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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
STATE WINS TAX CLAIM
AGAINST RANKIN ESTATE

Sioux Falls. S. d., April SAN i'm
portant suit instituted in accordance
with the provisions OF the state in
heritance tax law, after litigation ex-
tending over several months, has been
won by States Attorney Martin Bergh,
of this county. After losing in the
county court in this city the admins
traitor OF the estate OF the late Jason
Lei Rankin has decided, upon the adj
vice OF the attorneys for the estate to
pay the inheritance tax OF $752.50 levied
on the estate and not to continue the
litigation.
Rankin was an eastern man. who
died some months ago, and who had a
great deal of property in South Dako-
ia. That part of his estate situated in
South Dakota is valued at $3.50, and
$50, 900 OF this is In government bonds.
The probate court levied an inheritance
tax Of $752.50 on the estate after so, 900
had been held exempt. The attorneys
for the estate held that no portion. OF
the $50, 900 in government bonds could
be taxed, and that as there were less
than 500 900 left after the government
bends were deducted, 10 tax could be
leVled against the estate. NV
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
CHAMBERLAIN PoNTooN
Is REGULAR PERFORMER

Chamberlain, s. D., April 14.-Hot or
sold. wet or dry, the Milwaukee
pontoon bridge at Chamberlain rarely
lails to get kicked out Of commission
three times each year-twice from Ice
n the spring and once again from the
ariftwood OF the usual June rise. The
second run of ice came down the river
/ few days ago and put the bridge out
IF business for the second time this
spring. The last Ice run came so sud-
ienly and unexpected that one Of the
passenger trains which belongs asL Of
;he river was left ON the west side. A
lorce. is now at work on repairs and 1t
% expected the bridge will again be
ready for use by the latter part Of the
week. There is evident need of a real
bridge across the river here.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
CITIZENS INVITED TO
SECURE COLLEGE BULLETINS

Bookings. s. D., April S.-The bulle-
tins Of the South Dakota experiment
station are not printed at any stated
interval, such as monthly or weekly.
but are printed when material tg ready.
This material is the results Of an expe-
rir.ent. The law requires that the
station print at least four bulletins
each year., but this station usually
prints seven or eight annually. They
are free to residents Of this state.
The last bulletin received from the
press is on the value Of proteinaceous
b~y-products when fed with corn silage
as the sole ration for fattening cattle.
This bulletin shows that during a feed
ing period OF 146 days, when oil meal
and BilaEe constituted the only feed the
steers received, an average daily gain
OF 2.46 pounds were made. Another
bulletin that will be distributed soo Ia
on the best yielding varieties OF oats in
South Dakota. The latest bulletin to
be sent to the press is one on weeds.
BY this bulletin weeds can be identi-
Ned, containing as 1t does, pictures OF
the different weeds found In this state
and n description of each, andi should
be nled away for future use. There
has been an increasing demand for in
formation along this line and new bull
1etins are watched with great interest
Drop q postal to the director OF the
experiment station. Bookings, S. d.
and have % name added to the regu-
lar Ifst so that bulletins will be sent
when issued.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
MUSIC STORE CLERK
ATT ABERDEEN KILLS
BOY WITH HIS AUTO
Lads Skull Is Crushed Under
Wheel Of Machine-Driver
Held for Inquest.

Aberdeen, 8. D., April ~11.-Irvin
Christianson, s years OF age, son of
Frank Christianson, q local barber, was
run over and killed last night by q
Hupmobile driven by Shelby Whaley,
n years OF age, an employe OF the
Hatnms Bros. Piano company. The
tragedy occurred in front OF the New
Aberdeen theater.
The boy had been playing on the
street where the band was rendering
music, and ran out from behind an au-
tomobile standing along the curb, chas-
ing a playmate, when the car struck
him. The front wheel passed over his
head, causing a fracture OF the skull,
from which he died within Ave minutes.
Whaley Is being held pending an In
vestigation OF a L~oroner's Jury, which
Will be held this afternoon.
Frank Christianson, father OF the
boy, came here last August from Sioux
Falls, where he had worked at his
trade. He had been previously am
ployed at Sioux City.
Another Tragedy. 81.
Aberdeen. s. D., April 10.-Oswald
Nelson, aged 6 years, of Bristol, while
playing on the railroad track there was
run over by a Milwaukee train late
yesterday afternoon and one arm and
both legs were cut off. He died with
in a few minutes. g..
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
PROTESTS WIRED AGAINST
BONESTEEL APPOINTMENT

Bonesteel. 8. D.. April SIT has come
to light that some OF the political work.
ers In Gregory county have wired to
UP confirmation OF p. ]. .Donahue,
named for postmaster at Bonesteel.
The opposition is voiced in the inter-
ests OF Sid Sharp, county democratic
chairman. who was also q candidate
for this office. Mr.. Sharp thought he
had the support OF Ed 8. Johnson, while
James e. Coffey was apparently favor
ing the appointment OF Mr.. Donahue.
The democrats are especially anxious
to learn whether this division of in
d~orseHnent was real or pretended.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
ASSAULT ON MAIL CARRIER
BEFORE FEDERAL GRAND JURY

Dallas, s. d., April S,-A number Of
this vicinity have been summoned to
appear as witnesses before the federal
grand jury at Sioux Falls, in session
an investigation is pending OF the as
sault made last fall on w. H. Lynn, a
rural mail, carrier, who was badly
beaten up while driving over his route.
On account Of a change made in his
dinner hour, while on the trip, the
carrier gave an hour later service to a
couple OF farmers, who found fault with
the arrangement. An alteration and
fight followed. in which the carrier was
badly injured.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
JOINT FUNERAL HELD FOR
AGED COUPLE AT RUTIE

Butler, S. D., April 9.-To die within
"a hours of each other was the fate OF
M. and Mrs. II. T. Hanson, pioneer
residents Of this vicinity. Mrs. Han
son died first, and exactly "a hours later
her husband followed her in death. Mr..
Hanson was II years OF age and his
wife was 70. The death OF each was
caused by the infirmities of old 4
combined with slight attacks OF pneu-
monia. They were united In marriage
In 1864, and in a few months, had they
lived, would have celebrated the Goth
anniversary Of their marriage. They
came to America from Norway In 1870
and located In Pope county, Minnesota,
Wherethey resided until 1891, when they
came to South Dakota and made entry
on a homestead near Butler which was
their home when they died. They have
I'VE living children, all of whom now
have grown to manhood and woman
hood, and all Of whom yet remain In
this part of the state. H.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
sAuNDERs' INDIAN RELICS
NOW IN STATE EXHIBIT9

Pierre. 8. D., April S.-Probably the
most unusual collection OF arrows and
other Indian carved pieces in existence
In private hands has been presented to
the department OF history by Russell
Saunders. custodian of the capitol
building. Mr.. Saunders has found the
entire collection Of exQuisitely carved
and fashioned arrows within a radius
Of Is miles Of Pierre. The collection
has been mounted on 81 mats, each
over q foot in diameter, and each mat
contains 100 or more specimens. Thumb
pieces with which Indians scraped
hides. and other stones with which
they sharpened bodkins and needles
are included in the collection. Mr..
Saunders has spent nearly 20 years coll
lecting these relics and has been Of
fered a considerable amount for the
collection, but values 1t himself too
much to part with it, except as a loan
to the department of history.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
FRESHMAN EXAMINATIONS
BOOKED EoR APRIL a

Yankton, s. D.. April 1.-THE fresh
man scholarship examinations OF
Yankton college are to be given this
year on Friday and Saturday, April "A
and %. These examinations are open
to members of the senior class OF the
high school. There are IL scholarships,
n OF $3.50. Ave Of $50 and six OF $50.
ranking to the II participants in the
examinations who secure the highest
average grades. All contestants who
rank either first or second in their
class In the high school or academy
r eligible, in addition, to an honor
scholarship providing free tuition fol
one year. ..
The examinations include one paper
on each Of the Ave regular college en-
trance subjects: Mathematics, science,
English, foreign language, history and
civics.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
ELECTORS HAVE RIGHT TO
. . DISCONTINUE aCAnS

Pierre, s. D., April s.-+SchooI district
electors have the right and power to
vote to discontinue a school and also to
pay q reasonable transportation charge
district, Is the holding Of the attorney
general on a question from McCook
county. The situation arose there, as
II does in many rural communities, that
II cost more to maintain a school for q
few children than II would to transport
those children to another district, and
pay tuition. The attorney general rules
district are very broad. in the manage
ment OF the schools OF their district,
and they are therefore given this right
and privilege under his decision.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16

HIGHMoRE-The farmers and ranch
ers of this vicinity are shipping in large
numbers Of cattle this spring, which will
be fed and fattened for market. One
shipment contained COO head, which were
taken to the ranch of the Independent
Cattle company in southern Hyde county.
voLGA-Members OF the Christian Re-
formed church Of this city, have extended
a cali to Rev. J.. q. Van den Rock, oe
Carnes. Ia. to become pastor OF thu
church. He Is not an entire stranger here,
having preached In the Volga church on
- number Of oocaaions.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
STATE HOUSE GIRLS
LAUNCH FIRST BOAT
ON THE new LAKE
This Graft Will Be Chief of Po-
lice Of Ali Private Shiffs ~
on the Lake.

Pierre. 8. D., April S.-Thirty-five
women employees OF the capitol build
ings. organized into q Capitol Lake club,
held christening ana launching cere1
monies Saturday afternoon over the
first boat on Capitol lake, christening
II with the official title given It by Its
makers, capitol Police No. l." because
the boat win be D chief or police boat
over all other private crafts which will
be used on the lake this summer and
In the future. The ceremonies were
attended by state officials and Pierre
citizens In great numbers. Miss Evelyn
Parry, OF the tax commission depart
ment, broke the bottle DER the boats
prov; Mrs. A. Hardy, OF the depart
ment Of history, presented o fine nag
as q gift from the women employees;
Miss Pauline Bow, OF Huron, who 10
connected with the department OF pub
lie instruction, gave a log book to the
boats captain, containing the names OF
the ladies' Of the capitol, the boats
crew and an authentic" account Of the
entire proceedings. After the cere-
monies. the boats designer, Admiral"
Russell c. Saunders, custodian OF the
capitol building; Commodore" Benz. +.
Huney, and Cant" E. B. Pickering.
who built the boat, formed a crew and
took various ladies out for q ride on
Capitol lake. @
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
MADISON CITY COUNCIL
FIXES SALOON LICENSE

Madison, 8. D.. April 11.-At a meet.
ing OF the city council action was takep
which nxes S1,100 as the price OF saloon
next, in the event that licenses carries
at the annual city election. on Tuesday
April 81. This will make the licensG
total $500 for each saloon, as each sa.
loon must pay the county an additional
$500. A number of applicants for ga.
loon licenses already have fled theil
petitions with the city council contin.
gent upon license carrying at the city
the time for the hearings on the appli.
cations.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
GENERAL
TODD PRESENTED FOR
HISTORICAL RECORDS
Early Sioux City Mayors Mill
tant Uniform in South Da-
kota State Collection

Pierre, s. D., April 1s.-In celebration
OF the centennial anniversary OF the
birth OF her father. General J. b. s.
Todd, his daughter, Mrs. w. e. Moore
OF Sioux Falls, has presented his mil
itary uniform to the state museum.
This presentation revives memories Of
one OF h really notable pioneers OF
South Dakota.
General Todd was was born in Ken
lucky in April 1914. He entered the
military academy at West Point as q
cadet from Illinois in 1882 and gradu-
ated In 1887. He served in the Mexican
war and came to Dakota with General
Harvey, as topographer OF the mil
itary expedition from Fort Laramie to
Fort Pierre In 1856. The next year
September 16, 1856 he resigned and
FORMED a partnership with Gen. d. N.
frost Or st. Louis and obtained extern
slVe indian trade rights on the Mis-
souri,.
In 1857 General Todd was mayor OF
Sioux City. In 1859 he was made pro-
Vislonal delegate to congress by the
settlers OF Dakota and in 1851 he was
regularly elected delegate and In 1861
reelected. serving until 1866. He was
q first cousin OF Mrs. Abraham Lin
coin. On September 10, 1861, President
Lincoln appointed him a brigadier gen
eral and placed him In command of the
department OF the Missouri.
AT n same time his former business
partner, General Frost, who likewise
was q West Point man. vas made COM
mandant OF the rebel. forces, with
heaaquarters In st. Louis. and they
were thus directly opposed In the same
field. After the war General Todd re-
sided In Yankton, and was speaker OF
the legislature in 1867. He died jan
nary s. 1872. -
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
AUTO DRIVER NOT HELD,
AND POLICE ARE cENSlIRED

Aberdeen, S. D., April lathe cor
oner's jury which investigated the death
run ove Thursday night and killed bv
an automobile driven by Shelby
Whaley, returned a verdict indin4
Whaley guilty Of negligence in that he
was on the wrong side OF the street.
and for not sounding his horn, though
he vas running within the required
speed limit n his automobile was
lighted. The jury then severely CEN
sured the police department for negli-
gence in enforcing the city ordinances
regulating automobile traffic, and for
not having an officer on the ground
where the accident occurred. Whaley
ran v the boy in front OF the Aber-
deem theater, where a large crowd had
assembled to listen to q band concert
and to attend q public meeting.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
DOUGLAS COUNTY BOY is
SUCCESS AS CORN RAISER

Corsica. s. D., April 11.-Neal Van
Dresser, the 12-year-oId son of MI. and
Mrs. John Van Dresser, living on a
boy corn raiser OF this part Of the state.
He has just received a check for 81
from Brookings az premium for the
third prize which he won in the state
contest during the winter for the best
10 ears OF corn. In the annual corr
contest held in this county he captured
first prize of $40, and In addition won
a silver loving cup. His first prize
here was won with the same 10 ears OF
corn with which he won third prize in
the state corn contest.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
WILL USE GYMNASIUM
AS COLLEGE DINING HALL

Yankton, S. D.. April 1.-THE college
trustees. to solve tho problems arising
out OF the burning OF Dakin hall, have
ium into a dining hall for the balance
OF the spring term, and for summer
school, and TO construct Temporary
Kitchens close by. This will enable stu,
dents to board in the nsighborhood OF
the college, as they did before the fire
Many offers OF lodge halls, etc., were
made to the college authorities. Regu-
lar class work has been resumed and
work on the new building will be
started as 500 as the preliminary de-
tails can be completed.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
QUARTER MILLION FROM ..'..
~ SALES OF SCHOOL LANDS

Pierre, S. D., April 13.--Sales from the
lands sold the past 10 days by the
commissioner OF school and public
lands resulted in a total OF $685. 37 SO,
from an acreage OF IL, 035. IA. Codington
county had the highest average price
per acre. being $685. {. In Mcpherson
county a large acreage was sold,
though the total amount realized ap-
pears small In comparison with the
other lands, but this is due to the fact
that much OF the acreage in that coun-
ty was very rough land, and conse-
quently sold for only SIC an acre. BY
counties the acreage and amount Sc
cured from the sale Is shown halnw..
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
BURKE WILL CELEBRATE
ROSEBUD ANNIVERSARY

Burke. s. D.. April Sat a meeting
of the Burke Commercial club II was
decided to hold a two days celebration
on August 2 and 8. in honor Of the
tenth anniversary Of the opening Of the
Rosebud. II Is planned to put on ex-
hibitfons of life in the early days on the
Rosebud In contrast with the present
thrifty farming operations, cowboy
stunts, early Indian customs and
dances, sham battles between Indians
and soldiers, etc. 1t is expected that
all the towns in the Rosebud will Join
In making this a representative cele-
bration.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
DAIRY SlLo-ALFALFA TRAIN
COMPLETES LONG TOUR

Rapid City, s. D., April 1.-THE
dairy 7s~ilo-alfalfa train or the South
Dakota State college and the State
Dairymen's association finished its
1900 mile journey over the Milwaukee
line with q final demonstration meeting
in Rapid City. Fifty-two towns were
visited by the train, with an aggregate
attendance OF nearly 10000 people. The
schedule included all the important
railway stations east and west Of
Aberdeen, south of Aberdeen to Nit
cnell' n thence westward to Rapid
City. The train was on the road IL
days. making every stop on schedule
time. "
As suggested by the name, this train
was intended to urge farmers to grow
alfalfa, build silos and organize dairy
herds, in the meantime conserving soil
fertility with animal waste.
A. T. Ryger, secretary OF the State
Daifymen's association has been in
conference with dalrymen mi butter
makers along the line with suggestions
and encouragement for their woyl; a.
N. Hume, State college agronomist, and
Manley Champlin, assistant a~gronomist,
have talked alfalfa and forage crops;
F. w. Merrill and L.. w. Foote, Rilo ex-
perts, have explained silos and silage;
e. Larsen, dairy husbandryman at state
college, has discussed the Importance of
good dairy cows n how they may be
obtained from ordinary beginnings.
The train was received with great
enthusiasm at every point. Many
towns were surrounded by a very
gparsely settled territory, but In spite
Of the cold weather, It was estimated
that fully 30 per cent OF the town and
country residents visited the train.
Evening meetings were held at Lem
mon, Aberdeen, Milbank, Mitchell,
Chamberlain and Murdo. Farmers
drove in often more than 10 miles for
the privilege Of obtaining instruction
at the train.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
WITH ONLY ONE TICKET,
DEMOCRATS MAKE SHOWING

Pierre. 8. D., April s.-The canvass
ing board has finished totals on the
democratic and prohibition votes at the
recent primary. The democrats
turned in a surprisingly large vote,
when 1t is considered there was only 4
single ticket in the field. The derao-
cratic totals follow:
State Candidates.. J. Hook, 1856;
Ed S. Johnson. 11,422; J. w. Nc
Carter, 11,1S2: John r. Hebron. 1897;
w. j. Toner, L .SS3; VIII p. Chamber
lain, 1925: j.. J. Batterton, 10,261: Jas.
E. Bird, 1887; Lewis w. BickneIL, H.
422; chas. Il. Fusek, 1853; Jacob
Fergen, 1929. -
Congressmen-E. O.. Bailey, 4,os5:
John NJ. King, 3,7S1; Harry Candy,
3,2SS.
The prohibition vote on h state
ticket ranged from sec to $50 votes.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
NO EXTENSION THIS YEAR
OF LINE FROM WINNER

Winner, s. D., April 18.-ConsiderabIs
disappointment was occasioned in this
section, and by the homesteaders
farther west in Meilette county, when
word V,as received here from the office
VI the vice president and general mana
ger of he Chicago & Northwestern rail-
road 10 the effect hat the long
promised extension work contemplated
sbetween Winner and points westward
would not this spring. as
was az first reported. No definite rea-
son for this decision could be obtained
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
GOVERNOR ADVISED TO
ISSUE THREE PARDONs

Pierre, s. D.. April 1.-THE pardon.
ing board today recommended to Gov
ernor Byrne the pardon OF James vii
SON of Day county, serving a 1o-yeai
sentence for burglary since January
1912: OF Roy A. Campbell, Of Aurora
county, sentenced in March, 1912, foi
two and one-haIf years for seduction
and Nicholas Wagner, Of Minnehahs
county, sentenced in December, 1905
for IA years for rape In Wagner's case
eight Of the IL Jurors who convicted
him signed the petition for pardon
Wagner Is 90 years old.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
ANNUAL HOLINESS MEETING
AT MITCHELL JULY z TO 4

annual camp meeting of the South Da-
kota Holiness association will be held
on the association grounds, four miles
northeast OF Mitchell, July 8 to IL, In
elusive. Capable evangelical assistance
will be provided. both for the sermons
and song services. Extensive prepara-
tons arc being made by the manage
ment to make this summers s. camp the
greatest gathering OF any yet held by
the association. There will be special
dining service on the grounds and free
sleeping quarters will be provided for
visiting ministers.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
STACEY GETS FIRST PLACE
IN oRAToRIcAL CONTES

Mitchell, s. D., April s.--Ldonel
Stacey, OF Farmer, representing Da-
kota Wesleyan university in the state
prohibition contest, held here last night
won first place. The other orators en-
tered We're William Cleland, OF Sioux
Falls college, and Perry Clifford. of the
State college. at BrookinEs. Mr.. Cliff
ford took second place. The contest
was unusually close, Mr.. Stacey only
taking hia position by n single point.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16
KILLS NEGRO WAITER
WHO MOVED TOO SLOW

Fort Wayne, Ind, April 1o.--AnthonJ
8. Trentman, a wealthy Fort Wayne
and Chicago business man, who shot
and killed Howard Bruce, a negro
waiter. at a local hotel, because this
Tor his o~vercoat. was indicted for first
negree murder by a special grand jury
Trentman was held In default Of So.
BOO bonds.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16

A remarkable funeral took place re-
entity at Querenburg, q little mining
own, where three men were killed by q
ire damp explosion. Thousands OF
1eople attended the funeral at which
he service vas read by the pastor over
shree empty coffins. as the bodies of
lkNcaa. 49,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16

Among the silver masters OF Shelf
neld. England. Il Is rather an estab-
iiGhed practice to encourage the en-
pl0yFnent OF families. II Is more the
rule than otherwise that Il father work
Ing In the silver trade will apprentice
bis childIen 10 thai trade az they ar
rive at working age. .
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16

~ are expected to call FOR $2e5, 0O0, 600,
which compares with t231. SOC. 900 for
last yeGr. tt IL believed that the
cabinet will sanction this production Of
. U ~bAttleships In the f914-I5 pro-
gram New taxation viii be necessary
u meet the demand.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1914-04-16

In presenting an easy chair to Mr.. w.
II. Lawreutes q member Of tho staff
OF the uFtEeDfDrd CNYIts> pOstoffice,
yyh0sERs snpefAnnuatsd on December
81. the pCBtSnhakeY stated that during
~ years sn& nina mOnths' service he
aad waAke0 lSk,41J niles.