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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1904
Page
6
Ladies of the Maccabees held their first South Dakota state convention in Mitchell. Two supreme officers attended, over fifty new members joined, and Mitchell hive won the largest gain prize of 75 dollars. The event featured papers, toasts, and thanks to visiting hives and officers.
In the Mitchell hive a busy evening at the Masonic hall saw 53 new members inducted after a lengthy ceremony led by Dr. Susan Fisher Rose Supreme medical examiner. The visiting delegates from Huron, Armour, and Mitchell observed the exemplification, followed by a banquet for 125 guests with red white and black decorations. State commander S Nevada Here-
The visitors and delegates express sincere thanks to Supreme Officers State Commander Hereford and Mitchell authorities for hospitality. They praise the Maccabees of South Dakota for hosting, the Masonic hall use, and local merchants for amenities and transport. Delegates depart with best wishes for Mitchell and future growth of the Ladies of the Maccabees.
Mr and Mrs L D Milne of the Home Guardian and others from Mitchell travel Saturday morning on the Omaha road to join the South Dakota Press Association in Omaha. They will proceed to St Louis with the group via the Wabash railroad. Mr Tinan of the Kimball Graphic serves as association president and joins the party at Mitchell.
Despite bad weather, the Methodist church drew good attendance for the Epworth League fifteenth anniversary. Miss Lillie Fatterson directed the event with league colors of white and scarlet and the Maltese cross on display. The four-department structure was outlined with heads for each area. Walter Seaman led the Spiritual Department and reported fifteen meetings held.
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railway starts a new passenger service between Mitchell and Sioux City, departing Monday at 5:50 AM. Conductor Scott will operate the initial run with potential two-car crews later, and southbound service offers through Chicago mail and papers without eastern connections. The addition brings Mitchell to fourteen daily passenger trains across the Milwaukee and Omaha roads, boosting accessibility in the state.
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