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Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1918

Page

2

Bridgewater Visits and Travel Notes From Local Residents

Mrs and Nits and Orinsiebo Batre arrived from Emerson Nebraska on Thursday and plan to stay in Bridgewater. Miss Bessie Coolhee visited from Minneapolis for Mrs George A Webb. Myron Bedie and others hired from a Sioux Falls crash departed for Chicago to attend Billy Sunday meetings. Redfeld will visit Carl Harvey in Ganyp Funston on the way home. Hofer arrived from Hillsboro Kansas after winter at Gabor College. Petersons came from Sheldon for a short visit. Mable McNulty returned to Sioux Falls after a week with Mrs Hunt and Mrs McMahon. J K Lingenfeiter came from Omaha where he spent the winter with his daughter Mrs Mel.

Orinsiebo Batre Emerson Wil Ward Harvey Biggad Windy City Redfeld Carl Harvey Ganyp Funston Tear Jake M. Hofer Hillsboro Kanawhere Gabor. College Peterson Sheldon Mable McNulty Sioux Falls Ir Hunt

Hampshire Hogs Sell Strong At Local Market In Wessington

Farmer George Thompson sold Hampshire hogs that brought over 6700 dollars at the local market near Wessington Springs. The issue of city power and lighting looms as a key topic in upcoming elections alongside community events and celebrations in the area.

George Thompson Wessington Springs Hampshire Florence Gehan Lakewood New Jersey France

Vacationing Miner Returns to Fulton for Two Weeks

FUL i Joe Kitto from Wisconsin zinc mines arrived in Fulton Monday night for a two weeks vacation. He is the son of James Kitto Sr. O S Close has installed a new switchboard to improve telephone service. G W Brewer left for Fall River Wisconsin after receiving word of cousin L P Sorenson’s death. Agar resident Sorenson is remembered by many in the area. Forrest Law made a business visit to Mitchell on Monday. Ward Stether visited home folks Sunday. Julius Berlsch agreed to Mitchell on Tuesday.

Joe Kitto Wisconsin Fulton James Kito S. Close Moe G W. Brewer Wis L. P. Sorenson Agar Pikapanehiter Eyr Branch Forrest Law Mitchell Ward Stether Julius Berlsch Mitehl

Local Notices and Social Tidbits From Tacoma Area

William Giana preslio was here last Friday and Ox spent upcoming months in vicinity working on a collado Fred Krienbultl Wall Davis in town from the South part of the county Mrs James Kaeer Me aeing Wednesday Henry J King to Erfima Gangard both of Tacoma Rev Fredericks performing the ceremony Frank Gammon against Saturday Visitor and Mrs AN Gammon Mrs Bedrey Alben returned Tuesday from Presho where she cared for Mrs Claud Grimey and baby Mrs J King returned Monday from a week with Mrs Harding of Wagner formerly Miss aielen Resencrance Mrs Marti Williamson and children spent Tuesday with Judge and Mrs Williamson Wednesday they took the train for Yale S C where they will reside Mr Williamson has filed on a wait er right first Thursday afternoon Miss Hna Fillickeh and M L Primm of Dixon surprised many friends by quietly going to Winner where they were married from lona parents

Dacoma William Giana Preslio Nigay Ox Ots He Collader Fred Krienbultl Wall Davis Tuestay Athe County James Kaeer Outuree Ithegi Henry J. King Erfima Gangard Tacoma Fredericks Frank Gammon An? Gammon Bedrey Alben Presho Claud Grimey J. King Harding of Wagner Aielen Resencrance Marti Williamson Williamson Yale S. C Hna Fillickeh Andee M. L. Primm Dixon Lona

Salem Residents Visit Kin and Return Home

Salem records show Mrs H Scheinbaum and family visiting relatives, A G Rawards returning from Humboldt to Salem, Severn Wilson coming from St Marys Hall Fairmont Minnesota for spring break with her parents, Alia Sibson from Sioux City staying at Campman home, Robert Laird returning from Chippewa Falls after illness, and Mrs P Brow visiting on a farm near Salem. The notices highlight local families traveling, visiting, and spending time with relatives.

Salem Scheinbaium Mand

Local Visitors and Hospital Updates in Parkston Area

Freeman Mr and Mrs Herman Schnell visited Parkston. J I Kleinsasser and A R M Nofer returned from Fort Riley after visiting their sons. Mr and Mrs WJ Tatnke took their boy to Yankton hospital for an operation. Henry Menseh was taken to Yankton hospital for an appendicitis operation Sunday afternoon.

Yankton

Local Residents Visit and Travel Updates in Parkston Area

Parkston residents and relatives report various travels. Mrs James Hird and Miss Pearl of Scotland visited friends in Tripp. Lt J G Carney, returning from Fort Riley, heads to Houston aviation camp. Mrs Myrtle S Carney accompanies him toward Touston.

Community News Notes from Local Visit and Social Gatherings

Emery Danforth Cheney Mont Montgomery Eva Glassbrook and Maghler Vee visit from Alexandria on Sunday. Several friends shower Cecilia Auden and Lena Jarding at the Lees home before their upcoming marriages. Mrs G H Terveen and others visit Will Terveen in Fargo. Rademacher family heads to Montana for new home. Weageht Avent to Wesley South Carolina. Wrights visit Menno. Susie Moran returns from Bridgewater. Lee Brown travels to Estherville. Raugusbs family to Parkston for a few days. Francis Sinclair returns from Neligh after three weeks visiting relatives.

Emery R. Danforth Cheney” Montomery Eva Glassbrook Welsey S.cd Lillian Parkston Wilth Francis Sinclair Neligh Neb

Prosper Red Grass division meets for Hope Chapel Aid

The Red Grass division of the Hope Chapel Aid Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Oscar Garlson on Wednesday afternoon in Prosper township. The gathering includes a Shark business meeting led by Mrs. J S Mooney and a petition to organize a Red Cross auxiliary. A buffet lunch followed the session with guests noting a pleasant afternoon.

Hope Chapel Aid Society Oscar Garlson Pattarnbon Kruse Percy Nicholas Webern Emil Strand Mitchell Lancaster Mulkeel J. S. Mooney Red Cross Prosper Township

Local Notes From White Lake and Surrounding Area

White Lake area residents report travel and visits this week. Keb left Monday for Sioux City. Mrs Meier and baby visited Enid Oklahoma last week. Vera Park visited from Chamberlain for an over Sunday with relatives. Liutz went to Mitchell to survey land and begin farming. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Joe Falk on April 3. Mrs Townsend visited Mitchell for a week with Mrs Bobb. Tageldue of Marshalltown arrived to check on a Lake township farm.

White-Lake J.P. Keb Sioux City Meiers Baby Meier Enid Okla Vera Park Chamberlain Hole AL Liutz Mitchell Lutz Truel Joe Falk R. W. Townsend G. S. Bobb. O. TL. Tageldue Marshalltown Lake Township

Local Transfers and Travel Snippets Around Town

ETHAN Joseph Scheich sold his hotel to a Mr. dos of Illinois in exchange for Michigan real estate. Hans Madsen left for Grand Island Nebraska to take a bank position. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lund and children Jens and Pearl returned home near Vermillion after visiting their son Thomas. The Misses Pillar came from Scotland and stayed with the F. Gieson family. Mrs. O. M. Rosenquist and son Herman Generted in Baastee HM pringsy.Sp, with the latter to receive medical treatments. they were joined by Mrs. Syphers the nurse.

Ethan Joseph Scheich Dos Ilinois Michigan Hans Madsen Grand Island Nebr Peter Lund Jens Pearl Vermillion Thomas Pillar Scotland F. Gieson 0. M. Rosenquist Herman Baastee HM Pringsy Syphers

Alexandria Social News Notes From The Week

John Forner of Loéxineston Jh visited Alexandria this week and stayed with his brother in law. Mrs G F Forney returned from Florida to Alexandria. Ann Ketchum visited Mr and Mrs W B Anderson. Rey Allen returned from Burlingiton Iowa and Chicago. C H Peckham arrived home from Drake University. Yell Mead left for Camp Funston to visit his nephew Seat CG Goleman is in training camp. Adam Laidlow left for Elkland Pa. August Chondt returned from his Draper farm on business.

Alexandria John Forner Loéxineston Belselhi G. F. Forney Forney Florida Ann Ketchum Letelor Cam W. B. Anderson Rey Allen Burlington Iowa Chicaeo C. H. Peckham Harriet Drake University Des Moines Low Yell Mead Camp Funston Seat CG. T. Goleman Adam Laidlow J. M. Ryburn Elkland August Chondt Draper

Artsian society notes travel and family visits

Mrs J B Gross visits her Iowa mother. Mrs John Dut arrives from Flandrean for a few days at the Ashmore home. Jesse Gass returns from Cincinnati after his mother's death. B F Campbell Sr attends Faith service. Mrs I N Carter returns from Miles City Montana. Mrs I Wagner returns from Funston with husband. G A Latimer from Yale for brother G M Bennett's funeral. M B Dowdell and wives head to Chicago for a week. Vera Jefferson goes to Madison. Mrs J H Croat travels to Sioux Falls for grandchild illness.

J. B. Gross Iowa John Dut Flandrean FL. Ashmore Jesse Gass Cincinnnati Ohio B.F. Campbell Faith 1. N. Carter L. W G. M. Bennett M. B. Dowdell Leff Chicago Vera Jefferson Madison J. H. Croat Sioux Falls

Local Arrivals Bring Families to County Farm Township

Mrs Johan Smits and daughter arrived from Portland Oregon last Saturday. Mr and Mrs C Spnanz and family and Mr and Mrs G Vogelzang and family came from Whitmun Wis to establish homes on a farm in Town township. Lawrence Beedis visited Conrad Schrank from Trinchera Colo last Thursday. Mrs J De Haan arrived from Pella Iowa with her mother Mrs Gi Ver Steeg of Harrison Feeble and came to care for her. Virgil O Brien mechanic returned from Camp Funston Kansas last Thursday for a visit. Ick Vis came Monday from Fort Riley Kansas. Peter Robinson returned Thursday from Sioux City where he accompanied a carload of cattle.

Johan Smits Portland Oregon Mes. C. Spnanz G. Vogelzang Whitpun Wis Town Township Lawrence Beedis Trinchera Colo Conrad Schrank J. de Haan Pella Towa Gi Ver, Steeg Harrison Virgil O ° Brien Camip Funston Kans

Local notes on residents and weather

Kimball and Mrs Witty returned from visiting Capt Walter Witty at Fort Dodge. Ross Gonant visited Hartington Nebraska for draft board examination. Libby Vice traveled to Kadoka for a two week home visit. The area has had cold weather with nightly frosts for a week. Farmers prep oats and barley. wheat sowing is complete and wheat growers boosted land by about 15 to 20 acres this year.

Kimball

Local notes and Red Cross auction totals in Kennebec area

Chas Spottis returned from a business trip to Sioux City. Fr S Bridges left for Philip to manage real estate. A J Barrow of Manilla and BE Rye of Dunlap arrived to oversee ranch interests. Franke McGuigan came from Spearfish for a family visit. The Red Cross auction at Presho netted about 7000 dollars. The turkey sold March 23 for 350 and brought 375 at Presho, totaling 884.50 raised by three sales.

Kennebec Chas Red Cross Presho Jagt Presho

Spencer News and Social Notes

Spencer births visits and hospital returns populate the week. A baby boy born April 10 to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Nickel joins the Hartenstien family visiting with Mr Hartenstien’s mother. Allen Bruce returns from Mitchell hospital to Hartford for a few days. The Baptist Ladies Aid held a social with a ten cent lunch for about 65 attendees. Mrs. J S Hartenstien visits Sioux Falls. Mrs Gilbert, former Spencer resident now of Sheridan Wyoming, visits friends here. Miss Isabel Gress of Murdo visits the S Myers home.

Spencer Peter Nickel Hartenstien Baptist Ladies Aid Theo Rockafellowshome Allen Bruce Mitchell Hospital Hartford Philip Dexheiber Mitchell

Perry Township News Highlights From Mitchell and Vicinity

Mrs Jay Walwrath recovering after operation at Parnsworth hospital Mitchell. Ella Steinbeck from Illinois visiting sister Mrs Carl Elliott. L Olson busy grading roads at Mitchell. Visiting with Halling near Letcher Mr and Mrs Robert McGee and Burt Smith. Hazel Ryerson ill with appendicitis. Be My Smith drilling new artesian well on his farm.

Perry Township Jay. Walwrath Parnsworth Hospital Mitchell S. W. Bates Wioenseckes Ella Steinbeck Illinois Carl Elliott L. Olson Mitcheth Robert McGee Burts Smith Robert Welker

Murdo Social Visits Mention Thelma Gorey and Local Guests

Thelma Gorey of Wendt visited friends Madge Kerlin this week. Mrs J J OReilly of Draper called in Murdo between trains on Wednesday. Mrs G C Bishop arrived Saturday for a visit at the home of Sender's daughter Mrs H B Lange. Mr Bishop returned home Sunday.

Murdo O ‘Thelma Gorey Wendt Madge Kerlin J. J.o’reilly Draper G. C. Bishop H. B. Lange

Murdo Chapter crafts and local social news

Anified sweater by seven year old Margaret Townsend highlights Murdo Chapter activities. Visit of Miss Erin Vaughn to Troonport noted amid schoolmate gatherings. Sherman cattle sale net proceeds around 65 000 with plan to donate a cow for Red Cross benefits. Mrs. Harrington and Mrs. Gallagher featured in extended family visits and illness notices.

Ernyon Bishop Willy Murdy Othe Margaret Townsend Wiss Margaret Murdo Gladys Dett Ern Vaughn Witats Trooenport Lowe Murdo Oon Friay Sherma Red Cross Wanes Jackwin Waakon R. E. Brown Tele Mabel Gianman Ogeoma Harrington Tiesiay Chamberlain P. G. Gallagher Plankinton

Mitchell Local Notes Reflect Busy Week in Town

Mitchell locals and visitors gather for business and social rounds Friday. Names include Mrs. Winsor, J. Henricksen, Charles Boreson with 1000 cattle, and Lt. Mizener at Camp Dodge. Infrastructure talk features F E B Baker on hospital plumbing and a junior college project in Wessington Springs. Regular club and church notices close with a Modern Brotherhood meeting and a bank tally of 9700.

F. E B. Baker Glicago Methodist Episcopal Hospital Mitshell Wessington Springs Modern Brotherhood of América

Baptist Hold 37th Annual Meeting Here

Members of the First Baptist church met for their 87th annual gathering with Rev. Walter Ingram presiding. Reports showed steady growth despite a midyear resignation, with total membership at 846 and overall finances near $6,000 including building and Bible school funds. Officers elected include J W Broadbent as trustee, E A Loomer as treasurer, Margaret Weede clerk, and deaconess additions Mrs Wesley Wood and Mrs G D Johnson.

First Baptist Church Walter Ingram Mildred Brown Violet, Fiske Florence Gillis R. A. Kelly R. A. Kelley Margaret e.Weede E. A. Loomer Bible School W. C. Sprague Ladies Aid Society Laura Kjelmyr Bertha, Slade Margaret Weede Steve Spinkushers Loomer W. Gillis W. S. Sprague Dre R.A. Kelly A. Loomer

M H S Seniors Join the Army

Two senior students Huh G Craton and Vern O Wiley enlisted in the United States regular army in the quartermasters corps. They receive credits for the year and will train three months before serving, with aims to gain trades and possibly go to France. Recruiting officers praise the opportunities and benefits including pay, clothing, medical care, and schooling.

Huh G. Craton Vern O. Wiley United States Quartermasters’ Corps France Teo Graon Ain Quartermasters Corps Dodge Ford Packard Aso le Chast Signal Corps

Milwaukee Rail Men Buy $50 000 in Bonds

Milwaukee rail workers from Mitchell to towns between Sanborn and Kapra City and Running Water subscribed nearly 100000 to the Third Liberty loan with many planning to add more. Italian agent John M. Smith gave 5000, a Whiter Lake track man 250, a car cleaner and a coal loader 200 each, boosting Mitchell total to 25000.

John M. Smith Dalton Milwaukee McGregor Rapid City Whhite Lake Colear CGham+ berain Mitchell

Prof Miller Leaves Tonight for Navy Y M C A Work

Dakota Wesleyan University music head George Tarot Miller departs tonight to join Navy Y M C A work at the Great Lakes training station. He has led city musical life and directed Methodist Episcopal citizen efforts. A farewell at the college chapel featured a leather kit gift to Professor Miller. Mrs Miller will complete the year's college duties.

Prof. Miller Navy Y. MC. A George Tarot Miller Dakota Wesleyan University Great Lakes Sta G. H. Miller Mitchel Miller Seyemu Methodist Episcopal Eotlore BW. Bureh

Weller Regains His Stetson Hat in Mitchell Mystery

Local man Mr. Weller recovered his fall style Stetson stolen last Tuesday after dining at Widman hotel. J J Ferris reported the hat’s return. investigators traced the misplacement to hotel tailor shop where coats and hats were miscollected. Beeker clothing store provided a cap during the search and later the recovered hat was refunded to the retailer.

S. Weller Tie J.J. Ferris Mr. Weller Mitchell Sherlock Wolmes

Defendant Wins In Miskimmins Suit

After a brief deliberation the circuit court jury awarded 35000 damages to S A Mis kimmins guardian of Vera Miskimmins against Wentworth Porter and Percy Porter. The case grew from a fall off last autumn when Vera Miskimmins was struck by a car carrying the Porters.

Miskimmins Porter S. A. Miskimmins Vera Miskimmins Wentworth J. Porter Percy Porter Court House Wentworth, Porter Petsy Porter

Election Petitions Flood South Dakota Statehouse

Pierre April 18 petitions filed for state nominations as April 25 filing deadline nears. Judges Gales and Polley seek Supreme Court seats. Polley entries from Sioux Falls and Mitchell Meadwood. Circuit petitions include J J McCord Pierre and John B R Russell Deadwood. R Jorgenson Sisseton for attorney general. W H Me Masters Yankton for lieutenant governor. Harry Atwater Sturgis for Congress in the third district. Walter Jacobs Aberdeen for Congress in the second district.

Pierre John BR. Russell Deadwood Eighth Circuit R. Jorgenson Sisseton W. H. Me Masters Yankton Harry Atwater Sturgis Congress Walter Jacobs Aberdeen

Dakota News Briefs Mixed notices from regional towns

Geores Thompson of Aning township in county markets cattle to a total of 727.20 dollars. Amos Golwals won a dairy contest at the South Dakota Dainty and Creamery event. The district draft list notes men from Jerouh county. Wessington Springs Republican committee criticizes use of yellow paint by zealots. Artestan staged a talent play raising funds for the Red Cross. Sixty attended the broadcast. Sanbotl County reports a wheat yield drop this year. The American Real Gross shipped funds for various causes. Several schools close due to starlet fever. Judge Frank Vincert of Alexandria is among seven men drafted from Hansen county. others listed.

Geores Thompson Aning Fom Amos Golwals J AM Bishur Wessington Sprigs Dakoly Dainty and Creamery Soriation Sion Dralft Jenmid Elathine Wessingtom Artestan Red Cross Tascast Yellowstone Trail Ibs Sanbotl Gounty TilGacres Leteher Dremel Amermean Arsier toNlenmie Judee Frank Vincert Alexandria Hansen County Peter J. Rucen Minery Pike Detroit Mitel Carl Christian Roy J. Soule Palmer James Tomes Reginald James Jones Alexandevin

New Muddy Pile Bridge Opens April 18

The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway to open the new 75 foot swing span bridge next Thursday completing a replacement of the emergency structure at Chamberlain. Traffic will resume along the line between Mitchell and the Black Hills aiding Brule county communities after disruption.

Whch Ito Channel Mitchell Black Willis Chamberlain

Butler Powers Piano Recital Set for April 18

Miss Dora Butlers and Miss Melen Powers, piano instructors, present a joint recital at Miss Butlers studio 207 Main Street Thursday evening April 18 at 8 80 o clock. Two pianos featured with a classical program including Serenade from Symphonie Goldmark Ballade A Pairy Vale Seehoeck If I Were a Bird and Romance Valse among pieces.

Dora Butlers Melen Powers

Royal Johnson Promoted to Sergeant in Infantry

Writing from Gamy Meade to an Aberdeen friend Congressman Royal C G Johnson says he will finish training on April 16 then return to his regiment with a sergeant promotion. His new ID number 1780487 and assignment to Company K, 13th Infantry are noted as he comments on officer losses and learning the requirements before attempting higher rank.

Gamy Meade Aberdeen Royal CG. Johnson Ite S13th Infantry

Wesleyan fielding a baseball team in state competition

Dakota Wesleyan University plans a spring baseball program with no intercollegiate games in South Dakota. The campus reports practice underway as recruits from military service join returning players. Intra school games opened with the Senior Sophomore beat Juniors and Freshmen 16 to 15 amid strong winds.

Tong Wilder Lushbaugh Gase Ure

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