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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
5
Mrs William Schrader of Lyman County western South Dakota became famed as a top regional markswoman after shooting the head from a large rattlesnake at 15 to 20 paces. The event occurred as her granddaughter spotted the snake near their homestead and called for help. The headshot killed the monster reptile, one of the largest in the area.
Rt. Rev. William Hobart Hare presides over the annual convocation of the Episcopal church of South Dakota convening in Sioux Falls for two days. The opening session featured Bishop Hare's address. Rev. Dr. Doherty read an address by Assistant Bishop Frederick Foote Johnson. Sessions are at Calvary cathedral and the parish house with clergymen from across the state and western reservations.
Sioux Falls South Dakota June 11 An immense drainage ditch will be built north of Sioux Falls this season. After months of court action all opposition has been withdrawn and construction will start once preliminaries are arranged. The ditch will cost at least 30000 under the direction of State Engineer Lea. The Big Sioux River floods last year and this year damaged thousands of acres. the ditch aims to prevent future floods and keep land cultivable each season.
Hot Springs S D will host two major gatherings this month. The Knights of Pythias state meeting comes next week with sessions June 24 and 25. The Grand Army of the Republic state department meets here June 28 to 25. Ex Governor Van Sant of Minnesota and Judge Woods of Chicago will speak at the encampment. C A B Fox and his fife and drum corps from Sioux Falls will perform.
Jill Brocktion admitted killing Cra mer in a Hot Springs blacksmith shop on May 19. She pleaded guilty and was bound over to the November term of the district court without bail by Police Judge I. S. Cook after two postponements due to missing witnesses.
Geddes South Dakota June 11 Marshal Crowley arrested an Indian warrior mid jag dance. The warrior’s wife attacked him scratching his eyes and pulling his hair as he tried to quell the drunken frenzy. The scene became the busiest ten minutes of Crowley’s police career.
Hot Springs South Dakota reports flood damage estimated at $50,000, mainly wrecked bridges and gullied streets. Railroads to assess losses. Northwestern line passable Buffalo Gap to Catholic Springs, Burlington line rerouted Minnehahta to four miles distant. Temporary repairs take days, with extensive permanent work planned.
Brookings South Carolina June 10 Captain Robert Watson of Company B at the state college died yesterday at 7 o clock from a bayonet wound suffered during a sham battle. He led a charge over an 18 foot wall when he fell onto a fixed blade held by a fellow soldier. The injury proved fatal upon operation despite initial belief it was minor. Hundreds watched on visitors day as the first such accident in the department occurred. The body will be sent to Mitchell for burial with junior classmates and parents accompanying.
Mrs. Daniel LeRoy Dresser wife of a shipbuilding trust president and of the Trust Company of the Republic arrives in Sioux Falls to pursue a divorce and a stenography position. She hides her identity, attends Sioux Falls Business College, and stays at the so called divorcee house on Grange Avenue while keeping publicity at bay. Her prior attempt at a separation decree in 1907 failed as her husband’s business failed.
Mrs. Franklin Brewster, wife of a Rochester millionaire, obtained a divorce in Sioux Falls on June 10 and fled with her son in law Senator Frelinghausen’s home. She hinted at marrying a Greek court attaché and possibly becoming a queen’s lady in waiting. Her daughters were presented at the Grecian court.
In Pierre South Dakota on June 10 a clerk heard noises at Hatch and Fisher’s store. Police cornered a fleeing burglar who was shot in the neck by an officer, taken to jail, with reports he may survive to face larceny charges.
Springfield Illinois Governor Deneen issues proclamation designating June 15 as flag day and urging proper observance.
A Charles Mix county resident seeks a buried cache of 9000 in gold coins said to be hidden near a lone tree about three miles north of Case Conger’s ranch after a 1885 Norfolk Nebraska bank robbery. The land owner gave consent through a Sioux ally for the dig and two assistants join the search in Geddes.
A major rainstorm left the Northwestern and Burlington lines between Hot Springs and Buffalo Gap Minnekahta impassable. Estimated losses exceed 10,000 in traffic and track damage. streets and bridges may cost 5,000 to 10,000. Mayor Bentley called a meeting to fund repairs as two weeks of work are expected.
Howell lies critically ill in Aberdeen after a stabbing by a colored man just outside the city. The assailant fled but may be caught as the country area is alerted. An arrest at James was made but the suspect provided an alibi and was released. The victim’s father lives in Osceola Iowa.
A sealed box car from Galveston to San Francisco released 16 half starved Chinese migrants found with heavy steel in the car. They had minimal water and crackers, one holding a certificate of admission. Officials suspect smuggling across the Mexican border with El Paso as a staging point and an arranged release that failed.
Sault Ste. Marie June 8. S. Osborn, a delegate to the Republican national convention from Michigan's Twelfth district, has been asked to deliver the principal seconding speech for Governor Curtis Guild's vice presidential nomination bid. Osborn has agreed. Osborn and Guild are longtime friends.
A Fort Pierre boy found a dead man with a mutilated face along the Bad River railroad. The coroner confirmed the death but no identification was found. Authorities suspect an altercation with tramps.
Charles A. Corey recounted his balloon journey from Quincy Illinois to Clear Lake Iowa detailing ascent to about 1000 feet at 70 mph and floating above a rain storm. He describes clouds seas of clouds and a rapid descent when a cold air current forced 1500 feet per minute drop.
Sioux Falls June 6 Judge Jones grants Henry Hendrickson Trent Moody county a new trial after considering the manslaughter conviction for the November homicide of Harvey Bradfield a Trent drug clerk. Attorneys Aikens Judge argued trial errors prompted the request.
Watertown S D June 6 By a majority of 22 in a vote of 884 Irvin Myers Wits yesterday elected to the office of municipal judge of this city and when he takes the oath of office July 1 will be the first and only judge of this rank in South Dakota The new court abolishes the old police court and all justice courts within the city and ranks next to the circuit court in judicial importance having jurisdiction over the whole county and in all civil cases where the amount involved does not exceed 800 The expense of the court is shared alike by the city and county and is expected to shorten the regal terms of the circuit court
Clarence Darrow to defend Freeman Knowles editor of the Lantern in the United States Court of Appeals. Knowles awaits perfecting his appeal from Pennington county jail at Rapid City to avoid a $500 fine imposed by Judge Carland in Deadwood. A labor committee from Black Hills unions met in Rapid City to arrange the defense.
Watertown South Carolina June 6 After four trials two before the state supreme court Carl Jackson former cashier of the State Bank of Clark was discharged by Judge Marquis and the case dismissed. Mr Jackson was accused of making false returns to the state bank examiner as to the condition of the bank.
A Sunday cloud burst in Hot Springs South Dakota disrupted railroad and telegraph lines, with partial restoration by Monday. Damages to railroads water power and telephone services, including Northwestern Burlington companies and the city, are expected to total about 25000 dollars.
In Sioux Falls the June flood on the Big Sioux and Split Rock creek claimed Leonard and Otto Anderson aged 7 and 12, sons of George Anderson. Leo Barr, a companion, survived by clinging to a submerged tree until rescue. The boys and Barr were on a raft when it capsized in the swollen stream.
Watertown June 5. The Great Northern Railway ignores a June 1 order to establish daily passenger service between Watertown and Huron. Only a freight train with a passenger coach operated today. officials know of no other service plans. The state railway board awaits the next move with interest from the affected towns.
The weekly weather bulletin notes unsettled skies and frequent rains across Huron and nearby counties from June 1 1908. Heavy rain and severe winds caused local damage in southeastern counties with hail in several areas. Temperatures ran below normal. rainfall was above normal with some spots exceeding five inches.
State dairy commissioner A H Wheaton arrested John I Ward after a Brookings test found formaldehyde as a preservative in milk sold to Huron residents. Ward’s dairy farm, under William Bullis, faced charges. both men paid 20 dollars in fines plus costs before Justice Geddis.
Dr. L D Mason, Brooklyn physician and vice president of the American Society for the Study of Inebriety, tells Washingtonian Home inmates that excessive water use can cause dangerous intoxication similar to alcohol. He cites a friend with aquamania spending hours in a tub and drinking heavily, noting many share harmful habits.
St. Louis reports the Mississippi River inching toward flood stage with a reading of 28.8 feet this forenoon. Reports from downstream indicate the Missouri River is rising rapidly as well, signaling potential flood danger.
Baltimore, June 11. Geo L Wellington Drake, an American boy, tops Eton College this year by a blend of brains and brawn. As boats captain he starred in the Thames water carnival and as a gifted amateur actor he stands among the school’s finest. He also dominated speech day and is praised for modesty. The runner up in recitation is Augustine Birrell’s son, himself a talented youth.
Eton England June 11 Former United States senator Young Mil ington of Cumberland Maryland was named as co respondent in a bill for absolute divorce filed by Dr Pierce Wilson against his wife daughter of Theodore Rohrback of Frederick county The Wilsons wed in 1898 and lived together until August 19 when Mrs Wilson claimed desertion in a filed bill Wilson says in a cross bill that in 1899 he learned of his wife’s connection with Wellington who he says was identified by Mrs Wilsons father Wellington, elected U S Senator in 1896, led the anti German Democratic ring and chaired the republican state committee
Sioux City markets list hogs cattle and produce with figures from Sioux City Stods Yards Chicago and South Omaha. Prices cover hogs fat cows steers calves stockers and feed eras plus grain and provisions with regional variations and June 10 quotations.
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt recounts an Atlantic City hotel head waiter named John explaining a cool summer by claiming many earthquakes and volcanoes moved the earth off its axis causing winter to come early. The anecdote preserves a dated, humorous local voice.
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