Mitchell Wins Free-For-All Hook and Ladder Race in 42 Seconds
The last day of the tournament featured a free-for-all hook and ladder race won by Earl Rogers in 42 seconds with Mitchell taking first and Madison second. Earlier events included a novelty ladderrmen contest won by Evans and Elliott in 174 seconds and Rogers placing last after a ladder slip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Evans
Elliott
Madison
Rogers
Yankton
Sioux Palls
Frank Craft
John Hough
Earl Rogers
Triol
Sioux Falls
Stantley
Elliot
Sioux Walls
Magner
Fox
Higbee
Walsh
Taffield
Adamson
DeGood
Green
Dennis
Marvin
Sioux Trails
Higbee and
Mitchell Wins City Events In A Day Of Racing
The program featured a 421 second bicycle quarter mile won by Peckham of Alexandria with Hull and Will Dodson second and third. A five chiefs sprint for a gold medal gave Chief Brooks of Mitchell the win. The main event, a curb ladder race for a championship banner, saw Mitchell with a strong team pace and Marl Lowers making a notable ascent as Mitchell defeated Sioux Falls Cascade and Madison teams in front of a cheering crowd.
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Peckham
Alexandria
Hull
Will Dodson
Lee Kreidler
W. J. Healey Cycle Co
Supt
Salmon
Brooks
Mitchell
Carleton
Sioux Malls
Ziener
Yankton
Kingsbury
Sioux Palls Cascade
Madison
Cascade
Marl Lowers
Association
Sioux Falls
Frank Craft
John Hough
Broek
Canton
Elliott
Anglemeir
Amnour
van Houten
Healey
Kreidler
Thorson
Frank Williams
C. W. Gillis
Republican
Milwaukee
South Dakota
Mitchell Defeats Madison in Firemen’s Tournament Sprint
Mitchell fires up the crowd by beating Madison 44 to 46 seconds to win the ladder race. Yankton and Sioux Falls shine in hose and bicycle events as the three-day tournament closes with broad city pride and a record crowd near 5 000.
Board of Control Meets for SD Firemen Election and Tourney
The South Dakota Firemen's Association Board met at 10 in Exposition building to elect officers and set next year's tourney. New officers include President C W Gillis and First Vice President J L Boone. The next tournament location and a corresponding secretary were postponed to January. The band contest drew about 500. Yankton IX P band won first, Sioux Falls Hutchins second.
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Board of Control
South Dakota Firemen’s Association
Exposition Building
Kingsbury
National Association
Milwaukee
Jerry Carleton
Sioux Malls
Elec
C. W. Gillis
Mitchell
J. L. Boone
Yankton
J. F P. Ferguson
Canton
H. Dutfield
Sioux Falls
Henry Schatz
Scotland
Frank Mashek
N. EK. Bennett
M. A. Barnes
IX. P. Band
Hutchins
Firemen depart as tournament races near finish
Report notes the departure of the firemen amid light rain as the final three events of the tournament remained incomplete after Friday’s schedule began on a Saturday.
Frank Huggins Returns to Mitchell After Years Away
Frank Huggins, recently from Portland Oregon, visited Mitchell on Saturday and spoke with old friends who did not recognize him. A real estate man tried to sell him land, while a breakfast remark caused some friction with Geo. A. Silsby. Huggins notes Portland's money market as depressed and says gold and silver in vaults reduce bank circulation. He observes Mitchell’s current prosperity.
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Frank Huggins
Mitchell
Frank
Alex Mitchell
Geo. A. Silsby
Mr. Huggins
Portland
Ore
New Officers Named for W E C and S O V Groups
The W E C announces officers: Carrie M Cleveland president S V pres Eppie McMillen J V pres Eva Williams dept treas Inex M Owen dept chaplin Emima Coshun The S O V lists Commander W S Carpenter GC LeBlond senior VP J A Dickenson delegate J F Watson alternate G H Lien E D Quinn council W W Clark and others. Desmet chosen for Encampment. three Madison state Normal grads to deliver orations Wednesday.
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W. E.C
Carrie M. Cleveland
S. V. Pres
Eppie McMillen
J. V. Pres
Eva Williams
Dept
Treas
Inex M. Owen
Chaplin
Emima Coshun
W. S. Carpenter
Troquois
Gc.g. LeBlond
Chamberlain
J. A. Dickenson
Groton
J. F. Watson
DeSmet
G. H. Lien
Brookings
E. D. Quinn
Clark
W. W. Clark
Lake Preston
P. H. Runkel
Plankinton
R. H. Porter
Onida
Notice to breeders Cal Kotch the young trotting stallion
Notice to breeders advertising Cal Kotch a 4 trotter at 16 hands 1180 pounds. Standing 93 season at Tom Tillson’s livery Mitchell South Dakota April 1 to July 15 98. Service fees 25 with foal 15 season 10 paid with booking. Breeding schedule and contact details for arranging breeding with Cal Kotch’s handler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Cai Kotch
Cal Kotech
Tom Tillson
Mitchell
South Dakota
Cal Koteh
Alexandria
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Chicago
North Western Line
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Minneapolis
Stee
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Northwestern
Curiaco
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Duluth
Ashland
Pullman
Minneapoli
Sioux Crry
Omaha
Kansas City
Hathaway
Sioux City
DR. Hathaway
Pires
Callon
J. N. Hathaway
M. D
Commercial Bank
Mitch AL H. S. Perkins
Harry Sims
W. A. Barber
Geo. Delevan
Claude Smith
Raft
C. Halphide
Ray Smith
Jay Hemenway
J. L. Davis
Irve Chase
C. Lowe
L. EF. Barber
H. B. Adams
M. ‘Duitty
C. Life
John Lowe
Otis Duncan
Dell Karst
T. Bates
A. L. Plick
C. M. Holbrook
Jno
Stuempges
Moore
H. Swindler
A. W. Clossen
R. E H. Smith
Karl Rogers
Cement City
G. Fox
Huntley
Huron
Duffield
Drake
East Sioux Malls
Fair Grounds
Normal School
Marion L. Krom
Mabel Robinson
Annie C. Althen
State Normal School
Miss Krom
Miss Robinson
Vienna
Fargo
Hf. Smith
N. D
Rev, . H. Teall
Santa Claus
Mamma Bors
SOA
Dyncyarsanx x Co
IIL
O. Gale
Boouseuuer
Mitchell, S. D
Geo. Ek. Logan
Ot Mitchell
So. Dak
S. H. Scallin
Main Street
Postoffice
California
Cal Kotch
Lodina
Winona
Sears
Monedha
Calla Lila
Sultan
Stamboul
Califorfornia
Minnehaha
Beautiful Bells
Bell Bird
Bell Flower
Bell’ Boy
Cal Notch
Bloomfield
Swigert
Vic. H
Carl
Don Angus
Lillie Rattler
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