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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
2
The obituary notes Pope Pius X grew from humble beginnings as a swineherd to head the Catholic Church through devotion to service. It highlights his gentle nature, decisive stance against Modernists, and lasting impact on internal church governance and orthodox teaching.
A columnist argues that the Japan Britain treaty cannot justify Japan’s plan to seize German territories in China. The piece asserts treaties offer no real license for war and criticizes reliance on agreements as a reason to avoid or encourage armed conflict.
Two men believed wanted in other cities on larceny charges were arrested at 6 o clock last evening for stealing suitcases from Milwaukee station. Tarry Mitchell confessed to stealing a bag belonging to John P. Tucker of Minneapolis. Alfred Signon confessed to stealing a suitcase from Pearl Fairchild of Hecla South Dakota. Mitchell and Signon were jailed for safe keeping after attempting to tamper with a jail padlock using a case knife.
A. Draeger and EB L Goodwin formerly of Aberdeen have taken the general agency for the Bull Tractor Co of Minneapolis and will locate in Mitchell as distributing center for a large territory. They rented the Snowflake bakery building west of the bakery and will soon demonstrate several tractors. The Bull tractor, under a year on the market, has made a strong record despite being a three wheeled light weight 12 HP gasoline farm machine.
The Bull tractor, praised for plowing and multiple tasks, is described as nearly revolutionizing farm work in areas where it has been introduced, with selling price noted as comparable to a team of horses. The account highlights its adaptability and efficiency in agriculture.
Deputy sheriff candidate Falkowski denies breaking state law on cigarette sales. He defends himself after reports of a Sunday night mobbing of an Anti-Saloon detective and a Presbyterian minister in Woonsocket. Clergyman not molested. charges said to be unfounded due to lack of bonds and witnesses.
Local business and professionals in Mitchell support rebuilding a theater to replace the Gale theater burned in winter. A Commercial club meeting heard favor for either refurbishing the old site or creating a new stock company with citizens funding. The plan involves selling the current site for 30000 and transferring 25000 as a mortgage to the new company, with 25000 stock to be raised locally.
A Catholic tribute describes Pope Pius X as a reforming pope who established daily communion and kept church matters separate from government. It notes war’s sorrow, changes to the papal veto, the Servian church accord, and possible delays in selecting his successor due to global conflict and Italy's neutrality.
A lightning sparked fire destroyed the Dakota Morine Company's North Maine avenue warehouse in Sioux Falls early today. The loss is estimated near $100,000 and is said to be practically covered by insurance.
A statewide rain storm dumped from half an inch to an inch across South Dakota. Mitchell recorded rain after 2:30 am lasting to 4 am with electrical disturbances. Heavy showers occurred west of Mitchell with totals at White Lake and Chamberlain near an inch.
TheDakota Wesleyan university expects the incoming freshman class to exceed one hundred with many new students already earning honors in high school activities. Some will bolster Wesleyan football this fall as the state faces crop conditions. A Mitchell committee formed with the Y M C A employment bureau canvasses for student jobs, seeking the right persons for local business positions and asking for broad cooperation.
The County Board of Equalization fixed the 1914 average agricultural land value at $48.68 per acre and the State Tax Commission raised it by 5 percent to $51.11. The table lists per item valuations with increases or reductions including horses cattle hogs sheep wagons planes autos engines threshers and other property reflecting 1913 adjustments and 1914 changes. The record notes 1913 values of $58.36 per acre that were lowered to $46.94 to align with other counties.
Deputy game warden Frank A. Martin faces difficulties prosecuting hunters entering fields before the September 10 season. Five men arrested recently have sued for about $100 each for false arrest. In Woonsocket two alleged violators were cleared at trial, later suing for damages. At Wessington Springs two hunters pleaded guilty to game law violations and were fined ten dollars each.
A family dinner honored the engaged couple with twelve in attendance and yellow decor. Miss Ethel Blynn hosted a Friday evening picnic for twelve including Miss Flavia Curtis as an out of town guest. Miss Helen Mewhirter and Mr Glenwood Kendall wed with Rev C G Harrold officiating. about fifty guests attended. The couple will honeymoon to Sioux City Webster City and other points before settling nine miles northeast of Mitchell after September 6.
Emil O. Anderson of Kimball South Dakota and Florence A. Anderson of this city united in marriage on August 20 at the bride home 808 East Fifth avenue. Rev Gustaf BE Rydquist led the double ring Lutheran ceremony with Ella Hendrickson as soloist Clarence Anderson as best man. Out of town guests included Jaskey Lindgren and Eben Lindgren Albert City Iowa Carl Anderson Kimball Alma Swanson Pukwana Medie Peterson Cambridge Illinois. The couple will reside in Kimball after September 15.
Mrs R H Montgomery was honored Friday night with a surprise birthday party at her home by thirty friends. Miss Riley of Iowa attended a party in Mitchell with Miss Fanny Kience, now Mrs Howe of Melvette South Carolina. Miss Winifred Grace hosted twelve girls as children costumes sparked games and a three course luncheon at 712 West Third Avenue. A Congregational church wedding occurred Wednesday morning at nine.
Julius Caesar White and Ophelia Grant were united in marriage at a party hosted by Bessie Cobb. Eldora Young and Georgiana Smith impersonated the couple, with Elizabeth Kelley as the exhorter. The event featured Ethopian decor, Mendelssohn’s wedding march, and southern regional supper including watermelon and hoe cake.
Letcher South Dakota grain elevator of the Farmers Elevator Company was struck by lightning about 3 PM Saturday and destroyed by fire. Insurance covered most of the roughly 4000 dollar loss. An engine from Mitchell moved freight cars on Milwaukee tracks away from the blaze, but locals had already cleared danger. The elevator, recently sold to the Farmers Elevator Co by Guy W Crawford, held little grain at the time, limiting losses.
Under John Michels supervision workmen will erect scaffolding next week to strip the Corn Palace shell and fit new veneer. Mr. Michels estimates a week to cover with staging, which will remain until redecorating is complete. Nailing on the new corn decorations will begin September 7 or 8, designed by Dr. F. D. Gillis and W. Karney, who have led this feature before. Farmers report corn and grain quality on par with prior years and expect the building to be ready for the annual fall festival in five weeks.
Corsica 8 D. An officer returned to Douglas county with Sam Koedyker charged with forging and passing a 115 dollar check located and arrested at Crown Point Indiana. The forged check bore the signature of Henry Eggers near Corsica who had employed Koedyker. He is held under bonds of 1000 dollars for trial at the next term of the state circuit court.
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