Growth and changes in the Methodist Conference appointments
The annual Methodist Conference ended with few pastoral changes. The統 report shows church membership 14,681, baptisms 1,213, schools 242, churches 194, parsonages 116, and notable gains in all categories. Eleven ordinations were held, eight deacons and three elders, with Bishop Luth er Wilson assisting.
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Luther Wilson
Methodist Church
F. H. Ray
J. M. Hunter
Raith Shearer
W. EB. Hartung
T. M. Brimlow
C. EB. Walsh
C. H. Bryan
F. C. Free. Riders
A. L. Cathers
J. H. Kearton
C. 2. Wilcox
Cure for Cough and Consumption Claims by Ada L Croom
Mrs Ada L Croom of Croom Hotel Vaughn Mississippi says she suffered months of severe cough and a consuming illness until she used Dr King s New Discovery. After three bottles she reports a complete cure. The remedy is sold at Diehl Brown s drug store 60 cents and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
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Ada. L. Croom
Croom Hotel
Vaughn
Miss
Dr. King
Lang
Dieul & Brown
Rosebud land lottery final drawing published
The Republican prints the last drawing in the Rosebud land lottery listing up to 6 000 names. Mitchell residents named include 4461 John Haylatke 4901 Sivan Rubley 4797 George Calvert 4663 William J Loyd 4967 Grace Wilkinson 5282 Harry J White 5348 Chris Footitt 5591 Robert Shook.
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Republican Today
Mitchell
Mitch¢ell
John Haylatke
Sivan Rubley
George Calvert
William J. Loyd
Grace Wilkinson
Harry J. White
Chris Footitt
Robert Shook
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and testimonial notice
An 1890s style ad offers a $100 reward for an incurable catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure priced at 75 cents per bottle. Endorsed by Walling Kinnan & Marvin wholesale druggists of Toledo and F J Cheney Co with testimonials of 15 years of honorable business. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
Walling, Kinnan & Marvin
Supreme Court disbars George W. Egan in state
Sioux Falls Journal reports the Supreme Court disbarment of George W. Egan for practicing law in the state. He has begun a lecture tour to profit from sympathy and his Iowa record is cited as justification for denying licensure.
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South Dakota
Egan
Supreme Court
Smith
Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Electric Bitters Prove Worth to Civil War Veteran
David Parker of Fayette New York, a Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg, testifies that Electric Bitters healed his stomach troubles and now keeps him strong. He spent much on doctors before trying them. Available at Diehl and Brown's drug store for 50 cents.
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David Parker
Fayette, N. Y
Gettysburg
Diehl & Brown
YMCA Plans Combined Building and Gymnasium at University
The University YMCA holds over 6000 dollars targeted for a nucleus of a building fund. A plan to construct a combined YMCA building and gymnasium was presented in chapel. Students and faculty pledged about 1000 dollars, with annual one dollar gifts and additional subscribers sought to complete the fund. A campaign line is being devised for active fundraising.
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University Y. M. C. A
May Change Apportionment in State Legislature
Pierre notes the next census could trigger legislative reapportionment as population shifts from southeast to north and west. With fixed totals of 135 lower house and 45 senate seats, gains for newer regions would require older counties to concede long-held advantages.
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Senate
Democrats Claim Ballot Omission in County Ticket
A local dispute claims three Democratic candidates were left off the county ticket for commissioner, superintendent of schools, and surveyor. The party blames County Auditor Anderson, while he says petitions were filed late and the law prohibits changes. Notices detail the November election and proposed constitutional and liquor-control measures in Davison County South Dakota.
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Anderson
Michels
Heimberger
James Lyons
William Koch
Mr King's New Life Pills Promoted by Guilford Family
A Guilford Maine family reports three years of better health after using Mr. Kings New Life Pills. The product cleanses and tones the system gently and is advertised at Diehl and Browns drug store for 25 cents.
Autumn Near-Tragedy in Marsh Ambush
A stealthy figure in a fen lays an ambush with a deadly gun, aiming at ducks. He fires, misses, and mutters a grim expletive, revealing a cruel intent and a fatalistic mood. This lurid vignette is reported by the Kansas City Times.
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Kansas City Times
Farmer praises Bucklen Arnica Salve in Georgia
Rural Route 2, Empire Ga farmer W A Floyd says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured two worst sores on his hand and leg. He calls it worth more than its weight in gold and would mortgage the farm to buy it. Available for 25 cents at Diehl and Brown's drug store.
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Empire
Quick Route to the Hospital Quoted by Pugilist
A terse exchange pits a quick request for hospital directions against a sharp retort in a Tatler style vignette. The brief line highlights brisk urban slang and a clash of personalities as they navigate urgency.
South Dakota Laws on Liquor, Quail, and Sunday Performances
A compiled list of 1907 South Dakota statutes covering liquor sale penalties and permits, divorce residency rules, quail protection, and Sunday performances. It notes fines from ten to five hundred dollars, jail terms, and repeal of conflicting acts, with approvals in March.
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South Dakota
Special Election To Fill House Seat In Mitchell South Dakota
Notice of a special election in Davison County South Dakota on November 8 to elect one representative in Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Hon William H Parker. Polls open 8 AM to 5 PM at multiple township school houses and city locations including Mitchell wards and county offices.
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Davidson County
South Dakota
Perry Township
Badger
Loomis
Blendon Township
Mt. Vernon
Them
Mitchell Township
Court House
Prosper
Sean Township
Union Township
Mowcor Baker
Tobin Township
Rome
Ethan
City of
Mitchell
Pred Brodstrup
State of
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Secretary of State
Davison County
Say
Badger Township
Prosper Township
Lisbon Township
Baker Township
Rome Township
Than
City of Mitchell
Fred Brodstrup
Travis
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Church of Methodism
Tatler
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