South Dakota Telephone Men Convene Elected Officers
The 1909 South Dakota Independent Telephone Association held its closing session with four new member companies voting in, papers on profits, European conditions, and small exchange planning presented by J H Shoemaker, J L W Zeitlow, J G Funston, and A S Wall. A humorous prank involved a plush gift for a director, triggering an accidental cartridge explosion and wide laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota Independent Telephone Association
J. H. Shoemaker
Waterloo
Iowa
Shoemaker
J. L. W. Zeitlow
Europe
Election of Officers and 1909 Convention Locating Debate
Closing work of the afternoon elected officers: President E C Kennedy Canton. Vice President J A Steninger Parker. Secretary Treasurer E R Buck Studson. Executive committee Geo W Bernside Sioux Falls E H Warteed M M Ryan Beresid R P Crothers Brook Ines. Pierre and Yankton vie for 1908 convention location. Yankton wins 15 to 13 after debate on travel costs and legislature sessions.
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E. C. Kennedy
Canton
J. A. Steninger
Parker
E. R. Buck
Studson
Geo. W. Bernside
Sioux Falls
HH. P. Warteed
Pierre
Yankton
Mitchell
George Tussey Receives Photo in Aberdeen Honor
George Tussey, returning to Aberdeen Friday evening, is believed to have brought a small memento of appreciation from Dakota Central Telephone Co. coworkers. Thursday evening Zeitlow and colleagues Ford Zeitlow, Bicklehaupt, and Cliff Reeves gathered at the Widmann when Zeitlow spoke of the gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tussey
Aberdeen
Dakota Central Telephone Co
Tussey
J. L. W. Zeitlow
Ford Zeitlow
Mr. Bicklehaupt
Cliff Reeves
The
Widmann
Zeitlow
Telephone Men Toasted at South Dakota Association Banquet
At the Widmann hotel Mitchell the South Dakota Independent Telephone Association held a banquet for about fifty guests. Judge Kennedy, toastmaster, praised South Dakota and Mitchell while speakers from Redfield, Brookings and Hudson discussed topics like The Wireless Telephone and The Press and the Telephone. A. S. Hall presented resolutions thanking officers and contributors, and the convention adjourned with plans for Yankton next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota Independent Telephone Association
Widmann
Lafford Johnston
Vnsine
Leroy P. Riewer Enle
Atlee
Kennedy
Assembly
South Dakota
Mitchell
Uetropols
Branson
J. H. Shoemaker
Waterloo
Iowa
J. L. W. Zeitlow
J. P. Crothers
Brookings
Crank
KE. R. Luck
Hudson
J. A. Steiinver
C. W. Downey
Republican
A. S. Hall
Redfield
Messrs
Mattson
Nebaska
Shoemaker
Johnston
Kennery
Yankton
Makmuri Violinist Delivers Captivating Mitchell Recital
Fredrik Makmuri’s Friday recital at the city hall auditorium charmed a small yet enthusiastic audience. He performed Legende, Tramoresque, Air G String, and Hungarian Dance, with a standout Faust Fantasie showcasing his technique. Accompaniment by Miss Georgia Scott, Miss Fluence Winsor, and readings by Miss Tempie Stansall complemented the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredrik Makmuri
City Hall
Makmuri
Mr. Markmann
Bohm
Tramoresque
Dvorak
Bach
Brahms
Sarasate
Georgia Scott
University Conservatory of Music
Card of Thanks from the Phillips Family
Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Phillips express deep appreciation for the many kindnesses shown by sympathetic friends during their bereavement.
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O. A. Phillips
Supreme Court affirms life terms for two Davison County killers
The Supreme Court published two decisions affirming life sentences from Davison County. Edward Yey and A R Sanders, both convicted in circuit court for murder, were part of a July 1906 killing near the stockyards. They and their gang, after drinking and gambling, shot Burke to force him to surrender winnings.
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Telegraph
Coluimes
Davison County
Supreme Court
Simons and
Bradford
Overman
Edward Yey
Preston & Hannett
A. R. Sanders
Vey
Sanders
Burke
Hurke
Merle Tillotson Appears at St Paul Orpheum
Miss Merle Tillotson known as Merle Mayew headlines the Orpheum in St Paul, a leading vaudeville house. A former Mitchell girl, she has drawn strong press praise for her engaging musical act.
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la Scala
Orpheum
Chicago
Puacific
Miss Tillotson
California
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Des Moines
Chicaoa
I Tovatore
Los Anngeles
South Dakota
Merle Tillotson
Merle Mayew
Musical
Mitchell
Double Celebration As Petersons Wed At Home
Mr Arthur Peterson and Miss Luella Peterson were married at the home of the bride’s parents near Ousseta fario with about seventy guests. The couple also marked the twenty fifth wedding anniversary as part of the celebration and will reside at 308 East Seventh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Peterson
Luella Peterson
Chris Peterson
Ousseta -Fario
H.S. Wilkinson
Methodist Church
Peterson
East Seventh Street
Sioux Falls Cars Change City Look Says Mitchell Visitor
Fred Widmann of Mitchell said Sioux Falls seems twice as large with the new street car line. He asked about miles operated costs per mile and routes, and hinted Mitchell might copy the system. He praised local spots and noted no sign of the financial panic in the region.
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Sioux Falls
Fred Widmann
Mitchell
The
Fress
Widmann
South Dakota
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Diehl & Brown Drug
W. B. Rowley & CO
Olney & McDaid
Clinton
Dean
Suallin Bros
Druxzs
Mitchell, S. D
Red Cross Sanitarium
RED Cross Sam
Eighth ST. SO
Tarium
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Pussey
Mr. Tussey
Bow
Fluence Winsor
Chaminade
New Orleans
Trovatore
Wey and
Landers
State Penitentiary
Bride
Fred
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