Young Women's Association Conference Opens in City
Delegates arrive after Friday night train for the North Central Territorial YWCA conference. Miss Caroline Dayton of Minneapolis chairs. Miss Viola Marshall offers the keynote on Vision and Service. Sessions at Dakota Wesleyan and a 6 pm banquet at the Methodist church with about 200 women, plus Bishop Oldham addressing Sunday events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Byte ‘Association
North Central Territorial Committee
Methodist Church
Omaha
Caroline Dayton
Minneapolis
Chaifrman
Viola Marshall
Eva I’, Morris
Fannie L Morris
Dayton
Helen Peabody
All Saints School
Sioux Falls
Mamie Ogin
Dakota Wesleyan
Bessie Dunn
Helen Lyman
Yankton College
Samuel Weir
Dakota
Wesleyan
Miss Dayton
Marshall
Methodist
Bishop Oldham
Oldham
Fannie L .Morris
City Recovers More Franchise Tax From Dakota Central Telephone Co
The city treasurer received another installment of the franchise tax from Dakota Central Telephone Co. The company had paid 2100s in cash plus a $581.48 bill for six years of telephone service. City Attorney Miller said suit was started to recover the amount due up to May 31, 1911, on grounds of a double tax. The total paid to date is about 5200, with the current debt 1324.78 disputed under a new state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Central Telephone Company
Dakota Central Telephone Co
Ash
Telephone Company
Miller
Helped by Arnica Salve Ends Long Suffering
Gillis Mills resident Justice l Cherry suffered a persistent leg sore baffling doctors. He finally tried Busklen's Arnica Salve and reported complete relief. The salve claims to cure burns boils ulcers cuts bruises and piles and is sold at Diehl & Brown for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice l Cherry
Gillis Mills
Venn
Busklen
Diehl & Brown
Birth Announcement for Bower Child
A son was born Thursday May 2 to Mr and Mrs C A Bower. The newborn adds a new member to the family, continuing the family's lineage and bringing joy to relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Bower
Rainfall for April Largest in Years
Huron South Dakota report from the local Weather Bureau shows April rainfall at 3.76 inches, well above the 1.11 inch normal. Historical figures indicate April 1911 had 0.57 inch, 1910 0.89, 1909 0.61, and years 1907 and 1908 with 1.15 and 1.46 inches respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
S. D
United States Weather ‘Bureau
Huron Station
Deadwood Officials Cleared in Wolf and Coyote Bounty Scrutiny
The state auditor investigated wolf and coyote bounties in Lawrence county. Attorney General Johnson and Deputy Auditor Murphy reviewed records with County Auditor Gustafson and found payouts small and properly handled, giving Lawrence county a clean bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. D
Lawrence County
Johson
Murphy
Gustafson
Branson Campaign Swing Draws Six Hundred in Parker
Hon. C. L. Branson Republican candidate for congress spoke to about six hundred at Parker's new city auditorium. The Branson male quartet entertained and Branson attacked trusts and urged abolishing express companies and targeting harvester and steel trusts. He will visit Turner county towns and address Centerville next week. Memorial day plans earlier engaged Branson and his singers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
S. D
C. L. Branson
Congress
New City
Branson
Express
Mr. Branson
Parkers Band
C. L. Jones
Turner County
Chancellor
Viborg
Hurlay
Monroe
Davis
Centerville
Dirigibles Used in Offensive Turkish War Effort
Rome Italy report says Aziziah Tripoli camp fell to two dirigibles that dropped thirty bombs destroying the enemy position with very heavy loss of life. Earlier reconnaissance drops occurred but this marks the first long duration use of dirigibles as war machines. Turkish field guns failed to hit the airships as shells flew beneath them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Aziziah
Tripoli
New York Cartoonist Homer Davenport Dies After Illness
New York City cartoonist Homer Davenport, renowned for his political cartoons, died today after a brief illness. He gained prominence in the early 20th century for his sharp wit and satirical drawings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Homer Davenport
Botz is Sentenced for Incendiary Fire and Insurance Plot
Ipswich South Dakota Paul L Botz of Edmunds County has been sentenced to six months in the state penitentiary at Sioux Falls for incendiarism. The case follows a March 11 home fire while Botz and his wife were away, his elderly father later committed suicide, and investigators questioned an insurance motive. The article notes financial duress and a staged fire using kerosene soaked debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipswich
S. D
Paul L. Botz
Edmunds County
Sioux Falls
Botz
Aberdeen
N. Plin Beebe
Lotz
Katz
Wing & Brochenbauch
LaPayette
Ind
Wnemreek
Wate
Floyd Allen Threatened Murder in Hillsville Courthouse Attack
Wyethville Virginia trial testimony recalls Floyd Allen declaring he would kill Bill Foster before sundown if convicted. Prosecutors say Allen fired first shot striking Judge Massey. Bowen, his defense lawyer, witnessed the attack. Jurors testified Allen fired toward Foster. witnesses describe threats made by Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyde Allen
Hillsville
I. B. Weedell
Montgomery
D. D. Bowen
Allen
Floyd Allen
Foster
Commonwealth
Notice of Hearing Petition for Letters of Administration
State of South Dakota Davison County. In County Court April term 1912. Estate of Burzinah O Mealy deceased. Hiram L O Mealy and Burton A O Mealy heirs next of kin. Petition filed for letters of administration. Hearing set May 10 1912 at 10 a.m. at Mitchell courthouse. Dated Mitchell April 18 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
South Dakota
Davison
Burzinah
Social Circles in Mitchell Honor Eastern Star Leader
Mrs Ana Upton Morris of Redfield visited Mitchell to honor Star Light Chapter. A Past Worthy Matron's club was formed with officers, including President Fannie Wells and Secretary Wella Stair. An evening inspection by Mrs Morris followed a formal dinner and floral demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Chapter
The
Eastern Star
Ana Upton Morris
Redfield
Mitchell
Star Light
Della M. Stair
Morris
Widmann
Anna Lumley
Pierre
Fannie Wells
J. J. Myles
Wella Stair
Margaret Nieinau
Masonic Hall
W. &. Tipton
Lumiey
H. A. Peterson
Kibbee
Bacon
Young
Carter
Bobb
Lucile Bobb
Genevieve
Merle Tillotson
W. Abbey
Muller On Warpath For Simmons Move
Parkston South Dakota J C Simmons Taft campaign chairman promotes a Taft slate for railroad commissioner with a plate showing Frank Le Cocq The move sparks protests from Rosebud newspapers and Republican candidates like John S Mueller and D D Wipf over party regularity and manipulation in the state race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkston
S.C
J. C. Simmons
Taft
South Dakota
LeCocq
Sioux Falls
Alfred Burkholder
Simmons
Rosebud
John S. Mueller
D. D. Wipf
State
Taft Committee
Mueller
Hutchinson County
Ten New Bishops to be Named at Methodist Conference
At Minneapolis the Methodist Episcopal general conference discusses electing ten new bishops to fill retirements and expand the episcopate. A commission to combat child labor in mills is approved, with Henry J. Coker urging a broad mobilization against the practice. The conference considers bishop retirement rules and salaries, including age 70 and residence choices, amid debate on cost of living versus salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Methodist Church
General Conference
United States
Caker
Henry J. Coker
Denver
Edgar G. Richardson
Bristol
Conn
Henry Wade Rogers
New Haven
Board of Bishops
Dean Rogers
United States Army
Methodist conference debates antiamusement rules overhaul
The general conference split on a proposal to abandon Methodist Episcopal anti amusement rules. Benjamin F. Edsall of Newark offered two resolutions calling compulsory good behavior not essential to religion and declaring the current rule ineffective, which was referred to a committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Benjamin F. Edsall
Newark
N. J
May Musical Festival Brings Minneapolis Symphony
The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra is set to perform at the May Musical Festival on May 28 and 29. The program includes Hiawatha's Wedding Feast and Gallia, with a matinee and an evening concert plus a joint performance with the Choral Club. Professor Hobson brings a strong chorus, and Director Oberhoffer returns after acclaimed east coast triumphs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Hiawatha
Gallia
Hobson
Oberhoffer
Branson Delivers Progressive Campaign Address in Canton
O L Branson closed a week of campaigning in Canton drawing 500 to 600 residents at the opera house. He outlined trust handling and peace policy to strong applause and rebutted charges about Milwaukee railroad ties, noting his state service motive. He plans visits to Hudson Beresford Centerville Elk Point Wakanda as June primaries loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
S. D
O. L. Branson
Opera House
C. H. Dillon
Mr. Granson
Mr. Dillon
Missouri River
Branson
Mineral Exhibit at the 1912 South Dakota State Fair
Homestake Mining Company and other Black Hills mines plan to showcase exhibits at Hur on next fall. Negotiations are under way to display mineral samples from all regional mines and the ore treatment processes as a promotional feature for the Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lead
S. D
Homestake Mining Company
Black Hills
Huron
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Enghy
GOD
Loyd Allen
Virginia
Wyethville
Bill Fos
Tomor
Eastern Star Inspection
A. Bobb
Clarence Hedden
F. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
Halcyon Club Meeting
Halcyon Club
Scoville
Donaldson
Roxena Butterfield
C.W. Downey
Jeannie McCormick
Mae Welsh
Muller
Warpath
Pak
Mexico
Immi
Mex
Ico
America
Coker
Jesus Christ
Ror
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