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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
2
A杂 collection of notes recounts Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning lore from London sales, junto with a preserved sparrow nest found in a Cumberland tree. It mentions Tennyson’s unpublished manuscript and other era curiosities, including poetry lore and early wartime medical honor.
The penitentiary twine and rope plant reported output far exceeded last year, saving farmers in South Dakota at least $5,000 by price differences with reuse products. Sales figures for 1911-12 and the year ending June 1913 show substantial gains as demand rose with big crops in the northwest.
Pierre Aug 26 The tax commission issued its final finding on the Homestake Mining company assessment after a hearing with company officers The listed valuation is 16755170 up from last year s assigned value of 2100000 Local assessors and Lawrence county put a return of 8200000 suggesting the actual valuation The commission indicates the levy will likely be about one fourth of that amount and the return would have yielded a tax reduction The figures are considered conservative and likely unalterable in court
Surveyors have completed work on a proposed electric railroad from Marshall Minnesota to Brookings. The local commercial club has held meetings to secure the line and plans to extend the route south to Omaha via Sioux Falls and Sioux City.
A Deadwood report cites belief that a 6 year old boy burned by a firecracker linked to a past labor trouble incident is part of ongoing investigations. Officials say a quiet inquiry is being conducted to determine if the accident was connected to prior events and to identify any responsible parties.
Clark County notes recount the death of Caton Hoblit of Chris toval Texas once the South Dakota’s largest man at 512 pounds. Born 1850, he served as constable and sheriff, moved to Dakota in 1882, joined the bar in 1889, and later lived on a Clark county farm before moving to Texas. He died after paralysis, with his funeral featuring a self-authored oration read in lieu of clergy.
Redfield business men plan the second annual harvest festival on September 26 with a large tent, free noon dinner for farmers, and a big evening dance as preparations for agricultural displays proceed amid optimism for a larger event than last year.
Fragmented OCR text presents scrambled dialogue and names with stray phrases about fashion celebrities and a four year old. It mentions appendicitis and a scattered line about farm clinics and agricultural churches at a state college, but meaning is unclear.
Aberdeen Aug 23 The resignation of Judge Cyrus Clay Carpenter to move to Mobridge and join R L Dillman in law practice ends rumors he would enter the Third district race against Congressman Martin. Several TWelfth district lawyers deny ambitions. Speaker P J Tscharner and Charles B McCoy deny candidacies. progressives expect Tscharner if any challenger emerges.
Madison S D Aug 28 The seventeenth annual conference of the German Baptists of North America opened with major delegate arrival. Prof J Kaiser of Rochester was reelected moderator Rev J Merkel of Los Angeles secretary and Rev W Kuhn of Philadelphia assistant secretary. F W C Meyer of Milwaukee gave the introductory sermon. Delegates arrive by train and are well entertained. Knechtel of Edmonton Alberta travels 1600 miles to attend.
Pierre S D August 23 seven towns that had not reported or reported too small moneys and credits have submitted anew totals Lake Andes 22491 Hitchcock none Pierre 2383 Artesian 6627 Madison 12000 Huron 41474 and Troqueis 4600 Artesian Madison and Troqueis had not reported before so their 23127 is gain Wolsey Chamberlain Pukwana Elkton Cenville Ramona and Platte had not reported but were asked to reassess Hitchock Huron Volga Brookings Salem Lake Andes and Watertown still must resend reassessments because earlier figures were deemed logical
Egan residents and partisans sought to place Egan on Moody County ballots as a rival to Flandreau for county seat. A petition with 4187 names saw 269 withdrawals, leaving 140 signatures short of the legal requirement. Further efforts may pursue a new petition to bring the issue to voters.
Everett Waugh a 15 year old from Deadwood South Dakota suffered severe phosphorus burns after finding chunks in a creek while berrying. He pocketed them and as water evaporated the phosphorus ignited burning his clothes and skin on the head body and hands. He jumped into the creek to douse the flames and was rescued with flesh burned near the heart and thighs. He is recovering at home.
In Madison South Dakota on August 21 two transient farm hands used a forged check and two Dian checks to cash 69 dollars in Nunda village. Mikledin cashed 36 dollars and Caldow cashed the other 25 dollars. The forgers remain at large.
Springfield officials amid a legal dispute examine the distance from the city limits to a saloon in Kingsberg. State's Attorney French hires an surveyor to measure the five mile radius, following a new law that bars saloons within five miles of a dry town.
In Rapid City near Hat Mountain a Norris family reunion brought together Don G Sherwood of Pasadena and a brother from Oklahoma after over forty years apart. The Oklahoma visitor arrived first, then the California brother, unexpectedly meeting on the street and sparking several days of gathering at the Norris ranch with their sister Mrs Peck and Mrs M G Norris.
Mitchell 5 B Aug 25 notes indicate the first annual Rural Life conference will be held in Mitchell on September 1 and 2 to unite South Dakota farmers into a state wide organization. Secretary Van Venthuysen reports a large farming turnout with clubs formed across the state and strong interest in organization. Chamberlain Great Northern official to speak. multiple farmer discussions scheduled.
The North American conference of the German Baptists opened in Madison under welcome addresses by Dr. J. W. Heston and Judge D. D. Holdridge. Prof. L. Riixer from Rochester replied. About 400 delegates from neighboring states have arrived, with a Chicago special train bringing 500 more from eastern states and Canada. total expected to exceed 1,000.
William Yeager, former Sioux City baseball player, faces murder charges after a coroner's inquest and preliminary hearing tied to the death of J. W. Ross. Yeager says he acted to save his estranged wife from Ross in Deadwood, where Ross was beating her and her friend Mrs. Hurlburt. Yeager claims Ross was unarmed and he believed a gun would be drawn. He has hired counsel and will contest the charge.
Washington reports James E. Coffey likely to assume charge of the internal revenue office for North Dakota and South Dakota around September 1. The commission bears the president’s signature. Post offices at Hard, S D and Galbraith, IA will be discontinued with service rerouted to Mitchell and Turb Rural routes via Tivarne, Minn. Rich details show local offices ending as of August 21 and September 15 respectively. Brice S D Aug 23: W H Walters loses arm in grain elevator accident. rescue required breaking a pulley guard to free him.
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