Mitchell 30 Years Ago From The Republican Wiles
The 1886 Mitchell chronicle reports weathering hardships of T Letcher in Minneapolis, real estate moves by L Lee, charity funds raised in Brule county, and a jail arson incident in Warner. It notes Catholic school plans, a charity quilt fundraiser, local marriages, property booms, and Dakota farm prospects amid circulating public notices and travel for G A R events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Letcher
Minneapolis
Red Tap
Gettine Wong
Lee
Puller
Alex Mitchell
Kimball
Brule County
White Lake
Sisters of Charity
D. W. Ward
Amy Weleh
J. Poth
Tom Batl
Angus Johnston
Local Notes on Mitchell Visit and City Politics
Mrs. I J Meier joined Prof Meier head of Dakota Wesleyan School of Mercantile in Mitchell after arriving from Des Moines. Paul Phinney visited his brother Frank Phinney a college student from Alpena. Mr and Mrs J W Oaks of White Lake returned home after visiting Mitchell. Alderman candidate A Miles reiterated support for litigation against Dakota Central telephone company and noted he kept his phone out for 10 months during the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I J. Meier
Prof. Meier
Merc
Dakota Wesleyan
Meier
Mitchell
Des Moines
Paul Phinney
Alpena
Frank Phinney
J. W. Oaks
Whitelake
A. Miles
Dakota Central Telephone Company
Conference Called for Republican Unity at Huron
A meeting is called for eleven o clock A M Thursday March 30th 1916 in Huron South Dakota to unify Republicans around direct vote principles reputation against spoils system and to nominate by majority rule while defending initiative rights and labor welfare. R O Richards adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teget
Huron
Mareh Suth
Republican Party
South Dakota
R. O. Richards
Dana Files Affidavit as Democratic Delegate Candidate
Pierre S. D. Ruel E. Dana of Armour submits an affidavit declaring his candidacy for delegate to the Democratic national convention at St Louis. The move follows the insurgent Democratic list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana
Pierre
S. D
Ruel E. Dana
Armour
St. Louis
State treasury reports balance of funds in February
The report of condition of the state treasury at February 29 shows total funds of 689,610 with 201,336 in the general fund 230,625 in the twine plant fund 59,166 in the game fund and about 20,000 in various farm extension funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
S. D
Mitchell H S Loses To Pierre In State Tourney Opener
Mitchell H S was eliminated in the opening round as Pierre defeated them 40 to 1. Carlson at guard starred with his best game of the season. The tournament narrowed to Sioux Falls Aberdeen Brookings Redfield and Huron as days went on with finals expected that evening amid a large enthusiastic crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Wwiton
Pierre
C. S. Hiall
Carlson
Whyte
Maynard
Hazey
Wiltie
Sioux Falls
Aberdeen
Brookings
Redfield
Huron
Hot Springs
Doland
Vienna
Court considers $85,000 stake in Winters estate case
Attor ney General Caldwell investigates the deaths and heirs connected to two men named George Winters. Harrison T. Winters of St Paul claims kinship to one brother while the state seeks the rightful heir to a $65,000 to $85,000 estate, with old affidavits and identifications under review. The outcome rests with the courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
Caldwell
Winters
Harrison T. Winters
St. Paul
George Winters
Fairbault
Lere
Yankton
DIES OF FIRST ILLNESS AT 108
New York City report on George Niper who died near Stanhope New Jersey at almost 108 after a three day pneumonia attack. Born May 11 1808 he was the oldest New Jersey resident, lifelong Democrat and long lived patriarch with six sons two daughters and numerous grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
George Niper
Stanhope
N. J
New Jersey
Mr. Niper
Thomas Jefferson
United States
Great Britain
Andrew Jackson
Bartine Wins Publicity With Spoonbill Catfish Catch
Oacoma South Dakota J G Bartine Republican candidate for Congress in the Third District shot a four foot spoonbill catfish while walking with his wife along the Missouri river front. The rare fish weighed over ten pounds and floated to the surface as it was reeled in near the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oacoma
S. D
J. G. Bartine
South Dakota
Fragmentary OCR Describes Object Dimensions
The fragment notes an object measuring inches in length and a width of nearly three inches, but it leaves the exact numbers unreadable and no further context is provided about its purpose or origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Most Holy Redeemer
New York
Mitchell churches discuss a clean city and moral progress
Evangelist Owen assists in a church drive to end the campaign with lectures on In His Steps. Dr J S Hoagland urges Mitchell to be a worthy, clean city where law and virtue guide commerce and public life. The pledge and parlor meetings continue with Bowen as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Pearwin
Owen
Evangelist Bowen
Christian Landeavor
Lois Scott
Urves Clean
J. S. Hoagland
First Methodist Church
Mitchell
John On Patmos
Mitchell candidates unite on city telephone issue
All mayoral and alderman candidates in Mitchell endorse honoring the 1913 bond issue will of the people. Kings and Johnson pledge support for the people’s choice, while Hunter Nedrow align with the mayor and editorial stance urging the city to maintain its own telephone system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
A. J. Kings
Mitchell
A. Johnson
W. C. Hunter
First Ward
Republican
L. H. Nedrow
Hitchcock
Miles Heavily Involved in City Telephone Issue Vote
The passage notes A. C. Miles, candidate for re election in the Fourth district, and the city aldermen voted to defend the city rights and support Mayor Sitchcock on the telephone issue, indicating a matter of record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Miles
Hower
Miles
Sitchcock
Chicago Hog and Cattle Market Summary From U.S. Reports
Hog receipts today 82 000 with trains snowbound lifting prices 5 cents. Top hogs 9 75, butchers 9 35 to 9 75, pigs 7 50 to 8 80. Cattle receipts 15 000 today, 38 000 forecast, dairies steady to higher. cattle prices range 3 80 to 9 90 for Reeves. Sheep receipts 16 000 today, lambs 9 75 to 11 50. western lambs 10 00 to 11 70. Sioux City market shows hogs 9 15 to 9 40. lambs 11 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Reeves
Texas
Sioux City
Iowa
Wheat and grain price report from Minneapolis market
Minneapolis price list reports wheat with No 1 hard around 1.15 to 1.16 for delivery and nearby contracts, No 1 northern near 1.11 to 1.13, several other wheat grades, durum and Montana varieties, May and July futures at about 1.10. Corn and oats show No 3 yellow at 75 76, No 2 white Montana oats 44 47, flax around 2.18 to 2.21 with arriving bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Northern
Montana
Drug price surge in wartime shows 2500 percent hikes
Wartime shortages push dramatic price spikes across medicines. Mitchell druggists report returns from wholesalers with steep increases on belladonna liniments phenol, permanganate and quinine. Some hikes linked to German origin and coal tar derivatives used in explosives. pharmacists note losses when old prescriptions are filled at new rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Germany
Bradley Pans Want Team To Form Local League
Local baseball fans in Bradley South Dakota push to organize a baseball association and place a team in the coming season. A league with teams from Bradley Clark Henry Conde Bristol Garden City Butler and Florence is planned with a two game weekly schedule and no salaried players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley, S. D
Baseball Association
Bradley
Clark
Henry Conde
Bristol
Garden City
Butler
Florence
Siento
Beauty Chats on Rest and Self Care Tips
A reader responds with advice on stealing fifteen minutes daily for rest and reading to preserve youth and energy. The column suggests late afternoon as best for a quiet rest, gives suggestions for relaxing routines, and includes reader questions on hair, nails, and manicure tips with practical remedies.
My Style Diary An Easter Southward Ensemble Debuts
The diary notes a new Jersey wool mauve primrose yellow dress styled for Easter travel. It features a high standing collar, violet and white harlequin silk lining, ivory ball buttons, fringe at the waist, and a sash that wraps around the hips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
The Pattern for a Smart Frock of Galatea
A garment pattern outlines a smart frock style with a galatea design. It explains a true basting line and provides diagrams for cutting and sewing, including seam allowances and construction steps.
Washable simple girl’s frock with belt pockets and trimmed edges
The article describes a new washable dress for girls with a belt through waist openings, pockets below the waist, and scalloped trimming. It notes adaptable fabrics like linen, gingham, and wool, with color ideas and yardage for sizes 4 to 8 years and pattern 8924.
Huron Railway Seeks Permission to Build in South Dakota
The Duluth, Huron and Southern Railway asks the state railway commission for approval to construct its line in the state. A hearing is scheduled for April third at the commission offices in Pierre. Commission members will travel to Watertown March 28 to investigate the recent wreck on the South Dakota Central.
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John Walrath
Falmort
West Third Street
St. Patrick
Grand Jury
J. H. Root
Messrs Bridgeman
Atkinson
Root
Jack Beatty
George Rathman
Hol Curry
Geo
Jack
Bingham
Clements
Lewis
Messrs
Edgerton
Mentzer
Wessington Springs
Woonsocket
Jane Porton
William Boyd
Winsor and Mentzer
H. C. Applegate
South
Yesteray
G. A. Silsby
M. F. Dunham
Watertown
G. A. R. Yankton Press
Geo. S. Bidwell
F. A. Bidwell
Fountain City
BE. G. Edgerton
F. W. Pratt
Connecticut
Milwaukee
Dakota
Indra & Bingenheimer
Arlington House
L. W. Adams
Wil
Rink Opera House
Harvey Row
Abraham Boynton
Lennox
S. Burr
A. J. Fulter
Dillon
Preston
M. Kahn
Louisville
Peekwith
Devy
T. Q. Hardesty
H. Winsor
W. C. Metcalf
G. Davison
Davison Bros Tno
Columbia
Rank Wedeluse
Wil Wito
Dakota Agricultural and Live Stock Association
A. M. Bowdle
BP. Goodykoontz
Mom. Hitchcock
Geo. A. Shsby
CATA
POR Republican Sda
Mitchell H. S
Harrison VT
New
Bartine
Paley
Bradley Pans
MY Style
Emily
Stevens
May Manton
Huron Railway
Peducs
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