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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
5
Mrs. Harriet MacMurphy offers a week of macaroni centered menus as a cheaper, nutritious alternative to meat. The plan uses durum macaroni products in dishes like Spaghetti au gratin Egg Noodle Soup and Macaroni a la Italienne with beef and tomatoes, designed to cut costs while keeping meals hearty.
Authorities probe whether Alva Wright was murdered after a horse theft posse hunt. The dying man named two attackers and described being disarmed and shot while pursuing stolen horses near his home. Investigators weigh motives linked to a jailed rival and potential reinforcements from Pennsylvania.
June Cass, a standout all around athlete from Mitchell, departs for Des Moines to join the spring training camp of the Des Moines baseball club. He captained the Methodist baseball team, led in sprints, and has a history with Lehigh and Yank semi pro teams, after signing with Des Moines following a scout’s notice.
The ad promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as fast relief for colds mild to severe. It promises stoppage of the coughing from fall to spring and claims healing of inflamed airways with antiseptic healing, offering a 50 cent bottle and money back if not satisfied.
The Dakota Wesleyan senior class will perform Within the Law this spring. Rehearsals under Prof. B H Wilds have begun and the cast includes Georgiana Smith Mitchell Leslie Caldwell Alexandra Schwabauer Wroon Socket John Berry Mitchell Walter Smith Alpena Jessie Petrie Mitchell Bernice Obenshain Watertown Ernest Smith Conde Helen Grass White Frank Leffert Canton Perry Druschel Egan Alicia Dougherty Mitchell Warry Woodward Hurley Myron Brink Parkston Morris Brumbaugh White Lake Karl Woodford Mansfield Donald Hoffman Mitchell and Johnuenther Huron.
Assistant Attorney General Payne stated that no disbarment charges had been filed against Justice S C Polley. He said Kirby forwarded purported charges to the attorney general, but authority to act rests with filings before the supreme court. Papers are held pending directions from Kirby.
Pierre South Dakota Joe Kirby of Sioux Falls asks the attorney general to file with the supreme court a disbarment complaint against Presiding Justice S C Polley of the state supreme court. The complaint cites letters about campaign contributions while Polley was secretary of state and will be formally filed. George W Egan joins the request.
Mitchell events section recounts a week of social gatherings including four hostesses at Dundas home on West Third, theater outings at the Metropolis, and a unity program by Dakota Wesleyan societies. The Victor Sebby nuptials at Odist Episcopal church are highlighted with details on the bride Emma Sebby and groom Emil Victor.
The Farmers union held an oyster supper Friday evening March 24 at the Betts school house. Weather kept attendance lower than planned but the room was full and many stood. Pupils directed by Mrs Emma McClintock presented an excellent program. Supper followed in Betts style and was served late as people departed.
Stitches were taken while a social hour was enjoyed by all. At five o'clock the hostess served one of her famous four course luncheons assisted by Mrs. F. B. Smiley Mrs. J. B. Dougherty and Miss Evelyn Down.
Notice is given by Sarah E. Meyers executrix of the John Meyers estate to creditors and claimants to present claims with vouchers within six months after first publication at Spangler & Haney Mitchell Davison South Dakota. Dated March 25 1916.
A mass meeting of Democrats in Aurora county endorsed O D Anderson of Aurora for nomination to Congress in the First district by unanimous vote. He had been named as a possible governor candidate but will seek Congress now, aiming to be the sole Democratic nominee at the May 23 primary.
Rev. J. H. Andress of Cheyenne Wyoming has accepted the call as pastor of the Congregational church in Pierre South Dakota. He will fill the pulpit previously occupied by Rev. O O Smith who took a Nebraska pastorate several months ago.
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