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Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1911

Page

5

Congregational church boards elect officers and discuss growth

Annual business meeting updates board officers Morris as vice president Robb secretary Stout treasurer Reamer. Committees form to aid Sunday school, ushers, and evangelistic work. Over seventy attend and praise pastor and wife.

Dent Plac Morris S. Robb J. N. Stout P. Reamer Ladies Aid Society The Congregational Church W. M. Fair Damaur Craig ‘Wilson FP. S. Turney S. Cattrell

Swedish Lutheran Churches Unite For New Pastor Welcome

Last Friday members of Mitch ell and Prosper township Swedish Lutherans welcomed Rev. G. A. Olson and family at 9low Fifth Avenue east. Olson, from Elbow Lake, Minn., arrived with wife and nine children to lead two pastorates after a year without a pastor. About forty members attended a social, blessing the new pastor with an $80 purse and pantry support for winter. A fine church dinner followed, strengthening ties as they plan a joint church building in the spring while leasing a First Avenue east structure.

Mitchell Prosper Township G. A. Olson Fifth Avenue East Olson Elbow Lake Minn Anderson Prosper Mr. Olson First Avenue East

Delightful University Dinner Celebrates Faculty and Ladies

A Friday evening function at the University featured a six o'clock dinner at Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Seaton's home. Hostesses included Mrs. L. A. Stout and Mrs. Samuel Weir among others. Holly decor brightened the rooms for the Christmas season as the meal was served in four courses by Marjorie and Sannie Ford.

J. L. Seaton L. A. Stout Samuel Weir D. van Benthuysen S. A. Hicks Marjorie Sannie Ford

Sharpshooter Candidate Wounds Self in Accident

Plankinton South Dakota farmer J A Mueller near heres attempted to shoot a dog with an old revolver. The weapon misfired and discharged while he tried to extract the cartridge. He shot himself in the face with the bullet entering near the mouth and lodging below the base of the brain. He is not instantly killed and will recover, but the bullet will remain in place as removal could endanger his life.

Plankinton S. D J. A. Mueller Heres

Forty Special Trains Taken Into Faith

Meade county residents and livestock relief are secured as the Milwaukee road ran forty special trains averaging ten cars each to deliver provisions and hay. The railroad also extended free freight on fifty additional hay loads, with Col. H. F. Hunter noting donations totaling at least $100,000 this season. Faith Commercial club seeks restored daily mail and passenger service after the snow blockade. In Lemmon, Louis Lacomb, aged homesteader near McIntosh, died after wandering away from his claim and suffering hardship.

O Mobridge S. 1 Faith Meade County Milwaukee Railee Puget Sound H. F. Hunter Chicago Milwaukee South Dakota North Dakota The Faith Commercial Club Daily Mail Lemmon, SD Louis Lacomb Carson County McIntosh Lacomb Grand Forks N. C

Snow Covers Limestone Country Forcing Surveyor Home

Deep snow blocks a road survey from Deerfield to Newcastle as Ballard quits and returns to Rapid City. Five feet of snow blankets the region, deer move to foothills chased by coyotes and young animals are killed. In Perkins County buffalo wolves are said to be damaging stock and attacking horses.

Rapid City Here Ballard Deerfield Newcastle Wyo Perkins County

South Dakotans Attend Pioneer Assembly Speakers

A lengthy report covers remarks by Senator Eben W. Martin and Congressman J. A. Maguire among others, recalling early South Dakota days, homesteaders west of the river, and a prediction of a future dairy-centered empire west of the Missouri. Officers and attendees list conclude the note.

Hieecom South Dakota Interior Department Congressman Martin Black Hills Missouri River Martin J. P. McGrew Dakota Soldiers Home Thoe Thorson John A. Maguire Nebraska Michell S. C Coe 1 Crawford Senator Gamble Eben W. Martin Jessie A. Martin Madison Ballantine J. J. Charpening J. M. Brisbine Miss Murray Harry T. Davison Miss Davison Edward K. DePuy D. Z. Meade Harry S. Elking John L. Nrickson H. K. McGeary Major McLaughlin John A. McGuire S. B. Mersier O. M. Osbon and Son Bk. R. Ruggles L. S. Robinson H. C. Shober J. P. Stiles Thos. Thorson Association B. W. Kum Jer J. J. Chorpening J. K. DePuy

Murphy Seeks State Railroad Commissioner Seat

Hurley South Dakota Turner County resident John J. Murphy announces his bid for railroad commissioner. He emphasizes strict enforcement of railroad laws and freight rate reform while canvassing the district. Yankton’s L V Lavenger, a Milling Company captain, also planned to announce a rail post candidacy.

Murphy Railroad Commission Turner County Yankton S. D L. V. Lavenger Capt. Lavenger Yankton Milling Company

State Primary Is Not Affected In South Carolina

Watertown, South Carolina reports the state primary remains unaffected under national committee rules. Officials indicate no changes to voting procedures or dates despite broader party guidance.

Clark County Scandal Involving Married Men Emerges

A local scandal centers on a nun and several married men amid an investigation that led to indictments. The jury found adultery charges against the involved married men, triggering weeks of turmoil in the county as details surfaced.

CLARK Piri Yurysieki Fin Brand Lavk

Battery EB member linked to Fort Reilly dynamite plot arrests

J Trimester John Crile of Battery EB Sixth Field Artillery was arrested after a string of explosions at Fort Reilly causing about 1 million dollars in damages. The investigation ties Crile to the broader alleged scheme aiming to destroy the fort, following the confession of Private Michael Quirk and reports of threats and fires at the post.

Junction City Kahe John Crile Sixth Field Artillery Fort Reilly Crile Michael Quirk Charles M. Brewer Chle Anna Cavalry Kaw

Mills High School Friend Shot During Revolver Incident

A Milling High pupil friend of Ben Williamson fatally shot Rudolph Bartle during a revolver incident at Mills High. Bartle had assisted in transporting Charles H. Moyer to Idaho years ago and guarded Harry Orchard during the Moyer Haywood trial.

Mlonmes Tisis Ben Williamson Rudolph Bartletective Barles Charles H. Moyer Idaho Harry Orchard Moyer-Haywood

Verdict Returned by Striking Jury in Dermott Will Case

The striking jury in Judge James G. Withrow's court returned a verdict for the plaintiff finding undue influence over Bridget Mac Dermott before she signed the will, reversing four days of judge instructions. The court said either side may move to set aside the verdict. Foreman Hartmann said the jury was told to deliberate again and did so until reaching the verdict at 2:20 p m.

St. Louis James G. Withrow HH. C. Hartmann Withrow Bridget Mac-Dermott

Indictment Expected for Labor Officials in McNamara Case

Indianapolis report says a federal grand jury probing the McNamara case will indict several higher up labor leaders and members of the ironworkers union executive committee. The charges involve conspiracy to transport dynamite across state lines for unlawful uses.

Indianapolis Ind McNamara The Iron-Workers Union

Dr King’s New Discovery Trusted by Mrs Brown’s Recovery

O H Brown of Muscadine Alabama credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his wife from a severe bronchial illness. He describes her bedridden at first and improving after a bottle, calling the medicine infallible for coughs and lung trouble. Prices 50 cents and 1 dollar with a trial bottle and guarantee.

O. H. Brown Muscadine Ala Dr. King

Sues for estate over disputed will and signature dispute

Mrs Chauncey Wood files suit challenging an estate claim alleging a will witnessed or forged under duress. She contends a deed was signed while the husband was incapacitated and that Roy D Prank forged signatures including a mayoral sign, with contested handwriting and lack of proper acknowledgment.

Local Conyers Avidow Potvayance Roy D.prank

Aberd of Ziebach depredations and a shooting aftermath

In a terse report the Aberd of Ziebach area is described amid depredations and a shooting incident. Authorities note arrests being pursued as the case unfolds with details scarce.

Aberd Ziebach Steaders

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