Sia Beown Nuptials in early morn ceremony
The wedding of Louis J igs Zadia Brown took place in a quiet early morning ceremony at 16:30. The bridal party entered to a parade led by Miss Grace Goodykoontz with Mae and Richard Welch. The couple, both well known, plan a wedding breakfast at Mrs Reid Welch’s home then depart for Chicago via Omaha and Sibley Town. The groom is cashier of the First National Bank in Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Zadia Brown
Shure
Macrh
Grace
Goodykoontz
Mae Welch
Richard Welch
Reid. Welch
Welch
Omiaha
Sibley
Chicago
Mitchell
First National Bank
Brookings College Closes with June Commencement Events
June 19 events at the state agricultural college featured an inter-society contest between Miltonian and Athennia for the faculty trophy, close judging favoring Miltonians. The pro am included an essay oration and reading, with the Athens presenting a strong program. Forty graduates received diplomas as Austin K. de Blois of Chicago gave the commencement address. The city welcomed visitors who used the low excursion rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural College
Miltonian
Athennia Literary Soch
City Auditorium
Miss Vaughn
College Chapel
Austin K. de Blois
Chicago
Oldest South Dakota Couple Married Sixty Six Years
Armour, June area claims the state’s oldest couple. Gev Mathews, born 1817 in Westmorland PA, married Beth Anderson Sterling in 1839. They moved Iowa then South Dakota in 1869, have five children, three daughters, and supported Democratic candidate Martin Van Buren in 1840, planning to vote for him again in 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Martin
Buren
Fine Dramatic Presentation at the Opera House
A dramatic company led by m. Owen presented Othello at the opera house for five evenings to a fair audience. The performance drew generous appreciation for the actors and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Owen
Sted
Opera House
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Advertises Health Claims
The piece touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic and alterative to strengthen blood and fight disease germs. It warns against alcohol in medicines, extols improved digestion and liver function, and recommends Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation. It portrays mosquitoes and flies as disease vectors and urges readers to consider their system as an army needing proper provisioning.
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A. Edison
Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Aoieconsty
Goldei
Othello Portrayed With Earnestness by Western Cast
The company presents a strong Othello with J. W. McConnell in fine form as Othello and Owen as Iago. Miss Reynolds excels as Desdemona and Miss Sherman as Emilia, especially in the denunciation of Iago. Rathbun's orchestra adds to the evening with several excellent musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Reynolds
Desdemona
Miss Sherman
Emelia
Tago
Rathbun
Two state G A R and W R C officers chosen at Aberdeen
The election of officers for the Grand Army of the Republic and the Womens Relief Corps occurred in Aberdeen this afternoon. Col J B Wolgemuth was elected department commander of the G A R and Mrs Clara A Lukens department president of the W R C. The next encampment will be held at Yankton in 1906.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Womans’ Relief Corps
Aberdeen
Silsby
Republican
J. B. Wolgemuth
Clara A. Lukens
W. R. CG
Mitchell
Col. Wolgemuth
Mrs. Lukens
Panthens and Mitchell
Yankton
Rural school graduation exercises set for July 1
County Superintendent E. J. Quigley announces rural school graduations at the courthouse Saturday July 1 starting 1 o clock. A picnic on the courthouse lawn precedes the program with Ruth Parrett salutatory Maj. O W Coursey address diplomas presented by BD J Quigley and Odelia Mutziger valedictory.
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Court House
Ruth Parrett
Maj
O. W. Coursey
J. Quigley
Odelia Mutziger
Knowledge dwells in heads replete with thoughts of other men
Quote noting wisdom lies in focusing on one’s own mind rather than others. Attributed to a cowherd, it reflects reflective discourse. The line contrasts external deliberation with inward contemplation in a concise moral cue.
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Cowper
City Council Awards Basement Finishing Contract
At a Wednesday meeting the city council opened bids and awarded Fred Brodtrup a contract of just over 1500 for finishing five basement rooms in City Hall. Two rooms will serve Fire Department social space and Co. D drill room, three will be for rent. The session also included board of equalization actions with some assessment reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Fred Brodtrup
Fire Department
Co. D
Tigers of China Describe Amoy Tigers in Caves and Dens
A correspondent reports wild tigers on hills near Amoy near Formosa. Tigers hunt at night attacking livestock and pigs, using great physical strength to traverse steep terrain. Villagers fear them as they retreat to caves and dens each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amoy
China
Formosa
Almaey
uUtere
Ora
Dipping Tanks Give Satisfaction Across County
Dipping stations under county inspector W G Richards will finish dipping cattle within the county by July 1. Stockmen praise the program, noting improved coat shedding and overall health after dipping, with one wary producer now buying dips for his horses and reporting strong results.
The Fall Hat in India Prom Its Call to Silk Hats
London Onlooker notes Calcutta society clings to tall silk hats, even in heat. Vendors call promotions until 1:30 pm and syces fetch hats for calls. At the Viceroy’s cup races, helmeted dress yields to silk hats for masters in the grandstand.
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Calcutta
Syce
Ascot
Esc Ontaife
London
W. R. C. Gains Despite Losses Report
Aberdeen reports from June 21 show department secretary Eva B. Williams records 238 member losses in the year due to deaths discharges or transfers. Net gain of 66 leaves state total at 1,430. Emma D. Humphreys recounts 1300 receipts and 1100 disbursements with 200 balance. Corps aided Hot Springs soldiers home with 86 and 300 spent on department supplies.
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Aberdeen
Eva BE. Williams
Watertown
Emma D. Humphreys
Treasury
Corps
Hot Springs
Advertised Letters at Mitchell Post Office End Week June 21 1905
A list of uncalled for letters at the Mitchell post office as of the week ending June 21 1905 includes Bartlett J W Costello Bert Clark O C Earckson John Hanson Onnte Jordan Reuben Larabee E E Noble Wayne L Orith R T Page H L Smith Stormbeck G W Tennant R L Wellman Guy Wallace E F Warner Krank Frangle. Advertised letters should be claimed or they are sent to the dead letter office.
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Mitchell
Bartlett
J W Costello
Bert Clark
O C Earckson
John Hanson
Onnte Jordan
Reuben ‘Larabee
E E Noble
Wayne L Orith
R T Page
H L Smith
W Stormbeck
G W W Tennant
R L Wellman
Guy Wallace
E F C Warner
Frangle
Krank
H. L G. Bras
P. M
Booth and Barrett Sever Friendship Over The Man o Airlie
A rift formed between Edwin Booth and Lawrence Barrett when Barrett performed The Man o Airlie at Booths New York theater. Booth halted the show after poor reception. Barrett accused Booth of limiting his role. quarrels ensued but they later reconciled and continued to draw large audiences together.
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Edwin Booth
Lawrence Barrett
Barrett
Man O’ Airlee
Booth
New York City
Lins
Barret
Arein
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G. A. R. and
W. R. OC
Things Educational
E. J. Quigley
City Council
Fred Brodstrop
Tigers OF China
Lewis Shuster
Champeng
Autchell, South Dakota
Preston & Hannett
LAW
S. I
A. E. Hitchcock
Attorney AT Law
Ss. D
India
England
W. R. C. Gains
Nichols’s Abstract, Loan & Trust CO
Prescott
Postoffice
Undertakers
J. W. Sroadgent & CO
H. Noble & Son Undertaking
Oposite P. O
Park Ave. W
Masury
J. H. Ferris
L. E. Stair, Mitchell, S. D
Booth and Barrett
Montarigne
S. C
John Hagge
Dray and
J. A. Reed’s
E. B. van Alstine
Coal and Wood
Milwaukee Depot
Mitchell, S. D
Foley
Scallim Bros
Foley & Co
J. K. Horn
Diversey Blvd
E. C. Watkins
Sexton
The
Methodist Church
Springfield
A. H. Davis
Mt. Sterling
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