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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
7
Local notes from Mitchell and surrounding towns record arrivals, visits, and events. Prof Elmer H Wilds travels to Yankton to judge a debate. several residents visit Mitchell or travel for work, school events, or medical recoveries.
Miss Melissa Walrath and Mr. William North to wed at Miss Walrath’s home January 17. Friends and family hosted a sequence of events including a 7 o’clock dinner, sewing party, and stag gathering. The couple, well known in the city, are poised for a notable winter wedding. The Sorosis club met at 1005 Iasisfourth avenue with a Joan of Arc program and luncheon. next meeting will be with Mrs Lauritz Miller.
Mrs Ray Smith hosted the Hy Lo Bridge club Saturday for auction bridge with high score prizes won by Mrs O S Sweet and Mrs C W Downey. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Burns Mr and Mrs Charles Ents hiinger Mr Fred Bryant and Mrs Ulm daughter of Mrs W G Crackett Light refreshments followed afterward.
Mrs. C J Kendall entertained the Plano ball team and their ladies on Tuesday evening at her Plano township home for her husband birthday. The party featured games contests a two course luncheon and piano selections by Mrs 2 C Percy.
The schedule lists Monday Round Table with hostess Mrs J M Wood and others, Mitchell Art with hostess Mrs Ray Smith and critic Mrs J W Shelby, and multiple groups. Tuesday and Wednesday include Today, Shakespeare and Art, and Wednesday’s multiple hostesses and programs. Thursday features Newman with hostess Mrs J J Lahey and critic Mrs Ik W Leehan.
At a Christmas gathering, a Twelfth Night cake hid three tokens a bean for next year's king a ring for the next queen and a dime for the cap and bells. Mrs. J O Walrath found the bean, Mrs. C S Osgood claimed the ring, and Mrs. D B Milter won the cap and bells.
A Tuesday afternoon gathering hosted by the W C T U at Mrs J A Witzel’s residence drew about 70 guests. Highlights included social conversation, a signature motion contest won by Mrs W H Conyes with 23 names, and a cavity luncheon served with help from high school girls.
Mitchell's 1916-17 municipal Christmas tree project ended with all bills paid and a $55.05 balance. Total receipts from business house pledges reached $545.50 while expenses totaled $290.44. Donations included wiring and lighting by Roy Y. Hughes and a power company gift of services for 10 days.
Dakota Wesleyan academy defeated Yankton academy in the university chapel while debating compulsory military training. The negative won against Huron academy with Prof Hunt presiding. In the Huron debate Linn was barred. Baer and Pearson carried the affirmative to victory judged by Prof Pairfield of Yankton college.
H S Quint edged Mt Vernon 15 to 11 after an extra five minutes in a hard fought gym battle. Mitchell Colorado? Mitchell ousted Mt Vernon with late surge as both squads relied on defense and foul trouble limited free throws.
Out of four Mitchell lined up Scallin and Tipton at forwards Hughes at center Wiltse captain and Brown guards with Harmon and Watson as substitutes Vernons lineup feature Jones and Link forwards Naynes center Wiseman Cottingham guards Fenney with ref Prof Ilaj. Field baskets credited Scallin 2 Tipton 2 Harmon 2 Wiltse 1 Jones 3 Cottingham 3 Link and Brown each with a free throw.
Frank Bliss of Wessington Springs died at 11 o clock this morning from injuries suffered in a Saturday automobile crash. His car overturned pinning him beneath the wheel and driving a rib through a lung. He was 29, married to Jen Tracy in 1911, with four children Grace Curtis Robert and Helen. Funeral arrangements pending.
Mitchell urged to build a $125000 auditorium after a Sioux Falls bid. R D Springer of Sioux Falls reports the project to the Commercial Club, noting the bond issue approved and a summer opening. The meeting in Watertown favored Sioux Falls, prompting Mitchell to push for a suitable venue to attract future conventions.
A bowling team will be selected from Home- Stake alley patrons in Lead S D to travel to Aberdeen this month for the Tri-State Bowling tournament. The team will be the first from this side of the river to attend. A subscription drive accompanies the appeal.
Homestake officials and local citizens contribute generously to the fund as the Commercial Club heads the drive with a $25 contribution.
Mitchell sends 16 players to Aberdeen for the trio state bowling tournament with three five man teams eight doubles and 16 singles. Teams include Widmann hotel Patterson Peden Michels D Smith Nolt Central Life Erickson Slaughter Gilmore Withers Wells and Buick Six Scharnweber Branson Byer A F Scharnweber.
Perry Township reports a new daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lewis near Mt. Vernon on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell and family join Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McCue and Mr. and Mrs. Jh. M. Smith for Sunday visit with the Fred Johnson Loomis family. Harvey Walling of the area married Dora Adev of Missoula Montana on Friday December 29 and plans to live near Ounan Montana where the groom has a homestead. Mrs. Cat Wildmann and Mrs. Lila Baxter visited Clarence Clapsaddle’s home. The Social Hour club met with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Erickson on December 10 with twenty six in attendance. The club postponed its livestock sale related meeting and will reschedule a week later. Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Bates will host an all day club meeting January 31 with a program and social time.
Reports from locals studying muskrat behavior indicate a mild remainder of winter. Observers note large movements across the prairie between waters, suggesting the coldest period is past.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reverses prior ruling and allows 1 cent per 100 pounds freight on grain and grain products from Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Iowa Missouri and Kentucky to Atlantic ports for export. Proposed lumber rate increases in Mississippi territory to the Midwest and Wisconsin were approved, along with current rates from Memphis delta to the Midwest.
Carl Sheldon, a prominent Olivet farmer, lost his mind after his wife died. Relatives could not console him, and he was ordered to the state hospital for the insane by the county board of insanity. Hope remains that treatment will restore his faculties.
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