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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26
! SOUTH DAKOTA BRIEFS.

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PIBRRE-There is heard talk In Pierre
about the organization of a very extern
stve association to be known as the West
OF the River Development company, with
the purpose OF particularly developing
agriculture and settlement west OF the
Missouri. Special inquiries are being made
concerning It, and It will probably be q
very powerful and wide reaching associa-
ton.
YANRTON-C. p. ane p. L. Hanson, Of
Bridgewater, sold the J. III. Hirschman
a Sh miles east OF here last Saturday
at auction. A small GROVE was present
blu the bidding was fast. p. l.. Hanson
sold the LAND to Tom Prick, OF Yankton.
OF land. The Hansons have n of the
best records in South Dakota for selling
land at auction.
LAKE ANDES-Thomas Brotherson, or
this place., has been granted a patent on
a potato bug eSterminator OF his inven-
tion. The machine bears some resen-
blanc to a corn planter and 1t IL said that
actual demonstrations have proved that
IT does the work claimed for II. With the
machine. h bugs on a O-acre field Of
potatoes can be exterminated in q single
day.
MARTIN-On complaint OF Louis Pou-
rier, a stockman of this vicinity, a war
rant was sworn out for the arrest of
Louis Larvie. charging him with the theft
of q number OF horses belonging to Pou-
ricr or which were under his care. Deputy
Sheriff Youman traced the defendant to
Merriman, Neb., where he was arrested,
The prisoner waived ~extradition papers.
DOLAND-E. w. Hall. who recently was
engaged an an agricultural expert for
Sphinx county by the Sphinx County Farm
Improvement association, has assumed his
new duties and his work among the farm
ers OF the county is expected to result in
scientific methods being adopted and the
crop production of the county greatly In
creased. a
-BERESFORD-The report has been re-
eeiVed that the Northwestern Railway
company In contemplating erecting a fine
new station in Beresford. Such q build
ing Is badly needed to take care of the
steadily increasing traffic. The an
nual business of the railway company here
amounts to about $780, 900.
PTERRE-The Rockerville Telephone
ompan Of Pennington county has been
incorporated by Benz Rush, Dan r. Nor
ris, r. NJ. Peabody, F. E. Christiernson,
Patrick Dillon and Ferdinand Kieffen,
with capital stock of $1,000.
ARDMoRE-Good progress Is being
made in n work Of sinking a test well
in che territory near here where 1t Is ex-
pected an extensive oil field will be de-
yeloped. The casing Is being sunk as fast
as tine test well f. drilled. thus insuring q
good sized hole when the oil sands are
encountered.
ALExANDRIA-Now that the city
council has called a special election to
submit TO the voters the question OF Is
suing bonds for a municipal electric light
system, sentiment in favor of the city
owning the system 10 said to be growing.
1t rs expected the bonds will be voted.
WIILMoT-Members of the local board
of education have recently visited a num-
Der OF the surrounding towns and inspect
ed school buildings for the purpose Of get
ting pointers which will be valuable in
connection with a new public school build
ing which is to be erected In Wilmot.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26
ROYAL NE|GHBORS
MEET; ELECTION
ENLIVENS SESSION
Attendance Was Record Break
er-Meeting Was Sue
cessful.

Huron. 6. D.. March 2r.--The trien-
NAL convention OF the state camp OF
the Royal Neighbors OF America has
completed fits session here, the attend
ance being a record breaker and the
meetings in every way successful. the
visitors were entertained by members
Of the Huron camp and were given
a banquet on their first night here and
q theater party on the second day. -.
E The election of state officers resulted
as follows: Mrs. Rea Of Raymond,
state oracle; Minnie Eichberg Of Brook
ings, vice oracle; Vesta Aldred OF
Frankfort, recording secretary. h
selection Of supreme delegates, who
will attend the meeting OF the supreme
camp In Rock Island, Ill, in May, was
the most spirited business Of h W
days session, the results being as fol-
lows: First district-Delegate, Mrs.
Webster Of Woonsocket, alternate, Mrs.
Larkin OF Geddes; Second district
Delegates. Nellia Baker of Huron and
Mrs Murray OF Aberdeen; alternates,
Anna Woodbeck of Aurora and Mrs.
Fraley Of Ipswich. Third district-Dele-
gate, Olice Knowles of Deadwood; al
ternate, Mary Porter of Fort Pierre.
The next triennial session of the state
camp will be held in Mitchell in 1917.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26
DEATH OF JUDGE WILLARD
DELAYS PASSENGER RATE

Sioux Falls, S. D., March ia
temporary delay in the putting into ef-
feet OF the 2h cent passenger rate
in South Dakota will result from the
sudden death Of Judge G. A. Wh4Afd at
his home in Minneapolis.
Judge Willard presided at the trial
OF the rate cases, and at the tir1A q his
death there was in his office the FINAL
order In the case, which, had be- been
able to have signed, 1t would hive I'm
mediately put the reduced passenger
rate into effect. Early in March this
final decree was sent to the office OF
Judge Willard, but he never recovered
sufficiently to attach his signature to
It. "a
1t is the opinion OF attorneys that
the delay in placing the decree ON
record will be only temporary; that II
will be unnecessary to try tina case
over again, as the decision of Judge
Willard outlines the provisions Of the
final decree and hat his successor in
the office OF United States Judge will
have authority under the indt6es, to
attach his signature to the deG3ee and
thus put into effect the IA cent 5rgte.
Judge Willard gave the state Board
of railroad commissioners the right to
apply for a 2 cent rate whenever the
board had evidence that would Justify
such a rate In South DAKOTA.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26
MAIL MAN FIGHTS "
WITHICY CURRENT
OF MISSOURI RIVER
While on Duty He Falls Into
Stream and Barely Escapes
Going Under Ice.

wheeler, S. d., March 23.--John
Flisram, mail carrier between here and
Bonesteel, whose route extends across
the Missouri river opposite here, had
q narrow escape from being carried
under the ice while crossing the river
with a large quantity of mail. He
crossed on foot rather than run the
chance Of losing a team because Of the
unsafe condition of the ice. sl-
He had safely crossed the greater
part OF the ice bridge when he sudden
ly dropped through and in an instant
was in the icy water up to his Shout
ders. BY a desperate effort he managed
ing carried under 1t by the swift cur
rent, and in due time he succeeded in
crawling upon the ice and making his
way'to shore. #
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26
SOUTH DAKOTA BRIEFS.

ESTELLINE-At a meeting of business
men OF this city and farmers OF the sur
rounding region a committee was ap-
pointed to make arrangements for the
Reorganization OF a cooperative stock COM
Npany with the object OF having q cream
cry installed and operated here. 1t is be-
neved such an institution would be profit
able from the start and also prove of
financial benefit to the farmers OF this
section.
wHEELER-Great difficulty is being
experienced in crossing the Missouri river
here, because of the unsafe condition of
the ice. Automobiles and wagons no long
dangerous ever for foot passengers. On
the occasion of his tour OF this part Of
the state a few years ago, Senator Craw-
ford had occasion to cross the river from
the Gregory county side to Wheeler, and
made his way across on foot, taking many
chances during the periIous journey.
ePEARFISTI-Judge Russell. Of the
county court, has found the heirs OF the
late Lee Bradley. who die leaving q
great deal Of property. One of the heirs
Is ]. +. Bradley, a brother living at Dell
Rapids. Another brother lives at Lin
neus, Nc. r. X. Bradley and Julia Brad
ley, OF Nebraska City, Neb., are among
the heirs. j. f. Summers, OF this city,
has been appointed special administraGor
of the estate.
PUKWANA-CaIeb Cumnings, a pro-
gressive farmer living some miles from
here, is demonstrating that the hog rails
ing Industry is a highly profitable one.
He has Just marketed here S. hogs which
averaged N3 pounds each and sold for
N.15 per cwt. His annual income from
the sale Of hogs alone run about 81, 0O0.
He ~ constantly increasing his hog rails
Ing activities. a'
MITCHELL-The faculty of Dakota
Wesleyan university presented the play,
The Passing Of the Third Floor Back"
In the city last night at the college audi
forum. Fifteen actors selected from the
best talent on the faculty were selected
by Professor Tull. OF the English depart
ment for this performance. and a very
creditable one II was.
VERMILIoN-The University of South
Dakota minstrels will give a big show at
the city theater text. week for the pur-
pose OF wiping out the old band debt con-
tracted on a trip made some years ago.
Rev. Doc" Henderson, In 1.-The Five
Cent Barber Shop" is tho feature.
vERMILION-The University OF South
Dakota college of music announces the
spring music festival. TO consist of three
concerts by the st. Paul Symphony
VShSstla Apth 8 anu o, III the cry Ineh~
ter. This includes Edna GunnaP Pater-
son, concert pianist, and Frances Bene-
diet, interpretattonal dancer. =
FLANDREAU-The contract n been
awarded for the erection In this oity OF a
new postofhce building. 1t will be con-
structed Of brick and will have all modern
facilities for the prompt harding OF
mails. The work or construction viii
commence In the near future
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26
MISSIONARY CONFERENCE
aA+ 1875 HELD AT ABERDEEN

Aberdeen. s.. d., March 24-The an
snual missionary conference of the
Aberdeen district of the United Norwe-
gian Lutheran church was held here
on Friday. Saturday and Sunday at
Bethlehem Lutheran church. The
territory included In the district runs
from Bristol to Mobridge, and from
Redfield to Cakes, N. D., and about rs
churches are included in the district.
Among the ministers who will attend
are the Rev. X. Lie of Mobridge, Arne
of Glenham; J.. Lindland Of Cakes; y.
c. Swenson Ellendale: c. J. Fylling OF
Lily; II. Hafstad Of Webster; O. Lund
OF Gem township, Brown county: o.
Glesne of Aberdeen, and others, Fri
day and Saturday were taken up with
discussions Of various matters of inter
est to the denomination in their part
OF the Dakotas, and on Sunday the
Rev. w. N. Trygstad, a returned mis-
sionary from China, had charge OF the
services. .n.I. .#.a...
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26
SIOUX FALLS SEEKING
.. ECONOMY IN DRESSES

Sioux Falls, S. D., March 2S.-A.
movement for economy in h matter
Of dress for commencement exercises
inaugurated by members OF the Civic
league In Flandreau promises to be
adopted elsewhere in the state. The
league, tt get at the matter in a prac-
teal way, has decided to award q prize
of $40 to the girl in the high school
graduating class for 1914 who at the
commencement exercises years the
n~eatest, simplest and most inexpensive
OUTFIT Of clothing, all styles selected to
be as modest as possible. A second
prize of IS also is offered. The league
In addition has offered a prize of S.
for the best individual work in the con-
struction Of the garments. All the
girls in the graduating class have been
invited to compete for the prizes.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26
pAkoTA'S BEST RELICS
DESTROYED BY NANpALS

Pierre, s. D., March 2.-Perhaps the
most interesting archaeological remains
left by the ancicnts In South Dakota
were the effgies Of the Punished
Woman" and her paramour near South
Shore. Codington county, on the banks
of the lake which has taken it's name
from them. The department Of his
tory, which Is en~deavoring to preserve
the history and archaeology of the state,
commissioned Wright Tarbell, of Wa
tertown, to visit Punished Woman's
lake and secure accurate drawings and
information of these effigies, and upon
going there last week discovered that
Mr.. Tarbell is now engaged in an eff
fort to secure from the early settlers
complete information as to the loca-
ton, size end form of these effigies for
an article which he will contribute TO
the historical collections.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26
X O CORPORATIONS.

Pierre, S. D., March 21.--The Short
Line Phone company of Pennington
county. has been incorporated with
$4,000 capital stock by r. b. Stiles OF
Owanka, G.. A. Bailey of New Under
wood, r. H. Rector OF Underwood and
w. r. Litchfieid Of owanka.,
An important telephone company has
also been Incorporated In Jerauld coun-
ty, with $4,000 capital stock, to oper-
ate in. Jeranld, Beadle, Hand. Buffalo
and Aurora counties, the incorporates
being J.. d. Powell. s.. E, Miller. w. c.
Grieves, o. w. Morehead, L. Hide
brandt, G. Chris Glein, and j. FL
Rownds of washington Springs incor-
porators.
The Farmers Creamery Of Maltby,
s. D., is added to the list OF incorp0k-
ated creameries with capital stock OF
SO 5000. incorporators being C. X. o.
treiln, of Stroll, Peter Fay, of Vernal
and Harry Goddard of Date, all OF Per-
kins county, where the creamery viii
be operated. ...
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26
"suFFs" REQUEST PREACHERS
TO GIVE PART or PAY

Gettysburg, s.. D., March l8.-AlI
ministers of all denominations have
been asked to give a part of the tfthe
Of their salaries to the cause Of wom-
ems suffrage by the South Dakota
state W. c, r. u. The message OF the
president, Mrs. Anna r. Simmons,
Faulkton, and member of the franchise
department, am as a sudden sffAck to
many OF the pastors, but they con-
sidered it novel and ingenious and some
may respond. w.. 49,.
This move Of the women to secure
funds from the pastors came after en-
couraging reports came from an narts
Of South Dakota that the preaEhers
were warming up to suffrage andswere
preaching special sermons as redtested
by the w. c. II. u. on the Suffrage
questions and were besiegipg rthe
headquarters at Faulkton for literature
to help them in preparing their ser
mons ON suffrage.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26
EARLY MORNING FIRE
CAUSES .. DAMAGE
TOWN LUSS, $4,000
Columbia, S. d., Loses an En-.
tire Business Block During
a Disastrous Blaze.

Aberdeen, S. d.. March l~S.--Vire,
breaking out at / o'clock this morning.
destroyed an entire business block at
Columbia, in this county, and formerly
the county seat. The loss inelIdes a
total OF about $4,000, with insuNance
or $4,000. The losses are as fofi1ws;
Il. Il. Fessenden building, occupied
by hardware and furniture store. CON
tents valued at $500, insurance. So
300; building owned by Charles little,
OF Scranton, N. d.. loss $500, no n
surance; Tom Tollesfson butchers shop.
loss $1,000, insurance $3.50; Alfred
Kailen, general merchandise stQ1es loss
$12,50O on stock. with $4,000 insurance;
building owned by Mrs. Baker, OF
Fresno, Cal, loss $1,000. insurance ST.
500; the Columbia town hall. iosa $3.50;
John Gaskin, general mercRandise
Insurance 10000; building ownan by
G. p. Corey and the Columbia Nypwn
Hall association, loss on building 1880,
with some Insurance.; Kailen garage,
loss 500, no insurance.: Gasktaa
rage. loss 500. no insurance; Dakota
Central exchange burned out In Effien
store; Masonic hall in the Gaskln
building and their charter with some
Of their paraphernalia was saved loss
estimated at $500. with $3.50 ifHs1r-
ance. ..r ."ra... -..n-a ~
The second fioor of the Gaskinaeuild-
Ing was occupied by the fSHDETfng
lodges: /. o. o. r., $3.50 Insurance:
Degree OF Honor, A. o. u. w, M. NJ. A.
Rebekahs. r. N. A. and M. b. A., all
OF which suffered a loss Of their records
and all paraphernalia.
Mrs. r.. #. Luke, son and daughter
lived oven the Fessenden stone, and
their loss was about $3.50, WITH ON
Insurance. IT, .tt
Other families living In the husipess
blocks lost all their household Bef0ng-
ings.
The garage owners managed to ave
their cars. ..
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26
TWIN BROTHERS LOCKED
IN WoONSOcKET JAIL

woonsocket, s. D.. March 24:-Twin
brothers. named DeLong, nave been
LOGGED in the city Jail, n on the
charge Of larceny and the other on the
charge Of attempting to rescue the
brother from the = custody of City
Marshal Allen. The officer had ar
rested the brother charged with lar
ceny when the other brother appeared
on the scene. Eating to effect the re-
lease OF the prisoner by ~peaceable
mems. he departed for his homs with
the avcwed intention of procuring his
gun threatening, 1t Is alleged. to get"
the city marshal Both finally were
lodged In Jail before any fatalities re-
quilted. They were granted a contin-
uance Of 80 days In the holding of their
preliminary examination. and. in de-
fault of bonds. now are in the city jail.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26
DRAWS FouR-YEAR SENTENCE
FOR ROBBERY or MAN

Sioux Falls, 8. D., March 24.-Cod-
ington county officers have lodged in
the Sioux Falls penitentiary an indi-
vidual named Frank McAleer, who will
serve a term Of four years for grand
larceny. He and another young man
named Fred Middleton met a drunken
man In q pool hall and robbed him
after he had been ordered out of the
place. They volunteered to remove the
drunken man, and taking him to an old
barn, robbed him Of about $40. Young
McAleer took the money and gave s6
of II to his companion. When arrested
that night young Middleton admitted
his part in the crime and turned states
evidence. throwing the blame on NC
Aleer. Middleton was sentenced to
serve a term OF one year In the Sioux
Falls penitentiary, but the sentence
was suspended on condition that he
behave himself in the future.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26
LUNCH CAR MAN FOUND
DEAD AT HIS STAND

Aberdeen. s. D., March 2~4.-EIenry
Schafter. an old resident OF Aberdeen,
who for some time had been running a
restaurant in q cook car on a side
street, was found dead in the car. A
post norton will be held to ascertain
the cause of his death. He had visited
several saloons during the forenoon,
and was in a cheerful mood. Schafter
had resided in Aberdeen about 10 years,
coming here from Mellette. He had
several relatives in Aberdeen and other
parts Of South Dakota. He was I'M
married and middle aged.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26
MEMOIRS HAVE CELEBRATION
AT DAKOTA RANCH HOME

Corsica, S. D., March 23.-At their
home on the Blue Towers ranch. near
here. occurred a celebration in honor
of the golden wedding anniversary Of
Mr.. and Mrs. l. N. Menor, owners Of
the ranch. Among the large number
Of guests twas IN only uncle. aged IS.
Mr.. Msaor is 70 and his wife 70. Their
two grown children were among the
guests present. They have resided In
South Dakota since 1859.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26
OFFICIALS PREPARE FOR
SALE OF SCHOOL LANDS

Howard, S. D., March 1S.-During an,
official visit here Fred Hepperle, state
commissioner Of schools and public
lands, and George Pinckney. repre-
senting the state auditor, made an APP
praisement OF school lands in Miner
county which will be offered for sale
or lease on March 30 and 81. About
1900 acres OF this land in the county
will be disposed. Of at that time.
1t Is expected there will be keen
competition among buyers for the
school land which Is to be offered In
this county on dates mentioned
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26
PIERRE IS REQUESTED .
---.- FOR 500 TAGS A DAY

Pierre, s. D., March 20.--Up to date
s,466 automobiles have been licensed
and tagged since 1914, with about 1000
or 5000 yet unlicensed. The appllca-
tons are coming in about 500 a day
this week, and 1t Is expected most all
the regular cars will be licensed within
a short time, due to spring weather
and greater use Of cars. A total Of
500 motorcycles have also been IL
censed so far,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26

Robert Browning's father did not be-
iieva m drinking undiluted water.
Browning used to tell a story Of his
fathers Indignation when he once
asked him for d glass Of water. Water,
Robert, he exclaimed, for washing
purposeb. 4 believe. Is often employed,
and for navigable canals I admit II to
be Indispensable but for drinking,
Robert. God never intended it."
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26
DAkoTANS DO NOT LIKE
PROPOSED FLAG CHANGE

Huron, 8. D., March 2I.-Comlnittees
from both the G. A. r. and the w. r.
G. Of this city have drawn up resolu-
lions to be sent to South Dakota's rep
to oppose the proposed change in the
flag, a design for which Is to be pre-
scented to President Wilson for approval
in the rear future. They object to the
change on the grounds that the lpro-
posed flag would represent features OF
q nag that stands for treason and for
American citizen" and they urge that
"Old Glory be preserved as designed
by Betsy Ross and adopted by congress
June IA, 1777."
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26
pEsMET Is EXPECTING
A WARM LIQUOR FIGHT

DeSmet, S. D., March 21.-The filing
of a petition asking that the saloon
license question be submitted to the
voters at the annual election in April
makes 1t certain that DeSmet will be
the scene OF one of the hottest saloon
Dakota this year. A year ago license
carried by only two majority, so 1t
is expected the night this year win be
q close one. Several new residents Of
the city are said to favor license and
this gives the advocates of license
strong hope OF winning a victory at
the election.
other hand, claims that the full anti
saloon vote was not cast a year ago,
but that it will be at the coming city
election, and they profess to believe
that 1t will be ample to declare De-
.Smet a dry town.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26
OPEN GAS JET TAKES
LIFE OF A pAkOTAN

Aberdeen. 8. D., March 2O.-Charles
Clear Lake, Ia, was found dead in
his room at the keystone hotel here
early this morning, with n gas jet
turned on, 81.
Anderson was employed here in the
barns OF the Hugger Transfer company.
He has q brother. Peter Anderson, liv-
ing at Clear Lake.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26

The Grst woman to take UP the dlplo-
matte service as a profession has just
been appointed at Christiana. Miss
Henrietta Hoegh, a pretty ON OF
27, Is now first secretary Of legation
Mt the Norwegian legation in Mexico.
She passed her examinations in inter-
national law and political economy two
years ago. AS q first secretary she
WIN have the privilege OF wearing the
usual diplomatic uniform, with the ex-
ception Of the ornamental sword and
gold braided breaches. E
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26
HALF MILLION TO CARE
FOR MEXICAN REFUGEES

Washington, March 19.-After a Wig
orous defense by Senator Lodge, repub-
lican, of the expenditures in caring for
Mexican soldiers and other refugees in
termed In Texas and California. the
Senate passed the urgent deficiency
b.lI, carrying a total OF more than
10000 100, $500, 600 or which was added
by the Senate appropriations commit
tee for the m~aintenailce ~ the refugees
camps
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26
SOUTH

Lajf. grandson and successor to the
late King Menelik as king OF Abyssinia,
10 IS years OF age unmarried and bears
groid type OF his grandfather. The
eml-Caucasian cast of his features is
probably due to the Gala blood in his
veins. He dresses in Abyssianian garb.
but Is said TO be a very wide awake
young man. He is well informed on
the affairs Of the great powers as they
affect his country, speaks a little
French 8nd has among his councillors
more than one European.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-03-26

Robert Louis ~Stevenson's biographer
says OF him: TN every language he
learned h grammar remained un-
known to him. however, correctly ne
might use It's idioms, n the spelling
OF his own tongue was dark to MIN
to the very last"