Salem Fire Destroys Hardware Rows After Gas Tank Blast
A late afternoon fire at a Salem hardware district exploded a large gasoline tank, sending burning liquid into the air and sparking numerous fires. Loss is estimated at 85 000 dollars with many buildings insured, as firefighters worked two hours to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Uoon
Farmers’ Hardware
Tyler Hallas’ Hardware
J. Sanders
Tyler’ & Hallas’ Hardware
H. L. Grimm
George M. Dott
J. Streff
F. E. Patten
Gifford & Murphy
M. N. Nelson
Death of Mrs Addie Carter Motley in Mitchell
A year long illness ended for Addie Carter Motley. A prayer service was held at her West Fourth Avenue home led by Dr. Thomas J. Macmurtray, then remains shipped to Vandalia Michigan for burial beside her husband George W. Motley. Henry H. Motley and siblings mourn, with services planned in Vandalia.
Townsfolk Honor Civil War Veterans With Evening Parade
In Watertown the city threw down bars for an old soldiers parade night. Civil War veterans, known as timers, marched along streets with drum corps and lively dances. W A led a jig by the local corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
W.A
Remains Interred at Graceland
John Orr Bard died at the courthouse Thursday morning at 10 25. Funeral services were held at the residence of W R Smith with Rev W T Dawson conducting and music by Mrs H E Hitchcock and Miss Eliza Vermilyea. Pallbearers included A A Truax and others. Bard born November 30 1869 in Sabula Iowa, lived in Hanson county, later Mitchell deputy sheriff, married 1897, leaves a daughter, a mother, two sisters, and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Smith
West
Fourth Avenue
John Orr Bard
Court House
W. T. Dawson
H. E. Hitchcock
Eliza Vermilyea
J. N. Crow
A. A. Truax
C. E. Reeves
Walter Newman
George Hauer
G. I. Smith
John F. Berry
John Orrhard
Sabula
Iowa
John O
Mary J. Bard
Hanson County
Mitchell
G. A. Gage
James EB. Bard
Miller
Johnnie Bard
Remembered by many friends after his death
He was loved by all who knew him and his friends were numbered by the score. His nature showed human sympathy that endeared him to many. His death, linked to toxic poisoning from a recurring quinsy attack, followed a period when his condition was not regarded as alarming until just before he died.
Reception at Mrs Windle and Scallins home
A Friday evening reception at Mrs I Windle and Mrs William Scallin on Fifth Avenue East drew many guests between 7 and 11. Pink and green decorations, light refreshments, and musical selections by Morris, McCormick, Christensen, and others highlighted the pleasant event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scallin
I. Windle
William Scallin
S. H. Scallin
Fifth Avenue East
A. E. Hitchcock
C. B. Wilt
T. J. Spangler
J. O. Walrath
W. E. Tipton
H. D. Butterfield
Geo. E. Foster
W. H. Bacon
E. F. Reamer
J. N. Crow
S. G. Boyce
Mona Doane
Sara Scallin
Edna Daniels
Pierre Gets the G A R Encampment
Returning Wa ter town delegates report the state encampment will not be held in Mitchell in 1911 despite local selection. Pierre won the bid after E J Geaves urged the change citing Hot Springs veterans’ wishes. Mitchell delegates agreed. Also listed are campaign expense totals for several candidates, and a Mitchell court summons in a Davison County case.
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Watertown
Grand Army
Mitchell
Pierre
E. J. Geaves
Greaves
Hot Springs
Mr. Greaves
Quieting Title Suit in Mitchell SD Land Dispute
Circuit Court of South Dakota summons Charles Smith as Administrator of Jacob Smiths estate to answer a 1910 complaint seeking to quiet title and settle adverse claims on the west half of the southwest quarter of section 12, township 103, range 60, in Davison County. Defendants include unknown executors and heirs of O J Taylor and W C Tompkins and any others with interest or liens. Defendants must file within 30 days after service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
State of
South Dakota
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Davison County
W. S. Snyder
William Shannon
Charles D. Perkins
Hiram D. Upton
Anna E. Upton
Donald G. Upton
Lloyd P. Upton
Hiram D. Upton, Jr
Irene Upton
Marguerite Upton
Dorothy Upton
Hiram
Ing
Mitchell
Davison
Main Street
T. J. Spangler
S. D
Circuit Court of
Charles Smith
Jacob Smith
O. J. Taylor
W. C. Tompkins
Saramons
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Augustia Scott
The executrix Annie Mary Scott announces claims against the estate of Augustia Henry Scott deceased. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers within six months after first publication, to the executrix at 512 Rowley St Mitchell SD in Davison County. Dated June 18 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustia Henry Scott
Rowley St
Mitchell, S. D
County
Davison
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. H. Kingman
Charles Barrett
Sioux Falls
Price
Yankton
Humphreys
Fasset
Smith
Huron
Canton
Higgins
Fitch
Milbank
Lake Kampeska
Stella Mae
A. C. Motley
Graceland
John Bard
H. R. Kibbee
J. L. Seaton
Clara Christensen
Fannie McCormick
Edith Miller
Florence Morris
Wm. G. Smith
Jefferson City
Major
Swift & Co
Armour Packing Co
St. Louis Dressed Beef Co
Morris & Co
Annie Mary Scott
Augustin Henry Scott
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Kelley’s Land Company
Davison, Aurora, Hanson and Hand Co
Gale Theatre
Mitchell, So. Dak
and Mercantile Risks
A. D. Walpole
Joseph I. Goldhagen
Western National Bank
S. E. Morris
W. T. McConnell
Cash
I. W. Seaman
L.S. Vickers
Ass't. Cash
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