Preachers' Small Salaries in Methodist Church Highlighted
A Chicago Tribune piece discusses Methodist pastor pay across metropolitan and rural areas. It notes 797 pastors in New York City and neighboring districts, with salaries from under 600 to over 1,400 dollars yearly, and argues church policy drives modest incomes while stressing religious duty over commerce. It also critiques presidential travel extravagances and suggests simpler, citizen-style railway travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Amone
Methodist Church
New York
New York City
Alaska
Welsey and Whitfield
President to pay his own rail fare and guests
The Minneapolis Journal notes President Roosevelt will stop accepting free rides from railroads. He will pay his own fare and for guests, affecting travel costs for himself and accompanying staff. The move ties to the railroad rate issue shaping national politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Secret Service
Roosevelt
Pierre Citizens Honor John Sutherland With Gifts
After the capital campaign, residents of Pierre overwhelmed John Sutherland with gifts. Items included two easy chairs a five volume Bible dictionary three volumes on the life of Christ Herbert Spencer works a gold headed cane and a solid gold watch and chain. The gesture aimed to ease his conscience for his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sutherland
Pierre
John
Herbert Spencer
Cain
Railroads Murmurs Stir Mitchell South Dakota Ambitions
Rumors swirl over Milwaukee North Western and Great Northern plans in South Dakota. Citizens expect quiet shipments and early work to begin within one or two months as lines possibly link Wheeler extension southwest of Mitchell to Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee, North-Western
Great Northern
South Dakota
Milwaukee
North- Western
Wheeler
Mitchell
Nebraska
Judge Davis says Nan Patterson lied on stand in last trial
Justice Davis, who presided at Patterson's first two trials, states in a New York interview that she lied during the final trial. He says his conviction of her guilt for Caesar Young's murder was reinforced by her testimony and that the jury would have acquitted faster if she had told the truth. He notes New York's public was convinced she falsified on the stand yet tolerated her continuing deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Davis
Nan Patterson
New York
Miss Patterson
Caesar Young
Governor Cummins Questioned On Railroad Rates
Governor Cummins of Towa testified before the senate investigation committee for nearly five hours on railroad rate legislation. Senators pressed him to show that rates were not extortionate and that federal meddling was unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Towa
Senate Investigation Committee
Iowa
Colonists in South Africa Stranded Wanting Home
Colonists who left Union county for South Africa believed they would find easy work, but the plan collapsed. They are stranded and writing home to father seeking funds to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
South Africa
Bryan Cheers Roosevelt Refusal to Seek Third Term Cartoonists Comment
William Jennings Bryan praises President Roosevelt for declining a third term as cartoonists in daily papers note. The remark underscores political tensions and public reaction to the term limit discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Roosevelt
Captain Hobson's Wedding Planned This Week
The newspaper notes Captain Hobson is to be married this week. The bride faces a groom described as well traveled with romances reportedly spanning many parts of the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Hobson
East Side Building Boom Spurs City Growth
The east side area sees a building surge with several new houses. Builders include Curtis, Anderson, Lew Soper, and Chas Vowus. Mason bought two lots, fenced and surveyed wells. Herbert plans summer construction after improving his lots with trees and fencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleason and Greene
Minde
Mr. Curtis
Mitchell
Chis
Anderson
Lew Soper
Chas
Vowus
Mason
Mr. Herbert
Bard
Cole's Carbolic Salve For Nasal Congestion Heads
Advertises Cole's Carbolic Salve to clear head by applying in each nostril at night. Claims cure for catarrh and mucous membrane diseases. Priced at 25 and 50 cents, available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Married at Rockford in a simple May day wedding
The Rockford Morning Star reports the Rockford ceremony of Miss Helen I Coggeshall and Mr William Wolcott Turner of Mitchell South Dakota. The quiet home wedding at the Antes Ruhl house 9 o clock featured crab apple blossoms and a small guest list. The couple, returning to Mitchell after a trip to Washington, will begin their life together with Turner’s business interests in view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford Morning Star
Torner- Coggeshall
Rockford
Mitchell
Turner
Helen I. Coggeshall
William Wolcott Turner
Miss Purvis
Austin
Washington
East
Corner
Forest City Bank
Old Resident Richard Robinson Dies After Long Life
An obituary notes the death of Richard Uretuaine Robinson born in Bridgeton Nova Scotia in 1860. He served in the 44th Massachusetts Volunteers, settled in South Dakota then Kean, and held public offices in Davison County. Survived by wife Emma and numerous children and grandchildren, funeral rites were held with G A R honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egin Eypress
Oughbours
Jordan
Richard Uretuaine Robnson
Hridgeton
Annapolis County
Nova Scotia
Boston
Mass
Army
Ile
Oo. C
Mauss
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Emma J. Fisher
Robinson
Kean
Order of Good Templars
Dakota
South Dakota
Loston
Davison
Egan
Emma F. Robinson
K. F. Robinson
Ryan
Harry Robinson
Farmer, S. D
John Robinson
Sedalia
Missouri
G. O. Robinson
Evan
Cleveland
Ohio
Laurence Robinson
Yankton
J. H. Olmstead
Milford
Town
F. A. Pagel
Iowa
A. O. U. W Elect Officers at Watertown Grand Lodge
The grand lodge election of the A. O. U. W. at Watertown named T. M. Simmons of Huron as grand master workman Olaf Nelson of Yankton as grand foreman George B. Hart of Lead as overseer J. D. Lavin of Aberdeen as recorder Cardinal Alex McMullen of Highmore as side watch Fred E. Rowe of Fort Pierre as outside watch A. T. Wheat on of Brookings as trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Watertown
T. M. Simmons
Huron
Olaf Nelson
Yankton
George B. Hart
J. D. Lavin
Aberdeen
Cardinal
Alex McMullen
Highmore
Fred E. Rowe
Fort Pierre
A. T. Wheaton
Brookings
Building a New Church in Mitchell Promises Grand Catholic Complex
The Catholic society plans a $40,000 Fehurcd church in Mitchell, crafted from Sioux Falls granite and described as among the state’s handsomest. The project also includes a $25,000 Catholic hospital and a parochial school, signaling strong business interest in Mitchell’s religious community growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Catholic Society
Mitchel
Sioux Falls
Cathlic Hospital
Mitchell
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
Card expresses gratitude from a family for friends and neighbors who aided during the death of husband, father, and grandfather. Names Mrs. Jobo H W Mueller Mrs M F Wiedemann Mrs TD C Sneller appear among those thanked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo H W. Mueller
M. F. Wiedemann
TD. C. Sneller
Cole's Cough Cure Promises Quick, Lasting Relief
A local advertisement touts Cole's Cough Cure as preventing consumption or pneumonia when taken promptly. The pitch claims thousands saved and notes prices of 25 and 40 cents.
Also Mentioned on This Page
de Milvdstit Capital
Dé Mitchell
C. W. Downey
Official
White House
McKinley
William E. Turner
Helen
Coggeshall
R. T. Robinson
Ejran
Gus
Hollister
S.S. S
Joan W. Pondis
Wheeling, W. Va
Uber
SWIFT
Atlanta
W. HH. Conyes
Pitney
May & Luchy Merchant
Tailors
Gormley
Uaranteed
E.B van Alstine
Coal and Wood
Railroad St
Milwaukee Depot
Mitchell, S. D
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!