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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-06

Miss Mabel Fulton, bookkeeper at
the First State Bank, left Monday
for a short vacation to the Black Hills
and to visit her sister and friends at
Deadwood and Rapid City.
Wednesday it started in raining q
gain, and it rained all day. We Ger
tainly have had an ample amount of
moistur, now, and what we, and es
pecially the farmers would like to see,
is plenty OF warm sunshine.
We are glad 10 be able to record
the fact that the hogs that have been
roaming the streets of Wood, have
been penned up--all save one, and it
is earnestly to be hoped that this M
will be properly penned before the
big "Home Again" celebration. Let's
show the returned Soldier boys and
our visitors a clean, respectable look
ing Wood.
Miss Irene Cerney, formerly Of this
place but now of Gregory, came here
Monday FOR a short visit with her
friend Miss Mayme Shepard of B-rk
ley. Miss Cerney informs us that che
aud her mother expect to return to
Mellette county in the very near fu
ture to make their home. Their many
friends will extend them q cordial
welcome.
Bert Humphrey commenced carry
ing the mail last Monday. He is
driving a brand new Ford. The mail
gets here from White River about
noon, and the mail from Win or a
bout four o'clock, which is about four
hours later than the old schedule.
Bert has his car equipped with a
regular "steam boat whistle" and
when he comes sailing into Wood be
blows SAT- whistle which announces
that the mail has arrived. which fact
Is duly appreciated by the people Of
this burg.
Pan McNickle, wife and two daugt
tiers arrived here Memorial Day, las,
Friday, from Farnam. Nebraska, anc
visited with Frank Tisd-ll and wife
Ia Happy Hollow. Mrs. McNickl'
and Mrs. Tisdell are sisters. The.
made the trip overland in their Ford
aud found the last lap OF their j~ourne'
rather tough going. Mr.. McNickl
thinks we have a great country her
and he is seriously contemplating di
posing of his Nebraska holdings an;
coming to Mellette county to MAX
his permanent home.
G. L. Kidwiler returned home las
Saturday from Iowa Falls. low
where he was call,d recently In &C
count of the sudden death of his age
father. His father was 6H years oil,
and died very suddenly on May l7t
of heart failure. The funeral wa
held on the Goth inst at Iowa Fall
The deceased is survived by his viii
and two sons, G L. Kidwiler OF Woo
and NJ. O. Kidwiler of Ireton. lows
Mr.. Kidwilers mother accompanie
him home aud she expects TO Wis
with him the greater part OF the sun
mer.
The County Tractor and Grade
outfit arrived in Wood, Memorial Da
last Friday, and that afternoon star
cd to work grading the streets viii,
form a part OF the Memorial Highws
but they did not woik long that da
a. the heavy rain soon put . stop I
their operations. However on Nor
day IL bad dried up sufficient, 90 sh'
they again started work on the stree
} that are = part Of this highway, an
|, BY the time this appears IN print wi
} be working east on the section lir
! just south OF Wood. They are dom
: pretty nice job and whea ibis hie'
zAn RnnuaIrrndn thelfpn lepG!
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-06
TEACHERS EXAMINATION DATES

TEACHERS EXAMINATION DATES
Following is the schedule OF regu.
lar Teachers Examinations for 1919:
For Life Diplomat, State, First
Grade and Vocational Certificates:
August IA 10.
For Second, Third and Primary
Grade Certificates: April Ills, Aug.
ust l4-l6, October 30-31.
THos. III. GREEN,
TIL County Superintendent.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-06
WARNING.

Wood School District No, /, warrant
register No. 488, drawn In favor of the
Western Publishing House for S43.50
n hereby recalled and all parties are
warned rot to purchase said warrant,
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-06
WARRANT CALL

All School Warrants OF Cody School
District No. I, up to- and including
Register No. "a are hereby called for
payment. Register No IS Is called
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-06-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

State OF South Dakota 60 IN
County OF Mellette COUkE
In the matter OF the Estate of
Collins G, Jordan, deceasedi
Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned
administrator of the Estate OF Collins 9. Jor-
dan. deceased To the creditors or ana all per-
sons having claims against the said deceased,
to exhibit such claims with the necessary
vouchers within six months. after the .hrst
publication OF this notice To the said admins
trator at the office of c. +. kell. in White Riv-
err, South Dakota. which said office the under-
signed selects as his place OF business In all
matters connected with said Estate or Collins
c.. Jordan, deceased. ca JORDAN,
administrator of the Estate OF
Collins G. Jordan, Deceased.
c.. +. Kell, Attorney for administrators Hat
The Carlisle independent., 1919-07-31
Southwest Harvest Sanest T In, History
Kansas City. Mo, July 27.-

Kansas City, Mo, July 27.- The southwest's harvest. charac- terized as the sanest" in histo- ry, is over. Higher wages were paid than ever before, and there was practically no radical agita- tion. An army numbering at times 125.000 men advanced with the harvest from Southern Okla homa through Kansas and into Nebraska. earning an average of So cents an hour.
 Federal officials say about 100 alleged agitators were ar rested on vagrancy charges, but so far there has not been single complaint of sabotage.
 College students and returned soldiers predominated among the harvesters. The response was so large that it was unnec- essary for sideline harvesters-
The Carlisle independent., 1919-07-31
Minutes of Baptist Ladies Aid

The Aid spent a very delight ful work afternoon Thursday. the 24tb., with the corresponding secretary, and I wish to say that I welcome the Aid to come more often; for it is good to meet to- gether for so noble cause, and 1 delight in having you in my home.
 Officers and members present, nine; but with our pastor, who is deeply interested in our good work and always lends helping hand. and with eleven children present, brought our little crowd up to twenty one in number.
 After the sewing was complet' ed they say'' we enjoyed nice little lunch. The children were served as they like it best, "Lun- cheon in the shade"
 As I was taxed one dollar only, for work, remember each mem Der absent will please be present with your regular absent tax" of 10 cents next work day, and we will soon make good ad- vance, with both present and ab- sence taxes.
 We wish to change the date of the announcement of the social to be held on the lawn at the Baptist parsonage August lth. As that date being the regular meeting of the Eastern Star, we will entertain Tuesday evening, the 9th, at 8:30; and remember especially our gentlemen mem bers are requested to be there.
 After scripture reading, song and prayer by our pastor we ad- journed to meet July 31st with Mrs. H. l.. Urton for our Bible study, our lesson being the book of Daniel. Let every one come.
 Cor. Sec.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-07-31

When the baby is suffering the dou ble affiictlon of hot weather and bowel disorders. the reme- dy needed is McGEE'S BABY ELMER. It reduces the fever. ish condition, corrects the stom- ach and checks looseness of the bowels. s.-Sold by all dealers.
 George F. Young, brother of Mrs. H. F. Kirkpatrick, return ed from overseas last week after two years service in the army. MT. Young was one of the first boys to be called from Lonoke county. He was glad to get back to his old home He is no E making his home with the fami- ly of H. P. Kirkpatrick. Mrs. M. J. Turrentine. accom- panied by her granddaughter, Miss Elizabeth Rule of Lonoke, returned home..Thursday after q three weeks visit with relatives and friends in Clarks6ale and other points in Mississippi They spent few days in Memphis on their way home. Mrs. Turren- tine reports that she had a fine visit with old friends that she had not seer for many years and that it did her heart good to view the landmarks of halcyon days in the good old state of Missis- sippi.
 The ". o. W. picnic at Hamil- ton twas attended by large crowd of people. many of whom went from Carlisle. Everything was ln ship shape for the enter tainment of the people. A basket dinner was served on the ground and was bountiful to say the least. Refreshments were served from the stands and eV- erybody was supplied with ev- erything that heart could wish. This was an occasion that will long be remembered. The good people Of the Hamilton neighbor borhood know how to entertain and nothing was left undone to make this picnic the greatest event of the season.
 This is a good time to paint up your buildings. See the Arkmo Lumber Go. for tue pest paints on the markets F If
The Carlisle independent., 1919-07-31

boy scouts and high school stu dents-to go into the fields. al though many business men in small Kansas towns joined twi- light" harvest gangs.
 There were some instances Of wages reaching $15 day, due to peculiar local condition. At the critical period of the harvest farmers here and there became panicky and bid wages up to 80 cents an hour.
 There never was so great a need of workers in Kansas. " said J. c. Mohler, secretary of the Kansas State Board of Agri- culture, ''but I believe no appre. ciable amount of the crop was lost through lack of harvesters. "
The Carlisle independent., 1919-07-31

Robert Ligon arrived home from the harvest fields of Okla homa Sunday. On his way back he stopped over at Norman, Okla. homa and Fayetteville. Arkan sas for short visits. He tells us that he rather enjoyed the work in she harvest after having been cooped up in the school room for several months.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-07-31

E. A. Brainard and Frank Wolf returned Friday from Mal> vern, where they have been put ting down well. MT. Brainard stated to the Independent man that he is the first man to get water from a driven well at that place. The well he has complet ed is 1Q1 feet deep and furnish es all the water the pump will carry.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-07-31
Fertilizer for Wheat and Oats

will have "a car of fertilizer for wheat and oats on track at Carlisle in a few weeks. Would be pleased to quote you prices.
 c. M. Friend, 12-3t Rt2 Lonoke, Ark.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-07-31
Everybody Needs Insurance

am representing some of the best Fire and Tornado insurance companies in the country and so iicit your insurance business. : 4o If Mrs. J. W. Hutson
The Carlisle independent., 1919-07-31

Floyd Griffin and T. J. Cullor left Monday for points h Okla. homa on business. They will visit the oil fields while absent.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-07-31
Good Paint Saves Lumber

When yon build you should not overlook your paint order It is one of the most important features and wiil preserve the lumber in your building We handle the best brands of paints to be obtained. Our paints make your old house new See us for paints and kaisomines.
 12 If Arkmo Lumber Co.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-07-31

-C. c. Hummel wants all your eggs at highest price in cash or trade 51 If
The Washington herald., 1919-05-11

ping dramatic expose Of the male
love. pirate" In this photodrama
Mr.. walthall has an opportunity TOT
that acting which has made him the
peer of all actors In imaginative roles.
In the cast supporting the star are
such well-known actors as Melbourne
MacDowell, Ethel Fleming. Nell
Hardin and Clare DuBrey.
Garden-s'The Coming Of the Law"
Contrary to the past policy Of bi-
weekly change Of show. Moore's Gar
den Theater announces for the entire
week. starting today. William Fox's
super-photoplay 'Phe Coming Of the
Law" starring that greatest exponent
of the real life Of the Old West,
Tom Mix.
The Coming Of the Law" Is a story
of Dry Bottom, N. Mex. to which
town Mix. in the character Of Kent
Hollis. comes to succeed his father,
who was head of the Circle Bar Ranch.
He finds, cattle rustlers running the
town Although O tenderfoot. he
jumps In to clean Up the place. there
by affording himself an opportunity
10 do SO many amazing things thai
the rustlers are beaten by astonish-
ment rather than by gun play. AZ
usual. Mr.. Mix does some stunts in
this picture that takes ones breath
The Washington herald., 1919-05-11
ID. r. Kcith's-VaudeyiIIe,

Not Yet. Marie" by Frank STAN
mers. produced by c. b. Maddox.
with William Edmunds. Edward
Buzzell. Peggy Parker. Marie Dono-
hue and other show girls, will be
the induCCment at B. F. Keith's
Thcater this week. commencing at
the matinee tomorrow. 1t deals with
the perplexities of an Italian artist
and his dainty models. The extra
added feature will be the farcial
comedian. Harry Watson and COM
pany. under the direction of Jack
Norworth. presenting Young Bat
tlinE Kid Dugan" in the telephone
scene from Norworth's odds and
Ends Revue Next in stellar at
tractiveness will be the famous emo
tional comedienne, Valerie Bersere
and company in Little Cherry Bios
son." a love romance of the Orient.
Charles Olcott. the singing comed-
ian. will give his amusing travesty,
a Comic Opera in Ten Minutes" in
which he takes all the parts. From
the part of Youth in "Everywoman"
comes Helene Davis into vaudeville
and here she will give a program of
quaint and exclusive songs. Others
will be Eric Zarde in a spectacular
creation. Davis and Darnen in
'Birdseed." Buch Brothers as The
Ship Ahoy Boys" and the kino-
grams.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-11
CrandaII's Knickcrbocker -
Code of Honor

Florence Reed. filmed in dual role.
will be presented as the pictured star
at Crandall's Knickerbocker Theater
today and tomorrow in Her Code OF
Honor" a photo drama of substantial
dramatic worth in which Miss Reed
is supported by William Desmond.
Irving Cummings and a stellar cast.
Having its inception among pictur-
esQue Surroundings in the Latin quar-
ter of Paris, Her Code Of Honor"
progresses interestingly and with
constantly mounting suspense to the
environs of fashionable life in New
York City.
On Tuesday and Wednesday. the
Knickerbocker will offer as the major
attraction of its bill. Lets Hope"
the most recently released starring
vehicle for Marguerite Clark. A
sprightly story expository of the man.
ner in which a maid may make n
catspaw of a man Is unreeled in this
picture.
Augustus Thomas powerful drama
OF American home life. in which is
included n stirring defense OF the
present social system. adapted to the
uses of the silver sheet under its
original title of "As a Man Thinks"
under the supervision of the author,
will be presented at the Knicker-
booker on Thursday and Friday with
Leah Baird.
On Saturday the outstanding feature
will be THE Yankee Princess" in
which the central character is imper-
sonated by Bessie Love. Each bill
will be supplemented by a wide di-
versity OF short-reel features and spe-
cial music.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-11
Strand-"Somc Liur,,

Some Liar" the perturbation of
James Oliver Curwood's story as re-
Gently published. will be presented by
an excellent cast at Moore's Strand
Theater the first four days of this
week
William Russell. star in the produc-
tion. has found in this comedy drama
n vehicle which suits his exuberant
style to perfection. As n salesman Of
cradles and collins. with a bad habit
of spinning tall tales and posing as
a hero. he works himself into a series
Of extremely funny situations, one of
which, however. brings him near
death. and only then is he brought to
the realization that the truth some
times pays. For steady action. total
disregard of all the laws of safety
first and a continual laugh, Some
Liar" is Mr.. Russell's best.
For the last three days of the week
Henry 3. Walthall will be seen in
Modern Husbands" a powerful, grip
The Washington herald., 1919-05-11

away. Hollis Is aided in his fight by
Nellie Hazelton. q charming and fear
less girl OF the plains. as played by
Browne Vernon. The story is well
connected and has magnificent set
tings.
Crandall's Savoy-asrhe Poppy Girl's
Husband.'
A role entirely different from the
typical Western bad man" in which
he is accustomed to be filmed is that
Of the central character In, THE Pop
-py Girls Husband" In which William
s. Hart will be screened as star of
the photoplay bill announced for
Crandalrs Savoy Theater today and
tomorrow. In the role opposite the
star is pictured Juanita Hansen.
Other feature pictures booked for
presentation at the Savoy during the
remaining days Of this week are as
follows: Tuesday. Mabel Normand In
1.-THE Pest" Wednesday. Mary Bo-
land In IA woman's Experience"
Thursday. June Elvidge. Montagu
Love and Carlyle Blackwell in
Three Green Eyes," Friday. Ethel
Clayton in "Pettigrew's Girl" Satur-
day. Enid Bennett in Partners
Three.
CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-11
Gayety-Behman Show.

An unusual entertainment in
many respects Is forecast for the
current week in that provided by the
Behman Show. the current attrnc-
tion at the Gayety. With an origi-
nal book by Junie McCree. Singer
has arranged for the introduction
OF numerous vaudeville specialties
which fit in naturally with its plot
and add materially to the enjoy
ment OF the whole. Comedy that
keeps the spectators conVulsed with
laughter and scenes and situations
that are made more than ordinarily
enjoyable. are distinctive features.
Marie Sparrow, who has long been a
favorite with burlesque FANS" be-
cause of her charming personality
and beautiful voice. has been pro-
vided with an important part.
Ameta Pymes. whose classical dane
ing has been a sensation in previous
seasons. is brought forward to bet
ter advantage than ever before, and
is assisted by a corps of coryphees
of grace and beauty. Eddie Foley
and Harry MCGOWAN. billed as
merry exponents of Jazz comedy.
are also featured. Others in the
cast are ]. Harry Jenkins. Harry
Bowen, Tom Akin. Frank Zanora,
Dottie Ray and a delightful gather
ing of Broadway beauties who form
fitting complement to this excep-
tional organization.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-11
Cosmos-vuudeville.

The Cosmos Theater bill chis
week Is a reflex of big time vau-
deville in more than one respect,
with Adelaide Bell. premiere dan
seuse from the Century Roof, New
York, and her famous Jazzbon-
ians" and the five Famous Borsinis
in their notable globe act from the
New York Hippodrome.
Then comes Marva REIN. a big
Cosmos favorite, assisted by Elsie
Clark in a 'pianosingalogue' nov
city. and kenny and Hollis, anoth-
er team OF unusual favorites. in
''Freshys Initiation" one of the
funniest of vaudeville acts. Nancy
Boyer. the clever little actress of
the legitimate. with her own COM
pany. in Edgar Allan Woolf's play
let. The Last of the Quakers." will
bring the dramatic offering. and
Phil Kelly and Doreen Day. in
Tanning a Tourist" a unique skit
of melody and mirth.
The added matinee attraction will
picture Anita Stewart in "A Mid
night Romance" Terrible Scan
dals." Mack Sennett comedy, will
be seen at all performances. and
the Pathe News at 2:30 and p.
m. daily from Monday through Fri
day.
TodaH's performance. starting at
p. m, will offer an unusual array
of enjoyable vaudeville and motion
picture talent in an almost con-
tinuous performance until closing
time.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-11
NntIonaI-"JuIinn EItinge Revuc.-

Opening tonight for a weeks en-
gaSemeut will he what the National
heralds as the attraction de luxe of
the season. The Julian Eltinge Re-
vue' and his notable company of play
ers in his latest stage cnture.
Surrounded by a company OF artists
whose fame has spread TO both con-
tinents and equipped with scenic mas
terpiecCs from the brushes of our lead
ing artists. Mr. EItinge. will offer a
complete new repertoire of feminine
characterizations. His new songs by
Cora McGeacy. some of which are
THE Siren Vampire Tn Society"
The Bride and the Bathing Girl"
are each surrounded with special seem
cry and WARDROBE
In his sketch His Night at the
club" which was suggested by Mr.
EltinGe and written by June Mathis.
he introduced Don't Trust Those Big
Gray Eyes which will no doubt be
one of the seasons song hits.
The management has selected
company of entertainers of notable
reputation to assist Mr.. Eltinge in the
production. among whom are Sydney
Grant. Dainty Marie, Eddy Duo. Cleo
GascoiGne. Leo Beers. Gorhads and
Carville. Marjorie Bennett, Arthur
Shirley. Velma Whitman. Marionne.
Nellie Harris. Charlotte Davies, the
Capistrano Sexette and others.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-11
ReIaxeo-Grand Opern.

Adjusters of artistic musical and
dramatic values will have their
time amply taken up at the Be-
lasco this week by the eight pro-
ductions of the San Carlo Grand
Opcre Company.
Among the more than 100 mem
hers are some twenty distinguished
artists. as follows:
Soprano: Mines. Marcella Craft.
Alice Eversman, Queena Mario.
Sofia Charlebois. Estelle Went
worth
Mezzo soprano: Mines. Doyia Fer
nanda. Stella DeMette, Mana Ge-
noyesc. Alice Homer. Frances Mo-
rosini, Bettina Delmo.
Tenor: Messrs. Manuel Salazar.
Giuseppe Agostini. Romeo Boscacci,
Luciano Rossini.
Baritone: Messrs. Angelic Antola,
Joseph Roger. Rodolfo Fornari.
Luigi DellemoIle.
Eass: Messrs. Pietro DeBiasi. Ma
tale Cervi, Pietro Canova-
Musical directors: MesSrs. Gaet-
anO MerOla, Ugo BarduCcL
The splendid repertoire an
nOurced for this week is as fol-
lows:
Tomorrow evening. double bill
secret of Suzanne" Tin EngIish)
and "I'PaEIiacci" lin Italian). with
two separate casts of principals:
Tuesday. Lucia Di LammermOor"
Wednesday matinee, Tales of Hoff-
mann: evening. Aida; Thursday.
Jewels of the Madonna; Friday
la BOheme": Saturday matinee,
Madame Butterfly; evening, III
TrovatoTe."
The Washington herald., 1919-05-11
Loew's PnInce-Marguerite Clark In
.Come Out of the Kitchen"

Marguerite Clark will! be the fca-
tured star of the photoplay pro-
gram of Loew Palace Theater for
the first four days of this week. be-
ginning today at 2. m, in Como
out of the Kitchen" a photoplay
adaptation Of Alice Duer Miller's
famous stage success in which that
notable actress, Ruth Chatterton.
was starred for several seasons.
The production was scenariozed by
Clara BeranSer, directed by John
:. Robertson. and brings to Miss
CIark's support a notable cast that
includes Frances Kaye. Bradley
Barker, Albert N. Hackett, May KIT
son. George Stevens, Eugene
O'Brien and others.
Come Out of the Kitchen" in
its main points. tells the story or
an aristoCratic Southern girl who
leases her home estate to a
Northerncr to provide funds for an
operation on her mother. Ihe
Northern mans dislike for neEr"
servants forces the girl to assume
the role of cook and her brothers
and sisters other servile parts. The
\otherner falls in love with his
cook and discovers her true
status in time to propose ana
be accepted. The story is replete
with comedy hiEhliGhts and n
strong romantic note dOmirates the
production. The Palace program
will include also a number OF ao-
bIcViated film subjects as well as
the usual Palace musical features.
Beginning next Thursday and
continuing throughout the last
three days of this week. Dorothy
Dalton will be screened in the posi-
ton of prominence on the Palace
program in her latest production,
The Lady of Red Butte"