County Officials Battle Over Official Papers Choice
The county commissioners hold a heated session over which paper will publish the board's proceedings as official paper. The Populists push The Capital while Colvin and Warne press for the German Nachrichten, amid party maneuvering and business logic. The new board is seated with Collins as chair and Dr. Tatman reappointed county physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Messrs. Grimm and
Olson
Pops
Tite Capiial
Lewis
John Colvin
Colvin
Messrs
Grimm
Warne
Jenks
Collins
Nachrichten
THI
D. W. Collins
Ats
Messrs. Grimm
John Tatman
County Board Deliberates Official Papers and Salary Increase
County commissioners resumed Tuesday approving bills and selecting official papers. The ballot included Mitchell Gazette, Mt Vernon News, Syd Dakota Nachrich ten, and Mitchell Capital, with a split vote on the German Nachrich vs The Capital. Superintendent West salary raise case was debated. attorney guidance postponed action and Butikofer later proved circulation, leading to selection of the German paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Gazette
Mt Vernon News
Syd Dakota Nachrichten
Mitchell Capital
Gazette and News
Nachrichten
Buatikofer
Frank M. Goodykoontz
West
Goodykoontz
Butikofer
Commissioners Tour the County Poor Farm
The board spent the day inspecting the county poor farm and discussed its high costs versus benefits. They also set bids to rent the farm and to feed and clothe the inmates. Additional actions include appointing coroner Dr. A H Daniels, insanity commissioners I S Johnston H J Mohr and R C Warne, and delegates to an immigration convention. A teachers’ meeting occurred with Miss Mae Spink as president and Milton Webster as secretary, plus upcoming Home Seekers excursion tickets via the C M & St. P. Ry Co with special fare details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Daniels
Dr. Atwood
I. S. Johnston
H. J. Mohr
R. C. Warne
Geo. A. Schlund
J. I. Reynolds
B. E. Barnard
Davison County
East Side
Mae Spink
Rena Smith
Milton Webster
Royal and Select Masters Institute Bratch in City
Royal and Select Masters Institute Bratch of the Grand Council in this city continues for another year with select officers cached in local records and ceremonial duties outlined for the upcoming season.
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Bratch
Grand Council
Leap Year Party Annual Meeting of Commercial Club
The Commercial Club held its annual meeting on a cold Thursday night. President Burns was elected for another term after objections, and N L Davison became secretary treasurer. Delegates were chosen for an immigration convention in Mitchell on January 15 and 19, with plans to lure northern crowds and support South Dakota’s schools fund timing. Booth and Mizener rented rooms in advance to save costs.
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Commercial Club
Burns
Davison
Dave Mizener
N. L. Davison
Seaman
Mitchell
Frank Weller
FF. M. Goodykoontz
D. A. Mizener
D. W. Burright
A. I. Hitchcock
J. D. Lawler
J. I. Smith
A. B. Hager
Wm. M. Smith
I. W. Seaman
South Dakota
Northwest
Messrs. Booth
Mizener
Security Bank
State apportionment raises school per capita figures
The state reports a gain of 1000 in school population since January 1895 with 40 cents per capita allocated toward aiding schools. Davison County shows a population of 1994 and an apportionment of 797.60 dollars. Royal and Select Masters debuts as a new degree in the Masonic lodge, staged Thursday evening between the Chapter and Commandery. Officers elected include Thrice Illustrious Master Abraham Boynton and others, with 14 Councils statewide, Sioux Falls the lone council not instituted since last summer. The Rogers Manufacturing Co. elected officers Thomas Fullerton as president and Jacob Becker as vice-president, with A. C. Pollard as secretary and S. D. Welch as treasurer, amid patents pending and plans awaiting patent office guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison County
Masonic Lodge
Abraham Boynton
S. H. Scallin
H.C. Clark
W. Abbey
D. W. Moore
A. H. Peaerson
J. D. Bartow
C. C. Champeny
Sentinel
J. P. Hail
Sioux Falls
The
Rogers Manufacturing Co
Dpresident
Thos. Fullerton
Jacob Becker
A. C. Pollard
S. D. Welch
Patent
Leap Year Dancing Party Hearts Ladies Lead Night
Ladies hosted a leap year dance night at the K of P hall under Mrs. Ben Olson. Guests enjoyed an arranged program with Mandolin Club music and Mrs. H G Nichols, followed by a late lunch. the event was deemed a splendid success with praise for Mrs. Olson.
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K. of P. Hall
Ben Olson
Mandolin Club
H. G. Nichols
Olson
Immigration convention urged for Mitchell and Yankton
The Yankton Press and Dakotan urges strong support for the immigration convention set for Mitchell on the 11th and 16th. It argues South Dakota can offer homes to a million people and Yankton County can shelter thousands, calling for active participation and a home bureau to welcome homeseekers.
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Yankton
Dakotan
Mitchell
South Dakota
Yankton County
Northwest
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Omaha
Hubbard & Palmer
Thompson Mnager
Mitchell National Bank
U. S
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Pea
W. Collins
Dougherty
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Jommmi
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Royal and Select Masters Institute
Leap Year Party
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Royal
U.S. Gov’t
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