Mitchell News Briefs Highlight Social and Civic Happenings
Local visits and arrivals from Los Angeles and Madison. The Axelandria Journal sells to Agnew brothers with J. B. Agnew taking charge. A Watertown district ministers convention meets in Avon. Corn Palace events welcome University students and Trandy plans Redwood Falls coursing trip. Marriage of Eugene Manders and Anna Nourse at the Baptist parsonage. Funeral for Mrs. Clark. Presbyterian pastor Macmurray resigns for St. Paul. Mayor Witchcock hosts Hill reception at the end.
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Axelandria Journal
G. I
J. B. Agnew
Wil
Alexandri
Agnew
Sam Handy
Mitchell
Sam
Uncanto
Trandy
Redwoodalls, Minn
Witarity
Gale Theatre
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Hoagland
Hobson
Baptist Church
Hhey di
Flanders
G. A. Vermilyea
Milwaukee Railway
William M. Clark
Sanborn Street
Key
Baubwek
Sioux Falls
Advent Church
Graceland Cemetery
Presbyterian Church
T. J. Macmurray
Dr Macmurray
HL. J. Williams
J. N. Bell
Spry
Macmurray
Ninth Presbyterian Church
St. Paul
Mayor Witchcock
James J. 1Ill
Corn Palace
State Board of Regents
M Hill
Hill
Ten Objections to County Option Oppose Local Referendum
A list of objections argues that County Option for prohibition is unfair causing dry counties from one election while cities require two votes to go wet. It warns of foreign domination of local affairs and forcing abstinence on unsympathetic communities. The outline labels the first five points with strong critique.
Hill visits university urges religion in education
James J. Hill and President Kerfoot toured the University where Hill urged quality over quantity in education and warned against drifting from religious foundations. He endorsed domestic science for women and donated 10000 dollars toward a new science hall.
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James J. Hill
Kerfoot
Mr. Hill
Hill
Rain Spolls County Fair Ends Amid Two Day Picnic
Heavy rain forced the Lyman county fair to be canceled after two days of events in Presho South Dakota. Despite weather, Tuesday and Wednesday drew large crowds with a special Kennebec train, while the Presho Auto club kept visitors moving free of charge.
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Presho
S. D
Lyman County
Association
Kennebec
Cntil
Corn Palace in Mitchell Debuts Elaborate Indian Themed Decor
Mitchell opens its Corn Palace with new decorations inspired by Native American designs. Floyd Gillis directed the work using 2000 bushels of corn, with corn panels, shield motifs, and illuminated south facade. John Michels coordinated materials and labor for the city project.
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South Dakota
Mitchell
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Elks
Floyd Gillis
Gillis
Corn Palace Committee
John Michels
Michels
Social Democrats Likely To File Independent Slate
In Pierre South Dakota the secretary of state’s office notes a strong chance of independent social-Democrats seeking ballots before filings close. The socialist ticket failed to win the primary, so candidates may file individually under the same party title, with a list similar to the convention slate.
Canton Milling Company to Operate Canton Mill
Canton Milling company formed with F. A. Reynolds of Chamberlain and J. E. Wright of Kimball as principal stockholders. No buyer for the Rosecrans and South mill. extensive machinery upgrades and overhaul planned. The mill to begin grinding in about 20 days with Wright overseeing operations.
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Canton, S. D
Canton Milling Company
F. A. Reynolds
Chamberlain
J. E. Wright
Kimball
Rosecrans & South
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Hart Schaffner
Marx
W. C. Metcalf
Corner Clothier
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
W. E H. Rathbun
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Royal Insurance Co
Joseph Harker
Los Angeles
Cal
C. L. Downey
C. W. Downey
Ashton
Grace Smith
Madison, Wis
Milwaukee
M. W. Harker
Canadian Point
Far East
Mr. Hiorton of
Letcher
Congregational
George Needjim
Watertown
Evangelical Association
Avon
Wilder Zech
G. I. Zeeh
Big Stone
I. A. Young
Olivet
J. de. Booth
DeSmet
Wm. Gaines
Beresford
Ph. Laux
Milbank
M . Hunsberger
Madison
J. J. Shaeffer
Clear Lake
IF. H
W. W. Collins
W. Je. Cody
Peterson
Mason City
Collins
G. L. Peterson
Art Seifert
Mr. Peterson
Seifert
W. C. Keeley
J. &. Hargrove
Dakota Wesleyan University
Canton Mill
Canada
United States
St Taylor’s Falls
Minn
Camrose
Axel Nordstra
Wilton
North Dakota
Peter A
Vesta, Minn
Laond
States
Ponoka, Alberte
Maidstone
Sack
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Leonard Douglas
J. M. McLachlan
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