Secretary of Interior rules in Shorty Thigh probate case
The Interior Department reversed an examiner and declared Nancy Jackson of Wood SD the sole heir to the Shorty Thigh estate, valued around 30 000 dollars, including land near Bonesteel and cash at Rosebud Agency. The decision also grants her half the Alice Pine Bird estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Interior
Ab Todian
Joseph Coursey
Rosebud
Nancy Jackson
Wood
South Dakota
Shorty Thigh
Alice Pine Bird
Gregory County
Bonesteel
We Flock
Shorty Phizh
J. A. Rennick
Louise Little Kills
Rosebud Agencs
Jackson
D. Olmstead
Winner
W. H. Backus
Birthday Party for Mr Hall With Neighbors
Last Sunday a surprise birthday gathering for Mr Hall brought 20 guests to the Durrin home. They picnicked by the creek with plentiful food and ice cream, then enjoyed visiting and games. Mrs Cleaver of Wood was ill and could not attend. One Who Was There.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hall
Durrin
Mitchell
Essington
Hutchens
Anna Curtin
Hal Durrin
Allis Moore
Murray
Mrs. Hall
Miss Irene
Ouija Board Hints At Future for Wood and Rosebud
A social gathering produced an Ouija board reading claiming the railroad will reach Wood in 1924 and serve as its terminus for three years. It forecasts Wood becoming a city by April 27, 1923 with 2700 residents in 1924 and the creation of Rosebud County with Wood as county seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
White River
Westover
Rosebud
Ladies Aid gathering at Mrs Rankin's home
Mrs Rankin hosted the Ladies Aid society at her Butte Valley residence yesterday afternoon. Mrs George B Moore, residing south of town, is visiting her sister Mrs Jon Barrett from Leon Iowa, who arrived a week ago last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Rankin
Ladies Aid Society
Butte Valley
Geo. B. Moore
Jon Barrett
Leon
Iowa
Sioux Indians Black Hills claim firm resigns in protest
Representatives of Charles E. Hughes firm handling the Black Hills Sioux Claim in the Court of Claims met Sioux delegates in Omaha to finalize arrangements. The firm announced resignation effective in six months alleging defects in the presenting law. Delegates reportedly objected to the agreement as too favorable to attorneys, requiring Indian consent and Interior approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Hughes
Court of Claims
Omaha
Secretary of the Interior
Charlies KE. Hughes
Congresswoman Robertson urges halt to talking to save money
The article notes Congresswoman Alice Robertson argues a week of congressional talk costs the nation about ten thousand dollars in printing. It mentions two sides to the issue and suggests Congressmen talk at home if they must talk at all. Also reports John Bonser’s kidney disease operation and travel for medical care after a car breakdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Robertson
Congress
Washington
John Bonser
Omaha
Bonser
Wm. Oorden
Rosebud
John
Valentine’ Hospital
Joln
Kidelman
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John Sommers
Mary
Friend Farmer
The
First State Bank of Wood
J. H. Bundy
Pres
F. S. Sinkler, V.pres
M. D. Payne
Wood, South Dakota
John Deere
Richardson & Sons, Inc
Kenneth Mellott
Sioun Indians
Black Hills
H.C. L
Star Garage
Wm. A. Hart
Murdo, South Dakota
Michelin
Wichelin
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