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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
7
A local boy fired at a large transformer near the creamery, piercing it and causing two days of blackout. The town relied on kerosene lamps as repairs were made and authorities consider charges for discharging firearms and property destruction.
A July evening audience attended the First Baptist church for the final summer concert by the chorus under Mrs. Brackett. The program featured Thelma Dodson in soprano and violin solos by H. W. Peterson, with notable performances by Zerline Miles Sylvan Wood Charles Brown and Miss Trace Powers. The pastor read a Patriotism statement from Dr. Lyman Abbott.
Crop conditions in South Dakota show strong growth due to recent moisture and warm weather. Corn planting was delayed by rain but most fields are in. replanting occurred in low areas from excess wetness. Western South Dakota reports exceptional growth and record acreage, signaling a potentially banner yield.
An old ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure works internally on mucous surfaces. It touts testimonials and a per bottle price. The text is garbled with illegible numbers and stray phrases.
A Sioux Falls letter praises Mitchell for hosting the U C T grand council meeting held by Fenimore council. It notes Mitchell’s hospitality, lavish wood music and sports, and that Yankton council will attempt to match next year. Sioux Falls council No. 100 won $25 for the parade delegation on June 2. past grand councilor Mulvey was elevated to grand junior councilor.
N C Nelson 48 dies of heart failure found in doorway at home with his aged father Rasmus Nelson on a Komstad farm. They lived in isolation for decades and had lent money to neighbors, leaving the estate with surprising wealth despite squalor.
Friends and Alpha club members hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Ella Linklater, Central school principal, at Miss Lilly Patterson’s home. Gifts were wheeled in on a cart and presented individually as she travels to Plankinton for her marriage to Bert Mullen.
Three rough looking men were arrested in Scotland on police tips from detectives of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway. City Marshal DeSilva made the arrest. A vagrancy charge was filed, with a more serious count in preparation alleging involvement in multiple box car robberies north of Scotland over several weeks. Loot from the freight cars is said to be recovered.
Hudson gun club plans the fourth annual registered shoot on Friday June 9 with J Nelson a leading marksman. Nelson says many professionals from Alexandria South Dakota and Pipestone Minnesota will attend to compete for liberal prizes.
The competition will feature many entrants and is seen as able to produce strong records, with the tournament expected to be the most successful of its kind in Hudson.
Commencement week at the academy opens with graduation in the college chapel then the baccalaureate sermon by President William Grant Seaman at the Methodist Episcopal church. Speeches by Washburn and Seaman follow with concerts, class day events, alumni banquet, and campus reunions planned through Tuesday and Sunday graduation exercises.
Notre Dame academy junior class hosted a seven course banquet at Widmann hotel in honor of seniors and faculty. Miss Lillian Silvis presided as senior class president with remarks and toasts, followed by speeches from faculty and Rev O Flaherty. Commencement week continues with music recital by Mildred Bruner and Mildred Silvis, class day essays by Bertha Ruden Margaret Witzgerald and Minnie Mylan, then an academy reception alumni lunch and piano recital preceding graduation exercises at city hall auditorium.
Watertown will host the Grand Army of the Republic and the Woman's Relief Corps for their state meeting on June 18 14 and 15. Mayor A T Hopkins Mrs Carrie G Rowe post senior vice commander C Perrin and Rev Fred Stockton head the invitation and planning committee. Kampeska hotel serves as headquarters with additional accommodations arranged.
Auditor and treasurer sworn statement presenting a financial condition of Davison County. Exhibits show receipts and expenditures as recorded in official books. County officials attest to accuracy before a court on a stated date with seal.
Auditor's exhibit details disbursements during a quarter for county finances. It lists school money receipts to date, warrants issued and outstanding, warrants outstanding at interest rate, and bills receivable figures with terse numeric entries.
Auditor and treasurer affirm the county's financial condition exhibit and warrants drawn statement are true and correct. Clerk S Cattrell attests to the oath date and official capacity.
Canvassing the city reveals a large encampment with a parade led by R N Kenderscholl the Drummer Boy of the Rappahannock and his son. The Fourth Regiment band of Watertown will perform prominently in events and parade. Efforts will recruit a guard of honor from Sons of the American Revolution Veterans and Spanish American War veterans. Schoolchildren will display national colors. Governor Frank M Byrne will attend as a guest of honor.
Bishop Thomas Nicholson, former youth laborer on Fowler church site, returned to the Chicago area church to help raise 700 to clear debt. He noted his early days hosting services in a tent on a lot bought with a 5 000 loan from an Union City Minnesota couple and recounted begging lumber and supplies during a hot summer.
The student minister describes carrying planks and nails while working, confirming his help digging a ditch. He says he pursued studies at the university and institute, plans headquarters at the Union League club, and will preach at Des Plaines camp on July 9 before a rest and study vacation. He will speak at Mount Morris on Aug 26 for the Rock River conference anniversary and preach in Terre Haute on June 11.
The New York World notes Congress must raise at least 150 million dollars for army and navy expenditures but accuses lawmakers of no economy elsewhere. It critiques a 42 million river and harbor bill as local robbery and dismisses a 20 million public buildings bill as unjustified, urging leadership to resist further public money grabs.
Democratic leaders predict a quiet St. Louis convention while Roosevelt journeys westward in a determined mood to seize the Chicago nomination. Bryan is expected but Taft is not a candidate this time.
Local notes report O H Cassem traveling to McNeal Nebraska as a witness in a shooting trial. Henry Swindler aims for recognition at the Republican national convention in Chicago. Other items include poultry show hopes for Mr Wright and Rhode Island Red pen, teachers’ certification event at Notre Dame academy, and washouts on the Milwaukee road near North McGregor causing over 1 million dollars in damage.
Last night a shower dropped five hundredths of an inch as Prom Tuesday drew to a close. Visitors arrived from Tama and Sioux City while local residents scheduled social and fraternal events across Mitchell and nearby towns.
Voters in Deuel county authorize $75000 in bonds for a new county court house in Clear Lake. The measure carried by a heavy majority and construction will start as soon as arrangements are made. The new building will be one of the finest and most modern in South Dakota.
Indianapolis dispatch notes Mr. Ford may renew his peace plan and improve chances to free the boys by Christmas.
Leo J Nievers of Chicago faced recruitment limits over an obscene tattoo. Aberdeen officials found a local artist to tattoo a dress on the Venus image to satisfy orders. Lieutenant Campbell reviewed the design and accepted Nievers after deeming it not offensive. He then shipped to St Louis for drill.
W A Wheeler, secretary of the Dakota Improved Seed Co, was named by the U S secretary of agriculture as specialist in marketing seeds. He will move to Washington D C after passing a civil service exam. Wheeler departs for Washington soon, then returns to Mitchell to wind up affairs before moving in July. He founded the company nine years ago, helping build it into a leading northwest firm and serving in Corn Palace committee work.
Sioux Falls authorities report Arthur Stiglitz, released on suspended jail sentence, is jailed again for six months on charges of contributing to the delinquency of Laura Bird. Bird, dying at Ark of Refuge after swallowing three bichloride of mercury tablets in a personal crisis, alleges Stiglitz procured the poison and led her astray as her family keeps vigil.
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