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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
6
The record shows the Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society of Great Britain with U.S. Home Office in New York City listing net assets at year end 1911 of 2 709 196.68 and a ledger of admitted assets totaling 2 778 468.50. It notes premium receipts 1 737 842.27, gross profit 48 150.50, disbursements 1 773 2, balance 2 770 028.44, and 1912 South Dakota business with risks written and expenses incurred.
Y. O.S. Basford Commissioner certifies that the Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society of Great Britain is empowered to transact fire and tornado insurance in South Dakota. The filing covers the year ending December 31, 1912, with charter and organization certificates on file. The certification is dated March 1, 1914, in Pierre.
The document presents the Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford 1912 statement including capital stock, income from premiums and investments, and disbursements such as paid losses, dividends to policyholders, commissions, salaries, and office costs. Ledger and non ledge assets show real estate, loans, bonds and stocks, cash, and total admitted assets. Liabilities include net reserve, supplementary contracts, total policy claims, commissions due, and unassigned funds.
Mrs. Helene Veeder Anderson head of the Dakota Wesleyan university art department and a Mitchell high school faculty member appeared for a initial hearing on a land larceny charge. Police found stolen jewelry furs and clothing at her Graham Hall studio after a high school party theft. A diamond ring was traced to her room and later recovered. Bond set at 1000, trial scheduled for Monday at 2:00 pm in municipal court.
Belvidere South Dakota on the CM and St. P line near Prairie Lake sees rains revive crops. The town, now a summer resort, reports heavy fishing as bass weighing three to four pounds are caught. Ground is soaked, oats and winter wheat look strong, hay crop strong, and a two thousand dollar steel bridge across Brave Bull creek west of town nears completion.
The case centers on Mrs Anderson after a diamond theft at a party hosted by Mc Clinton. Evidence suggests she was alone in Graham Hall studio the morning of the robbery and she failed to post the $17,000,000 bond, remaining in county jail.
Chamberlain Day brought a large eastern Brule county crowd aboard a special Kimball train. Kimball beat Chamberlain in basketball led by Wum ball. Bijou Hills won baseball over Ole. Chamberlain also claimed a win against Kimball in another baseball game amid rope walking and foot races. Free ferry passage to the island drew attendees. The day was ideal.
Mae Evans, a principal in the Sioux Falls boarding house tragedy, was arrested on a murder charge in the death of Dr. Edward Lockhart Moore, an instructor at the state agricultural college in Brookings. She was taken to the county jail after recovery from injuries.
J T Sossaman publisher of News Cornelius N C says one box helped his serious skin ailment after other remedies failed. The salve is promoted as the best remedy for skin diseases burns bruises and boils reducing inflammation and aiding healing.
Dealers in the failed Meade County bank seek to move criminal cases from Sturgis Meade county where crop failures and bank collapse in 1912 triggered indictments. Defendants include D A McPherson Henry Perkins HW O Anderson Frank Stewart Warohi Cooper and Charles Francis. Proceedings hinge on venue and potential new indictments amid threats and past reversals by the South Dakota Supreme Court.
Loomis, S. D. reports Rev. Smith of Worthing preached at the Loomis church last Sunday. Rev. George Green of Loomis preached at Worthing on the same day, sharing sermons.
The Hol Jay family with Mr and Mrs I Darmer returned to their Mt Vernon home Saturday after the funeral of Mr A Darmer held last Friday. Many friends sent flowers to show respect for their neighbor. Miss Atkinson is very sick.
At Carthage South Dakota June 7 a serious accident occurred on the ball ground as A C Stube from Iroquois ran over W P Scarborough of De Soto breaking his collar bone and five ribs. The elder Scarborough and Sh C Scarborough were also knocked down. Scarborough was taken to Salem to join friends on the 10 train. Attendance was large and amusements plentiful during the day.
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders lower coal freight rates after a South Dakota railway commission complaint. Milwaukee line points in South Dakota see reductions per ton with Chamberlain, Oacoma, Presho and others listed. Northwestern line rates likely higher overall but also reduced at the same start date.
Pierre South Dakota N M Tilanson of the State land department reports filings on 76 000 acres to form a large forest reserve in the Pine Ridge and Slim Butte regions. The total tract reaches about 70 000 acres and fencing costs of around 8 000 dollars are funded to prepare the area for game preservation with work to start by July first. The western part of the state is said to look its best this spring.
Mr Anderson writes to The Republican defending Mrs Anderson amid theft charges. He says friends will believe nothing heard, deny any personal involvement, and forgive conduct in moments of mental unconsciousness. He asks for supportive visitors at the courthouse and notes she has enough troubles already.
Supreme Court opinions released list several cases with judges Whiting Gates and Polley involved. Hurdley Dry Goods Co. vs Anna A Aibein at Custer firmed. Edna Lovett vs Lizzie Heumpiner et al Roberts affirmed. Jessie Rowe vs O H ... bases of ins
Reports from across South Dakota indicate ideal crop conditions with corn largely planted and emerging healthily. Cool recent weather slowed corn growth but aided small grains. a hot late June to July growth surge is anticipated, with pasture lush and hay crops forecast to be among the state’s largest, potential values up to 15 million dollars.
A preview announces five days of Chautauqua attractions headlined by the Venetian Guards Band and the Anita Sinevineg Orchestra with varied acts. An elevated platform and tent auditorium will seat a large crowd for concerts spanning popular tunes to grand sacred selections.
Wilt resigns after two years as cashier of the Commercial and Savings bank of the city. He seeks a less desk bound role and will be replaced by J. W. Bryant, an experienced banker, who will assume duties soon. Bryant previously sold his business at Hthan and will relocate to take the post.
A dilapidated ferry sank crossing the Teheptea river near St. Petersburg on Ascension Day. Fifty persons drowned amid public uproar over police laxity in ferry supervision.
Five hundred delegates from 75 cities in the United States and Canada attended the sixth annual convention of the National Association of Building Owners and Managers in Cincinnati. The gathering aims to unite building owners and managers to improve construction and management conditions.
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