Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-06-17

WEATHER AND CROPS.

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Huron. S. D., June 12.-The weekly
crop and weather report for the state.
issued by the local office of the United
States weather bureau.
Cloudy weather. with showers, some
OF which We're heavy. prevailed during
the week. The early part of the week
was moderately warm, but the latter
part was cool. The amount Of sun
shine was much less tina the normal.
Farm work was greatly interferred
With by the rain and wet ground. but
the soil was generally IN good condition
for crop growth. Alfalfa, small grain,
meadows and pastures made good
growth during the week. and some cor
respondents state that these crops are
In the o favorable conditions for
years. The weather is unfavorable for
corn. however. which is not doing We'll.
1t is badly colored is some localities,
and in other localities is growing only
in spots. Much corn will have to be
replanted because Of the rotting of seed
IN the ground. Stock is generally re-
ported to be doing well. with plenty of
feed on pastures and ranges.
WITTEN-Winter wheat Is begin
min to head out in northwestern Tr1pp
county n the present indications are
that the wheat crop will be the best
- St'NE- vi hiAS s'eS
oats crop also is extra fine. The corn
outlook is rather backward on account
of too much rain and cool weather.
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CENTRAL CIrY-Matt Plunkett. wide
1Y known throughout the state. died I'M
expectedly here at his home after a brief
illness from pneumonia. He was about GA
years old and is survived by two sons ant
two daughters. His wife died a year ago.
Matt Plunkett was sheriff of this county
In 1895, and in 1903. and was a leader
among the democrats, but belonged to the
anti-Coffey faction In South Dakota. He
had lived here since the early days and
his friends were legion.
HuRON-Art Smith, we'll known ayia
tor. has been engaged by the state boarG
OF agriculture to appear at the 1915 state
fair in this city. Smith Is only q years %
age, and has just concluded an engage
ment at San Francisco 3s the star attrac-
ton mt the Panama exposition. One Of his
most noted feats is %laanies the loop o
times in one swoop from a great height.
MILLER-The date for the annual pic
mic and celebration of the North Hand
County Old Settlers association. originally
fixed for tune IL, has been changed t.
Tune II. 1t with be held in a fine grove
a few miles from Miller.
MADISON-The board of education has
awarded to a local construction company
the contract to erect q new high schoo'
building. which the voters authorized at
n special election a few weeks ago. The
contract price for the structure is SIS, sa2.
WITTEN-The Milwaukee railroad has.
with the assistance of the people Of Wv
ian, concluded the arrangements for a
bridge across the White river. go that the
people OF this locality can secure access
to that road. This will be a great help
TO the many people In the western part OF
this county, and also much OF Meliette
county.
GHCTON-Miss Emma Fromnlel. who
for the past IL years has been assistant
In the Groton postoffee, has resigned thu
place and Will soon depart for an ex-
tended journey on the Pacific coast. Mrs
young, for some time connected with the
office. win act ~ assistant postmaster.