The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-06-01

Immediately on adjournment Of the
last session Of the legislature, which
settled the question Of the removal OF
the state university by granting
$3.50. 600 for the construction OF a.
part of a new administration building,
has reached unexpected proportions.
Twenty-six new houses are under con-
struction. Constructors are trying to,
obtain skilled labor. Two new
additions have been plated and lot
sales held. Vacant lots generally
have doubled in value since March.
Willow Lakes.-While Eilet James
sen was returning home from town he
was stricken suddenly blind. He was
in a lumber wagon when he lost his
sight. He was forced to wait in the
road until a neighboring farmer
arrived. He was taken 20 a specialist
at Watertown. Little can be learned
of the cause of the loss Of eyesight,
but the specialist says the jar Of the
wagon affected the retina in such a
way as to cause collapse when it was.
in a weakened state due to nervous
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regain the use of his eyes.
Lake Andes.-Frank Wilcox was
found guilty Of murder in the first
degree by a jury in the Judicial circuit
court. The jury returned the verdict
after four hours deIiberation. Wilcox
was charged with the murder OF
William Kemery, near Geddes, March
an 80 4. l,r-,,fA nJrnr fhn nXVnnp-
ship Of som corn.
Fort Pierre.-The reorganization or
the Stock Growers State bank, which
has been in the hands Of the state
banking department since the death
OF the president, c.. l.. Millett, has
reached a point where the bank is
expected to reopen for business within
a short time.
Madison.-Mrs. Rose Emmert, pretty
divorcee, was shot and killed by Fred
Wiese, 65, who then shot himself,
diving instantly. The shooting
occurred in the home of Mrs. Emmert.
) The woman was shot as she lay in
bed beside her 15-year old daughter.
: Madison.-The project Of construct
ing a new power line from the NUM-
cipal electric plant in Madison to the
c%hautauqua grounds at Lake Madison,
which has been under construction
for some weeks, has been abandoned
{ until next year.
. Centerville.-It will be 40 years
I this summer since Centerville was
founded, and plans now are being
V made for suitably observing the 40th
anniversary of the town in connection
t with the Fourth of July celebration to
I be staged here.
Buffalo.-Tipperary and Tip Top,
famous bucking horses, have been
Q secured for the July A roundup to be
held here. Some of the best riders
OF the country have been secured for
the event and a large prize list has
been arranged.
D Madison.-The 1923 commencement
week Of the Eastern State Normal
school will mark the graduation from
I that institution of n OF the largest
+ classes ever recorded in its history,
when 152 students will receive diplo-
mas.
8 Sioux Falls.-A verdict Of acquittal
g was returned by a jury in the case OF
Lawrence Johnson, alias George
Gotch, tried for the second time on the
e charge OF Staying Night Captain Pike,
Of the Sioux Falls police department.
Miller.-Fifty-nine Hand county
e farmers have listed requests ranging
from one to 40 bushels, for a carload
Of certified potatoes which are being
shipped in and distributed through
d the office Of the county agent.
e Kimball.-Richard Guike, a farmer
g was crushed to death in a field or his
farm In the south part Of Buffalo
o county, about Is miles north of here
and fell upon him.
Observation-Disclosures by c.. A
It Christopherson and Lieut.. Gov. Car
Gunderson are included on the pro
gram or the third annual picnic Of
e the Unityville Community club, to be
n held June 81.
IS Parker.-Mrs. Thomas B. Buchanan
e aged 90 years, has passed away Shs
was a resident of Turner county fol
is 81 years, and had the distinction o.
% being the oldeGt resident of the
'r county.
70 Observation-Disclosures bandits en-
Is tered the Jefferies general store here
and escaped with between $4O0 and
n $500 worth Of merchandise, consist
ot ing Of shoes and other goods.
le Observation-Disclosures in the Crotor
Is high school the past year reached &
high mark OF 121, the largest in the
g history Of the school, the record here
ID tofore being 80.
y Brockings.-A voiture of La Societe
r, de 40 Hommes ct 8 Chevaux. the
secret order OF the American Legion
is being organized in Brookings.
Hot Springs.-It has been reported
t. that the Sheep mountain road from
the state park is assured and that i
m will be built this year.
CT Centerville The lOcal ORDINARY