Dakota University Wins Close Intercollegiate Event at Huron
James Crowther carried Dakota University to victory in the intercollegiate oratorical contest with 11 points while Miss Treadway of Yankton placed second. Brookings and Yankton dominated several track events as Mitchell set a state record in the two mile race and Brown clocked 5 27.38 in the 2 mile bicycle event.
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Dakota University
Huron
James Crowther
Albert Wenz
Miss Treadway
Yankton
Brookings
Redfield
Mr. Crowther
Sun
Mitchell
Conest
Crowther
Oyce Johnson
Happy Dakota University crowd returns from Huron trip
A jubilant Dakota University student body welcomed home the oratorical winner Crowthers and the athletic team after a special Omaha road train. The Yankton delegation rode the Milwaukee line home at 6 am. A large depot crowd cheered as the train pulled in and the college yell rang out.
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Dakota University
Huron
Omaha Road
Milwaukee
Omaha
Mitchell Wins Permanent Silver Cup In Old-Oratorical Contest
Muron grants Mitchell permanent possession of the silver cup after a four year contest. Winners since 1901 include Edith Noble 1901 Clarion D. Hardy 1902 James Crowther 1904. A new cup to be awarded after 1905. Yankton and Mitchell oars and athletics notes follow with results from broad jump long jump and other events.
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Yankton College
Mitchell
Mitchell Team Dominates Thursday Athletic Contests
Mitchell made a strong showing in Thursday afternoon events. Brown captured the half mile bicycle race and the mile, with a state record in 2:27. Wetzel placed third in both events, Mitchell won the discus throw, and Devers won the half mile run for the home college. Brookings took first and Yankton second in the 50 yard dash.
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Brookings
Yankton
Mitchell
Johnsons
Redfield
Brown
Wetzel
Devers
Huron
Fire Department Banquet Marks New Chief’s Takeover
The volunteer fire department held its annual banquet at Samuel Webber's restaurant to honor Chief Roy McCurdy and Assistant Chief L P E Willison. Retiring Chief Frank D. Purdy spoke of thanks, while the new leaders pledged harmony and ongoing departmental improvements. A department meeting followed to discuss next month’s Canton tournament and related plans.
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Roy McCurdy
L. P E. Willison
Samuel Webber
Frank D. Purdy
McCurdy
Willison
Canton
Sioux Falls Indignant Over Milwaukee Promise On Mitchell Service
Sioux Falls business leaders condemn Milwaukee road for not adding an afternoon train from Sioux Falls to Mitchell and a through train from Mitchell to Sioux City. A new Sioux City to Mitchell timetable now runs an afternoon leg to Mitchell and a morning Mitchell to Yankton. The Canton Mitchell link was promised but not delivered, despite heavier traffic on Sioux Falls to Canton and Mitchell.
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Cording
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Alexandria
Emery
Bridgewater
Dalton
Marion
Parker
Chancellor
Lennox
Canton
Harrisburg
Sioux City
Yankton
LaCrosse
Milwaukee
Ethan
Parkston
Tripp
Scotland
Lesterville
Utica
Remains Laid To Rest At Baptist Church Funeral
Walter L Rowley, 28, died at his Hanson street home after a prolonged illness. The A O U W escorted the remains from his residence to the Baptist church where Rev T J Giblett led services and the choir performed. Burial followed at Graceland cemetery with Workmen rites concluding. He leaves a wife Jessie Pringle and a family, plus brothers and relatives, all mourn his death. He was a longtime member of the Bethel Congregational church and a staunch A O U W supporter.
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Baptist Church
Walter L. Rowley
T. J. Giblett
Baptist
Giblett
Eddy
C. W. Gillis
C. C. Walphide
Graceland Cemetery
A. Bates
W. A. Barber
Dee Brooks
Roy Bates
A. B. Mc
Marshall, Minn
Mitchell
Rowley
Jessie Pringle
Bethel Congregational Church
Decased
Ancient Order United Workmen
Bonds Sold at Premium for City Waterworks and Sewers
City council held a special session Saturday evening to open bids for sewer and water bonds totaling 400000 dollars. Five or six bidders from the east submitted offers, with a Chicago firm purchasing the issue at a premium of 1537 dollars and five percent interest. The sale produced a favorable premium outcome for the council.
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Chicago
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