Germans Meet at Bridgewater South Dakota German Verein
Bridgewater hosts the state verein annual session drawing about 1000 visitors from 30 localities. A special train with 75 delegates from Aberdeen and Eureka arrived. Rev. F. C. H. Birhman of Webster opens the meeting with election of officers and by-law revisions set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater
S. D
South Dakota
Verein
Aberdeen
Eureka
Bridgewater Freeman
Salem
Humboldt
F. C. H. Birhman
Webster
Camp Meeting Opens Today by South Dakota Holiness Association
The annual camp meeting begins at Rock Creek grounds four miles east of Mitchell near Riverside. Evangelists J Brasher from Attala Alabama and Rev A C Zepp from Upland Indiana speak. Mrs C J Bliss of Mitchell is organist. Motor shuttles run 7:39 am 11:80 am 3:10 pm and 7:39 pm with return times through 10:30 pm and 25 cent fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota Holiness Association
Mitchell
Riverside
J. Brasher
Attala
Ala
A. C. ‘Zepp
Upland
Ind
C. J. Bliss
Mitshell
South Dakota
Early Concert Handbill Found Hidden in Mitchell Home
A handbill from October 18, 1879, advertising a Presha family concert at Firesteel is found in Matthew Slade's Mitchell dwelling. The Presba family offered vocal and instrumental music by Mr and Mrs Presba and three daughters, Hia May, Hattie Belle, and Myra BH, with the Presba band later touring the region. Mrs A Jay Anderson, identified as Hattie Presba, is the only surviving member in Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Slade
East
Second Avenue
Presha
Presba
Hia May
Hattie Belle
Myra
Mitchell
Dakota Territory
A. Jay Anderson
Hattie Presba
Militia Fund Grows as Donors Pledge Support
Subscriptions to the Company F benefit fund for guardsmen on the Mexican border total 716.00 by noon with numerous local donors including Mitchell Abstract Co, Mitchell Auto & Supply Co, Davis & Daniels Lumber Co, Mitchell Produce Co, Economy Grocery, Dr W Jones, and Wright & Baris, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company F
Mitchell Abstract
Newburys
W. T. March
Mitchell Auto & Supply
J. J. Anderson Lumber Co
Cassem
W. Hoon
Davis & Daniels Lumber Co
Mitchell Trust’ & Guarantee
Boo, Ere
Boems Syeceleve
Turner Gnoamery Co
Mitchell Produce
W. Jones
R. Av Skelley
Abe Wilkins
Thomass Hintcott
Wright & Barls
Broadbent Bros
Ray Smith
W. C. and
H. R. Baker
HG. Schafer
S. W. Ballard
J. W. McClinton
Local Names Listed in Clustered OCR Snippet
A fragmented OCR snippet references numerous names and entities including Dr W R Ball Scott Ausstin Porteous Barnard Giles Moses Co Clyde Kimball and Pioneer Garage, indicating a historical business or directory listing without full context or details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mdr
W. R. Ball ‘Scott Ausstin
Porteous
Barnard-Giles-Moses Co
Clyde Kimball
Pioneer Garage
Ambroz Given Four Year Sentence With Probation
Fairfax case reports former Gregory county auditor Frank T. Ambroz guilty of embezzling county funds. Judge McNenny imposes four years in the Sioux Falls penitentiary with suspension on good behavior and strict terms. A. G. Stevenson appointed supervisor. both must report writings each circuit term. Bonding company paid the $2,500 shortage from the permanent school fund tied to a misdirected farm loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfax
Frank T. Ambroz
Gregory County
Sioux Parls
McNenny
A. G. Stevenson
First National Bank of Fairfax
Ambroz
Stevenson
Circuit Court
C. J. Alexander
Mexican War Memoir by Faust The Civil War Veteran
Lead resident Faust recalls Civil War service and his 1865 commission as captain in the First Chihuahua Cavalry. He describes crossing into Mexico, fighting Maximilian forces, and witnessing the execution of Maximilian and two others at Corderey. He notes reward in silver pesos and a deserter label from Shreveport.
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S. C
Simil
Faust
Mexico
Maximilian
Black Hills
Custer
Fausto de Itarts
Mr. Faust
Co. B. 12Th U.S. Cavalry
Ettysourg
Grant
Vicksourg
Cittanoora
Snreveport
Wagle's Pass
Tex
Rio Grande
Chihuahua
Napoleon
United States
Miramore
Capel
Corderey
Monterey
Col. Davis
Shreveport
U. S. Army
Horse for Major Diet Fund Drive Rounds Up Support
In Pierre S Diet fundraisers gather community aid in a push for funds. The drive targets a strong showing to back relief and a coming event. Local organizations and residents rally to boost the effort with donations and volunteer support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre, S
Horse Sent to Officer Before Regiment Is Ordered Front
A horse will be sent to the officer at the mobilization camp in Redfield within a few days so it can reach him before the regiment is ordered to the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfield
John
Reierson
Minneapolis
Port Snelling
West Point Military Academy
Hid S. Johnson
Edwin Cool
Takota
Congregational Session Chooses Evangelist and Plans Academy Work
Delegates from South Dakota Congregational churches met in Rapid City June 22 to 26 with strong western representation. They voted to hire a state evangelist Rev. D. M. Brown of Faulkton for fall duties and heard reports on Thrall academy efforts. Miriam Jameson volunteers as a teacher there. Noted speakers from Chicago and other areas attended, Vermillion will host next year, Ney Warner of Mobridge elected moderator, and Mitchell delegates attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
Congregational Churches of
South Dakota
D. M. Brown
Faulkton
Thrall Academy
Theodore Jorgenson
Miriam Jameson
H. W. Jamison
Beresford
R. W. Gammon
Chicago
Ll. O. Baird
America
Fishstock Endangers Local Youth Affection for Bullhead Hole
The note warns parents to watch for a small boy by the Milwaukee round house pond where 54 000 fish from Lake Alice in 8 D were stocked by state game warden H S Hedrick. Though tiny and thin, the fish aim to fatten for a future bull head hole near the city. The piece recalls similar stocking at Fish Lake and cautions mothers about early seasonal mowing and the lure of fishing for boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Round House
Lake Alice
Altamont
Mitchell
H. S. Hedrick
Chamberlain
Fish Lake
Plankinton
Forty Attend Family Reunion at Beresford
Beresford South Dakota marked the 77th birthday of Mrs Nels Wanson with a rare gathering of forty descendants including children grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her husband died about twelve years ago and ran one of the first apple orchards in the state earning the nickname Apple Manson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beresford
S. D
Nels Wanson
Hanson
Tie
Manson
Orders Deadwood Bars to Close in Liquor Laws Action
State's Attorney Stirrett served notice on Deadwood Elks Lodge officers Deadwood Business Club and Wagles Club to close bars for liquor law violations. Injunction proceedings expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
Stirrett
Elks’ Lodge
Iead
McCumber and Frazier III in North Dakota
Stormy returns show McCumber likely defeating Hanna for the Republican Senate nomination. Linn Frazier leads the Nonpartisan League candidate for governor. John Parke leads Democratic Senate race. McCarthy leads for Democratic governor in North Dakota race coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCumber and
Frazier III
North Dakota
Local Notes Highlight Diverse Mitchell June Activities
Mitchell locals report moves and visits including Joe Lawler joining Brookings Company C in Redfield and Mrs. B A Meisenholder visiting from Parkston. Reports cover travel to Wessington Springs for ministerial meetings, family movements, school events, town business, a defensive parade, and cherry canning sales updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom
Joe Lawler
Dakota Engineering Company
Redfield
Brookings
B. A. Meisenholder
Parkston
Jack W. Sibert
Ben T. van Metre
Wolsey
Sioux Falls
G. A. Meisenholder
Lockhart Expects Strong Turnout for State Convention
Pierre, D. to chair the state Republican committee reports indications point to good attendance at the state convention here on the sixth of next month. The convention will adopt a platform and elect a chairman for the next two years.
Officers Seek W. S. Hanson In Spearfish
Spearfish South Dakota officers hunt an man who gave name W S Hanson or Slanson and claimed to represent Northern Casualty. He collected money on accident policies, was later arrested for a fine, released and vanished. The company seeks details of his Spearfish visit and may pursue recovery for investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spearfish, S. D
W. S. Slanson
Spearfish
Northern Casualty Company
Casualty Company
Deadwood Telegram wrecking praised at anti-Saloon League meet
At Indianapolis convention of the Anti-Saloon League of America delegates heard about the Deadwood Telegram activism led by editor Nditorkh L Senn. Supt. R N Holsaplee described boycotts, beatings, and a fire at the plant, with a fund opened to reimburse Senn. Mayors Franklin and county officials were urged to enforce laws against vice and liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Deadwood
S. D
anti-Saloon League of America
R. N. Holsaplee
South Dakota
Anti-Saloon League
Nditorkh
L. Senn
Nolsaple
Telegram
Sean
Ben
N. J. Franklin
Senn
Prohibition Organizers Plan South Dakota Campaign
At the Anti-Saloon League convention in Indianapolis, R N Ilols aple, South Dakota Anti-Saloon League superintendent, outlined a statewide push to drive out saloons by August 1 with 45 organizers. Former Governor Yates, ex Congressmen Hobson and Sam Small attended. Bishop Wilson gave the presidential address and Senator Wesley Jones opened the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trhlus
Campaton
South Dakota
Indianapolis
Ind
Anti-Saloon League of America
R. N. Ilolsaple
Anti-Saloon League
Tammany Hall
South Dakota Ciays
J. Wunt
South Dakota League
Yates
Iinois
Wrichmond Pearson Hobson
Alabama
Sam Small
Georgia
Luther &. Wilson
Wesley Jones
Washington
Hills Family Narrowly Escapes Lightning Strike
Wal ter Griffith and his wife and three children escaped injury after lightning struck near their porch in South Dakota. The bolt crashed into the ground beside them as their homes were destroyed overhead, leaving the family unscathed amid the chaos.
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Lead
S. D
Walter Griffth
Damage in House as Pipe Splinters Ceiling and Posts
Following a water pipe, debris tore into the ceiling and foot of a bedroom, damaged shingles, splintered a parcl post near the family, shattered all windows, but the house did not ignite.
Man Confesses to Plant Wreck at Deadwood
Deputy sheriff testifies the defendant George Brettell confessed to wrecking the Deadwood newspaper office of 18 1L Senn two weeks ago He allegedly showed how the job was done claiming he was alone and scared Authorities suspect three accomplices and an auto with a lookout aided the act Attorney General C C Caldwell attended the hearing and opened an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood, & D
Senn
George Brettell
Justice Ackerman
Brettell
C. C. Caldwell
Bretell
Farmers Cleared In Milwaukee Freight Robbery Case
Pukwana South Dakota three farmers Charles Skopke Al Ramsey and Robert Wilderman were declared innocent after the state circuit court dismissed their criminal actions for lack of evidence. A railroad detective failed to appear to prosecute the cases leading to dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pukwana
S. D
Charles Skopke
al Ramsey
Robert Wilderman
Wong
North Western
Brule County
Wittless
Darling Nominates Darling for State Bankers Secretary
J Platte of Clark relinquished the office of secretary of the State Bankers Association after eleven years as A Darling, vice president of Western National Bank, was elected at the Sioux Falls state convention by a 92 to 68 vote. Other officers named include J K Lambertson of Sioux Falls Savings Bank as president, R J Gene now with James River Bank as vice president, and A Kopperud of Security Bank Webster as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Banker's Association
J. Platte
Clark
A. Barling
Western National Bank
Sioux Falls
Platte
Mitchell
Darling
L. J. Welch
James Kh.luaambertson
Sioux Fally Savings Bank
R. J. Gene
Commercial and Saylors Bank of Mitchell
James River Bank of Huron
A. Kopperud
Security Bank of Webster
Economy Grocery to Open South Side Branch
Under the management of Clarence Sampson Economy Grocery will open a branch at 400 South Sanborn Street in the Vogus building. Dr Vogus will surrender possession July 1. The new store named Economy No 2 will offer the same goods as the downtown store and be run like a neighborhood outlet with access to large purchases and south side patronage. Sampson, previously involved with Vogus, receives a working interest and aims for consistent service and courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Sampson
Eeonomy Grocery
A. GC. Vogus
Ssanborn Street
Vegus
South Side
Sampson
Health Board Appointments Announced in South Dakota
Governor F. M. Byrne reappoints Dr. Beitsel of Woonsocket and Dr. Whit Daniels of Madison to the State Health Board for another term, reinforcing medical oversight in Pierre.
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Teutonig Societies
South
Dakgopa
Holiness Association
Rock Crenk Grounds
Cas A
Firesteel
Mitchele
Tormer
Revolutionary Army
Milwaukee
Hitcrick
J. S. Hougland
Wessington Springs
Methodist Ministerial Association
Mitchell District
W. Sprague
Spirit Lake
H. C. Campbell
Supt
Yankton
Teachers’ Institute In Progress
P. A. Cooley
New York City
Columbia University
Harold Card
Francis Case
Lake Geneva
Wis
W. S. McGrath
Fargo
Western Union
North
Mr. Mcmath
rMs
K. Chapman
Lewis Severance
Waulkton
Draper- Derr
J. R. Barrett
Missouri Pacific Railroad
B. A. Bobb
Lucile Bobb
Marion Walrath
Lake Okoboji
W. W. Reams
Augusts Cable
Stickney
Priday’s Daily
J. H. Taylor
Town City
A. T. Downey
H. G. Preston
Gedar Rapids
W. W. Slaten
Charles Halpenny
Clair and
Beatty
Glenn Wilder
Errol Mosses
James Weddle
South Sanborn Street
Ferne Potter
Ethel Blynn Jett Yesterdaf Fuor
Ipworth League
Dewney Tipton
Macy Tipton
Minneapolis Company
Minnesota National Guard
George If. Legian
Spring Valley
Logan
Hast Second Avenue
Lawler Street
Ben Olson
icGrevor, Ja
George M. Rowley
A. A. Johnson
Wyelyn
Vivian
Grass Range
Mont
Rilla Levins
Alvord, Ta
The
John Corocoran Nome
Farmer's Union Mercantile Company
Mt. Vernon
J. H. Knight
S. J. Johnson
J. P. Nicolaisen
Metcalf Wasner Clothing Company
Pilgrim B. M. Rice
International Bible Students’ Associating
Brooklyn
N. Y
Blanchard
Tlis
Ayres
Women’s Mission Circle of the Baptist Church
Grace Rowley
East Fourth Avenue
C. W. Gillis
Milwaukee Railroad
Fred
William Scott
Theatre
A,di
Port
Alexandria
D. G. Cox
West Fourth Avenue
Hirst Methodist Church
Milton Marsden
Robert Walladay Dean
GB. Dean
Dean
J. ©. Halliday
Iroqquois
W. McClinton
Jarton
Francis XN. Bushman
Beverly Jayne
Pennington
G. T. McGrew
Haley-Neeley Company
Lockhart
W. S. Hanson
Buack Thirds
Holsaple
Sion
Franklin
HILLS
Sheri
Weralds ED Senn
Oprick
Darling New Bankers
SECY
Western National
Chatman
Names Health Board
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