Through Watertown Eyes on Mitchell Growth and Loss
Watertown journalist Stella Marie Stutenroth writes of Mitchell's rapid growth and hospitality during a visit. The piece highlights the Widmann hotel, Carnegie library, Milwaukee railroad support, new stone business blocks, and a booming land offices network. It also notes the death of Mr. Morduth, longtime Deer Harvest Company agent, and his obituary remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Marie Stutenroth
Mitchell
Watertown
Department of Public Opinion
Republican
Fierre
Pew Widmann
Widmann
Johnston
Bimiuke
Sioux Walls
Botel
West
Carnegie Library
Yankton
Mitchell Library
Womans Library
Milwaukee Railroad
Milwaukee
Mason City
Branson
White River Valley Railroad
Black Hills
Chamberlain
Oucoma
George S. Foster
Land Office
Yankou
Springfield
Sioux Falls
Yarner & Son Creamery Company
Los Angles
Cal
Methodist University
Your Name of Wame DeWitts Little Mirly Risers
DeWitts Little Mirly Risers pills praised for gentle bowel and liver relief. Claims to ease biliousness and constipation without stomach weakness or sickness. Sold by L. O. Gale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wame
DeWitt
L. O. Gale
C J Mordoff Dead After Long Illness in California
C J Mordoff an longtime Mitchell resident died in Whittier California on Monday at age 54. Sister Mrs H C Clark learned of his death. He had suffered chronic stomach trouble for years and sought health by traveling west with winter in Washington before moving to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dack
LeMars
Iowa
Minneapolis
Mitchell
C. J. Mordof
Whittier
Cal
H. C. Clark
Mordoff
Washington
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted by Local Advertiser
An ad extols DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure all for cuts burns boils bruises piles and skin diseases. A customer testimonial from Adolph Zickefoose claims the salve healed a severe white swelling in a child's leg, warning against counterfeits and listing L Gale as a seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
K. E. Zickefoose
Adolph
W. V
Movers shift north of Armour as graders relocate
Milwaukee grading crew abandons Armour site and moves seven miles north to begin work after Chicago orders to cease there. Omaha survey activity spotted north of Armour with two surveyors in pastures. residents suspect road plans may threaten Omaha project. Community fundraiser and library benefit planned at city hall with refreshments and garden displays.
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Milwaukee Company
Armour
Conclu
Milwaukee
Omaha
Wheeler
John
May 4 Gala by Ladies of the Library Association
The Ladies of the Library Association plan a May 4 event at the city hall to honor the 1905 anniversary with silk socks and a donation equal to twice the sock size. An opera by home talent with 35 singers is led by Grace Goodykoontz, plus a May Pole Dance with 16 dancers, mandolin selections, and a Ladies bakery sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butterfield’s
Library Association
Mitchell
Nho
Grace Goodykoontz
Mary Windle
Lenore Prescott
Mandolin Club
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery advertised for indigestion
An Ontario testimonial endorses Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a stomach digestion aid that boosts blood nutrition and tissue building. It claims to relieve gastric irritation and fever symptoms, expel uric acid, ease kidney congestion, and restore appetite and strength for overworked individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
J. Russell Hill
Barrie Street
Kingston
Ontario
Imperial Knights’ Federation League of Kingston
Advertised Letters in Mitchell Post Office 1905 List
Uncalled letters at Mitchell post office for week ending April 26 1905 include Abbett Dr St Clark Miss L It Donley Miss Libby Gooder Mr Will Geisel Mr George Holst Mr A H Autcbinson Dr Huberty Miss Katherina Itennard Miss Beatrice Maylor Mr Claude L Smith Mrs B Wilson Mrs M If When called please say advertised If not called for in two weeks they will be sent to the dead letter office Yl. & Bras P. M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Bras
P. M
State of
South Dakota
Davison
Frank Kindelan
Emma Kindelan
William Kindelan
Stella Kindelan
D. W. Colins
W. Abbey
Cattrell
Important Decision on Valley Springs Case Deeding Fract Fractions
Judge Jones rules the deed structure used to sign petitioners for a saloon license illegal and void in Valley Springs. The Anti Saloon League meets and authorizes Counsel Havens to pursue the case to the state Supreme Court if liquor interests appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Sioux Falls
Valley Springs
Anti- Saloon League
Havens
Supreme Court
Civic Improvement Committee Urges Clean-Yard Drive
The Civic Improvement Association asks citizens to clean yards alleys and vacant lots by May 1st. The appeal stresses health pride and fair care toward neighbors and urges full cooperation within the city limits to beautify the community.
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The
Civic Improvement Association
Civic Improvement Committee
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C. J. Mordoff
Whittier, Cal
Grad
Ing
Ladies Library Association
R.bd
Butterfield
Gant
Winsor
H.d.butterfield
Hart, Shaffner & Marx
A. E. Hitchcock
Attorney AT Law
S. D
Lewis Shuster
Champeng
Mitchell, South Dakota
Preston & Hannett
LAW
H. Noble & Son
Aeon
P. O. Hone
Park Ave. W
Elizabeth R. Champeny
Tiley M. Champeny
Elizabeth RR. Champeny
T. J. Spangler
TJ Spangler
RUH & Garton
Tin
West First Street
Foleyshoney““Tar
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