Old Gold Slipper ground near Hill City drawn into revival
Preparations are under way to reopen several old properties in the Southern Hills area including the Golden Slipper near Hill City. Jack Forsythe has sunk a shaft about 200 feet southeast of the oil workings and struck a two foot wide ledge with indications of widening with depth. The ore yields strong pan and mortar test values but not as rich as earlier. Plans to extract and rent ore are being considered while other mines such as Extreme Minnie May Grand Junction and Hartford eye reopening. A pending Wandering Bay sale near Custer appears off but revival remains possible by new operators. Meyers Gillespie Hazlett and others from Pittsburg returned home after negotiations.
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Hill City
Jack Forsythe
Wandering Bay
Custer
Meyera
Gillespie
Hazlett
Pittsburg
Grand Junction
Hartford
J. Wayne von Leer
H. Mollettand
Campbell system of soil culture tested near Black Hills
In western South Dakota the Campbell system of soil culture is being demonstrated by the Rapid City Business Men's Club. Trials on several land tracts show deep plowing and moisture retention through repeated disking, harrowing, and freeze-thaw cycles to prevent evaporation. Results aim to prove a cheaper, effective method to preserve rainfall and improve dry land productivity without large-scale irrigation.
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Campbell
Black Hills
South Dakota
Business Men's Club
Rapid City
Nebraska
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Fire Companies Fortunate in 1907 South Dakota Business
The Adams press reports show that fire companies in South Dakota had a stronger 1907 than 1906, with premiums totaling about 16,000,000 writing nearly 89,500 in net receipts after losses. Despite increased business overall, many life insurers fell, with policy counts down 760 and losses over 410,000, signaling a tougher year for the life companies compared with prior years.
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South Dakota
Life Companies
Advaner Shpora
Or Si Rathe
Basford
Toroish
Thengalyoa
Pressum
Funeral for Congressman Parker Held in Deadwood
Funeral services for late Congressman William H. Parker drew many friends. Remains lay in state at City Hall. Rev. Marshall F. Montgomery led the services. Pallbearers included Thomas B. Harvey, A. J. Plowfan, W. J. Thornby, J. Aunt, R. P. Stewart, and B. Franklin. Mr and Mrs D. Lerman of Rapid City accompanied the remains to Arlington National Cemetery for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Parker
Deadwood
William H. Parker
Col. Parker
Marshall F. Montgomery
St. John's Episcopal Church
Nual
Thomas BE. Harvey
A. J. Plowfan
W. J. Thornby
John
R, PF
South Dakota Riflemen Plan Expensive Tubhouse Project
The South Dakota Riflemen, mainly from the Third Regiment, plan to erect a costly clubhouse near Lake Kamyeska by Water. The building will be completed and ready for use before the end of the coming season. Secretary J Wright of the association received a hammered copper cup to be shot for during the committee guard encampment.
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South Dakota
Lake Kamyeska
J. Wright M
Association
National Riflemen's Associa
Comite
Twenty Fifth Anniversary of Vi sma Norwegian Lutheran Church
The twenty fifth anniversary observance was held last week at the Norwegian Lutheran church in Vi sma Clark county. Rev N I Ellestad of Chicago, vice president of the United Norwegian Lutheran Church of America, preached. Mrs Sara Landers died in Tepau and left a husband and seven children, most of whom live in the Black Hills.
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Visma
Clark County
N. I. Ellestad
Chicago
United Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Sara Landers
Tepau
Black Hills
Hills
School Income Largest Yet From Permanent Fund
The South Dakota land department reports the June semi annual apportionment of the permanent school fund, totaling 18 359 708 70 dollars for 146 283 pupils equaling 2 40 per student. This marks the largest distribution yet and signals a strong year ahead for state school funding despite rising local costs. The increase stems from higher fund value and a 4 625 rise in school population since last year, with distribution surpassing last June by 15 623 19 dollars.
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The
State Land Department
SINK HOLE RESCUE EFFORTS AT HOT SPRINGS
In three days near the North Western depot at Hot Springs a muddy hole formed by heavy rains has drawn three boys and a young man to risk their lives rescuing children from drowning. Roy Jackett, about fourteen, saved four year old Harold Hummel after sinking to his shoulders. The next day twelve year old Martin rescued by his brother, while A D Sykes, twenty eight, pulled both youngsters from the deep hole. All children recovered after delirium that night.
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Hot Springs
Roy Jackett
Harold Hummel
Roy
Harold
Martin
A. D. Sykes
No Bidders for Crouch Road Sale and Rail System
Debt of 350000 piled up since receivership in 1907 halts sale of the Crouch line from Rapid City toMystic South Dakota as no bidders met the 270000 minimum. Bonds total a million with stock at a similar value, while reorganization plans lag. Wes will continue under receiver J T Soule, with next sale date indefinite. Local creditors include Cleveland Trust and Burlington. Separately Baptists of the Northeastern Association held their 15th annual meeting at Watertown, allied with Central Baptist association, planning Lake Kampeska assembly next year to form a South Dakota Baptist assembly.
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Crouch Linng
Rapid City
Mystic
S.D
Burlington
St. Paul and
North-Western
Wes
J. T. Soule
Wyomine
Baldwin Locomotive Work
Cleveland Trust Company
Cleveland
Ohio
American Car and Equipment Company
Baptists
Northeastern Association of
South Dakota
Watertown
Central Baptist Association
Lake Kampeska
Women voters swing defeat of school bond measure
The school election showed the bond for a new building failed 630 to 291, and many believe women voters, active in leading the franchise effort, changed the outcome by opposing the proposal.
Saloon licenses ruled by majority of town votes
The supreme court in a Fuller authored opinion holds liquor licenses require a majority of all votes cast in the town, not just a majority of votes on the license question. In Woonsocket, Redfield, Beresford and others, Prohibitionists face dry columns for the next year as votes on mayor overshadowed license tallies.
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Supreme Court
Redfield
Beresford
Sabbath Refusal Delays Auto Repairs In Decolage Incident
A traveler’s car stalled on a Sunday as mechanics refused service citing Sabbath observance. L. I. Rowley’s 40 mile from Pierre to Miller run encountered stalls when a machinist and a plumber declined work for religious reasons. The vehicle waited until Monday for repairs, resuming at high speed.
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L. l. Rowley
Pierre
Sioux Sty
Miller
Sioux City
Rowley
Nii
Hub Hu
Mir Duspatr
Min
New Freight Rates Cut By Milwaukee Road Co
The state board of railroad commissioners finished a monthly meeting in Sioux Falls and Milwaukee Road announced a new schedule of flour and freight rates to western points on the Parale coast extension west of Mobile. The overhaul lowers costs for flour grain reed oil meal oil cake and potatoes shipped in carload lots to Mobridge region towns. The new fare begins June 27 and takes effect July 29 for interstate traffic benefiting eastern South Dakota shippers.
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State Board of Railroad Commissaionars
Sioux Walla
Milwaukee
Ralway Company
Parale Coast
Mobile
Yravite
Blale Eraine
Nine Votes in 112 Days Mark South Dakota Election Run
The most remarkable series of elections ever held by a municipality in South Dakota concluded in Watertown last week. Over 112 days Waters places opened nine times, letting electors vote roughly every twelve and a half days. The slate included county primary on March 10, municipal officers on April 7, municipal court on April 28, independent school district on May 6, temporary school board on May 22, municipal judge on May 29, state primary on June 9, regular school board on June 16, and a bond issue vote on June 30.
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South Dakota
Watertown
Watersown
Law Alds Murdered Charge Spurs Possible Escape
Law Alds murder case elicits belief of killer's likely escape due to state law preventing reimbursement for expenditures tied to Flo Mastrovitch death inquiry. Sheriff hints at a key clue that could clear the mystery, while county funds may not cover investigator costs. Officials may drop the case amid public sentiment.
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Flo Mastrovitch
Ead
Guards Ordered to Camp for South Dakota Tour of Duty
General orders from the office of Adjt. Gen. C. H. Englesby call the South Dakota national guard to Camp Roosevelt on July 11 for a ten day tour. All companies will participate, including those from the Black Hills. The rifle range is enlarged and camp layout updated for this year’s encampment, aiming to be the best yet in the state. Troop A of Selby, S. C. is ordered to law it out following a government inspection that found the horsemen below standard. This is the last troop in the guard.
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Adjt
C. H. Englesby
South Dakota National Guard
Camp
Roosevelt
Black Hilla
Selby
S. C
Adjutant General
War Department
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Crouch Road
Second Ave
H. Mead
Promiaton
Sismaton Min. Jag Co
Pecom
Lone Tor
Lowe
Meg
Nancie
Sisseton Mill &Light Co
Ciccoton Produce Co
Snyder & Dale
Sisseton Produce Co
Sisseton, S. D
HCE
Axness & Co
T. Axness Co
Pioneer
Paar
Ti Northwest
Simpion
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