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Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1916

Page

6

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Dillon Defeats Christopherson In First District Nomination

Congressman C H Dillon defeated C A Christopherson of Sioux Falls for the Republican nomination by more than 500 votes. In Davison and nearby counties Dillon won decisively, while Yankton county favored Christopherson. A separate Farmers' Cooperative picnic at Riverside Park June 7 features speeches by O D Anderson O L Branson and D Lowyinger with a ball game Ethan vs Piano and a planned park dance.

C. H. Dillon C. A. Christopherson Sioux Falls Dillon Davison Christopherson Davison County Riverside Park Farmer’s Cooperative Union Mitchell O. DN. Anderson Stickney Farmers’ Cooperative O. L. Branson David Lowyinger Ethan Farmer’s Union Lovinger North River Jim River

Spring Library Figures Show Large Circulation

The library circulated 557 books last week with 38 percent non fiction and 343 story books. Juvenile volumes totaled 146 while story hours suffered from rain. New titles include Art Education by Bailey and Indian Scout talks by Eastman, plus Robin Hood tales Finnemore and Ahead editions.

Odin Loki Thor Riverside Educational Henry Suzzallo Henry Turner Bailey South Dakota Charles A. Eastman Robin Hood Finnemore

Farmers' Picnic Set for June 7 at Riverside Park

O. L. Branson will speak at the Cooperatives Union picnic scheduled for June 7 at Riverside Park. The event promotes community farming and features speeches and sociable activities for local farmers.

Demuth Wins for Delegate Across South Dakota Counties

In eleven counties including Clay and Minnehaha the Democratic vote totals show Morcom ahead for governor and Demuth leading Grigsby for delegate to the Republican National Convention. Sioux Falls reports Morcom a thousand votes ahead Rinehart, while Wells wins the Rosebud railway commissioner race.

Howard Handlin Rishards Knight Jackson Sioux Falls S. D Hans Demuth Col Melvin Grigsby Col. Grigsby Roosevelt Mr. Demuth Hutchinson County H Hutchinson Pierre Wells Rosebud Sioux Palls Johnson Sioux Talis Ed.d. Morcom Orville Rinehart Rinehart Morcom Yankton County Stronghhold James Coffey Black Hills West River Lawrence County Johnson- Gandy-Coffey James Mee Aurora Brookings Campbell Deuel Douglas Paulk Gregory Hamlin Wanson Harding Hutchinson Kingsbury Lake Lincoln Marshall Minor Moody Potter Roberts Sangborn Tripp Turner Union Ziebach Clay Dewey Edmunds Grant Hughes Lawrence McCook Minngonhaha Perkins Spinik Walworth

Minnehaha County Presidential and State Ballot Totals

Unofficial results from Minnehaha County show votes tallied for multiple statewide and local offices. Notable figures include C. A. Christopherson for the 1st Congressional District and Nelson Bromley for Attorney General among others, with figures listed per office and candidate.

Minnehaha Nat'l Pater Nonbeck RIO Mrighatas Ees EDA Imu Vell Core Conan Graa Ees Frank M. Rood Nelson’ P. Bromley Clarence G. Caldwell James HE Handlin Debe Tusmeld Helgerson Bhdgar A. Hornby Prank, T Jackson NUS Alite Aire Gfipetosia Ue Repiaeat Bs Wells

Dakota Girl in Slave Case Sparks Federal Probe

Information charging William Colmorn a brake man for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway with violating the white slave act by transporting Miss Ruth Purdy age 20 from Sioux Falls South Dakota to Sioux City for immoral purposes was laid out. Deputy U S Marshal Milton Perry Smith and special investigator George S Soter presented evidence that Colmorn persuaded Purdy to cross the state line last Friday. Purdy formerly lived at Brookings South Dakota and is adopted sister to W Sep Purdy the Brookings county state's attorney.

Sioux City Towa William Colmorn Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company Ruth Purdy Sioux Falls D. D United States Milton Perry Smith Smith Georgea S$. Soter Department of Justices Colmorn Miss Purdy South Dakota-Iowa Mils Purdy Brookings, S. D W. Sep Purdy Brookings County

Tornado Devastates Wimbledon District Injuring Six

Fargo North Dakota reports a powerful tornado struck Wimbleton causing 300000 dollars in damage with another 100000 nearby. Injured include Mrs Mortensen Carl Mortensen Jamies Vendier and Dr W B Warner as farms barns and the Wimbledon opera house were destroyed or severely damaged.

Hazel Mortensen Jamies Vendier W. B. Warner Wimbledon Opera House

Notice to Redeem From Tax Sale in Davison County

In Davison County South Dakota William O Mealey and Thram O Mealey are notified that land in Mitchell was sold for 1911 taxes to W C Foster. The redemption period ends sixty days after service of this notice, and a deed will be issued thereafter. I L Garey, attorney for Foster, dated May 8 1916.

South Dakota Davison Wiliam O'Mealey Thram O'Mealey Davison County Scott Mitchell W.C. Foster W. G. Foster W. C G. Foster I. L. Garey

Notice to Creditors in Estate of Benjamin Morse

Alfred B. Rowley administrator with will annexed of the Benjamin Morse estate asks all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication, to his Mitchell South Dakota office. Dated May 13, 1916.

Benjamin Morse Alfred B. Rowley City of Mitchell County of Davison Dak

Deliberately Unfriendly Mis. Bryan Explains Democratic Loss

In the latest Commoner Mis. Bryan explains his defeat as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention as a protest driven action. The Chicago Herald reports his stance and aims to contextualize the result within party dynamics.

Chicago Herald Mis Bryan

Letcher Wins First Game of the Season at Mitchell

In Mitchell, Letcher defeated Artesian 7 to 0 at Thitehcock park yesterday afternoon in an airtight opener. Letcher scored two in the third, two in the fourth, three in the seventh, and added one in the ninth, while Artesian countered with a four in the sixth and one in the ninth. The standout was Artesian’s triple play with bases loaded. Artesian’s battery: Tabo, Caylor and Dougan. Letcher: Liutcher and Van.

Letcher Artesian Mitchell Thitehcock Park Tabo Caylor Dougan Liuteher

Farm School for Clark Young Men

Clark county holds a week long farm school at the fair grounds starting June 1 8 for young men ages 16 to 26. Classes include stock judging grain judging and cement work with about four daily sessions. Featured talks by George McGarfree state immigration commissioner and Mrs G W Randall wife of state extension director on The Home.

Clark Clark County Glark County Ghos. McGarfree Mngration G.W. Randall

Bartine Wins Narrowly in Third District Nomination Fight

Early returns favored J G Patterson of Dallas but later reports show John G Bartine of Oacoma leading as third district ballots come in. Bartine gains spread across Pennington Meade Custer Jackson Lyman Perkins Haakon and other counties signaling a Republican nomination win.

John G. Barfine Oacoma J. O. Patterson Dallas Patterson Rosebud Wills Bartine Dullas Republican Today Dartine Patterson Bartine Ont ERIN Seadwood S. D Congress John G. Bartine Ernest O. Patterson Lyman Perkins Jtlaaken Jackson Pennington Meade Wall River Custer

Farmer's Son Shoots Self in Accidental Lake Death

Edward Gardner, 13, of White Lake Maryland, died in an accident on a farm when a shotgun discharged while he was trying to move it from a boat near a lake. He had taken the gun to drive cows home without his mother's knowledge and was found dead at the lake edge. He was a bright, popular youth.

White Lake M. D Edward Gardner Julius Gardner

Bankers Hear Talks on Loans and Livestock Market

Three strong addresses were given at the South Dakota Bankers association meeting in the Ilk's hall. W. I. McLane discussed loans and cash flow analysis, Melane. McCornack and R. I. Smith spoke on rural credits and live stock demand, stressing thrift, combination farming, and stock profitability. Officers and group vice presidents were elected, with F. D. Peckhem and others named.

Bankers of Group No. 4 South Dakota Bankers’ Association W. I. McLane Hennepin County Savings Bank Minneapolis Melane FP. A. McCornack First National Bank Sioux City R. IT. Smith First National Bank of St McCornack South Dakota Mr. Smith Idle W. S. Briggs Northwestern National Bank of Europe Ile W. M. McDonald Mt. Vernon F. R. Ward Letcher Lombard Kimball Viskers Western National Bank Mitchell Aurora W. T. Lathron

Localities and names listed in regional notice

Readable fragments enumerate towns including Inton Buffalo Gann Valley Brule Pukwana Davison Mt. Vernon Alpena Sanborn Letcher and individuals such as W. W. Sedgewick R. B. Mc Candless Jerauld J. Z. Aisenbray W. C. Botkin Wanson W. B. Martin Fulton G. I Schirmer and others.

Inton Buffalo W. W. Sedgewick Gann Valley Brule W. B. Martin Pukwana Davison G. I Schirmer Mt. Vernon Wanson R. B. McCandless Fulton Jerauld J. Z. Aisenbray Alpena Sanborn W. C. Botkin Letcher

Students Present Per O My Heart at City Mall

University Players at Dakota Wesleyan staged J. Hartley Manners comedy Per O My Heart to a large audience at the city Mall auditorium on Tuesday evening. Opal Latterty led as Peg with Frank Petrie as Alaric, Frank Leifert as Sir Gerald Adair, Thea Callant as Peg’s sister, Alice Shair as Mrs Chichester, Carl Harvey as Hawks, and D. Johnston as a servant. The play was an amateur success directed by Prof. B. H. Wilds and served as a forensic benefit.

University Players City Mall Dakota Wesleyan Poe O' My J. Hartley Manners Pog Ting Rel Opal Latterty Alaric Per Mr. Petrie Frank Leifert Sir Gerald Adair Pes Pea Aliss Thea Callant Alice Alice Shair Chichester Carl Harvey Hawks Peg D. Johnston

Ford car thief caught near Parker after pursuit

Charles North, a stranger from Scotland, was arrested near Parker with Rev. O Maherty’s Ford in his possession. He arrives Thursday, says he stole the car after leaving it at Fowler drug store. Sheriff teams pursued from Ismery to Viborg. North faces trial Monday morning.

O'Maherty Charles North Wihore Mittcheil North Scotland Rather O'laberty Fowler Drug Ismery Marion Junction Viborg

Y Hearing on Planned Omaha Milwau kee Y Line Yields Slow Progress

State railway commissioners held a placid adjourned session in Mitchell with focus on the proposed Y shaped connection between the Omaha and Milwaukee lines. No new evidence was offered by the railroads, only legal points and general rate considerations, and the commission indicated it would study the matter further.

State Railway Commissioners Omaha Milwaukee Mitchell State Commission P. W. Dougherty J. J. Murphy D. L. Kelley Sweet Otto Linstadt Omaha Railroad F. R. Beacham J. Hh. Kennedy Milwaukee Railroad W. G. Porter B. F. van Vlist R. D. Springer Sioux Falls

Final official vote totals released for Davison County

County auditor compiles last Tuesday's election returns in Davison County showing Republican results for president Albert Crimmins 653 vice president Jimer Burkett 622, numerous delegates and state offices with varied figures across districts and parties. Democratic totals list Woodrow Wilson 164 for president, with parliamentary and local office tallies noted from state to county level.

Davison County Republican Party Albert 3. Crimmins Jimer J. Burkett Laper Frank M. Byrne Thomas Sterling Charles N. Herreid A. Oo Minesrad William Voces Tlans Peruth Milvin Grigsby Coupyoabs N. 1 Wright Pane 'P Jackson C. HW. Luge Ruger Wrank J. Wells Co. Cook Nas Boreeon Arthur Neuller J. M. Wren Holman Gov I. W. Tivier Piréasurer B. Anderson Thomas Hastcott Sherif BW. Owens J. A. Rogan J. P. Gil-lian Albert Stevens Edmund D.morcom Orvilee VY. Rinehart Andrew §. Anderson Walter G. Jacobs Jamies S. Bird Joseph J. Conry John W. Shevlin 1. Gunderson Jacob Werren Join Michel Will Chamberlain C. ©. Siderius Jorgen Joe Ituel Ig Dana James Slee Joly Wwurvink CG. J. Kennedy Carl Wowler Charles Wowler

High School Players Stage The Rivals at City Hall

A large audience enjoyed a polished amateur performance of The Rivals at city hall auditorium. Khayyam Literary Society raised funds for the high school athletic association. Under Miss Cora Windrem’s coaching the cast delivered natural, confident performances in this 1774 Sheridan comedy with couples and misadventures led by Sir Anthony Absolute and the other principals.

City Hall Khayyam Literary Society High School Athletic Association Athltic Cora Windrem Richard Brinsley Sheridan Anthony Absolute Arthur A. Anderson Captain Absolute Melbourne Emery Squire Roulkland Herbert Emery Bob Acres Oscar Heather Lucius O'Trigger McKinley Wattles Fay John White David Leonial Cornish Thomas Harold Nichols Boy Eddie Pix

Raise Poultry in Aurora

Plankinson South Dakota reports W G West and Mrs West on a rented Aurora county farm are expanding a poultry operation. They sell about 120 dozen eggs weekly and maintain 900 young chickens with 600 eggs in incubators, aiming to continue strong production and claim to be among the state's largest poultry raisers.

Plankinson S. D South Dakota W. G. West Aurora County

Coast Guard Ships Battle Grounded Cutter Near Montauk

New London coast guard cutters Rosegoggin and Itasca sailed to aid the Mohawk, grounded near Montauk, after departing this morning from New London, Conn. The operation aims to assist the stranded vessel and assess the situation.

New London Conn Coast Guard Montauk

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