The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-10-09
DAKOTA STATE NEWS

States Civil Service COMMISSION an
nounces that on Saturday. October 20.
an examination will be held here. as
n result of which 1t Is expected to
make certification to fill a contemplate
ed vacancy in the position of fourth
class postmaster at New Underwood.
and 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. f. Limpo, of Utica,
9ankton county, has been named as
postmaster for that town. The posi-
ton has been ope because of the
resignation of Ed Koenig, but as no
applicant passed the civil service eX-
animation at the first test given it was
necessary for Mr.. Koenig to attend to
the duties of the office until a success
Ror could be secured. The confirma-
ton Of the new a%ppointee has now
been received.
DEADWOOD-Reports from all sec
tions outside of Belle Fourche state
that the roads are in very bad condi-
ton, following the rain of the past two
days. Freight outfits are stalled in the
gumbo mo ranchers are unable to
move their crops. 1t is extremely diff
4 cult to get stock across the country, al
though the lack of water. q problem
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 is
being largely attended. h 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 ave 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 a
strenuous time in getting the ship
ments of pheasants located. He re-
ports that practically every county In
the state was supplied with shipments
of these game birds, and if any was
missed. it was due to the fact that no
application came from the county, or
that it came after the distribution was
made.
ROSEBUD-The Rosebud annual fair
has been in progress for the last week,
and has been q 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 n there We're over 1000
tents and tepees surrounding the
grounds. The main amusement of the
different days was the races.
WINNER-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-
sult 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 SD annual conven-
ton of the Yankton Association of
congregational Churches and Minis
ters, which is to be held in Hudson on
Tuesday and Wednesday, October z
and 8. A large number of delegates
are expected. Interesting programs
have been prepared for both days.
YANKTON-Arthur Donaldson lost
a $4,000 six-passenger Mcfarland auto
mobile, almost new, by fire. He had
been using the car during the evening
and had driven it into the garage.
How the fire started is not known, but
tne owner is of the opinion that there
was a gasoline leakage and in some
way the fumes became ignited.
PARKER-Circuit court
Monday, after a two days recess, to
take up the cas- of Alma Svensen, of
Viborg, vs.. Nigar Svensen ct AL. in
which plaintiff will attempt to secure
p Widows portion of the estate of the
iate Nels Svensen, claiming to have
been his common law wife About 40
witnesses have been subpoenaed.
OLlVET-During a visit to this vi
cin1ty, Deputy Game Warden Kelly
liberated a number of Chinese pheas-
ants along the Jim river between the
Maxwell colony and Olivet. These
birds are protected by law against be-
ing killed, a fine Of $50 being provided
for each of them that may be killed
by hunters.
WEBSTER-Varioos Webster wo-
men who are unsteady inclined have
taken steps to organize a ladies band.
Several young married women and a
number Of girls have been practicing
sufficient progress has been made
TO make 1T certain Webster will soon
have a f1~ourishing ladies' band.
YANKTON INDIAN AGENCY-on
Saturday, October Is, a civil service
examination will be held here for the
of selecting a postmaster for
this place, which is officially known as
greenwood. The office is of the fourth
class, and during the last fiscal year
paid a compensation of $3.50.
PARKER-The highschool football
team Of this city played the Hurley
Iootpall team in the latter city Satur-
dey afternoon. The victory was an
easy for Parker. Tie parker team
will play the Springfield team at the
latter place Oct. Is, and the Hawarden
team at Hawarden Nov. L.
COAL SPRINGS - This Mace 10
threatened with an epidemic of typhoid
fever. Three members of the Movers
FAMILY are down with the disease and
other persons nave symptoms. County
health officers are investigating the
matter and believe the water supply is
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
Deard also committed the sentence Of
Frank Kotilinio, sentenced for life
from buffalo county to rs years.
WINNER-Ray White, arrested by
the 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 fnr-
nished a bond of $500 for his appear-
ance at the proper time.
TABoR-The Bon Homme County
Old Settlers association has elected
the fOAOWinpr& offipcr~ for ~.