Parade and Races Draw Large Town Crowd on Main Street
Enthusiasm ran high Tuesday as trotting and pacing horses paraded down Main street. The Mitchell band led a fanciful procession with Dr Dunnas and Alderman Curtis in a dag cart, trumpeters on horseback, and many local departments joining in. The parade moved from the lower Main end to Rowley, then back to Main and disbanded at First Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Mitchell Band
Dr. Dundass
Alderman Curtis
Parkston
Mitchell Tre
Exciting 2:20 pace heats thrill afternoon racegoers
The first heat of the 2 20 pace drew a near full amphitheatre as Sir Adrian led a tight finish over Major Dent and Blue Range in a close run. Blue Range took the second heat with Pomsky and Mary Gold close behind. Sir Adrian won the third heat with Mary Gold second. The 2 30 trot saw Phena win in three straight heats with Belle Cyclone second and Doctor M third. best time 2 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Sir Adrian
Major Dent
Blue Range
Mary Golds
Pomsky
Biue Range
Mary Gold
Siedian
Dme
Tomsky
Pheina
Belle Cyclone
Doctor M
Honors to Sir Adrian in Mitchell Wood 2:20 pace
A crowded Mitchell Wood racecourse witnessed a fierce 2:20 pace Tuesday with Sir Adrian taking victory. Major Dent and Blue Rance followed, while Mary Gold placed fourth. owners include Sims & Williamson Denver and Fred Whrlse Eau Claire Wis. Public sentiment praised Sir Adrian as the crowd applauded the floral horse shoe presentation to the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell and Wood
Sir Adrian
Sims & Williamson
Denver
Major Dent
A. A. Boynon
Blue Rance
Fred Wh Rlse
Mary Gold
J. Thomas
Eau Claire
Wis
Boynton
Adrian Mr. Foynton
Adrian
Generous Spirit Highlighted by Floral Offering at Win
The report notes Mr. Boynton presenting the winner with flowers and Mr. Williamson thanking him on the track. It recaps past meetings between the horses at Ilandreau and Sioux Falls with Major Dent defeating Adrian without a whip, and Adrian pushed to the wire by Tuesday. Economic won two heats in 51 ½ seconds for a half mile and repeat race. Gee W. Cole, the starter, earns praise for his steady officiating and prompt race starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boynton
Williamson
Ilandreau
Sioux Balls
Major Dent
Adrian
Tomsky
W. I. Slade
Canton
Bob Green
Greenwitch
Gee. W. Cole
Wheeeler
Mr. Cole
Cole
Sioux Hadls
Ite
Lola Mix
Quarter Race Notes and Purses at Mitchell Grounds
The report covers betting activity and payouts at the Mitchell grounds where winners collect purses promptly or in the evening. Secretary Boynton runs races efficiently with Justian O Tiffany holding secret card privileges listing races and entrants. Major Dent shows speed with mile and quarter heats, while a noted accident involving Lola Mix and a cycle sulky is described with brief detail.
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Mitchell
Boynton
Justian O. Tiffany
Major Dent
Cooper
Races Run Despite Wind Draw Large Wednesday Crowd
A windy Wednesday brought a large crowd to the races. Black Walnut won the 2:30 pace in three heats with a best 2:24, while Milo led early before Black Walnut recovered and won. Doctor M swept the 2:20 trot heats with Puss D taking the third. Robbie Green won the half mile, Will Hough the bicycle race, and Coney pave impressed with an exhibition mile. The day featured strong wind effects on the back stretch and notable competition from Economic and Lady Matlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Walnut
M. H. Gosche
Milo
Aiken
Doctor M
Puss D
Robbie Green
Will Hough
Coney Pave
Dr. M
Economic
Lady Matlock
Bob
Jos. Harker
Carl Starr
George Line
L. K. Starr
Cole Emerges From Fall With Minor Bruises
Cole was at the bottom of the heap and came out, miraculously, with only a few bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Exciting Races at Driving Park Grand Day Rimmed by Crowd
A huge afternoon crowd filled the Driving Park for the last day of racing. Castlewood led the free-for-all pace over Coney Betty Walker Miss Kolpping Lola Mix and Grasshopper with Time 2:16. Niagara won two heats in the 2:45 trot and Evans took the mile handicap bicycle race in 2:44.
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Sh. L. Wilneck
Coney
Castlewood
Betty Walker
Grasshopper
Miss i Klopping
Lola Mix
Miss Klopping
Niagara
Kelley
Kitty
Evans
Nellie Christensen Weds Dee Noble at High Noon
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. K. S. Christensen in Mitchell, Nellie Christensen married Dee J. Noble, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Noble, in a noon ceremony led by Rev. H. S. Wilkinson. A nine course wedding dinner followed with gifts to the bride, who has become a popular local figure, and the couple planned a wedding trip east by the Omaha road for two to three weeks. They will reside at home after August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. S. Christensen
Nellie
Dee J. Noble
H. Noble
Sara Noble
Florence Johnson
Geneveive Branson
Clara Christensen
Cyrus Warne
H. S. Wilkinson
Scott
Mitchell
Noble
Noble & Son
Mrs. Noble
Omaha
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Revival Claim
An advertisement promises renewed vitality for the young and infirm through Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. It asserts the electric spark of the product brings new life and ambition. Available as tea or tablets for 35 cents, Seallin Bros. markets it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Seallin Bros
Second Hand Store Moved to New Colvin Warehouse
Travis Bros. moved their stock of new and second hand goods from opposite the post office to the John Colvin warehouse on east First street two doors east of the Widmann hotel. They offer more commodious storage space and invite customers to call and see them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Bros
John Colvin
East First Street
Widmann
Allen's Foot Ease and Foot Nose Promote Comfort
Shake Into Your Shoes. Allen's foot Ease, a powder. It cures painful, smarting, nervous feet and growing nails, and instantly takes the sting out of corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the era. Allen's Foot Nose makes tight or new shoes feel easy. It is a certain cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, aching feet. Try it today. Sold by all Druggists and Shoe stores. 25c. Trial package Free. Address Allen 3S. Olmstead, LeRoy, N.Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmstead, LeRoy, N.Y
Curious Burial Rule From Giessen Regulations
London Mail notes a rule in Giessen Hesse municipal burial ordinances: interments allowed only after death. in all other cases a mayor signed certificate is required. The item highlights bureaucratic precision in cemetery procedures.
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Giessen
Hesse
London Mail
Rocky Mountain Tea Claims Health Boost for All
Scallin Bros advertise Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for sickness and sorrow, promising wealth for the beggar and a strong, true heart for every user. The bold claim targets broad ailments and personal fortune.
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Atlanta
John Havlatko
Opera House
SO. Dak
A. B. Hager
Chamueny Block
RUH & Garton
Tin
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C. A. Bower
Main St
Mitchell, South Dakota
Carpenters and Joiners
1St Street
Burns’ Lumber Yard
S. C. Wherry
Mitchell, S.2
Ladle Turn
Dracetar Chichester Chemical C
Madison Sanure
PITA
Nichols
Sap
Ste
Texpert
Colorado
Tues
Sir Adrian Beeee
Dent
Tomsky - Eee
Foley
Scallin
Chicago
Foley & Co
J. K. Horn
Diversey Blvd
Gist
Christensen-Noble
Scallin Bros
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