Tax Conference Scheduled for March in Pierre
The state tax commission calls the annual tax conference at the state house in Pierre on March 21 and 22. County auditors and all officials involved in assessment are invited to attend with papers from county commissioners and attorneys. An association meeting for county auditors is set for March 21 at 7 20 p m.
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Pierre
S. D
State Tax Commission
State House
State Association of County Auditors
Berry Kills Neighbor Believed To Threaten Him
In Deadwood South Dakota William HH Berry shot Matt Anderson through a door as he approached the Berry ranch in sub zero weather. Berry then walked to town hired an attorney and surrendered. A sheriff's party found Anderson's body in the snow. Berry claimed Anderson had threatened him over a past quarrel near the Pinn reserve.
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Deadwood
S. D
Matt Anderson
William HH. Berry
Anderson
Berry
Sherif
Gerry
Reserve
Berry Ranch
North South Dakota fair circuit formed in Mobridge
Edmunds Walworth and Dewey counties organize the North South Dakota Fair circuit. Selby’s H Noteboom elected president J Murphey of Lemmon vice president I B Zimmer of Bowdle secretary treasurer. Fairs scheduled at Roscoe August 14 16. Selby August 17 18. Faith August 22 23 24. Wimber Lake August 20 60. Lemmon September 1 2. Continuous agricultural focus with school and industrial exhibits and planned races to boost local farming interests.
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Selby
S. D
Edmunds
Walworth
Dewey
Lemmon
Mobridge
North South Dakota
H. Noteboom
Ay J. Murphey
I. B. Zimmer
Bowdle
Edmunds Co
Roscoe
Faith
Wimber Lake
White River Flood Destroys Indian Settlement and Farmland
An ice gorge on the White River caused a severe flood the worst in years. It damaged Indian settlement areas near Theissing's crossing and farms on the bottom lands. P N Kelly and family evacuated after floodwaters surrounded their home. Mr and Mrs Kelly moved upriver then to Hamill for safety.
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Wamill
White River
P. N. Kelly
Government Day
Kennebec
Hamill
Kurvink Declines Mayoral Candidacy In Mitchell
John Kurvink states he will not seek the mayor's office. He notes rumors of his possible candidacy and thanks supporters while clarifying his position in Mitchell's spring election context.
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John Kurvink
Kurvink
City of
Mitchell
Mitchell official declines mayoral bid to finish alderman term
A Mitchell official announces he will not seek the mayoralty, citing insufficient time for the role and preferring to complete his unexpired term as alderman from the Fourth ward. He thanks supporters and asks that his name not be used in candidacy efforts.
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Mitchell
Fourth Ward
County Board Debates Road Improvements Across Districts
County commissioners discussed multiple petitions for road upgrades in the coming season. Proposals include a two mile northern stretch, a six mile Beulah township route, and drainage work to passable condition on a road near the lake bed. Board adjourned for on site checks at Gates Bridge and the Riverside park hillside.
February Weather Summary at Huron Station
The February weather report shows 2 percent more sunshine than normal with 11 clear days, nine partly cloudy or cloudy days, and precipitation of 0.8 inches. The month ranged from 29 degrees below zero to 46 degrees, with a 54 degree daily swing on the 15th and total precipitation of 5.5 inches from 4.7 inches of snow. Northwest winds averaged 10 mph, with a 5 minute peak of 29 mph on February 25.
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Huron
Fort y-One Elk Placed in Wind Cave Park
Twenty-five elk arrived and were moved to Wind Cave National Reserve near Hot Springs. Including sixteen already placed, forty-one elk now inhabit the reserve. The elk were shipped by rail from Gardner Montana and transported overland to Yellowstone activity routes.
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Hot Springs
S. 1
Wind Cave National Forest Reserve
Tot Springs
Gardner
Montana
Yellowstone National Park
Immense herd arrives in park under careful escort
Fred M. Dille oversaw the shipment with a veteran guard from Wort Yellowstone. The herd, described as in excellent condition, was moved into the park by ETE Barber and other regular soldiers from the area.
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Fred M. Dille
Ete
Barber
Library records show February set new circulation highs
The Pebruary month closed with a record 2844 books circulated, up 17 percent from last February and the largest monthly total ever, surpassing March of last year. Daily average was 1128, with one third of loans in information books and a quarter in children’s books.
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Jond
Brigham
Collins
Harper
Shafer
Verrill
Nes
Johnston
Strontiersmen
Hostesple
Hazineer
Danner
Moffett
Charles Wobert
Carpenis Tan
Bona
County Supts Meet in April for State Conference
Pierre South Dakota State superintendent Lugg called a meeting of county superintendents for April 26 27 and 28 in this city for their annual session to discuss school affairs and county management. The department lists March 20 and 31 as Seventh and Eighth grade exam dates. Ira Howell of Day county joins the legislative committee succeeding Blakely of Brookings.
PICK Institute Names Instructors for 1916 Year
South Dakota education department releases the 1916 Pick Institute instructor roster with a long list of names and hometowns including Miss Bonnie Andrews Sisseton J W Ault Dryant Mrs dith Beaumont Madison J N Beckler Delmont and many others across Pierre Yankton Mitchell Madison Huron Vermillion Aberdeen Brookings Sioux Falls Wessington Springs Rapid City Lead and Woonsocket.
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Spearfish
Lm. Dawes
Faulkton
U.S. Earls
Dell Rapids
W. J. Barry
Sioux Walls
M. I. Ellis
Dallas
B. M .Everhart
Tyndall
H. Fl. Gage
Huron
Ih. Goff
Madison
F. J. Griffin
W. Griffith
Wessington Springs
T. A. Harmon
Deadwood
L. B. Parsons
Watertown
Het Patterson
Mitchell
E. C. Perisho
Brookings
Grace Rk. Porter
Fort Pierre
R. E. Rawlings
Pierre
Theo. Saam
Lead
W. L. Schuppert
Yankton
C. N. Scott
W. Seaman
A. H. Seymour
Aberdeen
G. M. Smith
Vermillion
J. D. Stivers
L. A. Stout
HW. K. Warren
C. Wenzlaif
Springfield
Em. C. Woodburn
B. J. Woodbury
Woonsocket
A. N. Wray
Lease Of Common School Lands Davison County Auction
Notice that on March 15, 1916 all unleased common school land in Davison County will be offered for lease at public auction from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the county courthouse. Dated Pierre January 7 1916 Pred Hepperler.
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Davison County
Said County
Pierre
Hepperler
Population shifts across South Dakota and neighboring states show growth
The report notes population increases in most eastern South Dakota counties over 15 years, while Iowa and Minnesota show mixed trends and Wisconsin mainly declines. It highlights that counties near South Dakota show growth due to mining and rail access, with southeastern counties growing slowly and northern areas expanding more. It also cites future migration toward western, unsettled regions and mentions local spelling contests and school activities in Beulah districts.
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South Dakota
Missouri River
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Towa
Jess
Apjpanoose
Centerville
Glinston
Clinton
Dubuque
Lake Superior
Gerth Dakota
Ipion
Clay
WalYalo
Missouri
Tus
Lincoln
Moody
Hutchinson
Yankton
Bon Jipiney
McCook
Turner
Brookings
McPherson
Bruie
Minnehaha
Lake
Devel
Roberts
Day
Campbell
Douglas
Wanson
Sanborn
Minersbury
Wamlin
Marshall
Potullo
Charles Mis
Davison
Aurora
Jerauld
Weadle
Slughes
Hyde
Wand
Faulk
Spink
Clark
Codington
Walworth
Edmunds
Brown
Mitchell
Aberdeen
Nluron
Rural School Notes and Assembly of Teachers
Dr Suzzallo’s Teaching of Spelling cited as key goal in pupil literacy. State Teachers’ Association noted in Aberdeen with Dr Henry Suzzallo highlighted as a major figure. Loomis schools held February exams with top marks by Lois Taylor Lon Butts and Viola Smith. Several pupils departed Dumis County for Alpena while Anna Leo and Richard Loghary arrived from Alpena. Pupils sold pins to earn a school flag and a flagpole may be proposed by the school board.
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Suzzallo
Henry Suzzallo
State Teachers’ Association
Aberdeen
Congress
Alaska
Ilawali
Phillipines
Portolco
Harold
Beulah Thornburgh
Isabelle James
Marvin Stout
Anna Leo
Richarad Loghary
Loomis
Alpena
Tobin
Davison County
Iowa Jail Term for Notorious Criminal Gregory
Sioux Walls inmate D. J. A. Gregory received a twenty five year sentence in Fort Madison under the habitual criminal act after a Council Bluffs trial. The case recalls his earlier raids through Lyman county and Rosebud country to threaten witnesses against him, his capture by a posse, and subsequent exile from South Dakota. His record includes horse stealing in 1585 and 1597 with gunplay, and a prior escape from Nebre. Defense argued insanity due to a head injury from a prior fall.
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Sioux Walls
J. A. Gregory
Council Bluffs
Fort Madison
Lyman County
Rosebud
Win, Williamson
Tripp
Sioux Falls
Williamson
Gregory
Bene
South Dakota
Ile
Omaha
Council Blniis
Loveland
Sers
Nebre
Lowa End
Nebraska
Tat Gregory
Wingfield Sues On Bank's Bonds In State Circuit Court
J J Wingfield state bank examiner sues Northern Casualty Company on Butts bond over Newark State Bank insolvency. Claims cashier issued deposits without cash and notes sold funded accounts. seeks recovery. Butts convicted of false statements. appeal in state Supreme Court.
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Aberdeen
J. J. Wingfield
State Bank
Northern Casualty Company
State
W. M. Butts
Newark State Bank of Newark
Bank of North St. Paul
A. E. Nelson
Newark Bank
Butts
State Supreme Court
Eggs for Hatching May Now Be Shipped Anywhere
Parcel post rules allow eggs for hatching to be mailed over any distance if each egg is wrapped separately with insulating material and packed in a basket or suitable container lined with paper or fiber-board. Labels such as Eggs for Hatching and Please Handle with Care must be used. This change will aid farmers and produce men.
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Parcel Post
T. J. Gail
Post Office
Mitchell Progressive Voters League expands member base
The Mitchell Progressive Voters League added several members at a weekly meeting. The group plans to invite more prospective members in coming weeks and aims to back candidates tied to business administration and law enforcement while remaining nonpartisan on past elections.
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Mitchell Progressive Voters’ League
Lany Man
Leagus
Road Improvement Talks End Without County Decision
County commissioners did not decide which roads in the county will be improved this season. The discussion focused on petitioned projects including fixing the river bottom at Gates bridge, three miles north of the city. Local township supervisors from Perry and Mitchell participated, with Jasper Dolly seeking a highway project. The board approved paying one third of tile drainage costs for an adjacent highway if the township covers an equal share, with remaining costs to be borne by nearby property owners.
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Board of County Commissioners
Peed C. Hoffman
Township
Ranges
H. Strother
Range
Beulah Township
Charlies Donk
William Craig
Rome Township
Ethan
Baker Township
Gates’ Bridge
Riverside Park
Gates Bridge
Perry Township
Mitchell Township
Jasper Dolly
Blendon Township
Republicans Must Hurry Up for Chicago Delegates
The piece outlines tight timing for selecting alternates to the Republican national convention. It notes the procedure under the amended primary act, the need for written acceptance by alternates, and the rush to finalize selections before the June 7 Chicago meeting. It also discusses Cummins as a likely delegate and the prospect of multiple candidates filing to appear on the May ballot.
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Pierre
Chicago
Ted
Cummins
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Muscle Aches
Advert shows Sloan's Liniment as treatment for neuralgia stiff neck sore muscles and rheumatism. It claims to improve circulation easing pain and stiffness after one to two applications with a tingling warmth and restful ease. Priced at 25 cents from druggists.
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Sioan
Sloan
Debating teams and speeches span Yankton and Mitchell
Yankton college debaters arrive to challenge Wesle yan tonight at the college chapel while Prof J L Lindsey and Supt J W McClinton attend events. Mitchell’s Geo A Silsby and W R Ronald join as guests for Spencer Commercial club banquet talks.
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Kirom Wriday
Yankton College
Wesleyan
College Chapel
Spencer News
Spencer Commercial Club
Mitchell
Geo. A. Silsby
W. R. Ronald
Mitchell Daily Republican
Mitchell News Highlights Include Visits and Local Events
Mitchell daily brief notes visitors and travel. Mr and Mrs Fred G Newell of Mellette return from the coast and stay with Mr and Mrs E A Young, joined by daughter Miss Marie Newell who teaches in Kimball. Miss Blanche Young also heads home. Mrs J E Cummings returns from Rochester with Miss Mae Cummings. Spelling contest between Betts school and district 27. Miss Wthel Slagle wins. Sorosis club gathers with Mrs J C Wood. papers on well balanced meals. Notre Dame seniors perform under Miss Edith Smith. Frank J Wyth marries Miss Faye McDermott in Logan Illinois. they will reside in Mitchell. Mrs W Hill elected PTA president. school pupils perform. Born to Mr and Mrs William W Pier a son. Various local visits and doctor events noted.
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Fred’ G. Newell
Mellette
Mitchell
Marie Newell
Kimball High School
E. A. Young
Blanche Young
Kimball Schools
J. E. Cummings
Rochester
Minn
Mae Cummings
W. B. Tobey
W.O. Crampton
Westfield
Betts
Rhmma McClintock
Maud Riley
Wthel Slagle
Notre Dama SoBe
Edith Smith
Ity
Progsriet i
Ian Silvius
Mary McMahie
Mildred Bruner
Marie Berens
Vinter Burns
Bertha Ruden
E Smith
Veronica Mailey
Frank J
Denny) Wyth
Logan
W. Hill
Tage
Elizabeth Sransen
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Selle
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County Commissioners
Wind Cave Park
Youngstars
Sip
South Dakopa Ip
Capors
Pleret
Pick Institute
Jones
Dakota Wesleyan
Supt
Lugg
Beulah
Betts School House
Harold Lehman
No. 26
Rural School Notes
Wingfield
Surety Company
Voters’ League
Blendon Highway
Lindsey
Mitchell High School
P. H. Kelley
West Pourth Avenue
R. J. Lamme
Mr. Kelley
J. W. McClinton
Detroit
Mich
National Educational Association
McClinton
Kansas City
W. G. Seaman
Alexandria Herald
Dillon
Alexandria
Sorosis Club
J. C. Wood
East Fifth Avenue
A. H. Blisworth
N. A. Loomer
O. °.H. Dyar
S. A. Wise
Charles Jones
East Second Avenue
William W. Pier
Midland
M. D
Pier Jare
Pier
Alice Havens
South Sanborn Street
John Meis
Kimball
Coll
G. W. Adams
Gann Valley
Marie Wroght
Marion Junction
Karry Kjelmyr
Yny
Myr
Peter Kjelmyr
Guy. Gook
Jin
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