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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1911
Page
2
Lost readable portions indicate a death notice for a daughter of Mr and Mrs Swift of Wilburn Illinois. The fragment notes a move to Wilburn and a 1897 death, but many details are missing and the full story is unclear.
The Mitchell church event featured Rev. Mr. Mair delivering a sermon on Andrew and the traveling salesman craft focusing on intelligence tact and character. An Odd Fellows Rebekahs social followed with dancing refreshments and card tables, drawing over fifty couples and strong community turnout. Charles A. Newman and Minnie Snitker married in the Congregational parsonage as fire department members celebrated with a playful fire cart procession and a $10 gift for the bride.
Mr and Mrs Will Smith traveled to Mitchell in their new car accompanied by Mrs Pape and Mrs F W Tobey. Jurors John Paetz John Schoenfelder and Alf Dodd served in Mitchell. James Judge of Parkston visited Ethan. Mrs Byron P Swartz returned to Parkston. Mrs M J Oathout visited Vermilion to see son S C and family. Lora Oathout went to Mitchell. Friends of Henry Bowlby, formerly east of Ethan, celebrate the birth of a son in Canada. R L Tremaine family left for Mitchell. neighbors wish them happiness in their new home.
Rapid City South Dakota rapid city stock growers association ends its nineteenth annual session with a referendum plan to block the herd law for two years by gathering 5300 signatures before June 4. The group notes 500 members, 300000 cattle marketed in 1910, and a busy aviation meet ending with Robinsons biplane crash efforts.
Rapid City reports half an inch of snow then clear skies as Aviator Robinson makes two flight tests before a large crowd. The weather hindered takeoffs but supports the fall aviation meet plan. Deadwood reports four to six inches of wet snow across northwest South Dakota, the heaviest in months for the agricultural districts. Pierre notes a heavy general snowfall ongoing statewide.
Rain prevailed over the section yesterday soaking the ground. Conditions are favorable for the crops to begin growing with warm weather ahead and soil ready for planting.
Plankinton residents rushed to help fight a prairie fire driven by strong winds north of White Lake. Two auto loads joined others as the blaze scorched five miles of land, destroying hay and threatening farm buildings. The fire started when a farmer attempted to burn off stubble.
Northern South Dakota received abundant rainfall on Wednesday easing crop fears. Aberdeen saw rain from morning into night with over two inches recorded. Mobridge began after 2 PM with a heavy downpour. The storm stretched to Milbank Ortonville Pierre Watertown and Huron reporting heavy rains.
Ned Crane died when his Buick racing car wrecked during a practice run at the track. The 90 horsepower car burst a front tire then rolled over three times in the late afternoon session. An Buick employee riding with Crane was badly injured.
London reports Harry Selfridge, former manager of Marshall Field's house, injured in an automobile accident that caused brain foam controversy as he attracted international attention with American department store methods in London.
The House passed the Rucker resolution for a constitutional amendment to direct election of U S senators by 296 to 16, the first Democratic measure of the session. Debate lasted six hours with Republicans objecting to terms potentially limiting congressional supervision of elections.
Philadelphia society widow Mrs. Kate Felton Elkins plans to marry William Delaware Neilson accepting a loss of 500000 to 1000000 from her late husband’s will. She inherits a third of 1250000 realty and personal property, with her children each receiving one million in trust plus her grandmother’s 250000. She is independent financially and her fiancé is a prominent attorney.
Stormy weather keeps turnout light for Brown county school lands sale led by State Land Commissioner F. F. Brinker. Only 759 acres sold with average price just over $56 and top bid $76. Sale to be completed today.
John Thimbler a homesteader on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation ceded lands South Dakota died from burns received while battling a prairie fire that swept a large area. He and his family moved from New Haven Indiana to start a homestead only months before. His pain was so severe that several men had to restrain him from leaping from his bed.
Household remedy claim for cuts burns bruises piles and pain. Dr Coxs Barbed Wire Liniment 25c size promises no equal and refunds if not satisfactory. Available through all druggists.
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