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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
14
Local notes report W R C and Modern Woodmen officer elections, church basaar plans, and anti saloon league speakers visiting from Ramona and Vermillion. Other items mention shipper meetings at the Commercial club, hospital and school events, and local residents involved in legal and civic matters.
The Dairy Record mocks Sioux Falls in its December 8 editorial for the South Dakota Dairymen and Buttermaker’s convention. It says the city failed to meet expected standards in hospitality and organization, noting a lack of energy, poor refreshments, and mismanaged use of the Commercial Club facilities. It also reports a separate incident where a water main burst by the Commercial Bank and nearby stores, flooding basements to about a foot.
Sudden action by Canadian and U S authorities in Chicago targets the Trish Voice Publishing Company. Records and bylaws confiscated as part of an inquiry into its charter and alignment with South Dakota law. Proceedings list attendees and attendees from Pierre and Dover officials connected to South Dakota.
Aberdeen bowlers, eager to claim prizes at the Mitchell event next month, travel strong with veterans Shannon, Strohman, Davie and others. Philip Stobowitz, a Madison tailor, seeks his wife and child missing since Warsaw Poland, appealing to U S officials for help as letters sent to Poland return undelivered.
Advance program for a South Dakota convention to be held in Mitchell over the first four days of February outlines meetings by Corn and Grain Growers Livestock and Poultry groups. Notable talks include seed corn saving, drought grasses, soil fertility, and crop practices. Fundraising totals show $179 subscribed by noon with many small gifts from local businesses and residents. The Rapid City railroad will transport the tree to Mitchell free of charge on a special car.
Mrs Kohinen of DeSaid receives a telegram on returning home from a visit with her daughter, who had appeared in good health. The message announced the sudden death of the daughter, who was once a resident of St. Peter, Minnesota.
A Madison jail escape leaves Carl Schultz unaccounted for after fleeing from the county courthouse jail. He is described as about six feet tall with a lean build, light complexion, and around 24, last seen near Fergus Falls. Sheriff Butts and family were momentarily away. fugitive sought across wide area. A horse theft charge against Schultz from Fred Moyer of Lake County is noted, with preliminary hearings pending. Separately a marriage license was issued to Will A. Rhoshey and Miss Blanche E. McGarvey of Let.
Monday's Daily reports Mrs A T Downey and relatives visiting town and other locals returning from trips. It covers students and teachers traveling for holidays, debates at Mitchell, a boarding trip to California, and a candidate list for a naval academy appointment. It notes football selections and a local auto trip, plus a few village notices and entertainment plans.
Rev. Charles E. Osgood of Saratoga Cal was unanimously elected pastor of the Mitchell Church, replacing Dr Schwab who resigns to lead Purity movement work in Missouri. Osgood, a Stanford and Union Theological Seminary graduate, will assume duties mid January after favorable recommendations from church and national Congregational leaders.
The social service department of the YMCA of Dakota Wesleyan organizes English classes for Greek and Italian residents in Mitchell. Volunteers teach fundamentals of English and American life in informal settings like Dox cars and dugouts. About half the class is unable to speak English, and organizers hope six to seven months will yield clearer speech. The effort extends to forming boy scout groups and boys clubs to channel energy into constructive activities.
Arthur J Kinney 47 a well known local banker died at home after a heart attack while trying to reach his physician He had just returned from a California trip seeking health He left a widow and two daughters Kinney was cashier of the American National Bank and longtime mining figure in the Black Hills He came from Rushville Nebraska and was a member of Masonic bodies at Spearfish and Deadwood
Mr John Schultz married Minnie L Endter Tuesday at First Methodist church with Dr J S Hoagland officiating. Lola Morgan wed Orvis H Yahne at 613 N Dull Street with Rev Robert Lincoln Kelley. guests and dinner followed. Local clubs and society pages note showers, open door musical program, monthly supper, and various club meetings with members, guests, and receptions across Mitchell December events.
Charming production of the fairy play Rose Petal presented Thursday evening at the Dakota Wesleyan chapel. Four acts depicted the fairy princess Rose Petal leaving fairy land for mortal life, facing illness, belief by mortals, and eventual return to fairy land. Under Mrs. H. P. Patterson, dances and costumes were praised, with Miss Bernice Tipton in the lead. The tale ends with mortals regaining belief in fairies and Rose Petal allowed to revisit humanity briefly. The article also notes a C. W. Hoon farm sale and cattle details from a separate note.
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