The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-05-01
DAKOTA STATE NEWS

to make q aymen on a farm which
he purchased a about a yea ago
some miles from here, Fritz Chaser, a
prominent German-American farmer,
who formerly resided at Hartley. Ia,
committed suicide by hanging him
self,
oNIDA-At a meeting of the mem-
bers of the commercial club the fol-
lowing officers We're elected: Presi-
dent, S. B. Stegeman: secretary-treas-
urer. C. r. Garner.
VERMILLION-The city commits
sioners are contemplating the purchase
of what is known as the Fauss land,
situated adjacent to the city limits,
with the idea of converting it into a
park. Nearby stands the old log
school house" which was the first
school building erected in the two Da-
kotas. and which would be an object
of interest to visitors. 4
FAULKTON--Jurors have been sum
moned for a term of state circuit court
for Faux county, which will nven
here on Tuesday, May 6. Quite a num-
Der OF criminal cases are to be disposed
PIERRE-In Justice to Ex-Governor
Wesley his friends say that the attach
ment placed against his household
furniture was on a judgment secured
upon a note which he Endorsed before
disposing of the same. the paper hav-
Ing got into his hands through com
1nerclal transactions, and was not an
evidence of Indebtedness given by the
governor himself.
SIOUX FALs-The United States
authorltles In this city have been noti-
ned OF the arrest in Tripp county of
George Watson and John Frauenfelt
on the charge of cattle ''rustling'' on
the Rosebud reservation. They were
bound over to the May term of United
States cou at Deadwood.
UTICA-Postmaster Ed Koenig has
forwarded his resignation to Washing
ton, and is anXiously awaiting the APP
polntment of his successor, as he is de-
slrous OF retiring from office as soon as
possible. He has grain and stock in
terests which emand his entire atten-
ton. Nothing is known as to who will
be his successor.
BELLE FOURCHE-The regular
spring term of circuit court for Butte
county will here on Tuesday.
May 6. The first week will be taken
up with the trial of court cases. and
the jury will not report until one week
later-May 10. The criminal calendar
Is much larger than usual.
WAGNER-In one day recently near
ly 500, 900 worth of live stock was
shipped from Wagner and other towns
Of Charles Nix county. The shipments
filled Al cars, which were made up into
three trains. Two double-headers and
one big six-wheel engine were required
to transport the trains.
ROSCOE-A new lodge of Odd Fell
lows has been Installed here, with a
good charter membership. A degree
team from Ipswich assisted the grand
officers in installing the new lodge. A
banquet was one of the social features.
BRITTON-At a hearing held here
this week testimony was taken by the
state board of railroad commissioners
on a complaint filed by the commercial
club of Britton, which seeks to secure
better passenger service on the Harlem
line.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of the Odd Fell
lows lodge are making preparations
for the proper celebration of the Gath
anniversary of the founding of the Odd
Fellows lodge in the United States, to
be held Monday evening of next week.
COLOME-As the result of an acct
dent while working near town, q sec
ton hand in the employ of the North
western railway company, lost his life.
The ann of the dead man has not
been ascertained. He arrived here only
recently. He was engaged in working
n of the pump track Jacks when the
heavy handle flew up and struck him
on the side of h head. killing him in
stantly.
YANKTON-The second city election
held here yesterday to decide on a com
missioner resulted in DR.. Z. M. DoyIe
defeating G. B. Frenzy, present incum-
bent, by 40 majority. In the election
OF a week ago no candidate received a
majority, with Doyle leading Frenzy
by four votes. Nissen, the third candi-
date, dropped out in the second cleo
ton.
! ABERDEEN-Spink county boost
ers are engaging this year in expert
ments with sugar beet raising. Nine
different plats will be devoted to sugar
beets, and the beets grown will be sub
mitted to experts next fall for opin-
Ions as to sugar content, and the adj
visibility of engaging in the work on
an extended scale.
SIOUX FALLS-The woman,s colony
in the Sioux Falls p~enitentiary has a
new membe in the person of Mrs
Burge, who was found guilty by a Jury
In the state circuit court of Gregory
county CT the charge of conducting a
resort. She will be required to serve
a term Of IS months. under sentence of
Judge Williamson.
ABERDEEN-The Aberdeen civ
commissioners have EMPLOYED a man 10
inspect all the local meat markets and
slaughter houses, and the latter have
been Notified they must keep their
places in strictly sanitary condition
hereafter. John Wilson, milk inspec-
tor, was made meat market Inspector
also.
BURKE-The next regular meeting
Of the Rosebud Editorial association
will be held in Burke on Friday after
noon and evening, May 2. A fine pro-
gram is being prepared. The meeting
is expected to result to the beneft Of
the newspaper men of the Rosebud
country.
BRYANT-The Catholic population
of Bryant. as well as numerous other
friends. turned out to participate in a
farewell reception rendered to Father
p: ]. Cafferky, for some time pastor
Of the Bryant Catholic church, who has
been transferred to a parish in Mis-
souri,.
SPEARFISH-June II, 10 and IL. has
been fixed as the time for the annual
race meet of the Lawrence County Fair
association. Several thousand dollars
will be hung up in prizes. Some Of the
pest horses in the west will be enter
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