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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1917-10-12

George +. Schanbacher accompan-
led by his brother in law Nj, Ii. Ross
and L. j. Dresse Of Newton, Kansas,
arrived Monday evening in George, I,
flivyer having driven through from
Newton, where George has been since
last April. George is here to
look after his interests and to dis
pose Of the balance Of his stock. and
he expects to be here several weeks.
There will be preaching services al
the school house in Wood next Suu
day evening at eight o'clock TO which
all are most cordially invited. stev
vanValkenburgh will DO here if he
can. il he is not able TO Gil the appc..
mcut, Rev. Miller will be here tl
preach for US. Gol should try ant
attend this service.
Carl Mcusborn Of Cedar Rapids
Nebraska, who homesteaded norti
west oil Wood, arrived Tuesday 0.
the stage and is looking after hz in
tercsts heys for q few days. He sal
hey have an immense corn and oal
crop in his part Of Nebraska this yea
bun wheat did not amount 10 much.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1917-10-12

Tuesday. Oct. .. 1917, loo p. N.
Board met as per adjournment.
Members present: Knodell, Beck
with, Mullen, Lewis.
board spent afternoon discussing
roads and bridges.
G. w. KERLIN, l.. V. kSODELL,
Auditor. Chairman
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1917-10-12

The Board Instructed the Auditor
TO add 30 head OF two year old cattle,
value / ,S3l GO TO the assessment OF Il.
Rasmussen for 1917.
The offer of j f. Anderson Lum-
Der CO., OF Murdo to furnish the coun-
ty 20 tons Of hard coal at l3 % (. o. b.
cars at MurdO. or 1915 in yards al
Murdo. was accepted, and bid OF Bert
Humphrey TO deliver 20 tons of coal
in basement of Court House at 33
cents per hundred pounds was accept
ed.
Board then adjourned until Tues
day, November 9th. at geo a. m.
G. w. KERLIN, l.. v KNODELL,
Auditor. Chairman.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1917-10-12
=. .. WEATHER BUREAU REPORT
FER Week Ending October Ie

Total precipitation from January
ht, 1917, 10 date, lf.72
Total precipitation for 1918 1886
Total precipitation for 1914, 1887.
Fetal precipitation for 1915, 32.42.
1essl precipitation for 1916, 1882.
FRrp G. KIRCH. Observer.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1917-10-12

ednesday, Oct. 3, 1917, 900 a. m.
Board met as per adjournmsnt.
Members present: hnodell, Beck
with, Mullen.
Board spent forenoon in discussing
roads and adjourned until LOO p. n.
c. W. kERLIN, L. Y. KNoDELL,
Auditor Chairman.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1917-10-12

fees l04OI
Mrs II Q vanNalkenburgh wit
ness fees 10 40
Pau Pitan witness fees - 40
Il X Gallagher witness fees ii 90
Mrs I \ Gallagher witness fees II W
Arthur Lickrick express ana
hauling SO
B w Witherspoon postage So
George Clement road work 10 O0OI
Arthur Xiehl road work 2G OOI
w L Hooper sal states atty Sept IS oOI
Breler delinquent tax call
for sept 90 90
Board adiourncd until 900 a IN.
Oct B.
.C. W. KERLIN, l.. V. kNODELL,
Auditor. Chairman.
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Members present: Knodell, Lewis,
Beckwith, Nullon.
Following claims allowed:
Eric A Brodboll witness fees 10
& " herlin witness fees TO 10
+ { Cummings witness fees = 60
Joe DeMarSche witness fees . TO
Matt Gillen road work I %
j A Bcauieu supplies for road
oVeTSeer 10
Daniel Mullen road wOck 4 90
H + Atwood road work ii 90
Medicine Eagle road work 90
Tho Community Store freight
and hauling on school books 53
Capitol Supply Co school books 43 70
Capitol Supply Co school books Fl 60
Thos II Green Go Supt sal Sept 10 90
Board adjourned until 100 p, M.
G. w. KERLIN, l.. v kNODELL,
Auditor. Chairman.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1917-10-12

On account OF my son being called
to serve his country ! find it necessa
to close my blacksmith shop Monday'
and THURSDAYS TO do necessary frlC
work, till flr-thel notice. G,W.Lee lon
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Friday, oct. 5, 1917. 600 a. NJ.

" V'VV - II
Board met as per adjournment.
Members present: Knodell, Lewis,
Beckwith. Nullon.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-08
GERMAN MONEY
IS SECURE IN
POSTAL BANKS
Government Will not Seize
Funds 81 Alien Enemies
Entrusted to u.

A4.-f.s=EmL 4kr.rrNE AaNrt. EEnt EFlEEL
Several German born residents Of
this city and county have been con-
siderably worried since It became
known that the United States row
eminent has started 70 seiss all Ger
man property in this country. They
have been particularly anxious over
the fats awaiting their savings in the
United States postal savings banks
and have been Fearing that the gov
ernment would coma along n Of;
these days and seize whatever they
The local POSTPONED has be.n in
structed that deposits in the postal
savings banks are not liable to seizure
by the government and will not. there-
fore, hA taken into the possession Of
the alien property custodian. OF be in
rterfered with in any way whatever.
The business and savings banks Of
this city today stated that their. de-
posts had in no way been affected by
the new law. II Germans who are
classed as a'alian enemies, have
money deposited In local banks. it is
unlikely, It ~ said, that the gov
eminent would confiscate 1t. No one
among the banks wal able to saY off
hand whether or not allen enemy
money HAD been deposited in the city,
but It was thought that the number
Of unnaturalixed Germans hereahouts
is so insignificant that the effects OF
this phase Of the trading with the
! enemy bill will be very slight.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-08
MEMBERSHIP ].
CAMPAIGN IN
FULL |.l!| SWING N |lC|.;
=. r. Kelly's Teasnis ii the
Lead, but Tomorrow May
Change Status.

aEIH.tsarM& esAgE ~ 8rL.EE FI.aLEtEN.aH
The second day In the membership
campaign for the Commercial club,
ended In q noon luncheon today, at
which Is members were present. Many
new members were secured this morn
int which brings the list of now mem
bers received in this campaign up to
q high-water mark
The most successful team in this
mornings drive raj that of L. r. Kel-
ly's. It 10 reported that they are press
Ing Mr.. Elfring's team strongly tor
FIRST place. Tomorrow being the last
day In the campaign. It 10 expected
that there will be much enthusiasm
manifested. About 80 members are to
be actively engaged in the final drive.
All day tomorrow will be devoted to
this campaign, closing with a. dinner
program by the losing team in the
49, ~
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-08
SEVEN KILLED
IN COLLAPSE
|. OF BUILDING
Explosion and Fire Follows
Crash Of Building in
New York.

New York, Nov. s.--Fiv,e women
and two men are believed to have
been killed in the collapse Of three
floors Of a building in Brooklyn occu-
pied by q concern supplying provi-
sions to the United States govern
ment. An explosion and fire follow
ed.
One body. that Of Miss Josephine
Johanns, was recovered from the
ruins and hremen are searching for
others.
The building, a. four-story structure.
was owned BY the Johanns Steamship
Provision company. ana was located
within a block of the recent $2,0O0,-
900 warehouse fire in Brooklyn.
Heavy machinery stored on the up
per floors Is believed responsible for
the collapse Of the building. 1t drop
ped to the cellar. causing the explo-
sion Of an ammonia tank. About 81
500 bags Of beans destined to the
American forces in France were
ruined.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-08
First Night At
Local Theaters
ROYAL.

Jackie Saunders \proved a spirited
little victim of the cave-man lover
last night in 1.-THE Wild Cat" AS a
heart breaker she was very successful
until Mortimer Hunt took her in
hand. And then she was obliged to
submit. But with the unexpectedness
of her sex, she loved her master.
The, mountain is artistically
photographed. The plot, while not
new, is we'll developed. and Miss
Saunders personality easily carries
the story along.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-08
We are the exclusive dealers in Firestone Tires an Have a Complete Stock
ea1x2 e: MOORE AUTOMOBILE CO. eH1 = zse*%

of facial expression. We who are SO
stated with tales of the brutal war are
inclined to shun further enlighten-
ment, and yet such pictures are
needed to show is what is in store
for US if we do not do eve in
creasing bit. One can hardly say too
much Of the sincere acting done by
these actors. Their support Is excel
lent.
FOTO.
In 1.-THE FREELY of Tough Luck" we
find a new sort Of heroine. She wears
abbreviated costumes in a public cafe.
while executing all the latest Ha-
waiian steps, and keeps her heart pure
and sweet withal. We are given a
lesson which is sadly needed in these
bitter times-to keep on smiling and
make the best of things. The FREELY
was not lucky when she picked her
husband. On the contrary. When
engagements cease to be fruitful in
New York; she is hired in a desert
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-08
EXPERT AT
FORT SMELLING FOR
TWO WEEKS DRILL

Fort Smelling, MINI, Nov. s.
arrived at Fort Smelling today to con-
duct two weeks Of special and inten-
aive bayonet and physical training
among the students Of the reserve Of
ficers training camp. The work will
begin Ut enc and be continued every
day at ! p. m.
Four rpen were brought to the post
hospital here from Sparta. Wis. to-
day suffering from various ailments.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-08

town. After nearly perishing she is
rescued by several men. chief Of
whom is Tough Luck Baxter" He
is helping her to fortune when hus-
band appears and there is trouble for
Firefly. The ensuing events are rich
in humor. The cast Is we'll balanced
and with careful direction. have made
an excellent production.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-08
HAM ANDBAC0N
PRICES ARE CUT
New Scale Set in Chicago
May be Made Basis
for u. S. ,

Chicago, Nov, s.-Prices Of ham
and bacon to the consumer we're cut
five to ten cents by the Illinois food
administrator today. The govern
ment's complete control OF the pack
ing industry lends Importance to the
announcement. While for the mo-
mont the cut applies only to Chicago
and suburbs, prices set here eventu-
ally will serve as the standard for the
whole country.
It's easier to criticize the neutrals
next door to Germany-who waters
at h mouth every time she looks at
their territory-.than it is to put your
self in their places. f
Why eat dog-biscuit, when it 10 pos.
sible to obtain good corn meals.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-08
CHARLES e OTIS DIES.

st. Paul. MIMI, Nov. s.-Charlss
q. Otis. II years old. II years q Judge
In the second Minnesota district, died
here today. He vas born in Prairie-
VILE, Mich. and graduated from the
University Of Michigan in 1854.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-08

The hand that pulls the trigger
needs the hand that writes the check
Plain Dealer.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-08
First Store Proprietor
OF Milwaukee Is Dead

Milwaukee,, Wis. Nov. s.-Herman
Heyn, 80, proprietor of the first de-
partment store in Milwaukee,. died
today, death being due to . gradual
decline caused by old q
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-08

Xmas Cards-we are showing q
very attractive line Of ur-to-the-min-
ute engraved personal greeting cards.
Place your order now. Samples sent
on request. Grand Forks Herald Go.
ADV. at
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-08
MET.

"When a Man Sees Red" was seen
Wednesday at the Met William
Farnum was featured. 1t is a vivid
story of the Pacific ocean and the
South Sea islands. THE Painted
Lady" published in the Post. Is the
origin of the Aim tale. Luther Smith.
a sailor. returns from a trip to- find
that his sister has died. and that his
mother is also dead from grief over
her daughter. On his mex trip he
finds the mar who was responsible
for his sisters death. He Is the cap
tain of the ship. After fighting him.
Smith leaves the ship. At a port,
whore he has landed to seek VEN
geance. he falls in love with the
Painted Lady, and for a time his plans
are delayed. But the CAPTAIN re-
appears and tries to have an affair
with her. Again Smith interferes.
The story is presented with a slightly
new angle, and keeps the audiences
attention throughout. Mr.. Farnum is
popular in his characteristic role of
hero, and is ingenious enough to keep
It refreshing. The captain and the
lady. r also good.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-08

Congregational Choir RehearsaE
The Congregational choir will hold Its
regular rehearsal at the church this
evening. The Young Mems Glee club
will rehearse Friday evening at 1880
O'CLOCK. Yl
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-08

On Friday and Saturday, November
8 and 10, we will sell at reduced prices.
our entire stock of Georgette Crepe de
Chine and Wash Waists. The Speciality
Shop, 311 South Third.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-08

Order Your Calendar Pads for 1918
now. We have a complete stock Of
pads and stands on hand. Mail or
ders a speciality. Grand Forks Herald
Co.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-08
REEL.

For a strong plot requiring strong
actors. no happier choice could have
been made than that OF. Frank KeenaQ
Mon. Miss Marley has been impress
ing her ability more and more upon
the critics. She 10 given ample op-
p%ortunity to display her constant play
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-08

Hemstitching done promptly. Mail
orders given special attention. Mrs. A.
7. Stinson. 407 DeMers,>Grand Forks,
N. D-AdY roy.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-11-08

Soldiers' Aid: Meeting-A meeting
of the Soldisrs' Aid society Of. this city
will be held at the Public Library to.
morrow afternoon At $3.50 o'clock. Z
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-14

the Congressional Directory, published by the
United States Government-'Wm. +. Mason, Senator
Illinois elected to the 50h Congress in 1885, to
Congress S9-defeated the Sind Congress
Senator Mason is Congressman from the State of
Illinois,
Senator Masons championship of Pure Food and
Drugs legislation, his fight for the rural free delivery
system, his strong advocacy of all bills favoring
labor the rights of the masss against trusts and
and endeared him to the hearts of the working man
and the of people throughout the United
Mason has the distinction of being
of the really big of the nation. His strong en-
gent thinking reader that it be preparation
very merit and which the Senator feels is
bound be of value to the of people |
everywhere, otherwise he could afford lend his
it, especially after his strong advocacy of
food and drugs legislation.
saleover three million people using it annualy-other
iron preparations often recommended substi- |
The reader should remember /
difference between ordinary metallic iron and
Always insist having NuXated Iron recommended
by Howard James, of the Public
Health Servc and other physicians In this connection
DR.. Howard James
Iron to be of the slightest value sys-
tenn must be in combination which be easily /
simulated. In the of metallic salts
tate etc. very sufficient actual iron
be taken and incorporated into the blood
of service especially in view of the disadvantages
entailed by It's corrosive action
the damaging effect the dental enamel. When, /
however deal with iron in organic combination
for instance as albumnae. or better still. Nuxatea
Iron far different story is told We will observe no
destructive action the teeth effect
the stomach The iron is readily assmated into
the blood and quickly makes it's in
creased vgor snap and staying power"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-14
attendance is locked for.

attendance is locked for.
regular prayer meeting at the chap
ei 1Nler'S Corner, Friday evening. 80.
Saturday afternoon the children are
invited to the parsonage to make pic
ture albums for the hospital.
The Singing school ond chorus will be
held at the chapel. Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hollis Crommett OF
Weeks Mills were entertained Sunday.
March at the home of Miss S. E. Bar
ton.
Mrs. w. D. Stuart Of Togus passed
Saturday night and Sunday with her
mother. Mrs. Betsey Casey, whose con-
dition remains about the same.
Mrs. Ellen Lamson entertained as
callers Sunday her brother and wife
Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Dickey of South
Vassalhoro.
Frank Lynn and sister Mrs. Abbie
Downs We're calling on friends in Vas
salboro. Sunday.
All roads in the town of Windsor and
Vassalboro lead to town meeting Mon
day, Mar. -.
Friends here Of Mrs. Dorothy Arnold.
So. China. were sorry TO learn that she
was suffering from the result Of
shock she received Saturday night
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-14
NORRIDGEWOCK

Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Fletcher were
called to Skowhegan, Sunday, by the
illness of Mrs. Fletcher's sister. Mrs
Fannie Cleveland.
Mrs. Ella Tuttle and daughter. Mrs
Minnie Holt are passing a few days
with Ira Seekins' family in Belgrade.
Mrs. Earl Ware of Gardiner and Miss
Abbie |Giggey are guests Of their sister.
Mrs. A. H. Anderson.
+. j. Holway was in Waterville.
Thursday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Rogers were
callers at f. p. Rogers, Sunday.
Aimee Fairfield of New Bedford
Mass, is the guest Of her mother. Mrs.
F. G. Holt. Mrs. Hollis mother is
gaining slowly.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Taylor are both
ill with the grip.
Bennie Tracey of Mercer. passed
Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Lillian
Pattee.
Mrs. Alta Bates is spending a few
days with Chester Sawyer's family at
the village.
Chester Frederic made a business
trip to Pennington. Friday, returning
home Saturday.
Frank Blanchard Of Farmington. was
in this vicinity last week and pur-
chased herd of twenty cattle.
Charlie Young closed his school on
Oak Hill. Friday.
Miss Winnifred Packard was q re-
cent guest of her aunt, Mrs. Emma
Pinkham.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-14
PITTSFIELD

The annual town meeting was held
in Union hall Monday March IL at
10 o'clock with a large attendance OF
voters. The meeting was called to
order by clerk T. E. Getchell. 0. H.
Drake was chosen moderator and I.
E. Getchell was chosen clerk for the
ensuing year. A good deal OF interest
was shown in the voting Tor the
board Of selectmen, 215 votes were
cast for the first member Of the board
which gave a result of 110 for w. M.
Osborn who had served on the board
in previous years and LOB Tor +. =.
TAYLOR who served as second on the
board last year. 244 votes were cast
for the second member. giving +. =.
Taylor 134 and 0. E. Libby ITO. Roger
Varnum was elected third on the board
running against c. F. Seekins. other
officers elected were as follows: AS
SCISSORS and overseers Of the poor, w.
NJ Osborn, E. E. Taylor and Roger
Varnum. Treasurer Henry F. Libby,
Water Commissioner for three years,
Charles Bussell Member school board
for three years Edwin Childs. Town
auditor, O.. H. Drake Trustee Public
Library three years, Miss Ada E.
Coffin. Trustee of Cemetery, three
years, w. B. McGilvery.
Appropriations: Supt. of schools.
s4O0; school board, $50; appropriation
for schools, $45O0; support of poor,
$500; roads and bridges. $4,000; COM
mon school text books, $3.50; High
school text books, $3.50; appliances and
insurance, $3.50; repairs on school
houses $500; Free High school, $230O;
miscellaneous accounts, $3.50; free
Public Library. $1010; repairs on sew
ers, 5000 care of cemeteries, $3.50;
breaking roads, $500; hydrant rental.
$500; discount and abatements. $500;
interest on town indebtedness, $500:
repairs Of state aid highway, 1854;
repairs state highway. 5000; school
physician, $751; band concerts, 5000;
Memorial day, SIS; books for Public
Library, 5000. Art. 20, Road between
Ansel Pushor's and Davis Place, $500;
Art. 80, road between Walter Humph-
reys and bridge, 5000; Art. 81, road
past Z. Hartford's, 5000; Art. 80, road
Beams Corner in swamp, $780, Art. So,
road sidewalk Hartland avenue to 0.
F. Parks, $3.50; Art 3S, road Peltoma
street to cemetery, $3.50; repairs Union
hall, $3.50; repairs on Whiting road,
$500. Frank Weeks the lowest bidder
9 6-10 mills was given the collection
of taxes. discount will be allowed
on taxes paid on or before Aug /,
three per cent and Nov. 1, two per
cent. Taxes not paid Jan. 1st will be
charged with interest: It was voted
to abate the tax assessed on the prop
erty Of the Union Trotting park now
owned by the Four County Fair As
sociation. 1t was voted to instruct the
selectmen not to license a pool room.
1t was left with the selectmen to
choose road commissioner and to
select Budget committee of 20 men
from different parts Of the town to
make recommendations
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-03-14
PALMYRA

Mrs. George Merrill and daughter
Florence of ST. Adams have been Wis
iting her sister Mrs. f. C. Leavitt last
week
D. A. StacIpole and son Donald
who have passed the winter in Bridge
water have returned home. The rest
of the family will return later.
A. f. Parkman and Mr.. Baker Of
Pittsfield were in town Sunday. Mr..
Parkman and family are soon to return
to the farm here.
M. A. Rowe and family who occu-
pied the A C. Parkman farm for the
past two years are to move to Mr..
Peasley's farm south of the village
where he has employment with Mr..
Peasley who is to plant large acreage
of potatoes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Drew have a
daughter born Mar. Z.