Dallas grows as yearling town with new homes and autos
Special to The News describes Dallas South Dakota as a fast developing community in Gregory county near the Rosebud reservation. Eleven automobiles with four new cars join last week as a Omaha garage and livery operate locally. A new general store cement block hotel and two story structures rise on Malin and First streets. G B Jackson's $4,000 residence, Northwestern depot platform expansion, and steady railroad activity attract crowds drawn to Rosebud and Tripp lands priced at 15 to 25 dollars per acre.
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Dallas
Alig
Gregory County
Tripp County
Prekard
Jackson Brothers
Buick
Wilson Brothers
Jacksons
Cguenthner Brothers
Waleeh
Omaha
Hammer
Malin Street
Pirst
Malin Streets
Iivery
G. B. Jackson
South Main Street
Northwestern
Rosebud
Tripp
Two South Dakotans Meet by Chance in London Park
Judge J Brown of Chamberlain and Trish John Smith of Kimball, both Brule County residents, unexpectedly crossed paths in a London park while Brown toured England after visiting Scotland. Their coincidental encounter followed Percy W. Tinan of Kimball boarding a Hong Kong–Phillippines voyage, meeting a Painesville banker family aboard the same steamer.
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South Dakota
London
Percy W. Tinan
Clare W. Tinan
Kimball Graphic
Hong Kong
China
Philippines
Minalla
Painsville
Ohio
Tinan
Percy Tinan
Kimball
Paingville
Oakdale Bryan Club Formed With Seventy Five Members
Oakdale Nebraska Aug 17 Special to The News The Oakdale Bryan club organized Saturday afternoon with seventy five members. Officers named are L M Norton president A H Norwood vice president George W Thornburg treasurer and Henry Wilgocki secretary. First campaign club in the county with strong enthusiasm. Meetings will be held Saturday night weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale
Neb
Oakdale Bryan Club
L. M. Norton
A. H. Norwood
Geo. W. Thornburg
Henry Wilgocki
Deputy Captures Two Game Law Violators Near Wood Lake
Deputy William Franke arrested a couple of careless hunters south of Wood Lake Nebraska and brought them to Valentine where they were fined thirty five dollars. The officer continues efforts to enforce game laws.
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Franke
Wood Lake
Valentine
Neb
William Franke
Parade Feature Highlighted in Sioux Falls Labor Day
Farmers in labor day parade in Sioux Falls South Dakota. Ang notes one novel feature of the parade during the Labor day celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Fall
S. D. Ang
Labor Day Parade Prep In Wagner Charlies Mix County
Farmers plan to enter decorated wagons and vehicles loaded with farm products for cash prizes. First prize 10 dollars, second 25, third 10. Wagner residents prepare for the Labor Day celebration touted as the region’s most successful event.
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Tion
Wagner
Charlies Mix County
Taft kinship tale ties Burr Taft to future president
A Vermont lineage thread links Madison County Commissioner Burr Taft to the Taft political family. The TK brothers may trace back to Townshend Vermont, with connections to Robert Taft and the Ohio Taft lineage under study by Taft himself.
Death of Harry F Krause in Missouri falls at work
News from Kirksville Missouri confirms the death of Harry F Krause oldest son of A E Krause formerly of West Point Nebraska He died from injuries suffered in a fall while helping to erect a building at Billings Montana two years ago He was twenty unmarried and the loss is reported as sudden and sorrowful. Catholic communities in Cuming county observed the Assumption of Mary with large crowds and ceremony Ira B Williams former Beemer State Bank cashier has moved with his family to Loup City to start banking business.
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West Point
Neb
Kirksville
Harry F. Krause
A. E. Krause
Billings
Mont
Cuming
Ira B. Williams
Beemer
Fairfax Dedicates New Church Free From Debt
The First Congregational Church in Fairfax South Dakota was dedicated on Sunday. Notables including Rev Dr Thrall and college presidents attended, as did local pastors. The structure cost about 4400 dollars, with roughly 1100 still to raise during the day, and the effort credited to the old society ladies for raising over one third of the cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Fairfax
Thrall
Huron
S. D
H. K. Warren
Yankton College
Camfield
Ward Academy
Mr. Barrows
Gregory
W. A. Hensell
Butte
Neb
Rev Dr Schleh to Speak at Walnut Picnic Address
Rev Dr G H Schleh of Omaha will deliver a picnic address in Walnut Nebraska, where he is billed as a sovereign lecturer and chaplain for the Woodmen of the World, with the date noted as tomorrow.
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Schleh
Walnut
Neb
G. H. Schleh
Omaha
Woodmen of the World
Infant dies after drinking poison from fly killer near Lindsay
Lindsay Nebraska August 15 Special report describes a one year and six month old girl daughter of John Melcherjr who drank water from a Dalay fly killer found on the wash room floor. The child died despite medical aid and was buried from St Bernard Catholic church. The incident is thought to have occurred when a chicken knocked the poison box onto the floor and the child picked up a sponge and ingested the poison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay
Neb
John Melcher
St. Bernard Catholic
Walt Mason Praised Writer Ex in Emporia Gazette
A reader extols the Emporia Gazette columnist Ex, praising his versatility and impact. The piece notes Ex writes for all occasions, delivers both solace and sharp critique, and remains a staple of the paper’s poet and opinion sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Mason
Emporia Gazette
Taylor defeats Davis in long bout for Burke wrestling fall
G A Taylor of Gregory Lyman county wrestles Lee Davis of Kennebec South Dakota and after an hour nineteen minutes earns the first fall. Davis claims western South Dakota title but Taylor remains the stronger prospect. Davis refuses to rematch in Gregory that evening but Taylor is ready for a future challenge.
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Burke
S. D
G. A. Taylor
Lee Davis
Kennebec
Lyman County
Gregory
Davis
Snap
South Dakota
Taylor
West Point Beats Arlington In One Sided Tilt At Home
West Point Nebraska routed Arlington 18 to 3 in a game marked by pitching struggles late. Rurup pitched well early for Arlington before costly innings, while Zacek fanned 10 for West Point as Arlington committed five walks and multiple errors.
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West Point
Neb
Arlington
Rurup
Zacek
Roberts
Yacek
Badger
Tom Zacek
Thresher King Frank Niehus Sets State Mark With New Machines
Frank Niehus of Springview named thresher king in the region by operating three Westinghouse threshers this season. All units run on gasoline engines and he praises this power for his class of work after spending last week in Ainsworth preparing two new machines for duty.
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Ainsworth Star-Journal
Frank Niehus
Springview
Westinghouse
Ainsworth
Northwestern Stock Train Kills Section Man
John J. Bradshaw a 65 year old section hand from Sergeant Bluff was struck and killed by a Northwestern stock train near Floyd monument on Saturday after 2 pm. Engineer W N Wicks said he blew the danger signal and rang the bell. Bradshaw lived four months in Sergeant Bluff previously Sioux City two years and is survived by his wife Elizabeth a son Frank and two daughters Mrs Anna Lantis and Mrs Mary Lantis who live in Nebraska.
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Northwestern
Sioux City
Floyd Monument
John J. Bradshaw
Bluff
W. N. Wicks
Bradshaw
Sergeant Blu
Elizabeth
Frank
Sergeant Bluff
Anna Lantis
Mary Lantis
Nebraska
New Cattle Pens Near Sioux Falls Ready for Shipment
Special to The News reports new cattle pens, among the largest in South Dakota, completed on the west side of the Missouri River opposite LeBeau, ready for cattle shipments from Cheyenne River.
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South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Missouri River
LeBeau
Cheyenne River
Cattle Pens Built by railroad Enterprise Await Market Shipments
The Minneapolis and St Louis railroad company constructed cattle pens along the line to La Hoau. The new pens hold 5 500 head and surpass other pens in size except those at Belle Fourche. Thousands of cattle are expected to be shipped this opening season. The stock is reported in fine condition with many choicest animals headed to market this fall.
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Dian Reservation
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad Company
la Hoau
Belle Fourche
South Dakota
Governor Sheldon to Speak at Naper Tournament
Governor Sheldon will address the public in Naper Nebraska at 11 when the town hosts its annual tournament. The event will feature a street fair race meet baseball and stock and produce exhibits with a large expected crowd during the next week long fair.
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Naper
Neb
Sheldon
Naper Tournament Association
Eaton's Preliminary Hearing Over Steer Theft Charge
Neligh Nebraska August 18 special to The News announces the preliminary examination of William Eaton on a charge of stealing twenty head of steers from his step father Henry Bertham scheduled for tomorrow before County Judge Wilson.
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Neligh
Neb
William Eaton
Henry Bertham
Wilson
Antelope Institute Opens As Attendance Passes Hundred
Over a hundred teachers attend the first day of the Antelope county institute. County Superintendent Ward is credited with driving the effort to a likely total well above one hundred by nightfall.
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Neligh
Neb
Antelope County
Ward
Corrick Recommended as Nebraska GOP State Chairman
Four North State chairmen from Rock, Keya Paha, Cherry and Sheridan counties urge F. P. Corrick to succeed Hayward as chairman of the Nebraska Republican state central committee. The resolution praises Hayward and endorses Corrick, drawn up after a Valent ine conference with county leaders.
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North State
Corrick
Hayward
Valentine
Neb
F. P. Corrick
Republican State Committee
Rock
Keya Paha
Cherry and
Sheridan
W. M. Hayward
Natonal Committee
State Central Committee
Carrick
F. P. Carrick
Northwestern Preparing for Tripp County Opening
A large number of men are employed along the Rosebud extension of the Northwestern to ready the track for heavy traffic. Northwestern evidently anticipates opening Tripp county this fall.
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Northwestern
Gregory
Rosebud
Tripp County
Stanton Picket Hopes Rppleby Won’t Run Against Rees
The Pierce Leader notes with concern that Bob Rppleby may not be nominated or run against Democrat D. Rees. It argues Bob would be a strong vote getter and could defeat the Democratic candidate if he enters the race.
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Stanton
Pierce
Democratic
Bob Rppleby
D. Rees
Bob
Taft and Travelers Spar Over Norfolk Votes
A commercial traveler said 121 travelers were in Norfolk this week and 116 favored Bryan opponents. He added that nine travelers who stayed in local hotels Sunday included some for Taft.
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Chadron Journal
Norfolk
Bryan
Taft
Prairie Fire Near Valentine Burns Range Grass
A prairie fire started north of Crookston by Hehming wich raged for days before control. A bone farmer of the Rosebud agency, aided by members of the Triadian police, finally extinguished it. Beyond burning grass, little damage occurred.
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Valentine
Neb
Crookston
Hehming Wich
Rosebud
Tridian Polite
Chicken theft hits preacher in Chadron area
A thief stole about eight dollars worth of fried chicken from Rev. BL FP Eberly last week. The deed, described as heartless, draws condemnation for harming the preacher and his family’s meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadron
Eberly
Mr. Eberly
Henry Koza’s Offbeat Heist Sparks Office Mystery
Last week Henry Koza caused a stir by stowing away items in pockets and cases then vanishing without explanation. Rumors swirled about a serious crime, but the truth remains that he has “went and done it” while Miss Anezka Maruska is announced as the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton Pickett
Henry Koza
Stapleian
Elenry
Henry
Anezka Maruska
Ute Family Returned to Pine Ridge Escort
The Ute family once separated from the band is brought to Pine Ridge by Captain C. P. Johnson and escorted by two Pine Ridge police after a week long search. They are to be returned to Captain Johnson.
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Pine Ridge
Utah
C. P. Johnson
Pine Ridge Reservation
Johnson
Rainfall Above Normal Across Nebraska Week Review
Lincoln reports a wet week with sunshine deficient and temperatures near normal statewide. Central and southern counties averaged 72 to 76 degrees, northern areas 66 to 70, with heavy rains Friday and Friday night and totals from April 1 above normal across most of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Bryan Club Formed in Rosebud City Hall
Bonesteel Herald reports a Bryan and Kern club organized Thursday evening at the Rosebud city hall with 120 members and growing. E. E. Moree is president, George Lezotte vice president, George R. Crosby treasurer, W. H. Pine secretary. Executive committee includes W. G. Hyer M. M. Hendrix and W. H. Kerkow. Other towns like Herrick Burke Gregory and Dallas have similar clubs forming.
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Herrick
Burke
Gregory
Dallas
Death of Scott Simson Farme r Near Norfolk
Scott Simson a farmer six miles southwest of Norfolk and longtime Madison county resident died at 6 15 Sunday evening from heart trouble at age 54. Born March 7 1854 in Lafayette Indiana he is survived by a wife four daughters and two sons. Funeral at 10 Tuesday from the house with services at the Madison Methodist church.
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Norfolk
Scott Simson
Madison County
Mr. Simson
Lafayette
Indiana
Madison
Teachers Headed to Madison for Institute Week
Norfolk filled with teachers Monday as they boarded Madison trains for the annual institute week. The town appeared busy with educators preparing for the event, with both Madison trains crowded and the approaching school term in view.
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Madison
Norfolk
Twenty Five to Attend Krieger Bund Meeting
At a Sunday gathering of the Nor folk Verein a German group formed two months ago forty members strong twenty five were expected to attend the meeting showing growing participation in the organization housed in the local community.
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Krieger Bund
Norfolk Verein
Local Club Forms Krujer Mund Plans and Fund Drive
One member, Gustav Schmidt, was admitted as twenty five members signaled intent to attend the Krieger Mund in Omata. Fifty one dollars was raised for a flag purchase, and a committee was appointed to buy a fog after seventy five dollars was raised.
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Gustav Schmidt
Omata
Fire Hazard Narrowly Averts Disaster at Buffalo Gap Coal Chutes
A spontaneous combustion scare at the Northwesterns elevated coal chutes in Buffalo Gap halted No 6 as coal began to smoke. Workers poured coal onto the ground to extinguish flames, delaying the main line by about thirty minutes.
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Northwesterns
Buffalo Gap
Herrick Racing Association Organized in South Dakota
The Herrick Racing Association formed under South Dakota law with 2500 capital stock. Directors include Charles P. Jones Ford Peters John A. Athorn W S Slaughter J Walter Kane. officers W S Blavhter Opie Chambers A D Shepherd. A half mile track graded and dates set for September 28 29 and 30 for racing with a Whirl and anticipated large crowds as promoters push to make this a top meet.
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Herrick
Herrick Racing Association
South Dakota
Charles P. Jones
Ford Peters
John A. Athorn
Slaughter
Walter Kane
Blavehter
Opie Chambers
A. D. Shepherd
Keagyrer
Beeun
Ainsworth Forms New Bryan Club After Third Try
Ainsworth Nebraska reports the town finally forms a Bryan club after its third effort on Saturday night. Miss Kate White daughter of Dr White of Springview becomes pharmacist at the Golden Red Pharmacy amid visit by Creighton News editor Kirk and O'Neill Independent editor Miles. Otto Mietz of Burton returns from an outing at Hot Springs South Dakota.
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Ainsworth
Neb
Bryan
Kate White
White
Springview
Golden Red Phramacy
Kirk
Creighton News
Miles
O'Neill Independent
Otto Mietz
Burton
Hot Springs
Dr Schleh to Speak at Christian Church Thursday
Dr. Schleh, sovereign lecturer of the Woodmen of the World and chaplain, will preach at the Christian church Thursday at 8 o clock. The church invites general public attendance and extends a special invitation to Woodmen lodge members.
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G. H. Schleh
Woodmen of the World
Christian Church
Dr. Schieh
The
Dr. Schleh
Farmer J. H. Sawyer Died in Long Pine Roundhouse
J H Sawyer a farmer from near Cuba Neb died suddenly of heart failure in the Long Pine round house where he had worked for months. The body was taken to Bassett for burial.
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J. H. Sawyer
Long Pine
Neb
Cuba
Long Pine Round House
Bassett
Hand Car Collision Injures Northwestern Section Worker
A Northwestern section hand was badly hurt in a collision between two hand cars at Georgia station west of Valentine Nebraska. He suffered a crushed hand and head cuts and was taken to the Valen tine hospital for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Section
Valentine
Neb
Georgia
Northwestern Railway bridge work starts with full force
Fremont Tribune reports full-scale bridge construction on the Northwestern line, with about forty workers, material moved to the bridge siding, and wood and steel crews setting girders for rivets. An official notes the Jim river division from Aberdeen to Midbridge is being rebuilt for heavier traffic and two-thirds complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Tribune
Northwestern Railway
Chicago, MI
Waukee
Albert F. Reiner
Chicago & Northwestern
North Fond du Lac
Madison
Wis
Railway career paths and regional rail developments
A long career path from dispatcher at Madison Wisconsin to trainmaster at Clinton Idaho is sketched alongside talks of Oregon Short Line planning a Mackay dam extension to reduce wagon haul. Other items note Yellowstone visitors, Guthrie and Gould connections, railroad asset sales, and freighting policy shifts across western lines with Harriman era implications.
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Pallrom
Chicago & Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Baraboo
Clinton
Idaho
Linho
Baragoo
Oregon Short Line
Yellowstone Park
George J. Gould
Missouri Pacific
Opon Mountain
Aupuis
New York
Oregon Short Lite
Mackay
Mackey
Salmon River
Oklahoma State Corporation
Texas Southern
Obie Goodwin
Dallas
Goodwin
St. Louis Union Trust Company
Key
Marshall
A. F P. Strickland
F. M. Hubble
Des Moines
Colorado
Interstate Commission
Harriman
San Francisco
Western Pacific Road
Southern Pacific
Oakland
Gould Line
E. H. Harriman
Gould Lines
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Norfolk Day Brings Norfolk and Columbus Baseball Showdown
On September 10 Norfolk, Madison County fair features a Norfolk vs Columbus baseball bout amid Norfolk Day festivities. A Norfolk win would earn a shot at a tournament championship. Next week Norfolk faces ONeill at Neligh race meet with Stanton fair plans and Wakefield game travel.
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Madison County Fair
Madison
Norfolk and
Norfolk
Stanton Fair
Plainview
Stanton
Navy Recruiting Station Opens at Pacific Hotel
Navy Recruiting Station run by T. B. Weaver will operate at the Pacific hotel until Monday. Free illustrated booklets will be given to all visitors, regardless of interest in the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
T. B. Weaver
Pacific Hotel
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