Opening of the Davison County Institute in session
The Davison County Institute opened Monday with 32 students and an anticipated attendance of at least 75. The program lists morning and afternoon divisions covering physiology arithmetic primary reading pedagogy grammar geography bookkeeping and more. A long roster names numerous teachers from Plainfield Bard Rockport Alexandria Mt Vernon and Davison county communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison County Institute
Bras
A.M
S. A.stocking
Plainfield
M Stanley
Bard
Harriet Bowers
Milltown
Ada L. Wright
Rockport
J.perl Graves
Alexandria
Lora Cathout
Blanche Palmer
Plainview
Bettie Wallstrum
Belle Day
Julia Pringle
Lizzie Hole
Davison County
Lillie Haynes
Hattie Earl
Mt Vernon
Alice McConkey
Laura Lindsay
Mannie Foster
Birdie Green
Imma Carlson
Thersa Gilfillan
Mary Mernaugh
Ruby Skinner
Helen Gleason
Mary Bately
May Skinner
Arthur Skinner
May Dunlap
Jennie West
Eliza Mackintosh
Lizzie Wallace
Mabel Sayles
Mary E. Wright
James Grady
May Spink
Mate Yarrow
Hulda Oleson
May Thomas
Mamie Weeks
University Tower Progress Delights Visitors
The University tower was raised on Saturday and now awaits plastering, promising a grand fall term opening. Visitors praise the architecture, workmanship, and overall improvement, noting timely bill payments despite hard times. Mitchell anticipates a university building any western city would be proud to own.
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Mitchell
Mitchell appoints game protection association leaders
Mitchell sportsmen form an association to curb chicken and duck slaughter. Exec committee includes J. D. Wood James Hawley and P. E. Page. They urge public help to prosecute illegal shooting before the law. The group covers trial costs and offers half the fine as reward. Law expires September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
J. D. Wood
James Hawley
P. E. Page
More Roads and Cheaper Freights
Frank Weller, a lumber and coal dealer, argues railroads lower freight. He notes coal freight fell from $5 to $4 a ton after the Omaha line arrived in late 1887. He says coal pool costs kept mine prices high, and the Illinois Central would free buyers from Chicago pool dominance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Weller
Omaha
Illinois Central
Chicago
County official promotes grand Davison exhibit for State Fair
County Commissioner Hunter tells the REPUBLICAN he is collecting an exhibit of Davison county products for the State Fair at Aberdeen. He promises a display surpassing anything on the grounds due to diverse crops and strong yields. He has secured a room and will employ a man to manage all products brought in. Volunteers encouraged.
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Hunter
Davison County
Aberdeen
Johnston
Jim River
Emerald Isle
Midland & Pacific Salem Special Tour
Wm Van Eps and several Midland and Pacific railroad men toured Salem yesterday to review the probable route and conclude the final survey for the new line.
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Salem
Wm. van Eps
Midland & Pacific Railroad Company
Van Eps plans spur route through Mitchell into Charles Mix
Van Eps indicated plans to extend a route to this point and then build a spur heading southwest through Mitchell toward Charles Mix County.
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van Eps
Mitchell
Charles Mix County
State Fair to Open in Aberdeen with Balloon Ascents
The South Dakota Agricultural Society Board met July 17 in Aberdeen to finalize plans for the September fair. Exhibits from each Legislative District are urged, with attractions including two balloon ascensions and parachute jumps from 4000 feet, a $300 baseball prize, an ostrich race, and excursion trains from Chicago via the C M and St P and the Northern Pacific. Reduced rail rates and broad public interest are noted as the event aims to be the state’s premier Dakota fair.
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The
South Dakota Agricultural Society
Aberdeen
St. Paul
Central Dakota Immigration Bureau
Chicago
N. W
Dakota
Big Batch of Cash Patents At Land Office
A large receipt of cash patents arrived at the land office Saturday. The batch included several entries that had been suspended. The administration emphasizes protecting the interests of the honest settler in this process.
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Land Office
Strayed or Stolen Youth Piglet Near Artesian
Report of a young pig, about nine years old, missing or stolen from six miles southeast of Artesian. Weight ten to eleven hundred, blind in left eye. Contact James Peters in Artesian City with details.
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Artesian
Appointment elevates Dr D A Cormack to deputy territorial veterinarian
Watertown public opinion notes Dr D A Cormack of this city has been appointed deputy territorial veterinarian by Dr Collins. Supporters in the city and county hail the appointment as a fitting honor and expect beneficial service from his stewardship.
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Watertown
D. A. Cormack
Collins
Free Text Books Endorsed by Educational Association
Supt. Bras earns hearty commendation as his proposal for free text books receives wide support across his jurisdiction after thorough study and favorable endorsement by the educational association.
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Bras
Educational Association
Temperance Talks Scheduled at Mitchell List of Speakers
Noted temperance evangelists will speak in Mitchell with Geo. C. Christian on August 31 and September 1. Geo. W. Bain appears in September and Sam Small on September 13 14 and 15. Mrs. Mary Lathrop speaks September 28 29. Dr. Kate Bushnell and Francis E. Willard will also give addresses with dates pending. Com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Geo. C. Christian
Geo. W. Bain
Sam Small
Mary Lathrop
Kate Bushnell
Francis E. Willard
Vespers and Benediction at St George's Church
Rev Father Hamel of Mitchell will lead Vespers and Benediction at 6 30 p m on Thursday August 15 at Armour St George's church first celebration of the rite in the parish followed by a parish ice cream festival after the service all are invited to attend
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Father Hamel of
Mitchell
Armour
St.George’s Church
Great Line of Road Touches Many Counties in Laws
The Clinton Age reports that the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway touches the most counties, forty eight. The line, with Mitchell as a South Dakota center, reaches thirty two counties in the state and plans an air line survey to the Black Hills to be built in eighteen months.
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Chicago
Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Mitchell
South Dakota
Missouri River
Black Hills
Advertised Letters in Mitchell Post Office
List of uncalled letters at Mitchell post office for week ending August 5 includes Allen Mrs, Julia Buchler, Chas Mr, George Hopkins, Jackson, E B E Pollock, Martha Thompson, Ole G Went, F C. Call for these letters noting advertised. If not collected in two weeks they will go to the dead letter office. D Hammer P M.
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Mitchell
Allen
Julia Buchler
Chas Hopkins
George Jackson
E BE Pollock
Martha Thompson
Ole G Went
D. Hammer
P. M
Judge Edgerton Honored by Constitutional Convention
The Sioux Falls Press reports President Edgerton received a formal tribute from the constitutional convention. A unanimous resolution praised his impartial chairing and contributions to South Dakota’s admission to the union, gifting him a framed photograph and a lasting legacy for his family.
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Sioux Falls
Edgerton
Price
A.J. Edgerton
South Dakota
Union of States
Commonwealth of
Mr. Williams
Col. Jolly
College buildings shape public view of its standing
The author argues that people judge a college’s importance by the quality and character of its buildings, noting that architectural impression reflects an institution’s status in the community.
Debating South Dakota Capital Site and Rail Plans
A citizen from Plankinton argues Mitchell should be the capital, noting rail line advantages for the town and its farms. He expects new lines from Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha and Illinois Central, with southwest routes to Douglas and Charles Mix counties within three years.
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Editon Republican
Mitchell
South Dakota
Plankington
Pierre
Manitoba
Chas Mix County
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Illinois Central
Douglas
Chas. Mix
Aurora County
Cosmos. Plankinton
S. D
Fire destroys Steve Sledge home after curtain blaze
A kitchen curtain ignited by a gasoline blaze caused a fire at Steve Sledge's house around 6 PM. The building suffered about 35 dollars in damage before burning completely, reigniting later as firefighters and residents responded. The home was fully insured in Des Moines.
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Steve Sledge
Seattle
Spokane
Steve
Des Moines
Anniversary party at Wm. Kochs on West First Street
About twenty five couples mostly from the German Verein gathered at Wm Kochs residence on West First Street Monday evening for his thirty eighth birthday anniversary. Refreshments, music, dancing and card playing continued until nearly daybreak.
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Verein
Wm. Koch
West First Street
Mr. Koch
Mitchell for the Capital of South Dakota Banner Unfurled
A bright yellow sign reading Mitchell for the Capital of South Dakota was hung between the capital headquarters and the Burr building yesterday. Citizens covered the expense with a popular contribution, signaling broad interest in the capital contest.
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Mitchell
South Dakota
Burr
Imposing new university building draws wide attention
The magnificent university building stands visible for miles, its imposing and beautiful appearance noted by visitors and travelers alike, promising broad recognition and advantage for the institution.
Ladies Cemetery Improvement Society Seeks 50c City Assessments
Resolutions explain the society aims to beautify the cemetery and raise funds. An assessment of 50 cents per adult resident is proposed, with the city divided into districts and a district committee to collect. The electric light plant arrives and is stored in Milwaukee depot awaiting positive orders from St Paul to enable efficient city service. Merchant Mills Co. power contract began August 1.
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Ladies Cemetery Improvement Society
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Thompson, Houston Co
Merchant Mills Co
Hinckley Reports Bright Crop Prospects Across Dakota
Milwaukee grain and commission merchant L. D. Hinckley, returning from Aberdeen, says South Dakota shows a good half crop north of Aberdeen and better yields in the south and east. He toured inspecting crops and finds promising prospects across the state.
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L. D. Hinckley
Milwaukee Grain and Commission
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Ladies Lead Local Capital Campaign Contributions
Mrs Harriet A Washburn gave an unsolicited handsome gift on Monday. Mrs E F Bond and Mrs M E Kline also contributed generously. The Milwaukee system serves 32 of 44 South Dakota county seats with Mitchell accessible directly or with one change. Huron rail links 29 seats with ten direct, the rest needing one or two changes.
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Capital Campaign Fund
Harriet A. Washburn
E. F. Bond
M. E. Kline
Milwaukee
South Dakota
Mitchell
Huron
Convention Matters At State Educational Council Meet
The committee on supervision urged a state superintendent and assistant, with county superintendents elected by county officers. A three member resolutions panel will draft changes to the school law including duties of county and school officers. Reports to the Educational Council in September will inform a legislative memorial bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Bras
Davison
Matheny
Spink and Wood
Charles Mix
Educational Council
Davison County Sportsmen Honor South Dakota Association Officers
Davison county delegates to the Territorial Sportsmen's Association at Aberdeen praised local hospitality and the meeting's success. The annual election elected Frank Hammer secretary G W Davison treasurer C I Arland vice president and changed the name to The South Dakota Sportsmen's Association. Fred Shaft won the Lefever Ames badge with 93 points as president nominee, followed by James Hawley 91 and Charlie Arland 89.
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Davison County
Territorial
Aberdeen
Mitchell
Frank Hammer
G. W. Davison
C. I. Arland
Mt. Vernon
South Dakota Sportsmen’s Association
Lefever Ames Company
Fred Shaft
James Hawley
Charlie Arland
Land Office Notes Patents List Timber Culture Section
Mitchell land office records a series of timber culture patents and CASI patents. Names include Wen W McFarland Henry G Miller Mahlon South Christopher Christianson Forbes E Satern Ole Johnson Geo F Allen John J Baker Matten Paulson A L Grant A H Egeberg Catherine Heber and David Harrison with various section and township designations.
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Wen W McFarland
Henry G Miller
Landowners and plots listed in county atlas update
A long list of landowners with township and range designations follows. Names include Thomas Moore, Geo W Wishward, Joseph H Zane, Fayette Johnson, John Reid, Pitt W Smith, John Charnley, F A E Richardson, Wm Dunkle, Ira D Betz, F A P Satteren, M Schuster, Rudolf Berg, E J Berg, Eskild Guldbrandson, John Slater, Peter Harmon, Geo Shaffer, Stephen Oakley, Josh Dunbar, Tito W Sexton, John Luchm, Wm Rowe, Mary J Austin, Willard Merrill, Vincent H Orr, Daniel Cosgrove, David E Wellman, Wm KR Carroll, Lucy J Griswold, Benj P White, Adam R Ray, Packey McCormick, Anthony B Griffin, Wm Marlow, James Roach, Jos Tyrrell, F K Casteel, Wm E Bush, Joel H Smith, Carl F Ergell, H. B Bard, Isaac E Kintigh, Rich Hobbs, Lidia Zika, B N Cotton, Geo R Day, J JS Killingsworth, Bb T Sharpe, Nancy A Lewis, Wencel Sebesta, Chase, Peter Evens, Geo Murray, Peter Lewis, Nuls Christenson, A A Wheeler, Chase Kugler, Meri Burkine. (To Be Continued.)
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Thomas Moore
Geo W Wishward
Joseph H Zane
John Furnstal
Fayette Johnson
John A Reid
Pitt W Smith
John Charnley
F A E Richardson
Wm Dunkle
Ira D Betz
F’ A P Satteren
M Schuster
Rudolf Berg
E J Berg
Eskild Guldbrandson
John Slater
Peter Harmon
Geo Shaffer
Stephen Oakley
Josh Dunbar
Tito W Sexton
John Luchm Sn
Wm © Rowe Se
Mary J Austin
Willard Merrill
Vincent H Orr
Daniel Cosgrove
David E Wellman
Wm KR Carroll
Lucy J Griswold
Benj P White
Joel H Smith
Carl F Ergell
H. B Bard
Isaac E Kintigh
Rich Hobbs Ne
Lidia ‘Zika
B N Cotton
Geo R Day
JS Killingsworth
Capital Talk on Mitchell as State Capital Hope
Capital Talk reports Mitchell leads as the best site for the capital with strong Lincoln county support. Journalists recount rival towns Sioux Falls and Pierre as less viable, while Parkston’s J. T. Craig cites Hutchinson county as aligned with Mitchell. Returning missionaries share entertaining boomtown anecdotes.
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Rowley & Co
Paul Thompson
Michell
Rowley & Co.’s
Jas. S. Foster
Tomlison
L. O. Gale
8. H. Scallin
Thornless
Cleveland
Shiloh
Warne
Tomlinson
JL. O. Gale
IL. Scallin
Tlood
J.B. Cable
Mason City
Iowa
Iowa and Dakota
Wiaren
Martin Serwin
Warne’s
Harrison
Chas. Fix
Germany
University
Swedish Lutheran Church
Geo. A. Mackintosh
Presbyterian Church
E. O. Davy
Main Street
Sioux Valley
W. A. Scott
Lawler
Charles C. Boulton
D. York
East Railroad Street
York
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Father Haire
Father Perrault
Viandan
Itey
Father Hamel
City
John D. Lawler
John N.fox
Breckinridge
Minnesota
Charles Fox
the Presbyterian Church
Grace Wilson
Wallace
Duane
Messrs
Lott
Maclay
Rogers
County Institute
Inter
the Midland & Pacific
James Peters
Artesian City
Judge Edgerton
Mil
Waukee System
the Constitutional Convention
Koch Surprise Party
Electric Light Plant
Alex Mitchell
Supt
Young
E. ©. Patterson
Board of Education
Free
Deadwood
L. A. Stout
M. E. University
H. E. Kratz
Vermillion University
A. E. Hitchcock
R. W. Wheelock
K. P. Band
Kratzes
Taylor and Lott
the Sportsmen’s Meet
Land Office Notes
Mitchell Land Office
A H Egeberg
Catherine Heber
David Harrison
Bb T Sharpe
Nancy A Lewis
Wencel Sebesta
Chase
Peter Evens
Geo Murray
Peter Lewis
Nuls Christenson
A A Wheeler
Chase Kugler
Meri Burkine
C. B. Clark
H. E. Wyckoff
Prohibition
Bon Homme
Angel of Commerce
Redfield
J.T. Craig
Parkston
Hutchinson County
Capital Investment Company
Lincoln County
Lincoln
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