Preachers raise Carnegie endowment funds for Dakota Wesleyan
Vermillion reports the Methodist conference in session pledged 10 000 toward the Dakota Wesleyan University endowment and 4 000 as a contingent fund within an hour and forty minutes. The total 14 000 was raised from poor ministers to help secure Andrew Carnegie 25 000 grant toward a 100 000 endowment. The president and trustees sought 21 000 more at the start of the conference as time neared. A separate obituary notes Mrs. Redden born 1889 near Peoria Illinois, married near Dubuque Iowa, and died after a long life leaving a large family. several relatives attended the funeral in Mitchell.
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Vermillion
Andrew Carnegie
Wartner Io
Methodist Church
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell
South Dakota
e@ university
Peoria
Ill
Dubuque
Tiowa
Redden
Patrick Redden
Milwaukee
Thos. Lurber
Cripple Creek
Colo
Edgar Person
Lemar
James Redden
Milford
John Redden
Ruthford
Clinton
Mathew Caton
Thomas
North Dakota
Marshall
Mion
Laymen Rally to Close Endowment Gap at Conference
After election of leaders, laymen formed committees and voted on four constitutional questions. Dr Nicholson appealed for the remaining funds to meet the Carnegie gift, raising 18 000 in subscriptions plus ministerial efforts bringing the total near 75 000. Nicholson telegrammed Mr Girneégie that 75 000 was raised, securing Carnegie support and a decisive university win at Vermillion.
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Bishop McDowell
Nicholson
University Endowment
Nobdl
Friends of the Univerity
Carnegie
Dr .Nicholson
Girneégie
University
Vermillion
Dear Old Mother Gains Strength From Electric Bitters
W B Brunson of Dublin Ga reports his sixty three year old mother depends on Electric Bitters for two years, noting strong appetite good sleep and strength. The tonic also benefits female weakness general debility and even weak children, with guaranteed relief for stomach liver and kidney issues. 50c.
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Eixty
W. B. Brunson
Dublin
Dieh’ & Brown
Remains Laid To Rest Of Mrs. Catherine Redden
The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery Sunday afternoon after funeral services at Holy Family church at 3 o clock conducted by Father Shea. Floral offerings surrounded the casket and pallbearers included William Condran Thos Moore Mike Bresnahan Daniel Donovan Thos Grace Frank Moore. Mrs Redden died suddenly Wednesday afternoon as the result of a funeral accident.
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Catherine Redden
Holy Family
Father Shea
William Condran
Thos. Moore
Mike Bresnahan
Daniel Donovan
Thos. Grace
Frank Moore
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Regular Bowels
An old ad notes that the appendix is often attacked due to constipation and liver torpor. It claims Dr King’s New Life Pills regulate the liver prevent appendicitis and establish regular bowel habits. Available for 25 cents at Diehl and Brown’s drug store.
University notes on students and activities at the hall
Several girls spent Sunday at home including Ora Kelley to Madison Faye Myles to Spencer Emma Rempfer to Parkston and the Misses Ryan to Letcher Miss Schultze to Spencer Ann Bartle returns from Chicago reports sister's improving health Maud Boyd leaves to keep house for father in St Louis A Van Benthuysen talk at Alexandria a Chicago water pipe exhibit donated to the Commercial Museum by J T Morrow Prof Barber leads a band fundraising for uniforms Students rally at chapel before the Huron game with cheers and banners Sarah Crowther visits plans work in Omaha Dean Taylor and Rev Dean visit Vermillion and Aberdeen noting Methodist church finances and upcoming foundation.
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Ora Kelley
Madison
Faye Myles
Spencer
Emma Rempfer
Parkston
Ryan
Letcher
Miss Schultze
Ann Bartle
Chicago
St. Louis
van Benthuysen
Alexandria
J. T. Morrow
Commercial Museum
D. W. Ie
Ita
Barber
Little Brady
Dr. Baker
Senator Tillman
Sarah Crowther
Aberdeen
Horace
New Methodist Church
Aber Geen
Hard Times in Kansas Remembered by Cadell Citizen
Earl Shamburg recalls hard times in Kansas when grasshoppers and drought plagued the state. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing his cough and lung ailments after trying other remedies. Diehl and Brown advertise the product with a trial bottle offered free and a price of 50 cents to 1 dollar.
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Kansas
Cadell
Earl Shamburg
Dr. King
Diehl & Brown
Vermillion Victorious Donations Highlight Methodist Meeting
In Vermillion a large Methodist meeting showcased unprecedented giving from local adherents and outstate support. Dr Nicholson praised the student body as the future, urging continued generosity and noting a day’s rest after the morning’s excitement.
Deafness and Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
An advertisement asserts deafness results from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining and promises a $100 reward for a catarrh deafness cure not helped by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and lists Toledo, Ohio as the company location with druggist sales at 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Denied New Trial in Kaufmann Murder Case
Judge Smith of Yankton denied Mrs. Mose Kaufmann a new trial for the murder of Agnes Poirers. Judge Aikens may seek further delay via the supreme court. An order stayed proceedings after the denial and admitted bail the same amount as set by the supreme court. Appeal filed, case likely argued at the next supreme court term opening April, with decision several months away.
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Flandreau
Argus
Judge Aikens
Judge Smith
Aikens
Smith
Kaufmann
Supreme Court
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Wounds and Keeps Piles Away
Old saying applies to Bucklen's Arnica Salve as it heals sores burns and wounds. Piles chilblains and other conditions disappear under its healing influence. Guaranteed by Diehl & Brown druggists.
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Diehl & Brown Druggist
Scarcity of Theatrical Attractions Across the Midwest
The article notes theaters are scarce in the middle west with October seen as a peak month. Managers fail to explain the shortage as the Grand Opera House in Sioux City is empty this week and the New Theatre in Sioux Falls has had only one show in two weeks.
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Middle West
Grand Opera House
Sioux City
Sioux Falls
Gate Manager Seeks Further Attractions for Yankton Mitchell
Jencks, Gate manager, cites trouble filling time in Yankton and Mitchell but expects many shows after year’s start. He notes current scarcity due to trust battles against vaudeville houses in midwest cities. Planned and rumored acts include Die at Dawn, My Dixie Girl, Fecks Bad Boy, Under Southern skies, The Show Girl, The Flower of the Ranch, The District Leader, The Lion and The Mouse, Strongheart, The Gingerbread Man, Way Down East, The Time Place and the Girl, plus Mrs Patrick Campbell and Minnie Maddern Fiske engagements.
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Jencks
the Gate
Yankton and
Mitchell
Sioux City
The
Joe Howard
Mable Barrison
Allen Doone
Mildred Holland and Company
Tolio
Lion and the Mouse
Strongheart
Liebler and Co. of
New York
Patrick Campbell
Endowment_secured for Dakota Wesleyan University
A Vermillion telephone message reports the Methodist conference raised the final 30,000 of a 100,000 endowment. Ministers pledged 121,000 and laymen over 18,000, including 6,000 from the city. The Carnegie grant of 25,000 becomes available, and conference members pledged 1,100 annually for 3 to 5 years as a contingent fund to cover running expenses.
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Vermillion
Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Aches Says Mrs Rohde
A Mitchell South Dakota woman testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured dull back ache from kidney troubles after one box purchased at Diehl and Browns Drug Store. She reports no recurrence and urges others to use the remedy. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole US agent. price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Mitchell
Geo. H. Rohde
E. Sixth St
Mitchell, S. D
Diehl & Brown’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Card of Thanks for Our Mother's Passing
We thank those who offered sympathy and aid during our mother's brief illness and death. Your kindness eases our burden. Patrick Redden and family including Mrs. Thos Sutter Mrs. Edgar Person James Redden John Redden Mrs C H Schneider Mrs Mathew Caton Thomas Redden. If moving soon consider a for sale ad to sell surplus items.
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Patrick Redden
Thos. Sutter
Edgar Person
James Redden
John Redden
C. H. Schneider
Mathew Caton
Thomas Redden
Holy Family Church Nears Thanksgiving Dedication
The Holy Family Church interiors are complete with artistic water color paintings by John Hallene of Cedar Rapids Iowa. Bishop O Gorman will preside at dedicatory exercises with Father Shea reporting progress and carpenters to finish work and install the heating plant for a Thanksgiving dedication.
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Holy Family
Father Shea
O’gorman
John Hallene
Ceder Rapids
Iowa
Hallene
Rev Dr Macmurray Celebrates Thirtieth Wedding Anniversary
Guests for thirty years gathered Friday at Mrs Cope's residence to honor the Presbyterian pastor and his wife on their thirtieth anniversary. The event featured a musical and literary program with recitations and solos, a presentation of tokens of esteem, and refreshments of ice cream and cake.
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Dr. Macmurray
Florence Macmurray
Williams
John N. Bell
Chiirman
Mrs. Macmurray
Mr. Macmurray
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WM. C. Metcalf
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