The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-10-09
DAKoTA STATE NEWS

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States Civil Service COMMISSION am
nounces that on Saturday, October rs.
an examination will be held here, as
q result Of which it Is expected to
make certification to I'LL a contemplate
ed vacancy In the position OF fourth
class postmaster at New Underwood,
n other vacancies as they may occur
at that Office. The. compensation Of
the postmaster at this Office was $649
for the last fiscal year.
YANKToN-c. r. Limpo, Of Utica,
Yankton county, has been named as
postmaster for that town. The posi-
ton has been open because of the
resignation OF Ed Koenig, but as no
applicant passed the civil service ex-
animation at the first test given II was
necessary for Mr.. Koenig to attend to
the duties or the office until a success
For could be secured. The confirma-
ton Of the appointee mas now
been received.
Observation-Disclosures from all sec-
lions outside OF Belle Fourche state
that the roads are I'm very bad condi-
ton, following the rain of the past two
days. Freight outfits are stalled in the
gufnbo and ranchers are unable to
move their crops. il is extremely diff
cult to get stock across the country, al
AAG Ah-h " &NGAg y ~ AO1AGAA
which confronted the stock men up to
two weeks ago, Is no longer an obstacle.
LEMMON-The first farmers short
course is now on at Lennon and fis
being largely attended. The course
will be continued throughout the week
and Is held under the auspices OF the
Farmers Institute Of the state, mem
bers OF the institute corps conducting,
the meeting. Various prizes have been
offered by business men for the best
exhibits Of farm products presented at
the meeting.
PIERRE-Game Warden Hedrick
has returned to his office after q
strenuous time in getting the ship
ments OF p~heasants located. He re-
ports that practically every county in
OF these game birds, and IL any was
missed, It was due to the fact that no
application came from the county, or
that II came after the distribution was
made.
: ROSEBUD-The Rosebud annual fair
has been In progress for the last week.
and has been a big success from every
standpoint, The fair grounds are To-
Gated on the flat north of the reserva-
ton. About 5000 Indians were In at
tendance and there were over 1000
"a AAA y FNJDOC5 81 81 ia
grounds. The main amusement OF the
different DAYS was the races.
wIttNER-The board Of railroad
commissioners recently took up with
the railroad companies within the state
the matter of allowing local freight
trains TO carry passengers, with the re-
suit that this week an order was issued
to agents and conductors OF the North
western railroad at Winner to allow
passengers TO ride on all local freights.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES are being
perfected for the 33d annual onyen
tion of the Yankton Association OF
Congregational Churches and Minis
ters, which is to be held in Hudson on
Tuesday and Wednesday, October Z
n 8. A large number OF delegates
are expected. Interesting programs
have been prepared for both days.
YANKToN-Arthur Donaldson lost
q $4,000 six-passenger Mcfarland auto
been using the car during the evening
and had driven 1t into the garage.
How the fire started is not known, but
the owner is Of the opinion that there
was a gasoline leakage and In some
way the fumes became ignited.
PARKER-Circuit court convened
Monday, after a two days recess, to
take up the case Of Alma Syensen. Of
Viborg, vs.. Nigar Svensen ct al, In
which plaintiff will attempt to secure
p widows portion Of the estate Of the
iate Nels Syensen, claiming to have
hts common law wife. About 40
witnesses have been s~ubpoenaed.
oLIvET-During a visit to this vi
cinity. Deputy Game Warden Kelly
liberated a number OF Chinese pleas
ante n Inns NJ thu 1f-N w1xKas -
Maxwell colony and OIivet. These
birds are protected by law against be-
Ing killed, a fine OF $50 being provided
for each OF them that may be killed
hunters.
MISREPRESENTATION webster wo-
who r musicaily inclined have
taken steps TO organize a ladies band.
Several young married women and a
number OF girls have been practicing
and sufficient progress has been made
TO make 1t certain Webster will soon
have a fourishing ladies' band.
YANKToN INDIAN AGENCY-on
October rs, a civil service
will be held here for the
purpose Of selecting a postmaster for
this place, which Is officially known as
class, and during the last fiscal year
paid q compensation OF $3.50.
PARKER-The highschool football
team OF this city played the Hurley
football team in the latter city Satur-
day afternoon. The victory was an
easy one for Parker. The parker team
will play the Springfield team at the
latter place Oct. Is, and the Hawarden
team at HawaIden Nov. l..
COAL SPRINGS This place is
with an epidemic OF typhoid !
Three members Of the Meyers
FAMILY are down with the disease and
other persons have symptoms. County
health Officers are investigating the
n believe the water supply il
the cause OF the outbreak.
PIERRE-The board Of pardons has
recommended to the governor the par
don of George McNab, sentenced for
forgery from Lawrence county. The
board also COMMITTED the sentence OF
Frank Kotilinio. sentenced for lie
from Buffalo county 10 rs years.
WINNER-Ray White. arrested by
state authorities on the charge OF
selling liquor to Philip Swift Bear, a
sioux Indian. has been held for trial
IN the state circuit court and fur
O bond of $500 for his appear
ance at the proper time:
TABoR-The Bon Homme County
Old Settlers association has elected
the following officers for the coming
year: President j. r. Cooley: vice