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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
2
Mitchell Cap Publishing Company proprietor presents subscription rates in advance. W R Ronald serves as editor and manager. One year costs 1.00, six months 75 cents, three months 40 cents.
A miscellany of feature notes on the Mikado and his poetry life contrasted with local Taft Roosevelt politics. Includes reflections on Japanese etiquette and society, and a political column discussing Huron convention and state ticket loyalties.
The Taft campaign lays out its case on contests over delegates from Texas Washington Fourth California. It argues proxies and party rules favored Taft, claiming Roosevelt supporters were improperly seated or denied seats and that the national committee controls the convention.
The Sunday School picnic of the First Methodist Episcopal church drew about a thousand attendees at Tobin grove. The event featured a brass band procession, free lemonade and ice cream, a 400 child launch ride, races and baseball games, and strong community support across committees. A jolly retreat of young ladies stayed at Tobin's park, while Mrs. J. T. Morrow hosted a farewell tea for Mrs. Dr. Samuel Kerfoot leaving for Minneapolis.
The text describes a town ceremony read by pastor Dr J. 5 and social events hosted by Congregational and Presbyterian church groups. Mrs W Adams hosted the Congregational ladies at 504 Second Avenue East with Miss Gall and Mrs Pherson as hostesses. The Presbyterian group held an ice cream social on the church lawn with strong turnout.
Lawrence Derr son of Mr and Mrs C W Derr entertained a group of boy friends on his eighth birthday Thursday afternoon. Mrs Geo Roddy hosted a six oclock dinner for a few lady friends last Wednesday evening at her Rowley street apartments in the block flats. The dinner honored Miss Mary Jarden sister of the hostess from Milwaukee Wis who is visiting the Roddy household for the summer. The evening following featured a social and musical品 event.
Miss Elizabeth Isaacson of Eth an wed Mr. Alex Mears of Mason City Iowa at the First Methodist church parsonage. After a pleasant social, the couple took the late train to Mason City where the groom is established in business and will make their future home.
W C Hitchcock of Oliaton reports to The Republican that western Lyman County will have a bumper corn and potato crop while eastern parts may be fair. The grass has been green and pasture plentiful, with small grain being harvested. he aims to show 1912 has not been a dry year in the county. South Dakota-wide reports are expected to reflect a strong harvest this fall.
The report suggests a move that would strengthen a key state's standing in U S agricultural affairs, signaling broader influence and potential policy impact for farming communities across the region.
The Mitchell Fruit and Grocery Co reports a marked increase in business over last year as Mitchell grows as a wholesale distributing point. The peach crop is arriving in quantity with two carloads of Texas Albertas and a full carload of Van Camp canned goods. The wholesale department began in 1910 and a new building was added about a year ago. The warehouse features cold storage for three to four carloads and efficient handling. Manager Leon notes retailers nearby are buying heavily due to bumper crop prospects for fall and winter.
In Elkton South Dakota James O Leary Moody county and Charles Luken Don O Leary and Henry Troutman Brookings county rode in a car struck by a freight train. Troutman the Elkton dealer applied brakes as the train bore down but could not stop the car. James O Leary and Luken jumped from the vehicle as it was hit.
Davison County auditor R A Zangle and treasurer present a detailed exhibit for the quarter ending June 30 1912. The report lists funds in the treasury, deposits, warrants drawn, and liabilities including school money and issued warrants.
After a crash the car turned turtle trapping Con O'Leary and Troutman in the wreckage. Troutman suffered five broken ribs and a broken leg while O'Leary sustained a deep head cut and bruises. Initial reports said Troutman died, but he is alive and expected to recover.
Huron South Dakota reports the Methodist church camp meeting at St. Lawrence ended with a farewell service attended by thirty preachers, five district superintendents, and Bishop Naphthali Luccock. The grounds were purchased for two thousand dollars and cottages planned for next year.
William A. Richards former Wyoming governor died in Melbourne Australia from a sudden heart attack. Born 1849 in Hazel Green Wisconsin he was educated at Galena Illinois and served as Wyoming Surveyor-general 1889 1893 and as Wyoming governor 1895 1899 later becoming commissioner of the U S General Land Office.
New York contralto Mrs Merle Tillotson Alcock impressed Mitchell concertgoers at a city hall benefit for the Mitchell concert band. Accompanist Miss Fannie McCormick received high praise for her piano playing as Alcock’s voice and stage presence drew strong applause from a full house.
Register Burke reports Washington officials clarify new homestead rules. A claimant’s residence starts upon actual occupancy and lasts three years with no prior constructive residence allowed. Cultivation requirements rise to one sixteenth in year two and one eighth in year three for 160 acre tracts. Commutation after 14 months remains unchanged.
Constantinople reports the fraud vizier asking parliament to approve a bill allowing the sultan to dissolve the assembly at will. If approved the sultan may dissolve. if rejected the cabinet will resign.
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