Mrs Blenkiron Dies After Nine Month Illness
Mrs Minna Wietelle Beaman Blenkiron wife of J C Blenkiron of this city died at home last Saturday night after a nine month illness. Pneumonia proved fatal in her weakened state following an operation at St Josephs hospital on February 18. She was born February 7 1862 and married November 5 1885. the family moved here in 1901 from Sioux City. She leaves a husband and two children Charles Blenkiron and Josie Jenkiron Townsend, plus three deceased. Funeral tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. at the First Methodist church with Dr J S Hoagland. interment Graceland cemetery. Out of town relatives include L G Blenkiron Sioux City W B Harker Kimball James Harker Walthill and Mrs G Ss Buholz Aberdeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minna Wietelle Beaman Vienkiron
J. C. Blenkiron
Mre. Klenkoren
St Joseph's Hospital
Mxcelsior Springs
Ben
Mrs. Blenkiren
Mr. Blenkiren
Issa
Sioux City
Missouri Valley
Charles Blenkikton
Josie Jenkiron Townsend
Weeker
J. S. Hoagland
First Methodist Church
Grace
Mitchell Banker W G Davison Dies in California
W G Davison a leading Mitchell resident and former president of the Mitchell National Bank died Sunday in Monrovia California from paralysis. He first came to Mitchell in 1885 with his brother N L and helped establish the bank now among the state's wealthiest. He left Mitchell twenty years ago but retained property here. He is survived by his wife and daughter Dorothy. Funeral services will be in Monrovia tomorrow with interment there.
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W. G. Davison
Mitchell
Monrovia
California
Mr. Davison
N. L
Mitchell National Bank
Davison
Dorothy
Madrid
Spain
Spanich
Jos Canalejas
Ministry of the Interior
Manuel Pardings Zarrato Martin
Colsonel Grado
Huesca
Jose Canalejas Mendes
Monarchical Democratic Party
Senor Morety Prendergast
Senor Cunelejus
Premicr Susgusta
Veinister
Alfonso
Wranes
Morocco
Totis
Two Injured In Smash-Up Near City
Mr and Mrs O W Coursey and A Mullen of Hawarden Iowa were hurt when a carriage wheel failed on a hill ride south east of town. Mrs Coursey suffered serious injuries to her right foot and leg, while Mrs D F Coursey suffered a badly bruised ankle and other bruises.
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O. W. Coursey
Coursey
A. ©. Mullen
Hawarden
Towa
O. Coursey
Two Counties Vote Against A Division In De Lano Map Effort
In Pierre South Dakota Faith boosters failed to persuade Meade County voters to approve division proposals. Meade and Gorsis rejected the plan this year after Stanley and Lymer also failed two years earlier. If defeated, Faith must endure another two years with the county seat about seventy five miles away by road and six hundred miles by rail. The western counties remain unwieldy and settlers struggle to agree on a viable solution.
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Stanley
Lymer
Meade
Gorsis
Labor Federation Reports Growth and Strike Costs
The thirty second annual convention of the American Federation of Labor hears President Gompers announce total affiliated membership at 1,770,145 up from 1,761,834 last year with 1,841,208 on Sept 1. Secretary Morrison reports year receipts 207,873 and expenditures 277,479, noting 716 strikes affecting 74,069 workers and total strike costs of 1,086,203 plus 156,889 in local donor aid, totaling 2,148,153 to sustain striking members.
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Rochester
Gompers
American Federation of Libor
Amcrican F Federation of Labor
Albert J. Herres
Metal Trades
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times
McNamiras
Children’s Bureau
Industrial Relations Commission
Frank Morrison
Mr. Morrisons
American Federation of Labor
Mt Vernon Community Notices Roundup
Mt Vernon reports a string of local movements and visits. Residents include Mrs J G Clark returning from Parker, Mrs A T Cooper visiting Stickney, and Chas Ransom relocating to Florida. Others travel to Ames, Mitchell, Brooklyn, and Illinois. hospital admissions include Mrs Wim Romery and Miss Enderson. the M E Ladies bazaar is set for Nov 21.
Good Roads Law Approved by Votes in All Counties
Pierre S D reports that the good roads referendum passed in every county after a two year wait. Counties that adopted the law moved ahead with road improvements while others held back awaiting action. Boosters expect amendments at the next session as the compromise act faces further changes.
Johnson Goes to High Court
Jack Johnson petitioned the U S Supreme Court claiming the Mann Act is unconstitutional and that a release pending trial has been demanded. He also alleged Chicago newspapers printed false reports turning the public against him.
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Washington
Exceetive
Jack Johnson
Supreme Court of the United States
Chicago
Mitchell Loses Championship In Upset By Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls defeats Mitchell 7-6 to seize the state high school title as Mitchell’s hopes crumble despite a strong effort. Yankton fell 48-0 to Sioux Falls earlier, while Sioux Falls showed superior size and experience as Mitchell fumbled and pressed hard. R. Smith Nordby Conyes starred for the visitors with Hawley Odell and Manary shining for Sioux Falls.
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Jas
du Sioux
Snce
Mitchell
Lnd
Siou Malls
Mitchlls
RR. Smith
Sioux Falls
R. Smith
Nordby
Conyes
Hawley
Odell
Manary
Hill Re-elected President of State Fair Board
At a Huron meeting the state fair board re elected Hill of Mitchell as president by unanimous consent. Isaac Lincoln of Aberdeen was named vice president C N Mellvain of Huron secretary and J J Platt of Clark treasurer. Plans for next year were outlined and the state fair reported a net of about 2500 dollars above expenses to fund permanent improvements.
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State Fair Board
Huron
WS. Hill of
Mitchell
Isaac¢ Lincoln
Aberdeen
C. N. Mellvain
J. J. Platt
Clark
Long Illness Proves Fatal for Mrs. Mary McCormick
Mrs. Mary McCormick aged about sixty eight died after years of sickness with gradual paralysis at her home. Widow of H. McCormick formerly with Mitchell National Bank she came to the city in 1885 and leaves a daughter Miss Fannie McCormick. Funeral at her home on Second Avenue West next Monday afternoon with interment at Graceland Cemetery. Body to lie in state tomorrow from 3:00 to 4:30 for viewing.
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Mary McCormick
H. McCormick
Mitchell National Bank
Second Avenue West
Graceland Cemetery
A Great Building Falls Health Advice Ad
On the dangers of weak digestion the ad urges Dr King s New Life Pills to tone the stomach and regulate liver kidneys and bowels. It promotes a 25 cent price at Diehle Brown with claims of pleasant easy and safe relief.
Wesleyan Defeats Yankton 14 to 0 on Yankton Ground
Wesleyan's football team defeated Yankton College 14 to 0 in a hard fought game played at Yankton. Captain Chase scored the first touchdown in the second quarter, with Trinler adding another in the third as Wesleyan relied on line plunges. Martin suffered an early injury but Wesleyan’s defense and onrush overwhelmed Yankton despite attempts at field goals.
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Wesleyan
Yankton College
Mitchell
Yankton
Chase
Trinler
Wesleyans
Martin
Methodists
Douglas
Brookings
Aggies
C. Smith
Phillips
Schnanbauer
Walters
Hillis
Brown
Cook
Kienholz
Seaman
Letcher Notes Shakeup and Social Roundup in South Dakota
Letcher highlights include Mary Larson and Lisa Thompson traveling to Brookings for domestic science studies, moves of residents to Unityville and Los Angeles, and local entertainment by Charles Riley McCalley and Carrie Spalding. Elections see Guy Crawford elected representative and Earl Wilds as county commissioner.
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Letcher
S. D
Mary Larson
Lisa Thompson
Elliott
Brookings
State College
Phil Bair
Phylis
Leteher
Dowdell
Marion
McDonald
Carl Sorine
Beyers
Wd. Schlimigen
Babe of Mitchell
Sehlimigen
Pete Trinen
Wrench
Ontawa
Iowa
Dean
Gridgell
Mineral
C. Prince
Mesdames
Asker
Hudson
Union Ladies
Freda Mary Cooped
Fred Cooped
Charles Riley McCalley
Carrie KF. Spalding
Union Church
Lester
Frank Johnson
Columbia
Mr. Johnson
Lizzie
Olive Wilson
Nell Dirren
Mitchell
Miss Dirren
Bessie Stennett
Alexandria
Cousins
Tsi’ Letcher
Guy Crawford
Assembly
Earl Wilds
Divorce center Reno to lose tax break in new legislature
Nevada voters will likely amend divorce laws after an election swing. The next legislature is expected to restrict residency for citizenship and curb the Reno divorce colony, with W D Jones defeated by a petition candidate.
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Reno
Ney
Nevada
United States
W. D. Jones
Annual Corn and Grain Show and School dates set
Mitchell invites farmers to the annual Corn and Grain Show and School January 13 to 18 with large premiums and a tested seed corn focus. Secretary Hume urges storing quality seed corn and joining the South Dakota Corn and Grain Growers Association to exhibit and join a state wide gathering with a strong program.
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Brookings
Sotkota
Hume
Mitchell
South Dakota
South Dakota Corn and Grain Growers’ Association
Urges Support of Local Creameries in South Dakota
The Lemmon Signal attacks large central eastern creamery operations as paying farmers in northwestern South Dakota above market value for butter fat. It urges farmers to buy local creamery product now to avoid later loss of bargaining power and dependence on distant eastern firms.
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Aberdeen
Lemmon
Perkins County
South Dakota
North Dakota
Signal
Eagle Butte Wins For County Seat
Pierre South Dakota report states Eagle Butte secures county seat status for Dewey County after shifting to the southern border for four years. A first vote on permanent relocation occurs at the next general election, with constitutional limits allowing changes only once in four years.
Strikers Riot in Des Moines as Shots Ring Out
In Des Moines a large crowd of 500 union teamsters and sympathizers marched to a transfer company stables. Shots were fired as the vanguard arrived and four strike breakers were arrested for carrying concealed weapons.
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Des Moines
Teamsters
City Council Considers Dance Hall Regulation Ordinance
The council took up an ordinance to regulate public dance halls, requiring a censor, barring visitors under eighteen, and sending the measure to the ordinance committee and city attorney for report. The Mitchell band received $100 for expenses and performed a serenade.
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McGrew
Young Men’s Civic League
Y. M
Elliott
Elliott & Fall
Adolph Scheurenbrand
Opera House
Council postpones action on milk distribution and street plan
The council took no action on two ordinances regarding pure milk distribution and the widening of the park and narrowing of certain streets. The chief of police will assume charge of the actual work of tearing down the building.
Births in the community early November new arrivals
Mr and Mrs Frank Smith of East Fifth Avenue announce a baby boy born November 3. Mr and Mrs Walter Zard of Plano Township report a son born November 1. Mr and Mrs Geo S Nenes of 311 West Fourth Avenue welcome a daughter born November 19.
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Frank Smith
East Fifth Avenue
Walter Zard
Plano Township
Geo. S. Nenes
West Fourth Avenue
Duushter
Toric Lenses Promote Comfort and Vision Range
Toric lenses offer comfort with oval shape and lashes not touching the lens and provide a wider field of view. When toric lenses are bifocal or two lenses in one they function as perfect eyeglasses. Scallin Bros. Co. Druggists Jewelers Booksellers Opticians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Scallin
Colleage Ophthalmic College and Hospital
Scallin Bros. Co
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G. Welch
Chas Ransom
Florida
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S. F. Schirmer
Western State Bank
Artie Messenger
Ames Ia
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Brooklyn
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A. H. Baker
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