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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
RUN TO SEATTLE
IN HUNDRED HOURS
AUTOMOBILES IN RELAYS CARRY
LETTER THERE FROM CHI
CAGO in SCHEDULE TIME.

Aberdeen, S. D.-Headquarters of
the Yellowstone Trail here are great
~ pleased with the feat OF the auto
mobile drivers in carrying The relay
letter from Mayor big Bill" Thomp-
son OF Chicago to the Mayor of Sc
attic in ninety-seven hours and ten
minutes, two hours and fifty minu-
ties ahead of The 100 hours scheduled
Tor the journey. The feat is all the
ore remarkable in view of the fact
that nearly all the way there had
been heavy rains. making the going
hard, and showing that the Yellow
stone Trail is calculated for good au-
.omobile travelling in any sort OF
weather. j. w. Parmley of Ipswich.
president of the trail association. in
discussing the success of the relay.
said:
I'VE have never from the first
doubted the possibility of making the
run within tile 100 hours, and now
that it has been accomplished with
nearly three hours to the good. we
are more than pleased. 1t was done
by as loyal a lot OF soldiers as were
ever enlisted under any banner, and
it puts the Yellowstone Trail at the
top of the list of transcontinental
routes and there will be no further
question as its being the best route
to the Pacific.
"A month later in the season, or
under normal conditions. we could
better it by ten hours. Here's to the
boys who through rain and mud and
under circumstances almost unsur-
mountable, got ove their relay never
c minute behind the time and de-
llvered the letter from the Windy
City at the foot of Lake Michigan to
the city on Puget Sound, $500 miles
away, in 81 hours and 10 minutes.
They made a record in c~ross-country
travel that for originality in plan
and success in carrying to a success
full conclusion will never be sur
passed."
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
WE'D ON TUESDAY.

Miss Ollie A. Hitchcock, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Hitchcock'
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Hitch
cock. was united in marriage at .
o'clock on Tuesday evening to Mr..
John S. Matzigkeit. The ceremony
occurred at the home of the brides
narents 619 South Minnesota street,
ARev. A. E. Carhart officiatin.
81 The bridal pair were attended by
Miss Mamie Hitchcock and Mr.. sam
8el Crabb. Only a small number OF
and the most intimate
friends of the family were in attend
SSnce. A wedding supper in five
&Durses was served after the cere-
aimony.
Out of town guests at the function
we're Miss Mamie Hitchcock, of Mar
TIN, S. D., a sister of the bride, Mr..
Ray Hitchcock. of Cooley, Neb., a
31rpther. Mrs. James Boyd, of Kim
I'll, an aunt, and Miss Marjorie
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
SELF-DEFENSE is
PLEA FOR TOM
MCPHERSON COUNTY MAN SAYS
RROTHEH-IN-LAW WAS CHOK-
ING HIM WHEN BEATEN.

Leola, S. D.-The curtain has ris-
en- upon the second act of the legal
battle being waged at Leola. S. D.,
i'll which action Jacob Kiesz of Long
Lake. is on trial charged with having
murdered Edward Tom, a brother
in-law of the defendant, on the 21st
of April, 1915. the state having rest
ed.
A peculiar incident in the affair is
the fact that the complaining wit
ness, Christina Tom. is a sister of
the defendant. SHE being the widow
of the decedent.
What Defense Holds.
The defense is claiming that the
decedent first attacked the defendant
and hat any violence by the defend
ant vas necessary to protect himself,
that the decedent, Tom, had in his
possession a pick Ike handle with
which he struck the defendant, and
that in the tussle which followed the
defendant obtained the weapon and
that thereupon the decedent grabbed
defendant by the collar and began
choking him, and that in order to
free himself the defendant hit de-
NSdSCt ocNCldl pioNS WIN tiS PiSh
Y handle.
r That decedent finally loosciied his
hold and they both fell to the ground
and in falling the theory of the de-
Tense is that Tom must have fallen
upon a stone with force sufficient to
have caused the mortal wound from
which he subsequently died.
Defendants Wife On Stand.
The wife of the defendant testified
that on the morning this occurred
she saw an alteration going on in
this field between two men. She ran
to the field, and the first thing she
saw was Tom lying upon the ground
and the defendant and d~ecedent's
wife standing near making gestures
with their arms toward each other.
| Her husband told her the Hoffman
boy had gone TO get John Ratl and a
Mr.. Honacker. and she stated To him
that she would 90 also and hurry
them up.
When she returned with the two
men, or at about that time her faith
er came there with a rig and left this
horse standing, came over and pick
ed up the pick axe handle and two
stones and put themLin his wagon,
She also testified that while Tom
was lying on the ground her hus-
band reached in Toms trousers
pocket and removed two large stones
similar to two that are in evidence
in the case.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
RUSTY NAIL CAUSE
OF A GIRLS DEATH

Butler, S. D.-Stepping on a rust
nail causcd the death of Armada
Snipstad. the ei~ght-year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Snipstad, prom
inent residents of Butler. N<week
her death she stepped on a
rusty nail, which pierced her foot
near the great toe. The wound was
treated in the usual way that night.
1t healed and apparently was all
right until Il day or two before nor
death, when symptoms of poisoning
began to develop. Sic was rushed
to a hospital at Bristol. where ply
cisians made every effort to stay the
progress of the poison and save her
life, but without avail.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
TRIED FOR KILLING
RROTHER-IN-LAW

Leola, S. D.--Thc time of the state
circuit court for Mcpherson county
is taken up with the trial of Jacob
kiesz, charged with the murder of
his brother-in-law, Ed Tom. About
sevety-tlve talesmen were examined
before "A jury was secured, and the
case promises to occupy considerable
time. States Attorney Theodore j.
p. Giedt and Attorney James II.
Brown of Aberdeen are prosecuting
the case. while Attorneys a. l.. Bart
lett of Le2la and l.. T. Boucher of
Aberdeen appear for the defense.
kiesz is charged with beating his
brother-in-law TO death In a quarrel
and claims self defense. The prin-
cipal witnesses for the state arc Mrs.
Tom and her half-brother. II. Jergc.
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Company. Certificate of Authority

Whereas. The National Fire lnsur-
.lnce Co, corporation organized under
the laws of Connecticut has filed in
this office ii sworn statement exhibiting
its condition and business FOR the year
ending December ii. 1914, confornlable
TO the requirements of the laws. of this
state regulating the business of insur-
ance. and,
Whereas. The. said company has filed
in this office a duly certified copy of its
charter. with certificate of organiza-
lion. in compliance with the require
ments of the Insurance law aforesaid;
Now. Therefore, J.. @. *. Stablein.
Commissioners of insurance of The state
of South Dakota, pursuant to the pro-
visions of said laws, do hereby certify
tia the above named company is fully
empowered. through its authorized
agents, to transact it's appropriate bust
ness of Fire, Tornado, Hail. Marine.
Sprinkler Leakage and Automobile In
sur;ince in this state. according to the
laws thereof, until the last day of Feb
ruary. A. d. 1916.
In testimony whereof, ! have here
unto set my hand and official seal at
%l.ierre, this First day of March. A. ID.
l9l5.
o. *. STABLEIN.
lS4Ale Commissioner of Insurance,
by Il. {. MuELLl;R.
L. Chief Clerk.
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Company. Certificate OF Authority

. w ltTtdS. me .NiliofdI NUN !
ms. Co, corporation organized under
the laws OF PENNSYLVANIA has filed in
This office q sworn statement exhibit
ing its condition and business for the
year ending December 81, 1914, con-
iornable TO the requirements of the
laws of his state regulating the BUSH
lcss Of insurance: and,
Whereas. The said company has filed
In this office a duly. certified copy OF its
tharter. with certificate of organfza-
ton. in compliance with the require
ments OF the insurance law aforesaid;
Now. Therefore. /. o. *. Stablein.
Commissioner of Insurance of the State
of South Dakota. pursuant to the pro-
visions of said laws; do hereby certify
thatthe above namSd company is fully
empowered, through its authorized
agents. to transact its appropriate busi-
ness of Fire. Tornado and Hail lnsur-
ailce in this state, according to the laws
thereof. until the last day of February,
A.. D.. 1916.
In testimony whereof, ] have here
INTO set my hand and official seal at
Pierre, this First day of March, A. d..
o. *. STABLEIN.
(Seal) Commissioned Of insurance.
BY T. c. MUELLER.
Chief Clerk.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
BOY FALLS UNDER
WHEELS OF TRACTOR

Pollock, S. D.---Johnnie Winter
berg. ~1o-lyear-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Winterberg, living near
Pollock. was riding with his father
on a big gang pillow drawn by a trac-
ton engine, with which his father
was breaking up some land. He was
riding on a platform built over the
plows, on which is carried a tank of
water for the engine. Suddenly the
father hears the little boy exclaim:
ooh, Papa" and found the boy had
fallen from the platform and the
heavy furrow wheels yer passing.
over his PROSTATE body. Winterberg
instantly stopped the engine and
rushed to Johnie's aid, but he was
dead.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
MISS BRAS MONORED.

Miss Florence Bras, who will be
come the bride OF DR.. Arthur Belts
this evening. a compiimented at
two pretty affairs on Thursday. Miss
Pearl Wilson presided at a breakfast
at which fifteen were guests and in
the evening Miss Edith Smith honor
ed the bride-to-be with "a company
of eight.
The decorations for the breakfast
were in the brides chosen colors,
pink and white, with a bowl of sweet
peas and ferns forming the center
piece for the floral decorations. The
breakfast was served in three courses
A musical program followed.
During the breakfast, Miss Bras
was presented with recipes written
in poetical form by the guests and
preserved in a card index. The guests
of honor read an original poem on
the approaching nuptials which was
especially enjoyed.
The evening company given by
Miss Smith partook of the nature of
a shower, the guests spending the
evening in hemming towels. Cut
flowers were used for decorations,
the hostess serving lunch in two
courses at the close of the evening.
GIVES WEDNESDAY BREAKFAST.
Mrs. II. II. Edwards was hostess at
one of the pretty affairs of the season
guests at a breakfast. Mrs. w. NJ.
Herbert, Mrs. Glen c. Miller and
Mrs. James j. Lahey assisted the
hostess in serving the breakfast.
which was in five courses.
Table decorations for the affair
we're yellow and white, with peoples
and daisies as flowers. AS an after
breakfast diversion, bridge was play
ed, Mrs. Jay A. Dundas winning high
score and Mrs. Bruce MacLean the
consolation.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
MINES COAL
FOR HARDING SETTLERS

Pierre. S. D.-Ranchers living
along Jones Creek. in Harding coun-
ty, had a lot of hard work saved for
themselves by a recent heavy flood
ON that stream, The creek flows over
a bed of coal at several places and
the God cut out huge chunks of
the coal, and scattered it along the
stream. Some of the chunks are
large enough to make a wagon load
when broken up, and the ranchers
are caring for them, saving them
selves the trouble of mining and
hauling later in the season.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24

road yards here last January, has
started suit against the railway COM
pany for $4,000 damages. The
plaintiffs attorneys will charge that
that railroad company failed TO pro-
vide sufficient light on the station
platform: that it failed to close the
trap door on the train between the
coaches, and that it permitted snow
and ice to accumulate on the south
side OF the track, on which side the
dead man had to enter the train.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
GUEST AT slouX CALLS.

Sioux Falls Argus-Leader: In COM
pliment to Mrs. i. l.. Pickard of Chi
cago. sister of Mrs Tore Teigen and
Mrs. Sidney w. Smith, of Mitchell.
who is the guest of Mrs. Neil Graham
MECHANICS Teigen and Graham enter
tained a thcater party for Sixty
friends at the Orpheum yesterday
afternoon. The guests were recclv-
ed in the favor of the theater and
directed by Misses Leontine Steenson
and Dorothy Reidesel to the seats re
served for the party in the center of
the auditorium separated from the
rest of the floor by ribbon streamers
of yellow and lavender. Boxes OF bon
bons we're presented to the guests
Mesdames w. F. Keller and G. III
Parslall assisted the hostesses.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
SET ASIDE
STATES ATTORNEY
SUPREME COURT DECLARES
PARTLY UNCONSTITUTIONAL
ACT FOR APPOINTMENT
OF PROSECUTOR.

Pierre, S. D.-The constitutional
ity of Chapter 80. Laws of 1905, was
of the main issues in the case of
State VS.. Flavin, i'll which the SUI
preme court. in an opinion by Justice
Gates, over-ruled the lower court in
its conviction of George Flavin, on
a charge of embezzlement while
Treasurer of Pennington county.
This case grew out of the turmoil
i'll Pennington county in which FAN
brothers, as auditor and deputy aud
itor. were charged with working the
wolf bounty law to their own profit.
and the Flavin. as we'll as the Fall
cases attracted a lot of attention all
over the western part of the state on
account of the prominence of the
parties. The act above referred to
provides for the appointment of a
special prosecutor. which was done
in the Flavin case.
In discussing the issues, the court
says: I'VE are OF the opinion that
the legislature clearly exceeded its
authority when it attempted to give
the circuit court authority to sup
plant the states attorney when i'll
the opinion OF the court, the ends OF
justice would be promoted thereby
but we recognize the constitutional
ity of the act in so far as it purposes
to authorize the court TO appoint an
attorney to assist the states attor-
ney at the trial.
In speaking of Chapter 80. Laws
of 1905. which was nj issue, the
court says: cit has attempted ia
transfer to the circuit the power lodg-
cd by the constitution in the voters
to select Il states attorney when there
is no reason except that in the opln-
ion of the court the ends of justice
would be promoted thereby. = - s.
1t did not need a Legislative enact
ment to authorize the court to APP
point some one to fill a temporary
vacancy in the Office of states at
torney arising from his absence, in
ability to attend to his duties, ad'
verse interests or disqualification
when there was a necessity therefore
THE court had The Inherent power tC
do that"
"The order of the court made after
the qualification of Egan as states at
torney in so far as they attempt tt
authorize an appointee to sign ant
file information as informant were
nullitus. The motion to .quash shoult
have been sustained.
"That being so there has been M
information filed i'll this case and thu
circuit court eve had jurisdiction
to try the defendant upon the charg'
filed. The judgment is reversed ant
the case remended with instruction.
Ito discharge the defendant.
Other cases in the court were:
BY SMITH. A. Fades VS.. j.. J.
Magner, sheriff, Bon Homme. revers
ed.
BY McCoy-John Culhane ct a
VS.. George Etting ct al Bookings
affirmed.
James A. Cessna rs. Ohio Develop
ment Co. ct al Pennington, reversed
S. B.. Larson VS.. NJ. Rumley, Co
Minnehaha reversed.
James w. Curran ct al VS.. Chris
tina Kent, Lawrence. affirmed. TIL
court admitted on their certificate
as graduates of the law department
of the state university. Chester Bate
lSioux Falls; Carmelius Boothmal
adams, Mass. Marion G. Cloud
80 a@-sNHr
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
MEETS IN COUNTRY.

The Alethian society of the First
Baptist Sunday school was delight
fully entertained at the country
home of one of its members. Mrs. c.
B. Thomas, last Tuesday evening,
The party started from the church
at $50 O'Clock and by automobile
reached it's destination.
A short business session was held
and the remainder of the evening was
spent in crocheting. music and games.
The hostess. assisted by her sisters
Misses Laura and Della Kjelmyr,
served a dainty two-course luncheon.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
CAN RAILROAD TAKE
LIQUOR INTO N. D.?

Aberdeen. S. D.-Porter & Gran
them, solicitors for the Milwaukee,
Runway company, have announced
mat they Will transfer to the federal
court Tor North Dakota. the suit
brought by the attorney general of
North Dakota against the railroad
company to prohibit the company
from shipping intoxicating Liquors
into That state. The state claims the
road carried shipments of liquor into
Enron county, North Dakota, con-
trary to the laws OF that state. The
promises TO be a hard fought
one.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
DINNER LAST FRIDAY.

Miss Eldora Young vas the host
ess at a 6 o'clock dinner on Friday
evening of last week. The affair was
given in four courses with peon1es.
ferns and roses forming the floral
decorations.
out of town guests at the dinner
we're the Misses Genevieve and Eliza
fbeth Smith, Marie Krog and u
PRAY. all of Kimball; Miss Marie
Newell. of Melette, and Miss Cora
Cool of Platte.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24

Bloomington. H., Michael c. Daudou
lakis, Sioux City, Ia, Carl b. Gilbert
son, Nermillion; j. C. GRADER, Free
man; Clair l.. KNIT. Trip; Theo-
dore S. Mayer. Bridgewater; II. c.
Mundt. Humboldt; l.. C. Palmer,
Vermillion; Harry A. Robinson,
fankton; Anthony Van Wagner, Jr.
Sioux City, Iowa; T. i. Wagner. Oil
vet; Albert Zarneke, Redfeld.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
YOUR CHILD's COUGH Is A CALL
FOR HELP.

Don't put of treating your Child's
Cough. 1t not only saps their strength
but often leads to more serious all
ments. Why risk? You don't have to.
DR.. Kings New Discovery is just the
remedy your Child needs. 1t is made
balsams. Will quickly check the Cold
and soothe your Child's Cough away.
No odds how bad the Cough or how
long standing. DR.. Kings New Dis
coEery wiz stoR. 1t. It's guaranteed.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
WILL WED SOON.

Announcement has been made in
riage of Miss Grace Mummert. daugh-
ter of Mr.. aud Mrs. NJ. Mummert, OF
Aurelia, Ia, to Mr.. Myron *. Row
ley, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. M. Row
ley, of Mitchell. The event is to oc-
cur at the home of the brides par
ents next month.
Miss Mummert was a recent visit
or at the Rowley home in Mitchell.
Mr.. Rowley is at present located in
Sioux City, his headquarters as sales
man for a Sioux City wholesale sroc-
cry firm.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
CATTLEMAN KILLED
BY LIGHTNING BOLT

Ardmore. S. De. w. Whitcomb,
II of the pioneer cattlemen of this
part of the state. vas instantly killed
as the result of being struck by a bolt
of lightning. He was at a point
about 100 yards from his dwelling
when the bolt descended. He had
been identified with cattle interests
in this section since 1878 and was
very popular among a large circle of
acluaintanccs.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
ENTERTAINED CLASS.

Misses Della Kjelmyr and lnez
ly business meeting and social of the
Philathea class of the First Baptist
church last week. A most e%njoyale
time was reported.
Election of officers was held and a
new plan of work formulated. Every
Philathea is asked to be in her place
next Sunday, when the new plan is
presented to the class.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
CO. TREASURER
WINS FREEDOM
SUPREME COURT REVERSES CON
N1CTION OF FORMER TREAS
CRER FLAVIN OF PEN.
NINGTON COUNTY.

Pierre, S. D.-The supreme court
today reversed the lower court of
Butte county in its conviction of
George ID. Flavir on a charge of en-
beZzlement as treasurer of Penning-
ton county and orders the dismissal
of the defendant.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
81
FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT
Year Ending December 31st, 1914.
Of the National Union Fire Insur-
ance Company of Pittsburg,
Pennsylvania.


paid UP in cash 81. 0oo.ooo.00
~ %
Interest and rents ........ l76,336.o9
sets .................... 2.7$A7a
rom an olhct
Total income ..........s2,399.2224S
Paid 10 STOCKHOLDERS $3.50. 10000 90
r"mniissions or BROKERAGE. 3a7,17l.1o
Salaries. aud office expenses 3Gl.62T.a3
All other disbursements.... 361, 1o4.39
--------
Total ,S14.52S.99
LEDGER ASSETS
r.,ol, ,.,Iuc of real rstatc 3O.654.4n
MHrIrage ,oana ......... 4S7.625.OO
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
SUICIDE ISSUE IN
$40, 600 DAMAGE CASE

Aberdeen. s. D.-The widow of
the late w. G.. %Ledingham. the vet,
eran travelling man who lost his life
under a train in the Milwaukee rail-
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
50
FROM ANNUAL STATEMENT
Year Ending December Slst. 1914.
Of the National Fire Insurance
Company of Hartford, Conn.

LssiseHr' assets bee. 81, isi$ l5,5.i,S6l.7i
INCOME
Total premium receipts IS S,s4$'59Gs$
value ledger as
From ali other sources 49,. 7s7,7el.S9
Total income $40, 09o,S 71.10
DISBURSEMENTS
Paid to stockholders $3.50, 400, 100000
Commissions or brokerage 1,5t9,o2S.66
Salaries, and office cN-
sets 14.69S.9S
All Other DISBURSEMENT =. 1,s7s.4i7,S7
Total disbursements. IS 9,57a,as6.4l
haiaIGe -...'.... e : '","S"'""o''"
LEDGER ASSETS
Rock value of real estates 5SI,"3S.uf
Mortgage loans .......... l,'39,'i5.oO
Bonds VI stocks, and loans
on collateral .......... 1O,dS6,l3l.4l
Cash in office aud banks. 1.44I.016.12
other ledger assets $500. l,62b,o69.2s
Total ledger assets {. ..,s16,osc, 3S6.40
NoN-LEDGER ASSETS
Interest and rents .....S l'S,6l4,67
Marxet values over book
values .............. l",-29'4o
Gross assets Observation-Disclosures
DEDUCT ASSETS NOT. ADMITTED
Agents balances and all
other non-admitted as
sets 2l3.1So.7G
values 17.274.32
rroottaai admitted assets. .s1s,oas.5a5.d4
LIABILITIES
lJnpaid losses and claims..$ S,5,la3.S5
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
compan,.n crrtlncatr of Authority

Whereas, The New HAMPSHIRE Fire
lns. Co., 1t corporation organized under
the laws u NcV, Hampshire has filed -
this oticr y swprn statement exhibit
ing its condition and business for the
year cndlng December 81. 1914, con-
fornIahiv to tl+ la-quii emontS OF the
laws OF tii $ state regulating the bust
ness of Insurance: and,
Whereas. IN" sud has fled
in this oifi,c 0 ,,u.Y certified copy of lis
charter, with r~-gtii.a te OF organiza-
ton. in Compliance with the require
metlts of the assurance law aforesaid:
Now, Therefore. L. O. X. !5tab1cin,
Commissioner of Insurance Of the STATE
OF South Dakot@, pursuant to the pro-
visions of said laws. do hereby certify
that the above named company is fully
empowered, through its authorized
agents. to transact its appropriate bust
ness of Fire and Tornado Insurance in
this state. according to the laws there
of. until the last day of February, A.
ID. 1916.
In testimony whereof, / Lave here
unto fs-t my hand and official seal at
l'te.rc. this First day OF March, "A. d.
l9ii.
Q. X. S~TARLE1N.
(Seal) Commissioner ar Insurance.,
ny +. {. M~liEi.LEf;..
Chief Clerk.