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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
2
Subscription rates listed for one year six months and three months with a note about second class mail entry. Mentions Mitchell S Oak and the act of March 3 1879. Price shown as $1.09.
The piece analyzes May railroad earnings for major U S lines and critiques the 1914 Interstate Commerce Commission decision denying a 5 percent freight-rate increase on coal and iron. It notes President Wilson’s public support for higher rates despite economic hardship and contrasts with ongoing carrier profits and shipper burdens, questioning the fairness of the policy.
Notice to creditors and claimants of Walter H Wilkinson deceased. First Trust and Savings Bank as administrator requires all persons to exhibit claims with vouchers within six months after first publication. Claims to be presented at the bank office in Mitchell Davison County South Dakota.
Pierre reports a new Congress bill would cut pupil maintenance funds back to 167 dollars per pupil per year, risking Indian schools' operations. Since 1909 the standard has been 200 dollars, but officials say the cut is insufficient to cover needs and a protest has been sent to Washington demanding restoration of the 200-dollar limit.
South Dakota Insurance Commissioner M Harry O Brien calls for uniform workmen s compensation laws and insurance via a financially sound authorized company or guaranteed by a supervising body He favors cooperative or mutual employer groups but managed at their own expense and urges policy language to clarify assessments and claims He also seeks broader latitude for fire insurers in auto coverage and standardized forms for livestock hail and accident health policies.
One of two Madison girls who eloped to Brookings married the young man she fled with while the other was detained and faces incorrigibility charges in a Madison court. The mother of the married girl followed the couple to Brookings and brought them back to Madison. After a full understanding she allowed the marriage at 9 pm, with a clerk of courts and a clergyman summoned to issue the license and perform the ceremony, in a case where state law bars publishing the girls’ names.
Representing the Child Conservation League of America Mrs Henry P Downey and Miss Kathryn Good enough visit the city to engage local mothers in the league work. Led by leaders such as David Starr Jordan Judge Ben Lindsey G Stanley Hall Luther Burbank Edward Markham and Edward Devine the league seeks to aid parents in educating children physically mentally and morally with emphasis on social purity. It is a national organization incorporated in the District of Columbia aiming to work with other groups and press laws to improve human condition.
Mitchell residents announce brief visits and departures from home. Kepler arrives from Mt. Vernon Ia for a short visit. others plan motor trips to Minnesota lakes near Detroit. several families visit relatives in Sioux City and Sheldon Ia. Patents issued to Fleming and Schultz. many local residents travel for gatherings, work, or schooling. community announcements detail marriages, meetings, and civic notes.
Judge James D. Elliott in Sioux Falls is considering a motion for a new trial in the Clara Armour versus Mabel McGowan alienation suit. The case, tried twice in federal court, has yielded $25,000 damages to Armour each time, among the largest in such federal cases nationwide.
Mr and Mrs Gottlieb Klatt of Corsica have returned to the United States after being detained in Germany for nearly two years due to the war They were visiting their old home in Germany at the outbreak of hostilities and expect to reach Corsica in a few days now back in America
Notice of sale of Common School Lands for agricultural leasing on September 5, 1916 at the Davison County Courthouse. Tracts include parts of sections 16 and 36 across townships 101 to 108, ranges 60 to 62. Dated Pierre South Dakota June 29 1916. Fred Hepperle Commissioner of School and Public Lands.
State of South Dakota Davison County presents notice to James T Barr and Dale G Barr heirs at law. James T Barr filed petition for Letters of Administration for Abbie Barr deceased. Hearing set August 14 1916 at 2 pm Special August Term 1916 in Mitchell court house. Judge O G Thompson to preside.
A. F. Koehler from Stratford joins Palmers State Bank as assistant cashier for an indeterminate period. Visitors and travelers include Chas A Beebe and wife heading to Montana after homestead time, William Whalen and wife from Hanover Illinois mourning their son’s death, and J W Lindley of Muscatine visiting his sons east of town. A four year old narrowly burned by formaldehyde and milk mix survives, Mrs Ma ther n Lyden’s relatives visit Minnesota, Miss Isabelle Lyden returns from Minnesota and Iowa, and Mrs Margaret Jacoby dies at seventy, buried in Catholic cemetery.
The Misses Lucy and Elizabeth Sheehan of Maquoketa Iowa arrived Tuesday for a visit with their sister Mrs J Snodgrass. James Levins of Alvord Ta arrived in the city for a visit with his son.
The Corn Palace will start removing old decorations next week under Sec retary BF A Redline. Five weeks are allotted for re decorating, aiming for the September 25 opening. Tomorrow crew will install circus poster style signs around Mitchell to keep the festival in the public eye as acts, bands, and street exhibitions are being booked.
Roy Cox from Emmetsburg Iowa arrived Saturday to visit Hullinger Bros. Charlie Turner of Bronson Tennessee works for E. S. Ale. A. W. Turner toils on Jas Haywood ranch. Alpha and Phoebe Lawrence visit Mt. Vernon relatives. Wednesday’s westbound freight started prairie fires near town and east of Draper, destroying hay at Milton Wunt’s place before control.
Dakotans in Battle, Brownsville report San Benito under General James Parker’s brigade repels an assault by two Virginia infantry regiments. Provisional brigade led by Col. Robert L. Bullard includes Oklahoma Louisiana and South Dakota troops. Attackers used 50 motor trucks, met by Roy Hoffman’s Oklahoma infantry and driven back three miles from town.
Colonel C H Englesby directs F I Meyer to muster a company in the city as work begins immediately. Sioux Falls has already raised two companies and many towns push enlistment. A mass meeting at the city hall Wednesday will launch enlistment with Arthur E F Smith Lieutenant WH Meyer and Walter Tobin guiding the effort. The new regiment will serve as a reserve force for South Dakota.
A quiet wedding took place at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. Robert Lincoln Kelley officiating. Clayton H. Monk and Miss Edna C. Matson, both of Viborg, Turner county, were united as husband and wife. They will settle on a farm near Viborg and return there after a brief celebration.
In their home city, individuals known to many will be the recipients of congratulations from numerous friends. The statement notes wide local recognition and affectionate messages coming their way.
Four men identified as I W W members tried to kidnap Mrs Edward Wao wife of a deputy sheriff and Mrs Lucy Clark with her young son as they alighted from a street car. Mrs Clark was struck and injured. The child was grabbed and placed in a car but rescued by police. Two suspects were arrested.
Judge Levi Mc Gee ruled the Deadwood Business Men's club cannot sell liquor to members or the public without a retail license. The injunction blocks further liquor sales and may affect other clubs in Deadwood South Dakota, following actions led by R N Joltsaple and backed by the attorney general and States Attorney Stirrett.
Ed Doyle reports the corn used to cover the Corn Palace is nearly mature with a hard, well filled dent variety from his Wirestone area farm. He holds 22 acres of suitable maize and expects ample supply for decorating, noting this year’s crop is the best yet and already frost resistant.
Sioux Falls, S. D. Preliminary plans outline a large suffrage workers conference in Sioux Falls on Thursday August 31. National suffrage leaders now touring South Dakota as part of the King Squadron will address the gathering. The event promotes the proposed woman suffrage amendment to the state constitution to be voted on in November.
Associate Justice Louis D. Brandeis told President Wilson that the heavy Supreme Court workload prevents him from joining the joint commission to resolve U S Mexico disputes. He conferred with the president and Attorney General Gregory before declining.
In a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Giebach, Eagle Pipe, a Tripp county Indian, and homesteader McLaughlin were held for trial in federal court. Pipe is charged with selling an Indian Department horse and McLaughlin with purchasing it. The department brand surfaced when the horse shed its hair.
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