Wisconsin Couple Wed in South Dakota After Elopement
Grace Wumphrey of Elkhorn and Dr. Brabazon of Delavan wed in Mitchell after his parents quickly consented to a license. The marriage occurred at 8:30 pm at Justice McKinley's home, with the couple delaying return to Wisconsin. The event was celebrated as a summer romance with Parkston band backing the ceremony.
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Grace Wumphrey
Elkhorn
Wis
Samuel Vickers
R. C. Brabazon
Delavan
Mitchell
Wisconsin
Brabazon
South Dakota
Clerk of Courts
Cattrell
Miss Humphrey
Mr. Giblett
Justice McKinley
Fiee
of Mitchell
Hanson County
Delavane
Miss Merle Tillotson Sings at Parkston Opera House
Parkston Advance reports Miss Merle Tillotson performed last Saturday evening at the Opera House with assistance from a local trio. The concert drew a small crowd and featured selections from romantic and classical vocal repertoires.
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Miss Tillotson
Parkston
The
Opera House
Merle Tillotson
Prison transfers end in Sioux Falls for three criminals
Sheriff Feeney and Deputy Moore moved three prisoners from Stanley county to Mitchell, then to Sioux Falls for penitentiary terms. One killer Kunnecke given life by Judge Guffey for murder at Fort Pierre. Bowker, a half breed Indian, to reform school for one year with cattle rustling partners.
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Feeney
Moore
Stanley County
Pierre
Fir Mitchell
Milwaukee Road
Sioux Falls
Kunnecke
Fort Pierre
Guffey
Northwest
Koch
Lewis Bowker
Young Bowker
Public Installation by Lady Maccabees Draws Crowd
The Lady Maccabees held a public installation Tuesday night with about 35 visitors from city lodges. Officers installed include Lady Commander Clara A. Lukens and others, followed by a social and refreshments as revival meetings with a strong altar call continued later.
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Lady Maccabees
Nevada Hereford
Hettie Bates
Lydia Bates
Emma Cook
Ella Geiger
Sentinel
Johanna Doyle
Harriet Nash
Fannie Wells
Sadie Smith
Kittie Brown
Whereford
Hereford
Macca
Omaha Railroad to Improve Mitchell Sioux Falls Run
Omaha railroad plans major track surfacing in spring to cut Mitchell to Sioux Falls travel from over three hours to two hours. Agent Wilt says graveled road from Mitchell to Hartford will speed morning and night passenger trains. Rumor says Chicago and North Western may absorb Omaha, ending its separate operation.
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Omaha
Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Wilt
Hartford
Sioux Fals
Chicago & North-Western Road
North-Western
All Favor Mitchell in County Vote Talk
County Commissioner Crown and son Orrin discussed the capital question at the depot area. Crown claimed most residents in Hills and northern Charles Mix plus southern Brule favor Mitchell, noting he found no one opposed among many neighbors.
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Pukwana
Crown
Orrin
Chamberlain
Brule
Mitchell
Strong Revival Meeting At Mitchell Draws Large Crowd
The Methodist revival services in Mitchell drew an immense crowd as Dr Nicholson preached a highly attended sermon. Every seat was filled and standing room was occupied with at least 200 people turned away.
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Mitchell
Nicholson
Dates Set for Corn Palace Fall Exhibition 1904
The executive committee selected September 26 to October 1 for the next Corn Palace show. The palace will open Monday and close Saturday,缩 six days of amusements, with plans to surpass previous displays and avoid conflicts with Aberdeen street attractions.
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Corn Palace
Aberdeen
Giale
Wants Matters Pushed Editor Calls for Enforcement
In Mitchell on January 15 a citizen urges the mayor to ensure public buildings meet the 1883 legislature standards for escapes and enforcement. He warns Chicago’s disaster shows laws exist but are not enforced and urges prompt action to avoid a smaller catastrophe.
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Republican
Chicago
Year 1903 Marriage Licenses In County Record
Clerk S. Cattrell reports eighty eight marriage licenses issued in 1903, same as 1902. Protestant ministers performed sixty one ceremonies, Catholic priests fourteen, and justices of the peace thirteen. Rev F T Drewett led with thirteen ceremonies. December leads with fifteen licenses, May has three. Average male age twenty six and a half. female average twenty two and a half.
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S. Cattrell
Stxty
F. T. Drewett
Albert Lea
Minn
Rev Havens Goes on League Campaign Across State
Rev. W. W. Havens, formerly pastor of the Geddes Methodist church, has resigned to devote himself to Anti-Saloon League work and will travel to many parts of the state delivering addresses. He is described as a fearless and strong advocate for the league cause.
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W. W. Havens
Geddes
Havens
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Globe
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Ion
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Ewa
Sri
Birds
Wee
Parker
Omaha Road
Mike
MR. Cupid's Devices
Paul Grove
Tillotson
Maccabees
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