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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
7
Lincoln reports a three day heat wave ending with a 109 degree high, tied by 106 and 106.5 in prior days. The state records three consecutive record highs for July 1910. One death occurred from heat illness as corn suffers drought and tassel fields face potential irreversible damage in North Nebraska.
At Albert Stevens grove on July 14 Lisbon township residents formed a rural club after a Sunday school picnic. A 5 to 6 ball game followed a large dinner, then talks by Professor Jones on farm cooperation and Thomas Smart on education and farm life. Temporary officers were chosen and a constitution committee named to plan permanent organization.
Sioux Falls report notes good rains in the past week revived many fields after June drought. Wheat and other grains show uneven yields due to streaky showers, with barley harvest and rye and other grains in early stages while corn prospers across the state.
Sioux Falls residents joined a Canton race meet crowd the largest of the year on the Iowa Nebraska circuit. Hillery Beachy piloted his military tractor biplane to 1000 feet and back, then planned a flight to Sioux Falls to land at Coats race track during Friday autos. Beachy, brother of Lincoln Beachy, spans aeronautics since 1905 and recalls a harrowing engine failure over Battle Creek. Mrs. A G McGrath and Dale depart Omaha for Madison South Dakota to visit the Berge home.
Bishop Jos F Buseh of Rapid City and a Boston Jesuit priest lead a Catholic inquiry through the Black Hills parishes to assess conditions for a national report. A Boston convention of missionary bishops and clergy will hear reports next month.
The firm reports excellent financial condition and processed over 100000 bushels of grain during the year plus large coal sales. Ben Sonstegard was retained as buyer for the coming year.
A. F. McCord, traveling salesman, was severely injured when his car exploded two front tires and flipped in the air, landing in Sioux Malls area. He was taken home for treatment with internal injuries feared though no bones were broken. Witnesses heard the crash as bystanders rushed to assist.
How ard Berger an 18 year old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Berger living on a farm near Britton South Dakota disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Police across the state and neighboring North Dakota and Minnesota have been asked to help in the search. He was last seen five miles southeast of Britton returning from a celebration. his parents fear he may have been enticed away by harvest hands.
Swiss scientist Dr. Frauhauser killed himself in the Rocky Mountains near Banff Alberta. Dispatch says it is unclear if the selfinflicted gunshot was accidental or intentional. He was exploring the mountains at the time.
Veblen South Carolina expects a bumper crop this season and three elevator firms have secured sites to build new facilities. The three elevators will exceed 100000 bushels capacity, with two independents and one established line company among the developers.
At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Peever farmers' cooperative company in Peever South Dakota the elevator operator declared a ten percent dividend for shareholders. The meeting reviewed the year's business and set future plans for member services.
Aberdeen South Carolina prepares to welcome the Aberdeen Country club on the electric line a mile and a half from the city. The club house measures 44 by 76 feet and includes two stories and a basement with dining, dancing, meals, plunge baths, and servant quarters. A golf links is completed and a golf expert is on site teaching members as they practice, with spectators exclaiming tut tut in reference to President Wilson.
Aberdeen S C postoffice creates the position of superintendent of mails. Charles W Eddy, longtime railway mail clerk and Aberdeen office clerk, is appointed to lead mail handling duties.
In Davison County the guardianship of Ruben and Florence Krebsbach minors will sell their undivided interests in Lot 9 Block 97 John Lawler's Addition Mitchell and parts of sections 14 and 28 in 1913 1918 private sale after July 29. Bids in writing cash on delivery of guardian deed to be received at the Commercial Savings Bank building Mitchell. H R Kibbee Guardian.
The administrator A. L. Wyman announces creditors and claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within six months after first publication to the administrator in Yankton South Dakota. Dated July 16 1913.
Notice to creditors announces the executrix Sarah DeRoo of the estate of D DeRoo deceased, with the first publication dated July 5 1913, stating her residence at 709 Fourth St Mitchell Davison County.
Administratrix Anna Kirfel of the estate of Henry Kirfel deceased issues vouchers within six months after appointment. Notice given from her residence 600 East Seventh Street Mitchell Davison County South Dakota.
Very heavy rains fell this week across Brule County with .56 inch on Tuesday night and .70 inch on Thursday morning totaling 1.56 inches. The rains accelerate corn growth and are expected to make this season one of Brule County's largest crops.
Large crowd exceeds a hundred attendees at the Prosper Township Farmers Club meeting held June 11 at the Miller brothers home. Speakers F. C. Hoffman and Dr. T. N. Harris praised social exchange benefits, with remarks by Charles Boreson Thomas Smart and William Leake. Music, ice cream and cake capped a lively evening.
Ed P Johnson, socialist speaker, argued with Chief Smith over a missing permit on Second and Main. Johnson was restrained and released after Mayor Hitchcock conceded the permit error. both he and L. If Stair were later freed with no charges.
Aberdeen, S C reports 1.33 inches of rain Tuesday night with electric disturbance but no damage. The system extended into Minnesota and the northern Dakotas. The corn palace committee notes strong ad watch fob sales and two drug stores sold out of the first allotment, ordering more.
The 1913 Mitchell city assessment is compared with Davison county 1912 totals including Mitchell. The data shows various asset categories such as automobiles, household goods, shares, and railroads, with total values around 8.5 million dollars and a proposed increase for city and county totals. The piece notes many expect travel to a national prohibition convention and the Anti-Saloon League's expansion.
Bud Graham a young man aged about 23 was shot three times with a .22 rifle by his aunt Mrs Cal Graham at a site four miles from White Lake. The incident followed an alleged deprecatory remark by Graham about his aunt. He was taken to Chamberlain hospital and is expected to recover. No charges have been filed against the woman as of now.
Professor John L Seaton earns a prestigious one year Harvard fellowship with a leave of absence from Dakota Wesleyan University. He will spend the coming year in Cambridge and return to head the department of Biblical literature and religions. He has served nine years at Dakota Wesleyan and held multiple faculty roles.
About one and one fourth inches of rain fell over this section Monday night and Thursday morning, aiding small grain and putting corn in elegant shape. Stock men are encouraged by the better grazing lands and overall fine condition of livestock in the area.
The Anti-Saloon League prepares for its national convention in Columbus Ohio November 10 to 13 to mark the leagues 20th anniversary. The event aims to be the largest temperance gathering with about 20000 delegates expected and special trains arranged from Maryland West Virginia Alabama Indiana and Illinois. Superintendent R N Holsaple of the South Dakota Anti-Saloon League announces details.
In Deadwood South Dakota a contested land case hinges on whether a deserted and mentally incompetent wife can claim a homestead entry after separation from her husband Nicholas Thien. The case involves Thien's relinquishment sold to HW D Pope and whether alleged cruelty or abandonment affects the wife’s rights.
The attorney general holds that only the state board of health or county board members may declare a quarantine. Physicians not on those boards lack authority to impose quarantine actions.
The state railway commission orders daily except Sunday passenger service on the Harlem branch from Andover north. Hearing set for August 12 on Bristol cream handling in Day county. Commission forwards a complaint to the Interstate Commerce Commission regarding Pullman rates on the Great Northern and Omaha lines between Sioux Falls and Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Golden honey may join the 7 million dollar annual yield of Homestake Mining. George Northam of the company secret service captured a transient swarm on a clover lot beside the main office. The bees were hived in a box as spectators watched for a honey dividend.
Aberdeen South Dakota. The Claremont school board may proceed with a new schoolhouse after a court denied a writ of prohibition. Opponents argued against the project as the framework neared completion. Judge McNulty previously upheld the bond issue and later allowed the board to obtain a mandamus to sign bonds. The latest ruling found the plaintiffs not properly in court and affirmed the board’s compliance with building procedures.
In Des Moines Ray Branson of Mitchell S D defeated Olin J Sweet of Des Moines 6 1 6 2 9 7 to reach the championship. Fred Bradley of Des Moines then advanced by beating John Barton in straight sets and will meet Branson for the title as the state tourney proceeds after semifinals.
A liberal nationalist coalition led by M. Raboslavoff forms a new Bulgarian cabinet replacing Premier Daniff's resigned government. M. Guenadieff named foreign minister as Roumanian peace terms and Balkan front tensions unfold around Sofia with King Ferdinand seeking settlement talks.
Preliminary arrangements are under way by President Cox of the Rosebud Editorial association for a meeting of members in Fairfax later this month. An interesting program is being prepared for the occasion which will be of importance to newspaper men of the Rosebud country.
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