The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-12-18

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Mr.. and Mrs. j. e. Purdy left Mon
day for Colorado Springs. Colo,
where they will remain about two
months.
The Misses Jessie and Mile Elic-
son came home from Parker and Wi
borg Monday evening on the delayed
M lwaukee from the east.
G G. Rathbun went tofCedar Rap
ids, Iowa, Monday and on his
return in a few days will be accom-
panied home by Mrs. Rathbun's
mother.
Mccormick corn shelters and horse
powers are sold by Wm. Koch.
This week are being held the exam
nations before the close Of school for
the holidays. Pupils who have stood
the tests that have Teen held during
the term ana secured the required
average are privileged to remain
away from school during the exalni-
nations. Schools will close Friday
evening for a two weeks vacation.
Henry STOPPER pnd Miss Mary Wei
land, both of Ethan, were united in
marriage Monday evening at the
home OF Justice Mckinley, the cere-
mcny being performed at s o'clock.
The bride and groom left this norm
ing for points in Iowa to visit rela-
tlves for about three weeks, when
they will return to Ethan to make
theiI home.
The Davenport, Iowa. Democrat,
of Dec. 7. has the following: For
NAL announcement has been made by
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel f. Boyd, 400
east Fourteenth street. Davenport.
Of the engagement Of theil daughter,
Mary EsteI)a, to Mr.. Ernest Edward
Ransdell, OF Council Bluffs. Ia"
Miss Boyd is we'll known in Mitchell,
having visited with the family Of DR..
S. ]. Moore frequently in the past.
She is a very attractive young lady
and made many warm friends in
AIs lldllSOCl1 - Il GldNCl-
ing man and makes his headquarters
in Mitchell while covering his terri
tory.
For corn shelters and feed grind
ers, wind mills. pumps. pipe, etc.
see &. 8. VanAlstine.
Librarian Bracy desires The Repub-
lican to state that the library build
ing will be open only in the mornings
hereafter, when people can call for
the purpose OF looking over the build
ing. In the afternoons he says it
will he necessary to keep the building
closed as it requires Loo much time
to 60 upstairs and attend TO the visit
ols, thus delaying the cataloging Of
the books. The librarian also said
that on Saturdays the library will be
open from 8 O'Clock in the morning
to 8 o'clock in the evening, thus
giving an additional hour to the
public. On the first day of the op-
ening OF the library there were owe
fifty books taken out for reading.
The very cold day undoubtedly ac-
counts for the small number Of people
who called on the first day.
VIM. Koch is giving Il discount on
the Stick Seat wagon. He has more
than he wants to carry over
A silver medal contest was held at
the Congregational ch1rch Monday
evening under the auspices Of the w.
c. 7. u. which was participated in
by five contestants. The program
) was an excellent one in every respect.
Violin solos were played by Paul
Jones and Paul Williams and a vocal
solo was given by Miss Hazel Lath-
rop. These were jnterspersed during
the program. The contestants were
Miss Lilah Older, Miss Bernice Lath-
5 rop, Miss Bertha Stocks, Miss Marie
Wilcox and Miss Verna Wesley. The
judges awarded hrst place to Miss
: Lilah Older, who 1ecited ''The Dan.
ger of [mitation'' in a manner that
i, b%etokcned fine Evolutionary ability,
; Second place was awarded to Mis-!
Bernice Lathrop, being but u few
points ahead of the Misses Vessel
and Wilcox. The medal was present.
ed to the winner by Rev. H. E. Fro
, hook. who took occasion to coneratu
e late the young ladies on their excel
s lent speaking. Walter Seaman hat
v charge of the exercises during th'
evening. Other contests are going tt
be held in the future.
This is the season of the year whel
e the prudent and careful housewife
%replenlshes her supply Of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t is certain
e to be needed before the winter i
over, and results are much ...mOr