Sommons in four Davison County quiet title actions
The State of South Dakota serves as defendant in two parallel circuit court actions filed in Mitchell in 1915 seeking quiet title to parcels in Davison County. Plaintiffs Jessie Newbury and Tena Hendrickson et al allege adverse claims to lands including Mitchell parcels and the Northeast Quarter of Section 27 Township 103 Range 60. Defendants must answer within thirty days or risk default relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Beckwith
T. A. Duncan
H. J. Timi
C. P. Steinmets
H.R. Kibbee
Davison County
South Dakota
Mitchell
Davison
University Additton
Commerial & Savings Bank
Herbert B. Hitchcock
The
Plaintif
Abram B. Perkins
Afitchell
Spangler & Haney
Rival railroad bids emerge near Mitchell to Platte
Pierre reports a new line named South Dakota & Western Railroad seeks Mitchell to Platte, then northwest toward Foute, to rival the Dakota & Southwestern. Incorporators include C. W. Felton and William L. Bruce, tying to Milwaukee interests. The project may aim to constrain Rosholt and Winstead lines, prompting Milwaukee to protect existing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchel
Platte
Pierre
South Dakota & Western Railroad Company
Dulla
Mitchell
Forthwest
Foute
Dakota & Southwestern Railroad Company
J. Rosholt
Wihistead Bros
Railway Commission
Bruce
Felton
C. W. Felton
Sioux City
Milwaukee Torch
William L. Bruce
Yankton
Bruce Land. Company
Milwaukee Road
Man Who Shot Chief Nabbed in Carrington North Dakota
Webster South Dakota reports that the gunman who wounded Chief Cruby of Webster was believed killed in a Carrington North Dakota fight. A companion uninjured bandit, captured at Carrington, is identified as the shooter by Chief Gruby. He awaits trial on attempted murder charges in North Dakota and may be returned to South Dakota for trial.
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Webster, S. C
Cruby
Webster
Carringon
N. D
Gunnan
Carrington
Polles Gruby
Garrick
Day County
North Dakota
Seth Dakota
Police Gruby
Sioux Falls Court Watch Amid Pole Arm Destruction
In Egan two linemen face trial as charges allege electric line workers from the Visht company attached wooden arms to poles of the Dakota Central Telephone Concern without consent. The dispute sparked local uproar as farmers relied on the lines for electric light. The case will be heard with officers from both firms present and is expected to be hotly contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Daokta Central Telephone Company
Elecric Visht Company
Flandreau
Gan
Egan
The
Telephone Company
Electric Tight Company
Mitchell Choral Club Plans Organized For Messiah Concert
Definite plans were made for a permanent choral organization to handle future May Festival events. Active members will take part in the chorus under Prof George Harold Miller with a separate group of business and auxiliary members. Handel’s Messiah is set for December 18 at the Methodist church with a 25 cent admission, 15 cents for high school students. A Friday rehearsal will unite college and town singers, urging local attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harold Miller
Mitchell
Leinslhe
Atnneapolis
Simao Jorenestra
Miller
Lst
Nett
Laura Batots Lovinger
Mrs Isler
Gray
Heddon
Mies
Vestal Murray
Devin Town
Boys Christmas Reading Push Tops Weekly Library Records
The library reported a daily average of 126 books during the last week, surpassing all prior weeks. Children’s programs drew 45 percent of total activity with 28 youngsters attending the story hour led by Miss Sullivan. Next Saturday another children’s event is planned by Miss.
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Nour
Mist Sullivan
Mis
Safety First Juvenile Book Week invites children and parents
Bernice Whalen announces events for under eight year olds as Boy Scout leaders librarians and book sellers promote children’s reading during the holiday shopping season. Franklin K. Matthews lists popular titles. parent visitors welcomed to view displays and gift lists. purchases via the book seller urged with Christmas shopping advised early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Whalen
Ule
Royike
Boss
Franklin K. Mathlews
Uprarian
Boy Scouts of America
Libray Jour
Greece Weighs Joining Entente Amid Balkan War Pressure
The interview quotes Mr. Kiriakades saying five percent of Greeks favor Germany in the current war while noting that Greece may join the Entente if a large army is sent into the Balkans. He recalls leaving customs as officers saluted and he breathed air at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiriakades
Balkans
Greece
Can't Contest Dead Settler Near Rapid City
A contested claim over William Johnson's homestead near Rapid City centered on residence and cultivation details. Simo L. Kent challenged the heirs, alleging abandonment and prior cultivation of ten acres, while Johnson's court record noted seven months of no residence before death. The case drew substantial attention in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdo
William Johnson
Here
Iilg
Rapid City Land Office
Simo L. Kent
Johnson
Kent
Jonkinson
Wien
Finichedt
E- Mgom
Costae
Lai
Peaceeepac Gatti Nearay
Asanioheey
Ira
Nat Erato Aiuto Gicteria Eoes
Secreta Elie
Gana
Hotitva
Mr Anderson Injury Update After Railroad Accident
A. Jay Anderson who was severely injured Tuesday while stepping from a freight caboose at the Dry Run bridge south of Mite shell is reported out of danger but not improving. Doctors find no broken bones, possible pelvic injury, and a severe shock. Train crew say the car did not start or jerk, and Anderson may have fallen while stepping off at the narrow embankment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Jay Anderson
Dry Run
Miteshell
Tate
Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Greek immigrant KiriaKed es Return From Greece
Gust Kiriakedes formerly ran Mitchell Candy Kitchen and was a leading member of Mitchells Greek colony. He escaped to return to Sioux Falls from Greece after being detained by authorities. He wore a captain uniform to travel and said he wished to help his country but feared life in war, yet valued being free to return to America.
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Gust Kiriakades
Mitchell Candy Kitche
Golony
Mitchell
Sioux’ Falls
Wen
Imelt
Sioux Falls
Kiriakedes
America
Greece
Black Hills Commercial Clubs Meet in Rapid City
Arrangements are under way for a Rapid City meeting of representatives from Black Hills commercial clubs. The aim is to form a federation to promote the district's interests and adopt a uniform strategy for boosting commerce across western South Dakota. Newspaper men and local merchants are invited. broader benefits are anticipated.
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Rapid City
Black Tilly and
Blacke Hills
South, Dakota
Black Hills
Midh
Tate
Bank Failure Trials Move Forward in Faulkton
In Faulkton South Dakota state circuit court Judge T L Bouck presides over consolidated suits stemming from the Security State Bank failure. June hearings used a 1100 page transcript. Attorneys include B T Salinger of Sioux City and B B Wagner of Sioux Falls for various stockholders and the state banking department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
The
Security Bank
Null
Huron
Turner & Snider
A.W. Morse
B. B. Wagner
Sioux Falls
State Banking Department
J.B. Wingfield
Perro
Is Department
Plankinton Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Joseph Polt, living on a farm three miles northwest of town, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Their children and around forty grandchildren attended the event, and the couple have resided in the area since the early homesteading days of the Slankinton territory.
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Planasnton
Joseph” Polt
Bay ‘Mong
Slankinton
Mobilize Resources for National Efficiency and Security
President urges creation of advisory bodies to mobilize economic resources and expand federal support for industrial and vocational education. He calls for measures to improve transportation, rural credit, and coordination of railways, aiming for a comprehensive review before further legislation and stressing national efficiency and security.
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Congress
Serve Bank
Europe
Thore
Jonethan
Disappearance Sparks Local Interest in New Era Heralds
Sparse fragments describe a banker vanishing about a month ago leaving his car in a corn field for energy and safety. The last trace remains elusive as Hagman, seen in Aberdeen, is linked to public appearances signaling a new age, with accounts showing no shortages and friends puzzled by the mystery.
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S. D
Hagman
Aberdeen
Jbis
Pastor Squire Active in Civic Affairs in Wessington Springs
Rev. Mr. Squire of the First Congregational church is described as a modern minister with extensive civic work. He helped organize the local Commercial Club and serves as its calendar committee chair. He promoted street improvements, a city park, and the budget plan, while supporting athletics and regiment activities. He previously led Humboldt Commercial Club and served in the Philippine insurrection with Company J.
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Wessington Springs
Guy P, Squires
First Congregational Church
Besores
Nesday
Squire
Ming
Humboldt
I. P
Commercial Club
Clu
Cal Club
Commercial Club Gould
Wossington Springs
Springs Commercial Club
Mt. Loutre
Eyinetmien
Avehanlat
South Dakota National Guard
Imehatee
First
South Dakota Infantry
Aberdeen
Noah P. Rahskop
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Royal Johnson for Defense and Social Policy Stance
Aberdeen representative Royal C. Johnson outlines war and defense plans urging stronger navy and coast defenses, skepticism of continental army concept, and reliance on national guard expansion. He calls for state by state votes on prohibition suffrage and endorses rural credits via constitutional amendment, inviting citizen input from South Dakota voters.
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United States
National Guard
South Dakota
Shennan
Conere
No Trace Found Of Missing Banker Amid Aberdeen Debauchery
Aberdeen sees a rise in drunkenness arrests after Prohibition took effect in July with 68 arrests in November, up from 45 last year. An advocate attributed the surge to stricter policing and closer watch on intoxication, noting fewer intoxication signals like public stumbling. Building permits fell in November 1914 versus this year, while broader wartime and political notes echo in a fragmented report.
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Aberdeen
Nce
Baker farmer held on attempt to kill daughter and worker
Phelp Holden of Baker township faced a peace bond after alleged attempts to kill his daughter Marie Breer and her worker Jacob Zabransky. Police say Holden first tried to seize a revolver Sunday, then bought another in Stickney before being arrested. Holden lived with Breer on the family farm where Zabransky and Breer allege threats by Holden. The bond was set at 1000 dollars but Hunt could not furnish.
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Phelp Holden
West Art
Baker Township
Holden
Stickney
Sherim E
Owens
Marie Breer
Jacob Zaransky
Zabranskylaim
Liquor Cases Up In Court In Ethan Trial
The jury found Fred Wiedeman of Ethan guilty of selling liquor to a minor after a verdict read this morning. Judge Frank B. Smith set 2 o clock tomorrow for judgment. The case arose from a Mitchell lad who bought Nauler at the Hohn Sloffer saloon on Nov 1. Saloon owner W. J. Honn is under arrest, as are his bartenders. Fred Scott faces trial today for selling liquor without a prescription. LeBlanc, a traveling insurance salesman, testified he bought liquor in the store where Scott works and that chief Wood Smith searched his pockets before and after entering the store, corroborating the testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wiedeman
Ethan
Frank B. Smith
W. J. Honn
Wiedeman
Fred Scott
LeBlanc
Quer
Scott
Pollen
Wood Smith
Big Christmas for Lead Miners
Lead mining firm Homestake will again award a 7 percent year end bonus to December payroll earners totaling about 200000 dollars in January. Stockholders will receive an extra dividend of 1 dollar in addition to the regular 69 cent monthly dividend.
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Erne
Ft, Louis
Warster
Choral Club
Graham Hall
Aberdeen Lodge
Knights OF Columbus
S. C
Sacred Heart School
Joseph J. Murphy
Minneapolis
Wio
P. F. Wickham
Alexandria
J. . Holihan
Lem
Dees
Tem
Deph Feers
Aberdeen Council
G ‘Ony
Mitche
Eek Colls
Saulkton Security
Plankinton
Guy P, Squire
Wellington Springs
Royal Johnson
Dean
Polich
Royal C. Johnson
Philadelphia Evening Ledgers
Ford
State Department
Bizaarelle Averdeen
Baltimore
B. C.hugman
Rockham
Baker Farmer
Philip Holden
Jatl
Red Wiedeman
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