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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
6
The Connecticut Fire Insurance Company of Hartford filed sworn statements for the year ending December 31, 1922. The report shows assets totaling about 7.94 million with admitted assets around 7.74 million and liabilities of roughly 3.27 million. Disbursements include losses of about 2.06 million and interest, rents, and other obligations. The commissioner confirms the company’s authority and imprint of official certification.
Ledger and income statement for the Indiana and Ohio Live Stock Insurance Company of Crawfordsville Indiana ending December 21 1912 show capital paid up 200000 ledgers assets at 13080 00 non ledger assets kona and total income 378949 08 disbursements 349085 59 balance 430850 81 liabilities section begins with interline figures and partial asset listings including interest and rent 83303 91 details fragmented across ledger and non ledger sections.
State insurance official certifies that HState of Authority Indiana Ohio Live Haurance Co a corporation registered under Indiana law has filed a sworn statement showing its condition and business as of December 31 1912 and that the company is in compliance with the law. The document is dated February 1914 and bears the commissioner’s seal.
Mrs Corinne Glazier, once prominent in the Black Hills and Deadwood society, died in Denver after being struck by an automobile last week. Formerly married to C Bill Glazier, she pursued a costly divorce and alimony, later representing the Paxton Gallagher company in the Black Hills before disappearing.
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously discharged William R. Nelson editor of the Kansas City Star from contempt of the Jackson county circuit court. The court found the Star article contemptuous but freed Nelson because Circuit Judge Guthrie prepared his opinion the night before Nelson's contempt trial. Nelson had accused the judge of using his court for attorney profits.
The twenty seventh Dakota Wesleyan University commencement week features varied events. The academy graduating exercises were held Saturday night in the college chapel with many graduates bound for college next year. Dr J S Hoagland spoke on Work Rightly Related. A reception followed in Graham Hall. President William Grant Seaman delivered the Baccalaureate sermon at the Methodist church. Tomorrow's program includes directors meeting, alumni chapel exercises, exhibits, alumni business meetings, luncheon, class reunions, college band music, and receptions. Exercises for commencement day will be announced Tuesday.
More than 1,000 delegates from nearly every milling state attend the eighteenth annual Operative Millers Association convention in Kansas City Missouri. A fully equipped mill with modern devices operates in the convention hall as the five day meeting opens.
Oak Park musician Clarence Loomis, organist and music teacher, gained note at the Illinois Music Teachers Association convention in Bloomington May 15 16 for his violin and piano sonata. The Chicago Inter Ocean praised his work and Loomis plans to study in Vienna after leaving Oak Park for Europe. His home is 220 Wisconsin Street Oak Park.
I M Hardy sold his Mitchell bakery to J S Laird of Maquoketa Iowa and turned over possession today. The Hardys plan an east summer automobile tour and will return to Mitchell to make the city their future home. Laird is an experienced baker expected to uphold the bakery's high standard.
Misses Meda and Hdna Moorhead of Pittsburgh lead rehearsals for a high class society play at Gale theatre June 17 and 18. The production features 500 Mitchell youths and children with costumes provided by the Moorheads. Rehearsals run 9 15 am for grammar grades and 7 30 pm for older girls at the K C hall.
Ellsworth Mood of Dugger Ind was thrown from a Milwaukee road train near Ethan Friday night. He lies in Mitchell hospital unconscious since Saturday with the Knights of Pythias caring for him and his parents notified. Mood’s fellow passenger is held as a witness in the case with no further developments expected until his condition changes.
Chairman Curtis and Commissioner Jenson of the road committee are directed to procure necessary equipment and proceed with road improvements per plans. The 10 percent mile route extends from the city of Mitchell to the southeast corner of section 16-101-60.
The Baraca class and local business leaders secure the Redpath Vawter Chautauqua for Mitchell June 16 to 20. They urge residents to buy season tickets to enjoy high quality civic educational and entertaining programs and to help ensure next year's event.
County commissioners paid their previous meeting and inspection work at a Saturday session. The board awarded the Baker Mt Vernon highway contract to Pioneer Bridge company of Mitchell while the Rome Mitchell highway bid was rejected. Martin Gleeson was ap-
Pierre S. T. Nels Olson, a Perkins County farmer, tried to control a violent cow. To keep the animal from escaping, he tied the leading rope to his wrist, risking severe injury as the cow dragged him.
Olson stayed with a farmer as a cow dragged him a quarter mile. A dog latched onto the cow’s nose, helping to halt the animal and loosen the rope from Olson’s wrist before the cow could break free again.
Dr Frederick Hopkins, visiting Chautauqua as a noted orator, is described as a vigorous, magnetic speaker with a broad grasp of life. His Chicago tenure at Pilgrim Church provided deep research and his outspoken critiques once stirred city elites, earning support from preachers and the decent community alike.
Immigration Commissioner Debts says that South Dakota commercial clubs can ease farm labor shortages by organizing labor agencies through their secretaries. Inquiries to the immigration department will be given attention. Water town and Mitchell clubs already ran free labor agencies, and wider cooperation could place workers quickly where needed.
Joseph J. Carlisle a 70 year old Aberdeen pioneer collapsed and died at the Methodist Episcopal church as Aberdeen high school baccalaureate services began. A Michigan native and Civil War veteran, he helped shape Brown County public life. his widow and three sons survive.
May brought 4.53 inches of rain the highest since 1908 and among the top five in 32 years. Normal rainfall is 2.92 inches with 7 clear or partly cloudy days. The month averaged 55 degrees, below normal 57.3, and a 88 mph northeast gust on the 34st marked the period.
The annual amateur tournament of the South Dakota State Sportsmen's Association is held in Sisseton today and tomorrow. Secretary Maurice Schindler expects a large attendance from across the state. Prizes include the C G H Arland cup, the Sisseton Gun Club handicap, and the amateur high run cup. The Interstate Association adds $100 in prize money, about $5 per event.
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