Breeders Organize South Dakota Improved Live Stock Breeders Assoc
In Mitchell last Thursday a large turnout formed the South Dakota Improved Live Stock Breeders Association to promote higher quality stock. J M Brion was named president with J M Dunmire and J A Davy among initial signers, dues set at one dollar, and plans for two annual public sales and a state-wide membership drive.
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Court House
Mitchell
J. M. Brion
J. W. Wilson
Brookings Agricultural College
Elton
South Dakota Improved Live Stock Breeders’ Association
Messrs
McEthron
Sheldon and
Davy
South Dakota
Livestock association formed to unite state stock interests
A new state stockmen’s association was organized uniting cattle horses swine sheep and poultry under a single body. Officers include vice presidents for each class and Prof J W Wilson advised on livestock needs. Members expect rapid growth and possible legislative support for a special appropriation to aid livestock development.
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Terest
P. J. Peterson
Vermilion
J. M. Dunmire
Scotland
J. C. Hall
Ordway
T. T. White
Mitchell
J. W. Wilson
Brookings Agricultural College
James W. Wilson
Wilson
Agricultural College
Mitchell Chosen For Next Association Meeting
At the meeting the board selected Mitchell as the site for the next association gathering. The date is set for the third Tuesday in January 1904, aligning with the South Dakota Poultry Show for a joint exhibition. Visiting members toured the city including C. F. Raymond's WHerefords herd and the corn palace.
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J. L. Dunmire
Mitchell
McEthron
Huron
South Dakota
C. F. Raymond
Corn Palace
Memorial services for Lincoln birth anniversary held
In a joint session the senate and house held memorial exercises honoring Abraham Lincoln's birth anniversary. Senator L. Branson of this city delivered an oration titled McKinley, our Martyred President, and spoke with strong delivery within the brief time allotted.
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Senate
House of the State Legislature
Abraham Lincoln
L. Branson
McKinley
City Council Moves Toward Repeal Of Electric Light Franchise
Mitchell club members enjoyed a lively Friday night with cards and dancing. Dave Minard was arrested in Sioux Falls after leaving Mitchell Friday en route to the Black Hills. he is charged with stealing a trunk from former boarder Paul Robro at the Waverly. Robro, owed $8 for board, reported missing clothes and goods from the trunk after Minard allegedly struck him and threatened to shoot. Robro wired Sioux Falls officers, who arrested Minard upon arrival.
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Dave Minard
Mitchell
Black Hills
Sioux Falls
Minard
Paul Robro
Waverly
Robro
City Council Moves to Repeal Electric Franchise
A special Saturday meeting debated repealing the current Electric Co franchise. Alderman Miller proposed a resolution to abrogate the lighting contract and to direct the ordinance committee to draft new terms. The committee had already prepared a draft ordinance reflecting this aim.
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Miller
City considers ordinance on gas and electric service
Mitchell city council debates ordinance No. 96 alleging company failed to maintain lights and charge high rates. Second and third readings scheduled after March 2. Water mains extension planned from Baptist church to Morrow residence and routes on Seventh Burr Kimball and Ninth. Gas franchise drafted to allow city purchase option within limits and non exclusive operation.
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Mitchell
Baptist Church
J. T. Morrow
Seventh
Burr Streets
Kimball
Ninth
Mitchell Club Cards and Dancing Night Delights Guests
The Mitchell Club hosted a Friday evening event with cards and dancing managed by the ladies. Thirteen tables in three rooms led to nine ladies tied for first on card punches, with Mrs. Robert Burns winning first and Mrs. C. W. Johnston the consolation. Four gentlemen tied for first. A. A. Boynton won on high card, with P. J. Kelley taking consolation. Dancing followed until after midnight to Nichols's mandolin club, promising similar events this winter season.
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Mitchell Club
Robert Burns
C. W. Johnston
A. A. Boynton
P. J. Kelley
Nichols
Mandolin Club
Quarantine Raised on Scarlet Fever at Wilt Residence
The quarantine on B. Wilt's house for scarlet fever was lifted Saturday evening, allowing the Omaha agent to return to his home.
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B. Wilt
Omaha
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S. H. Scallin
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Mitchell Iron Works
Mitchell - Iron Works
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Watchmaker and Jeweler
Doble
C. N. Vogus & Sons
J. M Elion
Conaty
Association
I. W. Seaman
G. W. Law
M. M. Carruthers
Dell Rapids
J. A. Davy
Roy
L. L.butler
Butler
Slade Bros
Fulton
J. M. Elion
W. R. Reynolds
Madison
John Z. Lewis
Brookings
Geo. E. McEthren
B. V. Wilder
Letcher
J. N. Crow
Thos. Rogers
N. E. Carnine
Aberdeen
C. I. MiJtimore
A. C. Cummins
E. T. Sheldon
St. Lawrence
M. D. Purdy
N. J. Neilson
John McMichael
Geo. E. McEthron
Senator Branson
Boarder
Electric Co
Owa
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