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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
8
Overwork and anxiety drain health and energy leading to nervous prostration. Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills restore nervous energy and health. 59 cents a box at dealers and Scalin Bros. Troy Ohio testimonial included.
The administrator A E Dean invites all creditors and claimants against Mary J Dean deceased to present their claims with vouchers within four months of the first publication. Claims should be filed at the administrator's Mitchell South Dakota office in Davison County. Dated June 8 1908.
Executrix Mary E. Haynes notifies creditors to present vouchers within six months after publication at her Mitchell residence in Davison County. Dated June 1st, 1908.
Notice in the Davison County Court that guardian Mary Parvell will privately sell the minors Mary Parvell Barrell John Parrell and Helen Parrells undivided three twelfths interest in part of section 26 township 103 range 62 west of the St. Paul meridian. Sale after July 18 cash in hand bids to be received at Mt Vernon South Dakota office of J M Newyell in First National Bank.
Special execution issued by the Fourth Judicial Circuit summons Wm. M. Smith as plaintiff against Michael Polley. The foreclosure of the mortgaged property seeks $3,654.75 plus interest and costs. Property: Northeast quarter of section 7, township 103, range 60 west. Sale at public auction at Mitchell courthouse August 4, 1908, 10:00 a.m. Sheriff H. C. Cook announces sale for Davison County. Preston & Hiannettt, attorneys for plaintiff.
An editorial in Leslie's Weekly argues Christianity preserves values while crime destroys them. It claims New York City's annual crime cost could fund two new subways, and state costs could cover two years of Erie Canal widening. It asserts the national debt could be paid if citizens were righteous for two years.
Mitchell, a dry town, ends saloon business after last day of June. Crowds gathered briefly on Second Avenue before calm street scenes and quiet aftermath as saloonkeepers pack up. Opinions split on economic impact, with calls for strict enforcement to test prohibition. Also mentions Alexanderine Truedeua and Woonsocket convention notes and a gold medal contest won by Willard Young.
The Loyal Temperance Legion held graduation exercises at the Methodist church with 33 graduates, a violin solo by Percy Frullinwider, and an address by Mrs. Ilda B. Wise of Des Moines. Diplomas were given by Mrs. Cora Aldricn. Graduates hailed from Mitchell Parker Woonsocket Brookings and Sioux Falls. Officers were elected in the morning session with St. Lee Richards as president and Miss Florence Branch as corresponding secretary.
County Auditor Anderson reports the Secretary of State Wipf delivered the official canvass of June primary votes. While some candidates shift slightly, no change to the previously announced general outcome. The following vote totals are listed.
The late Annie Hanzlik Woodman aged 78, wife of Charles Woodman, died Tuesday from tuberculosis after a three year illness. Funeral rites were conducted at home Thursday at 2 30 pm with the Order of the Eastern Star and a Methodist pastor leading. Pallbearers included H B Rogers and J H Davis. She is survived by her husband five sons and extended family.
Wednesday Miss Mary Morrow hosted a breakfast at 9 with young ladies honoring the Morrow nieces from Watertown New York. Tuesday Mrs S H Scallin gave tea for Mona Duane who departs to Denver and Washington. Florence Winsor closed her season recital at home on Fourth Avenue West and plans Idaho departure for ten months. The Bell telephone girls hosted a surprise for Flossie Stafford with dinner at Washington cafe and a moving picture outing.
Philadelphia Record hints parents with intact children to enjoy them for ten days before the Fourth of July. It warns that after the holiday follows a period of lament lockjaw and general dislocation of limbs and a
Discreet parents arrange advance photography of their children to track future appearance. The article notes interest in capturing infant likenesses for July 3, 1908, and contemplates how babies may look in that future date.
W M Parsons spoke to Hanson county men about County Y M C A in Alexandria on Tuesday He headed east on the Omaha and plans to attend a conference of Indian Y M C A s on the Rosebud reservation before returning to Mitchell.
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