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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
4
W JR Ronald editor announces subscription rates in Mitchell South Dakota. One year costs 1.09, six months 75 cents, three months 40 cents, all strictly in advance. Paper is entered as second class matter at the Mitchell post office under March 38 1879 act.
Two young sisters, four and eleven, of Paul Schoenfelder Sr., Ethan, Iowa, perished when kerosene ignition destroyed the Schoenfelder residence Monday evening. The younger girl died en route to Dr. Stockdale’s office. the older girl died at home early Tuesday.
Mrs George Dillon of Colome South Dakota died instantly when her 42 year old daughter, playing with a loaded revolver left under a pillow, pointed it at her mother who held a baby in her arms. The bullet pierced the heart. The Dillons were once residents near Burke and well known in Rosebud country.
Governor Norbeck recommends W. G. Rice of Deadwood as chairman and names A. S. Anderson of Beresford J. J. Beth of Henry Dr Thos F Smiley of Mt Vernon and Fubbard Patterson of Sioux Falls to the district board overseeing conscription in South Dakota. The state defense council meets today to discuss fuel supply and crop gathering.
In the district court of South Dakota Southern Division Dennis L. Gilmore of Mitchell is adjudged bankrupt. A first meeting of creditors is set for July 30 in Sioux Falls at 10 a.m. at the Security National Bank building. Creditors may attend, prove claims, appoint a trustee, and examine the bankrupt. Referee in Bankruptcy Robert J. Gamble.
Chicago July 48 letters from American soldiers in France express appreciation for cigars and tobacco. A letter notes front line men are "suffering for good old nickel cigars" and requests pipe tobacco and cigars as gifts.
Extensive flood damage in upper eastern Tennessee from heavy rains and high water. No lives reported lost. Inundation of farms, homes, and roads has caused losses aggregating thousands of dollars.
Two hundred fifty young men from Mitelet and nearby areas mobilized into national service Sunday. A two mile parade of 62 autos led to Milwaukee depot with city officials, band and speakers praising the volunteers. Families prepared bedding and supplies as troops plan stays in Mitchell and later moves to duty in Europe.
The Glens Falls Insurance Company of New York filed its sworn annual statement for the year ending December 31 1916. It reports assets including ledger assets 4904471.65 and admitted assets 6418771.65 with capital 500000 and surplus 2371845.89. The filing notes premiums total 3118875.35 and total income 3992824.63 with losses paid 23401.79 and expenses 408083.37. The document is sworn in Pierre South Dakota by official seal on March 1 1917.
Reverend G S Osgood of the Congregational Church urged restraint and humane methods in addressing the S W W problem. He criticized mob actions that harmed accused individuals and warned such violence deepens social strife, urging citizens to respect rights and stay within lawful bounds.
President Wilson sent nomination papers to the Senate appointing Robert P. Stewart of Deadwood as United States attorney for the district of South Dakota. The action confirms continuity in the Department of Justice for the region.
Mitchell locals report a busy mix of moves and visits. Residents join or hear about military calls, hospital surgeries, and community events while rail service and weather shape daily life. Public figures and families feature in marriages, funerals, and celebrations across Mitchell and nearby towns.
Notice of foreclosure on a South Dakota mortgage. Davison County records show the mortgage dated June, with plaintiff mortgagee and default due on October 28. Public sale to be held at the Mitchell courthouse on the 4th day of June at 10:00 a.m. The property is in Mitchell city, Lot six in Block three of Owl Let Miechteen Sooof Mo Uh Rowles Second addition. Attorneys for Mortgagee: Spieler & Haney.
Notice of application by retail druggist for a permit to sell spirituous and vinous liquors in Mitchell South Dakota. Charles Fowler requests a permit to operate Fowler Drug Company at the Bowler Drug Store in Mitchell. Protests must be filed within thirty days after first publication June 7 1947.
WIT Harrison filed an application for a retail liquor permit to sell spirituous and vinous liquors at his drug store in Mitchell. The petition lists W. Harrison as proprietor. firm J. A. Larrison & Brot. address 13 Block 9 64 in Mitchell. Objections may be filed within thirty days after July 6, 1947.
Reports from Hudson territory warn of a corn louse parasite harming growing corn. First noticed by Thomas Jones on Dick Timmier farm, stalks show weakened centers and dying ears. Most corn yet untouched. locals seek treatment for catarry disease while noting a bumper crop potential. Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials and money-back offer.
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