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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1917
Page
2
Local wheat and crop reports mark the week with favorable weather. Mitchell hosts a large Municipal Band dance. Red Cross drive info and library materials highlighted. Soldiers and guardsmen face schedules, medical updates, and travel notices amid bustling town life.
A fragmentary report notes the muster officer advising politeness and that Troop will be first to be ready in the shale. Physical examinations and a main assignment will be given at this time.
A mix of locals and travelers converge in Mitchell with residents like Burr Wiltse, J. P. Smith, and Mrs. May Salterlie moving or visiting relatives. Patents granted to area residents, dance events, and city officials mark a busy period as Rev. Vincent returns to St. Mary’s pulpit and detectives handle a concealed weapon arrest.
Indians on Cheyenne River reservation profit from sheep investment as they ship wool and hides worth 6270 dollars at around sixty cents per pound. Faith reports eleven ears of wool sent this season at about sixty cents, yielding roughly 130000 dollars in net returns. Martin Steinblock of Meade county bought 1400 ewes for nine dollars each last year, sheared and sold wool at 33 dollars, then resold the sheep at 544.50 per head, more than double the initial cost.
Local elevators are crowded as farmers push wheat holdings worth about 915 dollars per crop in Miller territory. Market activity shows grain held over awaiting sale and mills are expanding capacity to handle the volume.
In Aberdeen and Sayre areas farmers report vegetables like beans wax beans celery and berries at market with prices from 60 cents to 50 cents a bunch. A health commission discussion centers on testing cows for tuberculosis and a Rotary Club meeting urged citizens to support testing while dairymen resist joining the program.
Prof Gustav Schoettle, long time professor of physics and theory at Dakota Wesleyan, will leave Mitchell after the current term to assume a new post in the city next fall. He leaves with the thanks of Dakota Wesleyan and has attracted praise from colleagues for his successful teaching and piano talent. President Schermerhorn plans to announce a successor after a trip east to secure one of the strongest western candidates.
Aberdeen South Dakota reports no bumper crop but prospects remain fair in the northern region east of the Missouri River. Winter moisture kept wheat promising and other grains show growth. rain is needed especially west of the Missouri to sustain wheat crops.
A Minnesota man visiting the Sisseton Indian agency had his car overturn and whiskey splashed out. Indian police arrested the drivers, confiscated the liquor and the car, to be used as evidence against the offender for taking liquor to the reservation. Proceeds from sale of the confiscated automobile may be split with the agency. The case violates federal law and a South Dakota state statute.
Wilbur S. Glass, a longtime Codington county resident and prominent attorney, died Monday at his Watertown home. Born 1852 in New York, he served four terms in the South Dakota legislature and once sought the Progressive Party nomination for Congress. He studied at the University of Michigan and practiced law since 1880, first with Seward & Glass, then alone since 1883. He was 71 or 78 depending on source, survived by wife and three children, and was affiliated with the Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen of America.
The article reports twenty prisoners released for potential improper warnings as authorities warn against forcing riders to pay fares. Conductors plan to eject riders with unpaid fares at next station, with possible arrests if they remain aboard. Police note no immediate jail confinement for the released men.
Lead, S. D. July 20. The thirteen year old daughter of Peter Snyder of Lookowe Camp, twenty miles from Willity, found his body after entering his room to summon him to breakfast. A 22 caliber rifle lay across his body and fired a shot into his temple. Two weeks earlier the sheriff was told by the daughter that her father had taken poison and died, but soon afterward was reported alive. Snyder, about fifty, was a rancher and prospector and had been despondent and had threatened suicide on several occasions.
Bert La Valle of Madison South Dakota was arrested for violating the statewide prohibition law that took effect July 4. He furnished liquor to a man who confessed obtaining it from La Valle. He waived preliminary hearing and is held for trial in Lake County circuit court. The case carries a fine from 250 to 1000 dollars and imprisonment from thirty days to six months.
Twelve individuals were escorted to Sioux Falls by sheriff and U S marshal officers after preliminary hearings before U S Commissioner William Wallace. They were bound over to the U S district court on bonds of 41000 each, which they could not furnish, and likely to stand trial at the October term before Judge Miioth.
The local Police report only one intoxicated man arrested since July 1 when statewide prohibition began in South Dakota. Officials say jail use has dropped, contrasting past times when 2 to 6 inmates were common and police stayed busy enforcing laws.
Prof N C Severin warns hail of grasshoppers threatens alfalfa gardens grain fields across South Dakota. Immediate field checks advised. control methods include hopper catching machines and poison baits using paris green or lead arsenate with crop dependent application guidance. Bulletin with detailed formulas available free from South Dakota Experiment Station.
Due to a feed shortage from limited rainfall since summer, shipments of Cathie from Newell and Belle Pourele are forecast to be heavy this fall. Railroads plan for large shipments as hay crops fall short to about half. stock raisers have no hay in reserve.
A local Aberdeen firm ships about fifty carloads weekly of old iron brass and copper to major city markets. The material is in strong demand for war production.
Madison South Carolina July 20 Rev Pay L Palmerton resigns after nearly five years as pastor of the First Baptist Church. He will enter evangelical work after fully preparing for it. Under his leadership the church prospered and grew in influence.
In this city federal court Judge Wilsett heard Aberdeen defendants John Girbus Mike Kacuris and Nick Tayinetott plead guilty to failing to register under the selective draft act. Girbus and Kacuris received thirty day prison terms while Tayinetott was sentenced to eight months.
Louis Wiehards, a Brule city pioneer, resigns after twenty two years on the Brule County Board of Commissioners. Health issues and inability to perform duties cited. He was thanked for long faithful service on the board.
Stowell of this city now leads the State Free Labor office created by the council of defense and the U S Department of Labor to handle the labor situation. The free employment bureau will operate here for at least three months to relieve harvest shortages in South Dakota.
Haron Samuel M. Shinkle was arrested here by Chief John Royle on instructions from Emporia Kansas authorities. He has been held in the county jail and is now taken to Emporia to answer the charge of wife desertion.
Lemmon reports Tseharner former speaker of the state house has been offered a seat on the state tax commission to succeed J. OM. Henry as chairman of the rural credits board. It is unclear if Tseharner will accept the post.
One law from the last session sets up a state board of accountancy to judge qualifications of local accountants. The board named by Governor Norbeck includes Bank Examiner Jobin Hirnineg executive accountant J. J. Promin and Insurance Commissioner W. O. Van Camp.
Spencer July 1 The Dileeg brothers Frank and Edward Ditter received a telegram reporting their brother Colyn Ditter had been killed in a runaway accident at Hammill Minnesota. The victim had visited Spencer and was known locally and nearby.
Local buyer John Wipf reports Parkston farmers have sold about £40,000 worth of eggs this year through the region. Purchases range between six and seventy eight carloads, reflecting strong egg demand.
Vermillion South Dakota July 91. Dutlap, a former Postmaster, grows eighteen acres of melons and claims the largest melon crop in the state. He forecasts a very good season with ample supply for a wide territory, though the crop’s value may not exceed land value.
A large charity dance to raise funds for the Red Cross is planned on Thursday evening on the pavement road west of the court house block. The event aims for 800 couples with a 40 by 200 foot floor, plus ten exits and four ticket booths, under the Mitchell Municipal Band. Ice cream lemonade and pop will be served at the north entrance, with 20 Boy Scouts aiding service and decorations to create a festival atmosphere.
Knights of Columbus in Davison County plan a Monday start to raise 1000 dollars for a nationwide 4 million relief fund. Erect 16 recreation camps at war area containment towns with broad church access. Local lodge members will be assessed and Catholic church supporters invited to contribute.
O M Phelps of Turon commerce club says South Dakota crops are much better than in North Dakota. He notes rain is scarce in North Dakota, worsening crops there, while South Dakota still faces drought and needs rain.
London dispatches report Admiral von Tirpitz famed for the submarine corps plans to run for a Reichstag seat aiming to lead the National Liberals. The move positions him among Germanys rising political figures.
Jacob Huegenbur, a farmer near town, suffered heavy losses when a fire destroyed his new barn and property including eight calves a horse and other animals. The fire's origin is not mysterious and insurance only partially covered the loss.
Huron is quiet three weeks after Turan saloons closed. Chief John Boyle notes the police station has seen no visitors and doors feel rusty from disuse.
St Lawrence July 21 The well known pioneer settler dd Rethayvee aged 76 collapsed dead after a meal while seated in his home. A Civil War veteran and longtime figure in G A R circles he leaves a fine war record.
The case against Ralph Tyler charged with wife desertion was settled Monday when his wife withdrew the complaint and asked that he be allowed to return home. He was released from custody.
The first draft list shows one hundred men from Davison County to be considered for service in a possible second and third contingents. Names include Morris G G, Merril Pish, Bred Gus Nelson, Sidney Geerl Craft, John Brauets Siawatter, and many residents of Mitchell and Mt. Vernon. The draw fixes order of eligibility and estimates Davison County’s share of a 500000 man contingent.
Two badly battered young men appeared in police court claiming they were riding a freight train toward Davison county for harvest work when three men confronted them, robbed them of 12 dollars in cash and forced them off the train.
Postmaster Simmons announces that Huron has upgraded to first class status with 1916 receipts at 26 420 and 1917 at 84 321, an increase of 3 701 from the previous year. Figures cover to July 1 and note the change in status.
Watertown district superintendent Rey Wy Shepherd presided over elaborate ceremonies for the cornerstone laying of a new Methodist church in Iroquois. The church, to be built in the city at an estimated cost of about 320000, was assisted by several clergymen from eastern South Dakota.
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