Pleasant camping party at Tobin's park described
A party of eighteen young ladies and gentlemen spent a week camping at Tobin's park in a grove with a cooking tent. The group includes Margaret Anderson Mabel Shelby Geil Wallerstedt Majorie Foster Nellie Wilson Laura Walrath Mary Kibbee and Katherine Mein with Edna Kerwick as guests. Chaperoned by Mrs. Emma Wilson and Mrs. J E Wallerstedt the week closed with a report of great enjoyment.
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Eigghteen
Tobin's Park
Margaret Anderson
Mabel Shelby
Geil Wallerstedt
Majorie Foster
Nellie Wilson
Laura Walrath
Mary Kibbee
Katherine Mein
Fort Dodge
Edna Kerwick
Emmetsburg
Emma Wilson
J. E. Wallerstedt
John F Way celebrates milestone with surprise party
On Wednesday July 16 John F Way marked a life milestone. Mrs Way arranged a surprise gathering as friends from the neighborhood congratulated him at home. He joked about feeling twenty one and unsure who to vote for president. The evening featured informal games and refreshments with floral decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Way
Farewell for Four Honors Dakota Wesleyan Women
A Wednesday afternoon farewell at the 1022 Court Merrill home sent Mrs. H. F. Kerfoot Mrs. Sterling Temple Mrs. Franz Fazel and Mrs. Charles Morse off from Dakota Wesleyan University circles. Hostesses Hicks van Benthuysen Jenkins and Way planned a Dew Drop Inn social hour with pansies sweet peas and nasturtiums. Temple read several pieces and a four course luncheon followed as the four depart for St Paul Appleton Wis Minneapolis and Madison Wis where their husbands serve on the faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. F. Kerfoot
Sterling Temple
Franz Fazel
Charles Morse
F.C. Hicks
Court Merrill
Mesdames
Hicks
van Benthuysen
Jenkins
Way
Dew Drop Inn
St. Paul
Morse
Appleton
Wis
Temple
Minneapolis
Fazel
Madison
Vatel
Young Ladies Enjoy River Retreat at Walrath Cottage
A congenial party of young ladies spent last Saturday evening at the Walrath cottage by the river to relax for several days. The group included Mildred Derr, Mary Morrow, Una Smith, Jeannette Smith, Rachel Doyle, Bess McHenry, Lois Wiltse, Helen Hoon, Melissa Walrath, Mabel Maynard, and Florence Walrath. Tuesday evening they hosted a dancing party with several gentlemen friends at Mrs. Davison's cottage. The party ended Thursday afternoon with the ladies returning to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walrath
Mildred Derr
Mary Morrow
Una Smith
Jeannette Smith
Rachel Doyle
Bess McHenry
Lois Wiltse
Helen Hoon
Melissa Walrath
Mabel Maynard
Florence Walrath
C. A. Davison
Mrs Mayes’s Wife Visits Pensacola Friends
Mrs Frank Mayes wife of the Pensacola Journal editor arrived in the city Wednesday evening to visit old friends. The Woman's Aid Society of the Methodist church met on the Morrow Morris lawn with about one hundred ladies in white gowns. Light refreshments followed the meeting. Mrs H D Butterfield hosted twelve ladies for tea honoring her mother Mrs Byers and sister Miss Byers of Cedar Rapids Iowa plus Mrs Hainer of Lincoln Nebraska. The gathering was held on Saturday afternoon on the broad porch and all found the occasion pleasant.
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May Stewart
Kimball Star Office
City
Hazel Stewart
Points
North Dakota
Frank Mayes
Mayes
The
Pensacola, Fla
Journal
Woman's Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Morris Lawn
H. D. Butterfield
Loomers Leave For Whitewater Vacation Visit
Mr and Mrs E A Loomer departed Tuesday morning for Whitewater Wisconsin to spend their vacation with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Loomer
Whitewater
Wis
Past Noble Grand Association Meeting At Odd Fellows Hall
The Past Noble Grand association met at the Odd Fellows hall on Tuesday afternoon for a regular business session followed by a study lesson on Rebekah work and parliamentary practice. Attendance was good.
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Noble Grand Association
Odd Fellows Hall
Rebekah
King Loses Nomination and Faces Insanity Act
In Lyman county last month LL H King, candidate for county treasurer, failed in the primary and soon afterward developed insanity from the defeat and about $500 spent. He was ordered placed in an asylum after an investigation in Presho where neighbors had troubles with him. His father took him to Perry Iowa for possible cure, but last night the son became violent on a train and was handcuffed by officers for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman County
LL. H. King
Presho
King
Perry
Iowa
Firebug Active in Iroquois South Dakota
Authorities in Iroquois suspect a dangerous firebug operates in town after two fires in a single business house within a short span and a prior hotel blaze. A recent attempt to burn the Iroquois hotel failed when discovered early, confirming incendiary activity has been ongoing.
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Iroquois
S. D
Walting
Taxpayers See Compromise in State Earnings Claims
Pierre S D article reports Attorney Bailey for express companies arguing a strict law reading yields only tangible property tax, calling the earnings tax a farce. He proposes settling back taxes and a future rate of two percent of gross earnings, noting Minnesota uses four percent and volume justifies the move. The board offered three percent, currently pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Assessment Board
Goat Industry Needs Boost in United States
Government experts study reports urging goat farming as a major national industry. Development could cut imports of goat skins and boost meat supply, with last year’s goat skin imports totaling about 24 million dollars, highlighting U S as a large consumer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Detroit's Grand Cadillagua Summer Carnival Begins
Detroit opens its two hundred eleventh anniversary celebration with a week of outdoor sports and carnival events. The Cadillagua festival highlights motorboat and canoe races, aeronautics, and amateur swimming. Major western southern and central cities join the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Cadillaqua
Cadillac
United States
Loomis Harvest News and Local Happenings
Busy harvest season fills Loomis and nearby farms as Gilfillans visit and locals welcome new doctor A Eagon. Miss Eva Gilfillan to teach high school. Bernice Comstock and Nellie Donahoe visit relatives. a newborn son to Seth Grauch er. the missionary society hosts a gathering at Mrs L S Barker's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
Ray Donahoe
Parker
Will Clark
The
Missionary Society
L. S. Barker
Seth Gruacher
A. Eagon
Loomis
Badger Township
Eva Gilfillan
Seven Girls Die In London Fire At Moore Lane
A four story Moore Lane building housing a Christian card firm caught fire today in central London. Seven girls were cremated, five others fatally injured and several more seriously hurt as flames blocked escape routes and trapped workers on the top floor.
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London
England
Moore Lane
Classified Ad Teases Property to Attract Quick Buyers
A compact notice outlines selling points to spark interest. Details emphasize location, price, and key features to encourage prompt action from potential buyers and prompt calls to arrange viewings.
Bicycle thief fined as police crack down in Mitchell
Pisha a Bohemian living near Mitchell pleaded guilty before Judge Drake to stealing a bicycle from M. T. Dudley. He was fined 20 dollars and released after payment amid notes of ongoing bicycle thefts. Police say shortages of twine and rising crop prospects affect dealer stock and relief is hoped by harvest time.
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Pisha
Drake
M. T. Dudley
Smith
Berry
Mitchell
Otto Holzhauser
Clarence Good
Good
Holzhauser
Pettigrew backs Clark and accuses Bryan of hypocrisy
Sioux Falls reports ex senator Pettigrew’s sharp rebuke of William Jennings Bryan over party defections and delegate seating at the Baltimore convention. Pettigrew claims Bryan mended with New York and Virginia to oust Clark delegates while accusing Pettigrew of Wall Street ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
SL. D
Pettigrew
Democratic Party
Clark
South Dakota
Baltimore
Bryan
New York
Democrats
Nebraska
Wilson
Illinois
Virginia
Ryan
Wall Street
Denver
Tammany
Murphy
Cohalan
United
Roger Cullivan
Chicago
Mr. Hearst
Mr. Bryan
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy
Advertisement notes catarrh is incurable by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. It claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces, presents testimonials, and cites Toledo Ohio makers F. J. Cheney & Co. alongside Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Ohio
Notice to Contractors for School House Construction
Sealed bids for material and construction of a school house in Butler Township Sanborn County South Dakota are due by 12 noon August 20 1912. Plans and specifications are at the clerk office in the First National Bank of Letcher and the First National Bank of Mitchell. The board may reject any or all bids. R J Titus Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Township
Sanborn County
South Dakota
S. E
First National Bank of
King George and Queen Mary Open Immincham Dock at Grimsby
King George and Queen Mary visited Grimsby today as guests of Sam Fry of the Great Central Railway. The royal party performed the opening ceremony of the new Immincham Dock.
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King
Grimsby
London
England
King George
Queen Mary
Sam Fry
Great Central Railway Company
Immincham Dock
Local News From Ethan and Mitchell Area
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Will Clark on Tuesday July 16 in Ethan South Dakota. Lollie Nolt and L A Cathout traveled to Mitchell on Wednesday afternoon. A local W C T A was organized July 18 in the M E church with Mrs O EB Cassem presiding and Mrs Wilson of Mitchell assisting. Officers elected include Mrs T M Stewart president Mrs S G Stewart vice president Mrs E M Abbott recording secretary and Mrs W H Trow corresponding secretary with eighteen members pledging. Mrs T M Bradley named evangelist superintendent. Jack McDonald returned from Canada Wednesday evening after his mother’s death. A group went to Parkston Thursday evening to attend a wrestling match and Harry Zheapfing accompanied a wrestler. Silas Reeves and others completed cement work on Mr William Craig’s sidewalk Thursday evening. 4hrathar of Nan Sullivan has ist.
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Ethan
S. D
Will Clark
Lollie Nolt
Mitchell
L. A. Cathout
M. E
O. EB. Cassem
Wilson
T. M. Stewart
S. G. Stewart
E. M. Abbott
W. H. Trow
T. M. Bradley
Jack McDonald
Canada
Will Smith
Parkston
Harry Zheapfing
Silas Reeves
William Craig
Nan Sullivan
Local Notes From Mitchell Area Guests and Moves
Arrivals and departures mark a week of activity with items from Mankato Minnesota to Armour and Geddes. Harry Beard of Scotland recently underwent appendicitis surgery at Mitchell hospital while visiting friends here. Mrs George Moore of Kennebec visits her mother Mrs A Walter and relatives before returning home to Lyman county. John Moran and two children travel to Mitchell to visit relatives then return to Armour. R Gammill sells his residence to son in law L J Lowrie and plans an auction July 27 before moving to Washington to join daughter Mrs A Sheahan. John Sexton tends farms near Bonesteel for himself and his mother. Mrs John Crampton and son return from Iowa visits while Pat Crampton advertises loss of a sack of St P Standard twine. Dave Loevinger nears completion of a new house on his farm northwest of town. Charles Clark of Sioux City visits his parents Mr and Mrs M Clark. Mrs Walter Rooker leaves for Geddes after ten days with her mother Mrs A Walter. M A Bracha sells Main Street residence to William Carlton. Mrs Herman Wren visits Alexandria after time with Will Cooper.
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George Moore
Kennebec
A. Walter
Lyman County
John Moran
Mitchell
Armour
R. Gammill
L. J. Lowrie
Gammill
Washington
A. Sheahan
John Sexton
John Crampton
Iowa
Pat Crampton
Dave Loevinger
Charles Clark
Sioux City
M. Clark
Walter Rooker
Geddes
M. A. Bracha
Main Street
William Carlton
Herman Wren
Alexandria
Will Cooper
Dream misperception causes fall and injuries in White Lake
Peter Wulf of Aurora County, South Dakota, woke at four am thinking it was daytime, sat down to rest, and then slept. He dreamed the house was on fire and, in a panic, dashed to escape, colliding with chairs and suffering severe cuts, bruises, and two knocked out teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Lake
S. D
Peter Wulf
Aurora County
Beadle County Democrats Reaffirm Independence From Pettigrew
In Huron Beadle county Democrats held a meeting with many in attendance and refreshments served. They adopted resolutions disavowing U S senator Pettigrew guiding the party and declared candidates for the legislature free to vote for any who supports progressive state principles.
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Huron
S. D
Beade County
R. J. Pettigrew
Democratic Party
United States
South Dakota
Beadie County
RR. F. Pettigrew
R. I. Pettigrew
Governor Vessey Names Trans Miss Delegates
Pierre South Dakota Governor Vessey has appointed ten delegates to the 23rd annual Trans Mississippi Congress. The meeting will be held in Salt Lake City on the 27th of this month. Delegates include Dr Fred F Walker Hot Springs Robert Wallace Edgemont W R Putman Rapid City J J Davenport Sturgis E A Cole Belle Fourche E A Bielski Philip J B Towne Murdo John McPherson Fort Pierre J Q Anderson Chamberlain C M Harrison Sioux Falls Y R Wadden Madison.
Notice to Creditors Estate of Christopher Footitt Deceased
The executrix Francis Footitt, of Mitchell Davison South Dakota, gives notice to creditors to present claims with vouchers within six months after first publication. Dated July 20 1912, in the estate of Christopher Footitt Deceased.
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Christopher Footitt
Francis Footitt
Mitchell
County of
Davison
S. D
World's Largest Dry Dock Plans Open for Bids
Ottawa announces final bids for a world sized dry dock to be built with a 34 percent 35 year subsidy on 5 million dollars. Sites considered include St Charles river Beaupont Flats and St Joseph de Lewis with proposals detailing each site's advantages. Dock specs estimate 1150 feet by 137 feet by 37 feet with Liverpool and St Petersburg peers noted for width and length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
St. Charles River
Beaupont Flats
St. Joseph de Lewis
St. Petersburg
Liverpool Dock
United States Dry Dock
Manilla
Boy Injured by Horse Kick In Rural South Dakota Farm
A 10 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs C E Crain, suffered a severe leg injury after being kicked by a horse on a Kingsbury county farm in Iroquois South Dakota. The incident mangled the leg, mashed flesh, and broke a shinbone fragment three inches long. surgeons inserted a silver plate to attempt to save the leg.
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Iroquois
S. D
C. E. Crain
Kingsburry
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Lyman
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F. J. Smith
Grandma Pool
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Royal Insurance Co
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Mitchell Publishing Company
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