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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary notice lists Mitchell Capital Key Publishing Co as publisher with editor Ronald, claims second class matter at Mitchell South Dakota, dated March 3, 1879.
The text reflects on World War II era themes of Allied efforts and German industry, arguing Britain’s victory hinges on mass mobilization. It claims German industry relies on both foreign imports and domestic labor, and praises self sufficiency achieved without foreign funds.
Huron South Dakota R D Richards said his lawyers will travel to Washington soon to move the case ahead on the calendar as public business. He hopes for an early favorable decision from the Supreme Court because Article Four Section Four guarantees republican government. a South Dakota Supreme Court ruling has given the legislature power to repeal initiated laws and subjected such repeals to referendum, threatening two rival laws and potential anarchy.
Pierre South Dakota immigration commissioner Charles McCaffree reports that the state produced seed corn meeting required standards and will have a surplus. The seed is in demand by other states and growers are inquiring about dependable sources, with communications set to connect buyers and suppliers for early purchases.
The body of Rev. W. H. Bernhardt who died October 22 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Mitchell was buried at Bluff View Cemetery Vermillion after relatives could not be located. Rev. James H. Gagnier of Vermillion Baptist church conducted services. Mr. Kelley had sought clues to home and kin but none were found. The deceased had arrived in Mitchell October 20 in poor health and was taken to hospital for care before his death. The body was initially to be kept for 60 days at the state university Medical College before disposition. The Vermillion Baptists decided on burial there rather than return to the medical school.
Mitchell’s prominent citizen Nels Jensen, county commissioners chairman, receives a mysterious anonymous letter threatening graft accusations. The board, in session, treats it as a joke but Jensen calls the mailed note serious and seeks its origin and intent. The missive mentions road machinery graft and urges action before “you are caught.”
William Trout is acquitted of slander in Hanson county court by Judge Frank B. Smith. Local society re elects Baptist Ladies' Aid officers. Hospital reports list several operations including Allen Martin and Oscar Anderson. Various local updates cover bank staff changes, art exhibitions, and community events in Mitchell and surrounding towns.
The Republican notes a misprint in Friday’s local item about the circuit court ruling in Alexandria this week. George W. Smith sued William Trout, who was acquitted. Mitchell residents John D. Wood and city mill manager R J Burnham engaged in city matters and sewer work. Several residents plan winter travel to Los Angeles and the Pacific coast. Mrs. Clara A. Davison sets January 19 for departure. William Scriven’s death is reported. his body will be transported to Mitchell for burial after the 2:40 p m southbound train.
Percy D. Haughton Harvard football coach Arthur D. Wise and Millett Roe Hogan bankers completed the purchase of the Boston National League club. James J. W. Gaffney and R. S. Davis remain principal owners. Haughton to be elected president Hapgood kept as business manager.
Notice of mortgage foreclosure on the C J Bliss and Addie J Bliss property in Davison County South Dakota. The mortgage to S A Howard, dated July 18 1912, is $3748 45 with principal interest taxes and defaulted interest. Sale at Mitchell court house February 28 1916 at 10 am. Attorney Howard Warren represents the mortgagee.
Aberdeen South Dakota reports show several Richards ticket nominees declining to run after a private meeting in Pierre. National Committeeman Burke and former Governor Herreid deny knowledge of the event while others like Attorney George H. Fletcher and Halliday say they will not accept. The piece notes legal questions post Richards repeal and cites competing views on party harmony and suitability of nominees.
Adjutant General W A Morris announces inspection dates for the South Dakota National Guard by Regular Army Lt G W Everington over the next three months. Listed towns and dates include Yankton January 10 11 Sioux Falls January 12 13 Canton January 14 15 Mitchell January 17 18 Yankton February 19 20 Howard January 21 22 Brookings January 25 26 Aberdeen January 27 28 Waulkton February 1 2 Pierre March 3 4 Ipswich March 22 Lemmon March 23 24 Rapid City March 9 10 Lead March 10 11.
Mitchell high opened its basketball season with a 43 to 19 win over Mt Vernon. Maynard and White led Mitchell with eight and seven field goals, while Cottingham scored nine for Mt Vernon. Hagey starred for Mitchell as the game was played in the high school gym.
A delightful recital in Miss Dora Butler's music studio featured Miss Pearl Geiger assisted by Miss Vesta Murray. Geiger showed notable technical skill and spirit in Friml and MacDowell pieces. Miss Murray sang Gounod's Flower Song beautifully and encore Shadows.
The Mitchell commercial club re elected retiring officers at a special board meeting except the treasurer US Vickers elected to fill the office as Western National bank gains the post P I Kelley named president IT I Jones vice president and T J Morgans secretary Permanent 1916 committees named Agriculture Transportation Public improvements Finance Public entertainment Membership Publicity with chairmen and members listed for each group
The fourteenth annual meeting of the South Dakota Improved Live stock Breeders association will be held in Mitchell January 31 to February 3. The program includes lectures, officer elections, and livestock sales featuring Clydesdale, French Draft, Percheron, Short horn, Hereford, Polled Durham, Aberdeen Angus, and Red Polled stock, with a banquet to close.
Katherine Ridgeway, famed elocutionist, to headline Mitchell lyceum and entertainment series next winter under Redpath Lyceum bureau with Louis Ortmayer arranging. Returns include cartoonist Alton Packard, Bohumir Kryl and daughters, Bohemian Orchestra, Killarney Girls, ex governor Robert Glenn of North Carolina, H S Martin of the Philippines, and immigration author Edward A. Steiner.
Tuesday’s Daily notes Miss Lucile Harrison leaving Savoy hotel for Salina Kansas. cold night reaches six below zero. T Meyer of Fair Store travels to Ilkton and Brookings on weeklong business. Snow covers city about an inch. High school inter scholastic debates set for Jan 27 with Mitchell and Sioux Falls, and Madison at Mitchell. Immigration literacy test debate looms. Local visits include Mr and Mrs George Sheeks of Huron. Basketball schedule for Coach C S Hall lists Jan 14 Armour at Mitchell through Mar 3 Aberdeen and Vermillion trips. New basketball uniforms ordered grey trousers purple jerseys with white stripes and a white M. Mitchell Country Club directors re-elected. limit raised to 126 members. Officers installed by O C F lodge. W B Dodson and others attend. Several residents travel on business or to visit relatives. A temperance revival led by A C Rankin draws 1500 at First Methodist. nearly 1400 dollars pledged for a dry state camp. Rankin revival to continue nightly through Thursday at city hall auditorium.
Notice that all unleased common school land in Davison County will be offered for lease at public auction March 15, 1916, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the court house in Pierre. Dated January 7, 1916. Pred Hepperler, Commissioner of School and Public Lands.
An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as a constitutional treatment for catarrh. It asserts the disease is systemic, claims internal dosing from 10 drops to a teaspoon, and offers one hundred dollars for any failing case while inviting readers to send forCirculars and testimonials.
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