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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
8
Mitchell notes include L Ransom bound for Ladysmith and Minneapolis, Carl Boyden home from Chicago, and Mrs Sayles death in Plymouth. Other items cover theatre, church, school notes, building permit, and holiday plans of local residents and visitors.
Jacob Easterly 60, farmer, died in local hospital at 3 this morning from head injuries after being thrown from a trailer yesterday noon. Born February 13, 1856, he moved to the state eight years ago to his Mitchell area farm. Survived by wife, three sons Herman Arthur Arze, two daughters Vera Mina, a brother Albert Msterly. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of brother.
Members of the J GwasGe order and the Masten Stars held their annual banquet. New officers for the Eastern Stars were installed including Mrs Q Hl Wright as Worthy Matron and Mrs A M Bowles as Associate Matron. Numerous attendees from nearby towns were present.
Raton, county seat of Colla county, New Mexico, centers the coal field mining industry on the south side of the Naton mountains though large mines are not nearby. The Santa S. trail passed through Raton once called Willow Springs. The word katon is Sunnish for mouse.
Australian pugilist Les Darcy, name linked to Georges Carpentier as a possible foe, is believed to be en route from Chile aboard the oil steamer Cushing of Standard Oil. A company official confirms a description of a man who shipped as stocker in South America matches Darcy.
American correspondent reports from Central Powers headquarters on Kaiser Wilhelm II’s routine. He notes the emperor dictates policy, writes to family, reviews press, walks daily, and hosts key generals like Hindenburg and Ludendorff.
In Clear Lake S 9 a man named Cook arrested for soliciting liquor sales to county residents finally pays a 279.50 fine including 250 fine and 29.50 costs. His wife, initially seeking county support, produced the money from an inside pocket to secure his release before disappearing. Cook was the third Deniel county inmate jailed recently for liquor solicitation charges.
Leaders from western eastern and northern regions plan meetings in Lead Watertown and Aberdeen to present state needs for legislation. Rumors point to A G C Roberts as House speaker with other candidates noted. The session will also tackle constitutional amendments and a proposed good roads appropriation tied to government funds.
The article outlines likely clashes over Shackelford act regula tions amid county board oversight and federal project funding. It notes anticipated battles on irrigation district organization rural credits and school books and predicts another equal suffrage amendment and a property taxation classification amendment will be pursued.
The Elmer Schroeder farm and personal property were sold at public auction yesterday. The 160 acre farm with improvements sold to R. E. Judy of Forestburg for 57.50 per acre. Personal property totaled 8700 dollars. A small crowd due to cold weather watched as Judge Brothers acted as auctioneers and all items sold.
Beresford South Dakota reports Fred J Valshaug, son of a well known local farmer, fell unconscious after a heavy tripod used to support a farm elevator struck his head. He was assisting in lifting corn when the tripod slipped, leaving him in serious condition for hours.
Governor Byrne appoints Philip Lawrence of Huron to the board of control of the state soldiers' home to fill the vacancy from EB M Thomas's death. The move names Lawrence to the position formerly held by Thomas.
Captain Karl R owley reports Company F of the Fourth South Dakota regiment enjoying a Christmas meal with turkeys, cakes, cookies, and a large plum pudding sent from Mitchell. A welcome check supports a grand dinner as the men thank Mayor J M Wells and Mitchell citizens for the gifts.
Woonsocket South Dakota reports the accidental death of John Kappel an elderly resident. A Milwaukee freight crew found a body rolled along the track in the yards while switching. Authorities believe he attempted to cross the track to a flour mill and may have been struck or dragged between cars. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church conducted by Rev T B ine ne.
Cecile Bourcier, a 23 year old Dresden china like girl from Paris, tried to enter trenches in a disguise to find her fiance in the storm of war. She rode a family uniform in a motor truck, hid under a steel helmet, and crawled to a front trench where a sergeant questioned her as a possible spy. A rat crossing her feet triggered a scream and her arrest for attempted deception. She received eight days imprisonment though likely did not serve the full term.
The New York World notes Rev. Sylvester Graham, the inventor of Graham bread and flour, was a New England clergyman who died in Northampton, Massachusetts, sixty five years ago after dedicating much of his life to promoting a vegetarian diet theory.
Judge James McNenny will hear a major case January 5 in the circuit court. Joseph Cook and others sue Homestake Co over Spearfish waters tumbling from their channel, affecting irrigation for farmers along the old route. The suit involves hundreds of people and claims of water rights dating back thirty years. The trial is expected to last a month or more.
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