Street Talk and Local Notes from the Era
Born on Monday July 1 1889 to Mr and Mrs Geo Rowley a son A E Fuller will close out his entire stock at cost Farmers report improved grain prospects The Mail office moved to Clark building Jorgenson Co sold central lunch room to Fred I Stone taking possession August 1 D G West owns fifty acres of popcorn with strong yield potential Remedies from Shilohs listed including porous plaster and catarrh remedies Warne's drug store carries these products Bloods Sarsaparilla touted for strength Marriage of Luther R Clapp and Miss Mary Wright Bertha Dunham death from diphtheria in San Bernardino A J Annis dies Lisbon township funeral set Rev Wyckoff to officiate Han son crop prospects and Vancouver fire report Board of education plans add wing to west side school building and new south side building with funds ready for fall work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Rowley
A. E. Fuller
Clark Building
Jorgenson & Co
Fred I. Stone
Lennox
D. G. West
Shiloh
Warne
John H. Babcock
St. Mary's Rectory
Luther R. Clapp
Mary Wright
Hazelton
D.C
M. F. Dunham
San Bernardino
California
Bertha
A.J. Annis
Lisbon Township
Mitchell
Wyckoff
Alexandria Herald
Hanson
Marshal Irvine
Tom Clark
Vancouver
Washington Territory
Tom
Board of Education
Walter A Wood Binder Sale At Oshkosh Lumber Yard
For sale a Walter A Wood binder in good running order. Sold to suit purchaser. W H Swwart sells at Oshkosh Lumber Yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Wood
W. H. SwWart
Oshkosh
City Council Votes to Keep Wires Above Ground in Electric Ordinance
At Monday’s council meeting the electric light ordinance was changed to not require underground wires. The drug license committee report was adopted, and the drayage ordinance remains the same except manure hauling, which would not require a license.
Local Death Report Sent From Dickinson Notes
W D Clark of Dickinson reports to The Republic an incident near Glendive where a man named James Raymond was killed about two or three weeks ago and buried in Glendive. Clark asks the paper to advertise the death so friends know what happened and to contact the Glendive railroad office for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
W. D. Clark
Dickinson
Northern Pacific Railroad
James Raymond
Glendive
Aslam
South Dakota Republican Committee Elects Coad and Gridley
Messrs Mentzer Sullivan Smith and Ringsrud returned from Huron after aiding the SD Republican committee in permanent organization. William T. Coad of Deadwood was chosen chairman and James M. Gridley of Deadwood permanent secretary. Mentzer led on the second ballot 10 to 8. State convention set for Yluron on August 28. Aber deen failed to secure the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Mentzer
Sullivan
Smith
Ringsrud
Huron
South Dakota
Republican Committee
William T. Coad
Deadwood
James M. Gridley
Yluron
Aberdeen
Mrs Barker Delivers Vivid Mammoth Cave Lecture
Mrs Barker lectured at the Baptist church Saturday evening on The Wonders of the Mammoth Cave. Despite many entertainments that week the audience was engaged as she described the cave’s beauty and grandeur with vivid detail, sustaining her reputation as a compelling speaker.
University Exercises and Commencement at Dakota University
A two-day series of events featured the Phreno Cosnian Society gathering at the Methodist church with notable orations by Mr Shepard and Miss Lindsay. Commencement at Dakota University showcased speeches, essays, diplomas, and musical pieces, highlighting student merit and the faculty’s adaptability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phreno- Cosmian Society
Methodist
Shepard
Ile
Jennie Lindsay
Mattie Miller
Lillie Smith
Liashear
Dakota
Mitchell) University
R. N. Sxratz
Brush
Bowdle
H. FE. Kratz
Phreno Cosmian Society
Zetta Day
Plymouth Rock to Jamestown A Tale of Early Liberty and Struggle
On a cold morning the Mayflower sighted land and began building homes of freemen. The piece contrasts Jamestown and Plymouth, noting diverse motives from liberty and learning to luxury and wealth, and references Adams Jefferson Franklin Washington and Cornwallis in the struggle for liberty and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New World
Jamestown
Adams
Jefferson
Jenry
Franklin
Washington
Cornwallis
Woman's Right and Carlotta Moyer Reflections
Essay urging broad women’s rights led by Carlotta Moyer. It asserts women are governing powers through motherhood, education, and friendship, argues for the ballot as a tool, and contends a Christian duty to curb temptation, calling women to lead in all fields and honor their influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Soverign
Eden
Earth
American Education and the Public School Ideal
Nineteen years ago the author reflects on American education, praising the public school system as a distinctively American institution. He notes government support without direct control, equal treatment of all pupils, and schooling as a powerful engine for republican virtue and human elevation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
A Prophecy of the Ancients
A fragmentary passage extols a universal intelligence shaping the world through human acts across nations. The text reflects on modern intellect and reveres an all-encompassing Eta concept guiding history.
Teacher and prophets shaping human progress through knowledge
The passage reflects on the slow progress of thought and the teacher’s duty to share useful literature with children. It warns against ignorance that breeds false texts and highlights the prophets' renewed zeal to reveal history, liberty, and broad foundations of human progress without bigotry.
Untitled Nobility
The essay contrasts old world titled nobility with true nobility of character shown by daily acts of patriotism and generosity. It praises John Howard and Florence Nightingale as exemplars and urges praise of the good deeds that ease human distress. It argues noble deeds deserve frequent recognition and that everyone can contribute to a better world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Howard
Alexander
Cesar
Napoleon
Howard
Florence Nightingale
England
Practical Education and Character in Life’s Path
A speech highlighting practical education as essential for national progress. It argues that education alone inside walls is insufficient. character, energy, and self-reliance are vital, guiding individuals toward success through duty, perseverance, and moral integrity. It ends with a call to classmates to meet the requirements and aid progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Grant
Vicksburg
University directors adjourn after annual meeting results
The board of university directors adjourned sine die Thursday afternoon. The annual meeting yielded generally satisfactory results. Dr. Brush was re-elected president to fundraise for building and endowment. Rev. A. W. Atkinson was re-elected vice-president and will support the work. Prof. L. A. Stout kept the chair of ancient languages and led the normal department. Prof. J. T. A. Duncan remained chair of mathematics and continues as general superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush
A. W. Atkinson
L.A. Stout
Mitchell Dakota school prepares for new faculty and building
The board plans a full faculty including natural languages sciences and music and art, expects building completion by fall, and aims to attract students with strong support. Prof. Taylor leads the business college, Dr. Clinton receives Doctor of Divinity, and a new board of directors is named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Business College
Dakota Conference
Mitchell
Adkinson
J. W. Clinton
Hampton
Iowa
T. J. Blanchard
R. N. Kratz
T. A. Duncan
Wm. Fielder
L. Bradford
A. D. Traveler
E. 3. Bracy
C. B. Clark
A. R. Boggs
H. T. Curl
F. A. Burdick
Sudden Death of Michael Curran at Alexandria
Michael Curran a grain buyer from Alexandria died early this morning at the Commercial House after a sudden paralytic seizure on the way home from the races. Doctors Crane and Bainbridge administered care but he remained unconscious until death at six. A coroner's jury found death by apoplexy. He leaves a wife and family. DP Wickham of Alexandria prepared the remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Curran
Alexandria
Commercial House
Curran
DP. F. Wickham
Adams Criticizes City Events Space Allocation
In an oration on American education Mr. Adams of the university notes the Republican gave more space to high school commencement and other local matters than to his critique. He claims bias, while the paper cites coverage of the Y M C A convention Sabbath observance Masons and related items including a synopsis of Adams literary effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
University
Mitchell Post Office Uncalled Letters List
The list of letters remaining uncalled for at the Mitchell post office for the week ending July 1 includes Anderson Mr J Alderman Laura A Bailey Mr Jud Degood Mr Lowrie Elias Millham A Moore Thomas Morriss Miss Sadie Silvester Mr Smith Marnest Taylor Mr C JI. Advertised. If not called for in two weeks they will be forwarded to the dead letter office. D. WamMen, P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Anderson
J Alderman
Laura A Bailey
Jud Degood
Lowrie
Elias Millham
A Moore
Thomas Morriss
Sadie Silvester
Smith
Marnest Taylor
C JI
D. WamMen
P.M
Ed Deck Marries Miss Alma Young in Oakland
Friday's Register notes Ed Deck and Miss Alma Rt. Young wed in Oakland on the 16th. Friends extend congratulations and welcome the bride as the couple begins married life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Mitchell
Ed. Deck
California
Wlara Rt. Young
Oakland
Freight Agent W F Veak Sees Favorable Dakota Crop Outlook
W F Veak, a noted traveling freight agent for the Milwaukee road, has lately traveled through the Dakota region and believes the crop outlook is decidedly favorable. With seven years of experience in South Dakota, his views carry weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.f.veak
Milwaukee Road
Dakota
South Dakota
Maggie Clark Dies at Seventeen in Baker Township
Miss Maggie Clark daughter of the late C B Clark died at her home in Baker township on June 6 at age seventeen. Funeral services were conducted by Rev A A Brown and a large number of neighbors and friends followed the remains to the country cemetery near her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diep
Baker Township
Maggie Clark
C. B. Clark
A. A. Brown
Nome
Camp veterans praised Watertown hosts and Kohlsford troops
Home from Lake Kampeska Co. I troops returned in high spirits after an encampment praised for hospitality and detail. They lauded Watertown residents Col Sheafe and Lt Smith Krum and Gov Mellette for support. A formal regimental separation occurred with addresses by Col Bentley Vol Sheafe and Townshend. A Capital Club barbecue featured a whole roasted ox and silk badges reading Watertown for the Capital of South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Kampeska
Watertown
Col
Sheafe
Smith
Krum
Taylor
Col. Bently
Bismierck
Vol.Sheafe
Col. Townshend
Fort Yates
South Dakota
Townshend
Kvum
Co. I
Redfield
Prohibition and enforcement logic in temperance debate
The piece argues that prohibitory laws fail only because current enforcement is weak. It asserts stronger enforcement of existing laws would prove constitutional prohibition works and yields public and personal benefits, urging decisive, focused action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorror Republican
Prohibitionist Motto Cited As City’s Hope Under Strain
A local excerpt argues prohibition cannot save the city or territory from what is called the curse of strong drink, urging constitutional grit and energy as the remedy. J.0.P
Decisions on June 1889 Interior and General Land Office cases
A list of cases decided by the secretary of interior and the general land office in June 1889. Decisions favoring claimants include Geof Buck v heirs of J Baltimore and John G Shedd v Edwin Ibscox among others, with case numbers and land tracts such as T C FB 13244 and T Io 10749. Other decisions favoring contestants are Benjamin Flahart v Wm Dunlap and Eugene Pratt v Geo S Bidwell, with corresponding land designations and docket numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Interior
General Land Office
Geof Buck
Baltimore
John G Shedd
Edwin Ibscox
James Angus
Oscar I Cassem
August Stifler
Hiram Worster
J T Kean
James Stoddart
M M Price
J Nichols
Samuel A Hurd
Ben Putman
John W Swart
Chas B Noble
Wim Il Odell
Wolfgang Schumann
Nn Lj
Sig¢Ney
John Johnson
Chester A. Tibbets
John M Schmidt
John W Corbin
John C Johnson
Carrie Quimby
C D Stubbard
A H Hotelling
Benjamin Flahart
Wm Dunlap
Hugene H West
Geo B Owen
Eugene Pratt
Geo S Bidwell
Ella A Farrington
Thomas Walsh
Sever S Starkey
Lars P Wallberg
William Lilie
Maggie J Canty
Samual Hible
John W. Lalley
Encouraging Crops Report From Hanson and Sutchinson Counties
Rev G. Clark reports on a two day drive through Hanson and Sutchinson counties noting better than expected wheat crops with a ten bushels per acre forecast for South Dakota. Corn is 100 percent better than ever, hog supply seen as a universal positive, and higher potential prices loom despite earlier forecasts of failure. Farmers are expected to gain substantially this year, signaling strong economic prospects for the new state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Hanson
Sutchinson
Sle
Davison
South Dakota
Insurance notice from C C Bras & Co at Post Office
W. A. Scotts insurance agency buyer invites patronage representing multiple firms including Fireman's Fund German of Freeport and London Assurance. They plan to devote time to fire lightning tornado and plate insurance and seek fair share of business. Office located one door north of post office upstairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Scott’s Insurance Agency
Fireman’s Fund
German
Freeport
Pennsylvania Fire
Phenix of
Brooklyn
Commercial Union
Milwaukee Mechanics
London Assurance Corporation
Minneapolis Mutual
Lloyd’s Plate Glass Company
National of Hartford
State of Des Moins
Phoenix of London
Watertown Fire
Royal of Liverpool
C. C. Bras & Co
Real Estate Transfers Blitz Amidst Scrambled Entries
Property deeds show A M Bowdle transferring to Geo A Weaver in nw quarter with $7,500. Burr to C E Bourne in sw. Mizener Slager add shows Vlaherty block 4. Bowdle to Isabel Jordan fot 6 block 1 Van lps 2d add. Love to Westerne 23 104 61 with 1 000. other pairs include Michael Flaherty to Thomas 800 125 and Green to Wheaton block 5 T Green add. Foster to Bentley ne Yt 8 101 61. Morey to Nowlin selg 12 104 61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdle
Geo
Weaver
Burr
C E Bourne
Vlaherty
Mizener
George J Love
Frances
Samuel T Green
C Wheaton
Green
Frances A Foster
Edward N Bentley
Moses
Morey
George Nowlin
Express Change in Adams Express Management
A Tuesday change in Adams Express management places A. B. Seaton in the Sioux Falls office, while Geo. Senderson leaves to a similar role there. Tomlinson's Dead Shot is advertised for colic dysentery and bowel troubles in humans and animals, sold by L. C. Gale and H. T. Seallin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Express
Geo. Senderson
Sioux Falls
A. B. Seaton
Express
Tomlinson
L. C. Gale
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Council Proceedings
The
Central Committee
Tite Pireno
Cosmian
Plymouth Rock
Maine
Golden Gate
Jamestown’s
Hutchins
Woman's
Carlotta Moyer
American Education
C. Adams
BH. D
S. D
Dakota University
8. D.T. & R. Association
Lora
Fanny Foster
D. V. Moore
University Matters
Deck
Land Office Notes
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