Sunday School Convention Opens in South Dakota
The fifty-first annual South Dakota Sunday School Association convention opened in a Baptist church, with delegates from across the state. Mary Bryner of Peoria spoke on the history of the movement, noting 26 million world scholars, while James Chalmers of Brookings urged that the Word of God endure.
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South Dakota Sunday School Association
Natur
Dakota
WitShy
Wis
M. V. Metalliar
Sioux Walls
Disceration
SH. Upton
Scotland
Mary I. Bryner
Peoria
Morning Session Focuses on Training Children for God
The 9 am session drew many Sunday school workers as Dr. Fox of First Congregational Sioux Falls urged training children for righteousness. Aberdeen pastor Rev. Montague spoke on Sunday school responsibilities while Mrs. Bryner shared teaching methods for primary scholars. Rev. Havens advocated temperance teaching and Rev. McCauley closed with devotion.
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Dir Fox
First Congregational Church of
Sioux Falls
Childern
God
Fox
J. Y. Montague
Baptist Church of Aberdeen
State Anti- Saloon League
A. C. McCauley
Bridgewater
Sunday School Convention Elects Officers and Speakers
Promptly at 2 50 p m Wednesday the convention opened with Dr Carson of Scotland in charge. Dr Nicholson of Dakota Wesleyan University spoke on Luke parables. Rev J R Upton discussed Teacher Training and the need for Bible study focused teaching. Mrs Bryner shared Slow to Make the Lesson Grow and Rev J Y Davis of Orient noted his 60 years in Sunday school. Mr Davis, 71, tied old and new school life. Discussion followed.
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Carson
Scotland
Nicholson
Dakota Wesleyan University
J. R. Upton
Bryner
J. Y. Davis
Orient
Davis
Canada
Devotional Service Led by Bowdish and Best
At 7 30 p m the devotional service was led by Rev A C Bowdish of Mitch Ell and Rev H R Best of Sioux City.
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A. C. Bowdish
Mitchell
H. R. Best
Sioux
Sunday School Workers Session In Weather Aids Delegates
Thursday morning session at the church drew many delegates despite heavy weather. Mrs Bryner led with county work and junior plans while Rev J B Winter spoke on who should teach. Reports followed from department work and Rev F P Leach, secretary of the state association, praised the second year’s health and hopeful outlook.
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Bryner
J. 2. Winter
Sune Day
Liyner
F. P. Leach
State Association
Election of officers at state Sunday school convention
The noon session elected Dr. James Chalmers president elect of the State university at Vermillion. Rev. J. P. Jenkins and Rev. F. P. Leach were chosen vice president and secretary treasurer. The executive committee includes Rev. C. M. Daley and others. Rev. A. C. Meclauley named international vice president. convention to close with an address by Mrs. Bryner.
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James Chalmers
State University At
Vermillion
Chalmers
J. P. Jenkins
Sioux Falls
F. P. Leach
Treasue
C. M. Daley
Huron
H. Grant
H W. Wapgen
Advertised Letters at Mitchell Post Office May 1908
The list of uncalled letters includes Mrs James Holmes Mr W H Murphy J J Murphy Thos R McGaveer E Naylor Claude Lee Pfeifer Louis Page H L Phillips Mrs John Schaffin BE Shaffer CC Taylor Mrs H J Taylor Mrs A M Vim Mamie. Callants must say advertises. If unclaimed in two weeks they go to the dead letter office. H L Bras P M.
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Mitchell Post Onice
Faton
James Holmes
W H Murphy
J J Murphy
Thos R McGaveer
E Naylor
Claude Lee Pfeifer
Louis Page
H L Phillips
John Schaffin
BE Shaffer
CC Taylor
H J Taylor
A M Vim
Mamie
H. L. Bras
P. M
Cole's Laxative Liver Pills advertise benefits
Ad copy promises good appetite healthy digestion clear skin and bright eyes for users. Pill claims include pleasant effective action and are priced at 25 cents at all druggists.
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Cole
Engagements Rockford and Mitchell Couples Spotlight
The Rockford Morning Star reports the engagement of Miss Helen Coppeshall of Austin to Mr. Will Purver of Mitchell, South Dakota, with nuptials planned at Mrs. Antes Rubl in North Main Street, May 20. Turner of Rockford faces a forthcoming marriage to Miss Thelen Corveshall, welcomed by Mitchell friends, as Turner built banking and creamery enterprises in Dakota country. The couple’s connections span Rockford, Austin, Oak Park, and Mitchell, with family hosting a dinner for the pairs.
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W. I. Turner
Rockford
Ill
Thelen Corveshall
Ife
Mitchell
Helen Coppeshall
Austin
Will 2 Purver
South Dakota
Antes Rubl
North Main Street
Turner
Northwest
Roeckford
Forest City Bank
Dakota City
Oak Park
Antes Aub
Gas Plant Planned in Dell Rapids for Public Gas Supply
Mitchell pays 1.75. The Sioux Falls Journal notes a gas plant to be installed in Dell Rapids to furnish gas to the public at 1.50 per thousand feet. The franchise allows city ownership upon reimbursement and fair interest, with safeguards against watered stock.
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Sioux Falls
Dell Rapids
Not a Candidate Editor Denies State Superintendent Bid
A Mitchell notice from May 7 1905 denies being an applicant for state superintendent after reports in Minneapolis and Sioux City Journals. The letter from QO W Coursey states he will not seek the Aberdeen Normal School post and asks correction of the record. The rest promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills with testimonials from J C P Jones.
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Minneapolis
Sioux City
H. Elrod
G. W. Nash
Aberdeen Normal School
QO. W. Coursey
Mitchell
DeWitt
J.C. P. Jones
Burgess
Milsburg Borough
L. O. Gale
Quick Witty Exchange Cited by Catholic Standard and Times
A brief quoted exchange shows a sharp remark about social talk and recognition of an idiot snapped in a casual social moment. The Catholic Standard and Times is cited regarding the remark and its tone.
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Catholic Standard and Times
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