Friday Matinee Races Delight Large Crowd at Driving Park
A Friday matinee at Driving Park drew a large crowd despite uneven entries. Orphan Girl won the main gentlemens race with Roy and Scotty close behind as tightly contested heats thrilled spectators. Running and exhibition races featured fast times and spirited finishes, while bond adjustments for Wm. M. Smith noted by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fvriday
Frank Williams
Sam Scratch
Daisy M
Willie Boy
New School Board Takes Charge In Regular Meeting
New board members were welcomed as the outgoing trustees concluded business. Resignations of Abbott Bower and Doane were accepted. New hires include Iva Stealy Ina Hill Marle Meighen Rachel Stevens and Lucile Hay. A 24 hour ahead filing rule for bills was adopted and bids awarded to J H W Ferris for school supplies at 265.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Messrs
Porteous
Litchfield
Scheurenbrand
Foster
Bates
Abbott
Bower
Doane
Iva Stealy
Pierre
Woitier
Ina L. Hill
Spencer
Iowa
Marle Meighen
Scotland
Longfellow
Rachel Stevens
Springfield
Longfellow School
Lucile Hay
J. H W. Ferris
New Board Elected With Four Members Serving Varying Terms
The board was convened with O. T. Litchfield serving three years in the role, joined by Dr. Nfeyler and A. B. McKeel for two years each, and Gottlieb Scheurenbrand and Geo. E Foster for one year each. Litchfield was elected to the position of press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.T. Litchfield
Dr. Nfeyler
A. B. McKeel
Gottlieb Scheurenbrand
Geo. E Foster
O. T. Litchfield
Press
Burial for William Ramey Led by City’s Colored Community
Coroner had no word from friends of William Ramey who died after being struck by an Omaha train near Salem. Paul Scott organized the funeral, purchased a cemetery lot, and led arrangements with help from local colored residents. Rev Oliver Williams read scriptures and led prayers at the cemetery as mourners paid tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumas
William Ramey
Omaha
Salem
Chicago
Brothers of Ramey
Dundas
Paul Scott
Scott
Wilt
Oliver Williams
Williams
Ramey
Reorganizing the Sons of Revolution Seek New SD Headquarters
The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution plans reorganization and aims to establish headquarters in eastern South Dakota. Captain Theodore Carter requests relief as president while Dr. Clark N. Guyer of Denver discusses expansion. members include W. C. Cook and Chambers Keller among others. A key requirement is direct-line descent from an ancestor loyal to American Independence. H. Greene, descendant of Nathaniel Greene, leads pre-organizing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Society of the Suns of the
Deadwood
Theodore Carter
St. Peter, Minn
Clarkson N. Guyer
Denver
Colo
W. C. Cook
Plankinton
Republican State Central Committee
Chambers Keller
New England
South Dakota
Continental Congress
H. Greene
Nathaniel Greene
Montana cherry prodigy sends famed fruit to Mitchell friends
A Sample of Montana Cherries from R. D. Prescott now on a Missouri farm were sent to A D. Walpole in Mitchell. The cherries impressed with plum size and precious taste. a branch carrying 48 cherries was mailed. Prescott's trees are heavy with fruit and he is thriving.
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R. D. Prescott
Missouri
Mont
D. Walpole
Mitchell
Mr. Prescott
Prescott
Montana
Prizes and Exhibits At Mitchell Corn Palace Announced
Mitchell corn palace will feature county displays with three cash prizes of 140 80 and 50 plus a 35 prize to each exhibiting county. Space is filling fast with gallery space available on the second floor. Col A Roche of Lawrence Kansas to direct decorating starting Sept. priority given to agricultural displays to boost exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Corn Palace
Corn Palace
Mitchell
Col. A. Roche
Lawrence, Kan
City Council Holds Lone Midnight Session in 1909
City officials meet near midnight with Mayor Hitchcock and Aldermen to approve minutes, hear petitions for a Second Avenue bridge and an arc light on Third Avenue West park, and discuss police enforcement, finances, and equipment needs for the fire and chemical wagons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
Michels
Koch
Reeves
Doyle
Truax
Ness
Second Avenue
Third Avenue
West Side
KK. M. Bradley
Main Street
Kibbee
Weighwaster McDonald
Justice Markham
W. M. Parsons
City Hall
Schlimgen
Clee
Miller
Fire saves Milwau kee depot blaze hurdles district
A 12:40 Sunday fire at the Milwaukee depot damaged only the roof after a spark from a passing engine. Firefighters and hundreds of citizens contained the blaze quickly despite a south wind. Agents and officials eyed rebuilding the old depot, with a new structure long promised possibly arriving this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
George
Milwaknee
Making Contracts for Next Year by Dakota Seed Co
W A Wheeler of the Dakota Improved Seed Co travels through Aberdeen Ipswich Groton and Slighmore to arrange next year seed contracts. He reports strong business in their first year and cites seed quality as meeting claims. Wheeler plans to stay away the rest of the week.
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Dakota Central Telephone Co
Miller
Capitol Street
Fifth Avenue
Gamble Street
Michels
Second Ward
Sixth and
Main Street
W. A A. Wheeler
Dakota Improved Seed Co
Aberdeen
Ipswich
Groton
Slighmore
Wheeler
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Diehl & Brown
J. W. Broadbent & Company
Bidwell Land & Loan CO
OF Dean
Olney & McDaid
Clinton
Seallin Bros
Dean
Webster
Kelley’s Land Co
Gale Theatre Bldg
Mitchell, S.D
Fri
Organization of
New Hearn
Wiliam Ramey, the
Sons OF Revolution
National Society
Palace
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