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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
6
The board of education moved to place a high school bond proposal before voters. Lt Litchfield urged the mayor to call a special election for 69 090 dollars to fund a new high school building, adopted unanimously after a mass meeting last year showed strong support.
Mitchell officials publish a citizen brief from Prof. M. M. Rawer outlining severe crowding in the high school with enrollment at 205 and 190 attending. About 30 percent of students fail in part or all subjects, music is cut to one period weekly, and a bond issue of 69000 is proposed to build a new high school by spring.
The ninth annual South Dakota Poultry and Pet Stock Association premium list has been issued and mailed to fanciers. The event runs January 28 to February 1 at the city hall auditorium with 61 varieties, $1,500 in cash prizes, and a chance to sell premium birds. Mitchell hosts the show with officers W. Snyder N. Gayden Wm Scallin W H West J N Crow. judge T B Heimlich of Quincy Illinois. Reduced rail rates apply during the exhibition week.
The Methodist church prepares for its January 26 1908 dedication with a 32 page program from the Republican. Delays in stained glass windows from Minneapolis fire hardship and a completed steam heating system are noted. Joseph W Powell of Buffalo NY will speak at 10:30 AM and again in the evening, helping raise funds. A large volunteer committee structure and a banquet for 250 follow the formal ceremonies. The lodge and visiting members from multiple towns join for the dedication and expansion to 210 members.
A letter from M. M. Ramer, principal, calls for restoring all-day sessions to fix overcrowding and supervision gaps at Mitchell High School. The building, intended for 100, now houses nearly 200, with 6 to 10 more seeking entry. Teachers work overtime and students are underutilized. board review or medical committee input is suggested to avert imminent failure.
Miss Roxena Butterfield and Mae Waterman hosted a breakfast for fourteen young ladies at the former’s home. The dining room used a yellow and green color scheme and candlelight with four candelabra. Miss Una Smith assisted the hostesses as the dainty menu and service impressed attendees.
Mr and Mrs Louis Herzog celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at home on First Avenue West with a six o clock dinner for about twenty five relatives. The couple, married in Mitchell, spent years in Yankton before settling in the city. Herzog, a blacksmith, works daily at his forge. The Republican offers warm congratulations and wishes for many more years together.
The notice states that selling property now requires less advertising than in any other season, suggesting improved efficiency or lower marketing expenses for sellers this period.
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