Quiet title sought in university addition land case
State of South Dakota issues a summons in Davison County circuit court against R W W McBride and others to answer a 1915 complaint seeking judgment quieting title and resolving adverse claims to Lots 3 4 and 14 Block 7 University Addition Mitchell. Respondents must answer within thirty days to avoid entry of relief as requested by plaintiff’s attorney Herbert B B Hitchcock.
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State of
South Dakota
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Davison County
Jessie Newbury
R. WW. McBride
W. J. Irwin
R. H. McBride
Agnes McBride
Mooney
Mary McBride Ford
Devisees
Witter II. Johnston
Mallie M. Johnston
L. Beckwith
T. A. Duncan
University
Mitchell
Commercial & Savings Bank
Herbert B&b. Hitchcock
Mitchell, South Dakota
Quieting Title Suit In Davison County South Dakota
Plaintiffs Rena Hendrickson and Ella Hendrickson sue defendants including Hannah B Perkins and heirs at law to Abram E Perkins in Mitchell Davison County for a judgment quieting title to the NE quarter of Section 27 Township 103 Range 60 West of the 5th P M, with pending service and thirty day response requirement.
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South Dakota
Abraam E. Perkins
Abram E. Perkins
Mitchell
Davison
Davison County
Spangler & Haney
P. O
S. D
Two Route Rail Line Planned From Mitchell To Platte
Mitchell residents may gain a second direct route to Platte as the South Dakota and Western Railroad Company seeks to build a line from Mitchell to Platte then northwest. Promoters Bruce and Felton, linked to the Milwaukee road, file plats and request a railway commission permit, signaling possible competition with the Dakota and Southwestern line backed by J Rosholt and Winstead Bros. A clash over right of way could lead to new construction in the Mitchell area.
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Mitchel
Platte
Pierre
South Dakota & Western Railroad Company
Mitchell
Dakota & Southwestern Railroad Company
J. Rosholt
Winstead Bros
Railway Commission
Bruce
Felton
C. W. Felton
Sioux City
Milwaukee Road
William N. Bruce
Yankton
Mruce Land Company
Mr. Felton
Man Who Shot Chief Gruby Nabbed in North Carolina
Webster South Dakota police chief Cruby was shot in the foot and amputated. A companion, later killed in Carrington, NC, is now identified as the shooter by a photograph. The uninjured bandit faces North Dakota attempted murder charges and, if acquitted, will be re-arrested for trial in South Dakota.
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Webster, S. C
Cruby
Webster
Carrington
N. C
Gruby
Garrick
Day County
North Dakota
South Dakota
Linemen Start Things in Court in South Dakota
Sioux Falls reports two crews from Dockta Central Telephone and the electric light company faced off in Egan as wooden arms tied to poles were removed and damages alleged. Arrests for property destruction followed with officers from both firms present as farmers fretted over lights and possible retaliation, until the case went to court.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Dockta Central Telephone Company
Electric Light Company
Flandreau
Egan
The
Telephone Company
Mitchell Choral Club Plans Permanent Organization
Promoters of Mitchell May Festival finalize a two-class choral group with active and sustaining members to support winter concerts. Handel’s Messiah is set for December 16 at the Methodist church with soloists Laura Saul Louis Lovinger Mrs G H Miller Mrs W L Gray Henry Hedden and Miss Vesta Murray. Admission is 26 cents general and 15 cents for high school pupils. A Friday rehearsal will run, urging downtown support and student participation.
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George Harold Miller
Mitchell
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Miller
Books for Boys for Christmas celebration at library
The library reports a daily average of 126 books for the last week, topping all weeks except midwinter peaks. Nonfiction makes up 45 percent, juveniles one third, and 28 children attended the story hour led by Miss Sullivan. Next Saturday will feature entertainment by Miss.
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Sullivan
Safety First Juvenile Book Week Encourages Reading for Boys
Bernice Whalen will tell stories as part of a city event inviting all children under eight. The Safety First Juvenile Book Week brings Boy Scout leaders librarians and book sellers together to promote books boys like. Franklin K. Mathews outlines a list of books boys prefer and parents are urged to shop early this Christmas season.
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Bernice Whalen
Boy Scout
Franklin K. Mathiews
Boy Scouts of America
Libray Journal
College Coeds Making Dolls at Graham Hall Sale
About seventy college girls at Graham Hall are sewing Mother Goose and special baby dolls for a Christmas sale on December 9 from 1 to 8 pm. Proceeds fund upgrades to Graham Hall parlors including mission furniture and reading tables. candy tables will be available for visitors.
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Graham Hall
Mother Goose
Mitchell
Mission
Mr. Anderson Getting Better After Injury
A. Jay Anderson, injured Tuesday night when stepping off from a freight caboose at the Dry Run bridge south of Mitchell, is improving and out of danger. Doctors find no bone breaks, though possible pelvic arch injury. memory hazy on accident details. Brakemen say the car stopped at the bridge end and Anderson may have misjudged arrival, slipping on narrow embankment steps and losing his cap.
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A. Jay Anderson
Dry Run
Mitchell
Anderson
Mitchell candy pioneer returns from Greece hero tale
Gust Kiriakades, once owner of the Mitchell Candy Kitchen and a leading figure in Mitchell’s Greek community, has flown back to Sioux Falls from a Greek homeland visit. He recounts slipping from military captivity by disguising as a captain and leaving without passport or official exit papers, seeking life in America despite danger and war.
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Gust Kiriakades
Mitchell Candy Kitchen
Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Kiriakedes
America
Greece
Greeks Split Over War Sides Amid Balkans Uncertainty
Mr. Kiriakades described passing customs and saluting officers as he went to sea and breathed easier. He noted that 75 percent of Greeks favor Germany now but warned Greece may join the Entente if a large army moves into the Balkans.
Can't Contest Dead Settler Wins in Land Dispute
Murdo South Dakota rapid city land office upheld against Sime L Kent in a contest over William Johnson's homestead. Johnson had not established residence before death, but cultivated ten acres, affecting contest validity. Kent had previously entered the land and his entry was cancelled amid disputed residency.
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Murdo
S. C
William Johnson
Here
Rapid City Land Office
Sime L. Kent
Johnson
Kent
Johison
Aberdeen Lodge Initiates 101 Knights in Ceremonial
The Knights of Columbus Aberdeen lodge will hold a large meeting next Sunday at the Sacred Heart school auditorium to initiate 101 candidates. Joseph L. Murphy of Minneapolis will deliver the principal address with P J Wickham of Alexandria and R T Holihan of Lemmon among out of town participants. P I Wickham, state deputy, will lead the degree exemplification with Aberdeen council officers assisting.
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Aberdeen
S. D
the Knights of Columbus
Sacred Heart School
Joseph L. Murphy
Minneapolis
P. JF. Wickham
Alexandria
R. T. Holihan
Black Hills to form federation of commercial clubs
Rapid City hosts plans for a meeting of representatives from all Black Hills and nearby commercial clubs to form a federation. The aim is a uniform method to advance the region wide interests and possibly boost western South Dakota, with newspaper men also invited.
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Rapid City
S. D
Black Hills
South Dakota
Bank Failure Trials Begin Over Faulkton Bank Collapse
In Aberdeen South Dakota circuit court Judge T I Bouck hears consolidated cases arising from the failure of Security State bank of Faulkton. Earlier hearings by Judge Bauer in Faulkton last June produced a 1100 page transcript. Numerous attorneys including B I Salinger S W Clark L W Crofoot Gardner Null Turner Snider B E Wagner and J L Wingfield appear for various stockholders estates and the State banking department as arguments await transcription and oral argument.
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Aberdeen
S. C
T. l. Bouck
Security State Bank of Faulkton
Bauer
R. H. Bottum
Faulkton
B. I. Salinger
Sioux City
Iowa Supreme Court
S. W. Clark
Redfield
South Dakota
Faulk County
L. W. Crofoot
F. B. Gannon
The
Security Bank
Gardner and
Null
Huron
Morse
Turner & Snider
A. W. Morse
B. E. Wagner
Sioux Falls
State
J. L. Wingfield
Pierre
Plankinton Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Plankinton, S. D. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Polt, living on their farm three miles northwest of town, have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Their children and about forty grandchildren gathered to observe the occasion. They have resided in the area since the early days as among the first homesteaders of the Plankinton territory.
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Plankinton
S. D
Joseph Polt
President talks national efficiency and coalitions for mobilizing economy
President urges rapid creation of instrumentalities to mobilize economic resources in crisis. He proposes an advisory body from army navy and industry to coordinate transportation and manufacture, seek federal aid for industrial education, rural credits, and better use of natural resources while safeguarding conservation. He calls for a commission to study railroad regulation and broader coordination. The goal is a stronger, more efficient national economy and security.
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Army
Navy
Congress
Europe
Pastor Guy Squires A Civic Leader In Wessington Springs
Rev Guy P Squires pastor of First Congregational church is described as a modern preacher and active civic leader He organized the local Commercial club contributed to city improvements including a $5000 park and budget planning He served in the Philippine insurrection with Company F and is a longtime Veterans of Foreign Wars member.
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Wessington Springs
S. D
Guy P. Squires
First Congregational Church
Squire
Humboldt
Gould
Humbolt Commercial Club
Huron-Sioux Falls
State
Hisiway Commission
Laurie
Fourth Regiment
South Dakota National Guard
First
South Dakota Infantry
Aberdeen
Noah P. Rahskopf
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Prose excerpt on law, energy, and a new age heralds
A historical fragment quotes a stance asserting unlimited authority to enforce vigor and safety, declaring neutrality in partisanship and presenting a vision as heralds of a new era. The fragment emphasizes the readiness of law to act energetically and assuredly.
Royal Johnson for Defense outlines stance on defense and social issues
Aberdeen, S D Representative Royal C. Johnson expresses views on preparedness, military strength, and national defense. He calls for a larger navy to protect commerce, stronger coast defenses, and a robust reserve force. He supports state decided social questions such as prohibition and equal suffrage, and backs rural credits via federal or state action.
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Aberdeen
Royal C. Johnson
United States
Continental Army
National Guard
South Dakota
Congress
No Trace Found of Missing Banker Hagman
Aberdeen S D no word has yet been received concerning the whereabouts of B G Hagman of Rockham The report notes that no trace has been found and no clues have emerged despite searches by authorities and local residents in the area.
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Aberdeen
S. D
G. Hagman
Rockham
Banker Hagman Missing After Month Long Disappearance
S D a banker who vanished about a month ago left his car in a corn field. The last trace of Hagman was at Aberdeen, appearing here about three days after his disappearance. There is no shortage in Hagman s accounts and friends find his disappearance inexplicable.
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S. D
Hagman
Aberdeen
Baker farmer tried to kill another on peace bond doubt
Phillip Holden of Baker township faced a peace bond of 1000 dollars after alleged attempts to kill his daughter Marie Breer and her worker Jacob Zabransky. Holden allegedly attacked and was said to have seized a revolver before fleeing to Stickney where he bought another weapon. Sheriff Owens arrested him before he could return home.
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Phillip Holden
Baker Township
Holden
Stickney
B. EB. Owens
Fielden
Marie Breer
Jacob Zabransky
Woth
Zabransky
Liquor Cases Up In Court In Ethan State Case
A Mitchell lad’s claim of buying liquor at Hohn Stoffer saloon in Ethan, Nov 1 is central as Wiedeman is found guilty for selling liquor to a minor and Judge Smith sets judgment for tomorrow. Hohn, a saloon proprietor, faces the same charges. Scott stands trial for selling liquor without a prescription. Prosecution witness LeBlanc testifies to purchases at Wiedeman’s store with police corroboration.
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Fred Wiedeman
Ethan
Frank B. Smith
Mitchell
Hthana
Polica
Big Christmas for Lead Miners in South Dakota
Homestake employees will receive a 7 percent year end bonus on their December earnings, with about $200,000 set for January distribution. Stockholders will again get an extra dividend of $1 in addition to the regular 65 cents monthly, following a recently established practice.
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S. D
More Drunks In Aberdeen Despite Dry Law
Aberdeen South Dakota reports 68 drunkenness arrests in November, up from 45 a year earlier, despite the city being dry since July 1. A dry advocate cites police focus on impaired walking and breath as a reason. Only seven building permits were issued in November, 1914, versus twenty-four this year.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Unclear fragment ties to war policy and elections
Fragmentary account mentions Mr Ward and a State Department decision barring his party from entering belligerent countries. References to Europe treaties and tax talk appear, with scattered names and terms. The text is incomplete and reads like OCR noise with few solid facts or dates.
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Philadelphia Evening Ledger
Mr. Ward
State Department
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Belandreau
May
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City Library
MR. Anderson
Aberdeen Lodge
Knights OF Columbus
Faulkton Security
Guy P. Squire
Wellington Springs
Royal Johnson
Baker Farmer
Philip Holden
Chicago
Newsi
Bryant
Baltimore
Jeb Odes Ie
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