The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1912-09-12
DAKOTA STATE NEWS


CANISTOTA-Shot like a rocket to
the top of a new grain elevator and,
escape without serious injury was ths
experience of Earl VanWoert, of this
place. Earl and another boy were
playing around the elevator when he.
got into the manlift and pressed the
lever with his foot. The lift was
weighted to carry a much greater
weight than the boy and it shot at
lightning speed to the top of the ele-
yator with it's human freight. How the,
boy escaped without being killed is a
miracle.
FAITH-There are evidences to
show that the Milwaukee railway COM
pany is contemplating extending its
line from Faith to the Black Hills.
AS q result there now is talk of di-
riding the big county of Meade into
three counties. Faith residents are all
In V of the movement, as the town
is in the extreme northwestern part of
the county and the residents of this
place and vicinity lave to travel 1870
miles to Sturgis to visit their county
seat.
DALLAS-Not to be outdone by
their SIOUX brethren on the Cheyenne
River reservation, who on September
Ola will hold an Indian fair at the
town of Dupree, near the reservation,
the Sioux Indians Of the Ponca dis
trict on the Rosebud reservation have
completed arrangements for the third
annual Ponca district fair and tourna-
ment, to be held at the Ponca issue
station commencing September 10 and
continuing until the night of Septem-
Der IL.
Observation-Disclosures, the 3-year-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Roberts. Of Ashton. was brought to a
hospital for an operation to save her
! right eve while p1avinp- IN tho @ r5
the little girl fell or a willow clothes
basket ana one of the reeds passed
through the socket of the right eye and
penetrated the head for a distance of
several inches. The reed did not touch
the brain. and 1t is thought that the
e can be saved.
CORSICA-Mrs. D. Dingeman, wife
OF a we'll known resident, was saved
from a horrible death by the timely
arrival Of her husband. Her clothing
was set on fire when burning Oil was
dashed over her. She rushed out of
doors screaming for assistance, with
her clothing abla7e. Just at this juno
turs her husband drove up to the house
and saved her life by dragging her to
a nearby hydrant and turning on the
water.
RAPID CITY-It is not likely that
Congressman E. w. Martin, of Dead
wood. will have opposition on the bull
moose ticket. A report was sent out
from here stating that DR.. G.. c.. Red
field. the we'll known local bull moose
leader. had announced his candidacy
against MIR. Martin, but DR.. Redfield
strenuously denies this and asserts
that he will not be a candidate for con-
gress or any other Office.
ABERDEEN-The board of directors
Of h Better Farming association, of
South Dakota. the headquarters of
which are located in this city, are ar
ranging for a special short curse for
armer to be held in this city Deem
Der 1e to 81. inclusive. 1t is planned
to have some of the best authorities
on the various topics connected with
farming to lecture and address the
short course students.
ARMOUR-The boy scouts of Armour
nave been holding their second en-
campment for this season this week at
h north end of Lake Andes in charge
Of Rev. E. c.. Ford. The 10 miles to
the lake were marched in about three
and q half hours and the return trip
made In the same length of time. The
boys report great sport shing boat
ing and swimming.
MADISON-A baseball tournament
has been arranged for county fair week
here. The tournament will cover three
days. Nunda and Clarno will play
the first day, Winfred and Franklin the
second, and on the third day the WIN
SAo 51Ai1o I'll Liz -" Ore
vious days will compete for tournament
honors.
HURON-Hugh Jaynes, of Pierre.
and James G. Mcfarland, of Water
town, have been invited to fly at the
South k state fair with Tournier
In the French Newport monoplane. Mr..
Jaynes will aviat on Pierre lay. and
Mr.. Mcfarland will try the air route
on Watertown and Codington county
day.
CENTERVILLE-This place is en-
titled to three saloons, but under an
agreement 1t has but two, the proprie-
tors personally paying the license of a
thlrd saloon. which does not exist, this
being done to prevent the opening of
a third saloon and the further division
Of the business.
HURON-Deflnite word was re-
ceived this morning from Chicago that
Governor H. F. ohnso of California
Will attend the South Dakota state fair
on Friday. September 10. n will ad-
dress the state fair visitors at noon on
the grounds, following the aeroplane
flights.
PIERRE-F. A Krieser, w. j. Sor-
ensoE and r. e. Roney. all of Sioux
Falls. as directors of the Power City
Drug have flied articles Of
incorporation with the secretary Of
state. The company will manufacture
and sell drugs and medicines. 1t is
capitalized at $4,000.
WESSINGTON-Some weeks ago a
hail storm swept over a limited area of
FARMING country near here, and, 1t was
Delleved, destroyed the corn crop in
many fields. Rains since that time
ne!ped 1T to recover and the hailed corn
VIII yield as well as any, it is said.
PIERRE-The Brule Realty compan
with w. H. Pratt. Geo. F. Pilger and H.
:. Lawrence as directors has filed ar
ticles of incorporation with the secre-
tary of state. The capitalization of the
company is placed at $25, 900. shares
selling at 800 each.
MAD1SON-L. T, Love. president.
and Martin Anderson. secretary. of the
recently organized law enforcement
league, nave offered a standing reward
of $50 for evidence that will convict
any one of selling liquor Illegally with
In the city limits.
PARKER-Lucille, the ~2-year-old
daughte of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter VIM