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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
FARMER HAS BATTLE
WITH MAN HE AIDED
Resident Near Hudson Forced
to Call Sheriff After Playing
Role of Samaritan.

Hudson. s. D.. June 2S.--Gust Dok,
ken, farmer living near Hudson, acted
the good Samaritan and for his enorts
was viciously attacked by the man
whom he befriended, and. before mat
tiers were adjusted, he had to send Tor
the sheriff to take his assailant In
charge. ......
The man whom he sought to befriend
In Harry Munson, who Is divorced from
his wife and has been endeavoring TO
care for his three children by working
on a farm near Hudson Munson pc
came intoxicated and was fightlnB
crazy when the officers got after him.
Dokken offered to look after Munson'
and took him in his car to the Dokken
farm. Munson, Immediately after get
ting into the Dokken home, commenced
smashing the furniture and attacked
his children. Dokken demonstrated
with him, and then he was Viciously
attacked.
For a time Dokken held his own with
the Infatuated man, who finally became
somewhat uuieted. But, few minutes
later, he attacked Dokken for the sec
ond time and they had fight Tor Ire.
A telephone call then was sent for Sher-
iff Kundert, who soon appeared and
placed Munson under arrest and lodged
him In jail.
Munson's three children, a girl Of IL
and two boys younger, have been taken
from him and given into the custody or
the state ehildren's home in Sioux
Falls. Munson was released from GUS
tody on his promise that he would ex-
lie himself from the state and never
return. He took q train, but 1t Ia re-
ported he left II at Elk Point.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
WEBSTER MAN PINNED
under DEAD HORSES
Animals Killed BY Lightning as
He Held Them-He Survives
Unusual Experience.

Webster. s. D.. June 26.--Roy Will
cox, a Webster man, n thankful he In
alive. but cannot figure out how 1t hap
pened.
While blowing corn on the farm Of
Albert Holmquist. near Webster, q
thunderstorm came up. The horses
were frightened and Wilcox went to
their heads to quiet them. He was
petting the horses to calm them when
q bolt OF lightning struck both animals
dead. The animals fell upon Wilcox.
When assistance came the man was
unconscious. Later IL developed that
the muscles Of his arms and legs were
paralyzed, and the shoes were burned
from his feet, while he was painfully
burned on the arm and leg.
The paralysis has disappeared, the
burns are healing. and he will soon DO
well again.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
TOWNSHIP SALOON LICENSE
INACCURACIES NEW TOWN

Karlenville, s. D., June 24.-This Il
The very latest town to spring into ex'
istence in South Dakota, and In due
time 1t will be given a place on the map
OF the state. The starting OF the new
town will be due to the fact that the
voters Of this (Clearwater) township
at a recent election, voted in favor o.
q license being granted for q saloon
In the township. This is onn of the
most prosperous sections of Miner
county. The county commissioners
have granted license for the saloon
to Edward Karlen, for whom the new
town has been named, and it will open
for business July /. The new town is
situated only about three and sne-halt
miles from Howard, the County seat.
Mr.. Karlen will erect a large building
for combined general store, restaurant
and rooming house purposes. His re-
tail liquor establishment will be con-
Quoted in a separate building The
Milwaukee railway will put in a side
track at the new town and a grain
elevator and lumber yard will be in
stalled. Carpenters already are at work
erecting the buildings which mark the
birth of the new town.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
JUROR TALKS TOO MUCH;
COURT ASSESSES SO FINE

Oacoma. 8. D.. June 26.--Because q
In the state circuit court OF Lyman
county, during q recess OF the court.
made some remarks concerning the
case, which were communicated to the
court, the Juror was fined $40 by Judge
Frank b. Smith and the trial OF the
case was adjourned until the next term
of court The case was that OF Sedg-
wick vs.. the Chicago, Milwaukee Il So.
Paul Railway company. the plaintiff
having instituted the action for the
purpose OF recovering damages from
the railway company for alleged tArdi-
ness and negligence on the part OF the
railway company In getting through q
shipment Of live stock consigned to the
plaintiff.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
NoNcoNTlGUoUs LANDS ARE
4.a ADDED TO HOMESTEAD ACT

Warrington, ID. c., June 26.--The
Timbsrlake bill. providing for the entry
OF noneontiguous lands under the I'm
larged Homestead act. passed the SEN
ate with an amendment proposed by
Senator Sterling which provided thar
where the land embraced In the add
tional entry 10 located not exceeding
20 miles frsm the original entry, no
residence shall be required on the adj
ditional entry. AS thus amended the bin
went back to the House where q pro-
vision wasa added to Senator Sterling's
amendment which restricts its benefits
to those entrymen who reside on the
original entry. The bill as passed per-
mits homesteaders who have made final
proof on lands which have been desig-
mated as subject to entry under the
Enlarged Homestead act, but who have
been unable to enter additional con-
tiguous land, to mako entry on nocon-
tiguous land OF the same character
which shall not with the original entry
exceed 800 acres. Where the land In the
additional entry Is within 20 miles OF
the original entry. residence will not
be required on the additional entry II
the entryman continues to reside on his
original entry. The bill will undoubt-
eddy be signed by the president.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
ASKS DAKOTA CENTRAL
FOR MORE INCOME TAX
Government Files Suit on Claim
Of $535.07, Applying to
Yaar Of 1908. .."

Sioux Falls, s. D.. June 24.-The
federal government has instituted an
action in the United States court In
this city against the South Dakota
Central railway company for the re-
covery OF additional income taS for tho
year 1909.
In making their returns that year the
officials of the railway company
claimed II was liable for an assessment
OF uer cent upon about $4,000, when,
as a matter OF fact, according to the
claims OF the government the railway
company was liable to a tax OF i per
cent upon about $4,000.
The difference Is a sum OF $535.O7 in
taxes. and Il is this sum which the
government Is seeking to recover.
II Is believed that the smaller amount
OF tax was paid on an assessment ba-
sis which failed to take into account
many improvements made by the rail-
road.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
SOUTH DAKOTA GUARDsMEN
LEAVE FOR REDFIELp FRIDAY

Redfield. s. D., June 24.--South Da-
kota's regiment will go into mobiliza-
ton camp Friday afternoon with a full
quota OF 1000 men, and IL is expected
that within q week this number will be
increased so per cent by recruits. Re-
ports coming 60 headquarters from
various company commanders indicate
that every company but one has al
ready exceeded its minimum Of IS men,
Company c, of Lead, Capt. w. L. Yer.
zoe commanding, reports S. men en-
listed, so additional recruits and 80
more recruits In sight. Company +. OF
Mitchell: Company G., OF Bookings;
Company I, OF Rapid City; Company @,
Of Redfield: Company b, OF Sioux Falls
and Company L, Of Aberdeen, are many
men over the required minimum and
still recruiting. All companies went I'm
to mobilization at their armories this
noon, and will remain under arms, re-
cruiting up until, entraining for Rcd.
held on special trains Friday.
There Is a great surplus Of officers,
despite the fact. that several have re.
signed recently because OF bushes,
pressure. Officers on the unassigned
list have been flooding headquarters
with kilograms and letters, many ap.
pearing on the ground In person ap.
plying for berths.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
NEW HOMESTEAD RIGHT
AIDS WESTERN SETTLERS

Pierre. S. D.. June 2S:-The new,
homestead act is one which settlers in
the western part of the state will hail
with pleasure. Under the provisions
of the amended act, each actual set
tier is allowed $40 acres. A person
who has filed on one quarter section
and is residing upon 1t may take an
additional quarter anywhere within 20
miles OF his original entry, and no resi-
dence will be required upon the new,
selection. The principal change be-
tween the new act and the old law Is
that under the old law a land owner
could select only an adjoining tract to-
make up the $40 acres, and the matter,
of residence was not considered. The
change gives the privilege to residents
instead Of land owners. .. /:
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
RAILROADS ORDERED
TO SPEED SUPPLE,
Government Demands Prom,
Service For Handling Troops
and Munitions.

New York. June 27.--Railroaa
throughout the United States have besr
Eotified to expedite the movement Of an
government supplies consigned to IN.
Mexican border, IL was announced ha,'
today by the American railroad ASA
citation. This notification was sent n
the roads In the form of circular
The general managers association
representing the managers OF the east
ern railways announced today the an.
pointment Of r. l.. O'Donnell. of Pitt.
burgh, general superintendent OF
Pennsylvania railway to give his en- !.
time in behalf Of the railroads in co.
operating with Major General Wood
u. 8. A. and national guard Officer
with regard to the movement Of troops
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
SOLDIERS NANNY sEFoRE
GOING INTO SERVICE

Madison, Neb., June zs.--Quarter-
master Serg. Harry oliver Hobbs was
married to Frances Lovelaee, Rev. ";
C. Harper, of the Methodist Episcopal
church. officiating The bride is the
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. Love
lace, of Schoolcraft, a graduate Of MAO
ison high school. The groom is the
son OF Capt. and Mrs. III. b. Hobbs. Of
this city. and sergeant In Company
OF the Nebraska national guard, I"
which his father In captain.
Arthur J. Smith, SON Of Deputy Sher-
III Smith, member OF Company II, was
married To Miss Amelia KamTatn'
daughter OF Mr.. and MIRA. Frank Kan.
lath. OF this city. at Stanton, by I'D
Nunty judge.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
IS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
AND SURVIVES EXpERIENcE

Midtown, s. D., June 24.-John
Fanatta, living near this place, knows
what II feels like to be struck by a
bolt OF lightning, for he had this ex-
perience and lives to tell the story.
Vanatta and his father were on the
porch OF the family home when the
bolt descended. 1t glanced from his
shoulder and passed down one of his
arms, burning his hand and fingers. II
then continued its journey down one Of
his legs to his feet. burning both feet
quite badly. The young man was par
tally stunned for time, but soon re-
covered fully. His father escaped in
jury. and the house was not damaged
In the least. ..... =.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
q. w. DIXON 10 REELECTED
MASTER OF STATE GRANGE

Brookings, 8. D.. June 2s.-The
South Dakota State Grange closed It's
annual three day session at state coll
lsge Friday, with about 150 delegates
present. oliver Wilson. Peoria, ILL.,.
master OF the national grange, was
present and gave several addresses. AT
the annual election OF officers, G. w.
Dixon, of Watertown, was reelected
state master. Fred Faulkner, OF Bush
nell, was elected secretary, taking tne
Lorenzen, of Gregory, was made over
seer in place OF C. Larsen, resigned.
J. III. Hutchinson, OF White was chosen
a member of the executive committee,
taking the place Of Arson Crawford,
of Brookings. Prof. 9. Larsen, OF state
college, was elected treasurer. The lee
turer will be Mrs. Milbrandt, OF Mil
bank. ..-s
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
PRESIDENT SHOWS INTEREST
w DAKOTA POWER SITES

Pierre, s. d.. June 24.--While In
YaDkton recently Doane Robinson, Of
the state historical society, met United
States Senator Johnson and learned
from him that President Wilson is i'm
pressed with the information given him
by the South Dakota delegation per-
tanning to the power possibilities Of the
MissorSf river in connection with the
location Of a government nitrate plant,
and the senator has every hope that a
detailed survey of both Big Bend and
Little Bend will be directed at an early
date.
The delegation will have another con-
ference with the president within few
days and will endeavor to impress the
president with the wisdom of making
the survey, in any event upon the pro-
have such information regardless OF
what may be done In the way of loca-
ton OF plant at the present time.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
PoSTMisTREss WOULD QUIT;
CITIZENS PRE- SENT PROTEST

Chancellor. S. D., June 28.-Mrs. Es-
Their Schoonhoven, for some time post
mistress Of Chancellor, who recently
rendered her resignation to the post,
master general at Washington, evil.
IDENTIFY will have difficulty relinquishing
the office. The patrons OF the office
have SAINT to the Washington authori-
ties a numerously signed petition pro-,
testing against the resignation OF Mrs.
Schoonhoven and asking that the req
ignation be not accepted. Her conduct
OF the office has been so satisfactory
that the patrons do not wish to lose
her. This Ia one OF the few cases on
record where protests have been filed
against the acceptance OF the resigna-
ton Of public office. ........
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
British board OF trade returns 20 to

British board OF trade returns 60 to
prove that the dread of q shortage OF
foodstuffs in Great Britain in the event
OF q war OF magnitude was unfounded.
In fact. the food imports for the month
OF April show big Increases. Thus, in
April. 1914. in round figures, the food
whereas for the same month in 1915
they totaled s36S,000,000, an increase
OF S60,000.000. Exports In the corre-
spending months showed a decrease OF
S3S,0oo,e0o. For four months, the i'm
ports showed an increase of $4,000
600 and the exports a decrease OF $780,
o00,eoo. The increase in imports of
grain and -four for April We're about
$2o,0oe,oe0. Imports of meat, includ-
ing animals for food, increased over
$aoee,0e0; raw materials and articles
manufactured increased about $780,
Gee zoe -.-. +.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
LAKE ANDES MAN CHARGED
WITH DEFkMATORY LETTER,

Sioux Falls. s. D., June 24.-Elias
Rezek, OF Lake Andes, has furnished
q bond OF $1,000 for appearance in the
federal court in Sioux Falls next Oc-
tober to answer to the charge OF send
ing defamatory letters through the
mails. When taken before a United
States commissioner following his ar
rest, two letters were referred to as
evidence against him. These letters
were referred to as evidence against
him. These letters were received by
the firm of Dennis & Dennis, or Sioux
Falls, loaning and real estate con-
rern. The motive for Rezek's action in
mailing the letters, II he was guilty OF
the crime, IL alleged TO have been to
seek revenge upon the firm because
Rezek had been refused loan by the
firm because the amount sought to be
borrowed was too great for the amount
OF security offered.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29

The recent activities Of the Chinese
Monuments society are reviewed in the
bulletin OF the American Geographical
society. The sum OF 100000 OF the
boxer indemnity RENTED to China by
the United States Is to be used in pre-
pairing museum quarters at Picking,
where national antiquities will be coll
lected for preservation and study. The
society was founded In 1908 and now
has members In all parts Of the world.
Its object is to protect China's antiqui-
ties and cultural objects, especially
from occidental vandalism. This move
ment is supported by the Smithsonian
institution and the American Archae-
logical institute.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
THREE NEW BANKS ARE
CHARTERED IN SOUTH DAKOTA

ming. They are: .
Guaranty State bank, Of Florence;
capital. S15,eee. Officers: +. McCurdy,
president; Fl. M. Finnerud, vice presi-
dent; S. G. Blum cashier.
Farmers State bank, OF wautuga:
capital, $4,000. Officers. Edward A.
Kenantz, st. Paul, president; G. Fl.
Freytag. Elgin, N. D., vice president;
Walter Ripley, Wautuga, cashier.
Stock Yards State bank, of Sioux
Falls; capital. $4,000. Officers, Melvin
Grigsby, president; Peter Aggegaard,
vice president; Sioux X. Grigsby, cash
Ter. p. aa..aN .sr. g a
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29

A few years ago much was heard
about the utility Of bats as a means OF
destroying mosquitoes. According to
experiments reported by s. G. Dixon,
the NEST formidable animal enemy of
the mesquite is the duck, and the in
PRODUCTION OF this bird Is recommended
for eliminating mosquitoes, and the
diseases which these insects spread,
from marshy regions where draining
would be too costly. Two artificial pools
were constructed of equal area, ducks
being placed In one and fish in the
ether. The former pool was quickly
freed from mosquito pupae and larvae,
while in the other they continued to
abound. Wild ducks are said to prefer
mosquitoes to all other food.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
NEW OFFICERS CHOSEN BY
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvOR UNION

Aberdeen. g. D.. June 2S.--The busi-
ness sessions Of the state convention
Of the South Dakota Christian Endeav-I
or union, held in the Presbyterian
church on Thursday, Friday and Sat.
urday, concluded Saturday night with
the election of officers for the ensuing
year. The meeting place next years
will be chosen later by the executive
council. The officers chosen are: Pres
ident, C. T. McGrew, Mitchell (reeiect-,
ed); vice president, C. b. Topper, Sioux
Falls: financial vice president, r. NJ
Cuykendall, Aberdeen; secretary. Miss
Btha Burnham, Aberdeen; treasurer, T.
q. Owens. Sioux Falls; superintendent
OF extension, Rev. c. 70. Van Der Maat-
en-, Mitchell: superintendent quiet
hour, Miss Miriam Underwood. Willow
Lakes: superintendent Of citizenship.
g. B. McKibbon, Madison; Junior SUI
psrintendent, Miss l.. Eva Stevenson,
Sioux Falls; intermediate superinten-
dent. Mrs. w. ]. Gage, Bradley; SUI
perintendent Of missions and Tenth
legion. Linton Kinds, Watertown; as
sociats editor Dakota Endeavorer, c.
y. Johnston, Spencer: members inter-
UNCONVENTIONAL council, @. b. McKib-
bon. Presbyterian: w. III. Thrall, Con-
gregational; c. B. Topper, Christian,
and Edison Mosiman, Mennonite.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
INSPECTOR SAYS DAKOTA
GUARDS NEED SEASONING

Redfeld, 8. D.. June 26.-Today the
Fourth infantry, South Dakota national
guard, is under canvas at Camp Hag-
man. the mobilization point for this
state. The regiment, consisting OF
over 1000 men and officers, will b
held here and trained until such time
as 1t il prepared for actual service.
Lieut.. ]. w. Everington, the regular
army officer detailed as inspector Of
the state guard, yesterday received In
structions from the war department for
an immediate report on the mobiliza-
lion progression, and was further I'm
structed to report to the central de-
partment Mt Chicago as soon as the
.roops Were reasonably prepared" for
auty at the border. He was heard to
remark unofflcially that he would con-
slider Il no less than criminal to report
The troops here reasonably prepared"
much under 30 days, or until they had
demonstrated that they could properly
sndure tho hardships imposed upon
hem In actual border duty.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
RousING sENDoFF FOR GUARDS
ON WAY TO STATE CAMP

Sioux Falls. S. D.. June 24.-With
the cheers OF thousands of their towns
people ringing in their ears as the train
pulled out, members of Company b,
OF this city. departed about 10 o'clock
this forenoon for the state mobilization
camp at Redfield. They were given a
rousing ovation prior to their depart
ure. They marched to the depot headed
by band and drum corps and the
streets were banked with people and
thousands Of flags were on display.
The company was recruited to Its
maximum strength OF 100 men.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
ALFALFA KINGS DAUGHTER
WEEDS COUNTY OFFICIAL

Fairfax, 8. D., June 24.-Miss Eva
Gladys Johnson, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles A. Johnson, and Charles
Frederick Auerswald were married at
the home OF the brides parents by the
Rev. Blair Roberts, of Dallas, 8. ID. Mr..
Auerswald IL clerk OF courts OF Greg
DRY county and the bride In the only
daughter OF MIR. and Mrs Charles A.
Johnson. Mr.. Johnson 10 president OF
the First National bank OF this place
and In sometimes designated as the
alfalfa king Of the Rosebud"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
MINISTER'S WIFE DIES ....
IN SIOUX FALLS HOSPITAL.

Sioux Falls. s. D., June 24.--At q
local hospital occurred the death or
Mrs. Frederick Evanson, wife Of Rev.
Frederick Evanson, of Rapid City. Mrs.
Svanson came to Sioux Falls to attend
held about two weeks ago. She had not
been in good health for some months,
and soon after arriving in Sioux Falls
her condition became Serious and she
was taken to the hospital. She was 81
years Of age. The body has been sent
10 st. Paul, Mimi, for interment.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
ALL CROPS PROMISING IN
WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA

Rapid City. s. D., June 28.--Crop
ssnditions in western South Dakota
we're never more promising than at the
present time. The copious rains of the
past five weeks have put the ground In
EXCELLENT condition and almost every
Individual crop has advanced to a stage
ar SURPRISING that OF any previous
Gear.
Alfalfa is ready for its first cutting
ind, with a week or 10 days OF good
weather.. the farmers will be able to
tather one Of the best crops Of hay
hey have ever put up. The growth Is
specially rank. The seed crop condi-
Hons are as yet uncertain. II the sea-
ton Is reasonably dry from now on, q
spod crop Of seed will result, but IL the
aims continue, the second and third
sutting win have to 60 for hay.
Spring wheat has made a wonderful
Fowth. It Is above the crop OF last
!eason, which proved bumper yield
or this section.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
AUTO TURNS OVER AND
KILLS NEBRASKA FARMER

Deshler, Neb., June zg.-Hubert Fin
tell, young farmer residing near BY.
ron, was instantly killed last might
when his car overturned five miles east
OF Deshler. He was driving at high
speed and lost control OF the car. Three
men with him were uninjured.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29

An anti-typhoid campaign, carried
cut in Yakima county, Washington, by
the United States public health ser
health authorities, has given striking
results. which are described In a re-
cent public health bulletin. Prior to
1911 this county had every year q
typhoid fever rate three times as high
A the average rate for the whole
United States. In the summer of 1911
practical measures for the correction
Of the obviously insanitary conditions
were recommended. and, what liz much
more important, were carried out by
the people. The annual prevalence OF
typhoid has, In consequence, been re-
duced about 80 per cent.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29
five SIOUX INDIANS JOIN
RAPID CITY COMPANY

Rapid City, 8. D.. June accompany
of the South Dakota national guards
rom Rapid City, now at the mobiliza-
Son camp at Redfield. s. d., has an
indian squad, composed Of five full
flooded Sioux Indians, all OF whom
ave been educated at the Unitsd
tales IadiaD school at this city
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-06-29

The st. Vincent de Paul society, of
Brooklyn, N. Y, by way Of service to
the people, looks over the city's vase
to recover articles that have been
thrown away Fundamentally. Things
found last year ranged from a $500 roll
OF bills and solid gold watch in an old
vest pocket to two healthy specimens
of the rubber plant. Bundles of laun,