Reverend Henry Snyder Receives Presbytery Thanks
The Sioux Falls Presbytery passed resolutions expressing appreciation for Rev Henry Snyder and his wife for four years of service as pastor at Mitchell South Dakota. They note his capable work and commend his family as they relocate to Parish New York for new duties.
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Henry Snyder
N.Y
Mitchell
Sioux. Falls
Sioux Falls
Presbyterian
Crithc Servier
Snyder
Biter E
Lumbard
J. A. Williams
A.B. Plot
Cesbytery's
Rainfall Surpasses Spring Averages Across Deadwood Area
Reports indicate two inches of rain in Deadwood this week, with total spring precipitation exceeding records for years. frost damage was light in the northwestern state, some crops worst hit by sifatta though hay and grasses will benefit from moisture into June, boosting prospects for a decent harvest despite past setbacks.
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Eadwood
Redfield College Commencement Week Schedule
Commencement week at Redfield College runs June 5 through June 10 with degree conferrals on June 10 morning. The academy and college graduates will hold class day exercises and programs from various literary societies while trustees convene an annual meeting to close the college year and discuss campus plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeaneta
S. V—rheasty
Kes First College
Congree
Pro
Spelling Feature Spreads Through Pierre City Schools
Pierre city schools have built a spelling program into the term closing period. Pupils spelled 24 600 words with 2 785 correct, over ninety four percent. The previous year was 79 percent, two years ago 53. The effort aims to improve readiness for business life and efficiency in school work.
New Corporations Formed in South Dakota Details
Articles of incorporation filed in Pierre list several entities with capitals including Winner and Plainview Telephone Company at 648 dollars. Meckling Rural Telephone Company 15 000 dollars. Pioneer Art Club of Hammill. Farmers Grain and Fuel Co 15 000. Morristown Equity Exchange 10 000. Minnehaha Investment Company 25 000. Lakota Creamery Company 28 000. Minituks Club in Brookings 20 000. and Lakota Canterville line. Incorporators named for each venture include Halsch, Cooper, Hanson, Laub, Knight, Nelson, Winter, Stevenson, and others.
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Pierre
S. D
Winner
Plainview Telephone Company
Oscar Halsch
B. F. Cooper
A.D. Hanson
M. F. Laub
Knight
Meckling Rural Telephone Company
Capital
G. Myrons
Hans Hanson
Hernan Peterson
Ludwig Ahrendt
Pioneer Art Club of
Hammill
Jen=aleon
Lillie Nannon
Edith Stareher
Martin T. Nelson
H. J
J.D
Morristown Equity Exchange
Chantise
McDonald, ©. V
Anderson, EL
Minnehaha Investment Comany
Sioux Falls
L. Winter
C. W. Stevens
Ray G. Steven
Lakota Creamery Company
Canterviin
Tie Corporatory
Langan
J. Lausan Ee
Minituts Club
Ale Brookings
I. Spurling
I Cintisse
Aaroldeon
Joe Jackeson
Olwon
Mitchell High crafts show displays student work
Mitchell High School hosted an afternoon exhibition of domestic science and shop arts. Students presented sewing, cooking, mechanical drawing, manual training, and typewriting work, with senior dresses as notable displays. Carpentry and cabinetmaking items, including oak furniture, also showcased student skill under Prof. P. A. Cooley and Prof. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell High School
P. A. Cooley
Mise Sud Whittle
Thamal
Wilson
City Census Shortfall in Mitchell prompts count appeal
Mitchell census figures show 7 208 residents counted by City Assessor J H Davis and enumerators up to now, compared with 6 515 in 1910. Officials urge residents not counted to report to the city hall and help correct the discrepancy amid new housing and births.
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Mitchell
J. H. Davis
Mitche Sho
Michell
Me. Davis
Ety. Hall
Tes Publican Gma
Pacific Limited Low Fare Tour To California By Rail
The Pacific Limited of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway offers low fares to California with through service to San Francisco and Los Angeles. Visit California Expositions and return via the North Coast and Trail of the Olympian for scenic mountain views. Travel year with extended service and scenic attractions in 1940 era rail promo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
CalifornIa
Chicago, Milwatseo & St. Paul Railway
San Francisco
San Francis
Los Angeles
Pacific North Coast
Puget Sound
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chi
No More Elevators Allowed at Armour
Commission refused P R Judge's elevator site on the C B and St P railway right of way at Armour. They found public welfare not advanced by the petition as an idle elevator already exists and another structure nearby has been torn down, with many traveling for business.
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P. R
C. 3
St. P
Armour
Grand Circle Tour by rail to West and California Expositions
Readers are urged to plan a Western journey featuring the Milwaukee Road’s Olympian route with scenic mountain ranges and the Pacific Limited return to Chicago. The Grand Circle tour includes stops at San Francisco and San Diego Expositions, Yellowstone and Rocky Mountain trips, with side trips and fare details via a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway agent.
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California
West
St Paul
America
Yellowstone Park
Mont Raiiier National Park
Colo Fao
Teal
Chicago, Milwaukee & Scoua Railway
Hasty marriage upholds Beresford woman’s property rights
A court ruling in Beresford Sioux City area upheld a speedy marriage after a brief acquaintance. The Beresford pioneer must support her spouse and she keeps property in her name despite the husband’s claim of connubial weakness and pressure for funds. The decision says the marriage duties remain intact regardless of motives. Mr Benjamin proposed on a train between Beresford and Sioux City and was accepted shortly after.
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Beresford
Benjamin
Sioux City
Talking and Recording Card Mailable Voice Device
A Chicago inventor Mitchell Stout introduces a mailable voice recording card device. The system records about ninety seconds on a wax-coated Bristol card via a spindle and phonograph, allowing the card to be mailed without an envelope. Stout’s unit uses a two-part recorder and reproducer with a swiveling mount and a small guide disc, with plans for ten cent cards and patent approval soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Genius
Shir B. Stout
Stout
Jeard
Mitchell Real Estate and Farm Value Practices
The article describes Mitchell real estate holders setting land values on a dividend basis and highlights Valerie A. Le Shidcer as a prominent farmer. It details her extensive truck gardening near Mitchel with ten acres navy beans, five in potatoes, tomatoes, Hubbard squash, cauliflowers, parsnips, carrots, and other crops, noting substantial yields and local supply.
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Mitst
Valerie A. le Shidcer
Antehelt
Les
Mitchel
Mir
Shideler
Mitchell Fire Department Gains $85 Share of Insurance Fees
Mitchell's fire department will receive 853.08 as the share of the 2 percent event paid to the state on insurance premiums raised in the city. Other departments listed include Sioux Falls 2964.04, Deadwood 1050.70, Aberdeen 1812.02, Huron 748.59, Waterton 748.02, Lend 851.15, Yankton 584.49, with nearby towns such as Alexandra 77.08, Armour 162.01, Chamberlain 245.10, Parker 152.99, Parkston 194.71, Plankinton 81.97, Pukwana 53.18, and Woonsocket 147.
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Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Deadwood
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Huron
Waterton
Lend
Yankton
Alexandra
Alpena
Armour
Bridgewater
Chamberlain
Kimball
Parker
Parkston
Plankinton
Pukwana
Spence
Tripp
Bihan
Letcher
Farmer S D Horseman in Canadian Prison
Spear, 5. y worn max wees received here through authentic surcey of the long term imprisonment in Alberta Can of Rome Glover, 4 former well known horseman.
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Spear
Max Wees
Alberta
Can
Rome Glover
Wesleyan Begins Commencement Week With Ceremonies
Wesleyan opens commencement week as Dakota Wesleyan graduates receive thirteen diplomas from Prof L A Stout registrar. President W G Seaman will deliver the opening sermon and seniors present a final play. Alumni day features a luncheon and campus events followed by music, decorations, and a concert. Dr Charles Baviaed of Chicago to give the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Wesleyan
Fred Wareing
Jags
Andress
L. A. Stout
W.G. Seaman
College
Guy Morris
City Hall
Graham
Alma
Lauritz Miller
Derr
Wesevan
School of Music
Jones Werthestay
Charles Baviaed Atitehelly
Chicago
Chanel
Stout
Eastern Star Celebration at Masonic Hall
The Eastern Star marked a birthday with a Friday banquet at 0:20 o clock for 175 members and husbands. Eleanor Morgans delivered a cordial address as Star Spangled Banner and My Country Tis of Thee were sung. Guests included Mr and Mrs F S Brown from Dakota Wesleyan and S B Morris hosts for several days as Brown attends commencement events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strs. Morgans
Joseph Erler
W. B. Dress
Fannie Raber
F. S. Brown
Doland
8. B. Morris
Brown
Dakota Wesleyan
Mitchell Hall of Fame Names Fifteen From Mitchell
The Republican lists Mitchell's top fifteen men for the local hall of fame based on reader submissions. Mentions include Mayor Hitcheack, Dr. W. G. Seaman, Wm. Koeh, Robert Burns, J. Jenkins, and many other prominent local figures with biographical biographical notes forthcoming weekly. The paper plans to publish the fifteen biographies starting next Saturday and urges public cooperation with the park board on park upkeep and tree care.
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Mitchell
Republican
Hall of Fame
Hitcheack
Onder
W. G. Seamiun
S. D. van Henshuysen
Nd. Welch
John Michels
Hal
Merricky DrioDh
Domi
Watrall
Preston
Ted
Tank Weller
Campbell
Ale Intehcock
la Branson
ML Smith
Howard Te. Kibbee
Hoagland
W. G. Seaman
A. Hobb—Skhum
W. R. Ronald
TJ. Ball
Sarewell
Frank C. Dickson
E. Cassem
Hp. Navin
Goodykoontz
First National Bank
Wm. Koeh
Atitehell
Robert Burns
Fred Brodstreg
Hfeniin
Teer
O'Flaherty
Wok Wheeler
Mitchell Parks Ready for Use in City Grounds
Parks superintendent Td. Vartan reports Mitchell Parks nearly ready for use. West of the Kote Werlyan campus, two acres of ground at Hitchcock Park have been weeded and mowed, one acre alfalfa seeded at athletic grounds, and seedings establishing. Drives are in fine condition and public access will be maintained, though Hitchcock Park will close during wet weather to protect track and drives for seasonal use.
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Park Board
East
West Parks
East Park
West Park
Wales
Park Board Day Authority
Boulevard Street
Republican
Hitchcock Park
Hs Pat
Iteheack Park
Farmer Henry Platte jailed for brutal wife abuse near Bruce
Henry Platte, a farmer near Bruce in South Dakota, received a year in the Sioux Falls penitentiary for brutal abuse of his wife, including whipping with a black snake whip. The case drew attention after Mrs. Platte reported repeated beatings and imprisonment on the Bruce farm, following her marriage after the death of Knute Erickson and prior abuse by Platte.
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Bruce
S. D
Sioux Falls
Sherwood
Elicuit Court
Henry Platte
Platte
Tiny 10
South Dakota
Kone Une
Platto
Brice
Knute Erickson
Chase and Cass Qualify in Tri-State Meet at Grand Forks
Melvin Chase and June Cass of Wesleyan Das Kota qualified in their entered events at the tri-state track meet in Grand Forks North Dakota. Chase took second in the shot put at 38 feet 1 inch and advanced in the broad jump and hammer with a state record, while Cass won trials in both the 100 and 20 yard sprints though final times and hammer distance were not released.
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Melvin Chase
June Cass
Daskota Wesleyan
Grand Fork
N.D
Chase
Cass
Grand Forks
Police Stop An Elopement In Aberdeen
Aberdeen, 8 D August Spitler a well known character in the county jail on a serious charge. He allegedly arranged to run away with the seventeen year old daughter of Christ Renfeld a farmer near Rudolph. The plan was to signal with a lantern and have the girl join him but the plot was foiled and Spitler was arrested at six this morning after an all night search. Further charges of attempted abduction and a more serious offense are expected as the evidence is developed.
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South Dakota
Glover
Canada
Ft. Pierre
A. J. Daly
Daly
Meade County
Northwestern
Long Pine
Neb
Meadeounty
Aberdeen
August Spitler
Spitler
Christ Renfeld
Rudolph
Spitter
Spiter
Twain
Spite Ter
Attempt to trap antelope failed during heavy snow
Heavy snow in the western part of the state last winter halted an effort to trap antelope for the state game preserve. Charles Boriich of Harding county claims he can capture and raise the young, and will pursue a herd in that manner if enough can be secured. If not, the water hole fence method will be tried again next winter.
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Charles
Boriich
Harding County
Seater Hole
Nex Winte Sa
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