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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
2
A Kansas City Star letter from a woman complains of men removing coats at work and a male contributor accuses office girls of turning attire into a cabaret show. The piece cites anecdotes, quotes James Lane Allen, and notes varied 1910s societal norms reflected in dress and behavior.
A public stir in Lore county over rustling led to E R Kindred acting as decoy after a claim he aided in a theft plot. The plan collapsed when Me Kee was arrested then exonerated. Kindred was briefly in focus to clear him but faced questions over involvement. Attorney general rulings followed on county judge authority and regulatory reach under new and old laws.
Mrs Helen Veeder Anderson a former art teacher in the university and high school remains confined in the county jail after a postponement of her preliminary examination to allow an investigation into her mental condition She is accused of taking jewelry and other valuables with prior reports of missing items during her tenure in Chicago schools ziekenhuis
Sioux Falls reports a surprise marriage of Miss Osmotherly to O J Henkin to take place in Chicago with secrecy kept until return. The couple plan a three day honeymoon and a new home at Big Point. Henkin is a local business figure linked to Eli Point and Madison, while Osmotherly has been visiting Edith Osmotherly at a University of Chicago sorority house.
A luncheon hosted by the Commercial Oil of the county discussed plans to improve county roads and coordinate future work. Attendees included local officers and residents from Ayde county, with aim to build better road connections and support dairy and cattle industries.
Plankinton June 17 Guy Del Hier a young man recently came from Madison was arrested by Deputy United States Marshal McQueen on the charge of sending improper matter inciting the United States mail. The complainant witness in the case reads in Bindison. He was bound over for appearance before the next grand jury Beja bur 15 years Rene
The railroad commission opened an investigation into toll charges by state telephone companies on both rural and city lines. Testimony showed higher rural tolls, double charges for messages to farmers, and free messages to towns when using central telephony. The probe follows a legislative grant of authority to set rules. Crow Creek Sioux spectators and locals observed changing social norms and a society scene during the visit.
Egan south dakota June 23 special election set by city council to decide a proposed 20 year franchise for a electric light system and heating plant to be operated by a Flandreau company. The ordinance enacting the franchise was published locally to inform voters before the vote.
Justice Layman awarded James E Belknap $99 and costs for the death of Lulu Roberts’s horse after intoxicated women on a run drove the animal into a fatal straw. James Harlay joined the judgment. Witness Baken said the horse ran up Main street then into Sixth street toward a stable before overturning the bogey. One woman was bruised and unconscious. the horse burst a blood vessel and died. Miss Roberts has appealed the case.
Dated June 23 Elmer Johnson paid 150 in cash for lawyer and days in court after chastising a swan criticising meat quality at his home to threshing crew members. Everett Bonk made the remarks. A fight followed leaving Bonk badly bruised and with nervous system damage who sued Johnson for 2000. The circus court trial awarded Bonk 150.
South Dakota plans to request the return of Thomas Johnston, a miner from England, now detained in Deadwood. After examination by the insanity commission he was adjudged insane, lacking friends and funds, and the court ordered temporary confinement at Yankton asylum pending deportation to Great Britain.
Pierre South Dakota June 28 remains of the Kimbo post office shipped to Siouxvarl for burial among relics from other offices. Midland will supply nails. quote about neglect and duties. Harriman successor visits mining interests. homing pigeons to be released near Pierre in late June as part of ongoing activities.
Eleven year old Fritz Budde died when a ditch side collapsed during work on North Springs avenue. The State Board of Charities and Corrections met to discuss expansion plans for the institution. Pat Sullivan sold his farm near Madison for 14500 to Frency Minnaert of Rock Valley. Brookings College observed “good roads day” with students and staff repairing nearby routes. The Condon case for murder of Indian Joe Marcell is set for trial before Judge Carpenter. General orders convened a state military school at Twin Lakes near Redfield. Mrs. Thomas Sterling hosted a reception for Senator Sterling’s nephew Char Sterling on their wedding trip to Denver. The state fair grounds see several new buildings and a new administration building at the state fair. Lead plans for a paid city fire department proceed. Two Dallas players suffer injuries in baseball incidents. Local dairy trade grows with 1100 milk cans sold. Ole Peterson ships butter fat east. State land department faces contest by mining claimants on forest reserve tracts. Episcopal convocation in Mitchell. St. Mary’s Church consecration costs 30000. Chautauqua at American Island July 5 to 10 with strong programs. Springfield normal summer school opens with limited funds. government staff donate services. A tragic burn injures 18 year old Eather Krauser in an accident involving heated jar. Governor Byrne names Mrs Ging Smith as SD representative to the Nor Wesian Centenary expedition. Jehost Coughlin, 15, injured when a cart exploded after hitting mud.
Aberdeen S C June 21 at end of fourth day of farm survey hike all 60 boys entered were in excellent condition and enjoying the expedition Col Hazle and Captain Hickenbotham delivered supplies. Each boy averages four loaves of bread daily plus eggs vegetables and other farm goods from route farmers. Senator Mather spoke on state legislature then led a farm inspection at Shadland farm. J Patterson commander spoke on judging livestock and Gale Pepper shared wheat-raising experiences and plowing distinctions. Boys fill time with lectures during rain and resume hiking when dry. Patterson leads effort to instill better farming ideas with aid from assistants.
James L. Curran of Lead, state deputy for the Knights of Columbus, waded the Spearfish river area and nearly sank in quicksand. His companion John Dalton rescued him just in time as Curran’s right leg and both knees sank, prompting a warning to local fishermen about new quicksand deposits along Spearfish river.
The 23 year old Madison Chautauqua assembly begins tomorrow June 21 with large hopes for lectures music entertainments and round table discussions led by Dr A D Thibodeau of Chicago and Prof C B Rayhill. W C T U methods parliament supervised by Mrs Simmons and Picker feature ongoing state association activity.
At a special term of court in Wheeler South Dakota the grand jury returned indictments against Fullerton Lumber Company and JH Queal & Co and four employees, and against White Lumber Company and two former employees. Indictments allege violations of state entrust laws and relate to timber dealings. Prosecution likely to proceed in Turner County.
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