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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1914
Page
4
Davison county commissioners convene in special session at the county auditor’s office in Mitchell on Monday April 6 1914 at 9:00 am to instruct assessors and handle other lawful business. Dated Mitchell South Dakota March 30 1914. R A Zangle County Auditor.
In Los Angeles physicians report Frederick Weyerhaeuser, the Minnesota lumberman, may recover from illness if his heart holds. Overnight his condition improved after seeming hopeless just yesterday.
Four divorce actions were filed in Mitchell jurisdiction as the April term of circuit court opens. John Grover Titus seeks a divorce from Jessie L. Titus on grounds of alleged infidelity. Nina Hanten seeks a decree from Mike N. Tamten over non support. Frank H. Chase sues Martha Chase for a divorce alleging desertion. Jetta Rote accuses Del Rote of cruelty and immorality and he counters, asking custody of their five year old son.
John Kercak a farm hand on M F Kendall’s farm nine miles northeast of Mitchell died in an apparent suicide. He placed a shotgun in his mouth and fired after writing letters in Bohemian to relatives and to W A Hyke. Sheriff Gordon and Coroner Roselle found no evidence of foul play. inquest not expected.
A series of illustrated sermons will be preached at the Presbyterian Church next week. Slides shipped from Chicago accompany the five daily topics: The Sermon on the Mount Jesus in the Midst Christ the Good Shepherd Christ the Great Physician In Gethsemane. An offering will be taken on three evenings. Children under twelve should sit with a parent or mature guardian.
Judge Frank B. Smith was nominated by Republicans of the Fourth judicial circuit for reelection in November. The Hanson county canvassing board certified 264 votes after affidavits by W. S. Caldwell, Wm. Marble, and Frank Vincent. Brule and Buffalo counties’ boards soon joined with the vote tally.
Mitchell officials attest 875 votes in Brule and 19 in Buffalo for Judge Smith. Brule auditors John F. Marsh J J Gannaway and B C Huddle plus Buffalo auditors W H Abernathy C B Beelman and J B Marshall are named. Davison counts 607 votes for Judge Smith. Canvassing boards from Jerauld and Sabor n counties must attend in Mitchell to attest their totals. The Richards law requires in person presence.
A diverse congregation attended Holy Family church Monday night for sermons by Rev. J. M. Brady and renowned orator Rev. P. T. Monahan. Monahan urged unity amid sectarian conflict and warned private biblical interpretation breeds many creeds. No collections were taken as part of the week’s services.
New York City John Nicholas Brown Jr aged 14, descendant of Nicholas Brown of Brown University fame, is declared the richest boy in the world after a Supreme Court ruling. The decision validates trust funds and bequests tied to the John Carter Brown estate, directing half to Mrs William Watts Sherman and the other share to Brown Jr with a portion to his uncle under the court order.
Sioux City Mayor A. A. Smith was re elected for a third term in a tight race against Jonathan W. Brown. Smith totaled 4 584 votes to Brown 4 125. Rudolph Beerend and E O Welsey were reelected to the council by wide margins. John Dineen former police chief and J Mr Lewis won remaining alderman seats. Hanna Reelected in Des Moines as Mayor James R Hanna led two to one over Zell Rice with W F Mitchell John I Myerly and Fred German also seeming to win.
Fred Natch of Alpena won first prize in the South Dakota Peace Oratorical association contest at Dakota Wesleyan, with Roy Gotthold of Brookings taking second. Cash prizes were $50 and $25. Other speakers were O. Be. John of Turon College and an entry on Panama and Peace. Judges were A B Fairbanks, Charles B Fousek, and J House. Hatch becomes South Dakota's interstate peace contest representative for May.
Winter impurities clog the blood and slow kidneys and liver. Electric Bitters is advertised as a four week tonic to cleanse the system, expel impurities, and restore strength and ambition. Sold by druggists for 50 cents or 1 dollar from Bucklen & Co. in Philadelphia or St. Louis.
Marie Scott, a Black woman who killed Lemuel Peace with a knife, was dragged from Muskogee County jail by masked mob members and hanged from a telephone pole. In Santa Fe Adolfo Padilla, accused of killing his wife, was dragged from jail by twenty masked men and killed by stabbings.
About 300 tons of rifles believed bound for Ireland disappeared near Langeland after Danish authorities embargoed the shipment. The rifles were loaded from Hamburg onto a lighter and later seized by the Norwegian steamer Fanny, which took the arms away. Both vessels then vanished.
Spencer S. D. Philip Slattery, a Spencer high school alumnus turned pitcher, leaves for Des Moines Iowa to join the Des Moines Western league team. He began pitching six years ago for Spencer High and later declined a Sioux City berth for a higher Dallas salary. Friends predict a future in the major leagues.
Examinations at the high school were postponed and classes dismissed as boys and girls joined a town wide search for Jessie Wood sixteen daughter of Persy L Wood head bookkeeper of the Corn Exchange Bank of New York who disappeared after leaving home to attend a Camp Fire Girls meeting last night.
Nearly 50 000 Ohio coal miners face indefinite idleness and 88 000 Pennsylvania miners may lose work Friday after Chicago talks between operators and United Mine Workers failed to replace the expired 1912 Cleveland accord. Some districts keep working while others prepare local agreements through district votes.
London reports that Viscount Morley has abandoned plans to resign from the cabinet after sensational Ulster developments. The House of Commons opened debate on Ireland home rule, expected to last at least three days as Sir Edward Grey proposed a federal system for the British Isles.
New York City report says Theodore Roosevelt is safe after a Peru rumor. Colonel Roosevelt’s secretary Frank Harper and other aides note telegraphic updates from the colonel would not reach Peru yet, and link the Peru dispatch to the earlier canoe overturning incident reported March 23.
Des Moines reports a statewide Progressive conference called for next Wednesday to fill spots on the primary ballot. Party leaders will discuss general business of importance and likely determine who appears on the ticket.
Frankfort South Dakota farmer Joseph Schute reports his 280 acre farm bought for 16 dollars per acre eleven years ago has tripled in value. He notes the farm’s worth has increased more than three fold over the period.
Ile sells the farm to a Nebraska man for 50.50 per acre, receiving more than three times his original purchase price. During each season of ownership, the farm yielded profitable crops.
Washington D C state the interstate commerce commission plans to decide on eastern railroads freight rate increases within a month. Hearings will continue to expedite the matter and exclude collateral issues while focusing on the core rate increase. Senator LaFollette introduced a bill to bar improper influence on ICC proceedings and announced plans to address the issue.
Mrs Rae Wood Ward entertained at the church Saturday evening as guest of the J I Watkins family. The farmers club prepared a good program for the Thursday meeting April 2. The Morganian class will meet with Mr and Mrs Olsen Friday evening. Mrs J P Gilfillian will entertain the H M S Wednesday April 8.
In London unionists fear a vote fought on parliament versus the army as Carsonist methods raise tensions. Sir Edward Grey proposes a federal system to solve the crisis and conciliatory speech wins sympathy in the House. A fifty-member meeting supports negotiating a settlement on federal lines.
Miss Edmonia Mason Adams of Washington daughter of Rear Admiral James Dexter Adams USN retired will wed Surgeon Richard A. Kearney of the Public Health Service on April 21. Miss Adams sister Mrs UH Percival Dodge will be matron of honor.
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