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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1907
Page
11
Fred J. Vetsch addresses the South Dakota Hardware Dealers’ Association noting growth from 492 to 1,048 members since last year. He praises traveling salesmen for tying wholesalers to retailers, urges mutual support, cites policy claims, and advocates organization to defend home trade and curb outside competition.
Pierre February 13 Special to The Republican The railroad rate question remains unsettled as reform forces have not chosen a course. A conference last night failed to reach an agreement on immediate legislation or action through the railway commission. The plan broke up without accord. The bill to elect county commissioners by districts was defeated.
The opening session of the South Dakota Retail Hardware Dealers Association met in Mitchell with 100 plus members. Mayor Branson welcomed delegates as EF. J. Gregory of Alexandra spoke for the group, President Hawkins outlined reforms including delivery time laws, a potential insurance frmae, and a mechanics lien bill. Discussions covered advertising methods, minimum pricing, and legislative efforts to secure favorable laws for dealers.
The hardware men gathered at the city hall for the evening session as delegates arrived from the south and east. Fred J. Vetsch, representative of the South Dakota Traveling Mens Association, spoke on the lines drawn between wholesaler and retailer. His address is published in full elsewhere. The remainder of the program, President Hawkins announced, would be a question box session.
Morning meeting begins with an executive session for association members. William Pratt of the Goodell Plate Co. discusses the evolution of the hardware trade and reports pride in sharing insights with western manufacturers. Other speakers emphasize fair wages and clerk responsibility before adjournment.
In Davison County South Dakota the court fixes Friday February 16 1907 at 10:00 AM in the county court room for proving the last will of Angeline E Wellman deceased and for hearing J H Ferris application for letters testamentary. interested parties may contest and file objections. Dated January 30 1907 W Abbey seal. Preston and Hannett Attorneys for Petitioner.
In the District Court of South Dakota John C Bartlett requests a full discharge from all debts provable against his estate under the bankruptcy act after being adjudged a bankrupt on November 13 last. He states property surrendered and all act requirements met. seeks court decree of discharge dated January 5, 1907.
Order by the Sioux Falls court schedules a hearing for March 4 1907 on a bankruptcy petition. It directs publication in Mitchell Capital and requires notice to all creditors and interested parties by mail with copies of the petition and order. Judge John E. Carland presides. seal dated January 31, 1907.
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