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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
3
Local notices list visitors and travelers: Miss Hazel entertains guests, Mrs. Ponto and Davenport visit. W Roberts comes from Gethil to help mother Mrs. Venee Shouse. Family trips to Lake Okoboji and Lake Wempeska noted. funeral attendance for Mrs. Hogelind. Rev G W Springer attends mission festival in Hawarden.
Various social events around Parkston include priestly visits by Chamberlain family members at Harry Hulins home, a Nieboa Ada Bell river trip with a large group, and a lively moonlit outing with refreshments provided by local young women. Bridgettes picnic on American Island featured Mrs. M Lockwood and Mrs. WM. Re Vhemien as hosts, while Mrs. Hey Palmer and son Tyler visited family nearby. Christ Episcopal Church hosted a bishop visitation by Rt. Rev. Wugh U. Burleson with seven confirmands. Mrs. C. B. Thompson left for Mason City Iowa, and Miss Gene Barris traveled to Pittsburgh, California. Prof. 60 Jackson and Miss Norma Rodeo retired from Madison with friends.
Mt Vernon residents visit relatives in White Lake Mitchell Sioux City and Stevensville. Families report trips, illness, and recoveries including a broken arm and a death rumor. several members plan visits to Seenie Mason and Preement while others return home from Stevens t.o and Brooklyn.
Bridgewater Poo Hinson and family dine at Lake Madison and Lake Henrieh while others plan visits to Petimsylyatta and Minneapolis. The Sunday school group spent a pleasant afternoon at Wolk Creek, and the sudden death of Not Matson prompted a family trip to Clear Lake.
Emery Mrs. Jerry Moran visits Priday for two weeks then travels to Cedar Rapids to visit relatives. Ena Schroeder spent Sunday with relatives. Mrs. Desmond and family attended a Ross meeting and committees were formed for Alexandria. Buettell appointed lieutenant in the defense corps. mobilization uncertain for now.
Community updates include Mrs. Robinson visiting her son in town, Mrs. Gook traveling from the evading camp to spend time at home, and Mrs. Toussaint with relatives visiting in West Union. Milwaukee arsonene company lays gravel near the depot as street improvements proceed. A new elevator project by B D Peares and the South Dakota Cabin Co. advances, featuring a 28 by 84 structure with a 50 foot eave and 7 a feet top, described as modern and up to date.
Parker A. Sanford and Mrs Lb W journeyed to Dhawarden, Ja for an unspecified purpose noted in the brief item.
Menno Wri Hieb of Lodi California visits Eugene Hitferstaus from Aberdeen arrives Wednesday. P P Gadhotin and Detmer plan several weeks of visits with relatives in a lawn setting. Mr and Mrs Henry attend a Sioux City trip for a birth and operation. Frank Zelinpfenniz and party from Minneapolis visit Andrew Grill’s home. Kenst Eberhardt returns from St Pauls after working in a store to spend a few days at home. Enlistment for France leads to a report in St Paul Monday. Seth Port and wife travel with Gatloway party through multiple Wisconsin and Minnesota cities arriving Tuesday evening.
Spencer residents report J H Bolin and wife with daughter Thelma returning Monday from Kansas relatives trip by auto. Herman Schuttler north of Spencer died Tuesday after a bull attack with body found Wednesday morning. witness accounts absent as he lived alone. A newborn son George Lueth arrived after hospital stay. Mrs Schulze visited Mitchell. Mrs Perry of Sioux Falls and others traveled for business and family duties.
Plankinton and surrounding area record a sequence of visitors and travel. Donald Pellows Roy Bakeswell visited Sioux Falls. Mr and Mrs Roy Goodlad came from Stickney. Rev M Tirdle attended a funeral in Mitchell. Mrs Joha Weimer and children went to Boulon Ta for weeks before school. Julia Treat from Springfield visiting Plankinton. Waite Kadetsom visited friends. Mr and Mrs J Timings of Rockford planned a Wednesday visit. Troop Ey members in Mitchell attended a banquet hosted by W W Andersen. Mrs H Magelin returned from Sinuity with Corporal L W Magelin. Rebecca Dunn and sister accompanied by A H Dunn and N D Duncan left for Des Moines for extended stay.
Alexandria residents and guests traveled to Lake Madison last Sunday for a day at the resort. Several families planned trips to Pierre and other nearby towns, with visits to relatives and social events noted. A Red Cross benefit dance at P S WickenhV’s barn drew applause and raised about 50.
Artesian Miss Winifred Nissen arrived from Perry Montana and visits friends. Mr and Mrs Goudy returned from Turon after a few days with relatives. Mrs Gusta Leighton returned to Woonsocket after spending time with the Satter home. McP ilayter and Frank Hoy helped invoice the F Henton hardware stock they purchased. Miss Cecile Williams went down to
Local reports note a scanning demonstration and selective draft impacts on young men. City Attorney Guttersand family return from an auto trip while Dr G J Whitney visits Phillip with state attorney WO Whitney. Construction expands with new buildings planned, including a library and dormitory, as Wessington Springs remains a busy summer hub.
Community brief recounts Templeton studying at Baptist college and planning another year. Wisconsin traveler O P Graham visits family. Hobart takes vacation to Iowa then possibly Colorado. Mrs G N White and Helen travel with Graham and Fish party. Georgia dies from kitchen accident.
A garbled note mentions a figure nicknamed the village giant and a city wedding in Aberdeen, pairing Miss Artettian Townsend with Burke of Rowell. The first circus of the season entertained local boys with a week of amusements, while an apparent visit by Heberss of Company added to the town's activity.
Murdo area residents prepare for the Pronier Days at White River with events led by the Murdo band, religious campaigns, and community projects. Local officials and clergy organize campaigns and exambinations while construction continues on the Jones County Courthouse and a new priest residence.
Marion Mrs J Ortseh of Davis visits Res and Mrs Bracker for en days. Mrs J Jo Elker and Eleanor visit Parker to see Miss Jessie Sagebeeen trains. Several families travel to Falls Werl Nesiby and Scot heal Vis for short visits with relatives.
Belvidere Olits Gaeek visits Mitchell for a few days. Mrs Woo and family tour Iowa and Wisconsin visiting relatives. Dr Wolf from Kimball attends county business. Red Grass ladies raise over 10 for the local chapter. A heavy rain boosts outlook for crops. Jerry Murphy opens a soft drink shop in the former saloon bar. Mrs Louis Welfl and children move to the farm. Belvidere plans two big days with a circus and Old Settlers picnic attracting large crowds.
Reliance Jonathon Shearer of Red Oak Iowa visits for two weeks with his son in law J Williams and wife. County Agent Dick Lewallen of Presho is in town for Taf ter week to handle office matters. J Os Dorsey from Klein Texas is on duty at the Dorsey Prairie View ranch north of town and to stay with the ranch. Miro and Mrs Grant Gherrington and daughter Mother returned from the southern part of the state with the ree Horses and plan to travel again later. Silas McCormek left for Sioux Falls to enlist in military service.
Draper residents and visitors spread across states and towns. Perry and Wiley family travelers head to Newell and Grange City while Barber family arrives from Parker to work on Rothsdlim farm. Esmay edits harvest plans from Colony Wyoming. Byers and Mildreed return from Rapid City. Johnsons relocate from Cavours to work with Rielly Bros. Landis visit Pax Want then Belle Fourche. Predworth and Ruth depart for Parkston South Carolina for ill mother. Borders travels to Mitchell. White River celebration draws Draper interest. Alice Johnson returns to Montana after lengthy stay. Maurice Wendelboe hosts sister and children from Miles City.
Local notes report Mitchell residents and visitors, including Oscar Pugh and family in Spencer, Bernard Push in Droop bk, and Lt. Ross Bo Smith commissioned in the Fourth South Dakota Infantry. The Milchiell lodge plans a roll of honor for enlistees, while many locals travel for church duties, business, and visits.
Summer gardening work ended with Prof. Joseph H. Hamilton announcing 16 prizes by Western National Bank. Boys first Louis Parley, second John Gourier, third Paul Seheurenbrand. Girls first Velda Simith, second Rosanna Toft, third Verdi Grace. First place $5, second $3?8, third $2. Five each for next five boys and girls. Winners include Lester Swift, Robert Graham, Wesley Walker, Rolland Teager, Frank McLain, Mary Wedebase, Vera Emerson, Ruby Graham, Helen Johnson, Mary Glough. 2507 grade gardens, 75 high school. Garden work done. canning and drying to follow. Jawn contest ends next week. prizes announced. Hamilton to judge both contests. Incendiary search near Bonilla. 60 officers seek unknown man who threatened Mahlon Walker’s son and damaged a binder. not found.
Parkston residents report Miss Clara Zoeher leaving for a trip to Minnesota Wisconsin Hingis and Towa. Emma Swartz heads to Sioux Falls for an interdenominational missionary conference. Paul Corcoran and family plan to settle in Lead South Dakota. Mrs Zocher returns from California accompanied by her mother Mrs Lindemeyer in Pasadena.
Sioux Falls Sioux Walls Aug 10 Brookings county officers seized several gallons of whisky found in Louis Damm's automobile near Volga. Damm waived preliminary hearing and posted $500 bond for circuit court appearance. He faces a fine up to 1000 dollars and up to six months in jail.
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