Changes in School Teachers and Local Elections
The board of education faced two resignations at Friday's meeting. H McCormick quit as high school assistant, Grace Jordan was elected to fill the vacancy after three ballots, and Abbie Miner and principal A C Shepherd also resigned. A hotel management change follows as Uncle Jake Conant retires and C W Johnston takes over. A stock wager over Bryan’s bid is noted between Milliken and Berry.
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Board of Education
H. McCormick
McCormick
Grace Jordan
Abbie Miner
A.C. Shepherd
Mitchell
Sioux City Journal
J. R. Milliken
Alpena
S. D
A. C. Berry
Pierre
South Dakota
Berry
Bryan
Milliken
Mr. Berry
Closing speeches draw crowd at final campaign rally
A large Mitchell audience heard Gen. Geo. A. Silsby deliver the closing Republican address at the opera house. Judge Dick Haney criticized two Democratic planks while railroad men urged sound money and protection. The populist meeting at the courthouse drew about 125 people as speakers debated various topics.
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Opera House
Supreme Court of the United States
Silsby
Mitchell
Salsby
Court House
W. H. Bradford
J. N. Crow
H. Gunsderson
Methodist preacher Stevens chosen for Mitchell assignment
Rev A C Stevens of Redfield has been appointed to preside over the Mitchell Methodist church for the coming year. The Redfield Observer praises his four years as pastor there, notes his work with Epworth League and college students, and details his Vermont upbringing and Ohio Wesleyan education. He will move with his family to Mitchell and a reception is planned.
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Stevens
A.C. Stevens
Redfield
Mitchell
A. C. Stevens
Methodist Conference
Epworth League
Morris
Mr. Stevens
Methodist Church
Green Mountains
Vermont
Vermont Methodist Seminary
Montpelier
Ohio Wesleyan University
Lake Preston
Grand Old Methodist Church
J. T. Morrow
Popocrats on Top Gains in the County
The county recently saw three Republicans elected this year as against one two years ago. The party fielded a strong challenge and made a vigorous campaign to gain control.
Second Annual Show-a Thing of Great Beauty and Enjoyment
Davison county shifts to populist gains as returns arrive from polling places. Republicans lose part of the legislative ticket but gain in county races with Sheriff Cook re-elected by a larger margin. Helwig and Kress win county commissioner seats, while statewide returns show mixed results with McKinley contested but favored by early tallies.
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Davison County
Legislative
T. J. Spangler
Earl
Sheriff Cook
Crane
Cook
John Helwig
John Kress
Board of
McKinley
Chrysanthemum Show Opens at Cham p eny Opera House
The second annual Chrysanthemum show hosted by the Ladies' Cemetery Association opened Tuesday at Cham p eny's opera house. Tables for guests were set at supper time with praised viands, and the room featured elaborate decorations and fine chrysanthemums in colors. Mrs Sid Smith led an old fashioned fireplace display with help from volunteers. The Newburys provided the flowers, creating a rich visual display. A green bell with two white doves hung from the ceiling and strands of green and national colors added to the backdrop.
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Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Champeny’s
Opera House
Sid Smith
Newburys
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Mitchell, S. D
Messrs. Hill & Hamilton
Galesburg
U. N. Elder’s
Moyer & Berry
Pennyroyal
Cindt
Parker
Wever
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
New York
B. A. Bobb, M.D
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Security Bank
John Wedderburn & CO
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C. W. Johnston
Yankton
Alex. Mitchell
Jake Conant
Main
Fourth Streets
Johnston
Geo. I. Logan
J. H. A. Stahl
Scotland
Mt. Vernon
Popocrats
Jhrysanthemum
Thing
Sanborn County
Hanson County
Minnehaha County
Aurora County
Royal
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