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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1912
Page
9
A farmer owes his life to a pair of dogs that defended him from a dangerous intruder described as a murderous tramp. The incident highlights the animals’ loyalty and the farmer’s narrow escape on his property.
South Dakota farmers report roaming farmhands robbing farmers or helpers. George Wilson defended his farm with a crowbar after a hobo attacked him. a house dog bitten the assailant allowed Wilson to escape. Local pursuit led to the arrest of the suspect, with a hearing planned. August Reier’s farm was later troubled by another thief who stole money before being tracked by two hounds and forced to return the loot.
Ethan Tobey leaves for Hot Springs for rheumatism treatment. Herman Rosenquist travels to Sioux Falls then Rock Rapids to visit relatives. C F Drake and Bert Tobey go to Canada while Bert Tobin surveys the country. Rose Jones and children head to Corsica to visit her parents. Matt Schmitz visits Parkston as Ira Shaw's goods arrive for a new home. Daisy Bradley returns from Mitchell and Bertha Bloom takes a telephone exchange post. The Pinnell family visits from near Alexandria. Henry Scheich and his father inspect land in Wyoming. Swartz families visit Parkston and Cathout home, Prosper beats Vernon in a Sunday ball game.
Judge Frank B. Smith ruled on the Sioux Falls firm I Fannebust & Sons suit over sewer work with Mitchell city. verdict against the city for about 40 dollars in costs. Contractors claimed 900 for rock drilling, 1000 for siphon repairs, 595 for extra concrete work, plus other items. Referee A H Orbis of Yankton submitted findings. decision favored the city on August 8 report. Attorneys Boyce Warren of Sioux Falls Preston Wagner and Tym of this city represented plaintiffs while City Attorney Lauritz Miller spoke for the city.
Wray McDowell aged seventeen regained touch sensation after laminectomy at a Rapid City hospital. A neighbor's child fired a loaded revolver, injuring the spine and paralyzing him from the neck downward. Surgeons removed spinal bone fragments and the next day the patient felt touch across his body. doctors expect eventual recovery.
Background on Jesus in Nazareth from Luke. They doubted him and drove him from the synagogue as his teachings, prophecies and healings foreshadowed the Messianic era. The piece ties his work to the Times of Restitution and the acceptable year of the Lord. Also notes threshing near Rapid City yields 51 bushels per acre on 200 acres.
Fred Clark a 35 year old farmer fell through a manhole in front of the Navin hotel and suffered a base skull fracture. He was brought to St. Joseph's hospital in a semi conscious state and is under care as doctors evaluate his chances of recovery.
The Huron convention selected electors are sent to the secretary of state for filing as the Republican electors. The slate includes Oscar Oleson of Lemmon H C Preston of Mitchell L T Van Slyke of Aberdeen Lt H Rugg of Rapid City and J S Thomson of Centerville.
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