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Sioux Falls, South Dakota, June 9, 1906.

There was a little flurry of excitement in the city when it was learned today that State's Attorney Quinn and

members of the coroner's jury from Parkston had been in the city for two days investigating

the death of Miss Agnes Polarice of Parkston, who for about three months had been a domestic

in the employ of the family of Moses Kaufman. There were rumors of all sorts soon started. The reporter tried to

consult State's Attorney Quinn regarding the case, but he left the city before he could be seen.

It was learned, however, that he and the members of the coroner's jury returned home thoroughly convinced

that Miss Polarise died a natural death.

Miss Polarice, shortly after taking employment with Mrs. Kaufman,

showed signs of vertigo.

She would fall down while crossing the floor.

Not long ago, Mrs. Kaufman was awakened in the night by noise

and on investigation found the girl had fallen

downstairs and cut her head. Mrs. Kaufman dressed the wounds and administered to the girl.

Later, she was compelled to spend some time in bed, and Mrs. Kaufman nursed her.

As she would be up and around part of the time, her condition was not considered dangerous.

A large abscess later developed on one shoulder.

Mrs. Kaufman dressed this wound and did everything possible to help the girl.

Finally, last Friday, the girl had grown so bad that Dr. Germain was called, and he advised

sending the patient to the hospital, as her case looked like a complication of ailments to him.

This was done.

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