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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1915
Page
2
The item presents an aged newspaper masthead with publisher editor R Ronald listed as Manager. It notes a post office entry and a date under the 1879 act. The fragment conveys publishing details and a price line from an older Mitchell South Dakota issue.
The piece portrays editor Ronald rising at dawn to write a column on farming while a robin-filled morning backdrop sets the stage. It argues hard work, not genius, drives success in business and presses youth to shun easy paths. It ends with a vague reference to Barnes and legal questions.
Miss Rose Stahl appears in the four act comedy A Perfect Lady at the Metropolitan theater Monday next, marking her Mitchell premiere and the re opening of the playhouse. The show by Pollock and Wolf features an excellent company led by Stahl and includes Frank Beamish Beatrice Noyes and others.
Memorial services were held Sunday by Ransom Woman's Relief Corps for four departed members Mrs Martha Litsey Mrs Waldah Stowell Mrs Julia Noll and Mrs Orpha Kintigh. The tribute emphasized their faith charity loyalty and lifelong service to veterans and the corps.
The state house grounds begin landscaping with over eighteen hundred trees and flowering shrubs planted in grouped arrangements. Only species proven to thrive in the northern and central regions will be used to create an effective landscaping scheme.
Pierre South Dakota report shows EB Dixon of Waloka earned 405 dollars last year from six milk cows. He sold cream valued at 225 dollars and used some for family needs and butter. He also raised six calves worth 180 dollars today. Other west river farmers with small cattle herds, hogs, and chickens are prospering and improving land value while earning a living from farming.
Foreclosure announced for the Milner E B Lane mortgage in Mitchell South Dakota. The sale of the east halves of lots 7 and 8 and the east halves of lots 7 and 8 in block 10 Railroad Addition is set at the Davison County Courthouse Front Door on May 29 1915 at 10:00 am. Davis & Daniels Company mortgagee through Spangler & Haney attorneys.
Mme. Schumann-Heink, renowned opera and concert star, will give a recital in Mitchell on Friday evening May 7 under the Philharmonic club. The club has a guaranty fund, and ticket sales suggest strong attendance.
The event promises strong attendance at the Metropolitan theater in Mitchell. Madame Schumann-Heink, traveling from California, will arrive with her accompanist pianist and private piano tuner, preparing for the engagement opening four days prior.
Rosa Bell Hunter filed for letters of administration of Susanna Rogers deceased. A hearing is set for May 18 1915 at 10:00 a m in the County Judge's office Mitchell South Dakota. Any interested party may appear and show cause. Dated April 20 1915 in Mitchell. Judge O R Thompson.
In Douglas County South Dakota County Court forty term 1915 Christian Lau deceased Marcus Law filed a petition for letters of administration hearing set for Tuesday April 27 1915 at 3 o clock pm at the County Judge office Mitchell Davison County any interested party may appear and show cause why petition should not be granted Dated Mitchell April 5 1915 Judge Co C Thompson County Court Clerk S Cattrell Walker Gurley Armpry attorneys for petitioners
Mrs. Mary Morgan mother of the late Mrs. J H Nolt died Thursday at the Nolt residence on the South side. She was 189 years of age and bedfast since last November. She left three children eleven grandchildren and twenty three great grandchildren. Born Mary Cramer in Pennsylvania in 1826 she moved to Ohio where she married George G Morgan August 28 1845. They settled in Sauk county Wisconsin in 1855. Her husband died about fourteen years ago. She lived with her daughter Mrs J Nolt of Mitchell the last eight years, who died sixteen days earlier. Remains taken to Reedsburg Wisconsin for interment on the Omaha this evening accompanied by John Nolt and Walter Nolt.
Dispatches report Gen. Obregon with about 40 000 troops twelve miles north of Ira Puato pursuing Villa. Villa’s Celaya losses are estimated at 6000 killed and 5000 missing as the pursuit continues.
In Deadwood South Dakota a trial case names Mike Carmel of Roubaix charged with debauching three stepdaughters. The widow wife of Carmel’s late husband Herman Pinske reports abuse amid storms forcing a girl of thirteen to seek help. Local women aid the victim’s family as Carmel prepares to contest the charges.
Pierre South Dakota John Hays faces trial in Fort Pierre on bank wrecking charges as jurors are selected and the case proceeds over two days.
The Ways Bank at Fort Pierre failed about two years ago and Hays vanished, later found in Vancouver British Columbia. He returned without extradition after a long delay, and the case has now been scheduled for a hearing in the Stanley County town court with Judge McGee of the seventh circuit presiding.
EH Meikle of Mitchell reports Canada’s business has fallen about half due to the war. He details sagging trade across Ontario from Sarnia to Montreal, floods of heavy taxation, fewer building projects, rising import duties, and liquor trade shifts as troops occupy cities. Farmers prosper, factories slow.
Dakota Wesleyan English club staged two one act playlets at the Wesleyan chapel Saturday. The Neighbors featured Alicia Dougherty Grace Wheeler Mary Woodford Maude Klatt Bonnie Martin Marlys Shaw Frank Petrie and George Potter with Miss Clara Piper directing. In Honor Bound starred Prof Clyde Tull and Mrs Tull with Nettie Johnson also in the cast. The audience praised the acting and staging as the season winds down.
Capt E B Rowley reports Circular No 3 outlines the South Dakota National Guard summer encampment to follow Independence Day. Placement near Redfield is favored to cut transport costs, with Huron and Sioux Falls also in consideration. Enlisted men will receive state pay plus federal pay, and units must supply at least 88 enlisted men and two officers per company. Khaki service uniforms plus olive drab cotton outfits will be issued. olive drab wool uniforms will not be carried.
Sioux Falls businessman T W Dwight, a veteran state regents member and prominent Republican, is discussed as a potential congressman candidate from South Dakota’s first district. The piece notes current Rep C H Dillon may not seek reelection and outlines a broader GOP primary backdrop including prohibition and equal suffrage battles ahead of 1916 elections.
Governor Byrne today appointed the first bank guaranty commissioners under the new law naming C. H. Lien of Sisseton Louis Jacobs of Lennox and William Hoese of Spencer The board will put the act into operation and future members will be chosen from names suggested by state bankers.
Maurice McMillan of Fort Pierre pled guilty to embezzling Fort Pierre funds and received a two year sentence in the penitentiary. He was captured recently in Arkansas after a long manhunt and extradited for trial. In the John Hayes case the judge directed a verdict of not guilty on one count and sustained a demurrer on another, leaving five informations pending against Hayes regarding alleged irregularities at his Fort Pierre bank.
The son of a farmer named Stenson living near Wolsey was fatally mangled after falling before a disc mower. The machine passed over him as he attempted to assist his father with farm work, resulting in severe injuries.
In a spring sale spanning April 5 to 21 across fifteen counties, South Dakota sold 12 415 acres of common school lands at 58 24 per acre and 135 acres of endowment lands at 31 43 per acre in Marshall county. Davison averaged 48 99 and Lincoln led counties at 76 66 per acre, with Turner 71 50 and Minnehaha 72 58 among others.
London leaders form Belgian relief committee to raise funds for Belgian relief. They will distribute aid through the American commission since no English volunteers may travel to Belgium.
President orders July 1 transfer of Sundance National Forest lands totaling 179,121 acres to the Black Hills National Forest. Supervisor Belleter will oversee the combined forest out of Deadwood S D, creating a total area of 779,601 acres for the Black Hills unit for greater economy and efficiency.
The state legal department clarifies that exempting townships from cash road taxes requires a vote at each March election approving payment in labor. The Meade county inquiry adds that civil township organization proceeds only if territorial voters exceed twenty five. with fewer, no organization is possible, and a petition by every voter carries no authority.
Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey advertised as an antiseptic and healing tonic. The copy touts invigorating pine forest air as cleansing for throat and mucous ailments and urges readers to buy a bottle at druggists for 25 cents.
Notice is given by the administrator of the estate of Christian Wau deceased to creditors and all with claims against the deceased to exhibit them with vouchers within six months after the first publication. Return to Armour, Douglas County, South Dakota. Dated April 27, 1915. Marcus Lau, Administrator of the estate.
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