Marriage Elopement Turns Into Comic Chase in Huron
J W Bowen of Wessington and Selma West wed after a brief elopement in Huron South Dakota. Relatives claim the bride is underage and tried to intervene, leading to a downtown chase before she was recaptured and returned home. Judge J B Matson will resolve the dispute as the ages were reportedly fictitious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
S. D
J. W. Bowen
Wessinstem
Selma West
Rowen
Miss West
Hubert Ketelle
First Presbyterian Church
Elise
J. B. Matson
Nebbergall to Speak Sunday at Court House Lawn
J Z Nebbersgall of Minneapolis will address a Sunday evening Y M C A appeal at the court house lawn urging support for religious and social work among young men called to service. Rev Charles Summer Osgood withdrew to present army camp work methods. county canvass plans move ahead for citywide coverage next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Z. Nebberesli
Minneapolis
Court House Lawn
Nebbersgall
Northwest
Charles Summer Osgood
Te City
Socialist petition organizer arrested in Northwest tour
W J Head a 40 year old unmarried Socialist from New Orleans was arrested this afternoon for circulating a petition to repeal the conscription law and for speaking against the U S government He was touring the northwest to gather signers to force Congress to submit the draft issue to voters He listed seven Mitchell youths as signers and was jailed pending a potential transfer to Sioux Falls for federal trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Head
New Orleans
United States
Head
Northwest
Congress
Mitchel
W. B. Carstensen
Robert W. Stewart
Sioux Falls
South Dakota Women Mobilize for National Food Administration
South Dakota's women clubs, under the state council of national defense, prepare a statewide effort starting July 4 to enroll housewives in the national food administration. Signed pledge cards sent to Washington will earn household tags and guidance on conserving foods and reducing waste, with aims to survey available food, study consumption, control storage, and curb price speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
South Dakota
State Council of National Defense
National Food Administration
Herbert G. Moorer
Mr. Hoover
Washington
The
Food Administration
National Women’s Committee
Istter project to be carried out by women’s defense committee
The Istter project will be accomplished through the medium of the women’s committee of the various state council of defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istter
Women’s Committee
State Council of Defense
Prohibition Effort to Persist in South Dakota
The South Dakota anti liquor league vows to continue its fight with three paths: sheriffs, state attorneys, or private civic action. Superintendent Holsaple says violations are already being pursued and that enforcement will be constant to prevent a repeat of 1890. The campaign aims for national prohibition and a sustained anti alcohol stance across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
RR. N. Holsaple
League
Hwalsaple
League Omerals
Olsaple
Congress
Guigens
Union
John Barleycorn
Old Bill Describes 1884 Concert and Building Fund
An 1884 church fundraiser documented in an old program shows money raised to purchase a pipe organ for Parson Atkins meeting house. The event, staged January 20 1884 at Mitchell’s courthouse, listed elaborate cast members including Timebeater Professor Blow and Dame Priscilla Ann Welch among a large troupe of performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
H. Pier
Mitchell
Timebeater
Professor Blow-Bellows
Laura Temperence Wright
Lather
Shayeem Kryer
Father Jack Plane Anderson
Deacon
Gray
Land Omee Silshy
Reuben Sauerkraut Kratz
Sehmereeafe Wratz
Henry Claimfelder Ahern
Waterhouse
Winsor
John Ye Baptist Tin- Smith Bly
Abraham Lumbergvard Earle
Conflich Foster
Sheep Coat Shauer
Incomplete Historical Names Tied to Local Figures
Fragmentary notes name Gen. George A. Sil sby heading the land office, A J Waters house, Tivine at akiagnd, Gal Windsor a lawyer, and Min Mense now Madison editor. A pipe organ dedication to Mrs Amanda Kraty is recorded in a Methodist church. Others are known only to the odd tiners in Mitelell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. S Silsdby
Nor Hifchead
A. J. Watehouse
Tivine
Akiagnd
Gal Phl Winser
Min Mense
Madison
Methodist Church
Mas
Amanda Kraty
Principles of Landscape Design for Home Grounds
Article by M. B. Wanowskki Park Superintendent stresses applying core landscape principles to urban home lots. Emphasizes privacy via screening, open lawns, balanced massing of greens, varied textures, and avoiding garish, isolated plant displays to create seclusion and comfortable, orderly grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Wanowskki
Davies Countey Pikes
Soldiers Seek Y M C A Buildings for Troop Camps
A volunteer committee plans a fund drive to provide 200 Y M C A buildings and 1 000 secretaries to support American troops in mobilization camps and abroad. They aim to combat homesickness and loneliness, hoping to reduce dissipation and deaths from mental strain. Nebberball will speak tomorrow at the union church on Y M C A methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Davison County
J. Z. Nebber- Ball
International Committee
Mer
Nebbergall
Union Shurch
Mitchell area notes show weddings bonds and local events
Local notes recount wedding of Patilin of Mitchell to Miss Armbrecht of Delaware, visits from Prof Go Wittassine, cafe openings and closures, barberry control for wheat rust, new postal and civic appointments, Red Cross aid, and June licensing surge with draft implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veo. Annowski
Eouuion Barkers
North Dakota
Lesishilure
Firberrmy
Aue Ee
First South Dakota Cavalry
Wedding and club notices from Mitchell area week
A compilation of society items details a wedding at the home of Vi cier Mite James Weddle and mentions Mrs Marie Wilson and Geo WS Cideandan among guests. The report covers a club meeting of the Esther club at 604 Fast Third avenue and two additional marriages including Martha Shafranek and Carl Olson and Myrtle Wolfe with Percy Banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman-Wilson
Thie Sedeon Gueureed
James Weddle
Sanborn
Marie Wilson
Martinali
Geo WS Cideandan
Winnie Weddle
Stoze
Mt. Vernon
Mies
Filer Dainein
Wwootisnehet
Gipurry
Ada Melveil
Mill Box
Helen Ones
Estherelud
New Commandant Named for State Soldiers Home
Arrangements are made for the July 1 installation of Col Wn P Parr of Pierre as the new commander at the State Soldiers Home in his city. Parr is a noted South Dakota veteran active in Grand Army circles. Mrs Parr will serve as matron. Col Orr, the retiring commander, will remain a Hot Springs resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. Springs
Wn. P. Parr
Pierre
South Dakota
Grand Army
Parr
Col. Orr
Hot Springs
South Dakota Rest Rooms Law Prompts City Installations
In accordance with a new state law to be enacted throughout South Dakota, requiring the establishment and maintenance of rest rooms in cities and towns, local authorities are preparing to install facilities. The measure aims to improve public amenities and sanitation as part of municipal operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lead
South Dakota
Dakota 1900 census rolls recovered by Washington
U.S. authorities in Washington have located the original Dakota census rolls. The portion covering present South Dakota lists 974 names. The department will not send the sheets to the state but will photograph them and supply names through that method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Washington
Dakota
South Dakota
Huron Boosts Y M C A War Fund Drive
Huron June 29. Local volunteers raise 1500 dollars for the Young Men's Christian Association war fund to aid South Dakota’s share of a 10000 total. An extra 500 dollars is set as a special Troop by the cavalry unit fund. John W. Lonsstat chairs the local committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Wiron
South Dakotas
Youngs Men’s Christian Association
Catnip
Toealb Cavalry Company
John W. Lonsstat
Ehorman
Rustler Pardoned Inmate Seeks Pardon Hearing
Gregory, the convict known for wholesale cattle rustling in this county, filed an application for a pardon. Gyrus Delaney, who was sentenced to Sioux Falls penitentiary two years ago, was named in the proceeding as the subject of the pardon request with a hearing date fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory
Gyrus Delaney
Sioux Balls
Daiy
Fisherman Drowns While Fishing in Montana River
Canistota South Dakota reports Herman Mews a former resident drowned in a Baker Montana river while fishing from a boat. A bystander saw him rise and fall back into the water and drown before help arrived. His body was recovered shortly after and he is survived by a widow and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canistota
S. C
Herman Mews
Baker, Mont
Wao
Wedding of Miss Ida Baker With Morton Gillespie Toffman
One of the season’s prettiest weddings took place at 4:30 PM at the home of Mrs. W. J. Strudd. Miss Ida Baker Wiuth married Morton Gillespie Toffman, an attorney of Sioux Falls, in a simple white net gown with veil and shower bouquet. Maid of honor Miss Grace Helen Peterson and best man Charles J. Danforth attended as guests sang and the couple departed for their wedding trip via the Omaha road toward the Pywin cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandrin
Alexandria tHerald
R. Po NaaVpkobbon
Massae
W. J. Srudd
Ceelock
Ida Baker Wiuth
Morton Gillespie Toffman
Sioux
Shenerin
Martha Pindardl
Outsider Guests Attend Tanne Wedding In Siou x
The excerpt records a wedding with out of town guests including Mrs. Gustave Wi. Werner of Hyattsville and Miss Leo fa Hyburn among others. InTown attendees were Tietetle bestreated Miss Windahit and Mr. Denforth, plus two companions.
Chamberlain Society Hosts Frivolities and Courtship Tales
Society notes detail Chamberlain Mrs Job- Crt Srlah Waihi Ss 1 hosting guests with gifts including a tiny bell and a Japanese tray. The Eastern Star initiates Miss Htuddie and fifty members enjoy refreshments followed by dancing. Visitors at the island, the Red Cross event at Ren Cross theatre and a later Pride gathering feature Mrs Brooks and Mrs Weeleston. Community groups, school bands and churches participate in a lively week of entertainments and fundraisers supporting Red Cross work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artur Barkhoalder
Giredpom
Tomar
Job- Crt
Waihi
Wan Dome
Tadriet
Wil Ao
Robert Danmes Hedd
Recubir
Missiahietta Htuddie
Clini Regiat
Daneine
4. I. Bingham
Danghter
Marta Gui
Mitel
Ue Binehaen
Brooks
Hersil
Mires
Roatanpert
Down
N.O. Weeleston
Paul Smoek
Wish Legal Trebepte
Wieh
Choarus
Presho Society Social Tour Club Enjoys Pleasant Afternoon
The Presho Society Social tour club met in the PP.S. Chapruar basement for a Friday gathering at Five Hundred. Mrs. OG. Wk. Wichudston won the fair and guests enjoyed tea. Earlier, Mrs. Albert Wiltsether and Mrs. Pine Anderson aided the church basement event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pp.s. Chapruar
OG. Wk. Wichudston
Ehurch
Albert Wiltsether
Pine Anderson
Molien
To U L. Bray
Girele Elute
Spencer Society Hosts Christian Ladies Aid Gathering
About forty members attended the Spencer Society event with ice cream and cake served. Mrs. G. C. Pseudeman and daughter Humee visit Wisner Nebraska. Mrs. J. A. Johnson and son visit Plainview. Mrs. J. B. Stein and daughter visit John Jenner Toone in Miss Milwaret Masters and Mrs Walter Strog visited Desmet last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Ladies
Aid Society
Chellis Hwpmaker
G. CG. Pseudema
Daughster Humee
Wisner
Neb
J. A. Johnson
Plain=view
Nebo
Tere
J. B. Stein
Rithton
Minn
John Jenner
Woonsocket Society Hosts Guests and Events
The Woonsocket social scene features Mrs. SQ and Mrs. i of Minneopa hosting visitors Vern from Devils Lake as residents here. Mr and Mrs J J Whiting plan a Power mentions trip via Black Hills Yellowstone with a trailer gal. Civic federation promotes Red Cross work. Fifteen cent Toneh aided the treasury. Walter Carnival dance a success. chautauqua sessions draw crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane Stonekiait
Devils Lake
Nepth Dakota
Mies
Wield
J. J. Whiting
Black Hills
Yellowstone
Civic’ Federation
Red Cross
Chaeluemagusen
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S.D
Hoover Administration
R.N. Hollaple
Bill
L. H. Pier
Mitchell Committee For
Mayhaus
Geddes
Charles Mix County Bank
Mittehell
Gd. HH. Vonecine
J. J. Fellow
Main Street
CG. 8 Tym
Reliance
Chamberlain
W. M. Herbert
Wyn
C. J. Wremer
Leteher
Seattle
Portland
A. J. Hitchcock
G. 8. Osgood
S. M. Giunland
Beulah
Club
Deadwood
Nels Jensen
Mitehed
Jensen
J. C. Lehman
Grady
Gattrell
Mily
Review of the Week
Pukwank Press
al Iliarabertan
Wweinesday
Ute
Leupard
Peter
Sinien
Winnie
Palm Beach
BOON
Waidaceek
Barley
Mr. Sintom
Dabugie
Chvase
Kadokea
S. 1
Miebride
Otto Sharning
Rule County
A. 2 Regherser
Wadoha
Pati
Iowa
Martha Shafranek
Carl BR. Olson
Maritgase
Wonehind
Iyer Olson
Robert S. Wallister
Shafranek
Wilson
Montana
Mitchet
OlSon
Sanborn County
Myrtle Ff. Wolfe
Annan Wolfe
Percy HH. N. Banks
Hey
Eubanks
Redfield
William Jr. Vincent
St. Mars’s Episcopal
Edith M. Foster
Secretary OF War
Newton D. Baker
Washinton
Divyeton D., Jr
Elizabeth
Margaret
Farr
Rustler
Thirry Branson
Ed. Halligan
Kort Dodee
Chamberlain Society
Presho Society
Spencer Society
Woonsocket Society
Parkston Society
Parkston Gotuneil
Knights of Columbus
Parkston Court
Datehters
Tsabeliiu
Frank Dolney
Clara Gorman
Genevieve Vereen
Mointend
J. Gorgon
Choris
Marie Verszen
Marcared Meller
Ploveners Arend
Mimnees Behrend
Geneteve Perren
Marian Garmin
Onir Bhi
Clare Garmany
Fey
Clerey
Balleh Fers Af Isabedia
Waldner
Parkston
Jones
j.Mabeeoe Ag
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