This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1884
Page
5
A local Kimball editor reports a bold break in his claim shack stealing bedding dishes a window and a stone jug. The act followed by theft of a Bible and threats to prosecute the thief. Community concern grows as residents discuss relief and safety.
The 108th anniversary of American independence was celebrated in Kimball with a heavy rain night prior altering plans. The day featured races a grand ball at Smiths opera house and a Kimball baseball win over Duncan 30 to 9 in five innings. Capt Curtins and Rev Loomis spoke to large crowds and the Kimball brass band impressed observers.
After weeks of work a sand bed hindered flow in a 285 foot well. Pumps operated by four horses nearly all day and the water now rises within 40 feet of the surface. The water is exceptionally pure and likely inexhaustible. The city has six days to tear the well. D. G. Geippen, P.M.
County commissioners at Chamberlain postponed county seat action until Wednesday at 10 AM. Petition signatures from 1298 Brule County voters request a fall election on the site, with 989 remonstrances opposing the submission. With 1650 voters, two thirds needed is 1100, leaving the petition 21 over the requirement. Proponents include W H Cureiss Dennis Ryan G E Schwindt Edward Green. opponents include Major Kellam John I King.
Notice States services will be held at Smiths Opera House at 11 am and 8 pm with invites extended to the public. Volunteers for singing asked to meet Friday at 8:30 pm. The item mentions local news and school officer selections, plus community notices and a remark about Kimball and Chamberlain.
Reward offered by Sheriff Ochsner for recovery of household items stolen from the house of R. Tinan on the night of the 2nd or 3rd inst. The list includes blankets, a red blanket with I D O 8, pillow, lantern, hatchet, utensils, cutlery, stove pipe, a window sash, clothing, and other articles. Reward paid on recovery or conviction.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.