Land sale boosts Davison County prospects in Mitchell
Dr W Phelps of Hawarden purchased two quarters north of Mitchell for over 3000 dollars, planning to stock and break more land as Davison County experiences rising demand. Mitchell's baseball team enjoyed multiple wins at Madison's Chautauqua, with Jimmie Rogan excelling as pitcher and Mike Mayne strong behind the plate. The trip showcased local athletic prizes and strong public interest in the town as a business hub.
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Seveal
W. Phelps
Hawarden
Phelps
Mitchell
Davison County
South Dakota
Madison
Madison Boys
Winifred Club
Clear Lake Club
Brookings Club
Flandreau
Indians
Jimmie Rogan
Mike Mayne
Alexandria
Mayne
Colton
Chautauqua
Mitchell Boys
Earl Brown
George Kanouff
Sheep Killed by Dogs Near Dan McDermaid Farm
Dan McDermaid, angry over a dog attack near his farm east of town, reports three dogs killed or wounded about 25 of his sheep. Mrs McDermaid tried to scare the animals away while he pursued with a shotgun but could not reach them. The incident warns that loitering dogs will face his shotgun in defense of his flock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McDermaid
Mr. McDermaid
Dan
University Ball Team Wins Four Of Five In Madison Series
The University baseball team returned from Madison Chautauqua with four wins and one loss. They opened with Madison, where the lads were defeated by a score not fully stated, before sweeping the remaining games to credit four victories.
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University
Madison Chautauqua
Madison
McKinley Named General and City Agent at Sioux City
Agent McKinley of the Omaha Road has been appointed to a splendid position as general and city agent for the road at Sioux City. The vacancy follows the resignation of W. R. Van Valen. McKinley has built up the business in Mitchell and will leave soon for Sioux City, to be followed by his family, as he is succeeded here by a Doon, Iowa man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.L. McKinley
Omaha
Sioux City
W. R. van Valen
McKinley
Here
Mitchell
Doon
Iowa
Tax receipts show County Treasurer Goodykoontz confident
County Treasurer Goodykoontz reports steady tax receipts in June and for the year to date. He states Davison county collected 7231.57 in June and 36458.55 for the year’s first six months, with over 4000 in back taxes from 1883 to 1895. He notes higher payments than last year and credits two local creameries, Mitchell and Mt. Vernon, for favorable conditions.
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Goodykoontz
Court House
Davison County
Mitchell
Mt. Vernon
County Cash on Hand Counted by Board of Commissioners
County commissioners and the treasurer counted real cash in two bags in the auditor's office. Total cash on hand July 1, 1897 was 13121.45 dollars, including gold coin and silver dollars.
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Goodykoontz
Davison County
Grimm
Medics Here Discuss Papers and Elect Officers at Sioux Falls
Members gathered to read and discuss papers and to elect officers. The next meeting will be held in Sioux Falls, continuing the group’s medical interests and professional exchange.
Homeopaths of South Dakota Convene Annual Meeting
Doctors arrive for the State Homeopathic association annual session in Mitchell. Dr. J A Baker presides, officers elected include J A Baker president and A H Rogers, H C Burch, Wm Lowe, E E King. Papers presented on Orificial Surgery Sprains Typhoid Fever and Brights disease. Next meeting set for Sioux Falls in 1898.
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South Dakota
J. A. Baker
State Society
J. H. Smith
Groton
Burch
Redfield
Fiege
Alpena
Lowe
Madison
Cotton
Vermillion
King
Alexandria
Clark
Howard
Rogers
Wentworth
Baker
Mitchell
State Homeopathic Association
J. A. Paker
Doon Iowa Agency Promoted to Mitchell Division Station
C B Wilt of Doon Iowa is promoted to the charge of the Omaha road at Mitchell South Carolina, a division station with higher responsibilities and salary. He and his wife will move Monday, have rented the Davenport house, and await audit clearance before taking office. McKinley leaves Doon for Sioux City as Omaha road general agent.
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Doon
Iowa
C. B. Wilt
Omaha Road
Mitchell
S.C
Wilt
Omaha Track
McKinley
Sioux City
Parker suits over race entrance fees and town opposition
In Parker the dispute over entrance money for a horse race escalated as owners refused to enter and refused payment. summons were issued to Geo Logan though uninvolved, with Logan later stating the suit was dismissed. Parker residents opposed the action. Also, railroad commissioners drew lots to assign terms with Tomkins two years, LaFollette four, and Kirkpatrick six.
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Geo. E. Cole
Armour
C. W. Johnston
Parker Monday
Geo. E. Logan
Cole
Parker Fellows
Mr. Cole
Mr. Logan
Parker
Geo. I. Logan
A. E. Hitchcock
Logan
George
Argus-Leader
Harry Sawyer
H. Roddle
Tomkins
LaFollette
Kirkpatrick
Nichols Earns Praise for Davenport Waterloo Cup Entry Work
The American Field praises H G Nichols of Chicago for managing the Davenport Iowa October Waterloo Cup entries. The secretary handled extensive letter writing and deadlines skillfully. The paper notes nominations poured in late and commends the club and Nichols for prompt, thorough administration.
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Chicago
H. G. Nichols
Davenport
Iowa
G. Nichols
Nichols
Club
Mr. Nichols
Bishop O'Gorman Buys Cascade Springs Property For Hospital
The Rt. Rev. Bishop OGorman of Sioux Falls has purchased a large Cascade mineral springs building that was built as a sanitarium by a foreign syndicate for about 100000 dollars. He bought the property at a low figure and plans to operate part of it as a hospital with capable sisters and physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
O’gorman
Sioux Falls
Cascade Mineral Springs
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Scallins
S. H. Scallin
Mitchell, S. D
Chow Chow
C.G. Rathbun
First National Bank
Mitchell, South Dakota
D. T. Gilman
John D.wood
J.S. Daniels
A. A. Boynton
C.M Swan
I. W. Seaman
Bila Sturgis Lawler
J. O. Walrath
Davison
HAL General Agency
McDermaid
Agent McKinley
A. G. Nichols
Coursing Club
Mr. Wilt
Ecretary Nichols
Bishop O'Gorman
Royal
Royal Baking Powder
New York
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