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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
2
The Mitchell Publishing Company Prop proprietor W R Ronald announces Melion rates with a year subscription at 1.00, six months 0.76, and three months 0.40, all strictly in advance.
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader and Huronite challenge claims that Roosevelt LaFollette votes inflated Roosevelt totals. They argue many voters misread tickets and expose issues in campaign misstatements across Pierre Dakotan, The Republican, and other papers.
The Wirst Church Christ Scientists dedicated a new building on Sixth Avenue West and Rowley Street after a three month build, costing just over $5,000 raised by voluntary contributions. The ceremony featured readings by Mrs. C G Woods and Mrs. Kathryne Dodd, with sermons on God the Preserver of Man and gratitude to Mrs. Eddy. The article recounts the church’s early history starting in 1900 with nine members and initial meetings at Mrs. Anna Ferguson’s home.
A historical note describes obtaining and using a hall once shared by the G A R, purchasing an organ and furnishings, and holding Wednesday meetings. It details lectures by Judge William E. Ewing in 1901, library and hotel depots literature placements, a 1908 Sunday school, a 1912 church organization, and quotes Mrs Holdy on science and health.
The grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters will convene in Belle Fourche on Tuesday June 18. Delegates and visitors are expected from eastern South Dakota. Local clubs have organized a large reception with an auto trip to the government irrigation project 12 miles away.
Rains across the Black Hills and adjacent areas have assured bumper crops for Hiles and nearby farms. Showers were general and copious, bringing immense benefit and promising thousands of dollars in gains, with farmers hopeful even if rains cease before August.
Spink county commissioners visited Elm Grove Stock Farm owned by hk P Sand near the city and purchased five Holstein cows including a $500 valued animal. Sand emphasizes quality over quantity and has long bred prize stock with modern facilities. He recently shipped a Holstein bull call to Kalispell Montana for a new breeder venture.
In Sturgis Southmeyd rancher Wd Win Southmayd is jailed as grand jury probes a wife killing. Police say the wife was shot in self defense during a struggle after an attempted escape from their Meade county home near the Lawrence county line.
A party of London financiers and American bankers arrived in Kimball to study the Dakota Kansas Gulf railway. They plan surveys and statistics gathering, with routes from Kearney to Carrington and on to Canada. Construction targeted to begin Oct 1 with 115 miles already bonded for $175 000, aiming full operation in two and a half years.
Mrs. J I Lammers formerly Miss Anna Madge Shaw of Deadwood located as missing heir to the fortune of J Franklin Lammers a wealthy Alaskan miner killed in a May Kennecott slide.
Miss Mary Svinners McGrath and Jeroy Morris wed Wednesday June 12 at 1 pm in Mitchell. Ceremony by Dr. J Howland followed a pink and white decor theme. Bride from local family, groom son of J K Morris bank president. couple to honeymoon two weeks then reside at 1005 East Fourth Avenue.
Mr Jay Wood assistant cashier of the First Nations bank wed Miss Myrtle Florey on Wednesday June 6 at the bride’s home in Henry. The ceremony was led by Rev Ray of Henry Methodist church, with music by Ruth Davison and Lydia Hoge and a four course wedding supper following amid pink white and green decorations and bridal bouquets.
Lloyd W W Truax eldest son of Mr and Mrs A A Truax wed Miss Edna G Sorenson at the Truax home in a quiet service conducted by Dr J S Houshind of the First Methodist Church. The couple will travel to Minneapolis and other places before settling on their Miller South Carolina farm.
Miss Wilhelmina Rosenbrock of Roelhe ter Minnesota wed William Koch son of Mr and Mrs Henry Koch in a ceremony at a Woly Family church in Widnesday morning. Rev C O Flaherty performed the nuptial mass as Mrs Cora Boice Crow played the organ. A breakfast for twenty five followed and a reception later at the Koch home featured social amusements and refreshments. The Republican extends congratulations to the couple.
Mrs Howard W Leehan hosted a five o'clock tea on Tuesday for forty guests and a one o'clock luncheon plus bridge on Wednesday afternoon at her home. Decorations featured peonies carnations and sweet peas as guests enjoyed delectable refreshments.
Miss Wiletta Wells wed Mir. Jester A. Carpenter in a Brookings ceremony performed by a Methodist pastor. The couple returned to the city, with Desmer and Broth friends in attendance. Miss Evans hosted embroidery, Miss Walrath returned from Wis to teach domestic science, and club activities notable with music by Miss Cook. Mrs Snowder visited What Cheer, Iowa.
The state land department will today send out the June apportionment of the school fund totaling 1,524 485 common school apportionment. It is at 8.02 per pupil with 40 cents for each pupil in excess of prior apportionments. Agricultural leases underperformed, yielding 17,650 in receipts. An additional 15,398 goes to endowed educational institutions. The 262,038 permanent school fund will be provided to counties awaiting loaning funds.
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