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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1907
Page
7
The Mitchell Capital New York and Chicago begin efforts to curb rising crime amid frequent murders. Police departments in both cities have expanded their forces hoping to curb the violence, though success remains limited.
Huronite notes Beadle ecoch gains in assessment outpacing Davison county. Beadle county rose by 20000 in a fleeting interval while commissioners sat, versus Davison county’s yearly increase of one million due to citizen honesty and property value rise.
Wilbur Glass of Codington county trains for a congressional nomination. He aims to capitalize on early organization amid many candidates. Glass played a notable role in shaping legislative work last winter.
Chicago health officials warn life for men is accelerating toward an Adamless Eden as 12,000 men died in seven months versus 8,000 women. The statistician cites a 30 percent faster death rate for men and urges men to slow down to avoid dwindling population in coming years.
A Pierre correspondent notes 1905 census shows Johnsons at 5940 and Andersons at 5130 atop state family lists. Olesons, Smiths, Nelsons, Petersons follow, with Jones and Browns far down. Norwegians are pushing west past older Smith Brown Jones lines.
Mitchell's corn palace will host Sousa's band as the main attraction this year with prior successes cited. Sousa, after touring abroad, returns to Mitchell and anticipates a warm reception, while the event also showcases top agricultural displays from local counties and irrigated products from the Belle Fourche area.
The article notes the Mitchell's palace event will be held from September 23 to 28, marking a planned multi day occurrence. It emphasizes representation and preparation for the gathering within the specified week.
In Clay county the Missouri river has taken 116 acres valued at 100 dollars per acre. Residents along the riverbank report the river carried off the land, a loss that compounds wealth for some, with the river likely to move deposits elsewhere as it has done in the past.
The Chicago Tribune mails out ballots asking western men to select first second and third choices for the coming campaign. It seeks opinions on progressive policies and nominees Cannon Fairbanks Knox Hughes Taft, with Taft placed last but the paper appears favorable to him.
Sioux Falls grows enthusiastic as an electric street railway project gains momentum. Public support rose after initial doubts about Mr. Mills street car franchise, now energized by visible progress of poles rails and ties. The piece urges more investors like Mills to invest in South Dakota’s rising opportunities and cites state cities with strong business openings.
The Sioux City Tribune backs a 45 percent railroad property assessment increase by the state board of equalization, arguing the gain mirrors broader boosts in real and personal property values. A Pierre report notes ten year property assessments have doubled, suggesting shared tax growth across real, personal, and railroad valuation.
Rapid City plans three days of sport and amusements to celebrate the Milwaukee and North Western railways reaching the city on September 5 6 7. Officials expect regular passenger trains and improved traffic relations, inviting eastern residents to join in the celebration and strengthen ties with the east. Many locals plan trips to the Mills as permanent trains are established.
Mr L O Gale married Miss Juliett Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs L C Thomas on Thursday at 5 PM. The couple, joined by Rev C Crown of Woonsocket, departed on the Omaha passenger for a wedding trip expected to last a couple of months.
Knights of Columbus and Knights of Pythias arrange a benefit baseball game at the fair grounds this afternoon to raise funds for the Carnegie library. Lineups list Ed Leelhian and William Koch as pitchers, with players across infield and outfield positions. George A Johnston to umpire, Joe Koch scorekeeper, Buddy Burns water carrier. game called at 4 o clock.
Mrs. Rundle and her Monticello relatives visit the Pierces. John Dixon injures a leg when a ladder breaks. Annie Clement becomes the new printing office apprentice. Mr. and Mrs. Vickers welcome a baby daughter. Mrs. Tyler remains ill with rheumatism. Miss Lora Cathout arrives from Minneapolis for a month. Miss Pearl Gordon returns from Turon after summer school. The Ladies Aid meet August 7 at Mrs. Snyder’s. Catholics set August 15 for picnic. Florence Koch visits Mitchell. Fred Tobey trips to Woonsocket. Geo. Koch and Mrs. Tobey linked to town. Earl Craig sick with typhoid pneumonia under Dr. Maytum care. School opens in a month. teachers’ names awaited.
Riverside notes detail calls and visits among residents in Mitchell and Ethan. Carl Schofield undergoes ear cancer surgery with hopes for relief. Civic events include Catholic society gala day August 15 and an aid society ice cream and cake sale.
Fulton reports the Farmer's Warehouse company completed a new elevator doubling grain handling capacity, claiming the largest and best equipped plant in the region. Crops look good with a bumper yield forecast. Hon. J. Ti. Koebmer cut ten acres of clover hay yielding 4s tons. A large wheat sowing last fall produced a strong early yield.
Loomis reports Aug $8 Miss Ruth Crippen on sick list for over a week. Mike Christensen resigns as Milwaukee Co. agent. Geo Ayres takes charge. J H Marks Jr builds new house and barn 4 miles NW. Rev G W Kilbon resigns as Loomis Congregational pastor. Nels Marks ill with typhoid. Time building large barn 3 miles NE. A F Pascoe adds sidewalk in front of restaurant. Charlie Smith of Parkston visits Loomis. Mrs Will Allen’s family stranded by livery rig mishap near Mitchell. Les Hardie and wife visit Mitchell. Mrs Frank Kidd returns from Woonsocket to care for ill daughter. W C L A meets at Mrs J P Giltilan’s. Mrs Elmer Marsden dies of cancer. left husband, three sons, two daughters, Mrs Anna Comstock, and sister Miss Alice Comstock.
Obituaries and social news mention the funeral for a local resident with relatives Elmer Comstock and Eugene Comstock of Loomis. visits by Mrs. Warne and Mrs. Timm. Bethel and Letcher baseball score 6 to 5. local inquiries, elevator painting, and a fall injury to J. Gilfillan. Multiple movements across Iowa and South Dakota noted.
Harvest is in full blast with favorable weather. An ice cream social is planned at Edward Anderson's neys on Friday evening August 16. Local notes mention visits from Mr. and Mrs. CO. P. Christensen, Regina Hunt spending time with Goldie Simpson, Anna Oleson at J. FB. Smart's, Clarence Anderson improving after a sickness, J. HE. Smart injured by a rust nail but recovering, and Orlin Dorrance from Kalamazoo, Mich. working for O. T. Oleson.
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