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Newspaper
The Mellette County Pioneer
Location
Wood, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1919
Page
12
County Commissioners meet at White River as rain hampers auto travel and crops. Local updates cover new Ford and Chevrolet trucks, school elections, church dedication, soldier welcome plans, post office helmet prize, and road work by the County Tractor and Grader outfit along Memorial Highway.
A wartime critique noting that some congressmen aboard the Mount Vernon claimed seats over soldiers, swapping state rooms with battle veterans. The piece argues such cowardly politicking endures beyond war and predicts little moral transformation in human nature despite rhetoric of catastrophe.
The letter notes cold damp weather retarding corn growth and reports of cut worms and wire worms increasing damage. Some fields show damage so severe that replanting will be necessary.
An excerpt lists four head of horses missing as of May 15 near Wood, including a gray stallion, a sorrel mare with a star, a brown horse, and a mare with white hind feet. No brands found. A reasonable reward is offered for information leading to recovery.
The Berkley School District No 3 in Mellette County South Dakota schedules its annual election for Tuesday June 17 1919 at the Chilton school house. Polls run 2 PM to 6 PM local time with a meeting at 3 PM for advisory instructions on the next year. Clerk C N Weaver announced the notice dated May 26 1919.
Notice to Wood School District voters in Mellette County South Dakota announces the annual election for June 11 1919 at the schoolhouse. Voters may advise the board on school affairs at 3:00 pm. Clerk G Day signs the notice dated June 2 1919.
The School Board of Wood District No. 1 invites sealed bids for two frame school buildings one in Township 43 Range 2 and one in Township 43 Range 26. Plans and specs are at the Treasurer’s office and Montgomery Lumber Co Win Sealed bids due noon June 21 1919 with ten percent bid bond. The board may reject any or all bids.
The schedule lists exam dates for Life Diplomat State First Grade and Vocational Certificates on August 14 16. Second Third and Primary Grade Certificates are set for April 17-18 August 14-16 and October 30-31. Tuos H Grsen County Superintendent.
The notice explains proof notices in the Pioneer require a six dollar publication fee. If paid, an affidavit of proof will be sent to the officer before whom proof is made. If not paid, the affidavit is held until payment is received. Remit the fee at least two weeks before proof date.
Patrick Meds nell of Carter South Dakota filed a notice of intention to make three year proof to establish a homestead claim for section 1 township 42 north range 25 west on the 14th day of June 1919 before Fred C Wirch US Commissioner at Wood South Dakota. Witnesses are Ole Ronning Frank D Moeller Albert Arp and George W Soldier. Epwin M Starcher, Meister.
Notice is given that Harry H Bannart of Presho South Dakota has filed for five year proof to establish his homestead claim No 9161 for lot 4 section 22 township 43 north range 25 west sixth meridian before Fred C Kirch U S Commissioner at Presho South Dakota on June 28 1919 Witnesses named: Paul P McDill Knut Knutson Henry Schervem Albert Anderson all of Presho South Dakota Proof made as required by law Bayard M Saa Arcner Register
Agnes Kemp mother and heir of Lester W. Kemp filed intent to prove up homestead entries No 00465 Original and 09091 Additional for sections 28 and 20 in township 43 north range 23 west. Proof to be made before U S Commissioner Fred C. Kireh at Wood SD on July 5 1919 with witnesses Benjamin Larsen John Ham Carroll Wilson Harry L Moran.
U S Land Office Gregory South Dakota announces Albertk Andrews of Draper South Dakota filed intent to prove up homestead claim for Lot 4 SE and other parcels in township 43 north range 26 west Six Principal Meridian. The hearing to establish the claim is set before Fred Kirch U S Commissioner at Wood South Dakota on July 12 1919. Witnesses named include Albert Anderson Edward Jackson Paul Pitman and Carl Rohwer all of nearby towns.
The administrator C P Jordan of the estate of Collins C Jordan deceased asks all creditors and others with claims to exhibit them with vouchers within six months after first publication. Claims must be presented at C E Kell attorney for administrator in White River South Dakota.
The Wood School District No. details recall a warrant No. 488 drawn for $43.50 in favor of the Eastern Publishing House and all parties are warned not to purchase the warrant.
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