The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-05
IN SOUTH DAKOTA
Occurrences Of The Week From
All Over the State
NUMEROUS INTERESTING ITEMS
Events chronlcied In Brief Form -
Order to Facilitate Their
Rapid Perusal.

section OF Pierre on June 80 as q ~
sul, Of the dry victory this sprins
One hundred and fifty delegates at
tended the convention OF the South
Dakota State Grange at Brookings.
Speakers OF prominence addressed the
gathering.
The contract has been let for the
new bank building for the White State
tank. The structure will be of brick,
with 4 white brick front, and the
woodwork of the best
John Jansen a prominent resident
OF Harding county. was thrown from
his horse while on his way to Buffalo,
sustaining injuries which caused his
death a short time afterward. He was
seventy-four years old
Captain Otto B. Linstad Of A CON-
psny. Pierre. official reporter for the
state railway commission, has receiv.
ed notification that the board has
passed a resolution refusing to accept
his resignation and granting him leave
OF absence with full pay.
The first casualty in the South Da-
kota national guard occurred when
Private David Popleton of Separate
Company c of Lead was drowned
while swimming at Redfeld. A mill.
tary funeral service was held at camp
and Company c Of Lead and the regi-
mental band escorted the body to the
train.
Albert Paul had . narrow escape
from death at Wagner when . large
gasoline tank which he was repairing
exploded with a roar heard all over
town. Paul's welding machine caused
the tank to become very hot. The
heat formed a gas, which exploded
with terrific force. Paul was mangled
and cut, but escaped fatal injury.
The annual convention of the South
Dakota Bankers association was held
at Sioux Falls. Huron was selected
for the next annual convention and
the following officers were elected:
President James B. Lambertson Of
Sioux Falls; vice president, Roscoe K.
Cone of Huron; secretary, A. B. Oar
ling Of MITCHELL; treasurer, 4. Keeper
Of Webster.
Perkins and Harding counties, this
state, contain more than 1000, 900
tons of coal, according to Bulletin
627 Of the United States geological
survey, just published, and covers
Ignite in beds more than two feet six
inches thick. Thinner beds are not
considered valuable and lands con.
tanning only such beds are classified
as non-coal.
Cooperation on an intelligent basis
10 Welding together the communities
OF the Black Hills. In forty years of
history under the white mans domain
there has never been seen work such
AZ the commercial clubs in the ten
leading towns are now showing Ef
forts Of the Association of Black Hills
Commercial Club Secretaries has
brought this about
One thousand recruits are needed to
f1ll the complement of the Fourth in
fantry. South Dakota national guard.
before It is mustered into the federal
service. The regiment has a strength
OF l,l05 enlisted men. but requires
1885 to bring 1t to full war footing
1t is believed that of the 1000 recruits
required 729 men will pass examina-
tions and be eligible for mastering.
Aberdeen citizens have contributed
funds for the purchase Of . horse and
- To- ~ y
erdeen of the Fourth South Dakota
regiment. national guard. The com
| mittee In charge will buy the horse
and give 1t to Major Halle before the
regiment leaves for the border. The
fund for l. company, the Aberdeen
company, II about the 81 900 mark.
Orders have been received by
General w. A. Morris, authorizing the
raising Of two troops of cavalry in
South Dakota. Among the prominent
men behind the movement are Captain
Seth Bullock Of the old rough riders
and Henry Frawley. an attorney, both
OF Deadwood. Fifteen tons of equip
ment, including 94s complete outfits
for that number OF men, will arrive
shortly.
Fifteen hundred Sioux Indians
have offered to enlist in the military
| service OF the United States in the
Mexican emergency. The offer went
| to Washington in letter to Sena-
tor Johnson of South Dakota. who
notified Secretary OF War Baker
/ The senator was informed that the
4 Indians must restrain their patriotic
/ desire to fight for their country unless
there comes a call for volunteer.
Business was suspended for about
| two hours at Sioux Falls on June 20
while between 10000 and $1,000 per
sons marched in the first preparedness
parade in South Dakota. The march.
ers passed through streets bankeA
with spectators. Business houses and
the streets we're decorated elaboratsly
with flags and bunting. Cities and
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