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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
Something to Be Thankful For.

Michael Meehan was the proud DOS
SCISSOR Of a brand new silk high hat
At the wake OF his dearest enemy he
had guarded It carefully. and as a
consequence was strolling home with
the tile unscathed. As he passed the
site OF a building operation. a lady
acquaintance nodded pleasantly
With an ostentatious wave Of the
hat, which exhibited II to excellent al
vantage. Michael bowed. At the same
moment a brick sailed down from an
upper floor and bounced from his
barred skull. Upon coming 10 he in.
quired anxiously for the hat. A by.
stander restored IL unframed, Mike
felt the egg-sized lump on his head
occasioned by the impact OF the brick,
and then regarded his unchanged
tile. "Begorry," he sighed In salts
faction. "it's lucky It is ! saw the
loidy In toime!"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
Work to Bride the Missouri.

Pierre.-F. w. Honens, United
States engineer; o. p. Lilly and Clar-
enc Douthett. in the employ OF the
government. are in the city looking
owe the ground preparatory to begin
ming the work for the protection at
Marion island, in the Missouri direct
ly cross from Pierre. The govern.
ment will revet. comprising about %
600 feet OF shore line that has been
attacked by the current. When tile
big steel bridge was put in the chan
mel swung towards the Pierre side,
but the extension pier Of the bridge
has so changed the channel. by allow.
ing the quicksands 10 drift against IL
and from sandbars. that Marion island
and the city of Fort Pierre have been
in continuous danger of being eaten
up by the old Missouri.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31

II is expected more buildings will
he erected in Irene this year than
during any former year in the towns
history. Already plans are being
made for a number OF dwellings m
business houses. which will be erect
ed In the spring.
Former Lieutenant Governor J. e
McDougal Of Britton has declined re-
election an superintendent OF the
Presbyterian Sunday school, . hich
poS.tion he has held for 70 years
with the exception Of two years when
he was not In the city.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
Her Advice.
did hep"

Reginald" says the beauteous OBJ
feet OF his alteration. II happened to
read In the paper that sugar has gone
away up In price. and for that reason
candy Is more expensive. l just think
you are extravagant to keep bringing
me a pound every time you call"
II am glad to do II. darling" avows
Reginald.
II know you are but you must learn
TO be economical. Papa told mamma
to buy sugar by the barrel and get II
cheaper. so maybe you would better
buy candy for me the same way"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
TEACHER IS KILLED
POPULAR HAND COUNTY YOUNG
WOMAN LOSES LIFE IN
ACCIDENT.
HAPP ENINGS OVER THEsTATE
What is Going on Here and There
That 10 Of Interest to the Read.
ers Throughout South Da-
kota and Vicinity.

Huron.-Miss Pearl .Arends of ST.
Lawrence, a well known Hand county
road wagon and almost instantly
killed. She was with Il party of
young people who were going from
washington TO an entertainment in
the country. All were standing in a
wagon with a triple box. While turn
Ing sharply one side Of the wagon box
gave way, the occupants being thrown
10 the ground. All escaped serious
injury except Miss Araneds, who died
q few minutes after the accident.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31

Pierre.-The state land board has
fixed dates for sales in counties hav-
ing state and school lands for sale
and leasing. The sale will begin
April I in Charles Mix. and continue
in the following order: Aurora,
Brookings. Brown. Clark. Douglas.
Jerauld. Kingsbury. McCook. Miner.
Sanborn and Sphinx. There are Z 5000
acres for sale or lease. Brown has the
largest acreage. $1,000. with Sphinx
and Sanborn next. with 5000 acres
each. In all other counties in the
state the date OF leasing is March Il,
there being no other lands for sale.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
Wanamaker Relative Hurt.

Centerville.-Fred Wanamaker. a
young farmer living three miles east
of here, was severely injured when n
threshing machine engine fell or him.
He was lacking up a broken wheel
when the whole thing gave away,
causing the engine to tip over and
crush him under IL. II was .fteen
minutes before he could be released
and on examination he was found TO
have several ribs broken besides Sc.
we're internal injuries. Fred Wanna
maker is distantly related 10 John
Wanamaker, the we'll known New
York merchant.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
Corn Belt Race Circuit.

Miller.-At the meeting OF the Corn
Belt Race circuit at Huron. o. IL. Col
Inns OF Miller was chosen secretary,
and Homer Brown OF Clark, president.
The following dates for were
made: Miller. June II, Is, 10; Huron.
June "a, %, 90; Clark, July 2, 3. 4;
Britton. July s. 9, 10. with the proba-
bility OF Redfeld and Webster follow.
ing In on the later dates.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
A GOOD BREAKFAST.
Some Persons Never Know What II
Means.

A good breakfast, a good appetite
and good digestion mean everything
to the man, woman or child who has
anything to do. and wants to get q
good start toward doing Il.
A Mo. man tells OF his wife's good
breakfast" and also supper, made out
OF Grape-Nuts and cream. He SAYS:
Il should like to tell you how much
good Grape-Nuts has done for my wife.
After being In poor health for the last
IL years. during part Of the time
scarcely anything would stay on her
stomach long enough to rourish her.
finally ut the suggestion of q friend
she tried GrapeNuts.
Now. after about four weeks on
this delicious and nutritious food. she
has picked up most wonderfully and
seems ~ well a. anyone can be-.
Every morning she makes q rood
breakfast on Grape-Nuts eaten Just a
II comes from the package with cream
or milk added; and then again the
same at supper and the change in her
h wonderful.
I'VE can't speak too highly a
Grape-Nuts % . food after our n,
variable experience" Name Given
by Postum Co.. Battle Greek, Mich
Read the little book. The Road "a
MELVILLE" in pkss. There's Q Rec,
SON"
Ever read TIE aAsvs lsttssS -
aRc 9e0Uano. tFUa. -
edterest. AN "
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
Farmer Seriously Burned.

Sioux Falls.-E. r. Berke. q farmer
living near the village OF Condo. Is N
a serious condition rs the result OF
terrible burns about the face and
hands. While carrying a lighted kero.
sene lamp at his home he stumbled
and fell, causing the oil to spill over
his clothing. The oil ignited and ne
was seriously burned before his CLOTH
ing could be torn from him and the
flames extnguished. He was rushed
st ali speed TO q Groton hospital In
hope Of saving his life.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31

DhAAH bhEW DUDLEY 1
liver trouble. indigestion. b~ilious,o..
headaches. and the various othnr %s
orders Of the stomach, liver and has
els nothing Is more suitable than ~.
mild laxative-tonic. DR.. Caldwoir.
Syrup Pepsin.
Two generations Of people aro main.
It today, and thousands OF family.
keep 1t constantly In the house ~.
every member OF the family can nsow
II can be obtained OF any druggist =,
fifty cents or n dollar a bottle ~.
latter being the size bought by FAINT
lies who already know It's value. p.
suits are always guaranteed O. monsv
will be refunded.
II no member OF your family h,,
ever used Syrup Pepsin and you wouIa
like to make q personal trial O, /,
before buying II In the regular wav q,
n druggist. send your address pos
tai will do-to w. b. Caldwell Az
Washington ST.. Monticello. III. and a
free sample bottle will be mailed YOU
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
New Corporations.

Pierre.-The Martin state bank hes
been in ~corporated with T. c. Tori
son OF Omaha. NJ. NJ. Cummings and
Charles Sallen of Martin. s. H., and
John ]. Boesl Of Allen. s. D.. as In.
corporators. with a capital stock OF
$4,000.
The Best Gas company. with J. ".
Durfee. II. l.. Hanley and John r.
Russell Of Deadwood. with capital
stock of $500. 900, has been incorpo-
rated TO take W the gas works,
lighting plant. etc, Of Lead.
The Eeastern Iowa Electrical COM
pany OF Chicago has been incorpo-
rated under the laws OF South Dako-
Ia. with n capital of s1.000.000. TO take
charge Of dams. water rights. etc.
generally.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
AIieoed Theft Of Hoes.

Madison-Sheriff Butts arrested
Girls Bewarder. a farmer living west
oil this city. on complaint of Il local
s.o.k buyer. who charged the defend
ant with stealing six hogs from his
pen in the local stock yards. De
w1rder was bound over to the circuit
court under bond Of $500. Dealers
have suffered repeated losses by the
disappearance OF stock from the yards
and are pushing the case.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
Madison Expends 5000 on New Road

Madison.-At a recent meeting Of
the Commercial club II. VI. Penn.
chairman Of the Meridian road con
s~truction committee. gave a summary
NJ the seasons work in Lake county.
the road south from Madison TO the
county line is completed at an G
pensc Of $4,000. There is already
enough money subscribed b. the cid
zens OF Madison 10 complete the road
to the north county line in the spring.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
Start Your Baby
With Sound Health
Regular Bowel Movement from
Childhood on Foresf0Hs Future
Serious Diseases

on TOSeSsnssS ESs~s
Serious Diseases
We cannot all start life with the ad-
vantages OF money, but every child
born Is entitled to the heritage OF
good health. Through unfortunate L.
a or carelessness N the feeding
OF q baby its tiny stomach may De-
come deranged. The disorder spreads
to the bowels and before the mother
realizes Il the two chief organs on
which the infants comfort and health
depend are causing II great suffering.
II the condition Is allowed to continue
grave ailments often result.
There Is. however. no occasion for
alarm. and the sensible thing to do
bat Il should be done instantly-is to
give the baby q small dose OF q mild
laxative tonic. In the opinion or q
great many people. among them such
well-known persons as the parents OF
Dixie Dudley, Magnolia, Ark, the
proper remedy Is DR.. Caldwelfs Syrup
Pepsin. Mrs. Earl Dudley writes: Or.
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Is the best
medicine I ever used. II cured my
baby Of fatulency collie when the doc
tors failed; II cured my husband or
constipation. My home shall never
be without Syrup Pepsin." 1t Ia a
pleasant-tasting laxative. which every
person likes. II Is mild, non-griping.
and contains that most excellent OF all
digestants. pepsin.
This remedy is especially intended
for infants. children. women, old peo-
pie and all others to whom harsh
cathartics. salt waters. pills, ETC.. are
distressing. In fact, In the common
disorders OF life, such as constipation.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
NEW LINE IN PROSPECT.


Armour.-The surveyors of the
Great Northern railroad. who have
been engaged In surveying a road
from Tea TO Platte. this state, for the
past two or three months. and who
have run two surveys from Parkston.
on the west line OF Hutchinson u
~. to Platte In the west OF Charles
Mix county. have about completed
their labors.
The rumor Is current that II Is a
tossup whether the authorities choose
the survey running through the GEN.
ter of Douglas county and touching
the town of Corsica. on the Milwau-
kee, or the survey that loops through
the county seat of Armour and thence
on TO platte will be the route chosen.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
Is Shortage OF Cars.

Aberdeen.-The movement OF grain
TO eastern markets from the southern
part OF the state Is greatly retarded
by the lack Of proper car facilities,
the railroad companies being unable
TO supply sufficient cars to keep up
the demand. II Is estimated that
from Is to 25 per CEN Of this years
crop in the northern section of South
Dakota is yet unmarketed.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
Convicted OF Perjury.

Mitchell.-Ray Howard, who was
tried in the circuit court for Sanborn
county, was found guilty, and Judge
Smith sentenced him to three years
in the ~penitentiary. Otto Lupke
pleaded guilty to the charge OF biga-
my and was given n year in the
p~enitentiary.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31

Evangelist Bromley has been stir.
ring up the people with a series of
revival meetings at Salem. The meet
ings were featured by q banquet OF
800 business men.
A gun club 10 IN process Of forma.
ton among the sportsmen of Alexan.
dria. At q recent meeting 80 were
present and plans for the organisation
Of o gun club were discussed at
length. A committee was appointed
to secure members for the organixa.
ton, and the prospects are good tor
a strong Nclub being under way soon.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
For n Rubber Plant.

When the leaves turn yellow and
fall of the plant Is dying. Feed It .
tablespoonful OF olive oil every two
weeks. Also wash the plant once Q
week with warm soapsuds, letting the
warm suds moisten the earth thor
oughly. Sprinkle every other day
This same treatment should be used
on ferns.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
Swat ndlrAcf-

Mandy-What fob 20 ben goin' to
de postofice SO reg'tar? Are yo' cor.
respondin' wifi some other female?"
Rastus-"Nope; but since ali been O.
readin' in dc papers bout desc con-
science funds ali kind Of thought ali
might possibly git q lettah from dat
ministah what married us."-Life.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
Ah.rseen Y. w. C. A. BUILDING.

Aberdeen.-At the meeting OF tho
board OF directors of the Young Won
ems Christian association held here
IL was decided to purchase the old
Minnesota hotel and remodel II into
n first class Y. w. c. A. building. A
board of ten trustees. FIVE men and
five women will handle the building
IN trust for the association.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
New Agent Arrives.

Standing Rock Agency. w. Nc
Cabe. who was appointed to succeed
Maj. J. w. Hamilton as agent OF the
Standing Rock Indian reservation. has
arrived at the agency to assume the
position. Mai. Hamilton recently re
signed. His successor was chief clerk
to Major Belden when the latter was
superintendent, and has recently been
stationed at Fort Hall. Idaho.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
War on Stale Eggs.

Aberdeen.-The pure food depart
ment has obtained a signed agree
ment from all OF the local grocers not
to sell or cause to be sold from their
places OF business eggs that have not
previously been candled by them.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
Want Uniform WEIGHTS.

Pierre.-Among other uniform"
laws talked about this session are
statutes providing for uniform
weights and measures. II looks very
necessary. as at present Iowa places
the weight Of speltz at 50 pounds,
North Dakota ut 40 and South Dakota
at IS pounds.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
Stock Still Grazing.

Pierre.-The absence OF snow from
the prairie In the central part OF the
state Is In one way a boon to cattle
~raisers, as II allows their stock to
craze and does not draw on their sup
plies of hay.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
New Harold Industry.

Harrold.-There has just been es-
tabiished here the only factory In the
west for the manufacture OF filler for
automobile tires. F. G. Allen. a real
estate dealer, Is the principal owner.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
Welahf 2S0

Duhl-Do you know what Phatasom
specialized In at college?
Keene-Judging from his appear.
ance, 1t was ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
Big Mortgage Filed.

Pierre.-A mortgage was filed with
the secretary OF state by which the
Guaranty Trust company OF New York
loans the Minneapolis, 81. Paul and
Sault Ste. Marie Railway company
$4,000 for equipment. to be repaid
at Az per cent interest In 20 annual
installments.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
sheriffs Organize Association.

Pierre.-The first session OF the
SheriHs' Association OF South Dakota
convened at Pierre last week and the
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent. J. w. Laughlin. Pierre; vice
president. A. w. Phelps. Faulkton;
secretary-treasurer, c. Z. Coyne, Fort
Pierre. The new association will meet
annually in the future.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
First Woman Member.

First Woman Member.
Pierre.-Mrs. julius H. Johnson OF
Fort Pierre was accepted as q mem
hers OF the South Dakota Bar asso-
citation at it's recent session In this
eity. being the first woman member
Of that body.
Miss Marjorie Breeder OF Pierre.
and a practicing attorney here. was
the first gdauate OF the Vermiliion
law school several years ago.. Al
though q number of feminine students
have since been enrolled. Mrs.. John
o among the number.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31

Some Of the blame for the lies We
tell ought to be charged up to tns
people who ask our candid opinion
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31

hrs. winsiow's Soothing Syrup for ohhdrea
teething, soften. the gums, reduces inhamms
ton. aiiays pain. cures wind collie. sc . botleA
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31

DR.. Piercc's Pleasant Pellets regulate ana
~invigoratc stomach, liver and bowels. sugar
coated, tiny granules, easy TO take. on'
grippe. Adv.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31

"Wha public board Is most In ID
o with a municipality"
II rather think II Is the festive
board"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
The Delegate" Plan.

On account OF the request OF c. A.
Allen of Bennett county TO be allow.
ed a sea- on the floor OF the house.
as his county has no other representa-
ton. nor can be considered in another
apportionment bill before the session
of 1917. a resolution Is being drawn to
cover such cases In the future. by
automatically attaching any new oun
" organized during the periods be-
tween sessions in which apportion.
ment might be considered, as a part
OF some regularly organized legisla.
tive district. such attachment being
governed through the counties to
which the new n was attached for
judicial purposes. or by some such
method. and by this avoid the coming
Of unauthorized delegates from
such new counties asking recogni-
ton on the floor of the house.
President J. w. Parmley OF the
South Dakota Peace society sends out
a notice that a meeting Of the peace
society of the state has been called to
meet at Pierre on Sunday, January
20. which will be addressed by Dean
Perisho OF the state university and
former Governor c. N. Herried OF
Aberdeen, both Of which speakers
have made a study OF the waste OF
war. and the possibilities OF Its elm
nation, and the people OF the state
are promised a good program for the
occasion.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31

Driving two big wolves and monster
black dog, William Brown arrived In
Yankton from Nome, Alaska.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
GATHER At PIERRE
REPRESENTATIVES OF BOTH
FACTIONS PREsENT-INTER.
EsTiNc LEGISLATIVE TALK.
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
From the Capitol City. the Various
State Institutions and From
Many Different Parts Of
the Sunshine State.

Pierre.-The coming OF the leaders
OF the local county clans OF the diff
ferent factions. is the cause OF many
amusing situations when they ali get
upon the ground: and the coming Of
the leaders OF one faction, is almost a
challenge as to the other faction, re-
sulting in both being represented and
both busy. The stalwart leaders of
Douglas county got under way first,
and were well on their way to this
city with the thought that they would
be first on the ground: but they were
barely under way by train when the
Progressive leaders felt that some
thing was doing" and started by auto,
joining the stalwarts at Parkston.
and coming the rest Of the way
through with them.
The discussion OF the erection OF q
governors mansion In this city has
brought out a bill from the committee
on capitol building and grounds.
which authorizes the capitol commits
sion to secure a site in the city OF
Pierre. with the right of securing the
same by authority Of eminent domain
II necessary. and TO improve such site
and erect thereon n residence for the
governor. and furnish the same for
his use. appropriating $4,000 for that
purpose.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
A Yankton Probe.

A Yankton Probe.
While the insane asylum of this
state at Yankton has been pointed TO
for many years as one OF the best
northwest under the management OF
DR.. Mead. who has been In charge for
nearly a quarter Of a century. the in
v~estigation fever Is beginning 10 reach
out toward that institution. with a
demand for an investigation of charges
as 10 treatment OF. or rather mis-
treatment OF patients confined in that
asylum.
r. W. Holsaple, head Of the state
a~nti-saloon league, who is here as a
registered representative OF that or
g%anization. has opened a business of
fee here and has transferred the reg
ular work OF his department from
Mitchell in this city. working out
both the legislative features of the de.
sires OF that organization along with
the regular work which continue
through the year in regard 10 temper
ance interests in South Dakota.
Early in the session several blue
sky" bills were presented to TIE legis.
lature for action. and the sentiment is
that something in that line will be en-
acted at this session. With bills al
ready started in both houses, Repre-
sentative Blake has drawn a new bin.
which is based not only on the Kan.
a law. which is a basis for the bill
already presented, but which also
covers the recommendations OF the
head of the Kansas banking depart
ment as to what lie thinks should be
changed in the provisions OF the law
to make II more effective and smooth
working In its operations after two
a Of trial in that state. and this
will be pushed as the proper measure
for enactment In this state.