28 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
1
Despite a sparse field, Democratic delegates at the state convention endorse President Wilson and push for open primaries. The document lauds Wilson’s administration while urging public ownership of utilities, farmers’ aid, and a broadened democracy amid national policy debates.
In the Estate of William Proeselite deceased the state of South Dakota greets Annie Proeselite Gottier Sehiengeniimanel and the heirs as next of kin. A petition for letters testamentary and for the issuance of said will is set for March 16, 1998 at the Mitchell court in Davison County. Anyone interested may appear to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Judge O C Thompson. Clerk S Gatiell. Attorneys Zollman Tipton.
Wesleyan students and friends gathered for a service flag unveiling to honor men who went to war. Speakers spoke on liberty and patriotism as the flag was raised and the crowd joined in singing the Marseillaise.
Reported notes show Mitchell region exhibits at a state fair with many items on display. Visitors toured halls as stalls and restrooms welcomed guests while guides praised entries and preparations for the public viewing day.
Mitchell prepares for four day hardware exposition and the thirteenth annual South Dakota Retail Hardware Association convention at Widmann Hotel and Miller’s Garage Building. President G S Maxwell of Sioux Falls touts rising market conditions and urges member support while exhibitors, musicians, and manufacturers prepare displays and prize buying contests.
A large gathering attended the Berry funeral for Jack Berry with Father O R Miheny conducting rites. Friends and college associates paid respects at the church and home, featuring Yale pins and Eli honors. John Curtis Berry, 25, of Mitchell, died Feb 10 1948 from burns in a benzol explosion at Gutts Co Plant. He had worked in war munitions investigation and is survived by his parents a sister and brother plus uncles aunts and a grandfather. The service included honorary pallbearers and a community spirit topic for a later session.
Betsy the Common White pig drew crowd interest at Hanson county sale. Betsy sold five times with a dilanter and was recorded as South Dakota's first Reel Cross pig. Colonel Wayne Bartholmed conducted the auction.
Prominent lecturer Lord Korra is scheduled to speak at the Metropolitan theater in Mitchell this afternoon about real facts in the mind probe on food conditions. The event is backed by the Food Administration and Mitchell Chamber of Commerce with free admission and urging business leaders to attend for worker accessibility.
Funeral services for Guatis Berry, who died from burns in a benzine tank explosion at a coal tar plant near Mitchell, were held Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Berry traveled from New Jersey as relatives and friends gathered from across the state to pay respects to the college athlete and Yale graduate.
John Berry 24, Yale student from Mitchell South Dakota, died from burns after a flask exploded in Barrett Manufacturing Co research lab at Shadyside. Parents arrived at his bedside in North Hudson hospital hours before death. Funeral planned in Mitchell. Claude Smith resigns as Huron Commercial Club treasurer. W. M. Mason named temporary replacement.
A controversial college production titled All of a Sudden Peggy is described with characters such as the two Crackenthorpes and Mrs North directing. The plot centers on class contrasts and family honor, with lead roles by Miss McWay and Miss Pridely.
In Davison County, six hundred women registered for war duty under the Women's National Council of Defense after four weeks of campaigning. Registrants signed at the Mitchell post office and the public library, with a notable lack of nurses among the counts and many entries in clerical and other civil service roles.
Thirty cases were treated last week at the new Methodist state hospital in Mitchell. Thirty cases, including several appendectomies and a birth, were reported with patients recovering swiftly. Miss Mabel Stagethert and Miss May Willits attended surgical events, while nursing training and hospital preparations continued as the facility nears full operation.
Four Austrians of the National Army in France are under investigation for threatening officers and betraying comrades. The judge advocate's office will decide if they will be tried for treason or dismissed. Internment was recommended due to insufficient evidence for a court martial. Further evidence is expected by Monday to determine disposition.
The text reports theories a river may have broken loose near the Sisseton Reservation in Roberts County causing widespread flooding. W. H. Alten discusses with the land department the phenomenon, noting two years of rising waters forming a lake large enough to float a five foot draft boat for miles. Fort buildings on a hill are now submerged, with the area near the Minnesota line showing major water expansion and loss to settlers.
Notre Dame academy girls basketball beat Chamberlain high school fins 86 to 24 on their home floor. The local team pulled ahead in the second half as Agnes Reed Jennie Van Harn Eva Ryan Lucille Hedrick Mildred Bruner Mary Lindquist led the offense with strong showings.
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