University Notes from Mitchell Reflect Loss and Local Events
University notes report Prof J W Martin's journey to Mt Vernon where his mother died that day. Faculty and students sent condolences. Also noted are a Spencer baseball win 3 1, Wesleyan pitcher Kirkpatrick, Intercollegiate Prohibition League contenders, geology field trip near Loomis, Philomatheans open program, seniors' chapel seating change, and W M Grafton's devotional on the university role in the municipal election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
J. W. Martin
Bessie Hodge
Alexandria
Merle Brady
U. S
Spencer
Kirkpatrick
Wesleyan
Lenyth
Collegians
University Chapel
Prohibition League
Sioux Falls
Fred Harth
Frank A. Grace
Jens Jensen
Matthew Smith
George Johnson
G. Paul Pitt
League
Loomis
Philomatheans
W. M. Grafton
Anti-Saloon League
University
Ethan News Roundup Details Local Visits and Events
Swan Rosenquist from Yankton visits his brothers Nels and Ole in Ethan. Several residents travel to Mitchell. Roselle Smith hosts a birthday party. a Tobey hall dance benefits the baseball club. Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Hicks visit relatives. Miss Neurse reopens her Mitchell school after smallpox. A missionary talk, a pestilence notice, and a large influx of new families from Iowa and Illinois are noted.
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Ethan
Swan Rosenquist
Yankton
Nels
Ole
Fred Tobey
Mitchell
Roselle Smith
Hardie
Martin Sexxe
Sioux City
Herbert Dye
Byron Swartz
Parkston
Ladies Aid Society
Gladys Smith
Henry Evans
Vermillion
Tobey’s Hall
Frank Cole
Zehner
Texas
M. E
Hicks
Portland
Ore
Ira Cutts
Milltown
Matt Zein
Methodist Church
Washourn
South America
Alexandria News Roundup Highlights Local Happenings
Ray Whitmore buys high wheel automobile to tour the country this summer. Rev. McLeod relocates to new manse after receiving household goods. Warrens Vaudeville Co. performs at the Opera house. Forester C. G. Patton visits for personal business. Various local incidents include a saloon crackdown, piano contest kickoff, and multiple moves and trades among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Ray Whitmore
R. H. Chase
McLeod
Warrens Vaudeville Co
C. G. Patton
Chas. Watts
Frank Davidson
Davidson
Lizzie Phelps
The
Herald
P. A. Zollman
Ray Chase
Mckaughlin
S. D
Mr. Chase
Jim Turnley
Mmil Haehner
Mr. Turley
Hall
P. H. Hallman
Mirs
J. L. Chase
Wyandotte
Harry McCormick
Geo. Gordon
Hattie Stablein
Myrtle
Clela Sweesy
W. E. VanDemark
Mitchell
Salem
Wayne Gingles
Mike Wagner
Rev. McBeth
Father Sneyder
Marion Junction
Traynor
Geo Harding
W. S. Hill
Jackson
Local improvements and social notes in Prosper township
The report mentions a man whose wife left Mitchell to join him there. Ethan State Bank receives new decorations, and Dr. Trow’s house is being repainted. Dr. B A Bobb of Mitchell was in the area on professional business. Sollie Nolt plans a cement walk this spring. Several Prosper farmers threshing in April after a missed fall season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Ethan State Bank
Dr. Trow
B. A. Bobb
Sollie Nolt
Prosper Township
Local Happenings In Letcher And Mitchell Districts
Misses Fanny and Rose Schfraunk are ill with measles. Rev Tibbetts is accompanied by Mrs Tibbetts and Master Maynard to Mitchell. The Sheriff of Sandy Fork was staged to a small appreciative crowd. Several residents visit Mitchell and Loomis. New posts near Davies Pharmacy aid farmers. A dance draws a good crowd and a Sunday School class is hosted at the Congregational church. A WCTU chapter forms with officers elected led by Mrs Tibbetts.
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Jacob Eitel
Forrest Eitel
Mitchell
Ethel Hawley
Huron
S. D
Oliver Grace
Davies Pharmacy
Ruth Davies
Sadie
Mabel Watkins
Loomis
Melissa Walrath
Lois Wiltse
Vacaton
L. B. Jacobus
Congregational Church
Zehner
Texas
Tibbetts
Horton
McGarvy
Foot Amputation After Scotland Wreck Injures Three
Engineer Allen of Milwaukee Road had his foot amputated after a collision between two trains near Scotland. A brakeman suffered a crushed arm and the fireman a broken arm. A separate Woonsocket wreck involving an oil tank car toppled a emigrant car, but the occupants and animals were removed unharmed. miraculous rescue noted.
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Scotland
Allen
Woonsocket
Milwaukee
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University Notes
Steve
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
VELIE
E.B. van Alstine, Mitchell, S. D
S.D
South Dakota
A. D. Walpole
Joseph I. Goldhagen
J. W. Tyler
Clara Tremaine
Leona Steichen
John Tobin
Stopfer & Schurz
Gammill
M. BE
M. A. Bracha
R. Gammill
Illinois
Albert Evans
Canada
Cole
Alexandria News
Letcher News
Chicago
Redfern
New York
Mitchell, South Dakota
Milwaukee Road
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