McDermaid Held to Circuit Court in Cow Theft Case
The State v Steve McDermaid heard before Judge Abbey with witnesses placing him near Wilt's cow before it vanished toward the slaughter house. Defense sought dismissal, bail set at 400, case bound to circuit court for November. Public Opinion notes the report sourced from Watertown area authorities.
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Steve McDermaid
C. B. Wilt
Judge Abbey
Court House
F. H. Winsor
T. J. Spangier
F. M. Goodykoontz
McDermaid
Andrew Peterson
Wilt
Slaughter House
Omaha
Slaughter House Yard
Laaw Thini
Spangler
Herbert Daniela
H. E. Hitchcock
Abbey
A.J. Crandall
Goodykoontz and
D. McDermaid
Steve
Woman Gives Birth to Child With Doglike Features
An informant reports a woman bore a child whose face ears hands and cries resembled a dog. The infant survived briefly. The mother, frightened by a prior dog fight, is believed to have caused the deformity.
Cattle rustling prompts farmers to form a protective society
Cattle rustling has plagued Pie county with 50 head stolen in two years and few recovered. Farmers report missing stock, count herds daily, and urge organizing a society to deter thieves. One farmer lost three cattle in two months and suspects widening crop of thefts near river regions during high water.
Paiges Stage Third Mitchell Appearance at Grand Opera House
The Paiges drew a large Mitchell audience with Harvest and Forget-me-not, praising Mrs Paige and Harry English in strong performances. The company featured John T Powers and Hackney Jennings among clever supporting players with lively specialties and W C Steveley on piano. Milwaukee Spirit Lake excursion drew 265 passengers with 35 more joining later.
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Paiges
Mitchell
Grand Opera House
Geo. Paige
Paige
Harry English
Roy Marstoo
Harry Paige
Harry Reynolds
Edna Paige-Potts
Frances Florida
Mrs. Paige
Mr. English
John T. Powers
Guy Hackney
Vitascope
Misunderstanding on Prairie Chickens Legal Dates
Watertown Public Opinion reports Attorney-General Grigsby stating that the 1893 law bars slaughter of prairie chickens from January to September and wild ducks from May to September. It notes a disputed pre Sept 1 allowance via a lower court ruling, suggesting confusion over whether the repealing law stood. Readers are asked to provide exact facts to clarify the matter.
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Chi-tan
Watertown
J. H. Troeh
Grigsby
Pierre
Supreme Court
Quail for Him in a Stage Farce
A Pearson’s Weekly excerpt lampoons a stage confrontation between Quail and a villain. The hero advances with a shooting iron while the villain cites seasonal limits and a low wage as excuses. The scene degenerates into chaos with slapstick narration and a quip about flies on the stage.
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Quail
Naples
Pearson’s Weekly
Juvenile band excursion praised after Milwaukee special
Passengers and the State Juvenile band under Conductor Geo Bryan traveled by train to Spirit Lake, splitting at Canton. The band impressed crowds, exceeding other in attendance. The special arrived about 3 PM with Cham berlain at 5 45 PM, allowing a swift return on the regular run. Passengers called it a pleasant trip and praised Milwaukee for efficient arrangements.
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Milwaukee
Spirit Lake
Chamberlain
Oleson
Geo. Bryan
Canton
Milwaukee Company
County Board in Session Settles Depositories and News Paper Support
The county commissioners in special session appointed R C Warne & Co as county depository for school books under the new law and granted western townships a depository for school purchases. First National Bank Mitchell National Bank and Mt Vernon Bank named depositories for county cash with 15000 each for the first two and 7000 for the third, at 2 percent interest. Bonds of the banks were presented and accepted. The Cox bridge northwest of town was inspected and accepted. The county adjourned as the German Post became an official paper though not an official publication, despite protest from two Republican members. The populist board aims to support populist newspapers.
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R. C. Warne & Co
First National Bank
Mitchell National Bank
Mt. Vernon Bank
Cox Bridge
Sewer Extension and Repair Planned by City Council
Mayor Fullerton and Alderman Beckwith select streets for new sewers and repairs. New tile arrives, work to begin in August. Repairs start Sixth and Lawler to Main, then south to corn palace corner. Second Street sewer extends 150 feet to Kimball then First to Main. A new line from city scales to Main Street on Second Street. Twelve inch tile specified.
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Fullerton
Beckwith
Sixth
Lawler Streets
Main Street
Main
Corn Palace
Second Street
Kimball
First Street
Milliken Family Plans Move to Sioux City
J. R. Milliken and family prepare to relocate to Sioux City with most household goods packed. Milliken, employed as a stock buyer by a Sioux City commission firm, spends much time in territory near Sioux City and believes moving there is the better plan.
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J. R. Milliken
Sioux City
Mr. Milliken
Atock
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Scallins
S. H. Scallin
Mitchell, S. D
Rosalie
C. G. Rathbun
Walrath
O. L. Branson
Geo. E. Logan
V.president
H. P. Beckwitg
Ass’t Cash
Mitchell, South Dakota
D.T. Gilman
John D. Wood
J.S. Daniel
A, A. Boynton
M Swan
I. W. Seaman
Ella Sturgis Lawler
J. O. Walrath
Circuit Court
Ances
County Board
Royal
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
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