Close baseball clash and medical society meeting noted
A tight Mitchell Alexandria baseball game ended 2 to 3 with Mitchell narrowly failing to tie in the ninth as umpire calls draw comment. The piece also covers the South Dakota State Medical Society meeting at Chamberlain with 150 members, new by laws, and officers named for 1891 92.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota State Medical Society
Chamberlain
South Dakota
E. T. Scott
South Dakota Pharmaceutical Association
Pres
J. W. Freeman
Liuys
M. Ware
Salem
G. W. Moody
Huron
S. L. Halverson
Mitchell
R. C. Warne
W. E. Duncan
Aberdeen
Taft
State Medical Society
Mitchell Wedding of Clara McDonald and Samuel Greene
The ceremony took place June 11, 1891 at the McDonald home in Mitchell with Rev. J. H. Babcock officiating. The couple, Clara Belle McDonald and Samuel Naylor Greene of Knowles & Greene, planned a month long wedding journey before settling at the McDonald residence. A list of guests and gifts accompanied the account, noting prominent families and extensive presents from local and visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Babcock
Clara Belle
G. T. McDonald
Samuel Naylor Greene
Knowles & Greene
Mitchell
McDonald
East Fourth Street
Walter McDonald
Olympia
Washington
Rowley
Messrs
S. H. Scallin
H. R. Kibbee
Princes Albert
Catherine Mermet
Ohio
Virginia
Major
Israel Greene
Mesdames
Beckwith
Lawler
M. H
G. M. Rowley
Burr
W. M. Smith
Stearns
Hitchcock
G. A. Johnston
Hardesty
Bowdle
Wheelock
W. C. Davison
Taylor
Logan
Morrow
Kimball
Goodykoonty
Hammer
Seaman
Knowles
Anderson
Mixed Aberdeen and Chamberlain arrivals enliven Milwaukee platform
The Milwaukee platform buzzed with returning Masons from Watertown, dentists from Aberdeen, doctors from Chamberlain, lawyers and railroad staff from court, and travelers. A lunch mishap between Geo Silsby and Geo Johnston sparked a comic grip swap, while a Phreno-Cosmian recital at M E church drew a large stormy audience and boosted receipts. A Brookings Register note recalls a prank on editor Bushnell involving a deed in lieu of subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Chamberlain
Milwaukee
Watertown
Geo. Silsby
Dave Mizener
Johnston
Son of
Sin
Katrina
New York
Brookings Register
Huron
W. F. T. Bushnell
Dakota Farmer
Hood health claim for Hood's Sarsaparilla
The piece extolls Hood's Sarsaparilla as a proven medicine through a friend to friend narrative. It emphasizes its unequalled record of cures and promises honesty about its effects to persuade readers to try it.
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Hood
Baccalaureate Sermons Mark University Commencement
A day of religious services at Diakotia University featured Rev. J A Burdick of Aberdeen delivering a practical baccalaureate sermon on Calvinist and Armenian beliefs and calling students to thoughtful ministry. Nearby services included Rev. Miller of Redfield and Rev. George Williams delivering sermons to graduates and trustees, with flowers and music enhancing the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Diakotia University
J&. A. Burdick
Aberdeen
Miss Locke
Messrs. Boges, Shepherd
Tal
Tred Clark
Burdick
Mr. Miller
Redfield
University
Geo. Williams
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Bradley
North Pole
St. Mary’s Church
Mr. Ellis
Sioux Falls
Congregational Church
Church of the Holy Family
Kunkel Patented As Land Office Favors Contestants
The McCook county case of Henry Kunkel is approved for patenting. Ex parte disputes favor contestants in timber culture and homestead contests in Davison Sanborn and Jerauld counties. In Parker vs Sheldon Davison land, Sheldon defaulted, contest dismissed. contestant may appeal to the Secretary of the Interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kunkel
McCook County
Walter Broadbent
Charles J. Fields
Davison County
Tamer W. Hesler
George Townson
Sanborn County
Charles Beechtold
Levi G. Avery
Jerauld County
James M. Parker
Rodolphe O. Sheldon
Sheldon
Hnd
Secretary of the Interior
Great Weather for Picnica
Rain disrupted outdoor plans for the High School class and the Hiawathas outings. The group shifted their regular meeting from Monday night to an indoor picnic in S. H. Scallin’s parlors and enjoyed prepared viands as part of the changed program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiawathas
S. H. Scallin
Work of the B Schools Display At McGovern Store Room
Front windows showcased pupil handiwork from several grades featuring geological specimens botanical studies map drawing penmanship physiology geometry trigonometry natural history and physical geography. The exhibit, arranged for best view, reflects credit to teachers and pupils and indicates progress in local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGovern
Taft Damages Won In Railroad Suit At Chamberlain
In Chamberlain court, E B Taft won $90 plus interest against Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul for fire damage from Sept 5 1884 caused by an engine. The defense was by Preston and Goodykoontz, plaintiff by Greene of Pierre. Separate notice announces a June 16 1891 annual school election in Davison county with officers to be elected and duties described. The notice notes women may vote in school elections and mentions forthcoming official school law copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patman
Tatman
Chamberlain
E. B. Taft
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company
Taft
Messrs
Preston and
Goodykoontz
Greene
Pierre
Davison County
South Dakla
Pierre Free Press
Harry L. Bras
Northwestern Turnfest Tickets For St Paul Meet
The C M and St Paul Railway will sell excursion tickets for one way fare and round trip for the Northwestern Turnfest in St Paul from June 19 and 20. Tickets are good to return until June 24. F J Clemans agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
C. M. & St. Paul Ry. Co
F. J. Clemans
Agt
Literary Society Contest Decides for Zeta Alpha at University
In Commencement Week events at the University Chapel the Protonian and Zeta Alpha societies held a final literary contest. The Zeta Alpha group won in oratory with W S Shepherd, in declamation with Miss Emma Harker, and in debate with H C Clark and D W Moore. Judges were Rev. Mr. Miller and Rev. Mr. Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protonian
Zeta Alpha
Protonians
Zeta Alphas
Bradley
H. G. Utley
Utley
Pretonian Society
W.S. Shepherd
Haymarket
Matix
Foster
Russ
Emma Harker
Emma
Miss Welsh
Zéta Alpha Society
United States
H.C. Clark
D. W. Moore
W. A. Barber
A. C. Shepherd
Dakota crop outlook upbeat after Mitchell interview
John D. Wood of Mitchell Roller Mill and South Dakota Millers Association chair reports excellent prospects across southern and eastern counties. He notes strong growth of wheat oats hay millet and potatoes with minimal worm damage. A pony riding contest at Grimm's farm in Union township saw Jacob Koch of Mitchell win first prize a saddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Press
John D. Wood
Mitchell
South Dakota Millers’ Association
Wood
Dakota
Grimm
Union Township
Jacob Koch
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Mitchell Capital
Piges
Mitchell Grounds
Jim Wells
Jim
Agnew
Crane
Sloan
Dott
Sampson
Broderick
Krom
Nichols
Alexandria
the State Medical Society
Wauseon
Letchers
Woonsocket
Silsbys
Smith, Bracy
Champeny
Kibbee
Caaves
Mrs. Lawler
Anna and
Wallis Greene
Umopolitan
Rev. Williams
Dr. Tatman
Bigler
Tracy
Dbigler
Justice Abbey
Land Office Notes
Sou
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