Local Notes Record Social and Civic Moves
Monday’s Daily lists Judge Frank B Smith and family visiting Woonsocket and court week ahead, Spokane guests C K Cochran visiting Woonsocket, Mrs B B Dean to holdiday visit with Halliday family, Mrs B M Shirk to Madison, H G Guynn buys Hewlett Hide business in Rapid City. Naturalization grants include Christian Rider Mitchell John Matzigkelt Mitchell Aleck Leinoft Mitchell Bring Jardal Mt Vernon. Marriage of Paul Boyd Sioux Falls and Beth Fuller announced October 9 at Madison SD. Local luncheon speakers include Dr Dougherty and Geo Stephen. Burns case William McGrath Bridgewater treated at St Joseph’s Hospital. Various local movements, travels, nurse duties, and holiday plans noted.
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Frank B. Smith
Woosicket
Smith Willouftel
Dean
B. M. Shirk
Madison
H. G. Guynn
Mitshell
Hewlett Hide Company
Rapid City
J. J. Walter
Ethan
Mrs. Join Reler
Christian Rider
Mitchell
Jena
Switzerland
John Matzigkelt
Germany
Aleck D. Leinoft
Amboy
Turkey
Bring Jardal
Mt. Vernon
Norway
Paul Boyd
Sioux Falls
Beth Fuller
Alpena
Maidson
Boyd
Iowa
Boya
Clarence Walrathittle
Chicago
H. Scott
Yankton
C. S. Bobb
Pacife Cor
Julia Lenthan
Water Go
Dubuque
Geddes
Fred Hatch
Wesleyan
Aspens
Mary Elizabeth
A. H. Ellsworth
South Edmunds Street
Graceland Cemetery
Hoagland John Gerkin
Plankinton
Joe Dodge
Cacoma
Mathew Smith
Belle Forche High School
Retail Merchants’ Association
South Dakota Poultry Association
State Fair Association
J. S. Hoagland
Aurra ‘County
Newman Club
C. Z. Kennedy
East
Third Avenue
Tne
Santa Claus
Norbeck Favored for South Dakota Governor Nomination
Progressive Republican leaders across Pierre and western South Dakota endorse Peter Norbeck of Rede as the likely Republican governor candidate next year. Lt. Gov. Norbeck has not declared, but insiders expect him to run and unite stalwart and progressive wings. Black Hills supporters push H L Howard for state auditor, while J F Whitlock of Gettysboro attracts backing for state treasurer as primary elections loom.
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Norbeck
Nor'beck
le Black Hills Mien
South, Dakota
H. L. Howard
Lead
Howard
South Dakota
Gig
Eastern
Howards
Black Hills
Snsertia
J. F. Whitlock
Gettysboro
Whitlock
Abeldo
Potter County
Tractors Haul Wagon Trains In State Grain Trade
Pierre South Dakota reports wagon trains replace team hauling grain to market. Walworth county pioneer W B Myler pulled 200 bushels in one trip using a traction engine and three wagons. Holly Olsen of Sully county also hauls grain by this method. The system speeds delivery and lowers cost per bushel compared with teams. In Hanson county the estate of Frank J Boehmer faces inheritance tax of 1292.84 on an estate valued around 129000, the largest such tax in the county.
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Pierre
8. D
W. B. Myler
Walworth County
Holly Olsen
Sully County
Janson County
Alexandria
Frank Vincent
Hanson County Propate Court
Frank J. Boehmer
Ins
Hanson County
Wilson Gift to Wilson as Mayor Hails Mitchell Bride
A 9 o'clock Saturday evening ceremony at Mrs. Galt's home concluded with city of Mitchell sending greetings to President and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Mayor A B Hitchcock delivered the message on behalf of Mitchell praising the bride and the occasion.
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A.B. Hitchcock
Mitchell
Woodrow Wilson
Christmas Tree Gift Greeting in Wilson Washington DC
In Wilson Washington DC residents extend cordial greetings as a community gift from their Christmas tree celebration. Local participation highlights hospitality and seasonal cheer across the district.
Man Sees Wife Dead After Cataract Surgery Turned Blind
Kenton Ohio report tells of RW Laughlin and wife once of this city. He feared losing sight during cataract operation in Escondido California and opted to proceed. Bandages finally removed revealing blindness. He was wheeled to see his wife, who had died two days earlier. he is too weak to travel.
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Kenton
Ohio
Laughlin
Escondido
Cal
Sirs
Figain
Mr. Laughlin
Hot Springs Hotel Gillespie Burns Amid Fire
Four story Gillespie hotel near Union depot in Hot Springs burned after midnight. Firemen fought the blaze but explosions and stock on lower floors prevented saving the building. All guests escaped. no insurance to cover losses. Owners Charles G. Fargo and long-time Gillespie operators. Town faces tourist trade impact from loss.
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Hot Springs
Gillspie
Union Depot
Charles G. Fargo
Hills
Gillespie
Fargo
Ferocious rabbit attack ends with fatal collision
Farmer D-J. A. Kren near town husking corn when a jackrabbit leapt ahead of his team. The rabbit crashed into his leg breaking its neck and died on the spot. Kren feared a broken leg but escaped with only severe bruising.
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Blunt
J. A. Kren
Kren
Orn
Krell
May Skate in the Corn Palace
Mitchell committee weighs turning the Corn Palace auditorium into a winter ice rink this season. Contractors study floor strength to hold ice and crowds while boosting festival revenue. the rink would run from afternoon into evening to ease congestion. Local winner Mr Malone took five dollars at the Met Saturday night.
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Corn Palace
Mitchell
United States
Cbi
Mr. Co Malone
Dollace
Mitchell area notes holiday week in brief
Daily page reports Mitchell events and arrivals for the holidays. Harold Smith returns en route to Platte. students from Dakota Wesleyan and Notre Dame academy share recitals and library dedication. Local clubs like Sorosis and Mitchell Art Club hold Christmas gatherings. schools adjourn for extended vacation. weather brings about two inches of snow and a five degree morning.
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State College
Brookings
Bun Derr
Pennsylvania
MacDonald Greene
Norfolk
Loren Avers
Vermilion
Len Hox
Mitchell
Walter Heyler
University of Minnesota
Albert Coxe
University of Chicago
Belvider
Reeves
Lannie J. Brown
Pacific Coast
Mitchell Lodge
M.A
Harold Smith
Wisconsin
Platte
Smith
Dakota Wesleyan
Sesson
Sorosis Club
R.A. Kelly
Roll Eall
Clyde Tull
Daniel
A. A Kind
Hoffman
Minneapolis
S. L. Kelley
JB. W. Jones
Kludt
B. A. Loomer
East Third Avenue
Albert Kaye
Iroquois
William Kaye
Scotland
Edith Shipton
San Jose
Cal
Albert Tin
W. Hill
Clty
Nore
Alexandria
Paul Downey
Bloomfield
Nels Jensen
Palmyra
Neb
Notre Dame Academy
Edith B. Smith
Wallace MacLean
Mildred Bruner
Rose Lyons
Ethel Nicholson
Irene Smith
Lake Preston
S. D
Re. ‘Olved
Laura Easton
Wessington Springs
Mitchell Art Club
Arthur N. Djoditrap
James
Frank B. Smith
Woo Jocket
Sanborn County
Burke Would Pick Delegates for Chicago Convention
Charles H. Burks, Republican national committeeman for South Dakota, plans a January meeting of South Dakota Republicans to draft a delegation slate for Chicago. He believes an agreement on personnel can speed credentials and allow the delegation to proceed to the convention before jurisdiction issues are resolved. Burks traveled to South Dakota yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Charles H. Burks
Republican Nations
South Dakota
Chicago
Burke
South Nakota
Primary act error prompts revised filing rule
The text notes an error in the original 1309 primary act regarding filing of candidate lists with the state auditor and county auditors. It suggests the lists be filed with both the state auditor and the secretary of state to avoid irregularities. A separate sentence mentions Mrs James Stevens, formerly Miss Yera Jones, undergoing surgery at St Joseph's Hospital in Alar gay.
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Perro
James Stevens
Yera Jones
Yes Alergay
St Joseph's Hospital
Lawler Street Paving Planned by City Council
City council proposed paving Lawler Street alleys and a block from Fourth to Fifth avenues amid heavy traffic. Hearing set for January 17 and preliminary plans ordered for Lawler Street from the Omaha tracks. Sewer work to flush sewers with two new manholes at about $35 each. Special assessments for Main Street sewers AF and AL and for East and West Seventh avenues listed. hearing January 3.
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Mai Street
Railroad Strety
Fourtenue
Lawiler
Omaha
Fourth
Fifth Avenues
Coucil
Santatary
East Fourth Avenue
Hiley
East
West Seventh Avenues
Old Hat Trail Evidence Ties to Farm Theft Gang
Police report details Bert McKenzie and an accomplice among several suspects in a Huntimer area burglary. A mysterious package found near a farm yielded stolen items from F Dresch store. Suspects, all around twenty, confessed when questioned after arrest in cornfields.
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Lions Falls
Bert McKenzie
Albert McKenzie
Bert
F. Dresch
Huntimer
Mgnall
Dell Rapids
Soren Oison
Huntimen
Maalton
Dresch
Hienelgiverwood
Dreseh
Hunt
Moon
Meingle
Tedalinea
Justice Lund
Dellapis
Sioux Falls
Jones
Ircuit Court
Tripp
Humtmer
Daedalians Given Trophy at Dakota Wesleyan Event
The Daedalian society won the oying cup donated by Prof. Elmer Wilds after a morning presentation by President W G Seaman. Donald Hoffman accepted the cup, praising Prof. Wilds for enabling the win and the circle’s public speaking value. The tryouts for St Olaf, Morningside and Wesleyan triangular debates named eight exhibitors and listed further debaters for matches with Huron and Yankton.
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Elmer Wilds
Dakota| Wesleyan Society
W G. Seaman
Theying Society
Donald Hoffman
Daedalian Society
Prof. Wilds
Eireles
Dakota Wesleyan
Ekaters
St. Olaf
Morningside
Wesleyan
Roy Backus
Bernie Brereton
Morris Brumbaugh
Ernest ‘Smith
Perry Druschel
C.D. Johnston
Olin Jackson
Isome Autoists Face Pinch Over New 1916 Licenses
County Treasurer Charles Fowler warns that by January 1 1916 motor vehicle operators must display new numbers and secure licenses. Only about ten of 730 owners in Davison County have applied, risking loss of auto use. License costs cover eight dollars for automobiles two dollars for motor vehicles and dealer numbers.
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Charles Fowler
Davison County
South Dakotan in trenches near Folkestone front
J H Hart, a South Dakotan and uncle of Miss Nell, writes from camp near Folkestone describing a German air raid that killed thirteen in a tent, his six months of training, and his expectation to go to the front with the Canadian contingent bound for Europe. He recalls Polkstone, a view of France, and the crowded tent life before departure.
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Lake Andes
Folkestone
England
J. H. Hart
Miss Nellor
Wom
Andes
Otter
Roops
Fght
Polkstone
France
Seastore
Churen
South Dakota
Hart
Western Canada
Fhrope
College chemistry shark Pooley writes guide for last semester
Marcus Pooley of Carthage South Dakota and Dakota Wesleyan University, a chemistry student, authored two brief guides on qualitative analysis of metals for advanced general chemistry. Professors praise the work, and it may be adopted by other schools for first year chemistry.
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Marcus Pooley
Carthage
S. D
Dakota Wesleyan
Dakotas
Wessyan
Harry N. Holmes
Oberlin College
H. I. Jones
Pooley
Many Smallpox Cases at Waubay Weekend News
Reports from Waubay Webster County indicate over 100 smallpox cases in the area. Officials allege lax quarantine and continued public exposure as outbreaks rise while Dr Jenkins defends quarantines as a preventive measure.
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Waubay
Webster, S. D
Webster
Wanbay
Feinity
Ownty
Park DB
Jonking
State Board of Art
Board of Health
Jenkins
State Board of Health
Webster People Worth $917 Each
Northwest towns claim high per capita wealth, citing bank deposits. Webster, with 1,040 residents, shows $417.80 per person in the city’s deposits, despite no local manufacturing or mining. The town sits in an agricultural region.
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Webster
Northwest
Union
Oltineas
N. D
Webur
Webster Ag
Hug Ip
Sfich
Bare feet tracks spark mystery in winter city chase
Two deer or bears with bare tracks appeared after a snowfall in a city area near East Third Avenue and Lawler Street. Witnesses claim two taxi drivers carried the pair around town without shoes, leaving clear prints from the post office to Mitchell Park and back, prompting speculation about the origin of the tracks.
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Artright
James River
Mitchell Park
East Side
East Third Avenue
Lawler Street
George Sturdevant
Black Hills Commercial Secretaries Club Formed
A new joint body for Black Hills merchants unites fifteen clubs from Deadwood Hot Springs Rapid City Lead and Spearfish to promote regional interests. Meetings will rotate monthly with Hot Springs hosting January 18. A tentative shared advertising program and railroad cooperation are planned. no permanent officers yet.
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Deadwood
Black Hills
Association of Commercial Clal
Association of Commercial ‘Tub
Back Hills
Tot Springs
Rapid City
Lead
Yeadwood
Hot Springs
Ach Club
Vermillion College Students Dive Into River Ice
Two Vermillion University students Ferdinand Duncan and Francis O chm dared to skate onto the river then plunged into open water when the ice broke. Duncan first ventured, saving valuables with friends before falling in, Rochm followed. Spectators fished them out unharmed.
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Real College
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C. B. Murray
Mildred Walrath
Diehl Drugstore
Willie White
Stickney
Mitohat
Aisa Bliz
Chery Koller
Reoviten
Wil An’ Earl ¢ Wells
University of Wisconsin
Tor Hill
Jamag Sallabby
pe'Jones
Lionel Cox
Pete” Norbeck
AEL
JOS South Dakota Recans
Redfield
Wakota
Wilson
Hitchcock
Sten Oni
Vision
Jack Rabbit
Butte Mont
St. Mary's Ebcopal
Elk's Hall
E Dently
Lawler
CI Council
Old Hat
Chaleau
Daedalians
TN Davison County
Wester
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