Lamro Moves to Absorb County Seat by Founding New Townsite
Dallas, S. D. Dec. 30 Lamro businessmen claim to have outflanked the Winner townsite boomers by buying land west of Winner and planning a Lamro town to lure the county seat. They seek to move the courthouse into the new Lamro corporate limits and shift county administration, a court dispute likely. Similar attempts in Walworth County’s Bangor to Selby previously failed.
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Dallas
S. D
Lamro
Tripp County
Winner
Jackson
Walworth County
Bangor
Selby
Gold Nuggets Found in Biddie's Crop
In Stanley County streams a small placer gold presence is noted with only the Biddle finding it so far. N M May of Ash Creek found a small nugget in a chicken's crop. A hunt for gold in Ash Creek gravel follows with no results yet. Last summer a hen on War Creek yielded several nuggets from her crop, but none were reported.
Many Teachers Fail to Receive Certificates
The state educational department finished grading November exam papers from counties and granted teaching authority to 513 of 981 applicants. Four hundred eighteen failed to meet standards and had their papers rejected, easing county shortages but delaying school openings.
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Pierre
S. D
State Educational Department
Elopement Case Leads to Iowa Arrest
Sheriff reports P Trenholm of Werner under arrest in Rock Rapids Iowa over elopement with 15 year old Florence Moulton daughter of a farmer. They were traced by letters to her parents. Trenholm to be returned to face charges.
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South Dakota
Iowa
Aberdeen
S. D
John Anderson
Rock Rapids
P. Trenholm
Werner
Florence Moulton
Trenholm
Yankton College Seeks 30000 Cash Gifts for Deficit
The Yankton College Bulletin reports a $30,000 cash deficit to bridge ongoing losses. The college plans a new ladies' hall, a central heating plant, and enhanced fire protection as part of a forward movement.
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Yankton, S. D
Yankton College Bulletin
Propese
Beadle Pioneer Hiram Soules Laid to Rest
Funeral services for Hiram Soules aged 90 were held at St. Martins church after his death in Yankton. A Civil War veteran and native of Ontario county New York, he had lived in Beadle county since 1881.
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Beadle
Huron
Hiram Soules
Yankton
St. Martin's Church
Mr. Soules
Ontario County
New York
Beadle County
Farmer Seriously Burned In Kerosene Accident
John Look, a farmer living ten miles northeast of Dallas South Dakota, was severely burned when he tried to start a fire using kerosene. He was transported to an Omaha hospital for treatment.
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Farmer
Dallas
S. D
John Look
Omaha
Stevens Held for M'Kenzie Murder in Aberdeen
B. F. Stevens faced a preliminary hearing at Selby on the murder of David McKenzie at LeBeau. He was bound over to a higher court and returned to Aberdeen jail.
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Cowboy
Aberdeen
S. D
B. F. Stevens
Selby
David “Dode"” McKenzie
LeBeau
Stevens
Hotel thieves jailed after hotel robbery in Yankton
Andrew Peterson Ole Nelson and J Van Voice are jailed on grand larceny charges for robbing the James Crowe hotel of a gold watch a diamond breast pin and 24 dollars belonging to Miss Clara Crowe. They stand under $500 bonds not yet raised.
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Yankton
D. D
Andrew Peterson
Ole Nelson
J. van Voice
James Crowe Hotel
Clara Crowe
Saloons barred by court decision in new territory
Wakpala South Carolina December 29 The United States supreme court decision makes it an offense to introduce liquor on an allotment with fee simple patent issued This ruling affects new towns on Milwaukee road and other rail extensions within the reservation saloons will be forbidden in these towns built by allottees and hopeful enterprises await spring opening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakpala
S. C
United States Supreme Court
West Missouri
Milwaukee Road
Pastor Loses A Day And Shops On Sunday
Midland South Dakota December 29 a Presbyterian preacher known for hunting rabbits arrived in town to shop only to find most stores closed for Sunday. He learned it is customary to keep businesses shut on Sunday and he prepared to meet his regular appointment while confessing his sins noting a day had slipped away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
S. D
Milwaukee Road Eyes Missouri River Water for Yard Plant
Thomas Scott, a Milwaukee Road civil engineer, surveys options to supply Missouri River water for local yards. He notes artesian water is costly for engine flue cleaning, and city officials previously rejected a bond proposal despite business interest in cheaper water solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
S. C
Thomas Scott
Milwaukee Road
Sentences handed down in federal court in Sioux Falls
In federal court Judge Carland sentenced John Atana to one year and one day in Leavenworth plus a $100 fine and costs for liquor introduction on Yankton reservation. James Riley received two years for horse stealing on Crow Creek reservation. James F. Six drew one year and six months plus a $100 fine and costs for selling liquor to Indians, a case noted as warning against liquor sales to natives. John Kays sues Great Northern Railroad for $5500 over injuries from a Vienna crossing incident. his horse team was also killed.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
United States Court
Carland
John Atana
Yankton Reservation
Leavenworth
Kan
James Riley
Crow Creek
James F. Six
Little Town of
Interior
Missouri River
Black Hills
South Dakota
John Kays
Great Northern Railroad Company
Kays
Great Northern
Vienna
Farmers institute planned in Kadoka with round barn
Kadoka South Dakota reports the Commercial club will host a farmers institute in January if farmer interest grows. They unveil a round barn design 140 feet in diameter with 56 stalls and feeding mangers. A 12 foot wide ring surrounds the outer horses area while the center remains open as a stock sales ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kadoka, S. D
Farmers’ Institute
New South Dakota Journal of Education Purchased for Pierre
A new corporation led by C. W. King M. M. Ramer and J. E. Hipple has bought the South Dakota Journal of Education at Madison and will move it to Pierre. Mr. Ramer will supervise the publication which will operate with an educational supply house in connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
C. W. King
M. M. Ramer
J. E. Hipple
South Dakota Journal of Education
Madison
Fire damages George Brown warehouse of Golden Grain Belt Beer
Fire at George Brown's warehouse housing the Golden Grain Belt Beer company Friday afternoon nearly destroyed the building. Part of the beer stock was saved. loss about 2000 dollars with partial insurance. Cause unknown.
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Huron
George Brown
Golden Grain Belt Beer Company
Narrow escape from coal gas leak in Selig's pool hall
Roy Holton and William Gilbert were found unconscious in a rear room of Selig's pool hall Beaufort South Dakota after coal gas leaked from a stove pipe. Friends detected the gas and started a search. both men were revived and expected to recover from the fumes.
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Beau, S. D
Roy Holton
William Gilbert
Selig
A. O. U. W. Lodge Elects Officers in Elk Point
Elk Point South Dakota December 28 The A O U W lodge held its annual election with O M Walter master workman Lewis Eleeson foreman Thomas H Ryan overseer James Walsh recorder Lee Walters financier Charles Stickney receiver Jerry S Ryan guide M L Crill inside watch and E C Ericson set side patchy Charles Stickney Sr Ustetts Palmer S Champlin ane pesmi Mi McCoy both of hip were married at Nehrattenes by Rev E M Jeffers pastor They return home and will live on the groom farm south of the city
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Elk Point
S. D
A. O. U. W. Lodge
O. M. Walter
Lewis Eleeson
Thomas H. Ryan
James Walsh
Lee Walters
Charles Stickney
Jerry S. Ryan
IL. N. Crill
South Dakota towns vie for government land office
Pierre December 28 Le Beau reports a strong push to place the government land office on Cheyenne River and Standing Rock lands. Voters favor east of the Missouri but many prefer west of the river with Dupree or Timber Lake as likely sites. Dupree sits on Fox Ridge near Dewey Schnasse and Armstrong counties. Timber Lake lies on the Thunder Butte line about 40 miles northwest of Le Beau.
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Dewey, Schnasse
Armstrong
Timber Lake
Thunder Butte
LeBau
Mother Demands Abandoned Baby Back From Stranger
Aberdeen, December 28. Mrs Edna Leona Bell a 17 year old wife who with her husband left their infant on a stranger's doorstep nearly a month ago charged here yesterday to reclaim the child and demand custody. A warrant for her arrest hangs over her and the grandfather of the babe offers to mortgage his farm to support the child. She produced hair locks said to be from the infant to prove maternity. Guardianship likely to be given to the grandfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
Edna Leona Bell
Prince Cecilie Says His Heart Will Lead Him
New York dispatch reports Prince C Burbon Cecilie arrives aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria seeking health and rest after a Paris horse accident. The French royal claim says he will not pursue an American heiress unless his heart leads him, condemning fortune hunting among his countrymen.
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Prince Cecilie
New York
Prince C. Burbon Cecilie
France
Kaiserin Auguste Victoria
Atlantic City
Paris
America
Rail line faces ire over rotten service along Yankton-Platte route
Wagner South Dakota residents along the Yankton Platte line of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway threaten action over years of deteriorating service. Merchants report late freight and scarce passenger trains with aging equipment and unsafe roadbed. Local residents have retained counsel to press the railroad commission and, if needed, advocate legislative remedies at Pierre.
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Waener
S. D
Yankton-Platte
C. M
St. P
Wagner
Railroad Commission Ars
Pierre
Iple
Town name dispute settled Nisland chosen near Belle Fourche
In Belle Fourche South Dakota residents near a new town 15 miles east finally learn its name. After a heated vote a single woman proposed Lucerne but the post office and Congressman Martin kept Nisland as the official name honoring pioneer Nis Sorensen.
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Belle Fourche
S. D
Here
Lucerne
Northwestern Railroad
Post Office Department
Elk Point Masons Elect Officers for 1910
Elk Point South Dakota lodge of the A F and A M elected officers for 1910. W A Schaetzel was chosen Worshipful Master and W T Homer Senior Warden. Other officers named included E B Sherman Junior Warden George C Kimmel treasurer John Coverdale secretary H H Blair chaplain L T Rust Senior Deacon 3 E Christenson Junior Deacon W J Conly Steward H L McConnel Tyler G M Sage.
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Elk Point
A. F
A. M. Lodge
W. A. Schaetzel
W. M
W. T. Homer
S. W
E. BE. Sherman
J. W
George C. Kimmel
John Coverdale
H. H. Blair
L. T. ‘Rust
Ss. D
E. Christenson
J. D
W. J. Conly
H. L. McConnel
G.M. Sage
Tyler
Bank of Lake Preston Reincorporated With $32000 Cap
Articles of incorporation filed for the Bank of Lake Preston listing a capital of $32,000. Incorporators include R. B. Miles of Los Angeles J Henry Lloyd T W Miles and P J Laughlin all of Lake Preston.
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Pierre
8. D
Bank of
Lake Preston
R. B. Miles
Los Angeles
Cal
J. Henry Lloyd
T. W. Miles
P. J. Laughlin
Milwaukee wreck injures two men in Harrisburg yard
Sioux Falls, Dec 27. The Milwaukee yards at Harrisburg nine miles south of here were wrecked when a Sioux City bound way freight collided with a Sioux Falls southbound train. Engineer Palmer had one foot crushed and fireman Ralph Brophy was badly bruised. Three engines were piled in a mass and wreckage was extensive.
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Sioux Falls
Milwaukee
Harrisburg
Here
Sioux City
Palmer
Ralph Brophy
Marriage Follows Close After Death and Arrest in Sioux Falls
In Sioux Falls South Dakota William Yonker and Mrs Robert Riley fled after a rapid sequence of events. Yonker’s wife died by suicide in a business block and shortly before, Mr Riley’s husband died. The couple were arrested for indiscretions and forfeited an appearance bond. They had secured a marriage license but did not marry. The news caused a street sensation among local residents.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
William Yonker
Robert Riley
Youker
Man Reported Suicide Found Alive in Wyoming
Wakanda South Dakota December 25 It has been learned through the Odd Fellow lodge at his Iowa home that Henry Parsons reported to have committed suicide by leaping into the Vermilion river here last spring has been located in Wyoming
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Wakanda
S. D
Iowa
Henry Parsons
Wyoming
College Begins Campaign for Larger Endowment
Yankton South Dakota December 25 1920 college closes for two week holiday recess as students depart President Warren opens a nationwide endowment drive. He leaves to travel to Chicago New York and points east to secure gifts while urging faculty and community support for expanding facilities and capacity.
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Yankton
S. D
Warren
Goodby
Chicago
New York
Deposits Rise In South Dakota Banks In Two Months
South Dakota national banks report deposits totaling $28,631,253 as of November 16, up $1,776,253 since September 1. State banks are expected to show a similar gain, potentially lifting total deposits in all banks to about $70,000,000.
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South Dakota
Pierre
S. D
Young Woman Frozen While Seeking Help in Snowbound Night
Miss Hannah Fluter of Iowa lies in a Mitchell hospital with badly frozen hands and feet after escaping threats from her intoxicated sister’s husband. She sought aid a mile and a half away through foot-deep snow, injuring herself on corn stubble. she previously broke a shoulder in a cellar fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
S. D
Hannah Fluter
Miss Fluter
Iowa
Wm. Kruse
Wakonda Waterworks Bonds Carry in South Dakota
Wakonda elects M W A officers led by C M Vinton as V C and J H Dwyer as W A. Bonds for the waterworks pass by 51 to 7, signaling a new era of progress for the town.
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Wakonda
S. D
C. M. Vinton
V. C
J. H. Dwyer
W. A
M. J. Chaney
W. O. Knieht
Charles Rudel
Orson Babb
J. C. Hopp
College man heads horticultural society
Yankton South Dakota December 25 Professor George A Clark of the college who is president of the State Horticultural Society will work this vacation on plans for next months annual meeting to be held in Yankton The professor expects a large attendance and an interesting meeting
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Horticultural Society
Yankton
S. D
George A. Clark
State Horticultural Society
Clark
South Dakota Congressmen Face Public Verdict Over Cannon Support
Sioux Falls reports startling Success Magazine poll data showing South Dakota voters oppose Speaker Cannon and Cannonism. The survey cites Martin and Burke's votes for Cannon and questions on district approval, potential future elections, and attitudes toward administration policies.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
South Dakota
Success Magazine
Congress
Cannon
Illinois
Messrs
Martin
Burke
Erepiice
Sance
Man Deemed Dead Returns After Ten Years
Aberdeen South Dakota December Henry E Christopher once declared legally dead after vanishing ten years ago reappears at his brother's Fresno California home. His heirs receive insurance proceeds and his estate was probated in both South Dakota and California. The AOUW had paid his policy in 1907.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Henry E. Christopher
Fresno
Cal
J. D. Lavin
Columbia
California
Federation Clubs Meet at Presno South Dakota
The third annual meeting of the South Dakota Federation of Commercial Clubs convenes in Presno on the second Tuesday in January and continues two days. Railroad commissioners are expected to attend to discuss matters including a permanent bridge at Chamberlain and freight rate adjustments west of the Missouri River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presno
South Dakota Federation of Commercial Clubs
Chamberlain
Missouri
Federation
Veteran Engineer Wright Dies in Sioux Falls
Charles N. Wright a pioneer locomotive engineer in the northwest died at his daughter and son in law’s home in Sioux Falls after a week long illness. He helped open the Dakota Southern line from Sioux City to Yankton and long ran between Sioux Falls and Garretson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Northwest
Charles N. Wright
Jacob Helfert
South Dakota
Old
Dakota Southern
Sioux City
Yankton
The
Milwaukee Company
Garretson
Meetings at Elk Point Close Evangelistic Campaign
Elk Point South Dakota reports the Lowe ry Moody evangelistic meetings ended after four weeks in a tabernacle built for the event. The services drew great interest and 150 additions to the Christian workers are expected. A collection for Mr Lowry raised 417 dollars at Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Point
S. D
Lowery-Moody
Tabernacle
Christian Workers
Lowry
Elk Point Woman Dead at Home
Elk Point township mourns Mrs. M A Twitzell who died at home from apoplexy. Born January 14 1861 she was 48. Funeral services were held at her home today. she left a husband and eight children.
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Elk Point
M.A. Twitzell
Elk Point Township
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M’kenzie
New Territory
Kadoka
Institute
Pierre Company
Journal OF Education
Frank Hahan
Jake Capps
Leary
Squaw
ELK Point Masons
Federated Commercial Clubs
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