High School Notes and Tardy List Update
Prof H F Hofer, principal, notes Miss Frizzell visiting Scotland and Miss Grace Doolittle set to resume Monday. First grade tardy list for week ending Feb 23 includes Bernice Tobin Norma Tobin and Esther Just. Thirty five pupils in the grade were not tardy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Grace-Rolston
Miss Frizzell
Scotland
Grace Doolittle
Hoff
Whittier
Bernice Tobin
Nonmi Tobin
Esther Just
State Superintendent Addresses High School Activities
State Superintendent M. M. Ramer spoke to the high school Monday. Pearl Perry returns to work after quinsy. Josie Blenkiron was absent all week due to illness. Clinton Disbrow resumes work after his mother's sickness. George Washington’s shadow attended the Junior-Senior reception. Senior class begins the class play study. Freshmen Sophomores and Juniors form literary societies with officers listed for each group. Fifth Grade notes Whittier Building. Several students have no absences or tardies this term while others were sick or absent this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Perry
Josie Blenkiron
Clinton Disbrow
George Washington
Sophmore
Sophmores
Livine
Maeshmen
Arthur 8
Fred Scott
Edward Nelson
Dean Norton
Misses Haynes
Claypool
Chester the 5
Ruth Daniels
Whittier
Bertie Cox
Dale Clearwater
Edmund Evans
Vidy
George
Leotta Goodwit
Hart-Hillier
James Hannett
McKinley Jones
Clarence Johnson
Beulah Jackson
Christine Rowley
Sara Spry
Frances Potter
Johnnie Reierson
Maude Riley
Leo Rowley
Minnie Reierson
Leslie Ruodell
Arthur Shipton
Enid
Tile Jotson
Lawrence Gray
Roy Riley
Carl Sattler
Wrances
Sophomores Guests at Miss Daniels Home Social
A university social hosted by seniors for sophomores at Miss Edna Daniels home featured a junior and freshman field meet. About thirty attendees formed teams, with captains and yells, and prizes awarded by judges Miss Florence Dickson and J. D. Evans. A relay song event capped the evening, with juniors edging ahead in points as refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Daniels
Hlorience Dickson
Pepints
A Temporary Affliction in Henry Watterson’s Courier
A fragmentary remark by Henry Watterson in the Courier Journal critiques the yellow press. It suggests that over time readers will become familiar with its tricks and manners, noting a satirical view of opinion and sensationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watterson
Courier- Journal
Yellow Journal
Sau
Public demands straight news and fair dealing in reporting
The passage argues that readers tire of sensational fake content and will seek reliable, honest reporting. It urges newspapers to avoid sprawling headlines, correct false statements promptly, and provide clear, trustworthy information like honest merchants.
Coming City Election to Be Held in April
The April city election will choose the mayor four city council members five school board members the school treasurer and the assessor. The license question will be voted on. While candidates are not finalized yet discussion centers on mayoral contenders with six to eight names in circulation. Mitchell is favored to lead and maintain city progress amid a strong candidate pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Silsby
Will Build This Spring for New Methodist Church
With a 2550 member base the Methodist society plans a new church. In October 1906 the society intended to dedicate a larger house of worship after purchasing the Dix property on Bird Avenue and Rowley Street. Fundraising now under way aims to about 30,000 dollars to build and equip, with construction to start as soon as spring opens. Existing buildings will be relocated for residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church Society
Wilkinson
J. H. Creighton
Dix
Bird
Rowley Street
Ito
Public Sale of Emil Rehbach Farm Goods Near Bard
Emil Rehbach will sell his farm property on March 7 1906 at his farm 1.5 miles north and 0.5 mile west of Bard, 5 miles east of Mitchell. Nine horses and cattle plus chickens, farm implements, wagons, harnesses, buggy outfits, seed oats and household furniture, with lunch served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil, Rehbach
Bard
Mitchell
Fairbanks
For Sale Cream Separator and Egg Incubator
For sale one yearly new De Lavel cream separator and a 200 egg incubator and brooder. S. G. Scoville, Republican office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. G. Scoville
Local Talent Shines in Chimes of Normandy Opera
Mitchell hosts a fine audience for the Chimes of Normandy at the opera house with strong solo and chorus work. Mrs Florence Gregory-Tiffany Captivating as Serpolette. Miss Clara Christensen as Germaine offered pretty performances. M R Lournier and James Coulghlin impressed in lead roles. The chorus and production team earned praise for skill and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Normandy
Opera
Florence Gregory-Tiffany
Serpolette
M. R.lournier
Henri, Marquis of Corneville
James Coulghlin
Grenicheux
John McLaughlin
Gaspard
Miser
Fred Kratz
the Bailli
Grace Gregory
Lucille Evans
Grace, Beckwith
Mae Welch
Grace Daniels
Anna Scott
Juanita Papp
Ethel Haines
Nellie Doyle
Vivian Duncan
Josephyne Willkomm
Helen Hoon
Ella
Reed
Messrs
Fred. la Hollette
Louis
Beckwith
Wilfred Gormley
Ora Wells
Fred Wells
Ray Dixon
Fred Scott
Lee McKinley
Burton Tanner
J. J’. Sweeney
Devan Becker
Harry Hooper
Harry Slade
Homer Snow
Miss Goodykoontz
Farm Wanted Two Large and One Small Acreage Purchase
North American Land Co. of Minneapolis seeks two good farms in strong agricultural areas. One farm over 320 acres and one small to medium farm, with dairy or stock potential or wild land. Machinery or stock may be included. All or part cash. Possession in April or October. Provide description and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Land Co
Minneapolis
Minn
Advertised Letters at Mitchell Post Office 1906 List
The weekly uncalled letters for the Mitchell office include A W Benton EF A Coleman Mrs Mae Clark B C Clark Mr B C Erickson Arthur Forbes Walter Hampton Mrs F Jeffry Geo Knight J B Melon Mr Vaughn Miss Amelia West H M Bras P M The notice advises callers to say advertised and warns letters not claimed within two weeks will go to the dead letter office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Benton
A.W. Brainard
EF. A. Coleman
Mae Clark
B. C. Clark
B. C. Erickson
Arthur Forbes
Walter Hampton
Peasants’ Superstitions About Hounds Goblins and King Arthur
In Durham peasants once believed Gabriel’s hounds cried foretelling death, later explained as migrating geese. In Lincolnshire Irbydale’s goblin cries were debunked as an owl. Yet Cornish folk persist in King Arthur’s spirit haunting Tintagel as a white chough omen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of
Durham
Gabriel
Irbydale
Lincolnshire Wolds
Arthur
Tintagel
John Oxenham
London Graphic
Will to Die and the Power of Belief at a Fair
A Lancs town tale recalls a steam roundabout proprietor told his comrade to stop the organ as his wife lay near death. Clergymen recount similar episodes where doctors warned of death but belief altered outcomes, the sickroom cleared of mourners and the patient recovered, praising the parson’s intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancashire
St. James
Razor care and six razors keep a sharp edge
A man who shaves himself explains his method of razor maintenance. He has six razors, rotates them for rest, and attributes lasting sharpness to stropping and a hard strap. He rejects frequent honing as unnecessary, noting constant daily use requires edge rest for optimal performance.
Northern village man dies as gossip test unfolds
A north of England village death sparks a tale of funeral duties about who must attend. A woman learns from a neighbor that the widower may serve as bearer or mourner, with different payments, revealing local customs and humorous the way the talk travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North of England
Wolman
Newt
Ourman
St. James Gasette
Birds With Lamps On Kingfishers In Night Fishing
A nature student recalls rowboat night scenes along the shore where faint lights glow on kingfishers’ breasts. The guide explains the phosphorescence attracts fish, aiding the birds in catching prey for themselves and their young.
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H. F. Hofer
M. M. Ramer
Dakota Wesleyan
Miss Daniels
Methodist Society
Calumet
The
Good Live
Foster Beasts Tanning Co
At .S. K
Minnesota
Letcher
Ss. D
Boyden & Welch
MT. Vernon
S. D
W. E. North
Ders
Scallin’s Drug Store
J. O. Walrath
Farm & City Fire
City Hall
Mitchell, S. D
Northern Cigar CO
Mian
Harry L. McDonald
Beckwith Block
Mitchell. S. D
Champeny Block
West Rooms
South Side
Dakota
A. J. Buffaloe
Bellvue Hospital Medical College
C. Bern
Hamm’s
Theo. Hamm Brewing Co
St. Peul, Mins
A. E. Porteous
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