Deputy Harker Resigns Over War Views in Kimball County
W H Harker of Kimball resigns as deputy to Sheriff Herrlein citing pro German statements and allies support. He plans to run for sheriff to rally anti German voters, arguing both share aims for peace though with conflicting views on policy. The event centers on European war sentiment shaping local politics in Brule County.
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W. H W. Harker
Kimball
South Dakota
Germany
Higland
England
Resolutions of Sympathy Honor Dean Nicholson Family
The Dakota Wesleyan University board passed resolutions mourning Mrs. Thomas Nicholson wife of Dr Tomas Nicholson and Rev R N Kratz and Rev Duane Rifenbark. They expressed sympathy for the bereaved daughter and sons and noted Mrs Nicholson’s dedication to the university and Christian character. The resolutions also remembered Rev R Kratz and Rev D Rifenbark for their service and conveyed condolences to their families.
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Thomas Nicholson
Tomas Nicholson
R. N. Kratz
Duane Rifenbark
Nicholson
Dakota Wesleyan University
Reuben N. Ocratz
Dakota Wesleyan
Duan Rifenbark
Nearby towns rally for good roads movement in Dayton county
Three municipalities in Dayton County join the good roads cause. Mitchell, WieHe Kings, Morgans, and others form committees to back a unified effort discussed Monday night.
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Dayton
County
Mt. Vernon
Hthan
Eel
Mitchell
WieHe Kings
Morgans Andr
Davison County Highway Plan Aims for Better Roads
A joint committee met with leaders in neighboring towns and Mitchell retail dealers to push a road building and maintenance plan. The Monday meeting yielded promising results and a Thursday report in the Republican outlines a systematic approach to improve the county highway system and keep it in top condition.
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A. Redline
Mitchell
Davison County
Rifle Team Match Between Companies Favors Redfield Encampment
Company F of Mitchell and Company 1 of Rapid City accept a challenge for a rifle team match to be fired during the Redfield encampment between July 6 and 17. Only March 1915 members may shoot. up to eight names to chaplain, five chosen by captain, officers may also fire.
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Mitchell
Wouth Dakota National Guard
Rapid City
Redfield
Harl B. Rowley
Golf links praised as ideal site for Mitchell Country Club
Fritz Barth of Aberdeen Country Club inspected the Raymond 40 acre tract at East First Avenue and found it suited for a top northwest golf course with natural hazards and balanced features. Members will decide on site purchase and club organization at the Elks Club meeting Monday at eight.
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Mitchell Country Club
Fritz Barth
Aberdeen Country Club
Barth
Raymond
First Avenue
Mitchell
The
Elks’ Club
Small grain crop in Davison county remains hopeful
Davison county reports small grains in good condition despite unusual rain and late cold. Farmers estimate crops ten days behind normal but expect warmer weather to close the gap. Likely yield near average if favorable fall occurs with millet and cane planted in low spots and alfalfa hay abundance reducing millet planting.
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Davison County
Northwest
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Three Steam Boats At Once At Pierre
Three steam boats visited Pierre as the Mc Pherson arrived from down river Mandan came from up river and a large house boat tied at the pier restoring a touch of the bustling Missouri River era and river transportation activity.
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Pierre Pierre
S. v
McPherson
Missouri
Mitchell Hall of Fame Dr J S Hoagland profile
Long tribute to Dr J S Hoagland of Mitchell detailing his genesis from Mount Herman New Jersey to DePauw University and his rise as pastor of First Methodist Mitchell and leader in temperance civic reform and church administration. Noted for 1909 Mitchell move and 600 new members in six years along with a thriving church and college ties.
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State Methodist Hospital
National Society of Social Service
Dakota Wesleyan University
First Methodist Episcopal Church of
Mitchell
Mount Herman
New Jersey
New Jersey State Normal School
Eastern Shore
West Point
Blackstone and Coke
Dr. Hoagland
DePauw University
Greencastle
Ind
Indiana
College of Liberal Arts
Northwest Indiana Conference
Terre Haute
Michigan City
College Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Jesus Christ
College Avenue Church
Hoagland
Brotherhood of the Dakota Conference
Northwest Indiana
Hougland
Baltimore
South Dakota
Minneapolis
Depa
Northwest
Christ
Pastor Detained as Spy in Edinburgh Case
Rev. Mr. Schroeder a well known German American pastor from Hartford and vicinity is detained in Edinburgh on suspicion of being a spy. His American citizenship papers were sent from Hartford to Edinburgh after a cablegram and are held by British authorities awaiting proper proof of citizenship. The papers were left in custody at the Savings Bank of Hartford and are expected to take ten days to two weeks to reach him.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Tfartford
WV. Schroeder
Yartford
Edinburgh
Scotland
United States
Savings Bank of Hartford
Child Falls on Rattler and Escapes Unharmed
A Draper child following his grandmother disturbed a rattlesnake in a weeds clump. The boy landed on the snake’s head and neck, preventing a strike. the grandmother quickly moved him away and the snake was removed to prevent further danger.
Hutchinson County Nears Dry Status After Commissioners Meeting
In Menno South Dakota Hutchinson County teetered on a dry status by a narrow margin after a county commissioners meeting this week The decision followed a statewide dry outcome and reflects the county's close vote amid ongoing debate.
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Menno
S. D
Hutchinson
Cunty Convssioners
South Dakota
Move Made to Disbar Egan
Attorney General Caldwell filed with the supreme court his report on Kirkland’s petition for disbarment of George W. Wean. The inquiry covers charges from the Kirkland, Harland, and Riskgauer cases plus other counts not in the petition. Caldwell recommends the court consider and investigate further the attorney’s conduct and practices.
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Kirkland
Jacob Harland
Gerretson
Henry Riskgauer
Charles Mix County
Caldwell
Beulah Farmers Hold Meeting On Farm Life And Hog Cholera
Beulah Farmers Club hears Prof. Dick Lewallen urge farm homes with recreation and better roads while Vey Valentine discusses hog cholera’s economic impact and sanitation needs. Meeting at Strother home ends with music and lunch. next event hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sayler in two weeks.
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Dick Lewallen
Mitchell High School
Vey Valentine
Davison County
Beulah Farmer's Club
D. H. Strother
Lewallen
Ife
Guernsey Islands
Guernsey
Valentine
South Dakota
Panama Canal Zone
United States
J. H. Sayler
Man loses left hand in shotgun accident while firing at dog
Madison South Dakota report says Martin Olson of Lake County tried to shoot a dog that had been threatening his chickens. He fired once, missed, and when peering under a shed his left hand rested on the ground while he held the gun in his right. The weapon discharged, shredding his left hand and forcing amputation to save his life. A few shot struck his face but caused no serious injury.
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Madison
S. D
Martin Olson
Lake County
D W A Co Ed Inherits Estate In South Dakota
Wheeler South Dakota Miss Marie Moran adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs Denny Moran of Charles Mix county has been advised she is one of five heirs to an estate valued at 40000 Through the death of a distant relative she inherits the money Her foster parents own a home near Lake Andes and she studies at Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell She is described as bright and capable and plans to use the inheritance wisely.
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Lake Andes
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell
Heavy Rainfall Grips Mitchell Area With Strong Downpour
Rain totals show Mitchell records 12.42 inches since April 1 with most of the season's rainfall occurring in May and June. Weather observer CC Downey notes this is the heaviest seasonal rainfall in seven to eight years, with localized hail reported around Tulare and light hail in Mitchell. The storm extended from Mt. Vernon to Redfield and Artesian, with no major regional damage reported beyond scattered farmer losses.
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Mitchell
CC. W. Downey
Republican
Tulare
Jos
Artesian
Porestburg
Alexandria
Mt. Vernon
Redfield
Ata
Aeon Setore
Pilesp
Sabveen
Fireworks Prices Hold Steady Amid War Demand
The wartime surge in demand for explosives across Europe has not pushed fireworks prices higher in Mitchell stores. Wholesalers seek modest increases on crackers and novelties. many items are homemade or candy filled. New safer toys mimic pyrotechnics using air and paper rather than powder. In South Dakota, the state game commission names Hawley and Whitney as deputy wardens and transfers Kelley to the Custer preserve.
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Europe
Mitchell
China
United States
Rockies
Supreme Court curbs private leasing of hunting grounds
A Staite Supreme Court ruling in the case Wlisrand vs Madison ends the practice of leasing prime hunting grounds to wealthy individuals. The decision asserts riparian owners may use water edges without blocking public rights to navigation fishing and fowling. It also defines navigable lakes and public access across natural waterways.
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McCoy
Mitchell Braves sweep Howard and win longer game at Plankinton
Mitchell's Braves crushed Howard 15 to 1 in seven innings and won a 12 inning 8 to 2 win over Plankinton at Tobin's Park. Babe Beebe pitched Saturday and Louis Tift caught Sundays game with solid defense and two Crumline homers boosting the offense. Desilva Kahler Feltis and Gilmore sparked Plankinton’s defense with two scoring errors. The team travels to Letcher for a Thursday Ladies Day game at Hitchcock Park with free admission for women.
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Mitchell
Braves
Howard
Plankinton
Tobin’s Park
Letcher
Babe Beebe
Jimmy
Crumline
Howard Tiftone
Cool
Murphy
Beebe
Crumring
Uadies
Hitchcock Park
Mother Drops Babies in Flood Drown in Santee Neb
Missionary Rev Amos Ross receives tragic news as a cloudburst floods the Ross home in Santee Nebraska. In attempting to reach higher ground with twin infants, Mrs. Ross slips and the babies drown before help arrives. The elder mother, visiting, succumbs to exposure and is in critical condition.
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Martin
S. D
Amos Ross
Santee
Neb
John Ross
Ross
Marriage license issued to Alfred Prieser and Mary K Weepie
A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon to Alfred Prieser and Mary K Weepie, both residents of Jathan.
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Alfred
Prieser
Mary K. Weepie
Jathan
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