Three Big Street Attractions for Mitchell Corn Palace Week
Mitchell announces free street attractions for the corn palace week from Sept 26 to Oct 1. Lionel Leyure, Iris, Ray Burton, and the Flying Baldwins will perform on city streets with electric tower lights, rope feats, and aerial acts. Sousa's band will lead musical entertainment during the festival.
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Gale
Auay
Lionel Leyure
Iris
Ray Burton
Mitchell
Corn Palace
Sousa
Storm brings hail and rain damages crops report
A severe hail and rain storm hit the area Monday evening around 7. Farmers reported corn leaves partially stripped but little overall damage. Most crops were in shock with wheat largely uncut. some standing spelts will be damaged. Rain was widespread across the county, with variable conditions.
Severe hail and rain hit local area with heavy damage
Report describes two small sections affected by a hailstorm that passed over the vicinity. Hail damaged city gardens while the forty minutes of rain delivered about 8 inches of precipitation. The event caused notable localized harm to crops and property.
Married Nebraska Girl and Mr George Wed in ONeal
Miss Anna Davidson and Mr Charles George were married at the bride’s parents home. The wedding, conducted by Rev Atmosetter of the local Methodist church, united the couple in Mitchell, South Dakota, with plans to reside there after a brief stay in Sioux City. The groom works in Mitchell’s printing trade, and the bride is active in local church and societies.
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Mynd Nis
Groveg
O' Nall
Wirst Avenue
George
Clarion
O'’Niel
Charles George
Anna Davidson
Atmosetter
M. 2
Proomw
Mitchell
S. D
O'Neil
Frontier Office
Ile
Sioux City
Mitchell, S. D
Thieves Prey On Mitchell Homes Amid Nighttime Break-In Attempts
Mitchell reports frequent attempted robberies as intruders target residences in broad daylight and at night. One broke into Carl Tlarris’s Main Street home but found it empty and failed to force entry. another disturbance near Frank Maynard’s North Main address involved a woman crying for release. Police tracked suspects but could not identify them. Citizens urged increased caution to deter thieves roaming the residence district.
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Mitchell
Carl Tlarris
Main Street
Seventh Avenue
Frank Maynard
North Main Street
Second Time as Conductor at Brule County Normal Institute
State Superintendent Nash commissions W Coursey as conductor of Brule county normal institute at Kimball. This marks his second year and follows a unanimous request by county officials and teachers. Coursey will teach bookkeeping and penmanship, lecture on psychology daily, and give one public lecture in the evening during the two week session. He returns home each Friday and is in the office Saturdays. Miss Katharine Boylan joins as a faculty member and accompanied Coursey to Kimball.
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Brule County
Nash
W. Coursey
Katharine Boylan
Institute
Kimball
Pierre accessibility debate exposed by Groton Independent
The Brown County discussion on Pierre accessibility centers on Deacon Reeves of the Groton Independent. A rebuttal uses Milwaukee Road and Milwaukee on North Western timetables to show Reeves misrepresents travel times to Pierre versus Mitchell.
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Deacon Reeves
Pierre
Brown County
Groton Independent
Mitchell
Deacon
Milwaukee and North-Western
Independent
Reeves
Groton
Aberdeen
Huron
Democrat
False timetable claims mislead travelers seeking same-day returns
The commentary warns that schedules and timetables distort reality, exposing falsehoods about feasible same-day outings. It cautions readers to scrutinize sources and question assertive travel claims, emphasizing practical limits on daily travel options and timing.
Counterfeiter James More Escapes From Chamberlain Jail
Word reached Sunday morning that James More, a counterfeiter, fled Chamberlain jail Saturday night. Doors to liberty stood open, suggesting aid from an outside party. a horse was stolen the same night. More, arrested in Mitchell on circus day July 16 for passing counterfeit money, had three known instances, and federal court at Deadwood was set for September. Local witnesses faced canceled Black Hills plans as officers pursue the fugitive.
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James More
Chamberlain
More
Mitchell
Deadwood
Black Hills
Nursery rep cites strong Mitchell support in state
R H Bellinger of Bremont Neb Nursery Co says the company’s 60 plus travelers have found strong backing for Mitchell across central and southern Nebraska. He notes farmers favor changing the capital to the center of population, and that confidence among growers remains high as the Fremont Nursery, established in 1868, plans expanded sales next year.
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R. H. Bellinger
Bremont, Neb., Nursery Co
Bellinger
Ile
Pierre
Mitchell
Fremont Nursery
Gaskill Carnival to Appear in Sioux Falls Week of August 22
Advertising for the Gaskill Carnival attractions in Sioux Falls promises a six-show lineup including Oscar Babcock and his trap loop act. The program features trained animal Roberta, the English sensation, plus dramatic stunts like the Galveston flood illusion and high dives from 110 and 74 feet. Free street shows twice daily and a life slide from the city’s tallest building are highlighted along with reduced railroad rates.
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Sioux Falls
Gaskill
Oscar Babcock
Roberta
Galveston
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Lyons’ Grocery
Auto Cali
Scattin
Werranice
Johnson & Company
the Modern Heating and Plumbing CO
Champney Block
South Dakota
East
Chicago,Milwaukee St. Paul Railway
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
GZI
Chicago
Mirched
Natonal Bank
G. Davison
Wm. M. Smith
E J. Quigley
L. M. Russ
Counterfeder More
RH. Bellinger
State
Kitewess Senti
Nebraska
C.F. George
Mitchell Vhs
GO Neil
Pierre State-Nevister
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Road
Wolsey
Tle
Capitol Building
Mitebell
Milbank
Mitebeli
R H. Bellinger
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