Local Notes: Church Gatherings and Community News
Local notes describe Ladies Aid and division meetings at Baptist and Methodist churches with scheduled parlor gatherings and hostesses. Reports mention new telephone directory, people traveling, hiring needs, and various Mitchell area residents’ activities and assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church
J. A. Loomer
Geo. Law
Dale
J. B. Rowley
Fritz
Dakota Central Tel. Co
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Gardner
Reams
Coursey
B. A. Bobb
L. W W. Morris
R. J. Herrison
St. H. Wiilds
McCabe St
G. H. Miller
S. Wis
G. A. Bower
W. S. McGrath
Hoon Flats
O. BE. Cassem
A.L. Mann
A.L. Mann, 707 3. Edmunds, December, Mrs. B. 32, Porteous
Miller School of Chiropractor
W. Nat’. BE
D. J. Noble
Minneapolis
Barbers Overwhelm Druggists In Local Team Match
Barbers defeat druggists in a close hockey like alley match as Kress leads with sharp scoring and Capt Hossack tops the sheets. Scorers include Scaliin and Winters for the Barbers while Dingle and Seifert contribute for the druggists. Burglary case noted with arrest of a suspect referenced in brief follow up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kress
Capta
Tran
Ted Ins
Tueek
Clampett
Scallin
Cook
Barbers Dingle
Sos. Lcs
Elosth
Britton Captor Seizes Wanted Burglary Suspect Blaine
Peton North Dakota authorities reported Bruce Blaine captured in Britton and held for burglary charges. Blaine and a second suspect, already in North Dakota custody, are tied to a Pairmont store burglary. Stolen goods were recovered. Blaine to be tried at Wahpeton soon.
Worms Make Children Suffer, Wickapoo Sold for Relief
An old advertisement claims children suffer from worms causing irritability and weakness. It promotes Wickapoo Worm Willer as a candy tablet laxative that supposedly kills worms and restores appetite and bowel movement, priced at 25 cents.
South Dakota to evaluate accredited high schools
Brookings officials announce the South Dakota commission on secondary schools will meet in Sioux Falls on March 10 to pass on accredited high schools. The North Central Association meets in St Louis March 21 to 26 for final action on district state lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings
S. D
Commission On Secondary Schools of
South Dakota
Sioux Malls
North-Central Association
St. Louis
Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism and Pain Relief
The advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment relieves rheumatism pains and aches better than plasters or ointments by quick penetration. It promises fast relief for strains sprains muscle soreness and external pains with 25 cent bottles sold at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Hanson Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary in Alexandria
Judge and Mrs ik B Carpenter, longtime Hanson county residents, marked their 50th wedding anniversary at home on March 4. They wed March 5, 1867 in Glenmee Minnesota and later settled on government land in Hanson county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
S. D
Ik. B. Carpenter
Hanson County
Carpenter
Glenmee
Minnesota
Couple Celebrates Many Years of Service with City Reception
The article details a 2 to 8 o clock afternoon reception for Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter in Alexandrina marking their long service as justice of the peace. Over 200 friends attended as gifts included moris rockers and gold emblems while S. G. Phelps and Mr. Carpenter spoke of pioneer county days. Attendees from Mitchell Montrose Sioux Falls joined in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Alexandrina
G Phelps
City
Mis.sy
S. Keen
Frank Carpenter
Mitchell
Mila Perry
Montrose
W. J. Carpenter and Son
Sioux Falls
Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a spring tonic. It claims to remove winter wastes from the intestines, cleanse the blood, brighten the eye, clear complexion, and restore vitality with a laxative effect. It urges readers to obtain the product at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Banquet Praise Shifts Credit to Supporting Groups
The municipal banquet honoring Company FP drew praise from Commercial club directors who credited many assisting groups. A. B. Darling thanked contributors and said a fuller acknowledgments list would appear in a special announcement later. The Commercial club extended thanks to the women, the band, and Miss Havel Reynolds for their roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP Jast Roeut Mus
A. B. Darling
Commercial Club
Havel Reynolds
Jack
Unclear Floral and Chorus Mentions On Dakota Wesleyan Page
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Sir Loushlin and a women's chorus at Dakota Wesleyan, Mandolin style, Garney nursery, Vorval decorations, and Wan Deblets for table flowers, unclear connections or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Loushlin
Dakota Wesleyan
Garney Nursery
State Vorval
Wan. Deblets
Vomourned Session of County Commissioners 1917
Davison County records show a February 26 1917 meeting approving school loan grants totaling 2300 dollars for several properties and authorizing a temporary clerk, with additional bills paid including jail meals, fuel, and maintenance for courthouse and offices. The board adjourned sine die after salary and appointment actions for the deputy auditor and corrections to prior minutes.
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Lehman
Berta Mathison
Snow
Mead
Meheod
Clark & Dudley
Court House
City of Mitchell
Getic
Aera
Drow
I. J. Ahlewen
Partners Union Mere Co
A. J. Dbuffaloe
County Board
OSS Tcu
Dee C. Brooks
Washington Cafe
WH. Owens
Burroughs Machine Co
Porteous & Son
A. EK
Dakota Central
Betts
Gutav UO Treme Wik
KE. Owens
Mitchell Pub. Co
Eonomy Grocery
Mdise
Pauline V. Schafer
McLeod
Grady
Jensen
Carrifold
R. C. Warne
Sine Die
South Dakota
Davison
Ss. I. J
Mitchell
J. M. Crampton
Western Union
Telee
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Doom
Eaerane
Sika
Moses & Wild
T. McGovern ¢ Sons
S. G. Spink
Court
S. Cattrell
Reed Grocery Co
Oars & Son
DOS Wavickors
Janitaim von
Nels Jensen
Ec Ty
Com’t
C. Lehman
Com't. Work
W. Jt. Snow
Com’t. Work
Mitchell rattled by visitors and events as community notes flow
Dawes of Fulton visited Mitchell to attend a banquet for returning guardsmen. Sioux City’s Mrs. Halphide arrived for a visit, Dr. Stuart of Alexandria attended the municipal banquet, and Roscoe’s Christen was in town on business. The piece lists numerous locals and visitors, a new construction firm launch, sports plans, births, and ongoing immigrant movement through Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Mitchell Sung
State College
Brookings
Frank Weller
Kansas City
Missouri
Towa
Conrad Schurz
Ethan
Mitchell
Dawes
Fulton
WW. W. Stuart
Alexandria
Dr. Stuart
Company II
Myron Rowley
Sioux City
George Rowley
Olaf Nelson
First Trust and Savings Bank
L. A. Smith
Winterset
J. S. Miles
Galli-Curci Possible For Mitchell Engagement
An announcement says the renowned singer Galli Curci might be brought to Mitchell prompting favorable comment. Letters from many towns pledged aid and substantial delegations, including one from Niss Mina Hager a Dakota Wesleyan graduate and former instructor now studying in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Niss Mina Hager
Dakota Wesleyan
Chicago
Galli Curci Soprano Tour Hopes Revived By Philharmonic Club
The Philharmonic club plans to bring Galli Curci to Mitchell as the star soprano on a touring program. Donations to guarantee 560 are sought, with 400 needed to secure a contract. Local women will solicit ticket lists and committees aim to finalize arrangements soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hager
Sopprano
Mitchell
Morgan’s Newborn Heir Snoozes In Custom Sleeping Porch
The one month old baby of Junius Spencer Morgan, grandson of John Pierpont Morgan, rests on a sleeping porch at his New York home. Mrs. Morgan is Miss Louise Con verse of Boston.
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Junius Spencer Morgan
John Pierpont Morgan
New York
Morgan
Louise Converse
Boston
Santa Claus Sees Clearly After Glasses Fitted Here
A playful PSA notes Santa Claus needed glasses last year after reading many letters. He now sees as well as ever and invites readers to visit for a pair. The ad emphasizes our offer to fit customers with glasses just as effectively.
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Maynard
C. H. Atkinson
Watertown
Huron
Mitchell Publishing Company
GC. W. Lindekugel
Spencer
Clara Kimball Young
W. S
Hill
D. B. Mille
D. R. K. Hull
Congregational Church
F. S. Kidd
Woonsocket
Francis X Bushman
Beverly Woerne
James J. Jeffries
Pennington
Donald Dougan
Artesian
Dougan
King
Ralph Johnston
Wall River County
W. J. McClarknon
Oldham High School
Carl Christensen
K. S. Christensen
B&b. F. Newton
White Lake
Wis
D. J. Cooney
Pukweana
Cooney
Florence J. Johnston
St. Petersburgh
Fla
Jacksonville
Nooner Campbell
Campbell
Cynthia Campbell
St. Lawrence
Britton
Pier Pul
Sloan’s Liniment
Hanson
Ladies Home
Journal Patterns
Cee
Styles
H. D. Butterfield CO
C. C. Halphide
C. N. Christen
Roscoe
Itchell
Lionel Stacey
Farmer
Glenn Gibson
CC. P. Hanson
Bridgewater
James J. Donohue
Parker
Redfield
A. Zollman
Ifur
South Dakota Real Estate Dealers’ Association
State Development League
J. W. Parmley
Ipswich
T. J D. Good Win
M. T. Goodwin
H. J. Parrett
Mr. Parrett
Mt. Vernon
Tipton and Grundland
Heuren
Ray Fisher
Mitchell Township
W. FF. Moyer
FF. L. Moyer
San Francisco
Calif
Seattle
California
Mable Green
Nels Goodbia
John Gilfillan
East Fourth Avenue
Mr Gilfillan
Richards fCourt
Milwaukee Stock Yards
Judge Bros. Auctioneers
R. L. Kelley
Philharmonic Club
Bo Seloutia
Anna Pierson
Jett
Louise Sypal
Chamberlain
Milwaukee
J. B. Loty
Mes. i
Shelton
Yankton
Shepherd
J. B. Andrews
Sheldon, Jr
Cy JW. Sloan
Is. J. Wellon
Todiy
Pete Norbeck
Company FP
Rowley
Company
Y . Warne
Alls
East First Avenue
Chevrolet Company
Warne
Armstrong Paige Company
Sinus Falls
Sioux
Millionaire
Santa Claus
W .H. Fritz
Optometrist
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