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

Huron. S. D., Tune 1.-THE weekly
crop and weather report for the state,
issued by the local office of the United
States weather bureau. says:
Cloudy weather, with showers, solne
Of which were heavy. prevailed during
the week. The early part of the week
was moderately warm, but the latter
part was cool. The amount Of SUI
shine was much less than the normal.
Farm work was greatly tnterferred
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 most favorable conditions for
years. The weather is unfaNorable 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
ming to head out in northwestern Trip
county and the present indications are
that the wheat crop will be the best
in the history of the Rosebud. The
oats crop also Is extra fine. The corn
outlook is rather backward on account
OF too much rain n cool weather.
CENTRAL CITY-Matt Plunkett, wide
~ known throughout the state. died un-
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 Plunllett was sheriff of this county
In 1925. and in 1908. and was a leader
among the democrats. but belonged to the
antf-Coffey faction In South Dakota. He
had lived here since the early days and
his friends were legion.
HURON-Art Smith. well known avia
tor. has been engaged by the state boarG
of agriculture to appear at the 1919 state
fair In this city. Smith is only q years %
age, and has just concluded an engage
ment at San Francisco as the star attrac-
ton at the Panama exposition. One Of his
most noted feats is looping the loop %
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 June ~. has been changed to
June II. 1t viii be held in a fine grove
q few miles from Miller.
MADISON-The board of education has
awarded to a local construction company
the contract to erect 4 new high schoo'
building, which the voters authorized al
N special election a few weeks ago. Thu
contract price for the structure is $aS, 800
WITTEN-The Milwaukee railroad mas,
with the assistance of the people Of Wv
Ian, concluded the arrangements for a
bridge across the White river. so that the
people of This locality can secure access
to that road. h will be a great help
to the many people in the western part OF
this county, and also much of Mellette
county.
GRCTON-Miss Emma Frommel, who
for the past il Years has been assistant
In the Gr6ton postof7ce, has resigned the
place and will soon depart for an ex-
tended journey on the Pacific coast. Mrs
Young. for some m connected with the
office. will act az assistant postmaster.
4N4aT t9fNefrt