South Dakota Deaths Reported For Last Year
Pierre S D Feb 26 Carelessness and crime caused 392 deaths in the state last year with 53 personal crisis reports 11 murders 53 drownings 25 accidental gunshot wounds 87 railroad accidents 35 burned to death 17 killed by horses 23 firearms most common method 12 poison 12 hanging 3 self strangulation 3 drownings 1 death in front of trains Delegates named for medical council Chicago April 13 and Mothers Congress Washington March 10 with South Dakota appointees listed including Miss Alice Dougherty Yankton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe
Crawford
Frank S. Howe
Deadwood
S. D
South Dakota
Council of Medicine
Chicago
International Mothers’ Congress
Washington
Alice Dougherty
Yankton
C. BR. Billinghurst
Pierre
R. J. Pettigrew
Sioux Falls
John H. Perry
Aberdeen
W. ©. Tusk
Edward Mather
Groton
Alice Pickler
Faulkton
Murdo Club Debates Lyman County Split Plan
The Murdo Commercial club held a banquet and meeting at the Crosbie hotel where a proposal to divide Lyman county along a north south line near the Black Hills survey was launched. The plan aims to create two counties with boundaries near the county center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdo, S. 10
Murdo Commercial Club
Crosbie Hotel
Lyman County
Black Hills
Aberdeen heirs receive six dollar legacy from distant grandmother
Eleven persons in Aberdeen and Eureka learn they each get six dollars from a grandmother who died in Russia. The estate was large with most property going to Russian relatives, yet the relatives here appreciate the gesture and plan to honor her memory. Named beneficiaries include EF. W. Schamber, Mrs. Helen Schamber, John, Emil, Philip, Martin Jr., Theodore Schamber, Mrs. A. Bender, Mrs. C. J. Hezel, and Misses Baelia and Ottilla Schamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdaeen
Lleven
Aberdeen
Eureka
Here
Russia
EF. W. Schamber
Helen Schamber
John
Emil
Philip
Martin Jr
Theodore Schamber
A. Bender
C. J. Hezel
Baelia
Ottilla Schamber
Start New Town at Milwaukee Junction
Tureka South Dakota reports plans to start a new town this spring at the junction of the Milwaukee and Soo railroads near the area. The two lines will meet about a half mile north of Greenway, which may be moved to the new junction town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Junction
Tureka
S. D
Milwaukee & Soo
Greenway
Fulton and Alexandria Telephone Company Organized
Fulton South Dakota residents and local businessmen have organized the Fulton and Alexandria Telephone Company. Officers are President Kenneth Brown and Secretary-Treasurer L P Chapman. Directors include A W Soladay Edward Kueler and Chris Huargens. The line will run from Multon to Alexandria linking farmer residences along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton, S. D
Fulton and Alexandria Telephone Company
Kenneth Brown
L. P. Chapman
A. W. Soladay
Edward Kueler
Chris Huargens
Multon
Alexandria
First Move in Kaufmann Appeal Filed
The record and bill of exceptions were filed with the clerk of the supreme court, initiating the appeal from Sioux Falls in the Kaufmann case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
S. D
Kaufmann
Sioux Falls
Supreme Court
John W H Ramsey Dies in Sioux Falls Merchant Leader
John W H Ramsey of Ramsey Bros. shoes died after several days illness in Sioux Falls South Dakota. He was a popular local merchant and member of the Masonic and other lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ramsey
Sioux Falls
S. D
John WH. Ramsey
Ramsey Bros
Masonic
The Browns Alias Count Szechenyi and Bride In London
Plymouth February 26 The Count and Countess Szechenyi with Wim K Vanderbilt arrived in London aboard the Kasserine Augusta Victoria. They traveled under the name Brown and kept to their party while fellow passengers snapped photos. The couple’s true identities were known to some aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Szechenyi
Wim. K. Vanderbilt
London
Brown
Bandits Sack Railroad Agent at Wentworth South Carolina
At Wentworth South Carolina on a Saturday night three unknown bandits robbed Milwaukee railroad agent J C Elliott after the freight train departed. They knocked him unconscious with a sand bag, gagged and bound him, then looted the railroad and express safes securing a draft of 100 dollars and about 100 dollars in cash. Elliott was badly injured and unable to identify the assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wentworth
S. C
J. C. Elliott
Milwaukee Railroad
Express
Elliott
Elliot
Railroad and Express
Austrian Woman on Trial for Blackmail in Deadwood Court
Mrs Anna Miljas an Austrian woman stands in circuit court facing three charges including blackmail threats to Homestake Mine supervisor T J Grier and two counts of second degree forgery. Prosecutors say she raised two checks and stole a bundle of paid checks the scheme moved through banks. Her responses appear evasive to the attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
Anna Miljas
T. J. Grier
Homestake
Lead
Indians to Erect Monument for Dead Tribesman
Lake Andes South Dakota February 27 The Indian Christian Brotherhood union of Yankton Sioux Indians launched a drive to raise funds for a monument to John Wahcahunka a revered tribal elder who died recently at age The deceased led the tribes progressive faction and the monument will be funded by voluntary subscriptions from his fellow tribesmen making him one of the few Native Americans in the nation to be honored with a monument funded by his people
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Andes
S. D
Indian Christian Brotherhood Union
Yankton
United States
John Waheahunka
Wahcahunka
South Dakota High School Track Meet Set for May
Vermillion S D Feb 27 The board of control of the South Dakota High School Athletic association fixed the date for the third annual high school track meet from May 22 to 28 at the state university athletic field. Schools from Mitchell Sioux Falls Lead Deadwood Flandreau Vermillion Yankton Centerville Madison Pierre Beresford Alexandria and Aberdeen have requested entries with more expected. A declamatory contest will be held the evening before the meet between state high school representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D
Vermillion
Board of Control
South Dakota High School Athletic Association
State University
Mitchell
Sioux Walls
Lead
Deadwood
Flandreau
Yankton
Centerville
Madison
Pierre
Beresford
Alexandria
Aberdeen
Settlers Flock to South Dakota Farms and Homesteads
Large numbers of new settlers arrive at Huron as trains bring household goods stock and farm implements. About half are homesteaders headed west of the Missouri river. Others buy farms in Beadle county and adjacent counties. Thirteen new arrivals take homesteads on the Sioux reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Huron
S. D
Missouri River
Beadle County
Fire Destroy Barns of Wagner Farmer with No Insurance
A heavy fire six miles north of Wagner, starting from mice and matches, burned Christopher Johnson's barn and two valuable horses. Johnson, a prominent local farmer, had no insurance to cover the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
S. D
Christopher Johnson
Johnson
Water Works Project Nears Completion in Bonesteel
Bonesteel South Dakota February 27 rapid progress is reported on the new municipal water works system with expectations that the plant will be practically completed by week’s end the project advances steadily as officials monitor construction and testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonesteel Bonesteel
Declamation Contest Set by S D High Schools
Yankton college issued notice of the sixth annual state high school declamation contest to be held May 15 under its auspices. The event aims to boost public speaking. local contests will select representatives for the state event. School athletic contests linked to the declamation have been suspended this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D
Yankton
Yankton College
Atrto
Death Rate Low in South Dakota in 1907 Reports
South Dakota records 4129 deaths and 11097 births in 1907 with a net gain of 6868. Pneumonia claims 396 victims and old age 286, while tuberculosis shows 266 deaths. Stanley County has the highest rate at 20.3 per thousand, Sully the lowest at 6.0, aided by hospital presence in several counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley County
Sully
Brown
Fall River
Yankton
Hughes
Minnehaha
Vital Statistics Department
Narrow escape from gas at Aberdeen hotel
Thomas Transeth almost died from asphyxiation after a gas leak at a local Aberdeen hotel. The room door was locked. a skylight entry by a bellboy nearly overwhelmed him. Transeth said he blew out the gas before lying down and remained confused about his destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Aberdeen
S. D
Thomas Transeth
Transeth
Hyde County fills sheriff vacancy after Meigs death
Arthur Lee of Spring Lake township was appointed Hyde county sheriff to fill the vacancy caused by the death of S R Meigs who died from pneumonia after a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde County
Highmore
S. D
Board of County Commissioners
Arthur Lee
Spring Lake Township
S. R. Meigs
Celebrate St Patrick Day in Flandreau
Flandreau South Dakota plans St Patrick Day events with speakers from across Minnesota and South Dakota. J J Regan national vice president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of America D J Conway Sioux Falls Walter Desgnond Truron Father Flynn Madison Father Sheehan Elkton Father Mangin Pipestown Minn will address the gathering. A grand ball closes the day at the Flandreau Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flandreau
S. D
Plandreau
J. J. Regan
St. Paul, Minn
Ancient
Order of Hibernians of America
D. J. Conway
Farmer Dies Driving Off South Dakota Bridge
Wessington Springs South Dakota February 25 Barney Olson a farmer residing near Tenethis county drove off a bridge in the dark with a load of lumber and was killed. He left town about midnight and was found dead by passersby in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wessington Springs
S. D
Barney Olson
T Nethis County
Boy Accidentally Shoots Farmer Near Starr
In S. D., near Starr, William Laufenberg, a prominent young farmer, was accidentally shot by Joe Herk, a companion on a hunting trip. The incident occurred February 18. Laufenberg died Thursday night from pneumonia exacerbating the injury. Thirteen shotgun pellets entered his body.
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Ethan
S. D
William Laufenberg
Starr
Here
Joe Herk
W Laufenberg
Aero Enthusiasts Form Federation
The federation of American Aero clubs was formed in Chicago with representatives from about 20 states and Canada. Charles E. Coey was elected president C E Gregory secretary M A Heiman treasurer W J Carling first vice president. Directors include Sam Baldwin J Sloan F J Fielding Frank Weldon G A Wahlgreen and Harry Lewis Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Federation of American Aero Clubs
Canada
Charles E. Coey
C. E. Gregory
M. A. Heiman
St. Louis
St. Paul
Sam
License Question Halts Organization Efforts West of River
Pierre Feb 24 The liquor license issue halts civil organization efforts in western townships. County commissioners granted petitions for organization while voters rejected moves to allow organization to avoid saloons. Anti license stance blocks local organization despite saloon fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Stockmen to Meet at Aberdeen South Dakota
South Dakota Swine Breeders and Sheep Breeders and Wool Growers associations announce conventions in Aberdeen March 3 to 5. Sheep men speak first day, hog growers second and third. swine sale on final day. Notable exhibitors expected, marking first breeders sale north of Sioux Falls and Mitchell or south of Fargo in the Dakotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
South Dakota Swine Breeders
South Dakota Sheep Breeders’ and Wool Growers’ Association
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Fargo
Dakotas
South Dakota
Cement Walks a Jonah to Beresford Residents
Beresford South Dakota February 24 Chas Sundling senior slipped on a glazed cement walk on the way to work and broke his left elbow with bone protruding and severe bruises He may be out five or six months or crippled for life This is the second accident on the same walk James Birnie Jr previously fell and broke a limb talk of a damages suit exists but nothing definite yet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beresford
S. D
Chas. Sundling, Sr
James Birnie, Jr
Martin returns to South Dakota buying land near Spencer
Bridgewater South Dakota Feb 24 J H Martin formerly a farmer in this county who sold out last year has moved back from Illinois to establish a future home. He purchased half a section between here and Spencer for 20560 dollars or 65 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Illinois Bridgewater
J. H. Martin
Illinois
Here
Spencer
Col Woods Buys Half Interest in Elkcom
Colonel R J Woods of Sioux Falls has purchased a half interest in the Elkorder monthly Dakota Island, enlarging circulation to Elk in the Sioux Falls jurisdiction. The Elkcom publication will be improved and expanded under his ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Woods
Elkcom
Sioux Falls
Dakota Isl K
Elk Order
R. J. Woods
South Dakota
Jones parole after robbery conviction in Yankton county
Pierre South Dakota February 24 Harry A Jones classified as D convicted of robbery in Yankton county and sentenced to five years has been pardoned after evidence shows his guilty plea was not substantiated by the record The action was announced by the governor in Yankton county officials and records indicate the pardon was granted based on insufficient proof of guilt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuenward
S. D
James Anderson
Roswell
Yankton
Howard
Anderson
Pierre
Harry A. Jones
Yankton County
Centerville Farmer Sues Doctor For 10000 Damages
George Jenter, a young farmer near Centerville, sues Dr. A. J. Struble for malpractice seeking 10000 damages. He has hired George W. Tegan, a noted criminal lawyer from Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
George Jenter
Fir
A. J. Struble
George W. Tegan
Sloux Abs
State land sale dates by county list
The state will hold land sales in Beadle on April 10 Kingsbury on April 27 Lake on April 15 Minor on April 20 Davison on April 21 Hansen on April 22 Hutchison on April 23 Bon Homme on April 24 Turner on April 26 Tomlin on April 27 Brown on April 28 Marshall on April 29 Jegmunds on April 30 McPherson on May 1 Spink on May. Leasing dates follow the sale day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iPerre
Beadle
Kingsbury
Lake
Minor
Davison
Hansen
Hutchison
Bon Momine
Turner
Tomlin
Brown
Marshall
Jegmunds
McPherson
Spink
Eale
Four Dakotans File Petitions in Bankruptcy
In South Dakota several residents filed voluntary bankruptcy petitions. Peter Girgulis and Nick Klatos of Sioux Falls report liabilities of 5011.29 and assets of 1522 with 335 exempt. Wilford M. Winsett of Murdo lists 1588.44 liabilities and 591.75 assets with 303.25 exempt. Claus Junge of Elkton reports 1934.04 liabilities and 1430 assets with 715 exempt. Oscar Igge of Watersown shows 3437.10 liabilities and 4480.51 assets with 515.50 exempt.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Peter Girgulis
Nick Klatos
United States
Wilford IX. Winsett
Murdo
Lyman County
Claus Junge
Brookings County
Elkton
Henry A. Muller
Oscar Igge
Watertown
Chas. N. Harris
Aberdeen
Found Guilty Of Stealing Gold From Harriman Mine
Ervin M. Hilton, a young employee of the Golden Reward Mining company controlled by E. H. Harriman, was found guilty of grand larceny by a circuit court jury after admitting petty larceny on the stand. He stole gold precipitates at night, melted them in a gulch, and sold the products to jewelers. alleged confederates fled the country and the loss amount is described as large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. C
Ervin M. Hilton
Golden Reward Mining Company
E. H. Harriman
Clear Lake Stocking Petition Circulated in Langford
A petition signed by more than 400 Marshall county residents requests stocking Clear lake with fish from the state hatchery. Game Warden Puntine will file the petition with authorities to seek approval. Clear lake is described as one of the region's finest waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Langford, S. D
Marshall
Puntine
Marshall County
Belvidere Club Opposes County Division Plan
A special Belvidere Commercial club executive meeting rejected the county division proposal. A larger gathering will be called to attract new enterprises to Belvidere as J W Johnson of Swift & Co lies seriously ill at home after an appendicitis operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club Belvidere
S. D
Belvidere Commercial Club
Stanley County
J. W. Johnson
Swift & Co
Former editor C W Ainsworth dies in Illinois
Watertown South Dakota February 22 C W Ainsworth once editor of Public Opinion and for 16 years superintendent of the South Dakota Industrial School at Plankinton died Tuesday at his Oak Park Illinois home. Telegram to H D Walrath bank president notes appointment by Governor Mellette and his prominence in state politics during his South Dakota residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
S. D
C. W. Ainsworth
Public Qgpinion
South Dakota
Plankinton
Oak Park
Ill
H. D. Walrath
First National Bank of
Aberdeen Plans for Coming of Pedagogues
Aberdeen South Dakota February 22 The program for the Northern South Dakota Educational association meeting in Aberdeen normal school April 9 and 10 is completed by superintendent I Kuray and secretary T I Lindeneau A large attendance is expected The meeting opens April 9 with addresses and discussions The evening session features principal speaker Jorge L W Croft of Aberdeen Three sessions follow April 10 with several addresses by prominent state educators
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
Northern South Dakota Educational Association
I. Kuray
Lig Stone
TI. W. Lindeneau
Jorge L. W. Crofcot
Ditch Contract Awarded for Clay Creek Work
Yankton South Dakota February 22 1900 The contract for the Clay creek ditch construction is awarded to Pollard Campbell of Omaha and Missouri Valley Ia at 8 cents per cubic yard The contract awaits signing until February pending firm investigation The ditch will be built jointly by Clay and Yankton counties
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Yankton, 8. C
Clay Creek
Pollard Campbell
Omaha
Missouri Valley
Clay
Yankton
Rockefeller Receives Penny Souvenir at Augusta Bank Event
In Augusta on February 22 John D. Rockefeller attended a reception by the Planters Loan and Savings Bank celebrating its new building. As he left, a souvenir penny encircled by an aluminum fief bearing the inscription save me and you will never go broke was handed to him. He asked for the keepsake and joked about it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
John D. Rockefeller
Planters’ Loan and Savings Bank
Mr. Rockefeller
Dakota Divorce Trade Yields Enormous Income in State
Pierre February 21 The annual report of the bureau of vital statistics shows South Dakota granted 5523 divorces in 1907 including 320 to nonresidents. The industry supports merchants hotels lawyers and doctors with millions in revenue over a decade. A referendum to end the practice may pass if not overlooked but sentiment favors continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
South Dakota
South Dakotas
Judge Rules For Mrs. Kuhn In Deuel County Divorce
In Clear Lake Iowa or South Dakota Deuel County courts, Judge Marquis decides in favor of Mrs. G W Kuhn in a long running divorce from Bill Kuhn. The trial featured testimony that when she was angry she milked the cows drawing laughter from the court and attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Kuhn
Marquis
Alcester farmers plan elevator company meeting
Alcester South Dakota February 21 Farmers convene to discuss forming a farmers elevator company and to appoint a committee to negotiate with the Chicago Northwestern Railway for elevator sites along the line. The M W A camp plans a February 24 celebration with a dance, led by G W Gandrau and W W Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcester
S.D
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
G. W. Gandrau
W.W. W. Hoover
Rapid City to Have Mail Carriers
Rapid City S D Feb 21 At last this city is to have its own mail delivery by carrier Postmaster Barber has been notified that the new service with two carriers will be started about May 15 and that examinations for the position of carrier will be held here at a date to be announced shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
S. D
Barber
Prosecute Belle Fourche Youth After Bonfire Explosion
Belle Fourche South Dakota February 21 Charles Lavezzi the 22 year old who threw a dynamite cap into a bonfire killing one man and injuring several is dazed and unable to grasp the act. He will face prosecution when he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Fourche
Chas. Lavezzi
Crouch Line Taken Over By Burlington Railroad
Rapid City Feb 24 The Crouch line between Rapid City and Mystic is said to be taken over by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad. The sale was reportedly forced as the line owed the Burlington about 40000. The 39 mile line had a troubled opening two years ago amid a series of mishaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
Crouch
Here
Mystic
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Burlington
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Lyman Cout
NEW Telephone Company
Fulton
the Browns
Count Szechenyi
Bride
New York
San Francisco
Bandts Sandbag Railroad
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Lee
Aero Enthusiasts Form Federation
Roswell, S. D
Cement
Jones
Harriman
East
John D
Rockefeller
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