Notich of Sale Of Real Estate Estate Of Joseph Weepie
Notice of sale in Davison County South Dakota estate of Joseph Weepie executrix Louise Weepie will sell Lots 3 and 4 and N12 of Lot 5 Block 5 and undivided half Lot 7 Block 4 in Ethan at private sale after April 7 1917. Cash on confirmation of sale and deed delivery. Bids in writing at residence in Ethan. Dated March 14 1917.
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State of
South Dakota
Davison
Joseph Weepie
Louise Weepvie
Saich
Towit
Ethan
Davison County
Louise Weepie
Time appointed for proving will in Lukens estate
In the matter of the estate of Clara A Lukens deceased. Pursuant to a court order from March 19 1917 notice is given that April 7 1917 at 10 am in the Mitchell Court House Davison County South Dakota has been appointed for proving the will and hearing the petition for probate and issuance of Letters Testamentary. Any interested party may appear and contest. Dated Mitchell March 19 1917. By the Court QO G Thompson Judge of County Court. Attest S Cattrell Clerk Seal.
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State of
South Dakota
Mitchell
Davison
Clara A. Lukens
QO. G. Thompson
Sioux Falls
James J.4 Elliott
Oliver S. Pendar
Hold Up Man Foiled At Start In Mitchell
A boy of about ten wearing a black mask and using a toy gun attempted a holdup but was seized by a deputy sheriff who sent him to jail. The boy cried as he was restrained and released. In Madison, S D, Herman Christianson lost several fingers and a thumb when a shotgun shell detonated a whitish powder believed to be fulminate of mercury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jia
Mitchell
Madison
S. D
Herman Christianson
Whittier
Stanyland
Theigh School
Cinderilla
Weiryland
Catherine Dlenster
Joan Bernadine Sana
Husk
James Tym
Wallace Jerrick
Fairies
Stars
Soblins
Scinderita
Minteylandy
Richard Kurvink
Cinderilha
Alice Veit
Marguerite
Louisé Tlarvey
Viger Lily
Hollyhock
Cornelia Smith
Mildred Hicks
Craig Watson
Wthel Hanson
Opal Church
Hobin’ Messemger
the Prince
Halstead
Meresford Businessmen Form Community Club
Beresford South Dakota businessmen organized a community or commercial club and elected officers for the coming year. President A D Loffler, vice president H A Sturges, secretary R D Dexheimer, treasurer Lewis Asper were chosen.
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Meresford
Beresford
S. D
A. D. Loffler
H. A. Sturges
R. D. Dexheimer
Lewis Asper
Auditors Elect Officers in South Dakota Meeting
At the state organization of county auditors the officers for the coming year were chosen. President is J. Maus of Bon Homme, first vice president Frank J. Murphy of Meade, second vice president A C Bernau of Jackson, secretary treasurer W C Nelson of Yankton.
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Pierre
S. D
J. Maus
Bon Homme
Frank J. Murphy
Meade
A. C. Bernau
Jackson
W. C. Nelson
Yankton
German Consul Max Weber Dies in El Paso Hospital
El Paso Texas reports the death of Max Weber German consul in Juarez and a wealthy border resident. He served six years as consul for the German empire in northern Mexico during the revolution and once managed German diplomatic affairs in the republic. His son Max Weber Jr. serves with the German army on the western front in France.
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el Paso
Tex
Max Weber
Juarez
Mexico
Republic
France
Local Notes and Social News from Mitchell
Local notes report departures and visits including Mrs J W Shelby and Miss Florence Shelby heading to Minneapolis for a few days and J Vande Lune with J W Vandevilder visiting from Corsica.Mexican border experiences shared by Hobart Brown. 76 dollars raised for local relief by a charity day. Mrs Sarah A Owen, sister of Charles Blyea of Mitchell, dies in Breesport New York after long residence. Interment held there.
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J. W. Shelby
Florence Shelby
Minneapolis
Sarah A. Owen
Charles Blyea
Mitchell
Breesport
N. Y
Owen
James Watson
MclLeansboro
Ill
Bankrupt Martha Kittleson Seeks Discharge in S D District Court
Martha Kittleson, a Mt. Vernon resident, petitions for a full discharge from debts under bankruptcy laws after adjudication on January 4. The court sets a May 7 hearing in Sioux Falls with notice to creditors and interested parties, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
Blandreau Forms Local Commercial Club
Business men and residents of Plandreau form a temporary commercial club at a mass meeting. Temporary officers are Chairman J. M. Bennett and Secretary George Lice. Representatives from Madison and nearby cities will attend the next meeting to help perfect the club.
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Blandreau
Plandreau
J. M. Bennett
George Lice
Madison
Brookings Plans School Bond Vote
Brookings voters will decide at a special election on April 10 whether to issue bonds totaling 120000 for a new public school building described as one of the state’s finest. Visitor V Povsek of Vega, 8 D, was in Mitchell yesterday.
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Brookings Plans School
Brookings
V. Povsek
Vega
Mitchell
Wingfield Resigns Public Examiner Post in Pierre
J L Wingfield today tendered his resignation as public examiner and John Hirning former state auditor will be appointed to the place Wingfield will enter banking work with several opportunities opening in that line
Auto Hangs Brink of River on Vermillion Bridge
J. M. Nobbie of Turner County narrowly escaped a plunge into the Vermillion River when his car slid backward on a bridge during a heavy snow and mud, hitting a bridge beam that kept it from going over. The craft remained trapped until it could be freed.
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Hurley
S. 1
J. M. Nobbie
Turner County
Summit farmer battles elusive wolf in persistent hunt
Near Summit Sumit Busk shoots at a wolf three times believing it dead, only for the animal to rise and flee. He corners it, drags the carcass, and again the wolf reemerges, prompting a final brutal smashing with a neck yoke to ensure ending the pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumit
S. D
Clariz Busk
Summit
Busk
Snow Bank
Busik
Aberdeen Wins 1920 Convention Host Honors
Aberdeen was chosen to entertain the eighth triennial state camp of the Royal Neighbors of America at the state convention. Officers elected include state oracle Nora Munger De Smet, vice oracle Eva Baker Aurora, and recorder receiver Minnie Packard Oldham. Delegates to the supreme camp to meet at Buffalo on May 21 were selected. A five course banquet was held at the Elks club with Florence Samuel performing, followed by a lodge meeting and question box.
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Aberdeen
Royal Net of America
Hith
Nora Munger
de Smet
Eva Baker
Aurora
Minnie Packard
Oldham
Huron
Sioux Palls
Supreme Camp
Buffalo
S. Y
Mark Harris
Mitchell
Grace Meyer
Myrtle Barnes
Bancroft
Mary Porter
Mt. Pierre
Minnie Richburg
Brookings
Alice Gass
Artesian
Elks Club
Mitchell Royal Neighbors
Plorence Samuel
Wallace MacLean
Lodge
Aberdeen Sends Quota to Sioux Halls Penitentiary
Sheriff 7 Co Wyckoff escorted five prisoners from Aberdeen to the Sioux Halls penitentiary for sentence. Wm Coldbury seven years for incest Edward Johnson and Jack Doyle six months for chicken theft William Ovas two years for assault and battery Id Muller two years for chicken theft Ed ward Hardy and Mr Pethen accompanied as guards.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Wyckoff
Sioux Halls
Wm. Coldbury
Edward Johnson
Jack Doyle
William Ovas
Id Muller Chicken Theif
Edward Hardy
Mr. Pethen
Ordway
New Day Law Enforced in Selby South Dakota Arrests
Selby officers arrested several individuals under the new prohibition law last week. A justice court hearing led to all defendants being acquitted, according to the Selby Record. A South Dakota Anti-Saloon League official says the statutes are immediately applicable.
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Selby
S. D
Holsaple
South Dakota Anti-Saloon League
Justice Court
Baudiin Succeeds Meneluk UI in Proclamation
A proclamation from Foreign Minister Baianelemer dated Addis Abeba January 12 announces Baudiin as the successor to Meneluk UI. The document reached the state department today.
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Baudiin
Meneluk UI
Baianelemer
Addis Abeba
State Department
Choose faculty for institute at Dakota Wesleyan
At the third conference of county superintendents the joint institute to be held at Dakota Wesleyan during June 11 to 16 was outlined. Dr. Herbert Patterson will conduct with 16 faculty names listed and additional lecturers including Peter Norbeck and G W H Luse. Meetings run daily with 8:30 and 2:15 sessions and evening entertainment. Public access is noted for the Mitchell event.
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Dakota Wesleyan
Mitchell
S O'Elock
Herbert Patterson
Patterson
Cora Mel Patten
Chicago
C. W. Tvenney
Montana
Helena
Mont
Hl. S. Hilleboe
Luther College
de Congl
Geel
Etme
Lesi
Oluwen
Relvix Harlan
Sioux Falls College
W. M. Mair
State College
Crookings
W. S. Hill
General Assembly
A. J. Smalley
Sanborn County
Woonsocket
W. QO
Lamb
Watchinson
Tripp
Will Cromwell
Jerauld
Welsington Springs
Haima McClintock
Davison County
Evalyn Rossman
Aurora County
Plankinton
Benower
Lyman County
Oxecoma
Jessie Robertson
Hanson County
Alexandria
Twine Shortage Hits South Dakota Farmers
W H H King in Lonx Falls says the state prison twine plant cannot meet farm demand. Contracts totaling 2 850 000 pounds were made with 106 elevators across 37 counties. Sales shift to individual users with limited allotments of 500 pounds at 14 3 4 cents. If supply runs out, price will rise to market sisal levels.
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South Dakota
W. HH. King
Lonx Falls
King
New Orleans
DAR Session Sets Next Annual Meeting Location
Sioux Falls hosts the South Dakota DAR annual gathering as Water town chosen for the next meeting. Mrs. St Claire Snyder of Watertown elected regent for the coming year and Mrs Relvix Harlan of Siouxarts named vice regent along with appointed standing committees.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
South Dakota
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Watertown
St. Claire Snyder
Relvix Harlan
Siouxarts
Forecast of Missouri River Floods Along the Valley
Pierre South Dakota and towns along the Missouri river may face severe floods this spring. Forecasters cite heavy snow from the northwest and unusually thick ice on streams, with a rapid thaw likely causing ice jams and river breaks. Williston North Dakota reports two inches of ice with upstream headwaters at several feet thick.
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Misouri
Hinds
Yellowstone
Missouri Valley
Williston
N. D
Supreme Court Decisive Opinions Reported
Supreme Court handed down opinions reversing in several cases and affirming in others. Notable entries include Gates presiding, and reversals for Imple ment Co. versus Isaac Ainslee, Astoria State Bank versus C T Markwood, and L W Lashier versus Douglas. Several affirmations follow in cases from Beadle Lincoln Pennington and Minnehaha counties.
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Marshall
Affirmed
J. Dickson
G. M
St. Ry. Co
Bon Homme
Alice Jamp
John &. Madison
Pennington
Whiting
Astoria State Bank
Efficient Housekeeping and the Lost Art of Planful Meals
A nostalgic survey extols grandmothers kitchen discipline and thrift. It contrasts traditional planning with modern ease, praising a Tuesday menu of barley broth, tongue, lima beans, beets, potatoes, steamed pudding, and pie, noting such meals require prep and forethought many women now skip.
Britton Cavalry Troop Formed From Infantry Company
Capt Buell F Jones announces the local national guardsmen unit organized as infantry will become a cavalry troop. Government will provide thirty two horses and the community must furnish enough more to reach seventy. Recruitment to full strength expected soon.
Rural School Inning Highlight of Davison County Exhibit
Davison county students parents and friends nearly fill Mitchell city hall auditorium for an industrial exhibit afternoon program led by Prof. A T Seymour. Miss Lucife Fitchcock and Miss Irene Harvey perform bits while Beulah No. 1 wins top prize for most prizes. awards include apples potatoes and fruit baskets.
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Davison County
A. Tf. Seymour
Aberdeen Normal School
Lucife [Fitchcock
Dakota Wiesleyan
Blendon
Jébel Green
Lisbon
Prosper
Alice Freeman
Irene Harvey
Mitchell
Beulah School No. 1
Erskine
Herbert Starr
Rathbun Grocery Company
Lois Lederer
Ethan
Baron Bros
Elmer Viese
Brandon
Arthur Campbell
Perry
Smma McClintock
City Hall
Elkhorn River Recedes Bringing Norfolk Relief
At 9 o'clock this morning Norfolk's worst flood showed relief as the Elkhorn River's water level fell. The north fork, once over a mile wide, dropped noticeably signaling further improvement by nightfall. A Sioux City bound train was ferried into Norfolk with passengers taken off in wagons amid high Verdigris water.
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Norfolk
Neb
Sioux City
Omaha Road
Northwestern
Verdigris
Gray Wolf Slain by Three Hunters Near Wagner
Three men hunting along the Missouri River bluffs near Wagner, South Dakota, killed a monster gray wolf that had beenpreying on farm stock and causing heavy losses to local farmers. The hunters spotted the animal and fired, ending its marauding run.
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Wagner
S. C
Missouri
Men Slay Wolf After Chase Ends in Death
Three men killed a wolf that wounded livestock and attempted to flee. They will receive a state bounty for slaying the animal, ending losses to young stock and securing area livestock.
Part of Bone Day Law Clarified on Prohibitory Provisions
The attorney general answers inquiries on the new prohibitory law. Questions from States’ Attorney Puller address what counts as intoxicating drinks and whether sale of flavoring extracts is permitted. If extracts are suitable for beverage, handling depends on regulations for intoxicating liquors.
Street Newsboys Debate Child Labor Reform
Dr A J Melkiteway of Washington addresses the national conference on child labor in Baltimore on the dangers of street paper selling for boys. He urges newspapers to adopt a 14 year age limit and reform practices to protect youth from degradation and possible contact with reformatories or penitentiaries.
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Salfimore
A. J. Melktelway
Washington, D. C
Dr. MelWnKelway
Reformatory
National Child Labor Committee
Voters Defeat 35000 Bond for New High School
In Alexandria South Dakota a special election ended with a thirty vote majority against issuing bonds of 35000 for the construction of a new high school building.
Canada Offers 1600 Acres Land Free For Farm Hands
Canada invites farm workers to homestead 160 acres free if they work on Canadian farms for six months in 1917 and reside two years. Land aid aims to boost grain production, not military service, with rail fare discounts and practical incentives for wages and housing.
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Canada
Western
West
St. Paul
Duluth
Wb. Jahnstone
Watertown
S. D
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Notich
Ob Rha Estate
Mitchell Desperado
J . Vande Lune
J. W. Vandevilder
Corsica
Winifred Grace
Spencey
J. A. Grace
BE. J. King
Armour
Milton S. Crandall
South
T. W. Fotheringham
Sioux Ccty
Milwaukee
Bessie Luge
Spencer
Gertrude Hoffman
Elizabeth Gooder
Chamberlain
Vanity Fair
the Crocus
Hobart Brown
Ruby Mills
Takota
District Court OF the
Martha Kittleson
James
Elliott
United Stat
Marsha Skittleson
Mt. Vernon
A. D
J. L. Wingfield
Mitchell Man
BANC
Hirning
Summit Parmer
Ting
Gia
Dakota
Abysinnia
Wright Counties
W. HH
King—State
Supreme Court
Britton Cavalry Troop
WIG School
HAS Poly Por Whepttier School
Alulngoring
City Hale
Elkhorn River
Attorney General
Deeerat
I. P. Land
Brooklyn
Hampshire Sons
Bell Carlton
Pruitland Park
Fla
Hidijes
FURS
D.bergman & CO
ST. Paul, Minn
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