Temperance and the License Question in Mitchell
The piece argues temperance is a broad social issue beyond liquor sales and warns that local prohibition may fail without broader moral reform. It notes no law stops liquor shipments to Mitchell and urges proponents of temperance to fund civic projects like the Corn Palace, replacing saloon contributions to prove good faith.
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Mitchell
Alquor
Atic
Aetna Theatre Et Hy
Samedause
Neon
Corn Palace
Gorn Palace
Local and Personal Mitchell News Roundup
Funeral services for Mrs. George W. Bunnell were held at First Baptist with Rev. Robert Lincoln Kelley officiating. Emma Boxes Bunnell, born February 10, 1855 in Belmont Ohio, died April 16 1915 in Mitchell, survived by husband George and five children. interment at Graceland cemetery. Joe Jackson pleaded guilty to forgery. two-year sentence suspended for good behavior. Various updates include pastor Paul Tilley visiting, Vera Burns at bedside, Ray Spear heading to Huron for state oratorical contest, wrestling bout between Al Ackerman and John Hofer, and Beulah Farmers Club gathering with Dr C S Bobb. Miss Elizabeth Hanson spoke on local charity needs. Virginia Rutherford underwent appendicitis surgery. Judge Derr’s funeral in Faulkton noted. Band No 2 meeting for Catholic Ladies Altar Society.
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George ‘W. Bunnell
First Baptist Church
Robert Lincoln Kelley
Graceland Cemetery
Emma Boxes
Belmont
Ohio
Wyoming
Stark County
First Baptist Church of
George W. Bunnell
Bessie Rosner
Pierre
Raymond
Milton Bunnell
Kimball
Clyde Bunnell
Mason City
City
Mary Robbins
Mitchell
Morence Clark
Peoria
Ills
Alice Hopkins
Josephine Argenbright
Missouri
Thomas
Oliver Boges
St. Joseph
Joseph Jackson
Frank B. Smith
State Penitentiary
Jackson
Paul Tilley
Indianola
B. N. Tilley
Mr. Tilley
J. J. Burns
Estella
Lincoln
Neb
Burns
Sanborn
Vera Burns
Mason Cuty
al Ackerman
John Hofer
Parkston
Mitchell Grappler
C. W. Derr
Faulkton
8. C
C. H. Derr
Elizabeth Hanson
Red Gross
Associated Charities
Miss Hanson
Round Table Club
Virginia Rutherford
Wessington Springs
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Beulah
EB. Owens
Owens
F. van Wagenen
Jueeson
A. Clark
Chas. Strebel
C. Kimble
B. Owens
BE. A. Parson
A. T. McGovern & Sons
Hl. A. Peterson
Coxe-Durkee Co
Capital Supply Co
John Chapman
Peter Tlunsen
Geo. Atkinson
Chas. Clark
Enya Hass
Erie Mn le L
Ferbert Scott
W. A. Darling
C. A. Bower
Wek Mortonsguron
M. C. Fitzgerald
Millardy
J. T. Sledge
Chloe Sledge
Chester Sledge
Wallace Miller
Nose Peregrin
Myrtle
Peregrin
Harry Christopher
W. Mahony
Kimble
P. Worthing
Mdse
Miller
W. O. Crampton
Porteous and Son
Midway Grocery
P. O
W. G. Leister
A. U. Hoon
J. Lu. McComish
Court House
Hannemann
C. W. Downey
J. L. Donahue
Erus Oval
J. M. Crampton
Chas. Fowler
Dak. Cen
Tel. Co
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Grady
L.ehman
Prosper Two
Prosper
Mt. Vernon
Nels Jensen
D. L. McLeod
Co. F.grady
J. C. Lehman
Mitchell County Commissioners Acknowledged 1915 Road Repairs
The April 6 to 24 1915 Mitchell South Dakota records show the county board in regular session funded bids, approved bank bonds, and ordered numerous road bridge inspections after high water washed out Miresteel creek and James river routes. They rejected bids for books and supplies, designated polling places, and approved county employee salaries and various county bills and loans.
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James River
Mitchell Gazettes
Mitchell
Educator Bay Supply Company
S. Guenenstyne Company
Mitchell Dd
Mitchell Publishing Company
Commercial and Savings Bank
Mitchell National Bank
First National Bank
Western State Bank
Ethan State Bank
Security State Bank
First National Bank of
Mt. Vernon
Western State
Lehman
McLeod
J. Wf. Berry
Blanche Dague
Wayde Kinsey Oi Nites
Hattie Kohes
Winifred Ryan
Ella Ellingson
Mary Brennen
al Scott
He Gaete
Smellone
Hazel McGrath
Sicily
Wim
Freeland
Nellie D. Saunders
A’ Wi
Marsden
Petit Juror
J. M. Crampton
R. A. Zangle
Crampton
Bruyerel
Yetelsie Ony
Ste Ne Wi
B. Rogers
Treasur
Ovetodm
Ali
Chas Fowler
Treas- Udot
Benans
I. Fosdick
Treas
Latestel
Ruth Grebel
W. Shipton
Maude Kinsey
Nniteeetssesiiv
Seetens
Hattie Robes
Ota. Jackson
Mary Brennan
Josie Fitzgerald
Goa Ris Ty
Kassie Revereys
Lulu Marsden
C.J. Smith
Tim Mackay
Eloans
Lisbon
T. H. Stevens
Paul Titze
Grady
Keen
Perry
Badger
Pioneer Bridge Co
Bock
Lewis Ridge
Snow
Jensen
H. S. Track Team Tryouts Friday
Over 50 athletes will participate in Mitchell high school inter class track meet at Hitchcock park late this month. Events run over two afternoons Friday April 23 and Monday April 26 with four classes competing and a silver loving cup awarded to the winning class.
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Mitchell High School
Hitchcock Park
Scalin Bros
Scallin Bros
H. EB. Zilisch
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Zilisch
Ellis Walters
Dick Leanh
G Shelton
Insurance man R M Douglass visits city from Madison
R M Douglass of Madison headquarters selling life insurance arrived in the city today. His family remains in Mitchell. IL Branson left this morning on a business trip to Madison Wisconsin.
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R. M. Douglass
Madison
S. D
Mr. Douglass
Mitchell, QO
Ll. Branson
Wis
German School to Reopen in Scotland South Dakota
The German academy in Scotland South Dakota will reopen under the German Reformed synod with $10 000 for repairs. Revs Kurtz and Schildknecht will teach, and the school plans a three year academic program plus preparatory classes up to grade eight. Music domestic science and manual training are included.
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Scotland
S. C
South Dakoa
German Academy
German Reformed Synod
Kurtz
Wisconsin
Schildknecht
Portland
Ore
German Reformed Synod of the
United States
Norman. Schildknecht
Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
Milwaukee
Academy
A. Kurtz
New Tax Law Seeks Court Adjudication Before Suit
Senate bill 55 introduces a new corporate tax scheme in Pierre South Dakota requiring payment upfront and permitting suit for recovery only if unsatisfied. Wells Fargo Express faces 14390.60 and American Express 11711.29 in Hughes county court. Hearings may occur at the October term as filings missed the April term.
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Wells Fargo Express Company
American Express Company
Wert
Wells Fargo Company
Poindexter quits progressive label to seek reelection
Miles Poindexter of Washington the sole progressive in the U S Senate announced in Spokane that he would run again on the Republican ticket. He noted his April 17 1911 seat as a progressive and said Republicans nationwide will push to nominate a progressive for president. He criticized Aberdeen 1912 and Chicago 1912 conventions as coups and Machiavellian moves with armed policemen on the floors.
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Spokane
Wash
United States
Senate
Miles Poindexter
Washington
Poindexter
Union
Aberdeen
Chicago
Chamberlain Man Erecting Indian School Dining Hall
Pierre South Dakota J H Stevens or Chamberlain won the bid for the Indian school dining hall at the government school in Pierre. The contract price is 17000 dollars. Work will begin June first with a 110 by 60 main section and a 50 by 56 wing for kitchen bakery and dining hall connecting to the main building for indoor access.
Reeves recalls cross country phone call from San Francisco
C E Reeves who returned home from a winter trip to California described a memorable long distance conversation from San Francisco to New York City. He spoke with a New York man and later met Los Angeles telephone system executives who he had known in Omaha.
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New York City
C. E. Reeves
California
San Francisco
Golden Gate City
Los Angeles
Mr. Reeves
Telephone
Omaha
Exposition tours and coastal contrasts from Mitchell trip
The narrator recounts a San Francisco New York telecommunication demo, likening it to early Wilson era feats, noting 3 400 mile voice transmissions. He cites coastal California optimism amid political tension and compares land values to South Dakota, praising local agriculture and urging higher land prices.
Dies of exposure while intoxicated in buggy
Paul Haarberg, a pioneer settler of Union and Lincoln counties, was found dead in a buggy near his home after an intoxicated companion left the vehicle. The partner was later found unconscious in a barn. Haarberg, in the well drilling business, is survived by sisters Lena and Martha Haarberg of Sioux City.
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Canton
S. D
Paul Haarberg
Union
Lincoln
Haarberg
Lena
Martha Haarberg
Sioux City
Plan 85 mile road within Meade County
Meade County officials and local residents push a cooperative plan to build a direct 85 mile highway from Faith to Sturgis. The project aims to shorten travel and improve county communication by negotiating private land access and cross-section routes before summer ends.
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Meade County
Former S D editor stabbed in Montana
Word reached that R F Cranston editor of the Winfred Times was stabbed by Bob Monroe a Winifred resident in Montana. Cranston formerly edited the Pollock Progress in the state and the assault was said to be unprovoked.
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R. F. Cransson
Winfred
Mont
Notice of Hearing Petition for Letters of Administration
In the County Court of Davispils South Dakota the matter of Susanna Rogers deceased. Rosa Bell Hunter has filed for Letters of Administration to Raymond W. Rogers hearing set for May 18 1915 at 10:00 am at the County Judge office Mitchell SD. Dated April 20 1915. Judge D C Thompson.
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Susanna Rogers
Raymond W. Rogers
Mitchell
South Dakota
D. C. Thompson
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