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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
2
The piece contends democracy faces scrutiny as bankers fear a new reserve system while Europe’s war dares Christian principles. It notes Christmas observances amid conflict and criticizes Congress for pork projects and stamp taxes, urging restraint and accountability in public spending.
A Dresden English teacher reports daily life under war, noting no alarm, rising optimism, and friendly crowds. Soldiers travel in and out, receive gifts from women, and sing German glees with a new, roguish marching song praising Fatherland. Paranoia over spies has faded as locals move on.
J F Berry, sheriff of Davison county for four years, is being considered for the deputy post to Tom W Taubman US marshal for South Dakota. Local Democrats favor his appointment citing his four year success as sheriff and role as Democratic county committee chair. N A Jensen serves as Taubman’s chief deputy based in Sioux Falls. Elsie Jones returns to Aberdeen to resume duties with Northern Casualty after Christmas with her parents.
The 60 day Pierre session will open in January with C A Christopherson expected as speaker. Debate on suffrage and prohibition amendments will draw many lobbyists and ties to anti-saloon and bank deposit measures. No railroad bills planned as leaders push for tax and banking reforms and state improvements.
A report describes a charge of going to a farmhouse while intoxicated and making improper advances to a household member, with threats of violence toward others in the home.
South Dakota Insurance Commissioner Stablein clarifies press figures on foreign life insurance profits. He breaks down premiums, losses, expenses, and reserves, noting that round totals mislead without accounting for dividends, management costs, and policy additions. He cites state mortgage investments and fire insurance figures, stressing context for the public.
Alva D Frank died in the national sanitarium in Hot Springs at age sixty nine. A pioneer resident since 1876 he played a prominent role in Black Hills affairs and is survived by his widow and five children. He served in the Rapid City company of the state national guard but was rejected for active duty due to age.
In Belle Fourche Judge McNenny ordered the libel case of George W. Ezman against B Ju Senn moved from Deadwood to the state circuit court at Butte County. Affidavits argued fair trial in Lawrence County but prejudice existed there against Ezman. The judge ruled the venue change appropriate amid broader libel actions Ezman filed against papers during his 1920 gubernatorial bid.
Miss Beryl Hughart and Oran Ostrander wed at 6 o clock Christmas night at 401 West Eleventh. Rev. W. S. Doty of Fedora officiated. The couple will reside four miles southwest of Fedora after a four course dinner and warm well wishes from relatives and friends.
Fred Johnson of Spearfish and Walter McVey are mining in central Africa near Montiyamvo Mission. Johnson reports scarce food, corn priced at twelve cents a pound, hostile locals, and widespread starvation among natives. The party is fortified and expects no immediate danger despite local threats.
Sioux Falls man James Garrington now 83 and serving a life term at the penitentiary plans to apply for a pardon next month. He was convicted in 1898 for the December 7 1897 murder of Alfred Erickson in a shack near the business district after a prior death sentence was overturned. The pardon board will hear the request, with Garrington claiming others may have been involved.
A carload of flour was shipped Christmas day for Belgian relief, funded by local contributions. Miss Margaret Nielson, who underwent appendicitis surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital, is recovering well. Mitchell's "old timers" note sun dogs this morning, predicting more bad weather and continued cold spell.
Retta McCartney administrates the estate of J G McCartney in a foreclosure of a South Dakota mortgage against J Atkinson and Winifred M Atkinson. The note of 3089 dollars plus costs, taxes and fees is due, with sale set for January 30, 1915 at the front door of the Davison County Court House in Mitchell. Herbert H Hitchcock is attorney.
Retta McCartney as administratrix of John G McCartney deceased invites all creditors and claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within six months of first publication. The adminstratrix's residence is Mitchell Davison County South Dakota dated December 10 1914.
Pierre S D The estimated revenues for state aid to education for the next year total about another million dollars. Amounts due at the beginning include arm leases school endowment 274317.47 dollars interest on deferred payments 304502.49 dollars interest on permanent fund 853836 dollars. Lease fees for spring are expected to push the total past one million.
Mitchell residents are urged to enter the South Dakota Corn and Grain Growers Association exhibit show January 26 to 29. T. J. Morgans, secretary of the Commercial Club, says prizes total 700 dollars and urges farmers to display fine corn and other crops. Free literature on farming, dairy handling, soils, and a new South Dakota road map are available at the Commercial Club office.
In Cleveland Oklahoma a bandit was killed after a billiard hall hold up attempt. Police Chief Fenton, who was passing by, fired at the robbers from the front door and was shot in the leg. Two bystanders were lightly wounded.
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