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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1915
Page
2
The fragment notes subscription rates and post office details for Mitchell South Dakota, mentioning advance payment terms and classification as second class matter under the 1879 act. It references price figures and a dated postal entry, but the text is incomplete.
The Republican reprints a letter by Mrs Wittmayer, McPherson auditor, opposing low price sales of state school lands. It argues for keeping lands off the market until their value supports higher prices to benefit the state and local taxes, urging patience over immediate revenue.
An early six o clock in South Dakota brings a vivid scene of life. Birds sing as sunrise brightens dew on grass and cattle graze, while a fresh, clear air stirs renewed vigor and a sense that life is eternal. The piece extols joining the morning for renewal.
Washington announces the Seward Faibanks route as the government railway path in Alaska. Alaska Northern Railway property from Seward to Ship Creek valued at 1.15 million dollars will be used for the initial stage. A 388 mile branch will reach the Matanuska coal fields and total system cost is pegged at 26.8 million dollars. W C Edes named chairman of the Alaskan engineering commission to oversee construction under presidential orders.
Milwaukee railroad officials ordered a temporary reduction of the roundhouse staff in Aberdeen South Carolina possibly fifteen men will be laid off in a few days and the payroll reduced by about 1100 to 1200 dollars monthly as part of a short term cost cutting move.
The First Methodist church hosted a large funeral for George Wiswell Winsor with Elks and Masons in attendance. Dr J S Hoagland delivered the tribute, as pallbearers and a flowered procession to Graceland cemetery marked the service. Winsor, born 1891 in Mitchell, faced illness after schooling at Wisconsin and Dakota Wesleyan, ending in illness and death with family and friends left in mourning.
Local notice announces a corn planting contest for boys under 21 in Hanson and Davison counties funded by the First National Bank of Mitchell. Prof S D van Benthuysen will issue entry forms and details. applications due by May 15. About 60 entrants are anticipated.
Mrs. I. B. Kintigh aged 75 died overnight from heart trouble after a week of illness. She was the widow of a former Mitchell police chief and Davison county sheriff. Born March 16 1840 in Ohio, she leaves brother Horace Sprague and daughter Mrs. Lillian Dowd of Mobridge South Dakota. Dowd expected to arrive tonight.
Beulah Farmers' club met at the McCormick home despite bad roads and weather. Ward Ostrander explained the county expert movement, noting misunderstanding. 3 members remained neutral. Mrs. McCormick and Mrs. Strother sang, Ostrander won first prize, Velva Cox booby prize. Supper followed with music and social hour.
Sixty five junior students at Mitchell high present the four act play Jack Frost in the school gym Tuesday at 8 pm Proceeds go to the athletic association funds The production features a college town setting hazing scenes and a large chorus with 25 cent admission directed by Prof Dick Lewallen
Judge Frank B. Smith opened the April term of circuit court in Davison county at 10 o clock. The term is expected to be light with only four criminal cases on the calendar and few jury trials as defendants and depositions were not ready. Debates include Robert Hamp against F Meyer and cases of Harry Wilson burglary, Geo Koch adultery, and L F Geiger with James S Hadden for selling liquor to minors. Lily Sibley admitted child neglect, paying a $100 fine.
Aberdeen South Dakota coroner's jury concludes Edward D A Parker of New York died by accident. The inquest investigated the circumstances surrounding Parker's death with testimony from local officials and witnesses.
A verdict found Parker was accidentally killed while attempting to board a Milwaukee freight train heading west. The death was attributed to his own carelessness and neglect. Roy Webb and Alex Peterson of Chicago and Billy Condon of Chingok Montana, recently of Minneapolis, were held then released as investigators continued westward. Authorities say there was no murder.
The First Baptist church under Rev. Robert Lincoln Kelley notes a healthy year with membership increasing from 247 to 282 and improved finances. Elections at the annual meeting include C. W. Gillis as trustee for five years, Loomer as treasurer, and R. A. Kelley as financial secretary.
The state legal department states pensions are not income for old soldiers seeking admission to the state soldiers home. Admission hinges on total income excluding pension if the pension keeps annual income below four hundred dollars. Some veterans with small incomes plus pensions remain eligible.
Aberdeen lawyers and peers statewide discuss referending the five-sixth jury verdict law, House Bill 202, passed last session. Attorneys learn of the measure via session law copies, triggering calls to refer it to a public vote across Watertown Stour Falls Mitchell Redfield and other cities.
Ole H Flow, a blind applicant, sits for the bar exam read aloud and writes quickly on a typewriter. He studied law with help from his sister and friends Walter Hastings and Francis Parker. If he earns a certificate, Flow plans to join Hastings in a law firm while continuing work as a pianist and piano tuner.
An artesian well on the George Marsh farm near this town changes water color to dark gray or milky before storms and reverts afterward, a trait noticed for about two years. John Goke used the phenomenon to forecast weather. The well also releases oil that settles in the tank bottom, prompting oil prospectors to consider nearby boring for oil in South Dakota.
Mitchell resumes building as permits issued by city engineer Sid W. Smith show two new homes planned this season. Kennedy to build a seven room house at 715 West Third Avenue for 3750 dollars, plus a garage. Johnson to build an eight room bungalow at 801 West Second Avenue for 2500 dollars. Wilt to remodel a residence at 510 Hedmunds Street for 800 dollars. Berry to reinforce 213 East Third Avenue for 300 dollars. Bidwell to remodel a building moved to 906 North Main Street for 500 dollars. Nick and Dillworth secure garages for their properties.
Aberdeen mobilizes business leaders in a no-license campaign led by Attorney A. Clay Darling with 300 supporters. The race features Brown versus Behrens for finance and revenue commissioner and three dry school board candidates, amid franchise questions for light power and gas. Prominent speakers tied to meth od of other states will address voters as registration climbs.
James Dixon, a McCook County farmer near Salem South Dakota, was possibly fatally kicked by a colt. He was rushed to a Sioux Falls hospital where doctors found a torn kidney and a two inch liver cut.
The parents of the injured man from Woodlawn Illinois have been notified that their son is in critical condition. A family representative is en route to Sioux Falls to be with him.
Pierre S D reports from the state banking department show 531 banks in operation, down five since December 31. Loans and discounts fell by 200,277.16, expenses dropped 1,346,342.37, while deposits rose from 54,889,810.87 to 57,495,342.24. Reserves increased from 27.14 to 29.26 percent. Net liabilities rose 403,180.19, deposits up 2,606,513.37.
A South Dakota supreme court case from Hrnuie County centers on Red Lake a marshy pond where neighbors claim promissory erosion rights. Residents funded artesian wells to rewater the lake to its old boundaries as a summer spot four thousand acres. a lower court injunction was denied and the appeal awaits a decision.
High schools from Minnesota South Dakota Iowa and Nebraska will compete on Dakota Field at the University of South Dakota for top honors in a large northwest field and track meet. Marshall McKusick heads the event with plans to award medals and cups and to send the overall winner to the Stagg Meet in Chicago. Visiting teams will be hosted by Vermillion townspeople.
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