Five Year Old Travels Alone Across Continent
A five year old girl Louise Larson, traveling from idleland to Stockton California, rode trains unsupervised with a note entrusting her to conductors and agents along the route. Her mother is a widow, a California uncle agreed to care for her, and the child spent part of a night in a station waiting room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Idland
Stockton
Cal
Louise Larson
California
Heroute
Girl Not Committed to Industrial School
In Deadwood South Dakota on January 13 Judge Russell declined to commit Myrtle Barbour a 16 year old Spearfish girl to the state industrial school after a petition by her mother Mrs John W Avery. The girl who first drew notoriety in New York City a year ago was found in a convent and later brought to Spearfish amid family disputes. The court ordered she remain with her mother and report regularly to the court by letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
Russell
Myrtle’ Barbour
State
Industrial Hool, &S
John W. Avery
New York City
Charles 8. Barbour
Pearfish
Woman Charged With Forgery in Dakota Court Case
In Huron South Dakota on January 13 Martha La Pier faced circuit court on a $3000 forgery charge. The jury found against J Ayers in a stallion sale dispute. Perry Dalquist paid A E Godrey and plaintiff awarded $250 with appeal expected. The case parallels the Jones county call case now in its third term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Martha la Pier
J. Ayers
Perry Dalquist
A. E. Godrey
Supreme Court
Jones County
Missing M. and St. L. agent Ward believed to be in danger
Aberdeen South Dakota January 13 fears grow for O Ward an M and St L agent who disappeared after taking keys to the section boss on December 28. Ward was seen in Aberdeen on New Year's Day and told friends business kept him in the city but he planned to return. Some think he fled a dull life others fear foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Ward
Mellette
Eleven South Dakota postmasters named by Senate
The Senate confirmed 11 South Dakota postmasters including William Toomey Gettysburg Charles L. Smith Andover Alexander W Paulgon Carthage Lineville Miles Langford Howard Squires White Rock John H Beaner Canistota A M Church Burke Fannie Cromach Willow Lake Barney Elias Bristol Lewis A Fox Tripp Charles C Snappen Bisseton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington, D. C
South Dakota
William Toomey
Gettysburg
Charles L. Smith
Andover
Alexander W. Paulgon
Carthage
Lineville Miles
Langford
Howard Squires
White Rock
John H. Beaner
Canistota
A. M. ‘Church
Burke
Fannie Cromach
Willlow Lake
Barney Elias
Bristol
Lewis A. Fox
Tripp
Charles C. S<nappen
lBisseton
Clay County Fair to Hold 1910 in Vermillion
Vermillion South Dakota January 13 1910 stockholders of the Clay County Fair association vote to stage another fair in 1910 following the Interstate fair in Sioux City with dates September 27 28 29 and 30 officers listed President E H Maurer Vice President Chas Chaussee Secretary James Partridge Treasurer C J Gunderson The 1909 fair was reported successful both financially and in other respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion
S. D
Clay County Fair Association
Clay County
Sioux City
E. H. Maurer
Chas. Chaussee
James Partridge
C. J. Gunderson
Family quarrel ends in attempted suicide near Bonesteel
Mrs. M. M. Hendrix of Bonesteel attempted death by shooting herself through the body near the heart after a family quarrel. Two shots were fired with the second misfiring. Her daughter Cecile, about 16, is en route from O'Neill, Neb. to her bedside. Dr. prognosis is poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Hendrix
Snowbound Railsmen Hit By Fire In Watertown Region
A fire in a locker above the locomotive of the St. Louis railroad damaged the woodwork, delaying work after the plow just cleared the Conde to Le Beau section. The engine shed is intact but the machine will be out of service for 11 days to two weeks, hindering reopening of the line.
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Watertown
E D
St. Louis
Conde
le Beau
Northwestern Telephone Wins Perpetual Vermillion Franchise
Vermillion January 11 Northwestern Telephone Co wins a court case allowing operation and a perpetual franchise despite the city’s earlier refusal to grant a new franchise. The suit began after expiration of the prior charter, with poles erected and the company operating, thwarting city attempts to block service. The ruling came after trials in circuit and federal courts, ending the city’s bid to oust the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion
Northwestern Telephone Company
Carland
Sioux Falls
Man Named Schooling Sentenced for Robbery in Clay County
In Centerville South Dakota on Jan 11 a man named Schooling pleaded guilty to robbing Hans Paulson's residence three miles south in Clay County. Police Justice Soren Christinson sentenced him to 30 days in the county jail, and Deputy Sheriff C H Darow escorted the prisoner to Parker. A dispute grows over Clay County criminal bill payments by this county and whether the commissioners will approve the bill.
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Centerville
S. D
Schooling
Hans Paulson
Clay County
Soren Christinson
C. H. Darow
Parker
Watertown Weighs Commission Plan and 1889 Charter
Watertown voters face a special election on February 1 to decide whether to keep the 1889 charter that created the city’s commission government. Once a village of 1,000, the city now nears 10,000 residents, and the charter’s constraints limit revenue and operations.
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Watertown
S. D
Commission
South Dakota
McCook County Mutual Holds Annual Meeting in Salem
The Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance company of McCook county held its annual meeting in Salem on January 7. The company reports 293 new policies in the year, up 118 from the prior year, with total risks on January 1, 1910 totaling 1,764,130 dollars compared to 1,614,775 dollars the year before. Freight shipments at Emery show grain 414 carloads cattle 53 cars hogs 92 cars and sheep 3 cars for a total of 562 carloads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Cook County Mutual
Bridgewater
S. D
Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company
McCook County
Salem
Ith
Emery
Milwaukee Railroad Company
George W Flick Died at 84 in Vermillion Home
George W Flick aged 84 died in Vermillion on January 11 at the home of his granddaughter Mrs. L G Palmer after five years residence. Death attributed to old age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion
George W. Flick
L. G. Palmer
Storm Threatens Sheep Industry Across Wyoming Front
Reports from Deadwood to Belle Fourche describe heavy stock losses with Casper to Lander hardest hit. Rail stoppages prevented feed delivery and forced rapid sales, with prices as low as 50 cents a head and a 3000 head deal at $1 each. More snow and a thaw threaten further losses as flocks scatter and sellers contest feed access.
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Deadwood
S. D
Y.es
Belle Fourche
Six Bon Homme pioneers tally 250 years in county
Six longtime Bon Homme residents met in Springfield to note their county tenure. Combined ages total 378 years, average 63. James Keegan has 51 years in the county, Albert Benedict and William Hoagland also long residents, Ira Smith and James Stephens provide substantial counts, while J D Welshman follows. The group is hailed as a notable sextet of old pioneers.
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Springfield
S. D
Bon Homme
Bon Homme County
James Keegan
Albert G. Benedict
William Hoagland
Ira Smith
James H. Stephens
J. D. Welshman
South de
Trappers' Boom Draws Fur Buyers to Norden South Dakota
Norden South Dakota January 15 marks a fur market event as leading buyers converge to purchase winter catches. Trappers along lakes and streams expect record fur returns with top prices for mink fox polecat muskrat badger and white weasel skins. individual earnings may reach 1500 to 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Boom Norden
Hudson’s Bay Company
South Dakota
Norden
Strike Gets Struck if Report Is True
A rumor from Seattle reports T. S. Strike formerly with the Omaha railroad was arrested there after two weeks on the run with a married woman from Mitchell. His wife, a Sioux Falls resident, signed a $2,600 mortgage on their home to aid a real estate scheme and now seeks full legal punishment.
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Sioux Falls
Seattle
Wash
T. S. Strike
Omaha
Mitchell
Strike
Nels Evenson Died in Huron During Lunch Visit
The body of Nels Evenson, a Northwestern bridge foreman, was returned to Pierre with his wife and children after he collapsed suddenly in a Huron restaurant during a eastbound visit. A native of Norway, he had lived in South Dakota since 1882 and in Pierre for four years.
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Huron
S. D
Nels Evenson
Pierre
South Dakota
The
Northwestern
Weigh Mails to Form Basis for Contract
Aberdeen S D Jan 10 The weighing of the United States mails in the fourth contract section will begin likely in February and last 105 days This regular weighing occurs every four years to fix railroad compensation for mail transport All mail classes including newspapers and registered mail are included The exact start date will be announced shortly before operations begin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
United States
State Gains Part of Black Hills Forest Reserve Land
South Dakota wins 60 008 acres in the Black Hills forest reserve through an agreement with Chief Forester Groford Pinchot Attorney General Clary and Land Commissioner Dokken. The lands will be selected near the reserve border likely in several large blocks to avoid interfering with federal forest protection. A presidential proclamation will transfer the lands to South Dakota once selections are made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills
South Dakota
Black Not
Gifford
Pinchot
Clari
Dokken
Tia
Oe Ianntas
Black Hills Forest
Interior Department
Black Hilla ‘Reserve
Eee Forest
Union
Dakota
Black’ Hills
South, Dakota
Rock Valley Bank Elects New Vice President
At a meeting of the State Bank of Rock Valley directors Tuesday night John Hulzenga was elected vice-president to replace C J Fink who severed his connection after 17 years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Valley
Jan
Will Contest Assails Bowdie Catholic Church
Heirs of Albert Lucas of Semil Austria contest a will leaving his entire estate to the Bowdie Catholic church society. The case will be filed in the state circuit court after probate efforts begin in Ipswich. A Bowdie attorney has been retained to represent the heirs by cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PSST
Bowdie
Catholic Church Society of
Albert Lucas
Church Society
Semil
Austria
Cable
Bowdle
Ipswich
Wentzy Brothers to Open Banks in Scenic and Farmingdale
Editor Harry Wentzy of the Pukwana Press Reporter and his brother Albert Wentzy join with Johnson Brothers of Rapid City and Geddes to open banks at Scenic and Farmingdale in Pennington County.
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Kimball
S. D
Harry Wentzy
The
Pukwana Press- Reporter
Albert Wentzy
Johnson Brothers
Rapid City
Geddes
Scenic
Farmingdale
Pennington County
South Dakota farmer fined for rotten eggs sale
Vermillion S D January 8 report that a Platte farmer named Sly has been fined ten dollars and costs for selling rotten eggs. The action was brought by the state pure food commission. It is the second prosecution for rotten eggs in the past week and more cases are expected.
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Vermillion
S. D
Platte
Sly
State
Pure Food Commission
Rochester Surgeons Eye Evans Hotel Deal in Hot Springs
Deadwood South Dakota January 8 an announced deal may be completed between Evans hotel Hot Springs owners and the Mayo brothers famous Rochester surgeons for the purchase of the hotel and grounds the Mayos have planned the property as a sanitarium to treat certain diseases using the mild climate and hot springs in connection with their Rochester institution
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Evans Hotel
Deadwood
S. D
Hotprings
Southern Hills
Age Brothers
Surgeons of
Rochester Institution of the Mayos
Farmers' State Bank of Carter Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation were filed today for the Farmers' State Bank of Carter in Tripp county with a capital of 10000 dollars. Corporators include T. E. Harrington M. T. Harrington both of Sioux City E. N. Youngquist of Dallas A. H. Harrington and J. P. Harrington of Wentworth.
Farmers State Bank Opens In Milesville South Dakota
Milesville South Carolina January 8 The Farmers State Bank begins operations as the first distinctive farmers bank in the new western portion of the state west of the Missouri river The bank is capitalized at 12500 and is backed by established Stanley county banks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milesville
S. C
Farmers’ Bank
Missouri River
Farmers’ State Bank
Stanley County
Two Fire Victims Die of Burns in Explosion
Chicago January 8 two men Philip Dolan and Michael ODonnell died after a mysterious blast at the Lawndale pumping station. They were burned near cans of oil. one can exploded shattering the south end and causing severe injuries that led to their deaths.
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Chicago
Philip Dolan
Michael O'Donnell
Lawndale
Owensen
Man witnesses his own death during illness
Centerville D D January 8 S L Brown of this city a progressive undertaker faced a near fatal case of acute erysipelas after embalming a body the disease spreading to his face He recalls a vivid vision of his own death and the funeral details including pallbearers and procession The physician believes he will recover and return to work Brown a prominent educator and businessman in Sioux Falls has served as principal of Sioux Falls High School president of Sioux Falls Business College and other posts
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Centerville
S. L. Brown
Mr. Brown
Brown
Sioux Falls
Oil prospects emerge near Cambria Wyoming
The Kilpatrick brothers reportedly sold coal lands near Cambria to Pittsburgh capitalists tied to Standard Oil. The deal may unlock major oil potential, with estimates exceeding 1 million dollars. The area has shifted from coal to promising oil prospects, suggesting large scale development ahead.
State treasurer reports January funds and warrants outlook
The January 1 statement shows total funds at 600,228 with 103,964 in the twine plant fund and 13,134 in the capitol building fund. The general fund stands 293,834, facing a 281,000 call today. revenue warrants totaling 500,000 are issued, with April calls unlikely unless debt increases.
Secret passage ends Donahue players after marriage split
Spearfish South Dakota January report says a secret passage led to the marriage of Claire O Donnell, 16, leading lady, to Eddie Black in Sheridan Wyoming a month ago. Donahue and wife opposed the match and left for Chicago with the envelope findings. the company disbands here and Donahue seeks annulment due to the girl being under age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spearfish
Sheridan
Wyo
Donahue Players
Claire O’donnell
Wyoming
Eddie Black
Onahue
Former congressman Knowles cowhided in Deadwood
Free man Knowles former congressman and socialist weekly editor was publicly cowhided at a county board meeting by Lead attorney Chamber Kellar of Homestake Mining. Kellar entered the room and demanded Knowles submit to his paper’s strictures then whipped the editor after asking him to remove his glasses. The commissioners and state attorney separated them as excitement grew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
Freeman Knowles
Board of County Commissioners
Chamber Kellar
Lead
Homestake Mining Company
Kellar
Knowles
Union County Names Official Newspapers for 1910
County commissioners selected the Beresford Republic Alcester Union and Union County Courier as official papers for 1910. Appointments include Dr A B Hawes as insanity board examining physician Sam Ron as assessor Richland township and Perry Libby as assessor Big Sioux township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Elk Point
Beresford Republic
Alcester Union
Union County Courier
A. B. Hawes
Sam
Richland Township
Perry Libby
Big Sioux Township
Fire devastates Main street in Castlewood blaze
Castlewood South Dakota January 7 fire destroyed every building on the south side of Main street from Miller hardware to near the railroad. Twelve structures fell as heavy wind and a blizzard hampered efforts to stop the flames. Loss pegged at about 150000 with damage spread across Miller hardware pool hall and other businesses. Fire origin undetermined. insurance partially covers losses. Also reported funeral services for W S Demaree in Huron with Grand Army presence.
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Castlewood
Main Street
Miller Hardware Store
Court House
Pertown
Miller Hardware
Pool.hall
Ellefson
Dr. Crawford
Nemvon’s
Shank
Walklin’s Real
Hollis’ General
Helselz
Horn
Getty's
Bennettts
U S District Attorney Resigns Post in Sioux Falls
William G. Porter resigns as assistant United States attorney for South Dakota after years of private practice growth. Porter, formerly state attorney in Custer county, had held the Sioux Falls post since March 1898 and will devote full attention to his law practice.
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U. S. District. Attorney
Sioux
Fall. D
United States Attorney
South Dakota
Adge Cart United A Areree Lt Tempo
Fueral Court
William G. Porter
Nounced
Sbgrcer
Nan
United States
Wagner
Porter
Sioux Falls
Custer County
Federal Court Reconvenes in Sioux Falls for Civil Case Trial
A reconvened federal term in Sioux Falls presides over civil matters with Judge Carland. The first trial features Iowa Dairy Separator Co. versus Iver O. Sandlin and A. G. Rogdahl for $5,015.65, relating to Amundson bankruptcy and a guaranty contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
United States Court
Carland
Iowa Dairy Separator Company
Waterloo
Iver O. Sandlin
A. G. Rogdahl
Brookings County
A. B. Amundson
Toronto
Amundson
Sandlin
Rogdah
Union Mutual Fire Insurance elects officers for 1910
Elk Point South Dakota January 7 At the annual election of officers of the Union Mutual Fire Insurance company the following officers were named for 1910 Director E D Cowles Vermillion J W Reedy Beresford Ben Bernard Jefferson A O Ofstad Alcester president Michael Hoffman Elk Point vice president A O Ringsrud Elk Point secretary Andrew Martin Elk Point treasurer O M Walters Elk Point Peter Larson appointed county poor farm manager for 1910 now in third year on the job Larson noted as a capable manager
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Insurance Company
Elk Point
Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company
E. D. Cowles
Vermillion
J. W. Reedy
Beresford
Ben Bernard
Jefferson
A. O. Ofstad
Alcester
Michael Hoffman
A. O. Ringsrud
Andrew Martin
O. M. Walters
Peter Larson
Larson
Carrie Nation selects presidential candidate in South Dakota
Watertown reports Carrie Nation vows a new crusade to enforce anti cigarette and anti treating laws. She says she has chosen her presidential candidate, W. G. Mine, to succeed Taft, and plans to travel to Washington after her tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Carrie Nation
Taft
Chicago
Washington
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Phone Company
Perpetual City
Dust Corporation
Juenne Snyder
Pearl Hirth
Dell Rapids
Frank Gehrki
Selby
Agnes L. Ward
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Salmon
John. G. "Neel
Olive Morris
Soux-Falls
Arinset
Athent
Turner
Wentzy Brothers
Tripp Bank Incorporates
Cambria
Ely
Kilpatrick
Pittsburg
Conuid
Standard Oil Company
Congress
W.S
Demaree
Minn
J. P. Anderson
Grand Army
Northwest
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