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Newspaper

Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1915

Page

8

New Twirler Isb Big Help In Braves Game

Frankdin Johnson, the new twirler from Omaha, delivered six solid innings for the Braves in a Plankinton game yesterday afternoon. He showed strong pitching reach and control, supported by Andy Butler and Pari tran on defense. Plankinton toppled the visitors 10 to 3 as Mitchell led with timely hits and Dougan showcased a promising bat.

Frankdin Johnson Jolson Tyeves Thittie Bie Andy Butler Utter Plankinton Lenin Donald Dougan Wire Allayer

Wessington Springs Opens Artificial Bath Lake

Wessington Springs SD residents embrace a new 200 by 150 foot artificial lake fed by local springs. The lake provides clear, warm water for bathing with a paved area and parking approved by the community. Merchants report brisk bath salt sales as the public enjoys the facility.

Wessington Springs

New Express Receipts Rule Triggers Shipment Valuation

Interstate Commerce Commission ruling forces shippers to declare actual value on all shipments at New Express offices before dispatch. Shipments lacking declared value may be refused, with value shown on the invoice or notation required for acceptance.

Langford man killed in highway accident

Britton news item reports Henry J. Lein was found dead four miles west of Langford after an evening ride with a load of corn sold at Langford earlier that day. He had purchased elder and vanilla extract, became intoxicated, and the wagon overturned near the road. A wife with a two week old child remains at home, while Fritz and children plan to join Mrs. Fritz in Seattle. Mayor Hitchcock discussed asphalt paving specs with City Engineer Howe in Sioux Falls. O Connell took possession of Ward cafe in Aberdeen after purchasing it, with Mrs. O Connell visiting relatives here.

Britton Henry J. Leining Langford Selm Minneapoli Fritz Ekull Seattle Wash Small Bertine Metcatte Hitchcock Sioux Falls Howe D. D. O'Connell Mitchell Aberdeen Mra. O'Connell Fang Baby Ryland Kitchee J.T. McComish Carroll Anna Voeller Manson Pitts Arlesian Chronicle-Dlager Ormey Anna Slopkins Steher Tormey

Mitchell Local Notes Highlights Mitchell News and Visits

Local notes recount visits and travels of Mitchell residents including Mrs Anna Scott and son John Iscott to Philip S D Chamberlain resister Oney Sweet returning from Oregon to Mitchell Miss Bel Bush of Detroit Minn visiting Mrs AL Cordry and plans to stay through summer Miss Gertrude Chappell of Dakota Wesleyan faculty on extended trip to Grand Canyon Arizona and California towns The Kansas City Red Sox and Mitchell play at Hitchcock Park with rain postponements The band concert at court house square drew a large crowd and John Cafarro led the program Farmers elevator plan advances at Betts Carl Boyden to vacation Lake Okoboji Mitchell residents depart for Watertown and Madison Wis others plan trips to Portland Ore and San Diego Expositions The weather’s hail affected farms near Mt Vernon but Alexander’s farm escaped damage News of hog cholera trends and new outbreaks in townships, plus social notices of visitors and gatherings.

Anna Scott John Iscott Philip D. Chamberlain Ing Herbert Soteatte Okobo E Otto Rich Avion Siles Becker Clothing Gertrude Chappell Dakota Wesleyan Facults Grand Canon Arizona Albugurgie No My San Diego San Fran Portland W. Howls Oro Taugthers Spencer Tobias’ Park Kansas City Red Sox Mitchell Hitchcock Park Kansas Cligans Plac Court House Square John Cafarro J.C. Lehman Farmers’ Elevator Company Betts Carl Boyden Lake Okobosi Charles Alexander Milwaukee Road Mt. Vernon Camp Hagman G. Meor Whitney Morris Redfield G. Day Smith Mitchiell The Star Nela Jensen Crocus Club East Park Hazel Wagner Sioux Falls Mitchell Mra W. Lewis Ore Calif S. M. Smith Federal Bureau Telah Whittier F. L. Moyer Mitchell, S. D Atr R. J. Powell South Filton Avenue

Margin of One Vote Confirms Wagner Mayoral Claim

The de facto mayor of Wagner for three months, Wagner, faced a contest by August Talberg F. Owens and Darence Potter over the April 20 election. The challenge argued the notice of election misinformed voters and sought to remove the winner by one vote margin. The case proceeded with Con Wicks ecling referenced in the record.

Wagner Yes Vic Jnv August Talberg F. W. Owens Darence Potter Isler

Lumber Kings Drub Barbers In Twilight League Clash

The Lumber Kings, leading the Twilight League, defeated the Barbers 10 to 2 at Mitchcock Park. Wallace MacLean pitched seven innings, striking out seven and holding the Barbers to four hits. Ford Dingler started for the Barbers as Timbers jumped ahead early, with MacLean and Nobis key in offense. The Rats fell to the Twilights 10 to 4 in a preceding 6 PM game, Slaughter umpired, and the Twilight lineup included McLean Ott Noll Woodman Nobis and Treganza among others.

Hie Clerks Mitchcock Park Wallace Maclean Lumbermen Razor Ford Dingler Boots Timels Ako Barbers Maclean G. Nobis Treganza Nolt Hast Treganga Sal Church Bob Smith Firli Fd Donk Winnie Woodman Imbermen Machean Nobis Treganzs Nuolt Derr Trombley Haas Mohr M. Nobis Barbers—Westby Rf Winters Land Dingler Chreh Sei McGovern Smith Anderson Pergetion Rats Orelock Twilights Twilight Teague Rodents T. G. Slaughter Joinney Soper Fisk Browning Berquist Walsh Yates Donne Neigh McLean Ott Noll Woodman Trezanza Meisenholder Whyte Dien

Lisbon Farmers Picnic Thursday in Gifford Tros Grove

A Lisbon township farmer and family plan to attend the Lisbon Farmers' club picnic at Gifford Tros Grove, five miles south of Rett. Mitchall Mayor A E Hitchcock will speak. The program includes horse and foot races and a baseball game with a picnic dinner and pool music.

Averey Lisbon Township Lisbon Farmers’ Club Gifford Tros Grove Milles Rett A. E. Hitchcock Mitchall Mitchell Lisbon

Motorcyclist Held for Death in Lead Crash

Deadwood M D reports Gerald Harrigan of Lead is held on charges of murder in the first degree after his motorcycle collided with car hero William Pierce, killing him. Coroner says recklessness and lack of license contributed. Harrigan’s bike lacked lights signals or horn. Authorities pursue slaughter charge under state law.

Deadwood M. D Gerald Harrigan William Pierce Slarrigan Illing Harrigan

South Dakota Candidates Vying for Next Congress Field

The past week mentions several potential candidates from across the state for the upcoming Republican primaries in the third district congress race. ZK critny of Wedfred and De nnertony of Aurora County are noted as Democratic ticket mentions, with Johnson Fong Fort Pierre announcing a Republican bid. Other names include J. L. Behart Pennington County, State Senator J. I. It such Buffalo, A. Miehenek Mitchell, and possible entrants from the Black Hills region and Rapid City.

Critny Wedfred Dennertony Aurora County Dakota Hlotenant Bovinor Representative Behart Penning Om County J. 1 Buffalo Miehenek Mitchell Johnson Fong Pierre Suling H. Jonson Fort Pierre Congress Uie Taek Hills Aul Rautine Lyman Hie Rice Williamson Eleventh Circuit Reineld Rapid City

Hipple Denies Contempt In Capita Journal Case

In a contempt hearing in Pierre S D the Capita Journal editor J B Tipple faced a show cause order as Hipple denies personal knowledge of the publication and asserts no reflection on the court was intended. An affidavit by George Kinestury covers responsibility for the article and a further affidavit with Joe Kirby confirms a related conversation. The court heard several articles in the Mallonenal and an adjournment was taken to the afternoon session.

A. Travis Joe Kirby

Rapid City and Pierre figures in 1786 platform note

A fragmentary passage lists Issenhuth of Redfield, Monsrud of Sioux Walls, Tei M. Wood of Rapid City, and Frank M. Rood of Pierre among names connected to a September 1786 platform or meeting.

Sn Cattforma Issenhuth Redfield Monsrud Sioux Walls Tei M. Wood Rapid City Frank M. Rood Pierre

Crooked Tail Sale Case Upheld By Kansas City Court

Kansas City court of appeals affirms Cass county ruling that a buyer may recover the cost price when a mule bought as sound proves to have a crooked tail. James J. Connelly sued Alonzo Parish for the purchase price of mules later found to have crooked tails. No expert testimony on value impact was presented.

Kansas City Kansas City Court of Appeals Cass County James J. Connelly Alonzo Parish Tomales Parish

Boy Shaves Head in Court Discharged by Judge

A juvenile suspect in a railroad yard disorderly conduct case shaved his head in the courtroom. Judge Dolan discharged him after inspecting his scalp, remarking on the unusual act as the boy claimed to shave his head to prove a point. Witnesses describe tensions and the judge’s unusual response.

Wenge Taston Julge Dolan Woods

Pony Beer Fable Sparks Road Congress Debate

Fragments recount a dry era scene where William Gorham buys two ponies of beer on a Saturday, sharing one with friend Will Murphy. The tale weaves Satuday outings, a comissary, and mentions of delegates to a Pan Tuside event and a Sahara of prohibition.

Sahara Ethan Charley Chaplin William Gorham Fist Will Murphy Comissary Congress DesGovernor Dyme Gorham Sila Akan

Theft of a keg and pony express wagon hooked by Ames Spears

A Saturday incident leads to arrest as a keg of beer and a Wells Fargo wagon are stolen from a depot. Mr Murphy suspects Gorham paid the express and the goods were carried off with help from Ames Spears and his wagon. Arrests follow on the charge of theft as the plunder is valued.

Big Hook Murphy Wells-Fargo Company Gorham Ames Spears

Longroad to Law for Blind Native of Black Hills

Pierre South Dakota reports Ole Te Flow, born blind in the Black Hills, passed the recent bar admission exam. Flow, who built his life as a plato tuner, had his sister read questions and his answers were written by a court stenographer showing his perseverance and triumph.

Pierre S. D Vemue Ole Te Flow Stone

Capitol Struck By Storm Sparks Damaged Flag Pole

A flag pole at the state capitol was struck by lightning Friday causing the pole to shatter while the building sustained no major damage. Custodian Sondery reports the structure remains intact despite the electrical storm.

Unclear Passenger Found In Milwaukee Bridge Area

A body believed to be a forty year old man of about 180 pounds with sandy hair a mustache and black hair was recovered near a Milwaukee bridge crossing the Missouri River in a drivewood area. The body appeared badly decomposed and may have been in the water for about two weeks. The investigation continues.

Chamberlain Ailwauken Missouri River

Simball near miss injures son of exanator Quirk

A near fatal accident occurred Saturday morning when eight poster boards toppled north of the Quirk residence in Simball. The heavy sign structure fell onto the sidewalk, bruising and injuring the son of exanator Quirk, with doctors optimistic about a full recovery. Heavy rains boosted field harvests and caused a rise in the Missouri river, washing away parts of a local bridge.

Simball Warnett Quirk Quirk Brusing Bite Chauerta

Liquor Rules Lead to Robberies in Berlin Area

Reports from wartime Germany describe desperate efforts to obtain liquor as prohibition rules tightened. Russian Cossacks and civilians conspired to move stocks west toward Russia, with bottles broken in transit and trains held up by bandits. Police later traced stolen vodka to towns near the attacks, as crews faced robberies and officials uncovered complicity among train crews.

Berlin Germany Russia

Miss Rose Bower to Aid New York Campaign

Tapiacua reports Miss Rose Hower a prominent suffragette and temperance worker has accepted a call to assist Carrie Chapman Catt in New York. She will campaign until polls close using her cornet and whistling to attract crowds.

Tapiacua Rose Hower New York State Carrier Chapman Catt Miss Hower New York

Miner County Shows Population Gain in 1915

Miner County census data indicate a population rise with 8007 residents and an 84 percent increase in the past five years. How ard Carthage and Canova contribute to growth while the country portion remains substantial. educational attainment and voter counts are detailed.

Miner County Howard Carthage Canova Norway

Sloan's Liniment for sudden teumatism relief

An ad touts Sloan's Liniment as a quick remedy for teumatism and minor muscle pains. It claims rapid penetration to the sore spot, soothing heat and swelling, with relief described as unbelievable once experienced. Reads like a period sale copy urging purchase from any druggist.

Sloan Tolita Laban

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Pranklin Johnson Braves Wessington Keene Eithe Althansha JNK Harry Kjelmye Huron Vira Volin Mes St. F. Hardie Folin John Burke Mise Mice Burke Not’ Springs, SD J.C. Wood Watertown Mr. Wood Mrs. Wood August Schaub Madison Wis Anna Schaub the Sacred Heart Academy Parce Lumber Kings Drub Barbers Sip Wilford Young Man TRIAN the Dachlund Internat! Caos Anderson Also IS “Mentioned Surora Hipple AGE Kingsbury Tas Teter Judge Ian Man Menausitee Deatil Serre van Erenig Senouen South Dakota Mane Moodan United States Keemna Coisa Nerstuing Capitol Neantha Kimball Miss Rose Bower N. Y
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