Opera House Scheme in Mitchell Moving Ahead
The Republican reports stock drives by L Beckwith and L O Gale to fund an opera house in Mitchell. Over 100 shares sold, funds from the corn palace may be redirected, and a stockholders meeting and site selection are planned before fall. The project aims to open the structure late this year for entertainment and public gatherings.
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Mitchell
Republican
L Beckwith
L. O. Gale
Ci Izes
Corn Palace
Odm
Messrs
Beckwitt Ed Gale
Ney
Rain Pours as June Rainfall Aims to Beat Old Record
Rainfall since June 4 reached 4.26 inches by 12:45 with two weeks left to break the 1897 record of 4.98 inches. The gauge at 3 o'clock showed 4.65 inches total and 1.69 inches since noon after .39 inches fell since 12:45.
Mitchell Defeats LeMars in Eight to Nine Ball Game
LeMars lost to Mitchell 9 to 7 after Brown sent word that Mitchell won the Friday afternoon game. The telegraph notes a late ninth inning tied potential when Foley was held at the plate and Haley failed to score due to a lame leg. Cone played well at third base and contributed strong hitting.
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THE
Republican
Brown
Mitchell
LeMars
Miller
Bobby Black
S Haley
Baee
Black
Tucker
Foley
Cone
Rain Continues as June Records Nearly Match Averages
The Daily Republican reports persistent rain in June with 0.35 inches overnight and 2.96 inches total for 11 days, surpassing forecasted drier spells. Ground and road sightings show more rain in the countryside than in town, and a brief cloud burst delivered heavy rainfall between 11:45 and 12:40.
Mission closes after week of Catholic services in Belvidere
Catholic mission in Belvidere Illinois ends with morning and evening services. Father Moran delivered Why Catholics Revere the Virgin Mary and spoke several times this week. Father Thuente assisted and both priests from St Paul preached to large audiences including Protestant attendees.
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Father Moran
Miss Coghlan
Father Thuente
Watertown
St. Paul
Paiests
Mitchell to Hold City Bicycle Races on National Holiday
Citizens expect an innovative bicycle meet in Mitchell with L E Stair coordinating a short program. Local bicycle dealers will provide prizes and support, and the American Bicycle Co. will award gold medals for long distance races as part of a sanctioned event drawing swift riders from the state. A ball game may cap the day between local amateurs and a nearby club.
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L. E. Stair
National Association
American Bicycle Co
Mitchell
Parketon
Engstrom-Wedding Unites Belvidere Bride and Dakota Professor
Florence Annette Foote of Belvidere wed E. W. Engstrom of Dakota University in a Benson home ceremony. The nuptials featured Mendelssohn music, a bridal party including Victor Engstrom Jr and Raymond Purinton, and Rev. Purinton officiating. The bride, Florence Foote, is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Foote. Engstrom is the Rockford area scholar and banker’s son.
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E. W. Engstrom
Dakota University
Belvidere
Rockford
Ill
Register Gazette
Benson
Mre
John C. Foote
Mendelssohn
Victor Engstrom, Jr
Raymond Purinton
E. B. Witwer
Chicago
Misa Anne Bowman
South Haven
Mich
Mr. Purinton
Marquette
Mies Foote
Miss Foote
Northwestern University
Engstrom
A. *. Engstrom
Third National Bank
Informal Mitchell 1879 Pioneers Gather for Waterhouse Sending
An informal evening at the Masonic hall brought together men who were in Mitchell in 1879 to bid A. J. Waterhouse farewell before his departure. Attendees shared memories of pioneer days, Waterhouse read poems, Lott sang, and nine attendees later posed for a Cox’s gallery photo before Waterhouse headed to Minneapolis and Los Angeles.
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Masonic Hall
Mitchell
A. J. Waterhouse
W. E. Crane
F. M. Hammer
Geo. A. Johnston
J. W. Beattie
Thos. Ball
al. Hammer
Geo. A. Silsby
J. T. Morrow
W. E. Turner
W. E. Lott
H. B. Rogers
Mr. Waterhouse
Minneapolis
Los Angeles
Northwestern graduate leads to a Mitchell faculty life
The article notes a Northwestern University graduate who earned a degree then pursued postgraduate study at the Comstock school of oratory. He now holds the chair of English and oratory at South Dakota University in Mitchell. Gifts include $1000 in Continental bank and Illinois Central rail road stocks from the bride’s grandfather, and an ornate chest of linen from Miss Hattie Foote. The groom remains on University faculty for the next year and will return to Mitchell with his bride in September.
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Northwestern Univrsity
Comstock School of Oratory
South Dakota University
Mitchell
Continental Bank
Illinois Central Railroad
Belvidere
Mies Hattie Foote
Engstrom
Children's Day Exercises At Methodist Church
Childrenperformed songs and recitations Sunday under Superintendent Stout at the Methodist church. A decorated platform and two gates marked the event with a 11 dollar collection aiding a church fund for student ministry loans.
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Stout
Presbyterian Church
B.S. Barnard
Jowera
Chamberlain Court House Destroyed By Fire
A Thursday morning blaze in Chamberlain destroyed the courthouse, with a $5000 loss to the structure. Fire believed incendiary started about 1 o clock, most county records saved though sheriff and clerk of court papers burned. Judge Smith held court in the evening after the fire, stenographic notes of Virgil Boyles damaged. Chamberlain agitation for a new courthouse began, and after term Judge Smith planned to hold court in Oucoma across the Missouri.
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Chamberlain
Doctors Elect Officers at State Medical Society Meeting
At the Huron gathering of the state medical society officers were elected: President C. C. Grogs Yankton. Vice President Dr Nugent Springfield. Dr. B. A. Bobb Mitchell as secretary and treasurer. Assistant Secretary Dr H B Scofield Scotland. Trustees Dr H E McNutt Aberdeen and Dr Brown Parkston. The group also discussed widespread smallpox and methods to halt it as winter approaches.
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State Medical Society
Huron
C. C. Grogs
Yankton
Nugent
Springfield
B. A. Bobb
Mitchell
J. L. Stewart
Irene
Avsistant
H. B. Scofield
Scotland
H. E. McNutt
Aberdeen
Brown
Parkston
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R. B. Dundass
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W. EB. Crane
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Mitchell, S, D
Chicago Shoe House
Detroit Vapor
Phoenix Storm
W.H. Webster & Co
South Main Street
Jone
Itcell
Daily Republican
Fathers Moran
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University
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Ulty
Belvidere, Ill
Methodist
Presbyterian
Belle
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