18 Jul 1919
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Newspaper
The Mellette County Pioneer
Location
Wood, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1919
Page
1
Weekly weather recap notes daily figures for Mas Mass, high and low temperatures, and 0.00 precipitation on several days. Totals show year to date precipitation to date 13.70 inches and 1918 17.96 inches. Observer C Kiros reports.
Tuesday evening a defective kitchen flue sparked a blaze at the Hotel Fairview. Volunteer firefighters and bucket brigades kept the fire from destroying the building. Roof and upper room damage totals about a few hundred dollars, covered by insurance. a close call for Wood town.
The Catholic Indian Congress met near O Creek for four days with church dignitaries from across the country. Bishop J J Lawler confirmed about two hundred Indians and white children, with sponsors Miss Feeney and Mr McNamara. Speakers praised Sioux minds, women’s progress, and Jesuit uplift, hoping lasting good for the Sioux and neighboring communities.
A group of about 50 students and faculty embarked from the dormitory at 3:00 pm for Wild Cat Cave in Spearfish Canyon. The trek featured a scenic ascent, a cool stream, a camp lunch with coffee and wieners, and a descent by auto for tired walkers, with photos and praise for South Dakota scenery and God’s creation.
A call to all band men to assemble at the Hall in Wood at 8:00 PM on Tuesday July 22 for organizing a permanent band. Bring instruments. Indians with instruments are specially invited to join and boost the effort.
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