Lightning tragedy and village social roundups in Powell
Perry Wofford suffered a two year old male fatally struck by lightning last week. The community notes a lively Fourth of July with dances and gatherings at Jordan and Old Trail, hosting Miss Mary McQuillen and many neighbors. Multiple residents are listed with movements, travel to Pierre, Osakis, Clinton, and Faith, plus a death by heart disease near Powell with interment on the homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Wofford
Lieury Madson
Ft. Pierre
J. J. Sexton
C. B. Coyne
George Philip
I. CU. Metinire
Fort Pierre
Shi Kiwer Liteer
Mes
James Benthine
Purth
J. Butler
Found Dead in Cornfield Near Powell Homesteader
The body of Orsen J. Short, an aged homesteader and Civil War veteran, was found Saturday morning in a corn patch near his shack on the claim two miles southwest of Powell by the Win Goodell ranch. Authorities were notified and States Attorney Waggoner and Justice P. J. Gallahger were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orsen J. Short
Powell
Win Goodell Ranch
Waggoner
P. J. Galla
Dorothy returns with eight cattle cars to pasture eastward
E F Dorothy reports western state conditions very dry yet not all stock being sold. cattle buyers pay current market prices for calves. some rain has fallen in isolated spots, but drought remains widespread. Dorothy notes improvements in Box Elder valley irrigation near Rapid City and cheer from alfalfa growers statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Dorothy
United States
Missouri
Dorothy
Box Elder
Rapid City
Cheyenne River
Pierre Dakotan
Fourth at Home Independence Day Celebrated Calmly
Philip people celebrated the Fourth at home in a safe and sane way. A number joined the Midland-bound ball team and residents of that section in holiday festivities. Others spent the day with friends in the country. Town residents enjoyed fair grounds games and amusements, with fewer noise machines and fireworks and nerves steadier than Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Advertised Letters at Philip Post Office 1911
The weekly list shows uncalled letters for the Philip South Dakota post office ending July 5 1911. Names include Albert W Prewitt and A Johnson with Vanderbaake also listed. A classified note offers a for sale or trade of a new house on eight to ten acres near Philip by L Kronen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'Connell
Harry McLavellin
Philip
Old Trail Post Office
8. D
A. Johnson
K. L. Vanderbaake
L. Chr
Kronen
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Pana Orchestra
Jani
Vaan
Isle
Loomis
Cull
Secoml
Joe Pal Mans
Sty Secon
Ball Gavirin
Ojo Nibard Covcert
Main Street
W. F. Weary
J.C. Clark
W. L. Green
Mary McQuillen
Alin Stewart
Esther Stewart
Lillian Richardson
Luella Miller
Jordan Meh
Iren Powell
Jan Stewart
Frank Mangon
Mgas Harnsberger
Snake Number
Numuber
Vonake
Tere
Jene
Miss Ballet
Larry Nichols
Newell
Mrs. Necols
Tenn
Avs. Snell
Ana
Ramona
George Schlottman
Pierre
Louis
Isaac Sponem
Adieus
Dakota
Minn
Mir
Frank Manion
CW. Clappaid
Mrs. Wang
Old Trail
Carl Lindquist
Esther McPherson
J. W. McPherson
Yom Mead
Greoner Fields
Buttes
Miss Help
Ps Tip
J. W. Bowman
Sioux Walls
Motegar
Leslie Laconics
George Towne
Var Laningham
Dessa Jamieson
Nella
Academy
Faith
Butler
D. A. McKillip
Eagle Buttes
Jown Mulvihill
Dupree
Mrs. Rhones
Fairfield
Iowa
Cornfield
Albert W. Prewitt, P. M
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