Mitchell local notes reflect social events and civic news
Local notes from Tuesday list the Odd Fellows social at the IOOF hall, visits by Phillip Boush of Stockton and other residents, church revival plans, real estate work on a Mitchell Realty project, business travels, a football captaincy, an auto accident injuring Brewster White, shorthorn sales and bridge notices, and several personal legal notices and appointments in the Mitchell area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows of
Mitchell
Phillip Boush
Stockton, Til
Fifa
Guire
J. H. Davis
Bridgewater
Ray Markin
Mitchell Realty Company
W. W. Bach
Rapid City
Mitchell Realty. Company
William Durkee
Kadoka, 3D
George Ferguson Dies After Illness in Milwaukee Area
George Ferguson longtime selger engineer between a and Sanborn on the Milwaukee One died about 2 30 o clock this afternoon from diabetes after an illness funeral services will be held at the house 212 West Second remains to be arranged tomorrow in care of relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ferguson
Selger
Sanborn
Milwaukee
West
Erlex
Bais
Books Read Rise As Library Circulation Grows
November saw a large rise in reading with 2 514 volumes circulated an increase of 19 percent over the prior year. Fiction share grew to 4 percent of all books drawn. sociology, literature and history were most popular with 154132 and 102 circulations respectively. A story hour drew 30 children led by Miss Bernice Whalen. next Saturday she will read Christmas tales to children under eight at 10 o'clock. Local donors including Miss Mary Louise Burns and Mrs. Lannie Brown contributed books and magazines. librarian Edla Laurson expressed thanks. Henry Lester compiled a list of books boys favor, totaling 25 options, with suggestions to register choices at the library. Hamilton Institute won a Saturday game 18 to 12 though East High was deemed stronger by critics. A mass meeting at East High precinct featured speeches by Mayor Harley, Judge Hoover, Captain Pike and Coach Shale. Mark Mercer was elected captain of the 1916 team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Miller
Dakota Wesleyan School of Commerce
Chicago
National Business ‘Teachers" Association
Frog M. White
Sioux’ City
Mitchel
White
Rufus Clark
Nancy Smith
Winterset
el Rather
Giang Flos
Bethel Church
Be Borchardt
TR E
Kelley
Dr. J
Hoagland
J. W. Powers
Fort Carroll
Omaha Stock Yard
P. Dougherty
Bridgewater
J. J. T. Litchfield
Battle Creek
Mich
Sttchell Lodge
Koon
Spink
Gus Erdman
Border
J. F. Smith
Franke
Masfalion
C. H. Krom
A. J. Curtis
A. J. Buffalo
W. Rowley
B.A. Bobb
Frank B. Smith
Wayne Alaina
Martha Wayne Eiter
Sarah E. Fuller
Maud
Florence
Myrtle Fuller
St Louis
Maude Fuller
Loya B. Fuller
Key West
Tsp
Bernice Whalen
A. B. Test
John Colvin
Arthur Hager
Edla Laurson
Lbrarian
Henry Lester
Cnitenfo Public Library
Library Association
Mitchell
Aladdin
Alcott
Joan of Arc
Toutet_de Monvel
Browning
Don Quixote
Gerantes
Hughes
Rip van Winkle
Irving
Kipling
Tamb
Longfellow
Malory
Perrault
Yl Hoe
Scott
Stevenson
Tom Sawyer
Twain
Wyss
Hamilton Institute
New York
East High
Theast High School
Niet
Harley
N. Hoover
Albert Pike
Martin Shale
Mark Mercer
Witnesses a Firing Squad at Nogales Battle
In a letter to relatives Dr N M Wade of St Paul describes the Nogales clash in late November when Carranza forces captured the town from Villa men. He says six drunken Mexican soldiers fired on Americans and were killed by bullets from U S troops. Wade witnessed the battle from the customs house and escaped as reinforcements arrived. He also notes a Carranza captain and eight Mexican soldiers shot for looting a store and claims Carranza has control of most Mexican areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. Wade
St. Paul
Nogales
Mex
U.S
Carranza
Dr. Wade
U. S
Mexco
Wesleyan Football Coaches Lead State Title Teams
Two former Wesleyan football men coached teams to state titles and led pupils to intercollegiate success. The return of coach Shale and his team from New York City ended with a 13 to 2 loss to Hamilton. A large homecoming turnout paraded the Fast High School eleven through Aurora, with 8,000 spectators at the railroad station and 2,000 students joining in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan
Paul Sheeks
Starvat Sitehell
Dakota Wesleyan
University of South Dakota
Waban College
Marin Shale
Pierre
Aurora
Chicago Herald
Celle
Shale
New York City
Hamilton
Darlington
New York
James B. Harley
Danners
Benefit Dance to Support Mitchell Bowlers
Arthur Smith Clyde Kimble and MB Slaughter were named to lead a benefit dance to raise funds for Tri-State Howling tournament entry fees. About eighty five men’s teams are expected for the Mitchell event January 24 to 29 with a local committee coordinating plans. Delegations from Sioux City Sioux Falls and Watertown are reported as likely attendees. past tours have drawn around 200 bowlers in Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Smith
Clyde Kimble
MB. Slaughter
Mitch
Mitchell
Watertown
Tri-State Association
Sioux Falls
College Class Debates Start at Dakota Wesleyan
The Dakota Wesleyan sophomores who have never been defeated in any contest begin debates with freshmen. Inter-clean debates are new this year under Prof. HL Wilts. Teams include sophomores Julie Unk, Matilda Tarleton, Mildred Test and freshmen Delta Netmyr Pauline Long Martie Tilley. The motion: that city manager plan of government should be adopted by American municipalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Wesleyan
Torrow
Dakota
Westeyan
HL. Wilts
Jullie Unk
Newtin
I. D
Matilda
Tarleton
Arlington
Mildred Test
Mitchell
Detla Netmyr
Pauline Long
Martie Tilley
Spencer
Frida Vening
Thomas Thompson
D. Tolinston
Bernie Brereton
Canton
Harvey ‘Coacher
Ay Vieler
Gibert Graham
Canistota
Divorce Decree Grants Alimony After Cruelty Suit
A decree of divorce was granted this afternoon by Jade Frank I. Smith to Mrs Sarah Fuller from George W. Fuller, with custody of two younger children Jon Maude and Florence awarded to Mrs Fuller. Alimony set at 20500, about half the farm value, with Mr Fuller to deposit in First Trust and Savings Bank within six months and pay 250 quarterly, plus 80 monthly to Mrs Fuller and all attorney fees and land costs. Parents of seven children, six living, the family moved to Davison county from Webster, South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jade Frank I. Smith
Mtrs
Sarah Fuller
jGecrge
W. Puller
Mitchell
Mra
Cattle thieves active across state and beyond
Authorities report a growing band of rustlers operating over a wide area from Pine Wigo Indian reserve to Bison, extending west into Wyoming. County officers say the group includes four men believed to be leaders, with ongoing efforts to curb the organized thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mion
Bison
Wyoming
Band of rustlers menaces Pine Ridge cattle area
A new and dangerous band of cattle rustlers is raiding the Pine Ridge reservation. Dozens of cattlemen in the western Black Hills report loss of ten to twenty head each, with thieves targeting marketable cattle while avoiding older stock. Owners vow to cooperate with authorities to break up the gang and secure prosecutions or exile from the country. This marks a rare wholesale rustling surge in the region in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Iidgo
Secion
Black Hills
Mieves
Poultry Papers to Merge in Northwest Publication
The Progressive Poultry Journal of Lincoln Nebraska will combine with the American Poultryman of Omaha to form the largest poultry paper in the northwest with about 25 000 circulation. The two papers bring twenty years of operation and 15 000 to 10 000 circulations respectively, expanding coverage into Mitchell and surrounding regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Poultry Journal
American Poultryman
Lincoln
J. N. Crow
Loreal Management
Rankin
Omaha
Mitchell
C. L. Branson
C. Burns
Northwest
No Chance for College Frats
Fragmented OCR text discusses admission refusals and university policy. It mentions potential semester decisions, possible appeals, and concerns about frat access, with unclear names and dates. The readable content centers on college admission barriers and administrative guidance.
Mysterious Disappearance Of Real Estate Man In Pierre
Pierre South Dakota witnessed a puzzling disappearance as M Witte a Howard Iowa real estate dealer and brother-in law of WM Eisen vanished after arriving November 4 at the Locke Hotel in Pierre He checked in paid his bill and left without his grip or overcoat He had planned a meeting in town the next day but did not appear His wife later received a dated letter from him and no further trace has been found despite searches An unclaimed suitcase at the Locke contained Witte papers and an overcoat unmarked as to identity remains undiscovered
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
S. D
WM. Eisen
Manson
M. Witte
Witte
North-Werter
Howard
Locke Hotel
Tis Ron
Locke
Funeral service held for S. E. Stewart at residence
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock over the remains of S. B. Stewart at his daughter Mrs Lostis Crooks' residence 928 East Second Avenue. The service was conducted by Dr J. Foagland of the Methodist Church Mermentckas. Wife who died eight year
Obituary of Stewart from New York to Montana Pioneer Life
Eo. SB Stewart was born in 1838 in Ticon N.Y. He moved with his wife to Iowa in 1864 and belonged to the Methodist church for over 80 years, dying at nearly 92. He leaves four daughters and one son, numerous grandchildren, and siblings in several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eo. Sb, Stewart
Ticon N.Y
Towa
Taos
Dee Brooks
Mitchell
Julia Brooks
Luverne
Minn
E. L. Warren
SlousaFils
W. Hi
Jennie B. Starr
Stolen Articles Recovered After Haystack Confession
Eight youths who had been at the Skidrus farm near Aberdeen were jailed awaiting trial for allegedly stealing four watches and jewelry from Mrs. Skidrid. One youth confessed to hiding the items and aiding in concealing them in a haystack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Harry Siegert
Skidusrud
San
Tral
Skidrid
Mitchell News Briefs and Local Notes 1918
Daily transcriptions list Mrs. M. Seaman of Wakarusa visiting son Dr. Wy G. Seaman in Dakota Wesleyan. Mrs. Coburn of Carroll, Ia. visiting with daughter Mrs. KB Backus. Arthur Shas of Loomis broke his lower right leg when his horse fell. George Schnanbauer named president of the Y M C A. Seeley E. Stewart dies at 93 in Mitchell, funeral at residence, body to Sioux Falls. Oliver G. Pine buys old Pine homestead at W. P. Glennon sale. Wayne Barnard auctioneer. Guy Brown visits from Mitchell in prep for Dakota Wesleyan debates. Mitchell debates vagrant and drunk problem. soup lunches replace jail. Ross Underhill joins Modern Woodmen Lodge in Scotland. Miss Ruth Anderson passes typing test at Corsica with 46 wpm. will receive Underwood certificate. Edmund Greene named captain of Caniston College football 1918.
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Ts. S. M. Seaman
Wakarusa Ind
Wy, G. Seaman
Dakota Wesleyan
Coburn
Carroll, Ta
KB. Backus
Arthur Shas
Loomis
Seeley E. Stewart
Loretta Crooks
East Second Avenue
Sioux Falls
Stew Ut Wag
Dee Brooks
Mitchel
Oliver G. Pine
Old Pine
W. P. Glennon
Wayne Barnard
Parker
Guy Brown
Mitchell
Academy of
Tom Alalloney
Sioux Falls Journal
Aliehell
Ross Underhill
Woodmen Lodge
Scotland
A. Lambert
Alexandria
Department of Business
Herman Schultz
Piste
Edison Hiig
Bloel Spencer
Milage
Ruth Anderson
Corsica, D
Underwood
Edmund Greene
Mitchell High
Aig
Greenowner
Christmas fund appeal cited by local names in quiz
A list of contributors including cer Fred Redline W A Wheeler J i Corker and others is cited with a call for more money for Mitchell. Residents are urged to send or bring contributions to the Fritz establishment to celebrate its greatest Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butterfield
C. J. Branson
Herd
Mitchell
Fritz
George C Ferguson Rites Held at Mitchell
Funeral services were held at 212 West Second Avenue this afternoon for George C Ferguson who died yesterday morning from a long illness. The rites were conducted by Rev Robert L Kelely of First Baptist Church. Remains to be sent at 9am tomorrow by Milwaukee train to Mason City for 2pm services at J P Hughes’s home, with interment in Mason City. Ferguson, longtime Milwaukee locomotive engineer, aged 56, had suffered a disabling injury 15 months ago and retired to home life. He is survived by Mrs Ferguson, two brothers, a sister, and several nieces and nephews. He was active in Brother hood of Locomotive Engineers and Mason lodges. Bearers expected from Spencer and Mason City.
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West
Second Avenue
George C. Ferguson
Robert Lincoln Kelely
First Baptist Church
Mason City
J. P. Hughes
Air
Ferguson
Mitchell
Milwaukee System
Portaze
Wis
Milwaukee Line
Dakota
Spencer
Margaret McTain
Necedah Wis
Spirit Lake
Ley
Freason
Kenneth Ferguson
Minneapolis
Milwaukee Tine
John Ferguson
Harvey
N. D
Anna Persenson
Ft. Dodge
W. C. Lambert
W. J. Ferguson
Milbank
Virginia Dosley
Mary Johnston
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Sandra
Massie Lodge
Elles F Mitchell
Quiet Title Suit Filed Over Mitchell Property
The State of South Dakota is serving defendants in Davison County with a summons to answer a 1918 complaint filed in Mitchell. The suit seeks a judgment quieting title and resolving adverse claims to Lots 2, 4 and 14 in Block 7 of University Addition, Mitchell. Defendants must respond within 30 days, or the plaintiff will seek relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavison County
Jessie Newbury
R. Hi
McBride
W. B. Irwin
Agnes NeUiride Mooney
Mary McBride Ford
Hels
Inw
Devigees
Mary McDride Ford
Witter L. Johnston
Mal Hie M. John, Beckwith
Anc
Davison County
Dakota
University
Mitchell
Sout Dakota
Commercial
Savings Bank
Mil Hell
South Dakota
Herbert E. Hitchcock
the Plaintif
Aberdeen Masons Elect Officers for Year
The Blue Lodge for Masons elected Worshipful Master Harry de Malignon senior Warden J Hill junior Warden Fred A Reidel secretary F A Wilson treasurer F A Brown and temple board member W E Miléan for the coming year. A special Milwaukee railroad exhibition car with agricultural samples will tour South Dakota towns on scheduled January dates including Mitchell Ethan Parkston Scotland Alexandria Bridgewater Parker Yankton Vermilion Elk Point Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen Masons
Aberdeen
Blue Lodge
Harry de Malignon
J. Hill
Fred A. Reidel
F. A. Wilson
F. A. Brown
Temple Board
W. E. Milean
Northwest
South Dakota
Milwaukee Railroad
Mitchell
Ethan
Parkston
Scotland
Alesandria
Bridgewater
Parker
Yankton
Vermilion
Elk Point
Jefferson
Americans Saving Money at Ninth Annual Life Insurance Meeting
New York City hosts the ninth annual convention of the Association of Life Insurance Presidents. Federal and transportation experts discuss policy, investment, and how life insurers fund economic progress. William C. Weman notes life companies doubled assets in ten years, with farm mortgage lending dominating, and calls for closer borrower lender cooperation to ensure secure, productive investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Association of Life Insurance
New York
Polley Reserve
William C. Weman
Berkshire Lite Insurance Company
Pittsfield
Mass
Tn Aussete
Insurance Companion of
Couties
Wwest
Wouth
Middle Atlantic
Tifa Insurance
Wyman
The
Association
United States
Dalz Anco
Eifeny
Canada
Viva
iJfaem
Harry Dunn Called Beyond
Harry Dunn aged 91 died at his parents home 519 north Rowley street at 6:30 last night from kidney cancer. He lived south of Farmer and prairie farmed for years then with parents in Mitchel during illness. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm at home, Dr J S Hoagland officiating. Burial Graceland cemetery. Survived by parents two brothers and one sister. one brother and a sister remain at Farmer and another brother at Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hl. Dunn
J. H. Dunn
North Rowley Street
Farmer
Mitchel
Hoagland
Graceland Cemetery
Mr. Dunn
Dridgewater
J. J.dunn
Harry
Spencer
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Geo. Ferguson
Milwaukee Ger
Illinois
Uphomore
Will Glass
Sara Puller
Geo. W. Fuller
RUST
Rogressive Poultry Journal
Aden
Man
S. E. Stewart
George Schnanbauer
Colso Y. M. C. A
Carl Harvey
Old Home
Masonic Lodge
Harry Dunn
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