Mitchell Mass Meeting Plans For City Growth After Defeat
Citizens gather at City Hall to chart Mitchell’s future after losing the capital bid. Leaders praise Wesleyan University and local institutions while pledging unity to develop commercial and residential growth and attract industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Corn Palace
Hr. C. Preston
Preston
Hudsonite
Bob Schaeber
Silsby
Plam
North-Western Railroad
Cesty
Dakota Wesleyan University
Geo. A. Silsby
DD. A. Mizener
F. H. Winsor
John Michels
Thos. Fuller
Dedication of Riverside Methodist Church and Saturday concert
A Riverside three miles east of Mitchell dedicated its Methodist church after months of work. Dr Thomas Nicholson of Dakota Wesleyan University led the morning sermon and fund drive that raised about 1000 dollars to finish the basement and heating. A Saturday opera house concert by Mitchell performers featured Merle Tillotson and Maude Silsby Nichols with William Duckwitz, proceeds to athletic and declamatory associations.
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Riverside
Mitchell
Thomas Nicholson
Dakota Wesleyan University
Nicholson
Dobson
J. A. McDonald
Merle Tillotson
Mendelsson
Miss Tillotson
Maude Silsby- Nichols
William Duckwitz
Evening of Music by Waldmar von Geltch Concert Co
A large Mitchell audience praised Waldmar von Geltch and his ensemble at the opera house Saturday. Geltch, already known in the city, impressed with violin playing rich in soulful expression and idealism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldmar von Geltch
Opera House
Geltch
Mitchell
Mitchell and Sioux Falls Play To Tie In Narrow Football Match
Mitchell travels to Sioux Falls and the game ends 0-0 after close drives by both sides. Key moments include Mitchell threats at the Sioux Falls five yard line and a second half fumble by Scott leading to a punt exchange, with large attendance and courteous treatment reported. Players listed include Mitchellers McKeon, Scott, Hamiel and Erickson against Sioux Falls Carter, Zetler, Miller and Storer.
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Mitchell High
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
West Goal
Detlie
Smith
Scott
McKeon
Erickson
Norton
Mitchell Boys
Mitchell Carter
Brodstrup Zetler
Miller Darling
Dickson van Brent
Devers Cooper RT Smith Norton LE Krink
Storer Davis
Schwarz
Johnson
Hamiel
LH Jones
Nolthompire
Vienna
Gillis
McKinley
Gibson
McDonald
Ramer
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Scal Lin Bros
Weaver’s Squares
Widmann
Bidwell Land & Loan Co., Tilitchell, S. D
South Dakota
O. L. Branson
J.5. Daniels
L. J. Welch
R. L. Branson
W. RO
Garhy E. Chambers
J.5
Daniels
Gordon S
St. Paul
L. Indra
New Business
Hall
Ife
W. T. LaFollette
E. J. Quigley
Wesleyan University
Dakota University
James E. Blythe
Mason City
Iowa
Mr. Blythe
Capital Committee
Methodist Church
Mitchell and
Sioux Falls High School
Methodist Riverside
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