Woonsocket Opens Central South Dakota Bowling Tourney
Woonsocket enters the first annual Central South Dakota bowling tournament as the only team to arrive after Bridgewater failed to show. The Woonsocket five, backed by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance, posted steady scores led by Bratsburg amid the opening round despite the absence of other teams.
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Northwestern ‘Mutual Life Insurance Conmipany
Woonsocket
Central South Dakota
Bridgewater
Bratsburg
Bratsbere shines in five man event and doubles bowling
Bratsbere led his team in the five man event with 662 pins and teamed with Getehell to top doubles at 552. His singles dipped to 470 as Morin held the singles lead with 557 and Oddy followed at 523. The pair struggled in the doubles.
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Getehell
Morin
Bridgewater
Than
Scotland
Parkston
Plankinton
Letcher
Getchell
Munro
Bratsburg
Erange
Cee Morin
den Munro
Bratsberg
Yo Bartsburg
Pioneer settler dies at Mt. Vernon after long service
Casper Althen, a Civil War veteran and early Davison county developer, passed away at Mt. Vernon. Born in Germany, he came to America at eighteen, lived in Two Rivers and Sycamore, Illinois, and served in Company CC 165 Illinois volunteers. He moved to Iowa Falls and later homesteaded near Mt. Vernon, aiding town formation and school district organization. He left eight children, a brother Casper, and a wide circle of friends. Funeral services were held at Mt. Vernon M B Church with a quartet performing, and he was buried in Mt. Vernon cemetery.
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Germany
Two Rivers
Wis
Sycamore
Ilinois
Illinois
Ilnois
Sherman
North Carolina
Elgin
Anna Theisen
C. J. Coffee
Etsin
Carl J. Alchen
Medicine Hat
Canada
W. A. Becker
Pulda
Minnesota
Millie
John
Casper
Lottie
Mt. Verton
Cary J
Althen
Heavenly Home
Mr. Althen
Casper Althen
Newell
Town
Iowa Falls
Iowa
South Dakota
Yankton
Milwaukee Railroad
Firesteel
Mt. Vernon
Davison County
Blendon Township
Mrs Dirks Heads East with Dog Bird to Chicago Style Show
Mrs Peter Dirks traveling from Mitchell to Chicago with her bulldog, a canine carrier, and a canary in a quaint entourage en route to a Chicago style show. She recently married a wealthy Cham berlain businessman and mourns her husband as she returns to her former home.
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Peter B. Dirks
Mitchel
Chicago
Michigan Avenue
State Street
Dirks
Obituary of John Althen Sr in Krankfort on Rhine area
John Althen Sr born Hoshelheim Krankfort on the Rhine. He died January 29 1917 at age 78 years 6 months 26 days after a long illness beginning December 20 1915 with pneumonia. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family and a few intimate friends after a protracted illness.
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Fon Authen
John Althen
Hoshelheim
Krankfort - On - Rhine
Veneses
Salvation Army War Fund Push Reaches Over $3,000 in Mitchell
The Salvation Army campaign for a $10,000 citadel in Mitchell reports an over $3,000 total with four quarterly payments starting March 1 1917. A fundraising thermometer tracks progress at local stores and Western Union, with 100 corps members urging city residents to contribute via the Commercial & Savings Bank treasurer.
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Salvation Army
Mitchell
Metcalf-Waener Clothing Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Commercial & Savings Bank
Paris Move Seizes Property of French Deserters
Paris reports the French Chamber of Deputies may confis cate deserters property as Senate backed law. The measure would take a deserter’s assets for the state, denying them to his children, if passed. The chamber debates amendments as the issue faces final approval.
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Paris
France
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Chamber
More
Suspect Arrested in Extortion and Embezzlement Case
From Charles Mix County a man named Joseph Format was sought on two charges extortion and embezzlement. After fleeing South Dakota he was traced to Oklahoma City and arrested in Tulsa. He has been held for trial at the next circuit term with bond set.
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Lake Andes
Ciartes Mi Rerigy
Lay County
Tulsa
Okla
Joseph Format
Mix County
South Dekota
Oklahoma City
Lesterville Plans Municipal Electric Light System
The town council has taken steps to install a municipal electric light system in Lesterville, aiming for completion in the spring. Local officials emphasize improving public lighting and utility service for residents and businesses.
Mitchell Local Notes and Weather Through January
Mitchell notes from Thursday list residents visiting legal matters and business in Mitchell including King in Pierre, Wasner in Sioux Falls, Hatch in Alpena, and others. Weather shows a 37 degree high and 8 below zero with a 45 degree drop overnight. Cattle sale details report 44 Herefords selling for a total $14,820, top price $1,050, stock from Alexandria farm sent to multiple states. January library records show 3362 books drawn, with Lincoln biographies spurring interest. Resources note cement shows in Chicago and a political session overview in Pierre with bills on printing, railroad salaries, and flag-raising at polls.
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W. Stoner
Highmore
John Koehler
Plankinton
Mitchell
Mercury
W. S. Hill
Albert Hill
Alexandria
Sioux City
Fairfax
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
Missouri
South Dakota
Albert Hills
Lincoln
Jones Cues Ill Passcu By Senate On Short Ballot
Resolution introduced by Senator Dowdell in the morning session today moved forward in the Senate. The bill concerns a short ballot process and was read for consideration.
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Baily Piere
S. 1
W. Franklin Jones
South Dakota
F. D. Peckhen
Senate
F Rom
Regi Norhning
Shriners
Burning Sands
Dowdell
Exgen
House
Railroad Committee of
Nobel
Makster
Hursh
Jones
Senator Dowdell
Senate bills authorize city taxes for public works and schools
The house favorably reports senate measures allowing cities to levy taxes to support companies and to fund construction of public gymnasiums as part of municipal control of local needs. A senate bill passed by the house also authorizes school districts to levy taxes for public meetings on district matters.
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House
Senate
Ely
Bushfield Enters Republican Attorney General Race
Bushfield announced his candidacy for South Dakota attorney general tonight, saying the move is early but needed to set campaign intentions. Mrs. Bushfield, a leading young attorney, played a prominent role in last fall’s bid.
Deportation for Lead Couple and Desertion Case
Federal authorities move to deport Erland Kuusela and his wife of Lead for desertion and improper status. The wife, injured after a street incident, remains in a local hospital with three children awaiting neighbor care as the family is labeled undesirable Canadian citizens facing removal.
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Lead
Erland Fiuusela
Toy
Sault
Maurie
Canada
Kuusela
Squity
Vorma Tie
Cone
Mire UN
South Dakota considers new vehicle track rules in bill
A state bill proposes establishing vehicle tracks inches apart on South Dakota highways and bans noncompliant vehicles except bicycles and motorcycles. It faces approval processes as the measure advances from committees to the calendar, with a focus on land titles and suspending record fees for certain transfers.
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Pierre
South Dakota
Senate
House
Catch Homesteader on Stolen Equine
Warnill Sr. and James McDonald fled a homestead near Hamill South Dakota and confiscated a horse to ease their move toward Nebraska. Sheriff Stapleton of Icey Paha county Nebraska captured McDonald as he crossed into Nebraska and he surrendered to South Dakota authorities. Judge Win Williamson sentenced McDonald to a term in the Sioux Falls penitentiary.
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Warnill
James McDonald
Hamill
South Dakota
Ile
Stapleton
Icey
Paha County
Neb
Nebraska
Win Williamson
McDonald
Sioux Falls
Petitions Ready to Mail for South Dakota Initiatives
The South Dakota Direct Legation Headquarters announces petitions are ready to mail for an equitable initiatory form of public organization law. The Richards primary election law basics remain in the new form, simplified. Write R. O. Richards, Waro n, SD, for copies. all petitions must be returned within three weeks.
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Phtupions
Huron
S. D
South Dakota
Waron
Incorrect antidote mix endangers Witten woman
A home nurse near Witten, Mrs Beth Harrington, nearly died after mistaking a cough syrup bottle for an antidote to poison ivy. A swift physician arrived and saved her life.
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Witten
Beth Harrington
Mitchell Dispatches and Notices From Local Life
Saturday reports from Mitchell include staff changes at local firms, attendance at events, marriages, birthdays, and social gatherings. Officials, business travelers, and students frequent Pierre, Sioux Falls, and Dakota Wesleyan activities as weather affects travel and shipping.
Swine Market Receipts and Prices Reported
Fragmentary market notes show swine close figures and receipts from various firms. Mentions Valco Weston and Native beet sales, with prices around 7.5 to 9.0 per head and totals near 5285 in livestock movements. Also lists lambs, feeders, and ship receipts with multiple price references.
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Hwogus
Poo
Marie
el Ory ON
Onieei Ecos
Valco
Ara Et
Tata Weston Stoors
South St. Paul Livestock Receipts Report Market Steady
South St. Paul Minnesota livestock market shows receipts around 14,900 cattle and 500 sheep and lambs. Prices vary with cattle steers and heifers trading in the mid range. bulls and cows quoted between 7 and 15 dollars, goats and specialty stock noted. Sheep and lambs show steady activity with ewes and wethers in the 5 to 14 dollar band.
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Marne
Matiel
Tony
Buwik
Mark Vary
Beoy Sievers
ALGO
Teddy
South ST. Paul
Minn
Ss.hu
Ewes
Howy ST
Ho, Se
Price Report From New York Creamery Market
New York City buyers monitor dairy prices with September 10,274 creamery figures showing firsts at 38 1 2 to 44, seconds at 36 1/2. Market watchers note daily shifts in creamery milk rates and product quality categories.
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New York City
Flour Mill Planned for Winner by Local Capitalists
Two financiers from Sturgeon have secured a site from the Winner commercial club to erect a flouring mill in Winner. The project will make one of the few mills in the Hosebud country and signals economic growth for the town.
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Winner
S. 10
Sturge
Commercial Club
Hosebud
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Taomis
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Spencer
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Volock
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University of South Dakota
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