Splendid Lecture by Dr John D Prized by Agnostics
Dr John P D John delivered a strong religious lecture at the opera house arguing against agnosticism in response to Robert Ingersoll. He contended Bible science harmony, cited Moses and spectral advances, and predicted Christianity’s growth as civilization progresses. The next event is January 29 with the Smith Sisters concert company.
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John P. D. John
Opera House
Graham
Robert Ingersoll
Moses
John
Smith Sisters
Davison County Grievance Over Asylum Management
A local protest grows over the state asylum's handling, with reports of lax methods and staff shortages. A patient was taken to Yankton by a visiting attendant, and the county seeks accountability and an immediate investigation into the superintendent's management.
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Yankton
Davison County
State Asylum
Implement Dealers Form State Organization for Benefit
Washington dispatch notes the formation of a state organization by implement dealers in Sioux Falls. The piece, dated January 11 1900 from A T O Kap, discusses travel notes from Mitchell to Washington and observations on politics business and regional growth including South Dakota’s delegation prospects and national affairs.
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Republican
Mitchell
Washington
Pennsylvania Limited
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Maryland
Alleghany Mountains
Pittsburg
New York
South Dakota
Dr. Burr
Gamble
R. H. Persons
the Treasury
John H. King
Chas. A. Howard
Burke
Henderson
Congress
Soverign States
A. T. O’kap
Installed Their Officers In Odd Fellows Lodge
The Odd Fellows installed a new slate of officers led by Noble Grand O. Fish and Vice Grand Geo Warne with N. J. Neilsen as secretary and R. D. Prescott as treasurer. After ceremonies the Rebekahs moved in, emptied well filled baskets for the banquet, and both lodges prepared to host the grand lodge meetings in Mitchell this summer.
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Odd Fellows
C. C. Halhine
Noble Grand—O
J. Fish
Geo. W. Warne
N. J. Neilsen
R. D. Prescott
J. B. Slater
S. B. Spink
R. S
N. G
W. N. Hollands
L. S
H. O. Fieh
I. G
O. Kanouff
O. G
G. W. Law
A. J. Curtis
S.S
L. W. Plotner
V. G
F. L. Logan
Rebekahs
Mitchell
Expense on the County for Insane Patient Delay
The county has spent nearly $100 caring for an insane patient who should have been placed in Yankton institution weeks ago. The insanity board found Mrs. S. S. Pound insane on December 27 and notified Yankton the next day. Sheriff Swindler pressed Dr. Ross to send an attendant, with a promise made to dispatch this week, while the patient remains in the city awaiting transfer.
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Ross
S. S. Pound
Yankton
Swindler
Plankinton Bank Failure Details and Local Reactions
Public Examiner Taylor reports bank liabilities near 41000 with assets 29000 in notes 2185 cash and 1600 real estate loans. overdraft 13000. Depositors may receive about 50 percent, with possible increase. Sheriff and attorneys act to secure deposits and consider a receiver. New bank formed by Chamberlain and Kimball. Yankton plans to hold a state fair despite debts. local directors promise a grand fair.
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Taylor
Huron
Plankinton Bank
Freston
Stevens
Plankinton
Chamberlain and Kimball
Implement Dealers Form Private Sioux Falls Association
State implement dealers met in Sioux Falls for their first annual gathering to organize a private association for retailers. Manufacturers and traveling salesmen were excluded after a two to one vote. John Colvin elected president. D W Collins and Colvin attended from Sioux Falls as delegates enjoyed ample refreshments.
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Sioux Falls
Officere Mitchell
John Colvin
Colvin
D. W. Collins
Crescent club hosts progressive cinch evening
Mrs J K Smith and Mrs Ed Leehan entertained Crescent club members and husbands at Smith home with seven tables of progressive cinch. Prizes went to Mrs F W Freyberg and R J Taylor with C W Downey winning the gentlemen's prize. consolation prizes to Mrs W J Healey and H R Kibbee. A surprise party honored Miss Mae Perry at Mrs E W Doyle’s home with refreshments and merriment.
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J. K. Smith
Ed. Leehan
Crescent Club
F. W. Freyberg
R. J. Taylor
C. W. Downey
Mae Perry
E. W. Doyle
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. H. Scallin
Drs. W. E. Crane
B. A. Bobb
A. H. Daniels
R. F. Dundas
Mitchell Gentleman
Mitch
Ell
Mesdames Smith and
Leehan
United States
Capital City
Prescott & Bidwell
Our Bakery
Asa Dodd
Capes
B. Vermilyha
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