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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
9
The piece discusses the referendum's misuse in South Dakota to delay game and daylight laws. It notes petitions by 5 to 25 percent can stall laws, cites The Argus Leader on judges near railroads, and reports Nebraska’s daylight law and surprising labor union backing showing shifting opinions about saloon regulation.
Sick list includes Rev Albert Iy ans and Mrs Carrie Cole. Local visitors J W Bryant and Stephen Judge from Mitchell attended Sun days. Lou McKeel starts on new residence. Kadoka trip planned for Al Anderson and Ephus Vobey with wives. Baby girl born to J C Johnson last week. Donald Hoffman recovering well after appendectomy. Jens Jensen preached at D W U and M E church. Waster exercises Sunday at M I church. John Seaton to lead D W U quarterly meeting Sunday evening.
The column lists residents traveling to Sioux Falls and Canada, a doctor visiting from Mitchell, church events at Tobey's hall and M E churches, sermons by Jens Jensen, Mitchell visits, Easter services scheduled, and a health related trip by Mr Holliday to seek a milder climate with asthma.
Mrs. W. I. Wallis visits Mitchell while wedding bells ring in Riverside. Miss Imma Davis and Alven Anderson wed last Tuesday. Spring work busy as Harry Woodruff, Riverside merchant, reports brisk business. Mr. Ellsworth attends the Limbemerns convention at Mitchell. Two young men from Mitchell...
A fragmentary report notes a river crossing incident near Monda where people were stuck for about four trips until assistance arrived with a long rope. It mentions Dr Fryberg and several local residents visiting relatives last Sunday and on Sunday at various homes.
Orrin W. Jones born in Van Guren Ononada county New York January 28 1830 married Miss Mercy B Rodgers October 27 1852. They moved to Hillste Michigan in 1868 and to Mitchell South Dakota in 1882. He died March 30 19 79 years 2 months 2 days. He left six children five surviving. Funeral services April 1 at his son’s home Mitchell attended by pioneers and friends. interment at Mount Vernon.
Charles Wilson of Woford Illinois begins mattress production in Mitchell after selecting the city as the best site in the state. The small plant will hire workers soon and partner with Mitchell Furniture Co. to expand product lines beyond mattresses as demand grows across a large northwest territory.
Take one dozen Givons and a pint of olives two green peppers and one red pepper chop fine. Stir mustard seed horseradish mixed mustard salt brown sugar and vinegar. Mix and let stand one week. Pairs well with cold meats.
A compact musing on preparation noting that the best future starts with the present clear sight and completing duties well, attributed to George MacDonald.
Tarry Whitlow visits Mitchell on route to Chamberlain for treatment at the sanitarium. The Thalians and Daedalions plan a joint Saturday meeting. Mamie Knight visits Woonsocket. she teaches in local schools. Grace Jeaves notes spring term attendance at 350 and $35 tuition. Miss Jane Weir hosts a party for Miss Anne Striaker returning to Cincinnati. The Philoma Hill society presents Alice In Wonderland with Miss Mabel Smith and the Kappa choir assisting. Track, tennis, and baseball practice continue as spring activities ramp up. city basketball set for early next week. Grace Dickey visits from Iroquois. A plan to expand bleachers replaces roof rebuilding at the park grandstand.
An advertisement touts Papes Diapepsin as a quick fix for indigestion and stomach fermentation. It claims five minute relief and lists symptoms like heartburn nausea and bloating, urging readers to buy a 50 cent case and try a 22 grain Triangule tablet. It stresses undigested food fermentation as the root cause.
Spokane April 1 Joseph M Boyd president of Union Iron Works sues Northern Pacific Railway for money advanced to a contractor for a Coeur d Alene Railway line. After 23 years of litigation across Idaho Washington and federal courts the judge upholds revival and awards about $100000 in favor of Boyd against the railway.
The column lists ads for Exatile pastureage and a free Gonkeys Lice Powder promotion. It reports on S g Warsch and Carrie Smith visiting relatives, Marsch returning from a world cruise with the battle fleet, and Harsch a naval musician. It notes conductors on the Milwaukee lines facing tighter schedules and constant work with Sundays included, plus reflections on earlier layovers and changes.
Spokane dispatch reports 80 year old Joseph Clark, whose great grandfather Abraham Clark signed the Declaration, will depart for Alaska by midmonth after prospecting in the Northland from 1885 to 1898.
Joseph Clark, a New York native born January 20 1829, has lived with relatives in Spokane since last September. He recounts 1857 plains travel, mining work across Washington Idaho Montana and Oregon, discoveries in Alaska, and a copper and gold claim near a rich iron ore site. He aims to return this fall to settle on Spokane land and try apple growing while pursuing mineral ventures.
FB Linden, known as Riley in the Boer War, of Spokane Motorcycle club, prepares to ride around the world in 12 months. The route goes north to Dickenson Montana and Pierre South Dakota, south to Chicago then New York, via the Great Lakes. He will land at Vancouver and return to Spokane with club support. no wager involved.
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