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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
2
A northern Germany vignette describes a quaint rural figure the hochzeitbiter who leads wedding invitations with a decorated hat staff and flowers. The piece also tartly notes social anecdotes from Dr. Ht. S. MacArthur on international marriages and a parade of oddities from toys to wireless telegraphy and polar stamps.
A dramatic tale from Deadwood and Sioux Falls describes the Circle Society a secret cattle theft ring led by Miz Meyer Winter and her husband. The group terrorized ranchers for years with strict oaths and orchestrated cattle rustling across Missouri River counties.
The supreme court has admitted Ward B. Dyer of Fort Pierre Donald Follows of Aurora Wiley W Knieht of Clest take Jos J Cohty of Aberdrun Thea Quale of Blunt and HOEK MacGeary of Sioux Falls to practice in this state following examination
In Yankton on April 8 the North Western phone company and a Citizens Independent company discuss a merger to crowd out a rival. Some favor the plan while others fear surrender to a firm with erstwhile competition, now seen as shortsighted.
Watertown and vicinity plan four spring elections including city officers a municipal court issue school district reorganization and a regular school election. The April 8 vote on a municipal court and June 2 school election are part of a busy electoral period as officials seek to widen franchise access. Rural route work in Lennox sees Mrs Gilmore as one of the few women carrying mail on rural ponies with others awaiting future vacancies.
Fort Worth endured a severe storm with wind and heavy rain paralyzing rail service. Most trains out of the city were halted due to washed-out tracks and bridge damage. Nearby Cleburne faced powerful winds and extensive flooding washing out banks and damaging a circus tent, with two lions escaping and roaming the streets.
Demurrer filed by Joty G. Nattine of Qacunti on behalf of De Marsche in the TeMarsche indictment. The case accuses DeMarsche of leading a ring rustling cattle and horses on Pine Ridge and Rosebud reservations. Judge Carhild to hear the demurrer soon. Hayison arraigned for selling liquor to Native individuals. Other local matters include Leo Rabbitt indicted for timber removal and Koen awaiting May Deadwood term.
Theodore Thorson of Yankton County was summoned for federal court duty but failed to report. A writ of attachment was issued. he was brought to court, claiming rheumatic illness. Judge Clarkin imposed no fine and Thorson must serve 48 as a juror for the remainder of the term.
In Che der Pa April 21 a worse feeling over state constabulary mobilization sparked a clash on the Darby pike near Letperville. Trooper Crawford was shot in the leg while a horse was struck and led away. The Bargers fled into a house before troopers fired, and two brothers were arrested at the city hall after a gun battle with mounted police.
San Diego Cal April 91 The American battleship fleet set sail early for Los Angeles where ships are to arrive at 3 pm The fleet will split into four divisions spending days at Long Beach Santa Monica and Redondo with the first division remaining at San Pedro Rear Admiral Thomas assumed command on the flagship Connecticut led the first division with the Kansas Vermont and Louisiana Following divisions included the Georgia New Jersey Rhode Island and Virginia forming a long three mile line around Point Loma and keeping close order once assembled
In Siouxvark on April 21 Judge Cartland directed a verdict for Omahs road in a case where Wm Mc Gunnell sought 35000 in damages over injuries in the company yards. Mc Gunnell’s attorney will appeal to determine whether state statute on contributory negligence applies.
Buffalo county was swept by a prairie fire that destroyed more than 10 thousand dollars in buildings and stock. The blaze started near the line in Hand county from a burning straw stack and spread across the boundary.
Two off duty firemen formed a human chain to reach George Deltz trapped on an upper floor. They climbed from a neighboring building to a higher coping and, with Dugan holding Deltz’s feet, Sythes hoisted him to safety. The rescue ended with the two firemen swinging above the street as onlookers cheered.
Mrs Mary Ruby Truesdale a mute testified by sign language that her husband George Truesday used hypnotic influence over her after a dozen years of marriage. Spokane County Superior Court Judge K H Sylvan granted an absolute divorce and heard her re enact the threatening scene with the aid of an interpreter. This marked the first time a mute appeared before a Spokane court of record to seek legal separation.
In Kanensky on April 30, jurors fail to reach a verdict in the first theatrical case here. Judge Porter fled. instructions noted a Sunday law violation. The panel remained deadlocked after hours of deliberation and could not agree on a charge.
At Kimball April 18 Joe Riley a Crow Creek Indian was shot by City Marshal J B Stewart with a shotgun after he refused to raise his hands. The weapon fired multiple heavy shot wounds to his back and buttocks. A companion half breed fled. Riley lay in a pasture until found by two men. The attacker faced possible arrest over the incident.
In Howard S D on Tuesday afternoon high winds fed a fire that started at a straw stack and spread to Henry Theobald’s barn destroying outbuildings and equipment. The blaze jumped a half mile to AL Welshaar’s farm burning machine sheds granary and hog pens. Locals saved his house and barn. Both farms sit one mile east of Howard with losses in the hundreds of dollars.
Weekly weather bulletin from Huron reports generally fair conditions with ample sunshine and above normal mean temperatures led by the Missouri river valley. Friday brought light rain or snow while Tuesday saw most precipitation in the form of snow. some eastern areas stayed cool with frosty nights and a low of 9 degrees at Mellette Spink county.
Deadwood South Dakota April 18 strong indications Ft Meade near Sturgis will become a brigade post at a cost under half a million dollars government agents inspect facilities and surrounding area to acquire about 26 square miles for new barracks officers quarters and administration buildings to support three additional cavalry regiments Alvin Hanson of Viborg wins the college oratorical contest in Yankton to represent the state in May His speech titled The Tragedy of Lost Childhood John Nemic held to next term for burglary of George Browns galoot seized by Night Policeman George Osborn during bottle theft from a galoot for George Brown
John Clark or John Steltz was held without bail and bound over to the next court term to face a murder charge for the killing of Theodore Southam at a Broux river cabin several weeks ago.
New York reports actress Julia Marlowe's illness has reached a critical stage leading managers to announce the closing of her tour for the season.
April 17 report from Huron and nearby towns describes prairie fires burning through north and east areas. Northwestern station, Atlas lumber yard, Holland hotel, and several farms suffered major losses. many homes and barns destroyed. Fire damaged rail lines, cut telephone poles, and delayed casualty estimates. losses exceed fifty thousand dollars though total figures uncertain.
Central Banking & Trust company of Sioux Falls SD shuts permanently after years of operation. President H H Matwick says deposits have declined since last year. current demand deposits about 2000 dollars. Total liabilities about 20000 dollars with assets near 60000 dollars.
The presbytery of South Dakota conducts its annual sessions in Sioux Falls starting April 17 and continuing through Thursday. Rev. Linka of Tyndall spoke on home mission work, with further addresses by Rev. Kuhn of Alexandria and Dr. Jenkins of the Omaha Theological Seminary. The youth convention meets Thursday, and Dr. Gault of the University of Vermillion will speak.
Herbert Heyl, longtime treasurer of the Franklin Institute, allegedly embezzled over 12000 dollars. He read a newspaper report of the charge at breakfast, then collapsed at home in West Philadelphia and died shortly after. A warrant for his arrest had been sought the day before.
Fire in Sioux Falls destroys 36 Parker ice houses between the Milwaukee tracks and the Bic Sioux river. A locomotive spark started the blaze. About 12 thousand tons of ice were exposed and insured to some extent. Total loss estimated between 8 000 and 10 000 dollars with 5 000 dollars insured.
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