Parkston Fourth of July Celebration Lights Parkston
Parkston held a quiet Independence Day with private picnics and small festivities due to smallpox concerns. A parade led by the State Band opened the day, A F Grimm presided as the Declaration was read in English and German, and Hon. A W Wilmarth delivered the address. Races and a baseball game yielded a 4–2 result before rain halted play, with plans to resume in two weeks for a $125 purse. The band returned for an evening concert as fireworks capped the event.
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Parkston
F. Grimm
A W. Wilmarth
Huron
Jakey Hough
Ethan
Jim Rogan
Harry Hooper
Battery
Will Scallin
Paul DeCelle
Eckholm
Earl Brown
Wwn
Mitchell
Here
Quiet Fourth At Home In Mitchell
The Fourth of July in Mitchell was peaceful with most residents staying put while many visitors traveled to Parkston. Greene's and White's groves hosted picnickers including a Baptist Sunday school group, and crowds enjoyed shade as a hot day cooled by afternoon rain.
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Mitchell
Pnanuts
Parkston
Greene's
White's Groves
Baptist Sunday School
White’s Grove
Mitchell Defeats Aberdeen In Weekend Matchups
Mitchell doubled as host to Aberdeen Tuesday and followed with another game the next day. The two encounters ended with Mitchell holding even results against the Aberdeen team.
Aberdeen and Mitchell In High Scoring Park Game
The Mitchell team defeated Aberdeen 14 to 4 with Aberdeen short-handed at Tacoma park where a populist camp meeting was held. New players Kease Marks Garvin boosted Mitchell’s defense as Beckwith pitched for Mitchell while Keefe batted for Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen
Tacoma Park
Kease
Marks
Beckwith
Garvin
Mitchell
Keefe
Douthit
TO REBUILD OPERA HOUSE
Mrs. Sickler returns from Milwaukee with a plan to restore the opera house. She claims a clear title and intent to pay off the mortgage to gain full control, but seeks business support to fund repairs including rebuilding the north wall at a cost of at least 4500 dollars. She says several local business people have pledged assistance when ready to proceed.
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Mra Sickler
Milwaukee
County Health Chief Warns on Smallpox Care
Dr. R. C. Warne, county health superintendent, told the county commissioners that careless fumigation and lax quarantine observance fueled smallpox spread. He cited virulent cases arising from mild forms and urged action to enforce quarantine rules, noting fumigation by physicians succeeded where families failed.
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R. C. Warne
Board of Health
Warne
It Was Hot As Thermometer Reached 101 Degrees
The report notes a heat record for the summer with a thermometer hitting 101 degrees by 4 p m on Monday.
Quigley GN SCHOOLS Reports on City Education Progress
Superintendent Quigley files an annual report detailing 752 total pupils in the district, 476 library volumes, and new funding via a per capita levy. He notes improved attendance rules, a satisfactory course of study preparing students for the University, and plans for growth including language and commercial departments. The article also covers local baseball results and calls for support at upcoming games.
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Alumni Literary Society
Ladies Club
Quigley
Mitchell Club Defeated by Flandreau 11 to ?
Saturday afternoon the Mitchell club played a game of ball with the Flandreau club and was defeated by a score of 11 to. Sunday the team played at Sioux Falls and one of the best games of the season resulted. While the home team did not win, the closeness of the score shows that the boys are play-
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Aberdeen
Mitchell
Foley
Murphy
Keefe
Flandreau
le Mars
Plankinton
Beckwith
Kease
Sioux Falls
Pump Attached Helps Mitchell Water Supply Progress
Engineer Nelson reports the new pump attached to the Gray well at the water works is delivering about 13 500 gallons daily and maintains reservoir levels. Trench work connects three wells to the big pump planned for September. council-approved plans mark a practical solution to Mitchell’s water problem.
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Nelson
Gray
Republican
Mitchell
Pants Thief Caught in Smith and Conyes Store
Two men entered the Smith and Conyes shop and one used a ruse to buy a cheap handkerchief while the other concealed a pair of trousers. The silent partner was arrested after pursuit, found guilty by Judge McKinley, and sentenced to ten days in jail with leniency as he claimed his partner stole the pants. The other culprit escaped.
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Smith & Conyes
Mr. Conyes
Conyes
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Beauty
Chicago Shoe House
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Opera House
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