Remains Laid to Rest for O H Perry in Community Obituary
The death of O H Perry at 3 10 pm Sunday from heart failure ends a week of illness after church attendance. A Baptist service filled the church with friends, city officials, and Odd Fellows and Daughters of Rebekah. He was eulogized by Rev L J Gillett and buried at Graceland cemetery with Odd Fellows rites.
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O. H. Perry
Baptist Church
Tate O.H. Perry
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Daughters of Rebekah
L. J. Gillett
Life of Mitchell civic leader Oliver H Perry
Oliver H Perry born September 19 1833 in Milton Massachusetts died December 4 1904 in Mitchell aged 71 after a life as a cooper railroad carpenter and long service in public life He married Olive Lindsay in 1856 later wed Margaret Tracy He leaves a daughter Pearl two brothers and two sisters plus his wife His Dakota days included a government claim farming restaurant and laundry ventures He served on the city council from 1898 as representative of the first ward and was water works committee chairman He helped oversee the City Hall project and remained a Baptist church member and worker.
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Oliver H. Perry
Milton
Mass
Mitchell
Massachusttes
Ohio
Olive Lindsay
Rainey
Perry
Wisconsin
Waterloo
Iown
Margaret Tracy
Pearl
Charles
Thist
Ferry
Bas
Baptist Church
Obituary Notice: M L Perry Prominent Local Citizen Dies
The long-time Mitchell Baptist Church member and trustee Mr Perry died after a life of honesty and civic service. He was a loving husband and father, active in Odd Fellows and Rebekahs, and planned a quiet retirement in a second home. The community mourns his loss.
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Mitchell Baptist Church
Board of Trustees
Orders of Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Rocky Mountain Tea and Seallin Bros. Ad
The verse highlights the farmer, sailor, and girls with lovers and Rocky Mountain Tea, mentioning Seallin Bros. as the advertorial or brand reference.
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Seallin Bros
Curtis Elected Vice President At Brief City Council
In a short session the council elected A B Curtis as vice president to fill the vacancy caused by Alderman Perry's death. Warrants were approved, funeral services for Perry were set for Wednesday, and a request to use the city hall auditorium for the State Poultry Show in February was granted with assurances it would be left in good condition.
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Silsby
Hannett
Perry
Markham
Curtis
Wi. Scallin
State Poultry Show
City Hall
Scallin
Annual Meeting of Commercial Mutual Fire Association
The Commercial Mutual Fire Association held its annual meeting in the city hall offices. Reports were approved and a board of directors for the next year elected: S H Scallin, M C Betts, H L Bras, O L Branson, J O Walrath. Officers named: President S H Scallin, Vice President M C Betts, Secretary J O Walrath, Treasurer K L Bras. Receipts 43 486 78. disbursements 10 739 71. notes paid to policyholders 12 371 84. balance 23 111 55. Additional resources include first mortgage loans 2 975 00, cash in collection 1 036 69, furniture 467 39. The Mutual organized seven years ago and has grown, saving business owners money by providing lower-cost risks.
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Commercial Mutual Fire Association
City Hall
S. MH. Scallin
M. C. Betts
H. L. Bras
O. L. Branson
J. O. Wal
Commercial Mutual
Mutuals
Educational tales and district school board notes
The report shows Miss Edith Trow scoring four hundreds in a spelling contest at Vietor S C Cathout's. Three months of Mae Nolt's report list Gerald Mastimaio and Walter Cragipton each with three hundreds. Certificates were awarded to Agnes Grose and Normian Rosenquist. A disease outbreak in Baker township prompted school closures after teacher exposure. The superintendent urged loyalty to his successor and discussed district meeting schedules and insurance reviews.
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Martha Thormodsyard
Vietor S.C. Cathout
Edith Trow
Edith
Mae Nolt
Gerald Mastimaio
Walter Cragipton
Agnes Grose
Normian Rosenquist
Baker Township
T Clerk
J. L. Sorret
Rome Township
Quigley
Hollister Tea Promotion Cuts Rates 83 Percent
Life insurance firms plan an 83 percent rate cut for everyone who uses Hollisters Rocky Mountain Tea. A persuasive scheme pitched by Scallin Bros offering 35 cents for tea or tablets.
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Hollister
Scallin Bros
Alfalfa Crop on Woonsocket Farm Promises Good Seed Yield
R W Mc Naughton rented W H Frank's farm last spring. The 23 acres of alfalfa were cut for hay and sold for less than value, netting 4 per acre. Threshed recently Mc Naughton expects over fifty bushels of seed at 10 dollars per bushel, much of which is sold. The seed could have been higher with different threshing. Alfalfa is seen as the coming crop for the area.
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Woonsocket News
R. Wi. McNaughton
November Weather Marks Remarkable Warm Spells for Winter Month
The government thermometer shows November warmth with a high of 77 degrees on the 18th, two thirds of days between 55 and 77, and a coldest day 11 above zero on the 30th. Lilac buds remained green up to the 28th as 1904’s November is noted as an exceptionally good winter month.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters urged for common symptoms
The notice promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for poor appetite belching heartburn sick headache costiveness sleeplessness and other ailments. It claims cures for dyspepsia indigestion chills colds and malaria and insists on a private stamp over the bottle neck.
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W. J. Frad & CO
RUH & Garton
Tin
West First Street
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Dray and
J. A. Reed’s
Foleyshoney
IAR
Chicago, Milwaukee & St
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Mirched
Natonal Bank
U. S
W.G. Davison
Wm. M. Smith
E J. Quigley
L. M. Russ
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