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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
2
Mitchell residents and visitors travel for appointments visits and events. Clergy and civic leaders attend camp meetings and meetings in nearby towns while local officials report hunting license readiness and school opening plans.
Gregory county schools head H Cressman announces candidacy for state superintendent of public instruction. He is noted for progressive methods, legislative work for better school laws, and broad state respect as a leading educator. Endorsed at Gregory and featured in the Pilot.
Funeral services for Mrs. Juliette Stevens were held at a Congregational Church after a private farm service. Born in 1845 in Wilkes Barre she moved to Clayton County with her family as a child and married Gilman Stevens in 1866. Her husband and two sons preceded her in death. survivors include three sons and a sister.
A late night blaze swept Albert Jebsen's livery barn and adjacent Kennedy blacksmith shop, destroying 42 Jebsen horses and other stock plus carriages and gear. Losses exceed 25 000 dollars with about 10 000 insured. candy plants suffer heavy damage from water exposure. Fire cause undetermined. two horses euthanized. Firemen saved nearby buildings amid a large crowd, with substantial smoke and flames lighting the scene.
Eastern South Dakota officers monitor routes from Minnesota while Black Hills authorities watch Wyoming towns near the border to curb wholesale liquor shipments. In one day liquor valued at about was bought in Sundance Wyoming and secretly followed toward the state line, with dispersers likely caching liquor near the border for later transport into South Dakota. Authorities aim to halt the illicit shipments.
Soiux Walls S D Aug 29 The war in Europe nears South Dakota as Mrs Archie Vivien of Hudson learns her son Glenn Oaks was killed in action. Enlisted in a Canadian regiment two years ago he carried supplies to trenches by automobile and was fatally wounded on the battlefield dying shortly after. Body to be sent to Winnipeg and his father William Oaks will bring him to Hudson for burial.
The Milwaukee Road advertises electrified mountain travel in the American Rockies and Cascade Range aboard its trains. The article touts smooth, quiet electric service with no smoke and no grinding brakes, highlighting future plans to electrify 211 more miles from Washington to Portland and Seattle.
Court in Mitchell Davison County sets September 10 1917 at 10 AM in the Court Room to prove the will of Susan Flaherty deceased and hear petitions for probate. Heirs at law next of kin and interested parties may appear and contest. Dated August 21 1947 by Judge G Thompson and Clerk Cattrell.
Canadian forces captured two thousand yards of German positions west and northwest of Lens in an ongoing drive. Heavy fighting continues in the Weldelty region as Canadians advance and repulse three German counterattacks. British and Belgian fronts report intensified shelling and line tightening toward the French mining city. London reports a Zeppelin airship was destroyed off the coast with no survivors.
War office report notes French forces advance near Verdun capturing key positions including Resneuille and Samognenz on the right bank. French trenches link to hill 344 as German counter blows are repulsed.
Washington Aug 21 The Shipping Board, in a conference with Secretary McAdoo, outlines a 4.0 billion appropriation to complete its six months pulling program. The request seeks 500 million for fabricated steel ships, 200 million to commandeer vessels under construction, and 250 million for contracts on steel and wooden slips.
Pierre South Dakota August 20 The Missouri River is at a very low stage this fall and river men predict one of the lowest stages in years for late fall. They cite dry seasons in Montana and Wyoming where feeders have ceased flow and say the Big Muddy will drop further downstream due to the dry weather in the mountain states.
About 450 delegates of the South Dakota Good Roads association gathered in Mitchell at the invitation of the Chamber of Commerce. Governor Peter Norbeck and P. A. Wells of Omaha spoke, and the day featured discussions on federal aid, state road laws, and five major highway groups.
Troop 1 paraded Sunday at Hitchcock Park after receiving uniforms and equipment. Governor Norbeck and Captain Branson reviewed the march along Main Street, drawing a large crowd. Proceeds from pop and cigar sales raised funds, as the unit prepares for camp at Deming New Mexico with Troop K of Aberdeen.
Madison South Dakota August 24 Sheriff Keller seeks William Mason a colored man who disappeared wearing an $7.50 pair of lace hunting boots owned by the sheriff. Mason had been paid hospital and board debts while lodging at the county jail after a pneumonia recovery near Rutland.
Catarrh is described as a blood or constitutional disease requiring internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces and is a regular prescription from leading physicians. Endorsed by J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, sold by druggists for 75 cents. also Hall's Family Pills advertised for constipation.
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