construction can be-
fore the summer Is very far advanced.
BONESTEEL--The city council ac-
the resignation of Mayor Frank
Mace and filled the vacancy by a unan-
imous vote with c. j.. Alexander for
mayor for the unexpired term.
BUTLER-G. r. Malone, head of the
farmers state grange, will on May 20
an address here, and following
the speaking a local branch Of the state
will be organized.
LEAD-George Gaughon is building
a large garage which will accommodate
Is cars and will be fully equipped by
the time the summer hotel in the can
yon is completed.
ABERDEEN-A c~loudburst at Holm
quist flooded the town and surround
ing country for several miles In each
direction, four inches of rain falling
within an hour.
ABERDEEN--Dr. M. G. Johnston, an
physician, delivered an ad-
dress to the boys of the high school
upon eugenics and sex hygiene.
MILLER-This town is now free of
Indebtedness, the last out
standing warrant having been called in,
the first time in the history OF the city.
PIERRE-The Dakota Produce COM
pany has been Incorporated at Aber-
deem by F. j. Hansen, NJ. E. Gclon and
Laura l.. Soinsen.
SISSETON-A branch OF the United
weather bureau has been estab-
lished here, with George Gray in charge
local observer.
REDFIELD - Arrangements have
been made to a the principal streets
of Redfeld lighted and ornamented by
lights.
WAKONDA-So many automobiles
now arc wne here that steps have
been taken to organize an automobile
LILY-A farmers grange with 81
charter members has been organize
here.