Winter travels and local notices mix in 1917 district chronicle
Nie and MPS FLD Moore depart for St Gland Florida for winter stay. H P Schmidt heads to Oakland California for coast time. Mrs M C G Nee returns to St Paul after a week with sister. Mrs Ghos Symms visits from Sioux Falls then to Elm Point. Mrs Jack Kelley leaves for Wesakiwin Alberta after father Peter Schmitz’s death. City notices cover mass meeting, new law firm Davis and Sheild, and county commissioners adjournment with bill approvals and tax/refund actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
White Lake News Briefs and Social Notes
White Lake area string of social visits arrivals and departures reports from Chicago Mitchell Long Beach Stickney and Presto include Mrs. Roy McClelland visiting old friends, Hazel Braucht funeral attendance, Ethel Elwood's return to Williamsburge, and several travels to Oakland Ft Pierre and New Mexico. A threshing season wrap and a minor car accident near Chamberlain are also noted with brief detail on those involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy McClelland
Chicago
Kate Goneher
Esther Graham
KR. E. Brown
Mitchell
Hazel Braucht
Ethel Elwood
Honea
Williamsburge
M. E. Sanderson
Win
Los Nation
Swan Nelson
Oakland
Nebr
Nelson
Sadie Winger
Presho
Ft Pierre
Bright
Long Beach
L. H. Snyder
Hortense Wright
Stickney
Yim
Miather
Prank Bentley
New Mexico
Weir
Kiuthe-Smith
Mounilay
A. Miagnire Op
Lil Sor
Harley Thomas
Olea Hubert
Gaconut
Fulton
Armin Blunt
Harley Graves
Coa. Stallining
Theo
Blazer
Chamberlain
Stallmen
Letus
Te Grade
Ian
Parker and Mitchell Residents Gather for Visits and Tragedy
Local social notes show Parker residents hosting visitors from Sioux Falls and Mitchell over the weekend, including Mrs. Helen McDonald and Miss Minnie Steneer. Mrs. W. J. Barker of Parker dies after a yearlong illness. A traffic accident near Blundell Farm injures a group of cattle and damages a car, with a cow straddling the radiator and the auto forced to stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Ludwit
Chileren
Meester
Ucsts
Pyrami
Ludwit
Wil Leerner
Telehoon
Visi
Ste
Minnie Steneer
Tey
Jos
Sioux
McDonald
McDeonald
Helen Mcdonald
Mitchell
W. J. Markley
Parker
Mary Anderson
Uye de Plaine
Lowa
Marely
Turner County
Spring Valley Township
William II
Barkley
Gage
W. J. Biker
Linus Falls
I. Ky Lord
Glishy
Baker
First National Bank of
Tuo
Minnehaha Bank of
Sioux Falls
Mame Pie
Whansas City
Abd. L. Pleeger
Ervin Benney
Blundell Farm
Emery Fears Coal Shortage
Emery records show hard coal shipments in the past year fell by 100000 pounds from the year before while coal shipments rose by 500000 pounds. No soft coal remains in town and there is fear it will be impossible to secure enough to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EMERY
Great Events of War Capture Headlines
New York Independent reports Serbs take Gastoria and Russians seize Music, Germans sweep Brussels, Hindenburg drives at the Bug, Italians meet Szechs on Fratier, Bulgarians enter drama, French reclaim Aisne, Brits gain on Somme, Loos line shortened, Germans and French fight over Baccarat and Champagne. Fleet seeks shelter, British in Mesopotamia, Baghdad in focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gastoria
Brussels
Hindenburg
Bug
Szechs
Fratier
Drama
Aisne
Somme
Loos
Lens
Baccarat
Chiompagne
Aidmate
British
Mesopotamia
Bagdad
Fire totals run high in September fire losses
Pierre South Dakota November 14 The official fire marshal bulletin shows state wide fire losses near fifty thousand dollars with about eighty thousand dollars in insurance. A future report will reflect heavy losses at Sisseton near a quarter of a billion with about half the amount insured. Dewey county reports hay and grass fires burning over 25 000 tons of hay worth thousands of dollars on the ground and a quarter of a million on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey County
Missouri River
Club notices and meetings fill week’s schedule
Elsie Gullinder reports a busy week of clubs with hostesses and programs at Mitchell Art Club the Minerva Culture Club the Round Table and Shakespeare and Art Club plus Newman Club Red Cross room gathering at the Federal Building and a church reception for Rev Keeling with music by L A Williams and C E Murray leading readings and poetry remarks by C S Osgood and Rev Keeling and Presbyterian Ladies Aid serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colendot
Mitchell Art Club
George Rew
Sadie Whittle
Grillc
FP. H. Winsor
Minerva Culture Club
Goss
Conley
Martin
Crossme
A. J. Hitchcock
J. Q. Waltath
C. S. Osgood
Twentieth Century Club
William North
Wm. §. Hill
Steiners
PF. W. Samson
C. B. Wilt
Shakespeare and Art Club
Tnstess
Agnes Corker
Genevieve eKarny
Joseph Hamilton
Ruth Gregory
Edna Bullerticll
Lara Kings
Nostess
W- P. Miller
West Fifth Avenue
Newman Club
Red Cross
Federal Building
Midland Couple Guests of Honor at Party
Mr. and Mrs. Will Pier of Midland, S. D., week-end visitors at the W. H. Kine home, were honored guests at a party hosted by Mrs. AV. East Seventh avenue. A musical program followed by a luncheon and social time marked the evening before the Pier couple’s departure for their Midland home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Pier
Midland
S. D
W. H. Kine
East Seventh Avenue
Yening
Sorosis Club
H. G. Meyer
Meslly
Whitney
Mano
M W. HH. King
Whitney Morris
East Third Avenue
Lauritz Miller
R. A. Kelley
J. C. Wood
Leroy Morris
Somerset
Mitchell Social News Round Table and Club Events
South Dakota society items recount weekend visits by Lillie Kunkle Leona Burr Kathleen Swartz Mildred Test Nina Zellar Ruth Goodrich and others. Mitchell rounds include Round Table meeting at Mrs. F L Ransom and discussion of Othello and a paper on Desdemona. Minerva Club hosts discuss political writers Jefferson and Henry. Many members travel, visit relatives, and attend weddings and anniversaries locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Hall
Evin Waite
Alexandria
Kuston
Lena Goodrich
Ruth Goodrich
Kathleen Swartz
Nina Zeller
Leona Burr
Violet Garrett
Mildred Test
Lillie Kunkle
Kathleen Swarlz
South Dakota
Mildred ‘Test
Nina Zellar
Loney
Becker, Chapman and Marble
Margaret Card
Anna Reinecke
Halen Colton
Elmer Lushhaugh
Louis ‘Yodnem
Round Table
Round ‘Table Club
F. L. Ransom
East Fifth Avenue
J. G. McGarfney
Jago
Annie Thompson
Minerva Club
Susan Crosmer
South Edmunds Street
Minerva Culture Club
Mina Bintliff
GC. A. Wallis
Minty
Bintliff
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Mary J. Bailey
Parkston Society Hosts Halloween Socials and Gatherings
Mes dames Breckleg Slinger Kopel and W I Heisinger entertained city ladies at Sacred Heart School. Mrs. Faust’s friends visited her mother’s home for a pleasant afternoon of 500 and luncheon. Progressive Literary club held a Halloween party at Dr and Mrs KK R Doering’s home with ghosts and witches. Mrs Otto Schmierer won the prize in games. The Bay View Study Club canceled its meeting for a Halloween party at W H Shaw’s, with witches and ghostly decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Faust
Chas. M. Schlimgen
Progressive Literary Club
Hallowe'en
KK. R. Doering
J. L. Waldner
N. J. Sehnaidt
G. R. Doering
Denora Wiedman
Otto Schmierer
R. W. Paisch
Bay View Study Club
Spooky Manifestations Suppressed by Candles in Tale
A fragment describes cats witches and mice as manifestations of the spooky precincts, aimed to intimidate. The raid or event was countered by extinguishing the main light and the Unsakan was merely dispersed by faintly burning candles.
Farewell to Rev Hager Moves to China End of Two Year Pastorate
The Kennebec Society The Gribbage Club entertained at the J D Thwing home Wednesday evening. Rev and Mrs CG Hager were given a farewell reception at the M B church Tuesday evening. Samerset attended and a luncheon followed. Hager plans to leave Bol to follow ministerial work abroad next year. the congregation regrets his departure after a two and a half year pastorate at the Methodist church in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin B. Ash
George Foster
Manattan
Kansas
National Army
Camp Funston
Ella Wright
Mitchell
Board of Education
Fort Worth
Texas
Army Red Cross
Louis Beckwith
Vivian
Sioux Falls
Morgan
A. B. Hager
CG. E. Hager
Murdo
Windsor
John Berry
Fate University
New Haven
Con
Army Engineering
C. W. Derr
Libeuty Ben Derr
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Iowa
Ruth Charlesworth
Trent
South Dakota
QO. W. Byar
Dagsmver
Marion
Ehinore
Uneit
Minneapolis
Gribbage Club
J. D. Thwing
EB. Hager
M.B
Sam
Hager
Bol
Chien
Murdo Society Social at Matifulist Episcopal Church
The Epworth League hosted a Tuesday evening social at the Matifulist Episcopal Church. The gathering drew a sizable crowd and aimed to organize activities for the winter season. Similar events are planned throughout the coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Menno Society Halloween Party at School Basement
Last Wednesday evening the Menno Society held a Halloween party in the school basement. High school and eighth grade teachers helped decorate autistically styled scenes as students wore costumes and masks. The first part featured games to identify others and various contests, followed by refreshments about eleven o’clock. The evening concluded with cheers and songs from the classes. The Ladies Aid Society met Friday afternoon in the country with Mrs Hostornmian and many town residents arriving by automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Mitchell High School
Knights of Columbus
L. M. Fort
Lucy Thompson
Somerset
CG. Lindsey
W. A. Kishito
Liawrence
Saat
Hostornmian
Five Hundred Club Event and Red Cross Benefit
Mrs F I Groft hosted the Chamberlain Society gathering Friday afternoon. A Hed Gross dance by young women drew strong attendance Friday evening. Tickets sold beyond city limits and many traveled from far distances. The room was decorated with national colors and Red Cross symbols. Net proceeds will be split between the Y M C A and the Red Cross. The Guild met at Mrs H F Pilger's home Wednesday afternoon. Congregational Ladies Aid met in church parlors Wednesday afternoon for work. Mrs G F Pilger entertained the Bridge club Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groft
Chamberlain
Euters
Red. Cross
Y. M
Parker Society Priscillas Meet at Wednesday Afternoon With Mrs Shurtleff
The Priscillas met on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs W A Shurtleff. The group enjoyed a seven o'clock dinner last Thursday in honor of Mr Jenny Welzaard who left Friday for California to spend the winter. The evening featured card playing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscillas
W. A.shurtleff
Jon Velly
Jenny Welzaard
California
White Lake Society Hosts Surprise Birthday Celebration
White Lake Society gathered last Wednesday evening to honor a first birthday with relatives in attendance. A 7 o'clock dinner preceded a pleasant evening with about thirty-seven youngsters enjoying a Halloween party at the Henry Morseman home in Washington Township. Earlier, thirty youngsters attended a Tuesday afternoon gathering at the J. L. Jensen home for Clifford Jensen’s sixth birthday, with traditional kid party games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry, Morseman
Washietons Township
33rd Sunday School Meet Slated In Mitchell
Nayison county Sunday agent association plans its thirty third annual conven tion at the Congregational church in Mitchell on Thursday and Friday November 22 23 Attendance prizes will be awarded to the county with the largest attendance during the first three conference sessions An extensive program has been arranged with speakers including Rev C S Os good L W Robinson and others and musicians Whitney Morris C W Link and more The event opens 730 pm Thursday and ends 730 pm Friday with a Friday morning session at 930 am and 430 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omcers
Nayison County
Congregational
Mitchell
Ying Oe
Harvard
Fourity Association
Ethel Lyons
Osgood
L. W
Robinson
Miller
Hev
Walter Ingram
W.j. Hoagland
Loomis Social Notes and Local Visits
Loomis residents shared a quiet Sunday visiting relatives in Loomis and Mitchell. Mrs F Kidd of Loomis hosted family, while Mrs J P Shaw visited. Meetings included W G T A led by Mrs Robert Wilkinson and a Masonic lodge gathering in Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Iona Kidd
Woonsocket
F., Kidd
Loomis
J.P. Shaw
Mitchell
J. E. Watkins
Robert Wilkinson
Grandma Malden
Joe Hannah
Nelly Fitzgerald
Mark Morgan
Jesse Kidd
Rochelle Warne
Fred Bock
Masonic Lodge
G. M. Bower
Ilinois
Woman's Home
So Giety
Thir annual bazaar in the Loomish district announced
A fragmented notice advertises a bazaar on December 7 in Loomish with a noon meal and two o clock sale start. It mentions chicken, handkerchiefs, and general stalls, though the details are garbled and some items are unclear.
Community farewell marks departure and charity event
Swissvale residents gathered Tuesday evening to bid farewell to Charlee, son of Mrs Highes, as he leaves for a government post in Philadelphia. A basket social by the Junior class of the high school raised 449.85 dollars, plus 49.99 from a knitted charity raffle, aiding a Christmas fund. John Eliwein sold his interest in the glue business, with his brothers continuing under the same name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minhhie
Miursiax
Ladies of the New Cross Association
Muse DY
Glog Club
Ladies’ Orchestra
Business New
Junto
G. G. Colle
John
Eliwein
Wred
Richard
Selee
Phe
schetter-Snyder Nue
Dolton and Bridgewater Residents Visit Relatives This Week
Dolton resident John Smithss visits relatives in Bridgewater this week while Frank Ton ple and Frank Ediger with families travel through Iowa. Jacobina Lena and Arthur J. ahnt spent Sunday with Mrs Nanel at a Sioux Falls hospital. Mrs Tinlirly improving slowly. Miss Francis May Swiltort, a popular Dolton teacher, surprised friends by wedding Rube Edgar Hartman of Pittsburg at the Baptist parsonage. A reception followed Friday in the school basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smithss
Bridgewater
Frank Tonple
Frank Ediger
Spencer
Iowa
Okey Ct
Dack
Jacobina
Lena
Arthur J. Ahnt
Nanel
Sioux ‘Falls
Tinlirly
Francis May Swiltort
Dolton
Ste
Parker
Rube Edgar Hartman
Pittsburg
Baptist Parsonage
Parker Swill
Apen
Fanor
K. Lubker
Dan Graber
Local Murdo Notes Highlight Growth and Weather Burdens
Miss Mazel Ross returns to high school duties as Ness shifts away. Murdo sees brisk building with a new A R Kerlin general store brick structure in progress. Orrin harm and local residents amid hospital stays, farm updates, and several visits from Bassett Iowa and White River figures. Bridge traffic and winter ice challenge the Chamberlain area while Farm and Grocery stockholders approve 1100 dollars to raise capital to 5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazel’ Ross
Lenal
White Lake
Mitchell
Deness
Murdo
Herd
Henry Holland
Paul Kaiser
A. R. Kerlin
Bil ‘Angé
Tha
Pronge
Ul Farm
Doink
Lic M.morton
Erhc Vaughn
Bassett
Glen Rawhouser
Minneapolis
Germany
Chamberlain Bridge
Missouri
F. Clayton
Wry
01Well
Iversen
Robert Smith
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Salem
R.L. Pinkerton
Belvidere
Frienits
C. Clark
Oswego
Kun
P. Gaither
Gaither
Clark
F. W. Servesen
Lottie
Rochester
Minn
Mayos
Omaha
Minil Sherwood
Sioux Cuy
Paul Chartier
IL Flick
Jef
Chienzo
Milchell Ly
Bebe Halliday
Abe Walder
Kalder
Masonie Ovder
South Jiakola
Woonsnecker Lodge No. 79
Board of
Nels Jensen
J. Lehman
Grady
L. McLeod
Lehman
Pioneer Bridge Company
Didge
Bertha’ Waldrip
J. Knothe
Emil Vieler
Walter Pisieie
ALT. McGovern & Sons
Mdse
Osyan
Mittehell Town
Lepme
Perry Township
J. Hamenway
Rome Township
Jay Wamenway
Jay Hemenway
J. Hemenway
Rome
McLeod
Navy
Hall Call
Go, Com
Thidmus Easteatt
Reni S
Elsie Gullinder
Keel
Presbyterian Church
Ernest Cochran
Dyar
Leslie M. Hardy
Osear Dyar
I. J. Blairs
Iirdy
W. A. Helmberger
J. J. Haney
RED Cross Women Bowl
A.F. Scharnweber
Red Cross of Mitchell
Red Cross Treasury
H. Wh. Edwards
de Wood
W. HH. Fritz
de. L. A. Selmnoor
Harry Havens
Florence Paulin
Della Osgood Trene Murray
Vern Parker
Mollie Worthen
Ingram
Miss" Howard
Kathryn Howard
Miss Howard
Farzo, North Dakota
Will
Mrs
Bradley Youne
James A. Grace
Oliver Treganza
Gireele
Grace
West Third Avenue
Clara Wilson
Masonity
Hall
Alela Vessey
Inez Butley
Gladys Grace
Florence Aronson
Zaida
Dakota Wesleyan
Storm Falls
Dell Rapids
Mildred Priseh
Wierreh
Rist
Sixt Avenue
Kansas City Life Inqurittire
AL G. Wheeler
Warren
I. J. Powler
Itewell Art Club
S. M
Grunland
West Second Avenue
Edith Miller
Mary
O. H. Dyar
J. W. Shelly
J. B. Till
Belgium
United States
J. A. Rozum
Cffic
Airs
William M. Smith
North Lawler Street
Tlinner
Wal- Nerstedt
Fred Drale
Ray Smith
Uowane Kibbee
George Rowle
Herbert BE. Hilchtoek
Inb
W. W. Robertson
George Logan
Ee College
Winnette Lindimood
Shea Lindamond
Milan Avenue
Ario
Heart of
En Allege
Marsuesite
Ahterwood
Mein Jarman
Vinier Garrett
Mildred Sovenson
Mary Wilkins
Kenneth Darkness
Paul Downey
Walter Lugenmman
Leslie Fistar
Virgil Garrett
Farmer
Gertrude Backer
Dakota Wesleyan University
Todehines Ab Pariner
Parkston Society
Kennebec Society
Murdo Society
Menno Society
Chamberlain Society
Parker Society
White Lake Society
Bridgewate
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