White River Frontier Days Attended by Over 2000 Indians
White River celebrated Frontier Days with encircling teepes for three miles around town. Crowds heard Congressman Harry L. Gandy praise White River and oppose war. Richards of Huron spoke on primaries and taxes. The program included baseball, broncho busting, and a frontier rescue drama. cowboy Roy Guthrie was accidentally shot in the face with a blank cartridge, doctors removing thirty powder spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River
8. D
Counry
Harry L.1 Gandy
Richards
Huron
Ota
Roy Guthrie
Indiana
Town Marshal Shot by Hobo in D-City
Wester city notes the Town Marshal shot in the thigh by a hobo last night. at noon the chief’s condition remained critical as police pursue six escaped Brown County jail prisoners. Chief Grady chased suspects at the depot when a gunman fired five times, six shots reported, one in the hip. the assailant fled into the countryside as authorities search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wester
Amialve
Frank Grady
Brown County
Abereen
Pamenger
Waukee
Sier
el Hor
Grady
Iei
Mitchell Commercial Club Report Highlights Busy Year
The Mitchell Commercial Club chronicled a varied year of activity in its annual report by president Be Maley. Highlights include county exhibit work, Corn Palace planning, fairs and lectures on dairying, freight rate actions with local dealers, and efforts to curb express charges. The group also pursued new enterprises, with ten propositions under review, while promoting conventions and attracting national attention through partnerships with newspapers and journals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Com Club
Hew
Be Maley
Mitchell
Kelley
State Fair End
Cora Palace
Tawar
Sifehell
Mexico
Lab
Morsans
Sylaad
South Dakota
Sioux City
Comrmere
Heeles
Salor
Echeiner
Davison
Canton
U. C
Livestock Association
Items Spent By Organization Detailed in Public Ledger
Items spent were four hundred fourteen dollars and fifteen cents for ME twenty eight dollars and five cents for postage two hundred forty eight dollars for photographer one thousand five hundred fifty dollars for the secretary salary two hundred six dollars for exhibit four hundred fifty four dollars for conventions and one hundred fifty five dollars eighty seven cents for advertising
Fourteen Boys Enter Corn Prize Contest in Davison and Hanson
Fourteen boys from Davison and Hanson counties enter the First National Bank corn contest. Judges Wheeler Lewallen and Erion will inspect the acre between September 20 and 25 to evaluate yield appearance and corn quality. Prizes total 100 dollars with 50 for first, 35 for second, and 15 for third. composition on growing corn also factors in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison
Hanson County
First National Bank
W. A. Wheeler
Dek Lewallen
J. M. Erion
D. van Benthuysen
Lionel A. Cox
Carrol A. Naser
Fulton
W. M. Caskey
Mitchell
Vern Riley
Loyd Lehman
LeVern Johnson
Ethan
Clarence Smith
Mt. Vernon
Harry Peterson
Frank Sloan
Roy A. Johnson
Sifonse de Meyer
Earl Gannon
Clifford A. Perkins
van Benthuysen
Mitenell
Children May Sing for Peace Initiative Nationwide Campaign
Mitchell school children may join a peace songs program offered by the National Choral Peace Publice committee as part of a broader effort to foster harmony amid European war. Mrs. Scallin received ten peace song selections via Clyde Mann with a promise of fifty copies, while music supervisor Miss MacYelle Price oversees their use in schools. Notable supporters include Frederick Stock, Frank Damrosch, Campanini, Emmerson Brush, Harrison Wild, William McPhail, and B. L. Colburn, all backing the peace movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
National ‘Choral Peace Jublice Committee
Europe
H. Scallin
South Dakota
Parent-Teachers Congress
Clyde A. Mann
Chicago
Organiztion
Union For
Whoare
Frederick A. Stock
Theodore Thomrchestra
Frank Damrosch
York
Campanini
Emerson H. Brush
Elmhurst
Harrison M. Wild
Appolo Musical Club
William McPhail
Minneapolis Musical Art Society
B. L. Colburn
St. Louis
Homestake Mines to Show Rescue Work at Exposition
A Homestake Mining Company team of ten miners will travel to San Francisco to join nine other teams in a national contest on September 23 and 24. The display will demonstrate mine rescue methods with modern drills and apparatus, the first time Homestake has entered such a contest. Dr. Frank Clough and Ralph Bonney lead the local squad. Thirty states are represented in the event awarding prize cups for a miniature mine exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestake
Homestake Mining Company
Frank Clough
Ralph Bonney
Burke to Accept New Appointment as National Committeeman
Pierre 8, D-Former Congressman Charles J. Burke said he would accept the appointment as national committeeman for South Dakota. He aimed to work for harmony and unity within the Republican ranks and noted the appointment did not come as a surprise to him.
Aberdeen Day At The State Fair Draws Big Crowd
A crowd of 214 left Aberdeen on a special train for Aberdeen Day at the state fair and several more on regular trains. Attendance from Aberdeen is estimated at about 250 or more, marking a strong showing for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
FAI
Torduron
Abereen
Local Notes Cover Hunting Trip Guests and Bank Talks
Local notes recount Mitchell residents returning from Buffalo and Jerauld counties with good game bags, visitors from Redfield and Fulton, and attendance at bank conferences in Pierre. Updates include church services, a switch engine incident at Milwaukee Yards, real estate sales in Chamberlain, WCTU parade thanks, licenses, and community arrivals and departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Spangler
W. A. Delanes
Charles Fowler
Airs Charles McHenry
Buffalo
Jerauld
Stanley Hall
Redfol
George Hesse
FL. Ransom
B. Darling
Western National Bank
Pierre
National Bank
FM. Bymne
State Banking Department
South Osola
Ate
Darling
Way
I! Mitchell
Ben Derr
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
L. R. Erskine
WC. Nu
Ot Mitchell
F Wilson
J. L. Cook
Angeles
H. W. Fulweller
St. Mary's Episcopal Ehurch
Rapid City
Fulweller
Charch
Milwaukee Yards
Judge Bros
Ganford
Chamberlin
Chamberlain Judge Bros
Geo. H. Platt
Julia Nelson
Fulton
Marryia
R. C. McIntosh
Little Sons
Los Angeles
Fl, Moyer
Mitchell
McIntosh
Adaline Anderson
Plankinton
Wesleyan
Grace Doyle
Champaizn
Ill
Decorators Prep Exterior With Corn Accents At Library
The article notes a single load of hard corn used to redecorate the exterior and that decorators expect a fine finish. It highlights increased magazine reading with the library opening, listing several periodicals and articles of interest such as World’s Work, Scribner’s, Review News, Ladies’ Home Journal, American Homes and Gardens, and Good Housekeeping among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I A
Befn
Rocky Mountains
Denver
Scribners
Panama
Review News
Franz Lisst
New Housekeeping
Ladies’ Home Journal
Corp
Rent Opinion
Amerin
Annals of the
American Academy
Illustrated World
Jweek
Library Journal
St. Nicholas
Daughen
Good Housekeeping
Disbarment Hearing Ends In Egan Case
Sioux Falls reports the disbarment hearing for Aisbar G. W. Egan concluded with referees awaiting the state supreme court. Attorneys outlined delays for preparing the transcript and briefs, signaling months before a verdict or further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
D. D
C. C. Caldwell
Aisbar
G. W. Egan
Effents
State Supreme Court
Tamarnt
Foniaia Heeleree
Caneers Aterico
de Cota
Bankers protest state banking order in Pierre
A strong delegation of bankers from South Dakota arrives in Pierre to file a protest against a state banking department rule requiring all state banks to deposit at least fifty percent of their exchange reserves with state banks in reserve cities within the state. They claim the rule will hamper business and disrupt existing connections without benefiting the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
State Banking Department
South DeKota
Night trains to the hills restored in Deadwood plan
Chicago and Northwestern passenger traffic manager Alex C. Johnson announced plans to reestablish the Deadwood Chicago night train on the cross state Deadwood to Chicago line. The move, after prior daylight service, aims to improve connections with southeastern South Dakota and overcome initial Black Hills opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. A
Alex C. Johnson
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Pierre
Black Hills
Sout Dakota
Weather and crop report for South Dakota, week ending Sept 14 1916
The report notes cool and rainy conditions with deficient sunshine. Threshing and haying were interrupted by rain but progress was made. Frost danger looms for much of the crop, with one to two weeks of favorable weather needed to escape damage. Pastures are fine and stock remains in good condition as some areas begin winter wheat seeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
8. D
South Dakota
U. S. Weather Bureau
Library Use Increases After Evening Hours Expanded
The library reports more evening visits for reference work and home reading. 82 percent of books drawn were for loan, while children read less at 22 percent. The daily average rose to 55. 21 children attended the story hour with Thomas recounting tales. The next regular story hour is scheduled for Saturday at 10:30 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Wires Strung Across Bridge Threaten Drivers
Aberdeen South Dakota report describes heavy wire set across a bridge over the James River near Groton. Hugo Herel and BM. Chrice Jan, with two young Aberdeen women, slowed at the ridge and discovered four strands stretched between girders. If struck, drivers could be fatally injured. investigators suspect malicious intent to wreck or rob motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
South Dakota
Ange Ty Brown County
Theening
Hugo Herel
Chrice Jan
Groton
Christian
Hazel
Alliance Hints at Roosevelts Criticism and War Loans
The German American Alliance of South Dakota adjourned its seventh annual session in Eureka after selecting Bridgewater for the 1916 convention. Officers were elected and a long set of resolutions adopted condemning attacks on German Americans, supporting American rights, opposing arming ships, backing American commerce, and denouncing Roosevelt and yellow journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
South Dakota
Bridgewater
United States
America
Germany
Roosevelt
Engaard
France
East Fourth Avenue Paving Approved by City Council
Seven and one half blocks on East Fourth Avenue were ordered paved at a special session. The project runs from the alley between Main and Lawler streets east to Mentzer street. Martin Bolce and sixteen other property owners on East Fourth Ave signed a remonstrance. They own 1058 feet of the 3667 feet along the route. The city auditor was authorized to advertise for bids for grading and graveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Fourth Avenue
Main and
Lawler Streets
Mentzer Street
Martin Bolce
City council weighs streets paving and sidewalks plan
The council adopted a graveling plan for Seventh Avenue and North Main Street repairs while re advertising for separate bids for grading and travelling East Fifth Avenue. A sidewalk program condemns about 50 lots and a new contract for South Sanborn Street drainage was let. Ordinances move forward on Railroad Street track relocation, street width reductions, and city hall rental during Corn Palace week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamble
First
Seventh Avenues
East Third Avenue
Langdon
Foster Street
Seventh Avenue
Hunter
Agerton
C. H H. Parrett
Fifth Avenue
Thomas Pastcott
Parret
North Main Street
Omaha Fack
South Sanborn Street
Adolf Scheurenbrand
Milwaukee Railroad
Railroad Street
Main Street
Corn Palace
City Hall
East Seventh Avenue
Miller Delights Mitchell Audience In Recital at First Methodist
George Harrold Miller head of the Dakota Wesleyan music department gave his first Mitchell recital at the First Methodist Episcopal church. The audience praised his baritone voice and stage presence. Accompanist Prof William Leonard Gray played Liszt’s Rhapsodie Hongroise No XIV during the program which featured modern and classical works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harrold Miller
Ne Voles
Dakota Wesleyan School of Music
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Mitchell
Miler
Profather
Tong
William Leonard Gray
Miller
Liszt
State Fair draws 35000 amid fastest week tracks
Huron reports the state fair drew over 35000 attendees with 1400 autos last year and 1500 this year. Aviator Art Smith remains the main attraction as races delivered fast times. Results list winners in pace events and road race with times and purse details across multiple entries in Sioux City Des Met and Selby routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
P—Thursaay
Art Smith
Marie
F. Miller
Geneso
Mest
BA da Darker
A. Bowlby
Wahpeton N. D
Kinny Win
Allen Brothers
Des Moines
Dad
J. G. Miles
Brookings
Pace
Auta
Frank
J. Smith
Sioux City
Minnie
J. B
Merlaugh
Letenor
Axphal
Ars
I M. “Ogonnor
Platter
Joseph Belle
W.M. Snyder
Wyom
Ing
Emma
Stewart
Aberdeen Banker Dies Aged Sixty One
An Aberdeen banker, associated with Dakota National Bank, retires after a long career and passes away at age sixty one. The obituary notes his service, ties to the local banking community, and mentions his retirement years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
English migrant dies after horse kicks on Wye farm
Northville reports a young English migrant named George Bannister, who arrived only months ago, was kicked to death by a horse on Will McClintock's Wye farm. He had no friends or relatives in this country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northville
George’ Bannister
Will McClintock
Husband shoots two killed in eternal triangle tragedy
In Aberdeen South Dakota Wm Vogt aged 38 shoots his wife and mother in law after a custody dispute over three children. Vogt dies by self inflicted wound. Mrs May Porter injured and later hospitalized. The couple were divorced in 1913 with custody given to the children who are in an institution at St James Minnesota. Fuller, a roomer, has vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Vogt
Wm. Vogt
May Porter
V Ogt
Porter
Fuller
Puller
Vost
Bis‘marek
St. James, Minn
New World Grain Unloading Record Set at Superior Elev
Superior Wis A new world record for unloading grain was set at the Great Northern elevator in Superior with 423 cars unloaded in 13 1/2 hours. A.B. Clark, superintendent, says the mark may not be equalled for many years and credits the Great Northern switching crews for the feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Wis
Superior Great North Jern
A.B. Clark
Great Northern
Great North‘ern Railroad
Hinton Suit Summons Issued by Fourth Judicial Circuit
State of South Dakota summons Hugh H. Hinton in Davison County from Elizabeth Hinton to answer a complaint filed September 15 1915 in Mitchell South Dakota. Defendant must respond within thirty days from service or risk relief demanded by plaintiff. C C Thompson attorney for plaintiff dated September 18 1915 Mitchell SD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Davison County
South Dakota
South Dakot
C. C. Thompson
Plainti
Mortgage Auction Notice From South Dakota County
Notice of mortgage sale using power of sale in Davis County South Dakota with description of property and schedule of sale led by attorneys Spangler and Haney. Auction to be conducted at 10 o clock in the forenoon on the specified day in Davis County. Names and parties include Juan Baxotn and Gunter Srne, with references to officials and real estate details on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
Wigentory
Juan Baxotn
Ot Bighetl
South Dakota
Bavisor County
Belluidae Guarter
Gewese
Seauion
Anand
Goa
Smoftrar
Spangler & Haney
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Hobo
Grady OF
Webster
Mhar
Ax.nual
P.M. Kelley
Ational
Bank For Gold
Peace Society
Burke
Stra. J. Nation
Yenteray
A. Clay Dari
Roy C. Dodds
ALG
Russell Armstrong
Stour Falls
Armstrong
C. H. Aatkinson
West Fourth Avenue
B. W. Heyler
St .Paul
Arthur A. Anderson
Emery Hill
Misa Zerline Milez
Aliee Warne
Heaton Collins
Eadie Fix
Lyman M. Fort
Mathew Slade
Harry Slade
Marjorie Kincel
Myrtle
Swesey
Colorado
Mitc
Elsie Jones
Jand Airs
Elias Jones
Argus
Bandy
Des
Egan
Supreme Court
Alliance Hits
Col
East Fourth
Dakota
State Fair
Phurspay
Ravana Bay
Dakota National Bank
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