Mitchell marks Fourth with gatherings at White's and Tobin's Groves
The article covers Fourth of July celebrations across Mitchell and surrounding towns. It notes large crowds at White's Grove and Tobin's Park, with Methodist-led events raising funds for Riverside church, speeches by A. E. Hitchcock and Mayor Geo. A. Silshy, musical performances by the Schubert quartet, races, a Bethel versus Rock Creek baseball game, and widespread fireworks without major incidents. Nearby towns held events at Ruskin park Inn, Gayville, and Parkston, reflecting a region-wide Independence Day observance.
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Mitchell
White's
Tobin's
White's Grove
Riverside
John R. White
R. I. Otto
Schubert Wate
A. EB. Hitchcock
Geo. A. Silshy
Lilah Older
Sophronia
Silslow
Older
Bethel
Rock Creek
Rock Creeks
Vobin
Ruskin Park Inn
O. L. Branson
W. Hk. Tipton
Gayville
Parkston
Grand Army Encampment Attendees Nominate Aberdeen Next Year
Visitors to the Canton Grand Army encampment and Relief Corps report a successful session. Mrs. John A. Logan drew an ovation for her address. Officers were elected in both departments including Commander Dr. A. Packard of Redfield and delegates to the Boston national encampment.
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Grand Army
Relief Corps
Canton
John A. Logan
Charles Ciarrett
Sioux Falls
Henry Neybmer
Alspert
J. A. Boyles
Yankton
Milwaukee Line Plans to Coast Extension Rumors
The Dispatch reports the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad pursuing Pacific coast expansion. Seattle and Tacoma land deals valued at thousands are held for Milwaukee agents, with terminals and lines to run from Chamberlain westward and from the Missouri river toward the coast. The article notes large stock and independent control, with Rockefeller and European investors among principals.
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Chicago, Milwaukee St.Paul
Chambelain
Black Hills
Seattle
Milwaukee
Tacoma
St. Paul Dispatch
Chamberlain
Dispatch
Chicago
Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Pacific Coast
L. R. Monning
A. J. Earling
Tideland
Manning
Manling
Tacoma Harbour
Tacoma Astern
Lacoma
Northern Pacific
W. WH. Field
The
Warling
Iis
Earlinge
George S. McLaren
Lacoma A
Missouri River
Helena
Butte
Rocky Mountains
John D. Rockfeller
James Henry Smith
Rockefeller
Hill-Morgan
Gould, Harriman
Vanderbilt
Annapolis Appointment for Mrs Heimberger's Brother
Mrs Heimberger's brother has passed all examinations for the U S Naval Academy Annapolis Md and was appointed by Congressman Norris of Nebraska as first alternate last April. He left the state university for two months prep at Annapolis determined to win, a sign that dedicated effort reaches the goal.
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W. A. Heimberzer
Robert
Nagel Academy
Annapolis
Shawn
Stone Work Completed on City Hall Chimneys
The stone work on the city hall is finished with the topping out of three chimneys by contractor Gottlieb Scheurenbrand who mounted flags on each chimney. Bjordstrop’s crew has the roof ready and expects cornice work largely complete within a week as windows are set.
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Gottlieb Scheurenbrand
Scheurenbrann
Scheurenbrand
Bjordstrop
Bjodstrop
Old Citizen Wm Sloan Dies at 87 in Mitchell Home
Wm Sloan father of Mrs S S Whyte died Sunday at her Hanson street home after a year and a half of illness. Born in Yar mouth England Aug 12 1817 he moved to Canada in 1833 and later to Kendall county Illinois before settling in Mitchell. He leaves a wife and three children and an estate valued around 410000. Funeral held at Mrs Whyte's residence conducted by Rev T J Giblett with pallbearers named.
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Wm. Sloan
The
Baptist Church
Graceland Cemetery
Jos. McLaughlin
A. G. Pringle
Charles Palmer
H. B. Rogers
Jos. Swift
Dp. W. Collins
William Sloan
Yarmouth
England
Canada
Rachel Shufelt
Kendall County
Jrl
Mitchell
Chilldren
W. H. Sloan
Sanborn
Iowa
Ida M. King
Long Beach
Cal
Samuel L. Whyte
Sloan
Ladies of the Maccabees Win State Initiation Prizes
The Ladies of the Maccabees received a draft for $100 yesterday afternoon as prize money from the state initiation held in the city. The Supreme Hive offered three prizes including 25 and 350 for top class performances, with the Mitchell hive sweeping all awards, boosting hive treasury prospects.
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Maccabbees
Supreme Hive
Mitchell Hive
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Opticians
Wil
Champeng Block
Wim. Wilkinson
South Dakota
East
Chicago, St. Paul Railway
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
University
Ceived
Bidwell Land & Loan Company
Tobin
Aberdeen
Jennie Nash
Roselle
Elk Piant
Humphreys
Watertown
Pav
Iluren
Reoree Silsby
Phaver
Levitt
Sisseton
Grace
Land Cemetery
Mil
Cham
Berlain
Wim. Sloan
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