Effort Backed Sanitorium Plan Wins House Support
In Pierre on Feb 3 the white plague sanitorium location at Custer drew eloquent bids from Dr. Ratte and others. The bill allocates ten thousand dollars for the plant and five thousand for initial expenses, with indigent patients housed in tents under pines. A strong show of public sentiment and decisive votes marked the session despite a narrow vote on equal suffrage. The article lists names of many supporters and the reception committee involved in the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Ratte
Issenhuth
Taylor
Custer
Lakings
Turner
Charity Ball committees named for Feb 19 benefit
The Hig Charity Ball at city hall on February 19 to benefit St. Joseph's hospital has named committees to handle patrons, program and decorations, ticket sales, and reception. Notable appointees include Mr. and Mrs. James Lyons and Judge Dick Haney, with many members listed for hall setup, door duty, and reception duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsby
City Hall
St. Joseph’s Hospital
James Lyons
Thos. Fullerton
D. B. Miller
O. L Branson
Dick Haney
C. A. Davison
J. O. Walrath
Virginia Doyle
Sid W. Smith
J. L. Hannett
Geo. E. Foster
Edward Leehan
Real Estate Transfers of the Week in Mitchell
Transfers show multiple Mitchell property deals including Conrad Steinmetz to John W Schneider lot 2 block 23 Van Eps add, Chas E Kohlesheck to Christian Hanson lot 9 block 43 C & G add, J T Morrow to J F Anderson portions of Mitchell lots, Katherine Craig to L H McKeel lot 1 block 2 Sheeders add, plus State of SD to Fred Titze NE quarter of NE quarter section 16 township 101 range 62 and Ellsworths to Aaron Ellsworth lot 6 block 3 Wilkinson's add. 460 880 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Steinmetz
John W. Schneider
van Eps
Mitchell
E. L. Potter
F. S. Packard
Just’s
Mitchell Chas. E. Kohlesheck
Christian Hanson
Mitchell J. T. Morrow
J. F. Anderson
Katherine Craig
L. H. McKeel
Sheeder
Ethan
State of
S. D
Fred Titze
Rowell C. Ellsworth
Aaron R. Ellsworth
Wilkinson
Elks Minstrels Set for Gale Theatre Benefit Show
The Elks minstrel program at Gale Theatre opens Thursday night under Jack McLoughlin with Bert Johnston Charles Fowler Harry Brown and Jack Porter showcasing songs monologues and vaudeville bits. Tickets are one dollar with proceeds toward Mitchell’s Elks home project.
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The
Elks
Jack McLoughlin
Bert Johnston
Charles Fowler
Harry Brown
Jack Porter
Koolish
Mitchell Grain Market Prices February 10
Wheat No 2 97c No 8 94c No 4 90c rejected 82c velvet chaff 87c durum 75c flax 139 oats 40c corn 46c barley 46c rye 54c Prices listed for the Mitchell market on February 10 include cereals and related grains with varying grades and byproducts.
Fowler Released After Third Dismissal In Liquor Case
In Justice Markham's court Fowler was discharged after a third attempt led to a sustained demurrer and then a dismissal. The proceedings involved selling intoxicating liquors without a prescription on January 19, 1909, to A. G. Utterbach. The case touched city ordinance action and debates over prior dismissals and the legality of new information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
Miller
A. G C. Utterbach
Spangler
Justice Markham
Capitol Gets Money for Unanimous State Capitol Work
Both houses passed a unanimous appropriation to accelerate the Pierre capitol project. The plan includes early marble ordering and possible occupancy by state officers by January 1, 1910. Efforts to dispose of the old building and park improvements are tied to that schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Park
No Service on Rural Routes Delays Mail Delivery
Five rural route carriers tried to begin Thursday but returned to the post office as roads were impassable. Farmers along the routes must clear drifts before mail can proceed. A. B. McKeel reached five miles before turning back. Getman also halted at a snowy crest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. McKeel
Robert Getman
Whiresteel Creek
Public auction for un leased school lands in Davison County
Notice declares that on March 30 1909 unleased common school lands in Davison County will be offered for lease at public auction from 10 a m to 5 p m at the front door of the court house in Ida County. Dated Pierre January 26 1909. O C Dokken Commissioner of Schools and Public Lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison County
Iaid County
Pierre
Call For Bids on Cistern at Court House
Notice that sealed bids are due by 9:00 a.m. on March 1 1909 in Mitchell South Dakota for installing a cistern at the courthouse. Plans and specs available at the Auditor's office. The county commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Dated February 1 1909. H B Anderson County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
S. D
Court House
Cattle Owners Meeting in Mitchell to Elect Inspector
Notice to cattle owners of Davison county South Dakota that a meeting will be held at the court house in Mitchell on Saturday February 18 1909 at 2 PM to elect one county cattle inspector for one year. Dated Mitchell S Dak February 2 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison County
S. Dak
Mitchell, So. Dak
Mitchell S. D
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House
Fred Wedehase
Ernest H. Goldhammer
James Gormley
Frank Gormley
Wilfred Gormley
John Gormley
Lawrence Grace
Alonzo L. Graves
Sam T. Green
Elisha T. Grinnell
J. K. Smith
L. D. Milne
W. T. McConnell
P. G. Delire
John Berry
Fred Donaldson
Walt Williams
C. W. Gillis
Committee On General Arrangements
Geo. A. Silsby
W. E. Turner
W. A. Heimberger
S. H. Scallin
Chas. Fowler
C. G. Woods
P. H. Kelley
Doyle
C. W. Downey
Ora Wells
W. C. Metcalf
Jos. Lawler
Hig
A. B. Hitchcock
O. L. Branson
E. W. Leehan
A. J. Davis
Robert Burns
H. R. Kibbee
E. C. Waterbury
W. A. Branch
Fred LaFollette
W. Adams
J. H. Ferris
J. A. Reed
Fred Wells
Jos. Loevinger
John Broadbent
J. W. Shelby
C. E. Reeves
H. C. Preston
W. H. Conyes
Henry Swindler
C. B. Wilt
T. J. Spangler
Ambrose Curtis
J. N. Crow
A. B. Hager
A. BE. Dean
M. H. Gosche
F. Summers
W. B
the Elks
Uled
Gale Theatre
Mitchell Grain Market
Justice Court
Whiting
Larson
Minnehaha
Bartine
Iie
Farmers Institutes
Smith
Wyman
Garaner
Ribstien
Cable
Congress
Capitol
State’s Building
Senate
Curtiss
Jill
Board of Education
Aberdeen
Br. Bentley
Trumbo
Dillon
Secretary of State
O. C. Dokken
H. B. Anderson
Euul
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Mart Sekatine
Ce Mer
Martha R. Aulenbach
Arnot
Ogden Memorial Hospital
Elmira, N.Y
Earle Institute
Minneapolis
Minn
Arthur M. Miller
J. W. Daves
Land Office
Butterfield’s
South Dakota
Valentines
Ferris
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