Change in receivers at Mitchell land office bold move
The Mitchell land office saw a change as Mr. T. C. Burns became receiver, succeeding L. B. Whitcher. The transfer, approved in Washington, followed a smooth handoff from Mr. Whitcher, who will remain in Mitchell to practice law. George Foster of Alexandria is named as likely successor to Register Boynton, with clerks Sherman and A. A. Boynton retained.
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Thurstay
Burns
Mitchell Land Office
United States Land Office
Hts Commission
Washington
William MeckKinny
Whitcher
Mitchell
Tom
Republican Party
L. BE. Whitcher
Trons KR. D. Welch
Land Office
Register Boynton
Geo. Foster
Alexandria
State Committee
Messrs. Sherman
A. A. Boynton
Civil Service
Will Move O Sioux City Former Mitchell Gentleman
Former Mitchell figure J. W. Beattie ex postmaster is moving to Sioux City to take a higher post with the Peavy Grain company recently held by G. B. Mack Beattie has traveled for the firm along the Minneapolis and St Louis line and will relocate his family from Slayton Minnesota once a satisfactory home is secured. Also notes a feature on W D Knapp selling steers for 1689 57 with a 761 57 net profit after costs and a general exhortation to farmers to raise stock and build small ventures into independence through steady effort.
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J. W. Beattie
Jack
Peavy Grain Company
Slayton
Mion
Sioux City
Sioux City Journal
Mitchell, S. D
Peavy-Grain
G. B. Mack
Garretson
Peddlers License Law Test Case in Spink County
T C McCumber representing Lovering Browne Co Chicago was arrested at Mellette on a charge of soliciting and taking orders without a license. The justice found him guilty and fined 25 dollars. The attorney cites interstate commerce and unconstitutionality. Lovering Browne Co have shipped groceries to northern state districts all fall, about a carload weekly, for subscribers in country areas.
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Spink County
T. C. McCumber
Lovering & Browne Co
Chicago
Mellette
McCumber
December climate notes from Huron record contrasts
The article compiles sixteen years of December data from Huron South Dakota detailing mean temperatures high and low marks frost dates and precipitation. It notes the warmest December in 1881 and the coldest in 1886 with specific extreme temperatures and rainfall and snow records while listing wind patterns and cloud days. The piece ends with an advertisement for a Friday to Monday sale featuring cloaks promising unequaled prices and personal satisfaction from P T McGovern.
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Weather Bureau
Huron
South Dakota
P. T. McGovern
The Eastern Star Lodge Hosts Pleasant Social Evening
The Eastern Star Lodge held a pleasant social function for their husbands on Thursday evening, offering companionship and festive atmosphere.
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Eastern Star Lodge
Thanksgiving Day Services At Congregational Church
Thanksgiving day weather cast a cold snowy scene kept worshippers away in numbers. Congregational church held services led by Rev Burleigh and Rev Stevens with Rev C W McConnell of the Baptist church delivering the sermon. Choir offerings and a liberal appeal for the poor marked the observance as residents stayed indoors and enjoyed turkey and fireside comforts.
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Congregational Church
Rev
McConnell
Burleigh
Stevens
C. W. McConnell
The
Baptist Church
Florence Gregory
Laura Daniels
Fred
Fred, Rev. Mr. Mr. Burleigh and John Colvin
Eastern Star Lodge Social Event After Meeting
After the Eastern Star session on Thursday, husbands joined in the festivities. Dancing and cards followed a fine meal for twenty two. Rev J H Babcock and others spoke briefly as new members keep joining the growing lodge.
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Eastern Star Lodge
J. H. Babcock
T. J. Spangler
A. H. Pehrson
C. W. Downey
E. B. Bracy
Peaceful death of Mrs. Caroline A. Morris
Mrs. Caroline A. Morris wife of Rev. John Morris of Grand Mound Washington died quietly at her son R A Morris home on Fourth Avenue and Chestnut Street at about noon on Tuesday aged 79 years 8 months 2 days after six weeks illness She was mother to nine children eight surviving forty two grandchildren thirty four living and one great grandchild all in Washington and Dakota Mrs Morris once lived with her husband in London England
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Ballard
Wash
Mitchell
John Morris
Caroline A. Morris
Grand Mound
R. A. Morris
Fourth Avenue
Chestnut Street
Dakota
Aged Morris Family History Recounted in West Coast Visits
The Morris family, once part of the Society of Royal Architects, moved to Canada where he led Parliament buildings at Ottawa, Toronto University, and the Nebraska state capitol in Lincoln. Mrs. Morris aided in Episcopal ministry in Davis County South Dakota, then Manila to Honolulu, and finally settled in Grand Mound, visiting Ballard yearly to see their son R. A. Morris and his household.
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Ballard
R. A. Morris
Why Cattle Are Dying From Cornstalk Disease
Anxiety grows in surrounding counties over cattle deaths linked to fields. Dr. Smith reports the illness called Toxamia Maidis, linked to cornstalks but not caused by smut. Theories include germ exposure or chemical poison. keeping cattle out of stalks helps. Disease is non contagious. Dr. Salmon seeks farmer input via S. M. Smith U. S. at Alex Mitchell Barn.
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Smith
Bureau of Animal Industry
Toxamia Maidis
Bureau
D. E. Salmon
S. M. Smith U. S
Alex Mitchell
Annual Meeting Notice for Commercial Mutual Fire Association
Notice from Mitchell South Dakota announces the annual meeting of Commercial Mutual Fire Association members to be held at the association office on Tuesday December 7 1897 at 7 30 p m. W J Healey secretary signs the notice.
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Commercial Mutual Fire Association
Mitchell
S. D
South Dakota
W. J. Healey
Sec
How to Distinguish It Cold Wave Warnings Indicate
The article explains the cold wave flag system from the Huron weather station. It defines thresholds: in December to February a drop of 20 degrees in 24 hours to 16 F or below. March to November a 20 degree drop to 20 F or below. A severe cold wave designation is used when a 10 degree or more fall beyond these limits is expected. Chief Rierson oversees flag display in winter.
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Glenn
Huron Weather Station
Rierson
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Bibles
S. H. Scallin
Postoffice
Mittens
Smith & Conyes
Mitchell National Bank
U. S
Q. Davison
N. L. Davison
T. C. Burns
Tion
Spink
Alexandria Herald
W. D. Knapp
Peadlers’ License Law
Pabliec
Mrs
Royal
New York
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