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Newspaper

Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1914

Page

6

Mrs I Greene Buried Today in Mitchell South Dakota

The final rites for Mrs Editon Greene widow of Maj Israel Greene were held at 2 pm at her home near Mitchell. Born 1829 in Maryville Virginia she was educated at the Baltimore Female Seminary and married to Israel Greene a U S Army officer who helped arrest John Brown at Harper's Ferry and served with the Niagara embassy protection. She leaves five children including J P Donner and Thomas Greene of Mitchell.

Editon Greane Cie Israel Greene Mitchell F. B. Barnett Mary's Episcopal Church Tle Maryville Baltimore Female Seminary Greene Davison County Five Childre J. P. Donner Norfolk Thomas Platte Greene Butte, Mont Samuel T. Greene Ned Greene Charles Greene Maj. Greene John Brown Harper’s Ferry Japan al Maj. Greene New York State South Robert . Lee

Doan’s Kidney Pills Praised by Midwest Farmer

A Mitchell area farmer reports relief from kidney backache and nocturnal discomfort after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. He credits improved appetite and sleep, urges others with kidney troubles to try the remedy. Sold by all dealers 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY.

Dean Mitchel Schneider Conan Doan Foster*Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Dick Woods Explains Tariff Impact on South Dakota Farmers

Col Dick Woods of Sioux Falls campaigned in Mitchell detailing how the tariff burdens farmers. He warned the Administration measure lowers corn prices, urges changes to protect agriculture, and faulted incumbent Charles H Dillon for backing the tariff law.

Dick” Woods Sioux Alls Charles H. Dillon Mitchell South Dakota Dillon South Dati South America

Rome Farmers Club Holds Semi monthly Session

The Nome Township Farmers club met at the schoolhouse on Wednesday evening. The consolidation with the Ethan club was discussed and deferred. the regular meetings will continue as before with Prof. H. I. Jones of Dakota West assisting.

Nome Township Farmers Club Ethan H. I. Jones Dakota Wes

Rural Life Betterment Club Joins State Association

Legan was present and addressed the group with a forceful talk. The club voted to join the proposed state rural life betterment association and elected Franz as official representative for the Mitchell meeting. The professor will address Ethan at the next club gathering with many members expected.

Legan State Federation of Farmers’ Clubs Davison Elit State Rural Life Betterment Association Franz

High School Basketball: Mitchell Triumphs Over Canton 20 to 18

Mitchell led the High team to a 20 to 18 victory against Canton in Friday play. Salisbury and Wilder performed well in throwing and defense while the Canton squad relied on teamwork. A rematch is set for next Friday in Canton with players listed on the Wallowing lineup and scoring details noted.

Canton Canton High School Mitchell Priday Purple Wilder Eugen Smith RG Sandrew Rudolph Norton Lem N He Brennan Salisbury Pulver LGR Ers Ted Carson McIntyre Alexandria Hall Cogshill Baskets Carson Brennan Hagen White Norton Sallsbury

Settlers Increase Population of Canada in 1913

Immigration figures show Canada added 400000 settlers from the United States and Europe in 1913. Most settled on farms in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Lord William Percy extols the West as vastly superior to England and urges welcome for settlers. New districts open to provide homesteads suited to mixed farming and grain growing. For illustrated literature and reduced railway rates, apply to

Uhat Candda United States Europe Adanitoba Saskatchewan Alberta

Suspended men back at U Vermillion

Four of the five students suspended earlier over the Miller incident have returned to classes, including Grover Potts and Frank McCormick who will help bolster the 1914 football squad. The varsity basketball season opens February 28 against the North Dakota Aggies, with a February lineup of LeMars, Aberdeen normal, and Huron college games. The U. S. Ds athletic association is debt free for the first time in years, though Vermillion’s size and local conditions challenge athletic financing.

Vermillion S. D G. M. Smith University of South Dakota South Dakota Author’s Club London Eng Miller Grover Potts L. G. Lambert Walter Laird Frank McCormick Potts LeMars Town Aberdeen Normal Huron College Nebraska Conner Blair U. S. Ds Athletic Association Vermillion Town

Refugees From Mexico Reach South Dakota After Harrowing Flight

Three refugees from Old Mexico, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Farr and Mrs. L. Woodberry, longtime residents, endured raids by rebels and federals, a grueling overland trek to the Texas boundary, and perilous encounters with bandits before crossing into the United States and seeking safety.

Trent S. D Old Mexico A. C. Farr L. Woodberry South Dakota Mexico

Britton Club Pushes Farm Improvements for Nonresidents

At the Britton Commercial club meeting in S. D. plans were approved to encourage nonresident farm owners to build farm buildings worth 1500 to 2500 dollars. Free building plans will be supplied to nonresident land owners and the club hopes to have seventy five sets erected in Marshal county this year.

Britton S. D Britton Comercial Club Marshal County

Golf in January Demonstrates Mild Aberdeen Weather

Aberdeen announcers note Florida like January as S. C. Hedger and G. M. Worthington play golf on Thursday. Hedger finishes in 55 strokes while Worthington takes two more. The following day Charles D. Kennedy and Dr. J. D. Whiteside also complete the course in good time.

Aberdeen S. D South Dakota S. C. Hedger G. M. Worthington Hodger Mr. Worthington Charles D. Kennedy J. D. Whiteside

City to Vote on 25000 Dollar Light Plant Bonds

Elk Point South Dakota city council calls a special election for Tuesday February 17 to decide on issuing bonds totaling 25000 dollars to install an electric light plant. Bonds would run twenty years with a ten year redemption option.

WOTH Elk Point S. D

Reeded: Expelled son suit to reinstate school enrollment

Alice Boyd sues Kimball school board seeking reinstatement of her son expelled with two others over holidays. They allegedly drank whiskey from a man’s pocket at a school event and later damaged Christmas decorations. Boyd claims the board bars the boy from country schools. trial set for the coming circuit term.

Kimball S. D Alice Boyd Kimball School Board Circuit Court Boyd

Fire Claims Life in Miradna Home

Rudolph Blauert, 70, a Miradna resident, was burned to death when his home caught fire. Neighbors pulled him from the flames, but he died. Investigation concluded the blaze was accidental rather than deliberate.

Faulkton Rudolph Blauert Miradna

Loomis Notices and Local Movements

Mrs Jessie Kidd returned from Iowa last Saturday. Leor Pooley traveled to Minneapolis on a business trip last Monday evening. Mr Thornberg of Faulkton moves into the Nagel house and will live in Loomis. A card from Mr Butts said Mrs Butts reached Rochester Minnesota in good health but no operation yet. Mrs Darmer slowly improves and friends hope for a speedy recovery.

Jessie Kidd Iowa Leor Pooley Minneapolis Mr. Thornberg Faulkton Nagel House Loomis Mr. Butts Butts Rochester Minn Darmer

Chamberlain Man Builds Fourth River Packet Boat

Capt. A B Ayres of Chamberlain S D has begun constructing a new river packet boat, 75 feet long and 24 feet wide at deck, using the engine from the Susie. The Susie, sunk near Mobridge two years ago, had its engine saved. This adds to four boats owned locally and to J W Sanford’s boat used for revetment work at Sioux City last season and planned for next year. Miss Gertrude Cooney and Geoorgia Fish of Woonsocket were Mitchell visitors yesterday.

Sioux City

Candidates Race in South Dakota Primary Proceedings

Republicans prepare for active city and state campaign as J M King files for a biographical pamphlet and Democrats face no opposing tickets. Prohibitionists struggle to make the March ballot while legal constraints limit party reentry. Tensions between factions are expected to ease post March ticket selection.

Pierre John M. King Congress Republican Campaign Committee J. L. Lockhart Herreid Marth Secretary ofState South Dakota

Brule County Women's Clubs Hold Semiannual Meeting

The Brule County Federation of Women's Clubs and Unions met in City Hall with about seventy-five members from six clubs. Highlights included talks by Rev. Gale and others, a noon luncheon, and new officers. resolutions urged uniform marriage and divorce laws physical exams before marriage and reform in fashion, while endorsing equal suffrage campaigns.

Chamberlain Brule County Federation of Women's Clubs Grandview Progressive’ Club Brule Improvement Club Pukwana Current Topic Club Travelers’ Club Pukwana Brule Federation of Clubs and Unions County Federation of Clubs and Unions Federation of Women’s Clubs of South Dakota Federation of Women’s Clubs Brule County

Fourth Book by Boyles on Press in March

The Hoosier Volumeeer, the fourth fiction volume by Kate and Virgit Boyles, will be issued by A. C. McClurg of Chicago likely in March. The authors, long residents of Mitchell, base the Civil War era tale among southern Indiana people, a region their family once called home.

Hoosier Kate Virgit Boyles A. (. McClurg Company Chicago Boyles Mitchell Beyles J. H. Bingham Chamberlain South Dakota

Half of members want to return to politics

Pierre notes that about half the 1913 House members seek re nomination and many Senate names join the bid. The list includes former lawmakers who swore off politics after the last session, yet now aim to return in the March primary.

Biographical sketches for publicity pamphlet from Pierre

John M. King, democratic candidate for congress in the second district, describes a life as soldier and traveler. He marched with Sherman from Atlanta to the sea, taught school, served in the state senate, farmed in a land county, and has traveled widely. Dewey, independent candidate for eighth circuit judge, urges judges to rely on record rather than self boosting in campaigns.

Pierre S. D John M. King Congress Sherman Atlanta Lince State Senate Tland County Europe Asia Africa Herbert Dewey Eighth Circuit

Aberdeen American formed. E P Neill to manage

Aberdeen S D forms Aberdeen American company to publish the Aberdeen Daily American with E P Neill buying half interest and becoming business manager. J H McKeever remains editor. company officers include J H McKeever president D M Neill vice president J P Neill secretary treasurer. Neill is son of former Minnesota official and connects to local press. Neill active in Montana work and National Guard.

Aberdeen S. D Aberdeen American Company Aberdeen Daily American E. P. Neill J. H. McKeever D. M. Neill Neill Montana National Guard

Family Cow Loss Sparks Small Town Wallet Misfortune

James Lavalla of Howard attempted to roundup the family cow on a local farm. He carried his year’s savings in his pocket due to distrust of banks, but dropped his wallet and a gold watch while crossing a pasture and could not recover them after searching the pasture.

Howard James Lavalla

Timepiece and Wallet Lost. Reward Offered

Ife now offers a reward for the recovery of his summer savings. It is believed limnmters or others may have crossed the pasture after he dropped the wallet and watered it. The search focuses on locating the missing items and returning them to Ife.

Ife

Crawford Named to Senate Rural Credit Panel

Washington senator Crawford of South Dakota named as Republican member of the Senate Banking and Currency Committee to shape an agricultural credit bill. The panel, with chairman Gwen, will study long term farm loans and a cooperative zone system using personal property as collateral, while U S House actions aim at similar loans.

Washington, D. C Crawford South Dakota Senate Committee On Banking and Currency Witchecock Itollis Gwen House Buckley Ohio Senate Tlouse United States Europe Northwest

Boyce Repeats Marriage To Former Wife On World Tour

The Chicago publisher William D. Boyce and his former wife now wed again amid a globe trotting tour. Boyce first married Virginia Lee in 1910 after a 1908 divorce granted on grounds of cruelty. Their son Benjamin accompanies the family and opposed the initial divorce.

Sioux Falls S. D New York City William D. Boyce Chicago South Dakota Boyce Virginia Campbell County Sisseton

Gen Picquart Passes Away in Amiens France

General Marc George Piequart commander of the Second French Army Corps died today in Amiens He helped reveal forged papers that precipitated the Dreyfus case and later campaigned for a revision. His later arrest on charges was dismissed for lack of evidence and he retired under anti-Dreyfus officials.

Amiens France Marc George Piequart Irench Dreyfus Piequart Devil's Island

McNulty Resigns Judgeship to Pursue Congress Bid

Aberdeen South Dakota Judge Frank McNulty resigns from the Fifth circuit effective February 1 to campaign for the Republican nomination to Congress from the Second District. Thomas J. Bouck of Milbank chosen as the Republican candidate for McNulty's successor and is expected to be appointed by Gov. Byrne to fill the vacancy.

Aberdeen S. D Frank McNulty Fifth Cheme Byrne Congress Thomas J., Bouck Milbank McNulty

Strikebreakers arrive as 109 cases set for trial in copper dispute

41 German strikebreakers reach the Quincy mine in Houghton Michigan as 109 cases are docketed for trial at the January circuit court term, with 108 defendants. Charges range from disturbance to murder and delays loom for union leaders’ conspiracy cases. No extradition steps yet for Charles Moyer and six others. Western Federation of Miners money for Christmas relief may be returned after opposition from strike opponents. President Moyer rejects the relief fund.

Houghton, Mich New York Quincey Anthony Lucas Sloughton County Charles Moyer Western Federation of Miners Moyer

Steamer Oscar XII Disabled in Mid Atlantic

The steamer Oscar XII of the Scandinavian-American line with 254 passengers is disabled in mid Atlantic en route from Copenhagen to New York. A heavy northwesterly storm rages as the starboard engines fail, and the liner tries to proceed on the port engines. A birth is announced for Mr. and Mrs. Roy Melee of 606 East Sixth Avenue a daughter born Sunday January 18.

Copenhagen Denmark Roy Melee East Sixth Avenue

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Mrs. I. Greene SDOW Mitchele Col Dick Woods Congressional Wilson Rome Farmers’ Club William Percy Englan Ottawa Canada Apt J. M. Bracachlan Watertown Vermilalion Gertrude Cooney Geoorgia Fish Woonsocket Brule Women’s Boyles ON Press Kate and Virgu Broyles Southern Indiana Aberdeen American Cardi Cardus Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga, Tenn Gen Picquart Alg Houghton County Mid-Atlantic
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