Local notes report street work and town news of Mitchell
A compact roundup notes Sanborn street grading, property sales and fillings, new signs, and local business changes. It mentions Dr Pardee relocating to New York City, Nabinger family measles, Vermillion University beating Yankton college, hail insurance shifts, and upcoming county and school notices eyed by Mitchell readers.
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Dr. Pardee
New York City
Sanborn
J. H. Sherrill
West Fourth Street
Nabinger
Huron
Mitchell
Carlson
Prosper
Vermillion University
Yankton College Boys
Delray
Milwaukee Company
U.S
Sioux Falls
Ads Challenge of Patent Medicines by Pierce Firm
A large national firm markets Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for blood diseases and Favorite Prescription for women's illnesses. It advertises a strong guarantee: if the medicine does not help, the money is on call. If every sick person tried them and found them worthless, the buyers would lose less than the company would gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Palmer's Tour Across the West Brings Enthusiasm
Commander-in-Chief Palmer tours Home and Country chapters issuing 16 Department Encampments in seven months. Receptions are enthusiastic nationwide, notably in South Dakota where flag raisings and speeches show the Order remains far from its maximum strength. His tireless travels and prominent flag order precede him in every stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
South Dakota
Eminent Testimony From Mrs Beecher on Allcock’s Plasters
Mrs Henry Ward Beecher of 40 Orange Street Brooklyn New York writes that she and her family have used Allcock's Plasters for years and found them a genuine relief for many aches and pains. She says the plaster can control cases not noted in the circulars and criticizes unauthorized use of her name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward Beecher
Orange St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Allcock
Hesh
Death of Charles Elliott at 78 in Pecatonica Illinois
Charles Elliott aged 78 longtime stomach cancer sufferer died this morning at 7 at his daughter Mrs. W A Cross residence. His remains were taken to Pecatonica Illinois, accompanied by Mrs. Cross and Mrs. T A Stevens of Chamberlain, another daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Elliott
W. A. Cross
Pecatonica
Ill
Cross
T. A. Stevens
Chamberlain
Valise Found On Road From Mitchell
A valise found on a Mitchell road is held at this office. Owner may claim by proving ownership and paying for this notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Family row ends with axe threat and trial
A rural Iowa case reports A H Beam of Davison County facing a warrant after his wife accused him of threats and attempted smothering with an axe. Beam denies assault, saying it was an ordinary conjugal quarrel. he was discharged. The report also lists Mitch ell post office letters and local blacksmith R D Welch advertising services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Beam
Beam
Hitchcock
Tne Beam
Sullivan
Justice Abbey
Jay Hemingway
Memorial Services for Minnie Utley at University Chapel
A large crowd gathered in the University chapel Sunday for memorial services honoring Minnie Utley who died on March 27 in the building. The Protonian society rostrum bore an “In Memory of Our Departed Sister” inscription as flowers surrounded the display. Friends and teachers recalled her Christian character. Miss Farrell gave a life biography, Mr. Barber delivered a fitting eulogy, Miss Clark read a poem, and Miss Noble praised her virtues and grace in illness and death. Homer G Utley, her brother, received sympathies from many in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Chapel
Minnie Utley
Protonian Society
Miss Farrell
Mr. Barber
Miss Clark
Miss Noble
Homer G. Utley
A Room for Brother Bras in Public Instruction Race
The Watertown Public Opinion notes Harry L. Bras of Mitchell as a candidate for superintendent of public instruction. Bras edits the South Dakota Educator and serves as Davison County superintendent of schools, with strong ties to advancing the state’s school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Harry L. Bras
Mitchell
Bras
South Dakota
Davison County
Ring presentation by Elsworth Camp honors member
Members of Elsworth Camp S of W met Tuesday evening with a large attendance. Son Moore presented Son B A Skinner with a ring valued at 25 dollars for his valuable services in the late successful entertainment given by the camp. Skinner has not yet recovered from the illness referenced.
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Elsworth Camp
S. of W
Moore
Brule County Delegates Favor Lawler for Chicago Seat
Local notes say Brule county elected delegates lean toward Hon. J. D. Lawler for the Chicago appointment. Aurora is expected to counter with a Wickham of Alexandria delegation as polls appear arranged. Richardson of Mitchell recently tuned F. H. Clark's piano and Clark sued him for damages. Miss Mary Anderson of Mitchell University visits her parents.
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Brule County
J. D. Lawler
Chicago
Aurora
Wickham
Alexandria
Richardson
Mitchell
F. H. Clark
Clark
Mary Anderson
University At
Resurgam Lodge Thanks Ladies for Leap Year Gift
A committee at Resurgam lodge A F and A M reports appreciation for the ladies who organized the leap year party and gifted two chandeliers for Masonic Hall. The lodge pledges to remember their generosity when the lights are extinguished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resurgam
A. F
A. M
Masonic Hall
Bicycle Club Prohibits Sidewalk Riding in Mitchell
At a large meeting the Bicycle Club unanimously passes a resolution to stop reckless sidewalk riding. Members may not ride on Main street sidewalks from the Milwaukee depot to Fourth Street and must not ride fast on cross streets toward Main. Pedestrians retain right of way and riders should consider safety to prevent collisions.
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Bicycle Club
Mitchell
Main Street
Milwaukee Depot
Fourth Streets
Huron Adopts Plan to Reorganize World's Fair Commission
At a Huron meeting plans for a New World's Fair were discussed. The commission voted to shrink from 18 to 9 members and form a new incorporated body with capital stock of 100000 dollars. The first board includes Evans Star Gardner Powers Brown Gibbs Hinds McClure Taylor Och enrester and will operate five year term under educational benevolent incorporation law. Gov Mellette authorized filing and transfer of assets from the old commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
City of
F. T. Evans
Hot Springs
Sol. Star
Deadwood
C. V. Gardner
Piedmont
W. M. Powers
Yankton
T. H. Brown
Sioux Falls
Oliver Gibbs, Jr
Ramsey
South Dakota World’s Fair Commission
The Art Recital Delights Mitchell Audience At Rink
Mrs. W G Foster and Miss Bintliffe staged a refined program at Mitchell's rink drawing a large audience. Doane Robinson's Matthew and Lady Macbeth drawn praise, with Delsartean poses and Maud Silsby at piano. Sunday Schools convention details and a Democratic split in Aurora county follow.
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Mitchell
W. G. Foster
Matthew
South Dakota
Doane Robinson
Watertown
Lady Macbeth
Congregational Church
Memorial chapel prepared for services and events
Mr Richardson tuned pianos as memorial services were planned this afternoon at the chapel. The evangelist Miss Dennis ends her Mitchell engagement with nightly meetings at the Presbyterian church. The State Sunday School convention meets in Brookings June 15 and 16 with plans for W B Jacobs of Chicago to attend and railroad reductions offered. The University strawberry and ice cream festival opens next Saturday to benefit the flag fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Schools
Davison County
Mitchell
Edward A. Patrick
J. A. Kipp
U. S
J. H. Teall
May Wright
R.N. Kratz
Gee. Williams
Richardson
F. A. LaViolette
Omaha
Allendine i
D. A
Ethan
Attorney Tipton of
Armour
Dennis
Miss Dennis
Rink
Presbyterian Church
South Dakota
Brookings
Baker
W. B. Jacobs
Chicago
Brown Promoted to New Charge in Spearfish
Rev. A. A. Brown, formerly of the Congregational pulpit in this town, has resigned his Spearfish post in the Black Hills to accept a new assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ils
A. A. Brown
Spearfish
Black Hills
Fingers Geo Marker loses fingers in Montana shop
Fingers Geo Marker formerly with First National bank of this town had two fingers sawed off last winter in a Butte Montana machine shop where he works. The fingers were sewn on at once and he reports they are still serviceable with a bit of stiffness.
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Oscar Ostrum
Warren Ave
Chicago
Til, Knowles & Greene
Geo. H. Hand
J. K. Smith
EK. B. van Alstine
Watertown
Stark
B. VanAlstine
N.S. Bradley
Telluride
Colorado
Geo. Marker
First National Bank
Butte
Montana
George
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Lower Main Street
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Sand Springs
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W. H. Tourneaure
Hank Lewis
Teall
Alterton
Tourneaure
L. P. McClarren
Life Indemnity Association
Mack
Dakota Hail Association
Mutual Hail Company
Ladies’ Library Association
Armour Chronicle
Newton George
Milwaukee Road
Sioux City
Republican
Ely
New Alexandria
F. A. Durkee
W. S. Hill
H. W. Lanz
J. C. Gregory
W. J. Hull
Dakota
Elliot
A. II
Mat Arens Watson Butterfield
Eugene Councilman
L B Fenner
CW Harvey Charles Harding
Emil Nelson Simon J. Peterson
W Tsceles
Charles Scrifer
J. W. Beattie
P. M
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R. D. Welch
Memorial Services
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Wyoming
Brown
Aurora County
West End
Joe Ryan
Plankinton
University Notes
Volga Tribune
Dem
Times
State Sunday School
Ven
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S.S. Bately, Mitchell Butter and Poultry Packing House
Watertown Fire Insurance Company
White Lake
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Lowell
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