Local Notes and Social Roundup from Mitchell
Special lodge meeting at 7 30 tonight with F C degree work. Miss Martha Fiedler leaves for Emery South Dakota with sister Mrs O T Martinson. J S Anderson heads to New Orleans then California for winter. Violinist Amy Emerson Neill at City Hall Thursday 8 15 admission 50 cents. Antlers to be fitted at Mitchell Elks meeting with post ceremony program and lunch. Several Mitchell residents travel or visit. new J A Penny store to open in S G Boyce building. Band concert in City Hall tonight featuring Mrs M F Wilkins reading and trumpet solo by EB Flanders.
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Amy Emerson Neill
City Hall
Mitchell Lodge of Elks
Mitchell's
J. A. Penny Company
S. G. Boyce
A. Wilkins
Austorium
M. F. Wilkins
EB. E. Flanders
Card of Thanks for loss of husband and father
Family of W T Olmstead expresses sincere gratitude to those who ministered during their bereavement. Deep appreciation extended by Mrs W T Olmstead and family including Madeline Olmstead Nathan H Olmstead Margaret Sproule Mullen and Frank H Olmstead for kindness and support.
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W. T. Olmstead
Madeline Olmstead
Nathan H. Olmstead
Margaret Sproule Mullen
Frank H. Olmstead
Riggert's Sale Set for Feb 10 at White Lake Farm
Riggert will auction his personal property on the farm one mile south of White Lake starting 10 30 a m Saturday February 10. Free lunch at noon. The sale includes 10 horses 22 cattle 21 hogs harness machinery and more. Purchases under 10 cash while larger sums extend to nine months with approved security at 10 percent. Wayne Barnard auctioneer J P Baker First National Bank White Lake Clerk.
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Mitchell Ernest Riggert
White Lake
Wayne Barnard
J. P. Baker
First Nat'l Bank
Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Promotes Hair Health
A vintage guide extols cocoanut oil as an ideal shampoo replacing harsh soaps. It states plain greaseless coconut oil creates rich lather with minimal product, cleanses scalp of dust and oil, and leaves hair soft and easy to manage.
WARDEN SALE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16 AUCTION
G Warden and Son will auction a 160 acre improved South Dakota farm 444 miles west of Mitchell and 134 miles from Betts starting 10 a.m. on Friday. Farm features seven room house barn pasture alfalfa orchard well and wind mill with 100 acres cultivated plus 18 acres alfalfa and 140 acres pasture. Land terms 1000 down 3000 before March 1 1917 balance in five years at 6 percent. Personal property includes 7 horses 35 cattle machinery and household goods. Rube Earle auctioneer M FP Patton clerk.
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G. W. Warden & Son
Mitchell
Betts
South Dakota
Rube Earle
M. FP
Patton
Funeral Rites for Mrs Smith Held at Holy Family
Funeral services for Mrs. Patrick Smith were conducted at Holy Family Catholic Church with solemn high mass. Born Margaret Bruns in Ireland on August 19 1843 she immigrated to America in 1858, married Petrick Smith in 1860 and had two children. The family lived in Independence and Mitchell, with moves across Dakota territory before settling in Mitchell where she died January 10 1915. Survived by a brother a sister two sons four granddaughters and two great grandchildren. Pallbearers were M Kramer Ed Dekoo Jean Berry Sr Morris Fitzgerald W P Glennon and Jacob Siberz.
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Holy Family Catholic Church
O'Cloc
Patrick Smith
East Second Avenue
M. J. Harte
Margaret Bruns
County Armah
Ireland
America
Independence
Petrick Smith
John F
Alice Gellagher
Mitchell
M. Kramer
Ed Dekoo
Jean Berry, Sr
Morris Fitzgerald
W. P. Glennon
Jacob Siberz
Mrs. W. B. Rowley Dies After Long Illness in Mitchell
Mrs. W B Rowley former resident of Mitchell dies at home 605 East Seventh Avenue after four years of paralysis and dropsy complications. She leaves husband Wob Bowles of Goodland Texas and several children including Bruce Harry Tate Merle and Lee Brown. Funeral at First Baptist Church with Rev Lincoln Kelley and pallbearers named. interment at Graceland cemetery where she will be buried alongside family.
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W. . Rowley
East Seventh Avenue
Captain BE
Rowley
San Benito
Texas
San Antonio
Mitchell
First Baptist Church
Rent 3
William
Ildie
Roveley
Isnal
Bruce
Harry Tate
Merle
Lee Wastman
Tis Sity
Lee Brown
Harry
Nelson sale set for Tuesday February 20
John J. Nelson will auction personal property on a farm 11 miles north and 11 miles east of Phinkinton on the old Rake farm. The listing includes 32 horses many mares and Geldings 71 registered stallions 2 year old heifers 33 Whiteface cattle and hogs with machinery. Terms: under $10 cash. over $10 to Oct 1 1917 on bankable paper at 10 percent interest. Judge Bros auctioneers Henry Gerhard clerk.
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John J. Nelson
Phinkinton
Judge Bros
Henry Gerhard
Lock L id on Radio Stations in Tide of Checks
Naval authorities tighten control of privately owned radio stations and order only trusted operators at the keys. A change in staff at the Tuckerton station is officially announced as part of the broader effort.
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Washington, DD
Keys
Tuckerton
Steti
End-season Prices for Blankets at Local Store
Wool finished heavy plaid blanket 66 by 8 inches noted as good value. End-season price listed. 64 by 80 inch cotton blanket in plain grey and tan with borders valued at 1.25. End-season price shown.
Fashions of To-Day By May Manton Childs Frock
Simple hand sewn child’s frock features two seams and embroidered kimono sleeves. Material options include handkerchief lawn cotton crepe French voile or batiste. Pattern No 9313 available in sizes 1 2 and 4 years mailed with ten cents.
Observers Note American Women Under War Censorship
The piece contrasts civilian workers under navy control with American citizens, praising nurses and volunteers. It argues observers will see true American women beyond biased literature, noting sacrifices, charitable acts, and efforts to aid refugees and the wounded, reshaping colonial notions.
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France
Theatre
Jones Bill Reconsidered After Senate Vote
The South Dakota Senate reconsidered Senator Peekhai's bill banning sexual examinations by educational clinicians and anthropometrists. After a failed indefinite postponement, the motion to reconsider passed 24 to 19, with expectations the measure may pass next Thursday. The Regents announce a hearing on Prof. Jones at Sioux Falls on Tuesday, February 13 regarding his faculty status.
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Board of Regents
Prof. Jones
Sioux Balls
Mitchell High School Debates In Triangular Meet Friday
Mitchell high school hosts a three way South Dakota High School Debating League contest Friday night with Madison and Sioux Falls highs. The topic is military training for youths 14 to 21. Mitchell defends the affirmative against Madison and the negative against Sioux Falls. Free admission at the high school auditorium. Mitchell debaters Arthur Anderson Carl Rosenquist Henry Hoagland face Sioux Falls team Wayne Sutherland Nels Richardson Lewis Richardson and Madison trio Alice Warne Vera Volin Oliver Bandelmann. The winner advances to the state title round.
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Mitchell High School
South Dakota High School
Madison
Sioux Palls
Mitchell
Sioux Palis
Sioux Falls
Arthur Anderson
Carl Rosenquist
Henry Hoagland
Wayne Sutherland
Nels Richardson
Lewis Richardson
Alice Warne
Vera Volin
Oliver Bandelmann
Change Opinion of Yankee Women Prepares New View
Paris dispatch notes The Temps reports the American woman will emerge from the war altered in image and conduct. It critiques prior depictions of American women as lavish and frivolous and suggests a new, more serious portrayal will prevail after the conflict.
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Prench
Paris
France
Associated Press
The
Temps
City Council Holds Session on Roads and Utilities
City council met to discuss ordinances and a street railway petition for extending operating time. Actions include bids for pesthouse sale and paving, duct work on Sanborn street, moving an alley light, and widening water mains with new pump needs.
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Street Railway Company
Cty
S$. WW. Smith
Sanborn
Milwaukee Yards
Sanborn Street
Court Merrill
City Water Works
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L. M. Asmussen
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Dakota Wesleyan
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Kenyon Edgar
Alfred Schott
Albert
Morgan
Miller School of Chiropractor
W. Nat’l. Bk
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Ernest Riggerts
Wayni Bart LR
Warden Sale
G. W. Warden & Sons
Mrs. Smith
W. B. Rowley
Germany
U.S
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U. S
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Latte
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