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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
5
An editorial argues American dye imports from Germany threaten textiles and papers. It cites German control of dyes, Britain’s blockade, and calls for a cooperative, permanent protective policy to foster domestic dye manufacture and employment.
Ellery S D reports the Kota conference of North and Kota first churches concluded its annual meeting. Membership grows due to faithful work. Sunday school and youth work gained emphasis. philanthropy and public welfare were discussed. Finances rose by about 3000 dollars, total funds surpassing 18000 dollars. C Rempfer of Parkston S D elected treasurer. Frauen Verein elected officers J Pfeifer Madison S D as president and Textera Jer Emery as secretary treasurer. The conference was well attended with strong support for the denomination in both Kotkas.
Fragmented OCR notes show a reformulation of pardon board rules with repeated phrases and unclear names. The readable portion mentions a state board and possible actions or reforms without clear dates or personnel.
Near Rockerville M D a boy employed on Morris ranch was bitten by a large rattlesnake. He killed the snake after retrieving its rattles, applied improvised first aid to his leg and hobbled home half a mile with the fang entry kept tight by his garter and shoestrings until his father alerted local help.
Rainfall across Aberdeen climbed to 1.71 inches by Saturday night and 2.21 inches Sunday night, totaling 3.91 inches within twenty four hours. Reports indicate heavy hail in Cr dail while other sections had not yet shown enough hail to damage crops by ten o'clock today.
Great excitement grips Garden City and vicinity as several rabid dogs raid the countryside biting people and other dogs. Bites treated at the Pas teur Institute in Chicago. all dogs showing rabies symptoms killed. one dog carcass examined confirms rabies. Local residents react as authorities monitor the outbreak and take action to prevent spread.
Melvin Thompson of Letcher faced municipal court after police found seven skunks under the rear seat of his automobile near the western city outskirts. Thompson pleaded to driving without a license and leaving the scene with the vehicle. He claimed intent to buy a new gin der after July and offered no explanation for the skunks. R. Burlington of Thiron was cited for driving with a pasteboard number and fined ten dollars.
Pierre reports W A Bratch of Mitchell will oversee farm labor for the harvest season with headquarters at Hur. He will work through the National Farm Labor Exchange for worker supply and rely on state commercial clubs for demand reports. The aim is to match the number of men to local needs and keep communities stocked with required labor.
The South Dakota Bankers Association elected Ernest Platt Clark as Treasurer and IF Cone from Huron as officers. Sioux Falls was chosen as the next convention site for 1816.
Pierre South Dakota story reports a man digging a wolf den near Manila found three young antelope instead. He secured them hoping for sales to the state, as efforts to establish an antelope herd in the state forest reserve have failed so far.
A long legal article reports Armour, Western Union Telegraph Co, and others in Cavion versus Western Union. The case centers on an incorrect charge of 45 cents and a disputed claim of $29,260. The Supreme Court decision and lower court rulings are summarized, noting attempts to recover costs and the trial timeframe set for November 1, 1918. The article details procedural history, including remands and the impact on back-of-note statements.
A 14 year old Aberdeen girl, Frances Stablein, drowned while bathing with sisters Blanche and Olive Westmoreland and Bale Westmoreland at Lake Minneche in Wylie park. They drifted beyond depth while holding a plank. rescuers Hart Melgaard and Harold Tamma pulled three from the water, but Frances died about thirty minutes later. Police and a physician responded with a palmitator.
Governor Byrne delays Cherington pardon request in Pierre South Dakota as officials review the file and await clearance. Local sources say the process stalls amid ongoing legal review and administrative steps.
The board recommends pardons for Nichols from Minnehaha County on a bigamy charge. It also continues the pardons for James Cherington from Lyman County on cattle rustling and Izaeh Plute from Robers County on murder, noting the board’s ongoing consideration of these cases.
The Nu nda town board and county commissioners won a legal stipulation ending a move to keep Nu da dry. The suit sought to stop issuing saloon licenses for Nu da, but the case was dismissed and Nu da will have saloons for the year starting July 1. The action involved voter petitions and signers’ eligibility. In a separate item, Reward Breen died suddenly in South Dakota after illness at his sister’s home.
A disputed case alleges brokers, including Curran ox and Kent, leveraged representation rights to block a sale. Purchasers claim the brokers acted as buyers or intermediaries, pressuring for a $4000 price and restraining other parties from completing the Stone purchase, while the main agents faced accusations of failing to apply proper duties.
During yesterday morning's severe electrical storm lightning struck the new Hartelt residence, damaging the house and injuring Tarrott's sister from Sioux City who was visiting.
An OCR fragment notes the New Hampshire Fire Insurance Company of Manchester received a certificate of authority. The document references Feb last day and lists officials or signatures, with unclear names and dates. The readable portion outlines state approval for the insurer to operate, dated in a historical ledger style.
Mortgagee The Maytag Company Rocker Agent of Mortgagee will sell at public auction on June 26 119 at the hour of in the afternoon in Mitchell South Dakota the described personal property including One Success Husker and Shreddee No 2410 with SF belts fixtures belonging to the mortgagor which is still owned and held by the Maytag Company. The sale is to satisfy the mortgage debt and costs. The mortgaged property is described as substantially as stated in the notice and located between Sausler Street and the alley east of Main Street in Davison County.
State of South Dakota Davison County. To George W Toland next of kin and revisee of Rhoda Toland deceased a court order sets June 26 1915 at 10am in Mitchell for probate of Rhoda Toland s will and appointment of Letters Testamentary. Anyone interested may appear and contest. Dated Mitchell S D June 5 1913. By Court Judge O C Thompson. Clerk S Cattrie seal
Notice to creditors of Susanna Rogers and Julia A. Noll names and deadlines. Administrators instruct filing within six months with vouchers at Mitchell and Mt. Vernon addresses. Includes a 1915 summons in Davison County for a quiet title judgment and related parties, with several names and locations.
The document directs the defendant to answer the complaint within thirty days after service. Dated in Parkston South Dakota on the day of May, the attorney for Parkston requests the court to grant relief as demanded in the complaint if no answer is filed.
Official proceedings of Davison County Commissioners in Mitchell South Dakota approving bonds and liquor licenses. Attested by County Auditor M. Crampton, dated 230d day of June 19 1.
The Ministerial Association voted to hold Sunday evening open-air meetings in the courthouse square starting next Sunday July 4 at 7 o clock. A choirwill render songs and lead congregational singing. The gatherings, popular in past years, will run through July and August with willow mats provided for comfort. Pastor B Schwab of the Congregational Church will preach if weather permits, otherwise services will move to the Baptist Church.
Murdo in Kadoka Belvidere and Murdo represented Mukesiea Lawn Disc Association. Murdo captured the silver loving cup by defeating Katoka's team in the animal meet. W Tange of Murdo won the loving cup from Joe Pease of Katoka in the singles finals after a long battle. Finals in doubles saw Tang and Miller beat Pease and Hrachovee closely. Jones and Pier of Nelvillere won the consolation doubles.
Murdo Iowa listeners enjoyed the Yankton College quintette in a Tuesday evening concert at the ME Church. Directed by Prof L M Datey the ensemble drew a good crowd and left high praise for their talent. If they tour this summer, Murdo residents hope for another engagement.
Ten year old Di Catheran daughter of Mi an Ma D Carlin of Leslie was dragged by a pony while riding with friends. The pony jerked her into the stirrup, causing injuries that led to her death within a short time.
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