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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
GULP or KEROSENE
CAUSES Chill DIS DEATH

Rapid City. S. H., Dec. 29.-When
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Altemus returned
to their home five miles from this city
after attending the funeral OF Mrs. Alte-
mus mother they found that Donald,
one of the twin IONS. Il years old, had
drank a quantity Of Kerosene and had
died during their absence.
Mr.. Altenus had built a fire in the
morning and left the cup containing a
small amount of kerosene o1Na chair,
and while they We're absent the child
eluded the girl left in charge and drank
the coal oil.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
NEWS or NEBRASKA.
HOME GUARDS VISIT
ALLEGED DISIOYAI ONE

Dewitt, Neb., Dec. 24.-The Dewitt
home guards, under command of Capt.
Walter Scott, marched to the store of
Carl Ne!meier, who was reported to
have pro-German proclivities, and en-
teriilg the store, Captain Scott lectured
the proprietor upon his duty to the
United States. The company left the
store and as the bugler blew a retreat
an American flag was taken from the
building n carried back to the hall.
AS the guards left Mr.. Neimeier placed
another flag in the window on the in
side.
On account of the alleged pro-Ger-
manlsm of Neimeier, and his refusal to
contribute to the various funds for
wal service, the guards thought the
flag was in the wrong place, and felt
under obligations to take it down.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
GENERAL STORE AT
REQEIEIn SCNRcHEn

Redfield, S. D., Dec. 26.-Fire Of an
unknown origin, starting in the grocery
department Of the Schwartz company,
at 8 o'clock last night, completely de-
stroyed the grocery stock and seriously
damaged the dry goods and other de-
partments of the store. Owing to the
heavy wind the fire for sometime
menaced the entire city. No estimate
has been made by II. G. Schwartz,
manager of the store, but it is under
stood that the insurance is inadequate
to over the loss.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
NAMES MAJORS FOR
THE HOME GlIAR Tsn

Mitchell, S. D., Dec. 29.-Following
acceptance of the services of the resi-
ment at the meeting of the state coun-
Gu OF defense some two months ago,
AdJt. Gen. w. A. Norris has named
the three majors who will command the
lhree battalions of the Second regiment,
South Dakota home guard.
#. w. Mitchell, captain Of the local
company, has been named commander
of the Second battalion: James Robin
SON, of Madison, will the
flrst battalion, and Martin l.. Thomp-
SON or Vermilion, will command the
Third battalion
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
CoDiNGTON COUNTY
RED CROSS STRONG

WATERFOWL. S. D., Dec. 2s.-Over $500
members of the American Red Cross
were gained in Watertown in the Red
cross Christmas membership drive,
with the result tina practically every
house in the city displayed the Red
Cross service flag. Over 100 committees
in a single afternoon secured $500 of
these memberships. Returns from the
county, though incomplete, indicate
Codinston county's total membership
Will be over 1000.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
OF GUN CAUSES DEATH

l3elvidere. S. D., Dec. 29.-The acct
GENITAL discharge of a shotgun resulted
in h death of Herbert Herman, a
young man whose home was at Kenne-
bee. The accident occurred at the rancl.
of w. Fl. Walker, south OF Belvidere.
The young man had been trying to fix
up an old shotgun II evidently cooked
1T II then laid it down when he saw
his employer approaching. Walker
picked up the weapon and it exploded
the charge striking young Herman. He
was rushed to a hospital at Murdo, but
died before reaching there.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
SIOUX FALLS RANKS
WELL In VOLUNTEERS

Sioux Falls, s. D., Dec. 26.-Sioux
Falls tands second in his recruiting
district with a total Of 2S5 men sent
out for the army from December 1 to
Is. h district takes in North and
South Dakota and has it's headquarters
at Aberdeen. The following is the rec
ords made by the 10 stations in the dis
trict: Aberdeen. 1852; Sioux Falls, 2S5;
Fargo, N. d, 40; Minot, N. D., l07;
Lead, 50; Pierre, SO; Grand Forks, n.
d., S3; Bismarck, 70. and Huron, &c.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
DIES EN- ROUTE FOR
THE PACIFIC COAST

Aberdeen, S. D.. Dec. 29.-Louis j.
Johnson. for three terms a county com
missioner Of Brown county, was buried
at the Swedish cemetery at Groton. his
home. his death having occurred from
pneumonia at Kansas City. Mo. Mr..
and Mrs. Johnson had started for Cali
fornia to spend the winter. when Mr..
Johnson was attacked by his fatal i'll
ness. He was a pioneer OF Brown coun-
ty and wealthy, owning much farming
land. -Four years ago he was a can
didate for the republican nomination
for state railway commissioner, but was
defeated in the primaries.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
DAKOTA SOLDIERS ARE
NOW SAFE IN FRANCE

Mitchell, s. d., Dec. GA cablegram
was received here today telling Of the
safe arrival in france of What was
formerly f company. First South Da-
kota infantry. composed of Mitchell
men, and the One Hundred and Six
tenth supply tram. The message said
that the men We're in good spirits ana
that they had arrived before Christmas.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
CONTAGIOUS DISEASE
HOSPITAL TO OPEN

Mitchell, S. d., Dec. 2s.-Mitchelrs
new city hospital, built for contagious
diseases, has been completed n will
be opened for ccupanc soon. The
building is modern throughout. 1t is
constructed of brick, contains 10 ward
rooms and all the needed accompani-
ments. The construction work costs
$4,000.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

LOUIS CHEVROLET WINS
FROM BARNEY OLDFlELD

Bakersfield, Cal, Dec. Co.
What was said to be a new
worlds automobile record for
five miles on a mile circular dirt
track was hung up in a race
here yesterday by Louis Chew
rolet, who defeated Barney Old
field and Eddie Hearne, his time
being 3 minutes 4S seconds.
II a trial lap. officially timed,
Oldfield clipped a second off the
worlds record by negotiating
the mile in As rs seconds.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
QUITS BUSINESS TO
GO into THE SERVICE
Woonsocket Garage Proprietor
Sells Out and Will Tackle
Aviation.

Woonsocket, S. D., Dec. 29.-In order
to take active part in the strafing Of
the Hun, r. e. Stevens OF this city has
disposed of his garage business to Har-
old Kappel who has been in his employ,
and Leo Hise, Doth of this city.
Stevens is an experienced and apa
Bile gas engine man. and will test his
fortune in the aviation corps.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED
FOR TWO FULL WEEKS

Artesian, S. D., Dec. 26.-Schools
closed last evening for a two weeks
vacation. 1t was at first thought TO
have but n week, but owing to the
prevalence of sickness, especially the
mumps, it was deemed wise TO ave
two and ALLOW the sickness to die down.
The attendance during the past three
weeks has been less than 10 per cent
Of normal
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

Columbus, Mo-, Dec. 26.-Seyenteen
members OF the 1917 football team of
the University Of Missouri have been
awarded their varsity letters. The re-
cipients were Captain Hamilton,
Slusher, Bass. Kirkpatrick, Berry.
Kolb, ChiteAden. Morris. Stevens.
Vinef, Rider. Edwards. Collins. Green
wood, Marshall, Schroeder and Uric.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
LUMBER CONCERNS
HAVE BEEN LQINEH

Aberdeen, S. D., Dec. 26.-A merger
IN local lumber yards is announced by
which Thompson yards buys and con-
soiidates the Kelly Lumber ompan
and its local plant. Manager Y. S.
Kelly and his assistant. e. r. Dahl,
of the Kelly company. going into the
local Office of the Thompson orsant,
cation with Manager Ted Anderberg.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
o II LOSES ON FOULS.

Providence, r. l.. Dec. 26.-After re-
peated fonling tactics and cautions
from Referee Gardner. Walter Mohr. Of
Brooklyn. was disqualified in the
eighth round Of his 12-round bout with
Soldier" Bartfield here yesterday aft
noo The fight was fairly even for
four rounds. Bartfield's better condition
finally asserting itself.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

Persons who plan to relieve the coal
shortage this winter by burning wood
can figure that two pounds of seasoned
wood have a fuel value equal to one
pound of coal, according to experts of
the forest reserve. While different
kinds of wood nave different fuel val
ues, the foresters say that In general
the greater the dry weight or a non
resfnous wood, the more heat it will
xiv out when burned
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

According to the Japan Advertiser.
the most notable social phenomenon in
Japan is the prevalence of strikes. Dur
Ing the last year $50 strikes, involving
10000 workmen have taken place, which
compare with 80 strikes involving
5000 worlmen last year. Compared
with labor conditions in America. there
is nothing alarming about such figures,
but In Japan it invites attention because
OF the comparative freedom from labor
troubles in the past.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

Russia may carry out a complete re-
organization on a large scale of it's in
land waterways IL plans made pre-
ivious to the recent political %upheaval
are realized. The project includes im-
iprovement of existing waterways, CON
struction OF new waterways and ports,
utilization of waterfalls for producing
electric power, improvement of naviga-
ton. The work. it is estimated, will be
completed In 1880 and cost $487, 900. 900.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
SOUTH DAKOTA BREWERY
Is TO OIIlT BUSINESS

Sioux Falls. S. D., Dec. 29.-The
Sioux Falls Brewing company will soon
after January ] liauidate it's %accounts
and terminate it's business in this city.
The brewing company, since the Isl
Of July, 1917, when the bone dry pro-
hibition law went into effect, has tried
to continue business by manufacturers
near beer. Finding his not a money
making business, the stockholders have
decided to go into liquidation.
The brewery has been in business
since 1870.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
ALLIED POWERS
NOT IMPRESSED
German Peace Proposals Are
Lacking in Points Essen
tiaI to Permanent
Agreement.
JOINT REPLY UNLIKELY
Lloyd George Says War Aims
Must Be Achieved-pi-
chon Holds Offer Is
Impossible.
JOINT REPLY UNLIKELY

From Great Britain, France and the
United States today came strong assur-
ances that the important nations com
prising the entente group are not ready
to make peace on the terms outlined
by Count C2ernin. speaking for the
central powers.
While no formal joint reply has been
made-and none likely will be made for
some time-the opinions Of the press
and public officials all reflect the senti-
ment that there will be nc peace. They
see in the new Austro-German move
an attempt further to ALLEVIATE Russia
while exploiting her and to further de-
ceive Germanic peoples into the belief
that the allies are responsible for the
continuance of the struggle.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
NEBRASKA PIONEER
HAS SUDDEN neArn

West Point. Neb.. Dec. 26.-The fu-
neral Of Thomas Grochowski, an old
settler OF Cunning county. was held at
Beemer. The. deceased died suddenly
supposedly by asphyxiation from coal
gas. He was found dead in bed. He
was a native Of Poland ana was a.
years Of age. He had been a r~esiuent az
Cunning county since 1868. owning at
one time very properties in
children and one brother, Michael Gro
chowski, OF West Point.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
T,LLMAN WINS OVER CLINE.

Philadelphia. Pa, Dec. 26.-Johnny
Tillman. the Minneapolis lightweight,
won the popular decision over Irish
Patsy Cline, Of New York. in a fast six
round bout here yesterday. Tillman
had the better Of every round except the
first, which was even.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

War time conditions brought fur
University of Wisconsin. The faculty
voted to amend the rule forbidding the
Initiation of freshmen before the end
OF the first semester SO as to permit
mems societies to take in first-year
members at the middle of the first
semester this fall, If their academic
standings are satisfactory.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
JAcklEs. :: Nsro 3.

st. Louis. Mo-, Dec. 26.-The naval
reserves soccer team. OF st. Louis. de-
feated b Camp Funston team here
yesterday, 8 TO 0.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

The feast of All Saints, of which OBJ
of Halloween is the precursor,
was instituted in the fourth century by
the Greek shurch, which appointed the
first Sunday after Easter for the OBJ
,~seryance. The modern festival was not
instituted by the Roman church, how
ever. until the Ninth century, by Pope
Gregory Nv. 1t was introduced because
OF the impossibility Of keeping a separ-
ate day for every saint, and also to give
a Christian character to the autumnal
festival, which was u relic of pagan
times. The lighting of bonfires at
.nightfall by the members Of each house
hold was long the principal feature of
the Halloween observance.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
sTURGis TO RETAIN
SERVICES OF ERSklNE

Sturgis, S. D., Dec. 2~9.-Several days
ago Rev. c.. d. Erskine, pastor of the
Presbyterian church at Sturgis, re-
ceived a call with larger salary to the
Presbyterian church at Gordon, Neb.
The pastor accepted the call and was
to have begun his new pastorate early
in January. However, the elder and
trustees and other influential citizens
of Sturgis would not listen to Rev. MI.
Erskine's resignation and because OF
their official action and the pressure OF
local sentiment he has yielded to thei,
protest and declined the call to the Cor.
don church, and will continue with the
Sturgis church, of which he has beer
n pastor for the past 11h years, his
first and only p%astorate, coming to this
church directly from the east where he
pursued his studies.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

Potash has been found in Arizona, q
an underground basin in a state of So
luton and the brine is pumped easily
The basin Is not far from the Colorado
river, but. the two are not connected
Explorations SO far confine the basin
to an area six miles in diameter. A
we'll rs feet deep has been bored into
the basin. but this is not the deposits
full depth. Potash is OF great value in
the uses of and manufactures
and this discovery Is of especial impor-
lance just now in time of war. The
analysis Of the brine is SO encouraging
that the district where it lies already
has been staked full Of claims.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

The zigzag trench approach system,
an use during the present war, is as
old as siege warfare since gun powder
was first used in battle. All existing
plans of the sieges Of the days of
Marlborough II Vauban, in the same
FLANDERS country where British and
French are fighting side by side now.
SHOW aiSzag communication trenches
connecting the parallels.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

Referring to the handicap which
shortage Of coke has imposed on pig
iron manufacture, the Iron Age remark
that the production Of pig iron In the
last 40inonths or more has been simply
q function OF the production Of coke"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

The cocoanut palm is a land maker
The fruit drops from the trees, which
are usually at the waters edge, and
floats away. being propelled to distant
places by the wind, AS soon as 1t lands
It sends out roots and shoots and this
L. often the birth OF an island.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

The public utilities commission of
Colorado has authorized the Denver &
Salt Lake railroad to increase its local
passenger fares from Az cents a mile
to s cents; round trip fares to be at a
rate 10 pei cent less than this. The road
IS In the hands Of receivers and has had
poor traffic for several years,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
ANOTHER PRo.GERMAN
Is HELD BY GOvERNMEN

Yankton, s. D., Dec. 29.-Cornelius
o Hassel. an !. w. w. pro-German.
agitator. arrested at Wagner for alleged
violation of the espionage act. was be-
fore United States Commissioner E. r.
White Thursday for hearing, and was
bound over in the sum of $1,000 for
trial at Sioux Falls, April 2. Hassel
was unable to raise his bond md is
In the county Jail here. He is alleged
to have stated the government OF. Ger
many vas better than that Of the
United States and he hoped this u
try would be conquered.
vERMILLICN-F. Belle Conrow, coun-
~ superintendent OF schools. Is slowly re-
covering from nm operation she UNDER
went recently.
vERElIL1ON-Rev. Lowell s. Massie
and Miss Florence Elizabeth Macy were
married at the home Of the brides par
en4S. Nj. and Mrs. William Macy, near
hose recently. Rev: MI. Massie Is pastor
u the United Brethren church here.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Il. Thompson, Of
tbs yerynilion company Of home guards.
has been promoted to the position Of
major o. the second battalion or he home
f1Aar4ap q the STATE.
T~FhLIH - Ea Atr - - - 80
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
BIG CROWD OUT TO
HEAR CONGREssMAN

West Point, Neb.. Dec. 26.-One Of
crowds " assembled at West Point
turned out at the auditorium to hear
Congressman Dan v. Stephens deliver
his mastery denunciation Of the
kaiser and his satellites and give the
people an insight into the true condi-
lions now obtaining at the front, in
Europe. :"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

The navy department. announced re-
Gently that armament of merchant ves-
sells under the American flag has been
completed and n gun crew of from
provided. The men were available. but
they had to be trained when the arma-i
ment law went into effect, and guns
were wanting and had to be provided.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
NO oFFlclAL REPORT

Washington, D. c.. Dec. 29.-No Of
fetal information. informal or other.
wise. OF the a terms being discussed
oetween the ~bolshevists and the cen
trail powers, had reached the govern
mene today. and officials declared they
bad not even an intimation Of how
Or when to expect them. The attitude
OF the government ID UNCHANGED.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
DISTRICT COURT CLERKS
BENEFIT RN q

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 24.-Bob Smith,
clerk of the district court for Douglas
county. is entitled to keep the $4,000 Of
naturalization fees he has collected
during the 10 years since he took
charge of the office, under a decision
of the Nebraska supreme court. The
judgment of the lower courts in his
favor is affirmed.
The decision applies generally to all
district court clerks of the state, where
they have retained the fees. In Ian
caster county this has not been done,
as Clerk j.. S. Baer did not consider
himself morally entitled to them and
always turned them into the. county
treasury. Some of the clerks in other
counties who were interested in keen
ing fees assisted Smith in his suit. by
employing an attorney to appear on
their behalf when it was finally argued
in supreme court.
In future, however, district court
clerks will not be allowed to retain
naturalization fees. The Legislature of
1917 passed an act amending section
2430. revised statutes of Nebraska.
limiting each clerk to the compensation
as fixed by law and f%orbidding him ia
withhold any fees in excess of that
amount, no matter from what source
received.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

The hardest palm at all common ia
California's Trachycarpus excelsus,
known as the windmill palm. Not alone
Is IL hardy In w~tthstanding low tenn
peratures. but It Is tough and will en-
dure rough treatment, but boxed ii Is
not a success. =
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
Is FATALLY INJURED
UNDER WHEELS OF TRAIN

Rapid City, S. D., Dec. 29.-Wher
Yardmaster L. B. Wheeler, Of the
Northwestern railroad. retraced hi:
steps along the side of the repair tracE
in the local yards just after he ha6
ordered the switching crew to put two
cars in on that track, he found Alvin
Shields. one of the car repairers, lying
with his left leg under the wheel Of one
OF the cars. He died while being taker
to the hospital.
Deceased was As years OF age and had
been married for about six months. He
IS survived by his wife. his mother and
several brothers and sisters.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

The output OF gold. silver. copper.
lead and zinc In North Carolina / n 1916
was Considerably less than that in 1916.
The reduction IL due largely to the fact
that the Uwarra andsMartha Washing
ton properties have stopped work.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

Two thousand two hundred and
seventy eight students are enrolled at
n University OF Washington. On the
same day last year 2,772 had registered.
The percentage Of decrease is about IS.
Last year 81 per cent of the students
were men. This IA wal has reduced
the proportion Of men to AZ per cent.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
SAYS u. &. CAN'T u,M

Zurich, Switzerland, Dec. 29.-Count
julius Andrassy, expremier of Hungary.
writing on the peace question, says:
from h ome we were free in
the east the whole situation fundament-
ally changed and the central pow
the west. '
1T is no longer possible for Amer
lea TO give us the finishing stroke she
must save the ententem
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
LIE MUST WIN.

London. Dec. Reimbursement OF
the purposes for which the allies are
nghting Is essential to tie future free
dom n peace Of mankind" said Pre-
mler Lloyd George in u letter which
The premier's statement is regarded as
the British reply to the German peace
Premier Lloyd George said that q
statement on war aims could only be
made In agreement with Great Brit
ans allies. The question OF issuing a
fresh joint declaration he added Vas
constantly kept in view by the entente
allied governments. W.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-20
Every woman's pride, beautiful, clear
white clothes. Use Red Cross Ball Blue.
Ali grocers. Adv.
Modernizinu China.

That China is being modernized
faster than most Of us may think is
indicated by the increased use OF the
telephone in that vast country. It
also is worthy of note that although
practically the whole equipment comes
from abroad and is to a considerable
extent operated by foreigners, the
prices for service are much below
those to which we are accustomed in
this land or high prices.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-06-20

MISS Nathryh NdaFns PeopIes
In spite OF the high cost Of living
dollar a year" men are proving popu-
lar as bridegrooms at the national cap
ital. Among the more recent engage
ment announcements is that Of Miss
Kathryn Adams Peoples, of johnson
City, Tenn, one Of the war. workers at
national headquarters of the American
Red Cross.
Miss Peoples is prominent in social
and musical circles in her native state
and recently took the leading part in
q big Red Cross benefit performance
Of "The Japanese Girl" She made a
number OF friends i'll Washington at
the confederate reunion last year.
when she was maid of honor for the
First Tennessee.
The wedding will take place June %
at the home Of the bride.