Library Contract Awarded for $9865 to A J Kings
Monday council session awarded the Carnegie library project to A J Kings for 9865 dollars after adjustments to finish interiors in red oak and a 10 000 dollar bond. Bids for plumbing stone and carpentry shaped the final amount while the heating and lighting plan remains separate. The council approved minutes, discussed sidewalk liability, and allocated funds for fire department equipment and street work before adjourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings
Carnegie
Silsby
Messrs Koch
Miller
Curtis
Hannett
Scriven
Herbert
Fire Department
South Side
Dry Run
Duff Street
Preston
Kibbee
Justice McKinley
Weiglmaster McDonald
G. Schernenbrand
Carnegie Library
George Austin
M. E. Orrell
Gottlieb, Scheurenbrand
A. J. Kings
Fred Bjordstup
Red Oak
Dow
Local Man Killed by Lightning Near Madison
John Foley of nine miles northeast of Madison was struck dead by lightning while returning from the field. His clothing and shoes were torn from his body. He leaves a wife and four children.
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John Foley
Madison
Honor to Clark as Masonic leader departs town
A farewell honor smoker for H C Clark drew about 50 Masons in Mitchell. Speakers praised his long service in Blue Lodge and Chapter, noting past posts and three terms as High Priest, with Clark moving to Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Clark
C. B. Wilt
A. E. Hitchcock
Geo. A . Johnston
Judge Crow
K. A. Heath S. H
Scallin Everett Smith
Clark
Lodge
Masonic Lodge
Blue Lodge
Ter
Messers
A. H . Pehrson
W. E. Lott
Mitchell
Harry L. Bras
Buffalo
N. Y
Prairie Chicken Season Forecasts Rich Hunts and Limits
Prairie chicken season opens September 1 with strong numbers reported across the region. Hunters will need to cover more ground as landowners post trespass notices narrowing limits. Northeast of the city two professional dog trainers showcase a 30-dog string including Lad of Jingo valued at $1000 and Ikefield Joe with 13 firsts, as field trials in Salem Minnesota and North Dakota approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Minnesota
North Dakota
Lad of Jingo
W. P. Austin
Pennsylvania
Ikefield Joe
Carnival Project Abandoned by Aberdeen Businessmen
Aberdeen business leaders announced the carnival project is dropped for this year after weeks of work. Although funds nearly covered the venture, members were too busy to provide needed personal effort to keep the plan alive.
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Aberdeen
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Scallin’s Cascara Chocolates Cure
S. H. Scallin
Chicago Shoe House
Mitchell National Bank
U. 2
G. Davison
L Davison
E.J. Quighsy
W.M. Smith
John Colvin
J.T Morrow
Geo. H. Rew
H. R. Kibbee
A. J. Kings of
Red
J. J. Schlithgen
Drayage
J. L. Hurst
Cloud Brooks Street
Geo. Cornwall
Hailihill
D. C. Stoddard
C. E. Olney
C. Rasmussen
M. Marsden
Avery Warren
Lovinger Street
G. W. Austin Services
L. A. Amsden
James McKinley
Omaha Railroad
H. B. Rogers
K. C. Greene
Alex. Dumas
Electric Co
Paul Stowell
Mitchell Fire Department
W. D. Sayles
R. M. Getman
M. J. Gosche
Geo. E. Logan
Jane Powers
M. Keith
Thos. Briggs
John L. Nelson
H. R. Kibee
H.C. Preston
Peavey Elevator Co
Grand Rapids Meter Box Co
E. B. VanAlstine
MR Clark
Royal Baking Powder
William ST
New York
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