The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-06-25
DAKOTA STATE NEWS

well which the two men were engaged
In digging on the Depeel farm some miles
from town. Bronson was lowered into
the well to adjust some curblng. He had
hardly commenced work when he shout
ed TO his companion that he felt faint Ull-
yot, suspecting the presence OF gas in
stantly applied the power and Bronson
was brought to the surface just In time
TO save his life. IL was over two hours
before physicians could bring him back
TO consciousness.
GARDEN CITY-Caught in the ruins
when his barn was blown upon him dur
ing tornado, John Everett, a prominent
farmer OF Mount Pleasant township. re-
ceived injuries which caused his death.
He had just tied his team and was turns
Ing around to proceed to his house when
the tornado struck the barn. completely
demolishing 1t. The unfortunate farmer
was buried under a pile OF timbers and
other wreclSage. He was rescued with
| difficulty after the storm passed Death
resulted from internal Injuries.
owANKA-Attacked by one OF his
horses as he was leading II from the
barn, A. Richardson, a rancher living near
here, was seriously bitten. The animal
grabbed him by the arm, threw him down
and then dragged him across the barn
and no doubt would have killed him had
Zach Waterson, a neighbor not been
near.
BON HOAIME-Dur a severe electri-
cal storm In this vicinity lightning struck
and set fire to the fine barn on the farm
Of ]. Benesh, some miles from town. The
barn was burned to the ground, together.
with large quantity OF grain and other
property which was in the structure. Two
valuable horses also were burned to death.
PIERRE-The immigration department
is now dealing personally with applicants
for work in addition TO the vast cor
respondence work along the line OF labor
supply. Three men were sent to High
more and seven to Crandon, and there Is
q request on file for 100 men to be sent
at once to Belle Fourche.
BRooKINGS-Anothe record sale OF
farm land was closed this week when
e. c. Sheldon transferred his 160-acre
home place, three miles north OF town,
to George w. Fem, resident farm own
err, for SIPS an acre. 1t is well inn
proved farm.
WHITE RIvER--DAvid Penney, OF
Wood, and Almon Keefer, living near
Westover, we're the principals in an inter-
esting reunion after separation Of 30
years. While travelling along the road
near Westover, Penney stopped at Keef-
0r's store. Through the medium Of
q. A. r. button the two old men discoy-
cred that they were oldtime comrades and
that both had belonged to the Fifth In
diana cavalry during the rebellion.
LEMMoN--winter wheat between here
and Hettinger Is nearly ripe, and will be
ready for the harvest about the first OF
the month. Alfalfa, clover and hay crops
are being harvested, and are proving
abundant crops this year, the warm
weather and exceptionally heavy rains OF
the past few days causing a most luxur-
liant growth In all forage crops. The
yield per acre this year will surpass all
previous records.
CLEAR LAKE-Plans have been ac-
cepted for the new city hall building
which Is to be erected here, and ii Is be-
Iieved the structure will be completed
and ready for occupancy by the latter
part OF the summer. The voters author-
ized the issuance OF bonds in the sum OF
$4,000 for the erection OF the building.
The bonds were sold to the state school
department and the cash now Is in the
city treasury.
STURGIS-The jury in the case OF the
state VS.. Charles Stewart charged with
assault with dangerous weapon with in
tent to commit great bodily harm on the
person OF Michael Quick, brought In a
verdict of guilty Friday morning. Stew
art was sentenced to three years in the
His attorneys gave notice of appeal.
sAL,EM-The McCook county teachers
institute has been in session here In con,
nection with the chautauqua the teach
ers being given the opportunity to listen
TO many able lecturers. About 60 teach
ers were enrolled which is much less
than. usual owing TO the time OF year,
Professor Brewing, OF Bookings. had
charge Of the institute as conductor.
GARDEN CITY-Steps have been taken
by residents OF Garden City to secure land
in a convenient location and az II up for
baseball. park and race meet purposes.
II is planned to purchase about Is acres
Of land. A syndicate OF local men now is
engaged in raising funds for the enter
prise.
sALEM-The local Shriners have elect
ed the following officers for the coming
year: Eminent commander. w. A. Nye;
generalissirno, L. M. Sessler; captain gen
eral 8. M. Gilbert; recorder w. T.
Ellis; treasurer, A. G. Mcconnell.
PARKsToN-In the annual election Of
the South Dakota FiremeD's association,
+. r. Bangs, OF Rapid City, was elected
president. other officers chosen were
william F'reeney, of Yankton, vice presi-
dent; T. w Taubman, of Plankinton Sec
rotary, and w. s. o'Brien, of Pierre.
treasurer. The tournament last week was
regarded as one of the most successful
held in recent years.
SIOUX FALLS-When taken before
Judge Orr, of the municipal court, on the
charge OF having murdered her babe Mrs.
Lilly Werner, of this city, waived her pre-
liminary hearing and was released on
bonds of 5000, which were furnished by
her father, a prominent resident Of Hart
ford. s. D., and other friends Of the
family.
YANKTON--Mr. and Mrs. Jens L. Paul
sen. OF lis county celebrated their silver
anniversary. Friends to the number Of
200 gathered to offer congratulations and
participate In the festivities. The guests
were served nth bountiful feast in a
big tent pitched for the occasion. A beau
tiful silver service was among the re-
membranes presented by friends.
MCINTOSH Adam skoag, farmer re-
siding near Reeder. was struck and in
Btantly killed by the eastbound Columbian,
the MiIWaukee's fast train while attenpt-