Capitol Decoration Contract Awarded to Andrews for Iowa Capitol
The South Dakota state capitol commission awarded the decoration contract to William G. Andrews Decorative Co. of Clinton Iowa after six bids. The plan features a harmonized color scheme with art glass in the rotunda and mural paintings by Edwin H. Blashfield Edward Simmons and Charles Holloway. C E Bell of Minneapolis serves as project supervisor for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Andrews
Edwin H. Blashfield
Edward Simmons
Blashfield
Congressional Library
Washington
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Massachusetts
Charles Hilloway
Northwest
C. E. Bell
Minneapolis
Maccabees Move State Headquarters to Aberdeen
Mrs. S N Hereford longtime state commander of the Lady Maccabees announces immediate removal to Aberdeen to locate the state headquarters there. Her family will join her and the Knights of the Maccabees also relocate to Aberdeen, consolidating orders in one city to save time travel and expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yangton
S. D
S. N. Clereford
The
Lady Maccabees
Aberdeen
Order
Floretta Isa
North Dakota
Move to Improve Black Hills Horses Spurs Polo Interest
A movement in Deadwood South Dakota seeks to breed better horses in the Black Hills and to upgrade stock. The Meade polo and saddle horse farm near Sturgis aims to educate stockmen with strong demand for polo ponies at Fort Meade, where polo has become a major sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. C
Black Hills
Meade Polo
Sturgis
Fort Meade
Vesey appoints pharmacist to state board
Governor Vesey names Floyd W. Brown of Lead to the state board of pharmacy to fill the term expired by James Lewis of Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vessey
Pierre
S. D
Floyd W. Brown
Lead
State Board of Pharmacy
James Lewis
Canton
Two Men Injured In Blast At Local Steam Plant
In Watertown South Dakota on September 1 a powerful explosion at the steam plow works of Algaard and Bramer injured George and Earl Algaard. The father and son had been forcing a piston into a heavy cast cylinder when the compressed air burst it. They were rushed to the hospital where both arms were amputated. Both men were left handed.
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Watertown
S. D
Algaard & Bramer
George
Earl Algaard
Brakeman attacked by two hoboes in Mobridge
Aberdeen Sept 1 W KE Smith a Milwaukee Road passenger brakeman was approached by two hoboes in Mobridge. As he showed his watch one struck him and the other grabbed the timepiece. One suspect escaped while the other was captured. The watch was found on the ground. Smith was not seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
W. KE. Smith
Milwaukee Road
Mobridge
Smith
Fire destroys Moran farm home in Iowa township
The Anthony Moran residence in Iowa township was totally destroyed by a Sunday afternoon fire that started upstairs around 2 oclock. Moran was away on the farm when the blaze broke out, with insurance cited for the structure at 1000 and contents at 0.
Robbers Loot South Shore Post Office
The South Shore post office in Watertown South Dakota was robbed by vandals early Monday. They escaped after blasting a safe with explosives and taking more than 700 dollars in currency and stamps.
Who May Register For Indian Lands Opening
Aberdeen S D Sept 1 Perseons drawing a number in the Cheyenne and Standing Rock land opening will at the time of the assignment of date for filing on land about March 1 1910 he furnished with a map showing the allotted lands the school and reserved lands and the schedule and classification of lands open to settlement. Prices will range from 50 cents to 6 an acre according to classification for agricultural lands first class second class grazing lands timber lands and mineral lands. A married woman who has not been deserted cannot register unless her husband is an invalid and she can prove that she is bread winner and head. A deserted wife can register. Minors cannot register unless they will be of age before time for filing on the land. A man cannot register if he is owner of more than 160 acres of land in the United States. Ownership of land outside the United States does not disqualify but he must be a US citizen or have declared intention to become one. A homesteader prior to February 8 1908 may register if former entry not canceled for fraud or relinquished for valuable consideration. Soldiers and sailors after more than 90 days service or widows if not remarried and minor children of a deceased soldier if mother dead or remarried and has living husband can register through an agent without going to a registration point. The red tape of registration and plan of drawing will be same as Rosebud Tripp and Coeur d Alene lotteries and the assignment of dates for filing will be spring 1910.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Cheyenne
Standing Rock
United States
Rosebud
Tripp
Coeur d'Alene
Fireman Jay Sherman Dies After Wreck Injury
Fireman Jay Sherman, a married North Western Railway employee, died Saturday in Tracy Minnesota while en route to Rochester hospital after a wreck near Huron South Dakota Friday morning. He was well regarded by railway men on this division.
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Huron
S. D
Jay Sherman
Tracy
Minn
Rochester
Sherman
Northwestern Company
Son Injured In Accidental Shooting At Stennett Home
In Chamberlain South Dakota on Saturday the son of W H Stennett accidentally shot himself in the abdomen while handling a pistol. The bullet is believed lodged in the chest after a reflection. He was taken to the sanitarian and is resting quietly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
S. D
W. H. Stennett
Shooting accident kills sister during play in Wellsburg
In Wellsburg South Dakota on September 1 a little girl playing Indians with siblings fired a shotgun. The eldest sister was killed instantly, losing a finger and suffering a severe chest wound. Parents S B Fairchild and spouse were away when the tragedy occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsburg
S. D
S. B. Fairchild
Murdo Moves For New Artesian Well Project
A plan for a six inch artesian well to yield 100 gallons a minute is proposed in Murdo with Norbeck Nicholson as drillers. Cost 15000 with one third funded by the Milwaukee Land Company, one third by the C M St P Railroad, and one third by the city. Council approved the proposal after receiving C A Padley’s letter. The city previously issued 12000 bonds for waterworks when the old well failed due to sand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdo
8. D
C. A. Padley
Milwaukee Land Company
Milwaukee
Wis
Norbeck & Nicholson
Redfield
City of Murdo
Padley
Man Shot in Dallas Dispute Over Ball Game
In Buck's cafe Dallas a dispute over a ball game ended with Grover Simmons 24 shooting Charles W. Scott manager of the cafe in the abdomen. Simmons fled on a horse and remains at large. Scott known as Scotty was taken to Omaha for care.
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Dallas
S. C
Buck's Cafe
Charles W. Scott
Grover Simmons
Simmons Coal Company
Young Simmons
Simmons
Scott
Mr. Scott
Scotty
Omaha
Haley Lang wholesale fruit house contract awarded
Frank Jaehn has won the contract to build the Haley Lang wholesale fruit house in Huron South Dakota. The brick two story structure will be 55 feet by 100 feet and ready for occupancy December 1. The Chicago Northwestern railway plans a spur track to the burying.
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Huron
S. D
Frank Jaehn
Haley & Lang
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Victor Confession Offered by State in County Trial
Aberdeen August 31 crowds at Brown County courthouse hear the state present Emil Victor confession via States Attorney Van Slyke. Wheeler Kelley, Victor’s cellmate, testifies Victor recounted murders of J W Christie Michael Ronayne Mrs Christie and Mildred Christie and described his escape route matching the sheriff's posse trail. Victor appears visibly nervous revealing details of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
Brown County
Victor
Emil Victor
van Slyke
McNulty
Kelley
J. W. Christie
Michael Ronayne
Mrs. Christie
Mildred Christie
Kelly
Christie Farm
Mobridge
Posse Traces Christie Murderer in Victor Case
Aberdeen Aug 31 The testimony of G W Dow a posse member who searched for the Christie murder suspect revealed tracks from the Christie farm to Northville covered with tar paper to hide them He placed Victor s worn shoe in a track and pressed it to match the print Farmers identified Victor as passerby near the Christie farm the morning after the murder A Christie elevator company memorandum book tied to Christ ie watches matched discovered jewelry linked to Mildred Christie.
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Christie
Aberdeen
S. D
G. W. Dow
Victor
Christie Farm
Northville
Nardhyite
Murer
J. W. Christie
Elevator Company
Rudolph
Christion
Mildred Christie
Potato Bugs Move Northward In Local Emigration
An emigration of potato bugs is under way in Warner 8S D Aug 31. Bugs crawl north by the millions across roads fields and railroad tracks. On the tracks there are 15 to 20 bugs per rail as they migrate northward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Man Injured by Mower Near Elk Point
Elk Point South Dakota August 31 Danisel Uldveg a young man employed by Mrs Thale Peterson north of town was severely cut when a mower ran over him as he chased his moving team He was brought to town for treatment and will be out of work for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Point
S. D
Danisel Uldveg
Thale Peterson
Uldveg
Temperance Legion Officers Elected At Yankton Convention
The third annual convention of the state loyal temperance legion closed in Yankton after a two day session. Officers elected include Miss Strayer Morrow of Brookings as president Samson Thomas of Springfield as vice president Helen Rowlan of Parker as second vice president Pansy Gurney of Yankton as recording secretary FL Richards of White Lake as corresponding secretary Mrs F A Bidwell of Mitchell as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance Legion
Yankton
S. D
State
Loyal Emperance Legion
Miss Strayer Morrow
Brookings
Samson Thomas
Springfield
Helen Rowlan
Parker
Pansy Gurney
FL. Richards
White Lake
F. A. Bidwell
Mitchell
Mother Forewarned of Son Injury in Runaway Incident
At the hour of the injury Mrs. James Cotton heard her son James crying for help from Terry four miles away. A runaway team belonging to Cotton and Andrews swept past the Cotton home, injuring 14 year old James who was found unconscious with injuries. He was taken to a hospital for an operation and is expected to recover.
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S. D
James Cotton
James
Terry
Cotton & Andrews
Cotton
Young Cotton
White man shoots black assailant in Florida attack
In Bronson Florida on August 31 Bart Faircloth, a white man, killed Steve Brown after responding to Mrs Becky Snowden’s screams. Snowden had been fighting Brown who had attacked her in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronson
Fla
Becky Snowden
Steve Brown
Bart Faircloth
Boy Dies After Wrestling Match in Lancaster
Paul Cassidy aged 11 died in Lancaster after a wrestling match with a younger brother. He was kicked in the stomach and suffered internal injuries. He belonged to a family of ten children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Paul Cassidy
Paul
Knowles must pay fine or stay in jail in Deadwood case
Ex congressman Freeman Knowles, convict for publishing objectionable matter, was denied the poor debtor oath and release after serving 30 days. He must pay the $500 fine or face jail time for each payment. The hearing noted transfers to his wife after conviction to qualify for the oath. The case will be reviewed by the U S court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
Freeman Knowles
Knowles
Deadwood Lantern
United States Court
Cantonwine Case Seeks Setting Aside Land Title
In Sioux Falls creditors petition to set aside a deed to 600 acres Cantonwine gave his wife before an alleged robbery of 36066 dollars. Cantondine has eight days to answer, then the referee will forward to Judge Carland for ruling in the Cantonwine bankruptcy matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantonwine
Sioux Falls
S. D
Armour
Cantondine
Carland
Governor Lee Loses 60000 Dollar Law Suit
Former South Dakota governor Andrew E. Lee faced two court actions in Chicago. In Harrison Street court he accused Wm. E. Niles of a confidence game and Niles was discharged. Lee dodged a deputy in a 100000 suit for malicious prosecution, initiated by Niles, which the judge found without fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Andrew E. Lee
South Dakota
Harrison Street
Wm. E. Niles
Niles
Lee
Joe
Order Officers to Tax Millions in Unassessed Property
Judge Marquis orders Minnehaha county commissioners to show cause why property valued at 12 000 000 dollars not assessed since 1900 should be listed for taxation. Savage and Pierson, hired as tax ferrets, uncovered the unlisted property, prompting their dismissal and halting the inquiry. The hearing is set for September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Marquis
Seventh Circuit
Minnehaha County
Savage and Pierson
Ben
Cattlemen Win Bid to Bar Sheep in Black Hills Forest
Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot rules against sheep grazing on a narrow western Black Hills strip, excluding sheep from the Black Hills National Forest. Local cattlemen argued for preservation of cattle ranges amid bark beetle damage and fragile young pines. Meetings near McLaughlin Tie & Timber and Ira Bacon’s ranch backed a three to one vote against sheep. Pinchot's decision, based on local forest conditions, prioritizes cattle use and forest protection over sheep expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. D
Gifford Pinchot
South Dakota-Wyoming
Black Hills
Black Hills National Forest
Newcastle
Wyo
Mr. Pinchott
Deadweed
Paul D. Kelleter
McLaughlin Tie & Timber Company
Ira Bacon
Pinchott
Finchot
Sp ‘Nor
Cet Icra RO
Three injured in auto accident near Tripp Scotland men hurt
S. D. Aug. 28 reports J. L. Summers W. W. Winand and Frank Zolnowsky all from Scotland were driving home from Tripp when they hit an open bridge two miles east of Tripp. The car plunged into the creek as they descended a grade. All suffered injuries. Zolnowsky remained in serious condition at Scotland for treatment.
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Tripp
S. D
J. L. Summers
W. W. Winand
Frank Zolnowsky
Scotland
Mr. Zolnowsky
Rich estate reaches final settlement
Centerville South Dakota August 28 the estate of Hugh Langan an old time resident who died in 1902 is in final probate settlement after seven years valued at 500000 with 7000 acres across South Dakota Iowa Nebraska Wisconsin and Minnesota The will mostly leaves the estate to James A Langan of Sioux City while Mrs Logue a local sister receives a life annuity of 500 James Langan the principal beneficiary previously resided here and still holds large land holdings nearby
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Centerville
S. D
Hugh Langan
South Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Minnesota
James A. Langan
Sioux City
Hitchcock and Onida branch railroad plan advances
It is stated that land title examinations for the Hitchcock and Onida branch of the Chicago and North Western railroad will start about September. The line runs from Hitchcock in Beadle county to Onida in Sully county, promising the first railroad in the county. Three hundred thousand ties and large amounts of bridge timber and other building materials are stored for the project, with work to begin once right of way titles are secured in a rich agricultural and stock district populated by thriving settlers.
Chase Thief With Autos in Webster Drunken Farmhand Steals Team
Webster South Dakota August 28 A driving team and buggy owned by Ira Raymer a farmer were stolen Tuesday night. About a dozen automobiles loaded with officers and citizens searched in every direction. by morning the horses were found having been turned loose. Authorities say a drunken farmer took the team to go home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
S. D
Ira Raymer
Divorce by consent ends between Hackett and wife Mary Mannering Hackett
In New York the divorce action of Mary Mannering Hackett against James IX Hackett actor and theatrical manager was discontinued by mutual consent in supreme court. Attorneys signed papers confirming the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary Mannering Hackett
James IX
Hackett
Supreme Court
Lavin resigns from United Workmen after 20 years
Aberdeen South Dakota August 27 Grand Secretary J D Lavin of the A O U W has forwarded his resignation to take effect September 1. Henry Neill, moved from Madison two weeks ago, named to fill the vacancy subject to executive committee approval. Lavin cites illness of two sisters as reason for retirement. Neill is secretary of the Minnesota and South Dakota Millers association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
J. D. Lavin
Olaf Nelson
Yankton
Henry Neill
Madison
Lavin
Grand Lodge
Pierre
Hone
T. M. Simmons
Huron
Nelson
Neill
Minnesota and
South Dakota Millers’ Association
Men Join Force of Interurban Surveyors
Ralph Noble and Carl Norgren of Centerville join the survey crew for the Sioux City and South Dakota interurban line. Roberts and Abbott Co of Cleveland hold the surveying contract and began work on the Sioux river in Union county, with plans to supervise construction from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Ralph Noble
Carl Norgren
Sioux City
South Dakota
Roberts & Abbott Company
Cleveland
Sioux River
Union County
Thor Oustad Narrowly Escapes Lightning Strike
Chamberlain August 27 Thor Wall Oustad had a narrow escape when lightning struck the horse he rode. The bolt flung him from the saddle and he lay unconscious in the road for about an hour before neighbors found and aided him, restoring awareness slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Thorwall Oustad
Oustad
Chia
Child Eats Lye and Burns Throat in Accident
Murdo August 27 eight year old Alice Sands daughter of Mr and Mrs R H Sands accidentally tasted lye. She did not ingest a dangerous amount and suffered only a sore mouth and throat. She is reported to be improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdo
Alice Sands
R. H. Sands
Wind Stops Passenger Train Near Watertown
Conductor Dillon of the C R I P says his Watertown to Cactus passenger ran into a strong gale yesterday and was halted on a slight grade east of Watertown as wind driven grass covered the rails. A freight engine boosted the train over the hill to resume the run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Dillon
Cactus
Mobridge Prepares for Large Registration Throughput
Mobridge South Dakota gears up for the Cheyenne and Standing Rock reservations registration opening. Commercial club constructs and expands buildings to house over 1,000 people daily, aiming for a crowd larger than other points due to its eastern edge location offering good views of the lands.
State school boards to meet here in November
Lead, 8. D., Aug. 27. L A Fell president of the Associated School Boards of the state has sent a circular to all boards calling attention to the annual meeting to be held here next November 1 2 and 3 He outlines topics including the anti cigarette law campus education and juvenile delinquency laws and asks each board to send at least one delegate for a large gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Fell
Associated School
Fell
Outraged Rand Member Shoots Wife’s Sweetheart In Missouri
Gallatin Mo Aug 27 John Ward a wealthy farmer was shot and killed by Otis Claycomb after Claycomb returned to fetch Mrs Claycombs effects. The Claycombs had been married 20 years and have 4 children. Ward had eloped with Mrs Claycomb three weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallatin
Otis Claycomb
Ward
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Maccabees
South Shore
Cory
Indian Lands
Milwaukee Sinks
North Pole
Custer
Indian Department
Cheyenne River Reservation
Perry Creek
Iron Lightning
Little Big Horn
J. E. Wingfield
Public Examiner’s Department
Ingtiekd
Northwestern
Hitchcock West
United Workmen
Rand
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