South Dakota Eyes Action to Block Chicago Depot Plan
The Huron Spirit notes Governor Vessey and Attorney General Clark may seek to halt the $20 million Chicago depot project by demanding full value checks on plans. It suggests South Dakota could seek court action to require ground values and specifications, arguing taxpayers should vote on transit bonds and state oversight strengthened.
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South Dakota
Vessey
Clark
Chicago
Huron State Spirit
Northwestern Railway
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Board of Railroad Commissioners
State Board of Railway Commissioners
Northwestern
Electric headlight mandate for rail engines sparks legal challenge
The proposed law requiring all state engines to carry electric headlights faces opposition from rail companies. They claim the measure imposes unnecessary costs and burdens and may be unconstitutional. The legislator behind the bill may not have anticipated the questions about emergency clause and legality.
Vote Planned on Liquor Licenses in Mitchell Township
A petition to order an election on liquor licenses in Mitchell Township gathered 25 names and was filed with Clerk Charles Krom. The March 2 election coincides with the annual township vote and follows a close county option result of 27 to 21 against it.
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Mitchell Township
Charles Krom
Mitchell
Mitchell City
James Clark
Bob Waterman
Loomis State Bank
Loomis Church
Ifey
Will Clark
Oran Clark
Elk Point
GC. P. Taylor
Woonsocket
F. J
Town Considers Postyear Dry Vote After Strong Business
Residents debate whether the town will stay dry after a year of solid commerce and the usual majority trends favoring wet expansion. Observers note the influence of past saloon closures on current sentiment.
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Ferring
Ethan's Blizzard Ties Town to Mitchell and News
A blizzard keeps Ethan residents in Mitchell for two days while others travel to town. Local events include dances, meetings, and preparations for the Odd Fellows reception and Ladies Aid gathering. Several residents visit, travel, or move, with medical and family news and community notices through February.
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Ethan
A. C. Drake
Mitchell
Joe Weepie
Mr. Stafford
Wm. Phelps
Mr. Moreland
Myron Bower
Mr. Williams
Ladies Aid Society
Ed Cook
Odd Fellows
R. A
Teresa McMann
Bridgewater
Friend
Iowa
John Clement
Tobey’s Hall
W. W. Jones
Edith Trow
Home Kidney Tonic Promoted by Local Druggist
A local druggist endorses a home remedy blend of Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. The mixture allegedly cleanses inactive kidneys, relieves backache, bladder weakness and urinary trouble before Brights disease, with claims of reduced nocturnal urination and sediment in urine.
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Bright
Auction Sale On Farm In Ravenna Township
Marion Keyes owner. Public auction at 10 a m Monday Feb 22 on farm in Ravenna township Sanborn county 11 miles south of Artesian 9 miles north and 6 miles east of Mitchel 2 miles east of Riverside. 29 head cattle horses hens and farming implements including harness wagon cultivators and planters. Terms cash for sums under 10. over 10 promissory notes due Nov 1 1909 at 10 percent with security. Jay H Craton auctioneer M T Patton clerk.
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Ravenna Township
Sanborn County
Artesian
Riverside
Mitchel
Concord
Jay H. Craton
Marion Keyes
Mitchell
Loomis
Perry Township
M. F. Patton
Murphy Bros
Mary Elizabeth Hatenborg weds Gerald Wilson in Lisbon ceremony
Mary Elizabeth Hatenborg married Gerald Wilson at the Hatenborg home in Lisbon township with Rev. J. J. Seaton officiating. The couple, joined by cousins and brothers, celebrated with a four o’clock ceremony and a five course dinner for intimate friends and relatives.
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Lisbon Township
John Hatenborg
Mary Elizabeth
Gerald Wilson
J. J. Seaton
Wsther Wmatenberg
Rena Pearson
Sheldon, Town
William
Lisbon
Auction Sale Near Mitchell on Farm Assets
Auction at the Patton farm nine miles northeast of Mitchell details 22 cattle 11 horses and farm implements including wagons a binder plows harrows and a party of poultry. Sale starts at 10 30 a m on Wednesday February 24 with a noon lunch and terms on notes at 10 percent interest. Murphy Bros owners M F Patton clerk.
University Notes Reflect Local Ties and Y M C A Events
Omer Mills visits on the way to a claim near Rapid City while Albert Kaye teaches near Alpena and visits Mitchell. Ray Whisman appointed athletic director at Huron College and Eugene Hager attends Y M C A from Huron. Vaccination drive at the university limits activity. The Vermillion band plans a spring statewide tour. High School defeats University, and professors Perisho Rodeheaver speak at the Y M C A convention. Prof Martin delivers an English lecture “In China with the Boxers” with illustrated stereopticon images.
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Omer Mills
Indiana
Rapid City
van Benthuysen
Albert Kaye
Alpena
Mitchell
Ray Whisman
Morningside
Huron College
Whisman
Huron
Eugene Hager
America
Samuel Weir
Nicholson
The
Methodist Church
Y. M, Cgc
State University At
Vermillion
Perisho
Vérmillion
Rodeheaver
Brookings
J. W Martin
Department of English
China
Martin
Missionary Rev Thomas Moody speaks at Baptist church
Rev Thomas Moody missionary to Africa addresses a large audience at a Baptist church describing Africa’s vast size and Congo basin. He notes missionary work along the Congo river, future Soudan efforts, and opportunities for young people in opening central Africa in the early 1900s.
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Baptist Church
Thomas Moody
Africa
Mr. Moody
American Baptist Foreign Mision Society
North America
Europe
Congo
Central
Equatorial Africa
Congo River
Baptist
Moody
Jeffers
Dakota Wesleyan
Great
Soudan
Niger
Mediterranean Sea
Mohammedan
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Parkston
John Gastor
Pacific Coast
J. Lowrie
Canada
Sollie Nolt
Mary Schurz
J. M. Evans
Fulton
John
Adam Sibert
Frank Warner
Henry Elfstrom
Warner
Alberta
Anton Sauer
Sioux Falls
Loomas
A. W. Schmitt
D. of H. Lodge
Rebekah Lodge
George Weiland
Ed Fleming
L. Lowrie
Henry Kurtenbach
Charlie Boreson
S. Freeman
Watertown
H. N. Lewis
John Heinz
Marion Junction
Home Guardians
Lodge of the Home Guardians
Chas Heuermann
H. E. Rust
Albert Walter
Chas. Heuermann
John Michels
J. T. Coughlin
Hatenborg—Wilson
W. C. Metcalf
Hart Schaffner & Marx
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