The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-07-27
POLICE SPEND FIVE HOURS
ARRESTING WIFE BEATEE

Mitchell, S. D., July 25.-After an al
night siege by all the police officers il
Mitchell, Julius Haffner, who had bar.
ricaded himself in his home here ana
threatened to shoot any who APP
preached, surrendered at o'clock yes
terday morning to Sheriff L. L. Owens,
Trouble began Saturday evening, ac-
cording to the story told the police,
when Haffner invited two men friends
to his home. The trio was drinking
and when Mrs. Haffner refused to join
the carousal her husband began ito
abuse her. He became violent and fl
nally struck her. He then called
physician to attend her injuries and,
when this was done. drew a revolver
on the doctor and forced him to sign a
statement that the woman was not in
jured. He made numerous threats at
the departure Of the physician, who i'm
mediately notified the police.
When they arrived they were held
back by shouts from Hafrner that he
would kill any who approached. When
the sheriff finally rushed into Sic house
after five hours Of parleying, Haffner
made no show OF fighting 1t is be-
neved that Mrs. Haffner has two ribs
broken as a result of the melee.
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PUKwANA-several relatives and 9TH
ers from this vicinity attended a celebra-
ton in honor OF the golden wedding an
niversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward An
derson, pioneer residents OF this part of
the state, which was observed al the home
OF their daugher, Mrs. c. G. Hope, on a
farm 13 miles southwest of Platte. Their
nine children, now all married, were pres
ent with their families. Both Mr.. and
Mrs. Anderson are hale and hearty. Mr..
Anderson is a veteran of the war of the
rebellion, having served with gallantry in
Company A, Dakota cavalry
DIMOCK-Fred Wright and e. W. Bey-
erie, while engaged in painting a local
grain elevator, were precipitated to the
ground 30 feet below when the platform
on which they were working broke In the
middle, both sustaining serious injuries
and having a narrow escape from death.
Wright sustained broken shoulder, sew
eral fractured ribs and numerous bruises
and cuts, while BeyeTle was badly cut and
bruised about the face and body. When
they were picked up by men who wit
messed tho accident 1t was believed both
were dead.
JANOUSEK-This is the latest new
town to spring into existence in South
Dakota. 1t is situated on the Platte line
OF the Milwaukee railroad 10 miles west
of Yankton and six miles east of Tabor
At q lot sale large number of lots were
sold at good prices Various lines OF bust
soon will be a community of good GZe
The new town was named in honor OF
Joseph Janousek, states attorney Of
Yankton county.
SCOTLAND-At a meeting held here by
4 number OF attorneys from different
counties in the first judicial circuit pre-
liminary steps were taken to organize a
ber association for the circuit. COM
mittee on membership was appointed to
induce all the lawyers of the circuit to
| become members OF the new association.
At another meeting TO be held in the near
| future a permanent organization will be
effected.
DALLAs-Tuesday, August 8, has been
| fixed as the time for the annual picnic and
celebration of the old settlers OF Gregory
| county. which will be held in Dallas. An
| elaborate progrem Is being prepared for
| the occasion. Various committees have
| charge OF arrangements for the gather
| ing.
! SIOUX FALLS-It develops that c.
sherman, city marshal OF GaIretson, made
| an important capture when he picked up
/ four men riding in an automobile whom
he regarded as suspicious characters. II
is believed that the four men, who have
been lodged in the county jail In Sioux
Falls, are expert yeggmen and that at
| least some of the men have prison rec
| ords.
| PIERRE-For insurance of all kinds the
people OF South Dakota last year paid out
nearly $S,OO0O00. OF which "A little over 50,
100000 was for fire insurance. and the bal
ance for life insurance, accident and sure
] ~. On population Of Ss2765, as returned
for the 1915 census, this means a little
l over $l2 year for each resident OF the
state "a eny age paid out for insurance
premiums.
VlLAS-Elaborate ceremonies marked
the dedication OF the new odd Fellows han
which recently was completed at this
place. The Structure is one Of the finest
lodge hall buildings in this part OF the
state.