Convictions in Lyman County Convict Indians and White Men
The term court in Oucoma, Lyman County, resulted in seven convictions for horse stealing, five Indians and two white men sentenced to penitentiary. Notable cases included Albert Pipe Night and Moses Good Voice after a two day trial. Jack Sully remained at large after escaping jail, while prosecutors hope convictions curb reservation lawlessness. Mrs. John Broadbent died of Bright's disease after giving birth. funeral services were held in Mitchell with many friends and church members attending.
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Smith
Oucoma
Lyman County
Albert Pipe Night
Moses Good Voice
George Richardson
Jack Sully
Davison County
Sully
Baptist Church
John W. Broadbent
West First Street
Fred. T. Drewett
Emily Brass Grace
Sara Scallin
Virgil Boyles
C. W. Downey
Miss Jackson
Thos, Morgans
Leonard Webster
Geo. W. Law
Chas, Boulton
OFF TO ENCAMPMENT AT BIG STONE LAKE
Commander T. E. Blanchard of the State Department G A R arrives from Pierre to take the Milwaukee road train to the encampment at Big Stone Lake. Mitchell gathers delegates from eastern and southern parts, with a notable southern delegation including Dr. S J Moore, Wm Nash and wife, J W Nolt and wife, Mrs. Clara A Lukins, Mrs. Anna Williams, H N Cox, O D Stearns, Mrs. H M Clark, and Miss Lillian Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Blanchard
State Department
Pierre
Milwaukee Road
Big Stone Lake
Mitchell
Big Stone
S.J. Moore
Wm. Nash
J. W. Nolt
Clara A. Lukins
Anna Williams
H. N. Cox
O.D. Stearns
H. M. Clark
Lillian Patterson
Death of Mrs. John W. Broadbent
The Republican reports the death of Mrs. John W. Broadbent Friday morning at 8:30 at her residence on West Hirst Street.
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John W. Broadbent
West Hirst Street
Strawberry pickers threaten strike at Seaton farm
A group of 12 to 15 boys picking strawberries at Seaton's farm demanded a raise from two cents per quart and threatened to strike. Foreman Betts relayed the petition to Mr. Seaton, who refused. The plan collapsed as workers wavered and foregoes occurred, with Forepaugh's circus later seen as a factor in averting disruption.
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Seaton Farm
Betts
Judge Dismisses Habeas Corpus in Auction License Case
Judge Smith dismissed habeas corpus proceedings for E. G. Gard and Samuel Marks after ruling neither was deprived of liberty. Gard paid his fine that morning. Marks refused to pay and remained jailed as a sheriff custody case. City attorney H. C. Preston and defense counsel Wellington H. Meigs appeared.
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Smith
E. G. Gard
Samuel Marks
H.C. Preston
City
Wellington
H. Meigs
Gard
Marks
Woonsocket Preparations For Fourth Of July Celebration
N B Rees reports Woonsocket plans a two day celebration starting July 2 to mark the town’s 20th anniversary. Mitchell’s ball team aims to beat Howard on the Fourth as Howard fields a strong nine.
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N. B. Rees
Woonsocket
Reed
Mitchell
Howard
Death of L. W. Lewis Ends Mitchell Leader’s Long Fight
L. W. Lewis dies Sunday after a lengthy illness from tuberculosis. Born September 4 1850 in Watertown Wisconsin he served as Milwaukee conductor before moving to Mitchell where he chaired the city council and county board. Survived by a wife and four children funeral services were held at Holy Family Church with interment in Catholic cemetery.
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L. W. Lewis
Lewis
Mitchell
Watertown
Wis
Milwaukee Railroad
Territory of
Dakota
Board of County Commissioners
Loomis
Holy Family Church
Dean Shea
Mr. Lewis
T. C. Burns
James Lyons
D. W. Collins
D. A. Mizener
W. H. Conges
Jos, Koch
City Council Orders Immediate Removal of Alley Obstructions
The city council held a Saturday meeting as a board of equalization and council. It passed a resolution requiring all obstructions in the alley west of Main Street between Second and Fourth streets to be removed at once. The council also considered city hall building material and decided to place bids on the project.
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Board of Equalization
Main Street
Second
City Hall
City Hall Material Debate Sees Cement Preference
Discussion over building the city hall with cement versus granite continues after the council chose cement for construction. Objections have arisen regarding the material choice and its suitability for the project.
Afternoon Tea Party at Mrs Winsor’s Home
Mrs. F H Winsor entertained fifty ladies at her West Fourth Street residence for a five o clock tea. Miss Ella Preston sang solo with Miss Mary Preston at the piano. guests enjoyed music by Florence and Frank Winsor. Helpers included Mrs J O Walrath and others. A heavy rain interrupted plans for an lawn reception, yet the hostess kept the gathering pleasant.
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F. H. Winsor
West Fourth Street
Florence
Ella Preston
Mary Preston
Miss Florence
Frank Winsor
Races At Alexandria Feature Fast Free-For-All Pacing
The last day of Alexandria races saw Grasshopper win the free-for-all in three straight heats after a nose ahead finish in heat one over Geo W and Prosperity. Castor won the 2 30 pace, with Miss Kappa second Montauk third Cap C fourth. A boy named Fox was struck by a horse, suffering a serious facial gash and a reported death that did not occur. he was unconscious for about an hour.
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Alexandria
Grasshopper
Geo. W
Prosperity
Miss Klopping
Castor
Miss Kappa
Montauk
Cap C
Fox
Marriage of John Miller and Bertha Collier at Woonsocket
The Alpena Journal records the marriage of John B. Miller of Mitchell and Bertha Collier of Woonsocket at Woonsocket on a Wednesday morning. Rev. Hollensted officiated. the couple will live in Mitchell where Miller will work in the head office after a promotion from the local lumber yard.
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John Miller
Miss Collier
Alpena
The
Alpena Journal
John 8. Miller
Mitchell
Anderson Lumber Yard
John
Mitchell Ball Club Narrowly Defeated at Bridgewater
Defeated at Bridgwater. The Mitchell team lost 7 to 5 after Bridgewater scored five runs in the third inning off starter Sneller. Williams relieved and shut out Bridgewater in the remaining innings, fanning twelve.
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Mitchell
Bridgewater
Sneller
Bridgewater Fellows
Williams
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Scallin Bros
Plete
W. H. Cones
O. L. Branson
Danis
Vice Press
J. Welob
Timrany
Ashier
South
Dakot
O. L.branso L
J. D. Newcomer
J. 5. Daniels
J. O, Tiffanny
Aence
University
Bidwell Land and Loan Company
Mitchell, South Dakota
Blanchard
John Broadbent
Bright
Mitchell Steam Laundry
Grand Army and
Relief Corps
L W. Lewis
Bridgwater
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