The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-05-16
DAKOTA STATE NEWS


PIEERE-It appears that the dis
missal OF Agent King, OF Cheyenne
River agency, was the work Of a sub
ordinate in the Indian department, in
the absence of the chief of that de-
partment, and that the removal was
removed" within a short time after
the principal returned to his desk, and
that Agent King is still at the head
of government affairs on Cheyenne
River agency. On his return the en-
ployes rendered him a dinner and re-
ception.
BROOK1NGS-Hetland, Bridgewater,
~Brookings, Canton, Madison and Lake
Preston high school scholars partlci-
pated in the annual declamatory con-
test at the South Dakota State college
last evening. Melvin Opperud, of Can
ton, won first place; Harry Shannard.
Of Bridgewater, second, n Joseph
Bergeim, of ~Brookings, third, and were
awarded gold, silver and bronze
medals respectively, as well as
scholarships in the state college.
ABERDEEN-The state board of
regents has issued an appropriation of
$500 for the purpose OF having Pro-
fessor Fred W.. Smith, of the local
normal school faculty, equip another
fossil and relic hunting expedition to
procure more of these curiosities in the
aims NiiAS
REDFIELD - Arrangements were
mad today whereby +. G. Hathaway,
OF the State college at Bookings will
take charge of the agricultural and
manual training course which will be
added to the curriculum of the Red
field public schools next fall. Redfeld
is one Of the first cities In South Da-
kota to adopt the step of teaching agri-
culture to grade and high school pupils.
ABERDEEN-Next week, from May
IA to II, inclusive, this cityy will be the
host of the grand lodge meeting of the
/. o. O. +. In addition to the grand
lodge meeting proper the grand en-
campment, Rebekah assembly, South
Dakota Secretaries association and
the Canton branches of Odd Fellow
ship will hold annual meetings here.
LENNOX-The citizens will hold a
mass meeting next Monday evening
for the purpose OF arranging for the
annual "~Sauerkraut Day" celebration,
which has become an important and
enjoyable event each year the attend-
anc usually running UP into the
thousands and persons being present
from a wide scope Of country.
Observation-Disclosures Hutchens, a
saloon keeper, was arrested charged
with completely in a shoe robbery case
now before the municipal court here.
He was held to the term OF circuit
court under $500 bonds. Ralph Wright,
a hackman, alleged to have been in on
the same deal, was held over under
5000 bonds.
DOLAND-Elaborate festivities at
tended the opening of the I'm new
apartments Of the local Commercial
club. Short addresses were mad by a
number Of speakers. The principal ad-
dress was made by Maurice Moriarty,
president Of the Redfield Commercial
club.
CLARK-Mrs. Charles Heavirland,
living some miles from town, was badly
hurt when her horse became frightened
and ran away, tipping over the buggy
and throwing her violently to the
ground. Among other injuries she sus-
tanned a broken hip bone.
ABERDEEN-The Aberdeen Home
Industrial fair closed last night, after
being in session four days. The fair
was a great success in every way. over
80 Aberdeen Arms n institutions had
exhibits, m prizes were awarded for
the three best booths.
ETHAN-At a mass meeting of tax
payers held to discuss the water
works proposition, everyone present
signed a petition authorizing the
town board to contract for a good sys-
tenn. The town of Ethan has no in
debtedness.
ABERDEEN-The South Dakota
regents Of education have appropriated
$500 to finance another expedition to
the Bad Lands by Professor Fred w.
Smith Of the Northern Normal and In
dustrial school n his corps of as
sistants.
MILLER-Promoters in so automo-
biles have arranged to travel over the
proposed line of railroad from Blunt to
! Mitchell, starting next Monday, for the
purpose Of enlisting the support of ev-
cry resident along the road In its build
ing.
VERMILLION-The local volunteer
fire department has elected the follow
Ing officers for the coming year: Chief,
Clyde kephart; assistants, Mart Cham
berlain, JOS. Yusten; secretary, Ralph
Sutcliffe; treasurer, d. +. Sullivan.
BIG STONE-The local tennis club
has just completed what is n Of the
finest tennis grounds In the state or
northwest. They consist of two double
courts, all neatly fenced, and the
grounds being as level as a floor.
MONROE-In a period Of an hour or
two the hardware store Of w. S. Scott
and the general merchandise store OF
w. Bos were entered by thieves, Who
carried away a large amount OF valu-
able goods from both places.
HARRISON-A ear has been
opened for business here and will give
the of the surrounding region
a fine market for their milk and cream.
PIERRE-A special examination of
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