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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
2
European reports, including from Stockholm Paris and London, say Germany readies a major west front offensive this month with large troop moves. Austria may reinforce Italy leaving German forces for the attack as U boats disrupt Allied supply and American troops bolster France.
P E Zimmerman of Lindsborg Kansas discusses Col Roosevelt plans to tour the northwestern states delivering addresses against the Farmers Nonpartisan League. He argues Roosevelt cannot attack the League and would only voice falsehoods about it and criticizes Roosevelt’s potential future speeches.
Sunday notes from Mitchell detail Albert Wi of Alexandria visiting amid feuds in Mitchell, and many out-of-town shoppers from Loomis and Scotland. Updates cover sewer assessments due December 40, a Dakota Wesleyan board meeting, military draft moves, a city marriage license in Sioux City, and local sports and church notices.
Monday's Daily Hatheway notes Elliot Hatheway passed Fort Sill aviation exams and will join Fort Logan training. Other items include Mitchell visitors C. C. Cornwell and G. V. Panter, Waller A. Kerr and Emile Gubele Jr. payments, Bishop Potter injury, and Warne's Farmers union remarks after Jonesboro conference.
Nearly 30 young men from Davison county answered the call to the colors in ten days and left for examinations in Omaha Des Moines and other cities. Many chose army navy aviation or engineering with single men in the majority. Notable selections include L A Bower Jefferson Barracks O A Truxt and McDonald Green in aviation, John Rejerson headed to West Point appointment by a South Dakota senator, and others released or awaiting status updates as draft exemptions.
early Sunday morning unknown amateur robbers smashed a telephone box at the Milwaukee station and escaped with about $10 in nickels. They tried to break into the Van Noy stand in the waiting room, possibly climbing the stand and prying windows. only pennants worth 4.40 were taken.
A Huron man was reported wounded in the casualty list of Canadian troops. The brief item notes the individual, his status, and the public notice of the incident.
A South Dakota church coalition calls on all clergy and church members to observe Conservation and Loyalty Day on December 16 with services, hymns, and sermons. Signatories include Rev Gilbert Stansell, Bishop Hugh Burleson, Rev Harlan Page, and others from Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Catholic, Christian, Lutheran, Baptist, and Zions Lutheran churches.
Pierre reports the Black Hills Forest reserve holds thousands of cords of firewood for this fall but high transport charges keep it from being usable in western and central regions. The forest supervisor notes commercial sales exceed three thousand cords, with ample supply if cheaper shipping existed to ease coal demand.
State fire marshal bulletin reports November fire loss at $236,122 for September and $826,680 for October. Roberts county saw a $455,300 blaze in Sisseton, while insurance losses for September reached $148,090 and October $441,545. A Lemmon business block fire and several elevator fires add to the heavy month.
Sioux Falls reports an organized gang stealing hard coal in Beresford and nearby. The thieves use wagons to haul away coal with several tons already taken from railroad cars. Due to high coal prices and scarcity, guards may be needed over coal cars overnight in yards.
Pierre South Dakota December 40. The state council of defense met this week to discuss better protection of elevators grain and feed stores under current conditions They adopted a resolution asking Governor Norbeck to convene a statewide meeting inviting sheriffs mayors insurance officials adjutant general and other officials to outline a plan for improved protection and coordination The convention would inform county boards and city mayors to assist in implementing the plan using peace officers and home guard units wherever located.
In Bridgewater, on December 14, the Bridgewater hotel was sold by longtime manager Ben Arnold to a Mr. Baar. Local friends gave Arnold a farewell reception as the change in ownership takes effect.
Bridgewater South Dakota high school split two basketball games last week. The boys defeated Hartford 60 to 26 and then lost to Montrose 29 to 18. The girls lost to Hartford 13 to 10.
Frankfort South Dakota December 10 at his home W J Jones longtime mayor of Frankfort and prominent local businessman died after years of poor health He had held multiple town posts and was a pioneer resident of the region.
Lead, D. D., Dec. 11. The Huron police chief reported a warrant for E. S. Stafford’s arrest on swindling charges from the old tailoring game. Stafford settled with Black Hills victims after being brought from Douglas Wyoming and was released, leaving his whereabouts unknown. He remains wanted at Hot Springs and other locations, including Huron.
Funeral services for Elizabeth G. Thompson who died December 10 at her Mitchell home will be held at 200 Fast Sixth avenue at 10 a.m. and at St Marys Episcopal church at 10:30 a.m. Rev. William Vincent officiating. Interment at Graceland cemetery. Survived by mother Annie Thompson two sisters Lucy Thompson and Mrs David Fischer and a brother Norman Thompson. Born Memphis Kansas July 10 1875 she lived in Mitchell since 1881 and was active in mercantile work and city schools.
The Sisseton commercial club members elected H. S. Morris as president Col. Rath as vice president Rh. C. Richert as secretary and Dr. J. A. Robertson as treasurer The active organization plans numerous activities to aid the upbuilding of Sisseton and surrounding territory in the coming year.
In Flandreau South Dakota on December 11 Frank Dahms, ready to depart for Jefferson Barracks Missouri to join the army engineering corps, lost two toes in a hunting accident and may rejoin the engineers after recovery. In Pierre South Dakota Governor Norbeck appoints C G OHara to a state lands investigation board replacing Fred H Rugg.
Wayne Voss four years old son of Mr and Mrs George Voss drowns after losing balance falls into cement water tank on Trent area farm. Mother hears screams from another child but cannot reach him in time. Father was in Trent on business.
Pierre S D Dec 10 Articles of incorporation were filed for the Agricultural and Industrial Exposition of Sioux Falls. The association has no capital stock and a long list of incorporators including John P. Blese Jerry Carléton and C T Charnock.
A dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs P C Burns honored Walter A Kerr who leaves for Portage Wisconsin to join his fiancee Miss Ethel Klug. Kerr a top D T Becker salesman, and Klug plan a Chicago honeymoon before returning to Mitchell to start married life. Guests included D T Becker staff and local friends.
South Dakota soldiers in France report that British and French refer to American troops as Yanks, not Summits, with Yanks likely to be the widely used term among allies. Letters from Milbank and other towns recount home gifts, Thanksgiving plans, and notes on the mud, weather, and daily life.
Sergeant George Bursya writes from the South Atlantic coast noting about 4 590 sick in hospital with measles and pneumonia and spinal meningitis. He mentions about thirty Red Cross nurses aiding the sick and the rumor that camp conditions may move due to poor water and sewerage but says such rumors are unofficial.
A volatile liquor law case, South Dakota versus Sweeney, will test state restrictions on alcohol and legality of possession. In the same session, Harris faces charges of obtaining money by false pretenses after allegedly endorsing a counterfeit check for 103.1 and using the name John By Leith.
Milwaukee railroad workers reported a suspected arson in YarIs yards this morning after a torch was left in the same building mirroring an earlier blaze that nearly burned the oil house two weeks prior. Rail officials say the second torch signals arson. guards to patrol the yard continuously to prevent further damage.
Vermillion South Dakota December 8. Munly warns cotton seed meal has been shipped to northern states with labels claiming higher protein. He urges careful selection of feed for cattle as the hulls reduce feeding value and prices vary. Samples will be tested by the food department laboratories on request.
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