Census in Mitchell Shows 5718 Population With More Women
The Mitchell census reports 5718 residents with 2912 females and 2806 males. Ward breakdowns show, in order, 1531 in the first, 1334 in the second, 1352 in the third, and 1498 in the fourth ward, with female majorities in the third and fourth wards. Oldest resident is 87 in the second ward. five years ago two were past 90, now three are 85 or older. 374 households own a horse or cow. over 1000 apple trees noted. other fruit trees numerous. Circus acrobat Mr Seigrist of the Seigrist-Silicon troupe joins Knights of Pythias after earning Esquire and Knight ranks. he wears Damascus lodge colors and will maintain lodge membership.
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Mitchell
Wis
Seigrist
Esquire
Damascus Lodge
Mitchell Lodge
Knights O Pythias
Kos
Barnum & Bailey’s
Circus
London
England
Jack McLaughlin
Officials visit Chamberlain to inspect Milwaukee extension progress
Minneapolis official Sewall and James River division head Mason arrived in private car last Friday. They met Chicago general manager Williams and Superintendent Collins in Chamberlain to review the Milwaukee system extension. They aim to accelerate work now that rails cross the Missouri bridge.
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BR. D. Sewall
Minneapolis
G. G. Mason
James River
Mr. Sewell
Milwaukee
H. R. Williams
Chicago
Collins
Chamberlain
Williams
Sewall
Missouri
Great Show Day as Barmiwn & Bailey Leave Town
A large tent show by the Barmiwn and Bailey troupe ends after a hot evening performance. Despite a sparse crowd, the act De Tilers performs the dip of death and the crew quickly packs the tent for departure. Spectators linger to watch loading of wagons and the final train departs toward Sioux Falls.
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Barmiwn & Bailey
de Tilers
Milwaukee
Sioux Falls
Mitchell Circus Attracts Record Outside Crowd In Heat
Three excursion trains brought crowds from the east south and north plus a regular train for a large turnout at Mitchell. The Omaha line added many visitors while heat reached 90 degrees in the circus tent. Vendors sold out fans and lemonade profits remained strong despite no parade.
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Milwaukee Road
Omaha
Mitchell
Wen C. H. Clark
Letcher
Milwaukee
Sanborn County
Clark
Myers to Colorado Springs for three weeks
J. P. Myers cashier of the Western National bank left this morning for Colorado Springs to join Mrs Myers and will be away about three weeks.
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J. P. Myers
Western National Bank
Colorado Springs
Colo
Meyers
Mitchell relief funds sent to Fort Pierre flood sufferers
Acting Mayor Hannett received a letter from Mayor Lavery acknowledging a $136 remittance from Mitchell for flood victims in Fort Pierre. The note thanks Mitchell and lists other towns sending aid including Highmore 100, Bridgewater 27.75, Lennox 35, Yankton 130, Montrose 32.15, Howard 58.
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Hannett
Lavery
Mitchell
Fort Pierre
J. L. Wannett
Charles J. Lavery
Highmore
Bridgewater
Lennox
Yankton
Montrose
Howard
Robbers Blow Open Two Safes at Local Firms
Burglars blew open safes at the Fullorton Lumber Co. office in Ethan Friday night and at Phillip Gernschied's store, but no items were reported stolen. Sheriff Cook received only scant information by noon.
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Fullorton Lumber Co
Ethan
Phillip Gernschied
Sheriff Cook
Man with Pump Handle Attacks Party at Dance
Adolph Heck of near Kian used a pump handle to assault eight or ten men after a keg faucet broke. He crushed skulls and broke arms among the party, leaving several with serious injuries. Legal action appears likely with Heck retaining attorneys Preston and Hannett.
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Adolph Heck
Kian
Heck
Preston & Hannett
Farewell Reception Honors L. M. Doyle Before Mitchell Move
About thirty five couples attended the farewell reception for L. M. Doyle held last Thursday in Beresford. The Vogelei orchestra provided music at the Ingham hotel where dainty refreshments were served. The event reflected the high esteem in which Doyle is held by local friends.
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Beresford
L. M. Doyle
Mitchell
Vogelei Orchestra
Ingham
Doyle
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O. L. Branson
J.S. Daniels
AL. J. Welch
R. L. Branson
L.d. Welch
Wu. Koch
Garry E. Chambers
E.B van Alstine
Coal and Wood
Railroad St
Milwaukee Depot
Mitchell, S. D
City of
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Don
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Knights of Pythias
Knights
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Safe Crack
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First Avenue
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Mr. Beckwith
Neghigent
Miss Lord
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