18 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
1
The readable portions reference a health aid issue and possibly police involvement. Names, places, dates, and concrete actions are unclear in the fragment, leaving only a general sense of civic assistance and law enforcement context.
Mitchell prepares for the Fifth Annual State Poultry Show from February 2 to 6 1904 at the Colvin warehouse with many entries expected from surrounding states. Scallin named secretary amid new prizes as local businessmen fund subscriptions to cover expenses. Also, state militia imposes strict drill rules including monthly inspections and possible dishonorable discharge for nonattendance.
The South Dakota Live Stock Breeders Association will hold its annual meeting in conjunction with the poultry show. President J M Erion and secretary Prof J W Wilson anticipate at least 400 attendees. A sale of blooded stock is planned, following a successful Huron sale last spring that drew breeders from across the state and beyond.
The state militia officers above first lieutenant met at Redfield last week and totally reorganized the forces. Resignations of Majors Hines and Ma honey were accepted earlier. Capt Johnson of Redfield and Capt Aldrich of Sioux Falls were named to the two major vacancies. Major Coursey of this city promoted to the highest major in the second regiment, selecting Volga Salem Yankton and Mitchell companies.
Charles Dennison Kellogg presented an evening of bird song and nature narratives at the Opera House. The performance featured realistic bird voices, nature photographs, and stories of Kellogg's seven months yearly in the woods, drawing praise from a diverse audience including 300 children at a matinee.
Mitchell Encampment held its annual election Monday evening with W. N. Hollands named Past Chief Patriarch and A. J. Curtis Chief Patriarch. W. M. White was chosen high priest, E. H. McKinley senior warden, G. C. A. Anderson junior warden, M. E. Orrell scribe, and S. B. Spin treasurer. Installation is planned for the first meeting in January.
Carnegie public library opened Saturday at 10 a m with Bracy and Miss Larson assisting. Only fiction titles catalogued so far and about 2 000 volumes awaiting cataloging. The Republican editor received the first library card and book, while officials note limited access due to cold. Woman’s Library Association urges extended hours and access to magazines costing about $40 weekly.
A tight Vermilyea alleys match Thursday evening saw Mitchell edge Alexandria by 36 pins after five games. Key performances included Sloan of Alexandria with a 873 series and 190 high game, while Mitchell’s Ray Branson led the team with 192 as the top score. Branson totaled 845, and Stenwall added 825 for Mitchell.
Rev. Merbert B. Frohock, superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League, arrived Saturday from Seneca Falls N Y and spoke Sunday morning and evening on the movement. He preached at the Methodist church to a packed audience and outlined the league’s achievements.
Mr Frohock spoke on the league’s growth to forty states and territories where anti-saloon efforts and related societies operate in harmony. He noted strong public aid, the league’s cooperative enforcement with officials, and nonpartisan aims targeting individuals’ liquor law stances.
Fred B. Smith of Hecla announces his retirement from the A G U W and joins the Home Guardians of Mitchell South Dakota as general field manager. He touts the order as a sound fraternal life and disability insurer two years old with 2061 policies and strong financials. He cites its reserve fund and notes state insurers’ funds should remain in South Dakota to cover losses.
In Point of Population, White Lake Standard argues Mitchell’s proximity to White Lake and Aurora county could push Aurora to back Mitchell solidly. It notes census figures: Davison county and its neighbors total 37,814, while Hughes county and adjacent counties total 10,837, and Pierre remains the longstanding capital drawing interest.
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