Surprise election yields Citizens party sweep in Mitchell
Branson wins by 122 majority carrying three wards while W M Herbert defeats McKinley by two votes. Koch tops Jayne in First Ward. Curtis and Berry win Second Ward. Reeves holds Third Ward. Burns leads Fourth Ward. License support varies. city counts show overall Citizens success across wards with Branson, Tipton, and Burns among notable outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens” Party
W. A. Branch
Board of
Edccation
A. “Bates
Branch
O. L. Branson
First National Bank
W. Tipton
Mitchell Gazette
Tipton
Thorn
Independent Party
The
Gazette
Branson
Haseen
A. J. Curtis
A. C. Berry
Curtis
KE. Reeves
W. H. West
Mr. Curtis
Robert Burns
Citizens
Dr. Reamer
Burns
Police
Ebea Boe
Dor McKinley
Mitchell
WMG
Eb Tanson
Wm. Korh
A.M. Jayne
H. R. Kibbee
G. W. Warlith
W. M. Herbert
James McKinley
Ray Thompson
Waterse 1
COM Aietardersieicielere Ctsiers Sistersiers
C. W. Walrath
O. T. Litelefield
Board of Education
Wim. M. Smith
A. B. Porteous
Second Ward
Tr. Litchfield
Wm. M. Smith
G. Scheuerenbrand
School Board
L. Branson
W. E. Vipton
S. Reeves
Stew
R. Kibbee
W M Herbert
Wily Thompson
Litchfield
Wm M
Bates
Seqrence
Fourth Ward
Holiness Convention Opens in Free Methodist Church
The Holiness convention began Tuesday evening at the Free Methodist Church on the south side with Rev. J H Norvell of Northville presiding. Rev R Hardy of Mellette delivered a sermon from Romans 12 1 2 arguing that infidels cannot refute the core truths of Christianity and that Romans provides sufficient guidance for a Christian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holiness Convention
Free Methodist Church
South Side
J. H. Norvell
Northville
South Dakota Holiness Association
P. N. Cross
Gasville
R. Hardy
Wesleyan First Church
Mellette
Death of baby Harry Grinnell at three years old
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. F and F KE Grinnell died suddenly Tuesday morning from acute indigestion. Born August 29, 1902, he lived 3 years 7 months and 7 days. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 PM at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. J. S. Surbeck with interment in Graceland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Grinnell
Harry
F&f. KE. Grinnell
Presbyterian Church
J. S. Surbeck
Graceland Cemetery
Sealed bids invited for Mt. Vernon lodge building
Bids for erecting a two story brick or cement block building 24 by 90 feet are invited by O E Browne secretary of the I O O F lodge Building Committee at Mt Vernon South Dakota. Bids may be with or without foundation and must be accompanied by a 250 dollar certified check. Bids close at noon Saturday May 12th and may be rejected at the committee’s discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Browne
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Mt. Vernon
S. D
First National Bank
Mt. Vernon Milling Co
S. C. Wherry
Mitchell
Robert Roantree
Pres
O. BE. Browne
Sec’y
Prohibition Meeting Discussed at City Hall
The closing meeting of the prohibitionists was held at the city hall Monday evening led by Rev. FB W Greene and city pastors. Speakers argued enforcement of the license law, temperance effects, economic and social impacts, and the campaign fairness. A funeral followed for Mrs Rusumire with services at home and burial in Grace Land cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
FB. W. Greene
Episcopal Church
Lager
Wilkinson
Burton
Kowdish
Surbeck
Voters Counted as City Officials Confirmed
A special city council meeting canvassed Tuesday’s election returns with Acting Mayor Hannett presiding. Janson’s majority adjusted to 120, and certificates of election were issued. Ordinance 197 allowed two small stairways at Kirst National Bank on Second Avenue, and sidewalks widened to ten feet. Park trees replaced up to $50, poll tax collection ordered, and a new water pump foundation to be finished by June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannett
Silsby
Wednesady
Janson
Kirst National Bank
Second Avenue
Bank
East Side
Ir Mitchel
Obituary of Mrs. Antouinette Clark Pioneer Community Member
Mrs Antouinette Clark born in Malone New York June 13 1828 united with the Presbyterian church as a youth. She married Servetus F Clark on her 21st birthday and lived in Conneautville Pennsylvania 1866 to 1886 then moved to South Dakota near Mitchell farm eight miles southeast of Mitchell until 1904. She resided in Mitchell until her death one day before Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antouinette Clark
Malone
Franklin County
N. Y
Presbyterian Church
Servetus F. Clark
Mitchell
Clark
Bim
Public council meeting for mayor’s public install
Citizens urge May 7 council session be public in City Hall auditorium. Retiring administration to give a resume. Mayor elect Branson to present inaugural agenda. Public installation of the new mayor suggested to inform residents on city’s condition and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branson
City Hall
Convention Called by Davison County W C T U Leader
Mrs A W Taylor of Loomis, president, has called a convention at the Loomis church for April 26 and 27. Mrs Ramsey is expected to attend and speak to the public Thursday evening. Friday features a grand gold and matron’s silver medal contest with Letcher Us providing music. Topics include Systematic Giving and The Relations of Missions to Our W C T U Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Taylor
Loomis
Davison County
Card of Thanks for Support During Illness and Death
We thank friends and neighbors who kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our wife and mother. Your deeds will be remembered by us. S. S. Clark, S. Clark, Mrs. F. M. Rushmire, Mrs. Chas. Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Clark
S. Clark
F. M. Rushmire
Chas. Lowell
Also Mentioned on This Page
I Branson
Gin
Justice
McKinley
Wm. Koch
First Ward
Gurtis and
Aldermanic
Alderman Reeves
Walt Plod
E. F. Reamer
W. Walrath
O. T. Litchfield
Wmn
M. Smith
K. H. Winsor
Board of Education At Large
Holiness Association
Vention
Prohibition Meeting
F. M. Rusumire
Washington
Charles Lowell
Fred Clark
Council
Bran
Tion
Giosche
L. E. Stair
Main St
Mitchell, S. D
Standard
Dairy and Food Commissioners
Minnesota
South Dakota
Hamm
Theo. Hamm Brewing Co
St. Paul, Mininn
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