Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-14
CITY COUNCIL AT MITCHELL
REPEALS SUNDAY CLOSING

Mitchell. S. D.. Sept. 9.--What prom
Uses to develop into a battle of state
wide interest is being waged in Mitchell
over the repeal of a city ordinance
Wh1ch provides that a motion picture
theater shall forfeit it's license by
charging admission for a Sunday show.
The city council took final action last
night, repeating the penal clause of the
ordinance, and it is believed the pro-
posal will be taken to a referendum
vote of the citizens of Mitchell. If that
action is not taken it is certain that
the repeal will call up some form of a
legal fight.
A state law passed in 1907 provided a
penalty for Sunday shows, but state
authorities do not seem disposed to in
terfere where cities have given their
sanction. Opposition to the repeal is
determined to test the strength of the
law.
PINE RIDGE INDIAN AGENCY-The
Indians on this reservation have taken
steps to make a permanent affair Of the
Sons OF the Oglalas," a reservation or
ganization. The purpose of the organiza-
ton Is to provide a more effective civic
influence. with unprecedented Indian courts
and elective officers to take the place Of
the judges Of the Indian court Of minor
offenses, which deals out Justice to the
Indians Of the reservation for minor
CIlIleS WHICH uTe not OF SuTf1C1eNt import.
ance to be tried In the United States cir
cult court.
REDFIELp-George Bartlett, of Red
field. was drowned while swimming in
the James river, seven miles south of
that town. Bartlett went into the river
! with two friends who could not swim.
Bartlett swan across the river, while his
companions remained in shallow water.
Returning Bartlett had reached the CEN
ter Of the stream when he threw up his
arms and sank. His friends were unable
to save him. Bartlett was about 80 years
old and his home was ct Davenport, la.
CANISTOTA-A number of Canistota
business men arranged to establish a new
bank at Wentworth. They had their or
ganization complated: officers and di.cc-
tors elected and capital stock subscribed.
Then they applied to the state banking
commission and were refused q charter
on the ground that. there was not enough
business in sight at Wentworth to justify
the organization Of another bank there.
The business men and farmers back Of
the enterprise were greatly disappointed.
EUREKA-The authorities OF McPher-
son county are making war on peddlers,
| who have become very numerous in this
part OF the state and some of whom carry
on their business in the rural precincts
without securing licenses as required by
law. In one day three of the peddlers were
rounded up by Deputy Sheriff Stock.
| When taken into a local court one was
| fined $35 and the other two SOS each.
SIOUX FALLS-Willram j. Larson, aged
BE-, Of this city. died from injuries received
when hc lost his balance and fell back
! ward down a stairway at his home. He
| attempted to arise. but again lost his bal
nnce and fell the second time. striking his
head on the sharp edge of a piece Of furni-
ture, fracturing his skull at the base. He
Is survived by q widow and two small
daughters.
SIOUX FALLS-Leading retail clothing
,nen of the state hold a meeting In Sioux
Falls and organized what will be known
as the South Dakota Clothiers' associa-
ton. Officers were elected as Follows, to
serve during the coming year: President,
John Fosdick. Sioux Falls: vice presidents.
Ben Katz, Yankton. and 7. T. SAKE, Can
! ton: OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. N. NJ. Kramer,
J. Madison.
! RAPID CITY-An interesting event here
was the observance OF the golden weddinc
anniversary OF Mr.. and Mrs. Gillian. prom
lnent pioneer residents OF tlia city ana
vicinity. They have been residents OF the
Black Hilis since 1854. Two OF their stx
children yet are living.