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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17
WEATHER AND CROPS.

Huron, s. D., June 1.-THE weekly
crop n weather report for the state
issued by the local office of the United
States weather bureau. says:
Cloudy weather, with showers, some
Of which were heavy, prevailed during
the week. The early part of the week
was moderately warm, but the latter
part was COOL. The mount of sun
shine was much less than the normal
Farm work was greatly interferreC
with by the rain and wet ground, but
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 fol
years. The weather is unfavorable for
corn. however. which is not doing well.
~ 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
m 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 h present indications ar.
In the history Of the Rosebud. The
oats crop also is extra fine. The corr
outlook is rather backward on account
OF too much rain n cool weather.
CENTRAL CITY-Matt Plunkett, wide
W known throughout the state, died un-
sxpectedly here at his home after a brief
illness from pneumonia. He was about 6.
years old and Is survived by two sons and
two daughters. His wife died a year ago.
Matt lunkett was sheriff Of this count
IN 1886. and in 1908, and was a leader
among the democrats. but belonged to the
anti-Coffey faction in South Dakota. H.
had lived here since the early days ant
his friends were legion.
HURON-Art Smith, well known avia.
tor, has been engaged by the state board
OF agriculture to appear at the 1915 stats
fair in this cityss Smith is only 81 years O.
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 q
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. originall,
liked for June 10, has been changed to
June Il. 1T will be held In a fine grove
a few miles from Miller.
MADISON-The board OF education has
awarded to a local construction compan
the contract to erect a new high school
building. which the voters authorized at
q special election a few weeks ago. The
contract price for the structure is $3s, ss2.
WITTEN-The Milwaukee railroad has.
with the assistance of the people OF viv-
Ian. concluded the arrangements for 8
bridge across the White river. SO that the
people of this locality can secure access
to that road. This viii be a great helE
to the many people in the western part Of
- EEE - -.
county.
GROTON-Miss Emma Fromnel, who
for the past II years has bean assistant
In the Groton postofflce. has resigned the
place and will soon depart for an ex-
tended journey on the Pacific coast. Mrs
Young. for sometime connected with tn,
office. Will act as assistant postmaster.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17
EACH COUNTY ENTITLED
TO BOYS CAMP DELEGATE

Huron, S. D., June 16.-Every county
III South Dakota is entitled to one del
egate to the annual Boys State fair
held In Huron this fall. In cas- a
county has more than one state repre-
sentative. 1t may send as many boy
delegates as 1t has representatives. To
these boys the state board of agricul-
ture, offers: A weeks outing with all
the joys of camp life without a cent of
expense; the honor of representing a
county at the state convention of boys;
free admission to all event of the state
fair. and a definite course OF agricul-
tural instruction, given by men practi-
cally fitted for the work, with a labor
atory well stocked with the best prod
ucts of the entire state.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17
GERMAN LUTHERAN SYNOD
IN SESSION AT BELMONT

belmont. S. D.. June 12.-The annual
meeting of the South Dakota district
of the Evangelical Lutheran synod of
the German church. has convened here
for sessions continuing until Tuesday
of next week. More than 100 delegates
are present from the South Dakota
district, and leading clergymen and
others from other states also are in at
tendance and taking IN active part in
the meeting. Special services will be
held this evening and Sunday morn
ing. Sunday evening there will be an
English service. Another special SER
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17
MAN WORRIED OVER CROPS
TAKES POISON; HANGS SELF

Sioux Falls. S. D., June 16.-Worried
because the spring has been backward
and his crops are not as far advanced
as they should be. e. "A. whitman. a
prosperous JerauId county farmer,
ended his life by poison and hanging.
His body was found hanging in an auto
shed on his farm. An empty one ounce
bottle which a contained formalde-
hyde was found nearby, and it is pre-
,suned the poison was taken before
completing his death by hanging. Will
man was about SO years of age and is
survived by a widow. our sons and one
daughter.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17
SOUTH DAKOTA C. {. SOCIETY
CONCLUDES ANNUAL SESSION

Sioux Falls. s. D.. June 14.-The an
nual convention of the Christian En-
deavor association of South Dakota,
after having been in session several
days in Sioux Falls, has concluded it's
work and adjourned.
AT a business session near the close
of h convention the following officers
were elected for the coming year:
President, c. T. McGrew, Mitchell: vice
president, Rev. G. B. Topper, Sioux
Falls; secretary, Miss I've Stevenson,
Vermilion; treasurer, T. G. Owen,
Sioux Falls. The resolutions as adopt
ed contain a plank pledging the earliest
posed amendment to the state consti-
tuition providing for statewide prohibi-
ton in South Dakota. which will be
submitted to the voters of the state
at the general election in November,
1916.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17
BURGLARS GET LARGE BOOTY
FROM FAULkTON POSTOFFICE

Faulkton. S. D.. June 12.-The post
office at Faulkton was broke into and
robbed early yesterday morning of 3d.
900 worth of postage stamps and a
small amount of money. The burglars
are thought to have came to Faulkton
in an automobile n escaped the same
way.
Tools from the Milwaukee section
building and safe. No trace Of the rob-
bers has been found.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17
INDIANS MAKE GOOD SHOWING
OF AGRICULTURAL PROGRESS

Pierre. S. D.. June A.-The Indians
on Cherry Creek recently held an ag-
ricultural extension meeting Of their
own. without any instructors from the
state department. John F. Carson,
who has been a teacher among the
Cherry Creek Indians for many years,
was at the head Of the movement, his
advice to the reds being to devote the
largest share of their attention to live
stock, with enough farming to handle
alfalfa, corn and potatoes with a good
sprinking of pigs and chickens. He
exhibited samples of corr which the
Indians could successfully grow in that
part of the state. and urged them to
Q after the lines of work which they
could best handle. Ray Eagle Chasing, a
young indian, CAV a talk on potato
raising, and the methods by which he
a made a success of raising this crop
In that section of the state. The whole
line of the meeting appeared to be one
urging the Indians to take up the rails
Ing of only such crops as would help
in handling cattle and horses, and to
stick to live stock as the main feature.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17
ECCENTRIC TRANSIENT
TERRORIzES CITIZENS
BY FkNATICAL CLAIM
Declares Himself a Saint and
Demands Worship-Is Ger
man and Unnaturalized.

Ethan. S. D.. June 12.-Laboring
nnder the delusion that he is a saint.
and that all children should pray to
him, Nicholas Mary, an eccentric
transient, has been taken into custody
by the Ethan authorities and it is prob
able it will be found necessary to send
him to the state hospital for the insSne
at Yankton.
He terrorized the congregation of the
Catholic church and the citizens In
general before he was o~verpowered.
He suddenly appeared in the Catholic
church while the priest was holding in
itructions for children, declaring he
was a saint and that the children
should pray to him. The priest de-
cided the man was crazy and tele-
phoned for the city marshal.
The officer and an assistant had a
difficult time capturing the insane man.
who resisted desperately. Finally he
was o~verpowered, handcuffed and
taken to Jail on a dray.
The prisoner is a German and, from
his rumbling talk it is believed has been
in the United States about five years,
but has lever declared his intention of
becoming a citizen.
He raves bitterly about Germany's
enemies, and this has given rise to the
belief that worry over the war has
caused him to lose his reason.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17
SOUTH DAKOTA WEDDINGS


CHAMBERLAIN-Two wedding GER
emonies occurred here Wednesday. In
one, Miss Val Kyle, Of this city, be-
came the bride Of Victor Roucher, OF
Victor, Ia. In the other ceremony Miss
Gene Brown. daughter Of Judge James
Brown, became the bride of George
Drake, Of Kimbail.
RELIANCE-On Wednesday,, June
9, Charles A. Perrine, principal of the
local schools. and Miss Lena Lebserter,
were united in marriage. The same day,
at Mitchell. Miss Geneva Hall, Of Re-
lance. became the bride OF S. R. Boom,
formerly Of this vicinity, now residing
on a farm near Barnum, Wis.
KIMBALL-Miss May Quillin, daugh-
ter of a prominent farmer near KIM
ball, was united in marriage. Wednes-
day to Gus Westendorf. who owns .
well improved farm adjoining the city.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17
BURN DANlsH SCHOONER.

London. June 1.-Two Danish
schooners, the Katrine and the Cocos
Merstal, were stopped today by a sub
marine. The creWgof the Cocos Merstal
vas sent aboard the Katrine, and tie
former vessel was then set on fire. The
katarine has arrived at the Firth *
Forth. Scotland.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

Y. Il. Townsdin put this notice in a
Randall, Kan, newspaper: IT bor-
rowed some mans wheelbarrow last
summer and the owner can have the
same by coming for 1t and paying for
this local.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

Kick Coigan, the famous wolf CATCH
or. who lives near Atchison, Kan. has
captured a total of 729 wolves. He
receives q bounty OF SIS for gray wolves
and VI for coyotes. Since the first
OF this year he has CAPTURED SO.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

TO obtain a powerful searchlight with
comparatively weak current, a French
man has mounted a number OF tungsten
lamps on q revolving disk. each In turn
oelng Illuminated briefly and their
combined rays being collected by a re-
Hector.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

San Antonio, Tex, is to have a
Pan-American university there, The
main argument given in favor is that
no other city In the United States has
90 much of the Latin-American at
mosphere.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

The coal produced by Pennsylvania
per n the entire output of the Uni
ted states IS years before and was
nearly one-fifth Of the worlds proAuc-
f4on
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

Miss Kate Rank, of Limestoneville,
Pa, has q haversack which her grand
father. John McGinnis, carried in the
war OF 1872. It is made of heavy linen
and lis the size of the present day mail
pouch.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

It is reported now that valuable Rel
gtan paintings have been rolled in cloth.
Enclosed IN watertight metal tubes and
sunk In h Scheldt river. The Venus
DE Milo" was hidden in a cellar In 1875
when the Germans entered Paris.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

Up to May 1, 142 foreign built ves-
sells of 500.705 gross tons. valued At
$4,000 600. have been registered un-
der tho American flag to engage in
foreign trade under the act of August
Is last.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

A I25-rnilc stretch Of the government
owned railroads Of Chile is being Civ
en- up 70 extensive experiments with oil
fuel. United States engineers are SUI
pervd8fng the investigations.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

According to the American Pomo-
the world bearing the Barnes stripe is
ON the farm OF Simeon King. OF west
Millhury. Me. The apple resembles the
Blue Pearmain.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

Many of the Arabian peasant popu-
lation of Palestine have emigrated to
North and South America and the Mo-
nammedan population from the envir-
OF Jerusalem is beginning to emf
crate. The lack of suitable employ
ment Is the cause of this exodus.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

A Californian is the owner OF what is
aaid to- be the only watch OF the kind
IN the world In which q lever oscillates
znd winds the spring with every step
that he tax es.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

Ii the 10 months ended April 80,
%fhere were S77 merchant vessels built
M officially numbered In the United
States. The gross tonnage of these
ships was 1880.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

Three Thousand horse power is pro-
ducd BY a water wheel in Switzerland
that receives g stream only an inch and
q half In diameter after a fall of more
than 800 feet
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

The odor of cloves has beer known
20 destroy microbes in 35 minutes; Gin
m Will kill some species In IL
minutes. thyme In 80 minutes. In As
minutes common wild verbena is found
effective. while the odor of some gera-
MUM flowers has destroyed various
forms of microbes In so minutes.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

Aftex = controversy lasting Id wears
~ has been decided IN France thai fho
- IT old scOrks In wine bottles ID not
Instrumental to health.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

New York city's flock OF sheep was
sheared on n recent day and yielded
ebout 40 pounds OF high grade wool.
There are 80 OF them pastured in CEN
tral park
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

In HIS Steps" the booklet by he
Rev Charles III. Sheldon, has sold more
b 10000, 900 copies. An error in the
copyright kept the author fSom
making more than a trifle out Of II.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

p Norwegian government has es-
xAniislfed At Stavanger q domestic
eGsefsce choo to afford aScomplete
course ~ housekeeping to young pirls.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

More than a touch of personal in
terest attaches to Italy's entrance
into the war in the minds of society
folk by reason of the wide acquaint-
ance Of the Duke of the Abruzzi, in,
command of the Italian naval forces,
among Americans. The war recalls
the dukes romance with the beauti-
full Katherine Ellsins, now Mrs.
"Billy" Hit, who would have mar
ried the Italian nobleman had the
laws Of Italy permitted him to wed
the girl of his choice.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

@Telephone lines are to 81 extended d
xEolns1 Norway. 200 miles north 81
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

Sss1 Z y said that no one can breathe IL
sKsafer hight than seven miles xrom
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

II is stated that Herr Alfred BALM.
Of the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS line, re-
ceiYes q salary OF $4,000 per an
mum. The heads Of two or three Brit
tsh passenger Ines receive larger sums.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

EogdGltiaa1n Me-. reports catching I
: SSnsisns ashad. II han been named .fhs
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

een last year#manufact,red
ss9.9gQs boxeasof cigareta and 800, 100000
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17
BLACK HILLS CAPPED
BY HEAVY FALL OF SNOW

Deadwood, S. D.. June 16.-A snow
fall almost unprecedented this season
occurred In the northern Black Hills
Saturday night. 1t was followed by a
severe freeze. Snow lay from four
inches to one foot in depth on the
higher points yesterday morning. The
storm was confined to the mountainous
sections. Telegraph service was
stopped temporarily.
Kimball. s.. D., June IA severe
rain and windstorm swept over this
section early Saturday morning, with
a rainfall of a little over half In inch
In Is minutes. In Richland township
Mrs. Mechalek's barn was torn to
pieces; in Smith township the William
Hawke barn and hog sheds were de-
stroyed; Chas. Stephens, seven miles
southeast of Kimball, lost a hog shed
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17
ABERDEEN FLOODED FROM
DOWNPOuR or 3.25 iNcHE

Aberdeen. S. ~. June 12.-During a
period Of II hours last night s.25 inches
Of rain fell at Aberdeen in a storm
which extended south as far as Red
field. east to Montevido. Mimi: west to
Mobridge. 8 D., and north to EDGE
~, N. e.
The system of Aberdeen was
unable to take care OF the downpour
q the streets were flooded in places
n the telephone system put out OF
commission for a time.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

Last sumIner saw completed the
demarcation of the boundary line be-
tween Alaska and Canada, straight
north along the 141st meridian to the
Arctic ocean. No other boundary
demarcation has extended into such
high ATTITUDES and few boundaries of
equal length are so straight. The line
follows the meridian without deviation,
regardless of mountains, swamps and
forests.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17
BOARD lNsPEcTs GUARD
PROMOTION pRospEcrs

Redfield, S. D., June lev. "A. Nor
ris. adjutant general or the South pa
kota National guard, has Issued orders
appointing a board of Officers for the
purpose Of examining candidates to III
vacancies In the grade of second lieu
tenants. and for the examination Of
first and second ~lieutenants seeking
in the state guard.
The board consists OF Gen. w. a
Norris. Redfield; Lieut.. Col. w a.
Halle. aberdeen; Capt. J. Carl South
ley. Mitchell. Lieut.. James w. Ever
ington, y s A.. inspector-instructor
assigned to the South Dakota National
guard also is 81 member OF the board.
tiers OF the adjutant general at the
camp grounds at the annual encarnn.
ment at Redfield OF July 8 for the
aaoptlon of suitable rules and regula
lions governing such an examinafIon
for promtfon.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

ssenfhs ~ ~ gol6 nlsninx IL
seenez0n SfRYR pwned landA
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17
SPECIAL OBSERVANCE OF
FLAG DAY Or ptERpr

Pierre. s. D.. June I6.-FIag day was
observed here Today by a procession Of
50 men and women carrying q lag
40x26 feet I'M size, down Main street.
stopping at q street corner and
The Star Spangled Banner
The street was lined with spectators.
wno We're out TO witness this special
feature OF the day.
TYNDALL-The funeral OF Senator j.
e Cooley was the most largely ATTENDED
9of any In the history OF Bon Homme
county. Business houses closed during
me mineral services and flags were hoat-
ing &c half mast. Mr.. Cooley came to
territory As years ago. He was i
direct descendant Of the Cooleys who
came to Annerica on the Mayfiower and
was n native OF Maryland. In 1872 he
was a. member Of the Dakota territorial
Hisslslatsltae and since 1908 has served Bon
mHIc fiye terms III the state
senate He iva the largest land owner
Sln thesscosnty ana one Of the most er
tensive stock feeders and raisers
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17
RAINFALL or TWO INCHES
At MILLER THIS M0RNiNc

Miller, S. D., June IA two-inch
rainfall visited this section this morn
ing, making crop prospects better
than ever.
General conditions are viewed as
highly favorable by farmers, IN spite
OF corn being a little backward.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

The French institute has announced
that the Osiris prize, which this year
amounts to $50, 000, because no award
was made in 1912, has been awarded
chiefly for discoveries in medicine.
Chantemesse and Vidal, discoveries Of
a~nti-typhoid vaccines. win divide s10,-
600, while an equal amount will go to
DR.. Vincent, whose researches resulted
in the finding of ether vaccine. Various
arnbulances receive $12, 900, and the re-
mainder is placed in reserve.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17

WITTEN-Winter wheat is begin
ming to head out in northwestern Trip
county and the present indications ar.
that The wheat crop will be the best
In the history Of the Rosebud. The
oats crop also is extra fine. The corr
outlook is rather backward on account
Of too much rain and cool weather.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-06-17
MEN HURT IN RACE GIVEN
RUNNING TEAMS, WINNING

Belle .Fourche. S.. D.. June ia
touch of humanity featured the clos
ing events of the races
here yesterday. when the $3.50 purse
won by the Lead and Hot Springs
TEAMS in the combination hook and
ladder race was turned over to Rohrer
and Ihili, members OF the Pierre team,
who We're injured in a race Thursday.
The $500 free-for-all race was called
off on account CT rain and the purse
split between Belle Fourche, Miller.
Elk Point, Hot Springs, Spearfsh.
Lead and Pierre. The tournament
closed yesterday.
The Pierre team won the associa-
ton loving cup, with So points. In the
cellar nozzle contest, Hot Springs was
first. Lead was disqualified in the
water fight contest. Lead and Hot
Springs tied for second place on points
and the association purse.
The following officers were elected
President, G. B. Freeney, Yanktona
vice president, f. ]. Hooper, Rapid
City; secretary. A. ]. Gliding, Redfeld:
treasurer. w. s. O'Brien, Pierre: d.
r~ectors, r. n Coquillette, miller. three
years: John Mueller, Hot Springs, two
years; Matt Behrets, Parkston, one
veal
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vital spark-ns soon believe that immor-
tality were dust.
Ae Jane Porter permitted herself 10
haroor these thoughts, others equally un-
welcome forced themselves upon her.
III ne belonged to some savage tribe he
mad savage wife-a dozen OF them.
perhaps-and wild, half-caste children
Ihe girl shuddered. and when they told
her that the cruiser would sail on the
morrow she was almost glad.
II was she, though. who suggested that
arms. ammunition, supplies and comforts
be left behind in tho cabin, ostensibly for
that Intangible personality who had sign
ed himself Tarzan OF the Apes, and for
D'Arnot should he still be living, but
really, she hoped, for her forest god
even though his feet should prove of clay.
And at the last minute she left a mes
sage for him, to be transmitted by Tarzan
of the Apes.
Jane Porter was the last to leave the
cabin, returning on some trivial pretext,
after the others had started for the boat.
She kneeled down beside the bed in
which she had spent so many nights and