Fire destroys Kadoka light plant and adjoining property
A carburator explosion at the Kadoka light plant ignited a fierce oil fire that consumed the two story building and its equipment. Firefighters, aided by volunteers, fought for an hour, saving nearby structures though the plant and tools were destroyed. Neil Rounds faced the heaviest losses with a building and contents valued at about four thousand dollars, insurance limited to fifteen hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kadoka
Earl Sichler
Neil Rounds
Dacotah
Pete Simons
Buckmaster
Joe Carpenter
Charles Roye
J. H. Fryberger
Pearl Hotel
Dacotah Hotel
Delco
Fairmont Co
Jerome Emery
J. D. Gilkerson
J. E. Brocklesby
Death claims local hardware merchant C O Perault
News came before the morning press deadline that C O Perault of Kadoka, a cheerful hardware merchant, died at St Josephs hospital in Mitchell. He faced multiple illnesses over eight weeks including an intestinal rupture, pneumonia, and lung complications. Funeral plans were not announced as the town mourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Perault
St. Josephs Hospital
Mitchell
Bert
Finlay
Be Fair To The Boys Keep Them In School
The article argues against pulling boys from school to work on the farm describing the long term harm to education and future earnings. It urges keeping children in school to raise the family to a higher standard and avoid perpetuating a cycle of rural child labor.
Citizens weigh rehabilitation of the light plant
A group of interested citizens gathers as we go to press to consider plans for rehabilitating the local light plant.
Moonlit night after fire leaves town in darkness
The scene shows a charred and water gutted building as spectators depart under a rising sun. Residents Mr. and Mrs. Rounds mourn the loss while the town, spared by light winds, considers future plans and delays moving pictures until a new plant can provide electricity. Kadoka loses power amid the blaze.
Pettyjohn and Kelsey Tie The Knot In Broadus
Alfred Pettyjohn and Miss Inez Kelsey were married last Saturday in a church ceremony. Pettyjohn, a well known local youth, is the son of Mr and Mrs E C Pettyjohn. The bride’s background is not detailed here but friends join in extending best wishes for a long, happy marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Pettyjohn
Inez Kelsey
Broadus
Montana
Pettyjohn
E. C. Pettyjohn
Alfred
Co operative movements cited in Virginia leagues
The piece highlights Virginia co operative leagues with 1888 groups and 63000 members plus 400 junior leagues totaling about 18000 youths. It notes federation patterns, school boy and girl clubs, and the Cooperative Education Association guiding statewide progress. The U S Bureau of Education offers Bulletin 1923 No 53 on the association to interested applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Co-operative Education Association
U.S. Bureau of Education
Department of Interior
Cooperative Education Association of Virginia
County School Notes Show Strong Seal and Bond Sale
The Jackson County Seal and Bond Sale shows cash on hand of 232.24 with promises of 14 more. Five districts and three teachers are not yet included. The county aims for a 300 sale and credits teacher cooperation and community backing. The Jackson County Athletic and Oratorical Association schedules its February 25 meeting to pick the county meet date, to be held in Interior. Parents and teachers are urged to boost interest in the county spelling contest to raise standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Carlisle
Board of Control
Jackson County Atheletic and Oratorical Association
Interior
Welcomed Twin Arrivals Bring Joy to Local Families
A baby boy arrived Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Mills near Nowlin with Dr. Hennings noting all are well. Earlier a baby girl joined Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Sims in Brady township Monday, bringing happiness to the family. Congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Mills
Nowlin
Hennings
Eugene Sims
Brady Township
Voters Urged to Read Notices Ahead of Elections
On the back page two legal notices to voters may appear belated. It is advisable for all concerned to read them so there is no excuse for not knowing what it was about when elections come.
Palmer family welcomes new county treasurer Valentine
Mr and Mrs Carl Palmer announce the birth of a son named William Frederick weighing nine pounds born at the home of Mrs Palmer’s mother in Des Moines Iowa. The family and friends celebrate with congratulations as Carl joined them a week ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Palmer
William Frederick
Hanpy
Valentine
Reineke Happy at the LL O C F Home
Aged Mr Reineke now at Mason City Odd Fellows Home receives tender care. He had long ties with Stuart lodge and benefited from his mother lodge’s sick benefit for years, with Stuart members later sending carfare and the home superintendent to ensure comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reineke
Odd Fellows Lodge
Mason City
Iowa
Carl A. Miller
Weta
Stuart
Old Peoples Home
Jurors Drawn for March 1924 Panel List of Names
A long list of jurors drawn to serve in March 1924 appears, naming individuals from Kadoka, Cottonwood, Belvidere, Stamford, interior towns, and surrounding areas. The roster includes J. T. Doty, Geo. Frauske, Earnest Lodell, Henry Olson, J. Clark Steele, A. B. Prichard, Frank Griswold, Geo. Carlbom, Leslie Crew, Ren Stwhoshe, Theodore Johnson, A. G. Wheeler, Carl Neuman, J. L. White, J. D. McMahon, and many others across Kadoka and nearby locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Doty
Cottonwood
Geo. Frauske
Quinn
Veo. W. Hoawkjusa
Kadoka
Earnest Lodell
Henry Olson
EK. W. Mayou
Stamford
E. W. Mayou
J. Clark Steele
G. W. Holmes
A. B. Prichard
Weta
Frank Griswold
Nowlin
James Pree’ Aska
Belvidere
Geo
Carlbom
Interior
Leslie Crew
Midland
John EF. Olson
Id. A. Barr
Pelvidere
J. L. White
Ray Dorothy
J. D. McMahon
J. L. Hoffman
H. A. Miller
Carl Neuman
L. G. Cowles
J. B. Hight
Wim. Gilchist
Veta
W. M. Granger
Wanbleer social and business visits noted
Kadoka visitors Mr and Mrs M F Morton and Mrs Chas Shaffer were guests on the 9th. Royal Searby and family visited Kadoka and traveled to Crookston Nebraska this week returning the 15th. Chas Shaffer drove to Philip and Harley Keeper delivered hogs to Kadoka Tuesday. Morford store help from Belvidere, B W Clark visited Kadoka on the 11th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Morton
Chas. Shaffer
Royal Searby
D. Headree
George Rice
Arthur Morford
Belvidere
Enders
Morford
Royal Searb
Philip
Harley Keeper
Kadoka
Mr. Blish
Indian Day School
Pine Ridge
Wan
Valentine and school activities brighten Brady Township
Brady Township reports Miss Hazle Hopkins visiting Wheeler school where an Intelligent Test showed pupils at a high standard. A corn husking bee at Dan Bennet home drew neighbors guiding Old Mandanium from a field. Valentine party at Wheeler school featured games, a patriotic program, contests won by Hazle Gredvig and George Wheeler, and a noon lunch served by Mrs. Lawrence and Esler Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazle Hopkins
Wheeler School
Dan Bennet
Newman
Hazle Gredvig
George Wheeler
Valentine
Lawrence
Esler Wheeler
Lillian Wheeler
Bene
Russel Collins
Milton Dixon
Art Wheeler
Saver
Ester Keeler
Farmers Union
Brady
Grandview Township
Gale
Schultz
Nellie Stout
Philip
Lola Engelen
Stout School
Pepper Home
Thelma Crandall
Hazle Stout
Williamson Wins In Farm Relief
Washington February 1924 The War Finance Corporation extension bill passed the House on February 13 1924. Senator Williamson sought to extend the act to February 28 1926 arguing longer life would address Northwest distress. His amendment failed by two votes as the bill nears presidential signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Finance Corporation
House
Senate
Williamson (S. C
Williamson
Northwest
Congress
Local Officials Move Supplies by Government Trucks
Thlee on Wednesday inspecting the day school here four government trucks transported supplies for the Farmers' Office from Pine Ridge on Thursday. Mr. C. F. Smalley was in charge of the trucks. M. W. Mendenhall spent several days with his family this week. Messrs. Nick and Ellis Connor returned from Utah and visited Mr. and Mrs. Pomeroy on the 14th and 15th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofice
Pine Ridge
C. F. Smalley
M. W. Mendenhall
Messers
Nick and
Ellis Connor
Utah
Kadoka Teams Take Back-To-Back Wins Over Philip
In a Friday night return game in Victoria Hall Kadoka girls upset Philip 8-5 after leading most of the match while Philip boys dominated 52-12. Referee Olson of Philip HS praised for fair officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip
Victoria Hall
Kadoka
Olson
Philip High School
Community Dinners and School Progress in Garner District
The Garner District notes a well attended community dinner at Langdon Landis home and an upcoming March 1 gathering at Isa Landis. Sunday school reports progress with named officers and teachers. the red and blue contest ends February 24. Local visits, carnival success, new song books, and varied visitors are mentioned amid snow in the eastern state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langdon Landis
Isa Landis
Barney B. Williams
Glen Arment
Treas
S. Landis
Pheobe Landis
Lonabell Garner
Minnie Thomson
Garner
J. Landis
Pheoba
Arment
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Palmers
Reineke Happy
MARCH
Philip Kadoka
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