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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1910
Page
6
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Alpena South Dakota February 10 a baby born to Mr and Mrs G A Schlund is reported to be perhaps the smallest ever born in the state and one of the smallest in the nation weighing one pound four ounces yet the infant is strong and doing well doctors say such a tiny birth is rarely survivable.
Beresford South Dakota reports the third week of tabernacle meetings led by Rev H W Bromley and Rev C A Bromley with Musical Director W H Myers. Hundreds have gone forward, attracting attendees from across the state and a Parker delegation of over 100. A daily little paper from the Republic office is published under the evangelists.
Centerville South Dakota February 10 Rev J Watson of Highmore joined by W H Thrall of Huron conducted services at the Congregational church. At a later business meeting Watson received a unanimous call to be pastor and accepted. His year begins April 1 with a summer trip to visit aged parents in London returning late August.
Wakonda South Dakota February 10 reports strong pressure on M J Chaney to run for congress in the primaries. He served three terms in the state legislature including two as speaker of the house and has drawn friends across parties though he has not affirmed or denied the rumors. Nevada Iowa February 10 D A Armstrong pioneer banker and merchant of the county was likely fatally injured after a ladder fall at his Zearing home. He suffered a broken shoulder and serious internal injuries and previously worked in Ames Zearing and Liscomb.
Waterloo report says Howard Fouch aged 16 was thrown against a telephone pole during a Sunday night pleasure ride. He suffered a fractured skull and is expected to die. Henry William, his companion, was badly injured but is expected to survive.
Clear Lake South Dakota February 10 Ezra West and Miss Agnes Goddard and Benjamin West and Miss Minnie Goddard brothers and sisters were the principals in a double wedding at the Methodist parsonage. They had known each other since childhood.
Bridgewater South Dakota February 10 The home talent entertainment presented by the Ladies' Study club raised seventy five dollars to aid the establishment of a public library in the city.
Yankton South Dakota votes on February 23 in a special election to decide whether the city should adopt the commission form of government. The ballot date follows a large voter petition presented to the city council.
Missouri river development and efficiency plans discussed by the Pierre board of trade and business men. Proposals include a government survey of Little Bend and Big Bend fall points, potential 25 000 horsepower, and power transmission aiding cheap industrial growth in Pierre Fort Pierre.
Robert Sloat 23, a temporary Hartzell ranch worker, stepped onto a parallel track dodging an inbound freight and was struck by an evening passenger train. His right foot was crushed and amputated at St James hotel midshaft. He is recovering. He lacks funds and will be a county charge until fit for work.
Mrs. F. P. Kinkler of Bryant South Dakota, long suffering from abdominal pain, was moved to Sioux Falls hospital where doctors found a five inch surgeon's forceps had penetrated the small intestine and sacrum after an eastern operation. The instrument was removed along with six inches of small intestine and repairs to the large intestine were made.
Sioux Falls reports a revived county seat battle in Hamlin County as Hayti seeks the seat for its central location. Castlewood currently holds the seat, with a mass meeting planned to discuss relocation amid historic clashes over county capital sites.
Yankton South Dakota February 7 Cheries Starry employed at the M King elevator was caught in the main shaft and hurled round before the machinery stopped. He was picked up unconscious but not seriously injured and recovering Ed Lingren a area shovel operator at the cement works had a leg broken in two places. John Blaine Yankton Indian has been bound over to the United States district court for introducing Ti into the reserve. Yesterday was the annual day of prayer for colleges and Yankton college dismissed classes for special services. January was the wealthiest month on record with four deaths, 26 births, 16 marriages and one divorce in the county.
The Watertown Industrial association plans to list every article manufactured or bought by a Watertown firm and distribute the lists citywide. Leaders include George H. Baxter as president General Mark W. Sheare as vice president Frank W. Lyon as secretary and James W. Dougherty as treasurer as the group promotes home goods over outside purchases.
In Vermillion South Dakota on February 7 Mrs. A D Papin learned her 14 year old daughter planned to marry Johan Johansen a farmer boy despite her objections. A perjury warrant was sworn, Johansen arrested and released on 400 dollars bond. Witness John Landrigan who testified the bride was 18 disappeared. Hearing set for next Tuesday.
A shipment of 2000 stamped envelopes from the post office to the First National Bank of White Lake disappeared from the Milwaukee depot after a brief leave of the depot agent. Some envelopes were recovered near a mill and another at the Milwaukee depot in Mitchell. no suspect has been identified.
Philip residents push for dividing Stanley county into three parts with the western section becoming two new counties and Philip centered between them. In Huron John Murphy 66 dies at home after 28 years in Beadle county. Irish born farmer survived by wife and nine children. Funeral at St Martin's Catholic church conducted by Father Desmond.
Wakonda South Dakota February 7 candidates brace for a busy county scene with contests for all offices and a state insurgent stalwart clash influencing local races Attorney W O Knight is already announced as a capable candidate for representative nomination.
New York February 7 Gould Brokaw's defense in his wife's separation suit cost about 75 dollars. The court ordered alimony of 1250 dollars monthly for the wife. His lawyers are believed to be preparing an appeal. The victorious plaintiff expressed confidence in the verdict and readiness to oppose any appeal. Her father James A Blair said she will soon travel abroad with her mother and sister.
Frank Pulsha a Bone Miani man about 60 was found dead beside a road north of the city. Discovered by Frank Shaffer and Joe Hamm as they rode out about 8 in the morning. The coroner reported no injury and attributed death to cerebral hemorrhage. One dollar ninety cents was found on the body.
Reports from the country North and guest of Belle Fourche indicate hay delivered at 50 dollars per ton. Hauling is the main price driver as moving a load several miles takes multiple trips. conditions south of Belle Fourche are worse, with much of the snow gone and hay scarce.
Centerville churches plan March 16 to April 8 revival meetings with Evangelists Bromley and Myers. A 150 by 65 foot tabernacle will host up to 100 attendees, following Beresford method where 100 volunteers built a similar tent in a day and drew about 1000 attendees last Sunday.
Lead, S. D., Feb. 5 A fire wrecked the Campbell house and adjacent shops where many non union miners slept. The old frame building burned quickly, taking a barber shop, clothing store, fruit seller, and a saloon with it. Loss tallies around 15000 with 10000 insured. Police probe underway into possible arson and employment status of workers. no arrests yet.
Canton, S. D., Feb. 5 Lincoln canton of Patriarchs Militant of the I. O. O. F. organized in Canton Monday evening with 24 charter members. Sixth canton in the state joining Gary Hot Springs Mitchell Sioux Falls and Madison. Colonel Wm Crowhurst of Oakland Cal organized and instituted the lodge. Officers elected: Edgar Dean captain and commander E T Eneboe lieutenant D A Hale ensign Nash clerk C D Tuttle sergeant at arms.
Scotland South Dakota February 5 Information received here details the tragic death of Walter Weber a farmer from Scotland in North Dakota He left his home in the evening eight miles away next morning his team was found near a haystack two miles from home Weber's body was found in a ditch bottom frozen to death
A. Magee, a Pittsburg road promoter, declares intent to take the Yankton Norfolk line. He proposes building a Missouri River bridge and feeding the line from an extensive electric grid in South Dakota, with plans to extend the mine into Kansas.
Vermillion South Carolina February 9 Carl Gunderson of this city returned from Washington where he reported to the Indian office on allotments. He has worked on Standing Rock reservation and is praised for speed and low cost. He was offered as general supervisor of all allotments in the United States. Headquarters will be established July 1 in the middle west. Gunderson will begin a tour to reservations in Oregon California Arizona New Mexico Montana and North Dakota in about two weeks.
Deadwood South Dakota February 9 Unionists depart as Homestake resumes operations with two mills two hoists and 500 stamps in use Miners and shovelers from Missouri and Colorado are hired daily to reach near full capacity within 30 days No union resumes announced by other Hills companies but non union policy seen as likely Union men choose to leave the Hills rather than sign.
Rapid City lodge No. 1187 was instituted at midnight with Elks from across the state attending. Lead and Teadwood sent a special train with knights band and Fort Meade troupe. a 100-strong parade preceded the 2 to 11 pm initiation and banquet at Terthick's opera house led by C. H. Dillon of Yankton representing Exalted Ruler J. W. Bane.
The state poultry show reports strong attendance with birds exceeding recent years. The annual election named President William Crabbs of Yankton and officers from Mitchell including Secretary Arthur Miller and Treasurer L S Vickers. Mitchell retained hosting duties for the next show as the event closes tonight.
John L. Madigan of Mason City Ia and Miss Sadie McCarr of Elk Point S D wed in Elk Point on Friday with Father Salmon of St Josephs Catholic church officiating. The Big Sioux township organization petition was granted by the county commissioners and Bruneau Halliday and Shipman were named to the supervisors. A township election is set for the first Tuesday in March to elect township officials. Richland township remains unorganized.
South Dakota representatives expect the government to provide a site in Custer for a state tuberculosis hospital to be built this year. Government forestry land may transfer to the state for school use, with the site being the most feasible option. In Sioux Falls, John Le Baron, 70, died suddenly of heart failure while horseback riding near his grandson’s home in Tripp county.
Vermillion South Dakota hosts the grand opening of its new theater on a Saturday evening with George M. Cohan's musical comedy Little Johnny Jones. The Vermillion audience attended the launch event at the Vermillion Opera House.
Washington issued an order prohibiting rural mail carriers from shooting or carrying guns to shoot game while officially employed on their routes. The rule aims to prevent mail delays caused by hunting and shooting during deliveries and collections.
In Sioux Falls Judge Carland sentenced J. C. Cantonwine, former Armour merchant, to four years in the Leavenworth federal penitentiary after a December term conviction on multiple counts of perjury and related bankruptcy crime. He owed creditors over $60,000 and had sought settlements to avoid imprisonment. Cantonwine had previously claimed his Armour store safe contained $35,300 in cash in September 1908.
Webster S D Feb 4 In the state against A G Paulsen former deputy county treasurer a verdict of guilty was returned for embezzling 581 while in office Stay of sentence granted during appeal process Elk Point Wedding William L Brouillette of Hinton Ia and Miss Emma John of Elk Point township wed in Elk Point officiated by Walher Brady Gregory Papers Consolidate Editor L A Wilson sells Gregory Times to G G Warner Dell Rapids Rev C Moe dies at 61 in Dell Rapids heart failure end of report
Fragmentary report from Dell Rapids dated February 5 notes a local matter about meat, possibly cattle, with scattered legible terms such as weight and sale context. The readable portions hint at a farm or market item involving cattle or meat handling but lack specifics.
Wm. McCain of Centerville South Dakota sold a 400 acre farm for 28 000 after buying 1 350 acres near Miller Handy county for 46 250 Within 18 months he sold 500 acres at 40 per acre and 850 acres at 50 per acre netting 16 000 plus 4 000 in crops and stock a total net profit of 20 000 on the deal Critics wonder how an eastern man can grow 28 000 into 48 000 in such a short time while similar transactions occur frequently in the state
Huron S D Feb 4 The proposition to adopt the commission form of city government and to issue 30000 in bonds for water works improvement prevailed by a large majority. A mayor and four commissioners under the new form will be chosen the third Tuesday in April each receiving a salary not exceeding 250 a year.
Berlin reports that Kaiser Wilhelm II, owner of the Cadenen pottery works, aggressively promotes his wares. German potters plan a formal protest to the imperial ministry, seeking a remedy to prevent royal competition with domestic producers.
Ella Gingles, once at center of a Chicago lace theft case and tied to a sensational hotel incident, has wed William Drummond in Kil Larne Ireland. The announcement, sent to Chicago friends, notes the marriage occurred January 12 1910 at Mrs G Van Dusen Cooke’s Kil Larne home.
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