Funeral Services Held for Hon. John Colvin at Congregational Church
Large crowd attends funeral for John Colvin with A O U W and Degree of Honor in procession. Rev. D R Tomlin delivers a tribute citing Colvin's faith and principles as his casket rests at Graceland Cemetery. Body-bearers include Hager VanAlstine Walrath Ruth Travis Fry. A O U W lodge performs at cemetery.
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Congres Rational Church
John Colvin
D. R Tomlin
Lawrence Grace
Clara Nobis
Reed Owen
Virgil Boyles
H.G. Nichols
Tomlin
Colvin
Graceland Cemetery
A.B. Hager
E. B. VanAlstine
R. B. Ruth
W. Travis
G. A. Fry
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Court house grounds set for spring improvements in Mitchell
Mitchell county officials plan major changes to Dawison County court house grounds this spring. A brick addition for lavatories will be built on the north side connecting to Fourth street sewer. Adjacent old structures will be removed to improve the north view and a south plank walk will be replaced.
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Court House
Mitchell
Davison County
Fourth Street
Improvements Planned for Courtyard Landscaping and Walks
Cement walk will be laid around the entire courtyard eight feet wide. The front entrance path will be removed and cement walks laid to the courthouse from the southwest and southeast corners. The yard fence will be removed to reveal the lawn slope. Trees enhance the area and the changes, outlined to The Republican by Chairman Moore, are welcomed by residents.
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Court Yard
Court House
Moore
March Weather Predictions Warn of Storms and Cold
A March weather forecast warns of volatile patterns from March 9 to 30. It cites lunar perigee on the 10th and equinoctial conditions around the 21st to 22nd, predicting unsettled storms, warm spells, and potential livestock losses unless shelter and feeding are intensified.
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Srl Hicks
Mitchell City Faces Electric Light Deal and Funds
Mitchell officials and a four man committee conferred with electric light company representatives on lights cost and franchise status. The talks covered purchasing the plant for 110,000 with warrants and mortgage assumptions, while noting annual city lighting costs and potential profits under municipal ownership. The committee plans a report and possible council action at the next meeting.
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Messrs. Hannett and Smith
Tthe City
Death of John Colvin Honored Leader of South Dakota
The Sioux Falls Argus-Leader reports the sudden death of Hon. John Colvin of Mitchieli, former speaker of the house in 1897 and a prominent figure in populist and democratic ranks. He is praised for high character and devoted service to state interests and community. South Dakota mourns a severe loss.
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Sioux Falls
John Colvin
Mitchieli
Colvin
South Dakota
Firemen Tournaments Get State Funding Boost
Chief Purdy of the local fire department reports a telegram from Pierre announcing that the senate and house have passed a bill approving 1000 dollars yearly for the state firemen's tournaments. The firemen across the state welcomed the aid.
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Purdy
Pierre
Senate
House
Towns vie for prize tournament location and funds
Local officials seek state appropriations to boost prizes for the annual tournament. The current plan would require the host town to raise 500 dollars to match a 1000 dollar grant, totaling 1500 dollars to attract participation from departments statewide. Chamberlain is a top candidate, with one or two other towns awaiting final karar.
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Chamberlain
Touring the South Letter From Maynard Describes Pensacola Fleet
Frank Maynard and James Kimble with families tour the south. They chartered a launch to view seven battleships in Pensacola harbor the Kearsage Iowa Illinois Texas Alabama Indiana and Massachusetts. The fleet will coal, then sail for target practice after visiting a life saving station. The journey continues to DeFuniak Springs New Orleans Chicago and Wisconsin before heading to Dakota.
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Frank Maynard
James Kimble
South
Kearsage
Iowa
Illinois
Texas
Alabama
Indiana
Massachusetts
Gulf
DeFuniak Springs
New Orleans
Chicago
Kimble
Wisconsin
Old Dakota
Silver Wedding Celebration for Mr and Mrs Koch
Alderman Joseph Koch and his wife celebrated their twenty fifth anniversary at their Hanson and Davison home in Mitchell with about 50 guests. A hearty dinner at 1 pm followed by afternoon and evening amusements, supper at 6, and midnight refreshments marked a joyful event. The couple, married in Dane county Wisconsin, have long resided in Mitchell where Koch runs a successful general merchandise store. The Republican offers heartfelt congratulations and wishes many more anniversaries.
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Joseph Koch
Hanson
Davison
Republican
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