Murdo Fire Destroys Multiple Buildings Tuesday
A list details owners of structures burned in the Murdo Tuesday blaze. Names include WG Bailey feed store B J Wolf hotel Pioneer Printing office D S Sullivan pool hall F E Wright ice cream and boxball alley P B Flack lodging house Sullivan's drug store private hospital Connery Sisters lodging Clyde McDonald saloon roller skating rink C E Murray undertaking bakery. Smith's lumber yard also burned on that side. Anderson and Fullerton yards survived on the opposite side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdo
WG. Bailey
B. J. Wolf
Pioneer Printing Office
D.S. Sullivan
F. E. Wright
P. B. Flack
Sullivan’s
Connery Sistera
Clyde McDonald
C. E. Murray
Smith's
Anderson and Fullerton
Blizzard Weather Delays Mail Carrier Near Fulton
Alexandria reports Clark Rawson nearly stranded amid a Tuesday blizzard after leaving Fulton at 10 30. He was found later by his father near farmers with a heavy load in a bob sleigh. Local postmaster Dobson held a rural route exam. three candidates attended though eight were expected. Temperatures plunged to 15 below Thursday night and 21 below Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Clark Rawson
Here
Fulton
A. Rawson
J. H. Dobson
Wm. Blake
Albert Page
G.T. Notson
Kelso
Ladies Aid
M. E. Church
F. D. Peckham
Loomis Oyster Supper Benefits Sunday School
The Loomis community holds an oyster supper Saturday for the Sunday school, clearing about 15 dollars. Local residents and visitors include Mrs. J. M. Erion, Charley Pool ill, Dr. C. S. Bobb, Mr. and Mrs. Hadwin Erion, and families from Loomis, Mitchell, and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loomis
J. M. Erion
Mitchell
Hadwin Erion
Charley Pool
Bobb
Frank Taylor
Taylor
Garfield Anderson
Garfield
Erma Raffenberg
Canada
C. C. Young
C. P. Young
al Young
Hal Taylor
Lou Holling
Miss Lewis
Alabama
Mettlesome colts and local visits noted
A pair of thoroughbred colts are being broken amid claims it is easier than handling poorer stock. Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Eliason of Mitchell and Miss Flossie Cole visited Albert Hills east of town. Young men spent a pleasant evening with F. H. Clark in his bachelor quarters. Farmers Institute opened with strong turnout despite cold. Mr. Chamberlain of the State Agricultural School at Brookings leads the event. Rev C A Kleckner of Spencer preached in the Christian church Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Eliason
Mitchell
Flossie Cole
Albert Hills
F. H. Clark
Farmers Institute
Mr. Chamberlain
State Agricultural School
Brookings
Dakota Seed Company Tested Germination Guarantee
The Dakota Seed company of Mitchell led by Prof. W. A. Wheeler is highlighted for testing germination of every seed package and guaranteeing purchaser satisfaction. For three years the firm has honored losses when crops failed despite good seeds, a claim few seed houses would dare.
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Canton News
Dakota Seed Company of
Mitchell
W. A. Wheeler
The
Agricultural College
Mitchell Concern
Teacher's Examination Set for March 3 and 4, 1910
The next regular examination for teacher certificates will be held at the courthouse in Mitchell on Thursday and Friday March 3 and 4, 1910. Applicants may write for state certificates of first, second, or third grade. Work will begin at 8 o'clock a.m. O. E. Browne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Mitchell
O. E. Browne
Combination Sale on Farm Near Mitchell and Riverside
Having sold my farm I offer for sale on my farm 7 miles northeast of Mitchell and 2 12 miles north of Riverside on Thursday March 3 at 10 o clock the following property Nine head of horses 25 head of cattle including a Durham bull and yearling steer 35 hogs some Poland Chinas and Chester Whites 100 single comb Leghorn chickens Farm machinery Champion harvester gang plow sulky plow pulverizer 4 shovel corn plows endgate feeder feed grinder corn planter with 100 rods of wire gang plow and other articles including some household goods Free lunch at noon Terms of Sale All sums of 10 and under cash over that amount eight months time will be given on notes with approved security bearing 10 per cent interest J 8 Serveson auctioneer M F Patton clerk L D Powers Ed Moody
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Riverside
J. 8. Serveson
M. F. Patton
Men s Club Debates County Jail Need and Bond Vote
In frigid weather the Men s Club met at city hall to discuss the county jail s condition. Wm Nash chair of the board of county commissioners explained that any jail solution must follow the law and require a public vote on issuing bonds for a new jail. He cited a $48 000 indebtedness cap and noted the petition signed by about 100 citizens would be reconsidered after wider county input. The commissioners plan to reopen discussion Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Nash
Board of County Commissioners
Nash
Nas
Board of Commissioners
Letcher Community Notices and Social Highlights
Ben VanMetre attends Retail Hardware Dealer's Association in Sioux Falls. Oyster supper at Roy Jacobus' raises about 13 dollars for M E B church. A new eleven and a half pound girl born to Mr and Mrs John Heinzman. Several visits and social events noted including Miss Etta Raney from Mitchell and Clara Krause summoned to Armour. Funeral notices for Mrs Simmons and Mrs Alberts, with community sympathy expressed. multiple church groups and social gatherings mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB
Washington
Opera House
Clara Krause
Armour
George Sabin
Anna Miller
Mitchell
M. E. Ladies Aid Society
Julius Smith
Ida_Burr
Quinn
Quinn, 8. D
Alberts
L. M. Doyle
Catholic Ladies Aid Society
Lou Jacobus
Sioux Falls Leader-Argus Names Cook Blaming Governor
Sioux Falls Argue Leader reports Chairman Cook accuses Governor Bireg tor wt Haleti e of responsibility for a political dispute. The item notes tensions between local leadership and state government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Cook
Bireg
Haletie
Gov Crawford Eyes Legislature as Personal Property
The article quotes Gov Crawford claiming ownership over the legislature, while noting Gov Elrod never pretended to run it. The remark frames the political dynamic and power struggle between the two figures in the state government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Elrod
Gov. Crawford
Spanish Veterans Dinner Honors War Vets on Washington Birthday
On Washington's birthday the G A R and Relief Corps ladies hosted a luncheon for Spanish-American War veterans. The post rooms glowed with national colors as the high school orchestra and male quartet entertained. Speakers included C L Scott and J N Crow while Mrs Leota Cope-Haworth recited and Miss Myrtle Wedder sang during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Relief Corps
J. H. Nolt
Martha Washington
F. L. Ransom
J. N. Crow
Messrs
Morgan
Williams
Mathews
Loomer
Leota Cope-Haworth
Myrtle Wedder
Singing of
America
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Hidst
H. D. Strauch
Mina
Kate Wilson
Geo. Bamber
Rosedale
Wid
Elm Springs
Fk ‘Hi Clark
Melissa Prouty
Tioen
A. Hines
A. GC. Utterback
M. B.ay
West
BE. T. Smith
Sioux City
Aberdeen
Elma Marsden
John Slater
Carl Goodbin
J. P. Gilfillan
Clay Young
Mitchell Printing Company
Mitchell Republican
Weekly
Capital
Manual of Arms
Gilbert Goodman
Smithwick
I. G. Alexander
C. A. Kleckner
Spencer
Christian Church
L. D. Powers, Ed Moody
Frank Johnson
Iowa
A. L. Goodwin
J. K. Burg
Dan Buck
Simmons
Burg
Elister
Buck
Bingham
Henry Alberts
Elrod and
Vessey
Old Soldiers and Relief Corps
Tain
B. van Alstine
Mitchell, South Dakota
Main Street
Eas
Bidwell Land & Loan CO
Fargo
North Dakota
Milwaukee Depot
Des Moines
Milwaukee
Burgess & Luker
Morte Gatots
Titvaciee
First Nat. Bank
Wes
Remy Magneto
Hupmobile Ing
Kosch Magnets
Everitt
Ww. Johnston
Third Avenue East
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