Neighborhood News From Beloit to Camp Funston Updates
Wussell Montgomery, a Beloit resident, travels to Washington D C to join the U S Government in chemistry. Two former students will accompany him, as draft and war efforts affect local families and housing at camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wussell Montgomery
Beloit
Wisconsin
Washington
D. DC
United States
California
Ron
HK TL
Keith Ds
Depat Brie
Sud
Mein
Wienesten
Chris Frederichs
North Dakota
Menno Community Notes Record of Local Movements
Many residents attend depot farewell for Ritterhaus family moving to Lodi California.jaunts include Karl Gall visiting, New York City trip by Mrs Gall, Miss Marjorie Dickey leaving for Princeton Minnesota after five years as pupil. Local arrivals, visits, and travel to Sioux City. News on operations, births, and military drafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wessington Springs
Alr
Gall
B.A. Gall
New York City
Marjorie Dickey
Princeton
Minn
Dickey
Pritery Recelio
Menno
Mel
Walter Abbott
Tyndall
Ida Walters
Bir Point
Buetell
Philip Bender
Julius Bertseh
Fulton
John Bertseh
Charles Cering
Emanuel Kastal
Oscar
Mairfax
Valentine Horn
Kosta
Social notes from White Lake area and Mitchell visits
White Lake residents Mr. and Mrs. A P Herrick traveled to Mitchell by Highway Ik E B Byrum and Alva left for Harrold with land buyers A Townsend and wife returned home after Mrs Townsend underwent hospital surgery in Mitchell The Epworth League social at Herbert Smith home drew a crowd with games and refreshments Several Mitchell visitors and local movements are noted including Miss Howey County Superintendent. Thomas Brady and family moving to Harrold M C for ranch work Continuous short updates on residents and travel across nearby towns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Lake
A. BP. Herrick
Mitchell
Wavy
Byrum
Alva
Auto
Harrold
J. W.townsend
Laky Township
Letcher, My
Mes
G.N. Grass
Miss Howey
Plankinton
Fred Royerts
Harry Fraser
Thomas Brady
M. C
Toen
W. A. Hester
Mildred
Carl Stone
Alexandria
George Pays
D. C. Brien
Joe
Ralph Twamley
Gal Glasson
Loomis
Herbert Smith
John Ruand
Messrs
L. Lovinger
J. B. Tripp
J. E. Duncan
Fulton area residents gather for visits and travels
Miss Irene Wheise entertained sister Lottie between trains. H. B. Dawes left for Pine Ridge on college extension work. Fulton teachers and Lyle Washburn family hosted at J. Pranks home. Carrie Pidroert and Mrs. Fidroett with Lenore visited from Mitchell at the Wreidler home.
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Fulton
Irene Wheise
Lottie
H. Bh. Dawes
Pine Ridge
College Extension Department
Fulton School
Lyle Washburn
Carrie Pidroert
Daniel Fidroett
Lenore
Eme
Mitchell
Wreidler
Philip Bender
Baby
Menno
Pes Moines
Lindekugel
Julius Giraud
Giraud
Syble Rowe
Fedora
S. W.osborne
Osborne
B. Nissen
Centerville
Nissen
John Patton
Minneapolis
Ernest Gannon
Moon Store
Turon man visits parents and locals amid brief travels
Rex Edmonds from Turon spent several days with his parents Mr and Mrs Edmonds. Mrs BF R Lowe of Wiolsey visited her parents Mr and Mrs S M Gilbert from Wednesday to Thursday. Sergeant Peter Engel returned to Camp Funst after ten days furlough with home folk. Rev BE Hunt came from Mitchell Friday to spend a day with Salem friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Edmonds
Turon
T. Edmonds
BF. R. Lowe
Wiolsey
S. M. Gilbert
Peter Engel
Camp Funst
Rev. Be, & Hunt
Mitchell
Salem
Social notes from Salem and surrounding towns
Local residents and visitors are recorded with moves to and from Salem. Names include J. A. Sehler, Theodore Hulle, Mrs. Wudde, Mrs. Bagley, Emma Buttermeir, and Mrs. Ellen Ahern as well as civic figures like AL Al Coulson and C. J. Sundberg. Multiple absences for work and medical matters, a Mayo Clinic operation, and upcoming public notices are noted.
Red Cross Auction Draws Big Crowd In Chamberlain
Chamberlain hosts a Red Cross auction that drew a large crowd and raised 429 plus over 8 000 from donations countywide. Gal B Jones of Gage County Iowa led five auctioneers with his Langshan rooster General Pershing as a key draw. Travelers club served lunch and proceeds supported Red Cross goals.
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G. M. Lockwood
Lone Beach
Caifornia
Minneapois
Brideman
J. W. Clevinger
Sioux Palls
Red Cross
Chamberlain
Gal. B. R. Jones
Gasey
Towa
Pershing
Travellers Club
Eastern Star
Uh. M. Kulins
Pukwana
William Lawson
G. Pilger
Local residents visit and travel notices in Chamberlain area
Oacoma attorney TL J Wall spent Sunday at Chamberlain. J B Holmes of Vivian was a weekend visitor. Miss Helen Hendrickson of Reliance stayed with Miss Alice shelter. Mr Galvin Holmes left for Eagle Butte to file home stead papers. Miss Gladine McWhirter visited Vivian for three days with relatives. Mrs Albert Williamson of Kennebec visited F A Smith and evangelist G C Smith. Mr and Mrs Win Carrick and son Bernise moved to Chamberlain where Bernise works for the railroad. Harry Moore left for White River to visit his mother and later plans to go to Nebraska to join his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Simimens
Vweney
McGrath
George A Selmith
Leaver
VW. Oa. Holmes
G. Welmes
Vivian
Ghos. I. Bice
Woe Bice
Calvin Hotes
Dirypree
Dwyer
Depot
Ab Ayres
Ayers
White River
Lara
Stelhi Vibert
Priday
Weel
Lyra O
Drother
Leteler
Wmn
St. Hintz
W. F. Lumbard
Chamberlin
Chas
Burkhart of Dixon
Stile Antic
Dickel
Oacoma Atty. TL
J. Wall
Chamberlain
J. B. Holmes
Helen Hendrickson
Reliance
Alice” Shelter
Galvin l Holmes
Eagle Butte
Gladine McWhirter
Albert Williamson
Kennebec
F. A. Smith
G. CG. Smith
Win
Carrick and
Barnise
Bernise
Harry Moore
White ‘River
H. W. Powers
Nebraska
Draper Val Jones
Mike Ward
Chicaso
Mauties Wenderboe
Loomis
Orilla Catron
Pal Northrop
Bradfield
FB. O. Smith
Presho
Pat Mcdonald
Draper
Joseph Quaeckenbusch
Montrose
L. W. Wheeler Leff
Sheldon
Cap? Steckler
Avon
Harry
Small Srain
Georgi Hegees
Minneapolis
Chables Kennedy
AL Zoske
Rapid Gily
J.D. Wallace
Oak Park
Tbis
N. M. Nelson
Minnesota
Mr. Nelson
Draper Notes Busy Week of Travel and Local Happenings
Draper reports show residents traveling for business and visiting relatives from Chamberlain to Murdo and Avon. Local road work expands with township plans expected to boost land values as N M Nelson arrives with stock and sets up veterinary practice.
Vivian Wilson McWihirter Returns from North Carolina Camp
Vivian Wilson McWihirter comes home on a twenty one day furlough from a national training camp in North Carolina after arriving Friday morning. Other locals include Howard Shoop heading to St Paul Minnesota and Albert Allard leaving for Jefferson South Dakota. A fire destroyed Jake Miller’s house and barns with wind spreading flames to two barns. A letter from Harry Webster notes a Dodge auto truck trip to New Jersey from Detroit Michigan. Will Day visits Presho on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson McWihirter
North Carolina
Howard Shoop
St. Paul
Minn
Albert Allard
Leonard
Jefferson, S. 10
Sailor
Mitchell
Harpole
Omaha
Neb
Webster
Frank Whitaker
Pete Clausen
Valentine
Nebb
Towah Shoop
Clausen
Charles England
Lyman County
Elmer Newman
Vivian State Bank
Wisconsin
Vivian
Newman
Ernie Holland
New Mexico
Emma Trip
L, GC. Woodward
White Lake
Miss Adeline
Miss Hansen
Jake Miller
Harry Webster
New Jersey
Detroit
Mich
Will Day
Local visitors blend business and pleasure in town
The passage notes Mr. and Abes A. O. Olitsen visiting Prestio on Thursday for business and leisure. Mira.eL W. McLarnan and children spent the latter part of last week and Tuesday visiting in Murcia, the sister of Mrs. Gurl Zikriek.
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Abes
Olitsen
Prestio
Mira
el W. McLarnan
Murcia
Gurl Zikriek
Soldiers Allowed Only With Written Requests For Packages
Parhkiees from the United States to support units of the American expeditionary forces will be refused by the central authorities unless paired with a written request from the soldier for whom it is intended. Lt Col M N Shade notes the rule aims to relieve mail congestion and curb spoilage while stressing ample food and tobacco support back home.
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United States
Nealee
M. N. Shade
Pboth
Itis County
Shade
City to Bid Farewell to Father O Flaherty Before War
Mayor J B Wells and city officials join Mitchell Chamber Rotary and Red Cross in farewell service at Holy Family Catholic Church. Solemn high mass led by Chaplain O Flaherty prior to departure for military duty. Notre Dame cadets and academy students to attend. Rev Pathor M J Warhe to lead church duties during his leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Wells
Mitchell Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Red Grass Chapter
O Flaherty
Holy Family Catholic
S Welock
O'Flaherty
Chinir
Frank McGovern
Notre Dame
Chaplains’ Training School
Washington, D. C
Mitchel
Eluireh
Pathor M. J. Warhe
Mitchell boys in Texas camp complete work
Earl Norton Thomas Tobin and Al dred Jones of Troop I First South Dakota Cavalry finished the officers training at Camp Stanley Texas and were recommended for second lieutenant commissions. They head to Cody, Wyoming, to await orders and likely assignment to a new post upon receiving their shoulder straps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Norton
Thomas Tobin
Aldred Jones
First
South Dakota Cavalry
Mitchell
Camp Stanley
Tex
War Department
Cody
Will
Urey
Prize five dollars for best spud bushel
George Rew offers a five dollar prize to Mitchell Potato club members for the best bushel of potatoes. The new spud raisers group has held three meetings teaching seed selection and seed bed care under leader Mr Hew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rew
Mitchell Potato Club
Hew
Oratorical Contests At Local High School
Tonight at eight o clock in the high school auditorium teams of two from Woonsocket Wrenner and Mitchell compete in an oratorical and de chamatory contest. Rivalry runs high as winners earn the chance to advance to the state contest at Brookings. Judges are Mrs W Bill Mrs William North and ties Rising of Dakota Wesleyan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket
Wrenner
Mitchell
Brookings
W. 8. Fill
William North
Ties Rising
Dakota Wesleyan
Commencement Week Rules for Dakela Wesleyan University
War year end marks twenty one graduates list of events for commencement at Dakela Wesleyan University from Sunday May 5 to Wednesday May 8. Bishop Mitchell and President Schermerhorn lead sermons and addresses as seniors take part in chapel, class day, alumni banquet, and the final degree conferral in the university chapel.
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Dakela Wesleyan University
Wen Iy-ole Voune Imen
Prosyan Shham
Scheumerhorn
Elock
J. Py Qhenkins
Dahol Westeyan
Chareze of Tre
Academy
School of Music
Cnliere Life
Gaham Hall
Methodist Episcopal Church
Welock
Ekach
College
Graham Wall
Caldege
Mitchell
University Chapel
Charles Bayard
Mia St. Paul
Methodist Piscolil Elael
Pas
W. D. Schermerhern
Leona Lloyd Bare
Harold William Card
Mitehell
Margaret Irene Gard
Praness
Gase
Rapidity
Nettie Ruth Goodrich
An Hover
Flossie Holmes
Mitchells
Lili Gladys Kehna
Plankinton
Lillie Louise Kunkle
Nowlin
Walter William Lideman
Spencer
Lynas Elmer Lushbaush
Dallas
Mayme Pauline Miles
Anna Metiay
Orient
Milteal Priseh
Dell Rapids
Lloyd Rising
Manton
Wdna A. Radabaceh
Pulsons Ware Tenry Steiber
Fulton
Hind Walhtoen Swartz
Pierre
Lloyd Gilman Thompson
MafHdi Tarleton
Millers
Mildred Jitfen Test
Amfiss
Ethel Zeller
Hleela
Two Women Added to Mysterious Murder Case
Detroit report ties Anete Sehnwiidt and Margaret Darsell to a string of murders linked to Melmuth Schmidt. Authorities plan to search an abandoned house well for possible bodies as they probe Schmidt's past, including his use of the name Emil Braun and ties to Lakewood New Jersey.
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Detroit
Mich
Anete Sehnwiidt
America
Melmuth Schmidt
Margaret Darsell
Schmidt
Lakewood
N. J
Augusta Steinhach
Adele Ulrich-Braun
Sehmidt
Braunfit Lakewood
Gertrude
Emil Braun
Barnard Cousins Reunited Through Mitchell Recruiting Station
Through the Mitch ell recruiting station the relation between Wayne Barnard and Macey Barnard was revealed. Wayne Barnard a colonel long time resident of Mitchell and Macey Barnard who joined the Milwaukee railway company earlier enlisted on the same day. They are cousins. Others enlisting include John Dickman Mitchell quartermasters corps Celestine M Kribes White Lake quartermasters corps and Chris V Larsen Mitchell coast artillery as a barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Wayne Barnard
Macey Barnard
Mitchel
Milwaukee Railway Company
Barnard
Coast Artillery
John Dickman
Quartermasters Corps
Celestine M. Kribes
White Lake
Chris V. Larsen
Mitchell Home Receives Word of Flier's Death
Telegram to Mrs McVine via London reports Second Lieutenant W I Townsend of the Royal Air Force died of wounds received in France. Townsend, son of Mrs Townsend of Wyoming, married two weeks before departure and leaves a widow and a baby daughter. He trained in aviation, joined after war began, and received a commission after completing the course.
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J. McTighe
McVine
London
Townsend
Royal Air Force
Jane Townsend
Wyoming
Mmnadian Air Service
Lost Legislators for Lake County Seek Independent Candidate
In Lake County an ad seeks a willing candidate to be nominated and elected as a representative in the lower house. With no Republican nominees in sight, and Representative Baldwin not seeking another term, the county may draft a man or see an independent run as nominations are closed. If no candidate emerges, Lake County risks a missing seat in the next state legislature.
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Sioux Palls
S. 1
State Legislative
Lake County
Lake Eceony
Representniye
Tcket
Baldwin
Isider
Woonsocket Maid’s Verse Targets Kaiser in School
Miss Wilhelmina Barnett a Woonsocket fourth grader writes a verse denouncing the Kaiser in jaunty lines. She portrays him as a miser pig and a fool whose actions bring sorrow, urging thoughts of tomorrow as brothers go to war. The piece reflects wartime sentiment from a young student.
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Wilhelmina Barnett
Fouth
Woonsocket School
Kaiser
Wilhelmina
Hle
Anu
Boys and Girls Clubs Meet in Woonsocket
The Boys and Girls clubs from the south and West parcels of Sanborn County met at the Woonsocket courthouse on April 24 with Miss Dunne of Washington and Miss Agnes Morton of Brookings guiding demonstrations. About two hundred club members, eight local leaders, and four county committee members attended. The event, praised for strong participation, followed by a similar gathering at Artesian on April 25 with four clubs and about 150 people present.
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Woonsocket
West Parls
Sanborn County
Court House
Dunne
Washington
Agnes Morton
Brooking
AL. Haynes
Mitchell
Hamilton
Artesian
Cops Raid Dining Car and Seize Whisky on Train
Sioux Falls April 27 Police raided a dining car on an Illinois Central passenger train just before departure to Chicago arresting five crew members one white steward and four black men on liquor possession charges. Sixteen pints of whisky found in a case on the car floor. All defendants denied knowledge of the alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Ls. D
Chicago
Sioux Falls Hosts Quota Men Before Departure
Forty nine men from Minnehaha County who form the current draft quota were guests of Sioux Falls city officials at a luncheon. They then departed in the early afternoon for their training camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Minnehaha County
Harrisburg Buys Liberty Loan Bonds in April
Harrisburg residents purchase Liberty Loan bonds totaling more than 19,000 dollars as of April 27. The allotment for the city shows 412,850 in bonds bought to date by local citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
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Sutton
Nel
Marjorie Weriek
Willhier Sisters
Perle Wwusman
Eilen Beh
J. Bh. Herrick
Aberdeen
Brancis M. Nedson
Camp Funston
Rev. PN
Cross of
Alfred Liberda
Yankton
Henry Boereth
Uernst
Kneene Ritterhaus
Iowa
Rey
Adolph Praseh
Clayton
Minnie Bellow
New York
William Orth
Jono
Ulriel
Millown
Herald
Jim River
Frank Schaidle
Milltown
Ife
Bardin
Nath Heth
Ree Heights
Dle
Wittenbere
Jacob Weth
Cottier
Corsica Arthur Smith
Goodwin
HW. van der Linden
Smith
National Army
Ben Umland
Jack Umland
Verndate
Ollo l Wilbert
Beaver Creek
Dr. van der Bos
Flame
Mr. van der Bos
Ole Iverson
Joseph Iverson
Alice Nelson
Platte and Mir
George S. Culver
Corsica
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Garden Valley
Join de Velder
Sioux City
Louis Wolland
Geddes
Tsade
Oakland
Dire Rodenhuis
Meo
Stappe
Aoson
Mrr
Peter le Jong
A.B. Drulsebostefs
Wilson
Waco
Texas
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Sioux Balls
Anderson
Family of
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Los Angeles
Tad
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Parker Coboe
God
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J. A. Seheler
Coa
W. CT. Bagley
Mars
Emma Buttermeir
Bagley
Bagley Vau
Lewis Beyers
Partners’ Elevator Company
Unityville
Wgek
Peter Caupman
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
J. W. Lingenfelter
Wieluard Hazen
Mattie Sanders
Appleton
Ellen Ahern
P. W. Seankin
Kenneth Barnhart
Anna Barnhart
Canistota
Sidux City
A.j.brien
Fred Lander
Margaret Bies
Beresford
Poe
Guntzler
Excelsior Springs
Rather Wieber
St. Mary’s Church
Ww. G. Oo
Helen Barton
Sisson House
Boughner
Northwestern
Statem
France
City
Father O’flaherty
Chamber OF Commerce
Mitchell Boys
Herman Stair
Wigie Coucher
Fosse Seaton
Marie Pavek
Less Hamill
Harry Clough
Howard Ginger
Albert Graham
Art Fox
John Courier
Clifford Strone
John Murray
Kenton Kimble
Clyde Wingle
Clarebee Anderson
Ralph Boyden
Clinton Sampson
Ienry Larsen
Barl l L. Grand
Thomas Shepard
Percy Mekheel
Grant Viehner
Howard Henzlieh
Ipvin Saut
Waihiee Peregrine
John Morse
John Goldammer
Lakorrest Philips
Robert Orr
Clarin White
Elwin Petersen
Woonsocket, Wagner and
Schermerhorn
Charles Bayard Mitchell
Helmuth Schmidt
W. H. Townsend
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