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Newspaper

Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1916

Page

4

Social events honor traveling druggists and wives at Riverside

Social week in Salem features two large receptions for traveling druggists and wives, with piano solos and vocal numbers. Elks home ball drew over a hundred guests, including local couples and Mitchell participants, followed by a river-side sport program. Additional notices highlight Salem house party for Mitchell and Spencer guests, a 45th birthday supper for D. M. Kennedy, and weddings and theatre outings among local clerks and dates.

Riverside Park S. H. Scallin Helen Powers Verna Brown Charles Entsminger Punch Bowl Weere Dorothy Scailig Alice Scallin Evely& Grebel W. Samson Ffi’. Meyer Stair J. A. Larrison Elks Home Travelers Auxiliary Louis Lovinger George Harold Miller Herman Waegner Parker Josephine Scott Mitchell Stronsky Alice Freeman CG. L Patrick Ione Wallersteadt Carl Boyden Nellie Wilson Wagner

Say GL Its WOMAN S POLITICAL POWER DOUBLED SINCE ELECTION

Report notes women gained power since the last election highlighting local voices. Mrs C H Brown from Ethan has taught at Wesleyan since school days. Claar, a young farmer from Ohio now near Ethan, plans to move west. Bridal couple to make that state home. Photakes Hubbs wedding details given. Nellie Hubbs and Angeles Photakes wed at 4 pm in Methodist church with Dr Hoagland officiating. Groom runs Boston cafe. bride assists in management. ENTERTAINS FOR NEICE describes birthday event for Ruby Belle Hackett hosted by Mrs Hubert H Wield on farm five miles northeast of Mitchell. two course luncheon served. guests arrive via Mrs Roy Hackett’s car.

Helen I. Brown Dakota Wesleyan Sidney Claar J. S. Hoagland First Methodist Episcopal Church Ota Jackson Claar C. H. Brown Ethan Wesleyan Claar "O Youngs Ohio Photakes-Hubbs Nellie Hubbs Angeles Photakes Methodist Episcopal Church Jas. D. Westbrook J. S. Washburn New Boston Cafe Neice Ruby Belle Hackett Hubert H. W Wield Mitchell Roy Hackett Morris MM. Irumbaugh Cara Black Dell Rapids First Methodist Church W. A. Black I. W. Burch Methodist Sioux Falls Brumbaugh Sioux Falls High School

Cat Fish Like a Hopper Menu

Pierre 8 D reports that catfish aided by hoppers along the river devoured pest insects and were used to feed workers instead of steak. After kerosene spray tainted taste, demand for catfish meals dropped to zero, and hoppers were baled for chicken feed, ending river dumping of the pests.

Pierre

Woman Tries to Stop Madman After Throat Cut

In Chicago Emma Bender, a widow, wrestled a razor and then a bottle of poison from Christian Wolf after he slashed her throat. Wolf, who had been watching the confrontation, wrote notes claiming he planned suicide due to alleged financial disputes. Bender remains seriously ill in hospital.

Chicago Ill Emma Bender Christian Wolf

Ka doka to Interior highway plan approved

Lyman County residents Ka di oka Weta and Interior join to build a scenic highway linking the three towns. The proposed route would run along the Bad Lands wall, creating a notable regional roadway in central South Dakota.

Lyman Pierre S. D Ka‘doka Weta Interior

Kiehl Erdman Wedding at Methodist Parsonage

Miss Hulda H Erdman became the bride of David A Kiehl at 430 PM last Saturday in the Methodist church parsonage. Dr J S Hoagland performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Gus Erdman of 709 Third Avenue. The groom is from Ohio and they will reside there after the wedding.

Methodist Church Hulda H. Erdman David A. Kiehl J. S. Hoagland Gus Erdman Third Avenue Ohio

Married at Huron Two Local Residents Wed

Ndith Pearl Boyd and Lorenzo G Hugart both of this city were married at 6 o clock Sunday evening in Huron Saint D The bridegrooms parents are G R Hugart of 401 West Wieventh avenue and Charles N Boyd of 312 Hast First avenue The groom has been appointed district superintendent for the Fairmont Creamery company of Omaha His territory covers the north half of the state The couple has not yet decided where to live

Ndith Pearl Boyd Lorenzo G. Hugart Huron St. D

Harvest Hand Talks On I. W. W.

A letter to The Republican front by a reader calling himself a real harvest hand denounces I W W methods as criminal. He concedes organized labor has merit but opposes boycotts and coercion. He cites alleged I W W tactics such as tampering with workers and proposes state employment bureaus like Oklahoma City to place harvest hands and deter lawbreaking. He urges sheriffs and citizens to pursue and prosecute criminals who come to harvest fields to improve the labor force.

Republican Weller Wakeeny Ian W. W Tle Oklahoma Oklahoma City

Rise of cattle industry in valley region near Rapid City

Valleys between here and Rapid City show rapid cattle industry growth this year with an estimated 80 000 cattle locally, many kept for beef or milk. Chitazo Northwestern railway officials assess prospects for further extensions from Black Hills into the west, spurred by rising cattle and dairy activity.

Scureisies Here Rapid City Ranehors Chitazo & Northwestern Railway Llack Tulls Cntire Elle Fourche

Frederick Circus Sparks Town Clash and Jail Escape

In Frederick South Dakota workers at a circus today clashed with townsmen over gate access. A home guard was seriously hurt by a club. A semi intoxicated ex-prisoner escaped jail via a chimney hole and attacked an officer during a pool game. The prisoner was recaptured and jailed again as order returned.

Frederick S. D

Burglars Enter Emery Stores In Imery

Burglars pried open back windows this week to raid Bert Janssen bar shop and A. Mayer saloon in Imery. They took razors watches liquor cigars from the stock. an attempt to rob the drug store failed as thieves fled. No clues or strangers were seen in town prior to the burglaries.

Imery Bert Janssen A. 10. Mayer

Dealer Is Fined For Poison Sale In South Dakota

Creenville South Dakota dealer B J Promdir pleaded guilty to selling poisons in violation of state poison sale laws. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs with State’s Attorney Waddell representing the state. This marks a second such case in Day County within a year.

Creenville S. D B. J. Promdir State Board of Pharmacy Waddell Day County

William C Conkling Killed in California Car Crash

William C Conkling, longtime farmer near Wessington Springs, South Carolina, was killed in a Los Angeles automobile accident. He was leaving a church with the pastor and his wife when avoiding two pedestrians he struck a heavier vehicle and died within minutes.

Wessington Springs S. C William Chalmers Conkling Here Los Angeles California

Youngster Drowned at Dolney Home

Webster S D reports a four year old boy visiting the John Dolney home disappeared. The cistern cover was loosened and the body was found inside. Medical help arrived but could not save him.

Dove Strikes Auto Driver in Aberdeen Collision

Ed Edwards, a local cigar salesman, narrowly escaped harm when a dove flew at 30 mph and struck him in the forehead, knocking him senseless before his companion could aid him. The incident occurred last Saturday near Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Aberdeen S. D Ed Edwards

Corset Aids Bullet Wound In Kimball Incident

Mrs Ambrose Westendorf was accidentally shot in the abdomen by her husband last night. A corset worn by the woman impeded the bullet, which was later removed. She is in serious condition. The Westendorfs live about four and a half miles southeast of Kimball.

Like Kimball S. D Ambrose Westendorf Westendorf Westendorfs

Street Car Wreck Kills Ten Near Johnston Pa

Ten to fifteen people were killed and about forty were injured when a street car wreck occurred near Johnston, Pennsylvania, about ten miles from here. The injured were brought to the local area for treatment.

Watal Johnston Echo

Sunday Easing Sunday Duties for Brookings Households

Miss Dilla Wimple suggests lightening Sunday tasks for housewives in Brookings South Dakota by shifting visiting to weekdays, reserving Sunday for family time. Proposals include no cooking unless warming prepared dishes, serving cold meals on porches, cafeteria style self service, and indoor picnics. Recipes list cold and warm dishes, desserts, and beverages to maintain rest and enjoyment without heavy kitchen work.

Brookings S. D

Mercury Takes A Sudden Slide

The article notes a rapid drop in temperatures with a low of 67 degrees the coldest night since June 25. It mentions a promised rain that yielded only a slight sprinkle and comments on farmers needing corn weather for a hot dry autumn, reflecting on the weather man’s challenging job.

Dell Rapids Man Becomes South Dakota Long Distance Champion

Dell Rapids resident Frank Randall aged 68 earned statewide fame by walking 18 miles from Trumboldt toward Sioux Falls after eight miles west of Trumboldt. He maintained about three miles per hour, arriving near Sioux Falls around 7 30 before he played the fiddle until 11.

Dell Rapids S. D Frank Randall South Dakota Trumboldt Sioux Falls

Daily Miss Minnie Roth and friends return from Colorado Springs

Saturday’s Miss Minnie Roth Miss Mabel McMullen Miss Barbara Roth and Miss Ralph came home this morning after two weeks in Colorado Springs Colo Also notes on the Elk Point trial for a Milwaukee railroad detective and other local items including travelers and society announcements.

Minnie Roth Mabel McMullen Barbara Roth Ralph Colorado Springs Colo Janes Rogers Elk Point Milwaukee Railroad J. A. Gahlin Ak Point

Drugists Hold Yearly Picnic After Conventions

Two hundred fifty druggists doctors dentists wives and friends gathered at Riverside Park for the closing feature of the thirty first annual convention of the South Dakota State Pharmaceutical association. The day included a 5 to 2 baseball victory for the pill makers over the travelers and a 62 event program with prizes donated by manufacturers and jobbers. A picnic dinner followed with a feast served by salesmen and Methodist ladies and a dance continued into the afternoon. Elections named Mrs S F F Sampson president of the Ladies Auxiliary and officers for the coming year including Mrs C Flansen Woonsocket president and Mrs Ben Neumayer Vermillion first vice president. Delegates and committee members were announced before most attendees departed for home.

Riverside Park South Dakota State Pharmaceutical Association Drulogists Travelers Knights of the Grip Flansen Woonsocket Ben Neumayer Vermillion Wall Scailin Mitchell D. FB. Dexter Canton D. F. Jones Watertown

Lightning kills two near Athol in wagon tragedy

George Beemer, a farmer, and his 18-year-old son were struck and killed by lightning while driving to town in a wagon late yesterday. The horse team they rode escaped unharmed as residents reported the fatal incident in Athol.

Athol George Beemer

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