Married Couple Elopes After Quick City Departure
John S. Chapman and Miss Mable Splitt wed in Mitchell at Dr. W. S. Shepherd's home before leaving on the Milwaukee train for Mellette S D to attend Harold Meyer and Marie Newell's ceremony. They plan a honeymoon at Big Stone Lake with Chester Ruth and Gord Kirkpatrick. Splitt, daughter of Mrs. Dora Splitt, worked at H D Butterfield. Chapman, ex Dakota Wesleyan student, recently with A T Downey insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Chapman
Mable Splitt
W. S. Shepherd
West Fourth Avenue
Dr. Shepherd
Harold G. Meyer
Marie Newell
Mellette
White Butte Seeks Rail Station on Milwaukee Coast Line
North Dakota South Dakota border residents of White Butte press for a rail station after years of denial. They argue proximity to other stations across the border and hope the South Dakota distance law will grant them access. Hopes rise as talks claim Minneapolis St Louis may build a bridge at Le Beau and extend west, potentially improving service blocked by washouts and poor road beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
South Dakota
Milwaukee Road
Minneapolis & St. Louis Road
LeBeau
Local notes update from Thursday's Daily
James D. Westbrook travels to Lake Geneva Wisconsin for Y M C A conference. Blanche Sampson arrives from Des Moines to vacation with the Sampson family. Rev Borchardt returns from White Lake aiding Cloverleaf school program and plans a union Sunday school next week. Julius Herman and sister Sadie depart for Great Falls Montana. Hardman millinery prepares to open at Main and West Sixth. Lane baseball defeats Wthan 6 to 4. Margaret McGuire leaves for White Lake after two weeks with her sister. Mrs S H Bakewell visits in Huron. Farmer's union schedules meetings first and third Saturdays at the courthouse. Mrs A B Hager returns from Spearfish. Hazel Jackson returns from Edmore teaching. Lester Garbett faces calf theft trial in Alexandria. jury panel pending. Prof W C Hunter opens violin studio over Redline Piano store with special rates before July 1. Mrs C A Craig and Ruth Craig visit Roy L Pound in Wessington Springs. William L Pier elected bank president at Midland. Various primary election expense bills filed with county auditor. Five-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs O B Smith dies of infantile paralysis. Mrs Vera Dyvick files for divorce from Clarence H E Dyvick. Divorce case notes and child remain. A fishing trip to Lake Andes by A F Mikish and W H Spence. City council special meeting tonight at 7:30 with hearings on street grading and graveling North Duff and West Fourth avenues. Municipal court case: C B Beyer discharged for disturbing the peace. a heated discussion noted in Gumbiner’s tailor shop. Frederick Foote Johnson, Missouri bishop coadjutor, visits and conducts Episcopal services confirming new members and leading evening prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Hager
Spearfish
S. D
State Normal School
Hazel Jackson
Edmore
N. D
Lester Garbert
Mitchell
Alexandria
W. C. Hunter
Redline Piano
C. A. Craig
Ruth Craig
Roy L. Pound
Wessington Springs
Craig
Pound
William L. Pier
First National Bank of Midland
C. W. Downey
E. Owens
O. C. Thompson
H. A. Rodee
J. L. Lovinger
P. A. Zoliman
O. B. Smith
Vera EH. Dyvick
Clarence HE. Dyvick
A. F. Mikish
W. H. Spence
Lake Andes
Duff Street
First Avenue
Eighth Avenue
Third
Fourth Avenues
Fourth Avenue
Iowa Street
Edgerton Street
Fellow E J elected Mitchell Commercial club secretary
E J Fellow traffic manager for John Morrell & Company was elected secretary of the Mitchell Commercial club succeeding T J Morgans. He will likely start July 1 after release from his present job. Fellow has 17 years in railroad and commercial traffic and has worked for Chicago & Northwestern Updike Grain Union Pacific Cudahy Booth Fisheries and Morrell. He presented letters from former employers praising his ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Fellow
John Morrell & Company
Sioux Falls
Mitchell Commercial Club
T. J. Morgans
Fellow
Huron
Watertown
Mitchell
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Updike Grain Co
Union Pacific Railroad
Cudahy Packing Company
John Morrell Company
Booth Wisheries Company
Booth Fisheries Company
United States
Dominion Transportation Company
Lake Superior
Georgian Bay
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Railroad Commission
Classification Committees
Western Trunk Line Committee
Morrell Company
Mitchell Board of Directors
Commercial Club
Retail Merchants’ Association
Father Seeks Eloping Daughter in South Dakota
Clear Lake South Dakota reports Harry Wilson of Madison and Amelia Kluckman of Clear Lake eloped stirring county sensation. No trace found. they may have wed in Madison or Pipestone Minnesota. Kluckman failed to restrain her and the father pursues proof of marriage to protect her rights and reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
S. D
Harry Wilson
Madison S. D
Amelia Kluckman
Fred Kluck
Deuel County
Madison
Pipestone
Minn
Wilson
Klackman
Indians seek pay for Black Hills gold claim
Indian groups from the Cheyenne River Pine Ridge Rosebud Crow Creek and Lower Brule meet at Cherry Creek South Dakota to press for several million dollars from the government over the Black Hills section. They argue compensation should reflect gold extracted since white settlement began in 1874 and are seeking more precise metal totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills
Better Water Carnival Planned for Woonsocket 1916
Woonsocket plans the fifth annual water carnival with July 17 to 22 booked events. The Capital City Amusement Co of St Paul will exhibit all week while top state baseball teams are contracted to play. Committees report progress and optimism for the largest crowds in the city’s gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket
S. D
Capital City Amusement Company of
St. Paul
Gandy Pushes for Little Bend Nitrate Plant site
Congressman Harry L. Gandy of South Dakota advocates for a government built nitrate plant on the Little Bend of the Missouri near Pierre. He has gathered data on power output and cost, pressing Congress and the president to back the $12 million project. He cites location advantages and growing support as progress toward approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Harry L. Gandy
South Dakota
Congress
Little Bend
Missouri River
Pierre
Gandy
Knights of Columbus elect officers at state convention
South Dakota brief reports officers elected for the Knights of Columbus at the state convention. State deputy P F Wickham Alexandria and J Cavanaugh Aberdeen named secretary. J J Lahey Mitchell treasurer. J N Weber Watertown advocate. JBE Murphy Lead warden. Rev T J McCarthy Lead chaplain. Delegates to the supreme council include Wickham Dalton Woonsocket Curran Lead and Burk Huron. Next convention set for Milbank. Reports show growth and sound finances with twelve councils, sixty initiated and a 200-guest banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leac
S. D
The
Knights of Columbu
P. F. Wickham
Alexandria
John Cavanaugh
Aberdeen
J. J. Lahey
Mitchell
J. N. Weber
Watertown
Jbe. Murphy
T. J. McCarthy
Supreme Council
J. R. Dalton Woonsocket
J. L. Curran
Frank Burk
Huron
Milbank
Chautauqua Opens in Mitchell With Savranoffs Program
The Mitchell chautauqua began this afternoon at 2 30 with W J Hoover introducing the event and the Savranoff trio performing piano violin and cello pieces plus vocal numbers. Stewart Long scheduled to lecture at 3 00 on Reaching the Goal. Dr ree J Clark to lecture this evening. Ticket guaranty funds still being tallied. Tomorrow features Funfest Old Home Singers Minakuchi lecture and full evening program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
W. J Hoover
Savranoffs
Margare Savranoff
Leo Savranoff
Russell Chi Hinski
Stewart I. Long
Ree J. Clark
Guaranty
Old Home Singers
Yutaka Minakuchi
Meyer Newell nuptials held in Mellette South Dakota
Harold G. Meyer and Miss Marie Newell were married yesterday at the Mellette Methodist church. Rev. E. F. W. Page officiated. A five course dinner followed with music. The couple left for Big Stone Lake for a brief honeymoon and plan to settle in the city.
Mitchell Wedding Notice Reveals Married Couple
Mr and Mrs I G Newell of Mellette and Mr and Mrs Meyer plan home at 1013 North Main Mitchell. Attendants included C W Ruth, John S Chapman and Laura Tast on from Wessington Springs. Announcement notes John Chapman wed Miss Mable Splitt in Mitchell Tuesday night, surprising many who knew her as Miss Splitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G. Newell
Mellette
Newell
Milwaukee Road
Mable Splitt
Mitchell
M Grew Receives Strong Boost in South Dakota
Aberdeen News reports T McGrew, president of the late KE Union, lauded as an exemplar in Christian Endeavor work. From a railroad ticket and small funds, he rose to cashier and assistant manager while guiding church activities and state conventions, driving notable progress in South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen News
T. McGrew
Union
McKrew
Mitchell
Haley-Neeley Co
McGrew
Memew
South Dakota
Elks Observe Birth of Flag in Lodge Program
A small audience attended the Elk lodge program in the Elks hall honoring the flag. Peterson's Orchestra opened with The Star Spangled Banner, then Mrs Hatsminger sang My Old Kentucky Home. F J Herrick spoke on The Score of Our Flag, tracing its history, and Louis Ovinger performed a baritone solo Blow, Blow, Thou Gentle Wind. The gathering concluded with America sung by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk's Hall
Wiks’ Lodge
Peterson
J. H. Nolt
Hatsminger
Kentucky
F. J. Herrick
Congress
United States
W. M. Herbert
Louis Ovinger
America
GIVES WIFE $10,000 IN DIVORCE SETTLEMENT
Volga South Dakota. Following a state circuit court order, Anna Paulson is awarded 10,000 dollars in cash as her share of marital property from C S Paulson. Paulson keeps the rest of the substantial estate. They have one child who will choose which parent to live with.
Bullock Predicts Roosevelt Back Hughes in R Convention
Seth Bullock, a longtime Roosevelt ally and leading South Dakota progressive Republican, just returned from Chicago as an alternate in the Republican convention and states Roosevelt will support Hughes. He has assured Justice Hughes of his backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. D
Seth Bullock
Col. Roosevelt
Chicago
Roosevelt
Hughes
Captain Bullock
Justice Hughes
Bomb Explodes in Mail Car Near Butte
A bomb in a mail pouch exploded in a moving Oregon Short Line mail car in Butte Montana. The package was reported addressed to Governor Spry of Utah, causing wreckage and investigation into the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Butte
Mont
Oregon Short Line
Spry
Utah
Commissioners Award Bridge Contract and Adjournment
Mitchell area to Pioneer Bridge Company for a bridge between sections 18-104-62 and 138-104-863 with equal cost sharing between counties. Board adjourns sine die after unanimous votes. numerous bills listed from Mitchell Pub Co and others for election work and supplies.
War on Mescal Use Among Pine Ridge Sioux
United States authorities in South Dakota intensify efforts to prohibit the mescal bean or peyote button among Pine Ridge Sioux. Four Sioux, including Marry Black Bear Herman Conquering Bear Martin Conquering Bear and William Red Nest, near Martin, were arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Brooks and face federal prosecution for alleged bean use in a religious ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
D. D
United States
South Dakota
Pine Ridge Reservation
Black Bear
Herman
Marshall Brooks
Sues Saloon Over Death From Liquor Sale
In Wessington South Dakota Mrs Button seeks 23000 in a state circuit court damage suit against local saloon men claiming her husband died after obtaining liquor from the saloons in violation of a ban on sales to habitual drinkers. The saloon defendants say the liquor came to him through others and they had no knowledge of intended recipient. This novel defense is a first in the state and draws wide interest as the trial approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wessington
S. D
Tman
Lethers
Button
ELOPING COUPLE MARRIED IN PIPESTONE AWAITS TRACE
Fred Kluckman of Clear Lake reports his daughter Amelia Kluckman and Jarry Wilson of Madison S D secretly wed in Pipestone Minnesota after obtaining a license and being married by Judge GC H Smith. They then disappeared with doubts over Wilsons divorce status and possible perjury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake, M. D
Fred Kluckman
Clear Lake
Amelia Kluckman
Jarry Wilson
Madison
S. D
Pipestone
Minn
GC. H. Smith
Wilson
Pipestone County
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John Chapman
Miss Mabel Splitt
Melletti
Conress
White Butte
Tine
North
James D. Westbrook
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Lake Geneva
Wis
Blanche Sampson
Des Moines
Mrs. W. W. Sampson
Leighton Fudge
C. HE. Borchardt
American Sunday School Union
White Lake
Cloverleaf School
W. G. Graham
Federal Weather Station
Julius Herman
Sadie Herman
Great Falls
Hardman Millinery
Main Street
West Sixth Avenue
Lane
Wthan
Margaret McGuire
Huron High School
Martin G. Wider
S. H. Bakewell
Plankinton
G. S. Bakewell
Farmer's Union
C. B. Beyer
I. Gumbiner
Gumbiner
East Second Avenue
Frederick Foote Johnson
St. Louis
Episcopal Church
Missouri
E. J. Fellows
Chamber of Commerce
Retail Merchants’ Associations
Associated Charities
Woonsocket Boosters
Federal Power Plant
Knights OF Columbus
James J. Lahey
Melette
EF. W. Page
Methodist Sharch
Big Stone Lake
Mr. Meyer
T. Meyer
East Fifth Avenue
T. Meyer & Son
Dakota Wesleyan
H. J. Herrick
Elk
Bullock
T. R
Hall
Gustipuiltoa
McLeod
Lehman
Pioneer Bridge Company
S. C
Fergen
Mitchell Pub
Sup- Nice Yyle Seleices
Coxe-Durkee
Sioux Falls Metel Culvert Co
GPS
Mitchell Abstract Co
Harry Stacey
Board
Coun Lay Tel Boe
Louella McKillip
Alice el. Crampton
Mt. Vernon News
Peepee Ares
J. S. Haynes
J. C. Burns
R. L. Seaton
L. G. Helgerson
Enn
D. Stevens
J. A. Grady
R. McCue
Ty. HE. Kidd
G. Bb
Glaunninnettenenty
Mey
Eteyeple
She. Sougonsse
Hansen
J. Pi Wand
A. EK
Moses
Paul Welch
Third Ward
W. Palmer
W. A. Branch
A. Rosenberg
N. H. Berens
Coon Eoaase
Rome
J. Hendrickson
Ieee
T. H. Crampton
Gole
F. J. Tobey
Crampton
H. J. Livesay
SG Sucweee Sabespesecessarcirenses
If. Rumbolz
Chase. Strand
John Schoenfelder
Baker
Carl Knappe
Mile R. J. Goldammer
A. G. Schrenk
L. H. McKeel
Rank Carlson
A. T. Anderson
Geo. Rossman
C. B. Thomas
Lisbon
EX. Rogers
I. C. Welch
F. L. Wagner
Horney & Wright
Hannemann Grocery
Ieee Lilly A. Patterson
Lilly A. Patterson
Iva Gilfillan
Jak. Engineering Co
Mitchell Pub. Co
C. Bishop
E. Cornweil
W. I. Suedmeier
Welch
A. F. Test
Beulah
Dak. Cen. Tel. Co
Lilly Patterson
Ex- Mitchell Pub. Co
W. Downey
Vermilyea
Herman Herbst
BE. Jones
D. Wilkerson
Ork
G. E. Jones
Rae Kotrba
A. G. Michels
W. Meekus
Jasper Loon
John Nolt
R. . Harris
Perry
Rob't. McCue
A. W. Thomas
W. N. Morris
Wether Tee
Harry Wrickson
J. M. VanTassel
Uvadger
J. Morgan
G. I. Bock
J. W W. Kidd
I. G. Alexander
V. Spielman
Brendon
L. C
Helgerson
Mile
J. W
Mileoh Bor
Taplin
Teenie
J. P
Lawrence
B. R
Tromsland
R. Miller
I. H. Poss
Ktings
Bintliff
Thos
Wastcott
Pantano
C. A. Bower
C. V. Wilson
A. l L. Mann
J. Rogers
S. Snyder
J. Tobin
Owens
McCue
L. Seaton
Mt. Vernon
Reinartz
Daniel Gillis
L. (. Helgerson
J. H. Kidd
J. ©. Burns
Stevens
Reed
Pine Ridge
Pipestonh
Minnesota
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