Gale Theatre Gutted by Early Morning Fire
The Gale theatre, central South Dakota's leading playhouse for eight years, was gutted in a morning blaze causing about 70000 dollars in damage. Delays in fire response and hydrant issues hampered efforts as buildings on Third and Main suffered heavy losses. Ownership shifts and insurance details are noted, with several lodges and residents affected.
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South Dakota
D. J. Noble
Mathilda Suchy
Rathbun’s Grocery
Fred Scott
Tierry Snow
Mr. Noble
George M. Kennedy
Dakota Central
Third and Main
Western National Bank
Mitchell first annual style show to feature baby division
Babies from the 1913 and 1914 models will headline Mitchells four day event at city hall auditorium. The baby show on one afternoon awards prizes for blue eyes dimples and smiles, with Mrs. Wick. Tipton leading Eastern Star volunteers, and Mayor Hitchcock approving city departments participation in monster street parade through all four days. Booth exhibitors include Mitchell made goods and pure foods, with 25 to 40 booths expected.
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Mitchel
City Hall
Retail Merchants’ Association
Wick. Tipton
Eastern Star
F. A. Maynard
J. E. Wells
Henry Herman
Walt Smith
J. A. Larrison
A. EK. Hitchcock
Barely Escapes Death From Power Saw Incident
Daniel Rough and Joseph Roethler were sawing wood when a stick misalignment hurled the saw, striking Roethler in the head and face and knocking him senseless. Rough was thrown onto the table but saved himself, narrowly avoiding a fatal accident.
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Daniel Rough
Joseph Roethler
Roethler
Rough
PLAN POWER PLANT TO SERVE SIX COUNTIES
Woonsocket South Carolina plans a central electric plant to serve six towns including Woonsocket Wessington Springs Alpena Lane Forsburg land Artesian with day and night service. Capitalists in Woonsocket and Wessington Springs work on the project.
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Plan Power
Wonsocket
S. C
Wessington Springs
Woonsocket
Alpena
Lane
Foresbburg
Land Artesian
Merchants and Farmers Form New Effington Club
Merchants, farmers and professional men around New Effington have organized the Farmers and Merchants club. The group aims to foster cooperation between farmers and town residents with officers Frank Farrington president A L Casey vice president A G Johnson secretary C G Pedersen treasurer George Mack director.
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Effington
S. C
New Iffington
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Club of
New Effington
Frank Farrington
A. L. Casey
A. G. Johnson
C. G. Pedersen
George Mack
No Divorces From Suffrage For Women In Colorado
Denver reports that since 1893 equal suffrage has existed in Colorado and no divorce suit has resulted from political differences between spouses. Twenty one district judges sent letters to Senator Shafroth in Washington, with Judge George W Allen noting twenty years on the bench and no divorce case linked to political strife.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
District Court
Shafroth
Washington
George W Allen
Former Sultan Abdul Hamid Critically Ill in London
Abdul Hamid, the deposed sultan of Turkey, is critically ill in London. The report notes his condition as serious and progressing.
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London
Abdul Hamid
Turkey
Insurance official disputes Guenther voucher details
Pierre S. D. F. C. Mueller, chief clerk of the insurance department, rebutts State Auditor Anderson on the Guenther voucher. He asserts the voucher faced prior scrutiny, notes deductions by the department, and details how an earlier letter and bank and minister affidavits support his claims. The voucher was reduced to 109.50 and a warrant issued for that amount.
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Secretary of State
Insurance Department
Murphy
Tipton to head Elks in Mitchell lodge election
W E Tipton was chosen exalted ruler of the Mitchell lodge of Elks succeeding L J Welch who resigned. L J Welch was re elected as exalted ruler earlier. W M North and Dr G G Kimball received promoted offices while other officials stayed. A new uniform and antlered initiation class marked the meeting.
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W. E. Tipton
Mitchell Lodge of Elks
L. J. Welch
Mr. Welch
Mr.Tipton
W. M. North
G. G. Kimball
W. M. Herbert
Grand Lodge
Weaver
Gladys Middleton
The
Elks
Bryan's will lawyer dies in New Haven
Henry G. Newton, a federal bankruptcy referee for the district, died in New Haven today of heart failure. He served as personal counsel for William Jennings Bryan and as executor for Philo Bennett's estate.
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New Haven
Conn
Henry G. Newton
William Jennings Bryan
Philo Bennett
Bequest Validity Question From Sealed Letter Found With Will
The appeal concerns Bryan challenge to a superior court ruling that an executor’s bequest contained in a sealed letter found with the will is valid. The decision centers on the testamentary intent and proper execution of the bequest under the applicable probate laws.
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Bryan
New Members on Corn Palace Building Committee Named
Mayor A. B. Hitchcock and Dr. I F Gillis were named to replace resigning members Robert Burns and W S Will on the Corn Palace building committee. The selections were made by the city council, Commercial club directors, and Corn Palace association executive committee with Burns and Ifill resigning. The mayor accepted the appointment to help push the project forward while Burns and Ifill stepped down. The meeting expressed that the committee would begin work immediately.
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A. B. Hitchcock
IF. D. Gillis
Corn Palace
Robert Burns
W.S. Will
Commercial Club
Corn Palace Association
Burns
Ifill
Auto Sub-Agents Entertained by Mitchell Firm in Davison County
Agents from twelve counties gathered in Davison for the first annual sub-agent meeting hosted by Mitchell Auto & Supply. The event featured a tour of 1914 Apperson Maxwell and Studebaker models, a noon meal for 86 at Navin Hotel, remarks by Studebaker's J A Graham and Mixwell Motor Sales reps, and instructional car care details at the North Main Street showroom. The gathering aims to become an annual event to foster acquaintance and promote the 1914 lineup as a banner year for South Dakota auto sales.
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Mitchell Auto & Supply Company
Davison
Apperson
Maxwell
Studebaker
Navin Hotel
J. A. Graham
Studebaker Corporation
R. Chapman
K Myler
Mixwell Motor Sales
North Main Street
South Dakota
Spring work begins in Missouri Valley farms
Pierre South Dakota reports the Missouri Valley starts spring field work with early plowing and seeding. Growers shift from rain crops to corn, alfalfa, and fodder while expanding dairy and flax seed areas. Corn yields boost planned acreage and seed testing tightens quality.
Efficiency charts in schools draw rebuke from Prof Scott
Chicago report details Prof F N Scott of the University of Michigan decrying the use of efficiency charts in teaching. He warns that percentage curves push teachers to overemphasize measurement at the expense of education and cites an instructor who padded failure lists to maintain a batting average.
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Chicago
F. N. Scott
University of Michigan
North Central Association of College and Secondary Schools
Scott
New Aides Named for Bryan's State Department
Washington announces nominations for counselor and solicitor of the state department. Robert Lansing of New York will become counselor and Cone Johnson of Texas solicitor, succeeding John Bassett Moore and Joseph W. Folk respectively. Lansing is associate editor of the American Journal of International Law and author on international topics.
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Washington, D. C
Robert Lansing
New York
Cone Johnson
Texas
State Department
White House
Lansing
American Journal of International Law
John Bassett Moore
Johnson
Joseph W. Folk
Surprise birthday celebration honors Mrs T. St. Smith
On March 17 a party at her home marked her birthday with 25 guests. Mrs Smith received two leather rockers and a birthday cake with a year by year candle. Shamrocks and refreshments accompanied the evening as friends wished her many more birthdays.
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Smith
Mucker
Kennedy
Sherman
Chris Hansen
Herman
Blazy
Guy Julian
3. M. Flanders
It. H. Montgomery
Martin Olson
Cook
W. B. Robes
Brooks
James Jay
Merle Wilson
Dale
Patterson
Alt
Henry Willerton
F. A. Rogge
N. A. Rogge
McGraw
Nellie McCraw
Philathea class entertains with spelling contest at Kjelmyr home
The Philathea Baptist Sunday school class met Tuesday at Miss Laura Kjelmyr’s home. Guests enjoyed games including an old fashioned spelling contest, with green decor and a luncheon served by the hostess and Miss Della Kjelmyr. The group meets three times monthly for charity and social aims. Miss Maria L. Quigbey teaches the class. The Alpha club then held a Patrick’s Day themed session hosted by Miss Buttly Kings with Irish style amusements and a four course luncheon.
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The
Baptist Sunday School
Laura Kjelmyr
Della Kjelmyr
Maria L. Quigbey
Miss Buttly Kings
Alpha Club
Meyers Lewis Nuptials In Palmer Home Ceremony
Miss Katherine Meyers and Frank Lewis, both of Palmer, joined in marriage at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening at the home of Rev. W. J. McClarknon. Miss Anna Meyers and Herbert Lewis attended the couple as members of the wedding party.
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Katherine Meyers
Frank Lewis
Palmer
W. J. McClarknon
Anna Meyers
Herbert Lewis
Crocus Club Meets in Stormy Wednesday Session
Crocus club members gathered Wednesday afternoon with Mrs O B Cornish as hostess. Despite the storm attendance was good and Mrs Otto Shaffer was guest of honor. St Patrick themed favors capped the luncheon prepared by the hostess and her daughter Carrie Cornish. Next meeting set for April 1 with Mrs Thomas Eastcott at Bidwell flats.
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Crocus Club
O. B. Cornish
Otto Shaffer
St. Patrick
Carrie Cornish
Thomas Eastcott
Bidwell Flats
Ad Volens Club Enjoys Afternoon With Mrs Butler
The Ad Volens were delightfully entertained by Mrs. W. G. Butler at 606 East Sixth Avenue last Friday. After roll call they discussed current events, enjoyed a piano solo by Mrs. Allen, and had a light luncheon. The group plans to meet again in three weeks with Mrs. Allen at 701 East Fifth Avenue. guests included Mrs. H. R. Byer and Mrs. J. A. Larrison.
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Ad Volens
W. G. Butler
East Sixth Avenue
Allen
East Fifth Avenue
H. R. Byer
J. A. Larrison
Seaman Hosts St Patrick Party for Dakota Wesleyan Juniors
President and Mrs. William G. Seaman entertained Dakota Wesleyan juniors at a St. Patrick’s Day party. Games and readings included Dooley on Travelin and Mitty of Colerance, Father O’Flynn sung by Mr. McClarinon. Ice cream and cake decorated in green were served as snapshots were taken before the juniors left.
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William G. Seaman
Dakota Wesleyan
W. G. Seaman
Walter McClarinon
St Patrick festive events mark Mitchell gatherings
A series of St Patrick Day celebrations dominated Mitchell social life with an informal surprise for H Janeman, a large Patriarchs Militant ball at city hall, a 20 guest Celtic party, a Juaunty Juniors event at the college, and a Dakota Wesleyan freshmen function. Activities included dancing contests, Irish-themed games, a four course dinner, and musical performances by local groups.
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Patriarchs
Mitchell
Order
W. Rowley
Charles Mason
Gale Theatre Orchestra
Excursion to Fire Steel Creek Enjoyed by Group
They traveled by car driven by Miss Warneta Kerris the physical culture director. The outing featured a large fire at the creek with roasting chenies apples sweet potatoes and marshmallows along with coffee and other refreshments. The trip was an enthusiastic success.
Amphictyon and Clionian Banquet at Dakota Wesleyan
The Amphictyon and Clionian literary societies held their annual banquet Thursday at the Presbyterian church with over forty members attending. Decorations drew on St Patrick s Day themes with shamrocks. Toasts included What a Society Should Mean to a College and Greater Amphictyon and Clionian. Toastmaster Ernest Bryant introduced the program, followed by musical numbers in the church parlors attended by faculty guests Professor and Mrs. S D van Benthuysen.
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Dakota Wesleyan
Presbyterian Church
Gertrude Becker
Amphictyon and Clionian
Bernard Lynn
Harold Gard
Ernest Bryant
D. Vam Benthuysen
Society Notes Highlight Club Meetings This Week
Mrs. Miller hosts Round Table Club Monday with roll call game and talks on city standards and juvenile programs presented by Mrs Hitch cock Mrs. Wood discusses playgrounds and Mrs Anderson talks on public baths for children Miss Laurson covers children’s theaters Halcyon Club met last Monday with talks by Mrs Henry Schultz and Mrs Orin Martinson Next meeting will be with Mrs Martinson Today Club to be entertained Monday evening by Mrs L K Medley after roll call lesson and magazine reviews led by Mrs RR A Zangle and Mrs I O Brock followed by critic Mrs J F Atkinson Surprise Club hosted by Mrs H M Wagner with four auction tables won by Mrs W A Heimberger Refreshments served Twentieth Century Club meets Monday with Mrs Bobb Morrow to lead Wilt magazine leader C E F Townson host Mitchell Art clubs at home Monday evening G H Drew discusses current events and Mrs Andrew Elwein leads the lesson later noted by Mrs Martin G Wider as critic
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Miller
Round Table Club
Hitchcock
Wood
Anderson
Martinson
L. K. Medley
RR. A. Zangle
I. O. Brock
J. IF. Atkinson
H. M. Wagner
C. EF. Townson
Mitchell Art Clubs
G. H. Drew
Andrew Elwein
Martin G. Wider
Faculty Cast Presents The Transformation at Dakota Wesleyan
The Dakota Wesleyan faculty staged The Transformation last evening in the college auditorium to a large audience of students and townspeople. Directed by Prof Clyde Tull with Prof Herbert Hardy on stage management, the production featured strong performances including Prof Clydes interpretation of The Traveler and Mrs Clyde Tull as the landlady. Proceeds will benefit the college library.
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Dakota Wesleyan
Clyde Tull
English Department
Herbert Hardy
the Traveler
Clyde’ Tull
W. G. Seaman
P. W.W. Ivey
Messrs
Ford
H. .A. Hardy
Guy Morse
H. IT. Meade
H. A. Hardy
Britton Set to Vote on Carnegie Library Gift
Britton and Miller township residents vote in the upcoming primary on accepting Andrew Carnegie’s offer to erect a public library in Britton costing 8 000 to 10 000 dollars. The grant requires a township majority and the council has levied taxes for library maintenance if approved.
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Britton
S. D
Miller Township
Andrew Carnegie
State land leases hit new high in McCook county
The state land department reports the top lease price from McCook where a forty acre tract for agricultural lands was leased at $4.05 per acre for the year. The adjacent section was leased at nearly four dollars an acre. In Sully county a quarter section for grazing land was bid at $1.75 per acre amid a dispute among landowners in the vicinity.
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Gale Theatre
John I. Anderson
Dix
Theatre
Scott & Gormley
Brodstrop
J. C. Wherry
Adolph Schurenbrand
L. ©. Gale
Minneapolis
Tokio
Gale
Maurice W. Jenks
Yankton
Jencks
L. D. Milne and
Porter Bros
America
Theatrcal
Minnie Maddern Fiske
Blanche Walsh
Lillian Russell
Mabel Barrison
Trixie Friganza
Walker Whiteside
James J. Corbettf
James Griffith
Joe Howard
Dorothy Donnelly
Very Ile
Mueller
W E. Tipton
HEAD
Mitchell Auto and Supply Company
Misssouri Valley
Laura Kings
Genevieve Kearney
Miss Kings
Hila Eads
Margaret Weed
Twentieth Century Club
Widnieth
A. B. Darling
Ruth Turney
Dwight Coursey
Lucile Bobb
Genevieve Branson
Miss Turney
Mrs. Smit
M. &. Church Affairs
First MethodistEpiscopal Church
Br. J. Noble
Woman’s Aid Society
S. D. van Benthuysen
Reeve
Ela Laurson
L. R
Boy Scouts
Kjelmyr
H. Jlanneman
Dirrhtay
Mr. Hanneman
Patriarchs Militant Ball
Miss Patterson
Jilly Patterson
St. Patrick's
Emerald Isle
Susie Smith
Baraca Hall
Isle
H. I. Jones
Society Notes
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