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Lyman County Argus July 3, 1918 - Dec. 25, 1919 Oacoma. Oldest paper in Lyman County
July 3, 1918Dick Sehnert of Presho left to join the army. He wanted to be in the baking department, but there were no vacancies, so he returned home.
G.E. Wright, also of Presho,
left, but to join the navy. There were no vacancies in mechan- Leo O’Toole has been discharged from the service on account of his defective arm. Jake Manholder of Presho returned from the service, discharged as he was sick most of the time he was there. It was also reported a few days ago that a brother of his was killed in France. He knows nothing of this. He has a brother in France, but since there are several other Manholders in the area, it could be one of them. A baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Dill last Friday morning. Ralph Fulford Himes, a six and three-quarter-pound lad, full of life and energy with a good pair of lungs, arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O.F. Himes Monday afternoon. Capt. Cliggitt died a few days ago at the home of his sister at Oswego, Ill. He was one of Chamberlain’s early settlers and held many offices of trust in Brule County. He was about 80 at the time of his death. July 11, 1918 Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Erickson of Hilmoe are the proud parents of a baby girl who arrived at their home June 29. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. E.F. Cherrington of Reliance Sunday, June 30. Arthur Bunce of Ashton, SD, with the American Exp. Forces in France, was killed May 8 while helping bring in wounded soldiers after a battle. His mother lives near New castle, Neb., and sister, Mrs. Burt Brewster, and brother, William, live near here. Mrs. John Hacker of Iona was taken very sick last week and last Saturday night her life was despaired of, but Doc. Overton arrived in time to save her. Mrs. Rynkoski is nursing her. A message came last Friday to Mrs. Elwood Walker or Iona, that her brother, Carroll Clark in Wyoming, had been accidentally killed. No particulars have been received. He leaves wife and two small children. There was a terrible tragedy at Vivian last week in which Mrs. Wilbur Curtis was killed by a freight train. An 18-year-old boy was mutilated because of carelessness of car drivers. (July 1923 Chamberlain paper). July 25, 1918 Farewell parties were given for Peter S. Hilmoe, Louis and Olaf Schervem and Roy Winchell, of the Hilmoe area who are leaving for Camp Dodge, Iowa in response to a call from the draft. The South Dakota Defense Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting the use of the German language in telephone conversations, except in an emergency, and when three or more people are gathered together in public places including streets, trains, depots, hotels and places of business. Sunday schools and confirmation classes can use the German language until Oct. 1. German may also be spoken at funerals.
A memorial service was held at
Iona Sunday in honor of Arthur Bunce who was killed on
the
Aug. 1, 1918 Letter from Gunnar Johnson, stationed at Camp Freemont, Calif., published in this issue. Letter from Cpl. Warren S. Hotham, stationed in France, to his sister, Miss Nina Hotham, published in this issue. Mrs. Doctor Rutherford of Chicago, who owned a ranch near Presho for a couple of years then traded for a bigger ranch nears Bonesteel, was killed when flies around their noses caused her horses to run away while raking alfalfa. She was dragged about two hundred yards, resulting in her death. Her remains were taken to Chicago for burial. The stork left a baby girl at the McClure home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dittmann Wednesday.
Aug. 1, 1918 Jackson I. King Jr. enlisted at Reliance Friday and Saturday evening departed for Jefferson Barracks, Mo. He is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson King to enter the service and since he is not yet 21, had to have his parents consent to join. He is glad to have a chance to help lick the Kaiser. Aug. 15, 1918Soldiers’ letters published in this issue: Jackson I. King from Jefferson Barracks, Mo., to his mother, and from Wagoner James J. Cullen from somewhere in France to his sister. Oscar Alkier of Presho writes that he is in New York, had a swim in the Hudson River and expects to go across soon. Herman Albers of Presho left Friday for Sioux Center, Iowa, where his parents will celebrate their Golden wedding anniversary. P.G. Dunn of White Lake was in Reliance and informs his friends that his brother, Lewis, who published the Reliance Record a few years ago, is married and living at White Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Monzie Humphreys are happy over the arrival of a baby girl, born at their home in Wyoming last week. Mrs. Humphreys will be remembered as Bernice Lund. Mr. and Mrs. John Hanson welcomed a little son into their home last week. Aug 18, 1898 Chamberlain RegisterMr. August Schulz of Presho was bitten on the foot by a rattlesnake last week and except for a swollen, sore toe, is coming along nicely. Aug. 22, 1918 Soldiers’ letters: To Argus Leader in Oacoma from C.J. Boe stationed at Camp Funston; To “Little Ken” from his brother, Gordon Iseminger, somewhere in France; from Wm. Haley to his mother, also stationed in France. Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Walker of Iona attended the funeral of the former’s uncle, Mr. Orin Stamford.
Cleo Marsh of Iona, after obtaining permission from his mother, Mrs. Kreinbuhl, departed Thursday for Minneapolis to join the marines. Loyal Nelson and Harry Benda received notices Thursday to be prepared to be called to the colors. John LaRoche has been inducted into the service and will go to Fort Riley, Kansas Sept. 3. A bad accident occurred at the Chamberlain water plant when a pressure tank that was running without a gauge blew up. A piece of steel went through Monroe Watkins’ head and he is not expected to recover. “Red” Arp was badly cut. Both men are receiving the best of care. Oct. 24, 1918 Mrs. J.A. Fulwider of Iona received the sad message telling of the death of her father, Mr. H.C. Roberts, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Maud Miflin, in Delaware. His remains were brought to Platte for burial alongside his wife who died about 20 years ago. More. The remains of Carl Rowland who died at Camp Merrett, N.J., Oct. 12, arrived at Vivian Friday. His funeral was Sunday morning, but due to the order of the State Board of Health, which prevents gatherings of any kind, the funeral was private. His casket was completely covered by a bank of beautiful colors of flowers from their many friends. Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Crane are happy over the arrival of a baby daughter, Iola Mae, born Sunday. John Wheeler, an old and highly respected citizen of Oacoma, passed away Friday evening after a week’s illness due to advanced age. He was 92, a native of New York and came to Charles Mix County 30 years ago and Lyman County, 15, to farm on American Creek. His daughter, Mrs. John Milan, came from Buffalo, N.Y. two months ago to be with him after he broke his hip. He was able to be up and around. His remains were sent to Buffalo for burial. Stanley Milan is his grandson. Aug. 22, 1918 Soldiers’ letters: To Argus Leader in Oacoma from C.J. Boe stationed at Camp Funston; To “Little Ken” from his brother, Gordon Iseminger, somewhere in France; from Wm. Haley to his mother, also stationed in France. Oct. 31, 1918Two letters from George Iseminger (from somewhere in France) published in this issue. There are several cases of Spanish influenza in Vivian. The remains of Carl Iver Rowland were returned to Vivian Oct. 18 for interment. He was born in Ostegattend, Sweden Dec. 23, 1892 and came to America in 1908 and lived with his sister, Mrs. J. Carlson, at Vivian a couple of years. Dec. 22, 1917, he married Harriet J. McLaughlin of Vivian in Pierre. He passed away at Camp Merrit, N.J. from the Spanish Influenza, Oct. 12. More. Mrs. O.J. Thorson received word of the death of her cousin, Miss Nina Hotham of Armour Tuesday. She died from influenza. More. When the eastbound passenger started from the King Dam Wednesday evening after taking water, a distress call was heard. Upon checking, nothing could be found to be wrong at that time. Later it was discovered that the brakeman was missing. This morning his lantern and cap were found by the dam and he was found dead, standing erect, a short distance from the dam bank. Nov. 7, 1918Monday night one of Oacoma’s leading businessmen, Charles S. Bice, died of influenza. He will be greatly missed by all. Obit next week. At this writing, Mrs. Bice is gravely ill of the disease. Mr. David Rearick and Miss Benn of Kennebec were called to Union County by the death of Mr. Rearick’s daughter, Susie’s husband. Nelson Harmon died of influenza up in Canada. He was one of Lyman County’s early cowboys. Rumor has it that John Jones was recently married, but he has not passed out cigars or introduced his new better half. Presho news Mr. Henry Croston who lives north from Presho died Tuesday from pneumonia. Robert Huffman of Hilmoe has been killed in battle. He is a nephew to J.F. Huffman and is from Pierre. Nov. 14, 1918 Sadness has fallen all over Oacoma this week with the death of Charles S. Bice Tuesday morning, Nov. 5. A son was born to him Saturday morning, Nov. 9, and on Sunday morning, Nov. 10, Mrs. Bice passed away, leaving four children ages from nearly six to the newborn. Chas was 31. Eight years ago he married Harriet R. Cross of White Lake. It was a true love match and these two lives intertwined about each other and the children born to them. Long obit. Word has also been received that Rex Bice passed away during the night at Chamberlain from influenza. Mallissi Rencountre, a sister of Jim, died at Rapid City the first of the week. Her remains were brought to Oacoma. Letters from soldiers: From Ted Wilbur at Middleton, Pa. To Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Wilbur; from Cpl. Morton C. Wilbur to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Wilbur, from Bordeaux, France and two from Roy Winchell to his mother, Mrs. C.I. Winchell, from France. Leone Rachel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Fulwider of Iona, died Nov. 7, 1918, from pneumonia. She was a student a Ward Academy. Born Jan. 21, 1901, at Platte. Obit. The first victim of the flu in the Iona neighborhood was Mr. Handek, a cousin of Mrs. Fred Tagtow who came to Iona from Kansas to pick corn. He died Friday night, Nov. 1. His mother came to take his body home for burial. Nov. 21, 1918 Letter from C.H. Holmes to his mother, from France. Rex Leon Bice was born in Brule County Feb. 12, 1891 and died at the San Nov. 14, 1918, of influenza. He was the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bice and is the third Bice to pass away in a week's time. More. Carrie Lund, wife of Peter Lund, died Friday of influenza following childbirth. She was about 30. She married Peter about nine years ago. Four little children have been left motherless. Buried in Oacoma. More. Mrs. L.J. Cagley is caring for three of the children left motherless by the death of Mrs. Peter Lund and has found loving hands to do for them. The infant son of the late Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Bice is being cared for at the home of Sheriff and Mrs. John B. Bice. The three little girls, age six, four and two, have been taken into the judge Williamson home. Leonide Allard of Vivian passed away Sunday Nov. 10 from pneumonia. His remains were laid to rest in the Presho cemetery. More. Miss Irene Lyden, who was pinned under an auto last week, died last Sunday morning and buried at Presho. “Pat” becomes a benedict. Cards have been received announcing the marriage of Henry McGrath to Miss May Dalton of Frederick last Thursday. They will live in Aberdeen. Nov. 28, 1918Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Kenzy of Lucas are happy over the arrival of a fine son born the first of the week. Mr. Latisco passed to the far beyond last Wednesday after suffering a paralytic stroke in the morning. He was buried in Holy Angels Cemetery in Presho. A little daughter was born the Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cramer last week Monday. A message came Tuesday announcing that W.E. Buterick, better known as Ed Steinbrook, from Presho, was wounded in France and died October 21 from the effects. He leaves a wife and two children Dec. 5, 1918Soldier’s letter from George E. Gammon, from France, to folks at home. Miss Augusta Rasmussen from north of Presho died last Friday from influenza. Mr. V. Tomes returned from Spencer where he had gone to attend the funeral of his son who died of influenza. Miss Helen Peck who taught high school in Presho died in Washington, D.C. of influenza. Roy Hanna of Presho received a message Saturday that his brother had been killed in France on the last day of the battle. Louis Cote bought Mr. Lutjen’s farm near Vivian and moved his family out there the first of the week. Milton G. Hopping, a resident of Vivian for several years passed away in the hospital at Pierre last Thursday. More. Mrs. Anton Syvertson died at her home near Vivian last Friday. She and her husband homesteaded there. Her remains were laid to rest in the cemetery near town. More. Mrs. Rynkoski and daughters Mary and Clara were guests at the Iona Hotel Monday. They had come from Hastings, Nebr., where they attended the funeral of her daughter Laura’s husband who died of influenza. A streak of good luck has come to our little orphan girl, Gertrude, who has been adopted by Mr. and Mrs. L.G. Troth of Iona. The angel of death visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meinen north of Iona Wednesday evening, Dec. 4, and took their only child, Annetha, who was but two months, five days old. Dec. 12, 1918 It seems I may have inadvertently mixed up the Dec. 12 and 19 issuesSoldier’s letters: From Gordon Iseminger to his mother, from France; George E. Gammon to his folks, from France; Harry M. Moore to his mother, Mrs. H.W. Powers, at White Lake, from France. John Hullinger was recently sent overseas from Camp Johnson, Fla. A nice little 10 pound girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Hubbard at Presho. Mrs. Van Schaack of Presho received word last week that her sister died at Mason City, Iowa. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walt Hubbard at Presho last Saturday. Charley Selland has bought another section of land to add to his fine White river ranch and now has one of the finest ranches in Lyman County. Mr. & Mrs. Walter Rustemeyer,Iona are rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter born Tuesday, the 9 th. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Kirkendahl of Iona Monday the 8th, at the A.W. King home. We realize the war is really over when we see our boys returning home. Gerald Dobbin, of the artillery, was the first to return. Mrs. Milton Kirkpatrick passed away Monday, Dec. 8, of leakage of the heart at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dan Harris, near Hamill. Her remains were taken to the Platte cemetery. Soldier’s letters: From Gordon Iseminger to his mother, from France; George E. Gammon to his folks, from France; Harry M. Moore to his mother, Mrs. H.W. Powers, at White Lake, from France. Roy Scott is the latest Presho boy to be mustered out and is all done with soldiering. A nice little 10 pound girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Hubbard at Presho. Albert Howe, who has been serving in the army at Fort Riley, stepped off the train at Presho and surprised his friends. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walt Hubbard at Presho last Saturday. Harold Jackson returned to his post on the battleship, Alabama, Sunday after a few days visit with his parents, Clerk of Courts J.W. Jackson and family. Mr. J. Salisbury of Presho received two letters from James who is in France with the Rainbow Division. He stated, “We whipped the Hun and I did not get a scratch.” Mrs. Freeman Suiter of Iona received a letter from her son stating that he had landed safely in New York from England. Dec. 19, 1918Mrs. Annie Rynkoski has been granted a divorce from Joseph Rynkoski. J.G. Foster was granted a divorce from Marian B. Foster. Wednesday evening, at the home of his mother, Anna Sharpe, occurred the marriage of Merrill Quentin Sharpe and Miss Emily Louise Auld. More. Joe Archer, former Presho boy, is reported to be among the casualty list received recently. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed St. Onge at Vivian Dec. 6. He has been named Donald Edwin. Elmer C. Boal of Vivian and Miss Mildred Snodgrass of Presho were married at Presho Saturday. Elmer L. Newman, formerly of Vivian, was killed in action in France Nov. 6. More. Dec. 26, 1918Mr. Rabern, who lives on Cedar Creek near Presho, lost his little child to pneumonia. Burial was Tuesday in Presho. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cleland of Chamberlain are happy over the arrival of a daughter, Grace May, who arrived Saturday at their home. Jan. 2, 1919A letter from Lloyd Geesey from Luxemburg dated Nov. 24, 1918 to “father and all” published in this issue. Letter from Engelbert Barrett of Draper from Camp Mills, NY dated Nov. 1, 1918, to “mother and all. Jan. 9, 1919Tom Newell of Presho died Dec. 27 of pneumonia. He was an unmarried man. His remains were taken to Pulwana.Vivian, youngest daughter of Even K. Sletto, passed away at the family home near Vivian New Year’s Eve from complications of influenza. Was soon to be 12. More. Mr. E.W. Boyles received a message Friday telling of the death of his father at Yankton. Jan. 16, 1919Sorrow came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest McGhee near Dixon Dec. 30 when death claimed their only child who took sick Christmas Day with the flu. Elvena Catherine was two years nine months 20 days old. Mrs. Martin Mang of Presho died Saturday and was buried alongside her son who lost his life in the army. A little boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Andese Presho. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Moore of Farmington, NM, Dec. 12. He was formerly a resident of the area. Miss Ella Morrissey and Edward S. Ford of Hopedale, Ill., were married recently.Jan. 23, 1919Mr. Roy Hanna and family of Presho are sorrowing over the loss of their little four year old girl who died Tuesday from complications following a cold. Mrs. Joseph Smith died at her home between Oacoma and Hamill Sunday from influenza. She is survived by her husband and four children. Mr. Frank Morgan, early Oacoma resident, passed away last week at his home in Faith from influenza. Mr. E.F. Scott passed away last Thursday at his Chamberlain home. Buried in Riverview Cemetery. Jan. 30, 1919The two little Armstrong children, living with their aunt, Mrs. Cora M. Miller, west of Iona, went to Oacoma by stage Monday where they were met by their father who took them to to his home in Iowa. Annabelle Anderson died a few days ago was the report received here. T.B. Strong received word Tuesday of the death of his mother who homesteaded near White River in the early 1890s, at Richland. She was 84. Elizabeth Rencountre Quilt was born on Lyman Bottom near Fort Hale in 1848. She was saved from a massacre (by the Crow) of the Sioux when her oldest brother hid all of the children in a gulch. Their mother was ascalped and left to die. She married Elija Quilt who died a few years ago. Elizabeth passed away peacefully Jan. 22, 1919, of pneumonia, at her home in Fort Hale Bottom. More. Feb. 6, 1919Soldier’s letters: George E. Gammon to his folks, from Germany, dated Dec. 10, 1918. A second letter from George to folks dated Dec. 25, 1918; Gordon Iseminger to his mother from Beitalf, Germany Jan. 1, 1919; Pvt. Harry M. Moore to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Rockafellow, Dier Dorf, Germany, Dec. 12, 1919; Pvt. Harry Moore to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ohlson from Puderbach, Germany, Jan. 1, 1919. Mr. Henry Pepe Ripley of Presho and Miss Bernice Mary Lawrence of Reliance were married here Monday by Judge Williamson. Pvt. Tom Merritt, son of Mrs. William Grimshaw, was mustered out of the service from Camp Dodge. He was in the aviation service. He arrived last week from Brooks Field, Texas. Attorney N.R. Furlong returned Saturday from Chicago where he was called by the deaths of his sister and her husband who died within days of each other. They left a six year old daughter, Harry Calanan, cashier at the Vivian State Bank, and Miss Nele Thill were married last Saturday evening by Rev. Ennis. Vivian friends of Wm. J. Meskell, former residents, are sorry to learn of his death recently at his old home in Iowa. Weyland Coon of Vivian was pleasantly surprised by his little boy friends last Saturday afternoon in honor of his 9th birthday. Feb 13, 1919 Born to Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Lafferty northwest of town Tuesday, Feb. 4, a boy. Dupree Leader. Lieut. E.C. Hall was a passenger on the westbound train yesterday. He was returning to Vivian from the army service at Newport News, Va. Feb 13, 1919
A marriage license was issued to Frank Murray and Mabel Kohler, both of Reliance. The wedding is to take place there today. George Gramm of Chamberlain was recently discharged from the army at Camp Fremont, Calif. He was just two days out to sea from Camp Mills, NY when the armistice was signed. Mr. Alexander Mackay died at his home in Reliance Sunday from old age. He was a pioneer resident of Oacoma, coming here directly from England after reading about the new town started here. He and Mrs. Mackay had moved to Reliance from Sioux Falls about two months ago. Buried at Reliance. More. Pvt. Chris Boe received his discharge from Camp Funston last Monday. He had been in the service about seven months. Two of his brothers are still in France. A daughter was born to Mr. & Mrs. Halvor Strom of Vivian Monday. W.M. Zickrick arrived at Vivian from his recent discharge from the service. Paul Vincent Casey was born last week to Mr. & Mrs. L.W. Casey at Atlantic, Iowa. Letter from Francis Hodgin, Group Q.M., from Cannes, France dated Jan. 13, 1919, to Mr. F.A. Smith. Feb 20, 1919 Letter to Mrs. John B. Wait from her brother, Calvin H. Holmes, 89th Div., AEF, Saarburg, Germany, dated Dec. 26, 1918, published in this issue. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kenobbie of Presho received a Valentine Valentine’s Day. It’s a girl. Feb 20, 1919 Mr. Simons from south of Reliance returned Saturday evening from the battlefields of France quite ill from being gassed. He was sent home for better air. The Vivian farmhouse of P.N. Stevens was completely destroyed by fire Tuesday morning. John Hullinger of Vivian was recently mustered out of the service at Camp Dodge. He was stationed at Newport News, Va., awaiting transfer overseas when the armistice was signed. He accompanied a shipment of horses to France first where he remained for four days. Workmen are remodeling the old Magistad building in Vivian to be used for a moving picture theater. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Suiter entertained Sunday the 9th. All their children and their families who live in this area attended. The occasion was Mrs. Suiter'’ 63rd birthday. Feb 27, 1919 Easter falls on April 20 this year and that means a late spring. The Argus Leader is now $1.50 per year. Pvt. Ray Clelland is home from Camp Funston on a thirty-day furlough. The months of January and March have the honor of an event that hasn’t happened since 1900 and will not occur again until 1938, that being two new moons in two months. If March gives us as fine weather as January did we will think it is because we are full of Moonshine! Mrs. Bert E. Corkill of Presho died Saturday from influenza. Mrs. Carrie Jost-Graham arrived at Presho Friday night from Spring Green, Wisc. Mr. Yost and his brother Lee arrived Tuesday with an immigrant car. They have bought the H. Jost farm one half mile north of Presho. It took six days to get here with the car. (Must be Jost … used that name twice …bgs) Dan Darling has arrived in Presho with his immigrant car and will locate on the Goldsmith farm two miles north of town. Frank Mullen returned home to Presho Tuesday evening from France. He was in the forestry engineer company. While Pearl N. Stevens was away from his home last week to get lumber to build a new home to replace the one that burned down a few weeks ago, dogs entered his chicken coop and killed 60 of his 65 chickens. His Liberty Bonds and War Savings Bonds were also lost in the fire. This is the second severe blow for him. Robert E. Weaver was recently discharged from Newport News, NJ and had returned to Vivian for a visit with home folks. Claude Grimshaw brought into town Saturday a Golden Eagle whose wing tips were six feet four inches from tip to tip. He caught it in a trap. Its plumage was very heavy and beautiful. William Pilker and Chris Lund were down from the reservation Sunday taking in the sights of the old town. Mar. 6, 1919Harvey Rockafellow has moved his family here from Reliance and will help his father in the sand business in the summer. Mrs. Magnusen of Chamberlain, formerly Miss Edith Haas, died at her home Monday of pneumonia following influenza. Mrs. L.G. Troth returned to her Iona home from Academy where she attended the funeral of her mother, Mrs. John A. McKay. Her aged father accompanied her home. Miss Zelma Kimmerling of Vivian and Frank Bierman of Roscoe were united in marriage at the ME church in Vivian last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Cleo Kemerling and Albert Sayler were witnesses. More. Mar. 13, 1919Albert Hilmoe, who was in the heavy field artillery in France, returned home to Presho Saturday night and will tell you all about the conditions over there, if asked. James Murray with two immigrant cars and Frank Hamseth with four, arrived in Presho Sunday from Ossian, Iowa. Mr. H. Doolittle died at the Presho home of her daughter, Mrs. C.H. West, Sunday. Her remains were taken to Storm Lake, Iowa for burial in the family plot. Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Wells of Vivian are rejoicing over the recent arrival a baby boy Mar. 20, 1919Chris Lund has recently completed the purchase of his land on the reservation. Arthur J. Schmitt died the first of the week at Crookston, Neb. F.C. Leggett’s mother died at her Elk Point home from pneumonia. She was over four score in years. She is also survived by her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Schooler of Reliance and the daughter with whom she was living at the time of her death. Arthur Floyd, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Cy Floyd of Kennebec, died from pneumonia. He was with the army of occupation in Germany at the time. He was a member of the first draft sent from Lyman County in September of 1917 and expected to return home soon. In the casualty list in this morning’s daily papers appears the name of Rudolph C. Groves of Kennebec, dying in France from some disease. Claud J. Cannon, Co. K 70th Infantry, from Iona, was recently discharged at Camp Funston. Lloyd Nelson and Mervin Felton, Iona boys from the same camp also returned home to visit. Thomas Jr made his appearance at the T.A. Regnier home in Marshall, Minn., Mar. 14. Joseph Gibson was recently discharged from the army and returned to Vivian last week. Apr. 2, 1919O.E. Murray, formerly of Murdo, died suddenly of heart disease at his Mitchell home Saturday. Funeral services for Ernest J. Howland who died last week in Phoenix, Ariz., were held Tuesday afternoon with burial near Vivian. More. Jasper Gareau of Vivian was discharged from naval air training at Miami. Sgt. James Ely returned to Presho with his honorable discharge from Camp Humphrey. More. George Towler, Iona, has been honorably discharged from camp Tuesday. He was in Uncle Sam’s service. Apr. 16, 1919Elwood Kentch, Joe Karasek and A.C. Frame got tired of staying home so came down to Oacoma Monday evening to see what was going on down this way. They conducted themselves well while here and none of them got a black eye before leaving town. Ray M. Boal arrived at Vivian last week from New York where he has been since arriving from a hospital in France where he saw over six months of active duty on the Argonne Field.. He is the first Vivian boy to return home from France. Oacoma will try out a woman council this year. The three trustees to vote on this year are women. Lyman County has a lady deputy sheriff and why not Oacoma, county seat, have a feminine administration. The ladies promise to see that the street lights are turned on and off at the exact time. The proof of the pudding is in the eating and next year at this time we can tell the result. Apr. 17, 1919 The 89th Div., which included many Lyman County men, has been honored by Commander-in-Chief, Gen. Pershing, who stated, “Soldiers of all divisions under the First, Third and Fifth Corps of the 89th Div – you will all be long-remembered for your stubborn persistence, your storming of obstinately defending machine guns nests; your penetration, yard by yard, of woods and ravines and your heroic resistance in the face of counter attacks.” More. Apr. 17, 1919 Home talent play, titled “When the Red Cross Calls,” will be presented at Reliance. The cast includes: Grace Donnelly, Rose Kavanaugh, Florence Dirks, Othelia Hansen, Mayetta Donelan, Naomi and Dale Juelfs, Mamie Cullen, Robert Martin, Vern Welsh and Jonas Yontz. Proceeds will go toward furnishing the new Catholic church. Atty. H.L. Bode and wife of Murdo are here, called by the death of her sister, Alice Hansen. A hay-pressing crew arrived here Sunday from Jefferson and will commence pressing hay at the Harker ranch west of town. Miss Alice Hansen died Wednesday morning at the home of her parents after a long illness of leakage of the heart. Her funeral was Friday at the Congregational church. The bridge crew for the new bridge at the White river arrived Friday and is ready to go to work. Mrs. Ray Clelland arrived last Thursday from Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Clelland plan to make their home here. She is a war bride. Her husband found her at Camp Funston. Miss Alice Ann Colgan and Mr. Warren M. Zickrick sprang quite a surprise on their many friends yesterday when they were united in marriage at the home of the groom’s brother, Carl, at Murdo. They will be at home in Todd County near Eli, Neb. A son arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Felton of Iona Sunday, Apr. 6. Miss Pearl Hullinger and Phil Synesal, both of Vera, were united in marriage at Murdo Tuesday. J.F. Casey of Vivian left for Atlantic, Iowa in response to a message telling of the death of his brother, P.A. Casey, at a Chicago hospital. Sons were born Mar. 21 to Mr. and Mrs. George Kenzy and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Davis, at Iona. Apr. 24, 1919 At rest – Alice Leila, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hansen. She was born Dec. 31, 1904 and died at her parents’ home on the morning of the 16th of April. Long obit. Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Walker of Iona are the proud parents of a daughter born on the 6th at the Mitchell hospital. May 1, 1919 Oacoma is to have a “movie.” A.L. Greene has purchased a new moving picture outfit and will put on a show two evenings a week. John Hultman who will be remembered by older Vivian residents, died at his home in Sweden a few months ago. J. Arthur Henderson and Miss Laura Shoop of Vivian were married at Murdo last Saturday. They will make their home in Kimball where he has accepted a position. Lost - E.A. Barlow lost his Knights Templar watch charm. He has worn it for over 30 years and will give a nice reward for its return. Mrs. J.G. Bartine found the gold watch she lost in her garden three years ago. The watch was only damaged by the scratch from the plow. May 8, 1919 The school law that passed at the last legislation states that all persons between the ages of 16 and 21 who are able to do fifth grade work are required to attend school. 30 years ago, Apr, 27, 1899. Married- Mr. David Rearick of Bijou Hills and Miss Susan Molash of Brule Township. Chamberlain Democrat -- Mr. and Mrs. Rearick now reside near Kennebec on their fine farm-ranch. They have reared eight daughters and one son who are a credit to their parents and a valuable addition to our county citizenship. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Iseminger are rejoicing over the birth of a son Tuesday at the sanitarium. Mrs. Agnes E. Auld and Mrs. M.Q. Sharpe went to Plankinton Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mr. O.P. Auld, brother of the late I.N. Auld. Leo Salzmann has returned to Iona from overseas. He was with the 89th Div. with the Army of Occupation in France. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Boyle at Vivian last week. Robert Harvey of Vera who was recently married at Kansas City, returned Monday with his bride. Harry Banwart, Vivian, was recently discharged from the army. He had been to France. May 15, 1919 Edward Eleeson is driving a new Hupmobile. We are in receipt of an announcement of the marriage of Leona Mae Wallace of Belmond, Iowa to Edwin W. King of Iona –Friday, May 9, 1919. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Wallace, formerly of Kinnikinic. More. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Cote of Iona Wednesday of last week. Twin daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Nelson of Iona last Saturday. May 22, 1919 Hugh B. Parker writes from Germany. He is a member of the 342nd. Pvt. Albert Rencountre returned from Newport News, Virg., with his discharge. The twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Nelson of Vivian have been named Mildred and Melba. May 29, 1919 A baby girl came to gladden the hearts of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boland. She was born at the home of Mrs. Boland’s parents at North McGreagor, Iowa, Monday, May 26. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Dwyer Tuesday morning, but lived but a few hours. Buried in Graceland Cemetery. A baby daughter arrived at the Vivian home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Boal last week. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Dunlop of Vivian last week. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Cote of Vivian died at their home last Wednesday afternoon. Buried in Catholic cemetery at Presho. William Iron Elk, Clarence Caldwell and Albert Rencountre have returned from several months service overseas. William returned to Flandreau to resume his studies. June 4, 1919 Joseph Bice returned Saturday evening from services overseas. Mrs. Henry King went to Mitchell Saturday to meet her husband who is returning from France. Calvin Holmes returned home from France Sunday evening. He was with the 89th Division. Gordon Iseminger returned home from France Sunday evening. He was with the 89th Division. June 4, 1919 W.R. Tapper of Chicago. Ill., was the first man to make a price on Lyman County land. Before him there was no such thing as land value in Lyman County, only if the assessor placed it on. But to buy or sell a piece of Lyman County land was unheard of. George Davis and family had a mighty funny experience Sunday while driving on the road south of Reliance to the White River. They encountered a mound of dirt created by a hillside falling off. George drove onto it and became high-centered. George used a fence post to move the rear end over the hump and in doing so, the car rolled freely and went over a 70-80 foot drop. Fortunately, his wife and children had gotten out of the car. More. Vivian High School graduates this year were Myrtle Dunlop and Margot Sletto. The baby born Sunday morning to Mr. & Mrs. Frank Zobrosky of Vivian died shortly after birth. June 12, 1919Lot Forked Butte returned recently to Fort Hale from his duties overseas. Harvey Langdeau returned Thursday to Fort Hale from service overseas. He participated in eight battles and received no scratches. Albert Rencountre is also back at Fort Hale from overseas. Mr. and Mrs. Ora Forrell of north of Oacoma are the proud parents of a baby girl born Tuesday, June 3. Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. King returned to Oacoma Friday with his discharge from duties overseas. The marriage of Miss Gertrude Casey of Atlantic, Iowa and H. Boyd Holmes of Vivian was solemnized at Atlantic Tuesday morning June 3. Mrs. Holmes is a sister to the messrs Casey of Vivian. More.
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