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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
7
Tom Burns famed for his everpresent smile is hailed as a western-style booster in Mitchell. The piece recounts his life from Kansas City to Yankton to Mitchell, his political work, and a famed ticket-selling banquet. Burns’ upbeat presence and devotion to local progress are highlighted.
State Mine Inspector Otto Ellerman reports 1915 mining activity in the Black Hills surpassed many years with $7.62 million in bullion from 1,389,876 tons of ore mined. Lawrence County properties paid $2.5 million in dividends. Homestake alone gave $2.21 million. Total ore value near $200 million with 29 accidents and six deaths.
Sioux Falls judge rules trust property of Indians on Cheyenne River Indian Reservation is not subject to county or state taxation. The decision supports the US attorney’s office and follows the Pearson case, potentially affecting tax collections across western states as a legal precedent.
In Alpena South Dakota Mrs Hotchkiss and her family were found unconscious by a milk boy on Saturday evening. The door was broken by the marshal and citizens after gas from a closed coal heater damper filled the room for about 24 hours. The oldest boy died.
Huron South Dakota hosts a March 7 and 8 meeting for state builders and boosters. Four sessions will gather representatives from state associations to plan a wide awakening of interest in South Dakota and boost loyalty and promotion with immigration bureau collaboration.
The South Dakota Elks annual convention will be in Huron on Wednesday and Thursday June 7 and 8. Huron lodge No 444 prepared elaborate entertainment for visitors and initiated a full class from Hand county. State executive committee members attended the meeting: Dave Finnegan Yankton president S D Wadsworth Sioux Falls vice president W J Hart Huron secretary and others H Collins Aberde en treasurer M P Ohlman Yankton J F Zietlow Aber deen P I Gault Watertown and Ed B Dinneen Turon.
Minnie Kindschi a thirteen year old girl from Aberdeen ran away Tuesday after a scolding for truancy. She rode south to Milwaukee then rode north on freight cars to Claremont Nebraska? No. She hid in a freight car in Claremont yards until Saturday when Aberdeen officials recovered her and brought her home. She feared reform school but was safely reunited with her parents.
Alfred Carlson visits son George Carlson and family at 504 North Rowley. Mrs Lyons and Rose return from Sioux City after Marie Robinson and James Mahon wedding. J W McClinton attends National Education Association in Detroit. Washington’s birthday banquet planned at Graham hall with class stunts. academy banquet in Christian association. Mrs Sibert hosts Catholic Ladies Altar Society. Double wedding at 909 East First Ave for Lemke Scheurenbrand and Lemke Suedmeier. Mr and Mrs Charles Alexander to Hot Springs Ark for five weeks. M B A meeting in I Q O F P hall. Rumor of a woodpecker as calendar proves milder weather. Dr and Mrs Bakewell visit Plankinton. Miss Hoffmiester and others visit. Woodmen of the World meet at 7 G O F hall. officer installations. Mr and Mrs A C Solberg in city from Mitchell. Right Tailor sold to I Gumbiner on Hast Second Ave. Mrs William Johnson returns from Ethan. County Sunday School Institute held. several talks on Bible study and training. Lewis Williams returns home from Iowa City, considering Omaha job. Agnes Herrick visits White Lake. Mrs Kane opening new Mtchell store March 10 with spring hats at 416 North Main. Knights of Pythias district convention to bring visitors. Damascus lodge hosting events and Page rank to be conferred by F B Wheaton in Minneapolis. Local meeting to finalize arrangements for event. Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra contract details finalized. advertising to begin. window cards distributed. Frank Phinney in White Lake. Three men face drunkenness charges in municipal court. Tony Werner’s daughter operated on at Ethan. Gladys Cory operated on in Gregory. Charles M Marsh of Chicago promotes Corn Palace attractions. WVMA rep visited city.
Pierre South Dakota residents compare current river conditions to the 1881 floods caused by Missouri ice gorges. The Missouri River is breaking up and flooding the valley in Montana while lower sections hold firm. Ice in the main channel remains solid with a three foot-thick sheet likely to gorge as upstream rises arrive.
Mrs. E Hinders died Sunday morning at 8 o clock at 220 West Seventh Avenue after twelve operations in seven years The last operation was ten days ago Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at the residence Rev C F van der Maaten of the Presbyterian Church officiating Burial will be in Crackland Cemetery She was born in Germany 37 years ago and came to Illinois with her parents The family lived in Freeport Iowa and South Dakota where they farmed and later lived in the city A daughter aged 11 survives beside the husband.
The Notre Dame academy girls beat Alexandria high school by a wide margin in a crowded gym. Stars included Ethel Lobin and Alice Djorson with solid team play from Mitchell five as coach Dilton refereed. Later a Alexandria eighth graders team won 19 to 10 in a boys game officiated by Norman Shelby.
South Dakota Parent-Teachers Association met at Mrs. W. S. Hill home. Mitchell to host state convention in October despite Watertown invitation. Two vacancies filled: Emma Mead as organization chair and E. E. Wilson as education chair. Delegates selected for Nashville national convention. alternates named. S D officials to be ex officio members. Delegates allotted by circle based on membership.
Henry Larson of Rapid City drank heavily during a celebration in Lead and, too intoxicated to find lodging, slept in a sleigh with $90 in his pocket. A police officer found him near morning and escorted him to city jail as frigid temperatures lingered.
Not Using It Though reports Austria declares Serbia no longer exists, hinting Allied forces may still possess a pulmotor. The claim appears in wartime chatter amid shifting power narratives.
St Paul State Savings Bank president Lewis Betts addressed Mitchell Commercial club at the Widmann hotel urging city pride and cooperation. He urged vision before action and a civic clearing house role for the club, stressing education, industry, religion, and public welfare as foundations for a better city. A vote on continuing the noonday lunches followed.
A large attendance marked both morning and evening services at the Presbyterian church. Infant baptism occurred at the morning service and the Christian Endeavor executive meeting is set for Monday at Miss Eva Carpenter's home. Thursday hosts the Christian Endeavor business meeting at the manse, and a mid week prayer meeting occurs Wednesday at 8. A union missionary societies service is planned Thursday at the Methodist church with all ladies invited. A home bakery sale by the Ladies Aid is Saturday afternoon at Johnson's Furniture store. Parents are urged to bring children next Sabbath for an object sermon by the pastor.
The pastor conducted both services at the First Methodist Episcopal church. The choir presented a rich program under Prof. G H Mills and Dr H L Case assisted in the evening. Mr D J Westbrook sang a Gospel song as the choir led a joint audience. New members were welcomed and crowds, including strangers, filled the day.
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