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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
3
Mitchell residents gather for church meetings, school events, and charity drives as local figures migrate between Mitchell and nearby towns. Military and wartime updates mingle with social visits, business trips, and revival services, while the Associated Charities appeals for bedding and furniture donations to aid families in need.
Community concert announced for Thursday evening featuring a variety of performances. Students and local groups participate, with a focus on seasonal music and school performances.
Vague notes describe Clay County adjusting upcoming fair dates with mention of officials and committees. The text references events, locations, and names in an unclear manner, implying administrative actions and scheduling changes for a county fair.
Ensign Walter features a blind singer described as a very fine vocalist and pianist. He will perform during a week of services at the Army Citadel with events including a Saturday service and a Sunday evening sermon by guest speaker Osenod Fi.
Mitchell High prepares to play Centerville following a lopsided win over Dillon High 86 to 20. The team hopes for a stronger test as Centerville’s fast lineup and veteran experience push the showdown in Mitchell. Kenneth Post, home on furlough, heads to Texas for training while Earl Grebel recovers from a fall.
The brief notes list Miss Bertha Stehte visiting Cedar Rapids sister Mrs J J Millen while others travel home from Camp or training. A police notice urges enemy aliens to register at City Hall and registration closes Saturday. Other entries mention colorless busyness, nursing graduations, and citizens traveling to Milwaukee, Mitchell, and Morristown.
Governor Peter Norbeck denies ordering the Wentworth Nonpartisan League meeting halt in Lake County. He says state officials did not stop the gathering and no political purpose framed the action. The report sparked claims of government interference during wartime.
The main building of the Free Methodist Junior College in Wessington Springs South Dakota was destroyed by fire discovered around 4 a.m. by students Milling. Estimated loss about 20000 dollars. fire gained headway beyond control. This marks the second time in ten years the college has suffered a major blaze.
The Mores Brotherhood of the Baptist church will hold its annual banquet on a Prilly evening at Os30. Principal speaker Specht and Leomer, president, will lead the program along with a prepared display of boasts. Invitations say tickets at nominal price available via Leomer or Re to. The event also notes various local attendees and staff movements.
The Ohio Board of Rail Road Commissioners lehard a decision favorable to Mitchell shippers, ordering new freight rates and reduced charges east of the Indiana boundary. A rehearing was denied and the commission will publish updated rates to ease transport from Mitchell to Sioux City and Chicago to New York, with the Chamber of Commerce praising the outcome.
The piece summarizes five stock categories in South Dakota on January 4 including horses, cattle, dairy cows, sheep, and swine with observed increases in numbers and prices. It notes war purchase curtailments easing horse gains, rising livestock values, and generally strong cattle and sheep conditions, plus Farm activity and a Mitchell basketball district game.
Local items report visits by state and out of town residents, business travel, and community events. Mitchell hosts meetings and social gatherings while noting political and educational figures visiting nearby towns.
State of South Dakota County of Davison In County Court In the Matter of the Estate of M J Webber Deceased Petition for Letters of Administration set for hearing on the of February 1918 at Mitchell South Dakota at 11:00 AM. Also reports a high school basketball game summary with team lineups and scores for sophomore and senior teams.
Notice is given by the administrator of the Mood Webber deceased estate to creditors and claimants to exhibit claims with vouchers within six months after first publication. The administrator Samuel Webber indicates the address is City of Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota. Dated 1918.
A sale of state lands in Davison county will occur April Sth 19S at the county courthouse from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Public auction will follow for lands not under lease, with lease auctions on the same day. Pierre South Dakota January 25th 19S Wright, Commissioner of School and Public Lands.
In the County Court of Davison County South Dakota January Term 618 estate of Mary Weod deceased. Andrew Manning petitions for Letters of Administration to Henry Swindler. Hearing set February 5 1948 at 10 am at the Mitchell Court House. Any interested party may appear and show cause. Dated Mitchell SD January 48 1948 Judge O Thompson. Attest E T
Notice is given by P. M. Young administrator of the estate of Mary H K Williams deceased. Creditors and all persons with claims must file with proper vouchers within four months after first publication at T J Spaneler's office in Mitchell Davison County South Dakota. Dated November 24 1947.
Executor Henry Swindler of Davison County South Dakota calls all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Court records show T Spangler as attorney in charge. Dated January 5.
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