Opening Night Big Success at May Music Festival
A large Gale crowd filled the May Music festival opening night with soloists Frederick Vance Evans and Miss Daisy Eleanor Binkley of Des Moines drawing strong applause. Evans sang The Two Grenadiers after an encore. Binkley received a great reception without an encore. The university male chorus conducted by Prof Hobson and the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra also drew praise as they performed and prepared for matinee and evening programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Vance Evans
Daisy Eleanor Binkley
Des Moines
Evans
Hobson
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Northwestern
Chamberlain Boats Dominate Upper Missouri River Scene
In Chamberlain South Dakota a flotilla of packets spurs river traffic. The Iowa at 100 feet and 22 foot beam leads with 668 horsepower twin engines. J W Sanford's 80 foot boat shares the line with an 80 horsepower engine. The L A K ferry, 76 feet by 22, records a ten minute round trip between city and island. Rose Bud, 76 by 18, runs weekly from Monday to Tuesday. The auto route to Kinnekanick landing cuts traffic below White River, offering a one hour trip at a small fare toward Dallas and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Bros
W. B. Wait
Kinnekanick Landing
White River
Oacoma
Dallas
Gale Theatre Change Hands In Town
Dr. A J Dix will become lessee and manager of the Gale theatre starting September 1 replacing Porter Bros who ran the house last season. The new manager may use a sub-manager if needed and will likely continue vaudeville and pictures only if feasible while promising legitimate shows. Porter Bros will remain in show business next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Dix
Gale Theatre
Porter Bros
Mitchell
Homer Snow Named Passenger Agent for Milwaukee at Sioux Falls
Homer Snow of this city, longtime Milwaukee ticket seller, is appointed passenger agent of the Milwaukee at Sioux Falls. He will leave mid next month to assume new duties. Snow, Mitchell native, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Snow, has spent six years with Milwaukee and four in the passenger department. He was county Democratic committee secretary in the last campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Snow
Milwaukee
Sioux Falls
Mr. Snow
Mitchell
Henry Snow
Democratic Committee
Decoration Day Parade Honors Veterans With Civic Pageantry
A large crowd gathered in downtown for the annual Memorial Day parade honoring Civil War veterans. Capt. M. I. Shade led on horseback with aides, followed by the Mitchell militia band, fire department, G A R members, flower girls, and W R C. After marching to the corn palace the veterans were moved to the cemetery, then a city hall memorial program featured HW A Rodeo as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Down Town
M. l. Shade
May Festival delights Mitchell with rich orchestral program
The May Festival 1918 in Mitchell featured the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra and local chorus. Soloists Luelle Chilson Ohrman and Richard Czerwonky opened with encores, followed by Barbara Wait, Joseph Schenke, and Arthur Middleton in the cantata The Crusaders. Encores and strong audience turnout marked a gala cultural event with out-of-town visitors contributing to the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Luella Chilson Ohrman
Richard Czerwonky
Mach
Barbara Wait
Joseph Schenke
Arthur Middleton
Emory W
Globson
Middleton
Old Settler Celebration Promises Two Busy Mt Vernon Days
Mt Vernon plans June 6 and 7 events featuring the Mt Vernon band vaudeville street concerts opera house programs afternoon races at South Side park ball games Letcher vs Plankinton and Winner vs Stickney with open air vaudeville and band music both days a large rest room on Main Street under W C T U supervision for visitor comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Opera House
South Side Park
Letcher
Plankinson
Main St
Electric Bitters Aids Health In Stomach Liver And Kidneys
Weak tired individuals gain ambition and appetite with Electric Bitters. It helps stomach liver and kidneys and has helped thousands, says Mrs O Rhine vault of Vestal Center NY. A bottle guides health improvement for $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Rhinevault
Vestal Center
N. Y
Mitchell Annual Alumni Banquet Recalls Class of 1918
The city high school alumni association held its annual banquet and reception for graduates, with 200 attendees at the Methodist church parlor. The 1918 class sat together, and officers for the coming year were elected led by president Maude Hager Bower. Notable speakers included Mrs. Bessie McGuire Ridgeley and Judge William Herbert, as well as remarks from City Superintendent J. W. McClinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School Alumni Association
Methodist Church
Martin
Roscoe Satterlee
Alumni Association
Edmund Myans
Bessie McGuire Ridgeley
Daniel Gillis
Juliana Fortune
Florence Bradstrop
Wdith Smith
George Winsor
Bei
Florence Winsor Kimble
Maude Hager Bower
Grace Anderson
Ross Smith
Charles Lester
Ethel Grace
Gordon Smith
Carl Pehrson
Ward Ellis
Grace
Mr. Ellis
Dinner and club gatherings mark week in local society
Mrs Wridley hosted a Wednesday dinner at seven with ten guests in honor of Mrs W Ridgley from Garey Indiana. Mary Louise Fridley served guests while Mrs Billa Reid Nobis and Mrs Ws Herbert assisted. The table featured American beauty roses and red nut cups. Crocus club met at Mrs G Nichols home for a three course supper with Mrs Abe Wilking assisting. Aub will meet with Mrs J Lovinger next week. A high school camping party of seven boys camped at Jim River in Scallin collage. Mrs L Hale Raber hosted Mrs Frank Dewey of Greenville Michigan for tea with ten ladies and sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wridley
W. Ridgley
Garey
Ind
Mary Louise Fridley
Billa Reid Nobis
Ws. Herbert
G. Nichols
Crocus Club
Sl4
Third Avenue
Nichols
Abe Wilking
Hamiel
W. Rush
Abe Wilkins
Aub
J. Lovinger
Jim River
Scallin Collage
Hngh Sunllin
Edmund Hvais
Allan Bond
Howard Dean
Warren Kempton
Marion Peterson
Carl Norton
L. Hale Raber
First National Bank
Frank Dewey
Greenville, Mich
Oscar Dyar
Taleven club social meeting at Koch flats home
The Taleven club held its last social gathering of the year last Monday at Mrs. Oscar Dyar's Koch flats home. The Stalcvons will not meet again until fall. No lesson was discussed and the afternoon was devoted to social time with refreshments. Guests included Mrs. L. E. Raber of this city and Mrs. Frank Dewey of Greenville, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be Jolly Club
Bertha Perguson
Merguson
John Tickey
H. KK
Viet
Maynard
Seattle
Mitchell
Ttaleven Club
Oscar Dyar
Koch Flats
Stalcvons
Guardianship sale order for Krebsbach minors in South Dakota
State and Davison County court issue an order to show cause for selling real estate of minors Ruben Krebsbach and Florence Krebsbach. Hearing set for July 10, 1918 at Mitchell court. notice to kin and interested parties via Mitchell Capital and personal service. Publication required four weeks prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Kunkota
Davison
Ruben Krebsbach
Florence Krebsbach
Kibbee
Ruben Wrebsbach
Mitchell
Davison County
Mitchell Capital
S. DD
Luncheon and Bridge Party Honors Miss Dodds
Mrs. D. C. Cordry hosted a one o’clock luncheon on Tuesday for her sister Miss Dodds visiting town. Mrs. Heimberger won high score and a hand painted china plate. Mrs. Grundland took the low score prize. Twenty four guests attended. sweet pea decorations adorned the rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Cordry
Miss Dodds
Fritz
Welch
Heimberger
Grundland
Protests Confront Coffey Appointment as Internal Revenue Chief
Washington observers report South Dakota protests against Coffey’s nomination as internal revenue collector. Andrew E. Lee accuses the candidate of fitting into a political crowd, while Senator Sterling pauses confirmation pending further communications to the president. Aberdeen charges against postmaster nominee J F Kelly are also noted. The piece also records a local obituary for Mr. Kimble of Mitchell with details on family, faith, and funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Sterling
Wilson
South Dakota
Cofffey
Andrew E. Lee
Cottey
Coffey
Senator Sterling
Thomas Agers
Pierre
S. D
Senator la Follette
Aberdeen
J. F. Kelly
Obituary of James Kimble Pioneer and Civil War Enlistee
James Kimble born July 29 1836 in Prince Edward Island Canada moved to Illinois with family in 1845. The Kimble family lived near Chicago Peoria and Kendall County with farming ties. He attempted Civil War service in 1861 but was rejected due to a hand abscess crippling two fingers. In 1869 he married Minerva J. Smith and they had five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kimble
Prince Edwards Island
Canada
Illinois
Chicago
Peoria
Kendall County
Iinois
Kimble
Co. H. 89Th Illinois Volunteers
Minerva J. Smith
Loomis M D Darmer Dies After Residency Years
Loomis M D A Darmer died Wednesday afternoon. Survived by wife, daughter, two sons, and six grandchildren. Funeral held at the Loomis church Friday. Respected resident of the area for years. Ralph Goodman returned to Omaha after visiting J G Watkins. Pauline Blindaur completed school term in Miller and returned home. John Gilfillian of Sioux City visited his uncle and grandfather, then left. Will Clark’s sister from Chadron arrived for a visit. Floribell Green returned home after school in Wessington Springs. Lee King and John Campbell shipped hogs to Sioux City Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loomis
M. D
A. Darmer
Darmer
Ralph Goodman
J. G. Watkins
Omaha
Neb
Pauline Blindaur
Miller
John Gilfillian
Sioux City
Will Clark
Chadron
Floribell Green
Wessington Springs
Lee King
John Campbell
Constipation Cured by New Life Pills, Local Testimony
Sanbury resident John Supsic praises New Life Pills as the best remedy for constipation indigestion and liver complaints. The ad claims prompt relief and a return to healthy bowels with Dr King’s formulation, urging widespread use and endorsing the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
John Supsic
Sanbury
Urice Ze
Djieh
Birthday Surprise for Pr J Rowley on 64th Birthday
Pr J Rowley enjoyed a family birthday gathering at 708 Sixth Avenue East with his sister Mrs Clara Lukens and Mrs Claymore from Boreland as guests. His three sons and their families joined a feast featuring roast chicken and a large birthday cake. Fifteen children and grandchildren dined at the first table with seven relatives at the second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Rowley
Clara Lukens
Claymore
Boreland
P. Rowley
Rowley
Rowley Home
Sixth Avenue East
Memorial Day Observances Honored Civil War Veterans
City hall observances drew many attendees including Civil War veterans. Attorney J A Rodee delivered the address, praising soldiers’ unselfish sacrifice to keep the nation alive and pass a grand legacy to posterity. He said patriotism means serving humanity with no pay except national loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Rodee
Election set for Kimball saloon licenses June 6
Three applicants compete for Kimball saloon licenses for the year starting July 1 but only two will be allowed under the state act. The city council has ordered a special election for Friday June 6 to let voters choose the two recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
S. D
Notice of Liquor License Application in Mitchell
Midwest Hotel Company filed for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors at retail at the site on lots 14 and 20, Block 1% Original Plat, First Ward, Mitchell. City Council will hear the application on June 27 at 8:30 p.m. in City Hall. Public may appear to oppose or support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest Thlotel Company
Platt
Mitchell
County of
Davison
South Dakota
Sof’eclock
City Hall
Notice of application to sell intoxicating liquors in Mitchell
John W W Birge filed June 27 1913 in Mitchell South Dakota an application to sell intoxicating liquors. The request concerns lots 7 and 8 block 2 Original Plat Third Ward. Proceedings set at city council chamber at 8 o clock p m with corporate authorities and the public invited to appear. Dated Mitchell May 27 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W.W. Birge
Mitchell
County of
Davison
South Dakota
City Hall
S. D
Notice of Applications to Sell Intoxicating Liquors
Leonard I Geiger applied to sell intoxicating liquors for lot 11 block 18 Original Plat First ward city on June 27 1912 at 8 o clock p m council granted to sell intoxicating liquors Dated Mitchell South Dakota May 22 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard I. Geiger
Platt
Mitchell
County of
Davison
South Dakota
City Hall
S. D
Notice of Application to Sell Intoxicating Liquors
Charles Martin has this day applied to sell intoxicating beverages at retail on lot 11 block 12 Original Plat Second ward Mitchell South Dakota dated May 21 1913.
William F Pascoe Deed Notice for Lot 2 Block 18
William F Pascoe validates a deed on lot 2 block 18 city on June 27 1913 at 8 oclock PM before the council.
Indians adopt progressive farming methods on Cheyenne River
Pierre South Dakota Indians on Cheyenne River reservation embrace agricultural extension work alongside whites for the first time this year. Lectures at four stations draw enthusiastic crowds with full blood Sioux women and men leading discussions on corn potatoes and alfalfa. Notable figures include Mrs Counting praised for guiding cooperation and Ed Swan preparing irrigation on Cherry Creek to support crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thumder Putte Station
Mrs Counting
Counting
Lon Lizhtaine
White Tlorse
Paddys Miller
Peter Three Legs
White Horse Station
Ed Swan
White Swan
Cherry Creek
May Breakfast at Walrath Home Delights Teachers and Friends
Miss Cora P Sletten and Miss Anna Whittle hosted a breakfast for sixteen teachers and guests at Mr and Mrs J O Walrath home. Apple blossoms decorated rooms while envelopes with prophesies amused attendees. Guests toured grounds, posed for photos, enjoyed music and departed feeling royally entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Walrath
Cora P. Sletten
Anna Whittle
Mildred Walrath
Florence Walrath
Walrath
Rose Dinner for Teachers Impresses Guests
Miss Mary Cook hosted ten teachers for a May 26 dinner with pink and white decor. The table featured pink roses, hand painted place cards, three courses served by Miss Lillian Cook and Miss Florence Shelby, and a cheerful mood despite bad weather. Mrs. C. V. Ridgely of Gary, Indiana attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mary Cook
Miss Cook
Lillian Cook
Florence Shelby
C. V. Ridgely
Gary
Ind
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Chamberlain
Popular Playhouse
Homer
Decoration Day
OLD Settlers
Linor
D. of DH
Wood
Sofia Loyinger
Joe Loyvinger
Second Avenue East
Somerset
Mrs. Ridgley
Rivier
Halcyon Club
Thompson
Attest
SS. Cattrell
Mitchell, S. D
Lee
James D
Clyde
Odessa
Nellie Harvey
Huron
J. C. Hooper
Maria A. Kimble
P. W. Worsley
Platteville
Ill
Hulks Lodge
Graceland Cemetery
Frank Maynard
J, K. Medley
Elton McKinley
J. Blair
Nicholas Cramer
John Tuckey
H. A. Rode
Charles Martin
William F. Pascoe
Oiclock D. m
Ben Penston
Cheyenne River Reservation
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