Railroad Woes Persist as Sleet Clears North and East Lines
After a severe storm swept through the region Mitchell markets faced widespread outages. Wires sagged across the state with Western Union damaged west of Mt. Vernon and lines down between Plankinton and Kimball. Snow blocked rail lines from Scotland south toward Sioux City with plows racing to clear tracks. Eastward, Mitchell to Sanborn remained passable while Aberdeen trains reached Mitchell late. Precipitation totaled 1.45 inches with 14 inches of snow on the ground and drifts from strong northerly winds.
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Mitchell
Dakota
Milwaukee
Salem
Sioux Falls
Plankinton
Kimball
Huron
Western Union
Mt. Vernon
Sioux City
Scotland
Sanborn
Black Hills
Chamberlain
Aberdeen
Canton
T the East
Omaha
Snowbound Roads Tie Up South Dakota Highways
A Friday evening snowstorm swept northern South Dakota into Sunday noon, with high winds and heavy drifts. Trains stayed on schedule entering Aberdeen Saturday while north and south routes faced blockages on Milwaukee and Northwestern lines.
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South Dakota
Aberdeen
S. D
North Dakota
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Oakes
N. C
Missouri River
Minneapolis
Northville
Biowasiina
Heavy Snow Closes Aberdeen Streetcar Service
A neighborhood reports about two feet of heavy wet snow causing drift problems. Street car service in Aberdeen was abandoned early Saturday night as tracks could not be kept clear for operations.
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Aberdeen
Johnson election probe sparks limited South Dakota debate
Washington dispatches report ex Senator Pettigrew seeks a probe into the election of Senator-elect E S Johnson of South Dakota. Johnson backers say funds used for ads were legitimate and no votes bought, blaming personal animosity and past 1912 delegates’ fight for the delay.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Washington
Petti
South Dakota
E. S. Johnson
United States
Johnson
United States Senate
Friends of the United
Pettigrew
Wledt Johnson
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
M. M. Bennett
Yankton
Erect Johnson
Burke
Black Hills
Deadwood
Congress
John G. Bartine
Lyman County
William Williamson
Lyman-Tripp
Gregory County
Sartine
Williamson
Third
Buartine
Lyman
Trip
Mellette
Gregory
Dewey
Perkins
Parkston Commercial Club Names Officers
Parkston South Dakota February 1st annual meeting elected A F Grim as president John Kayser Jr as vice president C M Schlimgen as secretary Wm H Glynn as treasurer and Math Behrend J W Peckham as directors Banquet at St Charles hotel followed with speaker J C Issenhuth Redfield South Dakota on What a Commercial Club Can Accomplish He proved himself a masterful and delightful speaker.
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Parkston
S. C
Parkston Commercial Club
A. F. Grim
John Kayser Jr
C. M. Schlimgen
Wm. H. Glynn
Math. Behrend
J. W. Peckham
Commercial Club
St. Charles
J. C. Issenhuth
Redfield, S. D
Fire loosens lid on gas wagon at Waubay
In Waubay South Dakota an attempt was made to remove the lid of the gasoline tank on a Standard Oil wagon to clean the tank. The rusted top could not be taken off, so cotton waste was placed on the lid.
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Waubay, S. D
Daubay
Tank Explosion Reignites Rusted Vessel in Village
A long unused tank was lighted to loosen rust when a tremendous explosion split the tank in two. Residents witnessed the blast and the fire department quickly extinguished the ensuing fire with little trouble. Gas inside the tank initially thought evaporated was later found present.
Narrow escape beneath train at Redfield South Dakota
Conductor Martin Redmond, about 45, slipped on ice at Redfield and fell onto the rails as the Northwestern passenger from Pierre neared the depot. He grabbed the rods and trucks, slid 125 feet under and along the track before being rescued by his son Max Redmond. He escaped with only minor bruises.
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Redfield
S. D
South Dakota
Northwestern
Pierre
Martin Redmond
Redmond
Max Redmond
Redfield College
Martin
Ile
Rodfield
Montana Posse Captures Robber After Bank Heist
In Williston North Dakota a youthful bandit forced the Medicine Lake State Bank cashier to give up 38000 dollars. A pursuing posse overtook the robbers as they rode toward the North Dakota line in a running battle the wounded bandit was captured while his partner fled toward the Canadian border.
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Williston, N
Medicine Lake Wit
North Dakota
Attorney Van Ruschen Held for Fraud in South Dakota
In Parker, Justice Appleby presided on Wednesday and Thursday for the case State of South Dakota versus H. Van Ruschen of Marion. Mrs. Tetta Lammers testified that he borrowed 1,000 dollars and signed a mortgage on 39 Marion lots with a sale credit agreement. He sold three lots for 150 dollars and issued a partial release that covered all 39 lots, then mortgaged 36 unsold lots for 750 dollars. Lammers filed criminal charges and Appleby ordered the defendant held for the coming circuit term with a 2,000 dollar bail.
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Parker
S. D
Appleby
State of
South Dakota
H. van Rusehen
Marion
Tetta Lammers
Vermillion
Dan WW. Hanson
Jones & Jones
Lawmimers
VanRuschen
van Ruschen
Prohibition Forces Push Iowa to Statewide Ban
Des Moines reports the Iowa senate approved submitting a constitutional amendment for statewide prohibition by 29 to 10. City leaders also moved to repeal the malci law, seeking statutory prohibition if the house and governor act, signaling strong pro prohibition momentum statewide.
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Des Moines
Iowa General Assembly
Iowa
Senate
House
Dty
Prices on the Clark Commercial club meeting discussed
At a Clark South Dakota gathering of the Clark Commercial club, members reviewed price matters and related concerns during the session.
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Clark
S. D
Clark Commercial Club
Clark business club to probe grain price differences
The Clark business club will investigate alleged price discrepancies between Clark and nearby towns. If discrimination by elevator companies is found, steps will be taken to remedy the condition. A series of "get together" meetings will foster cooperation among Clark business men.
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Clark
Neghboring
Amon Clark
Doctor Fonser Ends Criminal Case by Marrying Witness
Clear Lake South Dakota reports the criminal case against Dr H Fonser of Gary ended in Devel County Circuit Court when Judge Sherwood learned the doctor had married Miss Lucille Eakins the complaining witness. The action was dismissed and the affair continues to attract gossip in Devel and nearby counties.
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Clear Lake
S. D
Stock Breeders Plan Aberdeen Sale Barn
About twenty five livestock breeders from northern South Dakota plan forming the Interstate Breeders Association with 10000 capital to build a sales pavilion in Aberdeen and hold annual sales. Temporary directors named W Allen J J Hiemeger H M Baird J G Brady H Patterson. Prospects include attracting northwest livestock men to Aberdeen’s facilities and growing pure bred stock distribution.
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Aberdeen
S. C
Interstate Breeders’ Association
W. Allen
J. J. Hiemeger
H. M. Baird
J. G. Brady
H. Patterson
W. C. Allen
H. F. Patterson
South Dakota
North Dakota
Dakotas
Northwest
Grief Stricken Husband Opens Fire At Denver Hospital
In Denver at St Anthony's hospital a man shot during his wife Mrs Frank Rosso's last rites. A nun Sister Libiria was wounded as panic spread until the gunman, distraught by his wife's death, was captured and placed in the county hospital insane ward.
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Denver
Colo
Frank Rosso
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Libiria
Rosso
Plankinton Couple Faces Divorce Court
Plankinton South Dakota reports a prominent citizen R C McIntosh seeks a divorce from his wife former society beauty Adaline Anderson. He cites cruel and inhuman treatment. Friends support the wife who is in California where she recently bore a child. Trial expected at the spring term of the state circuit court.
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Plankinton
S. D
R. C. McIntosh
Adaline Anderson
California
Farm Near Marion Sets High $133 An Acre Record
Warm land near Marion in S D sold at 133 50 an acre setting a new local high. Cook brothers owned the farm and Joseph Reitmeier purchased it, a well known farmer from the area. The land lies northeast of Marion and the sale signals possible $200 an acre land values soon.
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Marion
S. D
Cook Brothers
Josph Reitmeier
Marion Territory
Gambler Stabs Spearfish Stage Driver Near Beulah
Beulah, Wyo area sees a stabbing affray at Beulah near Spearfish. Billy Vines, stage driver between here and Beulah, is in serious condition. Harper Cleveland, former Beulah saloonman and gambler, is in custody awaiting Vines injuries outcome.
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Spearfish
S. D
Beulah
Wyo
Billy Vines
Here
Cleveland
Vines
Thirty Minutes to Level Rheims Threat Reaches NYC
New York City reports German fans claim Rheims could be leveled within thirty minutes as forces near the Rheims district edge, per Joseph Ringwalt who just returned from wine country. He notes no cathedral bombardment since initial attempts and less damage than first feared. Dr. J. S. Hoagland travels to Mt. Vernon for gospel meetings, plans return tonight and resume office tomorrow.
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New York City
Rheims
Joseph Ringwalt
New York
France
J. S. Hoagland
Mt. Vernon
Notice of Real Estate Foreclosure Sale in Ethia SD
Default on mortgage dated May 28 1918 by A R Rozum and wife to John Schoenfelder Davison County South Dakota. Mortgagee elected to declare the full amount due 2165 23 showing principal 21007 00 interest 144 73 taxes 20 50 costs 25 00. Foreclosure sale by Davison County Sheriff at Mitchell Court House February 27 1915 10 am. Property: east 2/3 of Lot 14 Block 2 Original Town Ethia Davison SD.
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Rozum
Isieé
Davison County
South Dakota
John Schoenfelder
Wihan
Register of Deeds
Mitchell
Davison
South Seana
Ethia
Np Mortgagee
Notice to Creditors of John D. Kress Deceased
Executors Anna Kress and T J Spangler publish a six month claim period for debts against John D Kress Deceased. Creditors must present vouchers to Spangler and Haney in Mitchell Davison County with first publication dated January 23 1914.
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John D. Kress
John 1. Kress
Anna Kress
T. J. Spangler
Spangler & Haney
Mitchell
Davison County
South Dakota
Annaress
John JD. Kress
Bid for road grading reaches March bid opening
Davison County invites sealed bids for grading on multiple highways including Mitchell River Road and Baker Road. Bids due March 4 1915 at 2 pm at the county auditor's office. each stretch bid per cubic yard excavation with plans on file. A 5 percent bid security is required and the board may reject all bids.
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Davison County
Mitchell
S. D
Mitchell River
Hathan Highway
See
Nutchinson
Rome Township
Hanson County
First Street
Caussem Bridge
Baker Road
Nii
Lee
Douglas County
Mitchell, S. 10
Zangle
Sale and Lease Notice for Common School Lands
Sale of Common School Lands set for April 5 1915 in Davison County at the courthouse from 10 am to 4 pm with unsold lands leased April 6 1915 at 5 pm at the courthouse in Pierre South Dakota. Fred Hepperlee Commissioner of School and Public Lands issues the notice dated January 20 1915.
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Davison
Court House
Said
Said County
Pierre, S. D
Fred Hepperlee
Davison County Finances Exhibit Filed in 1915
Auditor and treasurer sworn to a detailed exhibit showing the county's financial condition as per the books. Chas Mowler and Chas Powler certify the accuracy before S. Cattrell, Clerk of Circuit Court, on January 11 1915 with official seal.
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South Dakota
Davison
Chas. Mowler
Davison County
Chas. Powler
S. Cattrell
R.A. Zangle
Rk. A. Zangle
S. Cattrelis
Uditoy Ani al Puty
Ate
Ata
SleLipers
Byid Cs Este
Aacec
Board of Health
County Liabilities and School Funds Ledger Summary
Ledger shows total school money received to date and details of warrants and bonds. Warrants issued and in hands amount to 785.88 with 8 percent interest. Warrants outstanding 22171.91. Bonds outstanding 38000.00. Total liabilities and funds tallies 116092.70. Sealy seal.
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Pet Aes A Cater
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Montana Posse
Opsbanek
Prohibition
Stock Breeders
Gambler
Spangler & Ifaney, Attorneys For Mortgagee
Mitchell, South Dakota
Reese
Sates Lavnty Institute
S& Diels S
Lita
Mother Voemeton
Pern Petate
Lalbing
Bag Roy
Peri
Vane Dorian
Toe Mae
Deere
Western Commercial & Savings GS
U Perm
Std
Mtes
Potal
Carrendey
Sealy
Dieht Drug Company
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