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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
3
Mitchell briefs report church and social events with visits from residents of Kimball and Huron. Woolworths, lawsuits, and divorce filings are noted alongside athletics with Dakota Wesleyan football captaincy and an upcoming lecture by Henderson Martin. Activities span Baptist Ladies Aid, operatic patrons, and a reading of local trial attendance.
Subscriptions for the San Carlow Grand Opera Company guarantee fund sold out as the company arrives for two performances. Verdi's Rigoletto is set for a 2 15 matinee and Aida for the evening, with stage crews and scenery transfers underway to ensure timely curtain. Impresario Fortune Gallo and company arrive to supervise, with Ugo Barducci directing the matinee and Signor Car directing the evening show.
A taxi driver and two men debate car quality at a motor show. They weigh Jimcrack versus Popinjay, Sixplus and Sparkix, debating wheel base, endurance, and value as they seek a sensible purchase.
A curious conversation features a few men debating car models and brands. The stranger notes a vehicle marked State Street and the others prefer or avoid models like Whizkar Zipper and Popinjay.
Mrs. George A. Silsby aged 65 of Mitchell died at 11 p.m. after a long illness. Born Emily Derwent in Rockford Illinois October 1 1847 she was one of six sisters and taught at Bryant Stratton Chicago before marriage in 1868 to George A. Silsby. She leaves two daughters Nerbert Hitchcock Mitchell and Hf Nichols Ox Ridge SD and her husband. Active in church and clubs she was devoted to family and public welfare.
The Mitchell Street and Interurban railway franchise remains undecided as officials table a late extension request to May 1. A new ordinance targets pawnshops and minors, requiring transaction books and restricting sales by youths. police pay raises and jail expansion receive approvals.
Funeral services will be held in the Congregational church at 10 o'clock Thursday morning. Rev. C. S. Osgood will officiate. Interment will be made in Graceland cemetery.
The hall committee may draw specs and seek bids for work. Automatic shut off valves will equip water troughs citywide to prevent spills. The hall trough moves to the hay market. A light in the J. N. Crow alley is referred to the light committee. A popcorn wagon near the First National bank is to be moved per street committee. Ordinance 369 on rubbish burning is read first. Assessments for curb, grading and gravel work set for hearing December 18. A four inch watch meter ordered for Dakota Wesleyan. Council discusses water supply after adjournment.
Mitchell high school football finished the 1916 season with a 7 to 0 victory over Yankton under coach Benjamin Wheatley. The team posted five wins and five losses amid tough conditions, with few returning lettermen and little prior experience to build from.
The Mitchell eleven finishes with a 148 to 110 scoring edge over opponents. Nine lettermen return alongside many sophomores and juniors. Captain Scheurenbrand and several seniors depart, but a strong nucleus and recruits promise a sturdy backfield and line for next year. An all state team selected by Coach Wheatley and Prof Hall highlights strong performances from Pierre Yankton Mitchell and others with season results listed.
Sioux Falls former U S senator R J Gamble spoke at the Mitchell Elks memorial service. Exalted ruler W H B Tipton presided as Geo Silsby was ill. Gamble praised the lodge history and Elks’ public service, calling 500000 Elks a national balance wheel.
A Berlin mortality rise is linked to sugar shortages. An Amsterdam dispatch reports a new policy: every child born on December 1 will receive an extra half pound of sugar each month.
Pierre South Dakota state treasurer elect H Helgerson reports expense of 180 dollars paid to the state campaign committee reflecting his campaign accounting.
Ed Knight, owner of an island in Big Stone lake near the Roberts county border, was arrested for bootlegging liquor. He was convicted in the state circuit court and will receive sentence later from Judge T. L Bouck.
Watertown Republican G J McFarland addressed a large Homestake Opera House gathering for the Elks Memorial in Pierre. His eloquence and Americanism drew quiet, impressed approval as Mrs McFarland joined him as a guest of BPOE No 747. He serves on the judiciary committee of the grand lodge.
Governor Byrne appoints election supervisors for Jones county on January 9 for organization. Named are L. B. Laughlin Chamberlain F. C. Barth N. Leedom Kadoka R. B. Fislar Philip Alex Brewer Faulkton Roy Rothrock Fort Pierre.
Broadbent Brothers operate as embalmers and funeral directors with private ambulance service and night residence calls. They list office and residence contact numbers 3388, 3703, 2011 and 2125 for auto hearse service and livery.
S C Wherry architect office and H Noble & Son funeral directors viewer entries listed with addresses and phone numbers in the Mitchell area. Private ambulance service available day or night through Noble firm and a dedicated architect office is noted at 309 Commercial & Savings Bank Building.
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