Germania Life Insurance declares strong finances and new policy features
Germania Life Insurance Company reports a strengthened reserve fund and higher total assets as of 1904, with $29,360,065 valuation under current law and $4,744,717 in guarantee and dividend funds. The company notes new liberal features in policies and cites $14,488,492 in insurance paid in 1904 alongside significant death claims totaling $29,349,765 since 1860.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Germauia Life Insurance Company
Guna
Wa Enxolanavic
Treamies Nuauce
Wannet
Germania
MG Wis
Commetis Doremus
Hubert Cillis
Max A. Wesendonck
John Kubrer
Carl Heye
Germany
United States
Bicycles Trade-In Special Promoted in Mitchell
A local notice invites bicycle owners to bring bikes to L. EB Stair on Washington's Birthday for trade-in value toward a new model. The offer highlights arranging current cycles for exchange and upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Washington
L. EB. Stair
Debates At Dakota Wesleyan University Spark Rivalries
Inter society debates at Dakota Wesleyan University feature the Kappas beating the Philomathians in the first match. Dr A Bobb displays a Daniel Wooster portrait valued at 75 dollars. The second debate in Chapel Hall saw Davdalians vs Thalians with the Thalians winning two to one. Judges S A Ramsey J J Bradford and Thos Landmann attended. The next clash pits the Kappas against the Thalians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Wesleyan University
Kappas
P Hilomathians
A. Bobb
Daniel Wooster
Chapel Hall
S. A. Ramsey
Woonsociker
J.J. Bradford
Hollister Tea Claims Health Boost and Cure Promise
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertises to improve appetite sleep and energy with rich red blood and strength as a remedy for liver problems. It offers tea or tablets with a no cure no pay claim and lists Scullin Bros as the provider across 38 tents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Scullin Bros
Hollisters Rocky Mountain
Svallin Bros
Mitchell Girl Married To Fred Pfotenhaver
Maud Meilenz, formerly of Mitchell, wed Fred Pfotenhaver yesterday afternoon at 1:30 in Sioux City. The couple departed for Milwaukee that morning and returned by last evening coast.
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Ing
Evamour
Sioux City
Plotenhauer
Failies
Yankton Herald
Maud Meilenz
Mitchell
Fred Pfotenhaver
Milwaukee
Ierald
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Quick Cure
An old advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea can cure headaches stomach pains kidney and liver troubles. It offers no money required unless you are a believer and mentions tents or tablets as the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Resolutions of Condolence for Mrs. Amenda M Kratz
The M EB. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society adopts resolutions mourning the death of Sister Amanda M Kratz. They praise her devotion, faithfulness, and Christian virtues and pledge to imitate her service while extending sympathy to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amenda M. Kratz
M. EB. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Mitchell
S. D
Amanda M. Kratz
Wim
High School Notes From Mitchell Binghamton Public School
Principal M M Ramer reports spring energy yet drudgery in school routine. Miss Gracie Wilkinson leaves the district. Miss Elizabeth Dunlevy misses a week due to sickness. Attendance remains high with few absences. Rev. Winner spoke on general topics. White Lake teachers visit. Several primary and grade reports show no tardiness. parents urged to cooperate for punctual attendance. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as a stimulant and tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracie Wilkinson
Elizabeth Dunlevy
Will la ¥Ollette
Homer Snow
Mitchell
Whittier
Misses Scarlin
Doolittle
Lincoln
Miss Frizzell
Miss Doane
Scallin
Nolt
Laffollette
Krizzell
Preston
Li Follette
Daurice Bartlett
Dudley Smith
Ruth Manchester
Miss Grace
Thej
Letcher Trial Narrows In Ohio Arson Case
The Republican reports the Bryan Ohio arson trial of George Letcher, once a Mitchell resident, now accused along with Ira Bryant Sol Wynn and John Pave in a 1850s store fire conspiracy. Key witnesses from penitentiaries are expected, with defense aiming to prove no alibi while prosecutors detail staged fire, insurance fraud, and distribution of proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Fr. Miller
Republican
Toledo
Hi Blade
George Letcher
Bryan
Ohio
Letehber
Mitchell
TSSS
Minne Olis
California
Leteher
Witneses
Hoversox
Letcher
Ira Bryant
Sol Wynn
John Pave
Montpelier
Wynn
Bryant
Jack Page
Page
Fayette
Pratt & Wynn
Defense outlines Letcher case amid extradition fight
Attorney Homer Fellows of Hudson Michigan defended Ira Bryant and defendant George Letcher. He noted Letcher’s West Unity birth and Oberlin schooling, claimed Bryant resisted extradition, and argued witnesses for the state lack credibility while denying Letcher’s involvement in the Montpelier fire and any insurance proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Fellows
Hudson, Mich
Ira Bryant
My Fellows
West Unity
Wm. Letcher
George
Oberlin
Toledo
Fayette
Montpelier
Fellows
Letcher
Jack Page
Michigan
Sol Wynn
Letcher Norryant
Bryant
Hudson
California
The Orange in Spain Delights Health Fans
A brief sketch notes that eating an orange before breakfast is healthful in Spain. It describes a Senorita peeling with a silver knife and using a fork to lift each morsel, extracting juice without spilling it and laying the core aside with the fork still in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Wood coloring inlays by steam pressure process gains note
The article details an improved wood dyeing method invented by Austrian Joseph Uhister io 101 that forces color into fresh sap-filled wood under pressure. Oak, ash, alder, elm and basswood suit best. spruce and pine yield weak colors. Used for furniture, panels, doors and outside work including ships and tramcars. Report from United States Consul Bergh, Gothenburg, Sweden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besa
Italy
Sweden
Joseph Uhister
United States
Bergh
Gothenbure
Guardian appointment petition for Franklin Weather Devers
Davison County Court cites Geo Devers Lizzie Devers and Robert Nation to show cause why guardian should not be appointed for Franklin Weather Devers also called Franklin Devers. Hearing set March 15 1905 at Mitchell South Dakota. if absent the court may grant relief to the South Dakota Children's Home Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Davison
A. Ko Button
Franklin Weather
Franklin Devers
Davison County
AK Button
Minnehama
South Dakoa Children’s Home Society
Sioux Fills
Geo
Devers
Lizele Devers
Kiatsis City
Robert Nation
Mitchell
South Lookout
Geo. Devers
Livgie Devers
Robert A. Nation
Carse
South Dakota Children’s Home Society
Lizzie Devers
Auade
Sud
Ile Zie Devers
Kitisits
South
Michell
Sour Dakota
Sidehild Suai
Children’s Wolfe Society
Stoux Fills
W. Abhey
Dude
New Theory Claims Sleep Is Positive Function
Dr Claparede a French scientist argues sleep is a positive instinct to arrest functioning not due to exhaustion. He says sleep varies in kind and depth and need not follow fatigue, sometimes being partial or total and triggered by stimulants as an inhibited interest in outside things per Harper's Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clapareve
Claparede
Harper's Weekly
Notice of Hearing for Letters of Administration
State of South Dakota and Davison County announce a hearing on March 11, 1905 at 1:00 pm in Mitchell for Winfield S. Forbes petitioning for letters of administration of Jonah E. McCormick deceased. Heirs at law Mary K. Lewis Latricia McGlauglen and Ray H. McCormick may appear to contest. Judge Woabey presides at the County Court with Clerk S. Cattrell attesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
South Dakota
Davison
Jonah K. McCormick
Mary K. Lewis
Latricia McGlauglen
Ray H. McCormick
Jonah E. McCormick
Winfield
Forbes
Jonah FE. McCormick
Mitchell
S. D
A.D
Wo Abbey
S. Cattrell
Incomes of the Grand Dukes in Imperial Russia
The Russian imperial family maintains about six grand dukes and grand duchesses who rely on the emperor. The imperial appanages, estates set aside by Paul I, provide £2,000,000 yearly for non direct successors. These lands fund wealth for farming and wine, making them Russia’s largest landowners.
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Paul I
Russian Empire
Paris Halles face closure as women stalls lose space
The Dames des Halles, longtime Paris institutions known for wit and color, are being edged out by market redevelopment. Wholesale space expands while retail women stall holders must depart, with poultry sellers set to follow, shrinking the famed halles and silencing its legendary chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dames Des Llalles
London Globe
Sale and Lease of Common School Lands in Davison County
Notice announces March 17 1905 public sale of all unleased common school lands in Davison County at the courthouse front door from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also March 18 1903 public lease for unsold lands at the courthouse front door from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dated Pierre S Dak January 9 1905 C J Bach Commissioner of School and Public Lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison
Said County
Pierre
Waterville Barber Uses Clocklike Card Dial for Waiting
A Waterville barber implements a large enunvia about two and a half feet across that mimics a clock date indicator. Numbers one through forty track turn order. patrons take a card from a spindle and, as chairs clear, the barber presses a button to advance the dial. When a number rings, the man takes his seat for a cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville (Me
Falconry In Turkestan Discovered By Explorer Sven Hedin
In a remote Turkestan region Dr Sven Hedin found falconry still practiced among horsemen. He notes two eagle carriers and others with hooded falcons as essential in parades. Later the falconers displayed skill by hunting four hares and a deer for the observer.
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Turkestan
Sven Hedin
Passing of Old Vermont Stock
Barre Times notes a Vermont town reports three marriages six births and twenty two deaths last year. The correspondence laments a grim balance with births few and deaths high, saying the population is practically at a standstill.
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Vermont
Barre
Public Farm Sale In Rosedale Township Sets March Auction
The renter announces a public sale on March 14, 1905 at 10am in Sec 3-102-59 Rosedale township near Alexandria. Items include Torres Bay gelding team, mares and colts, 12 milk cows, 6 heifers, 8 yearling steers, Durham stock, plows, mowers, separators, seed wheat, hens, and more. Lunch provided. cash under 10, terms over 10 with security and 10 percent discount for cash. Auctioneers Col J S Serveson & Son. clerk Wm M Smith.
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Rosedale Township
Alexandria
Bard
McCormick
National
Fuller & Johnson
Col
J. S. Serveson & Son
Wmn. M. Smith
The Reason We Don’t See Our Own Faults
A New York News aphorism notes that people overlook their own faults because their eyes are large enough only for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York News
Foreclosure Notice on 2-Acre Davison County Farm
Fullerton Lumber Co announces foreclosure of the Larabee mortgage on two acres in Davison County South Dakota. Public auction at Mitchell courthouse on April 16 1905 at 1 PM. Mortgagee attorney T J Spangler notes principal interest taxes and fees total $1985.
Notice of Sheriff's Sale in Minnehaha County
Sheriff H G Cook issues a public sale notice in Mitchell Davison County South Dakota. It details an execution on A Kregnes vs Chr C Moe for 311 dollars ten cents plus costs dated 1903 with a 1905 transcript, levying on the southeast quarter of section 8 township 104 north range 62 and selling at the courthouse steps on March 29 1905 at 10 am to raise the debt and costs. Robertson and Dougherty represent the plaintiff Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
South Dakota
Minnehaha
Circuit Court
Second Judicial Circuit
A. Kregnes
Chr
C. Moe
Wis
Minnehaha County
Davison County
Dayisor County
Mitchell
Davison
S. D
Robertson & Dougherty
Plaintiff
Dell Rapids
Western National Bank of Mitchell Authorized to Begin Banking
The Western National Bank of Mitchell in Davison County South Dakota is authorized to commence banking by order of the Comptroller of the Currency dated October 27 1904. Deputy Acting Comptroller T P Kane issues the official certificate with seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Office OF Comptroller OF the Currency
Washington, D. C
Western National Bank of Mitchell
Mitchell
Davison
South Dakota
United States
L. Thomas P. Kane
Western National Bank of
T. P. Kane
Change of boundaries for Chamberlain Mitchell land districts
Executive order February 9 1905 redefines Chamberlain and Mitchell land districts in South Dakota. Lands detached from Chamberlain and moved to Mitchell. records and offices transfer from Chamberlain to Mitchell. Change takes effect May 1 1905. Official notice signed in Washington by Commissioner W A Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mitchell
South Dakota
United States
Mitchell, South Dakota
Chamberlain, South Dakota
Chamberlain Land District
Mitchell Land District
Land Office
City of Washington
District of Columbia
A. J
Orange Peel Incident Sparks Deacon and Bystander Exchange
An exasperated deacon rises from the sidewalk and laments a full grown man slipping on an orange peel. A bystander retorts that an orange peel causing a man to fall is just as troubling, reflecting communal concern over sidewalk safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niew
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Eastern Insurance Journal Favorably
Mhituia Lusursaite Co
Society
Daedal
Ians
Fred Protenhauer
M. M. Ramer
Princi
Statement of Defense
Caterell
George Devers
Lizze Devers
W. Abbey
Petiton
C. J. Bach
Oh. BE. Larabee
Anna ER. Larabee
Ils
State of South Dakour
the Register of Deeds
Fullerton Lumber Co., Mortgagee
T. J. Spangler
Mortgagee
Sherif Massaie
W. A. Richards
The
General Land Office
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