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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
2
A混ざった column reviews diverse items from distant affairs. Notes on Arabian horse legends, five founding mare families, and U S Popular Mechanics remarks contrast with Russian and German rail talks and Chinese labor wages. Mentions Oregon court rhetoric, Walton coast erosion, and German electric railway milestones.
Aug. 7 report from Parker and TD states G A Adams on, Hurleyr defaulter, will be brought from Chicago home for trial. Sheriff Jenn Shanks departed to secure him, with company notes and shareholder details amid alleged systematic misappropriation. Local firm Lumter cited in broader controversy over missing funds and creditors pursuing action.
Huron South Dakota reports George A Starrite has been named secretary to the dean of the theological seminary in Rochester after earning a scholarship. He will enter upon his duties following a visit with Rev and Mrs Starrite in Nebraska. Also notes marriage of Anna Stark and Salem couple, and plans for new league to curb blind pigs in Alexandria. Spearfish teachers Minnie Packard and Minnie North-Tummon sign a three year teaching contract to go to China via Vancouver for a world tour teaching the Chilene region and beyond.
Pierre August 7 The final census tally shows the Jonnsane family as the largest with 5840 members. Andersons 5180 Olsons 3960 Smiths 3350 Nelsons 3150 Petersons 3070 Hansons 1980 Browns 1620 Jones 1395 Williams and others follow in this Scandinavian origin led roll call. Vermillion August 7 The local Methodists plan the state conference October 16 to 21 and invite Vice President Fairbanks to attend. Led Aug 7 Campbell House in Lead closes after 26 years of operation under M C Campbell. Bonesteel August 7 Citizens sign petition for a new public school building costing 13900 in bonds. Alexander County finances show 26400 in outstanding bonds being paid off over 15 years.
A fragmentary report mentions Glover and a famous Eddy case with vague references to court actions and a named individual Mary G Posy. The text is garbled and unreadable in places, but implies legal proceedings and a potential settlement involving Mr Edily and associated figures.
A severe storm event damaged a farm area when high winds struck while a girl, several horses, and farm workers were in the field. Two horses were killed and the girl was injured as crews towed a house and transported victims. The weather damaged eastern districts, with power outages and downed lines reported.
In Watertown, Dr. B. F. mpwell and county health officials ordered culling after glanders tests. Seven horses were slain or condemned following Mallein testing by local veterinarians. A Watertown druggist reported a horse exposed, and all public watering troughs were closed to curb contagion.
Stonx Falls Aug 7 The regular monthly meeting of the state railroad commissioners in this city on August 24 will launch the movement for passenger rate reductions in South Dakota. Representatives of affected rail lines have been invited to attend and present views at the session.
Aug 7 Des Moines reports Belton hardware on East Locust Street has been sold to H S Liedsle of Sioux Falls. The Belton family ownership ends after more than thirty seven years. New proprietor expected to arrive soon to assume charge of the business.
In Macon Missouri on August 7 Mrs. Robert Moxy sobs as she pleads for police help to find her husband who vanished after recently selling his home for about $80 to buy a restaurant in Kicksville. She recalls him as kind and never heard a word against him.
Baltimore August 7 During a recurrence of insanity that has seen her thrice confined to an asylum Christine Nenadal 26 this morning murdered her two infant children by stangling in Stanligns area authorities said the tragedy follows a long history of mental illness and confinement.
Fragmentary dispatch reports Britain and Russia reaching a status quo in Asia. Messages from Minieter to Chan cellor Von Buelow outline terms of a Russo-British agreement. The Associated Press fielded notes of satisfaction and German reaction, with emphasis on Pere Bertin and August.
Rapid City business leaders plan a wide celebration for completion of two Black Hills railway lines to Lead City. Passenger service to begin around August 15 with a 2 to 4 day program aimed at fostering public understanding between railroad interests and residents. State officials and prominent regulation figures expected, with a five-member committee coordinating events and a sizable crowd anticipated.
Deadwood South Dakota Aug 8 A strike for greater proportions than the recent one at Goldfield Nevada is sure to occur, says Enys George Bertschy a well known Nevada mining man formerly of the Black Hills He declares Nevada seems foul just now but all is on the surface and trouble is expected by the operators there
Crank Forks N D Aug 6 Katherine MacMillan who eloped from Valley City last April married John Welle of the gypsy band in a ceremony performed by Judge Conklin. Parents, initially opposed, finally consented as the couple undertook their life together.
Deadwood and nearby towns Belle Fourche and Rapid City report diphtheria traced to Campbell Bros circus. Authorities isolate four circus followers to curb spread after fumigation near Rapid City and the show’s dispersal.
Pierre Aug 3 The state board of assessment has increased the assessed valuation of all express companies operating in the state by 251 177 dollars a 100 percent jump from prior years The board will now turn to railway property noting that in former years railroads escaped taxation low compared with other property They expect substantial raises to place railroad values on par with other property The exact per mile increase cannot be determined yet awaiting further careful investigation After assessments all parties will have ample time to be heard.
A large hailstorm last night devastated crops across forty miles by seven miles near Aberdeen. It began three miles west of the city and moved southward, striking War ner Rendell Rudolph Duxbury Medlette Ashton Frankfort and east of Redfield. A seven quarter acre tract owned by Representative Swanson was completely destroyed with seven square miles of crops reported ruined.
Yankton South Dakota August 3 reports from farmers say wet fields halt harvesting as grain ripens but binders cannot be used in soft soil. Some return to sickles yet progress is slow with most fields still waterlogged awaiting a dry spell to finish cutting the crop.
In Sioux Falls a G A R post passed a resolution to urge the South Dakota department commander to push a nationalEncampment resolution. The plan seeks a memorial to the mothers wives sisters daughters and sweethearts of Union soldiers for congressional funding and a monument honoring their devotion and sacrifice.
Yankton Indian Agency South Dakota reports seven valuable horses vanished from Henry Pasi homestead. Pasi, an educated Yankton Sioux, suspects theft by an Indian. Unclear if culprit is from his tribe or Brule Sioux from Rosebud. Authorities intensify search to locate the missing horses and arrest the thief.
Bellé Fourche South Dakota August 3 Rapid progress is being made on the northern extension of the Chicago and Milwaukee railroad through this state A side track and three miles of steel are laid beyond Cashmer a town 187 miles north of here One hundred cars are loaded daily from the gravel pit east of the Missouri river and the railroad should reach Lemmon by September 1
Sisseton South Dakota Aug 3 marksmen from Sisseton and Webster gun clubs prepare for a shooting contest at Pickerel lake. A number of expert marksmen belong to each club and residents anticipate a keen rivalry.
Spearfish South Dakota August 3 Heart trouble caused the sudden death of Police Judge G H Armstrong a longtime Hills resident and former Homstake Mining bookkeeper. Found dead in bed on returning home by EB M Short a friend staying at his house. He was 60 years old and a graduate of Oxford University England. He once practiced law in Sioux City Ta
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