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Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
4
Local notes report plenty of Colorado coal on hand and various moves in Philip and surrounding areas. People mentioned include Jake Weber Rex Fancher Mary Peahek and Leon Mueller with events in Pierre Rochester and Powell area.
Community updates include theater shows at Gem theatre on Friday and Saturday with Mutt and Jeff, May 7 events, eye examinations by D F Bond at Hotel Philip, a birth at the Dunbar place, and Presbyterian ladies meeting with Mr A Michael. Also noted are Redross sale copies available for five cents, hospital and Mayo Clinic news, scrap iron buyback May 20 25, and a Methodist church address by Rev Wm D Baughman on May 6 in Wall.
Local social items mention Douglas Fairbanks shows at Gem theater and a farm sale near Smith. The Red Cross notes Helen Gamble visiting the chapter. R V Millstead resigns from Nebraska Telephone. P G Fuett named principal for next year. Roy Trenchard and C W Tsoardman plan settlement near Mileaville. David Lampert announces for county treasurer. Military mail reminders issued by local draft board. Eye specialist D C Bond to visit Philip for eye exams. Wall M E Walker reports candidacy for Grenier tax election.
Mrs. Andrew Goldie died Tuesday morning in Rapid City from cancer of the bowels after a year and a half illness. Her remains were taken to Philip. Services were held at the Methodist church with Rev. Bling officiating and burial at Odd Fellow cemetery. Mary Young, born in England June 26 1876, married Mr. Goldie September 13 1905 and moved to America soon after. They have lived in Philip since late 1916. Besides her husband, two sons aged 12 and 5 survive.
The second national Red Cross drive starts May 20 for one week to raise 100 million dollars for war relief. South Dakota targets 250,000 with Haakon county allotted 1,500 and Dr J W Barkedale named county head. Fifteen percent of local funds stay with the county chapter. publicity and campaign work are organized locally.
R A Bielski of Philip announces candidacy for state senator from the Haakon Jackson Stanley district on the Republican ticket. Supporters say his experience in two terms as representative and solid legislative record make him the strongest choice for voters in the upcoming primary and general election.
Friday and Saturday show a 6 reel Artcraft feature Down to Earth starring Douglas Fairbanks with 75 cent rental for two days. Also Matt and Jeff. Monday and Tuesday offer Vengeance and the Woman chapter 11, a physical culture reel and a Big V comedy. Wednesday and Thursday present Young Mother Hubbard with Mary McAllister and the Screen Fan reel. 6 reel show. 15 and 25 cents. Friday and Saturday follow.
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