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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1909
Page
1
The Methodist church in Mitchell marked its first anniversary since dedication with a Sunday service led by Dr A C Stevens of St Paul. A 20-voice choir directed by Prof E W Hobson performed three fine anthems, and a bond subscription raised 1140 dollars.
A Mitchell Club meeting approved merging with the Elks. The club will sell its outfit and distribute proceeds by membership length. Elks to own rooms after appraisal, with joint committees to handle details and a neutral third party for disputes. President Silsby spoke briefly.
Ben Olson of McGregor Iowa marked 35 years with the C M St P Ry Co and his 53rd birthday with a small gathering of old Milwaukee workmen and friends. The former North McGregor brakeman began in era before pontoon bridges and ice trains and is highly regarded by passengers and staff alike. The banquet honored his long career and wished him many more birthdays.
From the Educational Column of Sioux Falls Argus Leader by O W Coursey announces a retirement. The piece describes the subject as a bright page that will illuminate educational work and its impact on readers.
Rumors from Chicago headquarters indicate Milwaukee’s Trans coastal trains may run from Chicago through Mason City Sioux City and Mitchell to Aberdeen and west. The plan faces opposition over impact on the Pioneer Limited. If launched by July 1 the white car fleet and enhanced interiors promise a major northern coast service, with substantial rail upgrades planned between Mitchell Aberdeen and Sanborn.
Friday February 19 charity ball at city hall auditorium to benefit St Josephs Hospital. George A Silsby named chairman of the committee of citizens to organize general arrangements including W A Heimberger W E Turner S H Scallin Chas Fowler W C Metcalf C G Woods James Lyons P H Kelley L J Welch M M Doyle Ora Wells C W Downey. Citizens urged to attend and boost the event.
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