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Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-11-17
County Commissioners
HeldAdjournedS Session
Official Proceeding. of Meeting of the
Board of County Commissioners
Held ON November 13
Fort Yates, North Dakota i,
November IL. 1915.

November 13, 1916.
The board met pursuant to ad.
journment. Present j. A. Stiles,
chairman. No quorum being pres
ent the meeting was adjourned un.
til 2 p III.
| Afternoon Session :
The board met pursuant to ad
journment. Present j. AZ; Stiles.
j. C. Leach and w. w. Butolph.
Pursuant to advertisement for
bids on q road grader the board pro-
ceedcd to open such bids which
were found to be as follows:
Russell Grader Company, Russell
Mogul. $4,000.
Austin Western Road Machine
Company, Austin Mammoth, $500.
Austin Western Road Machine
Company, Western No. 10, s775.
The. bid of the Russell Grader
Manufacturing Company being the
lowest and best bid same was on
motion accepted. ..
The board spent the remainder
of the afternoon canyassing the
votes cast at the General Election
November 9TH, in accordance with
Chapter 146 Session Laws 1915.
The board then adjourned until
9 a. m. November 14th.
November 14th, 1916.
The board met pursuant to ad-
journment. Present J. A.. Stiles, J..
C. Leach and w. w. Butolph.
The following resolution was Of
fered by Commissioner Leach:
Whereas, the Northern Pacific
Railway Company has granted to
the County permission to construct
a highway crossing at grade over
the right Of way Of said Railway
Company, including the approaches
thereto, at a point just west Of the
so-called Big Cut at Solen, which
crossing will be approximately 100
feet east of the north and south
center line Of section Thirty-six 1857
Thownship One. Hundred Thirty-I
Four (134) North Of Range Eighty
one (S1) west in said county, such
connection with a public
which will lead into solen;
And, Whereas, the County con-
accepting such permit
and doing all work connected with
said crossing and the approaches
and intends to maintain
such crossing and such approaches
(save that said Railway Company
fgrees to install, renew and keep in
repair planking between tracks, and
he County also intending to furnish
md install whatever culverts are
necessary in connection with the
crossing. And it being further
understood that the Railway Com
oany is to pay to the County the
'um of Three Hundred Dollars
$1,000 as its proportion of the cost
# such work and the further main
ainance thereof.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-11-17
Petition for Civil Township

At the next meeting of the board
of county commissioners a petition
will be presented asking for the or
ganization as civil township Of
congressional townships 129 and 13O
in range 80. If this petition il
granted it will be the first civil
township in Sioux county. The To-
cality is north of Thunderhawk.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-11-17

county since 1910. That he is q
4 married man and has five children,
] the Oldest Of whom is only IL years.
! That he had borne a previous good
treputation and had never before
been accused Of crime.
These facts were taken into con-
sideration by Judge Hanley, and
the language Of the court in explain
ling his action was, that he believed
that Brown had been taught val
liable lesson by reason OF standing
convicted. Judge, Hanley further
said that he did not believe in send
ing first term offenders to the peni-
tentiary unless the evidence showed
they were hardened criminals, and
that he believed in this instance
public policy demanded that justice
be tempered with mercy, and that,
Erseszssn be given. a chance to work,
his farm and support his innocent
wife and family. In this connection
thesjudge alsa instructed the states
attorney to enter up judgment for
the costs in the case against Brown.
The opinion Of all who heard
this case and have had chance to
acquaint themselves with the facts
are that the sentence of the court
is the proper one, and the action Of
Judge, Hapley in paroling Brown is
one that will meet with popular ap-
proval.
The case against Zephyr Hum
nell resulted in a disagreement.
The jury was out from 8 o'clock
Wednesday evening to 10 O'Clock
Thursday morning. After the jury
disagreed the judge dismissed the
case, and also the case against Day.
ton Heileman,- which was the out
growth Of the same affray. States
Attorney johnson had twice at
tempted to dismiss these cases, and
had no faith in the merits of the
complaint, which was made by II.
B.. Smith Of Selfridge.
The defense in the Hummell case
was conducted by Attorney Robt.
Nash Of Elgin. He brought out in
the evidence that the affray was a
kid fight in which some Of the eld-
ers, who should have known better,
became involved. The bringing of
this action has cost the county much
money to no avail, and will probab-
ly teach the parties who instigated
the prosecution, that justice does
prevail in Sioux county.
A. H. Krahn was the foreman,
and following are the other jurors
in the Hummell case: J. M. Chris
tenson, 1. W. Scogin, G. W. Brad
ford, C. A. Bowman, Noble Rose,
Frank Karlinski, Wm. Gayton, w. |
H. Gef1ert, G.. E. Fiske, August
Hupe, W. G. johnson. The jury
stood when the final ballot was
taken before disagreement 8 for !
conviction and 9 for acquittal.
In the case against Thos G
Dando, the state failed to establish
a case and the action was dismissed
by the court. There were some ir-
regularity in connection with the
letting of certain contract on the
part of the board of Hanna school
district of which Dando is direc-
tor. But nothing could be shown
that there was a disposition of
criminal intent or graft on the part
of Mr.. Dando.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-11-17
New Hotel Man at selfridee

A. w. Merchant, late of Under
wood, is opening the hotel at Self.
ridge, recently vacated by Mr.. and
Mrs. J. F. Teeter, who moved out
to make continuous residence on
their homestead.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1916-11-17
Masouerade Ball

A masquerade ball will be given
at the Foresters' Hall on the even
ing Of Thanksgiving Day, November
30. Music will be furnished by
the Fort Yates orchestra.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-22
MORROW BROS.
GRAND SUCCESS
GREETED BY GOOD HOUSE, CON,
SlDERING WEATHER-MUSlCAL
NUMBERS EXCELLENT.

The Morrow Bros. Quartet was the
initial Offering OF the Alkahest Lyceum
course at the County High School
Monday night. On account Of the in
clemency of the weathere there was
not as large crowd present as was
expected, but the auditorium was COM
fortably filed. The four brothers are
musicians OF merit and pleased the
audience thoroughly. The singing Of
the four was especially good and re-
ceived much applause which was de-
served. Besides Offering the general
musical program many novelties were
introduced, especially in the number
played in which all the instruments
we're made of plate glass and very ap-
propriately called "The Plate Glass
Band" This was one of the best
musical programs seen in the city in
some time and everyone was very
much pleased.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-22
PROCEEDINGS IN
M'KNIGHT'S COURT
WHEELS OF JUSTICE TURNED
THIS MORNING AND DOLE OUT (
JUSTICE TO SEVERAL.

Judge Meningitis County Criminal
Court was busy for a spell today meet
ng out justice to several offenders OF
the laws of the land.
In the case of Fred Craig, charged
with wife desertion, the Judge noll
pressed the case upon the payment OF
the costs.
Charley Singleton, colored, charged
with selling liquor without license.
was given sixty days in the county
work house and a fine of $4,000 and
costs.
Dale Lockridge, colored, was con
victed on charge of larceny and Civ
en- thirty days and costs. 1t will re-
ouire about ten months time on the
county road to do penance for his
misconduct.
In the case of Anthony Webster,
colored, charged with failure to pro
vide for his children, Anthony failed
to show up and the Judge issued a
capias and had Anthony hauled to
court. Upon failure to make a $500
bond he was sent to Jail to await the
further pleasure of the court.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-22

In brief opinion in which the law
With reference to the control and gov
3rnment of the work house and the
administration of the county affairs
~ the Quarterly Court are ably dis
ussed, Judge w. B. Turner in the
Circuit Court this morning dismissed
he custer petition filed by R. A.
Wilkes and others against Justice OF
he Peace John B. Brooks.
In his opinion, Judge Turner states
hat the relators have failed entirely
% show that Justice Brooks conduct
n the sale of the mules to the work
louse or in working his teams on the
public highways did anything that in
golyes moral turpitude or was in viO-
alton of any statute of the state. AS
ured, it is said, that there is no proof
o show that the defendant knowing
Y and wilfully' violated any statute
of the land.
In a discussion Of the provisions Of
he Maury county work house law,
Judge Turner holds that it is intended
hat the members of the Quarterly
Court should exercise judicial super
;ision of the money expended by the
work house board and that it would
,e for that reason altogether improper
or members of the court to make
contracts with the work house board
In the case decided it was found
hat Mr.. Brooks received no compen.
3ation for his services in superintend-
.ng work done upon the public high
ways and that he received for his
wagon and team engaged on the road
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-22
SHERIFF RECEIVES
TWO FOX HORNS
ASYLUM INMATE
GAME FROM FORMER TENNES
SEAN NOW LIVING IN LONE
STAR STATE.
70 Be SOLD At PUBLIC AUCTION
Have Been Much Admired BY The Eos
Hunters of the County, all of Whom
viii Have Opportunity to Bid on
Them Next Saturday.

Two OF the handsomest horns, sx
,uisitely carved, that have ever been
shown even in Maury county, where
fox horns are common, were received
This morning by Sheriff ]. Walter Grit
fin. from an inmate of the insane asy
mm of Texas, who did the work. The
horns are made from a Mexican steer
sold to the superintendent of the asy
nm to feed the inmates of that insti
tuition. The horns are real works OF
art. the carving on them being OK
ouisitely done.
On the large horn there is the figure
Of a man on horseback and also a
large OK with several other ornaments
including two hearts, while the mouth
piece is genuine work of art. There
are similar figures on the smaller
horn
Sheriff Griffin was instructed by the
maker OF the horns, who frankly states
that he is an inmate of the asylum, to
offer the horns at public auction at
the Court House. door at o'clock on
Saturday afternoon, to the highest
bidder and after deducting any ex
nonrn tn return thn balance tn the
owner This will be done by the sher
iff, who will have the horns on display
until that time.
The maker is a former resident on
Tennessee, having been born seventy
two years ago in Williamson county,
but for thirty-nine years he has been
resident of Texas. Every fox hunter
who has seen the horns declares that
they are the last thing in the way Of
hSndcaryed bugles. 1t is expected
that there will be spirited bidding on
them.
The artist who carved the horns
states in his letter to Sheriff Griffin
that he has sent them to Maury coun.
ty because of the fact that it has a
number of fox clubs and is regarded
as the headquarters for national fox
hunters.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-22
RESTRICTS FOOD
GIVEN PEOPLE
FOUR COURSES FOR BREAKFAST
AND THREE FOR DINNER,
is RULE.

LONDON, Dec. 19.-The first food
restriction went into force in England
Monday. Hotels and restaurants are
now forbidden to serve more than
four courses for breakfast or luncheon
and three courses for dinner.
Little inconvenience was expert
enced at the first two meals. The
Englishman's usual breakfast consists
of cereal and bacon, eggs or fish, and
a luncheon OF two courses is the rule.
A dinner Of three courses will be am
pie for many, as hors d'oevres and
soup count only half course. The
diners will have the choice of fish and
entrees or roasts with vegetables and
desserts. Cheese with bread and but
ter for crackers is not counted as q
course.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-22
SlLOS TO COST
MORE NEXT YEAR
FARMERS PROBABLY HAVE TO
PAY AROUT FIFTEEN PER
CENT MORE.

Like nearly everything else, silos
are going to cost the farmers an ad-
vance again next year. Most Of the
manufacturers of silos increased the
price the past year; all Of them will
Go SO for the coming. One of the
leading statesmen of silos stated this
morning that the advance would be
about fifteen per cent, maybe little
more. Cost of all OF the raw material
that enters into the making of silos
is given as the reason for the ad-
vance.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-22
MAORY COUNTIANTO
RUN MODEL FARM IN
BOLIVIA S. AMERICA
j. c. RUTHERFORD TO LEAVE
JANUARY FOR THE NEW
LAND FOR PROMISE.
COY LRkNENT WELCOMES FOLKS
Lands viii Be Granted To Americans
At a Cost of About Two Cents Per
Acre-Larce Number Going From
The United States.

]. G. Rutherford, of this county, will
leave about January / for Bolivia,
South America, where he expects to
make his future home. Mr.. Ruther-
ford will be in charge Of an expert
ment station or practical farm to be
established there by la Americana
Syndicate" which will engage in the
colonization Of large tract of land
to be granted to it by the Bolivian
government. On this farm Mr.. Ruth
9rford, who is practical farmer, will
conduct experiments concerning the
most profitable crops, their growing
and marketing.
The Bolivian government welcomes
American colonists and grants to
hem large tracts of land for the nomi-
nal payment of about two cents in
American gold There are very large
and extensive areas of these lands in
the East and Southern portions of
5olicia, which are practically uninhab-
ted and the lands are said to be Of
surpassing fertility. All that is need
ed, it is said, is colonists who are
willing to take up the land and make
homes of it.
In the party that will go with Mr.
Rutherford to Bolivia on January l
are Messrs. Carter and McAlister
The former is from Nebraska and has
made twenty-eight trips to South
America selling machinery. He is
familiar with the Spanish
language and the customs of the coun-
try. Mr.. McAlister is a big cattle
grower. Extensive experiments in
the growing Of beef cattle will be car
ried on.
Mr.. Rutherford has spent several
years in Mexico and great number
of years on the Texas and Mexican
border and he is also conversant with
the Spanish language and customs.
He expects to make his future home
in Bolivia and is enthusiastic over the
prospects in that country for the man
with limited capital.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-22

ess than the usual and customary
rice therefor.
Squire Brooks friends were de
lighted at the result of the case and a
number Immediately called him over
he telephone to offer hearty congrat-
llations. There was no session of
The court when the opinion was rem
Tered Judge Turner simply filing a
copy of it with Clerk Hayes. Shortly
after the opinion was filed Attorney
Thomas H. PEBBLES, and other law
yers came itno the office and we're
acquainted with the contents of the
opinion.
This disposes of the third and last
Of the custer suits filed against Maury
county officials. The first tried, that
OF State, ex rel Wilkes against Road
Commissioner Clay e. Hight, was de
cided Dec. in favor of the defen-
dant; the second that of State ex rel.
Horace Frierson, encouragement VS..
Road Commissioner John H. Murphy,
was dismissed by the attorney-general
last Thursday, the day the Brooks case
went to trial.
Not single point has so far been
gained in any tribunal by the prose
cutors of the custer suits.
The defendant, Squire Brooks, was
represented by Charles P. Hatcher,
whose argument, before Judge Turnol
Of the questions of law, was pro
nounced by many one of the ablest
presentations of legal questions heard
in many days in the local court room,
Judge Turner's opinion, in full ap-
lears in this issue of The Herald.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-22
HOUSE ENTERID D
PROPERTY FOUND
sHERIFF'S OFFICE RECEIVERS
GOODS STOLEN FROM
Mr.. DUGGER.

Robbers entered the residence OF
Mr.. Dugger on the farm Of William
p. Ridley, at Clifton Place, on Sunday
and took a pocket-book, two rugs,
some eggs and meat. The sheriff's
office was notified shortly afterward
and Deputy Hardison went to the
scene. He secured clue and recoV,
cred the pocket-book and rugs, but
naturally the meat and eggs could not
be identified, although it is reasonably
certain that they we're located. The
suspected party made his escape, but
officers are confident that they will
get him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dugger were away
from home Sunday and did not dis
cover the robbery until they returned
in the afternoon. when they found
that the house had been entered. The
nurse fortunately had no money in It,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-22
NO SIGNS OF Pace
So FAR AS TIE WAR
MULE BUYING SHOWS
DEMAND UPON PART OF BRITISH
GOVERNMENT JUST AS KEEN
AS EVER.
EROLE TRAIN LOAD GotS CUT
Another Will Leave This Week And
Apparently No Falling off in the Re
ceipts at This Concentration Point
Buyers Are Busy.

So far as the buying and shipping
Of mules from here is concerned
there is absolutely no indication that
the British government has any sym
pathetic attitude whatever toward the
peace suggestions of the Germanic
powers. If there is any idea of peace
1t an early date among the diplomats
Of England that fact has assuredIy moi
been communicated to the buyers here
or elsewhere in America. The demand
or war mules is just as great toda!
Is it has been at any time.
During the past week a solid train
.oad Of about thirty cars, containing
something like $50 mules, went out to
Newport News for shipment to Eng.
land and France The receipts OF
mules at this concentration point dur
ng the week were over 600 head and
a train load would have gone out Sat
irday but for the scarcity of cars
These mules will go out this after
noon.
The officers Of the British army
here, in charge of the purchase of war
mules, Captains Scott and Wall, are
very busy all the times, inspecting and
passing on the mules for their govern
nent So far as their attitude toward
The buying of mules is concerned is
an indication, they have not received
the slightest suggestion of peace.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-22
SMALL NUMBER OF
CHRISTMAS BIRDS
But PRICES HIGH
FARMERS WILL RECEIVE AN
AVERAGE OF So FOR EVERY
TURKEY SOLD.
ABOUT Ten THOUSAND ARE SOLD
income, However, Will Be Larger In
Proportion to the Crop Than Ever
Before at This Season of the Year
Weight Fifteen Pounds.

Maury county's shipments of tur-
keys for the Christmas trade will be
unusually light, probably the smallest
number that have gone out for this
season in many years. The turkeys
were simply not in the county, is the
only reason given by the buyers, be-
cause this seasons prices have been
the highest ever paid.
Is is estimated that at the outside
not exceeding 10000 turkeys we're
shipped from the county for the
Christmas trade. OF this number be
tween 1000 and 5000 went from Co
lumbia and about 1000, or a little less
will go from Culleoka. However, the
money returns to the farmers OF the
county from the 10000 head sold will
De greater than for any 10000 turkeys
ever delivered for the Christmas trade
The birds have weighed unusually
well this year, the poor bird being an
exception. They have averaged around
fifteen pounds and at twenty cents
have brought the farmers about an
}verage of SO per head, so that the
10000 turkeys of the county have
added at least $4,000 to the income
of the farmers. Since turkeys are
largely a side line on the farm, this is
a pretty substantial sum and is equal
to five or six dollars for every farm
in the county if it were equally di.
vided.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-22
CHRISTMAS TREE
CULLEOKA CHURCH

The Methodist Sunday school OF
Culleoka, will have its annual Christ
mas tree and celebration on Saturday
night at $50 O'Clock at the church.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-22
JIM WHITEHURST
CAUGHT WITH GOODS
OFFICERS PEYTON AND LANCAS
TER MAKE ARREST-FlNED
$50 AND BOUND OVER.

Jim Whitehurst was nabbed Monday
by officers Peyton and Lancaster for
hoot'egging. Jim was caught with the
goods on and was seen making the
sale The officers have been watching
james for some time and Monday they
caught him with the dead wood" and
Judge Erwin this morning assessed q
fine of fifty dollars in the City Court
and bound him over to the next ses.
sion Of the grand jury. Upon failure
to make bond he was sent to Jail.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-22
LOCUS CLARK
INtTHs Tolls
CHARGE OF VAGRANCY AND MAIN
TANNING HIMSELF UNDULY-
LANCASTER AND PEYToN.

Patrolmen Lancaster and Peyton
landed Lucius Craig, colored behind
the bars Monday upon charge OF
vagrancy and maintaining himself un-
July. This morning Judge Erwin, in
his deliberations, assessed Lucius with
fine of $1,000 and the trimmings,
making a total OF $14.00, and upon the
failure of Lucius 20 produce the suffi-
cient amoutn he was sent to the coun-
ty Jail to await further developments.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-22
COMMUNITY TREE
AT BIGBYVILLE
FIVE CHURCHES TO PARTICIPATE
IN EVENT ON SATURDAY
NIGHT.

There will be a community Christ
mas tree at the Bigbyville Methodist
church on Saturday night. The exer-
cises will be participated in by the
five churches Of that community, Big
byville Methodist, Hopewell, Fair
view, Reese and McCain's.
On Sunday morning at II o'clock
rev. ]. H. Horn, will preach at thr
9igbyville Methodist church and
that church at 2.30 o'clock Sunday a.
ternoon. DR.. George II. Steen, Of &c
'ur'bia, VIII rrs"eh a special Chris
mas sermon II ~hi"h all in the com
-,vr'tv orr co-A'n''v invited.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-22
WILKES CUSTER CASE
AGAINST JOHN BROOKS
DISMISSED BY COURT
JUDGE TURNER FINDS THAT THERE IS %
PROOF TO SHOW THAT THE DEFENDANT
JUSTICE OF The PEACE VIOLATED ANY
LAW OR DID ANYTHING INVOLVING
MORAL TURPITUDE

THIRD AND LAST OF THE CUSTER CASES FILED AGAINST MApv
COUNTY OFFICIALS ENDS IN FAILURE THAT AGAINST RoAo
COMMISSIONER HIGHT BEING DISMISSED BY THE COURT AND
THAT AGAINST ROAD COMMITS MURPHY DISMISSED By
THE HEATToRNEYGENERAL-DEEE PENDANT BROOKS WAS CHARGED
WITH HAVING SOLD MULES TO THE WORK HOUSE AND AL so
WITH HAVING WORKED ROADS UNDER CONTRACT WITH WORK
HOUSE BoAR0-ExTENDED DISCUSSION OF LAW YrHE COURT
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-12-22
Notice Shareholders Meeting

Notice is hereby given that meeting OF
the shareholders of the Maury National
Bank of Columbia, Tennessee, for the election
of board of directors for the ensuing year
and the transaction of such other business
as may come before the meeting, will be held
in the office of said bank Tuesday, January
eth, 1917.
JF. BRoWNLo oW, Cashier.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-09-19
STOLE MILLIONS, HE
DIES WITHOUT FUNDS

New York, Sept lS-Death here
almost week ago of Charles Becker
who won International notoriety as a
forger and a penman of skill, became
known here today he died III poy-
erty according to his friends
Becker once stole 5000. 900 francs
approximately 100000, from the
Bank OF France through his
forgeries, and with his confederates
vas successful In similarly obtainlne
enormous sums from banks in Rus
sia, Austria and Turkey In the last
named country he was arrested, but
escaped from prison
A life sentence behind bars for rails
inc check 10 $4,000 was Becker's
apparent future fate in California 20
years ago, but his release was brought
about by the American Banhers' as
sociation. Becker was IS years old
when he died.