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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1914
Page
2
A seven member committee was appointed at a contributors meeting to devise a financing plan for a new Corn Palace building in Mitchell. The group aims to report soon on site options and total cost while other preliminaries remain routine.
Davison county commissioners met in Mitchell to address refunds and abatements, approve road and bridge contracts, set road and county expenses, and vote on a farm demonstration tax. The body denied a farm tax petition and approved contracts with Pioneer Bridge Co. and J Parrott for road work with bonds and daily damages.
Grace M Bartine wife of attorney C W Bartine died in Oacoma from pneumonia. February 13 funeral will be held. She leaves a husband and two young children and was active in the Eastern Star and church and social affairs.
Mesdames Quirk and Lofft entertained the O. E. S. embroidery club Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Zana B. Lincoln's home with Mr. John Vershoor assisting as hostess to the Entre Nous Bridge club Tuesday evening. Misses Brady Brown Jordan and Hoops, Kimball teachers, were in Chamberlain on business Tuesday and returned by the evening train.
The O. S. Jamieson sale seven miles southwest of Artesian in Sanborn county drew a large crowd and set price records. Horses and colts sold well with a total of 21 head bringing about $9,500. judges Bros. auctioneers were praised for crowd control and rapid bidding finishing in under 2 hours.
Mrs J D Anderson hosted a Surprise club session with four tables of auction, high score by Mrs H H Edwards, followed by a three course luncheon. Several social events followed including a Valentine party at 416 East Third Avenue and a bowling club formation with matches and luncheons planned.
Mrs H J Coxe division of the M E E Ladies Aid was entertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs A B McKeel and Mrs Emma Galbraith at 300 West Third avenue. Guests enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with refreshments and a Valentine souvenir for each. Miss Merle Grace hosted the O N T club Tuesday evening with fancy work games and music. A chafing dish luncheon was served. On February 17 the Hath waye home will host Miss Agnes Herrick and club members.
Professor L A Stout led a four course banquet at Graham hall with twenty seven students and guests including Pres Seaman and Dr Hoagland. Speakers covered The Teacher and His Work The Mathematics of The Senior and related topics.
Miss Nellie McDaniels bride to be receives linen gifts at a shower hosted by Miss Lu cinda Fraser and Mrs Ira L Fraser in Benlih township. Mrs vaver’s home provided the setting and a three course dinner followed. The Sorosis club studied music with papers and solos by members, guests included Miss Margaret John and Mrs L H Budrow. Next meeting at Mrs W W Reams on Feb 27.
A Sunday school event hosted by Prof. Franklin Nerd for his boy’s class ran from 4 30 to 7 30 PM at the Ford residence South Minnesota Street. Boys competed in a George Washington costume contest won by Verne Weddle while Ralph Goetzke impersonated Martha Washington. Mrs Ford with Mrs I C Wicks served copper following games amid red white and blue decorations and cherry log cabin centerpieces.
Mrs L Beckwith and Miss Grace Beckwith plan joint hosting for Ich Ge Bibbel. Talcyon club meets Monday with Mrs E S Keen. Mrs N R Bever hosts Today club Monday. Mrs L J Welch to lead lesson review and Mrs R A Zangle magazine review and critic. Younger couples hold Wilks club dances weekly. Twenty Century club hosted by Mrs Smith Monday. Kibbee leads, Diehl magazine, G H Rew to entertain Mitchell Art club Monday. Herman leads painting lesson. J W Shelby host. S Weir hosts Round Table Monday.
Brief funeral services for Emma H. Downey were held at her son C. W. Downey's Mitchell home. Rev. Schwab officiated. Her remains were sent to Atlanta Illinois for interment beside her husband. She was born in England October 6 1838 and lived in South Dakota since 1883. She was active in the Congregational church and in the Western Star and Daughters of Rebekah.
News from Ardmore near Deadwood describes a rush to newly discovered oil fields after Ardmore Oil Company's exploration work was shown. The scene centers on Ardmore and nearby Trot Springs as excitement builds over potential production.
Alfonso Bertillon creator of the Bertillon system of criminal investigation died in Paris today at age 61. His death ends a career that organized identification methods used worldwide.
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