The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-03-21
DAKOTA STATE NEWS

Lycurg.s Haight, who. with his family.
had just taken up his residence on a
homestead In Trip county. Himself ana
family came from Verdel, Eeb. Just after
moving on his South Dakota farm he was
engaged in hauling hay when his team
ran away. He ran after them until he
was completely exhausted. In the eve-
ming he yet was feeling the effects of the
over exertior, but when he retired for the
night he stated he was feeling better. At
! O'Clock In the morning Mrs. Hight awoke
and found him dead. A 9-year-old daugh-
ter Travelled through the darkness and a
storm nearly a mile to the home OF the
nearest neighbor to summon assistance.
Haight is survived by a widow and three
children.
COTTONWOOD-The citizens of this
place gay a public reception to c. N.
Leedom. candidate for representative; A.
c. Bernau, candidate for register OF
deeds. and W. o. Hopkins, candidate for
county commissioner, from this, the Fifth
commissioner district, in the opera house,
Voters were present from Ash Creek,
Milesville, Grindstone and willard, and
a midnight banquet was served to 200. The
meeting Endorsed the three candidates and
pledged them its support. Mr.. Leedom.
eho " representative, 10 ~
editor Of the Cottonwood Republican.
MITCHELL-E. e. Wagner, United
States district attorney, has announced
the appointment Of w. e. Van De Mark.
OF Alexandria, as second assistant attor-
ney. Recently Mr.. Wagner was in WASH
ington and he took up the question with
Attorney General W.ckersham for more
help for his office because of the large
amount Of additional work which had
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authorized Mr.. Wagner to change his off,
cial headquarters from Sioux Falls to
Mitchell.
YANKToN-The first verdict at the
present term of circuit court was handed
In Friday afternoon when the jury deter
mined the Liability of an employer for an
accident hat befell an employee. Joseph
Mallwt brought suit against the Quincy
Seed & Nursery company for $1.500 for
loss of an index finger while attending to
his duties Of engineer at the Quincy es-
adjustment. He alleged lack of care on
the defendants side for neglecting to re-
place the governor guard on a gas engine.
The jury returned q verdict for 1851.
PHILIP-Hon. Thomas Sterling, pro-
gressive candidate for United States sena-
tor, spoke here last evening to a large and
enthusiastic audience. Many of those pres
ent declare that 1t was the strongest po-
litical address ever delivered in the city.
He spoke for nearly two hours, and IN
tense interest was manifested during the
entire speech. Applause was frequent
when the dean touched upon points Of
Importance concerning needed reform leg
islation.
SIOUX FALLS-As the result of falling
under the wheels of a wagon, Henry Jen-
son, aged 4, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Jensen, residing on a farm in Aurora
county, was instantly killed. The wagon
was loaded with hay and the horses at
tached to II were being backed up to the
barn by the little boys father when the
lad stumbled and fell under the wheels,
which crushed out his life.
PIERRE-At a meeting to discuss the
possible action Of this city In regard to
the proposed Farmers railway line from
Mitchell to Blunt a committee consist
ing of A. w. Ewart, c. G. Bennett, Chas.
L. Hyde, G. E. Crew and c.. III. Anderson
was appointed to attend the general meet
ing at Mitchell on the 22nd of this month.
GARY-The business OF the local cream
cry is steadily increasing, Indicating that
this will be the most prosperous year in
the history of the institution. The cream
cry is proving an important factor in the
prosperity of the farmers of the surround
ing region, who are paid top prices for
their milk and cream.
GARY-Among Improvement to be made
town hall, which will be constructed of
cement and made fireproof In the build
ing will be the tow jail, quarters for the
fire department, a council chambe and
booths for use at elections.
misunderstanding indicates that the
annual breakup Of the Missouri river is
near at hand. the past few days having
been warm with predictions for fair
weather. 1t broke up on the 18th last year.
The ice this year Is of unusual thickness.
running as high as IS inches.
FAULKTON-Members of the CONNER
cial club are arranging to put on a home
talent minstrel show the first week in
April. The profits Will be placed in the
Commercial club treasury and used for
the upbuilding Of the town.
VOLGA-The board of education has re-
| engaged all the teachers of the public
schools for the coming year. This action
Is meeting general approval, as all the
teachers are giving very good satisfac-
ton.
SINAI-W. II. Murphy, late of Des
Moines, Ia, has arrived here with his wife
and will reside In Sinai in future. Mr..
Murphy having accepted the position Of
local agent Of the South Dakota Central
Railway company.
FARMER-A mass meeting Of citizens
will be held here next Tuesday for the
purpose of discussing the lighting Hues-
ton and determining upon the best plan
Of securing an electric light system.
FLANDREAU-The city council has
| granted the Ladd Electric Light COMPANY
a franchise to install an electric light sys-
TEN here. 1t is expected the system will
be In operation by jun 1 next.
YANKTON-First Lieutenant Jesse Nc
Coun, of Company M, s. ID. N. G.. has
been elected captain in place of Capt. A.
w. Donaldson. resigned.
CLARK-The license question will be
submitted to the voters OF Clark at the
April election. the necessary petition hav-
ing been filed.
SINAI-Steps have been taken to or
ganize a baseball association here and
maintain q team In the field during the
season.
YANKTON-The Yankton schools closed
on account of scarlet fever. will reopen
Monday.
PROUTY PREPARED TO SPEAK.
Washington, March 1S.-Representa-
tive Prouty has prepared a speech in
favor of the excise tax measure now
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