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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
7
Mitchell and nearby communities report travel, visits, and routine events. Prominent residents, students, and varia tions in Aberdeen Chicago Vermilion Parkston and Omaha are noted along with school term start dates and weather summaries.
The report from South Dakota prison officials notes rising daily costs for maintaining inmates. It details per capita prisoner expenses for the period and highlights increased maintenance costs contributing to a higher overall price level inside the institution.
Revtin Germany reports new rules for licenses to sail to Norway and restrictions on armed ships. The memo notes that permits are issued only under strict conditions and cargoes must meet country limits.
Notice of hearing on the administration of the estate of D Hojvanid deceased in Walton County South Dakota. Judge Thompson will hear the petition at the county court rooms in Mitchel Davisoi. All interested persons may appear and show cause why the administration should not be granted. Attested by Clerk S Cattrell.
In the District Court of South Dakota Otie T. Whittleson of At Vernon Davison County seeks discharge from debts after a bankruptcy adjudication. A hearing is set for March 1917 in Sioux Falls with notice to creditors, and copies of the petition and order will be mailed to known creditors.
Pierre and D Frank M Byrne, former South Dakota governor, hinted he will seek the Republican nomination for U S senator in 1918. The report notes Sterline may run to succeed himself, with Burke and Sterling also discussed as potential candidates in a three cornered primary race.
The twenty eighth annual horticultural society convention in Wadtertown outlines addresses by experts from Minnesota North Dakota Iowa Wisconsin and Kansas. Premiums for fruit display from four South Dakota districts and related topics include pruning grafting and harvesting with sessions at three daily hours and a state banquet on January 17 in Winterstown.
One of the main measures to be presented seeks a state land bank controlled by a governor and board with an appropriation of 200 000 dollars to carry out rural credits provisions. Other bills include codification of state laws with 30 000 dollars and a proposal to place a South Dakota resident on the federal citizenship list for Indians in a debate setting.
Washington reports say peace talks and a car shortage are key factors shaping national business activity. Federal Reserve data show overall activity near a high level in the east and midwest, with Minnesota noting continued disruption for former trade firms due to scarce autos and congested terminals.
The biennial warden’s report covers prisoners sent to the Dakota penitentiary in the two years ending June 30 1916. Farmers top the occupations with 62 inmates, painters 11, and teamsters 10. There were 278 inmates, mostly single. two women were admitted. Grand larceny was the leading conviction, with burglary in the fourth degree also noted.
The state board of charities approved a budget totaling 1,407,590 for the next two years with 102,760 for 1917 and 5,501 for 1918 in regular appropriations. Additional special allocations for 1917 include 345,000 for new construction and 50,700 for 1918.
S. Metntesh reports a farmer named John Bredin, 69, found dead on the floor of his Melntosa area home. Neighbors searched after no signs of life and a locked door. Postmortem ruled heart failure after the body appeared frozen, suggesting death six to seven days prior.
Citizens of Alexandria appeal to the Tate railway commission after the Milwaukee railroad failed to provide a heated, up-to-date depot. Patrons arriving for trains found the depot deserted with no fire, braving 20 degree below zero conditions and scrambling for fuel to stay warm while waiting.
Karl Johansen, younger brother of al one StosD and Teseng wien, died in the Somme region while serving with the German army in September. Their mother in German confirms his death and notes the brothers remain far from the front’s fighting.
Authorities report Oscar Peterson, about 26, hanged himself to a tree in the northern business district of Sioux Falls. A brother resides in Walla Wash. Remains held for autopsy. In Pierre figures births 13,650. marriages 5,315. divorces 528 in South Dakota last year.
In Warner S C over $47 000 was spent on improvements in the past year including homes several business structures a new Carnegie library and an A G B J hall built by the Bohemian fraternity. City officials spent $17 000 on new sidewalks and weigh paving the main street.
The state legislature will be asked to approve about 8000 dollars to install a canning plant and a similar amount to add to the warehouse at the South Dakota penitentiary. Warden G C Redfield says convicts will work on the project, using farm products, with about fifty workers. The warehouse expansion aims to store sisal used in the twine department amid rising prices and limited space.
The Western Supply Company is incorporated in Mitchell with a $59000 capitalization. Vermilyea becomes president and Roddy secretary treasurer as the firm plans to distribute output of eastern manufacturers in Dakota markets. Fifteen to twenty salesmen will operate mainly from Mitchell to cover new territory.
Dr. Wy De Schermerhorn, elected president of Wesleyan, spent yesterday in Mitchell line over school conditions returned to work at Garrett Biblical Institute this morning and promised a decision to the board within a few days after inspecting facilities and meeting faculty. He arrived by train from the east, was welcomed by trustees, toured the campus, and was pleased with conditions.
Minnehaha county total assessed valuation stands at 69,931,218 with Sioux Falls as the chief town. County treasurer reports taxes to be collected this year amounting to 1,025,471.44.
In Day County a 90 year old man, S. T Nels Olson, perished in a house fire that also claimed his wife. Neighbors say Jacobson and others found the home ablaze about 4 AM after spending hours with the couple. the man had likely suffocated before flames spread. Olson was a War veteran who had lived in the county about 15 years and left three married daughters and the widow.
The 1915-16 annual state history report shows 142,450 total SD school students, with 122,612 in grade schools, 11,524 in high schools, 45,268 in academy and preparatory schools, and 3,046 in higher education. The 1916 census lists about 177,667 children in the state. out-of-state pursuit data are unavailable.
Washington hearing on Prime Minister Rhepreventative Wood's charges linked to Wilson's peace note set for tomorrow before the House Rules Committee. Boston Rep Thomas W. Lawson and Massachusetts Reps Woot and Cardner to be first heard. Lawson subpoenaed by telegram. Republicans praise open hearing and push for full investigation.
Leavenworth Kansas Tex Schappert editor of Square Deal and one of seventeen convicts given Christmas paroles reported from Fort Worth Texas that he is on his way back to prison for being 36 hours late in reporting. He is serving an indeterminate ten to twenty year term for bank robbery. all other parolees have returned.
Amsterdam dispatch reports 22 women and children drowned when a ferry collided with another vessel on the Mohelle Dear Billestein. Rescue operations continued as authorities investigated the cause of the collision.
The Hunt and Campbell camps prepared for today’s court action over control of the Arizona governorship. The Campbell side seeks an order forcing Hunt to vacate the office pending recountes begin January 5. Both leaders prepared messages to the looming legislature convening next week.
The year end cash report shows total funds of 578 dollars with 375 820 in the general fund 59 487 in the game fund 205 690 in the twine fund and 118 584 in the income fund for common schools set to go out on the December apportionment. Agricultural extension funds totaled 19 594 and were allocated to county extension county supervision and State Smith Lever funds.
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