Local notes recall Mt. Vernon visitors and town moves
Mt. Vernon residents and others travel to Mitchell Alexandria and Armour for visits, chores, and family gatherings. New residents move into homes on Main street and the Rectory area while local men plan road and race events and a fire department campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Mt. Vernon
A. I. Hitchcock
Pierre
Supreme Court
Geo
Scotland
State Firemens’ Association
Mitchell Fire Department
Corn Planting and Rain Boost South Dakota Seeds
ILENDON notes corn planting and ongoing rain this week easing farmers. Church social raises funds, seeds arrive from Illinois and Ohio, and local clergy travel for conference. A death in the region follows a visitor’s illness. Mrs. Wilson dies at 27, interred in Charles Mix county. Weather reports describe April rainfall and widespread showers, with impacts on crops and fields.
Neighborhood Notes on Residents and Local Fire Incident
Rain persists as residents travel and relocate. Hl H Garey took stock to Chicago on Tuesday. A A Truax and family returned from northeastern Iowa reporting drought. W Sekins family left for Sioux Falls due to health. Samuel Swenson family returned from Norway after a year and a half away. Mrs T V Rogers and children, except Tommy, went to Mineral Point Wisconsin for an extended visit. Luther visited Canton over Sunday with his parents. Mt Vernon Merchandise Co narrowly avoided a fire when lightning struck an external telegraph wire and ignited the window casing inside, burning along its length before self-extinguishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hl. H. Garey
Chicago
A. A. Truax
Iowa
W. Sekins
Sioux Falls
Mr. Sekins
Samuel Swenson
Norway
T. V. Rogers
Tommy
Mineral Point
Wis
Luther
Canton
Mt. Vernon Merchandise Co
Electric Light Plant Sold In Mitchell
The Mitchell Electric Light Co. sold to M. J. Cleminger after negotiations through Mitchell National Bank finalize on Wednesday. Cleminger pledges bonds worth fifteen thousand dollars and will improve service while keeping the same company title. Hollands previously managed the plant for St Paul interests. The Repblican notes the Clemingers will reside permanently in Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Claminger
Mitchell National Bank
Cleminger
St. Paul
W. A. Hollands
Mitchell
Joined in Matrimony The Month of Blowers is Oshered in With a Happy Wedding Event
Mr Walter J Hooker and Miss Myrtle Thativeld wed Wednesday evening at 7 20 at the home of Mr and Mrs Geo Tooker. Rev A I Bergs conducted the ceremony in the presence of about thirty five friends. A wedding supper followed and many presents were received. The couple will reside on East Fourth Street. Also includes a weekly crop report by Director Glenn noting above average temperatures for the week.
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Nellie Bull
Champeny Bros
Ben Olson
Geo. Kline
Mitchell
Sanborn
3. I. Boyd
Chicago
D. Moore
Ted Williams
Baraboo
Wis
Ringling Bros. Circus
J. T. Babevelli
Chamberlain
Bishop Hare
Nina M. Moore
Main Street
U. S. Express Office
Judge Haney
Hood
G. G. Meredith
Bridgewater
W. A. Cross
Henry Parry
Carrie Douglas
Jos. McCaslin
Pasadena
Cal
Cleminger
Frank Mowder
J. H. Porterfield
Towa
Glenn Rowley
George Rowley
Baker
Buros
Rock Island
Geo. Davenport
Walter J. Hooker
Myrtle Thativeld
Geo. Tooker
A. I. Bergs
Tooker
Davis & Daniels
Mr. Hooker
East Fourth Street
Weather favorable with rain boosts crops statewide
The report notes a warm ground and average rainfall with recent heavy rains across parts of the state. Vegetation shows strong growth as wheat oats and vegetables thrive. Small grain seeding nears completion except flax and millet while potato and corn plantings advance with favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. St. Groenke
Aberceer
Chamberlain
White Lake
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M. C. Betts
City
Dr. Rogers
Armour
A.caman
Tyndall
Maggie Mossmann
J. B. Sherman
Jessie Warne
Parkston
Odd Fellows
HW. McCormick
Ilinois
M. J. Spooner
Mariel Adams
Milltown
Hoyt Cox
Wm. Miner
Scallin House
A.B. Hager
Rev. Goo. Williams
Rowley and
Fifth Street
BCA
Bidwell
Howard
Miner County
Hurley
Rena [Athbun
Anna Jean
Plankinton
Estella Adams
Alexandria
Spencer
Emil Becker
Messenger Davison
Informaton
James Spears
J. J. Wells
W. A. Barber
Ray Smith
Alexandria Ball Club
Spencer Club
A.C. Shepherd
Amour Tribune
Novers
Hell
Marl Overs
Rogers
O. IT
JA. C. Cathout
Pearl
Conant
Jack Kelley
Yelock
Kelley
Cail
Wesley
Shan Kelley
Carl
Herald
J. T. Robinson
Davison County
Mson
Jans Ane
Mitchel
Davison
Es Miakn
Westranger
First National Bank
Vern Moore
Graham
Pred Widman
Sheldon
Clarence Jones
A. C. Cathout
Kt. N. Kratz
John Doyle
Milwaukee
J. G. Wolgemuth
Clark House
East Pourth Street
Hall
Annie Bean
Rena Rathbun
Mabel Adams
Highsmore
Aberdeen
Omaha
Here
C. W. Jones
The
American Express Co
Jesford
Ayer
Yankton Press
Dakotan
Yankton
Scotland Journal
RN. Kratz
Methodist Church
Wood
Kratz
Stoswell Miller
Marling
Moll
C. Goodnow
Council Glabs
Marion
Cosgrave
Iowa and Dakota
Supt
Mason City
G. A. Groves
I. M. Goodykoontz
James Pie
J. C. Reed
Des Moines
Eis
N.S. Bradley
Mandolin Club
Ladies Cemetery Association
Plankinton Standard
L. F. Long
John Rogers
John H. King
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Yankton Reservation
O. M. Welch
J. D. Welch
Welch
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Ward & Williams
U. S. Land Office
Ilendon
Victor
S.C. Michener
Iansas
Illinois
Ohio
Henry Isilborn
Canada
J. F. Clark
Milbank
Therast
Pooley
Good
Teall
Bliss School House
C. J. Wilson
G. W. Brown
Mr. Wilson
Kuno
Ul. B. Robinrs
Thorson
Glenn
Tiuron Weather Bureau
Taina
Lovisa Marvioux
Parilla
Lila
Texas
Miss Keppler
Her Majesty
Mitchell Dry Goods CO
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