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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
4
Sergeant Hanley told listeners that Germans planned Europe’s conquest for years with spies in France mapping building ranges to target churches. He described gas warfare and the brutal toll on American and French civilians, urging rapid American aid to prevent further deaths.
Local exemption board chair W. E. Tipton announced that new registrants will not be released for induction until questionnaires are completed and proper classification is determined. The county must supply 206 men for the June quota, with several replacements pending from Camp Lewis rejections.
Kenneth Ross celebrated his tenth birthday with ten friends at 704 West Fourth Avenue. The children played games contests and music with patriotic decorations and prizes. At five o clock they sang America and enjoyed refreshments.
Mrs F L Juptill hosted the Five Hundred club Friday afternoon. The Bridgettes met with Mrs J L Anders on Friday. Mrs H E Heneger entertained the Ladies Aid of the Congregational church on Wednesday afternoon.
LIEUT. BRANSON IS HOME ON FURLOUGH. After a winter course, Lt Branson takes charge of a company at Vancouver Barracks. He supervises aviation sections and maintenance work for the air service, contributing to the Pacific defense program.
A bustling weekly roundup lists residents Isaac Wisi and the Frinks with others like James Rizen and Glen Wyant visiting kin. Eddie Leclerc and others from Lower Brule join new Record subscribers. several families travel to Chamberlain and Mitchell, while a chimney is damaged by lightning during a rainstorm.
Lee Dougan leaves Mitchell with his wife for Minneapolis then Stone Minnesota to visit brother Lynn and Blanche before heading to New York City for about a week. Kate Ryan Rose Shoemaker Grace Steele and Clare visit Mitchell. Fergen funeral pallbearer Dudley Hughes Will Marso and Tracy Harrison return from Ft Riley on ten day furlough. Rev I M Young leaves for Springfield to take pastorate. Local residents travel visit and work notes across Mitchell and surrounding towns.
County draft preparation notes show 5 000 state quota and 103 sent to Camp Funston as South Dakota pleads for fair share. Davis County projects 5 600 entrants with 4 000 to Camp Funston and others to later camps. Local boards await Washington orders to reclassify registrants and fill the class one pool as communities rally with visitors and wedding notices amid war mobilization.
Mitchell column recaps numerous local visits and travel. Residents Maud Rotsey is involved in a housing plan as Searts family plans to move to Mitchell. A boy was lightly bruised after a car incident near Main Street and Seventh Avenue. Several residents depart for Oacoma, Aberdeen, or Abilene to attend sessions and visit friends. A marriage license is issued to Fred Boyce and Ansine Levison. Ruskin Park opens for summer religious services with Dr. Harry Macareffouse Gaze as speaker. Multiple residents shop, visit, or travel, including Dr. Patterson, Mrs. Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Sundquist, and others. clerks and officials visit and conduct business in Mitchell.
Miss Nettie Glyde, soon to wed Robert Charles Henry of Sheldon Iowa on June 8, was honored at a shower hosted by the Misses Reed and Miss Gilbertson at Mrs CG J Bliss home 685 West Fourth Avenue. The evening included a social program and a Pyrex dish gift from Mr Morrow delivered by express at 9:30 followed by a two course luncheon.
A mail arrives with news of Louis arriving safely overseas. Residents share visits, trips, and arrivals across Murdo area including Draper, Lincoln, and nearby towns. Folks greet friends, attend graduations, and note military drafts and summer plans as community life continues amid wartime.
Mrs Ethel Grinager of Hudson visits. Mrs Frank Mashek leaves for Windfield Kans for a month. Mrs Gus Westendorf returns home after visiting her parents. Mr S Nesbit of Albion Ind is home. Herman Geppert leaves for St Petersburg Va to serve. Grace Burns leaves for Brookings to study stenography. Mrs W W Bowers returns from Sioux City after visiting family. TA Weiss returns from Texas. Chris Doudell visits Mitchell. Miss Lillian Meis and Leo Ryan marry. Christine Schmidt and Margaret Schmidt head to Mankato for stenography. Mrs Fred Klarke and Mrs Deal of Mt Vernon arrive for Decoration day. Mrs Walter Willy departs for Flandreau after visiting, husband at Camp Dede.
Mrs Emma Hall and children visited relatives in Wessington Springs. Dr and Mrs George Johnson of St James Minn visited the HB M Sessler home. Mrs Fred Olson and sons Melvin and Waller returned from Upland Ga after five months. Numerous residents traveled to Mitchell Estherville and Chicago for studies and visits. A tenth anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Matt Poxdist featured a feather rocker and cards.
Local notes report Mrs. Mary Koser’s extended stay in Haver de Grace Maryland with stops in Harrisburg Pennsylvania Mrs G L Estabrook’s move to Buffalo New York plus an auction of household goods Miss Ella McDonald assists at the Superintendent office correcting Eighth grade exams Mrs Rufus Morris returns from a two week visit with her mother in Parker Texas R B Morris returns from Montana Mrs Robt Hunt and Miss Louise Patterson wed May 25 Rev Shearer officiating Mrs T W Parrott and children arrive from Lynden Washington to live here remains of her husband buried at Eventide cemetery Mr Parrott died last fall in Washington North Dakota Richardson and Mrs Al Gole visit McFarlane home Barnard Brown returns from Mitchell South Dakota Miss Joy Morton returns to Brookings after visiting friends
A series of short notices records visits and travel among residents and relatives in Garden Valley, Sioux Falls area, and neighboring towns. Individuals such as Ho Lo, Mrs. Geo. R. Pinney, Miss Nellie But, Mrs. Ole Iverson, Gerrit Vanees, Gerrit Conrad, and Anna Schmidt are mentioned with trips to Chicago, Des Moines, and Red Wing. The item also notes a hospitalization improvement for John Noteboom and a leg injury to Anna Schmidt, plus a military transfer involving Lieut. F F Wilson and a move from Waco Texas to Rantoul Illinois.
The article lists a flurry of residents and visitors in Parker with movements to Canton Spencer Portage Sioux City and Wil l likely surrounding towns. Names include Mrs A A Schoonhoven Mrs J J Russell LeRoy Bartle Dr Kinyon Miss Mae Baird and many others with travels to Camp Merritt Pendin g sailings and local appointments. The wind storm damaged a barn on the Otto Rowenhorst farm and local officials record movements of officials and clergy.
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