The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-05-26

McCook county bachelor, who was
foully murdered at his farm home
near B~ridgewater last fall, by reason
Of the fact that the arms and legs
were missing from the body, has been
proved TO be that of some other MISS
ing man besides McNaboe.
Mrs. Florence Jefferies has been
appointed a justice Of the peace by
the city commissioners of Fort Pierre,
and henceforth will preside over a
court and dispense justice to Offend
ers who violate the city ordinances.
She is one of the first women in the
state TO be appointed to such a posi-.
ton.
1t has been proved beyond all doubt
that the dinosaur, a tremendous rep
tile-like animal, roamed over western
South Dakota millions of years ago.
Fossil tracks of the dinosaur have been
quarried out Of the hard sandrock in
Custer county and sent to the mu-
scum OF the state university in Ver-
million.
Moody county highways will soon
be equipped with direction signs and
danger warnings, the county commits
sioners having decided to make this
improvement and thus make the high
ways Of the county safe for the tour
lists and other travellers.
The Aberdeen Street Railway COM
pany will cease to exist. according to
an official announcement made by the
officers Of the company that the
street car service in Aberdeen would
be terminated not later than Septem~
Der I.
The three-inch artesian we'll used
for a great part Of Alpena's water
supply is dry and as a result the,
town must curtail its use of water to
make the small surface well supply
what is absolutely necessary.
The work of erecting a new lodge in
the state park near Custer is nearing
completion and the building soon will
be ready for dedication. 1t will re.
place a similar structure which was
destroyed by fire last year.
Preliminary steps have been taken
to organize a wOman's civic league in
Groton. 1t would be separate from
the commercial club, but would work.
in conjunction with it for the benefit
of the community.
Work will sOon commence on the
construction Of an electric transmits
sion line from a point two miles north
of Worthing to Lennox, so the people
of Lennox can be provided with cleo
trio lights.
Club women of Aberdeen have
Joined in a drive for cleaning up the
city, and by pledging householders to-
keep the home grounds tidy they hope
to keep the city fresh and clean ali
summer.
The production Of copper may he a
new industry in the Black Hills as the.
result Of steps taken to open a copper
mine in the vicinity of Deerfield. II
is said the mine has a promising out
look.
Western Sully county is to have a
negro band in the settlement Of that
race near old Fairbank. They have
formed a band of about 90 pieces and
engaged an instructor for their train.
ing.
1t has been announced that Hum
boldt is to have a new depot. The old
one has beer under the ban for some,
time, being too small and inadequate
for the volume of business.
There is expected to be a large
attendance at the summer school Of
the Madison normal school, to open
on June 5 for a two-term period Of
six weeks each.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Keller, who have,
been residents Of Garretson for the
last 80 years, celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary at their home
there recently.
On June 3 Whitewood will be the
center of livestock breeders, the oc-
casion being the annual meeting Of
the various breeders of that part Of
the state.
Preparations are being made for the
annual convention of the South Da-
kota Business Women's clubs, which
will be held in Rapid City on June 5.
and 6.
The Chancellor fire department has
added a great deal of new freight
ing equipment and now is prepared
to combat all fires which may break
out.
Since Oct. I, 1921, the deposits Of
the two Violin banks have increased
about $4,000. showing the improved
financial conditions in that district.
Jacob Arend, an old resident Of
Yankton, hanged himself in the attic
Of his home. Poor health is believed
to have d%eranged his mind.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Price Of Aber-
deem, aged 81 and Sc respectively,
recently celebrated the Seth anniver-
sary of their marriage.
Mrs. Margaret Fergen of Parkston,
Is SO years of age and has seven sons,
Sc grandchildren and 1O3 preat-prand.