City council grants ten liquor licenses as one withheld
In a special meeting eleven saloon licenses were submitted. ten granted while Davidson hotel company license was held up for unpaid taxes. Next meeting will revisit. Also bids for sidewalk work and road grading were approved. a reservoir project and air lift pump purchase were discussed with Louis P. Wolff. Hudson faces a dry vote as Judge Jones weighs the legality of past town elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson Hotel Company
Widmann Hotel Company
Adolph Scheurenbrand
Fourth Avenue
Kimball
Langdon Streets
Third Avenue
Rowley
Iowa
East Sixth Avenue
Langdon Street
City Water Department
Louis P. Wolff
Wolff
Mr. Wolff
Eee
Rowley Street
Isadora Street
Hudson
Judge Jones
State Circuit Court
Yellow Peril in Commerce at Chau tauqua lecture
A Chau tauqua lecturer warns the Yellow Peril comes through commerce not war. H H Loughter cites China India and Japan as rapidly developing nations with vast coal and ore resources. He urges a social and political clean up to keep America respected among nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Loughter
Chautauqua
Ian
India
Qohina
Japan
Seaughiler
China
Ay Hart Agricultural
Pbman
Aeai
Loughler
Tiue
United States
America
H. Ruthven “McDonald
Walter G. Smith
Panama Canal
Meistersingers
Jim Jacklin
Opie Read
Marcia J. Stevenson
Ralph Connor
Boyds
Agin
Arthur J. Peck
No Registration and Election Invalid
Hudson 8 D. June 16 The res-
Elephant Kills Keeper at Toledo Zoo in Panic
Babe the 8450 pound elephant at Walbridge park attacked keeper Michael Raddatz killing him after a tusk thrust. The incident drew a panicked crowd of thousands as the elephant calmed and may face killing. head keeper had warned of its dangerous disposition.
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Toledo, O
Babe
Toledo
Walbridge Park
Michael Raddatz
Raddatz
Louis Scherrer
Elephant House
William Davis
Scherrer
Park Board
Bay
Alfalfa Crop Rushes Ahead in Pierre region
Alfalfa cutters in Pierre South Dakota work on the first cutting amid brief dry spells. The crop counts as immense and earlier than usual enabling several later cuttings. Winter rye sown shows strong growth and will be harvest ready soon.
Dr King’s New Discovery touted for coughs and colds
A vintage testimonial promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as the best medicine for coughs colds and lung troubles. It claims rapid relief with first dose and shares a testimonial from Mr O H Brown of Muscatine Alabama praising its life saving effects for his wife during hot summer months. Available in 50c and 1.00 sizes at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
O. H. Brown
Muscatine
Ala
Priest Censured by City Council Votes
Armour city council passed a resolution severely censuring Father William E. Carey Catholic priest of Armour for conduct unbecoming a gentleman Christian or American citizen. The censure vote and resolution were printed in the city’s official organ. Carey is described as a lover of dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour, S. D
Armour City
William E. Carey
Keather ‘Carey
Notable Exchange Over Tax Request Sparks City Complaint
The marshal sought dog tax payment from Father Carey prompting an incident with the mayor and city council representative. The event centers on alleged indiscreet language during the dispute and reflects municipal friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
Commonwealth Life Insurance Company Annual Statement Summary 1913
Readable excerpt from the 1913 annual statement for Commonwealth Life Insurance Company of Omaha Nebraska. Includes capital stock assets and ledger figures such as premiums income 190,157.11, total income 421,086.70, loans on real estate 279,258.98 policy loans 606.50 cash in office 134,202.12 and liabilities including uncollected premiums 7,208.00, net reserve 140,442.00 and total assets 433,804.04.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Westchester Fire Insurance Company 1918 financial report
165 year ending 1918 shows secretary Otto E. Schaefer, capital 300000, ledger assets 5,639,679.76, total admitted assets 5,650,865.64, gross assets 5,629,679.70, income 3,456,722.32, disbursements 3,368,694.65, balance sheet items include real estate 5876, mortgage loans 128,110, bonds and collateral 4,739,288.50, cash 297,132, and non ledger assets 11,185.88.
Westchester Fire Insurance gets South Dakota authority
The Westchester Fire Insurance Company of New York files sworn statements and charter proof for compliance with South Dakota laws. Commissioner K Stablein certifies the company is empowered to transact Fire and Tornado Insurance in the state through its agents, dated March 1, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester Fire Ins
New York
I. ©. K. Stablein
South Dakota
Certification of Commonwealth Lite Insurance in South Dakota
The Commissioner of Insurance certifies Commonwealth Lite Insurance Company Nebraska has filed sworn statements and charter documents for compliance under state insurance laws. The certification states authorization to transact life insurance in South Dakota until the end of February 1915, dated March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Lite Ins. Co
Nebraska
C. K. Stableth
South Dakota
Insurance company financials reveal Kansas City data
The annual statement shows Rife Insurance Co of Kansas City Missouri reporting capital stock 100000.90 and ledger assets totaling 3 840 405 92 with total income 2 120 875 05 and disbursements 4 160 03. They list policy liabilities and South Dakota business activity for 1913 and include National Life Insurance Co of Montpelier Vermont figures with ledger assets 57 260 833 43 and total admitted assets 58 941 984 07.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Life Insurance Company of
Montpelier
Vermont
South Dakota
Notice to Creditors for James Lyons Estate
Executor of the estate of James Lyons deceased calls all creditors and parties with claims to present them with proof to the undersigned at the address provided. This notice requires claims to be filed by a specified deadline as per applicable probate law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lyons
Probate Notice of Executor in Mitchell Trust Company
The notice directs creditors to present vouchers within six months after first publication to Mitchell Trust Company in Mitchell South Dakota. Dated May 25 1914. MITCHELL TRUST COMPANY By M F Patton Secretary administrator of the estate of James Lyons deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Trust Company
Mitchell
Davison
South Dakota
M. F. Patton
Sec’y
James Lyons
Estate of Lizzie Dexheimer Deceased Public Notice
The administrator of Lizzie D. Dexheimer deceased notifies creditors and all persons indebted to or having claims against the estate to present them at Mt. Vernon Davison County South Dakota. Dated May 18 1914. J M Newell Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie D. Dexheimer
Mt. Vernon
Davison
South Dakota
J. M. Newell
Elizabeth Dexheimer
John Henry Dexheimer
Estate of Elizabeth Dexheimer Probate Notice
Estate of Elizabeth Dexheimer deceased seeks to settle and settle all claims against the estate. Administrator urges all creditors to present claims by formal notice and in accordance with applicable probate law.
Estate Transfer in Dexheimer Case from Deceased to Administrator
Estate of John Henry Dexheimer transfers authority to the administrator of the Dexheimer estate as the deceased’s representative. The filing records the legal handover of duties and assets to administer the estate per applicable probate procedures.
Order to Show Cause on Filing Petition to Sell Land
State of South Dakota Davison County in County Court June 15 1914. In the matter of the estate of Mary C Merriman deceased Lewis Merriman petitions to sell the SE quarter of Section 18 Township 104 Range 60 west 5th P M a 1 3 interest to pay debts. It is ordered that all interested appear June 18 1914 at 10 a m in Mitchell to show cause why license to sell should not be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
South Dakota
County of
Davison
Mary C. Merriman
Lewis Merriman
Mitchell
Order to Show Cause in Probate for Lewis Merriman
The court orders show cause why an order should not grant Lewis Merriman as administrator to sell real estate. A copy of the order will be published four weeks in Mitchell Capital and served personally to interested county residents at least ten days before the hearing. Dated Mitchell South Dakota June 15 1914. Judge QO C Thompson. Clerk S Cattrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Merriman
Mitchell Capital
Mitchell
Mitchell, S. D
Philanthropist Bets $1000 to Reach $20 Million
Evansville Indiana philanthropist Adolph Melser pledges a tentative $1000 gift to Elbert Hubbard's community at East Aurora New York. The funds will be deposited for 250 years in a bank selected by Hubbard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Evansville
Ind
Adolph Melser
Elbert Hubbard
East Aurora
N. Y
Gift to aid animals in distant future accepted
The East Aurora sage and compound at 4 percent interest will grow to about 20 million dollars in 250 years for animal welfare. The gift was accepted by Mr. Hubbard during his Friday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Aurora
Hubbard
Alfafa Special Itinerary In State
The Alfafa Special vacation itinerary lists stops across South Dakota from June 18 to June 27. Cities include Stickney Corsica Armour Delmont Tripp Parkston Mitchell Letcher Woonsocket Wessington Springs Wolsey Arlington Estelline Castlewood Watertown Altamont Clark Doland Redfield Northville Faulkton Seneca Gettysburg Onida Blunt Highmore Miller Hitchcock Huron Iroquois Carthage Canova Salem Hartford Ful ton Canistota Surrey Centerville Wakonda Volin Beresford Alcester Hawarden.
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South Dakota
Stickney
Corsica
Armour
Delmont
Tripp
Parkston
Mitchell
Letcher
Woonsocket
Wessington Springs
Wolsey
Arlington
Estelline
Castlewood
Watertown
Altamont
Clark
Doland Redfield
Northville
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Widmann
Council
Big Beast
Man
Pierre
of Commonwealth Life Insurance Company of
Omaha
of Westchester Fire Insurance Company of
Otto E. Schaefer
BCU
Are Anne
O. K
Stablein
Insurance
F. ©. Mueller
Beal
K. Stablein
Mueller
Kansas City
Rife Insurance Company of
Missouri
I. Capital
Ato Gat
Pothcier
Kansas City Life Insurance Company
F. QO. K. Stablein
Fichter
A. D
Pace
COS Weimsgreehts sMisiste Oe
Amiatete
Eulisserte
National Life Insurance Co
I. C. K. Stablein
Chontes
le Oe
Don Whiskeranza
Niagara
QO. C. Thompson
S. Cattrell
A. M. Bruce
Kirksville
City
Fifth Ave
S. D
A. E. Hitchcock
Commercial & Savings Bank
Herbert E. Hitchcock
Commercial and Savings Bank
Mitchell, South Dakota
Hi. G. Giddings
Charles F. Tym
Giddings & Tym Lawyers
West
Nat'l Bank
Wherry
8. D
Broadbent Bros
W. H. Broadbent Co
W. Hull
Jebson’s
Broadbent
H. Noble & Son Funeral Directors
Fourth Ave
D. J
H. Noble & Son
Mitchell Publishing CO. Printers
Daily Republican
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