Local News and Notices From Mitchell and Nearby
A scattered mix of city and regional items notes A A Clausen of White Lake visiting relatives in Mitchell, a Washington Cafe meal price list, and last night’s rain that eased cistern concerns before turning to snow. Burr Wiltse named next season’s high school basketball captain, many seniors to graduate in June, with only Wiltse and Carlos Scarlin returning to the first team. A jewelry promotion and a Mitchell rail hearing set for April 26 to study a Milwaukee to Omaha line connection. Political notes list George S. Strouse seeking the Democratic sheriff nomination while incumbent I. Owens seeks Republican renomination. Clark high school coach Guy W Cook leads district debating teams to wins. Apples and a barrel price noted on Ph Street near Savoy Hotel. Miss Oney Vegas returns from Kimball, Bowen series parlor meetings invited. Evangelist Bowen to speak. W H Irwin and Charley Ferguson visit from Mitchell. Irwin’s barn project near town and new renter Curt Johnson noted.
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A. A. Clausen
White Lake
Julia Clausen
Mitchell
Washington Cafe
Burr Wiltse
Wiltse
Carlos Scarlin
Woelfel
State Railway Commission
Milwaukee
Omaha
Wilkins
George S. Strouse
Strong
Mast Wourth Avenue
Ile
Owens
Guy W. Cook
Nits
J. J. Cook
Clark
Ph St
Savoy Hotel
Bowen
Presbyterian Manse
Evangelist Bowen
Plankinton Herald
W. Fh. Irwin
Charley Ferguson
Irwin
Curyit Johnson
Rural School Notes and Arbor Day Proclaimed
Governor Byrne proclaims April 14 Arbor Day and Bird Day urging proper observance in schools. Mitchell area reports show rural school board meetings set for March, teacher examinations April 6 7 and Red Cross pennant received for Beulah No 5. Beulah No 25 Miss Michael wins Rathbun Grocery prize and Rome No 36 led by Miss Ostrander with many prizes. bulletin forthcoming.
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Henry Turner Bailey
Mitchell
Tan
Mt. Vernon
Frank M. Byrne
Red Cross
Beulah No. 5
Miss Hall
Michael
Rathbun Grocery Company
Tiannah Shuster
Lucile Michael
Wthel Harris
Gert. Schneider
A. Larson & Son
John Schneider
Rome
Miss Ostrander
Bulleting
Summer School and Institute Schedule For Seven Counties
A notice outlines the institute and summer school sessions with dates from June 1 to 24 and a separate live session on June 14. Seven counties participate in the joint session: Aurora Brule Dav ison Wanson Walphinson Jeraurd and Sanborn counties. Lilly A Patterson Co Supt of Schools.
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Aurora
Brule
Davison
Wanson
Walphinson
Jeraurd
Sanborn
Lilly A. Patterson
Metlintoek Announces Run for Davison County Schools Chief
Mrs Imma Metlintoek announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for superintendent of schools in Davison county for the 1916 primary. She states eleven years of rural school work and asks for support from voters and community.
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Davison County
Imma Metlintoek
Joint Ditch Meeting for Z Counties Sets Date
Lake and Moody counties officials announce a joint meeting in their city on April 15 to discuss a proposed ditch project. Early construction plans include dozens of miles of canals reclaiming thousands of acres of farmland with farmers along the route largely supporting the effort and unlikely protests. If approved, the contract may be awarded soon with the project taking several months to complete.
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Wmianieniw
Lake Gnd
Moody
Tts City
Willil
Denethl
Wallabie Fariyand
Groton Celt Celebrates 100th Birthday
Groton S D resident T W Blair marked his one hundredth anniversary last Thursday born March 16 1839 in Ireland he faced European wars and Napoleon across a long life now in short health and living with three sons and three daughters plus many grandchildren and neighbors in Brown County.
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Groton
S. D
T. W. Blair
Jaivthi
Ireland
Europe
Napoleon
Blair
Brown County
Saloon license petition sparks Egan court fight
InBean South Dakota a dispute over a petition to submit the saloon license issue to voters has reached town officials and lawyers The drys challenge three signatures including two aldermen and a mayor signed by power of attorney The wets defend the validity of these signatures and the case is headed for the courts
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Drys
Eould
Wets
Devs
City to Begin Paving Project In Spring Season
City plans paving on North Main first with curbing gutters and grading. Streets targeted in order include East Fifth Avenue West Fourth Avenue Lawler Street West Third Avenue Hast First Avenue and Main Street alleys. Completion aimed by August with alleys by August 1 and work by Atkinson Paving Co in city early season prep.
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S., Fl. Smith
North Main Street
North Main
East Fifth Avenue
Wast Fourth Avenue
Lawler Street
West Third Avenue
West Main Street
City Engineering Department
WW. Atkinson Paving Company
J. T. Case
Main Street
Mitchell
H S Cinder Men Out For Practice
Mitchell high school opens with 85 athletes in initial practice under Coach P W Dansen. Loss of Harry Van Benthuysen hurts distance events. Chester Coleman and several holdovers like Nation Vox Craton Hoon and Coleman show potential in hurdles sprints jumps and pole vault.
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Mitchell High School
P. W. Dansen
Harry van Benthuysen
Chester Coleman
Nation
Vox
Craton
Hoon
Coleman
Track Team Prospects Promising Under Coach Han Sen
The article notes a large pool of sprinters and distance runners, foreseeing a capable first class track team under Mr Han Sen. The inter class meet after spring vacation will determine the top contenders to represent the school at the state meet later in the spring.
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Hansen
Methodist state hospital project gains ground in Mitchell
Hospital trustees approve Architect John G. Chapman to draft plans and specs with a bid date by June 1 and bids by June 15. The three story brick unit aims for a $60,000 cost with fire proof exterior and brick concrete steel interior. About $35,000 has been subscribed toward a $50,000 goal by June 1 as support pours in from Mitchell and across the state.
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New Methodist State Hospital
J. S. Hoagland
John G. Chapman
Sioux Malls
Chapman
Lewis Shuster
A. T. Downey
Board of Trustees
Mitchell
Sioux Falls
J. W. Potter
Sioux Walls
G. W. Brown
Madison
Vernal Season Arrives With Warm Spring Day
Yesterday afternoon at 4 47 the vernal season began with a sun filled 65 degree day. Shoppers crowded the streets as spring hats and coats returned and residents began yard cleanup. High school track teams began practice and students strolled campus between classes.
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College Hill
Skeleton keys and revolver found near Chester stockyards
Two boys discovered a stash of skeleton keys a 38 calibre revolver and ammunition near the Chester stockyards raising fears of a planned raid. Suspects were camping at the yards but fled after residents patrolled, the town remaining on alert through the night.
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Chester
S. D
Wentforth
Dr King’s New Discovery Promised Quick Cold Relief
Advertises Dr King’s New Discovery as rapid relief for colds and coughs. Claims to heal inflammation and soothe irritated airways. Promotes 50 cent bottles with a money back guarantee and a testimonial from W C Jesseman of Franconia New Hampshire.
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Dr. King
W. C. Jesseman
Franconia
N. H
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Rural School
Aileas
Lake and
Moody County Missioners
Wis
Pat
Mieics
Everett True
Condo
Egan
Smith
H. S. Cinder
Bive Prack
Mansen
van Benthuysen Pel
D: S
Itterfield Co
Hospital
Methodist
Fritz
W. H. Fritz
A. KE. Hitchcock
Commercial & Savings Bank
Mitchell ,South Dakota
H. G. Giddings
Western National Bank
E V. Bobb
Bobb & Bobb
First National Bank
South Dakota
Edith M. Shank
Grace L
Downey & Kittleson
E. B. Rowley
Broadbent Bros
Morticians
Jorgenson
S. O. Wherry
Morthang
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