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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
4
City Engineer Smith and City Auditor Davis respond to The Republican on Jebsen fire issues. They urge better water pressure, upgraded piping, and increased pumping capacity, while exploring new water sources and stricter fire protection before fires occur.
The article argues President Wilson may seize control of the nation’s coal mines to curb profiteering and protect the American public from extortion by coal owners and profiteers, labeling them drunken with profits. It notes patience with mine owners and other profiteers and cites Governor Lowden’s characterization.
Review by Elsie Gallander details Miss Foster being honored as guest of honor at multiple pre wedding events. Informal shower at Miss Shelby’s featured auction bridge and high scores by Mrs. Deleven Becker, followed by kitchen and jelly shard showers at homes of Miss Burns and Miss Kibbee. The week closed with a Woman’s Christian Temperance Union meeting hosted by Mrs. Hoff and Hanover president Mrs. Wilson in attendance.
A long list of local residents travel and hospitality updates from Powis and surrounding towns. Guests visiters depart for Syracuse Omaha Mitchell and other places while families host gatherings at North Rowley Street and nearby homes. Local figures receive tokens of regard as departures and commissions for future travels are noted.
A birthday party was held Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ferris for L. S. Vickers cashier of the Western National Bank. A six o'clock dinner followed a large cake with candles and an automobile city tour capped the evening. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Vickers of Los Angeles and Miss Lucile Vickers of Ethan, South Dakota.
Members of the Monday Card Club were entertained at the Country Club by Mrs. CG W Shan non. The afternoon progressed informally with light refreshments served.
About twenty four members of the Wednesday club and their bands enjoyed a picnic supper at River Side Park Monday evening. The gathering was informal and sociable with Mrs. Virginia Doyle as a guest.
The Mitchell Camp Fire girls led by Mrs. F. A. Redline visited the Plankinton Camp Fire girls at Tobin park. They enjoyed river boating and swimming, admired a Plankinton girl's life events bell, and shared a six o'clock picnic supper.
Miss Sadie Bolitho of Boone Indiana was guest of honor at Verne Stioles home. The party included auto ride city tour dining stunts and a three course breakfast. Irene Harvey Margaret Curtis Flora Roseworth from White Lake attended with camping at Tobin Park and a women roast with city friends. Sullivan acted as chaperon for the party.
Notice is given by the executrix of the last will and testament of Anton Oster deceased to creditors and others with claims against the estate to exhibit them with vouchers within six months of the first publication. Proceedings address Mary Oster executrix, Davison County South Dakota, dated August 9, 1947.
Walter Look a prosperous Lake Preston barber was found dead in his shop bathroom after severing his throat with two razors. The 45 year old man reportedly suffered a temporary insanity with no clear motive cited by locals. He left a wife and four children.
Quotation from Washington Star notes Uncle Eben warns against mocking troubles except when they belong to one. The saying frames humor and restraint as a measure of character.
A man appeared before Judge J. TP. White in Yankton after posting a $2,000 bond to secure his appearance. The record notes he stood charged with an unspecified offense and a October date was set for further proceedings.
A county board meeting records arrest of Leo M. Miggerald of Ta borith on fraud charges tied to a "Get Rich Quick Wallingford" scheme. He faces $2,000 bond while authorities recap names, firms, and towns involved, and the board approves relief funds and expenditures including jury costs, exhibits, and bids for two gas tractors.
Federal and state plan to aid road construction discussed at Mitchell meeting Monday. Governors, engineers, and highway officials from many counties invited, with sessions at Maynard Theatre and various local venues to coordinate funding and routes including George Washington National Highway and Sunshine Trail.
A group of Mitchell women spent Tuesday on the river, enjoying a pleasant day afloat. The party included Bernice Brown, Dulath Perry, Olivel Ilickson, Elizabeth Welly, Beattie Reynolds, Ethel Blynn, and Florence Byodsteup. They later motored to Alexandrian to visit Ruth Gregory for a time.
Mrs J Warren entertained at her home for her mother Mrs M D Toward of Minneapolis. Those present included Medanies Gomfort Satlorive Doueherty Nelson and Alicia Douherty. Light refreshments and informal conversation followed, with religious sentiments shared during the visit.
Fifteen Sorosis members met at Mrs Porteous house 444 East Third Avenue on Tuesday for Red Cross work and a surprise gathering honoring Mrs A W Grahams sister of Mrs Reams. Hosts planned a later treat after the session.
Perry Township residents host summer visitors from Montana and Mitchell while planning autumn events. A community social includes music, refreshments, and a September meeting with plans for knitting sweaters and war work to aid France. Volunteers are urged to ship 1 500 000 knitted items and to report to the headquarters for a working session Friday afternoon.
An emergency appeal from Major Grayson Murphy requests the Red Cross to rush a large quantity of knit woolen items. The note emphasizes cold weather hardship for soldiers and refugees, urging immediate support from the local chapter through Mrs. Bobeladirman.
Druggists report an excellent convention in Water Town with a key moment the presentation of a costly motor ambulance for South Dakota troops. Governor Norbeck received the ambulance as retiring president J A Pook of Hed Field received a token. Officers were elected for BLOF, Mitchell, and for the Pharmaceutical Society including Wred Vilas Pierre and Berl Clute Big Stone City. Mitchell pharmacists Mo Bl Dieh Frank Bobb J P Seball and others attended.
Final rites for Myrtle Craft, who died last Tuesday in Minneapolis, were held Saturday afternoon at Noble Undertaking Parlors. Dr J S Iarkness presided. floral tributes reflected her strong ties to Mitchell and Aberdeen. Pallbearers and relatives from multiple towns attended. interment followed at Graceland cemetery.
Palmer S. reports on August 18 that two arrests were made in connection with the robbery at the A W farm. The investigation identifies the suspects and outlines ongoing proceedings.
Two suspects are in preliminaries after a Parker store robbery involving tobacco and gloves. Some thieves escaped with goods while others recovered all merchandise. Police investigation continues today.
A letter to The Republican defends the water works system after the Jebsen fire. It details water pressure, notes two stream pressures were low but overall pressure remained adequate, and proposes improvements including a second large pump unit and cross mains. The letter addresses rumors about city employees sleeping during the alarm and asserts the night engineer responded promptly.
Mitchell police chief Pred Donaldson laments drought and prosperity reducing crime, notes few signed complaints in early August, and questions police force cuts. He mocks a stagnant police court as a discussion club while patrols cite strict enforcement of near beer laws and general arrest drop.
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