New Manual Teacher Hired for Local High School
Floyd Wilson of Chicago will become the new manual training teacher to replace M. W. Cogsdill who resigned. Superintendent J. W. McClinton announced the appointment after returning from an eastern trip with Mrs. McClinton. Wilson is a Kansas Agricultural College graduate with years of experience in Indiana and at Rumely Products. H. G. Foster has been replaced as English and literature instructor by Miss Walters of Chicago, a four year high school veteran and eastern college graduate. The Mc Clintons enjoyed a Great Lakes to Chicago trip via Sault Ste. Marie Georgian Bay and Mackinac Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Wilson
Chicago
M. W. Cogsdill
J. W. McClinton
McClinton
Wilson
Kansas Agricultural College
Indiana
Rumely Products Company
H. G.-Foster
Mitchell Girl On Fleeing Ship Returns to Mitchell
Mrs Merle Tillotson Alcock once in Europe writes of a daring Atlantic crossing in a guarded liner with lights out and fog horns. The Mitchell native drew praise in Italy Germany and England and now signs to perform with the New York Symphony under Walter Damrosch while appearing at Mitchells Corn Palace festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Tillotson-Alcock
Europe
America
Mitchell
Italy
Germany
England
Mrs Alcock
Walter Damrosch
Tifis
Alcock
Mitchell’s
Corn Palace
Geo. H. Bishop
East
Ninth Avenue
Bechtel Alcock
Mitchell Banks Stand Flurries Amid European War Panic
Mitchell banks maintained their usual policies despite neighboring towns limiting check cashing and Sioux City clearing houses preparing certificates. Officials expected no shortage of currency for upcoming harvests, noting 1907 panic actions were more restrictive yet did not alter Mitchell practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Sioux City
Clearing House Association
Europe
Oldest SD station agent marks 37 years at Parker
Parker South Dakota reports J A Steninger, Northwestern agent in Parker, as possibly the oldest station agent in the state for continuous service. He opened the Parker station on August 6 1877 and has served thirty seven years with brief vacations, apart from one extended break.
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Parker, S. D
South Dakota
J. A. Steninger
Northwestern
Parker
Steninger
Notice of Mortgage Sale and Order to Show Cause
Notice reports default on a 1913 mortgage by Daniel Walsh to Lininger Implement Co. foreclosure set for Sept 29, 1914 at Mitchell courthouse with sale of east 64 feet of lots 12 13 14 block 18 City of Mitchell. Also an order to show cause in guardianship case for Ruben and Florence Krebsbach minors with sale of real estate on Sept 11, 1914 in Davison County Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Walsh
Lininger Implement Company
Office of Register of Deeds
Davison County
South Dakota
Mitchell
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Davison County SD 1914
Notice of default on real estate mortgage dated September 5 1912 by Aletha Holmes and H H Holmes to Davison County Bank assigned to Laura H Holmes. Amount due 803.10 principal and interest plus 25.00 attorney fee. Property Lot 12 Block 8 Mt Vernon Davison County SD. Foreclosure sale by Davison County Sheriff at the courthouse steps Mitchell SD on September 29 1914 at 2 PM. Laura H Hodlmes assignee. Spangler Haney attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aletha Holmes
H. H. Holmes
Davison County Bank
Laura H. Holmes
Office of the Register For
Davison County
South Dakota
Mt. Vernon
Laura H. Hodlmes
Spangler & Haney Attorneys
Notice to Creditors Estate of John W Gilfillan Deceased
The administrator William H. Gilfillan announces to creditors and others with claims against John W. Gilfillan that claims must be presented within six months with vouchers to the administrator at A. E. Hitchcock’s office in Mitchell South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Gilfillan
A. E. Hitchcock
Mitchell
Davison County
South Dakota
William H. Gilfillan
Notice to creditors Estate of Joseph Weepie Deceased
The executrix Louise Weepie requests all creditors and others with claims against the estate of Joseph Weepie deceased to present them with vouchers within six months after the first publication. Claims should be shown to Louise Weepie executrix at Ethan in Davison County. Dated July 25 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Weepie
Louise Weepie
Ethan
Davison
Joseph Weenie
Notice of Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration
In Davison County South Dakota County Court estate of John Swanson Deceased Freda Swanson Carl E Swanson heirs at law next of kin receive greeting A petition for letters of administration filed hearing set for Saturday August 29 1914 at ten oclock a m in Mitchell at the county judge office Dated Mitchell South Dakota August 1914 D C Thompson Judge of the County Court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Devison
John Swanson
Freda’ Swanson
Carl E. Swanson
Freda Swanson
Mitchell
Davison
D. C. Thompson
Walter F. Allen Bankruptcy Discharge Request 1914
Walter F. Allen of Mitchell South Dakota petitions the district court to grant him a full discharge from all debts provable against his estate under bankruptcy acts. He states adjudication occurred August 25 1913 and he has surrendered all property and complied with requirements. Dated July 6 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter F. Allen
J. D. Elliott
District Court of the United States
District of
South Dakota
Mitchell
Davison
Acts of Congress
A. D
Notice of hearing in Walter I F Allen bankruptcy case
The court orders a hearing on October 5, 1914 in Sioux Falls for Walter I F Allen. Creditors are to appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Clerks to mail copies of the petition and this order to known creditors upon payment of mailing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court OF the United States
District OF South Dakota
Southern Division
Walter IF. Allen
A. D
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
S. D
J. D. Elliot
Oliver Pender
County wards to file complaints on land assessments
Pierre South Dakota next Tuesday August 18 is the date for counties to file complaints about figures fixed by the state tax commission. The commission has been working on equalization for a week and has prepared a tentative list increasing thirty seven counties’ returns by five to fifty percent, Stanley county seeing the largest rise. Returns on five counties were lowered five to fifteen percent, twenty counties remain unchanged. County auditors are expected to attend to voice views on assessment values, each representing the poorest county in the state.
Priests From Local Parishes Called to Europe War
Three priests from Roman Catholic parishes near Mitchell and Woonsocket have been called to Europe as reserve chaplains to serve in the great European war. Rev. Francis Bouter of Letcher and Revs. J Nio and M Willerd of Woonsocket are among those summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Francis Bouter
Letcher
J. Nio
M. Willerd
Woonsocket
Eur
epoosCut
Europe
French priests serve Woonsocket parish amid national tensions
The article notes Father Bouter and Father Nic as prominent Woonsocket clergymen tied to the Holy Family parish and a growing church amid French and German parishioner divisions. It highlights Father Nic’s leadership during church construction and growth, alongside Rev C F E O Flaherty’s past involvement and the ongoing role of Catholic roving clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeere
Wrmsev
Father Bouter
Mitchell
Holy Family Catholic Church
C. FE. O'Flaherty
Chamberlain
Father Nic
Woonsocket
Mitchell Considers Dimming Car Headlights Ordinance
Mitchell voters may see a proposal to ban blinding electric headlights on city streets. The plan suggests using dimmers or sidelights to reduce glare while keeping two front and one rear light requirement. City council is set to discuss the measure at an upcoming meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Minneapolis
Chicago
Sioux City
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Detroit
County Board Sets Personal Property Value At 22 Million
Deputy Auditor W O Crampton reports Mc Davison county totals for personal property at 22 883 998 with real estate assessed at 13 698 393 after state commission action. Major items include goods and merchandise 895 198 horses and mules 657 498 autos 204 265 pianos 119 953 and 48 motorcycles 5 415.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mc Davison County
W. O. Crampton
County Board of Equalization
State Tax Commission
South Dakota
Homer Snow Adopts Waif Child at Milwaukee Station
Passenger Agent Homer Snow who runs the Milwaukee station has taken into his home a three months old baby boy found at the station. He removed the child from the Children's Home and will care for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Fall
Milwaukee
Homer Snow
Baby found in lavatory to be adopted by Snow couple
A well dressed infant found in a lavatory near the women’s waiting room was cared for by agents who sought the mother. Snow notified the Chicken’s home, then chose to adopt the baby and moved it to their house within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow
Chidken
Vermillion hosts SD Knights Templar conclave closes
The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Dakota held its 31st terminal session in Vermillion, with over 100 delegates. Officers for the coming year were elected including Frank We Medbery as Grand Commander and W. D. Livain as Deputy Grand Commander, among others.
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Vermillion
S. da
Te Grand Commandery
Knights Templar
South Dakota
G. W. Collins
State University
R. WW
Frank We Medbery
Deadwood
W. D. Livain
Aberdeen
C. B. Wilt
Mitchell
C. A. Christenderson
Stony Falls
Marshall F. Montgomery
Huron
M. P. Ohlman
Yankton
Geo. A. Pettigrew
Sioux Falls
W. C. Lusk
Henry A. Pettinton
G. W. Gollins
Jas, I. Mather
Watertown
DeSmet Robbery Attempt Ends With Heroic Strike
In DeSmet South Dakota three holdup men confronted Thomas Blachford Jr. and Joe Clark as they returned home. Blachford struck the gunman over the head and a gunshot grazed his head during the struggle. The assailants fled and remained at large.
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DeSmet
S. D
Thomas Blachford, Jr
Joe Clark
Blachford
Dad
Dog Trials Set for September 1 Near Wetonka
Aborded, 8. BL-Lewis McGrew, secretary of the All-American Field Trials Association, announces September 1 as the start date for trials near Wetonka in Brown County. Dogs from across the United States are entered, with a dozen or more trotters already in northern South Dakota preparing, signaling a highly attended event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis McGrew
All-American Field Trials Association
Wetonka
Brown
United States
South Dakota
Richards Bolts Primary Backed By Black Hills Boosters
In Black Hills South Dakota, R O Richards faces limited newspaper backing as an independent for governor. Hills Republicans unite for the ticket from Burke through November while anti Richards progressive editors bolt him and Democrats run their own candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
R. O. Richards
Huron
Black Hills
South Dakota
Richards
the Hills
Burke Down
Hills
Byrne
WAR WAGED ON HORSE DISEASE
Dr Fiory of the United States Bureau of Animal Industry reports in Standing Rock and Cheyenne River reservations that 150 of about 5,000 horses tested for dourine were killed. He plans to kill about 150 more. Dourine came from France in 1886, spreads via stallions, and has no cure. Government pays full value for Indians landless owners and half value for white or citizen owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Eb, TE. Flory
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Standing Rock
Cheyenne River Indian Reservations
Fiory
France
Northwestern conductor retires after forty years service
DeSmet Minn August 5 oldest passenger conductor on this division of the Northwestern railroad, DeSmet Lou O'Brien, has retired on halt pay after forty years in the company. He lived in Tracy Minn for many years and will continue there. The company will pay half his former salary for the remainder of his pension.
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DeSmet
Lou O’brien
Northwestern Railroad
O’brien
Tracy
Minn
Palenenke
Exposition to Proceed in 1915 Despite War Inquiry
Aberdeen editor asks San Francisco exposition to postpone due to World War in Europe. The San Francisco management concluded to keep the 1915 plan. They expect travel to Europe may shift to 1916 if the war continues and expect most nations with exhibits will still participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Max. ‘Einhein
The
Dakota ~Freié Presse
Aberdeen Press Club
Einheim
South Dakota Exposition Commission
Byrne
South Dakota
Europe
San Francisco
Former South Dakotan Aide in Huerta's Paris Meeting
Victoriano Huerta, ex Mexican dictator, will meet John Wesley DeKay in Paris. DeKay, a South Dakotan once linked to the Black Hills, once ran the Whitewood Plaindealer and built vast schemes. He allegedly funded Huerta in Mexico and helped float $50 million in bonds. now under indictment for wrecking the Atlanta National Bank. His career spans Mexico New York Paris and London as a self styled millionaire or beef baron.
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Deadwood
S. C
California
Victoriano Huerta
Mexico
Paris
John Wesley DeKay
DeKay
Whitewood Plaindealer
Huerta
Hanks
Wilson
Atlanta National Bank of Providence
R. I
New York City
London
Anthrax Epidemic Stopped Near Lyman South Dakota
After outbreaks in the area the anthrax epidemic among cattle is believed halted. Hickey Bros. in Oacoma suffered heavily as cattle died. all infected animals were vaccinated and burned to curb the disease. Authorities expect stamping out within thirty days. feed is good in the Toro region and cattle quality should improve by mid October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickey Bros
Toro
Howard to Build Carnegie Library Plan Approved
Voters in Howard South Dakota approved a Carnegie library plan by 60 to 47 in a special election. The Gamagte Corporation will construct a library building costing 7600 dollars and a tax levy will raise 750 dollars annually for maintenance.
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Howard
S. D
Gamagte Corporation
Tgsrn
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Spangler & Haney
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H. R. Kibbee
Ruben Kresbach
jBavison County
S. Cattrell
TAX Commission
Little' Boy
TN Station
Prench
Mitcheli
Gunman
South
Dakota
Panama
Prisco Wilk
Lyman
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