Death and funerals in Garretson details
Luella Wangsness the seven year old daughter of Mayor Thomas Wangsness died while her parents were away. Her funeral was held by friends. Also noted are the death of Mrs. Ole Arneson nine miles southeast of Garretson and local notes on school, church, and cultural activities including a potential Midland Lecture Bureau course, new principal Mr. Morgan, and new pastors Rev. Leilan and Rev. Davies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garretson
S. D
Luella
Thomas Wangsness
Wagsness
Colorado
Ole Arneson
T. ©. Arneson
Mr. Solem
Lutheran Church
Arneson
Midland
Midland Lecture Bureau
BH. J. Morgan
Morgan
Plof
Dvlean
German Lutheran Church
Jackson
Wis
Jenkins
M. Js
Eee An
Boy Drowns While Swimming at Pickerel Pond
In Sioux Falls on July 22, 16 year old Sever Berdahl, adopted son of local residents, drowned while swimming with other boys in Pickerel pond. Although able to swim a little, he disappeared before help could reach him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Ss. W
Sever Berdahl
Siouxalls
Pickerel Pond
Theater front collapses nearly killing man in Watertown
The front of a new vaudeville house in Watertown South Dakota fell Saturday evening injuring Will Rowe. He suffered a deep head wound and a broken leg and was buried to the waist in mortar and brick. A defective column plate caused the collapse. A prior accident had undermined a rear wall section and sent it into the basement weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
S. D
Will Rowe
Three Die in Woonsocket Windstorm Disaster
In Woonsocket South Dakota on July 24 a strong windstorm crushed IH M Atkinson his wife and their yearold daughter under collapsing walls. Other homes suffered partial destruction and crops in surrounding areas were heavily damaged by the heavy rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket
5. D
IH. M. Atkinson
Hearts Reunited But Railroad Blocks Way
Deadwood South Dakota July 22 Just the price of railroad fare to Tacoma stands between Mrs Lena White of this place and her husband The couple seek reconciliation but each is too near to go to the other end White has appealed to Lawrence county commissioners to pay her fare to Tacoma She claims her husband deserted her but has repented He has recovered from illness and has no money while she has throat trouble preventing work It is probable the commissioners will aid in reuniting the couple.
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Deadwood
S. D
Tacoma
Lena White
White
Lawrence County
Sheclares
Com Saners
Sioux Falls Man Dies In Suspected Self Destruction
Sam Sheldon of Lyman County sent a message to Coroner Miller about the death of Thomas W Thompson a former Sioux Falls resident found near Thompson Falls. Sheriff says body was found hanging in a barn and the case is viewed as self-inflicted death.
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Sioux Walls
SL. D
Sam Sheldon
Lyman County
Miller
Thomas KH
Thompson
Sioux Falls
Man County
Thompson Falls
Sheldon
Lightning Kills Cowboy Driving Cattle in Pukwana
Jeniik Johnson was instantly killed by lightning while driving cows during a severe storm near Pukwana South Dakota. A companion witnessed the incident and alerted others. Johnson, unmarried, had a homestead near town valued at about £2000. H G Heard, 50, a prosperous local farmer, died after repeated fainting spells and farm accidents. He had moved to the area two years ago with two sons in law to run a large farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SL. D
Jeniik Johnson
Frehbing
Johnson
H. G. Heard
Pukwana
Heard
Rule County
Mysterious Ax Strike Leaves 12-Year-Old Severely Wounded
Joy Nicholi, 12, of Sioux Falls, was struck by an ax flying from ice houses near the Sioux River. The weapon appeared without warning. he crawled home for bandaging and was rushed to a hospital. Authorities are puzzled by the incident and fear infection if untreated.
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1300Y
Sioux Falls
S. D
Sioux River
Joy Nicholi
William Nicholi
Sarge
Temperance Folk Post Reward Evidence Castlewood
The Christian Men's association of Castlewood offers a standing reward of 100 dollars to anyone furnishing evidence to the state’s attorney that leads to conviction for violating liquor laws. The reward applies only to Castlewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castlewood
Christian Men's Association of
This Place
H. H. Curtis
Baptist Pastor Moves to Minneapolis Tabernacle
Rev. L. E. Viets resigns from the South Shore Baptist church to accept the pastorate of the Baptist Tabernacle in Minneapolis. He will assume duties around September 1 and is noted for a fine record during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
South Shore
L. E. Viets
The
Baptist Church
Baptist Tabernacle
Mr. Viets
Furious storm yields heavy rain but crops thrive
Pukwana South Dakota July 24 a violent rain and thunderstorm struck late Saturday afternoon delivering about three inches of water in two hours. Little hail accompanied the downpour and damage to crops was minimal aside from possible washouts. The region has seen above normal rainfall this year signaling a bountiful corn yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pukwana
S. D
New Management At Armour Bank Plans Capital Rise
The First National Bank of Armour contemplates reorganization as owner and president Tieeers Smith leaves for Oklahoma. A new management to be elected August 1 will raise capital stock from 25 000 to 78 000. New stockholders include John P Wand and Dr B W LaShier of Armour.
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Armour
First National Bank
Tieeers Smith
Oklahoma
John P. Wand
B. W. LaShier
Delegates Named for National Prison Congress
Pierre July 25 Governor Crawford appointed as delegates to the national prison congress to meet in Chicago September 14 H T Parmley Sioux Falls N Young Plankinton D C Thomas Watertown Kev D F Desmond Huron
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Crawford
National Prison Congress
Chicago
H. T. Parmley
Sioux Falls
N. Young
Plankinton
D. C. Thomas
Watertown
Mystery boat owner in Delaware compared to Noah
In Wilmington Delaware July Peter Jarman of Warwick Sussex builds a 35 foot sloop with 14 foot beam at a hidden yard near a navigable stream. Neighbors speculate about secret waters and whether the builder foresees a great tidal event as the public remains curious. The rumor mill calls Jarman a second Noah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Peter Jarman
Warwick
Sussex County
Funeratiliens
Jarninn
Noah
Elopement Scandal In South Dakotans Stirs Scotland
A Wisconsin man and his private detective pursue an elopement involving the husband’s wife and her brother, who was himself briefly arrested and released in Scotland. The trio and a second mysterious man created a weeks long stir as police traced the spouses and telegraphed arrests before the couple fled together.
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Southind
S. J
Wisconsin
Higley
Colorado
South Dakota
W. Chamberlain
Scotland
Dakota Divorces Prompts Missouri Inquiries
Vermillion July 23 message from Missouri asks how South Dakota divorce laws work. Frank Tenison seeks shortest procedure to obtain a divorce, residency requirements, witness needs, and waiting periods, requesting details and stamps for a reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion
Christianson
Clay County Fair Association
Missouri
South Dakota
Saint Clair
C. Christianson
S. D
Cyclone Smith Takes Oklahoma Race Park Land
Gower S D July 23 The Armour Driving Park association nears finalizing a deal with H H Smith known as Cyclone Smith for thirty five acres including the race track. Smith moves to Oklahoma and disposes of his interests here. The purchase yields control of the fair grounds and buildings and guarantees the county fair’s permanence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gower S. D
Armour Driving Park Association
H. H. Smith
Cyclone Smith
Canine Loyalist Visits Depot In Dr Coburn Case
In Deadwood South Dakota on July 2 a setter owned by Dr Coburn pursues a station routine at the Burlington depot. The dog waits for an eastbound passenger train hoping its master will reappear after returning to Canada.
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Dog
Deadwood
S. D
Dr. Coburn
Burlington Railroad
Coburn
Canada
Biggest county class to graduate in Armour S D
The eight grade commencement exercises for Armour County run August 6 to 9 in Armour opera halls. A large faculty headlined by Rev C L Fillebrown includes Samuel Weidern as vice president and instructors from Mitchell and Armour. Graduates listed include Agnes M Baird Bayard Boylan Robert A Baird and many others. This is the county’s largest eight grade graduating class.
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Armour Schoola
Dell Conley
Mitchell
S. D
C. B. Strang
Armour
BR. Schuler
Chicago
Ill
B. I. Gault
Vermillion
Wil
Samuel Weir
Phesdbie WI
Georgi A. Warfield
Mitchell University
Yosemite Valley
Joseph Robinson
Franklin College
Indiana
Eugene Field
Agnes M. Baird
Bayard Boylan
Robert A. Baird
Bertha Bloom
Fred Millay
Alice McConnell
Mamie Moriarity
Albert W Nelson
Oscar Pfeifer
Zon M. Robinson
Rose Sheehan
Dick Vis
KE. Vanden Berge
Mona Wakefield
Ada M Wakefield
Baptist Church Lays Cornerstone in 27th Year Edifice
In Huron South Dakota on July 23 a large gathering marked the cornerstone laying of the new Baptist church. Dr T M Shanafelt presided with local pastors and Governor Crawford among speakers. The ceremony placed a Bible and church records in the stone. The church, organized 27 years ago, will be ready for occupancy in about three months.
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Huron
S. D
New Baptist Church
T M. Shannfelt
Baptist Missionary
Anc
Coe I. Crawford
C. W. King
Sioux Falls
Duane Rivenbark
Shanafelt
Wright House
Great Northern Depo
George A. Cressey
Edwin G. Wheeler
W. F Wright
Mary Quiggs
J. W. Davis
Elisha English
John P. Styles
G. F. Starring
Cornelius Malley
F. H Richardson
F. B E. Hudson
Man Commit Suicide by Train Near Columbia
Aberdeen July 23. E A Poore a St Paul Foundry stenographer threw himself before a Northwestern train at Columbia this morning. Ill health and temporary insanity drove the act. He leaves a wife and two children.
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Aberdeen
LL. D
E. A. Poore
St. Paul Foundry Company
St Paul
Northwestern
Columbia
Manonship Ensuing After Sioux City Robbery Case
Armour Iowa July 28 Sheriff A W Thomas went to Bagley to secure James Parkinson Corsica IA for commitment to Yankton asylum. Parkinson, under his father's care, vanished three weeks after Sioux City thieves drugged and robbed him while travelling last spring.
Cures Himself of Six Diseases by Prolonged Fast
Chicago July 23 George E Hufford a wealthy attorney ended a sixty one day fast and joined his family at breakfast at 90 Lincoln Park boulevard He says the abstinence cured stomach trouble chronic catarrh chronic throat trouble billiousness Texas fever and nervousness His doctor and specialists had nearly given up hope.
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Chicago
George E. Hufford
Lincoln Park Boulevard
Hufford
Hafford
Iowa suits rely on 28 hour stock law across railroads
Anete Zam filed federal suits in Des Moines seeking damages from five major railroads under the 28 hour stock shipping law. Claims allege stock was transported more than 28 hours without food, rest or water. Damages cited include 3000 from Union Pacific, Northwestern, Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. 500 from Illinois Central. plus 3000 from Great Northern. Government acts as plaintiff in each case.
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Des Moines
Anete Zam
United States
M. I. Temple
L. A. Lumbar
Hope
Kas
Fort Madison
Fred Batesman
Davis
3. D
Great Northern
Illinois Central
William Hayes
Cozad
Nebd
Union Pacific
North-western
Love's Lesson Is Quickly Learned at Summer School
Laurens Iowa July 20 A brief stay at Pocahontas summer school led 17 year old Miss Mitchel Larson to elope with James Kiski. The license was blocked by lack of age affidavit while her father was alerted. The couple fled and their location is unknown as authorities note Miss Larson did not enroll regularly.
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Laurens
Pocahontas
Mitchel Larson
James Kiski
Schoolma’am jilting sparks breach of promise suit
Miss Winnifred McKenzie, visiting Minneapolis, sues J B Gray of Des Moines county for 25000 in breach of promise. She claims he wooed her for seventeen years and promised marriage, learning he eloped in 1906 with Marie Levke to Chicago where they wed. Gray is a wealthy farmer worth about 100000 and uncle of Harry Gray.
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Des Moines
Winnifred McKenzie
Minneapolis
J. JB. Gray
Robert Watson
McKenzie
Hampton
Gray
Marie Levke
Chicago
Harry Gray
Georgia Stewart
Des Moines Council Raises State Tax Levy to 3 and 4 10 Mills
Des Moines Iowa July 20 The executive council has increased the state levy for state purposes from 2 mills to 3 and 4 10 mills to fund the act passed by the last legislature. This is the largest levy in ten years except for 1903. The history of the levies shows a rising pattern over the decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Executive Council
Soldier finally to receive 190 after 42 years wait
James F Porter of Sloan Ja learns from Washington DC that recounts show Uncle Sam owes him a total of 101.48 dollars and a treasury check will arrive soon. The balance includes a 100 dollar bounty unpaid at muster out plus two smaller underpayments.
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Sloan
James F. Porter
Washington
I D. C
Sam
Treasury
Man Plank-Wreck Attempt On Burlington Train
Henry Hillar a discharged section hand is jailed in Washington Iowa on charges of laying a plank on a bridge to wreck a Burlington passenger train on the Oskaloosa branch. The train struck the plank and was partially wrecked but no one was injured.
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Washington, Ia
Henry Hillar
Burlington
Oskaloosa
Deets Chosen Vice President Of Traveling Men’s Protective Association
The National Traveling Men's Protective Association elected officers in Detroit. Louis LaBeaume of St. Louis was named president L. C. Deets of Des Moines Iowa became vice president A L Sheceiz of Omaha Nebraska was secretary treasurer The 1908 convention will be held at Lake Placid New York.
Kit of Tools Taken From His Leg in Operation
Deadwood South Dakota July 22 A carpenter shop was removed from the left leg of Henry Anderson during an operation at St Josephs hospital He had long suffered leg trouble and was treated by doctors who opened the leg During the procedure a small chisel nails screws pieces of wood and tin were found in the leg Anderson recalled a ditch digging accident years earlier with a premature explosion but he was unaware of the tool intrusion.
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Deadwood
S. D
Henry Anderson
St. Joseph's Hospital
Anderson
South Dakota Sets Expanded Teacher Certification Examinations
The new law requires more frequent tests and centralizes grading at the state superintendent’s office with a permanent board. The first under the new system will be July 25 and 26 in counties choosing those dates, followed by August 11 and 16 for the regular session. South Dakota history will be a distinct feature in future exams.
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Pierre
S. D
South Dakota
Swanson Estate Bequeaths 10000 to Swedish Mission Society
Vermillion S D July 22 By the will of Charles Swanson of Clay county probated the Swedish Mission society of America receives 10000. The remainder of the Swanson estate goes to the society with 1000 left to the estate for official use. South Dakotainherits about 100 in inheritance tax.
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Vermillion, S. D
Charles Swanson
Clay County
Swedish Mission Society of America
Swanson
Society
South Dakota
Passengers Escape as Mail Sacks Lost in Flood
In Keystone South Dakota on July 22 a wagon ferrying passengers and mail sacks overturned while fording Battle Creek. Thirty sacks containing correspondence washed away. a passenger, Mrs Estes, floated downstream before rescue. Despite rewards, no sacks have been found.
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Keystone
S. D
Battle Creek
H. S. Davis
Battlecreek
Estes
United Setons
Turner County Names Deputy Superintendent Under New Law
Hurley South Dakota July 22 Under the new school law county superintendents over more than seventy five schools may appoint a deputy Turner County with 100 rural and seven city and town schools and 145 teachers has named Professor Joseph Swenson as deputy county superintendent At the new school year he will serve as principal of the public schools at Marion
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Swenson
Marjon
Family Poisoner Sentenced to Death in Chicago Case
Herman Billik was found guilty of poisoning Adolph Vrzal and five children. The family died within months after Billik, a longtime friend and fortune teller, gave medicine to the children. Investigators linked the fatal illnesses and the state alleged insurance motives. Mrs Vrzal died by suicide the day after Billik’s arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Herman Billik
Adolph Vrzal
Vrzal
Billik
Trunk Misses Whisky Found Packed With Bibles
In Muskogee Oklahoma Territory on July 22 officers confronted a trunk claimed to contain fifty quarts of wine for sacral mental purposes sent for Rev. Peter Layman of Alderson. The wine was seized and stored in McAlester while officials decide its fate. A second trunk believed to be wine turned out to hold Bibles instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
I. T
Indian Territory
War Department
McAlester
Peter Layman
Alderson
W. K. Johnson
Johnson
Department of the Interior
Fort Smith
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Boy
Soq Falls
Max
South Bdakgta
Temperance
Mystery Boat
Highmore
Dakota
Frank Tenison
Smith
Sioux City
Iowa
Love
Turner County
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