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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1914
Page
5
In a Peavy Alabama letter Mrs L Fincher recalls seven years of trouble ending in March with illness. A physician helped but relief came after trying Cardus, leading to restored health and ability to resume housework.
Assertive ad claims Cardui is a scientific remedy for women that builds strength, restores health, and helps sufferers like Mrs. Fincher. Encourages women to buy at drugstores and contact Chattanooga Medicine Co for guidance and a free 64 page booklet.
Former President Taft, en route to Canada, told Yale Alumni Association members that the nation faces a transition period and urged training the younger generation in sound political principles to meet crises ahead. He disputed being called an old fogey and warned against crankism during upheaval.
County Commissioners of Davison County will meet in special session at 10 a m Friday February 6 1914 in Mitchell to open bids for grading and improving 15 miles of highway. A second meeting at 10 a m Saturday February 7 1914 will hear evidence on whether to levy a special tax not exceeding one half mill to fund Farmers Institutes and agricultural demonstrations and other business. Kin. Zangle County Auditor.
Notice is given by executor T. J. Spangler of the estate of Fred Widmann deceased to creditors and all persons with claims. Claims must be exhibited within six months after first publication, to be filed with Spangler & Haney at Mitchell in Davison County South Dakota. Dated January 19 1914.
In Council Bluffs Iowa Judge McPherson ordered all remaining cases in the Mabray swindle syndicate prosecutions stricken from the docket. Of eighty four indicted, fifty four convicted and jailed, four discharged, four became witnesses, seven died before trial, six identities uncertain, one mistrial, eight tried with only one located. The fugitive defendant repeatedly dodged arrest despite municipal police actions.
Frederick W. Vanderbilt and his party are stranded with a yacht off New York City after a mishap while returning from a cruise. The incident disrupted travel plans and prompted rescue efforts as authorities coordinate aid for the stranded group aboard the vessel.
The Duke and Duchess of Manchester were stranded aboard the Vanderbilt steam yacht Warrior when it grounded on a coral reef off the northwest coast of Columbia. Vanderbilt party members were transferred to the United Fruit steamer Almirante, summoned by wireless. Captain Devan reports none worse for wear and the party continues to New York. the Warrior may be saved.
Advise frost bite sufferers to use Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for immediate pain reduction and quick healing. Claims cure for skin diseases, itching, eczema and tetter. 25 cents. available at druggists or by mail from Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.
Doland Times-Record editor Len V. Doty sent two editions of the South Dakota Quill to Aberdeen Commercial Club editor Secretary Cooley as payment for subscriptions. He plans to use corn cobs as further payment to fund a February meeting booster and a fire for a smoker event.
Brown County paid 642.50 for the costs of proposal men who represented the Republicans Democrats and Socialists at meetings earlier this month. Delegates were reimbursed for mileage with many drawing four to eight dollars. One hundred twenty nine proposal men gathered at the county seat to choose county tickets for the parties and factions.
The Yale Daily News urges immediate expulsion for any student failing in studies arguing the current passing mark is too easy. The editorial says mercy to deficient students harms those near the threshold and that expulsion of the dregs could lift overall merit.
Council Bluffs Iowa reports the Anti Horse Thief Association, in existence forty years, voted unanimously to extend protection to automobiles as farm property. Joy riders are to be treated as pests equal to auto and horse thieves.
Mrs. Eva H. Murphy of Goodland announces her candidacy for Congress from Kansas sixth district as a progressive.
The Supreme Court granted an alternative writ of mandamus in State ex rel. McNulty v. Glassner to decide section 85 article 5 of the state constitution prohibiting a judge from seeking another office during the term. Independent candidates for state offices filed petitions, including R. Richards for governor, with a location on the ballot.
The Aberdeen Daily News telegraphed all state and war candidates asking if they would abide by the March primary results and support the ticket. By Sunday afternoon all replied except Senator Crawford and Attorney General Johnson. Replies indicate no anticipated belt among South Dakota Republicans regardless of primary outcome.
Mitchell High School opened the second semester with 825 pupils, surpassing previous all year attendance highs by over 50. The district notes overall enrollment growth citywide as every building shows rising attendance. The eighth grade from Central School enrolled, forming a class of 24 with named students. Superintendent McClinton announced a Wilson art exhibit of 200 works at City Hall to fund public school art purchases. Pearl Corker leads the new fifth grade at Central, and a new primary class for six year olds begins in Whit tier Building.
A brief note recalls detective Burns who once lived in Brookings South Dakota with ties to local law enforcement history. The fragment hints at a biographic outline of Burns and his prior residence.
The famed sleuth Burns, resident of Brookings in the 1880s, was recalled by Cecil Skinner and Bland Cattlett on a train trip home from the University of Michigan. Burns said he knew Brookings well, naming pioneer citizens and noting his start in man-hunting there. The tale could surprise current Brookings and South Dakota residents.
Notice to creditors and all claimants to exhibit claims with vouchers within six months after first publication. WH. R. Kibbee serves as administrator, located in Mitchell Davison County. Dated January 24 1914.
At the Ransom Relief corps No 11 meeting on Friday members voted to honor the memory of late President William McKinley by wearing tokens on his birthday in January. An offset will be made to aid the public observance. Comrade Johnson proposed a maple sugar party to be hosted by the Post and Corps with samples to be shared.
The installing officer and A H Daniels oversee the installation of the newly elected guard assistant guard and press correspondent. The organization votes to continue service for the poor and holds a meeting to discuss this work. Portraits of Commandant Orr and wife are presented to the Corps.
State court in Davison County South Dakota to prove the will of Thomas Rogers deceased. Susanna Rogers and heirs at law invited to appear February 2 1914 at 10 a.m. in Mitchell court to contest or accept probate and letters testamentary. Court: Judge O C Thompson. Clerk: S Cattrell.
Mercury ointments threaten smell and protein when absorbed by mycoses surfaces. The article warns against unprescribed use and endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure by FP J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as safe and effective. Testimonials are free and the remedy is sold by druggists with a price per bottle.
Sioux Falls writer Coe Crawford replies to Burke allegations over a statement about primaries. He cites a September 10 speech at the state fair and argues the Progressive Republican ticket will be nominated, while questioning bolters from 1912 and their loyalty in 1914. He stresses the bolters’ past actions and challenges their current stance.
Benjamin Dickerson, a Black man charged with murdering traveling salesman W A Chaffin, was removed from Purcell jail by a mob. They drove to Noble nine miles north where he died in the incident. The mob allegedly came from Oklahoma.
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