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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
2
A mixed digest notes population figures for Scotland and Asia, lore of the Kingfisher, and brief mentions of emigration limits in German Southwest Africa. It includes legislative counts in Britain and the U.S. and odd anecdotes on professors, bookmakers, and a minister’s query about whisky in heaven.
Reported valuables found along the Jim river amid a search by local authorities in North Dakota. A number of small items and a potential gem valued at about $25 were recovered as divers and residents comb the riverbed for more.
Growth of Yanktor Company forces plant expansions at Werterny Portia Cement works part of a plan to double production. Two years ago the rebuilt facility added eight kilns and later two more lines to raise capacity toward 2000 barrels daily.
Mrs. Stewart, a New York resident, was granted a divorce from William Khivolinder Stewart on desertion grounds. The decree restores single status, grants Anne Stewart guardianship of their son William Rhinelander Stewart Jr until he is of age, and notes possible remarriage rumors involving James Henry Silent Smith. The article also mentions property links to Flora Bigelow Dodge and Lionel Guest. Local horse thefts and a Deadwood carnival plan are briefly reported, along with August rainfall in Yankton.
Bloomington Aug 29 William Scully a major landholder in the United States transferred to his wife all his Logan county Illinois Texas acres totaling about 30000 acres. He is 90 years old and venturing to simplify affairs while his farms remain largely unmanaged with tenants paying rents and building their own improvements.
The Bangor Selby county seat battle ended with Bangor keeping the seat after legal fights and court rulings. The drive to extend Selby’s incorporation failed amid fraud allegations and a massive damages suit against rail town leaders. The case heads toward October hearings.
Burlington and Missouri railroad will implement a three cent passenger rate on September 4, replacing the previous rate of six cents. The announcement, from the general passenger agent, suggests the Northwestern road may also reduce from five to three cents in the near future, benefiting Hills residents and travelers to the region.
South Dakota banks show strong surplus and undivided profits. First National Bank of Deadwood heads state ranks, with First National Watertown and Citizens National Watertown among top five in the region. National picture led by Chemical National of New York with highest percentage.
White Swan South Dakota August 27 Paul Speil of Emerson Nebraska has bought the old homestead of Jack Sully known as the King of the Cat Who Was shot and killed a federal officer during a raid. Sully used the Missouri river area as his headquarters and the property gains prominence in regional lore. The purchaser plans to reside there and continue the site’s legacy.
Storms across Dakota bring 3.28 inches at Sioux Falls and 3.50 at Bridgewater improving corn prospects. In Bridgewater a fierce electrical storm with 4.50 inches rain ends a heat spell and delays threshing by several days.
Freeman D A August 27 Two hold up artists operate in the area causing unease among night travelers. Jacob G Teeheter and his brother John were halted but had no money. Andrew Kiemsasser was stopped. he struck at the attacking man when his horse’s bridle was grabbed, knocking the robber off balance.
Thorstensen a Codington County resident about 20 was committed to the state hospital last May and taken to New York to sail for Norway. Immigration inspector Mansfield and Dr Adams accompanied him. The deportation, at the steamship company’s expense, follows law allowing return of aliens who go insane within two years of landing.
Plankinton South Dakota marks twenty five years on August 29 with a two day celebration including wild races ball games and a carnival. A loop the loop at the race track will be a major attraction as several bands perform across the event.
Miss Gertrude Hayward of Mitchell South Dakota 22 drowns after being dissuaded by two men from jumping into Sioux River at Minnehaha Falls Sioux Falls June 27. The two men tried to stop her as she ran toward the fall and plunged into the river where the current carried her over the falls. Coroners jury will inquire into motive and identity.
Gertude Hayward, 23, of Fairview Ta, found dead in the Sioux River near Sioux Falls after a period of illness and mental distress. She had been employed in Mitchell at a grocery and had once been engaged to a Fairview man who married another. Her life in Mitchell was marked by family friction and financial strain.
Blandreau August 27 Ward Sorenson aged 10 son of Anton Sorenson drowned in the Ble Voux while swimming.
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