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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
2
The Citizen-Republican reports Rear Admiral Colby M. Chester's harsh warnings about Degenerating conditions in a distant island, alleging white extinction and voodoo rites. It recounts a naval officer’s frightening encounter with voodoo ceremonies, plus quirky Irish Dublin driver banter and health port safety notes amid plague fears.
A blaze at Camp Crook yesterday afternoon wiped out most of the town. The fire swept fanning winds destroyed the bank, department store, warehouse, and several houses with losses ranging from ten thousand to hundreds of thousands. The town’s residents and business district were largely ruined as the fire continued.
Beresford South Dakota May 13 Peter Becker a 77 year old pioneer of Pieamont Valley township Lincoln county shot himself through the heart at his son in laws home three miles northwest of Beresford ending a life long vow to end his life when age left him fit to help others. The eccentric traveler had just returned from an eighth trip to Switzerland his birthplace and from a visit to a daughter in southern Minnesota The story notes his recent enfeebled condition but emphasizes the vow and its fulfillment.
Bonesteil May 13 The new town of Colombe in Tripp County is about to come into legal existence. It will lie on the allotment of Chris Colombe about 12 miles west of Dallas on the railroad survey made last fall through the county. Colombe will command a large surrounding area with no nearby town and is expected to grow rapidly. The government patent has been received for the allotment and town-lot survey is completed.
The remains of Chaney Williams arrived from New Mexico where he died last Sunday after a prolonged attack of pneumonia. Williams was an early Union County settler and the first bank founder in Alcester. Funeral held at Hawarden with Alcester Masons in attendance. Mrs Williams and son Louie accompanied the remains.
Centerville Maryland May 13 a boy the son of Rev and Mrs Todd warned of dangerous illness suddenly collapsed with jaws set body rigid and face purple. A physician was called and considered near death though recovery now appears likely as the episode is investigated for cause.
The Clay county democrats convened at the court house on Saturday afternoon and nominated A. S. Anerson for senator, Eilis White and W. R. Colvin for representatives, J. E. Erickwon for auditor, W. D. BkiWad for treasurer, Auguet Peterwen for register of deeds, James Partridge for sheriff, Jared Bun yan for county judge, and Chas Chaussee for county commissioner.
Nels Frie berg of this city has returned from Chicago after undergoing an operation to remove an eye due to a tumorous growth threatening his life. The doctors performed the procedure to save the patient’s life.
In Pitsburg Pennsylvania on May 13 Captain Trevet of the Salvation Army delivered a sermon titled After Death Whose Last Night at Penn Ave barracks. Dressed in a death shroud he led a procession with six pallbearers and funeral dirges while the crowd watched, the account notes a somber, ceremonial atmosphere and heavy funeral imagery throughout the service.
News from New York on May 12 references delayed reconciliation in London, with Mrs. Goree noted as mourning. The fragment mentions a husband or pair, and signals ongoing unresolved tensions, via terse telegraphic style.
Sioux Falls residents heard fresh gossip as Sheriff Nelson arrested Dr. Ferdinand Lewis, alleged to have abandoned his wife in New York. Detective Edward Rogens escorted Lewis to New York to face a felony charge under New York law. Lewis claimed innocence and said he would return to Sioux Falls after resolving the case.
Watertown May 12 H G Hundredmark prominent attorney died after a stroke of apoplexy six days earlier. He practiced before all state courts and served as Watertown city attorney and Codington county prosecuting attorney for two terms. He led Elks and Modern Woodmen of America lodges, holding the top state office in the latter group.
Bridgewater May 12 Jacob Téchetter a farmer seven miles north reports two valuable young horses taken from his premises Wednesday night. A former neighbor now seen nearby is suspected. A $25 reward offered, officers scouring the countryside for the thief.
May 12. Rumor resurfaces that Milwaukee plans a permanent bridge as the railway company refuses a site for a wholesale house near the river. The refusal stems from the chosen bridge approach site. Burlington extends lead trolley line between Lead and Terry with VP Willard overseeing plans to continue the Deadwood to Lead system.
Freeport Illinois May 12 An Irishman Johnnie Jenks died after twenty years in the county poor house as a fortune of 100000 dollars willed to him by Mrs Lucy Milles in San Francisco neared transfer. California attorneys had begun steps for the transfer when he died. Jenks, a pioneer settler, never married.
Chicago May 12 An investigation by the commercial men’s association into hotels nationwide seeks to uncover traps and improve safety after the New Recline hotel fire in Fort Wayne Indiana. The board directs a comprehensive report to 46 000 members. Three members of the association were burned to death in Wayne.
A troubled report from Fale Creek recounts Helen Carter attempting suicide but foiling her plan by changing her mind before help arrived. Neighbors recall time and location, with medical staff providing aid as authorities note mental health concerns during a period of social upheaval in the community.
Sioux Falls reports the death of Charles N. Brown serving a 10 year term in the penitentiary from consumption. He confessed prior horse stealing in Nebraska and carried out a land and loan fraud in Gregory county involving Troy Hardy, Siran Porter, and a forged mortgage. He pleaded guilty to first degree forgery and faced $20,000 bonds for a new opera house in Vermillion.
Washington May 11 The department of agriculture issues the May crop report total winter wheat area to be harvested May 1 26 751 000 acres down 4 2 percent from last fall yet up 38 percent from last year average condition of growing winter wheat May 1 percent of normal versus 91 8 percent April 1 Of total acreage spring plowing 66 6 percent completed May 1 down from 71 5 percent last year spring planting 4 7 percent completed May 1 versus 47 percent a year ago
In Butte on May 1 Lewis Ferris a young Italian admits stealing 45 sticks of dynamite from a powder house west of the Oliver Branch mine and placing it on the tracks before a Burlington train wreck. He aided the conductor in summoning aid and led officers to the scene and powder house. Ferris says he was drunk and alone to blame.
Vienna May 11 leaders of German princely houses led by Emperor William assembled in Vienna to congratulate Emperor Francis Joseph on his diamond jubilee and to inaugurate jubilee festivities across Austria-Hungary. William praised Francis Joseph’s 60 years of steadfast leadership and service to the world. The gathering included princes and monarchs from Bavaria Saxony Württemberg and various German principalities.
Former state treasurer John Schamber, once in this city, has moved to Handovanty to pursue extensive real estate interests. He owns more than 2,000 acres of ranch land in the Mist part of the state. Alexandria dispatch notes a united State District Attorney Wagner Ey Dermark joins as partner in a law firm.
Brookings S D May 9 Professor N B Hansen director of seed culture at the agricultural college has been granted leave to undertake a fourth Siberian expedition for hardy fruit and forage plants. The trip depends on congress funding and aims to collect seeds from current crops in far Siberia. His first European trip yielded nine tons of Turkestan alfalfa benefiting the northwest United States financially.
Sioux Falls May 9 Information received here says Mrs Julia Ann O Grady the woman charged with shooting her husband at the O Grady home north of Sioux Falls has become insane and is now in an insane asylum in Oklahoma Guardian W L Haker reports the move follows dismissal of the murder case for insufficient evidence and her departure to visit her parents in Oklahoma
Fairfax May 9 The jury acquitted Dettman in a murder case after less than three hours of deliberation. The panel split on the first ballot with 11 for acquittal and one for conviction. The trial described a pool hall dispute where Taylor struck Dettman, a struggle followed, Dettman warned him to desist and fired when Taylor allegedly pressed the danger, resulting in Taylor’s death.
Tripp, SD May 9 The Hutchinson County Agricultural Fair association with $6000 capital stock elected a seven member board and officers Fritz Lang president Cornelius Martin vice president Henry Islatt Jr secretary and J W Schlieesmann treasurer Three thousand dollars of stock already subscribed and an option secured for fair grounds and track the association plans its first fair and carnival in September.
Watertown deliberates a novel circuit court matter as Joseph Handley, already imprisoned for a statutory crime, is compelled to testify against his partner Mrs Flora Pschukart. He refuses, invoking self incrimination, while a petition questions if he may face further punishment for contempt or rely on legal protections.
May 3 in Virginis Minnesota a minor boy Thomas Urin set dynamite fuse in his boarding house. Four women in the front room fled as the fuse sparked. The explosion wrecked the house and left injuries and missing body parts still to be found.
A Brooklyn fireman at 10 Saratoga Avenue carries a baby in his mouth to free both hands for a dangerous descent. The incident underscores quick thinking and bravery during a rescue in a crowded urban building.
Toronto reports John Aenneses sister's home on University Avenue where over $3,000 in uncut diamonds were examined. Mathenele says a diamond field lies north of Québec near the Natt away Tigers, but refuses to disclose exact location. He asserts the wealth from diamonds surpasses South Africa.
Four mutilated bodies were found buried in the burned Gunness home yard, including John Heldgren of Aberdeen SD. The woman had a pending trip to Norway and owed Heldgren $1,800. Authorities suspect Ray Lamphere, jailed for the Gunness killings, knows details.
A morning fire in Jefferson destroyed the J. D. Fountain opera house saloon and damaged the adjoining Deranleau pool hall. Total losses reach about 10,000 with 8,000 insured for Fountain. Fire started around 6 am. Sioux City crew arrived by 7 am but rain aided local firefighters in gaining control. Origin undetermined.
Wheeler May 7 It will be decided by the board of county commissioners in session here this week whether any one of the three towns Platte Geddes and Andes has sufficient signatures on petitions to appear on the ballot for county seat. If petitions lack names the work to secure new petitions will start immediately. Andes and Geddes currently lead the contest with Platte still hopeful for government seat of Charles Mix county.
Platte will entertain district firemen with a multi day picnic on May 27 28 and 29. All volunteer departments in the district will send teams to compete in contests among teams and individuals. Local businessmen have pledged funds and prizes to the winners. Elaborate preparations are under way for the entertainment of hundreds of firemen and attendees.
In Viborg North Dakota May 7 Jacob Anderson was banished from the town after a warrant by Albert Apland claimed he threatened a man. Justice Hanson ruled Anderson useless to the town and gave two hours to leave, with orders never to return. He promptly obeyed.
Bridgewater May 7 The board of education has employed Professor H B Miller of Clarmont as principal of the public schools Miss Harriet Stephenson of Faulknon was engaged as first assistant principal completing the corps of instructors
Pierre May 7 John Lockhart of this city will be urged by Hughes county stalwarts to run for the state senate representing Hughes Hyde and Sully counties. Pioneer settler Joseph Robins ee dies after a fall near Mid and and as hospital patient. Chicago May 7 Judge Ball rules that divorce in Illinois cannot be recognized by the laws of Wisconsin.
A dynamite blast wrecked the Italian fruit merchant Frank Fenti’s house portion in Ohio late last night. No injuries reported. Police say the blast was linked to extortion demands from a Black Hand society and officers conducted a citywide search for suspects.
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