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Newspaper

Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1915

Page

5

Fall Nuptials Announced for Lu cille Grebel and O B Wallace

A fall wedding is announced for Miss Lucille Grebel and Mr. O B Wallace. The announcement was made at Mrs. W A Delaney's home with pink and white decorations and an afternoon auction. Guests included intimate friends of the bride to be and relatives from Chicago, Fargo, and Omaha.

Lucille Grebel O. B. Wallace W. A. Delaney Mabel Shelby Marguerite Anderson Chicago Omaha Hugo Stern Fargo

Miss Mary Callan Hosts Birthday at Sodales Club

The Sodales Country club enjoyed Miss Mary Callan's birthday afternoon at her home on Thursday August 5. A three course dinner followed with assistance from Mrs. T J Callan. Gifted with a friendship bracelet bearing the initials of all members, presented by Mrs. Puff. Visitors honored as Mrs John Colvin hosted a 5 oclock Tuesday reception for Mesdames Alden and Long of Mason City Iowa. Music reading and a dainty luncheon accompanied nasturtiums and sweet peas decorations.

Sodales Country Club Mary Callan T. J. Callan Puff John Colvin Mesdames Alden and Long Mason City

Miss Merle Grace Hosts A Tuesday Evening Party

Miss Merle Grace entertained about a dozen young ladies at her home Tuesday night. The gathering featured informal conversation music and a contest game with Mrs Walter Hanson of Howard South Dakota Mrs James Stephens and the Misses Delma Wilder Lulu Campbell Laura Dunn Elsie Snow Birdella Carhart Celeste Carlson Agnes Herrick Olive Man sheim and Flora Vermilyea among the guests. The Misses Winifred and Gladys Grace served a luncheon at the close.

Merle Grace Miss Grace Walter Hanson Howard S. D James Stephens Delma Wilder Lulu Campbell Laura Dunn- Elsie Snow Birdella Carhart Celeste Carlson Agnes Herrick Olive Mansheim Flora Vermilyea Winifred Gladys Grace

Becker Rosenstock nuptials planned at Fontenelle Omaha

The marriage of Delvan T. Becker of Mitchell to Fannie Rosenstock of Omaha will be solemnized at the Fontenelle hotel in Omaha at 6 30 pm next Tuesday. Becker and Wallace hosted bachelor friends at Mc Carthy's cafe last evening and will depart for Omaha tonight for the ceremony and a reception. The couple will then undertake a Pacific coast tour including Los Angeles San Diego San Francisco and a Canadian Rockies return trip with a stop in Fargo North Dakota to visit Becker's sister.

Delvan T. Becker Mitchell Fannie Rosenstock Omaha Fontenelle Becker QO. B. Wallace Becker-Rosenstock Pacific Coast Los Angeles San Diego San Francisco Canadian Rockies Fargo N. D Hugo Stern Mina Becker Gertrude Metz

Fann y Rosen Stock Bride of D T Becker

Fann y Rosen stock to Miss Rosenstock of Omaha will become the bride of D T Becker a well known Mitchell merchant next Tuesday.

Miss Rosenstock Omaha D. T. Becker Mitchell Marchant

Archibald Cummings Weds Vera Ryckman in City

On Wednesday at noon at the bride’s sister Mrs. Henry Posey’s home 811 West Fifth avenue Rev Robert Lincoln Kelley officiated. The ring ceremony featured Miss Gladys Posey as ring bearer. The couple plans a two week honeymoon in the west traveling via Milwaukee to the Twin Cities and Yellowstone Park, with guests from Alexandria Stickney and local relatives attending.

Archibald Cummings Vera Mitchell High School Emma Ryckman Sam Dakota Wesleyan Milwaukee Twin Cities Yellowstone Park Northern Pacific Charles Cummings George Cummmings Alexandria Heyme Vos Stickney

Presbyterian East Park meeting enjoys summer program

The Westminister guild of the Presbyterian church held its regular meeting at East Park Tuesday evening. During the summer months the Mission study is omitted and time is spent on fancy work and reading a very interesting book. A picnic supper was greatly enjoyed by all.

Westminister Guild of The Presbyterian Church East Park

Miss Mildred Test Hosts Standard Bearers Event

Miss Mildred Test entertained the Standard Bearers Thursday evening at the I L L Test home three miles south of Mitchell. Fourteen guests attended a program led by Miss Vesta Murray with refreshments served by the hostess.

Mildred Test Ll. D. Test Mitchell Vesta Murray

Brother's Farm Tragedy Leads to Coroner's Inquest

O R Bonham of Bagley Wisconsin killed himself by hanging in a Blendon township grove near his brother J S Bonham's farm after a period of melancholia. A coroner's jury ruled death by his own hand around 7 30 p m on August 6 1915. The 42 year old married man had recently returned from Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota and showed signs of mental distress before the act.

O. R. Bonham Bagley Wis J. S. Bonham Blendon Township J. A. Johnson D. D. Dorr T. F. Tormley Bonham Mayo Clinic Rochester Min J. S. Bonhams Mr. Bonham C. A. Bower Bower W. H. Broadbent Wisconsin

Barton Wins Over Branson in Interstate Tennis Final

Sioux City report details John Barton of Sioux Falls defeating Ray Branson in singles finals with a 7 5 6 3 1 6 0 6 9 7 score over Branson. It marks Branson’s first defeat to Barton in seven years. Branson and Young were set to face Barton and Enright in later doubles.

Sioux City John Barton Sioux Fall Ray Branson Branson Sioux Falls Young Barton Enright

Idaho Divines: New Mitchell Pastor Van der Maarten

Rev. C. E. van der Maarten of Pocatello Idaho accepts call to Mitchell Presbyterian church. He will begin September first and brings strong endorsements and prison reform interest. He led a Mormon area church to growth, is Idaho Sunday school president, McCormick Seminary graduate, married with two children, and preached in Mitchell on July 11.

C. KE. van der Maarten Pocatello Idaho Presbyterian Church Mitchell Mr. van der Maarten C. E. van der Maarten Christian Endeavor Society Kentucky Idaho State Sunday School McCormick Theological Seminary Chicago H. H. Rottman

Telephone Case Carried Up to Supreme Court

The Spangler versus Mitchell municipal telephone case, halted by an injunction and bond issue, moves to the US Supreme Court after state high court upheld Judge Tripp in favor of the city. Judge Haney notes the writ of error keeps the injunction in effect pending the high court decision or dismissal. The suit followed a June 18 special election approving the municipal exchange and bond sale, with a temporary restraining order issued before the sale plan.

T. J. Spangler Mitchell United States Supreme Court R. B. Tripp Yantkon State Supreme Court Pierre Tripp Dick Haney Spangler & Haney City of Supreme Court of the United States Frank B. Smith

Rioting Hoboes Threaten Woonsocket After Arrests

About 300 itinerants gathered in Woonsocket as six hoboes were arrested for a brutal cut to a fellow hobo. Sheriff Hopkins deputized twenty men with ax handles to prevent a rescue. The justice of the peace found insufficient evidence and released the six, ending the threat.

Woonsocket Hopkins Justice of the Peace

Visitor Documents A Remarkable Meeting At Garden Spot

A visitor notes meeting a remarkable driver at a place described as a garden spot, reflecting on the encounter and questioning assurances about the scene. The fragment hints at a casual, anecdotal exchange in a possibly archival context.

Jitney Yoye VT Arkive

McCarter Given Treasury Job At Two Thousand Per Year

Bowdle South Dakota official McCarter named assistant register of the U S treasury at a salary of two thousand five hundred dollars per year. The appointments reflect Johnson Democrat influence in South Dakota politics with Healy Stoner Sparks and Downey also named to federal posts in Washington.

McCarter Treasury Washington, D. C C James W McCarter Bowdle South Dakota Wilson U. S. Treasury George B. Downey Indiana the Treasury Court of Claims Registers of Land Office John C. Stoner Lemmon S. D William Healy Aberdeen Timber Lake James K. Clark Woodbury Sparks Eagle Butte Hol Johnson Perkins County Mr. Sparks Ed. Johnson

Mill Wrecked by a Cave-In at Chamberlain S D

The Chamberlain Milling Company site near American Creek suffered a massive cave-in that swallowed the mill foundation and damaged the engine house. A 200 by 150 foot cavern filled with water threatens the milling plant, electric light works, depot, and railroad grounds. the town lacks water and power.

Chamberlain S. D Milling Company and Electric Light Company American Creek Chamberlain Milling Company

Banking commission to consider deposit limits in state banks

Pierre South Dakota bank commission plans a Wednesday meeting to discuss a proposed regulation to cap deposits held by state banks in national banks. Examiner Wingfield has studied impacts, originally aiming for an August start, and will consult with board members on the details.

Egan Loses Libel Suit and Other Supreme Court Decisions

The supreme court affirms rulings in several cases including Egan v Eastwood and Egan v McDonald. It upholds summaries on libel sentences, Indian heirship land title issues, and liquor license challenges, with mixed reversals and affirmations across Beadle, Minnehaha, Marshall, Hughes, and Yankton counties.

Pierre Supreme Court George Wgan Lydia Eastwood George H. Eastwood Watertown Eastwoods Egan jHgan Wastwoods Polley George W. Egan Charles S. McDonald Minnehaha County Secretary of the Interior Cavour R. W. Stevens Polly Beadle Wessington Springs E. KE W. J. Heberlin Clement F. Porter C. H. Lien Grant State John Adney Marshall William P. Casey Louis D. Smith al Butte Gates John VanAble G. F. Wemnering Hughes Virgil State Bank S. M. Miller S. M Haley & Lang G. del Vecchio Minnehaha McCoy Joseph Schweinfurth Schwenk- Barth Brewing Co Yankton

Cable crossings on White River ease county bridge delays

In Pierre and nearby towns residents share subscription cables across White River to form swinging crossing boxes. The cables run between trees on riverbanks, allowing people to traverse at ordinary water levels to reach market towns. The system helps pedestrians but not carts or autos during floods.

Pierre White River

American Weds in English Palace

Charles G. Loring of Boston marries Miss Kath in a ceremony at the English palace with Ambassador W. H. Page present. The event marks a notable union linking American and English circles.

Charles G. Loring Boston W. H., Page Loring Kath

Mitchell Pair Win In Doubles

Ray Branson and Paul Young of Mitchell South Dakota defeated John Barton of Sioux Falls and F M Enright of Brookings in straight sets 6 4 6 1 6 2 to win the doubles championship of the Interstate Tennis Tournament. The match followed Barton's earlier upset over Branson 7 5 6 3 1 6 0 6 9 7.

Jay John Barton Sioux City Republican Ray J. Branson Paul M. Young Branson Young Mitchell Enright Barton Brookings Mitchell Boys John Barton Sioux Falls S. D Ray Branson South Dakota

Best Year for the Wool Crop in Belle Fourche

Belle Fourche reports 1915 wool season closed with 1.4 million pounds sold. Record prices topped 28.25 cents, lows near 21.5 cents, averaging 25.5 cents per pound. Snow rain kept dirt from wood, reducing yield but boosting value for local sheep owners. Over ten years, 16.5 million pounds have been marketed from this area.

Belle Fourche

Milbank dealer foils car theft via false father check

R.A. Berkner of Milbank South Dakota dodged a loss on a $1 050 Reo by verifying a young man posing as Lloyd Metcalf who claimed he could sign his father's name. Bank calls confirmed the Metcalf name and a journey to Wilmot ended with the suspect Homer Conrad fleeing on a farm. The matter was not prosecuted after Conrad's father urged mercy.

Milbank S. D—R A. Berkner Mr. Berkner William Metcalf Wilmot Wilmot Bank Berkner Mr. Metcalf Lloyd Metcalf Croona Bank of Wilmot

Local Notes from Monday's Daily

D C Bailey and daughter returned home Saturday evening from the San Francisco and San Diego expositions. Several residents traveled and returned from visits to Belvidere Grand Rapids and Omaha while Sioux Falls College speaker Harold Husted lectured on International Peace. Community events included a baseball game cancellation at the Country club and a Mitchell DeSmet contest and Sioux Falls visits. The piece lists numerous local absences, travels, births, and weather notes in Mitchell South Dakota.

D. C Harold Husted Sioux Falls College Baptist Church Husted Ottawa University Ottawa Kansas W.G. Seaman Plankinton Sioux Falls J. M. Patton S. W. Rowley Mitchell The Odd Fellows Ramona Odd Fellows Hall Floyd Gillespie J. T Morrow Omaha Geo. M. Rowley Myron K. Rowley Sioux City Rowley Robert Burns A. Davison Colfax Burns Colfax Springs Mitchell Club DeSmet

Also Mentioned on This Page

Will Fanny Rosenstock GUILD Mitchell Man EL van der Maarten U. 5S. Supreme Court Healy Senator Johnson Bret State Commission Branson and Young Victors W. L. Pier Belvidere Mr. Pier L. A. Pier Midland, S. D First National Bank W. Abbey Phoebe Higgins Grand Rapids, Mich H. Li. Wernicke Albert M. Tinhart Dalton Lawrence Smith St. Louis William Ryan Smith W. E. Ryan Letcher Mabel Lunn William Wilson Jennie Dougherty Dora Butler Marshalltown J. C. Hooper Iowa T. V. Moore Des Moines A. N. Arff Stella Arff Elmer Anderson J. A. Anderson West Third Avenue Twin Valleys Minn Burton F. Tanner Baby Norman Okla Tanner University of Oklahoma S. M. Smith Huron Frank Cook State Live Stock Board C. C. Lipp State College At Frederick Taylor Mabelle Anderson Taylor Minneapolis Clarence, Christopher Carl Portola Calif Thomas Christopher Riverside Park Bard Li. Ke Nilay
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