IN TOWN AND COUNTRY MATTERS OF INTEREST
News items from Mitchell area report births, marriages, relocations, and social visits. Notable notes include births to Calvin Leister and Thomas Patterson, a marriage uniting Edward Zeitschel and Mary Hivaka, and travels of Dr. George P. Dix from Aberdeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Dix
Aberdeen
City
S. W
Mitchell
H. R. Kibbee
Ray Dunbar
Chamberlain Register
Drake
Edward Zeitschel
Fulton
Mary Hivaka
Wessington Springs
Organization details nearing completion
After a June 14 reorganization, the Commercial Club formed a new executive committee with Robert Burns, W R Ronald, John Michels, George A Silsby and M F Patton. The group met at city hall to plan for the year, with Ness authorized to arrange a farmers' meeting for a short course in January. Branson named Mitchell representative to the National Conservation Congress in St Paul. Offices elected: Burns president, Ronald vice president, Patton treasurer, Ness secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Robert Burns
W. R. Ronald
John Michels
George A. Silsby
M. F. Patton
L. L. Ness
Ness
O. L. Branson
Mitchell
National Conservation Congress
St. Paul
Branson
Vessey
Politics May Cost State Congressman
Republican leaders fear the next census may award the South more seats in Congress. Oklahoma could gain five or six representatives due to population gains. A higher representation basis from 1 to 220000 could reduce northern states and threaten South Dakota’s chance at a third seat for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Congress
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Eighty One New Phone Systems In South Dakota
Pierre South Dakota a state auditor report shows that since last year eighty one new telephone companies began business this year. The total assessment figures rise from 293 to 374 as of this year reflecting added providers and market expansion.
Methodist Young People Entertain at Lawn Social
The First Methodist church youth event under the Senior Epworth League drew a large, delighted crowd. The lawn between Morrow and Morris residences glowed with lights and lanterns, featuring games, socializing, and refreshment, ending with ice cream and cake as favorite songs filled the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Epworth League
Messrs Morrow
Morris
Mutual Fire Insurance and Life Company Statements Filed
The Michigan Millers Mutual Fire Insurance Co reports assets of 747 650 dollars and liabilities of 440 186 dollars with surplus of 307 463 dollars for year ending 1909. The National Life Insurance Co of Vermont shows admitted assets of 47 488 473 dollars and total assets of 47 490 999 dollars with policyholder credits and liabilities tallied for 1909. Both state insurers are authorized to operate in South Dakota through February 28, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Millers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Michigan
South Dakota
Robert Henkel
A. D. Baker
West
Ottawa Street
Lansing
Leiger
Cara Eer Nee
State OF
Department of Insurance
Michigan Mitlers' Mutual Mire Insurances Co
I. C. S. Basford
A. D
Pierre
C. S. Basford
National Life Insurance CO
Vermont
Joseph A. DeBoser
Osman D. Clark
State St. Montpelier
Reine Sue
National Life Ins. Co
Basford
Crowd remembers cornet recital with fond pleasure
A cornet accompaniment inspired a memorable event as the crowd dispersed around eleven o clock, promising lasting pleasant memories of the occasion.
Order to Show Cause on Filing Petition to Sell Land
Special term of the Davison County SD County Court orders in the estate of Thomas Moore, deceased. Frank J. Moore as administrator must show cause why the court should not grant an order to sell the real estate at private sale to satisfy debts and expenses. Hearing set for August 20, 1910 at 10 a.m. in Mitchell. Publication required for four weeks in Mitchell Capital newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
South Dakota
Davison
Thomas Moore
Frank J. Moore
Mitchell
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J.T. Morrow
R. E. Cone
Cashier
E. A. Loomer
A. T. McGovern & Sons
Calvin Leister
Thomas Patterson
W. E. Rathbun
The
Royal Insurance Co
David E. Braught
Calumet Falls
Oregon
Chester White
Henry Toomire
Geo
H. G. Nichols
Edson
Nichols
Mary Bowker
Yankton
Myrtle Walton
Spokane
Wash
A. W. Wells
Mrs. Milne
New York
Europe
Dakota Enginering Co
Dakota Wesleyan
A. A. Wortley
C. H. Parrett
M. L. Shade
Co. A
Englesby
Watertown
Omaha
Sioux Falls
South Dakota Central
Canton
Madison
Camp Roosevelt
Camp Sparta
Wisconsin
Lloyd Culver
Schneider
Beadle County
Huron
H. C. Cook
Dakota
Methodist
Pealance
Tatoo EN
Mutual Co
Lfe
Cie
Coca
Col- Merci Gooddodddhangoud
Premfum
Prem- Unis -Sdionnesos Aguaneaus
Oo. S. Basford
Gil
Said
S. D
W. Abbey
S. Cattrell
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