South Dakota to gain three congressmen in next session
The apportionment act intends three South Dakota seats in the next congress after March 3 1913. Mitchell Burke and Martin fall in districts one two and three respectively as the state enters a three district map. The article contrasts public opinion with the act and notes the 1912 election will determine representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
South Dakota
Kota
Congress
Mitchell
Burke
Martin
Grant County Boosters Club Formed in South Dakota
Aberdeen and Milbank business men held a Milbank meeting to organize a Grant County Boosters Club. Representatives from two townships in Grant county were chosen to recruit members. The promoters aim to showcase Grant county and South Dakota to attract good membership nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. C
Big Stone
Milbank
Grant County
Boosters’ Club
South Dakota
Children die in fire at Lincoln playhouse
Two children, Max Sapeon aged 7 and Herman Sapon aged 12, perished after their playhouse caught fire during the night in Lincoln Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Max Sapeon
Herman Sapon
In Social Circles Mitchell S Evening of Music
Mitchell presents an evening of music in social circles featuring local performers. The event showcases diverse acts with a focus on community arts and cultural engagement.
Music Hostess Honors Miss Catherine Alden in City Soiree
Irene Welly and Mie Lawtite Mitler hosted a musicians’ gathering at Loelock in honor of Miss Catherine Alden of Lincoln Nebraska. Miss Alden sang several numbers while guests, mostly local players, performed, and Mrs Wheeler provided refreshments with Mrs Hathaway assisting. The event closed with warm farewells as attendees departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wheeler Stuart
Wheeler
Catherine Alden
Lincoln
Neb
Lo’elock
Clara Christensen
Florence Morris
Minat Hlager
Pannie MceCormick
Helen Powers
Jessie Walrath
Eliza Vermilyea
Dora Butler
J. W. Powers
W. Hatta Way
Picnic on Tobin's Park River Excursion Aboard Train
Seventeen ladies traveled by morning train to Tobin's park for a daylong picnic. Mrs J 12 Wells hosted at the Davison cottage. They enjoyed rowing motor boat lawn games and a large bonfire with stories. A lantern helped stop the night train for the return trip.
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Tobin’s Park
Farmers Ready to Protect Crops as Birds Face Limits
In Pierre South Dakota reporters note grouse and prairie chicken hunting may resume after years of prohibition. Farmers fear trespass and crop damage from rapid fire guns and warn hunters to stay off fields. Agitation grows for lasting protection of the birds as a farm benefit.
Social function at Mrs Maynard home hosts Miss Mable Allen
Mrs Jennie Wiltse and daughter Lois hosted a five o'clock coffee at Mrs F A Maynard's home. The event honored Miss Mable Allen of Kirksville Missouri. Selections included piano pieces by Mary Louise Burns and Bess Mellenry.
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Jennie Wiltse
Lois
F. A. Maynard
Mable Allen
Kirksville
Mary Morrow
Lois Anderson
Jeanette Smith
Nachel Doyle
Helen Hoon
Bess McHenry
Mary Louize Burns
Mildred Derr
Melissa Walrath
Marie Johnston
Florence Walrath
Virginia Heson
Grace Bliss
Blanche
Kitty Ryan
Leteler
Marguerite Anderson
Laura Walrath
Mary Louise Burns
Bess Mellenry
Leading Physicians Form One Medical Firm in Huron
Five city physicians form Class Sprague Taylor Thomas Wood partnership to run a shared practice. They rent second floor offices and place a hospital under firm control with plans to expand. Internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, and ENT will be specialties. a complete lab and X-Ray room will be added.
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IF. L. Class
Taylor
Sprague
T. J. Wood
Benj. Thomas
Ladies Hold Picnic Meeting of Methodist Aid Society
The Mrs S Hf Scal lin division met Tuesday afternoon at West Side Park for a picnic style gathering. Fifteen members attended under the hot sun, enjoying the regular program followed by outdoor refreshments on the lawn and a social hour before returning home pleased with the new meeting spot.
Grace Davis Hosts Nine OClock Breakfast Party
At 623 South Sanborn Grace Davis entertained many of her girl friends with a nine o'clock breakfast. The home and tables were decorated with orange daisies. Miss Morrow led a program of music and readings. Guests included Mary Morrow Eva Curwen Florence Morris Blanche Sigmund Grace Bliss Melissa Walrath Mildred Derr Merle Bryan Mina Hager Ada Nuell Evelyn Dilley Margaret Devers and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sanborn
Grace Davis
Miss Morrow
Miss Derr
Miss Hager
Miss Morris
Miss Davis
Mary Morrow
Eva Curwen
Florence Morris
Blanche Sigmund
Grace Bliss
Melissa Walrath
Mildred Derr
Merle Bryan
Mina Hager
Ada Nuell
Evelyn Dilley
Margaret Devers
Grace
Examiner Jones to Resign Soon
John L. Jones, public examiner of the state for five years, is reported to resign about the first of September and leave for an eastern firm offering a higher salary. The notice hints at a major career transition and relocation.
Astor engagement tale stirs New York society
Miss Katherine Force to wed Wall Street broker as Colonel Astor showers bride elect with gems worth hundreds of thousands. A large trunk arrived at the Forces’ home signaling an imminent ceremony and rumor cites Colonel Astor’s lavish gifts including antique bracelets, a diamond necklace, sapphire ring, pearl buttons and a large diamond ring valued at around thirty thousand dollars.
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New York
Pores
Madeleine
Vincent Astor
Katherine Force
Wall Street
Colonel Astor
Aid
Marie Antoinette
Miss Force
GIVES FINE AVERAGE FOR THE CORN WEST
J HW Tait traveling freight agent for the Milwaukee road based in Mason City visited Chamberlain on a corn survey. He found strong outlook west of Mitchell and estimated corn yields between Mitchell and Pukwana at about 40 bushels per acre. He plans further Milwaukee system inquiries to verify corn prospects.
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J. HW. Tait
Milwaukee Road
Mason City
Town
Chamberlain
Mr. Tait
Mitchell
Tait
Milwaukee
Elaborate funeral for John W. Gates
New York City crowds filled the Hotel Plaza for the elaborate funeral of John W. Gates requiring about one hundred policemen. The body was transported by automobile hearse to Woodlawn cemetery with Rev Wallace McMullen of Madison Avenue Methodist Church officiating. Simultaneous memorial services were held in Port Arthur Texas where Gates resided and held large business interests.
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New York City
Hotel Plaza
John W. Gates
Woodlawn
Wallace McMullen
Madison Avenue Methodist Church
Port Arthur
Tex
Gates
German engineer freed after $225,000 ransom paid
Dr Edmund Richter, a German engineer kidnapped by Greek bandits in Salonika, was released today after a ransom of 225000 dollars was paid, funds that reportedly go to the national society treasury.
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Salonika
Turkey
Edmund Richter
National Society
Electric Litters Promote Blood Purification
In fighting infection white cells attack germs but may fail as germs multiply. Pimples boils eczema and sores appear while strength and appetite fade. Electric Litters regulate stomach liver and kidneys and expel poisons from the blood. They are praised as the best blood purifier by C. T. Budahn of Tracy California. 50c at Diehl and Brown.
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C. T. Budahn
Tracy
Calif
Diehl & Brown
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Irene Welly and
Mie Law
Tite Mitler
Somalicty
Teletos
Sodality
Thasis
St. Marys Guild of the Episcopal Church
C. A. Davison
Rowley Street
Pifth Avenue
Huron
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Examiner Jones
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