Gale's and Scallin's offer wide holiday assortments
Local merchants Gale's and Scallin's drug store advertise a broad holiday lineup including gifts, jewelry, books, coins, calendars, lamps, and coal. They promote reductions, extended stock, and special invitations to view or purchase silverware, watches, and branded items for the season.
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Gale’s
Gale's
Por Toys
Scallin’s
Sante
Gale
Revription
J.& W.slicker
J. & W. Haier
Gile
J.& W.clarker
Lasalle
Fullerton Lumber Company
Scallin
Illinois
India
Ohio
Pennsylvania
C. Gale
Hidden Coal Vein Could Spark Local Boom
A burning bluff continues to emit heat as crowds visit the site. Many believe a coal vein lies beneath the soil, and if developed it could bring great prosperity to Charles Mix County and its residents.
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Charles Mix County
Photographs at the Photo Car in any weather
The notice notes photographs were taken with the Photo Car equipment and can be made in cloudy or clear conditions, highlighting versatility and availability across weather.
Snow Report and Rail Service Update
Fred Chase and wife report 2 to 3 inches of snow near Mitchell while no snow is seen locally. Omaha mail car and agent will operate on trains 21 and 22 of the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha starting Monday the 17th. An examiner for teacher certificates will convene at the Mitchell courthouse January 2d 3d and 4th with 9 a.m. start.
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Kreyer
Charlie Krom
Charlie Priest
Gilbert & 5Oane
J. & W. Waker
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Mitchell
Horticultural Society
Cirtas
A. Keffer
Werther
Baptist Church
Harrison
D. Prescott
Abstractors’ Association of Dakota
Aberdeen
Letcher
Milwaukee Road
Dakota
Omaha
Gale
Wallace
South Dakota Educational Association
Hr. E. Kratz
Redfield
P. Um. College Chapel
Sanborn County
Fred Chase
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis
Sioux Falls
Court House
Harry L. Bras
Murderer John Jennings Sentenced for Life in Bridgewater Case
John Jennings, who killed his father in a July quarrel near Bridgewater, was sentenced last Thursday to life in prison by Judge Carland. The sheriff of McCook County paid for his defense as his mother refused to pay counsel. Neighbors say the family raised the children with little respect for law, making the murder seem a natural outcome.
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John Jennings
Bridgewater
Carland
McCook County
Partise
Agonizing Death of a Child in Southern Cure Tale
The report describes the deathbed scene of a fifteen year old girl named Inez Letcher in Chattanooga where her Minneapolis family had come seeking mild southern air. Her father O T Letcher and mother watched as the illness, billed as lung trouble, progressed to galloping consumption despite physicians and hopeful expectations.
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Chattanooga
Kate Stewart
Vine Street
Stanton House
O.T. Letcher and Family
Minneapolis
Inez Letcher
Letcher
South
Dr. Reeves
Democratic Conclave Chooses Delegates to Washington
The gathering in Yankton selects temporary leadership and credentials committees, names six delegates to Washington, and adopts a memorial supporting admission under the Sioux Falls constitution. Attending figures include J. C. Ryan, P. F. McClure, Hon. I E W Miller, Judge Tripp, and numerous state officials and editors.
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J. C. Ryan
Vermillion
P. F. McClure
I E. W. Miller
Huron
Yankton
Tripp
Dakota
Joseph Treudenfeld
Aurora County
Miller
Beadle
Foster
Davison
Hughes
McClure
Fellows
Aurora
Chaffee
Clay
Ramsey
Sanborn
Maris Taylor
J. W. Harden
F. M. Hammer
Jas. Kingspury
L. Jeffries
Clark
Rowe
C. L. Powers
Hand County
Watertown
Committee On Credentials
Jerauld
Sully
Faulk
Potter
Moody
Hyde Turner
Minnehaha
Buffalo
Union
Spink
Brookings
Stanson
Brule
Washington
Shanard
McCook
Dwyer
Turner
McCrone
Hansea
Nave
Reed
Eales
Sioux Falls
Tripp and Spencer
I. M. Zrebach
E. W. Miller
Ward
Jas
Jury verdicts and trials in McNamara case and county court
The McNamara trial delivers a 420 dollar verdict against an insurance company while other cases move slowly. A South Bend Toy company verdict of 312 dollars is reached, and Streisguth Drake losses total 521.35. James Smith acquitted on burglary after two hours of jury deliberation. A divorce grants Anne Johnson a divorce from Peter Johnson.
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McNamara
Insurance Company
Christopher Olmstead
Aultman, Miller & Co
Frank Sheik
Edgerton & Maclay
Blanchard & Hannett
Dillon & Preston
Goodwin
Bonesteel
Curley
Wills
Warfield
Smith
Streisguth & Drake
Tripp
South Bend Toy Company
D. F. & M. Insurance Company
A. A. Spears
Dakota Mutual Relief Association of Plankinton
Emerson, Talcott & Co
Louis Doty
C. H. Dillon
H. ©. Preston
Territory of Dakota
James Smith
Hannett
Crow
Peel
Anne Johnson
Peter Johnson
Meeting urged to promote Davison county growth
A citizen proposes a mass meeting of Mitchell real estate and business men to plan advertising for Davison county. He argues for joint action to seize favorable immigration opportunities and notes other Dakota towns booming as proof. calls to talk up the town and county.
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Mitchell
Davison County
United Action
Dakota
Mitchell Post Office Uncalled Letters List End Week
The list of uncalled letters for the Mitchell post office as of December 17 includes Carroll, Thomas Beebe, Chas Goldhammer, D Gibson, C C Ingham, N Z Kirk, Miss Rose Kern, Miss A Masay, F H McClung, John Newcomer, C H Rupp, George Hichardson, G W Reed, AB Raymond, H C Stephens, James Sullivan, John Shears. Advertised items require pickup. uncalled letters go to the dead letter office after two weeks.
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Mitchell
Carrol
Thomas Beebe
Chas. Goldhammer
D Gibson
C C Ingham
N Z Kirk
Rose Kern
A Masay
F H McClung
John Newcomer
C. H. Rupp
George Hichardson
G W Reed
AB Raymond ER . Stephens
H C Sullivan
James Shears
John
D. Hammer
P. M
Mitchell’s mood improves with a call to action
The Argus Leader notes Mitchell’s gloom over recent times and urges the town to work toward growth. It counsels residents to brighten the community by striving for progress rather than dwelling on dullness, urging a forward drive.
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Argus-Leader
Mitchell
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the Vermillion Republican
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