Tea entertaining at Mrs Spangler home in Sioux Falls
Mrs HW 10, Butterfield, and Mrs T J Spangler hosted two Thursday and Friday afternoon teas at 220 East Fifth Avenue. About fifty guests attended each, with green and white library decorations and yellow and white dining room decor. Mrs Burns, Mrs Drake, and Mrs Slantsminger assisted. music and solos by Miss Georgian Scott and Mrs Hatsminger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butterfield
T. J. Spangler
Spangler
Fifth Avenue
Robert Burns
C Drake
C. Slantsminger
Georgian Scott
Hatsminger
William HH
Herbert
G. A. Bower
Sp. J. Noble
Dora Butler
May Day Breakfast and Club Officers Elected
A May day breakfast on Wednesday featured retiring Altruist Club president Mrs Roy Palmer and guests from Michigan and Canada. Officers chosen include Miss Butler as president Mrs Eaton as vice president and Mrs Trombley as secretary treasurer. A second meeting notes Halcyon and Twenty-First Century club events with plans, elections and a grand council program in Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Palmer
Altruist Club
Giles
Iitehell
McKay
Calgart
Canada
Dewey
Greenville
Mich
Sivas
W. TD. Olmstead
Miss J
Butler
W. S. Eaton
R. D. Trombley
J. C. Wood
Methodist Ladies Aid Held May Birthday Meeting
The May division of the Methodist Ladies Aid society met at the church for an annual birthday gathering. After a business session gifts and birthday offerings were exchanged and a six thirty supper honored husbands and several guests. A short program featured piano, violin and vocal solos by local members and university students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
General Aid Society
W. 35. Shepard
J. D. Westbrook
B. A. Bobb
A. T. Downey
Engagement Reveal At Mrs Watkins Party
Miss Alice Watkins hosted an announcement party at her home on Sixth avenue Saturday evening to reveal her engagement to Rochel B. Warne of Loomis. The event featured games, music, a three course dinner, pink and white carnation decor, and secret hints on place cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Watkins
Sixth Avenue
Rochel B. Warne
Loomis
Rasy Korner Klub Hosts Picnic Themed Evening
Monday evening members of the Rasy Korner Klub hosted their husbands at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Coxe at 608 North Sanborn street. Guests arrived at seven, enjoyed picnic style decor, an imitation lake with a boat, and a swing, then played croquet and told stories indoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasy Korner Klub
C. H. Coxe
North Sanborn Street
Forfeit Dinner Honors Absence Leaders At Alpha Club
Alpha club members with the highest absences hosted a dinner for the group on a Wednesday evening. Miss Abna Haynes provided the home setting assisted by Mrs. Herman Gaines Mrs. W. E. Rathbun and Miss Ella Bads. The three course meal began at seven with conundrum place cards and apple blossom decorations followed by an informal evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Club
Abna Haynes
Herman Gaines
W. E. Rathbun
Ella Bads
Suffrage Club Meets At Mrs Bidwell Home
Mrs. F. A. Bidwell hosted a Woman Suffrage club meeting Tuesday afternoon at 405 West Second Avenue. Members gathered to discuss ongoing suffrage efforts and related activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffrage Club
F. A. Bidwell
Woman Suffrage Club
West Second Avenue
Engagement announced for Marie Newell and Myriarold Meyer
Miss Marie Newell of Melictioe 8 D and Myriarold Meyer of Mitchell announce their engagement. A May 6 party at MWimball apartments hosted by Miss Jessie toot included embroidered towels and a guest book of recipes. The couple, connected to Dakota Wesleyan graduates, will wed in summer. Mrs. Anna Thompson hosted Round Table officers election at 200 West Sixth Avenue with new roles named. Next year the club will study U S island possessions and Shakespeare’s King Henry VIII.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myriarold GQ
Meyer
Marie Newell
Melictioe
Mwimball
Jessie Toot
Hride
Miss Newell
Mr. Meyer
Dakota Wesleyan
Tin Mitchell
Over
T. Mever
Anna Thompson
Round Table Club
Sixth Avenue
H. D. Satterfield
Dick Haney
G. St. Shelton
T. J. Spangler
D. B. Miller
The
United States
Mitchell Art Club Holds Final Meeting of Year
The Mitchell Art club convened for its last meeting of the year at 320 West Third Avenue the home of Mrs H D Wagner. Officers elected included President Mrs FL HW Winsor Vice President Mrs W Lee Han Recording Secretary Miss Merie Bryan Treasurer Mrs W A Steimberger Auditor Mrs W R Ronald and Custodian Mrs S W Smith. Plans for the coming year were discussed and the program committee appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceninm Club
W. S. Hill
George Rowley
A. B. Wager
C. 2
Wilt
Litchfield
Addie Tinany
K. L. Mover
P. A. Cooley
Moyer
Mitchell Art Club
H. D. Wagner
West Third Avenue
FL HW. Winsor
W. Leehan
Merie Bryan
W. A. Steimberger
W. RR. Ronald
S. W. Smith
Sophomores Honor Class Advisor at Prof Jones Home
Dakota Wesleyan sophomores celebrated the class advisor's birthday anniversary with a social evening at the home of Prof. H. S. Jones on Tuesday. The lawn was prettily illuminated for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Wesleyan
H. S. Jones
Travelers To Mitchell for U C T Convention June 1–2
The Knights of the Grip will be absent from their usual spots as Mitchell hosts the United Commercial Travellers of America annual convention June 1 and 2 1916. Fenimore council and Mayor Wells welcome travelers with prizes for parade entries and double header ball games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trotels
Knights of the Grip
Mitchell
United Commercial Travelers of
South Dakota
Fenimore Council
J. J. Wells
Order
Order of United Commercial Travelers of America
Corn Palace
Wells
Council
Boost for New Sales Pavilion for Mitchell Livestock Center
A proposal for a double size sales and exhibit pavilion in Mitchell aims to secure a state appropriation at the next legislative session. The South Dakota Live Stock Breeders Association expects to expand exhibit capacity, with many stockmen urging legislators and sending circulars to push the plan forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Live Stock Breeders Association
Mitchell
High School Extemporaneous Speaking Plan Considered
Prof J H Wilds head of public speaking at Dakota Wesleyan proposes a state wide extemporaneous speaking contest to be held in Mitchell next year inviting all high schools to send representatives. He says current declamatory contests lack needed training for students and notes limited opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
J. H. Wilds
Dakota Wesleyan
Wilds
Prof Wilds Outlines Practical Speech Contest Plan
The plan proposes mailing contestants a list of 25 subjects three weeks before the contest with reference readings. Over three weeks they may study all topics, then one hour before the event each contestant, alone with no materials, thinks and delivers the speech. The method mirrors common practice but extends preparation time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilds
Viborg Elopers Receive Prison Terms
C P Frederickson and Mrs James Thompson pleaded guilty to a statutory charge after eloping from Viborg. Frederickson received two years hard labor in the Sioux Falls penitentiary while Thompson drew one year. Thompson plans to keep the child post birth to shield it from stigma of prison birth. The father pursues divorce and custody of the daughter, who is in the care of others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viborg
S. D
C. P. Frederickson
James Thompson
Selby
Walworth County
J. Ji. Bollum
Circuit Court
Fredericksen
Sioux Arts
Hentence
Thommpson
Iredrickson
Wesleyan May Day on Friday at Dakota Wesleyan
Dakota Wesleyan will host its third annual May Day on Friday with a full day of events. Activities include a May morning breakfast, coed athletic stunts, a five inning Blue Sox versus White Sox baseball game, a track meet, tennis finals, lunch on campus, and the May Day pageant crowning Miss Helen Ross as Queen of the May. The Shakespeare program by the literary societies and performances by the men's quartet and women's glee club complete the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Wesleyan
Graham Hall
Blue Sox
White Sox
Anna McKay
Matilda Tarleton
Frank Phinney
H. P. Patterson
Bernice Brown J
Chamberlain youths invent self adjusting drive belt
Chamberlain youths Ted and Roy Richardson have perfected a self adjusting drive belt for machinery and patented it in the United States Canada Sweden England France and Germany. With George Warner they formed a company to manufacture the belt and already have heavy orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
S. D
Ted and
Roy Richardson
United States
Canada
Sweden
England
France
Germany
George Warner
Richardsons
Mobridge Seeks Special Census To Limit Saloon Licenses
Pierre reports Mobridge has petitioned Governor Byrne for a special census enumerator under the state liquor license act. The goal is to determine how many saloon licenses may be granted in Mobridge this year, with Anton Runbeck named as the enumerator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobridge
Pierre
Byrne
Anton Runbeck
Freed in attack case as girl cannot identify assailant
Eight Black laborers living in a North Sanborn Street tent were arrested after a Saturday night assault on a young girl. Following bloodhound work, each man was subjected to a sweat and then released as the girl later could not confirm the attacker. Police continue the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Tracks
North Sanborn Street
West Seventh Avenue
Adamunds Street
al Scott
G. H. Atkinson Paving Company
Vermillion Burglary Ring Strikes Local Shops
Burglaries hit Vermillion over several days with the confectionery of C. B. Farringer looted. A cash register held money and footprints on the ground under a window indicate entry. Local talent suspected and authorities hope to catch the culprit, urging bloodhounds to aid the chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion
8. D
C. EB. Farringer
Ben
Snowstorm Dumps Thirty Inches in Black Hills
A two day storm in Deadwood South Dakota dropped about thirty inches of snow with near two feet on the level. The heavy fall is expected to delay traffic today but will aid farming districts by improving soil moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. D
Rain Drenches Mitchell Area Caps Damp Weather Drama
Nearly three inches of rain fell across the region with two and a half inches by noon today. The storm spread statewide with reports of snow in the Black Hills and other locales as major league games were postponed. Farmers welcomed the moisture after a dry, windy week that had stressed crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
South Dakota
Black Hills Tegigon
Weather Threaten Corn Crop With Prolonged Wet Spell
The article notes heavy rain will saturate fields in many areas risking substantial corn rot if warm, clear weather does not follow. Corn is identified as the crop most in danger from the extreme moisture and cold, with recovery tied to improved atmospheric conditions.
Preston Collects Heavy South Dakota Inheritance Taxes
South Dakota Tax Commission expects about 150000 to enter the state treasury from inheritance taxes. H C Preston of the commission reports progress after a new law placed tax collection with the agency and cases against William Deering estate and Richard Sears holdings are under review. Over 40000 already paid since July, including 30000 from the Tripp estate, with further audits of non resident estates underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
States Tax Commission
H. C. Preston
Lincoln County
Canton
William Deering
Rock Island
Ill
Preston
Deering
Richard Sears
Sears Roebuck & Company
Chicago
Sears
Elmore W. Hurst
Tripp
Prairie-du- Sar
Wis
University of Wisconsin
University Regents
Incubator Fire Claims Child at Moore Farm Home
A three and a half year old girl died in a basement fire at the Moore home on a local farm. The blaze, likely started by an incubator, was discovered by Mrs. Moore who tried to extinguish it but failed. The child’s body was found burned amidst the smoking debris as the father and son were away at the time.
Jim River Valley circuit formed for regional fairs and races
Representatives from five county fairs organized the Jim River Valley circuit with Vermilion Armour Tripp Kimball and Platte involved. Dates set for fairs from August through September with Armour Tripp Vermilion Kimball Platte and Vermilion hosting events. Arden Clark elected president Timothy Norton secretary the circuit adopts American Trotting Association rules and a uniform speed program with four races per fair financed at 1200 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Charles Mix County
Platte
Clay County
Vermillion
Tripp
Timothy Norton
Armour
American Trotting Association
Circuit Association
Arden Clark
South Dakota
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Pi Kappa Delta
Wid- Mann
Wraneis Case
Ace
Harold Card
eMlmer
Lushbaugh
Dallas
Ernest Smith
Corn de
Bernie Brereton
C. PD. Johnson
Spencer
Donald Tlouran
Frank Petrie
Co. V. Gilliland
Frank Leffert
Olin Jackson
Berbie Brereton
Branuk Vetrie
Winerasi Baugh
P. H. Kelley
W. A. Taughison
J. @. Moses
Jones
Halcyon Club
S. G. Scoville
Wast
Fourth Avenue
Elit
Orin Martinson
CLUB
YDAR
Geo. A. Silsby
EB. W. Leehan
Ben WV
Darby
Elk's Hall
Hulk’s Hall
Hitchcock Park
Elk’s Hall
Episcopal Church
Grand Council
Slk’s
Newbury
M. E. Church
Metropolitan Theatre
Mlk
Lk’s Hall
A. ©. Black
I. J. Wyth
Ole Kjelmyr
A. G. Wouston
Geo, Dresen
A. H. Hlisworth
R. IE. Ruth
Geo
YP. Benedict
C. A. Whitney
Floyd T. Foster
Geo. Strong
Geo. H. Rew
K. T. Meyers
J. I. James
A. WH. Blisworth
al. M. Cheney
J. IL. Kinkead
S. D. Redfield
W. T. March
A. C. Cordry
W. H. Gaon
A. J. Anderson
FF. J. Wyth
J. 1D. Anderson
C. VW. Leekly
Playa H. Foster
Leo van Wagenen
Ir. W. Hwedeen
A. H. Hanson
G. Houston
Geo. P. Penediel
Watertownia Woriners
Senimore Council
W. 11. Gapp
O. H. Dyar
C. T. McGrew
G. Pp. Benedict
A. HH. . Pilsworth
Page
Sentinel
Georgia Scott
University
Ruth Hoffman
Lucille Bobb
Aya Whitlow
Eastern Star Social Tour Club
Addie Tiffany
Gertrude Abbey
Rata Mills
Feneral
T. J. Morgans
Jennie Wiltse
W. W. Reams
C. FP. Tym
Jorgiensen-Jungers
South Dakota Knights OF Grip
Mitchelue
U. C.P
Widmann Hotel
Elmer Wilds
Viborg Elopers
Nea Selby
Helen Gross
Whiter
Gil
Girl
Parrigner
Burgler
Kidder
Kimbald
Tripe
America
New York City
Greece
Serbia
Mediterranean
Jor
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