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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
8
Community notes cover church anniversaries and a festival, a memorial visit, and local schooling and election updates. Residents including Mrs Myron Sullivan and Mr Frederickson attend events. preparations for a consolidated schools vote and summer work programs are noted, with several families traveling or relocating for the season.
A large crowd attended an evening event in Prestto featuring dances and music by the Canistote band and Brideexvater orchestra. The day included a bridgewater parade with a cannon salute, speeches by Mr J Worked, and a note that the Brideewated fire department will travel to Rapid City for a state tournament.
Alexandria Woo moves to Riversjean dome awaiting fall selinal opening. Crowded social visits include Miss Blanche Gordon and Mrs tool with Miss Miri saniatturd. Clarence Wewley in St Joseph hospital teased by Dolly Wewley visit. Miss Eva Gregory returns from Brookings to teach next year. June term of Hanson County court opens with Judge Bosmith. calendar short. Registration shows no county wide draft shocks. Kilwerton leads with 62 names. School election set for June 40. clerks elected. Residents attend events at Menno precinct and local gatherings fill the community.
The snippet lists names and movements to Mitchell Atlantic City Cherokees and North Dakota. It notes miss Whitmson and Baye Whitmson on belated travel,families visiting, and a delayed passenger. It mentions a walker registration day with City Aider McMahon and staff, noting police open until late.
Woonsocket Ho Bo Bodee and family from Artesian spent Sunday with friends. Alvin Neelen and sister traveled. Mrs tieoree Loeue, Artesian, returned after a day at school. Mr. and Mrs. John Bulwork and Miss Thane Carruthers joined H M Hopkins at Letelver Sunday. City water service interrupted a week due to main breaks after new tower hookup. Delegation from Wessington Springs led by Mayor N uingham and W B Olmstead visited for college commencement with about forty cars in tow.
Mrs A H Wilson and children return to Mitchell after visiting her mother Mrs M Johnston and family. Mrs Peter B Dirks arrives in Chamberlain from Sarante Lake. Ruth Gannaway and Gene Tidrick reappointed for summer teaching. Mrs P Moran of Kennebec visits her mother with sister and cousin. Mr and Mrs J N Smoke visit from Leader, Iowa with son Paul. Judge and Mrs B C Waddle attend Yankton college commencement. Miss Huddle to teach next year in Ree Heights. Mrs J H Bingham learns her sister and husband Dr and [text cut]
White Lake residents and visitors are listed visiting relatives and attending events in Mitchell Yankton and Crofton. The city council enacted an ordinance limiting households to one hoe per property within White Lake city limits.
Mr Vernon and Mrs Mary Garey were believed missing last Saturday after a visit to San Antonio where she wintered and planned to visit sister Mrs Mo G Betts. Stanley H Morris arrived as the Western State Bank cashier from Walton and assumes duties with prior five year Western State Bank experience. Miss Elma Davis and Joe Lowe wed in a quiet ceremony. Miss Travis rises in Mt Vernon society.
The readable lines show a jumble of names and travel notes with several residents departing for visits and events. Mentions include Miss Mareuret Moeller attending exercises, Miss Mario Vilmeiasteins in a chaiss, and Robert Wanst family traveling to Vesa for a drugstore manager role. The text also notes a death in Gliewo and various holiday plans.
Plankinton area residents are notified of a refined visit at a treatment of a deposed individual near GWetetror. The notice mentions Mrs Plovd Vitel and children from Saterdas visiting for an extended time, with references to Rev. Lavery and Miss Grace Nilson. The text outlines attendance at a memorial conference and indicates a reform to the Atpera county clergy for additional service. Verna, Hone, Joipsend, and other relatives are listed among attendees.
Community activities noted include Mrs Wo McMullen hosting breakfast with Misses Selmi Olive Leona Edith Choiver Muriel Lawson and others. A county Old Settlers picnic is planned for June 10 at Miller's Grove with speakers Lathan and C Sh Marshal.
Parker reports Mrs Parker Peardie Hirst attending Yankton college commencement where her daughter Pearl earns a B A. Danforth family moves to Yankton after long Parker ties including Citi zens bank and public service. Lewellyn Calkins graduates from Dakota Wesleyan with top grades.
Miss Lorna Warsing marries William Wustler in a Presbyterian ceremony on Sunday June 8. The bride wore white silk net and a veil, and the couple hosted a reception home near Davis for family and friends. Parker plans include the graduate’s scholarship as a sign of public schools’ achievement.
Miss Tilda Andersen spent Sunday at her parents home in Wapon seeker Tre Blow. Downing family hosted guests at the Go Bo Whitney house. Lake Barber visited Mitchell for a High School alumni banquet. Arizona visit planned for May Jett Phurs day with Miss May’s sister. Irene Wilson El iotte Merrigan and two daughters from Beresford dined at Wain Chavers home. Mrs BE OW Downing and children arrive from Blunt to reside locally. Parmers State bank rear occupies rooms. Pord Chaindler and Miss Stella Chronicler were Lane visitors. Stella to spend summer in Phiten assisting her father. Miss Haisie Siow visited from Mit Chel and stayed with BP Barker. accompanied by Miss Uradra Barber for a few days.
Kadoka area report notes the death of a sister tying a marriage link, Mrs. Eindian Sharon returns home from Stickney, locals plan homestead improvements and new barn construction, and several residents are listed as enlisting in Company A Fourth South Dakota Infantry and Troop I Cavalry with names including Eimer Stolmes and Leo Vice.
Ethan Jos. Weeple enlisted in the national guard in Mitchell with Herman Oberembt and Jos. Woth returning from Montana. Miss Eleanora Hotn visits Dimock relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Peterseiurz visit from Dimock with ALG. Weiland moves to Walworth county for farming. Tom Thos Robin and family visit Ethan relatives after Greigton College break. Mrs. Robt. Zeier recounts a severe accident at her well house when her clothing tore and she was injured.
A terse report notes a nearby passerby aided a woman who cried out as she was hurt. Medical responders found no additional injuries beyond a small head bump and assessed her condition as stable. Authorities are reviewing the incident for clarity.
Marion residents announce visits from N D and Wisconsin relatives and report on upcoming community events. Chie Marion defeats Freeman in baseball with a decisive score as the town weighs arrangements for a tournament and plans for a commencement at the Presbyterian church.
Belvidere reports multiple farm and home developments including Boelcher brothers finishing on their east farm and planning to feed the place. Anda diver visits L A Pier’s home as a new house is planned. Louis Welfl hires a school business project on east side and plans to move. Contractors for the new school appear paused while the board pushes for completion. Red Cross planning among Belvidere ladies. Twenty three men registered in Belvidere Tuesday, oldest just under thirty, youngest twenty one. Belvidere’s cavalry troop at Wibatl and infantry at Scotland now total ten and one respectively. Population under 160 and eleven volunteers claim strong town record. Local fishing yields include a 4 2 pound bass at Belvidere lake and a 1 pound catfish in White River. Old settlers’ union meeting of Stanny Weakon and Jackson counties to be held in Belvidere on the 14th of Neust. Mrs R L Pinkerton left for Clee to help a son’s dental college. Hartson at Mitchell hospital is reportedly improving and expects return next week.
Rock Valley residents and visitors arrive over the week including Kennebec Jon Donseferty from Rock Valley Kansas for a breather visit. Howard Barton arrives from Mis Vernon with Lee Barton staying to register. Lillian Eduard from Wausa Nebraska visits. Marie Gilley from Rapid City noted for dramatic art and music. Mrs Poo Moran from Chamberlin accompanies Mrs Eugene Kelmere and a Massachusetts cousin. Weisner heads to Mitchell for a meeting. local hog breeding improvements discussed at Hesse meetings.
Mitchell and vn conit shooters invited to a second annual Rome Gun Club registered tournament to be held Monday June 18 at 9 a.m. with 150 targets. Open to amateurs with two special events handicap and team shoot. Interstate association adds 25 cash and 25 prizes. Contacts: Chas Boreson A J Prana Thomas Eastcott Harry Zehnprenning.
Dr. B A Bobb returns from New York while Rev Harry and family visit Kimball. Lorne Avery visits home from the University of South Dakota. Numerous locals plan travel to Chicago, Lake Geneva, and Aberdeen as institutes, church events, and railroad: Milwaukee improvements draw attention.
Residents along the Big Sioux River protest the activities of expert pearl fishers from Davenport Iowa who scrape the river from Brookings to Moody County. They use tents launch boats and iron pipe hooks to extract clams and pearls shipped to Davenport for buttons and similar products. Fearing destruction of fish spawn and future fishing losses locals may seek an investigation by the state fish and game warden.
Washington June 9 Warry L Rousseau civil engineer and navy department commission member named assistant general manager of the emergency fleet corporation succeeding F A Eustis Samuel A Fuller of New York named assistant to the general manager succeeding Rousseau.
A sharp clash between generations questions young women's ankles and knees as a moral topic. The remark notes how magazines ridicule ankles while praising more exposed styles.
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