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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
BATTLE FOR ROBBERY RIGHTS
New York Gangsters Fire 100 Shots
in Riot Arising Over "Strona
Arm" Privileges.

New York.-More than 100 shots
were fired in a battle between
rival gangsters outside of Madison
Square Garden, where the six-day BIZ.
cycle race is being held.
One man was wounded, but he was
Whisked away in an automobile and
the police did not learn his name.
The fight is said to have arisen over
the strong arm privileges.
These are privileges" of gambling
and stealing watches and iewelry
from the crowds watching the race.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Murder Cases Dismissed.

Springfield.-Through the sustain
ing of a demurrer by attorneys for
The defense at the close of the evil
dence for the state in the case against
J. G. Hale at Ozark, accusing him Of
being an accessory to the murder Of
William Steele, ST., the case against
him was dismissed. Immediately
Prosecuting Attorney John Hayes
nolled the case against William steele.
Jr., who has been indicted on the
charge of numbering his father last
May.
A sensation was sprung when L. L.
Sanford, a farmer, who mysteriously
disappeared rs years ago from the
neighborhood where William Steele
lived, the scene of the murder, was
produced at the trial. Gossip at the
time of Sanford's disappearance had
linked the name of the elder Steele
with the aus of Sanford's disap-
pearance. Sanford's 40-acre farm ii
now a part Of the large farm Steele
owned.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
St. Louis Grade Crossings.

Jefferson City.-Formal complaints
have been prepared by the state pub
lie service commission against rs of
the most dangerous grade crossings in
the city of st. Louis and have been
forwarded to be signed and returned
to the commission for filing.
This. procedure is in accordance
with the agreement made at the re-
cent conference held in st. Louis be-
tween the mayor, other city officials
and members of the commission.
When the complaints are filed the
commission will fix dates for hear
lngs, at which testimony will be taken
and the cost of eliminating the cross
ings will be ap%portioned.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
GIRL is ATTACKED ON TRAIN
Accused Negro Porter Is Turned Over
to Wisconsin Sheriff After
Charges Are Made.

Chicago, Ill,-Robert Williams, a
negro train porter, was arrested here
on complaint of Miss Cecelina Mar
coulter, 2~O-year-o1d daughter of a
citizen of Tomahawk, Wis, who says
the negro attacked her while she was
on her way to Dalton, ILL.,, last Thurs
day on the Chicago. Milwaukee & st.
Paul railroad. The attack is said to
have occurred neal Brokaw, Wis. The
girl was alone in a passenger coach.
Williams was given into the Gus
tody of the sheriff of Lincoln county,
Wis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Conditions Bad in Missouri Jails.

Fulton.-James B. Bollman, assist
ant division superintendent of the
Society for the Friendless, who is
making his annual trip throughout
Missouri. declares he found Jail con
ditions deplorable in north central
Missouri.
His criticism is not the first raised
against the jails. A. grand jury con-
demned the Galloway county jail in
this city. Several grand juries have
made similar reports on the Jail at
Mexico, Audrain county. The Jail at
Columbus, Boone county, is said to be
in poor condition.
The Society for the Friendless is an
organization to help former convicts.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Castro Is Now il eerr,,nv

Tenertffe, Canary Islands.-Intimate
friends here of former President Ci.
priano Castro of Venezuela say he is
now in Germany. They declare that
his health has been perfectly restore ]
and that he is about to address a pro.
clamation to his partisans in the South
American republic.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
be Soto Citizens KICK.

Jefferson City.-O. F. Meeker and
% other residents of De Soto have
complained to the public service COM
mission the rates charged by the cleo.
trio light and power company of that
city are exorbitant and discriminatory
M the commission is asked to inves-
tigate.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Museum to Get secreta

observation-disclosures which 1t is
declared upset all the theories of ov-
eminent experts regarding the origin
OF the Navajo Indians, and show a
complete diary Of the leading events
IN the life of that tribe for 1900 years,
are on the way from Arizona to the
University of Pennsylvania museum
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Prison Book Lauds MecIunu.

Jefferson City.-A convict publica-
ton looked upon as the defense of
Warden D. McClung and the officers
OIL the Missouri penitentiary against
the criticisms leveled against them as
the result of the Steve Willis incl
dent and subsequent developments, is
being circulated about Jefferson City.
whether the book, which is entitled
the Facts About Missouri State Pris-
on" has been circulated out in the
state is not known.
The book purports to be written by
Convict No. 1906, This the record
shows to be Frank Bates of jackson
county, who is serving two years.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
joyce Trial Beoins.

Columbia.-E. L. Joyce of Brook
field, a senior in the law school, who
Is charged with voting illegally at the
city election at which Prof. Shepard
was elected to the city council from
the fourth ward on an independent
ticket, will be tried in Fulton, before,
Judge David H. Harris. Joyce was
tried In September, but the result was
a hung jury, SO that another trial was
made necessary.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Paroled Man WEEDS.

Carthage.-Because he desired to
get married, and promised to keep out
OF trouble in the future, Circuit Judge
d.. ID. Blair paroled Andrew Mayors.
who was serving a sentence in the
county Jail at Carthage. After the
parole was granted Meyers married
Miss Anna Veach of Joplin, who was
waiting in the courtroom.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18

Muskegon, Mich.-The body of Capt.
Axel Larsen OF the barge Plymouth,
which was lost off Menominee, Mich,
IN a storm Nov, 9, was found half
buried in sand Is miles north of this
port. The body had drifted approx
mately l2O miles from the place
where the barge went down.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Two LARGE WoIves kilIed.

Marshall.-On Steve Kehart's farm,
our miles northeast of this city, near
Rock creek, Stors Switzer of Marshall
shot and killed two large wolves with
a rife. The county will buy the
scalps and he has disposed of the
hides at a handsome profit. Other
wolves have been seen in the neigh
borhood recently.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
w. c. Il. U. Protests Busch statue.

Sedalia.--At a meeting of the Pettis
County Women's Christian Temper
ance union a resolution was unani-
mously adopted directing that a letter
be sent to the st. Louis branch of the
order protesting against the erection
OF q monument to the memory Of
Adolphus Busch in a st. Louis park.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18

Evansville. Tnd-The ~5.yearold
daughter of Luke Young, living near
Winslow, Ind, was burned to death
while playing in the yard. The little
ones clothing caught fire from a burn
ing stick in the hands of her little
sister.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Girl GETS Warrant for Huooer.

Poplar Bluff;-Miss Lanell White OF
Fisk, Mo, has sworn out a state a
rant against Ebert Johnson, alleging
that he put lis arm around her waist
in a rude and insolent manner and
used ungentlemanly speech in her
presence.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
JOB" FOR YOUNG MAN
Uncle Sam viii Pay 500 a Month for
Petrographer-Must Master
Six Languages.

Washington, D. C.-Any young
man of good habits can get a position
at $1,000 a year as government petro-
grapher. In addition to good habits
he must have an education equivalent
to that of a college graduate and be
versed in:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Nal. Thorpe shot at, suspeo. H.ld

portsmouth, N. Han attempt was
made to assassinate Major George q
Ihorpe, commandment of the naval
PRISON at Kittery, Me. Frederick Rich.
ara OF San Francisco, recently dis.
'honorably discharged from the law
is held. s'
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Comforting Guide.

Two cyclists we've pushing their
machines up the side OF the pass tho
other day when they encountered 4
native, Shall we be able to ride
down the other slider they asked him.
There's been more killed on this!
was the gruif answer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18

Tbs foot-pound is a regularly rec
ogniSel unit Of result in estimating
mechanical work. It represents one
pound In weight raised one foot from
the ground, One pound is the unit
Of weight, one foot the unit Of dis
lance.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
\
Skate and Deliver Mail.

Chicago.-Roller skates may be put
in general use by the postoffice de-
partment in delivering mail in Chi
cago. Eight clerks In the main post
office have been equipped with rollers
and the innovation will be extended
to carriers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
'Repulse of Rebels Confirmed.

Observation-Disclosures from Rear
Admiral Fletcher. received confirm
Mexico City dispatches telling of the
defeat OF the rebels at Tampico after
four days fighting.
With a cessation of hostilities med
lcal officers from the United States
gunboat Tampico and scout cruiser
Chester are ashore in the military
hospitals helping care for more tban
200 wounded.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18

Wahoo, Neb.-Mrs. Maggie johnson.
on trial for the murder Of her bua.
pand at Ashland last August, prevent.
ca the returning Of a verdict BY swal.
lowing carbolic acid when she was
called to the court room,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18

Joliet, Ih.--With nc cases Of small.
pox developing, 1t became known that
as q result Of the vigorous campairn
winch followed the outbreak Of TIA
disease here more than 1000 personu
have been vaccinated.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
14s Women nisannear

Kansas City.--one hundred and for
ty-eight women and girls have dropped
out of sight In Kansas City in the last
six months, according to a report sub
mitted to the Kansas City board Of
public welfare for investigation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Athletes Smoke Less.

Eaton, Colo.-That the absence of
athletics in the high school is largely
responsible for the increased use of
tobacco among the pupils ins the opin-
ion OF Prof. H. E. Black, head of the
school system.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Mexican War Veteran Dead.

Bevier,-William Hardesty. SC years
old. is dead here from the effects of
a fall a few days ago. He had lived
in Bevier more than half a century.
He was a veteran of the Mexican war.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18

Burns and scalds should be treated
with glycerine and -four, the latter
heaped well over the afflicted part,
Then tie q linen bandage over 1t. The
irritation is quickly driven away and
q quicker cure assured.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Lynch Nav Re Marshal

Moberly.-Reports from Washing
ton, D. G, received here are to the
effect that John E. Lynch of Moberly
will be appointed United States mar
shal for the eastern district Of Mis-
souri,.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Alimony Paid to Husband.

New York.-For the first time go
lar as known here a wife has filed a
petition for separation, offering to
pay her husband alimony if he will
only stay away, Mrs. Eloise Wynne
promises to pay her husband $40 a
week while she lives.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Fifteen Hurt in Cars plume

Connellsville, Pa.-Fifteen persons
were injured, six seriously, when a
trolley car on the West Pennsylvania
Railway company's line got beyond
control, plunged through a humping
block at the end of the line and rolled
20 feet down a 60-foot emhankment.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Calf Dealer Gets TWO Years.

Kansas %City.-John Atkins, presi-
dent of the Missouri and Kansas Calf
and Cattle company, charged with OBJ
tanning money by trick in connection
with an alleged corner of the local
calf market, was found guilty and
sentenced to two years in the peni-
Tertiary.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18

San Francisco.--Beveled plate of
heavy glass viii be substituted by the
st. Francis hotel here for linen in
its dining room. Society has decided
that linen table covers, immaculate
though the fabric may be. must GO.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Duchess II slxtIes weds

Paris.-The Duchess Of Mecklen.
burg-Schwerin, formerly Elizabeth
Pratt, who at so married 2e-year.old
duke. again upset Partisan society BY
her sudden and unexpected marriage
to a Frenchman under 30.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18

Decatur, Hl-Mr. and Mrs. II. ii
Wheeler prominent farmers Of Mount
Zion were found dead In bed III
neighbors- They had been asphyxi.
ated by fumes from d hard.cosI
.hWner.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Poplar Bluff to Get $4,000 church,

Poplar Bluff.-The Southern Meth.
odist congregation, of which Rev. Rob-
ert L. Russell is pastor, has voted
unanimously to erect a new edifice to
cost at least $50, 900.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Mckinley Company Doubles stock.

Jefferson City.-The Jefferson City
Light, Heat and Power company, a
Mckinley corporation, which recently
purchased the Jefferson City Bridge
and Transit company, filed notice with
the public service commission of an
increase of stock from 100000 to
100000.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Farmer Killed hv Train.

Charleston.-William Bryant, q far
mer, whose home is about two, miles
west of Charleston, was run over and
killed by a work train. Several people
saw the accident and shouted warn
ings.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Mild Winter Predicted.

Washington. - missouri muskrats
haven't built mounds SO far, which
is a sure sign that we'll have only 80
days OF winter" declared Gov. Major
OF Missouri, here to appear before the
house committee on roads.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Station Trustees Named

Jefferson City.-Two trustees Of
the fruit experiment station at Noun
tain Grove were appointed by Gov.
Major. They are Samuel G.. Hoover
of Marshfield and Frank Il. Scotch Of
Bolivar.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18

IN South America and Central
America several species Of living in
sects are worn as ornaments. A bee
tie found IN the crevices Of old walls
Is worn by the girls to ward off evil
spirits.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Major Dimes on opossum

Jefferson City.-Gov. Major attend.
ed the fifth annual municipal 'possum
dinner given by women Of the Chris
tian church Of Independence. He was
the guest Of Mayor OFT.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Body FOUND on EnaIne ldentlfled.

Springfield.-The nude torso of a
man found on the pilot of the engine
of Frisco passenger train No. 3 was
identified as that of George Goodman,
a farmer, who lived 10 milen NORTH Of
Springfield.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
To Plan Zone Government.

Washington.-President Wilson will
consult Col. Goethals before finally
deciding on the plan for the civil gov.
eminent of the Panama canal zone.
1t was reported at the executive Of
fees that he is seriously considering
sending for Cocktails.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
200 Rihes Seized AZ ReIfasi

Belfast-Two hundred rifles arriv-
ing here aboard a German vessel were
seized by British custom officials in
accordance with the royal proclama-
ton against the importation of arms
into Ireland.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18

81 Joseph, Mich, Blown across
lake Michigan in a small gasoline
launch, four Chicago fishermen we're
rescued by the st. Joseph l~ife-saying
station, after suffering torture from
the cold, biting wind.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Old Justice q The pe,ce o,.,.

Carthage, ". Davis, for seven
years justice Of the peace In Car
thage, a former probate Judge of JAS
per county and for many years a jus-
tice Of the peace in Sarcoxie, he's re-
tired from office and will GO to.
Springfield, Mo, to reside.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
steaIs Toe; Gets one Year.

Chicago.-Sentence OF a.year In the
Aouae Of correction for the theft Of
10 cents from a letter was imposed
on Edward Dubois BY Judge Lands IN
he United States court. Dubois was
( postal clerk.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Poplar Bluff Physician Wed.

Poplar Bluff.-Dr. w. F. III. Taylor,
a leading physician, and Miss Flora
Gierth, daughter of a Poplar Bluff
property holder, were married in the
brides home.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Texas Flood Damaoe s7.ooo.ooo

Houston, Textile devastating
foods In Texas, caused a property dam
age of $4,000 1t was determined.
Hundreds Of houses we're destroyed.
and the loss in cotton will reach
100000.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Murder Acted FOR Jurv.

New York.-Father Schmidt's IN.
fession of the murder of Anna Aumul.
Ter was read into the record OF his
trial by Police Inspector Faurot In
command Of the detective bureau. IT
was Faurot who arrested the priest.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Had q unlversItv a FIred

Seattle, W'ash-President Thomas
Francis Kane Of the University OF
Washington was removed from Office
By the board Of regents, who unani
mously adopted a resolution declaring
the Office vacant.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
BuriaIs Resumed In Denver.

Denver, Colo.-Burials were re-
sumed in Denver. Fifty bodies have
been awaiting interment. The huge
snow drifts Fad made it impossible to
reach the cemeteries for a week.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18

Some men," said Mrs. Pozzozzle.
think that because they have Il
poor little woman bamboozled at
h~lne, that they possess great execu-
tiee ability
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Two Lons-rermers Pardoned.

Jefferson City.-Two long-termers
were pardoned from the penitentiary
on recommendation of the board of
inspectors and the prison physician
that both are afflicted with consump.
ton. One of the men pardoned is Fl.
M. Carson and the other is Carl Will
son.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Delay IN jim Crow ArOuments

Washington. Consideration of the
constituticnality Of the Oklahoma Jim
Grow law, applicable both to intra.
state and interstate traffic lii Okla.
homa, has been postponed b. the 81,
preme court.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
JASPER county Flohts coneurr,Io,

Jasper county Fights Consumption.
Carthage.-The Jasper County Anti.
tuberculosis association has launched
a campaign to raise money for con.
struction Of a sanitarium. Every min
lister In the county Sunday will urge
donations.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Getting Up In the World.

Architect (enthusiastically)-sW
you BET into the new house you won't
know yourselves" Mrs. Newrich.
Excuse me, It viii be other people
we won't know"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18

s~helbyville, nl.-The Blk Four rail-
road traffic" in drunken passengers
between Pana and this city stopped
when sweeping orders wafs issued
against allowing "jagss to ride on any
Big Four trains.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
New Press club Head.

Carthage.--Mrs. Emily Newell Blair
Of Carthage was elected president Of
the Missouri Women's Press club.
which has just ended d three days
annual convention in, HOLSTER.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
City.--Frank E. Collins Of

Jefferson City.-Frank E. Collins of
cleveland is lying at the point of
death at st. Mary's hospital. Mr.. Col.
Inns is general superintendent for the
John Gill & Sons Construction COM
pany of Cleveland, contractor for the
new Missouri statehouse.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18

ri Paso, Texas.-Thomas Edwards.
United States consul at Juarez, said
ne had telegraphed to Washington the
protest Of Spanish residents of Chi
huahua city against Gen. Villas or
der deporting them.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Rear Admiral Divorced.

Kansas City.--Mrs. A. T. Salisbury.
wife Of Rear Admiral George r.. Sails.
bury. has secured a divorce. They
had been married rs years.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
Fight Follows Effort to Tango.

FTgHt FOLLOWS EffoFt to Tango.
Charlottesville. Because Harry
Fleming wanted to dance the tango,
at a dance given by a club composed
Of the elite Of Carterville, Fleming and
John Cunningham, members of the.
club, engaged in a fight and each paid
a fine of SIS and costs for disturbances.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
FROM ALL OVER THE STATE
Martin c. soydstun, Sc, DEAD.

Maeon.-Martin C. Boydstun, IS
years old, died at the home of his son.
in-iaw. W. A Mingus, at Goldeberry
Macon county.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-12-18
suIzer speaks at Excelsior sprlno..

Su'zST SPEAKS at ESceIsIor Springs.
Excelsior Springs.--Gov. Sulzer OF
New York, with Mrs. Sulzer and
James Garrison Of the New York
Mail, spent q few days here resting,
and while here delivered a lecture on
"Tammany Treason"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1913-04-18
Had Troubles of his Own

Edmund Cook of Wilmot, who
had been attending u. S. court
as juior at Sioux Falls came
down from Aberdeen last Satur
day Some of his friends at
Sioux Falls attempted to keep
him there over Sunday and stole
his overcoat, and he missed the
train to Granite Falls and was
compelled to come by way of the
western route. Owing to an ac-
cident to the early morniug train
at Aberdeen he was unable to
get to Milbank in time for the
morning train for Wilmot, but
succeeded in getting home to
spend Sunday with his family. I