Notary Rule May Affect 2000 Farm Land Transfers
A South Dakota case challenges mortgage assignments by corporations. The dispute centers on an assignment between Fidelity Loan and Trust of Sioux City and Metropolitan Trust of New Grove City, and whether the notary properly identified signing officers. If upheld, about 2,000 similar transfers could face prolonged litigation and title questions across the state.
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Tilly
South Dakota
New York
Joan and Trust
Vwrule
Brule
Iowa
Tao
Luein Reynolds
Rule County
H. Skinner
Fidelity Loan and Trust Company
Sioux City
Metropolitan Trust Company
Newgrove City
Otto Z. Warnard
Harnad
Witelity Land Company of
New Jersey
Reynolds
Supreme Court of South Dakota
Fidelity Loan and ‘Trust Company
Lallintiff
Lie Lutter
Jail Visitor Ring Exposed In Yankton County Jail
Deputy James A. Dickson trapped six Yankton girls after months of illicit contact with prisoners. The girls, who had spoken with Sam Carr the murder suspect, were released after being scolded. Carr refused to name any visitors, saying he would take twenty years instead.
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Nankton
M. D
James A. Dickson
Sioux Walls
Sam Carr
Granville Thornton
Carry
Megro
Campbell County Wheat Crop Surges After Rust Losses
Aberdeen South Dakota reports Campbell county again yields a bumper wheat crop after last year's black rust. E E I Vroman records over twenty five bushels per acre with spelt at thirty seven. Samuel Smith notes a twenty five acre field averaging thirty six and one fifth bushels per acre.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Campbel
South Dakota
Campbell
Walworth
Edmunds
McPherson
EE. I. Vroman
Samuel Smith
Campbell County
Newspaper Men on Junket From South Dakota
John T. Mogan secretary of the South Dakota Press association says arrangements are complete for a ten days outing of 76 members in Washington next month. He has cash for transportation and expects the party to reach 100 in Chicago before departure. An elaborate entertainment program has been arranged for the visiting South Dakota newspaper men.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
John T. Mogan
South Dakota Press Association
Washington
Chicago
National Capital
South Dakota
Boom at Stickney
Stickney South Carolina November 29 the town awaits the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad extension to its north terminus Insurance通知s have reached residents that the line will soon reach this point A hardware store has opened a building foundation is laid for a bank and a second bank began operations this week More buildings are under construction and the town foresees full business representation upon completion of the railroad extension
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Stickney
S. C
Armour
Young man accused of robbing two banks and fleeing
Aberdeen South Dakota November 30 a youth named Lenoi is alleged to have hypothecated loans on a personal draft and then skipped the country. He is said to have drawn 100 dollars from the Artas bank and 160 dollars from the Herreid bank. A reward has been offered by the banks for his capture.
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Buncoed
Aberdeen
S. D
Lenoi
Artas and
Herrseid
Artas Bank
Herreid
Receiver Appointed as Sioux Falls Water Plant Fails
Judge Carland appoints J A Purdy as receiver for the South Dakota Water Company after American Water Works guarantees bonds. company insolvent, unable to meet 9000 interest installment, and running costs. City of Sioux Falls can sue for 40212 water rents and may face damages from forced inactivity of the municipal waterworks system.
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Sioux Fair
Sioux Falls
SL. D
American Water Works
Gallivaintee Company
Carland
United Puties Court
South Dakota Water Company
Sioux Walls
American Water Works and Guarantee Company
United States
Warmers Trust Company
New York
Crnland
J. A. Purdy
Pittshbure
Jude Carland
Farmer's Downfall Ends In Jail For Chicken Theft
Andrew Thone once owned a Nebraska farm then moved to Sioux Falls after selling it for 8000 dollars. He and brother in law N R Van Hiern pleaded guilty to burglary in the third degree after swift legal action arising from widespread chicken thefts near the city. Thone, who had bought a saloon and gambled away his fortune, is now sentenced to one year in the Sioux Falls penitentiary, ending a rise to wealth with a fall into crime and prison.
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Gembling
Sioux Falls
S. D
Andrew Thone
Thone
N. HR. van Hiern
Jones
Sioux Parls
Nebraska
Flo
Iie
Combine
Eveng
Stac
Miscarriage of Justice Dominates Yankton Court Term
Yankton South Dakota closes a term marked by a murder trial and a controversial verdict. Sam Carr received four years for killing Granville Thornton amid a leniency controversy. The state's attorney blamed the county for crime based on juries that fail to convict. Several trials arose from Sunday openings and illegal gambling.
Women from Sioux City Seek Government Land
Eastern land seekers arrive in Rapid City South Dakota to claim vacant government land on the reservation east of the city. Among the latest arrivals are Dr Harriet Comstock Mrs M A Wilson Miss Anna Sieh and Miss Hattie J Elliott all from Sioux City. They filed claims sixty miles east of Rapid City and expect others from Sioux City to follow in spring. The land is described as suitable for farming and grazing.
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Rapid City
S. D
Harriet Comstock
M. A.wilson
Anna Sieh
Hattie J. Elliott
Sioux City
Paupers in Pierre S D Counties Share Public Support
Doane Robinson reports census findings on state paupers. Total 248 supported wholly at public expense, 483 partially. 148 in poor houses and 73,606.16 spent last year. Buffalo reports no paupers. Stanley about 25 partially supported. Lawrence has 30 in poor house and 24 outside. Minnehaha 26 in the poor farm and 25 outside.
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Buffalo
Stanley
Lawrence County
Minnehaha
Plate
Advertises for Helpmate at Onida Watchman Okobojo Times Merge
J A Livingston the country editor of the newly merged Onida Watchman and Okobojo Times runs a humorous help wanted ad. He seeks a press helper who can fight her own battle and help him make a comfortable living. The ad lists odd physical traits and requires a few thousand dollars to start with with applicants aged 19 to 100.
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Miller
S. D
J. A. Livingston
Onida Watchman
Okobojo Times
Sully
Livingston
Miner A D Fisher Killed in Custer Mine Blast
At Custer South Dakota A D Fisher a well known local miner was killed instantly in a nearby mine blast two miles from town Arnold Spencer his companion was seriously injured both men believed a tunnel blast had gone off and were struck by falling rocks near the face of the tunnel
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Custer
S. D
A. D. Fisher
Arnold Spencer
Belle Poureche Council Approves City Sewer Mains
The Belle Poureche city council votes to install sewer mains throughout the main portion of the city. John O Panion holds the contract and the project includes fines for delays. Delle Pourche rapid growth marks the town’s evolving civic role.
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Uelle Poureche
Belle Poureche
John O'Panion
Delle Pourche
Elk Point Triumphs 21 to 0 Over Akron in Hard Fought Game
Elk Point defeated Akron 21 to 0 as Elk Point pressed the goal line late in the game. Akron showed slow play while Elk Point moved with vigor and held Akron on downs. the ball neared Akron’s goal line as time expired with Elk Point within one yard.
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ELK Point
Aikkron
Eli Point
S. J
Akron
Ile
Akron Bays
Alton
Novelty items and notable events across cities
In Old Mexico Senator Cockrell’s son reports a copper vein three miles long and thirty feet thick, possibly the world’s largest. In Jeffersonville Hulbert seeks a divorce after his wife’s long silence. In Wilmington a railroad detective who failed to solve a murder left a note then killed himself. In London the 1812 frigate Forte, used as a coal depot, burned and 2000 tons of coal ignited, later sunk by British gunboat shelling.
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St. Louis
Cockrell
Old Mexico
London
Midway River
Assassin Gets Away In Mysterious City Shooting
Oscar Nelson, about 26, lies between life and death after being shot three times. He walked half a mile to his brother Louis Nelson’s farm after being wounded in Sioux Walls. Witnesses report vague remarks during lucid moments as investigators probe the case with unclear leads.
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Oscar Nelson
Nelson
Sioux Walls
Louis Nelson
Bad Indian: Youth Steals Horse and Fires House
George Owl, 16, son of Chief Owl Walks, ran away from Rosebud government school, sold the superintendent's horse for $5, bought liquor, and attempted arson at Cheyenne Butcher's house near Ponca Creek. Captured near Shorty Thigh's home and confined in Bonesteel jail by Sheriff Sproul awaiting orders from Rosebud agency.
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Bonesteel
S. D
George Owl
Chief Owl
Rosebud
Young Owl
Dixon
Ponca Creek
Cheyenne Butcher
Owl
Shorty Thigh
Sproul
Indian Allotted Lands Open to Settlement on Cheyenne River
Allotting Agent Carl Gunderson reports completion of field work on the Cheyenne River reservation. About 30 percent of the land is allotted to Indians, with the remainder to be opened later for settlement. Government investigator Frank M. Conser accompanied Gunderson, as hearings continue and evidence is reviewed by the Indian department for possible action.
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Pierre
S. D
Carl Gunderson
Cheyenne River
Gunderson
Frank M. Conser
Verdict at Yankton Convicts Carr of Second Degree Manslaughter
The jury in the Sam Carr case at Yankton South Dakota found Carr guilty of second degree manslaughter for the June 11 killing of Granville Thornton after about four hours deliberation. Carr admitted shooting Thornton but claimed self defense.
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Carr
Yankton
S. D
Sam Carr
Granville Thornton
Thornton
Libel Suit Again Arises in Fierce Roberts County Fight
Aberdeen South Dakota November 25 editor Sisseton Courant Croal arrested on libel charge by former County Superintendent Randolph seeking 5500 damages. Case stems from fierce republican factional struggle in Roberts County and follows another libel arrest of C C Knappen of the Standard on criminal libel charges.
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Croal
Aberdeen
S. D
S. P. Croal
Sisseton Courant
Randolph
Roberts County
Sisseton
C. C. Knappen
The
Standard
McNulty
Railroad Commissioners to Hear Elevator Site Evidence
Bonesteel South Dakota November 25 The railroad commissioners of South Dakota meet in Bonesteel next Tuesday to take evidence in a hearing for a newer elevator site. Three parties apply to establish elevators here two seek design and one is from a local firm. Hearing likely lasts a couple of days.
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Bonesteel
S. D
Rail Commissioners of
South Dakota
Boy crushed to death when horse allegedly drops dead
Residents of Sully County report the death of 10 year old Charles Hays near the Okoboji creek after a prairie task. The horse reportedly fell dead trapping the boy beneath its weight with no sign of a stumble.
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Pierre
Sully
Charles
Frank Hays
Okoboji Creek
Clifton
Ryan family seeks 960 acres for a colony in South Dakota
Doland Nov 27 Conductor Ryan and his son Edward tour the region between the Missouri river and the Black Hills aiming to secure a government land tract. Ryan has five children each entitled to 160 acres under homestead law, and the plan is to group six farms into one colony for the family.
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Doland
S. D
Ryan
Edward
Missouri River
Black Hills
Great-Great-Grandmother Distinction Earned by Scot Land Family
In Scotland South Dakota on November 27 a rare lineage note emerges as Dorothy May Moline, nine weeks old, is set to become the fifth generation in the Brown family. The family includes 90 year old Mrs. A Brown, 70 year old Alfred Brown, 42 year old Mrs. J J Hutchinson, and Mrs. Emil E Moline of Sioux City, all connected through the late explorer Brown whose name also marks Brown Scenes South Dakota.
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Scotland
S. D
Brown
Dorothy May Moline
Emil E. Moline
Sioux City
A. Brown
Alfred Brown
Mr. Brown
J. J. Hutchinson
City
Hutchinson
South Dakota
Missionaries in Africa arrive to spread light among Kaffirs
A group of South Dakotans led by a self claimed prophet has journeyed to South Africa to convert Kaffirs to Christianity. The letter describes their living conditions, the kraal society with many wives, and the missionaries duties as doctor judge and teacher while they aim to bring religious instruction to local communities.
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S. D
Sioux Falls
Blay
South
South Africa
South Dakota
Wife Vanishes From Clark South Dakota After Leaving Note
Mrs E Fountain of Clark disappears while her husband is away. She left a note claiming she intends to kill herself and that her body will be found on a slough bank. She took laudanum, left the team at Moore's livery, and was seen talking to the station agent. The family, once teachers, face financial difficulties and she is mother to eleven children.
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E. Fountain
Clark
S. D
Moore's
Campbell for Congress Nomination Announced
Aberdeen South Dakota November 25 The candidacy of Judge A W Campbell for nomination at the Republican state convention next June was formally announced by the Aberdeen News today The state press reaction is favorable to Campbell.
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Aberdeen
S. D
A. W. Campbell
Congress
Aberdeen News Today
Campbell
Begin Operations in Brown County Again This Fall
Brown County sees horse thefts resume after a year long lull. Anton Volk of a farm near Aberdeen reports two valuable horses missing, initially thought to wander, now believed stolen. Authorities are not sanguine about catching the culprits though two missing farm hands are suspected.
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Brown County
Aberdeen
S. D
Anton Volk
Artesian Well Rampage Threatens Bonesteel Farm
In Bonesteel South Dakota on November 25 the artesian well owned by Andrew Qualm on Whetstone Creek breaks its casing fifty feet below ground. Water flows underground while the well mouth runs little and the hillside property including Qualm’s $3,000 residence sinks as the cellar fills with water. Attempts to control the outflow have failed and nearby structures face destruction.
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Bonesteel
S. D
Andrew Quahn
Qualm
Oro Hondo mine sold at sheriff sale in Hills
The Oro Hondo mine and improvements sold for 27133.80 to J W Sparks and associates of Philadelphia. The property spans about 1100 acres near the Home Stake mine, sunk a 1200 foot shaft, with drifting and cross cutting. Rumors tie Charlies M Schwab to the holdings. capitalized at 10,000,000 shares and mismanagement cited. The original incorporators may redeem funds to deepen the shaft and unlock Homestake vein potential.
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S. D
Oro Hondo
J. W. Sparks
Homestake
Charlies M. Schwab
Black Hills
Union Companies Under Scrutiny In South Dakota
An inquiry before Insurance Commissioner H Perkins examines alleged anti compact insurance law violations by local agents tied to "union companies" in South Dakota. Agents testified about a common rate book from a Minneapolis publisher and reduced commissions when mixing with non union firms. J C Ingram of Chicago for German American Co admitted union status and uniform rates but could not confirm rate fixing or how long since the anti compact act. The probe continues with possible one year state exclusion if violations are proven.
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South Dakota
Pierre
S. D
H. Perkins
Minneapolis
J. C. Ingram
Chicago
New York
Union
Prairie Fires Ravage Pasture and Crops Near Huron
Destructive fires in the Huron area have burned hundreds of acres of pasture and grazing land over several days. Much hay and grain are destroyed along with stock sheds and cattle barns. sparks from passing locomotives are blamed for each blaze.
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Huron
Methodist instructor named press agent for Mexican church
Aberdeen notes 3 P Hameer of this city has been appointed press agent for educational and religious publications of the Methodist church for the Mexico field. He will move to Puebla with his bride Miss Gold Corwity of Mitchell and return to Mexico on January 1 to begin the assignment.
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Aberdeen
P. Hameer
Puebla
Mex
Methodist Church
Fay of
Mexico
Gold’ Corwity
Mitchell
Mexiga
Miss Parette Seeks Husband in Dunmore Pay Notice
Fragmentary local notice from Dunmore Pay lists Miss Parette of 63 Sherman Avenue seeking a husband. The brief clipping mentions department and personal considerations but is largely unreadable.
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Pierre
Parette
Sherman Avenue
Dunmore Pay
Askini
Dakota
Buchelory
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Jed
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Circuit Court
Smith
State Penitentiary
Lee Wyman
Yankton County
Frank Brauchman
James Collins
Mission Hill
Chase Jones
Carey
Walsh
Branchman
Alan Alows
Ghd
Jeffersonville
Ind
Charlies Hulbert
Hulbert
Wilmington
Del
Assassin
Africa
Artesian Well
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