The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-11-11
NEWS Of the STATE
IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS OF THE
WEEK ~ CONDENSED
FORM.

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indians OF the different reserva
ions are again attempting to get
ined up on the question OF pay for
he Black Hills section. Apparently
he reason why it is hard to get any
legal firm to take up the question
lnder the law, after the value OF the
.ract should be determined is that SO
Tar as Indian claims are concerned,
I'll benefits accruing to the Indians
he way OF payment would have to be
deducted, leaving only the balance to
be paid. When this is estimated it is
claimed that there would be little, if
anything, due the reds out of the
balance.
Gladys Jacobson, daughter Of Mrs.
'ames Jeffries, of Dell Rapids, died
rom burns sustained when kerosene
exploded in the home of Mrs. Fred
'Ohnson at Dell Rapids as a result of
pouring kerosene from a can ON a fire
n the kitchen stove to make it burn
more quickly. The Jacobson girl was
he bird victim of the tragedy, the
other two being Mrs. Johnson and her
!-year-old daughter.
What is thought to have been an
~ncendiary fire and what probably
vas the worst fire in the history of
the town, occurred at Morristown,
when four principal building on the
main business street Of the city were
destroyed. The loss, which was only
partially covered by insurance, will
,otal $40, 900. Plans already are under
way for the rebuilding Of all the
structures.
The state bonus board has made its
first estimate as to the average
amount which will go to each appli.
can't on bonus claims, taking the first
5000 applications passed upon as the
basis. The board found that the
average for this number was $201.22.
The members of the board feel that
the applications yet to be passed upon
will be lower than this figure.
The Norbeck company, which for
he past few weeks has been drilling
'or oil near Belle Fourche, has aband.
sned work on that particular place
and the casing has been pulled
and the rig moved. After the drill.
srs had reached a depth of 1880 feet
without finding any oil it was decided
that oil did not exist in that particular
locality.
Corn raisers in the southeastern
part Of the state are working the west
ern section for alfalfa raised hogs
Some Of the buyers say that unless
they can secure hogs to turn into
their corn fields to gather the crop il
will 60 unpicked, as they cannot pay
the prices demanded for huskina
while tho present price of corn pre-
walls.
Rev. Father A. B. Belknap, rector
of st. Patrick's cathedral at Lead
aged Is years, was murdered by ar
assassin whose identity has not as
vet been learned. Five shots were
fired by the unknown assailant, bu,
one hitting its mark, tearing a large
hole through the chest of the deaC
man.
Mrs. Fred johnson and her two
year-old daughter died in Dell Rapids
from burns received in an explosion
at the Johnson home. Mrs. johnson
poured kerosene from a can on a fir
in the range and an explosion followed
and the interior of the kitchen was
converted into q mass of flames.
The Huron commercial club, at the
request Of the retailers, is issuing
lists at stated periods OF residents al
Huron who make q practice of writ
ing worthless checks. BY this meth
cd merchants are warned against
those who indulge in this practice
An incomplete survey for tubercu
losis in Mitchell by a public health
nurse, has revealed a more or less
alarming condition. Eleven diagnosed
cases of tuberculosis have beer
found within q few blocks of the bust
ness district.
Mitchell can feed on its own fat
for 1t least two months IL not q sin
gle train rolls into town during q rail
road strike, it was revealed through
interviews with local dealers and Of
ficials Of wholesale food companies
Since the law legalizing the practice
Of chiropractic in South Dakota went
into effect, liz certificates of licenss
have been issued to chiropractors b,
tho hoard NJ oYominorQ
Delmar Newton, the ~14-year-old sor
Of Mrs. Ida Newton, Of Highmore
was instantly killed when his horse
SHE'D from the road, throwing the lad
causing internal injuries.
Apple blossoms In October il the
record. boosted ON the Thorson farm
in Grand Valley, nea Canton, as late
as the middle part OF October.
Work has commenced on the root
OF the new 100000 consolidated
school building which is being erect
ed Ut Chester.