Sioux Falls City Council Awards Contracts and Addresses Dumping Ground
The council awarded the Davis & Dasiels contract to furnish Hocking Valley coal at Mitchell and E T Grinnell won the sand contract for 20 cents per load. A special session discussed dumping ground sites, health officer resignation, and a committee’s site inspections, with an announcement anticipated in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keckwith
McLeagilio
Eoost
Davis & Dasiels
Hocking Valley
Daniels
Scriven
They Want More Of It Its Music State Band Concert
The State Band held a street concert last Thursday drawing a large crowd downtown. Citizens felt the performance was brief and urged the band to extend the event beyond forty minutes, requesting a fuller hour of music.
Geneva Reception Brings YWCA Members Together
Six Mitchell based state executive members of the YWCA hosted a Geneva reception for Dakota University YWCA and city high school Girls Club members. Mrs Kratz provided her home for the Friday gathering as sixty young ladies attended the event hosted by Florence Starr and other committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Dakota University
Florence Starr
B. A. Bobb
Hall
Moyer
Noble
Corwin
Kratz
Lake Geneva Y W C A. summer gathering described
A report details a Lake Geneva Y M C A summer conference event with attendees sharing experiences of ten days at the gathering. An informal musical program featured a singer and instrumental pieces, and the local committee is praised for organizing an enjoyable evening for society members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Geneva
Miss Lee
Hattie Noble
Miss Jones
Decoration Day Plans Set by G A R and W R C
The G A R and W R C execut ive committees near completion of Decoration Day observances. Civic groups and city officials are invited to join a parade to the cemetery on May 30 at 9 a.m. with 2:30 p.m. oration by Geo A Silsby and additional features. Ministers Mitch ell University president and city schools superintendent invited to attend. Services to be held at the exposition building.
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G. A.R
W R.C
Lity Council
Board of Education
City and Parochial Schools
Sons of Veteran
Company
Geo. A. Silsby
Fraser
Mitchell University
Exposition Building
Married on the train in Mitchell as Ledyard weds in unconventional ceremony
J D Ledyard a Sioux Falls baggageman married Mrs L A Burgett in Mitchell after a train stop between Mitchell and Worthington. The couple, who met in Sioux Falls and Utica New York, plan to reside in Sioux Falls with coworkers offering congratulations.
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New York
Sioux Falls
J.D. Ledyard
Tos
Omaha
Mitchell
Worthington
Tomlin
Mr. Tomlin
Mr. Ledyard
L. A. Burgett
Holly
Utica
N. Y
Young Held For Circuit Court In Horse Theft Case
Elmer Young was held for the May term on a charge of stealing two horses from Henry Born in Beulah township. Evidence indicated his presence near the farm before and after the robbery and tied bridles to him. he appeared with halters later, identified as Born’s property. The court bound over him to circuit court. defense by T J Spaupler. trial set for the term.
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Elmer Young
Justice McKinley
Young
Henry Bora
Beulah Township
Hitchcock
T. J. Spaupler
Letcher
Born
Initiation and Banquet Highlight Mt Vernon Eastern Star
Mitchell lost her first hard game of ball with Sioux Falls at Geddes. Quigley entertained the graduating class at his home. The Eastern Star Chapter held an initiation ceremony adding six Mt Vernon residents. A banquet followed with a dainty menu and prompt service as guests filled the long table. Members from Mt Vernon and surrounding towns attended the evening session.
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Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Vernon
H. A. Garey
M. C. Betts
Snd
Prank Hatch
Lizzie Samuels
Ronard Roantree
J. M. Newell
L. C. Taylor
F. EK. Edwards
Alexandria
Parkston
C. N. Lawton
Scotland
Glass Day Exercises at Local High School
The graduating class presented a literary and musical class day program Friday afternoon with decor by the Reclass. Highlights included a chorus, oration by May Perry, recitations by Alice Doogie and Hattie Goodwin, a debate on US territorial acquisitions, vocal solos by Louise McGovern and Josie Willkomm, and a class record by Julia LaFortune and David Jones. Superintendent Quigley praised the audience for their support as the event concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Perry
Alice Doogie
United States
Fred Adams
Ora Wells
Joe Coughlin
Peter Walstrum
Louise McGovern
Katie Rushmore
Julia LaFortune
David Jones
Quigley
Mitchell Lost at Geddes in Sioux Falls Tilt
Mitchell traveled to Geddes Saturday hoping for a win against the Sioux Falls lineup, a mix of individual players noted as well drilled from the ground up. Albert Boyvion observed the game and described the contest.
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Mitchell
Geddes
Sioux Falls
Albert Boyvion
Mitchell Victorious Over Sioux Falls In Dusty Contest
Mitchell beat Sioux Falls 7 to 5 as Brockway fumbled and a dust cloud hindered fielding. Foley pitched well for Mitchell and Peterson caught cleanly. Williams and Partridge contributed runs for Mitchell while Sioux Falls relied on Bruggeman and Jim Partridge.
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Mitchell
Brockway
Williams
Foley
Peterson
Jim Partridge
Bruggeman
Sioux Falls
Boynton
Sioux
Graduates Honored At Quigley Home Entertainment
Superintendent Quigley hosted the city schools graduating class with a special program by Professors McVay Holbrook and Miss Corwin. Students tested on the five senses with prizes awarded to Peter Wallstrum and Joseph Coughlin receiving the top and booby honors respectively. A supper followed the celebration.
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Quigley
McVay
Prof
Holbrook
Misa Corwin
Fred C. Adams
Carrie Cooke
Joseph W. Coughlin
Marguerita Doyle
Aattis Goodwin
Exbel A. Jewett
David Fe, Jones
Julia la Fortune
Minnie
Peter Wallstrum
Joseph Coughlin
Mitchell Lawn Tennis Club Eyes Seasonal Growth
The Victor Club’s court is in fine shape for tennis this season and regular practice is underway. Several new members joined, with a cap of ten due to rules, aiming to host a club tournament. Some players may enter the Tri-State tournament in Sioux City later this summer.
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Mitchell
Victor
Sioux City
Milwaukee visitor eyes Mitchell baseball club
Pleased with the visit, D. W. Walker the Milwaukee excursion agent stayed overnight and left Friday morning after inspecting the Mitchell baseball club. He deemed a splendid aggregation of gentlemen and ball players secured for the town.
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D. W. Walker
Milwaukee
City
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