The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-03-07

j. II, John Of Blackpipe transacted
business in White River, Monday.
lie was accompanied by Mr.. Ruggles
Of Wanamaker, Washabaugh county.
Mr.. Thearon is working on Burning
tons moving picture machine and
soon We ear all go To the movies
twice IA week. Wednesdays and Sat-
urdays.
Don Terpin has vacated the Ras-
mussen house. He will occupy lis
own property, recently VA ated 10y
County Agent blakely. Mr.. Blakely
will occupy the Johnson house.
The follo.!ing registered at the
Jones hotel. Tuesday: j. A. Erwin,
Dallas; K. A. Rhoades, Witten; Geo.
w. Mitchell, Winner; G. V. Hoffine,
Winner; G. ii. Mclienry, Sutherland
Mr.. and Mrs. V. Il. Addy Of Deni-
son, Kansas, will occupy the front
room over tile Mellette County Bank.
MIR. Addy has a ranch Of two sections
about three and n half miles south
west of White River. They will
make their home in White River dur
Ing the summer,
The hand bills are out advertising
that long talked of home talent play
to be given by the high school, Thurs
day, March 6, Burnett theater. AN
Early Bird" is IA splendid three act
comedy. A whole evening of real fun
The curtain will be pulled at $50
sharp. You'l like the orchestra.
The Navin Land Co, has moved TO
the Mellette County State Bank build
ing, new office with G.. +. Manson.
Mr.. Navin came To the Rosebsd reser
walton when the coy ote, rattle snake
and jack rabbit were tine only inhabi-
tants other than the noble red skin
He knows every foot OF MeIIeGte coun
ty and stands Pat" for South Dakota
"Will / go broke this year?" Uncle
Sam has spent considerable money
compiling stastics that will help farm
ers and stockmen. On page IL Of the
late bulletin on crop and live stock
Is "A paragraph on beef cattle. Men
who study and think will appreciate
these helpful suggestions. Ask the
County Agent for Circular No. l25.
There are "a few on the customers
desk at the Mellette County State
Bank. Take one.
Don't forget the Northrup Trio,
March 1S. The Mende,s ohn Quintette
was a decided success. The aiSles
and all extra space i'm the. back of the
Burnette hall were filled with chairs
Taking into consideration the stormy
night and the little advertising that
was done, we judge that the Auditor
ium will hardly hold the crowd on
March 18th. You must come early II
You want a good seat. Everybody
was delighted with the jolly girls of
the Mendelsohn Quintette.
DR.. David j. Perrin of Rapid City
preached 70 an a~ppreciative audience
at the Congregational Church, Sun
day night. DR.. Perrin Is a gentleman
OF culture and refinement End thosa
present heard a scholarly address. A
business meeting was held at the
close Of services to elect a pastor to
succeed Rev. G. +. Richards whose
resignation takes effect April lst. A
unanimous invitation was extended
to Rev. II. &. VanValkenburgh.
Brother Van .Valkenburgh no
introduction to the people of Mellette
county. We all remember him as
the pioneer preacher. 1.-THE Little
Minister" he was atfectionately call
ed by those who knew him best, a
gentleman and a scholar. We feel
that this unanimous call is but a re-
ward Of merit to one who has given
his best to a good work. !
These are the members Of the Boys
Club who have taken advantage of
the golden opportunity to become
owners OF thoroughbred Hereford cat
tie: Carl Peterson, Chrisman broth.
ers, George and Russell Keller. Merl
Mcdonald, Hollenbe:K brothers, Kim
ball brothers, a son of p. H.. Frazier,
William Jensen, William Day, a son
of II. II. Vandeburg. Mr.. Blakely
says he Is going to permit a few more
boys and girls to join. III you are in
A.-on u NH ~ NJ. DIlralu. a..