Gamble Nominated for U.S. Senate in Mitchell Caucus
Robert J. Gamble won the caucus nomination for United States senator, while J. A. Scriven of Mitchell was chosen secretary of the senate. H. C. Preston withdrew from the senatorial race to practice law in Marion, Iowa, after arranging a partnership with Judge Gillen. Preston plans to move from Mitchell, citing a broader legal field and better financial prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Gamble
United States
H. Preston
Mitchell
Marion
Iowa
Gillen
Preston
Brescot
Pierre
John A. Scriven
Senate
County Superintendent Coursey Lectures on Philippines
County Superintendent of Schools Coursey delivered two lectures this week in country districts on the Philippines and the Filipinos. He spoke at the Grady school house Thursday to a good crowd and at Ethan Friday night, the school house packed for over two hours. Following the lectures he collected funds to start libraries in county schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady
Ethan
Atesa
Saci School
Elected and Installed Maccabee Ladies Install Officers
The Lady Maccabees met at the G A R hall Friday, elected new officers, and were installed that night by State commander Mrs Hereford. Officers include Pest Lady Commander Jamie Frey ber, Lady Commander Clara Lukens, Lady Lieut Commander Fannie Wells, and others. The Hive reports strong insurance membership and sound business practices.
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Maccabee Ladies
Lady Maccabees
G. A. RK
Pest
Jamie Freyber
Clara Lukens
Liut
Fannie Wells
Inez M. Owen
Elizabeth Saul
Gertrude Abbey
Ferma Dodson
Ivy
Clara Daniels
Estella Adama
Bessie Stair
Hereford
Marriage of Joseph Gilfillan Told by Osakis Review
The Osakis Minnesota Review recounts the marriage of Mr. Joseph Gilfillan once a Perry township resident. The notice notes his family ties and years living in the county, promising local readers an engaging account of the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gilfillan
Osakis
Gilfillan Waters Wed In Las City Christmas Day Ceremony
The marriage of Joseph P Gilfilian of Hendricks Minnesota to Loretta Waters of Orukis occurred at 5 o clock Christmas day at the bride’s parents home in Las City. Rev Palmer presided with bridesmaid Mabel Johnson and best man A L Shedd. Guests included L P and A M Belding J F Clarke Haskins daughter Miss Clara Downing Effie Long Neva Faille Martha Mc Sevany Millie Stillwell Anna Larson Naomi Belding and Emma Langdon of Alexandris Allie Faille Fred Klatt and Earie Belding. The couple received gifts and will move to Hendricks next week.
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Las City
Joseph P Gntitlan
Hendricks, Minn
Loretta Waters
Orukis
Palmer
Mabel Johnson
A. L. Shedd
Mitchell's Traveling Men and Local Sports Cranks
The Commercial News of Sioux Falls argues that Geo R Douthit of Mitchell is unfairly labeled a baseball and football crank. A longtime acquaintance disputes this, noting Douthit's strong views on church patterns and Sunday school. Joe Ryan again joins the road in a move with Jewett Bros & Jewett, overlapping with George Douthit's trip beyond the Missouri River in Charlex Mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Geo. R Douthit
Mitchell
Newa
Mr. Douthit
George
Joe Ryan
George Douthit
Missouri River
Jewett Bros & Jewett
Mitchell corn palace urged as state aid for Buffalo expo
Brookings Press argues Mitchell residents want to move their corn palace to the Buffalo exposition next summer. The state should assist the enterprise as a duplicate structure would serve as a striking advertisement, drawing attention to the state’s novelty and beauty.
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Brookings Press
Mitchell
Business and Pleasure At B Y P A Meeting
The B Y P A of the Baptist church held a well attended meeting at Miss Edna Daniels home. The evening combined business with social activities including games music and refreshments concluding with a pleasant social hour.
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The
Baptist Church
Edna Daniels
Two Dancing Schools Open in Mitchell This Winter
Mitchell hosts two dancing schools this winter with about sixty attendees at each session. Mrs May McLain held her second class on Main Street but classes overflowed the room, while Frank Baughman led the first session at the Mitchell Club rooms with Rathbun's orchestra providing music for the dance.
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Mitchell
May McLain
Main Street
McLain
Mitchell Club
Frank Baughman
Frank
Fixty
Rathbun
Deaths of Mrs Will Miner and George Jackson
Mrs Will Miner died Sunday morning after two surgical procedures. George Jackson, 77, died Friday from apoplexy after a day of normal activity, leaving twelve children and a long family history from Ireland to Mitchell and Hanson county. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Fraser officiating.
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Geo Jackson
Will Miner
George Jackson
Jackson
Ballinderry
Ireland
Canada
Rachel Clarke
John Jackson
Mitchell
T. W. Waller
Charles City
Iowa
Geo. Jackson
Sweet Home
Oregon
A. D. Jackson
Alton
Kansas
A. J. Gilbert
Artesian
E. M. Hookee
A. E. Jackson
Riverside
Myron
E. C. Jackson
Hanson County
South Dakota
Presbyterian Church
A. D. D. Fraser
H. B. Rogers
O. H. Perry
H. McCormick
W Plotner
Jos. Swift
B.S. Barnard
Mrs Wm V Miner Dies After Surgical Illness
Mrs. Wm V Miner died Sunday morning following a surgical procedure to remove an ovarian tumor and a subsequent bowel complication. The operation was performed at the home of Mr and Mrs Geo H Miner on east First street, with hopes of recovery delayed by new complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. V. Miner
Widow of County Poor Farm Manager Dies at 25
The 25 year old wife of Wmn V Miner and mother of four children died after years of service at the county poor farm. Funeral held at Geo Miner home with Rev D R Tomlim officiating. County commissioners attended, pallbearers named, burial at Graceland Cemetery. Father F O Marks arrived after funeral cortege. town notes freight schedule.
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Wmn. V. Miner
Foor
Geo. Miner
D. R. Tomlim
Congregational Church
Friends
C. Halphide
A. B. McKeel
Will Scallin
R. R. Bowdle
O. T. Litchfield
Hoyts Cox
Graceland Cemetery
F. O. Marks
Cherokee
Iowa
Huyck Promoted to Business Manager of Spencer Grain Co
D T Huyck returned Saturday evening from Chicago via Minneapolis and met with his son Ralph. He reports Ralph making progress in piano study under Liebling, a renowned western instructor. Huyck, previously auditor, is named business manager of the Spencer Grain elevator system, with a mid June move to Minneapolis anticipated to better handle company operations.
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D. T. Huyek
Chicago
Minneapolis
Ralph
Liebling
West
Huyck
Spencer Grain Co
Teachers Installed at Methodist Church Sunday
Dr Youngman introduced a new program for Sunday school teachers at the Methodist church. He preached on teacher responsibilities in religious education and urged parental support. An inaugural pledge ceremony followed with teachers pledging fidelity and the congregation agreeing to back the effort.
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Youngman
Aso
Getting Ready For Summer Ice Stockpiles In Milwaukee
The season opens with James Spears securing a contract to fill the Milwaukee ice house and store about 240 cords. Nels Jensen starts filling large ice houses near the Milwaukee track with several teams at work. He intends to stock sufficient ice to avoid shipments late in the season as last year. The current ice is high quality, clear, with little snow cover and averages 14 inches thick.
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James Spears
Milwaukee
Nels Jensen
Milwaukee Track
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F. W. Freyberg
M. Peck
E. Hier
W. W. Havens
W. L Graham
D D
J. H. Babcock
E . Paleley
EB. B. van Alstine
A.B. Hitchcock
Geo. P. Dix
F. H. Winsor
Samuel Webber
D. Hier
O. D. Stearns
T. M. Pratt
D. Olmstead
Geo. B. Orswell
Thos
Dean
Arthur McKeel
T. Phelps
Sid. W. Smith
H.C. Tapp
L. McCurdy
Chas. Holshire
Anna Thompson
L. EB. Stair
D. C. Burnside
S. D. Olmstead
Wm. Duncan
H.G. Easton
Chas. Rhoades
E. L. Bartow
Alex Lockhart
J. O. Bard
S. ©. Gibson
Wim. R. Smith
J. W. Hooper
Jaopry
Ella Paaretorre Fosdick
Blanche Vander Bogart
Florence Phelps
Mary Tomtin
S. H. Scallin
Chicago Shoe House
Stewart
M. H. Gosche
Asa
H. €. Preston
J. H. Scriven
H. C. Preston
Sena
Gamble and Scriven
Philippines
Supt
Coursey
Minnesota
Davison County
At Buffalo
Baptist Young People’s Society
Miss Daniels
Cal Operations
T. Huyck
Methodist Church
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