The Wagner post. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1912-current, 1912-05-17
oAK0TA STATE NEWS

LEAp-This city, the second largest IN
the state. is now under the rule OF the
commission form Of government the
terms of office OF the old city council nav
ing expired and Commissioners Howard.
Ferguson and Curran taking charge or
the citys affairs. Mayur Howard was
mayor under the old plan and retained
his office by winning in the election last
month. Mayor Howard appointed Conn
missioner Ferguson in charge Of public
property and fire and police. and commas
ssnner Curran in charge Of waIefWofhS
and sewers.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS have oeen
completed for the annual convention OF
the mig of Columbus Of South Ia
kota- which will be held in this CITY OH
Monday of next week. The attendance -
expected to reach into the hundreds Spe-
eial trains will bring the delegations from
central points. Among the entertainment
features provided for the visitors VIII De
an automobile trip to washington springs
and a theater party.
WASHINGTON Representative Mar
tin, of South Dakota. and other congress-
men in whose states government assay
offices are located, yesterday, a1tef d
spirited fight in committee OF the wnole,
succeeded IN having stricken from the
general apprupriatiou bill the act which
would abolish all Of these offices except
the one In New York
WHITE RIvER-Through the efforts
OF the young women homesteaders living
in this vicinity a library association has
been organized here and will al once es-
tahiish a public library. Dne association
elected the following officers: President,
Mrs. r Al. Richmond; vice president. Mrs
Jess Brown; secretary-treasurer, MIS-
KeII.
WHITE OWL announcement was
made at Tfvfs IN May day that that place
would celebrate the Fourth this year. Tiv-
Is enjoyed a big time or May day and had
a large crowd in spite of rainy weather.
White Owl carried away the ball game
by a score Of Z to 5, and a large number
stayed to attend the dance in the new
hall
BRIDGEWATER-The planting Of corn
has become quite general in this locality,
the late rains having placed the soil in
prime condition for the termination OF
seed small grain is uniformly good
Grass has made a rapid growth, afford
ing sufficient feed for stock in some 10
calities.
GARRETSON-A special election has
been called in Garretson for the purpose
OF voting on the question or issuing s6,UOo
In bonds to put in an electric lighting
plant The election will be held on Mon
day, June 3. There Is little doubt OF the
proposition carrying.
YANkTON-C- W. FELTON,, travelling
freight agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
ST. Paul railway for this division, who has
been in charge OF the company's office
since the removal Of Mr.. Brock from
Yankfon. has been called to Chicago be-
cause OF the strike of freight handlers
there.
WHITE OWL-Matl Carrier Compton
Left here this morning on his last trip TO
the Brushie office, which viii now be dis
continued. After this trip, his route will
end al Cooper, the times of arrival at and
departure from this place remaining The
same as before.
ALEXANDRIA-The local board Of edu-
cation has decided to engage all the pres
emit teachers of the public schools for the
coming school year. at the salaries now
I paid- The board rejected the application
of one or two of the teachers for an In
crease.
Lake ANDEfA4 number of the local
musicians have organized a band, with
Frank Henry. a competent bandsman, as
leader and instructor.