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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
2
About 150 citizens at city hall heard the Commercial Committee report on bringing a factory to Mitchell led by Wm Galloway and W R Lytle. They expect to build a 600 by 200 foot fireproof plant by June 1 and to sell about 125 lots to secure the venture with Loomis denied as a site.
A Commercial Committee meeting in Mitchell heard reports from ward solicitation teams on selling required lots for the W. R. Lytle Manufacturing Co. Galloway and Lytle reached favorable terms, boosting confidence that the venture is assured. Lytle will return from Waterloo within six weeks to finalize financing and purchases, with the project expected to attract further investors.
Sunday concerts at Congregational Baptist and Presbyterian churches showcased festive carols and anthems. Performances featured soloists Mrs Weir Mrs Bras Swift M R Pournier and choirs under E W Hobson and L D Milne with works by Beethoven Wakefield Bullard Saint Saens Shelley and Handel.
Jimmie Harris, 13, trapped a huge bald eagle near Clearlake, 20 miles west of Spokane. The bird, eight foot wingspan, fought as Jimmie bound its wing. he walked home bruised but safe. The eagle heads to Manito park for treatment and then to Washington as a New Year gift for President Roosevelt.
The December Children s Friend lists Mitchell contributions to the Sioux Falls Home for children. Donations peak at Thanksgiving but wane later, though the institution still needs cash clothing and provisions. Mitchell supporters include Thos Fullerton S H Scallin Bessie Thompson and FE among others.
A garbled list shows onions, clothing, and various goods donated or collected by individuals such as VanAlstine, Bailey, Newan, and Wilkins. Including sacks of produce, dry goods, shoes, mittens, and boxed clothing, with sums contributed to lodges and a church collection totaling multiple dollars.
State Fire Marshal Craft and Special Deputy Hartapee returned from Faulkton with John Small and Ben Barrickman bound over to circuit court for setting fire to Wallace's saloon on the night of the 7th or 8th. Barrickman and Small planned the act with five others, secured kerosene and an auger, bored holes in the saloon, and started a blaze that forced six sleeping occupants to flee. Small confessed. bonds set at 500 and 1000 dollars respectively.
The Presbyterian Congregational Methodist Baptist and Evangelical Association Churches of South Dakota form a Federation Council of the Churches of Christ in South Dakota inviting state churches to join. The move aims at cooperation in evangelism and fellowship with an arbitration and executive committee and leaders Rev. Duane Risembark Rev. J. E. Booth and H. P. Carson among officers.
A Philadelphia Record item notes Nebraska's governor was detained by a slow train so Mrs. Sheldon filled his platform spot and delivered an address praised highly. It mentions pastors with wives who preach and suggests presidents’ wives might write messages if the president is ill.
Despite bad weather the Eastern Star held its meeting with a strong turnout as new officers for the coming year were installed by associate grand matron Mrs. Annie Lumley. The ceremony featured reports from the secretary and treasurer and gifts to retiring and longtime officers.
The Philadelphia Record reports an impending nationwide freight rate hike on January 1 unless blocked by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Trunk Line association and Transcontinental Freight Bureau seek increases averaging about 10 percent westward and 18 percent eastward.
The author notes last year's railroad earnings fell as business declined and expects a return to prior high profits with the restoration of 1907 trade, unless broader reductions occur. Rail lines argue they can bear only restoration of cuts made in the past year.
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