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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1914
Page
8
A crude letter by Joseph Hazuka of Tripp County reveals financial woes and gambling debt as the motive for his suicide. The Bohemian man, 33, shot himself after six hours of consciousness, leaving a widow and six children aged three months to eleven.
William Koch plans a large amusement park along the James River near the foot of the hill on the north road opposite the old White mill. A bridge will connect the park to the western side and a tree protected area will surround the grounds. The project mirrors Sans Sord Park in Jacksonville and aims to draw Mitchell residents and nearby visitors for summer entertainment.
Milwaukee residents describe a fashion fad with wigs and powders tinted to match gowns. The piece lists shades from lavender to mandarin yellow and Sevres blue, noting the trend as a vivid, playful display among local women in the city.
City residents watch as nine women testify in misconduct charges against Dr Jacob H Prien pastor of Washington Heights Methodist Church. A fourteen member jury is seated to hear the proceedings led by Dr Frank I Wilson. Prien is sixty and has been active in church work for 37 years.
The Dairy Silo Alfalfa train resumes a west river loop from Mitchell to Chamberlain with a special crossing via Wolsey to Rapid City. Speakers including A P Ruger and Charles McCaffree draw large crowds from Faith to Eureka, with attendance approaching 7,000 before Aberdeen. Belle Wayne the prize cow tumbles on a flat car at McIntosh but the event remains lively.
Residents of Lilly have moved to appoint a business manager to run town affairs. Lilly would be the first South Dakota town to adopt a one man municipal government. If successful, other towns may follow.
Three Pukwana businesses were robbed Thursday evening with a total loss around 200 dollars. Jewelry store owner R. J. Ebright faced about 150 dollars in missing stock, the Pukwana Drug Company also lost cash from its register, and the Joe Bottagca roon till was broken into with whiskey taken. No clues have been found.
Parkston South Carolina the permanent organization of the Parkston Commercial club has been effected and officers elected for the coming year A F Grimm is president John Kayser Jr is vice president C M Schlimgen is secretary M Wright is treasurer Directors are Grimm Kayser Schlimgen Mathew Behrend and J W Peckham
Dr Albert B Krudinier 32 a prominent Aberdeen physician died at a local hospital from gangrenous appendicitis after an illness of several days He delayed surgery then was badly damaged in a car accident that dragged him along a barbed wire fence, leading to the fatal infection He leaves a wife formerly Miss Arthur of Chicago a trained nurse married four years ago
State game warden warns dog owners under Sessions 24 and 44 of Chapter 249 Laws of 186% that hunting dogs may not range in fields during April May and June. Violations carry a fine of 10 to 50 dollars or up to 30 days in jail as the department enforces the law to protect nesting birds.
Rev. Mr. Skxelley preaches his first sermon as Mitchell’s new pastor marking a return to the pulpit after three successful years at Pierre’s First Baptist Church. He is described as an eloquent member of South Dakota’s Baptist clergy.
In Davison county Republican and socialist and Democratic primaries several candidates reported minimal or no expenses. Notable costs include Charles Weller at 87.78 dollars for printing and postage and Charles Boreson at 458.65 dollars, mainly for printing and postage. Several nominees spent little or nothing, while others filed no expenditures. Democrats and Socialists listed no campaign spending.
Menno South Dakota voters approved incorporating as a city by 96 to 53 after a special election. The move ends the village charter and enables costly public improvements. A second special election will appoint the first city officers and council.
Mayor Barnum of Winner admits collecting $461 in illegal city fees and refunds the amount to the city treasury. Other Rosebud town officials and council members will follow, with an estimated $660 net gain reversed. The $2 per special meeting fee lacked lawful authorization, prompting widespread refunds and possible action in all Rosebud towns.
Sioux Falls reports a new bull moose ticket in South Dakota with Hans Ustrud for governor and Alan Bogue for U S senator or first district congress against Dillon. Seth Bullock may seek third district congress. Col Roosevelt and Beveridge expected to campaign. L G Disney vows an active state ticket and a full campaign, meeting in Mitchell on April 15.
The Loomis Farmers club met at city hall last Thursday with about 130 members and guests. J P Gillellan led an alfalfa discussion and Mrs W H Comstock Mrs Harry E B Taylor and Mrs I G Alexander led incubator talks. The program included music by a male quartet Miss Clara Watkins and Esther Alexander. New members joined during the social hour and officials predict Loomis will become the county’s banner club soon.
In Deadwood Judge James McNenny voided the divorce decree of Mrs. Anna Daugherty of Chadron from Robert L. Daugherty citing alleged deceit and collusion. The case, centered on claims of a frame up and perjury, reversed prior cruelty grounds and involved disputed testimony from Mrs. Daugherty and former attorneys.
The narrative describes a second trial lasting two days where the court ruled for the defendant after testimony about statements alleged to have been sworn to by the plaintiff in order to obtain a decree.
Northern South Dakota Educational association elected officers for the ensuing year. J. T. Glenn becomes president and Aberdeen will host next year while Glenn moves to Milbank as superintendent. Sessions featured H. C. Johnson welcome, C. G. Lawrence legislative program talk, and a reception for teachers. A resolution mourns Dr. George W. Nash leaving for Belligham Washington. A committee to revise the state course of study was formed with M. M. Guhin as chair and members Kathryn French G. G. Warner Bertrude Stedman and H. C. Souder.
Highmore South Dakota farmer Arthur Tompkins reports silos cut drought effects. He notes his dairy produced 1100 dollars in cream sales last year while ensilage fed cows yielded two to three pounds of butter weekly for home use. He predicts widespread silo adoption to curb rainfall shortages.
Huron College debate teams won two contests against State College in Huron and Brookings. The affirmative argued immigration restrictions via illiteracy test at Huron. the negative did so at Brookings. Participants included Charles Lundberg Eveland Reeves Ice from Huron and Floyd Reeves Thomas Scruby from Brookings.
In Hanson county South Dakota the March term ends abruptly when Judge Frank B. Smith learns a brother in law in Idaho is seriously burned. The Emery versus Milwaukee Road verdict stands and the venire is dismissed. The term will resume in spring.
Judge Frank McNulty resigned from the Fifth circuit to seek Congress and has joined Campbell & Walton in Aberdeen. The firm will be known as Campbell McNulty Walton Campbell, with McNulty becoming junior member. Campbell also once served on the Fifth circuit.
In Sisseton, South Dakota the sole real member of the state’s first families, Mani, a full blooded Sioux, was defeated for renomination. The March primary saw Mani toppled by newcomer C R Jorgenson who will seek a second term as state attorney.
The J. C. Wood home at 812 East Muth avenue hosted an April Fool party for Sorosis club members and husbands with a three course dinner, left-handed games, and somerset. Prizes went to Mrs. W. S. McGrath and Mr. A. E. Moser, with Mrs. Chas. Jones taking a consolation. The Crocus club met next at Bidwell flats for fancy work and luncheon.
Mrs Robt Zangle and the Woman's class officers hosted a Tuesday afternoon event in the church parlors for the Sunday school home department. Over a hundred attended as a program featured piano, readings, papers, and a shared monthly report before refreshments. The class, with 100 plus members, is active in Sunday activities and community efforts shaping the home department.
Dean S D van Benthuysen of the Dakota Wesleyan school entertained the senior class of the commerce department at dinner last Tuesday night at his home. The table featured daffodils and uniquely worded place cards. The event continued with congenial amusements and social time, continuing an annual custom of hosting graduating commerce students and earning the affectionate title Van's boys with his classes. Mrs Thomas Easticott was hostess for the Crocus Club session.
The Halcyon club met last Monday with Mrs. J. L. Cook and all members plus one guest present. They discussed beautifying the city with sharks and flowering plants. The next meeting will be at Mrs. F. I. Donaldson's home.
Women members of the Da kota Wesleyan faculty and the wives of the faculty were guests at a delightful thimble party hosted by Mrs. W. G. Seaman and Miss Seaman. The gathering led to plans to organize a club for faculty women, an idea long contemplated.
The aunt Mrs. S FE Morris hosted a gathering for Irene Gitchell’s Sunday school class at the First Methodist Church. About a dozen young girls attended with games, followed by a light luncheon at five in the afternoon.
Mrs V B Dieh! will host the Twentieth Century club Monday afternoon with Mrs A B Darling as leader and Mrs IF S Turney as magazine leader. The Mitchell Art club will be entertained Monday by Mrs Geo H Rew with a lesson on Immigration and the Negro Problem. Dr J S Hoagland will give a short address and Mrs W A Heimberger will act as critic.
Miss Lilly Patterson will entertain the Today club on Monday. After roll call Mrs.ohn Colvin will have the lesson and Miss Charlotte Carhart the habagtite review. Mrs. L. K. Mefley will be the critic for the meet. The Round Table club will meet on Monday with Mrs. Edla Laurson as hostess. Miss Mame L. Ogin will read a paper on child labor and the minimum wage for minors.
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