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Newspaper

Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1914

Page

5

Poultrymen to Elect Tonight at South Dakota Show

Officers for the coming year will be elected at tonight’s annual meeting of the South Dakota State Poultry association. Current leaders include Geo. W. Law as president J. O. Gage vice president John Nolt superintendent and Wm. Scallin secretary treasurer. Attendance soared with over 3000 today after a record day yesterday. Judging captain Jude A C Smith and F H She barger completed judging as awards were announced across numerous poultry classes led by Barred Plymouth Rocks White Wyandottes and many other breeds with awards credited to numerous owners and firms including Lucas & Company and John Nolt among others.

South Dakota State Poultry Association Geo. W. Law Mitchell J. O. Gage the Heights John Nolt Mr. Vernon Wmn. Scallin Mattie Webster Woonsocket C. W. Cook Hooker Win. Burgi Yankton P. Larson Beresford H. K. Sutton Clark Jude A.C. Smith F. H. Shellabarger L. B. Slade Geo. M. Bailey Pred Keenen F. Rosstensehher Wyandottes H. B. Wetton R. H. Gorrey Anna Johnson Ray Treganza White Plymouth Rocks Lucas & Company A. Te. Tentile Brown Poultry Company Charles Struck Plymouth Rocks A. S. Halley S. P. Peppmuller L. J. Olson J. A. Foose Dan G. Lake Hd. Meeter J. A. Posse Buff Wyandottes A. EB. Gentel J. A. Fosse G. W. Law C. KR. I. Reds F. Swan J. I. Hilmer Rh. D. Burr Kelley James Boyd Fred Burgi Rose W. Martin

Big Swindler in Custody in Midwest Fraud Case

Marion South Dakota reports attorney H. Van Ruschen says United States Port Office Inspector Marles confirms government agents have arrested S. P. Pesselyoung alias J W Brown J W Lesselyoung James Williams and associates in Minneapolis on charges of using the mails to defraud farmers through multiple companies. The scheme sought membership fees for a trustbusting program, yielding notes worth thousands. many farmers in the northwest were victimized, some paid yet received only a membership certificate and a small amount of veterinary medicines. The capture ends a three year pursuit with evidence gathering.

Northwest Tuto

Dillon Voted Against Tariff Confusion in 1914 Letter

In a letter to the editor C H Dillon rebuts a prior interview claim that he supported the tariff bill. He states he voted against the final passage, while supporting a motion to recommit with tariff board findings. He cites Congressional Record references from 1918 and identifies the author as Dillon from Washington D C.

The Republican Dick Woods Dillon House Tariff Board Tariff Commission Congressional Record C. H. Dillon Washington, D. C

Gaynor's Daughter Marries at Sixteen in Private Ceremony

In New York City Marion Gaynor sixteen year old daughter of the late Mayor William Gaynor wed Ralph Isham son of Henry Isham a New Jersey industrialist and railroad president. The ceremony was private with only family present due to Mr Gaynor's death. The license was secured by Marion's mother and the couple left for a California honeymoon.

New York City Marion Gaynor Wm. Gaynor Ralph Heywood Ishem Henry Isham New Jersey Marietta California

Boy Raises 91 Bushels of Corn on One Acre

Springfield Illinois J C Wadsworth of Oregon named by Governor Dunne as vice president of the Illinois Top Notch Farmers club for farm boys who have raised 100 bushels or more per acre. Mills the club president requested the appointment. Wadsworth’s record was 192.1 bushels per acre on Illinois soil.

Springfield Ilt J. C. Wadsworth Oregon Dunne Illinois Top Notch Farmers’ Club Charles F. Mills Wadsworth Illinois

Live Stock Sale Sets New Records Amid Hog Cholera Talk

A statewide stock sale at the state stock pavilion draws buyers for registered cattle horses and sheep with records expected. Swine led with 41 head of Duroc Jerseys averaging 71.60 and total receipts near 2 721 dollars as cholera cautions and farm advisory themes dominate the program featuring Sam Jordan of Missouri.

the &S Duroe Chester Hampshire J. A. Benson Sheldon, Ir

Hog cholera talk urges nationwide campaign in South Dakota

Dr W B Niles of the US Department of Agriculture outlined hog cholera as a specific contagious virus and urged drastic early treatment with serum. He called for state owned serum plants and farmer cooperation to stamp out the disease, as Elks Quartet entertained the gathering. Dr C C Lipp of Brookings stressed high losses and the need for proper funding, noting South Dakota’s scant serum plant appropriations and comparing with Ohio and Iowa.

Jordan United States South Dakota Gale Theatre W. B. Niles Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture J. M. Wiion Mitchell Dr. Niles Niles Elks Marjorie Ford C. C. Lipp State College Brookings Ohio Iowa Stock Breeders’ Association Dr. Lipp

Arrest of Mrs Stella Wolf Sparks Bear Dance Riot

A mixed-blood Sioux woman Stella Wolf staged a bear dance at a Pine Ridge area school house entertainment. The riot followed as police arrested her for defying orders to stop the dance and she paid a fine after court action.

Martin S. D Pine Ridge Stella Wolf

Baptists Call Pierre Pastor

Rev. Robert L. Kelly of Pierre, pastor at First Baptist Church for three years, was voted by Mitchell church members to become their new pastor after the resignation of Rev. Til ley. Kelly, a Chicago graduate, recently married, has preached in Mitchell and led the dedication of the new church building.

Robert L. Kelly First Baptist Church of Pierre S. D Mitchell LB. J. Tilley Mr. Kelly South Dakota Kelly Spme University of Chicago

Hopkins Visit with Tremaine Family in Mitchell

Mr and Mrs C G Hopkins of Redfield are visiting Mrs Hopkins parents Mr and Mrs R L Tremaine in Mitchell. On Sunday the two families enjoyed dinner with friends in Ethan.

Rules That Name Opponent Must Go On Ballot For Senate Race

Attorney General rules that McNulty’s opponent should be placed on the March primary ballot for the Second District congressional race. The opinion says eligibility to hold office can be challenged after election only by contest, and cites Hetley and prior cases to urge the secretary of state to place McNulty’s opponent’s name on the ballot.

Royal C. Johnson Frank McNulty Congress Secretary of State Ile Attorney-General Supreme Court McNulty Circuit Court Johnson State Supreme Court Representative Judge McNulty Ochsenreiter Blegen Day County N. W J. H. Hetley Haney South Dakota Hetley McNay McNalty Pugh Krug Kautz State Bonghuer S. D Church Office of Representative

Convicts Pathetic Plea Leads To Parole

John Prins, about 19, paroled from the Sioux Falls penitentiary after pleading to reform. He will live with Mr and Mrs Garret Goersma in Deuel county and promises better conduct. Clear Lake leaders supported his parole through a petition to the Denel county sheriff.

Sioux Falls John Prins Altamont Devel County Youn Prins Garret Goersma Deuel County Denel County Clear Lake

Dollar for an Island dies multimillionaire planter

William Irwin a multimillionaire planter who owned the island of Lanai in Hawaii died in San Francisco at 76. He had bought Lanai five years earlier from Charles Gay for one dollar.

San Francisco Calif William Irwin Lanai Charles Gay

Free Typhoid Vaccine for Illinois Counties

Springfield announces that under a last session appropriation the state board of health now has typhoid vaccine distributed through county agents for free immunization of residents. Also reported is a surprise 25th wedding anniversary party for Mr and Mrs Frank P Ganaway hosted by about twenty five couples with games and refreshments.

Springfield Amos Sawyer State Board of Health Ganaways Chamberlain Frank P. Ganaway

Auditors of State to Meet With Commission

Pierre South Dakota. The state tax commission calls a meeting for February 17 in the city after correspondence with county auditors who largely favor an annual gathering before assessment work begins. County boards assessors and interested parties are invited to attend.

January Interest on School Funds in South Dakota

The state land department estimates the January 1 semi annual payment on the permanent fund at 168,494 dollars, 7,716 dollars more than the July due amount. A clear list from the general land department arrives for 24,548 acres of indemnity land selected in the Gregory lane district.

Spencer High School Wins Twice in Week Action

McCook County reports show the Spencer high school basketball team won two games last week. They defeated Hartford high 29 to 25 and beat Alexandria high 18 to 15. Most points came from foul throws as baskets were few. Fulton game set for Saturday. Also notes a wedding shower for Lydia Shorg and Jack Appel next week, and county proposals totaling 762.50 dollars across 64 entries.

Spencer Hartford High Alexandria High Alexandria Fulton Jao. Shorg Lydia Shorg Jack App Ed. Hummel Rochester Minn McCook County W. Lindekugel W. F. Peppmuller Sioux Falls

Two Shootings in Perkins County Reported

In Perkins County, William Hall is held after allegedly shooting his mother in law Mrs Sol Nerene. Nerene was struck in the arm and fell as Hall fled to Hettinger North Dakota before being captured and brought back for custody. A second shooting near the Perkins Meade county line left Lampy wounded. shooter Tinsley was arrested on $1,000 bail.

Bison William Hall Sol Nerene Hall Nerene Hettinger N. D Perkins County Wall

Rapid City Moves to Cut City Commission to Three

Agitation to reduce Rapid City from five to three commissioners gains momentum after Sioux Falls and other South Dakota cities adopted the commission form with three members. Aberdeen considers the change, while Lead began with three and praises its effectiveness. A public committee may be formed to study the proposal.

Rapid City Sioux Walls Aberdeen Lead City

Black Hills to Adopt New Advertising Plan

A Rapid City meeting on February 8 will unite one member from each Black Hills town to set a cooperative advertising method for the year. Endorsed at a January 9 gathering, the plan will be fleshed out by a committee empowered to act, with representatives from Burlington Northern and Crouch railroads in attendance.

Deadwood S. D Black Hills Rapid City Lis Burlington, Northwestern Crouch Line

South Dakota Masons Honor Eight Candidates at Black Hills Reunion

At Deadwood eight candidates from west of the Missouri received degrees from the fourth to the thirty second during the Black Hills Consistory No. 3 reunion. Judge Taubman of Aberdeen, sovereign grand inspector general and active thirty third degree Mason, attended as the main feature of the event.

Deadwood S. C Missouri River Black Hills Taubman Aberdeen South Dakota

Carl Johnson Appears in Supreme Court Damages Suit

Carl Johnson of Watertown appears as attorney in a damage suit against a railway in the state supreme court. He is son of A C Johnson long a legislative representative for the Northwestern railway and now an officer of the company.

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Poultrymen Ss. C. Brown Geo. Engler Wm. Crabbs Geo. Halverson Ss. C. White Etta Knox H. P. Larson Anconas S. C. Buff Grunewalt Lommen Bros O. Kenyson Martin Bros Black Orpingtons Lucas & Company Bk. FP. Baker S. C. White Orpingtons W. Pollard Gentile W. H. Rodschlag C. G. Schempel HM. P. Madson Big Swindler U.S Turner County Gaynor Pavillion G. Ernest Wickens Avon Wickens Wight Missouri RE. Daws Mr. Jordan Baptists Robbery L. Welly Opporent Supreme Or Circuit Court Richards Goltee
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