21 Mar 1924
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Newspaper
The Kadoka Press
Location
Kadoka, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1924
Page
1
A large crowded rally is planned for Saturday night in Todd County to support Gov. McMaster for U S Senator. C N Leedom, former editor of the Press, will speak in defense of the governor as locals prepare refreshments after the event. The organizers promise a big turnout with sandwiches and coffee to follow.
The Chamberlain bridge over the Missouri River broke last Saturday letting ice flood the river and halt train passage. Milwaukee transported mail slowly, a double header reached Chamberlain at 4 30 PM, split, with part sent east and part to Rapid City. Postmaster Sharon ensured proper distribution. The bridge repair completed Monday, but trains stay halted until daylight, delaying mail by about two hours.
Wanblee residents held dinner gatherings for Headlee and Searby families, and a birthday surprise for Mr. Clark. Supt. Woods explained Washabaugh County’s name origin, the Lipp child pneumonia burial, traders delivering supplies, and multiple visits from nearby towns. Royal Searby tore down a local log shed for reuse. Catholic church auctions drew strong bidding. Randall baby burial noted.
Farmers haul corn to market and families host guests at the Dixon home. Lieut. Frank Campbell visits from California and discusses the Philippines. The Farmers Union gathering at Schultz home includes music and late coffee. Wheelers School pupils on the sick list. Mrs. Sayer suffers a slight paralytic stroke but recovers.
The school program drew a large crowd and was a grand success. A. L Wright remains bedbound with little improvement after a week. Harold Buckmaster Jr fell ill Saturday. Dr Hennings reports some improvement. Visitors include Pete and Matt Brier and Clifford Schillinger, Fred Free mole, Marion Me Henry, and J. P. Smith with H. A. Miller covering the Wright store. Mrs Dinals returns to Casper after visiting her father. Fannie Runyon made business calls in Kadoka. Frank Uhler and family spent Sunday at the Simon Brothers ranch. Elton Barber referenced.
Elmer Peterson attended the dance hour in Interior. Mr. A Craven visited Tuesday night. Jim McHenry returned home Saturday from Belvidere after a winter of work there.
Coroner notified Wednesday morning of the Weta postmaster Mr Wright’s sudden death. He had been in ill health for some time and Mr Grube was assisting. Sheriff Holmes found death due to heart failure. Funeral arrangements not yet learned.
Hiram Johnson, famed for Let Hiram fire'em, passed through the station Tuesday at 11 30 and met about 150 locals who gathered to greet the California statesman and Roosevelt ally. He declined a longer address and hurried on toward Mario and Winner in his bid to unseat Coolidge.
A. I. Burke and Mrs. Burke traveled to Kadoka and returned with John Bostrom. Vern and Percy Black and Bill Abbenhouse visited Thursday. Charley Black business trip to Kadoka. Ed Harrington and Cyrus Porch visited W. A. Porch home Saturday. Roy Parks family visited Odlund's on Spring Creek after potatoes. Dick Winchell overnight with Roy Parks. H P C Club met at Mrs. Olenn Larmer's home discussing Washabaush politics. Burke pair visited Potato Creek Sumane to see Mrs Gurke's father AL S Raberge.
Due to the election the regular monthly commercial club meeting is moved from Tuesday to Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. at Hotel Da Ccotah. Secretary C Sharon urges all members to attend for important business.
The Fees family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support after the loss of son and brother Clarence. Thanks also extend to those who sent floral tributes. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Fees and family appreciate the kindness.
Sunday school and junior congregation meet at 9 30 or 11 15 unclear text shows Adult congregation 11 15 to 12 morning worship 7 30 p m Rev A L Brean is the pastor.
Sheriff Knox Holmes transports ballot boxes to precincts ahead of the upcoming election. He faces stiff footing in Washabaugh county as Justice McNally hears a Belvidere case set for April first after a witness absence ends court adjournment.
Former South Dakota governor and U S senator Peter Norbeck spoke to a large audience last Friday night. A G Granger praised him as the best governor South Dakota ever had while Norbeck urged Republican party purification and endorsed Johnson as the capable leader for the party.
Mrs Whetmore, South Dakota Womans Coolidge Club organizer, arrived for a local rally but found no arrangements and was not informed by Mrs Fryberger. She departed for Murdo, and the Coolidge support remains unstated.
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