Town notes cover weekly events in Mitchell area
Local column lists visits from relatives and travelers, court and police matters, and community notices. Mentions Mrs. Nichols travel to Ca ton and a two story house completed, Grand Ma Shaw sent to asylum, Waldrip removed from police, and a city editor marking twenty years with The Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Nichols
Caton
Nichols
Miller
Supreme Court of the State
Dakota Central Telephone
Mitchell
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Branson Defends State Tennis Title In Close Finale
Ray C. Branson of Mitchell retains the South Dakota state tennis championship by defeating John Barton of Sioux Falls in a five set match. Barton won the first and fourth sets while Branson captured the second, third, and fifth to clinch the title for 1911. Branson had left for Mitchell after the match and was noted for his inconsistent form this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Securib
Lees
Mitchell
Watertown
Reater
Sioux Alls
S. D
Ray C
John Barton
Branson
Barton
South Dakota
O. L. Branson
Ray
Harry
Ray Smith
Yankee Robinsons Show Opens With Spectacular Tent Acts
Fred Buchanan presents the Yankee Robinson show at the driving park with a large tented setup and a busy afternoon program. The Japanese acrobats headline a strong lineup after a famed New York run, followed by Linda Julian bareback riding and the Costellos. The Lindaman troupe perform on the high wire as three rings keep audiences engaged. the promoter emphasizes a clean, family friendly show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Buchanan
Yankee Robinson
Driving Park
Hippodrome
New York
Linda Julian
Mrs Costello
Mrs. Sweeney
Lindaman
Buchanan
Tip for Loafers and the Aristocratic Gout
A quip from Atch son Ginbe mocks lazy workers who blame poor health for loafing. The author suggests a loafer should not plead illness but bear a touch of aristocratic defiance, even referencing gout as a satirical flourish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchson Ginbe
Outdoor religious services draw large crowds and band music
Three local churches staged open air services at the courthouse headhouse with the Mitchell band providing hymns and the national anthem. Rev. Benj N. Tilley spoke on the church’s past and future role in the community as July and August meetings are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Benj. N. Tilley
The
Baptist Church
W. M. Mair
J. S. Woagland
Tilley
Ile
Threshing Machines Tell Better Story From Sioux Falls Area
Sioux Falls reports harvest under way as threshing machines and a new Buncher device cut grain efficiently. Corn remains strong and yields prospects improve across South Dakota with varied wheat and oats results in multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Airships to Wow Huron as State Fair Opens
South Dakota State Fair promises Curtiss airman performances by Glenn Curtiss famed pilots on September 11 with air flights daily. Highlights include a five mile race, three harness events and a running race, electric lights, infantry band music, automobile and pony racing, sheep dog trials, and $50 000 in premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn HW. Curtiss
America
Europe
Huron
Orpheum
Fourth Infantry
United States Annuity and Life Insurance Company Ledger
South Dakota Insurance Commissioner certifies United States Annuity and Life Insurance Company validly chartered and empowered to transact life insurance in the state through Feb 1, 1911. The sworn statement for year ending Dec 31, 1910 reports capital, surplus, income, and disbursements with assets and liabilities. notices Halls Catarrh Cure ad inserted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Annuity and Life Insurance Company
Basford
South Dakota
Lierre
Yeni
Davison County Finance Statement Certification 1931
H B Rogers treasurer attests the exhibit is a true statement of Davison county financial condition. Subscribed sworn July 18 1931 before S Cattrell clerk of courts at Sea Fe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakola
Davison
H.B. Rogers
Deine
Davison County
HW. B. Rogers, Co. Treas
Davison County Auditor sworn to certify 1911 exhibit
Auditor R A Engel swears the Davison County Treasurer exhibit is a true statement of assets liabilities and warrants drawn for the quarter. The document details total liabilities total school money received to date warrants in hand and bonds outstanding with a final total of 14716020 dollars. Sworn July 18 1911 with official seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austoraeerneeee
State OF
South Dakota
County
Davison
Goc- R.A
Ingle
Davison County
Treasury
R. A. Zngl2
Tasaniy
Seers
Sedu
Jugsice of the Peace
Wheat Yields Seen At Least Ten Bushels Per Acre
Report notes many farmers estimate their wheat crop will yield not less than an average of ten bushels per acre, reflecting cautious optimism about returning harvests and crop conditions this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandriza
Wickems
R. C. Grizzles
Platte
Lion Ranch
Howard
Scotland
Northville
Charles Wuieckerelnin
Menno—Jiacob Lertsch
John Hess
Hutchinson County
W. A. Burgess
Ln Point
Simon Smith
H. T. McClain
Franklin
Parker
Freeman
Delmont
Lake Andes
Lake
Prestoz
Burke
Local Notes from Ethan S D Iowa City Area
Mitchell trip reports and visits with family neighbors. Disappearance located in Spencer. Wisconsin trip for word. Donations, church society meeting set for July 26. several residents change jobs. rainfall noted. silver wedding anniversary celebrated. births and illnesses recorded with circle of towns including Geddes and Tulare and Parkston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jones
Myron Bowers
Spencer
Wisconsin
L. A. Cathout
L H. Swartz
Parkston
Lucille Hooker
Geddes
van Nineger
Mitchell
Mi EB
Ella Weepie
Will Smith
Display at the National Land Show in Chicago
J. D. Deitz new immigration commissioner of South Dakota met Commercial Club members to plan exhibits of state agricultural products at the National Land Show in Chicago later this fall. He aims to secure $500 from state Commercial Clubs to fund the display, with plans to show products from the Mitchell Corn Palace and state fair, and then transport exhibits east by railcars after the show. Deitz favors bringing Russian and Hungarian farmers to the state via an eastern agency and notes ongoing efforts to publish a statewide resources and rail map for farmers and settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deitz
J. D. Deitz
South Dakota
Commercial Club
Chicago
Immigration Department
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W. Ws. Rathbun
Royal Insurance Co
John Brown
Milwaukee
Rapid City
Ifyed Gurius
Ladd, Ltd
Lewaysnd
Grandma Shaw
Commissioners of Insanity
Yankton
W. H. Bacon
Witzel
Woman's Aid Society
Methodist Church
Woman's Aid Society of the Church
Waldrip
Hitchcock
Wow. Turner
Milwaukee Road
Portland
Seattle
W. S. Hill
Grand Forks
Alexander Martin
Fairbury
A. G. Lyon
Miss Lyon
Iowa
Ilinois
Indiana
Missouri
C. J. Bliss
Richford
Adoenth
M. J. Bobb
Steadinig
Putate
Wincosin
J. O. Dobson
Biz Endowment Fund
Cornell College
Dobson
Tp, Ja, Hackett
Aurora County
George Ho Clark
Jennie
Dorothy
Nuldah Robertson
Shay City
PL Clay Clark
A. V. Wells
Gale Theatre
Mr. Wells
Elizabeth Rolston
New Underwood
C. 11. East
C.M. Downey
Republican
News Room
W. R. Ronald
Puple
Court House Lawn
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
J. M. Maclachlan
S. C
ST Or
Glenn Curtiss
State Board of Agriculture
Huron, S. B
Dee
United States
Annugppy & Let Insurance Company
Mome
Chiengwo, MI
TLCS
ANG
Icsat
Glenno Niles
Ota Woltey
OUI US Tdl
UTA
Soutid Dakota
Q. S. Baseford
Insuranca A
Hall
Rk. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Hell’s
Jrer
Veipisis
Ad County Institute
Mt. Vernon
Ethan
Jrividge
First National Bank
Western National Bank
Mitchel
National Bank
Commercial and Savings Bank
Soshrl
Auditor’s
Amuunis
Ian
George Bauer
I. K. Graves
Fred Tobey
Dr. Mizener
Mr. van Nineger
Mr. van Ninegar
Ladies Aid Society
M. EK. Church
Alf. Dodd
Will Gammill
John Schoenfelder
Clark
George Gauer
Mary
Teresa Nicholson
John Damlasey
Sioux City
Walter Hooker
Mrs. Hooker
A. Walter
Mitchell Corn Palace
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