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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-02-25
CELEBRATE 25TH WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY

Last Saturday being the twenty
fifth Wedding anniversary Of Mr.. and
Mrs. }. l.. Orr, living south of town,
4 number Of their friends and neigh
bors walked in oa them during the
evening and gave them a genuine sur
prise. They all brought some eats
With them, and after spending several
hours in social chat, games and mu
sic, a real sumptuous feed was spread
and enjoyed by all. Among those
present on this occasion were: l.. X .
Larsen and family, j 2. Noyup and
family, K. Erickson and family, Ray
Rapkin and family, Floyd Wood and
family, Fred MatOuseck and family
Mr.. and Mrs. |. Kaufman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harper, Mr. and Mrs j. u. Cor
dell, Deimer Lookbill. The guests
presented Mr.. and Mrs. Orr with a
beautiful chest Of Community Silver
With which to remember this most
pleasant occasion, and as tribute to
the high esteem in which they are held
by their friends and neighbors.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-02-25
SOME SNAKE STORY

II. w. Mcconnell living seven miles
south Of the city has broken ali prev
ious records for snake killing in this
section. Mr. Mcconnell has a we'll
near his farm home which was dug
some years ago and walled up with
rock. The water from said we'll is
used for drinking purposes and for
some time it has had peculiar taste.
Last week he decided to clean out the
we'll aud after pumping out the water,
three or four snakes could be seen
sticking their heads out from The rock
walls. The rock walls were taken out
IF the well aud a general roundup Of
the snakes made After the work was
compIo ted, final count was made
and 1t was found that over two hund
red water snakes had been killed and
taken from the well. Mr.. Mcconnell
then proceeded to put in snake tight
metal curbiug in the well to guard a
gainst any future invaslcn. Winner
Advocate.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-02-25

rlayjng recently been the happy re-
cipient Of perfectly good package OF
Red Camel cigarettes, neatly done up
in yellow wrapping paper with a yard
and half OF red ribbon artistically
decorating the package, and mOdestly
presented through the medium Of our
village y. O., | take this means of
thanking nay unknown friend for his
kindly remembrance. ! very much
regret that the donor Cf the above
mentioned gift is 50 extremely mod
est that he failed TO attach his sigma
ture thereto as it would have afford
ed me the greatest pleasure TO extend
my thanks in person.
Fearing that my unknown friend
may be laboring under the false i'm
preston that the strenuous financial
times are responsible for the fact that
deny myself this luxury, and conse-
quently must be satisfied with second
hand donations from my more fortu-
nate brethren, | beg to offer a brief
explanation.
Having been originally equipped
with only an ordinary pair of lungs,
and never having come into possession
of modern smoke attachment, | find
pure oxygen much more to my liking
and immeasurably less destructive to
the delicate air cells Of the aforesaid
respiratory organs. Perha ps through
persistent effort, | might have been
able to acquire this most manly ac-
compishment, but having always
been more or less busily occupied
with the minor details of living. /
never seemed to find time to give this
matter the undivided attention 1t
seems to require in order 90 become a
real artist. Having thus been un-
fortunately handicapped in my youth
fear that at this advanced age,
should make but very poor showing
among my more accomplished associ-
ates, and being naturally of a rather
sensitive disposition | feel very re-
luctant to express myself TO humiliat
ing comparisons.
Trusting that the foregoing state
ments may enlighten the mind Of my
well meaning friend as to the true
reason for my seeming indifference
concerning this very desirable accom-
plishment.
| beg TO remain, sincerely yours,
+. III. HAMILTON. :.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-02-25
READING CIRCLE PROGRAM

Following is the program for the
Reading Circle to be held at Wood
Saturday, February26 1921, beginning
at Loo p. M;
Song "America the Beautiful"
Report from Business of Living"
Chapters l. 2, 3, 4, 5, F. II Hamilton
Report from Modern Elementary
School Practice" Chapters /, 3
------------------- Helen Siegmund
Report from business Of Living"
Chapters 6, l. s, 9, p. G. Mcdonald
instrumental Fumber Jessie Sinkler
Report from Modern Elementary
School Practice" Chapters 3, 4----.
Observation-Disclosures Faye Goodse!le
Report from Business Of Living, ,
Chapters 10. III, l., 13, IL,
---- Mabel Engstrom
Report from "Modern Elementary
School Practise" Chapter s.
Roy Reinoehl
Report from Modern Elementary
School Practice" Chapter 6.
..-.-.-.--...---. Cornelia Mcdonald
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-02-25

SCHOOL NOTES.

We are this week ordering number
of supplementary readers for our
school library.
Pearl lIutchens, the school artist,
is engaged in making number Of
large posters to be used at the Read
ing Circle meeting to illustrats the
needs Of better schools.
We understand tie White River
school expect TO present play in the
near future. We have nice little
stage with very complete set of
scenery and we hope White River
may see fit to play in Wood.
On Thursday night tile players play
ed at White River TO large and ap-
preciatiye audience. After all eXpen-
ses were paid we were thirty-fve dol
lars to the good, making our net in
come last week seventy-five dollars.
Remember the Reading Circle meet
ing at the school house next Saturday
at nine O'Clock. All teachers in the
Wood Circuit are expected TO be pre-
sent and the members of the School
Boards are urged TO attend Let us
make these meetings mutually hell-
ful.
Tie High School Players took their
play Deacon Dubbs' to Witten last
Saturday night. They certainly APP
rreciate the way the people Of Witten
responded The house vas well filed
and the audience was very attentive
and appreciatiye throughout the play.
After all expenses were paid We clear
ed forty dollars.
Remember that The problems Of the
nation are solved through the Home,
the Church and the School. In order
that our social and civil life may
reach the highest plane, these three
institutions must cooperate We, as
teachers. feel that we have the moral
support Of practically every patron Of
the school. Lets all pull together for
better school and more progress
siye Wood
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-02-25
COAL DISCOVERED IN MEL
LETTE COUNTY(?)

Is the coal in Mellette county
One day this week gentleman came
to our Office and gave US a small lump
Of Ignite coal that be claimed had
been picked up where there was a
good deal Of the same stuff cropping
out of the ground. 1t was a rather
poor grade, to be sure, but one could
not expect to pick up a first grade
coal on top Of the surface. But if this
story is true, there is no good reason
why not down deeper in the ground
much better grade of coal can be
found. The man who brought us
this sample said that the party that
made this fad had been burning the
stuff ell winter If a good coal mine
could be uncovered in this county it
would prove of more real value than
the discovery of gold. 1t would also
Be one of the greatest magnets we
could think of to hurry the extension
Of the Northwestern. 1t would saye
the people Of this county thousands
Of dollars every year in their fuel bills
We shall eIdeayor to keep tab on this
reported discovery of coal, and if
there is anything to 1t and coal can
really be mined in a commercial way,
We hope that the development of the
mine will not lolg be delayed.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-02-25

George Schmidt Of Pure Water and
Mrs. Anna st. Pierre of Greenwood,
:. n, were united in marriage at
White River, Monday. Judge Manson
officiating.
George Moore who has been laid up
for the past week with lame foot is
able TO limp around again. A week
ago last Sunday he was helping to
throw and tie calf and after the
calf was down it ilopptd .ts head a
round and ran it, horn through Geor
ges lett shoe and pierced the foot just
back Of the toes.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-02-25
NOTICE

The spring term of the. .CircuitCourt
in and for Mellette County, State of
South Dakota, which was set to con
vene TUESDAY, March lst, has, by or
der of the Judge of this District been
until Monday, May 23,
1921, at 10 o'clock q. m. of that day
in the town of White River, Mellette
county, South Dakota. All parties
Interested should take due notice and
be governed accordingly.
NJ |. STRAIN, \. d. BURCH,
Clerk OF Courts. Judge.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-02-25

One Of the first acts Of the new con.
gress should be revision Of our i'm
migration laws. Nlth more than
three million men now out Of employ
ment in this country one begins 10
wonder how the hundreds Of thous-
ands pouring in from Europe are 60
ing to earn an honest living. There
is nothing to be gained by turning
America into an international poor
farm.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-02-25

FOR SALE-Two COED fresh mich
cows. Frank johnson, Wood, S. DipH
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-10
DISCARD OLD FAV0RlTES FOR IMPROVED NEW TYPES

The four magnificent news types of Dahlias we are offering this sea son will prove positive temptation to lovers of this gorgeous flower. Each Is distinctive in color, form or size. Order now for April delivery.
 FIREBALL-immense fiery red blossoms with long pulled. incurved and interlaced petals. A sensational novelty-Sl50 each (postpaid).
 PINK BEAUTY-blossoms of the most delicate lavender pink. often 10 inches in diameter. A distinctive Cactus type-$2 each, postpaid
 PRIMROSE DAME-lovely be- yond description; groundcolor prim- rose yellow overlaid with coral pink. Of cactus decorative type with beau tifully curved and twisted petals $2 each, postpaid.
 SNOWDRIFT-glistening snowy white blossoms of exceptional size borne on long stiff stems. The sym bol of Purity-$2.S0 each, postpaid
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LUXURIANT DISPLAY WITH
 GORGEOUS CANVAS

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 AMERICAN BEAUTY = nam. moth blossoms of carmine-roSs shade
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 SAN DIEGO-immense blooms oi distinct burnt orange shade.
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posed wage reductions. said tonight that there was nothing to the argu- ment' of the union men that the packers are violating any war time agreement
 The agreement" he said. made December 26, 1917. with the presi- dents mediation commission, say by virtue of the authority vested in it with view to settlement fer the du- ration of the war of differences i3 or der that there may be no interruption in the supply and service furnished by the companies essential to the sue cessful prosecution of the war An extension of the agreement was made in the fall of 1919 tor the further pet iOd of one year after the close of the war for the purpose of tiding over the period of readjustments. which period has long since elapsed accord ing to the expressed opinion of Presi' dent Wilson last January and as fur. ther evidenced by the recent action Of congress in abolishing agencies ere ated for war purposes.
 There has not been and there. vii not be under the new arrangemar' any discrimination whatever for or against union labor l say this to contradict the statement that we arc
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living 10 the general public. and of striking, at the same time. body blow at organized labor for the pur- pose of destroying it."
 An orderly and established meth od of proceeding in industrial af, fairs" by conference and arbitration is advocated in the telegram. which says this method ~contemplates strikes and lockouts and other hos tilities Of industrial warfare as a last resort when no peaceful settlement is nOssible." The president is then petitioned to bring the packers. into conference
 Denial that the packers had large stores of meat on hand was made in a statement tonight by Richard Hebb of Chicago. speakin% for the packers. He said that all storage stocks on hand February 2S were but 33,000.000 pounds more than the same date last year and 61 0O0,OOO pounds less than in 1919
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-10
No untoward Incident

DUESSELDORF. March s.-(By the Associated Press)-Tweufa hour hours have passed since allied troops maEehed into the new zone of occu patton. Not the slightest untoward incident has occurred and General Degoutte in command, has returned to Mayence.
 "One could almost say our arrival is the fulfillment of long cherished hope commented a high allied off cer today.
 Workers show no signs of dissat- isfaction. Socialist leaders say that the army has promised to respect their 'organizatinos; that is all they ask. 1T the army rids them of the hated green devils" as the state po- lice are called. they promise to live on the best terms with it.
 At Duisburg and Ruhrort, ferment is apparent The walls are plastered with placards headed with the red flag The soldiers had occasionally to dispetse sullen featured groups. but it seems a passing show of i'll humor for the factories are working full blast while other sections of the pop ulation appear to feel relief.
 Order Dear to German Heart
 The occupation assures the mainten- ance of that order so dear to the German heart. while General De- goutte's proclamation promising a better food supply, has made an ex: cellent impression.
 The most conspicuous evidence of the occupation of this city are two British tanks standing at the Hinden- burg wall near the Rhine, around which crowds gathered today, among them two soldiers who examined the machine. Yesterdays interest in the arrival of the troops had largely dim finished today. inhabitants showing mostly what General Gaucher termed benevolent indifference"
 Many Germans are calling at the French headquarters and offering to enlist in the foreign legion.
 An effective installation of the GUS toms regime on the Rhine and along the allied frontiers is still awaiting decision of the allied governments as to the details. The first real cash payment on separations was collected yesterday when the allies seized all money in the cash boxes of the GUS toms houses on the French and Bel gian frontiers. It will be turned ov- CT to the separations commission.
 12 Hours To Give Up Arms
 The censorship announced in Gen eral Degoutte's proclamation applies only to local publications It is said to be intended only to prevent pro paganda which might prove danger GUS for the troops of occupation. The
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-10
YOU'LL WANT TO PLANT
 THESE NEW BEAUTIES

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 SCABIOSA GRANDIFLORA-G packets special at 50c, postpaid Azure Fairy G'cht blue). Cherry Red, Fiery Scarlet. Flesh Color Rose and Purple This flower is . distinct favor;te W II high class flor ists. It is sometinies called "AIilady's Pincushion."
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Slayer Is Called Vampire By
 Mrs. Jake l.. HalnOn
ouNrlNUED FROM PAGE ONE,


 cated tonight, would Start immediate ly at g a. m. tomorrow Including 8 veniremen left over rom the 100 summoned at the open ing Of che present coutt session. lS2 men are Available for examination for jury service in the Hamon case.
 Clara Hamon Composed
 Clara Smith Hamon was said to be composed and anxious to have the trial completed. She movca sere Sat urday from Wilson
 Seen on the streets. Mrs. Clara Ha- mon isNwell dressed. apparen5ry some what more frail than when she su. rendered last December at Fl Paso. She drives about in a motor car and mods and smiles as she recognizes acquaintances.
 Mrs. Jake L. Hamon today took up her Ardmcre residence ,n sew bungalow recently purchased for her.
 Court attaches late today rearrang- ed seats of the court room to accom- modate as many persons as possible When q number of folding chairs had been taken into the chamber and the furniture switched about. il still was to accommodate more than. $50 spectators.
 Fears Girl Will Be Freed
 Mrs Jake L. Ramon said today her greatest fear was that the defendant would go free. She said she felt to greater extent than ever that years ago When her husband and the young woman first became acquainted sie s1ould have taken some action. In that she twas deterred she declared. by the fact that she was a Christian woman and could do nothing of vio- lence against the. then. Miss Clara Barton Smith.
 Mrs Hamon, as tears welled into her eyes. said that time and again she had contemplated some acton sU break up the associations of her hus- band and the girl. but could'not bring herself to that point
 Mrs Hamon said that many, many times she hal debated with herself whether to throw acid in Clara Smiths face, to disfigure her so she would not be so beautiful and attract the attention of Hamon, but that she never could bring herself to that point
 'Oh. if I only had she said T might have had him and these chil- dren might have had their father"
 Mrs. Hamon spoke in bitter terms Of Mrs. Clara Smhh Hamon referring to her as vampire who repeatedly had refused to consider Hamon's ex- pressed wishes to end their associa- tion. Mrs. Hamon said that on one visit to the rooms in local hotel oc cupied by Hamon and Clara Smith Hamon, she had gazed in amazemenl upon the fine clothes there and that she had taken away a pistol she found on Clara's dresser
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-10
Europe'e Economic
 G ditions Poor
1coNrINuEp. TRoM pAcE oNE.l

tCONTINUED' FROM PAGE orED any other nation the same treatment be granted her Like the United States Italy entered the war without being forced to do so by any aegres- sion and while the nations attacked were more in difficult straits. Italy got nothing except her natural boun- diaries, and such boundaries Italy con quered with her own military effort.
 Italy has therefore a political at ttude and a public sentiment which agree with the political attitude and public sentiment of the United States. This, ] think and hope. will facilitate my wsrk.."
 He expressed confidence in the sue cess in the efforts being made to bring about a resumption of the formerly large trade relations between Italy and the United States. He indicated. however. it would not be possible at first to apply the proceeds of the sale or Italian products imported into America directly towards reduction of the debt to this country.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-10
Fine! Lp1antso7 GeymsirS p!gygg psgygS 2

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proclamation informed the populace that the army of occupation would hinder business as little as possible With regard to the giving up or arms within F hours, the proclamation an- nounced a penalty comprising fine and Imprisonment for failure tc comply.
 The French troops today began opening soup kitchens in the poor quarters where. they found suffering. The security police, numDer1ng HOG will be reduced tomorrow by order of General Gaucher to 300. The ordin- ary police will continue on duty.
 Promises leniency
 General Catcher today received tn town notables and told them that thI conditions of occupation would be as lenient as possible. He added that the desire was that normal conditions De restored as soon as possible Among the first callers on the French commandant were representatives of labor unions, who informed General Catcher that they had rejected the proposed general strike and that they considered the occupying forces as "bailiffs who have come to collect legal debt"
 Crowds around the headquarters listlessly watched German workmen repainting the black and white sen- try box red, white and blue.
 Some of the spectators saluted French officers as they entered.
 Several inhabitants interrogated to day mostly gave the opinion that Dr. Simons, German foreign secretary. should have accepted the Paris deci-. sions
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-10
CHOICE CARNATIONS IN
 WIDE RANGE OF C0L0RS

We offer for immediate planting an unrivahed collection of rare and beautiful Carnations. Plants are strong. thrifty, 'weh-rooted stock from Pin. pots. If set out now will give an abundant supply of early blooms Make selections of varieties from list on page no of Germain's free Garden Guide.
 $. Start dn Onion Patch
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-10

. the senate proceed at once with the treaty it was predicted generally that the extra session Would continue into the April session. z
 Democrats Favor Approvai
 Differences over the treaty appear ed principally among Republicans. Most Democrats were r.sIsSileJ7 10 ia vOr ratification of the treaty which the Wilson administration negotiated m 1914, Prominent among reputed opponents in the Republican ranks were Senator BoIah. Idaho; Kenyon. Iowa; Kellogg. Minnesota: Lenroot. Wisconsin; Johnson, California;. and -S--r$Qn. Minnesota. Nest of the newly elected Republicans were counted on as supporters of the treaty.
 Secretary of the Interior Fall was Vlairman of the senate foreign .rela- tons subcommittee appointed last year to draft an amendment to the Colombian treaty designed to protect American oil and mining interests from the operation of presidential decree since declared invalid by the Colombian courts.
 The original draft under which the United States would pay to Colombia S25,000000 was signed in Bogola by the Colombian government in 1914. but since has, been changed by The state department 10 meet objections of senators who opposed. especially the clause by which Nhe United States would have expressed regret over the partitioGiEg of Panama
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Page Three

trying to destroy the unions.
 "A notice was posted at the exit to the Armour plant here saying the company does not intend to go back to the 10 hour day. but on the con. trary, under the new ar--ngement the killing gangs will be enabled work AS hours per week. Whereas un- der the war measure it was not pos siole fer them to average much over 42 hours per week"
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-10
PENNSYLVANIA MOWER
 KEEPS LAWNS BEAUTIFUL

You don't mind moving the lawn ii you have a Pennsylvania. It IS made of best crucible steel. scientifi- cally hardened, and is ball bearing throughout. Penn. Jr. lS-inch cut S34. (Sent express collect) Other Penn. mowers priced from S25.50 to $50
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