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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1885
Page
5
The Crow Creek Indian Reserve opens to settlement after a proclamation. Kimball Chamberlain and Pukwana rush to stake claims, build shanties, and secure land as hundreds flood into townships 104-69 and 105-69. Confusion grows with disputed parcels near Chamberlain, while government notices warn trespassers and signal ongoing plottings, delays, and potential legal battles.
Farmers from Highland Wilbur Plummer Kimball and nearby townships convened at school-house No 1 in Highland on February 28 and formed the Brale County Mutual Insurance Association. A nine member board led by Cornelius Miller and J Maynard was chosen. Officers include H H Hint president C D Havage vice president Cornelia Miller treasurer and C J Maynard secretary. Business will operate on the mutual plan with each member paying one dollar per policy and twenty five cents per year per policy for losses and expenses.
U S Crow Creek agency agent John G Garmann reports from Washington that the reservation is open for settlement and instructed his Indian police not to molest whites. East reports of trouble are false. Crow Creek Indians number a few hundred, are mostly friendly, and would be quickly wiped out if they threatened. People continue living in shanties across the reserve, laughing at Eastern fears.
Kimball column reports arrival of spring as hotels fill, local business surges, and residents travel. Ed Taft buys a hotel with livery. F S Smith visits Minneapolis. a dramatic club plans a production of The Octoroon. Presbyterian supper upsupport. town diary covers auctions, real estate deals, and postal notices amid reservation excitement.
Married by Jedgs Ryan in the Shinet Meade County district, Mr C Hitchcock of Plummer Two and Miss Benny Smith of Berr case NX. Hitchcock is described as well to do with a married partner a sentry accomplished lady.
Farmers are urged to contact Coombe and Kinsman of White Lake for flax seed loan or sale. Seed delivery can occur at Kimball or White Lake. Various ads follow including property for sale in Kimball and local services. Notices mention a hotel sale in Kimball and lost items, clothing, hay for sale, and general shop offerings with local names and places.
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