Lecture course on Jean Valjean life draws crowd
Dr. Quayle headlined a lecture on the character and life of Jean Valjean from Les Miserables, linking poverty and wealth to present conditions. His vivid portrayal and frequent digressions clarified the cabinat while entertaining a Dakota Wesleyan audience. A concert program followed with piano solos, readings, and vocal numbers by local performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Quayle
Chicago
Jeah Valjein
Victor Mago
Dr. Quayle
Mwind
Quayle
Andy
Ile
Jean Valjean
Cabinat
Clarion D. Hardy
Emily Bras- Swift
Cora Boice-Crow
America
Woman's Library Association elects officers
The Woman's Library Association met Tuesday afternoon at the library building to elect officers. All officers were re elected. President Mrs H D Butterfield First vice president Mrs S J Moore Second vice president Mrs Jennie Wilise Recording secretary Mrs Frank Winsor Corresponding secretary Mrs Brank Hammer Treasurer Mrs G A Davison Butterfield named standing committees for Books chaired by Mrs A B Hitchteck and Mrs Geo H Rev Reception chaired by Mrs Geo A Silsby with members Mrs H Scallin Mrs George De Mrs J G Wolgemuth Mrs J P Morrow and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Library
H. D: Butterfield
S. J. Moore
Jennie Wilise
Frank Winsor
Brank Hammer
Davison
Butterfield
A. B. Hitchteck
Geo. H. Rev
Geo. A.silsby
H. Scallin
George de
J. G. Wolgemuth
J. P. Morrow
John:Powers
Reyberg
C. Ww. Johnston
West Hotel Fire claims several lives in Minneapolis
A seven story blaze at the West hotel in Minneapolis produced multiple fatalities and serious injuries. Fire captain Berwin died while aiding a resident, and Alice Barlow survived a jump caught by Capt Keogh. Many residents escaped through dramatic stairs and windows as flames gutted the seventh floor.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Tpiocldck
Oubin
Seveth
West Hotel
Berwin
Alice
Barlow
Keogh
Community social event under W. E. C. direction grows popular
The social era under the guidance of W. E. C. attracted a large public turnout. Officials report strong interest in upcoming activities and praise the event's organization and community involvement.
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W. E.C
Commissioners Weakened Huron Special Indictment Action
The Huron county board debated A A Kelley indictments against former State's attorney Kelley. Six indictments included false certificates and forged deeds. After public criticism the board rescinded its dismissal of the cases and ordered expunging the action from records, with a possible further explanation planned before adjournment.
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Huron
Board of County Commissioners
A. A. Kelley
Kelley
Gaffy
State
Blain Nominated for State Treasurer by South Dakota Republicans
Aberdeen special reports Representative T. P. Blain of Ashton Spin County is announced as a candidate for the Republican nomination of State Treasurer at the Sioux Falls state convention on June 5. Blain served in the legislature in 1905 and has long been active in banking and the United Workmen.
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Aberdeen
T. P. Blain
Ashton
Spin County
Sioux Falls
Blain
Spink County
Grand Lodge
South Dakota
United Workmen
County Officials Name Three Official Papers
County commissioners began their session Wednesday by voting on the official papers for proceedings and advertisements for the next year. A secret ballot chose the Capital, the Clarion and the Mt. Vernon News, replacing the Ethan Enterprise.
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Capital
Clarion and Gazette
Mitchell
Mt.Vernon News
Ethan Enterprise
Clarion
Mt. Vernon News
Mt. Vernon’ News
Married Quarter Century Celebration For Walrath Couple
Wednesday marked the twenty fifth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J O Walrath. Miss Walrath secretly arranged a surprise party with the 500 club and close friends at the Silsby home and escorted the couple to their residence. The event featured a bouquet, wreath, 500, prizes for heads of both tables, and a luncheon. The Walraths wed in Wisconsin and moved to Mitchell a week later, where they have long lived with friends honorably remembering their union.
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J. O. Walrath
Miss Walrath
Hillsboro
N. D
500 Club
Silsbo
Walrath
G. A. Silsby
Geo
Koster
Wm. M. Smith
Foster
Bank Elected Officers At Annual Meeting
The First National bank held its annual meeting Tuesday afternoon in the bank parlors with most directors present. Cashier Welch reported the year’s business as prosperous. a sizable dividend was declared and officers were re elected: President O L Branson, Vice President J L Daniels, Cashier L J Welch, Assistant Cashier R L Branson. Directors include Branson, Daniels, Welch, Koch, and Wilson. The bank’s statement shows strong financial health and a focus on depositor safety.
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First National Bank
OC. A. Wilson
Sof
Sussex
N. J
Welch
O. L. Branson
J. L. Daniels
L. J. Welch
R. L. Branson
J. 8
Jae Ends Welch
Wm. Koch
A. Wilson
Special session to open bids for multiple County bridges
Davison County commissioners announce a special session at the County Auditor’s office on Tuesday February 13 1906 to open bids for four bridges in Lisbon Blendon Badger Prosper townships. Bids must include a certified check equal to 15 percent of the bid price. The board may reject any or all bids.
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Davison County
Lisbon Township
Badger Township
Blendon
Prosper
Lisbon
Sioux Falls Central Committee Chooses State Convention Site
The Republican state central committee met in Sioux Falls on Thursday evening to decide next summer’s convention location. Most counties were represented, with Davison county member Thomas Fullerton in attendance.
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Republican State Central Committee
Sioux Falls
Thomas Fullerton
Davison County
State convention to nominate U.S. senator set in Sioux Falls
Hon O L Branson and L M Simons are noted as figures in the plan. Sioux Falls is chosen for the state convention with June 5 as the fixed date. A resolution prior to adjournment directs nomination of a U S senator. Davison county will send 31 delegates, Minnehaha 86, Lawrence 8, totalling 1 369 delegates, up 355 from 1904.
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O. L. Branson
L. M. Simons
Sioux Falls
United States
Davison County
Minnehaha
Lawrence
Davison County Sheriff Sale Notice 1906
A sheriff sale is set for January 23 1906 at 1 pm at the Mitchell courthouse front door to satisfy a 1905 7 percent interest judgment against O W Kerr in favor of G W Chandler and Dakota Fire and Marine Insurance Co with costs and accruing fees. The execution originates from Sanborn and Davison County courts. J H Whiting attorney for plaintiff and H C G Cook sheriff of Davison County oversee the sale.
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South Dakota
Davison
Circuit Court
Sanborn
G. W. Chandler
O. W. Kerr
Davison County
District Court
Dakota
S. D
Dakota Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Monroe Masterson
J. H. Whiting
H. C G. Cook
Mitchell, S. D
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Hugo
Jean
Valjean
the Library Association
Association
Big Hotel
W. RB. C. Social
Beadle County
Attorney Kelley
Proceedings
Mrs. J
O. Walrath
BANK
C. E. Vermilyer
Wm. C. Metcalf
Main St
Haskell
Tommy
Theo. Hamm Brewing Co
St. Paul, Mina
Winter Bros
Turchon
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