Mitchell Notes Record Festival Week Movements
Congressman Dillon and Mrs. Dillon of Yankton visit Mitchell and attend a Corn Palace performance. Vera Chamberlain of Chamberlain arrives for a visit with Miss Rhodes and Miss Keterson as the Mitchell Art club meets. Building permits issued for a $6200 residence at 716 East Fourth Avenue. Numerous visitors and locals attend Corn Palace events and dances. Mrs. J. Brown Hall of Huron dies. Helen Keller to lecture in Mitchell on November 14.
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Jy. Dillon
Yankton
Mitchell
Comm Palace
Dillon
Vera Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Gussie Rhodes
Minnie Keterson
Mitchell Art Club
Charles Johnson
East Fourth Avenue
Raymond Hull
Parkston
Wesleyan
I. A. Tackaberry
Sioux Falls
Miss Tecla
Lucile Gerkin
Woonsocket
Hf. Atkinson
Watertown
Walter B. Kile
Gertrude Stephens
Tu- Tare
S. 10
J. Burrington
Plankinton
O. D. Anderson
Eit
Paul R. Wafer
Bridgewater
Wm. Weiland
Delmont
Corn Palace
Collins Bros
Marcus
Iva Sargent
Arron Orr
Murdo
W. S. Sargent
West
Fourth Avenue
Ben Stechel
Leteher
St. Joseph's Hospital
W. B. Tobey
Westfield
W. O. Crampton
Ray R. Burke
Missie Burnham
Spencer
Frank Hicks
Sadie McCormick
Court House
O. C. Thompson
Pierre Expects Gas Blow From Local Drilling
The Baker Montana gas find prompts belief of similar flow in this region with further drilling. Baker lies on a line toward Belle Plaine Saskatchewan where artesian gas was first found and now a productive field. Analysts expect substantial gas or oil in this section if conditions persist.
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Pierre
Baker
Mont
Here
Belle Plaine
Saskatchewan
Conniff Dies In Wall Hospital
T H Conniff of Wall South Dakota dies in a local hospital. He was an old state resident and served four years as Hughes County auditor. He was the brother of Dr R B Conniff of Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Conniff
Pierre
S. D
Wall
R. B. Conniff
Sioux City
Hughes County
Dakotas Methodist conference reshuffles clergy in Mitchell
After the Dakota Methodist conference, Dr. S. Hoagland will return to Mitchell as pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. James S. Harkness from Aberdeen will replace Dr. W.S. Shepherd in Watertown. Notson remains executive secretary of the state hospital board. several pastors receive transfers and leaves of absence. The Mitchell hospital project targets a $100,000 fully equipped facility with a $25,461 local raise plus $4,224 county boost. statewide prohibition resolutions are adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
S. 1
Dakota Methodist Conference
3. S. Hoagland
Mitchell
First Methodist Episcopal Church
James S. Harkness
Aberdeen
WS. Shepherd
G.T. Notson
State Hospital Board
R. A. Bruce
I. M. Hargett
Wessington Springs
Brookings
G. Dp. Brown
Madison
Dakota Wesleyan
Frey
A. J. Carhart
Tie
W. A. Greene
Norvell
J. M. Stebbins
B. F. Stiles
Saxton
Holmes
Bennett
P. J. Lawson
J. R. Payne
Ugene Allen
Indiana
G. W. Roberts
Delaware
M. Sneldon
Pr. J. Crowther
Puget Sound
B. W. Mcblowsaney
Wes Moines
Shepherd
Hoagland
Davison County
Antisaloon League
G. T. Notson
Bromaghin
L. A. McDonald
Redmayne
W. A. Corey
Rapid City
Sioux Falls
Orphanage Moves To Seize Lead Boy From Miners
The South Dakota Childrens Home at Sioux Falls may seek custody of the 11 year old adopted son of Mr and Mrs Frank Minier of Lead. Mrs Minier had her husband arrested for assault and battery and asked the institute to escort the boy to the home. She later retracted and refused to surrender the child when an attendant arrived in Lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lead
S. D
South Dakota
Childrens
Sioux Falls
Frank Minier
Court to consider returning boy to children’s home
Authorities report the nine month old boy was placed with the Miniers from a childrens' home and now seek a court order to transfer him back to the home for his welfare, citing domestic difficulties and best interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniers
Childrens’ Home
Death probe into Peter B. Dirks reveals alcoholism as cause
Coronors jury concludes sudden death Tuesday of Peter B. Dirks wealthy banker and stockman resulted from alcoholism. Widow ill and under doctor care. two brothers travel from Marion Junction SD for burial. Dirks held multiple South Dakota businesses including Dirks Trust and Title Co Ocama Farmers State Bank Reliance and more.
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Chamberlain
Peter
Dirks
Dirk
Tie
Marion Junction
S. D
South Dakota
Dirks Trust and Title Company
Oacoma
Farmers State Bank
Reliance
Peter 8. Dirks
Brown Valley Bend
Brown Valley Bend Land and Cattle Company: Peoples’ Gas, Light and Power Company
Marion Light and Tater Company
Susanne Cutshaw
Chicago
Federal Court Opens at Pierre in Long Session
The United States court term in Pierre opened yesterday with a promise of one of the longest terms in the city. The grand jurors and petit jurors listed span many towns including Rapid City, Pierre, Vermillion, Madison, Huron, Sioux Falls, and Aberdeen, with names such as Charles Nimm, Ole Gunderson, J. M. Fleming, J. W. Parmley, and Eugene Cutting among those named.
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Dienre
S. D
United States Court
Meer
Charles
Nimm
Wolsey
Je Je Trayes
Rapid City
Ole Gunderson
Rlk Point
Rat Ison
Pierre
A. Lindses
Dixon
Jens Krogh
Daniel Healey
Miller
W. J. Tiffany
Aberdeen
A. G. Peterron
Elk Point
Point
T. Snook
Osmond
John M. Thill
Sioux Falls
Peter Stiehen
White Lake
J. M. Pleming
Plankinton
J. O. Root
Muron
J. J. Roberts
Carl Nelles
Madison
Chas
HW. Bonesteel
Huron
Clay Mrneson
Walter Jacobs
W. Fitzgerald
O. A. Wirby
Vermillion A
Dougan
William Jy. Burns
Lead
Pp. J. Dunn
W. N. van Camp
Highmore
A. C. Shouse
W. J. Chevalier
J. 2. Dilger
Roy Hamilton
HW. L. Spackman
Sisseton
Jackett
Parker
John Loken
J. W. Parmley
Ipswich
A. Jh. Gammons
Alton
M. L. Tobin
Danley
DeSmet
Thomas Espie
Hans Hanson
al Jess
W. Brown
Sioux Walls
B.lee
Wesleyan Noses Past Madison Normal 14 6 In Opener
Wesleyan edged Madison Normal 14 to 6 in the season opener on the college gridiron. The home seven recovered from a listless start to secure the victory as injuries limited McMullen, while Shurtieff Knox Wilder and Fox starred for Wesleyan in a chilly morning clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan
Madison
Crand
Vermillion
Brookings
James
Japman
Methodists
Shurtieff
Knox
Wilder
Fox
Mohr
Oberts
McMullen
Shale Mohr Left Ends and Substitutions Noted in Lineups
The roster shows Shale Mohr at left end and multiple position pairs including End Left Tackle Left Guard shepherd center Deller Wilt Williams and substitutions such as Kaye for Shale, Card for Norton, Wax for Wilder, Thompson for McMul len, and others. Officials listed include referee DB Wheatley head linesman KE and timekeeper Myer with Umpire Sida H. Smith and Purnstahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westeran Kkaye
Shale
Card
Norton
Wax
Wilder
Thompson
McMullen
Kaye
Steiber
Walcott
Shurtleit
Shepherd
Walt
Wilt
Madison
Cramer
Bell
Knutsen
Runkle
Shebloom
DB. Wheatley
Ke, Myer
Sida H. Smith
Penn Welcomes Ben Derr Back to Penn Football
The Philadelphia Press hails Ben Derr returning as a major boost to Penns football hopes. Derr, a 198 pound tackling back from Mitchell High School and Shattuck Military Academy, starred at Penn as a sophomore and impressed coach Fielding H. Yost. Local fans expect him to anchor the team in the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Ben Derr
University of Pennsylvania
Penn
Torn
Mitchell
Mrs Sand
le Gea
Duff Street
Mitchell High School
Mavi
Storer
al Doyle
Phil Medley
Paul Sheeks
Albert Noll
Ben Joinon
Karl Stair
Waymoid Blynn
Derr
Sshettuck Military Academy
Shattuck
Proos
Fielding H. Yost
University of Michigtan
Wolverine
Franklin Field
Bill Hollenback
Andy Smith
Sample Ballot Tangle Cleared
Missearly S D county officers seek where ballots are under existing laws and ask the attorney general for guidance. Section 2081 requires precinct lists to be sent to the county auditor, and the 1914 law requires mailed sample ballots ten days before an election. The attorney general says auditors may derive lists from available sources to mail ballots before registration lists arrive.
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Mierre
S. D
Prioy
Pastor Ayres to Debate Wets in Deadwood Clash
Rev James A Ayres pastor of the Lead Presbyterian Church invites liquors dealers to a public debate on the prohibition amendment. Charles A Windle of Chicago will attack the amendment while Ayres defends it. The event is widely advertised and open to public reply.
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Deadwood
S. D
James A. Ayres
Presbtverian Church
Lead
Charles A. Windle
Chicago
Mr. Ayres
Methodists Open State Conference in Dakota
The thirty second annual session of the Dakota Methodist conference opens in Watertown with Rev. Elbane Lewis as pastor. Bishop Nicholson received as honorary member. district reports note substantial church growth, ten thousand plus Sunday school members, and major debt payments and building projects across Aberdeen Mitchell Roswell Tripp Lake View Paxton and other communities.
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Watertown
Dakota Methodist
Easion
Elbame
Lewis
Sinver A. Tdlopkins
Wm Stor Kkton
Baptist Chew de
J. A. Mulbiner
Nladisnik
Wiese
Mulbvincer
Converence
Sano
WEA
Portland
Washington
Thy. Cline
Thomas Nicholson
Dakota Wesleyan
Nicholson
Aberdeen
B. O. Bunt
Aberdeen Church
WS. Shepherd
Mitchell
J. S. Hoagland
W. O. Redfield
Tripp
Roswell
Tripp County
Lake View
Paxton
Aspena
Pyndall
Colone
Rapid City
Sioux Falls
C. J.aMatteson
G. W. Rosenberry
Stiff Fine for Selling Liquor in South Dakota
Goodwin D D Robert S Sever ance proprietor of a local drug store was arrested on a three count complaint for selling intoxicating liquor without a license. Judge Bottum imposed a 350 dollar fine and costs on one count while the others were dismissed. This is among the heaviest fines in the state for illegal liquor sales as authorities push to curb such activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Anti-Saloon League Holds Annual Mitchell Meeting
South Dakota Anti-Saloon League delegates gathered in Mitchell for the yearly board of trustees session at the Western National bank director’s room. Reports praised progress, assets reached 14 439 81 with 12 to tal bank balance, 40 708 67 received over the year, and expenditures exceeding 4 000 for staff and 5 000 for speakers. three tons of literature were set to be mailed this week from the local post office with a Main Street booth distributing material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Mitchell
Anti-Saloon League
Western National Bank
R. N. Holsaple
League
Main Street
Rambling Blues Lead to Ford and Saxon Car Theft
A band of automobile thieves targeted two cars near Mitchell after performing at the Corn Palace. They tried to steal Henry Christopher’s runabout on South Sanhorn street but abandoned it on a magneto fault. They then attempted Charles Bysen’s Saxon, starting the car before escaping. police in nearby towns were alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Christopher
Letcher
Mitchell
Corn Palace
Ford
Mr. Christopher
Sanhorn Street
Charles Boysen
Mt. Vernon
Boysen
Phe Xon
Thaternoon
Pirse Football Victim Palmer Josworth Dies in Georgia
Waycross Georgia report: Palmer Josworth fourteen died from injuries sustained in yesterday's high school football game. The lineup lists teams and officials while noting the season's first fatality amid heightened safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PIRSE
Waycross
Palmer Josworth
Notice of Referee Sale of Davison County Farm Lot
In Davison County South Dakota the referee L J Welch will sell the southeast quarter of section 18 township 104 range 60 west a public auction on November 9 1916 at two o clock from the dwelling on the premises Terms require 1000 cash at sale and one half of the remainder on March 1 1917 with the rest due within five years first mortgage on the property at 6 percent interest Dated October 3 1916 L J Welch Referee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Referew
State of
South Dakota
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Davison County
Lewis Merriman
Charles Smith
Etta West
Ray Smith
L. J. Welch
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T. H W. Skells
O. A. Phillips
Henry
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University of Wisconsin
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S. A. Ramsey
James D. Westbrook
Methodist Church
L. D. Milne
Los Angeles
Calif
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Metropolitan Theatre
August Reich
Bonalemme County Bank
Scotland
I. W. Seaman
Palace
North Dakota
Police Court
Dan Condon
Ed. Preston
Phillip Cable
Geo. Smalley
William Getehell
St. Mary’sepiscopal Church
St. Michael and All Angels
L. J. Hofstetter
Oscar Miller
Missoula
St. Maries
Idaho
M. Otterness
Thomas Sterling Yas
W. Derr
Nd Perfect
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Neb
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Cor Palace
H. 2
Hilborne
Stanley Morris
Fulton
Helen Keller
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Keller
First M. Kb. Church
PLAN
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Phar Hi
Bride
Kentucky Belle
Taubman
Owens
Harding
Simpsoi
McMuhen
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McAllister
Clancey
Purnstahl
Mitchell Boy
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W. S. Shepherd
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