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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1905
Page
2
A diverse fragment covers Boer War tales, aluminum paper substitutes, labor shortages in the west, coal mining in Spitsbergen, cooperative farming in the Cape Colony, divorce anecdotes, a Washington State University course in socialism, and family lineage notes. It weaves assorted reports and curiosities with brief social and technological glimpses.
A garbled early summer report describes land seekers filling western South Dakota’s Lyman County despite cold, rough conditions. The piece references exploration, settlement, and rising activity across the region with scattered mentions of towns, routes, and prospects during an unsettled period.
Report details a large gathering called by great convener of Coyotes in Healm and Then lifelike accounts of a youth judge and a tabled discussion. Several topics included a contested decision, preparations for a ride, and mentions of dozen cos with unclear outcomes.
A young man was shot multiple times in Sioux Falls and survived after treatment. He initially withheld the shooter’s identity, later recovering enough to leave the hospital, while authorities continue to seek the suspect or suspects.
Snyder a highwayman from Michigan robbed a country teacher and a Mansfeld store then fled to Athol where a gun battle with town forces wounded the marshal and Snyder before he surrendered. He is jailed awaiting preliminary hearing.
Harry McCarl, son of HL McCarl, Brookings South Dakota, died by self harm after prolonged dissipation. He reportedly slept on a wagon and narrowly avoided being run over by a train, then returned home and shot himself. The coroner indicated a self inflicted fatal wound with no external foul play suspected.
Officers of Harmony lodge No. 1019 and Eastern Star chapter No. 24 were installed Tuesday night. The ceremony featured gavel ceremonies and a joint event with lodge and star members, including named officers such as Alva Bargers, Mrs. Guldard, and Juba AL Shuiley, reflecting a formal fraternal rite.
Yankton's Weather Bureau, long housed in the Pantle block, will move within two weeks to the federal building. A staircase hole is being cut in the roof for access, with excellent rooms in the northeast section reserved. The project is overseen by a PL of the United States Treasury Department.
The seventh session of the implement dealers meeting drew more than two hundred exhibitors including manufacturers and jobbers. Judge H. A. Keith of Sioux Falls spoke on behalf of the city, welcoming visitors and stressing their role in the event.
A cabin owned by Matt Dapso near the Black Hills burned killing his four year old daughter and two year old son. The blaze also left Dapso a widower. the tragedy was reported amid other local notices.
Deputies L Skidder and James Pilker returned to Oucoma with Dave Calombe and Jesse Moran both sought for larceny. The two Sioux suspects were captured on the Rosebud reservation and await trial in the State circuit court after confinement in the county jail.
The Deadwood area reports large finds of cobalt, spodumene, wolframite, and other minerals. Tests near Custer and Englewood identify valuable nickel and cobalt deposits with potential for high ore value, while nearby mines show promising plastering lime and metal yields.
A man narrowly escaped a dangerous encounter with a charging deer on a rural highway. He dodged the animal and sought refuge behind a pile of rocks, then slowly moved away as the deer steadied and fled toward a nearby hillside.
In Woramnsecket Delaware region court records show a light docket with one case settling before trial. The husband’s divorce suit against his parents was dropped as the wife’s alimony of $1000 was awarded and a damage claim dismissed. The plaintiff, described as an industrious young farmer, remains linked to the divorce proceedings.
Israel Calkins of Hot Springs was found guilty in a South Dakota court on cattle stealing charges. Judge McGee will await closing term before sentencing. Calkins has a prior court history including insanity deferral to avoid penitentiary. Woonsocket pastors resign as local church leadership shifts. Aberdeen farmers institute draws strong turnout with talks by Garyians and local educators. Governor Elrod returns from Indiana trip and is recovering at home from flu and back pains.
Port Pierre December 15 Beatty Philly a prominent South Dakota stockman and cattleman completed gas well fixtures at his ranch. A methane gas line pipes 1540 feet to the surface feeding a wooden tank and a water feature, with gas pressure driving a generator. Phillip believes the gas may supply Port Pierre with fuel and heat, boosting local industry and ranching prospects.
Mrs. R R Stewart of Gayville died after taking carbolic acid Monday night. She reportedly hid the poison and drank it while her husband was away. A medical attempt to save her failed. The report also notes a local prison escape attempt by James Collings, who was captured and jailed for a year for robbery, described as a notorious crook with prior jail time.
Civic League actions in Sioux Falls lead to arrests of saloon patrons for after hours violations. Trials result in acquittals for Tintinger and Sangren. other cases unclear. News also covers new railroad progress to Fort Pierre and immigration promotion plans in Huron. A Carthage creamery sale to Aage Wind of Mitchell is noted with planned upgrades.
A South Dakotan describes Panama prices and the canal’s impact on locals and newcomers. He notes the dollar to fifty cent exchange, the costs of a Panamanian diet and the United States role in building and financing the canal system, including welfare and labor implications.
A U S court sustains the demurrer in Murdock vs Dakota Wyoming and Missouri River railroad company. Murdock sought a receiver for the defunct line now to be reorganized to build a Rapid City westward railroad into the Black Hills. The decision denies the receiver appointment and drops the lawsuit.
In St. Paul on December 18 Judge Amidon and a U.S. district court jury began the trial of William Horsnell of St. Paul and Royal B. Stearns of Pierre, S. D., on charges of conspiring to defraud the government of public lands in South Dakota.
Dr J W Taylor of Aberdeen is reported as a candidate to succeed Professor Droppers as president of the state university after Chalmers declined. Taylor, formerly pastor at Vermillion, is in consideration as regents meet in Aberdeen on December 20 to choose the next president.
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