Death of W. A. Cross at Lake Preston
The Lake Preston Times reports the death of W. A. Cross aged 77 years 7 months 6 days. He died early Monday Sept 28 1908 after a Sunday night apoplexy while staying with his son J C Cross near Cottonwood. Funeral services were held at 2 pm with a sermon by CG H Lawrence. He is survived by three children and was a longtime carpenter and Methodist.
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Ella’ Burnside
J. C. Cross
G. G. Meredith
Volin
Burnside
Lake Preston
Winamalen Cross
Pittsburg
Penn
Ilinois
Jane Elizabeth Elliott
Cross
Chicago
South Dakota
Mitchell
Methodist Episcopal’ Church of
Tigers Crowned American League Champions After 7–0 Victory
Tuesday afternoon sealed the pennant as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago White Sox 7 to 0. Donovan hurled for Detroit to clinch the title while Walsh and White struggled for Chicago. The national race meanwhile set up a final day for New York, Boston, Chicago, and the Cubs.
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New York
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Tigers
Chicago White Sox
Detroit Tigers
White Sox
Sox
White
Walsh
Donovan
Boston
Giants
Cubs
Crowds Pour Into Chamberlain For Rosebud Land Filing
Long lines form as east and south travelers converge on Chamberlain to register for Rosebud land filings. Four Milwaukee trains dump hundreds of passengers into the city amid crowded streets, beer and whisky flowing, and overflow business in Mitchell. Locals visit the corn palace as crowds describe the impressive building.
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Chamberlain
Rosebud
Milwaukee Road
Mitcell
Omaha
Milwaukee
Étlock
Corn Palace
J. He Davis
Mitchell
Citizens Thank Local Hosts For Welcoming Corn Palace Visitors
Ed S Whittaker General Secretary Y M C A extends gratitude to women hosting strangers at Mitchell Corn Palace. He notes large Monday crowd, beds filled, some slept on floors, and guests spent days touring while excursions kept them day visitors. High School boys and Y M C A guides assisted, tallying about 1200 people served.
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Corn Palace
Mitchell
Ed. S. Whittaker
Sec
To Clean Silk With Flour and Gasoline
The recipe instructs mixing equal parts flour and gasoline and rubbing into the silk with a white cloth. Let it dry then brush away flour to restore brightness. Hair and hat bows may be cleaned similarly and do not require pressing afterward.
Mitchell City Council Sees Water Request and Ordinance Actions
In regular session Mayor Hitchcock and aldermen discussed a hospital water mains extension referred to the water committee. September receipts were $31.80 with large justice court fines. August and September treasurer reports were reviewed. Ordinances 227 and 228 passed second reading, authorizing fire limit rules and outside closets, plus sidewalk contracts and sewer cover work. An election notice in Davison County details voting precincts and state and constitutional amendments to be voted on November 8.
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Reeves
Koch
Truax
Kelley
Michels
Doyle
Hardy
Ness
Mother Joseph
McDonald
Justice Court
Muinuwam
Kibbee
Corn Palace
Bred Brodstrup
Dry Run
Sanborn Street
A. Scheurenbrand
Davison County
South Dakota
Perry Township
Badger Township
Loomis
Blendon
Mt. Vernon
Beulah Township
Mitchell
Court House
Prosper
Noungabe
Union Township
Baker Township
Tobin Township
Ha Township
Fred Kjodstrup
Travis
Tne
Commissioners
Southl Dakota
State of
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Secretary of State
Land Rush Accelerates for Rosebud Drawing Registrations
Large crowds flock to Chamberlain to file affidavits for Rosebud drawing as trains from Milwaukee Omaha Seaborn Aberdeen and Sioux City bring thousands. Despite early chaos the town handles arrivals better with pleasant weather but danger of cold snap looms. Special Milwaukee road schedules link Chamberlain Presho Mitchell and Sanborn with late night return service to Aberdeen and Sioux City.
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East Milwaukee
Milwaukee
Soo Ling
Wisconsin Central Road
Omaha
Mitchell
Comumon
Unamberlain
Milwaukee Road
Seaborn
Aberdeen
Presho
Sanborn
Sioux City
South Dakota amendments on liquor licensing and divorce acts
A dense 1907-1908 measure proposes amending Chapter 166 to require township or county ballots on liquor permits, with petition thresholds, separate ballots, and statewide or local votes. It also outlines divorce action residency rules, quail protection, and Sunday performance prohibitions with penalties. references repeal clauses and election timing.
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South Dakota
Balloot
Tanner Land Corm
Sivch
Manger
Hergin
Suehly
Cme Dmre Conan
Molkine Tande
Ty Ravane
Special Election to fill congressional vacancy in Davison County SD
Notice states a countywide special election on November 3 in multiple townships and Mitchell city wards to elect one Representative in Congress after the death of Hon. William H. Parker. Polls open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on election day. Dated September 28, 1908.
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Davison County
South Dakota
Perry Township
Badger Township
Loomis
Blendon Township
Mt. Vernon
Beulah Township
Mitchell Township
Court House
Prosper Township
Lisbon Township
Tnion Township
Baker Township
Travis
Secondana
Third Ward
City of Mitchell
City Hall
Congress
William H. Parker
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Buffalo,n
Scall
W. Chase
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