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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-01-13

Ha regresado de los Estados Unidos
Ell administrator de la Planta del Trol-
ley, Mr. Park, quien Sc encontraba
ausente hac1a algunos meses.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-01-13
MOv|M|ENTO MARITIME

Entradas del exterior
Aver tomo puerto ell vapor aleman
K. D.. 3, procedente de alta mar.
De Ia COSTA
Dos Hermanos.
Despachos para el exterior
Vapor americana Carolina, para New
York.
Para la costa.
India.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-01-13

Estuvieron en- esta ciudad los senores
Willard, y MARQUEE, director y sub-di-
rector de la Compan1a del Ferrocarril
Aver estuvo en- ell vecino pueblo de
Anasco, en- asuntos propios, ell compe-
tente industrial de esta ciudad senior
Juan Orta
Ell distinguido elemento de esta alta
sociedad y del partido unionista senor
Guilermo Vivas Valdivioso, Sc encuen-
ira en- San Juan
va esta restablecido de 10 que nos
alegramos, ell apreciable caballero don
Jesus Vazquez, alto empleado de la ca
sa comercial de don Jose Romaguera.
En- la tarde de hoy Sc efectu6 ell pia-
doso acto del entierro de la nina Gra-
dis Lazalde y Aguayo, que pertenecia
una de nuestras mas distinguidas ia
milias. FL acompanamiento fu6 hume
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-01-13

La polic1a ha procedido a denuncia
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1915-05-28

County AuditorC w. Kerlin and
Rev. Fl. G. VanValkenburgh of White
River were here Saturday evening to
attend Masonic lodge.
G.. K. Califf of Witten was among
she horse buyers that were here this
week buying up horses. The horse
market seems to be quite active and
the buyers are not near so particular
as they were several months ago. It
appears the foreign buyers are take
ing what they can get and are salts
fed.
Noah, Gerig, who has BEEN teaching
the Cody school the past winter will
close the school tomorrow with quite
elaborate program, and he says there
will also be plenty of eats to feed the
hungry. MIR. Gerig has just been
granted a second grade certificate
which entities him to WELD the rod
for a'couple of more years. The pro-
gram for the closing exercises appears
in another column.
There are great number of wild
ducks in this county this spring on
the lakes and are Matching here this
season. 1t is reported that few
people, have been guilty of shooting
ducks which is strictly against federal
law at. this season. Even were there
no-iaw governing the killing of wild
ducks at this season, it would appear
that the hunters would not slaughter
these birds while they were Matching
I. G. McGilvera, formerly of Wood,
bat now of Armour, S. d., was visit
ing with friends in Wood Saturday
and Sunday. He was on his way to
Kadoka, where he had traded his
auto for some land. Mae expects to
migrate to Oregon about August tc
make his home, but we opine that the
coast country will not be able to sat
ify him and that he will return to the
Sunshine State" Fact is Mac is
quite in love with Mellette county
and especially the country areunC
! Wood.
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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1915-05-28
Commissioners Proceedings.

Tuesday. May Is, 1915, 300 p. N.
Board OF Commissioners met in spec
sal session, called by the Auditor.
Members present; Farley, Nellek-
son, Mullen, knodell.
The question Of settlement Of the
cases against former county officials
was discussed With the Assistant At
torney General. Byron 5. Payne.
f. j. Cummings, former County
Auditor, submitted written propo-
sition 10 settle his case out Of court
for the sum Of $4,000, stating that
ne believed the work done in the
Auditors Office was worth the salary
paid at the time in question
Moved by HelIekson and seconded
by knOdell that the above PROPOSE
tion be accepted by the Board, sub
iect to the approval Of the Court anc
the Attorney General Motion car
ried, all members voteing yes.
&. V. Fletcher former States At
torney and Mr.. Bartine. attorney for
Sadie ShiyeS. former County Superin-
tendent, appeared and discussed the
merits OF their cases, but no formal
proposition was made for settlement.
On motion Board adjourned until
900 a. M, Wednesday, May 18th.
&. w. KERLIN, w G. FARLEY,
Auditor. Chairman
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1915-05-28
Spring Roundup To Start j me lst.

The big roundup for the summer
of 1915, for the Agency, Butte Creek,
Little White River, Black Pipe and
Cut Meat districts Will be conducted
in a similar manner as heretofore, be-
ginning about the first Of June and
ending June 10Th at point ou Little
White River about two miles north OF
Ring Thunder. The purpose this
year will be to brand all Indian stock
horses and cattle alike, I'D and It'd
on ali colts and calves whose mothers
are so branded. All cattle will also
be dipped for scab either at the Agen-
cy or at Little White River, but pre-
ferably at the Agency, under the
supervision of the Bureau of Animal
Industry. Persons interested should
get circular giving full details of
the rules regulating this round up
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1915-05-28
Fair Meeting Called

There will be a meeting Of the
Mellette County Fair Association at
the Pioneer Office on Saturday (to-
morrow eveniug May ~, for tue pur-
pose Of making preliminary arrange
ments for the holding of the Third
Annual Fair at Wood and transact
ing anv other business that may come
before them. Let every stakeholder
and every person interested in big
ger and better fair attend this meet
ing tomorrow, Saturday evening.
d. CT. MILLER, President.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1915-05-28
Thursday, May 20, 1915, 100 p. m.

DOdIu llleU dS per duJOuTellcHU.
Members present.: Farley, Langley
Hellekson, Mullen, Knodell
Word was received from the Lyman
County Board that they would meet
the Mellette County Board at West
over, May p, at 1000 a. m., the wea-
ther permitting
1t was moved by Langley and sec
onded by Mullen that ID. l.. McLane
be employed TO go to the Agency at
at Rosebud and get complete record
Of all Indian lands patented in the
county up to date. Motion carried.
All members voteing yes.
Bond of b. w. Witherspoon az as
sessor for the town OF White River
was approved.
Bond Of f. G. Brooks, assessor for
Cody Township, and approved by the
Cody Township Board Of Supervisors,
was filed with the Auditor.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1915-05-28
Friday. May u, 1915, 900 a. m.

Board met as per adjournment.
Members present: Langley, Farley
Hellekson, Mullen, knodell.
Board went in body to the bridge
at Westover, to meet with Lyman
county Commissioners and decide on
what action to take to prevent the
river from cutting new channel
south Of the bridge Entire day was
spent in viewing roads.
G. w. KERLIN, w. G. FARLEY,
Auditor. Chairman.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1915-05-28

Wednesday. May l9, 1915, 900 a. m,
Board met as per adjournment.
Members present; Farley, Langley
HelIekSon, Mullen. knodell.
On motion Board Adjourned until
100 p. m.
G. w. KERLIN, w. G. FARLEY.
Auditor. Chairman.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1915-05-28

Wednesday, May 10, 1915, 100 p. m,
Board meU as per adjournment.
Members present: Langley, Farley
Hellckson, Mullen, knodell.
On motion Board adjourned until
until 800 a. m, Thursday, May 20,
1915.
G. w. KERLIN. w. G. FARLEY
Auditor. Chairman.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1915-05-28
Saturday, May -, 1916, 800 a. m.
Board met as per adjournment.

Members present. Langley, Farley
Hellekson, Mullen, Knodell.
The Lyman county Board meeting
with the Mellette county Board at
Westover on May 2l, the following
agreement was reached:
Each county agreed to stand one
half the cost of putting i'm a crib to
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1915-05-28

stop he river cutting across the road
the total cost not TO exceed 800.
it was moved and carried that the
Auditor have the Commercial Clubs
of White River and Murdo furnish
estimates Of freight coming in over
the WestOyer bridge. and present
same to the Milwaukee Il. r., TO see
what part they will take in making
the necessary repairs.
Following claim allowed:
NJ Donovan, registration clerk,
Apex, 1914 3 co
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1915-05-28
Thursday, May 20, 1915, 900 a. n

Thursday, May 20, 1915, 900 a. m.
Board met az per adjournment.
Members present: Farley, Langley
Hellekson, Mullen, Knodell
The weather being too bad to meet
the Lyman county Commissioners at
Westover the Board adjourned until
100 p. m.
G.. w. KERLIN, w. G.. FARLEY,
Auditor. Chairman.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1915-05-28
u. S. Weather Dureau Report
For Week Ending May %

Total precipitation from JANUARY
lst, 1915, to date, ll'O9
Total precipitation for 1913 1886
Total precipitation for 1914, 1887.
FRED G.. KIRCH, Observer.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1915-05-28
Closing Day Exercises Cody School.


Following is the program for the
closing day exercises Of the Cody
School, commencing at 200 o'clock
p. m. Saturday, May %, 1915. Noah
a. Gerig, Teacher.
Recitation, Welcome" Melvin Week
Invocation, f'rhc Lords Prayer
School
Song "Our Flag School
Song, "Sunshtae After Rain School
Recitation" III Try TO Be"
Cleo Egleston
Recitation, a Place For Boys"
Recitation "The Fisher"
Burdett Richards
Song, BE On Time" Iver Week, !,
Joseph Week, Mason Richards.
Recitation, Signs Of Our Fathers
Care" Sophia Smith
Dialogue, THAT Wonderful Circus" !"
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerig
Recitation, - 4ooiled Story"
Mons Week
Recitation, M; Finncgans Turnip"
" Mason Richards
Recitation, "a Busy Day"
Gordon Fulton
Dialogue, Trials of A Teacher"
liver and Mona Week
Song, do As You Should Do''
Proctor Richards, Iyer Week,
Mona Week
Recitation, For Rain or Shine" :
Cleo Egleston
Recitation, The Little Roam Colt"
Joseph Week
Recitation, about Clothes
Recitation, "Johnry's History Les
son" Proctor Richards
Recitation, "My8peech, Melvin Week
Song, kitty" (leo Egleston, Sophia
Smith, Anna Barcal.
Reading, IF My Ship Comes In From
Sea-" Noah A. Gerig
Dialogue, Keeping Store" Sophia
Smith, Cleo Egleston, Mason
Richards, Joseph Week.
Recitation, 1--WE Eat Them Quick, "
Burdette Richards
Recitation. my Straw Hat"
Song, "Our Presidents, School
Song, The School House on the Hill"
School
Closing Address, Noah A. Gerig
Jake Lacey's Novelty Shows play
ed Wood in the New Hall on Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings to very fair
sized crowds con 5ering the rainy
disagreable weather. This is com
pany of colored people and they put
on very creditab.e show consisting
OF old time negro minstrel with aero
batic, trained dog, monkey and bear
act, singing and dancing. Mr.. Lacey
has just purchased quarter of Mel
lette county land wsst of White River
and this show is nov really Mellette
county product. This show is with
out doubt the best and most preten
tious that ever visited Wood, and
shonld they ever make return da'e
and the weather is @aalf way decent
they may rest assured that a crowded
house wilfEreet the.A
Up 70 the hour or going to press
CThursday .morniutJ we have had
just l,A7 inches of pl cipitation since
our last issue and it. is still raining
with no immediate ifi;t ication of let
ting up. The ram this week has put
a stop to all farm operations. Every
body is hopeing that We will get ;
spell OF warm sunshiney weather 81
that the farmers may finish thei
planting.
Tt is reported thai the heavy rains
of this week have caused the North
western more trouble and have wasl
out bridges and tracs at Niobrara an,
trains are not running on the Whine
, branch.
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Following claims were allowed:
/. L X Larsen, road work IL SO
=. A J krieger road work 32 90
3. VIM Mckee road work If 40
4. John Glatfelter road work II 50
5. A G. Morehouse road work IA so
6. G A Thayer road work Is co
I. LennoX Furnace Co, repairs
on furnace 38
s. VonSeggern Bros & Utz lum
Der for bridges l6 Is
9. American Book Co., school
books 2S o.
10. Nebraska Telephone Co.,
Phone rent for May 4 90
Tolls for April 8 81 l3 80
II. Fred G. Kirch, printing, ad-
vertising and supplies 6S 33
l.. Geo f Pugh M ID prescrip-
tion for II Fl Biggerstaff, / 90
l3. Geo + Pugh NJ ID auto hire
and examination i'm State VS..
Biggerstatf Il 90
Bond Of VIM. Mcdonald for con-
tract fill in dam washed out west
OF town was approved by the states
attorney and the Board.
On motion Board adjourned until
900 a. m. Friday, May p.
G. w. KERLIN, w. {. FARLEY,
Auditor. Chairman.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1915-05-28

ON motion Board Adjourned until
Monday. May 81, 1915. 800 a. III.
{. w. KERLIN, w. {. FARLEY.
Auditor. Chairman.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21

ping sharply, indicating that the pay is on the rim and there is a possibility Of channel below the present hole. The writer states that some friend had seen two pans taken from Porter's claim, one of which went ten cents and one fifteen but aside from these two there was little else which could be termed more than a prospect. The Smith ground, the writer says, was supposed to have four to five cents to the pan on the rim" but it is intimated that he did not see any of it. The La Montague ground has colOrs that is all" In conclusion the writer says that after looking the ground over he felt like pulling up his stakes" The second letter, which was written on April G. also states that La Montan- que has colors. no more" The writer says he is prospecting but has not reached bedrock The letter concludes as follows: "I am afraid the strike here is most hot air" These men, whose names are withheld on request are practical miners and experienced men and their opinion is worth listen ing to.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21

Mir. ]. \. Cooper has received two letters from men of unquestioned yer acity. who are prospecting in the Koyul district in the vicinity of the new strike on Dime creek. both of which hardly support the previous stories emanating from that section as to the extent and value of the pay streak. Both writers are unanimous in stating that the strike is greatly overrated. One of the writers under date of May 10, says: "I have banned four pans on Ryans dump which was supposed to average from four to five cents but the best l could get was about a cent. The most encourag ging ground was that of Wall, No. above, one hole showing eighteen inches of gravel carrying values of from ten to
 fifteen cents, with the bed rock tip-
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21

According to Mir. Wheeler. the Kou- garok mail carrier there is a most marked difference in the snow condi- tions on esch side of the Nome divide. On the hither side the snow is rapidly disappearing and all the streams are running, while on the north side there is absolutely no sign of the breakup. This condition prevails clear up to the kougarok. At the time the last mail left shelton. water in considerable volume, was running in the Kuzitrin. Mir Wheeler says that the travelling is generally bad
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21

The steamer Corwin reported to the local radio station at 3:31 D. m. that the vessel was still coming along at 3:25 this afternoon. Progress is de- scribed as slow and the vessel seems to be Jumping into everything in it's path. At noon today the little steamer was seventy miles south of Cape Nome. The message state: "We have come about fifteen miles to the east: the ice seems very thick now"
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21

Gene Rose has returned from his solomon trip and reports the' trail in fair shape between the Cape and Safety but beyond that point is covered with water and is all but impossible Rose made fair time on the down trip arriv ing at Solomon with Mrs Fountain and her three children in six hours from the time of leaving Nome On the re- turn journey Rose also had a load consisting of two fresh killed porkers weighing nearly six hundred pounds which were consigned to some unnam- ed Nome parties. Geo Modini accom- panied the team on the journey to town.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21
,1cI17 0HcIlI BUSINESS EH
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given that on the 2lst day of May, 1915, at the Town Hall in the Nome School District, AL aska, an election will be held fer Clerk or the School Board, to hold office for the term of three years. The polls will be open at eight o'clock in the merains and will continue open until eight o'clock in the afternoon of the same day.
 Dated at Nome, Alaska, this llth day of May, 1915.
 E. GRIMM. lot City Clerk, Nome Alaska.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21

The few freshly painted store and building fronts are an agreeable sight to the eye when passing along Front street. A touch of paint here and there lends such a pleasing spick and span aspect to the view that one can not but feel certain regret that all property owners cannot see their way clear to follow the examples in view \ large number of the business houses including the Nugget office have re- ceived a new coat of paper and paint and once more look fresh and spotless The Dawson saloon building is about the last place on the street to receive a cleanup the work being concluded today, and now look quite dressed up"
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21

A wireless from the steamer Corwin received by the local Radio station at 10.45 A. NJ. today states that the little steamer was sixty miles south of Nome at ten-thirty. At the time of sending the message, Operator Weller stated through big field of ice and was mak- ing about one mile per hour Weller also sent regards to his many friends.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21
NEWS FROM
 THE CORW|N

\ flash to the local wireless station from St Paul Island last night states that the steamer Corv in is three days out from Unalaska md has not been heard from since leaving that place The Bear is reported still at Tnalaska noon for St. PauPs. Should the Cutter leave as anticipated she should be due here about next Friday or Saturday.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21
NOTICE.

On arrival of first fleet will have hats, coats, suits. dresses, skirts and shirt waists.
 Room making sale now on. Drawing of hand embroidered table cloth will take place June g. Ticket given with every s1 90 pur- chase.
 MRS. J. WANGER, Second Avenue Opp. Court House
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21

several historic incidents of the great war between the north and south, en- titled The Grim Toll of War will be the feature of the Dream program tonight. The additional numbers will be two clever comedies, When Love Loses Out and Building a Trust the latter being especially funny. The battle scenes in the Grim Toll of War are of especial interest and are carried out with a
 fidelity to detail seldom surpassed
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21

today engaged in the solution of the wet" and dry" problem. According to the advices received the matter ia being decided in a somewhat different manner than was recently employed in Nome. Down there one can vote pub licly or privately. the choice of method being optional Apparently the method is sanctioned by the Court but is not being conducted under it's direction as was the case in Nome
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21

The final exercises of the Nome school will be held at the A. B. hall Thursday afternoon and evening. The afternoon will be devoted to the eighth grade exercises and in the evening the graduating class will bid farewell to their school life.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21

Upon Sunday neXt-Penticost Sun day-there will be Solemn Communion service at 9 o'colck for this years first at the Catholic church. At II o'clock High Mass will be sung and in the evening at s o'clock the children will make their profession of God
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21

George Modini who arrived from Sol omon last night states that the outer ice went out at that point day before yesterday and Is invisible from shore A narrow strip of heavy shore ice still clings along the coast
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21

Miss Edna Cameron gave picnic to the pupils of her class in the govern ment native school yesterday after both teacher and pupils. After the children had prepared lunch of sand Wiches, cakes. cookies and other good things under the direction of Miss Cameron. the party proceeded to the beach in the vicinity of the milk ranch general good time
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21

A beautiful Easter lily grown by Mrs. A, G. Oliver is on display in the win dow of the Segerstrom & Hagen jew elry store. The flowers are handsome specimens of the particular variety 10 which the plant belongs.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21

Interest in the annual school election has suffered a considerable decrease since the withdrawal of NTr Pearson and it is probable that there will be but small vote boiled today. The position
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21
CLEAN UP.

All property owners and residsnts are hereby required to clean up their yards as soon as the melting of the snow permits.
 By order of tho Town Council
 J. H. MUSTARD, tt Hsaith Officer.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21
ANNUAL SCHOOL BOARD ELEc- TON OF NOME SCHOOL,
 DISTRICT ALASKA.

To tho voters of Nome:-This is to certify that Edgar Grimm and W. H. Pearson have been duly nominated for tho office of Clerk of the Nome School Board, for term of three ysars, com menoing June 1st, 1915
 Election day May Fist, 1915.
 E. GRIMM,
 City cisrk.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21

The Nugget has received the April number of that interesting little paper the Northern Light" which is published by the natives of the Una la<leet Eskimo school. The tiny sheet, as usual, contains number of inter- esting items relative to the work of the school and Is also prolific of good -adYice.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21

to he filled is that of Clerk of the Board Despite the rumors that there would be considerable number of candidates, in circulation early in the month. the names of Mir. eParson and Professor Grimm were the only ones submitted and the retirement of the candidate.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21
NEWS NOTES

This evening at 9 o'clock the Catholic Library Club will hold it's final session for the season All members are re- quested to be on hand.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21
WE CAN % IT.

For first class work and prompt de. livery phone Main 151 and tho Peoples Steam Laundry will call and get your laundry.
 w. ]. WILLIAMSON, Prop.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-05-21
WHY EAT POOR DREAD.

When you can get GOOD, WhClE SOME Broad at Sc per loaf
 ANVIL BAKERY,
 NORTH POLE sAkERS