Walker Named U C T Counselor In South Dakota
I J Walker of Yankton elected grand counselor of the South Dakota grand council of the United Commercial Travelers of America. Yankton chosen as site for next annual meeting with dates to be set later. Other officers elected include D P Mulyy Sioux Falls grand junior counselor and B P Darby Turon grand post counselor. Grand secretary L J Campbell fluron and grand treasurer W R Wildane Sioux Falls. Grand conductor A J Anderson Mitchell and N J Lund Rapid City. Grand sentinel Mr. Tanney and grand executive council Andrew Tillwein Mitchell J Su W Zeitlow Aberdeen S B Hess Watertown. Grand council sessions, degree work by Huron team, banquets, tours, and a ball to conclude fifth annual session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Walker
Yankton
South Dakota
United Commercial Travelers of America
Grand Lodge
D. DP. Mulyy
Sioux Walls
Gtand
B. P. Darby
Turon
L. J. Campbell
Fluron
W. R. Wildane
Sioux Fells
A. J. Anderson
Mitchell
Grand Pase
N. J. Lund
Rapid City
Grand Sentinel
Mr. Tanney
Andrew Tillwein
J. Su
W. Zeitlow
Aberdeen
S .B. Hess
Watertown
Huron
Chester J. Brown
WH. Walter
L. F. Hilligoss Mitchell
P. D. Hunt
Mitehel
Elks
Grand Council
Order
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Iris’ Club
Artesian
Letcher
Fenmmore Council
Metropolitan Theatre
Telks' Hall
Pure water may be available in Mitchell from higher level wells
Prof. H. I. Jones reports three groundwater levels beneath Mitchell with varying hardness. He cites an artesian level at 1800 feet, a 140 foot well, and a shallow hill area producing very soft water. He suggests piping this higher level water to the city and building a reservoir to supply soft water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Wessington Springs
H. I. Jones
Mitchell Realty Company
College Hill
McManaman
Ford Receives Votes Despite Ballot Rule
Unofficial returns show some voters wrote presidential candidate names on ballots in Pierre South Dakota and Witten precinct Tripp county where Attorney General rulings declared it invalid. Henry Ford appears among votes in those areas while local man O A Nelson wins a majority in another precinct.
Local Voters Cast Preference Ballot for Presidential Candidate
Readable fragments show residents selecting a presidential preference candidate at the precinct level. The report emphasizes turnout and informal tallies as ballots are collected.
Foursome Play in Scotch Style at Mitchell Club
Mitchell Country club hosts an 18 hole Scotch foursome Sunday with two-man teams using one ball and alternate strokes. Captains are to arrange start times and clubs report turnout. substitutes available if players cannot participate. The event aims to showcase entertainment including baseball street sports concerts and fireworks with free entry for all races and sports.
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Scotch
Mitchell Country Club
Iit
Greenwald
W. C. Hunter
A. Betts
A. Wagner
C. L. Patrick
R. W. Smith
Wilde
Paul M. Younes
Jon Dobvson
W. A. Delaney
G. G. Kimball
Writz
Ikress
Gunge Wright
C. W. Shannon
J. D. Walrath
Ryland Kibbee
Harry Branson
Lay Baron
Ay Depleston
Fr. Cunningham
A. J. Gerke
Emery Editor Visits Mitchell
The Emery Editor and Mrs. Schroeder visited Mitchell last Friday. The trip along the south road to Alexandria was rough due to an all night rain. They stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Seheurenbrand, toured his cement works, and were gifted a cement and crushed marble flower vase. Roads improved on the return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jort Schroeder
Emery Enterprise
Seheurenbrand
Swine Breeders Close Sessions in South Dakota
The South Dakota Swine Breeders Association wrapped up its meeting in Mitchell after two days of sessions. Fred Meyers of Redfield was elected president, with John T. White as secretary treasurer. New vice presidents named were F. L. Ryan, A. DeVaul, and Hugh Nash. Speakers included W N Howard of John Morrell, A L Freeloye, G F Morrison, and Franz Dudley.
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South Dakota Swime Breeders’ Association
C. W. Stanley
Dalton
W. S. Hill
State Fair Board
McCarthy
Mitchell Commercial
Fred Meyers
Redfield
Association
John T. White
Hurley
Plankinton Plans Fourth Celebration and Free Day
Plankinton merchants hold a meeting to extend the freedom of the city on Tul’ Ath and plan a Fourth of July program for town and county residents with Big Tim scheduled for Aurora County.
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Big Tim
Aurora County
Plankinton
S. D
Tul' Ath
Norbeck Predicts Strong GOP Showing in South Dakota
Sioux City dispatch quotes Peter Norbeck Republican nominee for governor predicting a statewide win and a national GOP victory if a suitable Chicago convention candidate is chosen. He cites his primary lead and says Roosevelt would be the strongest national Republican choice with Hughes second. He travels from Redfield to Lander Wyoming en route to business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Peter Norbeck
South Dakota
Norbeck
Chicago
Redfield
Lander
Wyo
Typ
Anheir
Dakota
Ite
Bie
Roosevelt
Hughes
All Indians Given Deeds
At Yankton Agency the Interior Secretary Lane reportedly conferred citizenship and delivered land deeds to Indians. The claim that other deeds were withheld over alleged advance sale contracts is denied, with many Indians already selling lands to white buyers after deed delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton Indian Agency
SL. D
Secretary of the Interior
Franklin K. Lane
Newbury Makes a Lucky Trade From Desert Land
Corliss E. Newbury of Mitchell exchanged stock for 300 acres of desert land near Atolia in the Randsburg country. The war driven tungsten demand has boosted its value, with Atolia mine No.1 nearby having yielded about 3.5 million dollars in ore in under three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Calif
Corliss Ei. Newbury
Mitchell
C. E. Newbury
News& Newbury
Randsburg
Newbury
Atolia
Mic
San Francisco
Byrne Nominates Shober as Chicago Convention Alternate
Governor Byrne files the appointment of H. C. Shober of Huron as his alternate at the Chicago convention. Hans DeMuth was selected as his alternate, Allan Ro Heallawe of Ginuyw Dalla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrne
Shober
Pierre
S. D
H. C. Shober
Huron
Chicago
Hans DeMuth
Allan Ro Heallawe
Ginuyw Dalla
Local Notes Highlight Weddings and City Activities
Wriday's Daily reports Mr and Mrs Roy Gilmore return from their wedding trip to Chicago and Minneapolis. Anna Taynes to lead story hour at 7 30 p m at the city library for children under ten. Asphalt paving work begins on North Main street. Mitchell player Smithston enters baseball hall of fame with a no hit game against Jefferson City. Various staff changes and travels noted including teachers Institute at State College Brookings June 12 to 23 and trips by Coach and Mrs Dillon. J P Michels to join Republican convention in Chicago. others attend in Missouri and New York. Notre Dame lawn fete postponed to 7 15 p m. Artesian defeats Mitchell 18 to 1 in baseball. corn raising contest entries extended to June 10 with $100 in gold prizes for Davison county youths.
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Anna Taynes
North Main Street
Robert I. Ward
Seattle
Wash
Artesian
Mitchell
Artesian Diamond
First National Bank
Davison County
Popular Pair to Wed in Sanborn and Mitchell
Announcement of the approaching marriage next Wednesday of Grace Alice O'Brien of Sanborn Iowa to Ora B Wells son of Mayor James Wells. The ceremony will be in Sanborn with a later home visit in Mitchell. O'Brien is noted for social art in Mitchell and Wells is regarded as a rising Mitchell businessman. Hostess aides were Miss Florence Walrath and Miss Florence Derr. The reception featured pink gladiolas purple iris in Japanese bowls and lilac bouquet favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Alice O'Brien
Sanborn
Ora B. Wells
James , Wells
Mitchell
Miss O'Brien
Mr. Wells
Florence Walrath
Florence Derr
Mitchell Country Club Opens Season With Informal Memorial Day Event
Two hundred members and guests gathered Tuesday for the club’s season opening on Memorial Day. Golfers played from morning until night with a blind bogey contest won by Lb. Welch and a women’s prize taken by Mrs. Redline. Afternoon music, bridge, dancing, and a catered supper followed. Committees led by Mesdames Leehan Burns and Dobson organized supper service and event details.
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Prvests
Mitchell Country Club
Lb. J. Welch
I’. A. Redline
Mesdames
Edward W. Leehan
Robert Burns
John W. Dobson
Grace Beckwith
Marguerite Anderson
Messrs
C. W. Shannon
W. W H.ritz
Ora DB. Wells
Jl, D. Wagner
Mitchell Woman Shares Sister's Des Moines Wedding Details
Miss Melia Thompson, returning from Des Moines, recounts the marriage of her sister Clara Thompson to Suis P. Watters, a former Mitchell high school teacher and notable Dakota Wesleyan alumnus. The ceremony occurred in Highland Park college president’s private parlor with the student body present. The wedding party includes Mitchell relatives and J H Vans of Alpena. The couple will travel to Cedar Rapids and New York state before returning in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melia Thompson
Des Moines
Clara Thompson
Suis P. Watters
Mitchel High School
Dakota Wesleyan
South Dakota
Highland Park College
Miss Thompson
Mitchell
Maren Thompson
Thomas Thompson
J. H. Vans
Alpena
Walters
Cedar Rapids
New York State
Junior Senior Banquet and Social Events at Local High School
The junior class hosted the annual banquet for 175 attendees at the Wks hall with faculty and board members present. Speakers included Arthur A. Anderson and Walter Greene, with musical numbers and toasts followed by a reception and dance. Separate notes describe two card and tea parties hosted by Mrs. A. B. Darling and Mrs. J. W. Bryant, and a wedding at the Surface residence.
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Wks
Board of Education
Arthur A. Anderson
Aerline Miles
Wlores Vyro
Carl Rosenquist
Pollowine
Wagner
Erenartra
Wis Fiven
Arthur A. Anderton
Jumion
Kenny Toagland
Thelma Cassem
Walter Greene
A. B. Darling
J. W. Bryant
Community social notes include reunions and college picnics
Mrs. Baron hosts a Be Jolly club reunion honoring Mrs. John T. Gogan at 707 North Rowley Street with a four course lunch and porch visiting. Daedalian and Thalian societies hold Memorial Day picnic at Tobin's park while Dakota Wesleyan juniors host an elegant supper and lyceum skit. Band No. 6 members honor Mrs. Kloke and Mrs. Salisbury with a silver rose vase before their departures.
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Daedalian and
Thalian
Tobin’s Park
James River
Dakota Wesleyan
Clyde Tull
Crissy
Tull
Bernica Tipton
Frank Petrie
Juadies’' Altar Society
W. S. Kloke
James Salisbury
Insurance Men Attend Dinner at Wid Mann Hotel
H I Slaughter state agent of Central Life Insurance hosted a Wednesday dinner for 25 agents and business interests at the Wid Mann hotel. Ottawa superintendent IF Walt and Artesian guests attended. Walt led an afternoon school and served as principal speaker after the five course dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. I. Slaughter
The
Central Life Insurance Company
Widmann Hotel
IF. H. Walt
Ottawa
Dll
I. H. Lorst
J. I. Aler
H. L. Larson
Artesian
John Kurvink
Jacok McLaughlin
Walt
Slaughter
Did Not Know Gun Was Loaded Fatal at Ranch Shanty
At Ralph May’s ranch home a young farmer about 20 in a shanty during a rain with Walter Adams and two others Adams unknowingly handled a revolver it discharged striking May through the heart. Adams was showing hypothetical actions when the gun fired. The incident occurred in Hishmore S D. DEC COR and his heart.
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Hishmore
S. D
Ralph May
Walter Adams
Adams
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Walker
Suntor
VO Hwad
WEPE
H. J. Jones
Collagh Hill
Ford
Shiguteen Poles
Emery
Schreurenbrand Cement Factory
Pred Meyers
Mimbees and
DINED
Repubblican
Ernor
Pavors Tok
Presigant
Weekeeld
Yankton Agency
Brocause
PRION
Whermien
Corliss Newbury
Mitchrelis
California
Wriday’s Daily
Roy Gilmore
Minneapolis
Smithston
Mitchell Cra
Baseball Hall of Fame
Booneville
Jefferson City
J. W. McClinton
State College
Brookings
Goy
Frank M. Byrne
C. W W. Luge
W. II. Ferris
Michigan
George Ig
Vincent
University of Minnesota
O. I
Benson
United States Department of Agriculture
I. C. Verieho
I. i, Brown
Volloze
Moody Kingsbury
Jamlin
Codington
Institute
CC. C. Dillon
Champaign
Melis Watlrath
Springfield
J. P. Michels
Duies
Mitchell National Bank
G. Tf. Notson
Jax
Samuel H. Elrod
Arnthir Rosenbure
L. S. Lifsehulz
New York City
Salem
Mass
Cass
Wyanston
Wesleyan
University of Illinois
Wesleyan Students’ Association
Marl Young
Paul
Jarymard Browne
Henry Kidroof
J. H. Wilds
Pittsburgh
Mr. Wilds
Prof. Wilds
Muehdell
J. A. Brown
McCabe Street
Duff Street
East Seventh Avenue
Jacob W. Sibert
Roland
Ey. Samuel Marble
Hitchcock
Oldham High School
W. J. McClarkon
Mamie Grace
Notre Dame Academy
Academy
Charles Blenkiron
Central Auto & Supply Company
Main Street
Omaha
Lully Babe
Alma Gluck
Miss Gluck
Zimbelist
J. O. Walrath
East Sixth Avenue
George Rowley
C. ©. Miller
J. J. Lahey
George Foster
L. J. Simmons
Belle Fourche
Woonsocket
George L. Surface
BE. Marguerite Surface
J. Howard Harris
T. B. Wilber
Methodist Church
Hmonor
Kennedy
Mrs. A. Baron
West
Second Avenue
A. N. Kennedy
Washington
Baron Store
T.C. Winters
Griffin
Bessie
Miles
H.W. Slaughter
Central Line Company
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