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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
6
Col Dick Woods of Sioux Falls dies last evening leaving a wide circle of friends in Mitchell. His prominence in insurance, fraternal circles and politics made him a well known figure with a genial nature.
Davison County residents form a notable showing at the South Dakota State Society picnic in Los Angeles January 27. Speakers included Mrs. C. J. Vermilyea, with C. B. Johnson reelected president and James D. Bishop as secretary. A partial attendee list highlights many Davison county names. The article also notes Edgemont Press changes and recalls pioneer John Gednayd, Black Hills settler and Pony Express rider.
Vermillion South Dakota February 9 after hosting Western Union college of Le Mars Iowa the Coyote basketball team plans a road trip to six opponents in February starting with Triple A Club of Aberdeen February 12 and Aberdeen Normal February 12 then Shuron college February 14 Sioux Falls college February 15 Madison Normal February 16 and Sioux Falls college February 17 all games scheduled across the region.
The body of Samuel Eli, a Yankton Sioux man from south of Dante, was found frozen in the prairie after he disappeared during the latest blizzard. He was last seen alive before the storm while attempting to traverse the snow bound plains near his home.
An interesting spectacle shows inland cocoa transported by porters to the railway. Roadways stretch to the eye as a long line of cocoa bags and hundreds of carriers move the bulk of the crop toward rail transport.
Edgemont announces the retirement of Carry Goddard from active newspaper work. A former city editor of the Deadwood Pioneer Times, he served fifteen to eighteen years as editor and publisher in Edgemont, marking the departure of a well known South Dakota newspaper man.
Elections committees support returning to state conventions for county delegates to confer and build statewide ties while preserving primaries for governor and congress, with rest of ticket chosen by convention delegates. House passes bill barring rapid city school section disposal and amends Wort Esseton military sale bill, opposing agricultural land giveaway. Kaas replaces Buchtielz for Minnesota drainage talks. Mitchell seeks funds for livestock show building and repairs.
In Pierre South Dakota suffrage groups query a Senate move to grant women municipal voting rights without awaiting the constitutional amendment vote. The bill, introduced Monday by Alsech of Kingsbury, asks the legislature to extend city officer votes and all municipal questions to women through statute.
After years of effort law changes pass Senate with no opposing votes and seek to update session laws from 1908 to 1915. The move aims to clarify legal provisions and ease future searches for legal texts, promising a streamlined code for the state.
The Republican published telegrams from Senator Thomas Sterling and Hd. S. Johnson, and others in Washington urging unity and a strong protest against war with Germany without a formal declaration. Readers express belief that a firm stand would deter war and support President Wilson’s diplomatic actions.
Mitchell notes report visits by Kimball and Plainview residents, a Child Conservation league resolution endorsing anti cigarette bills, church and meeting events, and plans for a Mitchell independent baseball team. Also listed are hospital operations, a Milwaukee railroad update, weddings, and a Sioux City vs Mitchell basketball game officiated by T R Johnson.
Woonsocket’s five man team led the five man event at the first annual Central South Dakota Bowling tourney in WIPR Bridgewater. singles honors went to WIPR from Bridgewater, and Scotland pairs Brown and Plattner topped doubles. Massive turnout, with seven five man teams and high scores across singles and doubles as Parkston, Leith, and other towns contributed strong showings.
H J Milley will sell personal property at public auction Monday February 20 starting at 10 am on the farm two miles south and one half mile east of Delmont South Dakota. The sale includes 12 horses seven registered Percherons all registered with the Percheron Society of America plus cattle farm machinery and household goods. Lunch noon. Judge Bros auctioneers and A M Shaw clerk.
Woonsocket holds a one pin lead in the five man event at a bowling tourney with Bridgewater fifth in the standings. Scotland’s Broun and Plattner lead doubles with Brown scoring 202 221 and 604 as Platner adds 510 for a team total 1114.
Bridgewater bowler Wipf rolled 570 in the doubles to pass Morin’s 557, while the Bridgewater firemen nearly tied Woorsocket’s 2,557 mark with a 2,556. Ethan struggled to start in women and singles but posted fair scores in doubles.
The report notes Ethan Sure and Weepie McDonald totaling 1030 in yesterday’s events while Plankinton fields three teams and Letcher one. Barkston may arrive as final scores show Bridgewater Tschetter Reiser and Weltegreen among others with totals around 26 889 841 2556 and Scotland's Zolnowsky posting 156 162 for a 462 total.
Brookings South Dakota veterinary expert Dr C C Lipp at State College urges clean pails and well ventilated calf pens to prevent scours in hand raised calves. He recommends scalding pails sun exposure after feeding and using remedies such as castor oil and formalin in milk when needed.
White Lake South Carolina a farmer named Terninet Baumgardner in Aurora county had ashes with live coals blow against the banked exterior of his home starting a fire. The blaze broke out late at night as a high wind drove flames around the house preventing any escape in winter clothing. No belongings were saved.
Harriet Monroe writes that a poet can fit his song to any instrument. The piece explores how a writer can choose from riverbank feeds, old violins, church organs, bass drums, or Ticcolo to match the mood of lingering or leaping words.
South Dakota residents dispute muskrat weather signs as old timers predicted a harsh winter while muskrats moved between waters. Other predictions from so called old Indians about a mild winter proved unreliable amid continuing cold.
Local parties suspected in the robbery of W. H. Neibuhr's Waubay store. Goods valued at three to four hundred dollars were taken including shoes dress goods and jewelry. Back door broken to gain entry. authorities expect to soon apprehend the culprits.
Canton invites editors for the South Dakota Press association mid-summer meeting. Local business men and the Canton commercial club along with Canton and Lincoln County newspaper men will host the event in Canton.
The Louis LaPlant tale travels from Pierre to Cheyenne agency by Gettysburg route via Huron and Redfield to bury the father on the old home ranch along the Cheyenne River after a long life in the territory now Stanley County. Edgar Dix, long a local auction operator, departed for a business trip to Chicago.
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