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The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1916-05-18
Local News

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Watch the Wednesday Special
at Hellriegel's they are money
saving. )
The News is pleased to state
that Miss Maxine Rowan is rapidly
recovering from the effects OF her
broken arm.
The First Annual convention
of two groups of the South Dakota
| Bankers Association assembled in
Mobridge Wednesday with about
seventy five bankers being present
Members of groups ten and twelve
from counties surrounding Mo
bridge on both sides Of the Mis-
souri. Two auto loads of the Wis
itorS. on fhei way to the ferry
were stuck up III real wild west
style as part OF the program of
entertainment.
There is hardly any need of
calling the attention OF the repub-
lean voters of the dtsirability of
voting for DR.. a. j. Button, for
coroner. since they know about the
fracase staged by the present in
cumbent at the time of the death
o.! machinist. There are more
deaths in Mobridge and vicinity,
thanall the rest of the county. We
need the cOronsr's office here.
Eggs and butter taken in trade
at Hellriegels. J
Pat Morrison and A. Ii. Brown
were in Ipswich Tuesday to appear
before Hon. Judge Bottum on the
local building controversy. Il A
Brown Of Selby representing A. Ii
Brown had made application for a
hearing to show that there was not
sufficient cause and reas on for the
injunction and praying that the in
Junction should be set aside. After
hearing the arguments the judge
dismissed the motion and again
sustained the permanent injunction
enjoining Brown from erecting a
one story building contrary to the
city building ordinances and the
rule of tbe commissioners. The
case is set TO be called this fall in
the circuit court for trial,
For good goods, becoming aud
up.tO- the.minute styles, 60 to He'll.
riegels.
Harry s HOwes of Redfeld
representative of the L. & l.. Mo.
tor Supply Co. Of Sioux Falls. was
in the city Wednesday in the in
terest Of u~ firm Nh Howe
old acquaintance oi } + Om~toct
and while here they renewed ac
quaintance.
The st. Stephens Guild viii
meet at the home of Mrs. A. J
Button, Friday May 2Sth.
NOTICE
A meeting of the members o
The Yellow Dog order is called TO
IL; a. IN. Sunday. for the purpOs'
of appointing COMMITTEES for tn
!; picnic, to be held June 4th; NEE
, in my office, F M, Goodman.
Machinist Emile Kaiser, wa
called to Los Angeles. Cali. las
!; Thursday, to attend the bedside o
! his mother, who was dying. Hi
!, mother was unconscious on his ar
rival and did not regain conscious
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1916-05-18

From Pierre, South Dakota come
this good advice: With Sears, Roe
buck q Co. mailing 81 sacks of cata-
logs in Pierre, local merchants are
afforded a clue to where business Is
going. If you have a farm house, lot
horse. COW. or a rig for sale, keep alb
oodtely mum, and YOU won't be bother
ID with people focking around want
rg to talk business with you. 1t Is
"nnoyin3 FOR merchant 70 dispose 81
j his goods for he has 70 turn right
around to buy more. Don't advertise
and you won't be put to all this incon
venience,
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1916-05-18
Church Notes

ST. JOSEPH'S CATHO-
Lie OH L r & II.
REV. FATHER KRAUS, pastor.
Services the 4th Sunday of every
month as follows:
Mass at e O'Clock "a. m. and
sermon.
High Mass and instruction at 10
o'clo-k
ounuay Scnool at $3.50 II. III
Confession at 3 O'Clock p, m. .
every Saturday before the 4th,
Sunday of the month.
NORW EGIAN LUT II f r.
AN CH L Il G ii
REV. \. j. CHARLSON, pastor.
Sermon at IL O'Clock Sunday
morning.
ST. STEPHENS MIS- SO \
Of the
Protestant Episcopal Church.
GEORGE W. Dow. pastor.
Services every lst, and 3rd
Sundays in each month.
Sunday School every Sunday al
noon.
A cordial welcome to all
Evening star., 1916-05-07

At the meeting Of William B. Cuah.
ing Camp. No. 80. Thursday evening
Adolph Schippert, Arthur v. Burst and
Christopher Florence were mustered In
as new members. Past Commander o.
]. Veley was appointed by Commander
E. Albert Lang as a member Of the
Grand Army Relief Corps committee.
representing the camp, to 1ll the
vacancy caused by the resignation of
Past Commander Gurnon R. Scott A
resolution. offered by Junior Vice Com.
mander J. Clinton Hiatt, favoring a
wise policy of preparedness, to fully
and adequately provide for the defense
of the country. was unanimously adopt
ed and copies Of the resolution were or
defed to be forwarded to the President
of the United States. United States Sen.
ator Blair Lee and Representative sgd
ney E. Mudd of Maryland. to be pre-
sented to the Senate and the House of
Representatives, respectively. Rev.
Paul r. Hickok. national chaplain OF
the Sons of Veterans. u. S. A.. spoke of
the true meaning of Memorial day."
Mr.. Hickok is a member Of Cushing
Camp and Commander Lang appointed
him a member of the general commit
tee on program for Memorial day. The
report of the special committee to pre-
pare a revised copy of the constitution
and bylaws OF the camp was submit.
ted and adopted.
Evening star., 1916-05-07
United Spanish War Veterans

At the meeting of Richard ]. Harden
Camp, No. 2, Thursday night Frank r.
Stanton. Sd United States Volunteer
Engineers. and Harry L. Koch, Goth
United States Infantry, were elected to
membership.
The decorating committee reported ar
rangements for memorial services at St
Elizabeth's Hospital May %, and at Ar
lington May 80. Exercises will be held
also at the grave of the late Lieut.. Rich
ard ] Harden, whose name the camp
bears.
Department Commander Braden and
his staff were present at the meeting.
His address expressed appreciation of
the support accorded him by Harden
Camp during his term of office and out
lined the program for the Memorial day
services.
Senior Vice Department Commander
Harris. Past Commander Chisholm. Adjt.
Wallace and Commander GoltZ of Miles
Camp also addressed the camp. Grand
Gu Gu Peters of the Military Order of
the Snakes announced the next crawl"
to be "in a nearby Wilderness May 81.
Nominations for delegates and alter
mates to the department and the national
encampment at Chicago in September will
be made at the next meeting. The de-
partment excursion will be July II.
Evening star., 1916-05-07

conferred the degree upon a class Of
candidates. the regular degree team Of
floating. under the direction of De-
gree Director Past Noble Grand Eva
degree will be conferred, and Thurs
day evening the regular weekly social
meeting will be held. The social last
Thursday evening was one of the larg-
est given by the lodge during the pres
ent term. Many visitors attended from
sister lodges.
Naomi Rebekah Lodge, No. 1. held a
class initiation Monday night, under the
direction Of Mrs. v. Estelle Yoakley. de-
gree director. Among those receiving the
degree were Mrs. Phoeba Comley and
Miss Louise Comley. Ruth Rebekah
Lodge. No. 2, which meets in the temple,
paid a fraternity visit to Naomi Lodge
and witnessed the comforting of the de-
gree. Mrs. Annie E. Grigsby. Mrs. Anna
Billings and Mrs. Laura E. B. McChes-
ney, president, vice president and outside
guardian. respectively. of the Rebekah
Assembly. also visited the lodge and made
addresses. The out-of- town visitors were
Mr.. and Mrs. B. l.. Daily.
Noble Grand Maud King held a spe-
cial meeting of Ruth Lodge. No. ., Satur-
day afternoon at o'clock. for the pur-
Misses Campbell Of the Keith circuit,
who were playing here the past week.
President Annie E. Grigsby, Vice Presi-
dent Anna Billings and Warden Belle NJ.
Carter of the Rebekah Assembly. and
Past Noble Grand Myrtle Loebsack of
Esther Rebekah Lodge. No. 5; Recording
Secretary Anna E. Coleman, Past Noble
Grand Lulu Phillips and Grand Secretary
and Mrs. Rapp assisted Noble Grand King
in conferring the degree. The degree
team. under the direction of Degree Di-
rector R. P. Pumphrey, at the regular
meeting Monday evening conferred the
degree upon several candidates. Monday
evening the business of the lodge was
transacted and the members attended
Naomi, No. 1. to witness the comforting
Of the degree by the degree team Of
Naomi Lodge, under the direction of
Past Noble Grand v. Estelle Yoakley
At the meeting of Mount Pleasant
Rebekah Lodge. No. 9, Wednesday
evening in Masonic Hall 14th and
Kenyon streets, the Rebekah degree
Will be conferred on a class of candi-
dates and a program of entertainment
will be provided. The noble grand ex-
tends a general invitation to all mem
bers to attend.
Evening star., 1916-05-07

Friendship Temple. No. .. will have
degree work at it's meeting Wednesday
night. Last night a number of appli-
cations for membership were balloted
on and at the close of the business
session the monthly social was held.
Games in which Mrs. Bertha Williams
and Mrs. Elsie Vandervort were the
prize winners were played, and sup
per was served by committee headed
by Mrs. Matte Hooper.
Rathbone Temple. No. s. announces
the degree for Friday night The
Petersburg Club of the temple, which
is composed of the members of the
drill team and staff. is holding weekly
rehearsals of The School at Blue
berry Corners" which will be given
next Monday night
Mrs. Elsie Vandervort and Mrs. Ida
NJ. Crown. members of the ways and
means of the Grand Temple of Virginia
and the District of Columbia, will give
a euchre party at the Pythian Temple,
Wednesday afternoon. at 2 o'clock.
They will be assisted by Mrs Ada
kimmel.
Evening star., 1916-05-07
Loyal Order of Moose.

The first annual memorial Sunday OF
Columbia Lodge. No. 12s. was observed
at Moose Home Hall last Sunday after
noon. The oration was delivered by
Past Dictator NJ T. Pines, and
! remarks were made by National Di-
rector n. Waldo Kennedy.
There was good sized attendance.
Names of deceased members are: e. F..
Gibson. R. NJ Sinitlo. J. J, Mulroe, j.
H. Nolan. J. l.. Frant. P. J. McGreevy.
]. #. Hunt, r. +. Clean. J. Wienuski.
William Grooves, L. NJ Babendrier and
r. NJ. Elliott.
Tuesday evening Columbia Lodge
initiated class of ten candidates,
work in the scarlet degree being con-
ferred by the Moose defenders. A fea-
ture was the presence of Frank NJ.
Sewer. deputy supreme dictator of Del
aware, and John Fielding. both mem
bers of Wilmington. No. 1874. who gave
addresses. 1t was unanimously voted
to continue the special dispenSation un-
til July 5, during which time it is ex-
pected several hundred new members
will be added to the roster.
Moose home and hall were filled to
overlooking Thursday evening when
''eats. quaffs. smokes and laughs" were
furnished to members and guests of
Columbia Lodge. No. 126. Vocal and
instrumental music, speeches. canned
comedy and song completed a lengthy
program. The entertainment commit
tee comprised E. NJ Van Ness, e.
Dorsch, w. Emas and assistants.
Today is Mothers day in the l.. O. o. M.
Announcement is made that the an
nuaI national convention of the Loyal
Order of Moose will be held at Moose
heart. ILL.,. from Monday, July II. to
Saturday, July %. The program is a
varied one. The speakers will include
F. o. Lowden, Mayor w. Hale Thomp-
son of Chicago. Gov. E. F. Dunno of
Illinois and !. c. Copley of Aurora, III.
The chief address will be made by
Dr. Arthur d. Dean of New York Pa
rades and exhibits by children will be
given on an elaborate scale. Columbia
Lodge will organize a marching club
under command of Capt. Edgar Dorsch
to participate in the exercise,
Evening star., 1916-05-07
Daughters Of America.

Mount Vernon Council. No. 10, Nom
day night initiated one candidate and
received one application for member
ship. Invitations were received from
the Wheeling Club to attend its enter
tainment and play. Among the visitors
were Margaret J. Conner. Emma l.
Conner. councillor OF Triumph Council
No. 8. and Ruth Perkins Of Golden
Rule. No. 10. Remarks were made by
~. E. Smallwood and Hattie l. Rich
ards.
Progressive Council. No. .. Thursday
evening received committee reports on
the Cinderella dance and the leap year
dance. as well as on the theater party:
1t was also reported that grounde OF
the council for its lawn fete and that
arrangements have been completed for
a moonlight excursion. The council ac-
cepted an invitation to visit American
Flag Council tomorrow evening. The
younger set accepted an invitation to
attend a full dress ball at the New
Ebbitt Wednesday evening: Inftiatory
services will be held Thursday evening.
Liberty Council, No. 8. Thursday
evening initiated one candidate. Among
the visitors were National Deputy MrS
Hattie Ruppart, Junior Past State
| Councillor Mrs. E. Viola Thompson.
Howell, Mrs. Ida Kerfer of Old Glory.
No IL: Mrs. ]. Cooper OF Golden Rule.
No. 10; Past Councillor Mrs. Mary A.
Ferguson and Junior Past Councillor
Mrs. Grace N Woodward OF Fidelity,
No. 4. Talks were given by each.
Capt Mrs. L. H. Miller and the drill
team performed the initiation core
| monies. Refreshments were served.
CInh Ga fvrp a ~
| night, April %. at the residence OF Mrs.
Business M S''nSs meeting Mr. Hopkins and
| President Mrs. Z. Viola Thompson led
| decorated with apple blossoms and
| roses. The favor for each guest was
| a pink napkin ring. arranged in basket
| form, filled with pink And white candy
A large cake in the center of the table
bore the name of the club. 1t was
presented by Mrs. Rileys daughter.
| The next meeting will be held at tho
residence of Mrs. Lula Grubbs. 41S
Seward square southeast. May 13.
The Wheeling Dramatic Club will
present a play May %.
Triumph Council. No. s. Daughters Of
America, Tuesday evening after busi-
ness was transacted played games and
were made by visitors from Golden
Rule Council. No. 10, Elmer Carter. r.
NJ. Ragan. state councillor. and Mrs.
R. Perkins: from Mispah. No. 3. National
Deputy Mrs. Naomi Swami and National
Deputy Lanham.
Golden Rule Council. No. 10. post
poned is expected initiation ceremony
Friday evening, owing to the .unavoid-
able absence of the drill master. e. p.
Hazleton. After the routine business
the good of the order committee took
charge, and a peanut hunt was an
nounced. Mrs. Naomi Swami. state
deputy to Golden Rule, won first prize.
and Mrs. Mabel Flanagan the "booby
prize Music and dancing followed
Refreshments were served on new
dishes. a donation from the members
Several visitors were present and made
remarks. Mrs. Burgess. chairman OF
the entertainment committee. reported
progress and promised a farce. in the
near future. given by the "All-Star"
Dramatic Club.
Evening star., 1916-05-07
Jr. o. u. A. M.

Liberty Bell Council Tuesday even
ing had Messrs. Oliveri and Schnaebele
OF Thomas Jefferson Council as visit
ors. The first two degrees were con-
ferred on w. H. Whitman. Announce
ment was made that the next meeting
would be called at 1880 pm. sharp.
Mount Vernon Council, No. 10
Wednesday night received one member
by card, one by reinstatement and two
by imitation. One application for
nication was read from Premier Coun-
Gil, No. %, of Baltimore, reporting the
condition of J. T. Cassel as somewhat
improved"
The council received an announce
ment of the celebration Of MSrrimaC
Council, No. 9. of Groverland, Mass
During recess the newly initiated men,
bers were introduced. Remarks were
made by Past National Deputy Coun-
cilors William NJ. Bobb and John A. H
Hargett.
Anacostia Council. No. Is. Tuesday
evening conferred degrees upon three
candidates. Five applications for men,
was adopted protesting against the
Johnson forum bill. J. D. Simpson
chairman of the good of the order com
mittee. reported progress on the plans
for the meeting to be held under the
auspices of the general good of the
order committee for the benefit of the
Juniors The Daughters of America
will be invited.
Short addresses were made by Past
Counselor Donaldson and Messrs. Har-
gett, Mitchell, Estep, Simpson, Wood
and Brashears Two candidates were
elected to membership.
Edward ]. Ross Council. No. 2s.
Wednesday evening conferred the de-
grees on two applicants. Announce
ments were made of the death of Fred
erick Defer and Edgar r. Petit. Com
munications were received from Rev.
w. A. Melvin of Baltimore. Nd. and
Roland L. Phinney of Chicago, Ill,
members of the council Among the
visitors were Lewis B. Moore of Dis
trict Council, No. II; A. d. Scheele of
Potomac Council. No. 20. and John T.
Lyons of Ballston Council. Ballston.
Va, each of whom addressed the coun-
Gil. G. T. Barksdale gave an account
of his recent visit to the rifle range at
Winthrop, Md.
Evening star., 1916-05-07

Equal Lodge, No. II. Wednesday
night conferred the esquire rank. Those
assisting in the work included Grand
Chancellor Dickman. J. L. Motyka, past
chancellor of Capital Lodge, No. "a;
Frank Wallace. past chancellor of
Franklin Lodge, No. 2, and E. L. Young,
vice chancellor of Syracusians Lodge.
No. 10.
Amaranth Lodge. No. IS. which had
planned a social night for it's first
meeting in May. has announced that
the event will take place at a slater
date. Maj. r. T. Whiting. commander
of the Uniform Rank of the District.
was among the visitors at the conven-
tion of Amaranth Lodge Monday night.
Capt. George II. Whiting of Wash
ington Company, No. /. reports an ex-
cellent attendance of his company at
weekly drills. preparatory to the en-
campment at Nashville. Tenn, begin
ming August 81. Much interest is
being shown also. il is said, in the
Pythian outing schedule for Marshall
Hall in July.
The proceedings of the Grand Lodge
and the journal for 1915, William A.
kimmel. grand chancellor, has just
been issued
Evening star., 1916-05-07
Improved Order Of Red Men.

Action by the various great council
committees the past week was taken
as follows: The 'F'raternal day com
mittee issued a circular to all fraternai
bodies asking the appointment OF a
committee to meet at pm. THURSDAY
at sth and G streets northwest for
the purpose of considering plans thus
| far formulated and to receive sugges-
tions for temporary organization look
| ing to the celebration of "Fraternal
day."
The committee on joint excursion
met in the hall of Seneca Tribe FRI
day evening and perfected an o1sani-
zation by electing Thomas H. Dennis
as chairman. r. F. Martin. secretary
and w. S. Doleman. treasurer. Tne fois
lowing tribes were represented: Osag{
by R. F. Martin; Logan. T. H. Denni4
Idaho, by George Vaughn: Seneca, W.
s. Doleman; White Eagle. H. F. Sheedyt
Sioux, H. j. Gompers; Redwing. e. r
Boyer. and White Eagle Council. J. r
RAIDER Subcommittees were appointed
for program, entertainment. prizes and
The excursion will be held at Chesa-
peake Beach in July.
Fifty members of Logan Tribe. 1t is
said, have pledged to go to Frederick,
Md, July 4. The committee on excur-
sion has reported the selection of
MARSHALL Hall for the annual outing
this year
The newly formed drum and fife
corps elected the following: Drum
major. William Ryan: captain. Harvey
Inlay and secretary. NJ. r. kubatz.
At the tribes "get-together' meet
ing recently, in charge of James A
Madison. jr., Charles A. Fuller and NJ
R. Kubatz, addresses were made by the
great sachem, great junior sycamore
and Past Great Sachem Madison. Music
was furnished by the tribe quartet and
string orchestra. Eight applications
and one reinstatement were the fruits
of the meeting.
Seneca Tribe had as visitors at its
last meeting Great Sachem Hummer.
Great Junior Sycamore Boyer. Great
Guard of Forest T. H. Dennis, Past
Sachems George Vaughn, J. P. RAIDER,
H. F. Sheedy, H. J. Gompers and r. F.
Martin. all present in answer to the
call issued by the great chief of rec
ords. under direction of the great
sachem. to form the joint excursion
committee.
Usage Tribe, No. 6. will hold an open
meeting tomorrow night, to be enter
tained by representatives of a western
tribe of Indians, who are in the city
on governmental business. An interest
ing program has been provided by the
committee in charge. and a buffet
luncheon will be served
The great sachem was q visitor 70
Osceola Tribe recently.
Evening star., 1916-05-07
~ Fratern1t1es ~

f. A. degree Saturday evening, witt
Junior Warden Edgar p. Copeland head
with Senior Warden George NJ Evan.
heading the official line.
| Lebanon Lodge, No. 7. has the E. A
pm. May 16 and the F. c. at the regu-
| lar communication May 10.
Washington Centennial Lodge. No
LA. will have the F. c. degree May L.
with the master, NJ. F.. Kahn and Past
Master French officiating. and the M
NJ. degree at $50 pm. Saturday, May
20. with Robert r. Cooke, jr., heading
the official line.
La Fayette Royal Arch Chapter. No
| 5, has the mark degree scheduled for
May is.
National Lodge. No. IL. according to
! the promise of Master Frank A. Tuck,
has already supplied it's members with
tickets for the complimentary excur-
shall Hall for the benefit of the wives
and children of the members. The
| lodge will have the F. c. degree May 16.
the NJ. NJ. degree at it's communication
the evening Of May II.
Bethesda Lodge of Maryland, having
III HllnO the erection OF a Masonic tenn
pie at Edgemoor Station, Bethesda, Md,
is being aided thereto by carnival,
with more fun than circus" by
Bethesda Social, No. 204, for the four
days beginning May 80 and ending
June 2. The big opening will be held
at pm. Decoration day.
Senior Warden W. Ralph Williamson
will head the official line of Anacostia
Lodge. No. 21, in the E. A. degree
May Is.
Pentalpha Lodge, No. %. will have
the M. NJ degree May Is and repeat it
at special May %.
Charles S. Woodin. king of Capitol
Royal Arch Chapter. No II, will head
the official line in the mark degree in
that chapter May -.
Osiris Lodge, No. 26, following the
custom. is to have a theater party to-
morrow evening. and May II it will
present the E. A. degree
La Fayette Lodge, No. 10, will have
the communication of May Is devoted
to social entertainment.
Collin E. E. Flather. chairman of the
excursion committee of Columbia Com
mandery. No. ., knights Templar, has
called meeting of his committee to
formulate plans for the annual excur-
sion of the commandery soon to be
announced. Commander Benjamin F.
Larcombe. jr.. speaks proudly of the
commandery drill corps. under COM
mand of Charles D. Shackleford, and
says it has received a number of invi-
tations to visit sister communicates in
the near future. At the last conclave
the commandery presented the Order
of the Red Cross and had banquet
afterward
The commandery has charge of the
Ascension day services this year,
which. at the invitation of Rev. J. Hem
ming Nelms. will be held at the Church
of the Ascension.
Evening star., 1916-05-07
Odd Fellows.

LODGES.
Monday-Langdon. No. %. degree.
Union. No. II, and Beacon, No. Is,
business.
TUESDAY-Amity No. %. degree.
Washington, No. s; Golden Rule,
No. u, business.
Wcdnesday-Eastern. No. Z, degree
Federal City, No. 20. degree at
Eastern Lodge. No. Z. Harmony,
No. o. business.
Thursday-Columbia. No. 10; Excelsior,
No. II. and Salem. No. %, degree.
Covenant, No. 13, business.
Friday-phoenix, No. IS, degree. Gem
tral. No. !. business.
ENCaMPMENT
Tncsday-Fred d. Stuart, No. :. degree.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., No. 1. degree.
P-idny-Mascncau. No. 4, degree.
PATRIARCuS MILITANT.
sATURDAY-Canton Washington, No.
l, drill.