Capital Day Draws Mitchell Delegation To Sioux Falls Parade
Mitchell residents arrive by train for a grand capital day in Sioux Falls drawing 1100 marchers and bands. The parade forms at the Milwaukee depot and proceeds along Phillips Avenue with banners umbrellas and corn stalk canes. Mayor Burnside and Judge Kerth welcome the Mitchell contingent and celebrate cross town camaraderie.
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Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Waukee Road
Sioux Malls
Omaha
Depot
Phillips Avenue
W. 7. Doolittie
TD. C. Burns
Dupey
Dixon
Ss. J. Moore
Mitchell Band
Jack Levings
Glenn Rowley
Militia Company
Fire Department
Lennox
Canton
Harrisburg
Deli Rapids
Milwaukee
Masonic Temple
Echo
Burnside
Delegaton
Jadve Kerth
Pierre
Keith
Mitchell and Sioux Falls Capital Debate At State Fair
At a regional gathering Mitchell and Sioux Falls leaders expressed mutual friendliness and support for the capital location. Mitchell emphasized hospitality and bonds with Sioux Falls while Sioux Falls visitors enjoyed carnival attractions and a positive reception from residents and visitors alike.
Pierre Delegation Reaches Sioux Falls For Capital Day
The Pierre delegation arrived in Sioux Falls at 3:45 PM after a 12 hour ride. About 225 Pierre residents joined a parade along Phillips avenue with three bands and Shriners escort. The trip underscores Pierre’s distance from major hubs and the lengthy travel times for both cities.
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Pierre
Sioux Falls
Pierre Atest
Phillips Avenue
Shriners
Shriners Parade Impresses City With Bands and Night Procession
The Shriners held a grand evening parade along the city streets with visiting bands invited to join. The Milwaukee special arrived in Mitchell at 8 o'clock Friday morning completing the trip in under four hours as crowds exited tired yet joyful from the event.
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Shriners
Milwaukee
Mitchell
Free Methodist Leader Relocates to Oregon Posts
Mr Cattee moves with his family to Portland Oregon to oversee the Portland and Salem districts as presiding elder of the Free Methodist church He formerly resided in Mitchel and pastored the Free Methodist church before its removal to Wessineton Sprivers where he was connected with the college
Fined on Several Offenses
Robert James appeared before Justice Melkinley on charges of drunken and dis orderly conduct and resisting an officer. He had been arrested Monday by Chief Weith for a disturbance on Main Street. He initially pleaded not guilty but later pleaded guilty. the justice imposed a $20 fine and remanded him to jail on time allowance.
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Robert James
Melkinley
Weitbh
Main Street
James
Rural Schools Finances and Attendance Report for Davy lson County
County Superintendent Coursey summarizes 1903 04 educational statistics for county schools excluding Mitchell Mt Vernon and adjacent areas. Data include 8 male 44 female teachers with $10 455 15 paid, student enrollment 987, days present 70349 days absent 7191, average tax 6.55 mills, net indebtedness $1225 06, libraries totaling 2296 volumes with 386 added, and cash on hand 4143 63.
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Davylson County
Mitchell
Mt. Vern- Gu
Chhildren
Reval School
Mt. Vernon
Ethan
Sousa to Perform in Mitchell During Corn Palace Week
Mr Sousa and his famous concert band will be heard in Mitchell during corn palace week. The band performs every afternoon and evening from September 26 to October 1, inclusive, delivering a highly praised military band program.
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Corn Palace
Sousa
Paudlum
Mitchell
Northwest
County finances show education spending trims tax rate
The report notes higher teachers wages by 2.38 for males and 3.05 for females but counties tax rate fell seventeen one-hundredths of a mill due to economy by school officers. Census shows school age participation rising from 76.61 to 87.10 over six years despite prior year absences dropping from 12.5 percent to 10.5 percent.
Warning to Homesteaders on New Proof Rules
The Department of the Interior has issued a rule change affecting final proof for homestead lands. Residence and improvements alone no longer suffice. cultivation is required. If land is better for grazing or hay, proof must show actual use for those purposes and to what extent.
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Department of the Interior
Washington, D. C
United States Land Offices
Notice to Hunters Warned on Bennetts Property
Notice to hunters warns against trespassing on H S Bennett property the Eg of section three in Mitchell township under legal penalties.
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Mitchell Township
H. S. Bennett
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