Mitchell Local Notes and City Updates
Clean cotton rags requested. Dr W A Delaney traveled to Rochester MN for Mayo Brothers clinics. Milwaukee railroad official B F VanvVliet met Mitchell on side tracks and viaduct questions. Sioux Falls architect John Chapman discussed the new Methodist hospital. Mr and Mrs H D Butterfield return from eastern markets via St Louis after visiting daughter Mrs A B Trombley. Judge Frank Vincent attended regal business in Mitchell. Gust Carlson visited from Artesian. Charles Fowler departed for Rochester MN for a two week stay. Mrs J Westdahl of Vivian visited. Miller School of Chiropractor advertised. H J Mohr of Alexandria attended legal business in Mitchell. Twenty Years Ago note recalls A C Berry of Mitchell noting cattle scarcity and high prices. H R Kibbee in Minneapolis for business. Blanch Sweet in The Dupe at the Met tonight. Mrs J C Fowler died in Pomona CA. funeral held yesterday. Company E drill disrupted minstrel rehearsals for Friday band benefit. Final dress rehearsal scheduled. For sale or exchange Well-improved half section near Mitchell. cash deals through Poss Land Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Butterfield
St. Louis
A. B. Trombley
Frank Vincent
Alexandria
Mitchell
Regal
Gust Carlson
Artesian
Charles Fowler
Rochester
Minn
J. Westdahl
Vivian
Miller School of Chiropractor
H. R. Kibbee
Minneapolis
Met
J. C. Fowler
Pomona
Cal
Carl Fowler
Leo Reichsen
California
Company E
Municipal Court
Poss Land Company
Man alleges he aided murder suspect in Philadelphia case
Frederick J. Farrell surrendered in Montreal saying he was conscious stricken and told Det. Insp. O Connor he was present on December 29 in the Philadelphia apartment where Mazie Colbert was killed. He claimed Bernard W. Lewis of Pittsburgh murdered Colbert and Farrell helped move the body after the slaying before leaving with Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Que
Frederick J. Sarrell
O’connor
Philadelphia
Mazie Colbert
Farell
O'Connor
Bernard W. Lewis
Pittsburgh
Lewis
Miss Colbert
Atlantic City
Harrell
Farrell
Tryig
England
United States
High Rank Appoints to Lead U S Submarine Service
Rear Admiral Grant becomes first high ranking officer to lead the full U S submarine fleet. He directs a three year program to build 12 fleet submarines and 150 coast submarines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
United States
Drake Heirs Active Again in English Court Fight
Chicago reports a renewed court battle over the Drake legacy with M F Lewis filing papers in London for alleged Drake descendants. The Drake association of the United States claims lineage to Sir Francis Drake and seeks a fortune once linked to two supposed sons, despite official records indicating Drake died childless. Auction terms note sale of estate property in a growing Chicago area, with half cash due, balance over three years at 8 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robinson Crusoe Island
Pacific
Sir Francis Drake
England
London
M. F. Lewis
Drake
Drake Association of
United States
Francis Drake
John
Francis
Sir Francis
Thomas
House and Lot at Public Auction in Mitchell
Wm. Markla to auction his house and lot at 2:30 PM Saturday Web. 17. The sale, on the premises, describes lot 4 in Scott's addition to Mitchell at 309 Sn. 11th avenue, two blocks north of Main Street. The cottage style five room house is well built and solid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Markla
Scott
City of
Mitchell
11Th Avenue
Main St
Order to Show Cause on Petition to Sell Real Estate
In Davison County South Dakota County Court a petition by Louise Weepe executrix of the estate of Joseph Weepie seeks license to sell part of the real estate in Ethan to pay debts. The hearing is set for March 10 1917 at 2 p m at Mitchell Court House with notice to interested parties and publication in the Mitchell Capital for four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seligrand
South Dakota
Davison
Joseph Weepie
Louise Weepe
Ethan
Mitchell
Louise Weepie
Mitchell Capital
A. D
O. C. Thompson
Commercial Club of
Lemmon
P. J. Tseharner
Ray Murphy
School of Forestry
Prairie
Missouri River
Montana Line
State Fair Board
Birch of
Grant
Hoffman
Perkins
Sherrill
Harding
Lajoie Plans to Move to First Base with Toronto
Napoleon Lajoie, veteran star, will play first base for Toronto of the International league next season and serve as manager. He may return to second base if needed and hopes to recruit two or three players from the Cleveland Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Napoleon Lajoie
Toronto
Lajoie
Cleveland Americans
Council Sets Fight on Public Utilities Bills Amid Wolf Attacks
City council holds a special session condemning three House public utilities bills now before the Senate. They would transfer control of utilities from municipalities to a state railroad commission, affecting bonds and street improvements. A delegation may travel to Pierre to oppose the measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Public Utilities
Miller
Davison County
Arthur Miller
F. C. Hoffman
Mitchell
Chas. Boreson
Mitchell Council
Pierre
House of Representatives
South Dakota
State Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission
Wolves Return to Territory Worry Ranchers
Local ranchers report wolves reappearing in the vicinity for the first time in years. The pack consists of species once feared by cattlemen west of the Missouri River, bringing renewed concerns about heavy livestock losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
Mitchell Opposes Bills Limiting City Control Of Utilities
Mitchell officials denounce bills 224 226 as harmful to municipal rights to grant and regulate public utility franchises. They warn passage would push power to the state railroad commission and hinder local affairs threatening bonds for a Pereverney telephone plant. A Mitchell delegation will seek Governor and Senate support against the measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cties
State Railroad Commission
Poperly
Ette S
Mitchell
South Dakota
Yopla
Pereverney Telephone
J. &. Wells
John Kurvink
Lauritz Miller
Chas
Weller
Pierre
Senate
Char
Drapeu Released After Preliminary Hearing In Auto Theft Case
Ray Drapeu, arrested for stealing an automobile from his uncle in Warner S D, was held for trial after a preliminary hearing. He posted a $1 000 bond and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steals Uncles Auto
Warner
S. D
Ray Drapeau
Legislature in Recess for Lincoln Birthday Observance
South Dakota lawmakers recessed today in observance of Lincoln's Birthday anniversary. Committees remained busy on pressing matters as sessions paused and press work continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Funeral for Col. Richard J. Woods Draws Wide Turnout
Sioux Falls crowd from northwest regions and across the state filled the Episcopal cathedral for Col. Woods funeral. Masons and other groups offered services at Mt. Pleasant cemetery after a full church ceremony with hymns, oaths, and flower tributes from numerous lodges and societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Calvary Episcopal Cathedral
Northwest
Richard J. Woods
L. N. Siegfriedt
Hugh L. Burleson
Mt. Pleasant
Col. Woods
C. D. Symins
L. D. Nichols
Masons
John Barton
Knights of Pythians
T. M. Bailey
The
Elks
B. C. Shaw
Insurance Men
George Talbot
United Commercial Travelers
Food controller bans sugar coated confectionery in Tondon
The food controller in Tondon imposes a ban on sugar coated confectionery, stating the measure is necessary. The move follows concerns over public health and sugar consumption, leaving bakers and retailers unsure of compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tondon
England
Wedding Cake Decoration Changes Draw Attention
A special license for wedding cakes is noted while Almandica remains in sugar ornamentation. The guests’ souvenirs at the wedding breakfast will feature thin sugar courting on top, with sides decorated in white paper and silver leaves.
Turner endorses South Dakota as start for youth
W. B. Turner of Seattle, back from the Pacific coast, praises South Dakota and the Great Midwest as ideal for a young man starting life. He faults coast crowds, notes wage pressure, and forecasts a postwar boom in lumber, shipping, and Alaska resources, while praising prohibition's impact in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Great Middle West
W. B. Turner
Seattle
Mitchell
Pacific Slope
Pacific Coast
Turner
Alaska
Wells-Pargo Express
Whch
Washington
LB. Blethen
Seattle Times
Germans Loyal to Land Call Prompts Mixed Reports
Rotterdam reports from two Americans describing German mood and living conditions. One engineer from Jamaca New York noted workers’ fatigue yet resolve, observing prisoners sweeping streets without harassment. The other NY businessman described food shortages but continued loyalty to military leaders. A South Dakota Congregational session followed in the afternoon with church officials in Vermillion and Rapid City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotterdam
Netherlands
London
United States
Germany
Associated Press
Berlin
Frankfort
Waech
Theodore Wureslin
Jamacca
Mr. Wurslin
New York
South Dakota Congregational Conference
Congregational Church
C. S. Osgood
Presen
W. H W. Thrall
Huron
D. J. Perrin
Rapid City
Kk. P. Swartout
Ree Heights
Mr. Cromer
Vermillion
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. A. Delaney
Rochester Minn
Mayo Brothers
B. F. VanvVliet
Mason Cuy
Milwaukee Railroad
John ©. Chapman
New Methodist Hospital
Maizi Colbert
Uncle Sam
AW Grant
Offich Kor
W. E. Barnard
R. J. Harrison
WM. Marklas
Col
Wyanaion Indian Agency
Missouri
Hit Richards
Ichards
Optometris S
Urdah
Department of the Food and Drug Commissioner
Stoner
Ardahl
Southwick
Waters
Peckham
Dowdell
Berg
Glendenning
Jersey
Woods
Calvary Cathedral
Sioux Pales
Col. S. J. Woods
Soup Dakota
Theutons
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