Obituary of James Morrison Parker
James Morrison Parker born near Mansfield Ohio on October 22 died August 10 1902 near Mitchell South Dakota. He endured hardship as an orphan and labor on a flatboat before becoming a country school teacher. He married Juliann Perry April 30 1860 and had seven children. He migrated to South Dakota in 1890 homesteaded land and built a prairie home. A Civil War veteran he served three years nine months and died of Brights disease after a long life of integrity and faith. Funeral services were in the Congregational church with burial in Mitchell cemetery by the G A R.
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James Morrison Parker
Mansfield O
Mitchell, S. D
Ohio River
Oberlin
Ohio
Juliann Perry
Congregational Church
Lord Jesus Christ
Bright
Tom Vin
Mitchell Cemetery
A Ruskin Thought on Knowledge and Humility
This excerpt argues that contentment in ignorance is unmanly and that the pursuit of knowledge and light must be tempered by humility. It warns pride can derail understanding, noting that the journey to wisdom is endless and the treasure inexhaustible, urging modesty in learning.
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A Ruskin
Ruskin
Tax certificates in Mitchell South Dakota face absolute sale
Notices warn that numerous tax certificates held by H Bugbee, Blauvelt, and others on parcels in Mitchell additions and Scott's and Van Epps subdivisions will become absolute if not redeemed by November 6, 1902. Parcels include lots in Railroad and Palmer Higman additions and 16 Scott's addition.
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Scott
H. Bugbee
Palmer & Higman
Mitchell
South Dakota
van Epps
Blauvelt
S. E. Blauvelt
Beulah District No. 26 Treasurer's Report Summary
Treas J Austin Clark reports for Beulah District No. 26 Davison County SD for year ending June 30. Total receipts $430.96 with expenditures including teachers wages salaries other purposes and cash on hand at year end. Attorneys Kittredge Winans Scott listed as plaintiff's counsel in Sioux Falls SD.
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Beulah
Davison County
8. D
County
Davison
San Dakota
T J Spangler Attorney for Plaintiff
T J Spangler serves as attorney for the plaintiff with a Mitchell South Dakota post office address.
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T. J. Spangler
Mitchell, South
Ota
Notice of Hearing for Letters of Administration
State of South Dakota Davison County In County Court estate of John C. Gohlmann deceased Mae C Gohlmann and heirs at law of the deceased are notified that Mae C Gohlmann filed a petition for letters of administration A hearing is set Friday August 29 1902 at 10 oclock A M at the County Judge Office Mitchell South Dakota Davison County The judge W Abbey will preside Attest M J Bobb Clerk E Dora Z Bobb Deputy Clerk
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State of
South Dakota
Davison
Uty Court
John C. Gohlmann
Mae C. Gohlmann
Mathias Gohlmanno
Mitchell
Davison County
Taare
W. Abbey
M. J. Bobb
E. Dora Z. Bobb
Proposed Amendment To South Dakota Constitution Election
A joint resolution proposes amending Section 4 of Article 38 to cap county and subdivision debt at five percent, allow limited increases for water, sewerage, irrigation, and urban street lighting, with voting safeguards. It will be voted at the November 4, 1902, general election in Pierre. C. C. PERG, Secretary of State.
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South Dakota
Pierre
State of
A.D
C. C. Perg
Palmer estate lands for private sale in Union County
Charles E. Palmer administrator of the estate of E. C. Palmer announces private sale of extensive lands in Davison and adjacent townships. The sale, cash terms, will occur after September 20, 1902. Offers may be made at H. M. Wallace office Elk Point or submitted to the Union County Judge.
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State of
South Dakota
Union
E. C. Palmer
Charles E. Palmer
Davison
Towit
Palmer & Higman
Mitchell
Cooley & Guernsey
John Lawler
M. H. Rowley
H. M. Wallace
Elk Point
Union County
Notice to Creditors Estate of John George Krug
Executrix Elizabeth Krug of the estate of John George Krug deceased invites creditors to present claims with vouchers within four months after the first publication. Claims must be shown at her home in Davison County South Dakota. Postal address Ethan South Dakota. Dated June 28 1902.
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John George Krug
Davison
Ethan
South Dakota
Elizabeth Krug
Notice of Hearing on Estate of Marie L. Winsor
In Davison County South Dakota the County Court sets September term 1902 for hearing Frank H. Winsor petition for Letters of Administration of Marie L. Winsor deceased. Hearing scheduled Tuesday September 2 at 10 a.m. at Mitchell Court House. Attest Judge W Abbey M L Boe and Deputy Lora Z Boss.
Notice of Permit to Sell Intoxicating Liquors in Mitchell
Notice is given that W. B. Powell filed an application to sell intoxicating liquors at retail at the Rich Building on Lot 7 Block 2 Original Plot Third Ward Mitchell Davison County South Dakota. The City Council will hear on August 16 1902 at 8 PM at the City Council rooms. Citizens may appear and oppose the license. Dated Mitchell July 9 1902 Wu. M Herbert City Auditor.
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Mitchell Driving Park
Mitchell
South Dakota
H. Bugber
Scott
Et Gber
W. B. Powell
Davison
Mitchell +. KL
Wu. M. Herbert
Etiquette on street greetings across cultures
Detroit Free Press notes differences between American and European custom in street salutations. It states that in America a gentleman waits for a bow of recognition before greeting a lady, while in Europe the gentleman bows first. The piece warns against long street conversations and behind-hand chats in public.
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America
Europe
Detroit Free Press
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Astrakhan
Cate
Rail Road
J. Bugbee
Sau Dakota
Scott’s
City of
Henry Swindler
Circuit Court
Fourth Judicial Circuit
James M. Williams
Plavnth
Mary F. Williams
Sioux Falls
Kittredge, Winans & Scott
Sapnten
J. Austin Clark, Treas
Anna M. Bumpus
Farnom O. Bumpus
Main Street
Rator
County of
A. D
Frank Vanwagenen
Plaintiff
Marie L. Winsor
Curtis H. Winsor
Frank H. Winsor
Edward F. Winsor
M. L. Boee
Lora Z Boss
D. T. Gilman
Pres
Dantell
Vice Press
L. Branson, Ca
J. Welch
Dues A’ General Banking
D. T. Gruman
J.D. Newcomb
Daniers
L. J. Were
D. &. Brisson
John Deere
Collins
Karl Burkart
Chas
Ferguson
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