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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
3
A long list of Democratic and Republican campaign notes from Sioux Falls and surrounding counties. Mentions possible governors and congressmen candidates, races in the Black Hills, Aurora and Aurora County, and a potential Hitchcock bid. Also notes Richards statement anticipated, and various local club activities and social events.
Mitchell lodge Elks No 1059 held its annual memorial services honoring departed brothers. The ceremony drew many members, their families, and others, beginning with a singing of Blessed Are the Departed by the Elks double quartet and followed by a roll call of the departed.
Pierre South Dakota state bank guaranty commission meets on Tuesday to finalize which banks meet the guaranty act requirements. After January first deposits in state banks will be protected by the state. Banks must meet commission standards or liquidate by January 1 1916. The commission has spent the year inspecting banks and drafting regulations. The final list of continuing banks will be decided in a lengthy session starting tomorrow and continuing into the new year. Most banks are preparing to meet the new conditions.
Charles Touchek, a South Dakota farmer near Highmore, arrived from Europe at age 12 and built prosperity over 31 years. This year he raised over 10,000 bushels of grain, drives a car, and embodies success in the prairies while his brothers fight in European trenches.
Dakota Wesleyan biology classes received fifty sharks and sting rays from California for lab use. The animals range from one to four feet, with the sting ray possessing a venomous tail barb for defense.
Andrew Weidenbach of the Weidenbach Creamery faced accusations of being a German spy while traveling through Canada en route to New York with poultry. A Canadian officer demanded papers and, after initial denial, Weidenbach proclaimed German loyalty before asserting American allegiance, avoiding arrest.
Three Sioux prisoners escaped from the Yankton Indian Agency jail after tearing up the floor and forcing a hole through the foundation. Despite efforts by Indian police and white officers in the region, Henry Drapeau Sam Young and David Hepikiya remain at large.
The Lemmon Commercial Club plans a spring purchase of shade and fruit tree stock to plant in the area, aiming to stimulate local forestry and beautification programs.
Railroad detectives investigate a bold robbery of three carloads of freight from Chicago to Volga and other South Dakota points. Merchandise worth thousands was ransacked as cars were entered east of here. one car moved via Tracy, Minnesota, suggesting an organized gang of thieves.
About 1,400 people were served at Mitchell’s second annual Associated Charities dinner and supper on Saturday. Noon dinner served roughly 600, leaving about 800 for supper. The event drew strong support and signals growing community regard for the charity’s work as a major winter fund raiser.
Mrs. Louis Gordhammer of Tripp South Dakota died from lockjaw nine days after a splinter injured her foot. She was 41, wife of a prominent Tripp man and mother of three. a daughter lives in Delmont. She was well known and popular in Tripp and surrounding areas.
Aberdeen, S D W F Bruell representing National Bank Examiner T H Campbell in charge of the Bristol First National bank failure gave the first official read on the bank after the cashier Torgus Strandness disappeared. He said no material change since closure, shortage not reduced, assets counted from Stradness inputs, total shortage hard to estimate due to many floating CDs, and the system and completeness of looting became evident.
A six year old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Diede, was killed near Memo S D after darting into the road and was struck by a vehicle driven by C. H. Kirschenmann. The accident occurred as several boys played in the road. officials note the driver was traveling at a moderate speed and could not stop in time.
A buffalo that recently broke from the Philip pasture was rounded up and driven into a corral on a Midland area farm. Unable to recapture it, an owner representative killed the animal to prevent further escape or damage.
South Dakota gains its only honorary forensic fraternity chapter Pi Kappa Delta. J H Krenmyre of Iowa City installed the local candidates at a Methodist church banquet with Olin Jackson as toastmaster. Members pledged to advance debate and oratory. charter to be issued soon.
Dakota Wesleyan football monograms will be honored at the Gridiron Club dinner next Friday evening in the First Methodist Episcopal church parlors. Seating for over 200 football enthusiasts is arranged, with tickets at $1 each. The event aims to close the 1915 season with music by the Dakota Wesleyan orchestra and a special program for fans and boosters.
A sequence of speakers will address the audience with brief remarks about the season's play ing. The feature of the evening is expected to be the election of the football captain for 1916.
Joliet Illinois residents watched as the 4:15 Rock Island flyer stopped. Mrs F Milton Collins of Sioux City Iowa, with five bags and three children, moved to say goodbye to a relative and kissed porter Dinah Brown on the lips. The crowd snickered as the train pulled away. Thomas Poe of Chicago aided the fainting woman.
Circuit court jurors concluded yesterday as a verdict for the defendant was returned in the Wyan T. Kovacheff versus Md Cudmore suit over farm hand wages from August 24 1914 to February 27 1915. The plaintiff failed to prove a contract existed and jurors dismissed. Only one of twenty divorce cases was before Judge Fr B Smith as the term proceeds with remaining civil matters on the docket not needing a jury.
Tom Wagner, new to Loomis after moving from Montana, purchased the barber shop from William Allen and took possession Monday. Robert McCue traveled to Sioux City Tuesday to buy a carload of cattle for winter feeding. The Ladies' Social Hour club met with Mrs. Sherman Lewis Wednesday with twenty members attending. After business and exchange, members sewed and socialized, and luncheon was served. The next meeting will answer roll call with current topics, and will be hosted by Mrs. Harvey Northrup on December 15. Several local men attended the Sledge sale on Thursday. Mrs Mae van Tassell hosted the Ladies' Aid from Bethe church Thursday afternoon as they prepare for an upcoming bazaar. Mr and Mrs Sherman Lewis visited Mr and Mrs Arthur Kendall Sunday.
Rev Hanaford L Russell, longtime pastor of Trinity Episcopal Church in Pierre, S D, will depart to assume duties in Minneapolis. Russell has been active statewide as a legislative chaplain and church leader over the past twelve years.
The church in Minneapolis announced plans to install a new rector next year, signaling leadership change for All Saints Episcopal as the congregation prepares for the transition.
The article outlines the scale of the Red Cross Christmas seal drive, noting 225 million seals already printed and distributed across the United States, millions of promotional materials, over a million personal letters sent, and more than 500,000 volunteers involved. It targets selling 75 million seals to raise about $750,000 for tuberculosis work through 1,200 associations nationwide.
Dr M Smith reports the 1914 federal hog cholera campaign reduced infected herds from 73 in late 1914 to 11 in the same period this year. He notes Davison county hog growers deserve congratulations but urges continued vigilance and improved owner cooperation to further cut outbreaks. He previews the annual committee meeting during the purebred livestock gathering and invites suggestions for the program.
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