Four Hodes Die After Tripp Train Wreck
Four men are dead and thirty injured as Milwaukee freight No. 61 derailed near Tripp. Harvest hands bound for North Dakota were among the injured. Cause disputed with reports of brake beam failure or spread rails. Train momentum, location of wreck, and crowding on cars described. emergency crews and hospitals treat broken limbs and gashes. Melon feast for hoboes noted amid wreck aftermath.
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Milwaukee
Pripp
North Dakota
Parkston
Tripp
Yankton
Marion Junction
Mitchell
Sanborn
Milwaukee Railroad
Mitchell Boy Weds Recently in McIntosh Office
At 3 30 p m last Saturday County Judge Williamson united Myrtle Kimble and Dale Peterson in marriage in McIntosh. The couple, both residents of the area, were wed in a simple ceremony. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kimble, longtime resident. Peterson, son of Mrs Alice Peterson of Mitchell, S D, has lived in McLaughlin only six months and made many friends.
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Mitchell, S. D
McLaughlin
Local couple begins married life in western city
The young couple, employed by J. P. Fisher, have settled as residents in a western city house. The Mirror and friends extend wishes for happiness and prosperity as they begin married life.
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J. P. Fisher
Mirror
Chooses Hymns for Funeral in Sioux Falls
Mrs. C. W. Taylor of Miner county South Dakota died at 64 after selecting scripture passages and hymns for her funeral. She arranged for her four sons to serve as pallbearers. her husband and relatives carried out the plans. She married in Benton county Pennsylvania in 1875 and moved to Miner county about fifteen years ago. She is survived by her husband five sons and four daughters.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
C. W. Taylor
Miner County
Mr. Taylor
Benton County
Austrians Seek Cheaper Lands
A colony of eighty families from Illinois is negotiating a tract near the city to settle together. They seek cheaper Missouri slope land after selling holdings in Illinois. Alfalfa development shows vacant land can be profitably tilled, and the move aims to build a group of farmers devoted to farming success.
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Pierre
S. 1
Illinois
Missouri
Counties Enter State Fair Exhibits In 1916 Competition
About twenty counties plan to enter competitive exhibits at the 1916 South Dakota State Fair in Huron. Jerauld county cannot compete for prize money this year after last year’s first prize win. Last year’s top six were Jerauld Hand Sully Minnehaha Perkins and Pennington. The fair runs September 11 to 15.
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Huron
S. D
Jerauld County
Jerauld
Hand
Sully
Minnehaha
Perkins
Pennington
South Dakota
Drowning Death of Mike Gallagher at Big Sioux River
In Sioux Falls the death of Mike Gallagher, an employee of Morell Packing, is reported after he disappeared while swimming with companions. His body was recovered by a boy. Earlier, lightning damaged the St Olaf Lutheran church.
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Sioux Falls
S. 1
Mike Gallagher
Morell Packing Company
Big Sioux
Gallagher
St. Olaf Lutheran Church
Viola Stricker
Cincinnati
Ohio
Agility Saves Life Of Bryant Farmer
Frank Ponterio narrowly escaped death when knocked down by a wagon with a mowing machine trailing. Witnesses say his quick maneuvering kept him from being struck by the sicklebar, leaving him with only bruises and cuts.
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Bryant, Sr
Frank Ponterio
Youth Drowned While Attempting River Crossing Identified
Aberdeen South Dakota reports Alvin Wilburn of Anita Iowa identified as the youth who drowned trying to swim a horse across the James River twelve miles from Aberdeen. Wilburn had previously used the name Alvin Wiley. his parents have been notified and his father is en route to claim the body.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Alvin Wiley
James River
Alvin Wilburn
Anita
Wilburn
Wiley
Virgil area farmer dies after buggy accident
Virgil farmer Henry Boegler died from injuries after his horse threw the buggy, wrecking the vehicle. He was brought to a hospital but did not survive the crash.
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Virgil, Sr
Henry Boegler
Virgil Territory
County Board of Equalization met in Mitchell 1916
The Davison County Board of Equalization held sessions July 5 to 10 1916 at Mitchell. Members Snow Grady Lehman Jensen McLeod and Crampton sworn in. They examined assessment rolls adjusted real estate values and personal property including cattle horses and township changes. A motion lowered Sherman's cattle and cows and others adjusted per township totals. Also orders were made to strike certain school and road poll assessments for National Guard and volunteer fire members.
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Grady
Snow
Rome
Tobin Township
Baker Township
Prosper
Lisbon
Union
Mitchell
Beulah Township
Mt. Vernon
Perry
Lehman
McLeod
Leon P. Sherman
W. H. Snow
Nels Jensen
J. CG. Lekman
D. l. Mcleod
C. F. Grady
J. M. Crampton
Baker
Siow
Davison County
South Dakota
National Guard
M& L.ed
Davison
Board of Equalization
State of
I. J. M. Crampton
County Board of Equalization
Oe Schrader
I. G. Alexandria
G. M. Gere
Louis Olson
Chas Butts
W. N. Butts
P. J. Pooley
Chas. Sayler
J. M. van Tassel
Clifford Perkins
M. Perkins
W. N. Snow
Will Grady
D. IL. Martley
Sherman Dagley
Board of County Commissioners
County Commissioners in Mitchell Approve Road Work Bills
Mitchell SD July 1916 regular session of the county board approves numerous road work payments to individuals and small firms. The board audits accounts, funds, and reports total receipts for six months ending June 30 1916 at 271 558 22 and disbursements at 239 415 40 with cash on hand 66 023 55. A slight tax collection correction is noted and corrected. Board adjourns after authorizing loan for W C Metcalf and advertising for coal bids.
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Grady
McLeod
Notable visitors and local notices in Mitchell
Local notes detail several visits and activities in Mitchell including former Wesleyan football star Eugene Hager visiting relatives, brick work restarting on Mitchell Realty building, and numerous small travels by residents to nearby towns. Also reported are a marriage license, a clerical visit, a charity event, a baby’s death, a police court fine, and a train incident involving hoboes.
Boys Glad Now to Stay in Camp Hagman
The Fourth regiment remains at Camp Hagman in Redfield to finish equipping and training. Lt James W Everington delayed South Dakota troops departure to avoid sending them south in unfit condition. New gear orders exceed 1 9 6 2 bedsacks and overcoats plus 3 7 8 0 blankets and many other essentials.
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Segt
Peter Brethorst
Camp Hagman
Redfield
Ss. D
James W. Everington
South Dakota
Central Department
Nis
Camo
Ray Branson
Neil Shirk
Ames Spry
Mitchell
Herbert Stuart
Harry J. Billingham
Will Keley
Keith Barlow
L. Hillgoss
Alexandria
Ralph Shearer
Do‘and
Fessler
Fulton
Byron Landon
Marsuon
Loomis
New Barn Aloft Then Flips in Prairie Tornado
Mrs William Anderson of Faith area watched as the new barn on her farm flew into the air during a light rain. The barn reportedly traveled more than fifty feet before turning turtle, apparently driven by a small tornado.
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Pierre, S$. D
William Anderson
Faith
Onida Suffers Prairie Blaze Destroys Crops
A prairie fire near Onida South Dakota causes extensive grass and crop losses. Authorities suspect a discarded cigarette started the blaze as volunteers from town raced to the scene by auto and other conveyances to save hay and property.
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Onida
S. D
Butte Vote Called Off Over Petition Shortfall
Butte County commissioners rejected a petition for a vote on county division, ruling it insufficient to warrant the election. A similar condition exists in Deuel County where a petition for moving the county seat to Brandt was filed but not granted.
Assure Pure Milk Plant Planned in Deadwood
A pasteurizing plant is being built in Deadwood South Dakota after a new city ordinance restricts operations to milk and cream from that establishment. The facility will have a daily capacity of 400 gallons and will handle ice cream milk cream cheese and by products.
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Deadwood
S. D
I Deadwood
Ot Concrete
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Dale Peterson
Myrtle Kimble
Alpalfa
Big Sioux River
Bryant Farmer
Menting
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W. Li. Snow
J. C. Lehman
D. Ll. McLeod
C. I. Grady
J. @. Lehman
F. Grady
J. C. Leiman
D. N. McLeod
Joe Anschutz, Jr
Homer Anschutz
W.S. Burnett
Ed Kelsey
al Wheeler
Jos. Westfall
Albert Cornwell
Geo. Anschutz
F. Sibley
M. B. Burnett
W. C. Metcalf
MacLeod
Jensen
Snow, McLeod, Jensen
Foard
City of
W. Bower
CG. C. Bishop
KX. S. Christensen
John Chapman
C. T. McGrew
C. H. Card
A. S. Carpenter
Geo
Austin
Stahl
Liko
H. Fb. Snow
J. L. Cork
Norman Welch
Pound
Bakeritze
D. Gerken
Martin Ll. Johnson
John Lehonover
G. W. Lawrence
R. J. Harris
St. Joseph’s Hospital
OPM
WOK Os Gama Sa
J. A
Mt. Vernon News
Chas
Sayler
Kempton’s Cafe
Peg Hapa Tsi
Eva Gilfillan
Ce Ee
Semeluut
Lean Cgs
Meena
Mitchell Power Co
Mitchell Pub, Company
Will A. Beach
Imil Victor
Guueuudy
Zalil W. H. Cooley
R. C. Warne
Ce Betel
Frank Indres
Alsance Eee
Board of Tren Leeann Pensicer Eee E
Sie Supply Co
Glin Gaerne
M. Anshutz
T. H. Darmer
LCI
Clee
Helgerson Bros
S. J. Maulde
Sid Brennen
Wardman
Chas. Grady Jr
Roy A
Wittenhagen
Henry Schoenfelder
Peter Oster
D. L. Markley
Scallin Bros
Mdse
NG Johnson
Mitchell Two
D. Sibley
Tom Stults
Bailey
G. R. Lee
Joe Westfall
Kelsey
Anshutz
L. Mel Leod
J. Grady
Commis Sion
Pioneer Bridge Company
Prin Aag
Halledabote
Lee State of
J. M. Grampton
Ugene Hager
Hager
Spearfish Normal School
Chicago
Mr. Hager
Rey
C. E. Hager
Kennebec
S. C
Mitchell Realty Company
Third Avenue
Main Street
Reed Nobis
Max Nobis
Blynn Shoe Company
Oscar Miller
Job Miller
Wm. Dethless
Thimble Bee
South
Wisconsin Street
Clarence Holden
Minnie Metzner
Sioux City
Central Auto & Supply Company
Kaylor
Josephine Metzner
W. M. Dawson
Congregational Mission Board
Azel A. Martin
Amma Webb
Madura
India
Redfield High School
Redfield College
Tehchow
China
Margaret Weed
Mae Smith
Ray Rhodes
R. A. Rhodes
Reed Campbell
Buffalo
N. Y
A. E. Herrick
Hattie Herrick
R.L. Herrick
Marion J. S. Barnes
J. Cleland
White Lake
Agnes Terrick
Lee Miller
J. L. Jovinger
Wilhelmina Mathers
G. G. Kimball
Lake Andes
Coffin
Louis Lovinger
Wessington Springs
Philip Medley
Missera Medley
Mr. Medley
Beaver Board Company
Miss Medley
Glenn Jesking
Cicra Bell Case
W. J. Miller
Hartington, Neb
J. 4. Owens
R. V. Laughlin
W. T. March
Newburys
Harry Beltzer
Nebraska Indians
Thomas Nicholson
Dakota Wesleyan
Charles Bayard Mitchell
St. Paul
Artesian
Letcher
NEW Barn
First Prairie
Butte
Wilson
Washington
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