Death of Robert H. MacBride Ends Noted Northwest Writer
Robert H. MacBride, a Philadelphia born writer who edited the Mitchell Mail and contributed to eastern papers, died Friday afternoon of heart disease at about 58. He had a long career as a war correspondent for the New York Journal and Washington Post and was found unconscious in his room, with Mrs. Elce and Miss Julia LaForture aiding before he passed. The Masons cared for the body and funeral services were held at the Masonic Hall. His health had fluctuated for years, with past episodes requiring resuscitation, and he left few relatives, though a cousin in Plankinton was notified.
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Robert H. MacBride
Republican
MacBride
Northwest
MecBride
New York Journal
Washington Post
Mitchell
Mitchell Mail
Warne
John Rogers
Plankinton
Robert J. McBride
Neilsville
Wisconsin
Chesney, MacBride
Newapaper
Washington
Masons
Masonic Hall
W. E Crane
Mr. MacBride
Nellaville
Wis
Washington, D. C
Friends of the Decoaseed
Masonic Lodge
Arthur McKeel
Heath
Episcopal Church
S. P. Jewett
C. H. Gardimier
John Jackson
W. H. Gregory
M. M. McDonald
H. H. McLain
Death of Robert H MacBride and Masonic funeral rites
The article details the death of Robert H MacBride, his neuralgia of the heart as a cause, and the subsequent funeral at the Masonic hall with Episcopal choir hymns. It notes related legal matters, including a prior damage suit, pending costs, and the lack of word from MacBride's distant cousins, all shaping the interment in this city.
Aberdeen Wins Higher Public Building Funds
Aberdeen residents welcome a larger federal appropriation for a new public building. Postmaster Jumper returned from Washington with news of an increased allotment of 150,000 dollars. The site is chosen and construction is expected to start in the spring.
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Aberdeen
Jumper
Washington
Poultry Show Honors Award Winners Named at Mitchell Show
A successful show drew close competition in Barred Plymouth Rocks with top prizes earned by Fred A. Klepping Yenkton and many others across Barred, Buff, White, and Gold Wyandotte breeds. The annual meeting elected H S Fletcher as president and confirmed Mitchell as next year’s site for the state show.
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Plymouth Rocks
Fred A
Klepping
Yenkton
S, Fletcher
Watertown
H.A. Hillebrand
Chamberlain
J. N. Crow
Mitchell
Ik. F. Spear
Dell Rapids
Cramer & Johnson
Plankinton
S. A. Kimball
Parker
Buff
Plymouth Rocke
M. Boice
Wm. Phillips
Sanborn
C.E Stemler
H. L. Bras
S.A. Kimball
W. G. Andrews
W. H Miner
Yankton
M. Mabee
James Riggs & Son
A. M. Hammerstrom
O. J. Easton & Son
Whiting
G. W. Law
J. M. Acheson
Boyden
Frank Wheeler
Day Bros
J. F. Reinelt
Tripp
Elbert O. Walrath
Alcester
J. J. Fitzgerald
Alexandria
O. C. Smith
Vilas
Geo. W. Law
Association
Bras
H. S. Fletcher
Fred Klopping
C. C. Bras
C. C. Halphide
Poultry Show in Mitchell Draws Praise and Plans for Next Year
South Dakota poultry show ends as birds from across the state are shipped home. Judge Russell, appointed for next year, earns high praise for scoring accuracy and wishes to acquire a Barred Plymouth Rock. Secretary Bras and Geo Law praised by all for hard work. Many exhibitors attended to view the event, boosting local poultry interest and a proposed $500 two year state appropriation.
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Mitchell
Russell
South Dakota
Chicago
Plymouth Rocks
Bras
Association
Geo. Law
Pierre
Evening Card Party by Eastern Star at Masonic Hall
The Eastern Star Chapter hosted a large card party at Masonic Hall featuring progressive cinch with fourteen tables. Prizes included Cora Miner for ladies head and Mrs. George Evans for ladies consolation. T. J. Spangler for gentlemen head and Frank Weller for gentlemen consolation. Dennis Potter assisted in cutting the cards. Rathbun's orchestra provided dancing music. The event was deemed a success and praised by the ladies.
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Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Mies Cora Miner
George Evans
George Rowley
T. J. Spangler
Frank Weller
Dennis Potter
Rathbun
Lee charges spark senate probe into estate institutions
Senator Johnston of this city introduced a resolution for investigating estate institutions long under republican management. The senate passed the measure calling for three senators and four house members to probe four years of management under the populist administration. A Pierre session will cover penal and charitable institutions in depth.
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Gov. Lee
Johnston
Senate
House
Pierre
Gouve Thooroughly
Fragmented OCR Note With Missing Context
A damaged OCR fragment provides few readable elements including scattered letters and broken words. No clear event date names places or organizations are discernible to identify a specific news item or its outcome.
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