South Dakota Autos and Livestock Valuations Rise in 1916
1916 assessments show South Dakota autos valued at about 9.95 million on 31 755 machines, later rising with registrations past 42 000 and total auto investment over 10 million. Livestock numbers increase across horses cattle and sheep with higher values, while hogs drop slightly. bank stock assessments rise by 870 464 to 13 430 835. A daring air show display depicts explosives being dropped near fortifications to illustrate warfare aviation.
Skeleton Found Near State Line Stirs Local Interest
In Fairfax South Dakota a skull and a full skeleton of a white man were unearthed by Herman Fritz and his daughter Venus near the Nebraska-Dakota state line. No coffin was found and investigators press on, recalling older legends of disappearances and a famous 1864 land rush incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfax, S. D
Jmys Herman Fritz
Venus
August Schultz
Fairfax
Nebraska-Dakota
Jeanibly
Booze Piped to His Cellar Exposed in Madison
In Madison South Carolina Fred Kurth uncovered a copper pipe leading to a cellar faucet where a half barrel of whisky was hidden. The setup, once believed to be the work of a local "blind pigger" McManus, was connected to evade officers and was destroyed by the sheriff and police chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
S. C
Fred Kurth
McManus
Ace of the Air Adams to wow at South Dakota fair
Baxter Adams the aviator known as The Ace of the Air will perform at the South Dakota State fair in Huron. He plans loop the loop and flying inverted, plus a stunt bombing a miniature fort from the sky with charged devices while the fort supposedly returns fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Adams
Huron
S. D
Adams
Heavy rains halt threshing in Aberdeen region
After persistent rains the threshing operations across the Aberdeen area are stopped, though yields improve. Wheat in many fields averages up to twelve bushels per acre with macaroni and marquis varieties performing best at about twenty bushels. Barley, rye, and oats show strong potential, and warm weather raises expectations for a solid corn crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Woman Tries to Kill Man Over Lawsuit Dispute
In Belle Fourche South Dakota Mrs R I McDonald shot James Pepper near Pleyna Montana while he loaded hay on his ranch. Pepper testified she approached with a shotgun and said she would kill him or Mac would. Pepper was struck multiple times in the legs and body but not fatally injured. Mrs McDonald was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Fourche
S. D
James Pepper
Pleyna
Mont
R. I. McDonald
Pepper
Mac
Chester Hinge on New Town Henkinville Near Saranac
Milwaukee railroad surveyors map a new town on Joseph Henkin’s farm a mile and a half south of Madison Pass prompting Saranac’s relocation to the new site about four and a half miles from Chester. Henkin, the promoter, says a bank lumber yard elevator and other businesses will establish there and the town may be named Henkinville.
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Chester
S. C
Milwaukee Railroad
Joseph Henkin
Madison Pass
Saranac
Henkin
Henkinville
County Values Not Higher In Davison County
State tax commission at Pierre withdrew a five percent county raise against Davison County and will let the county auditor’s figures stand. Commissioners Nels Jensen and W. H. Snow argued that land in this section was not more valuable than in Sanborn and Hanson counties. The board kept the current assessment but may later challenge Mitchell city values.
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State Tax Commission
Pierre
Davison
Tax Commission
Nels Jensen
W. H. Snow
State Board
Sanborn
Hanson
Mitchell
City of
Postmistress Appointed for Toronto South Dakota
Miss M Moen of Toronto has been appointed postmistress after C BE Jeglum resigned for health reasons. She will assume duties once her Washington commission arrives.
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Toronto
S. D
South Dakota
M. Moen
Post Office Department
Washington
BE. Jeglum
Miss Moen
Ethan Enterprise
Frances Tobey
F. W. Tobey
Miss Tobey
W. O. Crampton
Mitchell
Bernice Browne
Mt. Vernon
A. H. Whitmore
Alexandria
Kansas professor finds no oil indications near city
Professor J Todd of Kansas State University reports after a thirty mile field survey that no anticline or home uplift evidence supports an oil bearing field in this region. He notes gas and oil fields can exist in porous strata, but drilling artesian wells shows no gas or oil supply, conflicting with some oil developers’ views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
J. &. Todd
Kansas State University
Todd
Niobrara Episcopal convocation draws 5000 Indians and leaders
The Niobrara Episcopal deanery opens a four day convocation with about 52 00 attendees including 100 Sioux Episcopal congregations and 17 native priests and deacons. US Indian Affairs Commissioner Cato Sells will speak. Luke Walker marks 45 years as Sioux commissioner. Lower Brule hosts a Friday dinner as prominence rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Bishop Wyler
Tuttle
South Dakota
EK. Ashley
If. B. Clark
Rosebud
P. J. Delirea
Wakepola
John Plackheart
Greenwood
William Hall
Santee
Neb
Nevil Jenry
Pine Ridge
Ff. R. Mounsberry
Crow Creek
Frank ‘Raga
Sisseton
Amos Ross
Allen
Luke G. Walker
Lower Brule
North
Sells
Washington, D. C
F. W. Brandon
West campaign upbeat on Hughes and Fairbanks prospects
Alvin T. Hert, manager of the western Republican national campaign, said preliminary reports from middle and far western sections are encouraging. He noted state central chairmen expect larger Republican majorities for Hughes and Fairbanks in normally Republican states. W. C. Cook, SD Republican committeeman, reported harmony among factions and predicted Hughes will keep South Dakota in the GOP column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Alvin T. Hert
Middle
Far West
Hughes
Fairbanks
West
W. C. Cook
South Dakota
Schoettle and Hitchcock Named to Wesleyan Faculty
Dr C V Gilliland acting president of Dakota Wesleyan announced Gustav Schoettle and Miss Lucile Hitchcock will join the faculty next year. The move completes speculation raised during Gilliland's recent remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Gillilamd
Dakota Wesleyan
Gustav Schoettle
Lucile Hitchcock
Dr. Gilliland
New Music Department Head Named at Wesleyan
Mr. Sebettle named to replace Prof. William Leonard Gray as head of the music department. He is a German native and trained in Germany, directed the conservatory of music at the University of Iowa for four years, then led a Des Moines symphony orchestra. Dr. Gilliland expects notable success. Miss Lucile Hitchcock joins Wesleyan from Northwestern and will lead women’s physical training and private expression lessons.
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Sebettle
William Leonard Gray
Department of Music
Germany
Conservatory of Music
University of Iowa
Des Moines
Schoettle
Gilliland
Lucile Hitchcock
Wesleyan
Northwestern University
Crammock School of Expression
Lyceum
Jones Chautauqua
Mitchell Concert Band to Become Permanent City Institution
Plan to establish the Mitchell concert band as a permanent city institution advances this week with officer elections. Paul M. Young named president, C. W. Downey vice president, and Dr. F. F. A. Bettag secretary treasurer. Directors and arrangements aim to fund weekly winter concerts and extend city musical attractions beyond summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Paul M. Young
C. W. Downey
FF. A
Bettag
Tripp
Fr. Id. Planders
Trap Shooters Meet Monday Near Mitchell and Ethah
Blue Rock fans may join a registered trap shooting tournament on Monday, August 28, at Charles Boreson's farm eight miles south and two miles west of Mitchell. Open to amateurs, events start at 9 a.m. with targets or practice options Friday or Saturday evenings. No shooting on Sunday.
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Blue Rock
Charles Boreson
Mitchell
Ethah
Roeresen Farm
Lease of School Lands for Agricultural Use in Davison County
Notice of lease sale for common school lands in Davison County on September 5, 1916 at the courthouse. Tracts listed include sections in townships 101 to 104 and ranges 60 to 67. Dated Pierre S. D. June 29, 1916. Fred Hepperle Commissioner of School and Public Lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison County
Said County
Wionaoe
Pierre
S. D
Fred Hepperle
Notice to creditors estate of Walter H Wilkinson
Notice to creditors and all claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within six months after first publication to First Trust and Savings Bank administrator in Mitchell South Dakota. The bank acts as administrator of the estate of Walter H Wilkinson, deceased in Davison County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter N, Wilkinson
Walter H, Wilkinson
First Trust and Savings Bank
City of
Mitchell
County of
Davison Soi
Walter H. Wilkinson
Notice to creditors in estate of Abbie Barr deceased
Estate of Abbie Barr deceased names James T. Barr as administrator. Creditors and others with claims must exhibit them with vouchers within six months after first publication to the administrator at his residence on 6th Ave in Mitchell Davison County South Dakota. Dated August 17, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie Barr
James T. Barr
6Th Ave
Mitchell
Davison
So. Deak
Mitchell Local Notes Highlight Small-Town Life
Mitchell daily notes report Mrs J W Bryant and baby visiting Vermillion. Weddings, arrivals, travel, weather, school staff changes, church events, and local business notices fill a busy day.orms include a corn palace fund update and community picnic planning.
Weekend social notes and local updates from Mitchell
Saturday’s Daily FE lists residents visiting and traveling, including K Mather aiding a drainage project, the Bandelmans returning from Sioux City, Dr T P White and Dr R M Ward exchange posts, and Osgoods home from a Wisconsin and eastern cities trip. Also mentions Misses Tobey Browne and Sypal, and local weather near frost risk with 45 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. K. Mather
R. M. Ward
C. S. Osgood
Wisconsin
Woods
M. M. Smith
Wakestrem
Wessington Springs
Mitchell
Otto Shamber
Spencer
Man Injured After Being Thrown From Moving Train
M J Hornbeck of Mince Oklahoma suffered a fractured skull deep facial cuts and two fingers lost after being thrown from a moving train near Columbia. He regained consciousness and claimed I W W s demanded a car. He was taken to a local hospital.
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Wablers
Aberdeen
S. D
M. J. Hornbeck
Mince
Okla
Columbia
Ornbeck
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S.D
State Line
Draw
Pierrre
Niobrara Episcopal Deanery
Paderal
Tnrance
Hard
Cook
Schgettle
Boreson Farm
R. S
J. W. Bryant
Vermillion
Wok. Tipton
Leland
Quincey
JL. Stockstad
Wennebec
Elizabeth Hansen
Oacoma
J. B. Reese
P. Pay
Milwaukee
Phil McMahon
H. G. Ahern
Canada
Milwaukee System
Canata
R. M. VanTassel
Delphi
Ind
VanTassel
O. T. Litchfield
Grace Wheeler
Tacoma
Wash
W. Wiedenbach
Bridgewater
Faith
Black Hills
Wis
Parkston
Dimocr
Troquois
B. B. Dean
J. F. Halladay
Gertrude Redl
Dean
W. W. Woodman
Mason Guy
Garner
Points
W. M. McDonald
G. W. Shunmway
Storla
Corn Palace Committee
Corn Palace Fund
Clara Lukens
Dan Bailey
Yominston
East
Ninth Avenue
Andrew Hetland
Minnesota Street
Bright
A. N. Bradvig
Graceland Cemetery
Government Weather Bureau
Fred
Vinadey
Clara M. Spohn
W. M. Herbert
Jo W W. Drarley
J. S Cilbert
Milton Junction
Stere
Sten Spohn
Louise Smith
Straws Trene Smith
G. D. Staynes
Agnes Smith
Lloyd William Baumgardner
Henry Baum
Preston Small
Lena Hague
Bard, S. D
Wisconsin Points
Delma Wilder
Cottonwood
Idaho
Sr. S. Warner
Montrose
Nf. W. Bureh
Ora S. Garner
Fairmont
Arthur Miller
Sioux City
Ruth Anderson
Commercial Club
Canova
Democratic Campaign Committee
E .E. McNamel
Ellis Potter
W. C G. Hunter
Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Jonesborough
Ark
Frederick Wichd
Centralia
Arthur Brodstrup
Wicht
Sarah Bras
Harry L. Bras
Grover C. T. Graham
St. Louis
Wimira
N. Y
John Whitman
East First Avenue
Orwin Truax
Bismarck
N. D
M. Devers
Margaret Devers
W. 2. M. Devers
Cowles
Nebraska
Court House
Jack McLaughlin
KE. Flanders
South Milwaukee
Scotland
Marion Junction
W. W. Reams
Letcher
Savenue
Peolice Court
A. T. Holmes
JL. R. Cass
H. Scallin
H. Michels
W. H. Wilkinson
Lennox and
Willow Lakes
Agnes
Aldora Berg
Stanley Berg
George Erhart
Tracy
Minn
Rolette
Vernon Vessey
Anti-Saloon League
Charles A. Howard
Rasmussen
Canton
J. 5. Hoagland
W. S. Hill
G. R. Shelton
Coods
Mayyvile
Vern
Maryville
Ben T. van Metre
Wolsey
Jennie Wiltse
Mildred Schliessmann
Ruby Gieger
Marie
Fern Graham
White Lake
Ada Newell
Mellette
H. G. Meyer
Myron Rowley
H. BE. Cook
Third Avenue
Ben Regan
C. B. Mills
Minneapolis
Scandanavian- American National Bank
Doland
Ing
Bridgewater Tribune
Frank W. Mitchell
Salem
Spencer News
Walter Peterson
Nthel Raymond
Peterson
Amy Slagle
Thea Callant
Kya Carpenter
Helen Scott
City
Mitchell Commercial Club
M. J. Kelley
New England
Robert Lincoln Kelley
Fulton
The
Baptist Sunday Schoo
Riverside
Louise Sypal
Chamberlain
Fred Brasse
Milton S. Crandill
South
White
John Falling Gilbert
Republican
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Gilbert
Burks Lodge
Central West
Albion, Mich
Charlotte Jr. White
Child Conservation League of America
Elks Club
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