Proposed Amendment to South Dakota Constitution 1896
The Fourth Legislature of South Dakota proposes amending Article fourteen sections 3 and 4 to place state education under a five member governor appointed board with possible increase to nine, strike Section 4, and set term rules. The amendment votes November 38, 1898, with ballot wording and Yes No options. Secretary of State Thomas Thorson dated August 8, 1896.
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South Dakota
Pierre
Senate
House of Representatives
State University
Agricultural College
Normal Schools
A. D
Thomas Thorson
Nelsons Sued in Cavlson Court for Damages
State of South Dakota summons Thomas Nelson Erick Nelson and Knute Strand in Cavlson County case filed July 24 1896 in Mitchell. Defendants must answer within 30 days of service or plaintiff seeks relief. complaint filed September 1 1895 with Davison County Clerk.
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State of
South Dakota
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Cavlson County
Rena Nelson
Thomas Nelson
Erick Nelson
Knute Strand
Jxnuch Strand
Mitchell
S. C
A. D
F. M. GoopyKoor
W. H. Helwig
Davison
F. M. Goopykoontz
Plaintiff
Foreclosure Notice in Mitchell South Dakota Mortgage
On the sixth day of March 1895 Jennie Moore and John W. Moore executed a mortgage to M A Duncan in Davison County South Dakota. Default includes unpaid taxes and failure to maintain buildings. foreclosure sale set for November 27 1896 at 10 am at the Davison County courthouse front door. Property: Lot 4 in Block 23 Original Plat of Mitchell now city of Mitchell South Dakota. Mortgage recorded in Book 87 Page 8 October 8 1896.
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A. D
Jennie Moore
John W. Moore
Davison
South Dakota
M. A. Duncin
Morteape
Register of Deeds
Mortgage Sale Notice for Davison County SD 1896
The mortgage by Harry Johnson and Lizzie Johnson to Nina Becker, dated October 15 1894, recorded October 16 1894 in Davison County SD, is in default with $163.67 due including principal 125 and interest 28.67 plus $10 attorney fees. Foreclosure sale of Lot 3, Block 23, Mitchell at public auction by Davison County Sheriff on November 27 1896 at 10 a.m. at the courthouse front door.
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State of
South Dakota
South Judicial Circuit
Davison County
W.M. Swett
G. H. Marker
D.H. Chamberlain
John Cook
Mitchell
Davison
South East
Mitchell, South Dakota
A. D
Nina Becker
J.L Hawnett
Community notes mixed with political and social happenings
The column records local life through illness and recovery updates, church events, and social visits. It notes political activity with speeches by S. V. Jones and other candidates, plus a mix of community anecdotes from marriages to farm work and recent travels.
Letter Writer Reflects On Free Trade And Silver Native Tongue
A handwritten note from Jonidab Poundstone expresses doubt about free trade and free silver debate and hints at future writing. The tone is earnest and old fashioned, with a challenge to the editor. Poundstone signs his name at the end.
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Jonidab Poundstone
University Notes Show Enrollment Rise and New Preachers
Several new enrollments this week accompany reports of three young men who have preached in the conference entering the university at Vermilion after the conference. The athletic association shows growing interest while housing demand increases. Attendance now exceeds last year’s date, with room for more students. Mitchell and Davison county youths are urged to seize University opportunities as new teachers satisfy.
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Vermilion
Athletic Association
Mitchell and
Davison County
Hidden cash box from Ringling Bros raids found after four months
A rusted cash box from Ralph Kershaw’s meat market theft was found by J. K. Smith in an alley near his home after the Ringling Bros circus visit. The box had been empty when recovered, with the money gone and a meat contract forged in Kershaw’s name to claim ownership.
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Ringling Bros’. Circus
Ralph Kershaw
Ralph
J. K. Smith
Mr.Smith
Mr. Kershaw
Men Who Court Death in the Foreign Legion
A London Tit-Bits summary describes the Foreign Legion as the bravest yet most shadowed unit, filled with men who seek to bury their pasts. It notes about half are foreigners or adventurers, citing exemplars such as a Roumanian prince, an Italian disgraced cavalry officer, a Russian nihilist, a former Notre Dame canon, an English ex-captain, and a German count.
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Foreign Legion of
France
Foreign Legion
Humbert
Siberia
Drunken Debate Ends With Blair’s Stoic Reply
A Washington anecdote recalls Joe Blackburn and Senator Blair of New Hampshire in a cloakroom argument over brandy versus whisky. Blair, famed for total abstinence, admits ignorance of the difference, prompting Blackburn to lament the older man’s stomach and offer a sympathetic, humorous remark.
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Washington
Joe Blackburn
Blair
New Hampshire
Blackburn
New York Tribune
White Wine of Tar Syrup praised for measles coughs
In Garden Valley Wisconsin a parent writes that after trying many medicines for measles and severe coughs, White Wine of Tar Syrup cured their children in three days. The note cites an elder daughter with alarming symptoms and a neighbor's report of success in a camp.
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Warner
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