County Commissioners Decide About Rebuilding Bridges
May 22 1908 special session of County Commissioners discusses replacing bridges in Merry Badger and Mitchell townships. Actions include building a steel bridge at Adamsford, supplying steel tubes to Beulah and Mitchell townships, appointing a bridge committee, and barring new fish permits until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auis
Allison
Jones Bridge
Grant Beulah Township
J. C. Clearwater
Mitchell Township
Mitchell
Nel
Jensen County Cattle
County Commissioners Special Session Report May 22 1908
I H B Anderson county auditor certifies the proceeding of the Davison County Commissioners special session held May 22 1908 in Mitchell South Dakota is true and correct. The report lists salaries for county commissioners and committee work and notes journ sine die. Also promotes Mollister's Rocky Mountain Tea with price 35 cents available as tea or tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Haynes
Salary County
D. Watkins
Salary
A. J. Anois
Wm. Nash
J. R. Allison
South Dakota
Davison
H. B. Anderson
Sesson
Mitchell
S. D
Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills Ad Audiences
An old newspaper ad promotes Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills claiming quick relief for nervous symptoms. The piece features a bold headline style and includes price and distribution cues typical of historical pharmaceutical advertisements.
Davison County Sheriff Candidate Asks Republican Support
S J Shane announces candidacy for sheriff of Davison county subject to Republican primary on June 6. A 23 year Davison resident with Union and Tobin township ties, he notes Civil War service of three years eight months and appeals for Republican backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison County
Union Township
Tobin Township
Mt. Vernon
S. J. Shane
Tumbleweed annual issued at Dakota Wesleyan University
The Republican press issues the Tumbleweed for the class of 1098 noting artistic quality and broad coverage of university life. It highlights staff roles, especially editor James Dobson and artist Floyd D. Gillis, dedication to President Nicholson, and illustrations of societies athletes faculty and grounds. The volume costs about $900 and serves as a record for future classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Wesleyan University
Nicholson
Tumbleweed
James Dobson
A. C. Roberts
L. H. Morris
D. Gillis
R. D. Wilde
Ethel Siepferd
Elsie Parrett
Ross Rathbun
Florence Morris
Fred James
Floyd D. Gillis
Tab
Tumbleweed Board
Dakota
Wesleayn
State Y M C A forms plans for expansion across South Dakota
On May 26 the State Committee of the Y M C A met at the M E church with members from Mitchell Sioux Falls Aberdeen Vermillion Pierre and other cities. They discussed selecting a new state secretary and expanding associations in colleges and towns throughout the state. The group plans headquarters in Mitchell and seeks two to three thousand dollars next year, with local subscriptions already partial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
M. E
D. van Benthuysen
Mitchell
Lauritz Miller
FE. Evans
E. FY Reamer
J. T. Morrow
W. B. Egale
Sioux
South Dakota State College
Brookings
Dakota Wesleyan University
Northern Normal and Industrial School
Aberdeen
Yankton College
Yankton
University of South Dakota
Vermillion
Sioux Falls ,College
Sioux Falls
Huron College
Huron
Redfield College
Redfield
Mitchell High School
Rapid City
DeSmet
Groton
White
Kingsbury County
Mitchell Pierre
Alexandria
South Dakota
Brookings and
University Notes Preview May Festival and Sports
University notes report the week of May Festival and State Meet as classes adjourn for the events. Last Saturday the University nine beat Mankato three to one with strong pitching by Kirkpatrick and solid catching by Myles. The Amphyctian society is renovating walls with trowel and mortar as it builds toward future activities. The state oratorical contest is set for Thursday night at the city hall with five schools in attendance and John Dobson to represent Dakota Wesleyan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Mankato
Kirkpatrick
Myles
Manekato
D. U
D. W
Amphyctian Literary Society
Wesleyan Choral Club Roster Listed by Voice
The Wesleyan Choral Club director E W Hobson unveils the full membership across voices including many sopranos altos tenors and faculty like Prof J L Seaton and Prof W A Barber. Names cover Florence Morris Winifred Nix Bernice Lathrop Fern Medley Ruth Priest Grace Bliss Edna Halladay and many others with patron staff in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Morris
Winifred Nix
Herbert Hitchcock
Jos. Swift
Anna Quarnberg
Bernice Lathrop
Fern Medley
Berna Gulstine
Jessie Dobson
Augusta Jayne
Abbie Pixley
Grace Cooper
Grace Bliss
Edna Halladay
Ethel Breckenridge
Amelia Edinger
Mildred Wilkinson
Ella Reed
Oliver Pound
Grace Lee
Ruth Priest
Bessie Howard
Myrtle Pope
Faith Franzwa
Elsie Vellmer
Ethel Saylor
Ella Webster
Winners Crowned in State Inter-State Contest Hope
The piece notes high expectations for a top winner who will lead to state representation in the inter-state contest. Familiar faces of former students and friends fill the halls, all wearing happy smiles as observers anticipate the outcome.
Rheumatism remedy prescription shared for home use
A well known authority on Rheumatism presents a simple home remedy blend Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. The mix is taken after meals and at night and claimed to ease pain and swelling with regular use without harming the stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Daily
Drinking Fountain Donated by W C T U At Main and Second
The Women's Christian Temperance Union unveiled a bronze iron drinking fountain at the corner of Second Avenue East and Main Street. A public gathering featured the Univer sity band, an invocation by Rev. A Craixz Bowdish and remarks by Mrs. I. Cassem. The city agrees to care for the fountain for five years, cost about $325, and electric lights atop the ten foot high structure will light it at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Second Avenue East
Main Street
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
A. Craizx Bowdish
I. Cassem
Dorothy Scallin
Peaches Vermilyea
Sara Mizener
Thelma Cassem
Thelma Dodson
Grace Powers
Ada McKeel
Hazel Cook
Intclock
Hitchcock
Union
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Health Boost
Advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea cures headaches constipation sluggish liver and bad blood. It asserts improved life health and strength for millions and offers tea or tablets for 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Scallin Bros
Surplus Items Sought Before Move In For Sale Ad
When planning a move consider listing surplus possessions in a for sale ad. It helps reduce clutter and raises quick cash while clearing space for new belongings in your new home.
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A. J. Annis
B. Haynes
Watkins Motion Wade
Mu Hason
Dhotos
EpeVertangea
Teaac Spears
Adams’ Ford
Ella Ceberell
Mace
Davis
Davin Daniela & Co
Mdse
Couliby
Perkin Bros & Co
Ck Eee
Geo Tovalis
Central Telephone
Mirae
Blackwan
Howard ~ Wilson
Hoffman Cattle
Mitchell Gas Co
Court House
Frank Weller
Burr
City of
Postliste
Pats Bae
Mollister
A. W. Chase
Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Angola
Ind
Wer
Gcallan
THE
STATE
C. A. Carrier
University Notes
Peerless Sex
New World
John Gund Brewing CO
la Crosse, Wis
T. W. Keavy
Mgr
Sioux Falls Branch
Wesleyan Choral Club
E. W. Hobson
Sam’s Weir
Bessie Cobb
Pearl Slade
Pearl Wilson
Katherine Kludt
Helen Smith
Josephine Scott
Melissa Walrath
Grace Vickers
Laura Saul
Myrtle Weddle
Hazel Raymond
Genevieve Cooper
Delpha Henton
Myrtle Ballard
Daisy Irish
Agnes Smith
Ada Plotner
Lois Butterfield
Beatrice Geltmacher
Elsie Satterlee
Walter Scott
Mabel Spry
Olive Geiger
Elsie Jonner
Lulu Headly
Sadie Notson
ALTOS
Miss Clare Christopher
E. E. Cooper
S. H. Scallin
Bingham
Stansell
Doud
Millard
Emma Rempfer
Ruth Straight
Nina Jayne
May McGrath
Leroy Morris
Raymond Dixon
J. L. Seaton
John Stephens
C. W. Downey
M. R. Tournier
H. C. Kingsbery
Jack McLaughlin
Fred Kratz
Wm. A. Barber
A. F. English
Walter Smith
Merle Brady
Georgia Scott
Mary Seaman
Genevieve Kearney
Lottie Pound
Hazel Slater
Lydia Nix
Louise Strasburg
Ethel Shepherd
Katie Coughlin
Julia Potter
Mildred Derr
Bass
A. H. Pherson
James Coughlin
Burton Tanner
Charley Derr
Harry Havens
Clinton Aaron
Earle Aaron
Winslow
Hearsey
Morse
Herbert Hardy
Ray Christenson
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