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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1901
Page
1
N J Neilsen faces embezzlement charges after a late week warrant and police arrest. The investigation traced missing funds from lodge accounts with figures ranging up to about $237 to $197.83 unearthed in records as evidence, leading to binding over in the May term.
The preliminary examination of N. J. Neilsen for embezzling $237 as an A O U W official was held before Justice McKinley. A large crowd gathered prompting adjournment to the courthouse where Neilsen, escorted by Sheriff Swindler, faced the court. L Indra testified as the first prosecution witness about the defendant’s book entries from Sept 1 1899 to Jan.
Funeral services were held at the residence of her sons two miles east of the city for Mrs E E Day. Rev D R Tomlin conducted the service with the Congregational choir providing music. Pallbearers included John Colvin B S Barnard R P Hall Jos T Morrow C H Kibbee H McCormick. Remains laid to rest in Graceland cemetery. She leaves two sons and three daughters with most present except one daughter in Illinois and another in Pierpont. Sickness prevented family attendance at the cemetery.
Patrons at Champeny s meet at the courthouse to decide on continuing the creamery. They pledge milk and plan to operate until May 1 when a new federal court trustee will be appointed to set terms or sell the creamery if needed. Frank Redford will handle butter making until then.
Mitchell gears up for the South Dakota Poultry and Pet Stock show to run January 29 for three days at a new Main Street venue. Secretary Bras notes entries from South Dakota Iowa and Minnesota with W S Russell of Ottumwa Iowa scoring. The event seeks a record turnout after securing a large room and strong breeder interest.
A state commemorative event features a prepared program by the organizing committee consisting of A. E. Hitchcock of Mitch ell Thos Sterling of Redfield and N. B. Reed of Wooncocket Judge Bartlett Tripp of Yankton is named as a state speaker Following the program the annual meeting of the bar association will be held The committee urges every town in the state to begin planning a John Marshall Day program at once.
Large Sunday crowd attends Meth odist service with Pastor Youngman delivering a striking morning sermon. Evangelist Calfee captivates listeners in the evening, a tireless pulpit worker whose Mitchell services are deemed highly beneficial. Nightly services continue all week at the church.
Misa Fuller, formerly clerk of the supreme court, left Pierre Saturday for Yankton after a weekend visit with T C Burns in Mitchell. She will retire on March 1 and then, with her mother, visit the East before likely returning to Mitchell to settle there.
In a morning letter Bishop Hare told his Episcopal congregation he will stop devoting most of his time to diocesan fundraising. For 28 years he led the financial effort and will now focus on the religious mission, though his pulpit preaching remains powerful and persuasive.
The South Dakota Bar Association plans its annual meeting in Pierre on February 4 to observe the centennial of John Marshall Day nationwide. The event aligns with a nationwide celebration of Marshall's influence on American law.
The legislature approved a law to defend town bill posters. F. J. Purdy drafted the bill with Senator Johnston and secured passage. It requires bill posters to pay about 10 a year for a license and aims to bar outside agents from working in town when local posters are present.
Sheriff Swindler returned from Denver after seeking to arrest Homer Cowden on criminal assault charges. Colorado governor rejected the requisition papers citing title terminology and other minor objections, delaying transfer of the prisoner.
At a recent meeting the Odd Fellows Encampment installed new officers for the ensuing year. L. C. Thomas served as installing officer. New officers include Chief Patriarch S. B. Spink and Past Chief Patriarch L. C. Thomas. Other roles span High Priest J. W. Bennett Scribe N. J. Neilsen and Trustees W. N. Hollands.
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