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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23
OLD WAR TIME POLICY
HAD MANY RESTRICTIONS

Pierre. S. D.. June 1S.-An insurance
policy, in the hands of Insurance Com
missioner Stablein. issued June IA,
1865. a photographed yesterday as a
record for the department. This policy
which contains many interesting fea-
lures. was taken out by Joseph Kirk.
at Belvidere, Ia, so years ago, and was
kept among old papers until dug up
by George Kirk, of Platte, a son, on in
quiry of the company what had become
Of it. Joseph Kirk died in 1897. The
policy was a 10-payment variety, with
as a paid up policy IN death of the APP
plicant. 1t contained a provision al
lowing the company to return premium
paid and call in the policy in case Jo-
seph Kirk should enlist or be drafted
in the present war; with a reinstate-
ment provision in case he should re-
turn from same in good health. 1t
prohibited him from visiting the south
ern states in the summer season and
prohibited him from visiting the UNI
settled frontier, or going into or across
the Rocky mountains.
Twenty years after the policy was
taken out Kirk and his wife separated
and Mrs. Kirk dropped out of sight or
knowledge of other members of the
family. who do not know whether she
is alive at the present time. Kirk died
Is years ago. and as the existence of
the policy was unknown to his sons.
no effort has eve been made to collect
the amount due. Now that it has been
discovered there is a question as to
who is entitled to the n
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23
COURT CASE TO TEST
LEGALITY Of SCHOOL
SYSTEM At YANkT0N
When City Took Up Commis-
sion Plan Schools Continued
Special Charter.

Yankton. S. D.. June 1S.--The clNv
school board of Yankton was maze de-
PENDANT liz a suit brought in the name
of Theodore Halla. county superintend-
ent of schools of Yankton county, IN
which 1t is sought to restrain this poard
from paving to Theron A. Harmon, SUI
p~erintendent of the city schools, any
part of the salary due him at the time
the action was filed.
The alleged cause OF action is the
statement that Professor Harmon is
not the possessor of a first grade certi-
hcate of the state. The real reason TOT
the suit is to determine the legality OF
the present city school system.
AT the time Yankton entered into the
class of cities of the state governed I'M
der commission it was decided not to
change the old system of operating the
city schools. which are governed under
special charter. Recently 1t has been
affirmed that the city school are not
operating legally. as they had no right
to maintain their old charter, but should
automatically revert to the Same man
agement as all other cities of the state
which are regulated by the commission
form of government.
The hearing was postponed to allow
the plaintiff to prepare new papers
making Professor Harmon a party to
the suit.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23
HAND DENIES he
OPERATED AT MILLER
THROUGH BAD CHECKS
After Alleged "Flier" Man Is
Brought Back From Chicago
and Held For Trial.

Mille-. s.. D., June 17.-Entering a
plea of not guilty to the charge of
passing worthless checks. Andrew
Myers, a farm hand who fled and was
Taught at Chicago and brought back
10 Hand county, was held for trial in
the state circuit court and in default
of 500 bonds has been lodged in the
county Jail. His home is said to be
at Elmira, n. Y, where his parents
are we'll to do. 1t is expected they
will come to his aid.
Myers career as an alleged GRIM
nal was brief. but while he had a
chance he gave a good example of high
dnance. Leaving the employ of Frank
Hart, q Buffalo county farmer, he o
:eeded to Miller. Pretending TO have
, deposit in a bank at Gam Valley
he had a citizen endorse a check for
S1OO drawn on the bank in which he
claimed to hay funds Armed with
his endorsed check he entered a jew
elry store and purchased goods to the
amount of $50, rendering the check
or 500 in payment. He received the
difference between his purchase and
another store he made a purchase of
s12 and is charged with having ten
dered another worthless check, receiv-
ing the difference in cash.
Then he purchased "A ticket for Chi
cago and fled. When information was
received that he had no funds in the
Gam Valley ban the authorities at
Chicago were wired to arrest him. He
was taken into custody as he stepped
rom a train in the Windy city. His
trial has been set for August 3.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23
RURAL CREDITS DISCUSSED
AT SIOUX FALLS MEETING

Sioux Falls. s. D., June 19.-The sub
ject of rural credits was discussed at
a meeting held here. in spo to the
call of ]. f.. Hotter. of Canton. c. A.
Christopherson, of Sioux Falls. presid-
ed at the session and j. r. Belt, of
Canton, acted as secretary.
C. b. Kennedy, of Canton. explained
briefly the workings of proposed meas
ures along the line of establishment Of
rural credits. Congressman Dillon
spoke at some length, giving an insight
into SOM of the measures that lave
been introduced in congress looking to
ward the establishment of rural credits.
Mr.. Dillon declraed that he was in ia,
vor Of rural credits. but that a majority
in congress was against 1t, and that he
believed results could be more quickly
obtained by working through the state
legislature
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23
REVENGE SUITS FOLLOW
DELL RAPIDS POKER GAME

Dell Rapids. S. D., June 19.-Because
William Grodt lost $50 while gambling,
and then sought revenge by having
warrants issued for the arrest of five
men on the charge of gambling, the
people of Dell Rapids were treated to
a variety of sensations, eliminating in
a fine of sos for John Schuman, pro-
prietor of a Dell Rapids livery estab-
lishment. following his plea of guilty
to the charge of selling liquor illeg-
ally. One of the Ave men for whom
warrants were issued at the instigation
of Grodt fled from the state and has
not yet been captured. Some Of the
defendants We're Inc $25 n costs
each, and one was required to pay a
fine of 800. In retaliation for their
arrest. some of the men made a COM
plant against Grodt before a United
States commissioner, charging him
with Bookkeeping. hut the charge was
dismissed by the federal commissions,
after a hearing.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23
TOY PISTOL LITTLE AID
IN TEACHING PATRIOTISM

Pierre. S. D., June 19.-O. K. Stable
in, state insurance commissioner, has
Issued an appeal for a safe mi sane
celebration of the nations birthday an
niversary. citing that the 1914 festivi-
ties in the United States resulted in 800
deaths. the destruction of 700 buildings
and large amount OF suffering among
maimed and disfigured children. He
declares the toy pistol. firecracker and
other dangerous devices are not mate
rial aids in teaching the meaning OF
liberty and patriotism. In conclusion
he says:
Let us go memorabilia the Fourth Of
July. 1916, that 1t shall signalize in the
states history not a day of suffering,
waste and destruction, but a day that
shall mark a contrast of preservation
and sanity with the awful devastation
Of life and property brought by these
horrible days to our unfortunate broth
ers on the other side of h great wa
ters."
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23
/. r. kELroN HELD FOR
RoeslNG STORE At PARKER

Parker, s.. D., June IA man who
save he name of S. r. Kelto1l had a
hearing. before Justice Appleby on the
'harge of burglarizing the clothing
store of w. E.. Clark on the night Of
January %, at which time a number of
suits, several suit cases. a lot of dress
goods, ETC., were stolen. The matter
Vas placed in the hands of local and
outside detectives. and a few days
alter kelton was arrested by De-
iectfve j. B. Richard. of Sioux City, in
hat city. Mr.. Clark went to Sioux
City and identified his cost mark and
some of the foods as being his.
Another charge. that of burglary at
Cotton. was also laid to Kelton. but he
was able to get out of that. Kelton
vas brought from the Jail at Sioux
Falls to Parker a few days ago for
nearing on the Clark burglary. De-
iective Richard told the court the cir
r%umstances of Kelton's arrest, of find
lng the clothing. gloves. keys, revolt
GERS. etc, on him. Clark identified the
goods. L. +. Collins. a Parker mer-
chant. swore that Kelton was in his
store on January %. The robbery oc-
cured that night.
The court bound the defendant to the
September term of circuit court.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23

Property owners in the United States
were assessed a total of 5 1880, 0OO. 900
for taxes In 1912. or 1891 per capita,
according to a census report. an in
crease of sc per cent, over the total
levy for 1902. The assessed valuation
OF real estate and other property sub
1ect to tax totaled $69, Asa, 600, 900, al
most twice as much as in 1902. I'm
der this estimate there was $715.4S
worth of property for each person in
the country In 1912. New York states
levy for all purposes in 1912 was $221-
467. 900. Pennsylvania was second
highest with 500, 375. 900, Illinois was
next. with $84,834 900, followed closely
by Massachusetts, with 1872, 566, 900.
New York's per capita was $22.8 so Penn
sylvania $11.52, Illinois $14.37, and
Massachusetts $23.27.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23
NEMESIS OF STATES
ATTORNEY NOT CRAZY
COMMISSION DECIDES
Attempt to Have Persistent
Enemy shunted Into Asy-
lum Fails.

Yankton. S. d.. June 19.-The board
~ insanity here dismissed proceedings
TO commit Mrs. Alec j. Thomas to the
hospital for the insane. The complaint
In the case was filed by A. l.. Wyman,
states attorney. who said at the hear
Ing that this step was taken by him
to prevent Mrs. Thomas from attack
Ing him i'm public places.
Last March a colored man. Jackson,
attempted to criminally assault Mrs.
Thomas and. In the attempt. cut her
throat from ear to ear and, on the rec
r~mmendation of the states attorney.
was sentenced to only two years in
he p~enitentiary. Mrs. Thomas tool
exception to the state attorneys recon-
mendation and the attempt to commit
ner to the insane hospital followed.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23
INDIAN FINDS BODY OF
WOMAN LOST IN FEBRUARY


Waubay. s. D., June IA case of
mysterious disappearance which had
been puzzling residents Of this section
of South Dakota. has just been cleared
up. On the night OF February 2. Mrs.
Lucy Deer, an Indian woman, a resi-
dent Of the Sisseton reservation, was
to visit her sister, a distance of about
q mile. The. night was cold. with a
snow storm raging. and Mrs. Deer. who
was 20 years of age, presumably lost
her way in the storm. She failed to
reach her sisters home and q searching
no trace of her. On June 10 a son Of
William Blsedog found the body Of the
old woman lying beside Blue Dog lake,
near the scene Of her disappearance.
Coroner Foksdal took charge Of the
body. which was turned over to the
Indian agent for burial.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23
water RIGHT RULING
uPHOLDS AGREEMENTS
WHICH PRECEDED LAW
Court Decree Gives Homestake
Company General Control
on Old Filings.

D~eadwood. S. D., June 19.-Old
agreements on water rights, made be-
fore there was any specific law on the
subject, practically were upheld in a
decision rendered by Judge McNenny.
1t is the first time in the history of
the state that these old customs have
come up for court review. The action
was n attacking some of the water
rights of the Homestake Mining COM
pany, n the decree gives the COM
pany practical control over it's old
filings and locations, but imposes "a re-
striction on extension OF the water
monopoly in the Carbonate district.
Judge McNenny sustained the right
OF the Homestake company to its dams
and reservoirs, and it's right to locate
and appropriate the waters Of springs.
On the other hand, he ruled that the
company was not justified in the erec-
ton of it's proposed new dam in a new
location, n of the points under at
c He gives the company perHnis-
sion to erect a lew dam to replace the
present flower dam The our found
the company entitled to 21 miners
rs inches, new measurement the COM
plainants being entitled to get water
in cess of that amount.
The HOmeStake company was found
at fault in trying to locate a new dam
80 feet below the old structure and,
on that count, is assessed a portion of
the costs. Gu Kellar and others, in
Guiding former Congressman e. w.
Martin. were the complainants. The
chief net effect of the decision is to
establish the right to locate water
rights and sell the privileges, even
though the water may not be intended
for personal use. thus %annulling the
law of 1881.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23
Forestry service experiments have
0emonstrated thai the strength Of g

Forestry service experiments have
demonstrated that the strength Of q
piece of wood may be seriously inn
paired by slight compression failures
due to rough handling. Dropping a
beam across a skid may cause a COM
preston failure at the point at which
the beam strikes the skid, and it will
be at this point that the beam gives
way when it breaks under a strain too
severe for the weakened fibers to with
stand. Hitherto unaccountable break
q In hickory wagon spokes and other
presumably strong materials are now
to compression failures
caused by vino storms In the period
OF growth or by hard usuage in lum-
bering and manufacturing processes.
These compression failures show them
selves In the form of little diagonal
etreaks or wrinkles across the grain,
and are always u sure sign of weak
ness.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23
TESTING PAROLE FEATURE
or WIFE DISCRETION LAW

Sioux Falls. s. D.. June 1S.-Pro-
visions of q new state law providing
that under certain conditions men
charged with wife desertion can be re-
leased virtually on parole. have in a
way proved Of benefit to Everett j..
Hyke, who about three weeyks ago was
arrested in Sioux Falls on the charge
Of deserving his wife, and who since
that time had been in the county Jail.
Unaer the terms of the new law he was
yesterday released under bonds OF $500
on condition that he in the future take
care az his wife. To the court ne stated
that if released he would be glad to
care fer his wife in the roper man.
ner. Should he fail to do SO he can
be prosecuted under the charge which
still 10 pending against him. Al long
az he complies with the conditions 81
his release the charge will be held In
allegiance.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23
EPWoRTH LEAGUE CONCLUDES
SESSION AT MIL BANK

Milbank, S. D.. June 1.-THE fourth
annual convention of the Aberdeen dis
trlct Epworth league here on
Saturday and concluded it's sessions
yesterday. There was a large attend
Rnce from the different branch leagues
in the district. The convention opened
on Saturday at 1O:45 o'clock. with a
quiet hour" conducted by the Rev. DR..
James s. Hardness. of Aberdeen. dis
trict superintendent, after which there
was the roll call of the different chap
ters and the enrolment of delegates.
In Saturday afternoons session. open
Ing with a quiet hour conducted by
the Rev. j. M. Hunter, there was de-
partment round table work. followed by
Miss Jessie South. of Andover, and a
talk on World Evangelism" by Miss
Carrie Buttolph. of Aberdeen. Miss Es-
Their Durkee. of Aberdeen. talked on
Social Service" and j. e. Johnson. Of
Groton. on Recreation and Culture.'
At 4 p. M, DIR. f. Lewis, Of Watertown.
spoke on "The Greatest Teacher" In
the evening there was another address
by DR.. Lewis. preceded by a song and
praise service.
On Sunday morning there was a
morning watch meeting at $50. an old
fashioned class meeting at 10. followed
by a sermon by DR.. w. g. Seaman. Of
Mitchell. president of Dakota WESLEYAN
university.
On Sunday afternoon. after the quiet
hour" Mrs. Frank Brokaw. Of Clare
mont. spoke on Our Juniors" and
Mrs. w. 7. LOOMS. of Big Stone. on
''The Needs Of Our Young People"
Afterwards there was an address nv
Rev. w. T. Loomis. In the eyening
after league devotional service. DIR. "
G.. Seaman preached.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23
WINTER RYE CROP NOW
MAKING FINE Allowing

Pierre. 9. D.. June 1.-THE winter
rye crop In this part OF the state 10
reported TO be making . fine showing.
some OF the fields standing over five
feet In height, and finely headed out
at this time. Winter rye has been
given g test for several years in this
part o. b state. and has passed the
expefln entail stage with most farmers
who are Increasing their acreage every
the 'seetlon. n
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23
AND SON FACE
TRIAL FOR BANK WRECklNG

DeSmet. 8. D.. June l9-An adjourned
term OF state circuit court for Kings
bury county, which will v here
next Monday. will be OF unusual inn
'syverson and E. P' syverson. father
Inc son, for alleged wrongful acts In
connection with the failure some
months q OF the Bancroft State bank.
OF Bancroft, OF which they were pres
ident n cashier. respectively.
The father and ron deny many of the
irregularities charged against them and
are prepared to make q hard fight for
their acQuittal.
Before engaging in the banking bust
ness at Bancroft. the syversons were
were rated high in financial circles.
They conducted 9, bank in WATERFOWL.
which they sold before going to BAN
croft. It IL charged that when the loans
OF the WatertOwn bank. which the ED
er syverson q guaranteed. became
due. many of them proved worthless
and he transferred good ~aper from
the Bancroft bank to make good to the
purchasers OF the WATERFOWL institu-
ton. replacing 1t with the alleged
worthless loans.
BRoOKING6-The first annual picnic
OF the Hrookings County Old Settlers'
association was held on the fair grounds
In BrOokinGs on Wednesday. Weather
were . little ~unfavorable. but
the ~attendance vas estimated at 1900.
voLGA-Jamss Rogers, city marshal Of
Volga, Was found dead In his barn under
circumstances which indicated that he i nd
been kicked IN h head by one OF his
h0rscs.
employed At . brewery here. vas struck
at l:20 =. m. hv = switch Anw1nA in the
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23

Some Vienna theaters do without
e by mounting electric lights in
such position that they illuminate the
numbers on eat as long al the latter
are ~unOccupied.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23

There are still living six descendants
Of Victor Hugo, two grandchildren and
four great grandchildren. The income
from royalties on Hugo's works still
amounts to 10000 a year. 1t amounted
to 5000, 900 in 1884.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23

Brookines, 8. D.. June le.-In the
cese Of George W. Egan, Of Sioux
Falls. 3. D.. w. the Waterfowl Pubic
Opinion. for libel. the jury returned Z
verdict OF $1,000 damages. The trial
lasted six day and was holly contested
on both sides. The verdict in III for
mer trial waa $4,000.
vln1s 1aSm'c 9dihIttnscouniy
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23

James Thomas Ross, a famous Eng
lish fence" has been sentenced to
three years imprisonment. Before the
authorities discovered his real occupa-
ton ne passed as an eminently re-
spectacle manufacturer Of mullins.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23

According to scientists, a man should
I've about nve times as long as the
~ required for the full development
Of his frame and musclar system, but
seldom does.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23

The thermaphone, the work Of
Dutch inventor, an instrument which
hoes the work OF q telephone, il said to
e no larger than q watch and to cost
but 30 cents.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23
n. Nj. REED. PIERRE. HEADS
SOUTH DAKOTA oPToMETRlsTs

Aberdeen. s. D., June 19.-The South
Dakota Association of Optometrists
concluded its annual convention here
Yesterday with the election OF Officers,
the adOptiOn Of resolutions and the
transaction of other business of Import
nee. The officers elected are: Presi-
lent. H. NJ. Reed: Pierre: first vice
president. ". H. Fritx. Mitchell: second
vice president, ]. A. Ringley, Parker;
secretary. H. w. Knutson, Leola;
treasurer. A. r.. Rounds. Selby.
Recommendations were made to Gov
.rnor Byfpe. from which one member 10
to be selected to fiji the vacancy on
the state board of optometry, created
by expiration Of F.. H. Prey. OF Water
town.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23

Detectives n posses are alert in
Montana. On q recent day a party set
out IN q motor car n after a long run
ovehauled h train on which a robber
wa ESCAPING.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23
COMING, BUT
Is BEHIND SCHEDULE

Aberdeen. S. D.. June 1s.-Jas.
Westmorland, a local weather
Prophet of some renown in
northern South Dakota, says the
northwest will have summer this
year. but it will be belated. He
says the cold weather will con-
tinue through July and that the
summer months will be August,
September and October.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23

A Michigan cider manufacturer nm
loads q car Of apples with q stream 3
wAtcr. The schemN II quick and con
0mlcal. S>Ss
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23

Z has been estimated that nearly
So0.O 900 feet. or more than $4,000
miles Of flm are used up yearly to.
satisfy the worlds demand for movinR
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23

According to "a parliamentary COM
mittee that investigated, the produce
ton of all of London's electric
In a few large stations would save g.
100000 tons OF coal a yea and greatly
reduce the smoke nuisance.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23

United States government irrigation
projects completed or under way repre-
sent an expenditure of more than $685.
0oo'0o0 and involve the reclamation Of
3.640.s3S acres.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23

The safest marriages are declared bv
.tattstican to be those contracted
With men under "a or more than 20
years OF age.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23

A Wisconsion LEGISLATOR has asked
permission of the house of representa-
tives to return home and earn some
money. He declares that his $500 salary
has been used UP and that he must
make something In order to live.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23

To compete with Calcutta's present
street railway system a company has
been formed which will place 100 mo-
service within a year.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23

The Lloyds of London have recently
issued q form OF insurance against APP
ps1dicitis. The claims have become
necessary to double their premiums.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-06-23

A new iron mine now being opened
In Minnesota has an estimated content
or 100000 tons of ore. 1t will be
worked by the open pit method pre-
valent In that state.