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*-;? A* v Jopti. ot Eistory the fHarh */vo WESTERN STOCK REVIEW ~<Z*1 • -i VOL 2S. NO. 3. RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA, FRIDAY, JUNE 23 , 1911 SI.25 A YEAR * TO HELP THE CLAIM HOLDER 'Congressman Martin Urges Railroads to Extend Their Lines to Help Settlers To afford relief for the suffering claim holders and settlers in portions of northwestern South Dakota, Con- pressman Martin has taken up with the Milwaukee and Northwestern raiiroads the possibility of their lines in this section during the present summer. Mr. Martin has written President A. J. Earling of the Milwaukee, urging him to con- tinue the extension from Faith west at once and to President Marvin Hughitt of the Northwestern, sug- gesting the necessity for similar ac- tion by that line northeast from Ne- well. Both roads have rights of way and surveys and other preparations for the extensions which were to have been 4tfade this spring but un- certain financial conditions caused the postponement of the work. Through this section which the ex- tension would traverse in Perkins, Harding, Butte and Meade counties, the drought has been the worst and daily applications to the county com- missioners for financial relief are be- ing made. The last twelve months has beenjtlie driest this section of the country has known since its first set- tlement over thirty years ago. Mr. Martin in his letters urged that if construction work of even twenty- live miles by each railroad could be carried on during the next eight months, and preference in employ- ment be given to actual settlers, in order that they might be able to sus- tain themselves, both the railroads and the settlers would benefit by the move, especially since the railroads intend making tl.e extension before very long anyway. The drought this year is the second dry season and even those settlers who came with a little saved by, are now in destitute circumstances. It is believed that the railroad work would tide them over until fall when more moisture would appear. The north western section of this state is the only portion of South Dakota that lias suffered as everywhere else there has been abundant moisture and bumper crops are expected. Business and commercial clubs are taking hold of the project and will co-operate to have the railroads ex- tend this summer. It is possible that a committee from the Deadwood busi- ness club will be sent to Chicago to see the railroad officials personally.— Sioux Falls Argus. the late senator are asked to contri- bute to this laudable purpose what- ever they feel disposed to give. It is intended to make the memorial a tes- timonial from the people. Large in- dividual contributions are not soli- cited but many small sums should be received from the South Dakotam whom the senator served so well. Safe and Sane Celebration From the State Department of In- surance: As July rapidly approaches extending^plans in different cities and villages will be laid for the celebration of our glorious Fourth of July. Who of us grown up men folks has not some physical scar as a reminder of the heedless risks taken some year gone by in trying to make satisfac- tory noise for the expression of our patriotism? If the passage of years has worn away the physical scar, is there not some niche in memory that still retains a collection of the smart- ing burns, broken leg, mashed finger, or some other pain or scar that the brain fag of the years has been un- able to obliterate? In the announcement of one daily paper, there is a call for a committee meeting "For a Safe and Sane Fourth without the usual torpedo, fire crack- er and toy pistol, with blinded eyes, powder pocked face and skin pealed fingers, and to offer instead to the young people a day of pleasure that will prove a worthy substitute." Few people realize the number of fatal and fearful accidents which are the result of the celebration of Inde- pendence day. Last year a campaign was made for a saner method of show- ing our patriotism and the following table which shows the accidents caused by the celebration of the Fourth during the past years, will serve the double purpose of astonish- ing the reader and proving that the campaign for the safe and saner methods was in a measure successful because of the relatively small num- ber of accidents which occurred on the Foutli of J uly, 1910. Yr. Dead Wounded Total 1903 m 3,393 3,859 1904 183 3,986 4,109 1905 192 4,994 5,170 1900 158 5,308 5,400 1907 103 4,249 4,413 1908 103 5,400 5,023 1909 215 5,307 5,522 1910 131 2,92.1 3,054 1,002 35,020 37,282 Weekly Weather Report Temperature and precipitation data from the records of local office, U. S. Weather Bureau, Lakota building, Rapid City, S. D., for the week end- ing Thursday, June 22, 1911: Highest temperature during week, 97 on the 20tli. Lowest temperature during week, 50 on the 17tli. Average daily temperature during week, 73. Normal daily temperature for the week, 65. Average daily departure, 8 above - normal. Since June 1, the daily average has been 8 above normal. Since Jan. 1, it has been 4.9 above normal. Total precipitation (in inches) dur- ing week, .49 in. Normal precipitation for week, .86 in. Departure, in precipitation for the week, 37 below normal. Accumulated deficiency since Jun. 1st 2.14 in. Accumulated deficiency since Jan. 1st, 6.38 inch. GEO. V. SAGER, Observer Let us try the coming Fourth to re- duce the statistics as nearly as poss- ible to the accidents that are the av- erage number for the normal days of the year. Mother does not need much urging to watch after the kids, but the dear old dads are altogether too easy in the matter. They frequently overrule mother's good advice by telling how crazy they used to act when they were boys. It is foolish to encourage idiocy simply because dad established a prededent in the foolish days of his boyhood. \ A Kittredge Portrait Announcement comes from Sioux Falls that the committee which has in charge the matter of securing suitable monument to the memory of the late Senator Alfred Beard Kit- tredge lias adopted the suggestion of the Daily News that the proper place for the Memorial is at Pierre, the state capital, rather than at Sioux Falls. Accordingly, the committee has decided to have the memorial take the form of an oil painting of the dead statesman, which will be placed in the state capital at Pierre, The sum of 81000 has been fixed as the amount to be raised in Minneha* ha county, and the people in other counties of the state are asked to con- tribute to the fund for the memorial to one of the greatest men South Da kota or the northwest ever produced The Daily News will receive contri buttons to this fund, and admirers of „ } COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS Regular Session of City Com- missioners Held Last Monday Night The city commissioners met in reg- ular session last Monday night, Com- missioner Overpeek acting as mayor. Commissioners present: Ilale, Jay and Brennan. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Report of Police Justice Exline ap- proved and ordered placed on file. Petition of A. D. Lane to remove building from block 1 to Lot 2. 1 1, Flormann addition was gruM>. On motion the auditor was in- structed to draw warrants appropri- ating the judgment fund to the judg- ment holders. Ordinance No. 18S, providing the licensing, regulating and taxing the business of conducting pool or billiard rooms, passed its second and final hearing. Said ordinance among other things provides for the closing of such rooms at 10 p. m. of each day and to remain closed all day Sundays. Moved by Commissioner llale, sec- onded by Commissioner Brennan that the commissioner of finance be in- structed to interview the different banks of the city and ascertain the rate of interest which may be se- cured on the daily balances of the city funds. Motion carried. On motion the following bills were allowed and warrants ordered drawn on the proper funds in payment of the same: Roush, freight Lars Larson, labor Frank Exline, balance Sweeney lldw. Co., repairs Pony Express, drayage Crane Co., pipe repairs Brown & Saenger, justice docket Henry Birnbaum, setting me- ters No further business appearing the meeting was adjourned. $27 23 2;") 60 9 00 11 75 3 70 3(5 4li 13.75 57.49 The open air concert Friday evening on the corner of Main and 6tli Street by the Elk's band was an entertain- tainment of the highest, order. Rapid City should justly feel pround of a home organization possessed with the musical talent this band is endowed with and one would judge from the multitude of people listening to the excellent music, that the band was much appreciated by two thirds of the population of the city, as stand- ing room within a half block around was very scarce. It is to be hoped these talented musicians will contin- ue these concerts occasionally during the summer evenings for the benefit of lovers of good music as this band need take no back seat with the best bands that comes over the pike. Bert Lewis returned the first of the week from the visit he has been mak- ing in the eastern past of the coun- try. His trip included visits at At- lantic City where he attended the Assembly of the Presbyterian church, which was in session there, and witli relatives in New York, Riceville, Ut- ica and Washington. He reports a very interesting trip and enjoyable visits with his relatives. Mrs. Frank Fay of SanBernandeho, Cal., accompanied by her mother who has been spending the past two months with her, arrived in Rapid City from there Wednesday morning. Mrs. Fay is a former resident of Rap- id City. Chester G. Ehle and Miss Ada M. Anderson were united in marriage last Monday, J une 19, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ot- to Anderson. Rev. W. L. Lewis of iiciated. Mrs. Ehle is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Anderson, old residents of Rapid City and Penning ton county. Mr. Ehle is a brother of Prof. Mark Ehle of the School of Mines and is himself a member of this year's graduating class. The couple left in the evening for Salem Oregon, their future home where Mr. Ehle has a position at his profession of mining engineer. LOW RATES EAST. Special low rates via the Chicago & North Western to Detroit, Boston, Philadelphia, Rochester, Buffalo, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Atlantic City, New York City, Portland, Me., and other seaside and mountain resorts. Direct connection at Chicago wiih all lines. For information, apply to any ticket agent of the Nortli \Y e:.t em Line. Farmingdale News Otto Raben left last Saturday night on a business trip to Geddes. J. D. C. Thomas, a land inspector, was in Farmingdale the first of the week. Rev. Tlios. McNaboe was in Farm- ingdale Wednesday and held services in the Catholic church. Farmingdale citizens are making preparations for you to spend the B'ourth of July in their city. Don't disappoint them. In the school election held here Tuesday, A. Mallmann was defeated for re-election to the office of school director by M. L. May. Mrs. J. R. Hspkins and daughter, Genevieve, left Wednesday afternoon on a trip east. They will make visits with friends at Woonsocket, Brisbane and Roswell before returning. Edd Nelson is again carrying his arm in a sling, the result of Svtur day's game at Quinn. In mi';; i„' a slide at second base, he broke l:is ml lar bone in the same place that Ma- broken a few weeks ago. In the series of games wlii.-h Farm- ingdale played SaturJay. Su.iiay and Monday, they were su fisl in win- ning only one of the iluae games. They lost to Quinn .Saturday and to Wasta Sunday but brought home the bacon in Monday s game with Wasta. The team lias been in hard luck of late, a number of their best men be- ing out of the game. i • : Mrs. FfeMer and daughter came to Rapid City Thursday on her way to Hot Springs where her husband is taking treatment in one of the sani- tariums. W;n. Kracht, who is working at the iii>w iii ick yard here, went down to Saniingdale Saturday night and ! pc-nt over Sunday on his claim near there. ... Mrs. A. Dutton was in the city a short time the middle of the week on hor way from her home at Stamford to Deadwood where she will visit for a short time. Miss Marie Steun, who luvs been spending the past four weeks visiting with friends in the city, returned to her home in New Underwood the first of the week. Mrs. C. Just and daughter, Mrs. C. Lsrson, were in the city the fore part of the week on their way from L'latt to White Owl where they will go on homesteads. Mr. and Mrs. A. Bollmann of Farm- ingdale, and Mrs. IT. J. Rowe, of Cas- s^lton. N. IX, a sister of Mrs. Boll- . •; . .-. .".'c visitors in the city Satur- ..... v of last week. Mr., and Mrs. J. F. Baker were Thurday visitors in Rapid City. They attended the G. A.R. convention at l'ierre and were on their way to their home at llermosa. Miss Carrie McCain arrived the lirst of the week from Johnston, Pa. and will spend the summer with rel- atives and friends in Rapid City and surrounding community. J. M. Bates of Watertown came to Rapid City Monday. He is a member of the Betts Construction Co. and is here on business in connection with the work on the Elks hall. Mr. and Mrs. E. U. Osborn and daughter of Lincoln, Neb., were in the city the lirst of tlie week. They are planning on spending some time on a visit through the Hills. Mrs. A. Peterson and daughter were in the city Monday on the way from their home at Gayville to Stoneville where they will visit Mrs. Peterson's daughter, Mrs. J. W. Norris. Mrs.. M. E. Tyndall was a short time visitor in Rapid City Thursday. She was on her way from Virginia to Newell where she will make an ex- tended visit with a sister. J. E. Tlsdale and wife, of Huron, were among the city's visitors the fore part of the week. They expect to spend three or four weeks visiting in different parts of the hills. Hugh Brown purchased a summer outage at Silver City recently and with Mrs. Brown went there the first of the week to put it in readiness for occupancy for the coining months. Luther and Miss Gertrude Trout- man, of Farmingdale, and Mrs. G. J. Muilenherg, of Beresford, S. D., who is visiting at the Troutman home, were among those visiting in Rapid City Monday. A. D. Lee, the Farmingdale real estate man, spent Wednesday in Rap- id City. While here he distributed some bills advertising the big cele- bration Farmingdale is planning on having July 4tli. Frances Roast was in Lead the fiivit of the week. He went in the inter- ests of the Rapid City fire team, an t 1 made preparations for the ent :ri ai.i- ment of the team during the Tour,la- ment to be held there. In Judge Exline's court. Monday morning, Dan Murphy was given a fine of $10.00 and cost, o:i i ci:.j\rn of vagrancy. Not liavi:i;.i t.i<; necessary change, he is putti.ig in nine days' labor on the street. E. A. Kenoyer was in Rapid City the fore part of llu weak, on his way to his home at S 1.1 nay, Montana from Spearfish. M r. K enoyor is one of the Normal School alumni and was there to attend the annual banquet. Mrs. Nellie Roberts was a short time caller in town Tuesday at the Ed Allen home. She was on her way home to Owonka from a visit she has been making with a brother in Ne- braska. mean T HERE is economy to be realized in the pur- chasing- of dependable print- ing. There's a distinctive su- periority, that "something" about the printing turned out in the Union - job rooms that cannot help but appeal to you who will not be satisfied with anything but the best class of printing. Our equip- ment enables us to handle your orders quickly, and the work will 1 e satisfactory We will be glad to give you es- timates on work you're con- templating having done. Call in and see us or phone us and we will call for your work. I THE UNION PRINTING CO. & Kf* fV hi -.rp'iil 4, ' <45$ >•>! 't" '» <? r# Some of the Extraordinary Advantages Offered by the State Normal School at Spearfish, S. D. for the Year IQII-I9I2 Mrs. C. H. Burlow was in Rapid City the lirst of the week. She was on her way from her home at Preslio to Gordon, Nebraska, where she will spend some time on a visit with rela- tives. Mrs. Hai r y Marshall left last Sun- day evening for St. Paul, where she will spend some time on a visit with relatives. She will stop at Mankato, Minn., on her way there where she will spend a few days. Miss Bertha Crowley who has been spending a few days in Rapid City, the guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Brown, returned to her home at New Underwood the first of the week. Mrs. Hugh Surgess and her two children came to Rapid City Tuesday for a visit at the Edd Allen home. Her husband is a railroad engineer with headquarters at Pierre. The family were former residents of Rap- id City and Mrs. Burgess has many friends here who will enjoy her visit among them. first der expert supervision in the admir- able training department of the insti- tution, far the best one in South Da- kota. The faculty of the school has been increased to thirty-one members for the new year. This summer several thousand, dol- lars will be invested in additional equipment. The industrial, natural science, commercial, professional, phy- sical training, health, music, elocu- tion, and art departments, already fine, will be materially strengthened. About $2,000 worth of books will be immediately added to the library, al- ready one of the best for its purpose in America. The one hundred forty rooms of the institution are unsurpassed in conven- ience and attractiveness. Young ladies can still secure de- lightful room's in the Young Woman's Hall for from $12 to $25 per year for each occupant. Meals are only $2.75 per week. All text books are fur- nished by the school. Write a postal for a copy of the new catalog giving full particulars, and make all applications for further information, for rooms in the Hall, etc. to STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, Spear- fish, South Dakota. 2-4 "1 Pupils of all ages and all degrees of advancement are admitted and clas- sified either In the Training School or in the Normal Department accord- ing to the credits they bring from other schools, or by examination if they have no credits. No pupil is re- quired to take over again what he has done reasonably well in other schools. Beginning with the new school year all forms and grades of certificates known to the laws of South Dakota will be issued to students of this school. Students completing a course of two years above the eighth grade will receive second grade certificates; those completing a course of four years above the eighth grade will receive first grade certificates: those complet- ing a course of six years above the eighth grade will receive life certifi- cates, if they have taught forty months, or if they have not taught so long, or have not taught at all, five year certificates or provisional certificates exchangeable for life cer- tificates as soon as they have taught the required time. No one can, how- ever, by law be granted any grade of certificate unless he is eighteen years of age. All the classes of certificates named are good thruout the state. High school graduates get grade certificates in one year, and get the diploma of the state and life cer- tificates in two years. This includes changes that they failed to meet an invaluable course in teaching un- again many that they had hoped to. - * * *31 * * / * i V * Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rutan left for their homo in Canada Monday after; having spent a'/out three weeks in Rapid City, the guests of their cous- ; in. Freeman Lewis, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Rutan are old Rapid City residents, having lived here about thirty years ago. They met a few of their old friends and acquaintances of those days but the years as they have passed have made so many 4 . ft** , M ,.ii* k '' •> IIS
