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Newspaper

Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1915

Page

2

Temperance and the License Question in Mitchell

The piece argues temperance is a broad social issue beyond liquor sales and warns that local prohibition may fail without broader moral reform. It notes no law stops liquor shipments to Mitchell and urges proponents of temperance to fund civic projects like the Corn Palace, replacing saloon contributions to prove good faith.

Mitchell Alquor Atic Aetna Theatre Et Hy Samedause Neon Corn Palace Gorn Palace

Local and Personal Mitchell News Roundup

Funeral services for Mrs. George W. Bunnell were held at First Baptist with Rev. Robert Lincoln Kelley officiating. Emma Boxes Bunnell, born February 10, 1855 in Belmont Ohio, died April 16 1915 in Mitchell, survived by husband George and five children. interment at Graceland cemetery. Joe Jackson pleaded guilty to forgery. two-year sentence suspended for good behavior. Various updates include pastor Paul Tilley visiting, Vera Burns at bedside, Ray Spear heading to Huron for state oratorical contest, wrestling bout between Al Ackerman and John Hofer, and Beulah Farmers Club gathering with Dr C S Bobb. Miss Elizabeth Hanson spoke on local charity needs. Virginia Rutherford underwent appendicitis surgery. Judge Derr’s funeral in Faulkton noted. Band No 2 meeting for Catholic Ladies Altar Society.

George ‘W. Bunnell First Baptist Church Robert Lincoln Kelley Graceland Cemetery Emma Boxes Belmont Ohio Wyoming Stark County First Baptist Church of George W. Bunnell Bessie Rosner Pierre Raymond Milton Bunnell Kimball Clyde Bunnell Mason City City Mary Robbins Mitchell Morence Clark Peoria Ills Alice Hopkins Josephine Argenbright Missouri Thomas Oliver Boges St. Joseph Joseph Jackson Frank B. Smith State Penitentiary Jackson Paul Tilley Indianola B. N. Tilley Mr. Tilley J. J. Burns Estella Lincoln Neb Burns Sanborn Vera Burns Mason Cuty al Ackerman John Hofer Parkston Mitchell Grappler C. W. Derr Faulkton 8. C C. H. Derr Elizabeth Hanson Red Gross Associated Charities Miss Hanson Round Table Club Virginia Rutherford Wessington Springs St. Joseph’s Hospital Beulah EB. Owens Owens F. van Wagenen Jueeson A. Clark Chas. Strebel C. Kimble B. Owens BE. A. Parson A. T. McGovern & Sons Hl. A. Peterson Coxe-Durkee Co Capital Supply Co John Chapman Peter Tlunsen Geo. Atkinson Chas. Clark Enya Hass Erie Mn le L Ferbert Scott W. A. Darling C. A. Bower Wek Mortonsguron M. C. Fitzgerald Millardy J. T. Sledge Chloe Sledge Chester Sledge Wallace Miller Nose Peregrin Myrtle Peregrin Harry Christopher W. Mahony Kimble P. Worthing Mdse Miller W. O. Crampton Porteous and Son Midway Grocery P. O W. G. Leister A. U. Hoon J. Lu. McComish Court House Hannemann C. W. Downey J. L. Donahue Erus Oval J. M. Crampton Chas. Fowler Dak. Cen Tel. Co Toll Ser- Vicar Ficbesdtslerts Prensa Grady L.ehman Prosper Two Prosper Mt. Vernon Nels Jensen D. L. McLeod Co. F.grady J. C. Lehman

Mitchell County Commissioners Acknowledged 1915 Road Repairs

The April 6 to 24 1915 Mitchell South Dakota records show the county board in regular session funded bids, approved bank bonds, and ordered numerous road bridge inspections after high water washed out Miresteel creek and James river routes. They rejected bids for books and supplies, designated polling places, and approved county employee salaries and various county bills and loans.

James River Mitchell Gazettes Mitchell Educator Bay Supply Company S. Guenenstyne Company Mitchell Dd Mitchell Publishing Company Commercial and Savings Bank Mitchell National Bank First National Bank Western State Bank Ethan State Bank Security State Bank First National Bank of Mt. Vernon Western State Lehman McLeod J. Wf. Berry Blanche Dague Wayde Kinsey Oi Nites Hattie Kohes Winifred Ryan Ella Ellingson Mary Brennen al Scott He Gaete Smellone Hazel McGrath Sicily Wim Freeland Nellie D. Saunders A’ Wi Marsden Petit Juror J. M. Crampton R. A. Zangle Crampton Bruyerel Yetelsie Ony Ste Ne Wi B. Rogers Treasur Ovetodm Ali Chas Fowler Treas- Udot Benans I. Fosdick Treas Latestel Ruth Grebel W. Shipton Maude Kinsey Nniteeetssesiiv Seetens Hattie Robes Ota. Jackson Mary Brennan Josie Fitzgerald Goa Ris Ty Kassie Revereys Lulu Marsden C.J. Smith Tim Mackay Eloans Lisbon T. H. Stevens Paul Titze Grady Keen Perry Badger Pioneer Bridge Co Bock Lewis Ridge Snow Jensen

H. S. Track Team Tryouts Friday

Over 50 athletes will participate in Mitchell high school inter class track meet at Hitchcock park late this month. Events run over two afternoons Friday April 23 and Monday April 26 with four classes competing and a silver loving cup awarded to the winning class.

Mitchell High School Hitchcock Park Scalin Bros Scallin Bros H. EB. Zilisch Sioux Falls Mitchell Zilisch Ellis Walters Dick Leanh G Shelton

Insurance man R M Douglass visits city from Madison

R M Douglass of Madison headquarters selling life insurance arrived in the city today. His family remains in Mitchell. IL Branson left this morning on a business trip to Madison Wisconsin.

R. M. Douglass Madison S. D Mr. Douglass Mitchell, QO Ll. Branson Wis

German School to Reopen in Scotland South Dakota

The German academy in Scotland South Dakota will reopen under the German Reformed synod with $10 000 for repairs. Revs Kurtz and Schildknecht will teach, and the school plans a three year academic program plus preparatory classes up to grade eight. Music domestic science and manual training are included.

Scotland S. C South Dakoa German Academy German Reformed Synod Kurtz Wisconsin Schildknecht Portland Ore German Reformed Synod of the United States Norman. Schildknecht Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Milwaukee Academy A. Kurtz

New Tax Law Seeks Court Adjudication Before Suit

Senate bill 55 introduces a new corporate tax scheme in Pierre South Dakota requiring payment upfront and permitting suit for recovery only if unsatisfied. Wells Fargo Express faces 14390.60 and American Express 11711.29 in Hughes county court. Hearings may occur at the October term as filings missed the April term.

Wells Fargo Express Company American Express Company Wert Wells Fargo Company

Poindexter quits progressive label to seek reelection

Miles Poindexter of Washington the sole progressive in the U S Senate announced in Spokane that he would run again on the Republican ticket. He noted his April 17 1911 seat as a progressive and said Republicans nationwide will push to nominate a progressive for president. He criticized Aberdeen 1912 and Chicago 1912 conventions as coups and Machiavellian moves with armed policemen on the floors.

Spokane Wash United States Senate Miles Poindexter Washington Poindexter Union Aberdeen Chicago

Chamberlain Man Erecting Indian School Dining Hall

Pierre South Dakota J H Stevens or Chamberlain won the bid for the Indian school dining hall at the government school in Pierre. The contract price is 17000 dollars. Work will begin June first with a 110 by 60 main section and a 50 by 56 wing for kitchen bakery and dining hall connecting to the main building for indoor access.

Reeves recalls cross country phone call from San Francisco

C E Reeves who returned home from a winter trip to California described a memorable long distance conversation from San Francisco to New York City. He spoke with a New York man and later met Los Angeles telephone system executives who he had known in Omaha.

New York City C. E. Reeves California San Francisco Golden Gate City Los Angeles Mr. Reeves Telephone Omaha

Exposition tours and coastal contrasts from Mitchell trip

The narrator recounts a San Francisco New York telecommunication demo, likening it to early Wilson era feats, noting 3 400 mile voice transmissions. He cites coastal California optimism amid political tension and compares land values to South Dakota, praising local agriculture and urging higher land prices.

Dies of exposure while intoxicated in buggy

Paul Haarberg, a pioneer settler of Union and Lincoln counties, was found dead in a buggy near his home after an intoxicated companion left the vehicle. The partner was later found unconscious in a barn. Haarberg, in the well drilling business, is survived by sisters Lena and Martha Haarberg of Sioux City.

Canton S. D Paul Haarberg Union Lincoln Haarberg Lena Martha Haarberg Sioux City

Plan 85 mile road within Meade County

Meade County officials and local residents push a cooperative plan to build a direct 85 mile highway from Faith to Sturgis. The project aims to shorten travel and improve county communication by negotiating private land access and cross-section routes before summer ends.

Meade County

Former S D editor stabbed in Montana

Word reached that R F Cranston editor of the Winfred Times was stabbed by Bob Monroe a Winifred resident in Montana. Cranston formerly edited the Pollock Progress in the state and the assault was said to be unprovoked.

R. F. Cransson Winfred Mont

Notice of Hearing Petition for Letters of Administration

In the County Court of Davispils South Dakota the matter of Susanna Rogers deceased. Rosa Bell Hunter has filed for Letters of Administration to Raymond W. Rogers hearing set for May 18 1915 at 10:00 am at the County Judge office Mitchell SD. Dated April 20 1915. Judge D C Thompson.

Susanna Rogers Raymond W. Rogers Mitchell South Dakota D. C. Thompson

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