J L Torowne Seeks South Dakota Governor Nomination
J L Torowne announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor in June 1908. He endorses Roosevelt policies, Taft for president, Kittredge for a second term, and calls for strict economy, fair taxation, support for education, public lands safeguards, and a square deal with no axes to grind. The letter is dated Aberdeen January 25 1908.
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South Dakota
Roosevelt
Taft
Chicago
Kittredge
Panama Canal
Suez Canal
Panama
Congress
Commonwealth
J. L. Torowne
Aberdeen
Stockmen Gather After Kittredge Meeting Evening
Delegates adjourned to Mitchell Club for papers on sheep from Spurling and good roads by Dunmire. Spurling urged careful buying and feeding to reach market. Dunmire advocated road improvements, culvert use, and practical funding. Social closing featured Nichol's Mandolin Orchestra as stockmen toured the stock pavilion for an illustrated session.
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Kittredge
Gale Theatre
Mitchell Club
Elion
E. L. Spurling
Brookings
Spurling
J. M. Dunmire
Scotland
Concensus
Nichol
Secretary Wilson Lectures on Horse Judging
The lecture praised secretary Wilson for his skill in horse judging and noted his suggestions will benefit stockmen and prove profitable in the future.
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Wilson
Shorthorns Meet During State Breeders Assembly
The South Dakota Shorthorn Breeders held its annual meeting at the stockmen’s pavilion alongside the regular session. Secretary Wickham of Alexandria reported growth and new members as 115 dues-paid members, with a healthy treasury. EB. L. Spurling of Brookings was elected president and P. F. Wickham of Alexandria secretary treasurer. Next meeting planned for Mitchell concurrent with the stockmen’s gathering.
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Sale Pavillion
South Dakota
Wickham
Alexandria
Treasury
EB. L. Spurling
Brookings
P. F. Wickham
Mitchell
Meeting of Roosevelt Taft clubs to be held in Mitchell
Deadwood Pioneer Times reports a statewide gathering of Roosevelt Taft and Jaft clubs at Mitchell on the 29th. The event is described as an important, historic gathering that may function like a convention with policy and candidate discussions and endorsements. It offers Black Hills residents a first eastern rail trip through the Badlands via the Milwaukee route, with a total trip cost not exceeding fifteen dollars.
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Deadwood Pioneer-Times
Roosevelt- Taft
Mitchell
Black Hill
Milwaukee
Nebraska
Iowa
Black Hiller
Auction Sale of Mitchell Township Farm Stock and Machinery
Southeast quarter of section 35 in Mitchell township to be sold at auction 12 February at 110 a.m. Proceeds include 13 horses, 90 cattle with 17 milch cows, 20 steers three years old, 29 two-year steers, 6 calves, 8 two-year heifers, 8 one-year heifers, two registered Shorthorn bulls, farm machinery and tools. Terms: cash for 19 and under. over 19:10 months with approved security at 10 percent interest, 2 percent cash discount on sums over 10. Earnest Miller and Joh Miller proprietors. Jimmy Judge auctioneer. M. F. Patton clerk.
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Mitchell Township
Mitchell
Oon
Jimmy Judge
M. FE. Patton
Earnest Miller
Joh Miller
Public Auction At Bliss Farm Near Mitchell
I will sell at public auction on my farm 3 miles west and 2 miles north of Mitchell on the Bliss farm at 10 o clock a m Wednesday Feb 5. Twelve head of horses 59 head of cattle including 10 cows 14 heifers 8 steers 15 yearling steers spring calves Deering binder sulky plow bay buck sow and shoats farming implements wire boat and oars household goods plus two corn cribs and more Lunch at noon Terms cash under 10 dollars others on approved security at 10 percent interest 2 percent discount for cash over 10. T White auctioneer George Strandell proprietor.
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Mitchell
Bliss Farm
T. White
George Strandell, Penriotnr
Jud Mason
Mt. Vernon
J. I. Goldhagen
T T. White
Ed. Quinche
Community Notes and Local Visits in Ethan January
Mrs Herman Wurm returned from Shullsbury Wisconsin after six weeks visiting relatives. Mrs Sara Rapp visited Parkston. A surprise party for Mrs Rapp and family drew over fifty locals. A teachers meeting was well attended. Mrs Alta Adams died January 22 after rheumatic heart trouble. funeral Saturday at M E Church. Interment East Side Cemetery.
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Ethan
Herman Wurm
Shullsbury
Wis
Sara Rapp
Parkston
Rapp
Alta Adams
Sanford
M. EB
B.g Stahl
East Side
Splitt and
Stealey
Sollie Nolt
Mitchell
John Craig
Plankinton
Jammill
August Bauer
Anton Bauer
Vithan
Leap Year Ball and community notices in Ethon district
Three candidates were initiated in the D. of H. lodge Tuesday evening followed by a social time and lunch. A Leap Year Ball will be held soon with invitations to be issued. The Ladies’ Aid Society meets Feb 5 at Mrs. Rapp’s home before she leaves for Nebraska. Many local happenings include sickness lists, travels, sewing for needy neighbors, a home talent play in Tobey’s hall, and a Kittredge speech in Mitchell. Mrs. Helen Comstock dies in Letcher after long illness leaving several children and many friends. W. W. Miner returns from Rapid City while local stock sales draw Lewis neighbors and Mitchell visitors.
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Ethon
D. of H. Lodge
Degree of Honor Lodge
Ladies’ Aid Society
Rapp
Nebraska
Harry Stopfer
Art Pierce
W. B. Tobey
George Eastman
Ethan
Mitchell
U. S
Kittredge
Charles Grady
Louis Mills
Mary Davis
Alexandria
Mr. Mills
Tripp
Miss Davis
Tobey’s
Stoneburner
Frank Cole
Sioux City
S. C. Cathout
Roosevelt Taft Club
J. S. Daniels
H. Mc Lane
F. S. Kidd
Woonsocket
Frank Kidd
Hal Clark
Clark Espy
Anna Porter
Lecher
Worning
Comstock
Davison County
Elmer Comstock
Worthington
Eugene
Will
Loomis
Alice Comstock
Letuher
Joss
Jane
Edgerton
Wis
W. W. Miner
Rapid City
Loewis
Huntley family travel planned. chicken pie social announced
Geo Huntley and family left Loomis on Tuesday for Elkpoint and Sioux City to visit relatives. A chicken pie social is set for February 4 at the home of William Stock to benefit the Sunday school. all are invited. George Bock Sr. retired from the merged center after a long service.
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Loomis
Geo. Huntley
Elkpoint
Sioux City
Witta
Williomstock
Geo. Bock
Mreigd Cvurter
Riverside Notes From waverside Stock Show Week
Riverside residents attend the Mitch ell stock and poultry show this week. Martha Grys hay baling for shipment is under way. Jim Watson visited Lloyd Wallis last week. Miss Lillian Wallis spent Sunday with Miss Gertrude McDonald of Mitchell. Grace Greenacre left for Mitchell by train Monday. Mrs. R. E. Patterson visited her parents Tuesday. N. L. Wallis and W. L. Dawon attended a teachers meeting in Alexandria Monday. Harry Albee hosted his cousin over Sunday. Oser TP Tetson and wife departed Monday.
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Riverside
Burg
Mitchell
Martha Grys
Jim Watson
Lloyd Wallis
Lillian Wallis
Gertrude McDonald
Grace Greenacre
R. E. Patterson
N. L. Wallis
W. L. Dawon
Alexandria
Harry Albee
Oser TP Tetson
North Dakota visit draws relatives near Riverside
Mrs John Murtha travels to Mitch ell to attend a poultry show while Clarence Wallis rests from his Milwaukee fireman duties and spends a week with relatives and friends after a morning move north of Riverside.
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North Dakota
Riverside
John Murtha
Mitchell
Clarence Wallis
Milwaukee
Public sale at Craton Farm Feb 6 near Letcher
Jay H Craton conducts a public sale at the Craton farm 5 miles east and 1 mile south of Letcher on Thursday February 6 at 10 o clock. 22 pure bred Shorthorn cattle over 3 years old registered 11 horses 14 Poland China hogs and a large quantity of farm machinery and utensils. Free lunch at noon. Terms cash 10 or under. sums over 10 payable Oct 1 1908 at 10 percent interest 2 percent oil for cash. F R Ward clerk. hk V Wilder proprietor.
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Letcher
Poland
F. R. Ward
Jay H. Craton
Hk. V. Wilder
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Hal Taylor
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