Four Former State Treasurers Named in $150000 Suit Seek Prompt Action
A legislative special report urges immediate action against former State Treasurers H Cassil and the Phillips estate totaling 125000 in claims for interest on state deposits. It cites evidence of deposits at Sioux Falls Savings Bank and alleges misappropriation while Cassil served 1907 1908, with bondsmen named and claims listed for Phillips Cassil Collins and G H Cassil. The report warns delays could jeopardize collection as the Phillips estate probate closes February 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. C
H. Cassi
Kirk G. Phillips
Byrne
Phillips
Richard Juyens
Sioux Walls
Kim G. Thillips
John Schamber
C. B. Collins
G. H. Cassil
Phillips Estate
HH. Cassil
Sioux Falls Savings Bank
South Dakota
Cassil
HW. R. Dennis
Secretary of
George Johnson
Principal amounts and totals from multiple treasurers
A fragmented ledger shows principals and totals for several treasurers including John Schaniber Principal with 19,752.85 and C B Collins with 82,082.44 plus interest 19,416.10. The document lists a four-treasurer total due state of 158,766.42.
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John Schaniber
Local notes from Plankinton and Mitchell items
Plankinton residents and nearby towns share weekend visits and business trips. A Mitchell bowling team defeated a strong local squad 2417 to 2376. top scorers were Anderson 221 and total 589, DePue 537, Sullivan 440, Warfield 439, Purelner 412. Dr. H P Faber vaccinates hogs around White Lake amid cholera concerns. he will vaccinate as long as cholera exists and can be reached by wire. Sheriff Wilson returns with embezzlement suspect Chas Hirshman, bound over to circuit court for $300, currently lodging with deputy O’Kane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plankinton
LL. D
Howard Rake
Mt. Vernon
Herb Sulman
Mitchell
A. G. Lyons
W. J. Chevalier
Sioux City
Mr. Chevalier
Nettie McBride
Mamimie
Iowa
White Lake
Aber
Faber
Wilson
Iown
Chas
Hirshman
Community meeting called by Jol Wwurvink chair
Jol Wwurvink, chairman of the joint committee, orders prompt attendance. W. Ww. Reams will preside in Mr Hitch cock's absence tomorrow evening. Reserved seat admission tickets are available at Lovinger-Slade clothing store Kurvink grocery and Seatlin Bros. drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jol Wwurvink
W. Ww
Reams
BE. Hitch Cock
Heety
Lovinger-Slade Clothing
Kurvink Grocery
Seatlin Bros. Drug Store
Pensacola Enthralled by Pensacola Bay Beauty and Growth
Dr. Ray Smith of Mitchell South Dakota visiting Pensacola praises the bay and bayous as beautiful water features. He forecasts strong tourist trade from bay attractions forts navy yard and climate and notes expected canal and railroad developments will boost Pensacola into a major Gulf port. The Smiths are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mayes.
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Pensacola
Mia
Ray Smith
Mitchell
S. D
Florida
Journal
Smith
Pensaccola Bay
Bay
Santa Rosa Island
Gulf
Navy Yard
Paniina Canal
Fia Br. Smith
South Florida
South Dakota
Frank Mayes
Vegus Visit and Local Moves Highlight Alexandria Notes
Alexandria brief notes cover CG N Vegus visiting daughter Jos Vickers, Mrs. A Rawson’s Mitchell visit, J H Mohr attending state bar and state attorneys meetings, Carl Mueller buying Will Witt’s house and moving to town, Mrs. Catherine Wells of Blaine Wa. dying, Miss Iris Deacon to operate for pneumonia, residents visiting from Mitchell and Caledonia, and the New Farmers Grain Company stockholders meeting.
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Alexandria
S. D
CG. N. Vegus
Eam Mitchell
Jos. Vickers
A. Rawson
Mitchell
Win. Durkee
J. Mohr
Sioux Walls
Carl Schlitz
Emery
Jacob Schultz
Carl Mueller
Will Witts
Witt
Hol. Kugler
Catherine Wells
Blaine
Wash
M. Fraynor
Iris Deacon
A. H. Betts
Percy Smith
Will Chase
Chicago
Harry Dietrich
Olive
Gertrude Twamley
Gladys Smith
Victorine Schumacher
Wrank
Kate Guischer
Caledonia
Minn
New Farmers Grain Company
City Hall
J. ¥. Pinches
Ll. V. Plagmann
Local Socials and Notices From Loomis and Surroundings
Mr. and Mrs. Ira J Fraser hosted a reception Thursday night for their daughter Lottie on her recent marriage to Joe King. The Ergonian class met at Henry Nyhhouse’s home last Friday. Frank Darmer and family attended the funeral of the youngest Wilding child in Tripp last Thursday. A. E. Marsden returned from Edgerton Wisconsin last Saturday. Mrs Kidd is improving after illness. Mrs Butts remains very sick and may go to hospital. Mrs A Darmer was taken sick Saturday evening but rests easily. Slopes are hopeful for her speedy recovery.
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Loomis
S. D
Ira J
Fraser
Lottie
Joe King
Henry Nyhhouse
Prank Darmer
Tripp
George Wilding
A. EB. Marsden
Edgerton
Wis
Kidd
Butts
A. Darmer
Joint Installation Program For Woodmen and Neighbors
Mitchell hosts a public joint installation of Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors at city hall auditorium tomorrow evening. Dr Tada M Burkhardt and Ralph E Johnson head officials arrive 10 30 tomorrow. a 7 45 doors open program precedes a 8 o clock musical section and a dinner at Widmann hotel with speeches.
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Royal Neighbors
City Hall
Mitchell
Tada M. Burkhardt
Rock Island
Ralph 8. Johnson
Lincoln
Neb
The
Woodmen
Miss Burkhardt
Mr. Johnson
Omaha
Widmann
He Meei
Crocuses Bud in the Hills
In Deadwood South Dakota the mildest winter on record keeps temperatures above zero most days. December and January show highs in the 50s and 60s, crocus buds appear, grass greens, flowers bloom, and outdoor activity thrives. Mining benefits from lack of snow while merchants lament unsold winter stocks.
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Deadwood
Black Hills
Parkston Prepares Firemen’s Meet Program
Parkston South Dakota fire department plans the South Dakota Firemen’s association tournament in Parkston on June 15 16 17 18 and 19 1914. M N Mossman Chamberlain secretary and A Grant Yankton ex treasurer assisted. Prizes total 2009 dollars. William Engles Parkston elected corresponding secretary.
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Parkston
S. D
Milwaukee engineer Perry dies after race with North Coast Limited
George S. Perry, a veteran Milwaukee engineer known as the "daddy of them all," died after a race with the North Coast Limited near Watson. The Olympian pilot reportedly waved in victory before dying with a smile. Survived by a widow, two sons, and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Perry
Milwaukee
Seattle
North Cosal Limited
Northern Pacific
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Perry
Mitchell
Aberdeen
Post-Intelligencer
Pacifc Coast Division
Milwaukee Railroad
Brotherhood of Railroad Men
Olympian River
North Coast Limited
Waston
Howe Street
W. A. Walton
Haston
North Coast
Holton
Olympia
Easton
Olympian
Weston
Couple Weds In Quiet Mitchell Ceremony
Maurice B Diehl and Alene Wallace were secretly married at St Marys Episcopal in Mitchell with Rev F K Barnett officiating. Witnesses were Gail Rainey and Charlies Warren. The couple left for Sioux City after the ceremony and plan to return soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Maurice B. Diehl
Alene Wallace
S. Mary’s Episcopal Church
F. K. Barnett
Gail Rainey
Charlies Warren
Cedar Falls
Lease of Davison County common school lands offered at public auction
Notice states that on March 17, 1914 all unleased common school land in Davison County will be offered for lease at public auction between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the court house in Pierre. Dated January 10, 1914. Carleton Nee Pierre School and Public Li
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison
Pierre
Stock Breeders AR Program Set for Mitchell Meeting
South Dakota stock industry leaders will gather January 27 28 and 29 in Mitchell for the Improved Live Stock Breeders association annual meeting. Nationally known speakers will discuss hog cholera prevention civic improvement and livestock management. Sales include Duroc Hampshire Poland China and Shropshire stock along with horses and cattle. officers will be elected at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Mitchell
Hitchcock
Jacob O. Wickie
Laneford
J. M. Brion O Mitchell
A. W. Kreuger
Groton
State Horticultural Society
Poland
W. 2B. Niles
Washington, D. C
Mee
Ney
C. C. Lipp
State College
Brookings
G. Ernest Wickens
Avon
Pa Lion
W. S. Hill
State Fair Board
N E. Hansen
Sierra
WW. Jackson
Turley
Motor car firm reshapes with new purchase and plans
Matthew Fugle, formerly of Mason City Vulcanizing, buys Miller Wells repair and accessory dept and takes immediate possession. He will install a sectional vulcanizer to repair tires and casings locally, with two Mitchell technicians. Miller and Wells dissolve partnership. Wells to Loomis, Miller to run Overland and Word cars.
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Matthew Fugle
Mason City
Miler & Wells
Fugle
Mitchell
Iugle
Sious City
Minneapolis
Fukle Vu Mitchell
Miller & Wells
Nf. A. Wells
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Loomis
Arthia Miller
Mr. Mille
Shaw
Congregational Church Flourishing at Mitchell Annual Meeting
The Congregational church of Mitchell reports all departments in flourishing condition at last night’s annual meeting. About 170 members and friends dined with the Ladies Aid serving. The Aid reported $1,200 paid to the pipe organ fund and the organ fully paid. Rev. E Schwab urged missions as the new pastor spoke. Officers re-elected include Diehl and Cattrell deacons, J Berris and S H Scallin trustees, Cattrell treasurer, Ruth clerk, Ransony Sunday School superintendent.
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Congregational Church of
Mitchell
Ladies Aid Society
Aid Society
Pipe Organ Fund
S. A. Wise
School committees elect members for finance and music
Ruth, assistant superintendent. Geo. A. Silsby was elected as the music committee, which in former years has had several members. The following were elected members of the finance committee: Mr Truth, Mr. Silsby, F. J. Herrick, Mr. Scallin, C. W. Derr, D. B. Miller, Mr. Ferris, Mr. Diehl, W. S. Hill, O. T. Litchfield and L. A. Pope.
South Dakota Bar Association Holds Banquet Close of Convention
Sioux Falls hosts the South Dakota Bar association annual banquet at Cataract hotel after two days of meetings. William Rance of the University of Minnesota spoke on Obiter Dicta and urged closer university law department ties to state lawyers. Willian Buell discussed trial challenges, Claude Gray highlighted the state attorney’s work, James Lawson recalled Gettysburg and Dill Top battles, Judge Dick Haney previewed reforms, and Charles A. Davis warned against mixing law with party politics.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
South Dakota Bar Association
States Attorneys
Perry L. Soucks
Watertown
Toa Stimpser
William R. “Ance
Law Dool
University of Minnesota
Willian F. Buell
Claude C. Gray
James Lawson
Minnesota
Gettysburg
Dill Top
Dick Haney
Bar Association
Charles A. Davis
Local happenings and travels in White Lake area
Theo Williams visits friends in Iowa Mamie Humphreys visits Reliance. M H Griffin ships cattle to Sioux City. Loch family rumored moving to Texas. Misses Rose Rechfertig Anna Susie Deisch visit Minneapolis. Pat from academy visits Hiltons by auto Liveds. Miss Chadwick to Iberquerque New Mexico for winter. M H Gales and wife return from Omaha hospital. Miss Mabel Burns out sick. Miss Marjorie Herrick fills in. Rae Woodward called to Whitecill for hospital update on C J Wilson. Sister of Mrs Abe Watson arrives from Tacoma nurse notes typhoid epidemic. Evangelists preach in Pleasant Valley schoolhouses. John Griffin scores 278 at doveling alley. Will Griffin 255, top local marks.
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White Lake
S. D
Theo. Wiliams
Iowa
Mamie Humphreys
Reliance
M. H. Griffin
Sioux City
Veter de Loch
Texas West Nonth
Rose Rechfertig
Anna
Susie Deisch
Minneapolis
Pat
Academy
Auto
C. J. Wilson
Abe Watson Arived
Tacoma
Wash
Church of Jesuschrist
Ately
Pleasant Valley Township
John Griffin
Will Griffin
Limits Put On Campaign Money
Pierre South Dakota report on minority Republican campaign offices in Hilger block with Jacksort of Dallas to oversee publicity. Senator Harris Mobridge and F L Shaw Huron discuss campaign strategy under 1913 act limiting spending to 50 percent of a year’s salary for offices and $500 cap on funds for constitutional amendments.
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Pierre
S. D
Burkes
Hilger
J. A. Jacksorth
Dallas
Wil
J. W. Harris
Mobridge
F. L. Shaw
Huron
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Death from gunshot wound shocks Spencer community
Spencer loses an 18 year old son of Henry Brutumer who accidentally shot himself when removing a gun from a buggy. Gangrene followed the wound despite top medical care. Recitals at Opera House praised by attendees. Farmers Institute slated for January 20 and 21. J Mannix of Commercial News to speak on immunity building. State Bank stockholders elect RR Campbell president and officers include A M Richardson, J T Gurney, and Carl Dexheimer on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Henry Brutumer
Gu Ree
Hager Rost
Ver
D. W
Mitchel
Miss Ha
Fulton
Salen
State Bank of Spencer
RR. H. Campbell
A. M. Richardson
To. R. Campbell
J. T. Gurney
Carl Dexhener
Beardsley Ultimatum Sets Deadline for Surrender
Mayville N Y Edward Beardsley a Summerdale farmer holed up in his home with heavy arms faced a 2 30 pm surrender deadline after defying a sheriff s posse. Deputies hesitated to reenter fearing harm to Beardsley s wife and children.
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Sheriff'’S Posse
New York
Mayvile
N. Y
Edward Beardsley
Summerdale
Beardsley
Six Weatherby Children Die in Coboconk Fire
A Coboconk Ontario fire destroyed a home killing six children of Mrs Weatherby. The mother escaped by leaping from a window as flames swept the building.
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Coboconk
Ont
Notice of Will Probate in Davison County Court
South Dakota Davison County notices the estate of Fred Widmann deceased. The court sets January 17, 1914 at 10:00 a.m. in Mitchell for proving the will and hearing the petition for letters testamentary. Heirs and kin named include Mathilda Widmann Bertha Woelfel Water Widmann Harry Widmann Herman Widmann Bernhard Widmann Emily Widmann.
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South Dakota
Davison
Fred Widmann
Mathilda Widmann
Bertha Woelfel
Water Widmann
Harry Widmann
Herman Morgan
Herman Widmann
Bernhard Widmann
Emily Morgan
Emily Widmann
Mitchell
S. D
Oo. C. Thompson
Notice of Hearing on Letters of Administration
In Davison County South Dakota the County Court Special January Term 1914 sets January 24 1914 at 10 am in Mitchell for hearing a petition by Mary A Grout for Letters of Administration on the estate of Peter Walstrum deceased. Beneficiaries named include Arthur Walstrum Ioan nah Campbell Mary A Grout Peter Walstrum Florence Krebsbach Julie n Krebs bach and Michael Krebs bach. Dated Mitchell SD January 2 1914. D C Thompson Judge. Attest Gattrell Clerk YSBAL
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South Dakota
Davison
Peter Walstrum
State of
Mreeting
Arthur Walstrum
Ioannah Campbell
Mary A. Grout
Florence Krebsbach
Julien Krebsbach
Michael Krebsbach
Mitchell
S. D
D. C. Thompson
Gattrell
Ysbal
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State Investigating
C. H H. Cassill— Dyincinal Occusiel. Geessere LY Congh
Nies Tien
Alexandria News
Firemen’s Meets
Gio
SLE
Milwaukie
Algne Wallach
Caiethp
Perie
Ue Sri
F Pi School
Public
BAR OF State
Judge Haney
Sioux Pales
White Lake News
Lad
Ganghrene
Patal
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