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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
2
Sioux Falls lawyer EB Wagner condemns state officials for tolerating I W W violence. He urges arrests, grand juries, indictments, and ten year prison terms for leaders to end interference with harvest labor and extortionate wage demands. The Republican backs his stance and criticizes lenient enforcement.
Citizens are urged to take up arms to end a reign of terror and to push counties in South Dakota to enforce law and restore peace across communities. The appeal emphasizes protective measures and respect for state authority.
Pierre Nebraska reports the old style hopper-dozer used on alfalfa fields by H J Perry across an island area. The device carries water and kerosene debris to drown and trap grasshoppers as it moves 560 feet, collecting about a ton on the first day. Perry says the method greatly clears his field of the pests.
Iver D Wilreim, a Palisades township pioneer, sold an eighty acre tract to his son Andrew Hitreim. The elder Hitreim bought the land for 71 dollars per acre four years ago and resold at 125 dollars per acre, securing a 54 dollar per acre gain plus profitable crops. The son now holds 240 acres in one block after adding the eighty.
Injunction hearings proceed in Oacoma to block a proposed division of Lyman County into Presho and Draper counties. Chester Rosencrance challenges the plan’s sufficiency while Draper division awaits court action and potential voter decision in November.
Sam P B Hofer driving at 25 mph on a southwest Bridgewater highway struck a dangling telephone wire crossing the road. The impact tore the wire free, slashing his face and head as the car halted, the wire suspended between two poles.
State Land Commissioner Hepperlee announces statements of interest due from counties on the permanent school fund invested. July 1, 1916 amount is $195,511.21, up $7,546.80 from January 1. Beadle leads with $7,514, and over $5,000 is due from Charles Mix Gregory Brown Beadle Jerauld Potter and Spink.
A 12-year-old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wagner, near here, stepped in front of a moving grain binder and was severely injured as the knives cut both legs to the bone. Medical aid was summoned as authorities investigated the accident.
Mrs. Rice to join husband on South American expedition in the jungles. Formerly Mrs. George D.P. Widener, she met her present husband after his return from an exploring Brazil trip.
Mrs Miskel Carlson riding south of town evaded three bandits in a black Ford car. She sped to a farmhouse after a robber grabbed her horse bridle and threatened her. The trio, possibly liquor-influenced, fled toward Mitchell. one man wore a blue shirt and beard, another a light gray cap. a good description exists.
South Dakota railroad commissioners express company representatives and city jobbers met at Pierre to unite against proposed express rate increases. The Sioux City jobbers led the initial challenge after a favorable Interstate Commerce Commission ruling forced rate changes. Mitchell Yankton Sioux Falls Watertown joined to hire Gamble Wagner Danforth of Sioux Falls. Aberdeen refused to participate.
Sioux City announces a forthcoming lawsuit against the entire state of South Dakota. Meanwhile federated cities seek an injunction to block any state rate changes by any commission.
Morris Gregory, a farmer near Canistota South Dakota, helped arrest a fugitive after spotting a man matching the reward description. He notified Sheriff Sessler who detained the suspect and Sanborn county authorities confirmed the arrest. The man surrendered and proved to be the wanted fugitive.
Canton South Dakota officers arrested Eli Coleman suspected of illegal liquor sales in Canton area. He allegedly ran from police before a prolonged pursuit and will face Judge J W Jones to enter a guilty plea. Coleman is described as one of the region’s most dangerous bootleggers.
Indians on Cheyenne river reserve set September 24 to 26 for their annual fair. The government provides 500 in premiums and 500 in beef for distribution during the event. Lease holders donate to support the premium list as the agency builds stock exhibits and a new building on site.
Mr and Mrs Max Nobis express heartfelt thanks to the many friends who sympathized with them in their loss and shared condolences and support during their time of bereavement.
A wolf hunted in Bridgewater South Carolina as residents armed with shotguns revolvers and knives gave chase in an automobile for about half an hour. Witnesses George Gross and J C Breeding reported raiding chicken coops and joining the pursuit before the animal was dispatched.
Nearly a thousand dollars in premiums are offered in the horticultural department across three districts Northern Southern and Black Hills. District lines are defined by Minnehaha county and the Missouri river with apples pears plums grapes nursery stock and flowers as eligible entries. The premium list and full directions are available from C N Mellyaine in Huron upon request.
Mitchell Country Club starts the A B C tournament with three classes. Eight players qualified in each class for 18 holes match play. Winners earn two golf balls, runner up one. Pairings include Young vs Redline, Fritz vs Wallace, Raber vs Ronald in Class A and Winsor Jr. vs Patrick, Wagner vs Morrow in Class C.
Four men Thomas Dawson W B Pranklin J B Perry and Warry Dean were held for trial in the state circuit court on charges of possessing burglar tools. Officers say the group planned a large scale robbery of banks post offices and stores in the region. Dean is a black man and Perry may be C M Dayton with a prior Nebraska sentence. They were arrested after purchasing a chisel and found with a yeggmen outfit. They await trial in the county jail.
The Senate, by 46 to 19, adopted a resolution urging President Wilson to transmit to Britain an expression of hope for clemency in the treatment of Irish political prisoners. The action overrode the foreign relations committee majority report.
Misses Inez and Lillian Wells and Myrtle Bonham helped host a two course luncheon at the Iome Missionary society meeting. A Des Moines visitor stayed with Karl Marsden as Mrs Mills hosted a picnic at Sherman Lewis grove. Several church groups planned a Friday outing with Mrs Will Clark at Mitchell.
Rev. M J Breen, longtime Columbus college president, is relieved of duties and reassigned to the Catholic parish at Letcher South Dakota. The change was announced at the Chamberlain chautauqua with tributes from W I Lumbard and Judge James Brown as Rev Breen departs. He will be replaced by Rev W J Stephenson, formerly a professor at St Viator college in Kankakee Illinois.
In Clark South Carolina the Clark team played the Capital City Giants from Des Moines in a moonlit twelve inning exhibition. The game started at 6 50 p m and lasted over two hours with the score tied at three runs apiece.
Washington sent word that Britain will bar Thomas Kelley of New York treasurer of the Irish relief fund his assistant Joseph Smith and Mrs Kelly from England and Ireland. They plan to depart London Monday aboard the American liner Philadelphia.
Deadwood South Dakota mining leader George S. Jackson died at his residence less than twelve hours after a stroke. Aged 57 he was an old resident and prominent in Masonic circles. He leaves a wife and son with wealthy Chicago relatives.
Congressman Gandy says the president will form a commission headed by the Bureau of Standards chief to examine sites for the government nitrate plant. The state delegation will soon meet the president, delayed by public business and the campaign.
Washington reports that Armenian killings by Turkish forces are described as more severe than ever. The state department weighs new representations to the Porte as no reply has been received to prior démarches over a month ago.
Notice of lease auction for multiple Common-School Land tracts in Davison County to be offered September 5, 1916, between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Pierre. Commissioner Vred Trepperle of School and Public Lands issues the call dated June 29, 1916.
Susie Morgan, a stenographer and bookkeeper for the Farmer's elevator, faced two holdup men who accosted her in the railroad yards last night. They tried to force her to return to the elevator to seize money, but she freed herself and ran away, escaping without injury.
Redfield watches as 997 soldiers of the fourth infantry entrain for the border. Three trains depart with 56 officers and 941 enlisted men heading toward Mercedes valley near San Benito eleven miles from Brownsville near the Gulf of Mexico. North Dakota and Minnesota troops join them. three months of field training planned on the El Paso military district, with militiamen staying on the border.
Mrs. O Burton of 616 North Burr street was crushed under her car after shifting gears on a Riverside park hill. She suffered a broken foot and bruises. passenger Mrs. W A Shaw leapt free as the car toppled. A passerby farmer pried the vehicle enough to free Burton, who was taken to town for treatment.
State of South Dakota Davison County issues notice in County Court that James T Barr seeks Letters of Administration for Abbie Barr deceased Hearings set for August 14 1916 at 2 PM in Mitchell court house Special August Term 1916 Any interested party may appear to contest the petition O C Thompson Judge S Cattrell Clerk seal
The administrator of the estate of Walter H Wilkinson deceased notifies all creditors and claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within six months after first publication. Claims should be sent to First Trust and Savings Bank at its Mitchell South Dakota office.
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