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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
3
Mitchell and vicinity report a busy week with marriage licenses granted, Red Cross drives advancing, and military personnel moving. Notables include Artie Smith engagement, Garl Pehrson improving after hospital stay, and Lt Welcome Waltz sailing for France with Machine Gun Company D.
Mrs G H W Spencer dies at a local hospital after several months of poor health. Funeral services set at Noble undertaking parlors at 7 30 tonight with body later sent to Maquoketa IA for interment. She was born Effie M Hoover on April 14 1886 and is survived by Mr and Mrs W os Hoover of Mitchell two sisters Mrs W OS Wilson of Mitchell and Mrs Keith of Michigan, husband H Spencer, and daughter Dorothy Spencer.
Noble Lunderman and Sammy Miller are held for trial in Gregory County Circuit Court on cattle rustling charges. They are accused of involvement in theft from N Zorba's homestead and the killing of a heifer, with the spoil divided among several local residents. Bloodhounds aided the arrest after the raid near Me cathe.
Petrograd reports the provisional government adopts daylight saving to advance the clock across the country starting June 29, aiming to save daylight and improve daily schedules amid unsettled governance.
A one hour broadcast from the countrywide network outlines a 4 percent rate goal for the constitutional effort, signaling coordinated action across regions. Officials say the measure aims to stabilize policy timing and public messaging.
The Summit bank investigates an $8000 deposit certificate claimed to be issued by the Partners’ State Bank of Summit to Mrs A J Aasen. Records show no Farmers’ State Bank of Summit, and the Aasen family denies knowledge of the certificate. The Milwaukee station agent’s wife, visiting Brainerd, cashed the document, prompting inquiry by the Minneapolis correspondent for verification.
A. B. Darling was reelected secretary of the South Dakota Bankers Association at its Huron convention closing session. R. L. Cone was chosen president, with Lex Highland vice president and Chas. Sund treasurer. Rapid City to host next meeting. Resolutions express support for the government, oppose bank check stamp taxes, and urge repeal of the federal bankruptcy act.
Deadwood, S D June 28 The Deadwood Pioneer Times recalls a forty year old item about vigilante punishment in the Black Hills noting three men hanged at Rapid City were tied to a limb of a tree and driven off on horses until life expired. The act occurred in mid June 1877 as white settlement was sparse and rough justice prevailed in the region.
Governor Norbeck recommended a local exemption board to guide draft exemptions. A first list includes W. EE Tipton, HH. KE Hitchcock, Jr. Re. Warne. Regulations to be ratified by the president, with general procedures set but no specific class exemptions. Local boards judge by occupation and capacity when summoned.
Wimball South Carolina tone notes Red Lake now covers about 6,240 acres fed by four eight inch wells. The lake holds 82,000 bullheads 11,000 bass and 15,000 bluesills. Five miles of shore are lined with wild celery four miles with wild rice. 4,500 trees have been planted around the lake. Expected to become a premier hunting and fishing resort.
June 28 report notes over one inch of rain. corn cultivation finished, crops forward, small grain and grasses superb. First alfalfa cutting largely complete with many yields around three tons per acre.
Mitchell was chosen Wednesday afternoon as the meeting place for the 1918 convention of the South Dakota Retail Hardware Dealers Association. The decision ends a fight between Sioux Falls and Mitchell with the latter hosting next February at the Adthir Miller garage on Second Avenue. Nearly 300 dealers or salesmen are expected to attend.
The Farmers Union event in Strand grove near Mitchell brought huge attendance. A day of socializing, a substantial picnic dinner, and an array of contests featured youth and adult races, a shoerace, fat men and middleweights contests, plus a ball game between Prosper No 2 and Prosper No 1. Speakers urged dairy cooperation, Red Cross aid, and national duty in wartime.
Madison, June 29. J A Johnson resigned as Madison city commissioner ending a long dispute over a corrupt practices act challenge to his 1916 election. A July 10 special election will fill the vacancy. Johnson had offered to take 400 a year instead of 500, a move critics said aimed to influence voters. The legislature later graded salaries by city size, and a new hearing ordered by the state supreme court prompted resignation to avoid further litigation.
Chicago brothers Louie and Mike Juremel identified the body of Peter Jurevich found in an old elevator near Bard. Identification used a pair of buttons and a dog tag. body to be sent to Chiaven for burial. Coroner Lowthian traced the man's address to Wentworth Avenue in Chicago and notified authorities.
L J Hofstetter to auction 160 acre farm July 10 at 2 30 pm. Property lies four miles east and eight miles north of Mt Vernon, near Mitchell with 94 markets accessible. Improvements include a two story six room house, barn, cribs, sheds, flowing well, ash grove, and 5 acres of timber. Terms: 410 000 cash and installments through 1918 with 6 percent interest. Sale conducted by Branson Co Bankers and agents Wayne Barnard Anesioneer.
Mitchell area shooters plan a 50 bird trapshoot at Wilchcoek park next Sunday at 2 PM to raise a special fund for an ambulance corps to serve in France. Each shooter donates about four dollars. prize badges and medals may be awarded. About 400 sportsmen expected with invitations to nearby townships.
Mitchell residents show strong support for the Red Cross through donations and planned youth involvement. Esther Ball Florence Brown were among the first to give 41. Mary Wedelhase hosted a penny admission picture show raising 36 cents. a local businessman pledged 41 monthly. women formed birthday clubs and sewing groups with growing participation and a 60-member meeting reaffirmed plans for ongoing Red Cross work.
The state railway commission, responding to complaints about coal car shortages, has issued an order requiring railways operating in the state to report on car supply and shipment capacity.
The commission was urged to act within ten days regarding coal cars parked on side tracks in the state. The cars are used to store company coal and their duration of storage and locations are unknown. It is estimated many cars are tied up, and releasing them would ease a widespread shortage.
The University of South Dakota athletic board rules that all major intercollegiate sports will proceed. Blaine Melusick notes 200 players remain, with football set to a regular schedule including North Dakota, Creighton, Notre Dame, Iowa State, and Morning Side College games. events mark Dakota Day on Oct 13.
At a Friday city council meeting proposals were made to extend Court Merrill pavement from Havens to McCabe, completing a boulevard to the university grounds. An ordinance would remove electric light and telephone poles from South Sanhorn Street and Court Merrill by September 1. A curb and gutter project on Second avenue and re-pointing city hall were discussed, with assessments on Gamble Street and East Wirth Avenue approved and the board of equalization finished.
Residents crowd streets and autos fill the avenues as Ethan and nearby towns near a closing hour of 11. The oasis of drinking spots faces a dry turn with barrooms emptied, prices rising, and locals fearing a long thirst in bone dry South Dakota.
Judge Reid and Amite residents plan a large American flag raising on General Pershing’s land near Roseland Louisiana. The decision was made by community leaders and will be finalized at a mass meeting Sunday.
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