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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
Voters of Waukomis
Ratify Plant Sale

WAUKOMlS, Okla, Aug 23-(Spe.
eiaL)-By practically a unanimous vote
at an election held Tuesday this city
voted to sell il, light plan, to the Cen
trail Light and Power company OF Enid
A franchise was granted some time ago.
The new company will furnish twenty.
four hour light and power service by
running a transmission line from ITS
Enid plant, and will assume charge OF
the local plant within fifteen days,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
Growing BOOSTERS
Killed in Kansas

SMITH CENTER, Kan, Aug. 3D.
(Specisl)-No longer does the lu,ty
voice Of the rooster wake up inhabitants
OF Smith county in the still hour, be-
fore dawn. Branded as unnecessary
among the barnyard ilocks during the
summer months, ohanticleer has gone
down before the onslaughts OF the cam
paign for more and better food prod
ucts.
Now there are more rooSterless
flocks in Smith county than ever be-
fore. A great three-dsy drive wa,
made against the male birds, and thou
sands were taken to market by farm.
ers Poultry authorities say the alb
sence OF the ROSTERS will improve the
condition OF eggs fully 5 percent during
the summer months.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
Dances Indecent,
Asserts Educator

EUGENE. Ore, Aug. 2j-(Speehl }
THE degeneration Of dances Is cnc
OF the greatest losses the world ha'
even had" said DR., c. Stanley Hall
president Of Clark university, noted
psychologist and one OF the nation,
foremost educators, in an addre. be.
fore the summer school At the Uni.
versity Of Oregon
Turkey uots,' weary Will,
waltr.s' and other freak dances of tn,
present day were scored sharply by thu
speaker, who went on to emphasize IN,
beauty and cultured significance o.
such dancing as done by lsadora Dun
can,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
70 Descendants
Left by Kansan

L~EAVENWoRTH, Aug 2j.-(Spe.
cial) 49, Ashley Ratliif, IS years old,
died at his home in Tonganoxie re.
Gently He never was sick until a year
ago, Ratlift was born in Morgan
County, Ind, and came to Kansas in
the early days. He was Quaker all
his life and was active in the Friends
church at TonganoSie. He is survived
by three Of his five children, thirty. five
grandchildren and thirty-,hree great
grandchildren.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
Morgan Is Selling
New British Loan

NEW YORK, Aug. al. P. Morgan
q Co.. acting for the British government
announced here today the sale of Sls,-
100000 of ninety-day British treasury
bills a, a discount of 50 percent. |,
Is the intention Of the bankers to make
weekly issues of these bills not in ex-
cess OF today's offering up to a total Of
$lS0,0O0,000.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
STOCKS incline
DOWNWARD AGAIN
Shares Affected by Regulation
Plans of u, S,

NEW YORK, Aus. 23.-Pricss tended
downward again at tho opening OF to-
days stock market. Recessions were more
moderate, shares Of companies likely to
ment's price-rsgulatinG policy. were most
affected. SteeIs, coppers and various
equipments yielded large fractions to
over a point. United States Steel was
again under especial pressure. losing IN
Reading losing 2 points and Canadian
Pacific a point.
rallies 81 to 2 points In steels. rails
and tobaccos occurred In the reduced
dealings Of the early afternoon. but some
specialties were more r~eactionary. Shorts
showed greater caution on signs OF sup
port In important stocks.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
LIVERPOOL.

LIVERPOOL. Aug n-CoTToN Spo'
In limitsd demand lower good mid
ding, 10 bbd middlinG 10 l0d. low mid
ding, is6bd. sales, 1000 bnlss, including
1900 American; futures, lower. August
II SOD. August September, iTbfd; Octo'
her November, 6sbd December. Jnnu'
AIRY. i63Od January. February. 10 200
May-Junc. lbsed. The above arc al
fixed prices. ~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
NEW VoRk.


NEW YORK. Aug N-Ths cotton
market opened at . decline OF 2 to II
points under a renewal OF ysstsrday'a
.s.l'nE %, movsm;". MIN oStGSsr on ,ont tn.
call. There was considerable covering
at the decline, however, and the market
rallied shortly after the opening on ru-
mors that q southern authority sst|.
mated tho condition at 700 or ~ percent
under last month. THIS was evidently q
dlsa ppolntmsnt to recent scllsrs and raj
lies OF 10 TO 10 points were folls wsd by
renewed irrsaularlty,
Covering became more active durinG
the middle Of tho morning and active
months sold % To 1 points nat highsr
before midday with October touching
rs $50 and January 25bsc. The advance
was thon checked by realisinr or re-.
nowed liquidation on reports that there
had been little more hedge selling on
the advance and that the southern basis
was easier again this morning.
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OF. LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS. Aug 2-HOGS Receipts,
1000; CSC lower, lights. SIS. 500 10, 90,
pigs, 81 rs q Is. 90; mixed and butchers.
It's. 75U 10; good heavy. Sls. l0Q 10. rs
bulk. SIS. 500 10 10. CATTLE Receipts,
3, 900. prospects strong; native beef
steers, (60Qlt26; yearlinG steers and
heifnrs. Nb6qlt0o; cows. S2bplooo
stockers, 36b6Gs5O; Texas quarantine
steers. t8.00V8.60; primo southern beef
steers, s0O9 IA 50; beef cows and heif.
ers. S2sqs6o, prime yeariins steers and
heifcrs. 1909 o. 90; native calves. $1,000
10 90. SHEEP. Receipts. 1900; market
strons; prospects higher; lambs, ll0.60H
10 90. ewes. Ss00Q9 DO; wethers, -D0.5ow
ii. so, Gamers and choppers. Nb0u6.56.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
KANSAS CITY CASH GRAIN.

KANSAS CITY, Aug. %. - WHEAT:
H ias' = S9 ? h. Hob;N ' sish.s No No :
mixed, N.WqI7+; No. , white. 3is0q
SO; No. . yellow. u.76fi7s OATS; I'm
changed, No Q white, I'M q5sc; No
mixed, b6@b7c, RYE: Mo. KAFTR
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
KANSAS CITY.

KANSAS CITY, Aug D-HoGs Re-
~ so; heavy, 81. 7b9lsO 90, light. $4,000
s =. Is 'l ss,S;oo '''i inSPuai%s 90. SSr .outh.r T.,
strong to 100 higher; primo fed steers,
~ 900 1888: dressed beef steers, tll.0Od
lS so southern steers. I,00ull ~, cows,
IS. rs q 10. 30, heifers. Eb0Ui Is 90; stock
ers, 81 900 II. 90; calves. N0Oqi " so,
SHEEP Receipts. 1000, steady to weak
lambs. SIS 7bVlsb0; %yearlings, SO 00Q
II. 90, wsthsrs, 80 90 oil 90; ewes, $500
10, 20; stocksrs. l6b0Ilsb 30.
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percent, which haakeeV NCo5H
msrsssly high inasnyeA :
Dairy 10 FlosS-A fine a q - Z
was ssssassd against the 0oQtA
charge wa blocking traffic q H6So
Broadway. rF1
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23

HOGS-with Chicago reporting q de-
moraliled market and with prospects
doubtful as to tho survival Of tho SIS 90
top. there was nothing loft to do local
ly except call II n considerably lower
market. However, tho actual sales
day. cartop being $3.50 for butcher
weights and the bulk selling il7 500
1900 As a rule the market Is tic lower
for the two DAYS.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
,' %;: 1::n WALL Street Fears Federal REGULATION
Outside Livestock
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, Aug 2a-Ho0s Receipts
,i'sSo lover yoB; Z 80; bulk !is'SSg
lis; h Hs",; 'ii'SSSsis 20 % roush. ;i7ssSSSS
1915; pigs, III. 1bGlsB CATTLE: Re
ceipts. 5000. strong. native beef cattle
IS 26Yib.b 30; stocksrs, NI0Tsa: COW,
and hoifors, }tsbViS 90; calves. SiS 900
1900, SHEEP; Receipts, 1900 strong
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23

Bsnk ciearlnos lnorsass--BAnk clear
inGs for the week ending At noon todky
we're T,i7o, 7s7 10 IN Oklahoma CITY, ac-
Clearing House association, a. compared
with ", TOO, 500. % for tho corresponding
week In 1915. This 10 an increase Of 81
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
CHICAGO CASH GRAIN.

CHICAGO, Aug 23-WHEAT: No 2
red. $4,000 %; No. z hard. t22sQ2 81,
CORN Ne 2 yellow, 81 7g9isoh OATS
STANDARD. 6tk q66t RYE No, 2, u rs
ul77. BARLEY: 81 .Ob a |. 80.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
Fire insurance. Wal. Is. Tas Upshsw
ADV.

seed Wheat Tor rArmsrs-Ons car Of
seed wheat now Ia on hand for dis
trlbution to farmers and another IN In
transit, according to a report by tho
state council ~ defense vest erdsy from
the Greer county council. There will be
from "a to 30 percent moro acreage plant
nd In wheHt this fall than last. accord
ins to r. A. slnaletNry. secretary OF
tho county council,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
Money and Metal
LEAD AND sPElTge.

NEW YORK hus T bul, sp %r'' io.c
Sre,ter: Wcpk Spot, Frrt 81 Louis do
livery, 7x9Sxc. At London: Load: Spot
1870. i0s; futures, 20, los. Spcltor; spot
Rbt; futures, ESQ.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
Produce -Provisions
kANoAe CITY.

KANSAS CITY. Aug H-BUTTER
Creamery, 800, flrsts, Stc: seconds, ssc.
packing, $40, EGOS Ftrsts. Nnc; SEQ
onds, SWSoo. POULTRY Hens. lsc;
roostsrs, .l2Sc, b~roilsrs. ale, POTATOES
Steady. u,B.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
ST. LOUIS CASH GRAIN.

ST LOUIS, Aug 3-wHEAT; High
er, No 2 red 81. Rs: No. 2 hard, - S0n
~. CORN: Higher; No. 2, N.76ui7s;
No. 2 white. MI OATS Higher. No, 2
j6hg56hc; No. z white, Csc. RYE: No
2. mo trading
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23

West will bs stationed In the Bartlssviils
and Nowata field and viii, begin his new
duties Monday.
Canadian River R~islns-Ths North
Canadian river rose twelve inches at the
heavy rains In tho north and north west
orn part OF the state recently.
Ed l. Hahn. Funeral Home. W M.-Adv,
Canning luhtt,ts Pspvisr-stats Fair
officials predict that the canning s.hie.
lts at the fair this fall will he n Of b
big drH wing cards, Hundreds Of requests
Tor information or entries In this depart
msnt have been received and Oklahoma
women, both Of the farm and city, will
display samples OF THAR canning art.
Paper For FORT Sill Tho Daily Okla
s for a.. u .o,S A. print y, ( w ~.,,oo.i rr ws.pS @,
Fort sili. Tho Y. NJ c. A. will collect
the news ~ ths amp ana sond II to On
lnhoma city whore Tho OMnhoman,
without any expense to the soldiers. will
set tho type and print sufficient copisa
EIGHT 20 Muskoess Jail--After pleading
guilty TO having bs ndcd together In q
conspiracy to evade tho draft, eight mer
were brought TO Oklahoma city yester'
tho federal jail At Muskosec. q W, Ray
ono Of the conspirstorr, In az years ole
md had not scen . street car until h.
reached oklahoma CITY. others IN the
band were: q /. brookshlre. Dorsey
Nesi, w r. Nsal, II r.. Rogers, VISA
blevln. Frank Armstrong and WIN
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23
CHICAGO.

-
CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, Aug Is - BuTTER I'm
changed. Creamery. S7V%ic. EdGs:
Receipts, s,s7s oasss, unchanged PO-
TATOEs; Receipts, ~ care, unchanged.
POULTRY Alive, higher; fowls, isq2so;
springs, s7q1<c.
ct. LOUIS.
ST LOUIS, Aus 2S,-POULTRYt I'm
changed. BUTTER; Unchanged, EGGS:
S2USSc,
SUGAR.
NEW YORK, AUG 70 - Raw sugar;
Steady, Centrifugal, $50; molasses,
s,bscj refined, steady; fine Granulated.
4 1000 00c.
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West will be stationed In the Bartlssviiis
and Nowata field and viii, begin his new
duties Monday.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-23

Conservation officer ohossn-winism
y West Of Tulsa, has been sppoirte 81
OF this was made by Art l. Walker,
ehnf OF the state oil and sas bureau. NJ,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-08
PIONEER DAkoTAN
FACES MURDER CHARGE
Trial Of Herman Wakes For
Killing Wife Is On in Bon
Homme County.

Tyndall, s. D.. Nov. s.-The trial Of
Herman Wakes. charged with the
murder of his wife. is holding the center
OF attraction at the regular term of cir
cult court for Bon Homme county now
In session here.
Mrs. Wakes died at the home in
Avon. 8. D.. during the month of Feb
ruary. 1917. Soon after her death
Wakes DISPOSED Of his holdings In
South Dakota and moved to Arkansas.
Several months later some suspicion
was aroused as to the cause OF the
death OF Mrs. Wakes. and the body
was exhumed. The vitals were exam
ined by the state chemist, who Is said
to have found arsenic in the stomach.
a warrant charging her husband with
her murder was issued and Wakes
was arrested n brought back to
South Dakota to stand trial.
The state is represented by States
ATTORNEY F. M. Scoblic and Judge F.
p. Wicks. Of Scotland. while the de-
endan has employed Attorney C. NJ.
stilwfn, Of Sioux City. and Attorney c.
e. Puckett. OF Tyndall.
MI. Wakes is one Of the old settlers
or this county. having lived here for
over 20 Years prior to moving to Arkan-
sas. During that time he was a prom
lnent citizen n was twice elected to
represent Bon Homme county in the
legislature.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-08
WOMEN STUDENTS SEND
MANY concord kits

Vermilion, S. D.. Nov. 3.-one HIM.
dred comfor kits Of the South Dakota
pattern We're sent to Fort Dupont Del
aware where they will be distributed
among the men in the company of
L1ent. Porte. P. Dowry OF the coast
arll,lefy Cops.
me comfort kits were made by wonn-
"a s,udents in the department Of nome
economics unGer the supervision If
Miss Mae Wilson, of Dallas, S. D., who
designed the kits last spring when the
goods undertook to furnish a kit to
every man who left the University Of
south Dakota to go to the reserve Of
Iicers training camps, the army, the
navy or the national guard. Money to
buy the material to make the kits and
to purchase the articles to fill them
was raised by the girls who sold ham
burger sandwiches to students in the
corridors Of the main building.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-08
STATE INSTITUTIONS
In GOOD CONDITION

Salem, S. D., Nov. 3.-The women's
board of investigation OF state char
liable and penal institutions has COM
pleted An official inspection of the
Black Hills institutions that are under
the jurisdiction of the board.
Among these was the state sana-
forum for tuberculosis, situated near
Custer. The building of a new pavilion
Is progressing rapidly. The pavilion is
OF up to date model. 1t is a two-story
structure. providing suitable quarters
for "a patients on each floor. More
space for patients became necessary,
the original building having become In
adequate for caring for the steadily in
creasinE number Of patients. The new
pavilion is the first of a group of addi-
tional buildings which are to be erected
at the institution. The tuberculosis SAIL
atorium now has a total Of 80 patients
III women n 81 men.
The state soldiers home at Hot
Springs also was inspected by members
OF the women's board. The home now
mas 20b members. At present 160 of
these are in the home. while the re-
naming 40 are elsewhere in the coun-
try. being absent temporarily on fur
Tough.
The Spearfish Normal school was
among other institutions inspected. At
this institution 1870 students are in
training: $50 students are enrolled.
There are AZ members of the faculty.
Inc school has a fine library of $4,000
books and 100 magazines. The various
hospitals of the Black Hills also were
inspected. n all of them We're found
TO be In good condition for the treat
ment of patients.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-08
SOUTH DAKOTA EDUCATOR
GIVEN IMPORTANT WORK

Fermilion. S. D., Nov. 3.-Elmer X.
Eyerly, formerly dean of the college of
arts and science of the University of
South Dakota. who also taught for
several Years at the State College of
Agr1culture at Bookings, and at
Yankton college. has lust been appoint-
ed bv the United States department of
agriculture as supervisor of farm help
for IL northeastern states, Including
Virginia. New jersey. Delaware. Mary.
land New York. PENNSYLVANIA. and the
New england states. Dean Eyerly, re-
signed from the University of South
Dakota last winter soon after the dec
laration of war and went immediately
to the national capital to offer his serv-
ices. Before coming to South Dakota
Dean Eyerly taught at the Massachu-
sets Agricultural college and is thor
In the part of the country to which re
has been assigned
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-08
cELLuLoiD COMB BURNS;
WOMAN'S INJURIES Fatal

Keystone. s. D.. Nov. 3.-A cellulojd
comb becoming ignited set fire to the
hair OF "Auntie" Wilkinson, an aged
woman Of Lawrence county, and,
spreading to her clothing, inflicted ia
tai burns. While sitting beside her
stove she fell asleep in her chair. The
ceifuloid comb became ignited when 1t
came into contact with the hot stove.
The lanes instantly leaped to her hair
and clothing. and before she could ex-
ttnguish the fire she was fatally burned
about the head and neck. She has been
. resident OF the Black Hills for many
years. and during the gold excitement
In the Ragged Top district was for
some time a resident of that district.
BROoKINGS-A new course for the war
signal service Will begin a, state college
on Monday, November s. The instructors
IN war telegraphy are Prof. w. A. Peter
son. of the college. and i. j. Kendall. of
Brookings. Both are expert operators. The
course 10 for registered men who prefer
the signal corps to general military serv-
Ice.
BROOKINGS-Carl Erickson. a farmer
living some miller from here. Appeared be-
fore Judge Sherwood, Of the state circuit
court. and entered . plea OF guilty to the
charge OF having liquor in his possession
Judge Sherwood implied a fine oil sac
and costs. the total reaching wa.A
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-08
SOUTH DAKOTA BOY
NOT SEEKING DISCHARGE

Vermilion, S. D., Oct. 31.-Frank
Sutherland, who voluntarily entered the
service last spring, has displayed a
patriotic spirit by refusing an honor
able discharge from the army. He has
been sick a greater part Of the summer,
and was offered a discharge, but he re-
fused to accept it. and has entered a
camp school for the training Of wireless
telegraphers.
Observation-Disclosures of the Ryan ho-
tel property by the Sherman Hotel COM
pany with a view to erecting a freproof
addition to the hotel as soon as the growth
OF the city warrants, is announced.
STELLA-The Bratton union consoli-
dated school. 10 miles northwest of Stella.
owEs three of the old-fashioned city on1ni.
buses, which are used when the roads are
too bad for motors. The district bought
these buses at Falls City, when motors
we're installed. there. Ths district furn-
lshes and keeps them in repair. In good
weather the drivers use their own motors.
STuRGIS-The report received here that
John Molitor a MEADE county farmer
committed suicide by shooting himself
VAS false. He was killed by the ACCT
3ental discharge Of a shotgun while OFT
bunting. The body was found in a corr
eeld where the accident occurred. The
son Of his head was nearly blown off.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-08
COURT RENDERS AN
IMPORTANT DECISION
Insurance Company Held Not
Liable Where Policy Was
Not Yet Delivered.

Vermilion. 8. D.. Nov. 5.-Judgc
rripp. OF the state circuit court OF the
First district. has rendered an impor-
tant decision In a life insurance case
arising in Clay county. Mrs. L. Al
bers sought to recover $1,000 from the
Security Mutual Life Insurance COM
pany, OF Lincoln, Neb., this being the
amount OF a policy for which her hus-
band had applied to the company. The
company, in resisting payment, offered
testimony to the effect that at the time
Albers. the husband OF the plaintiff,
was killed in an automobile accident
about a year ago he had made applica-
ton for the policy but had eve per-
fected the application. Accordingly the
policy never had been delivered to tho
applicant. Judge Trip held thai the
company vas not liable.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-08
COUNTY SEAT FIGHT
FOR CLARK COUNTY

Clark, S. d.. Nov. 2.-The indications
low are that Clark county is facing a
:plrlted county seat fight next year.
jltlzens OF Elrod, it has been learned,
ie circulating a petition asking the
county commissioners to order a vote
AIKEN on a proposition to remove the
county seat from Clark to Elrod at the
text general election in November, 1918.
Charles Mackey, of Elrod, one Of the
eaders in the movement. is quoted as
aging h a about 25 petitions are in
circulation in the county and that Elrod
posters have been planning the move
or about two years. The county is in
iced of a new court house, and the Ell
'od men, according to Mr.. Mackey, be-
ieVe this to be an suspicious time to
,gitate the removal.
Clark is near the center Of the coun-
", on the Chicago & Northwestern rail-
way. Elrod is a few miles from the
eastern boundary of the county, but is
ON both the Milwaukee and Northwest
ern roads.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-08
FIND vein OF COALIN
FALL RIVER COUNTY
That Section of South Dakota
Is Excited Over Discovery
Made by Oil Drillers.

Ardmore, s. D., Nov. a.-Residents OF
Fall River county are greatly excited
over the striking Of a good vein OF coal
at a depth of only 10 feet from the
surface Of the ground at a point near
Ardmore. The Goa vein was struck by
the drill used by an oil company in
sinking a test Oil we'll. 1t is believed the
vein Is at least IL feet thick. Work has
started on a shaft, which will be sunk
to he bottom OF the vein, so Its full
extent can be determined. 1t a been
impossible as vet to ascertain the quail
1ty Of the coal. The place where the
vein Of coal was struck Is only about a
mile from a railroad, so 1t will be easy
to market the coal if it is found to be
In paying quantities. The discovery
may prove the solution Of the coal
problem for all the residents of Fall
River county.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-08
BANKING commission
AUTHORIZES NEW BANKS

Pierre, S. D., Nov. 3.-The state bank
ing commission has authorized charters
for five new banks, the list being:
Security State bank. Of Blunt; capt.
tai, $4,000. President, W. III. Farmer.
vice president, c. T. Dixie; cashier, A.
V. Wilson.
The Security State bank, Of Vale;
capital, $4,000. President, Harry
Wentky: vice president. H. L. NC
Laury; cashier. L. w. Mcige.
Rec Valley bank, of Orient; capital.
$4,000. President, F. e. Saltmarsh:
vice president, Harlan j. Bushfield;
cashier, p. j. Dunn.
Shindler State bank, Of Shindler:
capital, $4,000. President, Charles u.
kundert; vice president, A. L.. Kehm;
cashier, c.. B. Evenson.
Farmers Security State bank Of
Harrisburg: capital, $4,000. President
Edgar Wardwell; vice president, John
Evenson; cashier. Charles L. Kundert
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-08
MANUFACTURERS WILL
GATHER AT ABERDEEN

Sioux Falls, S. D., Nov. 2.-Several
prominent speakers are scheduled for
the hrst annual convention of the
manufacturers and Employers asso-
.latlon OF South Dakota to be held at
Aberdeen November Z. Among them
are IL. r. Wyllie. of this city, who
will deliver an address on Cost Ac-
counting and Its Importance In Indus
trial DEVELOPMENT and L. d. Manches-
Ter, president of the state association.
VINO VIII respond to the address OF well
come by Mayor A. NJ. Aldrich, of Aber-
deem.
Other addresses will be given by Gov.
Peter NorbecN, j. c. Adderly, of Chi
g G. 3. Silver, of Des Moines, Ia,
n George A. Wrigh1man, secretary Of
the iowa Manufacturers association
IN addition to the speeches, part Of the
day will be set aside for general dis
cuSSiOn and ENTERTAINMENT.