City Hall bids and library funding weigh on council
Mayor Silsby preserves officers for a second year and seeks a $2,000 Carnegie uplift for the library while authorizing bids for city hall construction. The old council closes with audits, reports, and bids rejected for water mains as new members prepare to take seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsby
City Council
Carnegie
Messrs. Perry
Stout
Koch
Curtis
Miller
Hannett
Mr. Scriven
Justice McKinley
Kibbee
Treasury
McDonald
R. EF. Dundass
Sioux Falls
Dow
Alderman Scriven
Scri
M. A. Layne
Layne
East Sixth
East Fourth
E. B. VanAl- Shine
Geo. W. Austin
VanAlstine
Republican
Alderman Stout
J. H. Scriven
D. B. Miller
Perry
Newbury
Gleason
Foster
Reeves
Wells
J. L. Hannett
O. H. Perry
Kings
Library Committee
J. T. Morrow
North Main Street
New Carrier Set for Mitchell Posts Office
A new wholesale fruit house opens first of the month to boost trade in the territory. Mitchell will host a great educational convention next Monday evening. Special Agent McCoy recommends adding a fourth carrier due to workload. Postmaster Bras confirms investigation and a new appointment for L. D. Purdy to take the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bios
Post Office Department
McCoy
Chicago
Bras
Republican
McVoy
L. D. Purdy
R. J. Wynn
Mitchell Fruit Co opens wholesale house in city
The Mitchell Fruit Co began operations Friday with Asa Dodd as president and C. W. Taylor as director. Located on Kimball street, the two story 100 by 34 building includes storage and cooling rooms, a siding by the Milwaukee road, and a plan to ship fruit from the first floor. The firm will handle fruits, candies, nuts, crackers, wrappers, paper bags, twine, potatoes, cider, and vinegar, with early shipments of California oranges and lemons arriving via the Omaha road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Fruit Co
Asa Dodd
W. E. Turner
F.A. Dickson
C. W. Taylor
Kimball Street
Milwaukee Road
California
Omaha
Trustworthy Leaders Boost State Trade Network Growth
The article describes expanding trade from Mitchell and nearby points with faster access than routes via towns outside the state. It praises the institution's leadership as well known, reliable business men trusted to provide fair and honest treatment in all dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Red Vermilion Gasoline Law Adopted by Legislature
The legislature passed a law requiring gasoline sold in the state after May 1 1903 to be delivered only in vermillion red barrels casks or cans clearly marked Gasoline with a minimum size of three gallons. Kerosene must not be stored in these receptacles. Violations carry fines to 50 dollars or up to thirty days in jail or both. The act lacks an emergency clause and becomes operative ninety days after adjournment. Dealers have time to comply.
Educational Convention Of Methodist Church In Mitchell
Encouraging reports come from planners of a four day Methodist church educational convention in Mitchell starting Monday. Delegates will receive free entertainment and a strong program with Bishop McCabe and Dr. McDowell expected to attend. Dr. Graham oversees the event with several fine speakers, sessions in morning afternoon and evening. Arrangements for venue yet to be finalized but will be settled soon as citizens prepare to welcome delegates.
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Methodist Church
Mitchell
Bishop McCabe
Chicago
McDowell
Graham
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Scallin Bros
S. H. Scallin
Tan W. H. Cones
Mitchell Greenhouse
South Dakota
John Canham
Main Street
Bidwell Land and Loan Company
Mitchell, South Dakota
City Hall
Purdy
J. E B. Wells
A. J Curtis
Andrew Carneige
Mitchell Postoffice
Semble
W. R. Hance
J.T. Rush
U.S
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