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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-03-09
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Mrs. p. V. Tuell left Wednesday
afternoon for Winner, where she
boarded the train yesterday morning
onroute to Louisville, Kentucky, where
he goes to visit her aged mother, who
s in very poor health ut this time.
Mrs. Tuell expects to be gone for a
couple of months.
1t is estimated that South Dakotans
last year spent around $4O,00O,000 for
new cars, gas, oil and accessories.
Quite n tidy little sum that our broth
rem Of twenty years ago would have
iaved. $40, 000, 900 turned loose on the
people of South Dakota in one year
would swell that prosperity tide quite
perceptibly.
Congressman William Williamson
in company with a number Of other
congressman of the Irrigation and
Arid Lands Committee, left Washing
ton on the 9th instant for an extensive
trip through the Colorado River basin
in order to ge first hand information
with reference to the number of irri-
cation, water-power and floOd-control
projects now under consideration by
that committee. This investigation
is being undertaken without expense
to the government. 1t is expected that
the information gathered will be OF
great aid to the committee in arriving
! at correct conclusions as to what
should be done in the way of legisla-
ton affecting the various existing and
proposed projects. Judge Williamson
expects to return to his home in South
Dakota about the 10th of April.
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A MESSAGE.
To All Indians:

Not long ago l held a meeting Of
Superintendent, Missionaries and In
dams, at which the feeling of those
present was strong against Indian
dances, as they are usually given, and
against so much time as is usually
spent by the Indians in a display OF
their old customs at public gatherings
held by the whites. From the views
of this meeting and from other infor-
nation | feel that something must be
done to stop the neglect of stock,
crops, gardens, and home interests
caused by these dances or by celebra-
tons, pow-wows, and gatherings Of
any kind that takes the time of the
Indian for many days.
Now, what | want you to think "a
bout very seriously is that you must
first of all try to make your own liv-
ing, which you cannot do unless you
work faithfully and take care of what
comes from your labor, and go to
dances or other meetings only when
your home work will not suffer by it.
| do want to deprive you of decent
amusements or occasional feast days,
but you should not do evil or foolish
things or take so much time for these
occasions. No good comes from your
"give-away' custom at dances and If
should be stopped. 1t is not right to
torture your bodies or to handle pois
onous snakes in your ceremonies. All
such extreme things are wrong aud
should be put aside and forgotten.
You do yourselves and your families
great injustice when at dances you give
away money or other property, per
haps clothing, a cow, a horse or a
team and wagon, and then after an
absence Of several days go home to
find everything going to waste and
and yourselves with less to work with
than you had before.
/ could Issue an order against these
useless and harmful performances,
but / would much rather have you
give them up of your own free will
and, therefore, | ask you now in this
letter to do so. ! urge you to COM to
an understanding and TN agreement
with your Superintendent to hold no
gatherings in the months wheE the
seed-time, cultivation Of crops and the
harvest need your attention, and at
other times to meet for only a short
period and to have no drugs, intoxi-
cants, or gambling, and no dancing
that the Superintendent does not APP
prove.
If Mt the end of one year the reports
which / receive show that You are do
ing as requested, l shall be very glad
for | will know that you are making
progress in other and more important
ways, but if the reports show that you
reject the plea, then some other course
will have to be taken.
With best wishes for your happiness
and success, | am Sincerely yours
Chas. X. Burke, Commissioner.
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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-03-09
LOCAL
HAPPENINGS

And then Wednesday it showed a
gain.
Tomorrow, Saturday is st. Pat.
ricks Day.
Well the sun came out bright and
clear again Tuesday morning.
Joe Mcdonald is reported to be
quite seriously ill with pneumonia
That was another breath of rea.
winter that we received here last Mon.
day.
John Nickel of Mission, is here
visiting with his brother in-law, c,
Abourezk.
M, d. Payne left last Saturday fol
Platte, to visit with his wife and little
daughter. He returned home Tuesday
evening.
There is every indication hat there
will be more cream marketed in Wood
during the present year than ever be
fore in the history Of the town.
Postmaster Sawyer the past wee
put n new rubberoid roof on the
post office building, and says he is now
ready for the spring rains to come.
C. 0. Dustrude, yesterday, Marc
Is, took charge of the repair SHOP
at the Star Garage, and now will b
iE personal charge of all repair worl
at that garage.
Lawrence Wheeler is busy these
days hauling lumber for the set OF
farm buildings he is erecting on his
newly acquired farm about four miles
north west of Wood.
Mrs. Fred G.. Kirch will entertain
the Ladies Aid Society of Wood, at
her home, on Thursday afternoon,
March %. All ladies' are earnestly
requested to attend this meeting.
The new set Of farm buildings on
the f. S. Richardson farm east of
Wood on Butte Creek, are rapidly
nearing completion, and the new ten
ant, Mr. Wichtell, will occupy them as
soon as they are ready.
Chester Derry, who has been living
on and farming the Banker ranch for
fhe past several years, on last Satur-
day moved on TO his own land three
miles north Of Wood, and on which he
is new erecting ii complete set of farm
buildings.
Archie Orr, who has been at Mission
for the past couple of years, was il
town Tuesday. He expects to help on
the farm tbis season. and said that
his parents who have been spending
the winter in Denver, expect to start
for Mellette county about March Goth
The Ladies Aid Society of Wood
will hold their annual Apron and FOOD
sale in the room back of the First
State Bank, in Wood, on Saturday
March 31st. They also expect to have
a number of handmade Childrens Hats
on sale at that time.
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particulars.

We have a mighty nice quarter Sec
tion OF itEo about five miles from
Wood on Memorial Highway, that
would nake a mighty nice home.
Plenty Of good soft water. All raw
and It's a real snap, al less than
5000. Can give terms on part. Call
at sh's Office for full particulars.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-03-09

We have a very good half section
If Mcllette county land located with
IN seven miles of Wood, with plenty
f good pillow land, water and pasture
and, that can be bought for less than
800 and we ear give good terms TO
The right party. This is raw land
with ITO improvements, but it is a
snap. Call at this Office for further
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-03-09
U. S. WEATHER BUREAU REPOR
For Week Ending March II.

Total precipitation from January /
1923, to date Los
Precipitation, previous years:
l913--l7.96. 1914--19.57. 1915--32.4
l9l6-~18.S2. l917--1S.21. 1918--19.5
19~l9--20.32. l920--2S.15. 1921--18.2O
1922--24.53.
Fred G.. Kirch, Observer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
JOHN SHARP DEPARTS.
 SAYS G00D-BY ONLY TO HARDING, WILSON

WASHINGTON. March 2.-(By United Press .)--John sharp Will Hams is gone. Declining to wait for the formal farewells of the closing hours of Congress, the veteran Mis- sissippian today was we'll on his way to his plantation home, where he ex. poets to spend the rest of his days in quiet.
 Williams said eood-by to two men in Washing gton-Woodrow Will son and President Harding. He called first at the S street home of the former President, one of whose most ardent disciples he was. The two spent a few minutes in chat and then Williams went to the White House, where he said good by to Harding.
 Ihere was no senatorial swan song, no formal senatorial good-by. John sharp just put on his wide brimmed black hat. got on the train and left.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
FOND MOTHER STILL BELIEVES SON ALIVE

WACO, Tex, March 2.-(By United Press.)-The funeral of George M Eddins was cancelled today because there was no body. Dirt was thrown back into the grave. Flowers were returned, and pallbearers left for their homes in other cities.
 Mrs. D. S. Eddins. who came here from Georgia to attend her sons fu- neral, was still heartbroken, al- though convinced her son, a roamer on the face of the earth, was still alive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
INFORMATION IN BANKS
 DENIED TO OFFICIALS

ATLANTA, Ga. March 2.-(By United Press)-Internal revenue agents were restricted from demand ing information from banks about customers accounts, in an opinion rendered by Attorney General George NJ. Napier here late yesterday.
 Following reports that revenue agents had gone to banks through out the state with a list of depos- itors, demanding to know the condi- tion of their accounts, Attorney Gen real Napier issued an opinion declar- ing the practice a violation of the state constitution and the constitu- tion of the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
AMEND TRADE ACT

WASHINGTON. March 2. - By vote of 159 to 73, the House tonight passed and sent to the Senate a bill amending the China trade act so as to extend income tax exemptions to persons other than actual residents of China. investing in companies chartered under that act. The pur- pose is to place American concerns doing business in China on a more equal footing with foreign concerns trading in China.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
REVIEW OF CRONKHITE SHOOTING IS REQUESTED

WASHING TON. March "A review of circumstances surrounding the death of Major Alexander Croll.hite at Camp Lewis, Washington. in 1918. by another war department board of inquiry. and also of the forced re- tirement of Major General Adelbert Cronkhite, father of the deceased of- ficer, was requested by Colonel Jen- nings c. Wise, counsel for General Cronkhite, during a conference to- day with Secretary Weeks.
 Colonel Wise said he believed "as- founding facts not developed by the original investigation would he re- vealed by new inquiry
 Secretary Weeks and Major Gener al Bethel, judge advocate general, took the request under advisement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
PROMINENT WOMAN DIES.

KNOXVILLE. Tenna March D. Mrs. J. l.. Morgan, prominent and wellknown Knoxville woman died at her home here this afternoon after long illness Mrs. Morgan was the mother of Wiley l.. Morgan managing editor of the Knoxville Sentinel and of Cole E. Morgan, special writer for the Hearst and Universal News Services at Wash ington. Mrs. Morgan had been in declining health for months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
CASE CONTINirED

CINCINNATI, March 2-The case of Morris Berman of Cincinnati charged with "peddling in a con gested district" was continued today until March 16 in municipal court. German was arrested on warrants sworn out by the Robert F. Bentley post of the American Legion fer selling a magazine known the American Record
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
ADJUSTMENTS
AT LOEW,S BI,JOU

Furnishing a goodly portion of the comedy at Loew's Bijou during the second half of this week. Earl Noun tain and his Greenwich Villagers" will present an array of beautifully gowned girls at the four perform ances Saturday, closing their en- gagement here. Other good acts on this bill include Provost and Golet in laugh provoking antics. also Ste vens and Lart.i in dances and songs, as well as Overhold and Young in comedy. and Jarrow. celebrated European conjuror. Don't Write Letters" with Gareth Hughes in the star role. is the screen feature. based on story of 8 war romance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
BROTHER OF IDE DIES

TROY. N. Y., March 2.-Jess A. Ide, died suddenly here today, less than nine hours after the death of his brother James M. lde who was found dead in his bathroom this morning. Both were pioneer collar manufacturers Of Troy and were members of the firm of George B. lde and company, leading collar and shirt concern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
MARTIN CONNECTED

KANSAS CITY Mo-, March D. James Martin tonight was convicted of eomplicity In the s970o0 robbery of messengers of the Drovers Ma tional bank here last December, and was sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary. Martin was ar rested in Denver soon after the rob bery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
PLAN HIKE MERGE

Officers of the Bessemer bicycle club are considering plans to merge their organizations with similar clubs at Ensley. Fairfield and Wy lam. Members of these various clubs have been discussing the merger and a majority seem to agree on its benefits to each organization The main object of the association would be to encourage bicycle riding through carrying out hikes. races and camping parties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
BUCHANAN sIRRENDERs

BAKERSVILI4E. N. C., March D. Green Buchanan, one of the five men charged with staying Blaize l., Harsell, wealthy naturalist of New York near here two years ago, sur rendered here today. Buchanan gave up to Ma agistrats J. B. Craig Miles while preliminary investigati 1n into the killing was in nrnrreSs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03

Sedan; 1921 model. wire wheels and tires; O. k. mechanically; 'hls car has been well taken care of; we offer this as one of the best buys we have in our sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
AVIATOR KILLED

INCOME. Miss, March 20 r. Mason. aviator, was klllel here today when he was struck by the propeller of his plane which he had just start ed, preparatory to a flight. He came here from Sikeston. Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
PLAN REER LAW

WASHINGTON. March 2.-Plans for legislation in the next Congress to legalize three per cent beer was dis closed tonight by Senator Edge, re- publican, New Jersey, who is pre- pairing a bill with such a provision for introduction when the new Con cress asSenihles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
CHURCH DELEGATE ARRIVES

NEW IORk, March 2.-ArchbishOp Fumasoni- -Biondi. the new apostolic delegate to Washington, arrived to- day, expressing great pleasure over his appointment. It was met by high Catholic dignitaries. The Archbishop will remain here until Monday be- fore going on to Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
MINERS RAISE PLEAsEs

Eessemer will be more Immediately affected by the increase in pay granted by the T. C. l. company to miners than any other section of the district because of the fact that the location of the majority of mines is nearer this city than any other point.
 Perhaps half the miners affected by the increase live within radius of ) miles from the business section of Bessemer. It is generally felt that other increases in pay will be allowed by corporations of the dis trict in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
Flashes Of Wire
GLoSSNER ARRESTED

YOUNGSTOWN. O. March 2.-D. F. Gle ssner of Newcastle, Pa, who was arrested today on suspicion, was released after an investigation Into the operations of the IEu Klux kldn made in connection with an all legged attack last night on Grover Hughes. Glossner is said to be Klan organizer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03

COLORED MAN wants job hauling for contractor; must have work, anything that is honest; has good truck. Phone
 Hemlock l24S-W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
CLAIM CrRI,S

CHICAGO, March 2.-Scores of persons, some from such distances as New York and California are said to have been attracted to a Southside house of which they have made a shrine, and concerning which con- tradictory statements have been made. Many of these are declared to have reported themselves cured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03

executive and office man ager with purchasing and sales eXpefi- ence needs work with local orsaniza- ton; will consider profitable investihent in responsible company, resident here lV wears. Phone Nam f239-W, or write I..12 care Age Il era ld.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
BESSE MFR PLANS NE VI NIGHT SCHOOL. ID BE HELD AT "Y'
Secretary Receives Many Re- quests From Youths of City-Building Permits
 Up-Bike Merger On
BESSEAl HER BUREAU i
 TEE AGE-iIERALD . Eessemern Ala. March 2 1

R. L. Coons, secretary of the Bessemer Y. M. c. A. states that owing to many recent requests, the is planning to open q night school at Bessemer, The school will be housed in the new building which will be completed by fall. at which time the school will be opened, in rooms set aside for this particular purpose. The plans for the school are to be worked out this summer, 1t being the desire of the organiza- tion that the school be founded on lines which will insure permenancy.
 Goons states that recent requests made to him for a night school has convinced him that a large enroll ment can be had. It is his purpose to operate the school without profit so that the funds derived from it may be spent in securing the best of instructors and equipment.
 Several boys and young men have sisnified their intentions of attend ing night school if one is opened. Several interested persons have in veStigated this field and compiled d list of young men wishing this in struction.
 movement will also be started among the employers of young men who wish to attend the school to have their salaries increased a nomi- nal sum in order to help defray the expense. This will be slight, and it is thought that most concerns of the district will agree to the small raise provided the money is spent on edu- cation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
BEGIN NEGOTIATIoNs

WASHINGTON, March 2.-Prelimi- nary discussion regarding the refund Ing of Finland's debt to the United States were begun today between Secretary Mellon and Dr. Axel Leon ard Astrom, the Finnish minister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
.IURIST DIES

OKLAHOMA CITY. March 2,-John II. Pitchford, chief justice of the supreme court of Oklahoma, died at his home here tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
INCREASE IN BUILDING PERMITS

An increase of 30 per cent was shown in building permits issued in February over those of January, both in the number of permits and the amount of money involved ac cording to building instructor c. L. ,Ezger This increase indicates mark ed activity in home building. and con tractors state it Is forecast of a good size building boom which they expect to start within 60 days.
 The increase of permits issued has been studied during the past six months. The total permits for Jan uarN were 20. while those for Feb ruary were 33. The average value of of each permit was S1,300 making the total for the month over s42,000. Practically all of this amount was spent in home buildings, and the permits were issued at the rate of more than one per day, contractors estimate that if the present rate of building continues throughout this year considerably more than s500,- GOO in new homes alone will be erect ed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
MT. Business Man

Be to read the Situation Wanted" columns to- day. You can find COMPETENT HELP here-per- haps just the woman you need Is asking for work. Give the Job Seeker chance. Answer the work wanted ads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
POULTRY DIVISION FORMED

Permanent organization of the poultry division of the Bessemer Chamber of Commerce was perfected . at the Thursday evening meeting of that body. The following were chosen officers: Jap Bryan. presi dent; w. A. Simmons, vice president: A. F. Ausman, secretary treasurer. The executive committee was named as follows; E. Thurman, chairman; Mrs. J. II. Wiles, Mrs. Jennie Win field, Mrs. Alfred Collins, Mrs. M. T. Hatton, H. F. Reid.
 's ]. II. Lisle and Miss Flora Shelby, county demonstration agent, made Interesting talks Thursday evening and plans were also discussed for the egg and poultry show to be given during April. A committee was ap- pointed to arrange details and select 9 store building in which to hold the show.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
BEssEMEr BUREAU

Persons desiring to get in ouch with the Bessemer bureau of The Age-Herald circulation department will please phone Bessemer 10S1- ". Those desiring to call Howe Price. Bessemer correspondent will please phone Bessemer 276-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
Mrs. Housekeeper

Inc problem may be easily solved if you will just glance the Situation Wanted" column to- day Probably just the very helper you seek is today advertising for work. Let help you get in touch with her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03

EXPERIENCE DAIRYMAN, employed now by A. T. l. C. w. dairy. l averaged 365 days; 70 gallons per day; 23 cows. Can furnish satisfactory references. r. NJ. Shaw. MontevaIlo. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03

COST accountant, assistant cashier ac counts receivable or payable; age 3O, married: now employed but desire change with chance for advancement: references on any of above. Phone C. G. $ Main 2S91.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
HOSTESS AT BRIDGE

Mrs. Murphy Farley was hostess at bridge luncheon Wedn nsday aft ernoon, entertaining the members of the Auction Bridge club at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ellis Terry. A color scheme of green and white. sug gestive of St Patrick's Day, was adopted. A two-course luncheon was served and following the games the .club prize, crochet doilies, fell to Mrs Cliff Jenkins. The guest prize, handkerchiefs, was awarded to Mrs. Percy Cowan. and the consolation, a wall vase, fell to Mrs. Ben Houston. The following were among the guests: Mrs. B. l.. Comerford, Mrs. Ben Houston, Mrs. Joseph Stoves, Mrs. John Johnson. Mrs. R. l.. Zieg- der Mrs. Jack Krahenbuhl. Mrs. Cliff Jenkins, Mrs. Frank Bolen Mrs. w. A. Castleberry, Mrs. Charles Ellard, Mrs. Percy Cowan, Mrs. Eugene Ioneycutt. Mrs. Dan Houston. The hostess was assisted by Mrs, J. c. Lee Gwin and Mrs. Ellis Terry. w. NJ. g. MEETS
 The woman's Missionary society of the Jonesboro Baptist church held meetings of the various circles this week which were largely attended and a considerable amount of money collected for the building funds. The Daisy Fowler circle met with Mrs. Eugene Thomas. The Alice Huey cir cIe met with Mrs. Coy Lindsey and tho Lille Hunt circle was enter tained by J. E. Glenn.
 PERSONALS
 Percy Walters is reported as im- proved following a recent operation for appendicitis at the Elizabeth Dun can hospital.
 Mrs. McMahon of Livingston Is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Morton.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Seihold will return to their home in Chicago, foi- lowing visit with MT. and Mrs. August Wischmeyer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
Waned These Men and Chance
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-Small green beaded French bag containing S1 bill. on or at Ssks corner. Finder will please call Main 52.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03

TIMt; KEEPEh-I have had two and half years experience with the r. C. l. x R. R. oo l can give you good reference trial is all I ask. Address G. R. L S34 N. Charles St, City, phone West knd 739-J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
EMPLOYMENT
SITUATIONS wANTED-MALE

 SUPPLY CLERK TIMEX KEEPER-Exp peri enced supply clerk anu outside tinie keeper deslres change. either supply house com bination job; references. familiar with mine and mill supplies, prefer Walker county. Address A 42. care Age Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
BUSINESS PERSONALS

LOST-One WhIts WIre Wheel for F car, with tire on. Finder please H9s0. Reward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-03
EMPLOYMENT
TUATIoNs WANTED-MALE 54

DAIRY MANAGER-Position manager of pure-bred Jersey or Guernsey dairy, Guernsey preferred; 2S years old, mar red; thoroughly competent, several years experience in northern dairy states will exchange references; state proposition in first letter. Box 323, Co., l,It1 Miss.