SPINK COUNTY NEWSPAPER ITEMS
from "Dakota", 1885, Compiled by O. H. Holt
transcribed by Karen Seeman
SPINK COUNTY NEWSPAPERS, 1885
Spink Connty Herald, Rep........Ashton
Record.................................. Doland
Spink County Spy, Ind.........Frankfort
Advocate........................... Frankfort
Tribune, Rep.........................Mellette
Advance, Ind......................Northville
Dakota Dispatch, Ind............Redfield
Dakota Sun, Rep................. Redfield
Journal, Rep........................ Redfield
Chronicle...............................Tulare
SOURCE: Faulk County Record, Thursday, August 11, 1892, Page 5
Contributed by Harold WayAfter five years of successful academic and college work calls the attention of the young people of the state to her increased facilities for thorough school work at least possible cost. Railroad fare is from $5.00 to $20.00 less than to the other college in the state for students in the northern half. Board in the college building will be at cost not exceeding $2.25 and probably less. Clubs in the city the past year have been run at from $1.50 to $2.00 per week and will continue the ensuing year. The faculty has been increased and with the return of Prof. E. K. Eyerly from a year's work in Germany, it makes one of the strongest in the northwest. Courses comprise classical, scientific and philosophical, college and preparatory studies, also normal and business courses. Exceptional advantages for music students, instrumental and vocal. Tuition $10.00 per term. Music extra. Fall term begins September 21st and closes December 3rd. Winter term begins January 4th. For further information address the secretary, J. E. Robinson, Redfield, S. D.
Weekly State Spirit And Dakota Huronite
Aug. 12, 1909LADELLE
Mrs. Henry Kuckerham has gone to Minneapolis with their daughter Ruth, who is to be operated on for appendicitis.
SOURCE: Aberdeen Daily News, June 2, 1887
Contributed by Harold WayA TRIP SOUTH
What A News Man Saw Down the Line.Boarding the south bound Northwestern train we reached Northville at 9:11 yesterday morning. This is one of the many good town for which Dakota is noted. It has a fine farming country right at its very door, its business men are a good natured sort of people who sell goods whenever they have a customer, and customers are numerous; just why this place is called Northville we could not discover unless it was because it is north of all the towns south of it. At a distance of twenty-two feed good water is found and there is an abundance of it.
E. F. Clark is kept busy dealing out pure drugs and medicines. John Bushell is the editor of the Advance, a readable paper that is receiving a goodly support.
The Michigan house is presided over by E. C. H. Smith and wife. If the meals we got outside of is any indication of the regular bill of fare the people of Northville are to be congratulated upon having a hotel of which any town might be proud.
J. B. Speers, the well known breeder of fine horses, trotted out some of his stock for our inspection. The animals are all in fine condition and have pedigrees that place them among the best of blooded stock. He will have his stock at the next exhibition of the Brown county Agricultural Association in Aberdeen.
G. C. Britton does a general land office business, W. B. Webb sells hardware, Banker Bissell takes care of the cash. G. L. Harrington disposes of car loads of drygoods, J. M. McPerrin keeps a general store, Lawyer Sterling pleads for his clients and there are other business represented of which mention will be made in our next.
At a trial held in one of the neighboring townships recently on a violation of the local option law the witness swore that he only drank “snake creek water,” and no corss-examination could make him call it anything else. Before many days the citizens of Northville will have another visit from
Tom.
The Daily Plainsman
Huron, South Dakota, Sunday, February 14, 1954transcribed by Karen Seeman
Since the drought years of the thirties, South Dakota farmers have slowly come to recognize the opportunities for irrigated agriculture in their state.
The first irrigation well to be drilled in the acquifer in the Tri-County area of Spink, Hand and Beadle counties was drilled on the Robert Du Bois farm two miles east and two miles north of Hitchcock. Robert Du Bois and his family have farmed 480 acres for many years. He owns 320 acres and rents 160 acres. Bob became interested in well irrigation when it became evident by studies made by the Bureau of Reclamation and the United States Geological Survey that ground water probably was available for irrigation in the vicinity of his farm.
Plans Revised
With technical and financial assistance from the Farmers Home Administration the irrigation well was completed June 25, 1953. The well capacity is 1,040 gallons per minute with a 21.8 foot drawdown. The well is 65 feet deep and was drilled 30 inches in diameter. It is cased with 17 inch concrete well casing which is gravel packed with graded gravel.
The development of well irrigation on a farm now being operated as a dry land farm requires a sizable investment and a revision of farm operations as well as detailed plans and especifications for the irrigation development work.
The Du Bois' have revised their farm plans which call for farming only the 320 acres of land they own. The 160 acre tract with the well will have 108 acres of irrigated crops in the 1954 crop season. These crops include 65 acres of corn, 28 acres of alfalfa, 15 acres of brome and alfalfa pasture. A five year crop rotation plan was worked out when the water facilities loan was made.
The Aberdeen American (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 07 Sep 1909
transcribed by Karen Seeman
CLOSE CALL FOR BARKEEP
Bounces Man From Redfield Saloon and Man Begins to Shoot
Redfield, Setp. 6 -- Saturday about 9:30 Joseph F. Joyce was shot at by a hobo and narrowly escaped with his life. The tramp came into the Senate saloon there and started to swear and cuss around when he was ordered out but refused to go. Mr. Joyce threw him out and when the man got out of the door he drew a revolver and shot at Joyce, the bullet tearing through his apron, missing his abdomen by the smallest margin, and broke a large hole in the wine case across the room. The fellow was immediately arrested.
Aberdeen American (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 05 May 1914
transcribed by Karen Seeman
Redfield News
Social Events:
The Dorcas society of the Norwegian Lutheran church will meet at the home of Mrs. J. H. Mork Thursday afternoon of this week. The ladies will serve a 15-cent lunch from 5 to 6:20 p.m.
Sick List:
Mrs. P. G. Anderson of this city has been a patient at the Smith Hospital for the past week on account of a case of blood poisoning caused by the barb of a Russian thistle that entered her finger which became infected and necessitated the amputation of part of the finger.
Jacob Spencer, the aged father of Mrs. R. J. Hutchins, is seriously ill with an attack of heart trouble at the home of his daughter in this city.
Miss Elsie Laughlin, the seventh grade teacher of the publich school was confined to her home by illness the fore part of the week.
Mrs. Paul Ehrich and Miss Emma Ehrich of Rockham were in the city Friday visiting with their sister, Miss Marth Ehrich who is still a patient at the Smith hospital.
Other:
J. F. Hill, proprietor of the Marlow theatre, left on a short business trip to Pierre Wednesday morning.
William Dawson has accepted a position with a gasoline tractor company of Minneapolis, and is now at Salem in the interest of his firm.
Pat Werth, a retired farmer, now living at Frankfort was in the city Tuesday on business.
Joe Joyce returned to his home at Faith, South Dakota the fore part of the week after several days visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Jo(y)ce of this city.
Aberdeen (SD) Daily News, Tuesday, Aug 18, 1914
submitted by Karen Seeman
Dick Fausel, a corpulent citizen of Redfield, who owns to 288 pounds in weight, had an encounter with his automobile the other day, when the thing shoved him clear through a barbed wire fence and he was scratched and bruised and shaken up in a manner most annoying. But it might have been worse. A week before the accident Fausel is said to have weighed 310 pounds. Then he started to "reduce" and had got down to 288 pounds when he met with the accident.
Aberdeen (SD) Weekly News, Thursday, April 27, 1916
submitted by Karen Seeman
A milwaukee freight train two miles from Ashton struck a soft spot in the track and seven freight cars left the track.
Aberdeen (SD) Weekly News, Thursday, April 27, 1916
submitted by Karen Seeman
Dr. J. Deertz, for many years a physician at Ashton, has purchased a drug store at Brentford, and will remove to that town, where he will practice his profession and operate the drug store.
Aberdeen Daily American, Friday, April 30, 1915
submitted by Karen Seeman
MANSFIELD NEWS
Miss Elsie Dreblow returned to her home at Lebanon Thursday morning after spending the past six weeks here and at Aberdeen visiting relatives and friends. She was accompanied by her grandmother, Mrs. Wm. H. Sutton, who will make an extended visit there and at Brookings before returning home.
F. G. Perry is suffering with the erysipelas on his face this week.
The epidemic of measles which has flourished in Mansfield and vicinity for some time past, has indications of letting up as nearly every one that had not had them before had them at this time and about all are able to return to school.
C. D. Wilson was a passenger to Aberdeen Sunday and brought his wife and little son home. The one was operated upon at St. Luke’s hospital about three weeks ago.
Michael Ryman suffered a severe stroke of paralysis Saturday night. Dr. Pickering was called and he is resting as easy as could be expected. He is at the home of his son Casper Ryman.
Mrs. J. C. Ryman came down from Aberdeen Monday evening, called by the serious illness of her brother-in-law, Mr. Michael Ryman.
(from Orient News)
Rev. Ernest Holgate died Thursday night, April 22, at his home in Redfield, where he was pastor of the M. E. church the past two years. He had been in poor health for some time but no one thought the end was so near. Mr. Holgate was formerly pastor of the Faulkton-Orient charge and made many warm friends where here who greatly regret his early demise and whose hearts go out in sympathy to Mrs. Holgate and little sons in their great bereavement.
ASHTON NEWS
Ralph Watkins has been sick the past week with stomach trouble.
Born, to Mr. And Mrs. Fred Spelker, a nine and a half pound boy, Tuesday, April 20.
George Bowker returned from Minneapolis Monday morning where Mrs. Bowker recently upderwent an operation. He reports her rapidly regaining her strength and expects her home soon.
Misses Edithe Hurst, Willie Small, Geneva Versteeg and Eulaine Breene attended teachers’ meeting at Redfield Saturday.
ATHOL NEWS
Mrs. M. J. Twiss and little son Woodrow had been spending a few days with her parents, John Groffs.
Mrs. Dan Kelley is entertaining her sister Miss Mary Watson, of St. Paul.
Mrs. Roy Hollenbeck went to Rockham Friday morning to visit her mother who is very sick.
Harry Hess came to Athol Saturday evening to visit at his sister’s, Mrs. H. Bennett’s, over Sunday.
A nurse came down from Aberdeen Saturday evening and went out to Graff’s. Mr. Graff is very sick.
08 Jul 1909
Aberdeen American
submitted by Karen Seeman
Mansfield News
Mrs. Frank Dickinson and children of Ordway were down last Wednesday visiting Mrs. Dickinson’s mother, Mrs. Lyman.
Mrs. J. T. Arnott and daughter Eva went to Mellette Saturday evening to attend a wedding of their niece, Miss Clara Shepard and Ray Spink Monday at the home of the bride’s mother, one mile south of Mellette.
Miss Jessie Stockwell is back at her old place attending telephone and helping Mrs. F. L. Freeman in general.
Last Saturday Bert Neigler’s team ran away while they were left in the lumber yard. In trying to stop the team Bert was thrown under a horse and run over by the horse and wagon, bruising his limb and cutting his face quite badly.
Miss Matie Stephens and Joe Hampton were married Wednesday evening at the home of the bride. Only the immediate relatives were present. Miss Matie has grown from childhood here and is a general favorite with all. The past year she has been holding a claim near Rapid City where she made the acquaintance of Mr. Hampton who is a fit companion for the bride. Their many friends extend heartiest congratulations and best wishes for their future.
Albert Luzshow died at his home one mile east of Duxbury last Thursday. He had been in poor health for seven years and his death was not unexpected. The funeral was held at the home Sunday and the interment was made at the Mellette cemetery. He leaves a father, four brothers and three sisters to mourn his loss.
Flore Stephens left Thursday morning for White Water, Wis., to attend summer school. She came home to attend the wedding of her sister, Matie.
Elva Wilson and John Larson were married at Aberdeen Tuesday. Miss Elva is well known in this vicinity and is a very popular young lady. John Larson is a prosperous young farmer and their many friends extend their heartiest congratulations and best wishes for their future.
08 Jul 1909
Aberdeen American
William McNames and granddaughter, Blanche McNames drove down from Aberdeen last Thursday. Blanche will spend a few weeks visiting relatives and friends before returning to her home.
G. T. .Wescott and granddaughter, Ethel Holmes, left Sunday evening for Aberdeen to take in the circus. Ethel returned Monday evening but Mr. Wescott will visit in Aberdeen for a few days.
Mrs. L. R. McGarry and son Donald returned home Saturday evening. Mrs. McGarry has visited relatives at Brookings, Volga, Gettysburg, and Lebanon during her absence. Clifford Shanbarker of Lebanon, a nephew, came home with Mrs. McGarry to spend the summer.
Ed Shanbarker and wife came up from Gettysburg Monday to attend the circus and visit relatives at Mansfield. Mrs. Shanbarker is a daughter of Mrs. William Sutton. They returned home Tuesday evening.
Miss Dora Siebrasse came home Friday night from Aberdeen to go to Armadale the Fourth. She had the misfortune to cut her hands quite severely Saturday morning while opening a can which will compel her to remain at home some time. She has been assisting Mrs. J. L. Buxton at Aberdeen with her household work.
29 May 1914
Aberdeen American
Harold, the 3-year-old son of Mr. And Mrs. Frank Chichester of Redfield, died as the result of injuries received when a motorcycle toppled over. While playing, he climbed upon the machine, causing it to fall upon him. Death resulted from internal injuries.
14 Apr 1915
Aberdeen American
Northville News
Misses Lois and Clia Thompson returned to their school duties Monday after spending a part of their vacation at their home here.
Mrs. John Weber and children returned from Aberdeen Monday evening, where they had been spending a week with her mother, Mrs. J. H. Kyle.
Mrs. Will Francis and children came up from Ashton Tuesday to attend the funeral of her father-in-law, Rush Francis, which occurred on Thursday.
A little daughter came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Z. P. Muster on Tuesday, April 6.
Mrs. Bates came in from Wecota Monday evening to visit her son and his wife, Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Bates, for a few days.
News reached here the first of the first of the week of the death of Rush Francis of Portal, N. D., which had been expected daily for several weeks. His son W. H. Francis of Ashton and daughter, Mrs. A. M. Taylor, had been at Portal helping to care for him for some weeks. Mr. Francis came to South Dakota in 1883, and was a resident of Northville township for several years, moving to Portal, N. D., in 1902, and residing there until his death, April 4 The remains were brought to Northville Wednesday and funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. M. Taylor, Rev. L. F. Brown officiating, after which he was laid to rest in the Northville cemetery by the side of his eldest son, Herman, who died some years ago. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, one son, W. H. Francis, of Ashton, and two daughters, Mrs. E. P. Overby of Brentford, and Mrs. A. M. Taylor of Northville, besides a host of friends.
Mrs. E. P. Overby and little daughter, Amber, came over from their home near Brentford Tuesday and remained until after the funeral of her father, Rush Francis, which occurred on Thursday. Mr. Overby came over on Thursday and also Mr. John Overby and sons.
06 April 1922
Aberdeen Daily News
Among out of town visitors attending the Shriners Ceremonials, which are being held in the city today are three brothers, and all doctors. They are: Dr. C. A. Seemann, of Tulare, Dr. H. J. Seemann, of Rockham, and Dr. F. A. Seemann of Sioux City, Iowa. They were accompanied by their wives.
A fourth brother, also a doctor, living in Iowa was unable to reach the city for the Shrine doings, on account of his business duties.
The Aberdeen Weekly News
Friday, March 25, 1910
Transcribed by Karen Seeman
Northville News
R. A. Hatten, George Stevens and Jack Halpenny left last Monday night for Montana.
Mrs. George Fink of Victoria is visiting her daughter, Mrs. S. E. Boettcher.
Mrs. W. R. Clarke and daughter left Wednesday evening for Augusta, Wis., to visit her parents.
Miss Edna Hoag left for Minneapolis on the M. & St. L. Monday evening, where she will enter the hospital to take up the nurses’ course.
Mrs. Bernice Hatten left for Lemmon Monday, where she has accepted a position as a stenographer in a land office.
Ray Brown and LeRoy Perry left for Montana Monday.
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