The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-07-27
POLICE SPEND FIVE HOURS
ARRESTIkG WIEE REArcr

Naitcneil, ,. D., july 25.-After an al
nlght siege by all the police officers il
rlcaoed himself in his home here ano
threatened to shoot any who ap-
proached, surrendered at o'clock yes
terday morning to Sheriff E. E. Owens,
Trouble began Saturday evening, ac-
cordins to the story told the police.
when Haffner invited two men friends
TO his home. The trio was drinking
and when Mrs. Haffner refused to ioin
the carousal her husband began to
abuse her. He became violent and fl
nally struck her. He then called a
PHYSICIAN to attend her injuries and,
on the doctor and forced him to sign a
statement that the woman was not in
5ured. He made numerous threats at
the departure of the physician, who i'm
mediately notified the police
;, When they arrived they were held
back by shouts from Haffner that he
would kill any who approached When
tne sheriff finally rushed into tie house
after five hours of parleying. Haffner
made no show of fighting 1t is be-
neved that Mrs. Haffner has two ribs
broken as result Of the melee,
PUKWANA-Several relatives ana OH
ers from this vicinity attended celebra-
ton In honor of the golden wedding an
MVersary of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward An
uerson, pioneer residents OF this part of
the state. which was observed at the home
OF their daugher. Mrs. c. c. Hope, on a
farm Ii miles southwest of Platte. Their
nine children, now all married, We're pres
ent with their families. Both. Mr. and
Mrs Anderson are hale and hearty. Mr..
ANDERSON is veteran of the war Of the
rebellion. having served with gallantry In
Company A, Dakota cavalry.
DIMOCK-Fred Wright and e. W. Rey
erie, while engaged in paintins, a local
grain elevator. were preeipitated to the
ground 30 feet below when the platform
on which they We're working broke in the
middle. both sustaining serious Injuries
and having narrow escape from death
Wright sustained a broken shoulder. sew
eral fractured ribs and numerous bruises
and GETS, while Beyerle was badly cut and
bruised about the face and body When
they We're picked up by men who wit
messed the accident it was believed both
We're dead
JANousEK-This is the latest new
town to spring into existence ia South
Dakota. 1t is situated on the Platte line
Of the Milwaukee railroad 10 miles west
of Hankton and six miles east of Tabor.
At lot sale large number of lots were
sold at good prices. Various lines of bust
ness are being installed and the new town
soon will be a community of good Aza.
Joseph Janonsek states attorney OF
Yankton county.
SCOTLAND-At meeting held here by
a number Of attorneys from different
counties in the first judicial circuit pre-
ltminary steps were taken to organize a
bar association for the circuit A COM
mittce on membership was appointed to
induce all the lawyers of the circuit to
become members Of the new association.
s1.,fl f{-,er 1,o1l
future a permanent organization will be
effected.
DALLAS Tuesday, August 3, has been
fixed as the time for the annual picnic and
celebra tion of the old settlers Of Gregory
county, which will be held in Dallas An
elaborate progrem is being prepared for
the occasion. Various committees have
charge OF arrangements for the gather
Ing.
SIOUX FAI,LS-It develops that C.
Sherman, city marshal OF G arreteon. made
an important capture when he picked up
four men riding In an automobile whom
he reEA rSied as suspicious characters It:
Is bes.eYAtiS that the four man. who have
baes: lodged in the county Jail In sioux
rails, are expert yeggmen and that at
least some OF the men have prison rec
ords.
PIFRRE-F insurance Of all kinds the
peopAe OF South Dakota last year paid out
nearly $ .0o0,O coo. of which little over 49,
0oo. eco was for fire insurance, and the bal
ance Tor life insurance. accident and sure
", On population Of 5s2. 765. as returned
Tor the 1915 census, this means little
ever $12 q year FOR each resident of the
state g eny age paid out for insurance
premiums.
sspl ~ -AS-Eiaborste ceremonies marked
the dedication OF the new Odd Fellows han
& which recently was completed at this
{ place, The structure Is one OF the finest
lodge hall buildings In this part OF the
stHts.