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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1915
Page
10
Heavy June rainfall across eastern South Dakota set a new monthly record with 8.81 inches, flooding fields and roads from Murdo to Canton. The storm began yesterday afternoon and dumped the heaviest rain of the unusually wet season, threatening ongoing agricultural damage and impairing travel.
The undersigned administrator of the estate of Susanna Rogers deceased notifies creditors and all persons having claims against the estate to exhibit them with vouchers within six months after first publication. Claims should be sent to Herbert E. Hitchcock at 210 Commercial & Savings Bank Building, Mitchell, South Dakota. Dated June 14, 1911. Raymond W. Rogers Administrator of the Estate of Susanna Rogers Deceased.
A drunken man shot a person nicknamed Siril in Slour Falls causing a light wound. Aberdeen’s last day as a Mot town passed quietly despite circulating reports of possible trouble. Stratford's board refused a key action and voters favored saloons, with estimates around twelve thousand dollars on the closing act.
Abstract firm opens in Mitchell with capital of 26000. F C Drake designated secretary and general manager, to head offices at Drake's. B Wells, company president, leads merger of two large abstract firms. Wells has long service in county and city roles. Drake is an Iowa State University Law grad and former secretary to university president George B MacLean. Anna Hopkins to assist, bringing extensive abstract and insurance experience.
The late fourth inning collapse handed Scotland a forfeit loss to Freeman with a score of 3 to 4. Freeman led late as Scotland sacrificed the game with errors and misplayed balls. Coach notes mention Mutcher and Hutcheon. key plays involved Haar, Moe, and Downing before the forfeit was recorded.
Notice is given by the administratrix of the estate of Julia A Nolt deceased to all editors and all persons having claims against the deceased to present them with vouchers within six months after the publication to the administrator at his residence Mount Vernon in Davison County South Dakota Dated May 25 1915 John Hf Nolt Jr Administrator of the Estate of Julia A Nolt deceased Court Davison County South Dakota The State of South Dakota to the defendants You are summoned to answer the complaint filed May 6 1916 seeking a judgment quieting title and terminating all adverse claims to the premises in Mitchell Davison County South Dakota
Legal summons directs defendant to answer within thirty days in Parkston South Dakota on a water boundary area description and to serve a copy of the answer at the clerk’s office. County commissioners meet in Mitchell with a quorum approving bonds. the clerk certifies the record as true and correct for June 1915.
The Riverside park opening on the James River drew a large crowd for the Fourth of July celebration in Mitchell and nearby areas. An estimated 105,000 people passed through the gates as the day began with a band concert and an oration by C. L. Branson at 11. The eloquent patriotism drew a large audience before a program of athletic events continued the day.
Ledger excerpt shows assets and disbursements figures for the New Hampshire Fire Insurance Company of Manchester. It includes totals such as admitted assets, gross assets, and total income versus disbursements with references to centric ledgers and dates around late February. The readable items mention authorized agents and a certification note.
Mitchell and Letcher clashed in a pitching duel at Hitchcock Park with Letcher winning 4 to 0. Gitchell pitched well for Mitchell, fanning 11 and yielding only 4 hits, while Beebe led Mitchell with tough defense and Beebe was runner up in the run column. Walton officiated with decisive, smooth calls as Letcher collected six assists and Mitchell 17, in a low scoring contest that featured a four run third inning and strong fielding throughout.
The big attraction of the day was the baseball game between Mitchell and Emery, won by Mitchell 5 to 1. Spectators filled the playing era with autos parked on every side. Afternoon and evening featured a large crowd, a parade, and a lively entertainment scene. Park improvements were begun by M. S Tiger’s park committee, with plans to complete the park as a recreation center amid spring and summer construction.
Aberdeen D. C. June rainfall measured nine point five one inches according to the local observer’s report. Despite the heavy precipitation, fifteen days of the month were clear, and the hottest day brought a high temperature noted in the record.
Washington Star profiles Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach describing his leadership of the Krupp works at Essen Germany since 1905 and his role in modernizing and expanding the armaments conglomerate. It notes his American connections and the family’s social prominence, including Bertha Krupp, and details honors, education, and the cooperative, welfare-minded approach at Krupp plants.
The Fred Holen farm of 160 acres six miles southwest of Ethan sold at auction yesterday for 85 per acre. The purchaser is Frank Welsh of Ethan. Ludge brothers were auctioneers. Bidding was lively and demonstrated strong interest in this selling method.
Dr Joseph F Roselle died of heart failure Monday afternoon in his Spencer office while treating a patient. He had practiced in Spencer and Farmer, and had a long career in Illinois Indiana and South Dakota. He leaves a wife two adopted children a sister and two brothers. Funeral services were held Thursday at 10 with Rev Father Grabig of Epiphany.
Wessington Springs says farmer Joseph Higgs of Hu Ron Alpena area died in an automobile accident when a tire blew at high speed. The blast threw Higgs against the river, injuring his son Calvin Hikes. The driver swerved, engine cut, the car crossed the road and somersaulted. Higgs was caught in the fender and died within two hours.
Ed Estes, a quarter blood Indian, was sentenced to ten months in jail and fined by Judge Elliot in Deadwood for introducing liquor into Mellette County, a federal prohibition territory under treaty for fifty dollars. The decision was upheld by the circuit court of appeals in St Paul and Estes was taken to Deadwood by the federal marshal to begin his sentence.
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