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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
5
Miss Dolly Dimples three act musical at the Gate drew a filled house despite heat. Matinee ran today and tonight closes the run with a stellar finish. Children in white, new songs, and coordinated dances pleased the audience. The Moorhead sisters provided brains costumes and music and earned praise for the successful local production.
Washington report notes Edward J. Lynch of Washington D C is to serve as collector of internal revenue for Minnesota as part of the federal appointment. The announcement places Lynch in charge of tax collection operations and enforcement in the state.
South Dakota railroad commission probes alleged discrimination by telephone firms in charges and services. 124 companies represented as hearings outline equity in tolls, rentals, deposits, and contracts. Mitchell and Rapid City sessions set to study rates and depreciation.
Over 100 farmers gathered at the Prosper Farmers club meeting last Friday at the school house to hear talks on silo investments. Chas Boreson and Im P Sand shared practical profits from cement and stave silos, predicting more local investments next year. Prof. Jones will speak at the next gathering with a dairy cow illustrated talk and lantern slides.
J A Steninger of Parker serves as president and A S Hall of Redfield as secretary for the group.
The Huron district assembly hosts a ten day camp on association grounds near St. Lawrence with Rev. G. T. Notson as superintendent. Speakers include Rev. Dr. McKaig and J. P. Jenkins. Activities include Pentecostal hour music led by Mr. Vessey, district conference Thursday and Friday, Epworth league events over the weekend.
In Boston the eve of the 138th Bunker Hill anniversary featured Midnight speeches by Theodore Roosevelt Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels and Treasurer John Burke. Roosevelt pressed a peace policy with a strong navy and said the United States would not arbitrate questions of vital honor but would demonstrate strength in peace to preserve national interests.
Men showed who won our independence for us and founded this government according to crnmeny.
Saloni ki Greece reports cholera among Bulgarian forces in Macedonia with hundreds of cases and many deaths. Moslem villagers occupied by Servian troops volunteer for service with Serbia. Dispatches from Petrograd say Bulgarian troops loot Moslem houses in Petriche and massacre residents. Demobilization plan accepted in Vienna with joint garrisons and Russian arbitration as a condition.
Miss Maude One McCollum of Vivian S D and Howard Mclarnan were wed at the McLarnan home with Rev R M Howell officiating. Attendants were Ruth McCollum Maude Hawkins and Bernice Frost. The couple plan a ranch life after a Black Hills honeymoon by car.
Rapid City South Dakota Secretary Ben M Wood of the South Dakota Good Roads association and Black and Yellow trail committee plans a Chicago to Yellowstone Park trip around August 18. He forms the Black Hills Automobile Association including Rapid City Deadwood Lead Hot Springs and Sturgis to manage state road funds. About 700 autos already in the Hills and 2500 automobile parties expected this season as Cheyenne Bridges at Creston and Wasta remove main tourist obstacles. Roads statewide and in the Hills have improved easing travel to any area.
Ed Burgess and his son trek from Bangor Maine to San Francisco with burros and horses resembling early transport. Burgess, a long-time Black Hills resident, previously traveled to California and now plans to reach their destination by early November. Also promotes Electric Bitters with testimonial from Mrs. Rhinevault praising health benefits.
Scout Commissioner A C Marr leads 35 Boy Scouts on a cross country hike from Huron to Mitchell South Dakota. They plan weeks of camping along the Jim River with a Red Cross wagon and supply auto accompanying. The troop travels on foot and has a 31 piece band. It is the fifth such organization in the United States.
J. T. Sossaman, publisher at News of Cornelius North Carolina, reports one box aided a serious skin ailment after other remedies failed. The salve reduces inflammation and soothes burns bruises and bone issues. Recommended by Diehl Brown.
The first national Holiness camp meeting in South Dakota begins tomorrow at Riverside station near Mitchell on the Jim river. Rev. Chas Fowler directs with Rev. C H Babcock and local ministers assisting. sessions include 8 a m worship 10 a m 3 30 p m and 8 p m with singing led by Underwood Stebbens and Brown.
Two militants from the Woman's Freedom League, Mrs. Clarendon Hide and Miss Bunting, were sentenced to fourteen days in jail for obstructing police at a suffraget meeting near Premier Asquith’s residence. Six others sentenced to long terms began an honor strike after jail entry.
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