Knights of the Grip Visit Mitchell for Traveling Men's Day
The Knights of the Grip parade in Mitchell drew about 350 traveling men and wives. Mayor Silsby welcomed guests from the Third Regiment band, Miller band, and Hoyt's Orchestra provided music while C G Nichols hosted a luncheon. Des Moines Mayor J M Brenton praised Mitchell's hospitality and prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Club
Third Regiment
Omaha
Milwaukee
Hoyt
Sioux Falls
Corn Palace
Messrs
Kratz
Briggs
Arthur
Silsby
M. Barrows
Huron
Mitchell
Citzens
Barrow
J. M. Brenton
Des Moines
Jaws
Beenton
Banda Rossa
Traveling salesmen honored with banquet at Mitchell Club
After a day of pleasure the visiting grip representatives enjoyed a banquet in the Mitchell Club rooms with a thirteen piece Rathbun's orchestra providing dance music. Guests left around midnight praising Mitchell's hospitality and the overall day’s success.
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Mitchell Club
Corn Palace
Rathbun
Mitchell
Grip
Quiet Wedding Unites George Harper and Alma Brenton
Mr George Harper and Miss Alma Brenton wed Friday evening at 6 at the bride's sister’s home two miles west of the city. Rev T H Youngman conducted the ceremony in the presence of close relatives. The groom is a retired farmer long settled near Des Moines Iowa and financially independent. The bride is a cultured educator with a statewide reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harper
Almeda Brenton
C. J. Ellis
T. H. Youngman
H. G. Nichols
C. G. Nichols
J. M. Brenton
Des Moines
Iowa
Arrest of Noted Forger in city by Chief Martin and Detective
The prominent forger known as George Martin was arrested Thursday afternoon in the city by Sioux Falls Chief Martin and Omaha railroad detective McNamara. He resisted briefly before identification papers and a photograph led to his surrender at the First National bank. A stash of checks drawn on multiple banks, including an $810 instrument, was found on him. He is wanted in Peoria and Joliet for large scale forgeries.
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Martin
Sioux Falls
McNamara
Omaha
George Martin
First National Bank
di Tsums
John Morgan
Second National Bank of
Mitchell Delegates Return From State WCTU Convention
Mitchell delegates report a highly successful state WCTU convention at Redfield. Mrs F A Bidwell Mrs J S Wilson and Miss Thurriette Reeves say the organization has raised about a thousand dollars over expenses and membership has greatly increased. Mrs Bidwell was elected state treasurer.
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Ww. Cc
T. U
Mitchell
W. Cc
Redfield
F. A. Bidwell
J. S. Wilson
Thurriette Reeves
Avery and Barnhart Tie in Sioux Falls
Harrie P. Avery and Miss Emma Barnhart of Sioux Falls wed this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. Fred I. Drewett officiated at his home in a simple ceremony with close family and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrie P. Avery
Emma Barnhart
Sioux Falls
Fred I. Drewett
Palace Parade Draws Twenty Five Car Loads to Sioux City
Two thousand people packed Main Street for a grand parade after trains arrived. Crowds filled the Corn Palace with a large turnout from Sioux City Huron and intermediate towns as well as an official welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Sioux City
Huron
Sioux City Delegation Arrives at Mitchell with Large Crowd
The Sioux City train on the Milwaukee Road arrived in Mitchell at 11:15 a.m. bearing a huge crowd. Thirteen coaches carried locals and visitors, with Reed's Fourth Regiment band providing music. Yankton sent 267 people. Armour branch contributed 280 from that town.
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Sioux City
Milwaukee Road
Mitchell
Beardsley
Reed
Fourth Regiment
Yankton
Armour Branch
Northwestern Special train runs Huron to Salem excursion
A special Northwestern train from Huron to Salem connected with the Omaha road morning passenger, arriving around 10 oclock. It carried twelve cars and drew about one thousand spectators while the Milwaukee special drew over twelve hundred. The Huron band provided music, described as among the best, as locals flocked to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Road
Huron
Salem
Omaha Road
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Parade Through Milwaukee Welcomes Sioux City Visitors
A grand parade marched from the Milwaukee depot after the Sioux City train arrival. Reed's Fourth Regiment band led a blue and yellow covered tallyho while Sioux City ladies rode on top. Local merchants and officials followed as crowds cheered and bands played.
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Milwaukee
Sioux City
Reed
Fourth Regiment
van Buren Kunett
Lappy Cal Caldwell
Sioux Quityv
Ino
John WH. Wornick
O. ©. ‘Tolerton
Parker
Sioux City Visitors Pack Mitchell Corn Palace for Sioux City Day
A huge crowd filled the Mitchell Corn Palace for Sioux City and Huron Day. Mayor Silsby welcomed visitors, Cal Caldwell of Sioux City praised South Dakota, and oldtimers like Will Beck and John Hornick recalled past Corn Palace days. Reed's Fourth Regiment band performed, followed by a Banda Rossa concert led by Signor Sorrentino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Palace
Sioux City
Huron
Reed
Fourth Regiment
Messrs
Kratz
Briggs
Silsby
Mitchell
South Dakota
Caldwell
Cal
Will Beck
O. O. Tolerton
John Hornick
Banda Rossa
Signor Sorrentino
Sioux City Firms Attend Corn Palace Visit
A list of Sioux City wholesalers and retailers visiting the corn palace includes Snapp Spencer Co Haley Lang Co and many others. Commissioner Wild praised the excursion citing strong Sioux City enthusiasm and support for the event in Mitchell as their first corn palace exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Corn Palace
Snapp & Spencer Co
Haley & Lang Co
Hornick, Hess & More
Palmer & Co
National Biscuit Co
C. T. Hopper
C. Shhenkberg Co
Sioux City Iron Company
Warfield-Pratt-Howell Co
Baker Hardware Company
Deering Harvester Company
Buardes Saddlery Company
Hanson Glass and Paint
Geo. LK
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Scallin Bros
McKibbin
W.H. Conyes
Broadbent & CO
So. Dak
Chicago
Whitchell
Minneapolis
Duluth
Edwards, Wood & CO
Manhattan Building
Paul
Winnipeg
Mircuec
National Bank
G. Davison
N. L. Davison
E J. Quigley
Wm. M. Smith
Knights of the Grip
Ilsby
H. Barrows
Miss Brenton
George Harpell
G. Nichols
Iinois
Avery—Barnhart
Milwaukee and Northwestern
Main Street
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