Educational column on county schools and Washington events
The column notes Mitchell meeting led by Miss Charlotte Duncan and recounts varied county observances of Washington's birthday. It lists school certificates, attendance records, and a series of township school board assignments and teachers including Miss Stella Sandidge and Miss Dora Bobb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Stella Sandidge
Union No
Washington
Mata Lchrader
Mark
Raymond Reitzel
Dora Bobb
Bobb
Jackson
Henry Mendrickson
Nellie Hannett
Tyler
Lisbon Township School Board
G. Scoville
M.S. Kern
John Whattenberg
Mable Jackson
Lisbon, No. 19
Carl Murner
J. E. Stanbaugh
John Cook
Lisbon No. 20
J. M. Schmidt
C. A. Wright
Ira Pingry
Miss Pearl Pratt
Lisbon No. 21
Geo E. Jenks
G. T. Miller
KB. Weakley
Lora Cathout
Union Township
Karl Johnson
Emery E. Owens
John Scholes
Gertrude Smith
J. J. Anderson
Edward Lee
Philiius Sheperd
Union
Mitchell Teachers Examination Set for March 7 and 8 1902
The regular teachers examination will be held in the city courthouse of Mitchell on Friday and Saturday March 7 and 8 1902 starting at nine oclock each day. Stragglers will not be permitted to write and the regular fee must be paid before questions are distributed. W Coursey County Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mitchell
W. Coursey
Foley's Kidney Cure Endorsed as Best Remedy
An advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as the most reliable preparation for kidney troubles with a testimonial from H. Seallin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. Seallin
Frost Remedies Highlight Banner Salve Healing Claims
S. H. Scallin promotes Banner Salve as the quickest cure for frost bites and chilblains claiming it is the world’s most healing remedy.
Life at a Pest House in Madison
In Madison a pest house for three smallpox patients became the scene of flirtation and social visits. Nurse Somner and patient Hines family members frequented the pest house, prompting quarantine actions by Dr. Daniels. The town voiced concern over loose conduct near the quarantined patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Somners
Daniels
Hines
Sumner
Pest House
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Ohio Parents
Mansfield resident F I Reynolds recalls his child’s croup cure with One Minute Cough Cure. He says a few doses brought rapid sleep and full recovery. The testimonial extols safety and immediate action for coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. I. Reynolds
Mansfield
S. H. Scallin
Blunt seeks coal and gas via deep test well
In Blunt the 800 foot artesian dry gas flow was cut off as they drill deeper. They plan a trial next year to sink another well to that depth without pursuing artesian flow. The bore at that level passed through a layer believed to be coal and will be tested to confirm coal and gas prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vierre
Blunt
Clerks Suggest Kodol Dyspepsia Cure In Attleboro Ad
Attleboro pharmacist M. S. Meade reports severe dyspepsia and belching improvement after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He could eat again including mince pie cheese candy and nuts. S. H. Seallin endorses the product and notes no diet needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meade
Attleboro
Mass
S. H. Seallin
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Baby Medicine Package
An advertisement notes one package yields two quarts of baby medicine with directions and claims Rocky Mountain Tea as a superior option for babies and children, priced at 35 cents, from H. Sceallin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Sceallin
Elk Point Girl Josie Smythe Missing in Sioux City
Miss Josie Smythe, of Elk Point, vanished after visiting friends in Sioux City to see a sick brother. She left Elk Point more than a week ago and has not been heard from since, sending relatives into distress as they seek any trace of her whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Point
Josie Smythe
Sioux City
For Sale Pony Team and Farm Horse Offered
For sale one good pony team with drivers and a farm horse. Contact Frank Qleson at 505 East First Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Qleson
East First Steet
Social whirl in Prosper features dances lectures and athletics
Prosper residents host a week of social events from lodge visits and parties to a big athletic day on March 8 at the Tyler schoolhouse baseball park. William Rowley and Byron Jones attend, Agnes Schaub returns to Douglas county school, and Superintendent Coursey delivers a praised lecture on the Philippines to a large Tyler school audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler Schoolhouse
Prosper Township
Tyler School
Little Red
Hilda
Amanda Carlson
Agnes
Regina Scheick
Ellen Williams
John Tyler
Coursey
Philippines
Mt. Vernon Social Roundup Dates and Visits
Mt. Vernon residents report visits and travel notes including C. E. Brady in Mitchell on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Squires and Mrs. H. M. Mabbott spent Monday in Plankinton. Clara Lukins of Mitchell visited Mt. Vernon on Wednesday. Ed Haynes and Tom Johnston of Mitchell spent Sunday with relatives here. Archie Mabbott from Spring Green Wisconsin is visiting relatives nearby. Emma Haynes returns from Vermillion to rest a few weeks. Marion Fitch went to Wolsey to visit friends, accompanied by Marie Enebo who will stay with her brother John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
C. E. Brady
Mitchell
H. M. Mabbott
Plankinton
Clara Lukins
Ed Haynes
Tom Johnston
Archie Mabbott
Spring Green
Wisconsin
Emma Haynes
Vermillion
Marion Fitch
Wolsey
Marie Enebo
John
Walter Clark
J. C. Burns
P. S. Champlin
Harold
Carl Knappe
Carl
Knappe
Wm. Bearmon
Learmon
Baker
Frank Crique
South Dakota
Badger town board draws jurors and notes local changes
The Badger town board met Tuesday and drew E A Comstock F D Tyler and A Mewhirter to replenish the jury list. Revival meetings continue with notable progress. J KF Wilson and family move to J S Wilson's farm in South Badger. W S Forbes moves to Gates farm awaiting road conditions. J F E Wilson seeks seasonal work. Mrs E D Watkins has been ill. Vid Smith hints at a sale. Township election scheduled for next Tuesday. residents urged to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badger
E. A. Comstock
F. D. Tyler
A. Mewhirter
J. KF. Wilson
J. S. Wilson
South Badger
Forbes
Gates
Hand County
J. FE. Wilson
E. D. Watkins
Vid Smith
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Vital Health
The ad extols a natural remedy for overall vigor by keeping the bowels stomach liver and kidneys strong. It claims Burdock Blood Bitters supports robust health and energy.
Piles Salve Praised by Testers in Historic Ad
Testimonies extol Banner Salve as a rapid cure for piles. The testimonial claims immediate relief and unique effectiveness, with S. H. Scallin endorsing the remedy as superior to others.
Bethel Update Notes Sunday Work and Gatherings
Rev F F De Groff joined services. New England supper social raised 29.00. Mrs S S Reed and children plan Illinois visit. E P Rowley to move near Epiphany. L Rowley to farm. Lambert family from Riverside attended church. W L Rowley visited Sioux Falls. New trustee clerk and treasurer elected. Sunday school class portrait gifted to teacher. Lantern show at school poorly attended. W L Rowley began duties as Sunday school superintendent. Sunday services now two oclock for Sunday school and three oclock for preaching every two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Rowley
Plano
Jarius Rowley
Riverside
F. L. Rowley
W. L. Rowley
Social event at Peck school raises church funds
Badger and West Perry notes report a lively Peck schoolhouse social netting over 25 for the church fund, plus multiple community updates. Residents move between farms, visitors pass through, and local happenings include parties, illnesses, sales, and club activities as winter gives way to spring chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadger
Peck School
LadiesAid Fair and Supper Planned in Badger An Overview
Mrs Eugene Comstock's event sets Badger fair and conundrum supper for March 6 at Mrs Henry Boltman's. The ladies aid society announces a sale of attractive articles and invites all to attend the Wednesday March 12 gathering for a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Comstock
Badger
Ladies Aid Society
Henry Boltman
Baker Community Notes and Local Prospects
Baker and Lisbon briefs detail social events at Carson and Knappe schools with entertaining evenings and large turnouts. Reports mention building growth, land purchases by Frank Crique near Plankinton, tax payments by Wm. Bearmon, and ongoing local visits. Lisbon items note a lecture by Superintendent Coursey and family visits, with mumps illness and upcoming home construction by Will Green.
Riverside Social News and Local Visits
Riverside notes show Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lambert visiting at Mr. Reed's, and Thomas and Bates at Herman Sehltz's. Jarius Rowley attended school No. 4. Mrs. Clara Lukins canvassed area with goods. A Riverside school entertainment was well received with clever impersonators. River-side baskets sale netted about fifteen dollars. Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup recommended for cold and consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Henry Lambert
Harry Hague
Roscoe Satterlee
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Lim
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Minneapolis
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Shamrock Restaurant
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C.goizians Co
R. D. Prescott
Davison County
Main St
Charlotte Duncan
Ethan
George Washington
Banner
S.H. Scallin
Prosper
Etta Drake
Jessie Tyler
Rowley
Byron Jones
C. Oatbout
Douglas County
Peter Schurz
Starr
Thumbling Wittstruck
Frak Schaub
August Biggert
Lincoln Brown
S. H.scallin
Fairbanks
Fairbanks-Morse
Eclipse Wind Mills
Informatic
Fairbanks, Morse & CO
ST. Paul, Minn
Bethel
Hnadger
A. E. Comstock
Smith
J. Smith
Scott Forbes
Mr. Forbes
Buffalo County
J. S. Wikir
W. V. Miner
Mrs. Miner
Edith Smith
Mr. Corcoran
Beloit
West Perry
Herweh
F. Merriman
Wales
Barton
Letcher Creamery
Joe Smith
Brooks
Minnesota
Perry
B. F. Wilder
Sanborn County
Timm
Letcher
Fred Rudloff
Rudolph
Putnam
Eugene Cornstalk
Jerauld County
Aid Society
Lisbow
Lisbon
S. C
Dr. Wood
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