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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
7
November 24 1916 meeting notes adjourn to 1 30 pm and 9 am next day as the board examines bridge petitions on file River road projects and proposed Firesteel bridges are reviewed. Several bridge sections and sizes are advertised with wings slab and culvert designs.
Governor Byrne sets January 9 for electing officials and choosing a temporary county seat in the newly formed Jones County. Voting places include Capa Van Meter Okaton Murdo Draper and tier school house. Officials election will be nonpartisan, with Murdo as the leading town and potential competition from other rail towns as the county seat.
Pierre South Dakota at the legislature two years ago considered cutting off part of the First circuit to attach to the Second and place two judges there but lawmakers doubted constitutional rights. Now Watertown begins push for a new judicial circuit in the southern part of the state. The dispute centers on how to carve the new arrangement among affected counties.
Mitchell forms a machine gun company to join the Fifth South Dakota regiment. W O Cox is appointed to lead the organization with prior experience in the US Navy and South Dakota National Guard. Charles Bintliff joins the effort as a key associate.
A sergeant in Company IF becomes first lieutenant as the Fifth Regiment forms rapidly. Most major cities will field at least one company and seek more. Able-bodied men aged 18 to 35 are invited to contact Mr. Cox or Mr. Bintliff to participate, with a target completion by December 15.
Florence Louise Walrath and Gage Pierson Wright quietly wed at 4 pm at the bride’s parents home 504 East Sixth Avenue Rev Charles Sumner Osgood officiated. Attendants sang and played as the couple exchanged rings before relatives and close friends. They will reside at 304 East Fifth Avenue after a sojourn in Minneapolis and St Paul.
Watertown South Dakota Dr Willis F Johnson president of the Northern Normal school was elected president of the South Dakota Educational Association defeating Dr Harry M Gage of Huron college Other officers were Mrs Olive M Warren J W Ram Platte A Heymour and Dr Franklin Jones The meeting also discussed education resources and protests by Dr J G Parson Sioux Falls was chosen as the 1917 convention site over Mitchell by 14 votes.
Funeral services for Mrs Joseph McLoughlin were conducted at the Columbia hotel with Rev Robert Kelley presiding. Pallbearers included Dr A M Crossett Judge O C Thompson and others. remains sent by Milwaukee passenger to Guelph Ontario for the funeral Friday. The article notes large floral tributes and many mourners.
Mitchell High School pulled off a 7 to 0 victory over Yankton thanks to a fourth quarter surge led by Henry Hoagland. Hoagland scored the decisive touchdown after a surprise run, with Scheurenbrand and Coughlin contributing on the drive. The win capped Mitchell’s first season under Coach Wheatley and featured strong performances by Hoagland, Scheurenbrand, Coughlin, and Murray amid penalties and stout defense from Yankton.
Notice is given by Dora Riecke executrix of the estate of John Frederick Riecke deceased to creditors and all persons with claims to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication to Dora Riecke executrix at her residence in Baker Township Davison County South Dakota. Dated November 11 1916. Dora Riecke Executrix of the estate of John Frederick Riecke Deceased.
Salem South Dakota reports that attorney R M Shield learns his brother Marcellus Shield has been named clerk of the committee on source data for a lower house seat. The note confirms the appointment and relation between the siblings.
In the national capital the life position is described as a highly coveted clerical berth, esteemed for its permanence and prestige. The article highlights its desirability among government workers and its reputation as a top posting.
One dead and three injured in a car crash between Sioux City and Milbank. Donald de Vere was killed. Wree man O'Connell an attorney sustained likely mortal injuries. Miss Moses sister of O'Connell had leg and arm broken. James Stephani suffered serious bruises. Injured taken to Milbank hospital. Cause unknown.
In Canton South Carolina Miss Selma Knutson was killed when an auto carrying three women skidded off a road and rolled twenty feet down an embankment. Mrs Ed Sand of Boone Ta and Miss Agnes Henry were seriously injured as the machine toppled over.
Watertown hosts the second annual South Dakota State Association of County Commissioners meeting December 12 to 14. Key talks cover good roads, district needs, and legislative strategy as governors elect Peter Norbeck attends and a proposed shift of sheriff pay from fees to salary is discussed.
Detroit outfielder Samm Crawford of Detroit believes his left arm and legs will be ready by spring training. He plans to depart for Waxahachie Texas in January to prepare despite a slow 1916 start.
Michigan may skip a Syracuse game next season and seek a matchup with Dartmouth or Pittsburgh. The Wolverines prefer home games and reciprocal play with Penn and Cornell, while Syracuse wants a game at Syracuse on alternating years.
Governor Byrne named Mrs. Alida B. Long of Huron to fill the vacancy on the state library commission caused by Mrs. Schuppert's resignation from Yankton. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised with internal use and a free trial of Tertimonia offered, priced at 7 twenty per bottle and sold by all druggists.
Local notes recount visits from Vermillion Aberdeen Moline Parkston and Alpena residents with Thanksgiving gatherings and theater times at the Met and Gale Theaters. A wedding in Mitchell Dr Leona Shreves and Palfrey Phinney. revival meetings near Betts. football games and travel to Sioux Falls and Chicago.
Saturday reports W S Hill leaving for Chicago to attend the International live stock show and a state fair boards meeting. Also notes visits, travels, and minor legal and local civic items across several towns.
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