Mitchell Social Event Showcases Hospitality for Miss Florice Moore
A large Friday afternoon reception hosted by Mrs. Daniel B. Miller and Mrs. Fr. M. Hammer honored Miss Florice Moore of Panora Iowa. Guests enjoyed coffee ice cream cake and bon bons with floral centerpieces and smilax decor as names of attendees were listed for the event and hours spanned 3 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Daniel B. Miller
Miss Miller
Florice Moore
Panora
Iowa
Fr. M. Hammer
Mesdames T. C. Burns
G. A. Johnston
Jos. Levinger
Bettie Goodykoontz
Grace Goodykoontz
Miss Craig
Miss Hammer
Clara
Dell Wedehase
Miss Harker
Miss Robinson
Miss Quigley
Miss Anderson
Miss Marshall
Miss Warne
Windle
Canvassed Vote for City Education Board Election
The city council met in a special session Thursday to canvass the Tuesday election results with little change from prior publications. The council questioned the validity of Mrs May Bobbs vote for the at large education board seat and consulted City Attorney Spangler about issuing a certificate of election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Capital
May Bobb
Board of Education
Spangler
Appointment certificates and upcoming Mitchell meetings
Mr Spangler said no certificate could be issued to Mrs Bobb as a member of the board of education at large since no such office exists in Mitchell. The council meets Monday May 2 with new members Potter and Burnside. The school board meets Friday April 29 as Mrs Chambers Kings and Greene assume new duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobb
Spangler
Board of Education
Mitchell
Messrs. Potter
Burnside
Jane Chambers
A. J. Kings
S. T. Greene
Not Just Yet Awhile Passenger Train Delayed
South Dakota railroad commissioners ordered the Milwaukee company to run a Mitch ell to Chamberlain passenger train. Judge Smith allowed the company to plead its case, delaying service for months more. Likely appeal to the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commissioners
South Dakota
Milwaukee Company
Mitchell and
Chamberlain
Smith
Messrs. Null and Temple
Kittredge
Commission
Kittredger
Supreme Court
Rousing War Demonstration Inspires Militia Rally
Friday in Mitchell a spontaneous display followed the declaration of war. Sixty seven men formed a GET UP MILITIA COMPANY ready to go as crowds cheered and flags flew. The town lauded patriotism with speeches by Col. J. M. Adams Rev. Durant and L. E. Whitcher while a Cubano flag joined American banners in a public oath of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
J.B. Wolgemuth
M. E. Spooner
Court House
Tobin
G. A. R. Hall
Masonic Lodge
Main Street
J. M. Adams
Mr. Durant
L. E. Whitcher
S. W. Smith
T. J. Spangler
Calvary
Mitchell Demonstration Displays Patriotism For Cuba Aid
A Friday evening gathering in Mitchell drew crowds to Main and Third as townsfolk rallied behind the government and expressed sympathy for Cuba's starving people. Speakers including Dr S J Moore and others from Clarion Iowa urged support amid wartime unrest as a juvenile band played a national air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Cuba
Maine
S. J. Moore
Pr. Edgar A. Dix
J. B. Wolgemuth
F. M. Goodykoontz
G. A
Mitchell Volunteers Raise Militia and Sign-Ons in Mitchell
Mitchell citizens rally to form a militia, pledging to serve the governor of South Dakota and join U S forces if needed. Names of prospective enlistees are listed, showing broad local support. Also notes a column “Keeping the Record Straight” addressing Pettigrew’s Cuba policy voting stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
J. M. Adams
Geo. A. Johnston
South Dakota
United States
Charles A. Ruth
J.T. Rogan
D. E. Burnside
Lewis E. Whitcher
James L. Foley
Thomas J. Ball
M. B. Watkins
Dan L. Tenney
8. Weller
J. D. Wood
J. K. Smith
Edward Foley
W.H. Odell
F. L. Sayles
H. P. Beckwith
Bert Miner
James Collins
E. P. Lawson
W. E. Peterson
W. A. Havens
S. C. Sage
H. Noble
C. W. Stanley
S. S. Stowell
J. J. Harve
P. A. Manley
R. A. Smith
Ray A. Tucke
John M. Reynolds
G. H. Grace
Fred Tobin
Geo. T. Miller
W. H. Perry
Carl McConne
Fred Walker
Asa B. Tyler
J.J. Howe
C. B. Powers
Roy Atkins
H. H. Buck
R. M. Stewart
C. W. Taylor
A. D. Frink
Clifton Turneaure
R. L. Mayes
Clint Blair
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Scallin
Boyes
GEO
Logan Furniture GO
Mitchell, South Dakota
D.T. Gilman
O. L. Branson
I. W. Seaman
V.president
Ags
T Cash
First National Bank
D. T. Gilman
J. D. Newcomer
J.S. Daniels
A. A. Boynton
C.M Swan
J. W. Seaman
T. A. Duncan
J. O. Walrath
WM. Roger
A. H. Pearson, Mitchell, S. D
Mitchell National Bank
W. G. Davison
N. L. Davison Cashier
U. S
E. J. Quigley
WM M. Smith
Sapolio
Commercial Savings Bank
Geo H. Rew
H. R. Kibbee
J. T. Morrow
Schlimgen’s
North Main Street
Arcet
Surrey
Elkhart
MFG. CO
W. B. Pratt, Sec’y
Ind
Eastern Star Chapter
Masons
Railroad
Milwaukee
Stars and Blue Lodge
Masonic Hall
Star Light
Blue Lodge
Florence Winsor
McDougall
Clark
Argus-Leader
Mr. Pettigrew
Pettigrew
Spain
Royal
Mural Baking Powder CO
New York
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