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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1914
Page
2
A fragmented OCR passage references contamination and a political discussion with mentions of Ogden Armour, Washington, J Pierpont Mor, and a widow’s statement. It alludes to a court or government action and a White House context with magnates involved.
Miss Mable Owens daughter of Mr and Mrs BE Owens married Fred E Soost Tuesday at 2 pm at the Irirat Methodist Church in Mitchell. The ceremony featured music by Nel le Owens Larson and Gertrude Sampson with a 5 course dinner to follow. The couple will live in Magnet Nebraska after visiting Sinai.
In Stanley County South Dakota Midland seeks a writ of mandamus to force the county board and auditor to place Midland on the November ballot as a candidate for permanent county seat. Judge Hughes will hear arguments on the sixteenth of the month. The action adds to west end towns’ push for county division with Midland positioned in a corner of a proposed new county.
Copy of a letter by Sherburne G. Hopkins condemns Charles A. Douglas for promoting mediation in Mexico internal affairs. The missive warns against inviting public scrutiny and government funds, urging focus on domestic reform before external initiatives.
Crowds line East First avenue as the Sells Floto circus parades in Mitchell. The show features Captain Dutch Ricardo with lions and tigers, Zora the elephant, and three side shows with strong men, dancers, sword swallowers, and knife throwers. The afternoon and evening performances showcase a grand entry and multi ring entertainment led by the ringmasters.
The first section of the train arrived at 7:30 and the second at 9:30, delaying the parade by about an hour. A large crowd watched the Sells-Floto circus crew raise the big top on the circus lot using machinery to set poles and canvas.
Governor Byrne, returning from a visit to the state forest reserve in Pierre, urges careful management to boost future value. He favors timber sales under regulation for revenue, clearing fallen timber to prevent fires, and burning waste timber. He envisions preserving ninety six sections for wildlife with deer and elk, adding bighorn sheep and buffalo from Phillips pasture, creating a northwest attraction.
New York City Theodor Roosevelt won cautious optimism from a throat specialist who said six weeks rest and fever control could restore his voice. The colonel expects to be in fighting trim and his vigor and mannerisms have returned since his South American trip.
The article notes ongoing pressure to persuade a key figure to accept the Progressive nomination for governor of New York. It describes the persistence of supporters and the strategic considerations shaping his possible candidacy.
J. E. Lowry, secretary of the Farmers Elevator Company of Ethan, reports the firm operates two large elevators and could not meet last year's grain demand. He notes farmers may hold grain this year as prices fall, improving capacity to handle business. The company, with 190 members, did 360000 in business and earned 5000 in net profit.
A box arrived at the Lestershire New York post office marked Mephitus Mephitica Handle With Care. Inside was a glass top and a black kitten with a white stripe. The odor from the box caused the office to fumigate and close for the day. No Kno found in local directories.
Pierre S D June rainfall totaled 5.71 inches with showers on fifteen days. The Bureau notes the precipitation soaked into the ground, aiding crop growth more than heavy dash ing showers that run off.
State of South Dakota Davison County in County Court to Irene H Brown Mamie n E Gorman and Henrietta M McKeel heirs at law notice that on July 18 1914 at 2pm in the Mitchell courthouse the will of J W Ottman deceased will be probated and letters testamentary issued unless objections are raised. Dated Mitchell SD June 24 1914 by Judge D C Thompson and Clerk Sr Cattrell.
Mitchell Board of Education engages M. W. Gogshill to supervise organized playground work at city parks. Two daily sessions run 1 3 pm West Side park and 3 4 pm East Side park, alternating days. Parents invited to cooperate and call 3834 for details.
The state game department mails license forms to county treasurers for next year and expects demand to match prior years despite national migratory bird protections. The department is supplying a portion of the materials required for licensing.
Officials investigate ownership of ponds stocked with perch and bullheads from northern state lakes and a supply placed in the lake on the Capitol grounds.
In Mitchell South Dakota 1914 the county court orders notice on June 18 for Lewis Merriman to show cause why he may be granted permission to sell the real estate of Mary C. Merriman deceased. The petition shows limited personal estate and debts, seeks sale of Section 18 township 104 range 60 W 5th P M, a 1 3 interest, and requires publication for four weeks and personal service at least ten days before hearing.
The annual close of the state land department shows earnings for public schools and education totaling 980 257 27 dollars for the year ending June 30 1914, an increase of 16 201 91 over the prior year. The department also reports 650 final patents issued and leases rising to 2 151 439 acres, boosting school revenues.
Sioux Falls South Dakota fire at Jewett Bros and Jewett wholesale grocery on North Phillips avenue destroyed or damaged about 25000 dollars worth of stock. The blaze started in the basement and burned for hours, prompting extensive water application by firefighters. Discoverer aboard street car triggered alarm. flames spread to another area before finally abating around 3:30 this morning.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy for deafness caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube and claims cure for catarrh. promises $100 for a non cured case and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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