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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
7
Local notes report progress on the city water works renewal with new valves being enclosed in brick manholes for accessibility. Circus warning from Chief of Police and plans for a new city park draft. Various residents visit, church plans, and travel notes from Mitchell residents and officials.
Rev Snyder urged building a new Y M C A to provide wholesome recreation for young men, arguing it could deter dances and pool halls. An open air service near the bandstand drew large crowds as Victrella and a male quartet entertained after prayer and scripture.
New York woman Miss Helen Gould and Miss E. L. King of Monterey challenge Pastor Huffner over his exile of old maids to a barren island. Gould explains she remains unmarried, cites good from single life, and urges reconsideration after Huffner resigns from First Christian church.
The Congregational church service featured a sermon on the unpopularity of Christ with reasons for rejection and crucifixion. A quartet provided music enjoyed by a large congregation as Rev Mair announced that he
He will travel to Chicago this week for several weeks of university lectures and attendance at a national convention. He will be away two or three Sundays. Dr. Samuel Weir of Dakota Wesleyan College will preach during his absence.
A cheerful crowd gathered for a farewell surprise for Miss Cora Breidenback hosted by Mrs. Rogge and to celebrate Embrosia Jacobson's birthday. Refreshments followed late, with Breidenback finishing summer classes at D. W. U. and returning home near Plankinton tonight.
W H Randall president of Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance and directors Frank Schlick D S Culver and John Burchard left Mitchell for St Paul after servicing A T Downey and driving through south and east Mitchell. They praised local crops good harvest prospects and the area’s future.
At Interior South Dakota delegates from along the route attended the Good Roads Convention. J A Stransky of Puckwana resigns as president, replaced by Harry Wentry of Rapid City to aid Mr Wood who is secretary. The meeting heard of bridge work on Cheyenne River and $1500 road improvements in Lyman county. A state wide association is planned with a Pierre convention. A Winnipeg to Gulf Meridian road trip is planned for September with fifty autos. A two day carnival closes the event.
A major blaze in Pierre started in the Owl Restaurant basement and consumed the restaurant building the Dayhoff bakery and the Thomas grocery store. Estimated loss ranges from ten to fifteen thousand dollars with about seven thousand insured. Owners Chas Hyde J P Eryckson Ed Odemark and J M Thomas share the losses.
A Victorian tone infers the value of health and strength for women aided by Electric Bitters, with testimonials from Eliza Pool in Oklahoma and a price of 50 cents. The piece also notes Immigration Commissioner Deets collecting job applications and urges towns to form free employment bureaus to connect workers with employers in South Dakota.
Former Senator R F Pettigrew denounces Tom Ayres as a feeble rival and attacks the trio Ayres Dowdell and Johnson accusing them of backing a deceptive Clark ticket. He urges Democrats to oppose Johnson Dowdell and Ayres and to demand fair tax assessment and opposition to political trickery by railroads and corporations.
James P. Coffey of Aberdeen, head of the Democratic state central committee, urges readers to finance the Wilson for president and Johnson for governor campaigns. He argues against big interests and asks citizens to donate amounts from 1 to 100 dollars, stressing it is their fight and urging immediate support.
A five o'clock blaze in Chamberlain destroyed five brick veneered business buildings in the crowded main street. Loss nears 100000 with Watson & Tockwood, FE Scott Drug, and surrounding shops listed among the heaviest losses. Fire fought by volunteers. water pressure reportedly low. no injuries recorded.
The quarterly bank examiner's report shows state deposits down by 2 182 245 58 from April 18 to June 14 due to the between expense and crop proceeds season. National banks show improved US deposits by 38 500 72 with total assets up and liabilities up slightly. state banks bear the largest fall. Kansas City area reports winter wheat production 61 million bushels above last year's final estimates, with state estimates for Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma totaling 163 million versus 102 million last year.
The state reports 5 million bushels of wheat this year, potentially exceeding 100 million bushels with final figures. Phenomenal yields appear in nearly every county, from 30 to 50 bushels per acre.
South Dakota Republicans loyal to Taft organize against the Huron convention’s Roosevelt ticket and oppose state and congressional candidates who refuse to endorse the national party platform. Leaders include Judge F D Wicks of Bon Homme County. The Scotland Bon Homme meeting pledges to defeat such electors and candidates unless they publicly endorse the national platform before August 1, 1912.
Sam Ray 64 a veteran colored man living near Shoulder Park died at St Josephs hospital after being struck by a picnic train. He suffered a fractured rib and a penetrating lung injury. Ray, a local pioneer, had known relatives in the area. Rapid City, South Dakota. the city sues the Chicago and Northwestern Railway for $50 damages alleging cars blocking street crossings violate city ordinance.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway seeks to withdraw proposed higher freight rates in the state, which would hit Mitchell and western points. The commission discusses withdrawal of a complaint on horse rates to eastern markets and to suspend better service calls on Faith branch pending a later meeting. Hearings on land rates at Dallas August 7 and telephone complaints at Milbank forthcoming.
South Dakota Equal Suffrage association held a two day session in Huron with Mrs. John Pyle presiding. Officers include Mrs. M B Walton as secretary and Mrs. A B Fairbank as treasurer. Committees for resolutions nominations and constitution were announced with local and regional members named.
Immigration Commissioner Deets returned from Interior where cattlemen showed interest in road making. Interior residents built a good Scenic Highway across their township at several thousand dollars. Officials reported strong attendance from towns along the line and notable mixed blood delegates from south of White River.
London reports twenty four mounted police guard Lord Davenport's residence as armed men lurk in the park. The employer is blamed for labor troubles and thousands of striking dock workers prayed for his death publicly yesterday. Authorities fear an attempted assassination.
Fred Junker, a homesteader near Faith, South Dakota, was brought to Aberdeen hospital after a fall from his mowing machine. He sustained severe injuries and remained under medical care.
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