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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
4
Classified notes list multiple job offers and sales items in Mitchell area. Printer position sought. telegraph study via Western Union. agents wanted with flexible territory. Rentals include a modern house and furnished rooms. Real estate auctions, typers and household goods for sale, and land listings with terms and cash options. Several personals and services scattered in the mix.
The Music Makers quartette appeared last evening at the Methodist church as the fifth Lyceum number. They offered high quality selections and popular music of the day. Applause greeted their marimbaphone numbers and readings showed strong entertainer versatility. The quartet included Loyd JF Garrett first tenor, Arthur F Platz second tenor, Chas Lt Huff baritone, and Elliott S Shaw bass.
Rev J S Harkness of Huron and R N Holsaple of the Anti saloon League narrowly escaped injury while driving from Huron in a car Monday night. Their lights failed on a dark road, the tank dry, forcing walks to Wolsey and Mitchell where both men suffered freezing injuries to feet noses fingers and a frostbitten face.
The Ladies Altar Society of Holy Family Catholic Church presented a vitreous china drinking fountain to Notre Dame Academy. Father O Flaherty accepted for the faculty and students, with President Breen of Columbus College present. A student debate followed on cosmetics use, with the negative side winning.
A session outlines amendments to guarantee clerks with low pay a living wage and set fixed salaries. Proposals aim to standardize clerk fees across the state, though only four clerks attended this morning while others were due on afternoon trains.
In Draper South Dakota central Lyman County settlers report an armed man believed insane roaming at night. He approached homesteader C C Cook asked for a room, then fired at Cook as he departed. The stranger with a shotgun revolver and suitcase disappeared before capture. He is about thirty five, light complexioned and well dressed. Identity unknown.
The Gall Publishing company changes hands from Mr and Mrs George H Grate to John Stanley of Hot Springs. The Call daily newspaper, one of five west of the river, was bought by the Graces seven years ago from Miller. the transfer becomes effective January 1. Dr Grace once named postmaster by President Taft.
Clerks of courts from several South Dakota counties met in Davison County to form a statewide association. The group aims to draft proposed laws for the legislature, focusing on salaries and fees of clerks. Current salaries range from 200 to 2000 dollars, based on county population, with many counties unable to provide a living wage due to small populations.
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