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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1915
Page
9
A garbled notice from The Republican describes a special rate program for want ads by month. It mentions pricing around 76 units per line and emphasizes placement limits and repetition of advertisements. The fragment hints at discounts and ordering specifics but is unclear on exact terms.
A jumble of classified notices and small ads from Mitchell, South Dakota. Entries advertise help wanted, housing rentals, sales of land stock and equipment, farming supplies, trades, and miscellaneous services with names like Mrs. Becker, The Mitch il Publishing Company, Fullerton Lumber Co, W. C. Cox, Geo. Kohn, and O. L. Branson. Includes job requests, rooms for rent, sale of seeds and farm goods, and a lost pocketbook notice. Many listings reference local streets and farms around Mitchell and nearby towns.
An International News Service report from Reichenberg Bohemia describes a vast Russian prisoner of war camp. Officers and troops, diverse in language and clan, live in wooden bar racks with electric lights and paving, while rumors blame German influence and the devil for the war. Prisoners mistrust officers who use maps, view German plans as deception, and regard Hindenburg and Mackensen as satanic. Cossacks are most superstitious, and while many are well behaved and hardworking, theft among prisoners is noted.
Washington DC Democrats in caucus failed to agree on a cloture rule to end debate and postponed action until tomorrow. The special rules committee remained unsettled and plans to submit a proposal tomorrow.
Phillip Germscheid of Eiken Washington was acquitted after a two day trial for the shooting of Lee Brown in a Saloon. The jury found Germscheid not guilty of murder as Brown had provoked the confrontation by hurling threats and calling him vile names earlier in the evening. The case drew wide attention due to Germscheid's prominence and the alleged prior family dispute over local properties. Brown’s actions and the saloon setting were key factors cited by the defense and witnesses. Pred Wiedeman faces trial for selling liquor to a minor at the same saloon, with license implications possible.
The Associated Charities of Mitchell plans a second annual charity dinner and supper at the city hall auditorium this Saturday. All businesshouses will arrange for employee attendance, with dinner served from 11 o clock and supper starting at 5. Provisions have nearly doubled to feed over 1,500 people, funding aid for poor families through the winter. The program remains nonsectarian and nonphilanthropic in purpose.
One of the most unusual cases in the state circuit court term is a breach of promise suit. Jacob Kern sues Miss Mardel M Walden over a broken engagement. Details are limited in the readable fragments.
A jury returned a verdict for the defendant after hearing testimony described as amusing and causing stir among the crowded spectators in the courtroom. The proceedings featured fragmented remarks about a paint misattribution and a promised engagement that did not hold.
A J Anderson fell about 25 feet from a Milwanks freight train on a Dry Run bridge near Mitchell while returning home for International Harvester. He suffered severe back injuries and probable internal damage. he remained partially unconscious but showing some improvement in St Joseph’s Hospital. A brakeman and four helpers rescued him, dragging him back to the train on a fur coat improvised rope.
The state supreme court sustained the circuit court in a guardianship dispute in the case of Thomas Wagmes guardian Mr Jacob Metland versus George Wean. The decision follows a challenge to a tax imitation act from the last session.
A bandit stopped a passenger train near Oconomowoc Wisconsin this morning robbed the passengers and fled. Milwaukee police arrested a suspect while the Waukesha sheriff held a second suspect north of Delafield near the robbery site.
An explosion halted work at Hoomer Coat and Coke mine No 2 in Fayetteville West Virginia trapping about 800 miners. Reports say two hundred fifty escaped or were rescued soon after while three blasts occurred in rapid succession and remaining workers may be alive awaiting rescue.
Townsfolk report meals served by Cheney & Co. during a chaotic event at the fair. A shouting crowd, alleged shortages, and heated exchanges between staff and attendees disrupted entertainment and drew police attention. No injuries reported.
Auto mixups are becoming common around Mitchell. A car driven by Willard McMacken left the road on Firesteel hill, turning over after a failed descent in darkness. McMacken escaped largely uninjured but was shaken. A second car from White Lake was heavily damaged. its owner refused details. Rumors speak of other accidents near Riverside and a three car collision, though unconfirmed.
Reports from New York New Orleans Chicago Kansas City St Paul and other trade centers indicate business gains and a strong countrywide impulse. The trade press notes a great impetus in the past week and predicts a coming era of prosperity nationwide.
Repairs are complete and water is now being supplied from the new reservoir with 700000 gallons storage. No leaks found and filtration through the deep well has improved water clarity after a period of discoloration due to a coal vein. The old reservoir is to be repurposed for a skating rink for children when not needed for city supply.
London reports fear horseflesh shipped from Rotterdam could reach Germany. A horseflesh dealer received a $50 fine this week after a six year business with a Rotterdam butcher. The butcher testified that wartime did not change meat prices and was paid by meat condition. his last shipment consisted of twelve carcasses.
Samuel White of 31st Street, New York City, was arrested by Secret Service agents for sending letters to Mrs. Nor man Galt, fiancée of President Wilson, and her mother. Police say one note implied affection for the president’s fiancée. White had previously written to Mr. Bolling at a chicken show two years earlier, attempting to interest Mrs Holling in a patent egg carrier. He will be examined by Bellevue physicians.
Chicago report says Joseph G. Cannon narrowly escaped death in front of the Union League club while en route to Washington to resume his seat in the House. A speeding car veered into oncoming traffic and was diverted, with Doorman O’Neill of Ohio City credited with saving him.
A special election will decide if Howard may acquire the town electric light system from private owners. A board of appraisers valued the plant at 22 000 with bids around 23 000 to 25 000. Voters will determine whether the city pays 25 000 for the system.
Receipts and prices for hogs cattle and sheep mixed regional update. Chicago stock yards report daily totals and remembered levels with top quotes and shifts from yesterday and forecasted for tomorrow. Sioux City notes cattle receipts and hog price trends with weekly range and distant outlooks. Minnesota wheat prices and futures show slight changes across grades with bid and arrival figures.
Milwaukee market report lists bids and ranges for wheat and corn. Prices show May and December contracts. No. 2 and No. 3 yellow corn quoted around 68 to 71 cents with various 0.60s for feeds and rejects. Wheat quotes include Dakotas spot around 1.06, No. 2 near 1.08, and May around 1.00, with several delivery and shipment notes.
Davison County commissioners meet on Nov 30 1915 in Mitchell South Dakota. Items include approving county warrants 2854 2768 and 1797 and duplications, plus listing numerous road and drainage bills for labor and materials. Board adjourns to 1 pm then to 5 30 pm and reconvenes as drainage board before final adjournment. report certified by County Auditor J M Crampton. Also an advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for constipation and full system cleansing.
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