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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
6
Bloodhounds tracing a fire at Michael Ikoupal's barn near Tabor Iowa led to the adjacent farmer's house, but no arrests were made as bloodhound evidence is not admissible in court. The barn burned completely and authorities remain unsure of the incendiary’s identity.
James Wilson and Anna O’Bryan pled guilty to three counts of forgery in Pennington county circuit court. Judge McGee sentenced them to indeterminate terms from six months to five years in the Sioux Falls penitentiary, with time to be served based on conduct. The forged checks were signed John Hart and paid to Anna O’Bryan. three victims in Quinn and Wasta were cashed, then the pair fled to Martin in Bennett County before arrest.
A Yankton Press report describes an I W V representative praising Mitchell's response to a freight-hopping confrontation near Mitchell. About 200 hobos attempted a confrontation, were searched, and forced to retreat east. The incident highlights Mitchells sturdy defense and the corn palace’s role in state pride.
Information from Sundance Wyoming states that O W Johnson and Fred Berry Rapid City boys recently arrested by Crook county authorities face trial in the state circuit court on horse stealing charges. It is alleged the stolen horses were later found in Berry s possession on the South Dakota side of the boundary. Bonds for appearance at the next circuit term are set at 1500 dollars each. Both are well known locally and their arrest caused a sensation due to prominent relatives.
Aberdeen South Dakota. Walking into his home after a short absence last evening Hd Fuller a painter faced two intruders a negro and another man. Fuller swung a chair toward one burglar aiming at his head the chair struck a gas mantle and he fought back.
In a violent break in, a white man and a smaller resident chased intruders into the yard. Fuller tackled the white burglar, gaining the upper hand until the accomplice returned, enabling the Negro to flee with Beth escaping the scene.
Spring wheat suffered a heavy loss this summer with many fields unsalvageable due to black rust. Winter wheat remains sound and oats barley and speltz show good yields. Cora is healthy but drought risk persists. Mrs H W Henrichs learns her eight year old son was killed by a shotgun accident in Rapid City. A fire near Kimball destroyed a barn two horses a wagon and rack belonging to the Potter boys with no insurance.
Huron South Dakota fair schedules a speed program September 11 to 15 featuring horse harness races, auto motorcycle events, a mule derby and Nord derby. International Motor Contest Association sanctioning seven gasoline events includes entrants such as Eddie Hearne and Fred Hovey. Races run daily with specific class trot and pace events and a South Dakota Futurity purse, plus daily running races beginning September 12.
Gregory reports Miss Lenenga, a South Dakota missionary, was held for months in Bagdad after being taken captive with Turkish forces during the Russian advance on Mizerum. Rescued through missionary society and American government efforts, she arrived in New York and then traveled home to visit her brother near Lyman County.
A severe hail storm swept a four mile by two mile strip between Sinai and Como damaging small grain and stripping corn to stalks. Some farmers had hail insurance.
Mrs E W Jones and her son John Paul traveled to Correctionville Iowa to visit at the home of her parents, staying for a period of time.
S. B. Morris and Leroy W Morris depart on a motor tour through Minnesota and Wisconsin with a homey trailer attached to their car. The trailer carries an ice box, beds, table, gas stove, tent and other comforts, creating a mobile lodging that eases small town hotel fears.
July 1901 and 1906 show extreme warmth with mean temperatures around 71.5 degrees and a peak 109 degrees on one day. This July's rainfall was just 1.56 inches, well below the 2.94 inch normal, while sunshine reached 79 percent with 16 cloudless days. Thunderstorms occurred on July 11 16 18 22 and 30.
The South Dakota state game department expands the state forest reserve near Custer by establishing deer elk and buffalo families. It plans to locate young antelope captured this spring and transplant power colonies to streams within the reserve to preserve species. The effort aims to make the timber reserve an attractive Northwest show place.
Reports of grain damage may be uncertain but many believe there will be grain to handle this fall. In July sixteen grain organizations were formed across the state including four elevators, five grain traders, and seven farmer co operatives, all aiming to handle crop surpluses in their regions.
The board of regents signed 208 diplomas for graduates of the Northern Normal and Industrial School marking the largest single year issuance in the institution.
A black traveler identifies the slain man as Mac McLean after a carp game quarrel in the jungle. The white Tennessean who shot him was bound over to circuit court.
Mitchell residents sweep through a busy week with Barons baron AW Blackstone heading to Lake Okoboji then Chicago. theater at the Met draws crowds though interest lags. Meetings, dances, and church notices fill city pages as travelers and locals share news of trips, health updates, and local sport plans.
The Carnegie library showcases a bright interior after seven years of delays and renovations. Edla Larson, librarian, and staff welcome patrons as walls are repainted in Tiffany tones and dim spaces become light and airy. The project includes updated reading rooms a refreshed dome and reception areas improving the library’s appearance. A creditors notice follows for the estate of Walter Wilkinson with six months to file claims.
Lake county commissioners consider a vast drainage ditch crossing Moody and Lake counties to reclaim several thousand acres of farmland. The proposed canal would cost 20 000 to 30 000 dollars, financed by assessments on landowners along the route who stand to gain.
Clear Lake South Dakota Mrs. Levi St John aged 3 a prominent pioneer resident may die after reaching for an electric light button misjudged distance fell and broke her leg at the hip joint Her advanced years and enfeebled condition leave her fate uncertain
After 36 years apart, Mrs. W. R. Culver of Milwaukee Mrs. C. C. Gill of Berlin Wisconsin and Mrs. O. T. Lewis of Montrose, sisters, reunited at Mrs. Lewis home in Montrose. The family includes nine siblings, with this trio meeting for the first time in over thirty years.
A band of gypsies traveled by six cylinder automobiles into Aberdeen today and left residents astonished by their sudden appearance and activities noted in town.
Disjointed fragments describe a group with palmistry earnings used to buy oil and gas for their onward travel. Mentions of Califor nia license plates and unnamed companions Tudson and Winton appear in a muddy OCR segment.
Notice announces lease of multiple Common School Land tracts in Davison County for farming on Sept. 1, 1416, at the Davison County Courthouse. Lands listed include sections in Townships 101 to 108 and Ranges 60 to 61, with parcels described by quarter sections. Pred Trepperle, Commissioner of School and Public Lands, dated June 29, 1016, at Pierre S Dak.
State court in Davison County will hear James T Barr and Dale G Barr on August 14 1916 at 2 pm regarding Letters of Administration for the estate of Abbie Barr deceased at the Mitchell court in Davison County. Interested parties may appear to contest. Judge C G Thompson to preside. Clerk S Cattrell to attest.
Plankinton South Dakota and Aurora county search for Kenneth Wallis fourteen, son of farmer George Wallis, with bloodhounds from Mitchell failing to locate him. He wore blue overalls and a blue hat. Initially thought an accident, authorities now suspect he ran away.
The article explains that South Dakota can access federal highway funds despite a constitutional ban on internal improvements. Gov Byrne has accepted federal aid up to the next legislative session, totaling 780,946.02 for the state, contingent on counties setting aside required sums to secure the aid. The $80,000 is not guaranteed as an easy gift.
Two men were shot and seriously injured in a box car affray near Andover, Aberdeen, last night. The injured men told police they had seen a hold up and shooting before entering town. Authorities believe the pair were high jackers who were shot during an attempted robbery.
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