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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1910
Page
14
A garbled medical voice discusses pain and blood pressure with mentions of a blue pink tablet branded as a headache cure. The text riffs on names and products while claiming the tablet distributes pain and blood pressure, ending with a casual aside about common sense.
Administrator with will annexed of Charles G Woods deceased notifies creditors and all with claims to present vouchers within six months after first publication. Claims to be filed at Mitchell Clothing Company store Mitchell Davison South Dakota or at the office of T J Spangler Mitchell SD. Dated November 20 1909.
The State of South Dakota greets the defendants Margarett Jane Halloway and Davison County. Defendants are summoned to answer the plaintiff James D. Allen's complaint within thirty days from service, excluding the service day. If unanswered, the court will grant relief sought. No costs taxed against non-appearing defendants. The complaint was filed December 13, 1909.
Monday afternoon at 3 o clock Mr C O Melcher of Murdo and Miss Carrie E Harding of Mitchell were married at the Mason home in Mitchell witnessed by intimate friends Justice Markham performed the ceremony The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs John Harding of Lake Andes has lived in Mitchell three years The groom a young rancher with an extensive ranch plans a home on his farm They will be at home after January 25 with corn school activities following the ceremony
Arrangements advance for the South Dakota Corn and Grain Growers Association convention in this city starting Monday January 17 lasting four days. Officers include Peter Allen Hurley president J W Parmley Ipswich vice president C E Twamley Alexandria secretary W A Wheeler treasurer district representatives and notable speakers from Brookings Mitchell and Iowa. Judges include John Sundberg Whiting Iowa and Prof Willis of South Dakota State College. Prizes are substantial and farmers within districts compete among themselves with a full program of corn judging lectures and addresses by state and regional figures.
Dean Ellwood C. Perisho underwent successful gall bladder surgery on Saturday to remove gall stones. He had traveled to attend the new high school dedication and delivered an address before falling ill around 3 PM. He was moved to Prof. Manthey's residence and then to a hospital for the operation. Prior week he had a minor similar attack in Indiana. University president Gault was informed and advised by phone.
Governor Vessey urged action on coal shortages along the Milwaukee road as towns west of the Missouri River report varying stocks from none in Oacoma and Vivian to 75 tons in Belvidere and enough for a month in Reliance. Draper and Murdo face tightening outlooks while Kennebec and Kadoka report better or uncertain supplies. Dakota Wesleyan University continues operations despite concerns. County commissioners adjourned as Feb 24 drainage assessment changes were set.
Rev. J. A. McDonald, born in Guelph Canada 1857, laid to rest at Graceland cemetery after services at Stinnodist church. Longtime worker in Sunday school and pastoral roles, he left behind a wife two sons two daughters and an aged mother. Officers and ministers from Mitchell and surrounding areas attended, praising his earnest faith and 29 years of religious service despite a recent apoplexy.
Mr and Mrs F C Hoffman celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Friday January 7 with a gathering of early settlers who arrived in Davidson County in 1879. The group including C E Satterlee M S Kern B P Jones and George Watson visited the Hoffman home sharing refreshments and recalling pioneer days with the couple who were married January 7 1885 in Rockford Iowa. The Dakota claim and the couple’s years of cultivation sparked many reminiscences among the oldtime neighbors.
Chicago cattle receipts reach 18 000 with weak beef prices from 4 10 to 7 85 while hog prices rise modestly with 37 000 hogs sold and prices from 8 10 to 8 55. Sioux City cattle receipts total 1 500 down ten cents while hogs reach a top 8 35 and bulk 8 15 to 8 25 with prices stronger by 5 cents.
Chicago markets show May wheat at 1.13 dollars and corn at 6.956 dollars per bushel with oats at 0.48 dollars, reflecting daily price standings.
Wheat No 2 1.03 No 3 1.00 velvet chaff 1.01 No 2 98c flax 2.05 corn 50c oats 39c barley 51c.
The Mitchell National Bank held its annual meeting and declared the usual dividend. Profits added 20000 to the surplus, now totaling 40000. Changes in officers followed the death of vice president E J Quigley, with Wm M Smith as president, M F Patton as vice president, James J Lahey as cashier, and Mrs C A Davison as assistant cashier. The bank reported strong business and a small clerical expansion.
Dr. R J Feick takes a few days off in the Queen City. Mr and Mrs W A Scheel host a progressive whist party. M A Manwaring family to visit south and California. C J Vandagrift and wife in Alpena over Sunday. Carla Solberg visits Sioux Falls. O M Eaton leaves Alpena for Virgil to manage hardware stock. Grant Anderson sells groceries and plans exclusive hardware business. Mesdames Smith Thompson Monteith Manwaring visit Woonsocket for Mrs Black's birthday. C G Boom attends Alpena State bank stockholders meeting.
Friends of Davison County Auditor H. B. Anderson push the Mitchell candidate for the Republican nomination for state auditor. They cite his 1888 start in public service, four terms as county auditor, and a record of integrity, arguing he would be a home candidate despite factional pressures. A formal announcement awaits friends to decide on entering the race amid other statewide contenders.
W E Tipton meets in his office with Republican leaders and Commercial Club officials to discuss next week’s corn show. Prof. W A Wheeler of the Dakota Improved Seed Company is highlighted as a leading seed authority aiding the northwest in corn breeding efforts. The speaker notes corn’s 1909 national crop value of 1.7 billion dollars and Dakota’s growing role in corn, urging farmers to embrace scientific breeding and cultivation to raise yields and quality.
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