Fred M Johnson Buys Out Brother to Run Johnson Furniture
Fred M Johnson becomes sole owner of Johnson Bros Furniture by purchasing Wil Johnsons share and will run the business as Johnson Furniture. The partnership dissolves. Johnson assumes all accounts and liabilities and will announce a partnership sale soon. The piece also promotes a wild animal circus show with various acts and attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifred M. Johnson
Wil Johnson
Johnson Bros. Furniture Company
Johnson Murniture Company
Corn Palace
Will Johnson
Fred Johnson
Johnson
Republican
39 South Dakota towns exceed population 1000 in 1915 census
Official census returns list 39 South Dakota towns over 1000 in 1915 with several near 1000. Major centers include Sioux Falls 20929, Deadwood 38113, Huron 6012, Vermillion 2876, Yankton 4771, Pierre 3010, Rapid City 4208, Brookings 1416, Mitchell 7785, Watertown 1818, Madison 3949, Redfield 3122, Sisseton 1886, Mobridge 1551, Parker 1324, Parkston 1182, Tyndall 1302, Sturgis 1039, and more. Towns over 900 but under 1000 also listed with several near 960 to 986.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dé Smet
Elk Point
Flandreau
Groton
Hot Springs
Howard
Huron
Lead
Madison
Milbank
Mitchell
Mobridge
Parker
Parkston
Pierre
Rapid City
Redfield
Salem
Scotland
Sioux Falls
Sisseton
Sturgis
Tyndall
Vermillion
Watertown
Webster
Wessington Springs
Woonsocket
Yankton
Alexandria
Armour
Bridgewater
Britton
Eureka
Lemmon
Lennox
Miller
Plankinton
Spearfish
Wagner
Winner
Thorson Funeral Draws Vast Canton Attendees
About 1500 friends gathered in Canton to honor Tom Thorson national committeeman and leading citizen. The service featured Masonic rites at the home, a long procession to the cemetery, Grieg singing society, and sermons by Rev. G. E. Lewis. Attendees included prominent state figures and visitors from Sioux Falls and Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
S. D
Tom Thorson
Thorson
South Dakota
O. B. Preston
Grieg
Tom Thomson
Sioux Falls
Sioux City
Twenty Shows In Corn Patch at Corn Palace
More than twenty feature attractions will appear in the Corn Patch shows at the Corn Palace on Main Street during the fall festival week September 27 to October 2. Exhibits include wild animal acts by Wilson and Taylor and magic by Jansen, with two shows diverted from Europe by the war. Lions ligers pumas leopards and Siberian boars are listed among the attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Taylor
Janson
Wermann
Cora Beckwith
Neptune
Green
Military Minstrel Maids
New York
Armtrong
Congress of Wonders
Main Street
Four Corners of the Earth
Europe
Wilson and Taylor
Jansen
Cable
Exposition de Luxe
Widespread Spring Wheat Yields Reported Across South Dakota
Northern South Dakota threshing reports show strong crops with 35 bushels per acre in Brown County from a 71 acre field. Nearby areas like Columbia Bath and Northville also report wheat yields ranging 18 to 38 bushels per acre and oats up to 100 bushels per acre.
Judge Bros Auction Sales Listings Farm Auctions
Judge Bros auctioneers announce multiple farm and property sales across South Dakota. Details include 160 acre farm near Mitchell with 4 room house barn and alfalfa, 107 acre Dimock joiner with 70 cultivated acres, 12 miles east of Parkston personal property sale, and a quarter section near Ethan with mortgage assumptions. Terms include down payments, instalments through 1920, and 6 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. I. Deffen‘baugh
Mitchell
Joe Werners
Dimock
S. D
Judge Bros
Kelley Lving
Eest
Parkston
W. H. Shaw
Ernest Dahl
Ethan
C. L. Breckenridge
Bros
Two Weeks More Likely to Save Most Corn in South Dakota
In Pierre South Dakota farmers expect two more weeks without frost to protect a large share of corn. Government data show September 30 as the average frost date in the area. warm weather could mature much of the corn, though late fields may need another week. Threshing for small grain already underway with high yields, but machinery shortages hinder timely completion before cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Valley
Missouri
Van Demark Comments On Holsaple Libel Case
Senator Van Demark says Rev. Holsaple paid $99 and costs to settle a libel judgment rather than face trial in Hanson county. He argues the case involved serious accusations about support for legislation and questions why Holsaple did not appear before a Hanson county jury to contest the article’s veracity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
S. D
W. 2B. van Demark
Wolsaple
R. N. Holsaple
Holsaple
Senate
Hanson
Journal of the Senate
Rev. Holsaple
Hanson County
Couple Held on $500 Bonds After Adultery Case
Jesse F. Huntley and Mrs. Jane Haxton were bound over to the November circuit term on adultery charges with bonds of $500 each. Chief Wood Smith testified to surveillance and events near the Omaha track scene, Bailey faced concealed weapons charge after a clash with officers, and both Huntley and Haxton remained in jail without immediate bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse F. Huntley
Bailey Adjustment Company
Jane Haxton
W. M. Herbert
Wood Smith
Huntley
Chief Smith
Haxton
Omaha
Geo. W. Shipton
Adjustment Company
Comercial & Savings Bank
Lewwis Bailey
Concern
Davison County
W. A. Darling
Bailey
Woman Slays Prairie Wolf in Single Combat
Mrs. James Brazik, wife of a Gregory County homesteader, killed a large prairie wolf that had been raiding her chickens. After her family failed to stop the animal, she drove it into a wire enclosure and finished it with a heavy club and stones.
Wheat yields fall short as rust dampens Mitchell area crop
In Perry Township farmers report oats good but wheat averaging under ten bushels per acre due to black rust and excessive moisture. Community notes record threshing starting, social events, visits from Illinois and Montana, a Ford purchase, a Leslie warning of illness, and wedding rumors as residents plan trips to see kin and claim neighbors near Presho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Keen
HB. S. Keen
Jessie
Milo Mendenhall
Mitchell
Alva Halling
Letcher
Burt M. Smith
Lloyd Lewis
Betts
Art Moffter
Clint Wildman
B. M. Smith
Bear encounter on Mount prompts wary farmer stay still
Charles McClung, a Keystone South Dakota farmer, spent a night on a mountain to cut lumber when a large bear with two cubs pressed a cold object to his face and sniffed his camp. He remained perfectly still until the trio left without incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone, S. D
Charles McClung
McClung
Two Babies Born Three Weeks Apart in Central City
Mrs. Ernest Moellendorf of Central City endured an unusual sequence when her first baby boy died nineteen days after birth due to underdevelopment. Two days later she delivered a second boy who is healthy and appears likely to grow into a strong, sturdy youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City
Ernest Moellendorf
Norbeck to Deliver Address at Kadoka
Pierre South Dakota Peter Norbeck probable Republican candidate for governor spoke in Kadoka on his way to the Jackson county fair where he is slated as a speaker Also on the Kadoka program is P J Tscharner of Lemmon probable Republican candidate for congress in the third district announced as a speaker in the gathering.
Gold Found in Gravel Near Pukwana South Dakota
Discovery of gold on the old Morrow farm southeast of Pukwana by Robert Thompson revived hopes that the local gravel holds a gold bearing sand. Thompson panned dust yielding 18 carat gold. Previous small finds were reported in the same area years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pukwana
S. D
Old Morrow Farm
Robert Thompson
Thompson
Plankinton and Alexandria Casey as Hanson County Fair Ends
Baseball score 8 to 2 favored Plankinton over Alexandria with Johnson Dougan in Plankinton battery Wenig and Eiffert for Alexandria Mitchell players in lineup. Community notices include funerals in Cortland N Y and upcoming sales and picnics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Plankinton
Johnson
Dougan
Plankinton Battery
Wenig and
Eiffert
Mitchell
Elks to Use Huron as Headquarters During State Fair Week
Geo A Silsby secretary of Mitchell lodge Elks receives invitation to visit Huron and make the Elk club their base during the state fair with special provisions for visiting Elks wives. Charles Bentliff resigns as deputy to Sheriff BH E Owens and Roy Langley named as his successor. Dr B F Schwab presides at marriage of Albert Loomis and Mabel Taylor in Alexandria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Charles Bentliff
BH. E. Owens
Dakota Wesleyan
Owens
Roy Langley
Bentliff
C. B. Martin
Rapid City
A. M. Martin
B. F. Schwab
Albert T. Loomis
Mabel Taylor
Alexandria
Miss Hager Named Corn Palace Soloist
Miss Mina Hager, a Mit chel girl with a noted vocal career in Chicago churches and tours, is chosen as this year's Corn Palace festival soloist. Her rich contralto voice and engaging stage presence are praised as a standout addition to the Mitchell concert lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Hager
Mitchel
N Palace
Mitchell
Miss Hager
Chicago
Cathedral Choir
Merle Tillotson
Mme Sopha Stephan
Myrtle Lee
Hazel Lathrop
Mrs Hiram Rodee Dies Suddenly at Mitchell Farm
Mrs. Hiram Rodee was found dead near the H. Witzel home sixteen miles north of Mitchell. Coroner said heart failure caused death. Born Cornelia Sophia Cramton in Berkshire Vermont January 12 1841 she taught in Vermont and New York before marrying in 1864. The Rodee family moved from New York to Dakota in 1881 and later to Mitchell. Survived by husband four children six teen grandchildren and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Rodee
H. HW. Witzel
Mitchell
Cornelia Sophia Cramton
Berkshire
Vermont
Chester A
Smantha Cramton
Iinesburg
Castleton Seminary
New York State
Canton
New York
Dakota
Sanborn County
H. H. Witzer
Letcher
L. E. Rodee
H. B. Rodee
Artesian
H. A. Rodee
Episcopal church ties continued after her life
A fragment notes that the Episcopal church affiliation persisted during her lifetime and beyond, indicating ongoing religious association despite other events or changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Mitchell Local Notes Clinics and Teaching Moves Across Town
Miss Clara Piper of Alexandria, DWU graduate, will teach in Chamberlain public schools next year after Mitchell visit. Miss Ruby Mills, another graduate, heads to Spencer to teach high school. Mrs. James Weddle returns from western states trip with sister Mrs. Tena Bates visiting Sioux City en route home. Remains of Enos Champlin arrive in Mitchell from Cortland New York for burial at Graceland with service by Rev. Robert Lincoln Kelley. Miss Maa Rogers departs for Minneapolis to teach public schools. Mrs. R. A. Rhodes returns from buying trip in eastern markets for military styles. Guy Gook leaves for Clark to resume duties as high school principal. Miss Gladys Davies starts teaching in Ashton South Dakota. Labor Day holiday. no school. Banks close. Riverside park harvest picnic invites farmers within thirty miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Piper
Alexandria
Dakota Wesleyan
Mitchell
Chamberlain
Ruby Mills
Spencer
James Weddle
Tena Bates
Sioux City
Montana
Washington
San Francisco
San Diego
N. B. Rogers
Minneapolis
R. A. Rhodes
Markkees
Guy Gook
Clark, S. D
Gladys Davies
Ashton
South Dakota
Riverside Park
Cty
Former Mitchell Resident Describes Galveston Storm
A letter from Mrs. Oliver Nelson in Mitchell recounts conditions after the Galveston hurricane. It notes water, gas, and electricity outages, bakery closures, scarce water, and high costs for drinking water. Despite widespread damage, warnings saved lives, and repairs are under way as utilities return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
Oliver Nelson
East
Second’ Avenue
William Smith
Smith
19Th United States Infantry
Auto Leaves Bridge Two Die In South Dakota Tragedy
Yankton South Dakota Mrs Erick Hide and her son Edward were killed when the automobile left a bridge and went down a creek embankment on a trip from Trene. The Hides were early settlers with wide local acquaintance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton, S. D
Erick Hide
Edward
Hide
Trene
Durum Wheat Sets Brown County Record at 47 Bushels Per Acre
Claremont South Dakota resident George Pierson reports a thirteen acre field of Pierson's durum wheat yielding an average of 47 bushels per acre. Pierson developed the strain and plans threshing on 130 more acres. The crop has gained nationwide recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claremont
S. D
George H. Pierson
Brown County
Pierson
United States
Lightning Ends Life of Ranch Hand in Harding County
In Harding county Ash Coulee ranch Belle Fourche a ranch hand named Martin Anda was struck by lightning and found dead by a sheepman. The coroner was notified but the cause was clear the electric strike damaged his head and face. Anda was 36 and a native of Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Fourche
Martin- Anda
Ash Coulee
Harding County
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Fred M. Johnson
Mitchele
Kieth
Siz
Aberdeen
Dakotas
Stratford
Charles Shde
Frank Gubin
J. Howard Taylor
Columbia
Bath
Northville
Bonilla
Tulare
Walker Farm
Judge Bros. Auction Sales
van Demark
BEON
Gregory County
Perry Township
John Campbell
Illinois
Robert McCue
W. EB. Suedmeyer
Ed Lewis
Porter Clark
Geo. Bolding
Tom Wagner
Rowan, Mont
C. W. Hoon
Sherman Lewis
A. L. Snider
Wm. Balding
Presho
Big Bear
Keystone Barmer
Norbeck
Kadoka
H. A. Jacobs
Palace
Mina Becker
Fargo
N. D
Hugo Stern
Troquois
W. H. Nick
Ed. Brown
Champlin
Elk Pont
Ed. Champlin
Cortland
N. Y
Graceland Cemetery
Fernel L. Medley
Mrs. L. K. Medley
Music
C. I. Anderson
Kimball
Railroad
Charles Jones
Springfield
S. EK
South Edmunds Street
Jones
Dakota Coffee Company
Peter Christenson
Pennington Ave
Wayne Barnard
S. Mary's Sunday School
Hast Park
Alice Havens
W. L. Pier
Midland
I. J. Scott
Beulah E. Meikle
S. Meikle
Dak
Andrew Gaines
Gaines
Leo Garry
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Virgina Rutherford
Woonsecker News
Eleanor Fitzgerald
Strub
Hannon
Chamberlain Democrat
J. S. Hanson
Hansons
Marion Junction
J. L. Sullivan
Irvings
Frank Wheney
Stella Theis
Frank
J. G. Kelly
Hanson County Fair
Edna Gass
FF. C. Hicks
M. Boylan
Lake Okoboji
Zen Presba
Oakland
Calif
Presba
California
Joseph Zentz
Frank Phinney
Palmer
Neb
Aitona
Miss Hager Corn Palace
Pau Phitivan
Auto
Bridge
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