Sioux County pioneer., 1922-12-14
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New Scout Troop.

activities Of those previously organized.
Heavy Livestock Shipments.
Nine carloads Of cattle, hogs, and
sheep recently were shipped from
Juanita in one day. Other points
throughout the state are reporting
greatly stimulated livestock sales.
Dedicate Modern Church.
The Presbyterian church Just dedi-
Gated at Steele is modern in every
respect, with numerous class rooms, a
kitchen, a dining room, and other
accommodations which will tend to
strengthen its community appeal.
Cartridges Rout Rescuers.
When neighbors would have rushed
into the frame home Of John Olin, 65.
to rescue him from flames enveloping
the building, they were routed by q
fusilade Of bullets from cartridges in
an array Of firearms the old gentleman
had kept around him in his fear of
burglars and he was burned to death.
Training for Citizenship.
In line with the state and national
movement against illiteracy, a number
Of night classes are in progress here
training men to read and write, espe-
cially as preparation for citizenship.
A large number Of other communities
throughout the state are conducting
similar classes, more than 200 being
enrolled in Dickinson night schools.
General Business Revival.
A 100000 sewer system has just
been completed at Fessenden. Have
lock, because of the final moving Of the
bountiful crops Of that vicinity and
increased mine activities, is boasting
two general stores, a lumber yard, and
a hardware business. Cars being de-
livered along the Bottineau branch are
facilitating grain movement and a
financial revival is felt there.
May Pay 5000 Bonuses by January 4.
It is estimated by the state adjutant
general that 1900 bonus claims will
have been settled by January 1, 1923,
the latest number paid being close to
$500. So far 23OOO claims have been
fled by North Dakota service men and
this number can be taken care of by
the end Of 1926. Claims are still being
filed which may put the final settlement
a few months farther away.
Election Results substantiated.
No changes in the states official
roster were found by the state canvass
ing board, which made public its
findings last week, There were slight
changes in the figures as unofficially
announced on several offices. The
grain grading measure passed by vote
of almost three to one. Governor
Nestos' lead was 29,30O, being the
greatest on the ticket, Mr.. Frazier won
for the senate by $500 votes.
A. c. Team Eighth.
The five A. G. students representing
North Dakota in the livestock judging
contest at the international livestock
show in Chicago placed eighth among
20 teams entered. Iowa was first, Pur-
due second, and Kansas third, with an
Iowa man taking individual honors
Bert Oderkirk was North Dakota's high
man, placing Goth among the 100
entries. The North Dakota boys won
first in judging Percheron horses and
third on all horses.
Would Organize Juvenile Courts.
SEvery county in North Dakota will
have Juvenile court and Juvenile con-
missioner Of its own If the bill is
passed which the North Dakota Chill
dren's Code commission, will present to
the coming Legislative session. This
bill provides that the county Judge in
each county shall act as Juvenile COM
missioner and that in case Of his
inability to serve, the district court
shall appoint a commissioner for that
district. Each county juvenile. court
shall also, under provisions Of the bill,
appoint probation officer who will be
entitled to constable's fees and such
other compensation as the court may
prescribe. "
Seek Better Rstes for state.
Johnston Campbell, a member Of the
interstate commerce commission, and
a number Of legal and civil representa-
tives Of eastern railroads and Cham
bers Of Commerce in Minnesota and
adjoining states, spent several days In
Fargo hearing arguments by North
Dakota ejobbers and business men on
the plea which has been made for an
adjustment of freight rates to put
Fargo, Grand Forks, and other North
Dakota cities on a more equitable foot
ing with the twin cities and Chicago.
The case viii be taken under advise.
ment and may not be settled for
several months. In a Fargo address
Mr.. Campbell said that the most urgent
need Of farmers is for better storage
facilities and better transportation.
ReaIixes $500 on Coyotes.
With three fast wolf hounds, Guy
johnson Of Marmarth has killed, SO fa1
this season, AZ coyotes. The bounty o1
$3.50 on each and an average Of around
$15 for each pelt has netted him abou,