Death toll rises in region with multiple burials
The death toll grew as Mrs. Jents Holst died of typhoid fever at the Peckham home. Kirsten Hansen Holst, born 1872 in Denmark, leaves a husband and five children. Baby Mable Eads died from brain illness, and Loyd Severson Jr died from ptomaine poisoning. Community sympathy flows to grieving families across Knox County Nebraska and Kadoka area. A separate case reports Mrs. Wilson facing accessory charges with Miss Knight aiding testimony.
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Kirsten Margrethe Hansen
Gjerlev
Gjerlev Onsing County
Denmark
Jents Holst
America
Knox County
Nebraska
Kirkebly
Peckham
Evjenth
Mt. Vernon
Kadoka
Eaps Mable Ella
Fred Eads
Willard
J. W. Sidle
E. O. Eddy
Tyndall
Severson Loyd Andrew
Andrew Severson
Suspected House of Hope Fraudster Arrested
A Miss Lena Knight was arrested at Volga on fraud charges tied to a fake House of Hope operation in Grand Island Nebraska. She allegedly worked for Mrs Bessie Wilson who hunted funds statewide and sent money weekly. Knight claimed innocence and was released after investigation showed her lack of involvement.
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House of Hope
Grand Island
Neb
Brookings Register
Lena Knight
Volga
Grand Island, Neb
Bessie Wilson
Voting precincts changed in county
The Board of County Commissioners redefined precincts 1 through 38 across Fort Pierre, Fort Bennett, Lindsay, Hardingrove, Ash Creek, Marietta, Black Hawk, Hanover, Elshire, Sansare, Lacy, Dry Run, Meers, Hayes, Mathieson, Bridge Creek, Grindstone, Addison, Tucker, Iowa, Riffe, Wendte, Lena, Sylva, Lone Tree, Pleasant, Pleasant View, Wakama, Philip, Riverside, Cottonwood, Grand View, Indian Creek, Belvidere, Stamford. Details cover townships ranges and sections updated in multiple areas.
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Board of County Commissioners
Fort Pierre
City of
Doren
Fort Bennett
Lindsay
Hardingrove
Elshire
Sansare
Lacy
Dry Run
Meers
Hayes
Mathieson
Bridge Creek
Grindstone
Addison
Tucker
Iowa
Riffe
Wendte
Lena
Sylva
Lone Tree
Pleasant
Pleasant View
Wakama
Philip
Riverside
Cottonwood
Grand View
Indian Creek
Belvidere
Stamford
Precincts listed by townships and ranges in early notice
Precinct 39 Kadoka and precincts 40 through 46 are detailed by township and range locations. Precincts 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 cover Kadoka Nowlin Centre Midland Little Buffalo Big Buffalo Cedar Interior with specified 1north 2south ranges 18 to 25 east.
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Kadoka
Nowlin
Centre
Midland
Little Buffalo
Big Buffalo
Cedar
Interior
Local Engagements Highlight Rural Social Scene
Mrs Coyle spent Sunday with old neighbors Mr and Mrs Wendal at Scotty Brown's home. Billy Hynes works on house improvements at the farm. Misa Dora Rhodes visited Manilla Iowa Wednesday night to see her sister and attend school. Perry Holland returned Tuesday from Randolph Nebraska to work on his claim west of town. Mr Kramer reports full attendance as the school gains new seats for scholars.
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Misa Dora Rhodes
Manilla Ia
Perry. Holland
Randolph
Neb
Kramer
Weta News Items Highlight Local Doings
Teddy Gilchrist on the sick list. Kadoka visitor Mr. Hamilton came Monday. Weta to have a school house. Prof. Nellis spent weekend at his claim home. Mrs. Moore visited daughter Mrs. Jas. Mills over Sunday. Ed Freemore and the Weideman boys visited Kadoka Monday. Ed Freemole enlarging his store. Paul Weideman the mechanic. Dance planned next Saturday with ice cream.
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Teddy Gilchrist
Hamilton
Weta
Prof. Nellis
Moore
Jas. Mills
Ed Freemore
Weideman
Kadoka
Ed Freemole
Paul Weideman
Local Visitors and Games Highlight Rural Weekend
Milton Young visited Philip on Friday while Gus Springer visited his claim on Sunday. Kadoka visitors included P A Pretzer and Chris Skillingstad, with Albert Nelson and Wm Heck calling or traveling. South Creek defeated Wakama 11 to 6 in a Saturday baseball game.
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Milton Young
Philip
Gus Springer
P. A. Pretzer
Kadoka
Hans Larson
Dave Sigler
Albert Nelson
Wm. Heck
Harry Sigler
Cottonwood
Chris Skillingstad
Rapid City
Deadwood
Bessie
Josie Skillingstad
Geddes
South Creek
Wakama
Pleasant Valley News Highlights Local Happenings
H Hildebrand builds a new granary and Miss Bessie Skillingstad travels to Charles Mix county for a visit. James Swisher proves up on a fine quarter section while Skrove Bros. scout land in the vicinity. South Creek Mud Hens defeat Wokama 11 to 5 as Fay Swisher shines on the mound.
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H. Hildebrand
C. C. Skillingstad
Deadwood
James Swisher
Skrove Bros
Pleasant Valley
Mr. Landseeker
Bessie Skillingstad
Charles Mix County
Frank Fitzer
Kennebec
Pennington Couunty
South Creek
Ase Sandoe
P t'McGee
Diamond
Jones
Rex
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Holst
Black Hills
Brady Creek
Pleasant Valley News
G. G. Skrove
Peope
Dhes
Wedge
California
Sale Bulls
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