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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-09-15
BAD FIRE AT BONESTEEL
MONDAY AFTERNOON

A "mystery' fire, which started
in an ice house, destroyed consider
able portion of the business section of
the town of Boncsteel, in Gregory
county, last Monday afternoon, and
for time threatened to wipe out
the entire commercial district. Many
places of business were rendered to-
tai losses and five of the best build
tngs in the town were burned to the
ground. The loss is estimated ut be-
tween 100000 and 100000. Prompt
work Of the volunteer fire department
assisted by fire fighters from Fair
fax, prevented the blaze from spread
ing to more than the west side of one
business block. The ice house, where
the fire started was in an alley near
the business houses burned out.
Other stores wiped out inclued John
Sullivan's hardware store, John
Horn S grocery, Mrs. Cora Paskey' S
millinery and l0-cent store and Dick
F'luth S hardware store. Mrs. Marie
Hendrickson s womans furnishings es-
tablishment, McCarvillc's gents fur
mshings store and the LaFay pool
hall were also badly damaged.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-09-15
PURRINGTON OPENS MOVIE

Y, l.. Burlington and wife were
down from White River Tuesday eve
ming and gave their opening show at
ne Legion Hall, and while the SHOW
was Given on very short notice, there
was a very good crowd present to
see "Oficcr 6GG.' Mr.. Burlington
uErects to put on a good show at the
cal theatcr at least once every week.
The next show to be given in Wood
viii be next Monday evening, when
thcv will show "The Cid Nest, :"
another very high class picture. Mr..
Burlington viii put on a good show
every night during the Fair, and aft
2r that his regular show nights in
Wood will be Thursday evening Of
each week. He shows nothing but
l!gh-class pictures and if our people
want TO have an opportunity to see q
GOOD picture at least once a week it
Is up to them to patronizc the show
aS lbcralv as they can.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-09-15
FORMER MELLETTE COUNTY
HOMEsTEADER MARRIEs

The following item, clipped from
the Omaha World Herald of Septem.
Der !, announces the marriage of
Mrs. Dais" Bclding who homcsteaded
IN Hosebud Valley, and who is well
lmown to large number of Mellctte
county people Of the early homestead
days:
Edgar \. Bowles, head Of tie dead
'ottcr division, and a postal employe
here for thirty-one years, and Mrs.
Da'y y A. Belding, who was former
clapl We in the postal service, will
be- married at eight o'clock this morn
inG.
The employees in the postoilice pre-
scntcd NJ. Bowlcs and Mr.. Belding
with on electric coffee urn, an ice tea
q and q set Of sherbet glasses.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-09-15

Instructed "oW notary" cr any one
Use to present bill TO the county
for q 500 notary fee, wSwilI say that
e handles the truth mighty promis-
lously when he charges US with
eng guilty Of such an offensc The
ruth is that we never instructed any
ne to present bill to this or any
thcr county for a notary fee. that
e never have charged 'thc county
single penny for notary work, and
call unon our esteemed c1ntemp-
3rary to either make coed his charge
~ coming forth with mdlnputablc
roof to sustain bis ibolous CHARGE. or
10 be man enough to ly.i Ia readers
trough his columns that he dalib-
ratcly made a missta element when he
printed that sentence. We W.Il even
70 farther end say that while We, in
W official capacity, have achnow-
lodged a number OF county vouchers
Tor others, we have not made a prac-
ticc OF accepting amy fee for this scIv-
zee, and certainly have nc,cr asked
The county to come across.
As to his remarks about 4 road that
was built and is not used, viii say he
$ SO indciinitcthat we do not know
what road he is talking about
whether il was one that was built in
ccent years on one that was built q
number OF years AGO and thcn aban-
tened as being imptacticahlc and too
expensive - maintain. In regard to
his little T2.1j bill that lie had so
much trouble in collcctino, Will say
We know nothing about this bill, bur
here must have been something not
quite RIGHT about it, or else he would
not have had quite 50 much trouble
in gctlma il paid.
He admits that the Republicans
ave a good ticket in the field this
year, but he says that the Ed,tor Of
he Pioneer will not vote straight
ticket this year. Vt certainly is
mighty convenient t. have such a
bright and shining political thinker
IS the editor Of the White River News
10 solve your political Due ions for
YOU and tell YOU iu.t how 10 vote.
Well, we know he doesn't know what
lie is talking about end if I'll bis
writings are as accurate and contain
the same ratio of real truth per line,
his sheet certainly IS MT one that the
people would 90 to for real informa-
ton
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-09-15

the Eastern Star Chapter Of White
| river. She was NEST faithful in at
tendance and never missed meeting
OF the Chapter, often walking in from
the homestead, distance of two miles.
She lived up to the obligations of the
order to the letter During her last
illness she was the recipient of many
floral offerings sent by Past Matrons
Of her beloved order throughout the
state OF Iowa, During her lifetime
she had often expressed the wish that
She might be laid to rest by her Star
sisters, and in fulfilment of that de-
re the local Chapter looked after
Inc details Of the last rites. The
events OF the ceremony seemed typi-
cal of the life of the departed sister,
everything moving in punctuai and
orderly manner. The various mem
bcrs of the Star felt il an honor and
a privilege to perform each and every
act with despatch and efficiency, Just
"as she would like to have had it
done. y
Promptly at 2:30 the procession ar
rived at the church, the Stars clad
in white, wearing the regalia of the
order. The 'casket which held the
precious jewel of life" passed silent
ly between the white columns into the
church, which was filled to overflow
ing with mourners. Promptly at 3 80
the procession wended its way to the
city of the dead. The mound beside
the grave was hidden by a bank Of
flowers. With uncovered heads the
several Star points reverently dropped
INTO the grave the offerings Of Sis
tcrly affection symbolizing Fidelity,
Constancv, Light and Purity, Life
and Beauty, Fervencv and Zeal. Fer
vently the words of love were spoken
by the Star points; earnestly the
Chaplain prayed for the members of
the broken family. Having performed
the last loving act for their departed
sister, the white procession slowly
singing, Nearer, Ny God,
to Thee.
"Cver her the fleeting shadows will
pass. The rising sun will scatter
over the chaitt%ls Of the dead his
gladstone rays and tint the western
sky with the glories of departing day.
In the hush of night the feeble rays
Of countless stars, travelling centuries
On then journey here, will finally
rest upon her grave. y
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-09-15
SCHOOL NOTES

Several more high school students
are expected the first of the week
There is plenty Of room to accomo.
date more.
The remainder of the High schoo
text have arrived and more comp
lctc library Of reference books are ex.
pectcd soon.
The last half Of the seventh and
eighth grades have enrolled and the
intermediate department is full ant
running over.
The boys are seen every day kick.
ing the pigskin around, even though
the last glowing embers of the base
ball season are still in evidence.
A new bubbling water fountain has
been ordered for the Wood school
New steps and porches are being
built and general Improvements about
the whole grounds are under opera
ton.
The Wood school is in full opera
ton. Several more beginners con-
tributed their presence in Miss Sink
ler's class last Monday morning. Ad
ditional desks were sought to accomo
date the primaries.
The High school course is so plan
ned that if majority of constituency
so desire, school can let out one month
earlier than usual and still allow full
credit. This opportunity should be
taken advantage of by all those who
plan to take up regular first year &C.
credited work.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-09-15
INSTALLS FIRST RADIO

Mark Payne and wife returned
home Sunday from Platte, S. D.,
where they had been to attend the
county fair and visit with Mrs.
Payne S parents. They brought home
with them new radio phone which
was presented to them by Mrs.
Payne's fa.EsT., They have the
machine installess and will enjoy many
concerts from Omaha, Kansas City,
Minneapolis and other large cities
during the winter. This, we believe,
IS the first radio phcnc 10 be installed
n Mcllctte county.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-09-15
REV. VANVALKENBURGH
GOES TO LINCOLN, NEB.

Rev. II. c. VanValkenburgh with
his family passed through Wood We'd
nesday, cnroutc from DeadwOod To
Lincoln, Nebraska, where Brother Van
will be pastor OF congregational
church in Nebraska s capital city,
while his Oldest son, Paul, will attend
the state university there. They were
making the trip in Ford and were
n considerable OF hurry, as they
were anxious to clip off at least 200
miles OF their journey that day, and
they stopned here just long enough
to say hello to the editor and good
bye. The family are all looking we'll
md seemed to be in the best Of spirits.
Rev. EanValkenburgh was home
stcader near White River and during
his homesteading days also preached
the Gospel to our early pioneers. He
has the credit Of building the first
church i'll the county built by home
steaders and for couple of years was
pastor Of the Wood Community
church. For the past year or two he
has been pastor of the Congregational
church at Dcadwood, which pastorate
he Just recently resigned to take up
the work at Lincoln, Nebraska, where
all his Mellcttc county friends wish
'im and his family prosperity and
hapniness.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-09-15
yVITTEN SCHOOL NOTES
BY Rahlys Hiatt


Schools opened at Witten Septem
3.
School orchestra meets Tuesda,
evening with Mr.. Hamilton in charge
There IS a generous attendance OF
High school pupils from the outlying
Ii tricts.
On account of scarcity Of room the
fourth, fifth and sixth grades, with
Mss Wagner rs teacher. will utilize
Tie church. building.
Tie plans and specifications for the
ncN school building are being worked
cut. The tentative plan calls for
live class rooms, gymnasium, domestic
science and manual training room, a
laboratory, library and principal 3
ciiicc,
The enrolment of the diffcmt de-
pt.tmentS are as follows: Primary
department, Miss Phillips, teacher,
'hirty-iour pupils; intermediate
GRADES, Miss Wagner, teacher, thirty
five pupils; Grammar grades, Miss
ENc' teacher, seventeen pupils
Hich school, Mr.. Hamilton, profes-
scG, eighteen pupils, making total
enr" ment Of hundred and four, the
largest enrolment ever on record in
the Nitten school,
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-09-15
THE PASSING OF MOTHER KENT

Mrs. j. f. Kent was visiting at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. b. +.
Franks, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, when
she was stricken with paralysis Sep
tember l. After q brief illness she
was called to the Great Beyond. Her
daughters, Mrs. Franks and Mrs.
Maud Hendly,. of Osta loosa, Iowa,
were with her when the final sum
mons came. Besides the daughters
mentioned above, she is survived by
her husband, Simon L., and John f..
Jr., Of White River; Charles and
Frank, both Of Huron, $. d., and.
George, of Hemet, California, all bat
George being present at the funeral.
White River and community for
many miles abount has suffered
loss. The place that Nre. Kent held
IN the hearts Of the ploleers is re-
vealed by the fact that she was refer
red to as Mother by the older ones
among the children she was affection
ately called Grandma - in the Order
of the Eastern Star she was most
lovingly called "Sister. She was
one OF the pioneers Of Mellettc county,
meeting the vicissitudes of homestead
ing with an optimism that would be
credit to one of half her years;
her youthful heart and merry ways
delighted the ungstcrs-while her
skill at rcpartce won for her a place
as toastmistress at many a social
gathering OF her Star sisters. In her
church, in her home OF on the street
she was worthy example and an in
spratiOn TO ALL Her feet carried her
Cn many an errand OF mercy. Her
hands performed many an act Of
kindness; scarcely baby arrived in
the community but received n useful
dainty gift, the work OF her skillful
hands. From her lips fell words Of
cheer and comfort for those in trouble,
and her eyes confirmed those express
sions OF love, kindness and sympathy.
She was endowed with keen intel
lect and mind too broad to exclude
and denomination. Her hcart-but
how dare we to attempt to depict
her mother heart! The life she lived
proved the bigness Of that heart, and
in the sanctitv Of her home the mother
love he's frightened the way for her
loved ones.
Early in her life Mrs. Kent became
Christian. Her faith and devotion
were disclosed in the life she lived,
ard at the age of scvcnty-fivc years
she was called to the land of the blcs-
sed. Her favorite hymn, "Whcn The
Roll is Called Up Yonder," was sung
in the service which was held in the
NJ. +. church, of which she was
member. Rev. J. f.. Robinson, of the
White River congregational church,
whom Mother Kent numbered among
hel warmcst friends during her life
time, was asked to olliciatc at the fun
eral. His well chosen words voiced
.he sentiment of all when he said that
the loss was not only of the family
but OF the town. A most loving trib-
tie was paid when he referred to her
rs "our mother" for We feel that she
belongs to all of us.
Mrs. Kent was the first Matron Of
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-09-15

TIE first frost uf tie season visit
ed this section last Saturday night
wien the mercury dropped to 81 de-
Grcs above zero. Frost was reported
III the low places, and mp near the
river it is reported to have done con-
siderable damage, In the vicinity of
Wood it was not severe enough to do
any harm.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-09-15
AIDES AID TO SERVE
MEALS ON FAIR GROUNDS

The local Ladies Aid society will
have large tent on tie Fair grounds
during the Fair at Wood on Scptem-
ber 26-212S, and VIII serve three
meals a day, and they are Going to be
mighty good meals. served cafeteria
style. The mcncr Will bcuscd tc lift
the debt on the parsonage here. They
qlso will hayt a rest room and a place
where tired mothcrs can sit down in
a comfortable rocker and take care oil
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-09-15

Font be too hasty in taking Of
tense when people turn the cold
shoulder. Find not the reason and
correct it.
Remember the days Of thy youth.
You worked hard and received little
paw. but now you want small for
time Tor doing nothing.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1922-09-15

\ woman has legitimate right to
90 through her husbands pocer Is.
for how else could SIZE mend the
hcles
The Monett times., 1922-12-22
BANDITS SEIZE 100000
FROM u. S. MINT
Highwaymen Appear as Huge Money
Consignment is Being Taken from
Government Mint in Denver.

Denver, Colo, Dec. 1S.-Every
peace officer in Colorado tonight is
combing the highways leading from
Denver in search of the masked ban
dts who this morning shot and killed
Charles Linton, guard of the Denver
branch of the Kansas City federal re-
serve bank, stole 100000 in paper
and currency and escaped after wag-
ing gun fight with armed guards on
duty at the United States mint.
The money was being transferred
from the mint ito delivery truck Of
the reserve bank standing at the curb
and was in fifty packages, of $4,000
each. All of the money was SIS de-
nominations.
Police expect to be aided in their
search for the escaped bandits by the
fact that ne-apparently the leader
was shot seriously, if not mortally,
by government guard on duty at the
mint as the bandit turned to fire a
final volIey at the guards as the car
sped away from the scene Of the hold
up. An automobile carrying seven
men, two wearing masks, and one
dropping over the edge of the ma
chine, bleeding profusely was reported
to police as having been seen speeding
northward out of the city shortly
after the robbery. Police riot cars
have been dispatched in pursuit of the
car.
Denver police unhesitatingly de-
clared the robbery was the largest
and most sensational daylight holdup
ever executed in Colorado.
The Monett times., 1922-12-22
MT. PLEASANT

George Cox and Dan Brattin who
has been in Arkansas on business re-
turned home Saturday.
Miss Clara Keeling was in Joplin
Tuesday doing her Christmas shop
ping.
Miss Amanda Howerton was the
dinner guest of Miss Clara Keeling
Saturday.
Miss Mary Scroggins who is sick
expects to go to the Sanatorium at
Mt. Vernon soon.
Miss Mary Tucker and Miss Viola
-Sc,ibner went t., Cassville 10 visit the
teachers Miss Cora Beck and Austin
Bowers.
Burl Tucker has come home from
Springfield for a visit with relatives
and friends.
Mrs. Mintie Cox and children visit
ed at the home of the Misses Phillips
Wednesday.
Misses Fay Miller and Clevia Keel
ing were doing their Christmas shop
ping in Cassville Wednesday.
Miss Georgia Keeling visited Mrs
Missile Brattin and son Jr., Thursday
Miss Mayme Phillips was in Cass.
vile Wednesday.
Miss Irene Moore visited Miss Elsie
Tucker Friday night.
Miss Fay Miller was shopping ir
Butterfield Saturday.
E. Arnold motored to Purdy Friday
evening.
The Doss pupils are planning or
having a nice program and a great
time at their Christmas entertainment
Friday evening December 23rd. Every
one invited.
Austin Bowers has been sick and
Johnnie Brown another teacher has
been teaching in his place at Doss.
Miss Lizzie Morgan and Miss Cora
Fair were shopping in Exeter Satur-
day.
Miss Clevia and Georgia Keeling
were shopping in Butterfield Thurs
day.
Those at George Keelings were
Walter Goostree, Elmer Tucker
Riley Miller, Ray Miller, Mr.. and Mrs
Dan Brattin and son Jr., Mr.. and Mrs
George Cox and children, Genelda
Zenoba, and Noveta, Misses Mayme
Chloe and Mary Phillips, Sunday.
Mrs. Moses Roy and daughter
Dorothy were shopping in Cassville
Saturday.
The Monett times., 1922-12-22
JOHN HUMPHREY HOME
FROM FRISCO HOSPITAL

Friends of John Humphrey were
glad to see him back home Sunday
from the Frisco Hospital in Spring
field, where his left hand was am
putated as a result of the explosion
accident while passenger on Frisco
train November g.
The source of The explosion is still
a mystery, but the case is being
thoroughly investigated by federal
officers. The theory of Humphrey
having a dynamite on his person, as
published in the Springfield papers,
has been dropped and he has been
exonorated by the officers of any con-
nection with the cause of the ex-
plosion.
Mr.. Humphrey declares he is glad
to be back. When friends express
their sympathy for his misfortune, he
makes the philosophic reply that it
could easily have been much worse
and he is glad to have one good hand
left. His first statement to The
Leader was to express his gratitude
for the friendly sympathy and help of
Branson people to his wife during his
absence. River Leader.
The Monett times., 1922-12-22
JURY IN JACKSON CASE HANGS
The Jury Disagrees in Case Against
Lavanus Jackson Charged with
The Murder of ]. B. Tillman.

After celebrating for many hours,
the jury in the case against Lavanus
Jackson, charged with fatally injuring
]. B. Tillman, prominent Carthage at
torney, in courtroom fight in Mount
Vernon on March IS, 1922, failed to
agree, being six for acquittal and six
for conviction.
The case, which had been on trial
since Tuesday, was placed in the
hands of the jury at 1890 o'clock
Saturday afternoon, after nine hours
argument by attorneys employed in
the case.
Much interest was shown by the
residents of Lawrence and Jasper
counties, the court room being crowd
ed to its capacity from the time the
trial began at Carthage. An attempt
was made to prove that Jackson had
kicked J. B. Tillman in the head, dur
ing fight between Tillman and
Robert Stemmons, young attorney,
is the court room at Mount Vernon,
during trial of Jackson on charge of
bootlegging and that this caused the
death of Tillman. In opening the case
j. E. Safer, of Monett, one of Jack
son's attorneys, told the jury the de-
fense would seek to prove that the de-
fendent was not close enough to Till
man to have delivered the kicks, alleg-
ed to have been the cause of his death.
Testimony in connection of this phase
of the case was contradictory.
The Monett times., 1922-12-22
RECORD BREAKING
SHIPMENT OF ORE
Shipment of Zinc Totals 1882 Tons
Which Eclipses All Former Rec
ords BY Almost 5000 Tons.

Joplin, December 17.-Thc week
ending yesterday saw the largest zinc
and lead ore shipment in the history
of the district, the value being esti-
mated at $1,201, ,O89. Not only was
this record, but the shipment of
zinc for the week, amounting to 3d.
3S2 tons, eclipsed all former records
by almost 5000 tons, Last week. s
shipment of 1885 tons, was the
highest record previously recorded.
Indications now are, with favorable
shipping facilities being obtainable,
that the year will he the fifth best
in the history of the field in the mat
ter Of total sales. This in face of the
lowest yearly average per ton for zinc
since 1908. The average price per
ton for the year so far is only S35.
The four years that had q combined
value greater than 1922 were 1920,
1917, 1916 and 1915. The average
value per ton for zinc in these years
was 1920, $8902; 1917, 5000; 1916,
$82.47, and 1915, $54.12.
The shipment of zinc for 1922 will
be surpassed by only one year, that
being in the record breaking year of
1920, when $4,000 tons were shipped
in comparison with this year, which
so far has recorded the shipment of
4S0,374 tons. The next best year in
regard to shipment of zinc was 1919,
when 423,9OS tons were shipped.
The lead shipments for 1922, al
though not as great in value have al
ready surpassed the 1920 shipment,
which amounted to 87,919 tons, or IT,
S82 tons greater than the next year.
The shipments in tons this year so far
are 89,717.
Figures of comparison, taken as a
whole, indicate the stability and the
complete recovery of the industry in
the Tri-State field. The general con-
dition has never looked brighter to
the men in the industry than at
present.
The Monett times., 1922-12-22
ANNOUNCE MARRIAGE
OF DAUGHTER

Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Armstrong,
No. 212 Frisco avenue, announce the
marriage of their daughter Miss
Wilma Armstrong to Mr. John
Boucher of Purdy, Mo-, which took
place Saturday, December the ninth at
Kansas City, Mo. DR.. A. ]. Hagget,
pastor of the First Baptist church,
read the wedding ceremony at his
residence on Linwood Boulevard,
with only a few close friends of the
contracting parties attending. They
will be at home after January the
first at No. 1928 Victor Boulevard.
Mrs. Boucher has been working in
Kansas City the past several months
and was employed as bookkeeper for
a large grain company. Her husband
holds position as adjuster for the
Western Adjustment & Inspection
Company.