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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
7
Governor Byrne sought the state supreme court opinion on the constitutionality of Chapter 64, Laws of 1907, expressing that without relief a special legislative session might be needed to tax corporations. The court declined to act, leaving the session question open and Byrne to decide soon. Tax collection from express companies and other corporations faces difficulties without court ruling.
Miss Ether B. Ludwig former Latin professor at Dakota Wesleyan and James Victor Martin former English teacher at the same school wed tonight at the bride’s Indiana home. Relatives and DePauw University circle attend. They will study in Columbia University for a month in New York before sailing to Tokyo in August for Martin’s job as English instructor.
The Methodist Church of Farmer will hold revival meetings in a large tent on the church lawn starting Sunday evening, June 14. Children’s day exercises are set for 10:30 a.m. that day. Dr J S Jenkins will speak in the morning and possibly the evening. Dr W S Shepherd and Rev P O Bunt will assist during the week.
The South Dakota immigration department reports many inquiries from easterners seeking harvest work in the state later in the season. Requests come from New York City Long Island and several states. Secretaries of commercial clubs will supply direct information to inquirers to aid both farmers needing help and workers seeking employment.
The South Dakota Supreme Court, in John H. Streich v Board of Education of Aberdeen, held that health police powers extend beyond explicit statutes and must adapt to changing views. The case debated whether school physical exams could cause mental health harm, with the court weighing health risks against regulatory needs.
The text argues that mental suggestions and the study of physiology and hygiene should be excluded from schools. It states that courts must follow current accepted doctrine unless evidence shows it is incorrect, implying future shifts may occur but not yet.
Insurance Commissioner O K Stablein asks mayors statewide to issue proclamations highlighting the dangers of fireworks and explosives. He urges safe celebration with flag unfurls and entertainment avoiding high explosives to prevent loss of life and property damage.
A $500 reward from George Swenson of Soldier Iowa is posted for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Henry Gibble’s killer. Swenson is Gibble’s widow’s father, and locals aim to raise the reward to at least $1,000. Gibble was murdered last September while driving in Brandon Springs district. initial investigations suspected accident, but bullet wounds proved homicide. Mrs Gibble and her four children remain in Tripp county.
Pierre South Dakota reports lush prairie flora after heavy May and June rains. Acres of scarlet wild geranium carpet the prairie while blue bells and spider lilies color lower wetlands. Gumbo lilies whiten some areas and cactus adds crimson among bright garden varieties.
White Lake Nebraska or South Dakota area resident Mrs Dethless, nearly 80, lay four days in hiding after a fall from a trap door in a cellar. She crawled to fetch drink but the house lacked telephone and aid, with her daughter away. Doctors fear she may not recover.
A team of valuable horses owned by Peter Byrne of Bon Homme county ran away from a bluff and plunged about 60 feet into the Missouri river. One horse drowned and a spring wagon with a cultivator sank. recovery impossible. A second horse survived the crash.
A party of men crossing the river in a boat rescued bystanders when their wagon and horses nearly toppled into the water. The party narrowly escaped being pulled into the swift current as the animals slipped from the bank.
A Ly Man county jury awarded Mrs. Rachel Cooper $2000 against John E. Dougherty former United States Indian agent at Lower Brule. The injury occurred when horses frightened by his motorcycle caused a buggy to overturn. Dougherty, now in Washington DC, was not present at trial. Attorneys plan to collect the judgment.
The state land department will soon distribute the income fund on the permanent school fund amounting to 708,459 dollars for the June semi annual distribution. The payment will be 4.12 dollars per pupil, compared with 4.04 dollars the year before.
The South Dakota Masonic grand lodge closed with re elections in the Royal Arch Masons. Hubert W. Bartlett as grand high priest and M. Poznansky as deputy grand high priest were named among a large slate. About 700 masons attended from across the state plus 500 Eastern Star attendees. A theater party and a subsequent dance at the Masonic temple drew 1,000 guests.
Railroad men report a disastrous hail storm swept a four to five mile wide strip around Canova South Dakota Wednesday afternoon. The hail damaged corn and wheat crops and shattered windows on the north sides of buildings in Canova.
The wet season in Pierre has brought millions of gray brown moths that swarm over trees and infiltrate houses when opportunities arise. Experts disagree on the exact worm species they breed, but the pest is clearly a significant nuisance.
Lemmon South Dakota forms a civic saloon association with 48 directors after a special election. G E Lemmon is elected chairman. board includes bankers merchants lawyers and land agents. No preacher is listed. Plan to consider city manager system may go to a special election.
A Davison County piece praises Mt. Vernon for weathering a stormy past and flourishing since a devastating 1889 prairie fire. It notes two banks with deposits over 350 000, strong civic spirit, thriving farms, and ongoing Old Settlers gatherings that inspire county residents.
The Holden alfalfa special train toured Aberdeen Ipswich Bowdle and Selby continuing along the Milwaukee line for a third day of farm outreach. Lecturers spoke on alfalfa and silos while locals cheered including bouquets from Wilmot and a band in Milbank.
Nellie Owens daughter of Mr and Mrs Emery Owens and Robert Larson of Sioux Falls were married at the Owen home 712 S Edmunds St The ceremony was performed by Rev J S Hougland pastor of the Methodist church The couple will live in Sinai SD and then Mitchell.
Mrs. Louisa Ferris of Seattle visits Parkston as F. Grimm and Mrs. John Schmierer host a five o clock tea. A group of friends enjoys social conversation, readings by Wauneta Ferris, and instrumental music by Mrs. J. L. Vickers. A luncheon follows.
Mrs W C Metcalf entertained at her 415 North Edmonds Street residence with a five o clock tea on Friday and an afternoon bridge party on Saturday. Yellow roses decorated both events. About eighteen guests attended the tea and sixteen at the bridge where Mrs Robert Burns won the game honors. A three course luncheon followed the bridge.
The Social Hour club of Butler and Perry townships met with Mrs. Harry Northrup on a hot June afternoon to plan a July 4 picnic at Erickson's grove. About twenty-five ladies attended, enjoying cake ice cream and cold tea after the business portion.
Fort Pierre resident George Philip elected grand master by South Dakota Masons at Aberdeen session. Born near Glasgow Scotland, came to western South Dakota at 18, now 35 and the youngest in the state's history. Law graduate 1906 from University of Michigan, practicing law at Fort Pierre and assistant U S district attorney. Member of multiple Masonic bodies and Eastern Star. wife and two children.
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