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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
3
A fragmented report details neighbors visiting Parkston Moray, school events, land matters, travelers delayed by snow, and social gatherings. Mentions include Mrs. Barnett, Gailkerson, and Cece Halter with local families, church notes, and a farewell surprise for Hiners.
The notice details multiple movements: White Lake Wroank Hisele visits home in Gotfeyville. Matt Hointen and Mike Otnes return from Hareh Tsland. Miss Whathoyn Sehmitt returns to Spirit Lake after two months abroad. Vis Tidal Tenmeous accompanies Sir Balls Windig nist on a Vim with her mother. Waltane Tarts and Shinford B. Binkley change pastor assignments to Leadville Cotati to serve as supply at Presbyterian church. The wedding at Wolwohesill Oregon involved Miss Bena Culiler fi with brief family note.
A flood of short notices from Springs Valley and nearby towns covers visits, family milestones, and community happenings. Names include Ms Bal Beeeeuiatn ail, Parker View, Mr. and Mrs. Howard, and Miss Ithelis bodrdines, with references to Westie cats, a nurse at an Ienetish Lospilat, and a soldier named Vopseret Rollod Wetts reported ill with pneumonia since January 23. The piece mentions a party at the Wall iTew mealype and gifts of Syer Knivesquel forks.
Mrs Clyde Newkirk Jett plans an extended visit in Minnesota starting Monday evening while Mrs Mandlersen buys pur— cases for a trip to Sioux Falls and will spend several weeks with her daughter. Mrs Bushey returns from Brookings after attending a county agents meeting as Miss Justin Jett Pridkin visits Gily and later Arkansas to see her parents Mrs Diechte aided Mrs Saville. Mrs Taylor leaves for New Jersey to join her husband employed by Remington making rifle barrels. Mr Paynter and Mr Bates attend a Sioux Falls blacksmiths convention. A cousin of Miss Marjorie Bates is reported missing after a Puscania incident with no word yet.
Vienna Mr and Mrs Grntzliebbschmitt are visiting Sioux City with their son Henry in a short local society note.
The report lists neighbors enjoying a large harvest party and a social at Bert Thomas’s home. It mentions Prosper Joeatinanm Neodt’s president visiting, teens preparing a talent show, and family gatherings at several homes. School closures due to a blizzard disrupted Miss Mae Childs. Rural mail carrier Geta failed to deliver on the blizzard day.
Charles Billings waived examination before U. S. Commissioner at Belvidere and was bound over to federal court on a 5000 dollar charge. Weather turns cold with 23 degrees. farmers report winter feeding adequate though water sources and disease concerns affecting school and community activities. Anecdotes include a benefit drive for a local church, hospital visits, a Bariman hall fundraiser, and notes on area travel and employment prospects in nearby towns.
Stickney and nearby residents report multiple visits and returns. Witlittas bring back a faster Part from a relatives’ visit. Sharon returns from Avon and Parker. McClure of Parker, niece of Chas Sthewart, accompanies on return. Jim Hughes comes home after five weeks in Illinois visiting Alburn and others. Mrs Huntehins of Draconi and Mrs Lovad of White Lake are Stickney visitors arriving Wednesday. Postmaster and Mrs Monell Phe tat feris sister of Miss Waterin present. A special stock train arrived last week. Stickney stock buyers contributed ten cars of attire and hoes. Joseph O’Brien and son departed for Phoenix Apopka to seek dry climate for health. Mrs Hain of Springfield also mentioned.
The obituary notes Miss Garnel Dunbar, daughter of a prominent local figure, dies suddenly leaving family in mourning. Her father mourns the loss as relatives and community members reflect on her life and the sorrow across Springfield.
Jotin Selita from Ameneat Falls visits relatives in Chien OO Niplesate and Miron while Mrs Pleviiiin Bode arrives for a first evening visit. Neighbors Mrs Otto Hansen, Charles Ruaxtiond, and Verne Bo Oniinines spend time with family as Binne McMianaus, Mrs Panik, and others host gatherings. A third birthday and Valentine party are noted, with families returning from trips to Hampton and Chamberlidn before resuming routines.
Pukwana residents including Mrs Waters and Mrs Irene Fouseh visit Milehen Sung Meh and attend Chamberlain alters TVyiescay MW. Families travel for visits and a late room change occurs as Miss Annette Jarvis arrives from Laadkton. A Saturday food sale raises funds while a shipyard project prompts a material purchase order for a new vessel South Dyikota.
OCR fragment describes multiple visits and assorted travel around towns and states. Mentions Miss AStos in Harlem, travels to Nebraska and Dothan, and a person named WH Secon enlisting in the national army at Camp Jackson in South Carolina.
Wessington Springs reports Tuesday sessions with town officials, wart service points, and a campaign plan for a twenty thousand dollar fund. Trustees added new members to the Junior college board and discussed the destroyed building replacement. Miss Hattie Arends returns with her grandson, and a dinner notes local officials sending debits to the State Defense meeting.
On Wednesday a blaze destroyed the old school after chimney sparks ignited a tower and sparrow nests. Flames spread quickly but volunteers saved the connected new building as cold weather and limited water hindered efforts. the school board faces a serious problem ahead.
The column records varied town snippets from visits by Mrs. Sau Lewis and Miss Jos ephine Wine to family gatherings with Mrs. I. Wine in Chisholm Minnesota. It notes Theodore Garison joining the engineering department bound for Vancouver Washington for service training. Additional items mention Mrs Mossman visiting relatives in Dubuque Iowa and Mrs Bo McMullen attending a funeral in Chamberlain Ree Fine.
K J Swenson retires from Gamp Fanston to visit son Severn in training there. He reports conditions satisfactory at his buiston. Mrs T G Kearneyee returns from Qaeuma for a Sis ANNE TNE SAKE AYRPS de SE Bridees Mer. Mrs A B Lovell departs for Hot Springs for treatment. Accompanied by W to Wilson.
Dolton Voltas Unruly came back from Minneapolis and Michigan last week. a partisan meeting was held in the Harm building on Wednesday. Mrs 2 Wo Loosen and daughters planned a Main Street restaurant and expect to open soon. Pred Wapperman travelled to Salem for a medical examination. doctors warned of weak heart and possible tuberculosis if he did not seek care.
Bridgewater update lists Miss Suzanne Essex substituting in Lincoln Nebo public schools and visiting relatives from Wilendale North Dakota. Other arrivals include Carl Wettergreen from Montana and Canada. David Wipt returning from Hillsboro Kansas for spring work. Mero Lindgren visiting with Hephesy, then heading to Canada. Red Cross event raised near 2000 dollars. Lawrence Waters, nephew of Mrs Thorpe, served in the chemical corps from Montana. ship Tus-Canta sunk off Ireland. Waters family ties to early community.
A string of brief notes records Alexandria residents and relatives on visits and returns. Chris Prederichs returns from North Dakota after a month away, Gr W Mills visits Walthill Nebraska, Mary Jarding visits LeMars and sister in town, Paoul visits Elmira, and Frank Durkee travels from Aberdeen to Chicago to join the navy, with side trips to Mitchell to see Arch Hicks.
A February 14 wedding in Vancouver Washington united MipSondria and Miss Hate YW OWhitthere of Portland Oregon. The bride Mariie Sweesy recently held a long position with Minne cola Life Insurance and is noted for a prior tenure with NPG PoWhes iatriel geent.
Obituary note reports Nick J. Brost died at relatives’ home in Fond du Lac Wisconsin after a lingering illness from typhoid fever. The item mentions regional notices, travel of Lemar Snelert to Paducah Kentucky, and local activities at the consolidated school including sewing machines and a weekly Heel Gross meeting.
Local residents visit relatives across states and provinces. Emery Creoree Lyariselt and Aerlity LaVauehin return to Los Angeles. Mrs. Dairisel and Le Vauehn visit Mitchell. Other notices cover arrivals, departures, revival meetings, and a 75th birthday celebration for Matther Sr. with family gatherings and congrats.
Salem residents and visitors are listed in a series of social notices and events. Names include Salen Waller stings, Mr and Mrs Windeft from Le Mars, Mrs W H P Hemmingsen from Baltimore, L L Tyler and Lovell visiting, J O Coin and Alona Gaekel from Springfield, Frank and Ed Ahern, Conger Chas Stanga’s death, Capt Poote’s marriage to M A Markham in Sioux Falls, Rev Loew’s earlier local ties.
Woonsocket residents hosted and visited spread across city events last week with guests from Artesian Reck Valley and nearby towns. Visitors included Gil Peterson and CPL Oakland while several local men enlisted or departed for military service in Aberdeen and nearby posts.
Vivian Mrs H KE Wesley came back Friday from a trip to Wisconsin. C G Boyle FOO Leggett and Frank Whitaker were among the early week visitors.
Draper Mrs. Syvertson and two children visit the samoon home while Mrs. Anton Syvertson recovers in Rochester. Miss Anna Johnson visits Vivian. Mr Will Goon and Elmer Boal fail aviation corps exams in Sioux City. A haystack toppled at Bo Nelsen’s place injuring one horse and trapping a worker, but neighbors freed all others.
Kimball and Wells of Buffalo County send visitors and greetings as several local families travel, with trips to Mitchell Montezuma and Muscoro, while a snow blockade delays mail. The Milwaukee snow plow clears the dune westward and the region endures one of the coldest days with 28 below.
Letcher resident John Kaplan visited the Twin Cities last week to source spring trade foods. Maude Keeley Jeff Monday traveled to Deere Park Washington due to her mother's illness. O P Smith departed for Davyson Iowa to establish his future home. Ed Hays planned a weeklong trip to Town. Maude Phillips visited friends in Huron last week. Ed T P Hanson, formerly of Letcher and now with Federal Grain and Supervision Work, was in Letcher this week. his Minneapolis office serves as base though his home is in Sioux Falls. Geo Dobson went to Winifred Tuesday for cousin Tom Dobson's funeral. Is Hunter visited Sioux Falls on business last Saturday.
Corsica IR reports Corsica Iron Range appoints Bedwards as Douglas county fuel administrator to fill the vacancy caused by Edgar G. Wenzlatt. The article lists several locals traveling to attend a funeral and relatives visiting in state towns, including Mitchell and Deadwood. Leo Van der Linden plans to report for service in March as part of a family reunion gathering.
Marion Hugo Griese visits Sehempp family in Sutton while Buller returns from a two week stay with relatives in Madison. Mrs. Gremer Brady and the Bradys visit Howard for a week at the Resner home. Paul Bittner stays in Marion with Bilchners. Minnie Lutterman visits Lennox relatives. Several men travel to Seattle for shipyard carpentry work and others prepare to move to Lynn Grove with Frank Hale as manager of a Tarn.
Parkston residents including Mr. and Mrs. A. Pheln recently visited Brady Iowa for a relative's wedding. Several others traveled to Yankton and nearby towns for family gatherings and memorial services for Fred M. Unger.
Sergeant Marten of Aberdeen searched the city early in the week for regular army recruits. Several residents traveled to Tripp for a Faust family visit and a band concert. Lane family plans to relocate to Hamburg Iowa, with Mrs Lane and children to follow. Katie Steinau visited Redfield to place her sister in the Redfield institution where the infant had suffered since birth and died soon after.
Spencer Oscar Tilley traveled to Des Moines to visit his daughter Miss Mirtha Tilley at Drake University. Mitchell visitors included Miss Geneveive Masters and Mrs. Walter Shoop. Other locals, including Mrs. W. L. Loomis and the Ladies' Aid at the Christian church, hosted events and dinners raising funds. Everett V. Wilson joined the U S Marines and reported to Paris Island. A Medical Advisory Board met to re-examine registrants rejected by local boards or referred for further testing.
Fulton J F Giraud came back from a two month eastern trip Friday night with Mrs Giraud joining earlier. Mrs H L Colburn underwent an operation and is recovering at the new Methodist hospital. John A Graves left for Independence Missouri due to his brother Hugh McNiel’s illness. IP G Myers of Denver arrived for a visit with his mother M L Myers. Claude Wildebrand returned from Camp Funston with Archie. Kr V Dickey of Minneapolis visited his niece Mrs G H Lowiman and nephew Ss B Dickey. Mrs I G Brisbin and Miss Olga Rongstad visit Mitchell to see their parents Geo Ronestad. William Hildebrand and son Claude visited Camp Funston to see Archie.
A noon blaze gutted the Chamberlain public school older building, likely from sparks from the furnace chimney to the belfry. Insurance covers the estimated $30,000 loss. Students evacuated calmly. no fatalities. Classes will move to churches until a new structure is ready.
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