Local notices and society items from the Mitchell area
A compact resume lists new posts and community happenings including Guy Oxford appointing postmaster at Mt. Vernon, Rover Powell taking a permanent driver role with Adams Express, a sleighing outbreak by a boy and horse, and various ads. Other items note church aid meetings, a Dec 24 marriage at Warren Dodge home, Western Union moving locations, K P lodge New Year party plans, school board vacation granted to Miss Lizzie Hole, and room exchanges between Mott Mercantile and John Regan. Also reports transport, weather, land office changes, an Alliance rally at Mitchell courthouse on Jan 13 with J Kt Lowe speaking and a Singing Hayseeds program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Dougherty
Mt. Vernon
James Haynes
Rover Powell
Adams Express Corpany
Walrath
Hlond
Lizzie Hole
Mattie Poster
Sioux City
Mott, Mercantile Co
John Regan
Mott
Redfield Observer-Journal
Flerm, Gallkofer
Mitchell Nachrichten
Redfield
W. B H. Porterfield
Capt. Lowe
Prairies
Iowa
Sanborn
Milwaukee
Land Office
South Dakota
Chamberlain
Court House
Mitchell
J. Kt. Lowe
State Alliance
Wayseeds
Neighborhood News Delivers Local Happenings and Holidays
A compact page notes routine arrivals and events including Mr Cook returning from a trip, births, pension inquiries by Col Adams, a Ladies Aid sale, students home for holidays, a Christmas tree and musical tableau, and local social happenings such as a wedding rumor and a nearly gas incident at Mr and Mrs Lynn’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Edus Hendrix
Effie Drake
Elzina Vegas
Rockford Letter Reveals South Dakota Winter Claims
A Rockford reader publishes Adjutant-General Silsby of South Dakota’s letter detailing a bone chilling 13.5 below zero reading and praise for the state’s climate. Silsby recalls snow, travel hardships, and endorses life in South Dakota while defending winter conditions. Married note follows: Wallace McMullen and Elvira J. Taylor wed at Mrs. L. R. Taylor’s residence with guests from Scotland, Beaver New Jersey Sioux City and Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Illinois
Geo. A. Silsby
South Dakota
Silsby
Sanborn
Iowa
Spencer
W. R
Jackford
Tam
Guo
A. Sillay
L. R. Taylor
O. H. Harper
Wallace McMullen
Elvira J. Taylor
Reidemann
Scotland
Strong
Beaver
N. J. Luther
Sioux City
Grace Luther
Canton
Mrs. McMullen
East Fifth Street
Christmas Observances and Local News Recap
Christmas activities fill village life as schools close for vacation and residents host visitors. Ex-postmaster Mike Dougherty is appointed postmaster again. Miss Edith McClatchie and Clyde Bobb attend Epworth League in Mitchell. Mary Maguire suffers neuralgia. No. 1 school breaks for Jan 2, 1894. City records show holiday gatherings with sermons, songs, and presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohr
Bras
O. McEwen
City
Betts
Plankinton
Burns
Sioux City
Piper
Edith McClatchie
Clyde Bobb
Epworth League
Mitchell
Burton O'Meary
Nellie
Mary Maguire
Farmer Peter Jacobs Plans Move to Mitchell Farm
Peter Jacobs a practical farmer from Jackson Junction reached Mitchell with thirteen cattle nine horses two hundred fowls and a full set of farming implements He will locate on the Henson farm west of town and cultivate 480 acres He came through the missionary efforts of D A Mizener Esq and expects to find the country as described
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Jacobs
Jackson Junction
Laws
Mitchell
Henson Farm
Mr. Jacobs
D. A. Mizener
Champeny Bros Big Bankrupt Sale Crowds Davison County
Over 1,000 Davison County people crowd Champeny Bros store from morning to night as thousands of packages sell this week. Liberal prices attract shoppers seeking cheaper styles and choice goods in a high pressure sale. Wake up to the fact and visit the store now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champeny Bros
Champeng Bros
Epworth League Opens With Attentive Session
The Epworth League opening session drew large attendance at the M kk church with welcome addresses from Gen. Marker and President Graham. Delegates heard papers on league work and youth recreation, selected officers, and planned next year’s meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Kk
Haworth League
Gen. Marker
Graham
University
Church
Secret Society Installations At Mitchell Chapter And Damascus Lodge
Mitchell Chapter R A M installed officers with J H Babcock presiding about thirty Companions attended and enjoyed a fine spread. Damascus Lodge K P elected C Rathbun V C Warren Milham P W Bloss M of W Jerome Wiltse KRS A H Daniels M of E W H Conyes M of F A E Dean M of A A E A Fulier Trustee Samuel T Greene with reps to G L J E Wells and Samuel T Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Moore
P. S
J. H. Scriven
N. J. Neilsen
C. W. Adams
J. O. Walrath
H. C. Clark
John Hattenberg
Damascus Lodge
Co. C
C. G. Rathbun
Vv. C
Warren Milham
W. H. Bloss
Jerome Wiltse
A. H. Daniels
W. H. Conyes
A. E. Dean
All Good Democrats Nominations in South Dakota Office Posts
The Argus Leader reports appointments of John B. Hanten Mark W. Sheare A Boynton A D Hill Richard D Welch and John M Davis as officers of South Dakota land offices by President Cleveland. The party praises the selections as merited rewards for able Democrats in the state.
Reading Roo Magazine Donations To Y M C A Reading Room
Readers may donate magazines for the Y M C A reading room by sending them to G. H. Marker. This call invites the public to help furnish the room with suitable periodicals for use by visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Marker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Guy
Oxford
Binles
L. C. Awes
K.P. Lodge
Castle Hall
Neighborhood News
Vendence
Mr. Cook
Love
Charlie Lowrie
Parlstow
J. W. Ottman
Mitchell Tues
Mike Dougherty
Bro. Cameron
Davison County
Harth
Champeny Brothers
Jenkins Pres. Burdick
Clara Wheeler
Epworth
Boggs
Sherad
Orphen
H. H. Steele
Aberdeen
Cleveland
Cleworth
Epworth Memorial
Stout
Dakota University
Stevens
Vetter
Satan
Misses Lee
W. S. Carpenter
Troquois
F. A. Burdick
Anna Simmons
J. P. Jenkins
Gertrude Madison
Fay McDonough
W. H. Jordan
Sioux Falls
C. A. Schlier
Watertown
A. C. Stevens
Huron
Dollie Skinner
T. W. Elliott
Mellette
Claude Gann
Doland
Brookings
Grace McAllister
Albert W. Hill
Lizzie Jones
Hartford
L. H. Foster
J. P. Hanson
C. Winette
Hudson
Ella V. Gaston
Ella J. Battles
Libbie Chalfant
Lina Nickell
Susie M. Dean
H. MacCarthy
W. Noble
Centerville
Maude Spears
Anna Kallis
James Brown
Wessington Springs
Alma Barton
Grover
Pinkerton
Calibash
Phat
Smithee
A. T. O'Kap
Chicago
O. E. Murray
Morgan Park, Ill
Mr. Murray
Morgan Park Club
Brother Murray
Oliver
Oliva Argus-Leader
England
the Secret Societies
R. A.M
Knights of Pythias
Dama Moffitt
Hood
Iter
Ars Ier
Ter
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