Mitchell Urged to Celebrate Fourth of July This Year
The Republican reports strong local support for holding a Mitchell Fourth of July celebration. Businessmen including E. B. Vanalstine, Emit Becker, J. S. Danizls, Chas Ferguson, S. Webber, Chas. Burnside, C. W. Johnston, S. H. Scallin, John Colvin, C. W. Gillis, W. Turner, and Geo. E. Logan endorse a public, free, old fashioned event. Supporters urge early planning and ample amusements to attract residents and visitors alike.
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Mitchell
Republican
E. B. Vanalstine
Emit Becker
J.S. Danizls
Chas. Ferguson
Ferguson
S. Webber
Chas. Burnside
C. W. Johnston
S.h.scallin
John Colvin
C. W. Gillis
C. W., Hoon
Geo. E. Logan
W. &E. Turner
Mitchell Urged to Hold a Grand Fourth of July Celebration
Citizens including S G Boyce H D Butterfield L O Gale A T McGovern and others urge Mitchell to organize a large free fireworks and entertainment event for the 1900 Fourth of July. Local businesses Barker Bros Rathbun Vermilyer Branson and Smith and Conyes pledge support and funding. The group argues a celebratory display would attract crowds and showcase Mitchell’s capacity for hosting major public entertainments.
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S.G. Boyce
Mitchell
H. D. Butterfield
L.O. Gale
A.T. McGovern & Sons
Barker Bros
C.G. Rathbun
C. E. Vermilyer
O. L. Branson
Smith & Conyes
Married at Kimball Hears A Newbury Fulford Union
Mr C E Newbury of Mitchell and Miss Jessie Fulford of Kimball were married at the bride’s home by Rev J N Fulford. The couple left for Chamberlain then stayed with Dr Goodrich before returning to Mitchell. A wedding dinner hosted the couple’s relatives. They will reside on Mitchell’s south side.
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Kimball
C. E. Newbury
Jessie Fulford
J. N. Fulford
Chamberlain
Dr. Goodrich
Mitchell
Mrs. Newbery
Mr. Newbury
Geo. R. Owen
Mutuals Organize In Sioux Falls Meeting
Representatives of various mutual insurance firms met at Equitable offices to form the state board of mutual underwriters. Major Howard elected president, H. P. Packard vice president, J. S. Lewis treasurer, Jos. Frudenfeld secretary. A uniform rating system was adopted. Gen. Silsby authorized to rate the state. Equitable hosted a banquet for delegates. Local baseball interest grows as Mitchell plans a club with Bowdle Burright and Boyce named to organize efforts.
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Sioux Falls Argus-Leader
Equitable
State Board of Mutual Underwriters
Major Howard
H. P. Packard
J. S. Lewis
Jos. Frudenfeld
Gen. Silsby
Very Sudden Death and Creamery Benefits in State
A detailed account of John Spink's sudden death from paralysis after a Friday stroke in Mitchell. The obituary notes his carpenter work, bereaved wife and daughter, funeral at Methodist church, and burial at Graceland cemetery. The article then covers creamery prosperity in the state, with figures and statements from dairy officials about profits, patronage, and rising milk prices under cooperative operation benefiting farmers statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spink
Scallin
Rauch
Fred Bjordstrup
Mr. Spink
Mr. Bjordstrup
Bobb
Mitchell
Methodist Church
Mr. Hager
Mesers
Lott and Kratz
Mesdames Bliss
Shaw
Progress of Creameries Across North Dakota State
The state shows rapid creamery growth with 179 in operation by 1893, paying farmers over 4.5 million dollars that year. Farmers benefited as checks ranged from 60 to 200 dollars monthly based on cows milked, improving financial standing. Davison County hosts several creameries and skimming stations, while Mt. Vernon’s creamery paid 52,000 dollars to its patron last year, per manager Frank Redford.
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Mitchell Creamery
A. H. Wheaton
State Agricultural College
Brookings
Kingsbury County
R. H. Halladay
State Dairymen’s Association
A. N. Waters
Davison County
Mt. Vernon
Frank Redford
Much Moisture Favors Plentiful Spring Planting
Rain over the weekend delivered 1.53 inches, with .86 inches Saturday night and .65 inches Sunday night, aiding crops and grass growth. Hail damaged pear, apple, and plum blossoms slightly. Local farmers report cheerful mood and hope for continued moisture, while Kentucky thoroughbred horse Knave arrives with owner H. G. Nichola for potential Driving Park races.
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H. G. Nichola
Nichola
Oto
Iowa
Knave
Nichols
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Ft Oil
S. H.scallin
R. C. Warne
M. D
F. W. Freyberg
A. BH. Daniels
R. PF
Dundass
A. Bobb
W. E. Crane
Prescott & Bidwell
South Dakota
Insurance
W.H. Webster
Fulford-Newbury
Miss Fulford
R.R. Bowdle
D. W. Burright
S. G. Boyce
the Creamery
South
Dakota
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