Mitchell News Roundup: Bank Change and Local Sports
W B Rathbun of Royal Insurance plans to join State Bank of Turton as cashier after buying an interest. Plankinton pitcher Al Furchner, now with Seattle, shows form return with a 3 to 1 win over Vancouver. Mitchell mourns the death of a two year old from diphtheria at east Hanson Street. The community seeks subscriptions to support a Mitchell band and its director this summer.
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J. G. Markham
Turton
State Bank of
Place
al Furchner
Plankinton
Seattle
Wash
Vancouver
Furchner
Mitchell
West Side Park
Yankton Teams Sweep Debates Across State
Yankton college won unanimous judges in the city debate with Huron college and defeated Dakota Wesleyan at Mitchell by two to one. Teams: Fox, Watson, Stratton for Yankton. Andrews, Hunt, Smith for Huron. judges McMaster Norse and Deevers. Coach Prof. Lyon led both squads with a post contest celebration.
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Yankton
S. D
Yankton College
Huron College
Mitchell
Dakota Wesleyan
Fox, Watson
Prof
Lyon
Dr King’s New Life Pills for women in need
A promotional note claims the pills heal constipation and female trouble. Mrs M C Dunlap of Leadill Tennessee reports benefit. Advertisement urges purchase at Diehl & Brown for 25 cents.
Post Office Clerks Face a Busy Counting Month
Clerks across the country must count and classify mail this month under new directives from Washington. Reports are required for each mail class and subcategory, including incoming and outgoing mail and carrier-delivered items, with time and piece counts to be recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Uncle Samuel
Jack Brown
Washington
Women's Foreign Missionary Convention Closes After Three Days
The Women’s Foreign Missionary convention adjourned this morning after a three day event. Stormy Sunday reduced attendance but services remained engaging. Mrs. Lind of Minneapolis spoke in the morning and Miss Hughes of China in the evening on mission work. The church raised funds to support Laura White as a China missionary. Saturday featured Prof. Shanden’s pipe organ recital and papers by Mrs. Vermilyea and Mrs. Jenkins. Violet Vermilyea and Mrs. Hunter gave vocal solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Foreign Missionary Convention
Lindsay
Minneapolis
Hughes
China
Methodist Church
Laura White
Mission Society
Shanden
C. E. Vermilyea
J. P. Jenkins
Violet Vermilyea
Hunter
Funeral Service for Mrs. Susan Wright
Mrs Susan Wright died after a long illness and was laid to rest in Graceland cemetery. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 3 pm conducted by Dr J S Hoagland with Mina Hager singing. born Histon England Aug 5 1833 she married Jacob Wright in London in 1861 and had six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Wright
Methodist Church
J. S. Hoagland
Mina Hager
Graceland Cemetery
Susan Carter
Histon
Cambridgeshire
England
London
Jacob Wright
Chicago
South Dakota
Resident leaves family in city tribute
She has resided everince. She leaves to mourn her loss one brother, Wm. Carter, of Histon, England, three daughters, Mrs. W. J. Grout, Mrs. Jos. Vickers, Mrs. A. B. Mc Kee, and one son, Arthur Wright, all of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Carter
Histon
England
W. J. Grout
Jos. Vickers
A. B. . McKee
Arthur Wright
City
Half Million Paid Out for Automobiles in South Dakota
Pierre reports the auto bill remains unchanged despite talk of quiet times. In April the state registered 527 new machines, totaling 8,885 on the first of the month, with buyers spending over a half million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
S. D
South
Plan Free Wool At End Of Five Year Period
Washington, D. C. Democratic leaders favor immediate free wool with a compromise on duties. Nine of fourteen Ways and Means members back free wool, while five led by Republicans favor a reduced duty. The free wool faction proposed cutting the current seven cent rate to six cents per pound. Stone Speaks for Reciprocity in a three hour speech urging Canada reciprocity, arguing it would not harm the U S and could boost free trade.
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Washington, D. C
House Democrats
Ways and Means Committee
Underwood
Stone
Misouri
Canada
Cummins
Mr. Stone
Ethan News Highlights From Mitchell and Surrounding Area
Ethan, S. D. McKeel of Mitchell visited Lloyd McKeel and family for a few days. Micheal Coyne shipped seven cattle cars to Chicago. Albert Stainbrook accompanied them west and returned. Bloomington horse traders passed through town. Births include a son to Will and Mrs. Liddell. Charlie Larson sprained his ankle in a friendly scuffle. Clifford Liversay visited Sioux City. J. L. Gallagher returned from Tripp. George Draper of Conde toured with pilgrims of Millennial Dawn and stayed with Mrs. M. J. Cathout. Will and Mrs. McCliman welcomed a newborn son. Mrs. John Baughman visited Mrs. John Clement. Methodist Ladies Aid to meet May 38 with Mrs. Chester Wittstruck. Fred Tobey installed a soda fountain at his restaurant. John McDonald builds Henry Stopfer’s house and barn east of town. Mr. Schultz, once assisting at the depot, will move to Tripp as station assistant. Mr. Fahey and Mr. McMann of Emery visiting Mrs. Clement. John Clement returned from a westward trip.
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Will Liddell
Charlie Larson
Clifford Liversay
Sioux City
J. L. Gallagher
Tripp
George Draper
Conde
M. J. Cathout
Will McCliman
John Baughman
Mitchell
John Clement
Ladies Aid
Chester Wittstruck
Fred Tobey
John McDonald
Henry Stopfer
Schultz
Agent Thompson
Fahey
Mr. McMann
Emery
Community Notes and local movements near Loomis
Mrs Dan Donovan spent last week visiting Loomis friends while Mrs Ira Cutts plans departure for Kennebec where Mr Cutts has a hardware store job. The Passion Play played in Tobey's Hall to a crowded house. Roy Oathout is ill at his home east of town. Mrs L A Oathout closed Worthen Township school term with a flag drill and picnic supper. Ethan school has two weeks remaining. Storm disabled telephone lines causing horse transport for urgent needs. Sollie Nolt plants a hedge. W B Tobey moved to Westfield Iowa, plans restaurant with groceries. daughters Retta and Frances stay two weeks more. Mr Shumaker and friend visit farmer Aunt Mrs Frank Cole. Homer Liversay shipped eleven hog loads to Sioux City. Charles Paetz bought a new horse. John Dunlavey builds a warehouse north of Bauer and Schoenfelder. Dr Cox's Barbed Wire Liniment sold by all druggists with price options.
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O. T. Litefield
Davis & Daniels Co
Red Diamond
Alexandria
Litchfield
Mr. Litchfield
Board of Education
Alexadria
Mitchell
F. W. Zimmerman
Interior
Montrose
Here
Iowa
Keystone Lumber Co
Ver Valin
J. A. Reed
Reed
Dr. Stevenson
Sioux Falls
Widmann Hotel
Ethan
S. D
Dan Donavan
Loomis
Ira Cutts
Kennebec
Roy Oathout
L. A. Oathout
Worthen Township
Ethan School
W. B. Tobey
Westfield
Mr. Shumaker
Frank Cole
Homer Liversay
Sioux City
Dinner to Discuss Building New Y M C A Home
Invitations go out for a Thursday 6 30 PM dinner at city hall for Mitchell men. Hosted by the Woman's Auxiliary to the Y M C A the event aims to spark enthusiasm and outline a plan to erect a new Y M C A home with E W Peck state secretary of Minnesota attending to share ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Peck
Minnesota
Mitchell
Third Avenue East
Lawler Street
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The
Royal Insurance Co
Martin Olson
East Hanson Street
O’lock
Seventh Street
Miller
Dakota Central Telephone
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Frank Draper
International Bible Students’ Association
Hell
C. A. Bower
Mons Distad
Ed. Devy
Tangue
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Mitoba
Talatton
Ottaws
J. M. MacLachlan
Watertown
Miss White
Wright
Ethan, S. D
W. H. McKeel
Lloyd
Micheal Coyne
Albert Stainbrook
Mr. Coyne
Bloomington
Illinois
Daily Republican
Tses
Lawler
Devy
Shankhai Restaurant
Crane, Redfield
S. Dak
Second Avenue West
West Third St
G. H. Adams
Egan
So. Dak
Washington Cafe
J. G. Drake
Waverly
West Philadelphia
W. 6Th
Fairall
Comfort Bros
Main
N .Main St
Commercial and Savings Bank
North Lawler
McArthur Piano Co
Western Nat. Bank
McArthur Piano
Western National Bank
Minnesota St
North Rowley
Kunk Weller
2Nd
Sand
E. P. Sand
R. R
Mitchell Publishing Company, Mitchell
Letcher
Clancy Bates
Letcher, S. D
R. I
Cheap Tender Co
Outh
Minn
Heimberger
Srd St
Potter Co
Devel
Con Choice
Kincat
Saiene
Breckenridge, Widmann Block
East
Kimball St
Sohn M. Sibersz
Yakima
Summer House
Jim River
Montana Street
Peter Young
Telephone
East 5Tht Street
Mitchell, S. D
University
Pennington St
Fifth Ave
Becker Corner
T. A Berry
Joplin
South Side
J. H. Davis
South Sanborn
Lewis Shuster
Bidwell
Gaion
FARM
Traer
J. R. McHugh
Kincel
Mariette Stanley
Alice Patten
Riverside
Bertha Nelson
Western Natl. Bank
W. E. Reeves
Allen’s Cigar Store
Wal Williams
Ford, Nate & Co
Main St
the. Hell Publishing Co
Columbia
Ask Bidwell
Iis
Sollie Nolt
Charles Paetz
Joseph Weepie
John Dunlavey
Bauer & Schoenfelder
Dr. Cox
Y. M. C. A. Project
State Capitol Commission
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