Trying Year for Stockmen in the West and New Settlers
Washington reports a trying year for Western stockmen as late snow and cold delayed lambing and grass in the Rocky Mountain region. New Mexico sheepmen win temporary grazing access to Pecos National Forest to avert feed shortages. other forests face capacity limits and delayed lambing fees. In Dakota, early settlers and officials recount priority claims and reflect Yankton as the first settled territory with surviving pioneers still on their lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rocky Mountain
New Mexico
Forest Service
Pecos National Forest
Wyoming
Colorado
UBC
Forest ‘Service
Shem
Moe Baing
Policmen
Dutan
Neason
Ina
X. A. Partridge
Wakonda
City County
Bligh
McDaniels
Bon Homme
Major Hanson
Yankton
Dakota
W. A. Burleigh
Joel A. Potter
Charles Wright
Henry Bradley
Fort Pierre
Fort Randall
James River
John Stanage
Jim River
Stanage
Old Place
Nature
James
Louis Sampson
Henry Arend
Thomas Frek
Alonzo Stone
J. M. Stone
Chas. H. Bates
Clay
Union
Pont
Last June Wedding at Witzel Home
Myrtie M Witzel united in marriage to Frank E Porteous at the Witzel home on Fourth Ave west and Edmunds street. The ceremony by Dr J S Hoagland used the ring service with Miss Alta Witzel and Miss Lillian Porteous among the bridal party. After a three course dinner relatives attended. The bride wore white Messaline silk semi Prince ss style and carried a wreath of roses. The couple plan a brief trip to Minneapolis and will reside at 800 Fourth Avenue west after July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Witzel
Fourth Avenue West
Edmunds Street
Myrtie M
Frank EB. Porteous
A. E. Porteous
Alta Witzel
Mendelssohn
Lillian Porteous
Wayne Witzel
J. S. Hoagland
Methodist Church
Porteous
Brouck
Agnes
Anderson Lumber Co
Plankinton
Mitchell
Third Avenue East
Meeting for Missions in Mitchell Church Highlights
The Union Missionary Society of Mitchell held sessions at the M E church with a leadership change as Mrs Bacon resigned and Mrs A B Test was elected. Miss Moyer spoke on Hawaii missions and Dr Regina Bigler on China while discussions urged cooperation with the W T U and sermons on Mormonism. The gathering praised Miss Moyer and Dr Bigler and adjourned to meet in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Missionary Society of Mitchell
M. E
Abbey
Bacon
Miss Swartz
United States
Miss Moyer
Honolulu
Hawaii
Regina Bigler
China
Celestial Kingdom
Christian Church
Moyer
Dr. Bigler
Aberdeen celebration highlights early Lincoln County settlers
The report traces an 1866 milestone mentioning Holsey and the Lincoln County pioneer groups in Aberdeen. It notes a celebration surface and references to paid boys and the New York colony context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preen
Aberdeen T
Holsey
Lincoln
New York
Mr. Holsey
Expensive Welcome Sign Displayed at Pierre Bank
The American Exchange Bank in Pierre showcased a costly decoration, a ten by two foot greeting formed from gold coins spelling welcome. Its value is about five thousand dollars, built from twenties for the letters and fives and tens for the border, and designed to be tearable after use.
Lightning Strikes County House. Family Escapes
Saturday night a storm battered the southern county with a lightning strike leveling the Goldammer home. Robert Goldammer reported the chimney fire caused complete loss of the second floor and contents, with the $2,000 house likely higher in total value but insured for $700. The couple escaped unharmed and relocated to safety downstairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Goldammer
Goldammer
Pains of women eased in minutes by Pink Pain Tablets
Advertisement promises fast relief from head pains and other pains with Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets. Claims effect within 30 minutes and directs readers to see full formula on 25 cent box. Sold by all dealers.
Townson and others visit relatives and returnings
Local notices list Mrs. C. F. Townson visiting Scotland and relatives, Dr. A. H. Daniels returning from Chicago, Mrs. L. D. Milne and Miss Elva Hartley arriving from Chicago, and several residents traveling to nearby towns for visits and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Townson
Scotland
L. D. Milne
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Witzel-Porteous
Douglas County
Munsing Union
Sox
W.H.C
A. H. Daniels
Elva Hartley
City
Pierre
Paul Crandall
Maron
Ill
Decatur
J. W. Daves
H. H. Collard
Worthington
Minn
Mr. Collard
Omaha
C. W. Downey
H. R. Kibbee
Wm. M. Smith
J. K. Smith
T. J. Spangler
G. F. Kleinan
J. W. Shelby
Charles City
Austin
Esther Welch
Shelby
William Simms
Missouri
Chamberlain
Bismarck
N. C
George Keiser
Lulu
Gertie Porteous
Manchester
Iowa
Lidia
Elizabeth Lundby
Firm
Mathews & Lundby
Harlan, In
Des Moines
Mathews
Milwaukee Road
Sayles
Harry Branson
O. L. Branson
Ethan
George A. Warfield
Madison
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
Prof. Warfield
George Jager
Sioux Falls
Soo Club
Queen City
George Agnes of Mitchell
Miss Cora
Wm. Duncan
Seventh Avenue
C. E. Campbell
Mrs. Duncan
California
D. L. Whitlow
Fifth Avenue
Kimball
Judge Markham
City Police Court
Rapid City
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