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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
6
Mitchell and surrounding area report visitors and engagements including Miss Clara Hall to Jay Comfort, weddings of Genevieve Coutts and Roland Meade, and a variety of travels. Local schooling, summer plans at Dakota Wesleyan, tree trimming work, and fund efforts for vandalized papers noted.
City council ordered all public buildings to install water meters at their own expense after a report by mechanical superintendent Guy Frink showing likely water waste. A special meeting also discussed a Sanborn street crossing petition, street paving plans, traffic and tramway concerns, and traffic engine issues amid ongoing street improvements.
Ruskin Park in Forestburg South Dakota opened its season with a picnic by Sanborn county citizens. Artesian and Letcher matched one of the state’s fastest baseball games, Artesian breaking a 1–1 tie in the 18th inning. Proceeds went to the teams. a July 2 to 4 speedway event at Ruskin Park offers up to $3,000 in purses and potential record crowds.
R N Tolsaple of the Anti-saloon League announced a relief fund to repay E L Senn publisher of the Deadwood Telegram for losses from a night attack on his plant. He urged citizens to contribute to the Senn Relief Fund at the South Dakota Anti-Saloon League in Mitchell marked Senn Relief Fund.
Milwaukee railroad timetable updates take effect next Sunday with key changes. Train No 1 from Sioux City arrives at 2 15 PM down from 2 40 PM, and returning No 1 leaves Mitchell at 11 05 AM arriving Sioux City at 4 15 PM. New No 20 between Sioux City and Chicago departs 6 40 PM arriving 8 50 AM. No 11 returns Chicago 6 05 PM arriving Sioux Falls 11 50 AM.
Forest service plans a photo and film exhibit for eastern South Carolina showing Black Hills forestry work. Supervisor Kelletter will receive a government photographer for creating moving pictures covering numbering mining activities forest fire prevention measures and related efforts.
A Bridgewater service for George H. Shanard attracted prominent Masons from Sioux Falls, Salem, Canistota, Spencer, Mitchell and beyond. More than 200 Masons formed a procession to his home and to the Presbyterian church where Dr. McCauley delivered a solemn sermon. The church and cemetery rites drew thousands, and J. A. Clever of Sioux Falls read the Masonic ritual as the floral tributes were described as the finest ever seen in town.
In a rumor that excites residents west of LeBeau Pierre South Dakota the Minneapolis and St. Louis railway may build a bridge at LeBeau and extend its lines westward. The idea gains attention amid disruptions from Milwaukee line service loss to Faith over recent weeks. The M&S L previously surveyed the region but halted projects beyond LeBeau.
Articles of incorporation reveal a $10,000 capitalization for Borst Manufacturing Company based in Mitchell. Dr. F. H. Borst, H. A. Varland, and Or. HB Adams lead a Mitchell Artesian group to manufacture a sanitary toothpaste brush with a screw on end and antiseptic liquid core.
City park supervisor J. R. Torgrin says trees improved but require ongoing care. Borers threaten box elder ash and elm, mainly in dead limbs, so prune all dead branches. Scaly pests common on elms, spray in fall with lime sulphate and again in spring to kill them. New scale found on box elder and maple trees.
Pierre South Dakota market fishermen work along the Missouri River under state game department permission after the legislature changed rules to remove catfish from the game fish class. They are catching a number of fish at various river points.
Miss Elizabeth Delling is home from a voyage and pong.
Miss Mildred Derr, a bride of the month, was feted in a series of three pre nuptial gatherings this week. Luncheon at 412 West Sixth Avenue featured pink peonies and auction bridge followed by a Tuesday tea at 504 East Sixth Avenue with 35 guests and flowery decor. A Thursday breakfast at 621 North Main Street hosted 16 guests with pink carnations and peonies, plus sewing activities and piano numbers.
Bride and groom from Mitchell and Mellette proceed to new lives after ceremonies. Harold Meyer and Marie Newell wed at the Mellette Methodist Church with relatives present and a reception to follow. The Rognstad Brisbin nuptials at Plano Township unite Tilla Rognstad and Fred G Brisbin with a formal parlor ceremony and a substantial supper. The couples plan to reside near Fulton and Mitchell, hosting friends after July 16 and during the early days of newlywed life.
Miss Flora Cooper and John Henglefeldt of Hitchcock wed Monday afternoon at the Cooper home in Mitchell. Relatives and friends attended a silent ceremony with music by Winnie Davey and Hattie Herrick. A three course dinner followed as Miss Agnes Herrick caught the bouquet. The bride had taught in Hitchcock and the groom managed the Farmers elevator there. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Henry Henglefeldt and Rev. and Mrs. S. W. Marble.
Miss Ruth Doane and Mr. Thomas T. Hersey wed at 4 p.m. at Mrs. Jennie Doane’s home 116 West Fourth Avenue with Dr. J S Hoagland officiating. Only relatives and close friends attended as guests toured an arch decorated room and a wedding supper followed. The couple, both alumni of Dakota Wesleyan, will reside at 919 Court Merrill after a short homecoming. Present were Roy F Graves and family, Bessie Doane, and Harry Hersey.
A drawing in a wagon with presents sparked a miscellaneous shower tone. The evening reached its climax with a buffet supper served in two courses.
Miss Helen Ruth Tracey and Mr Matthew Marxen wed at 4 30 PM Sunday in the Tracey residence 209 Tenth Avenue East. Attendants included Henry Satan Everett Tracy Maude Barnum, White Lake. Rev GC van der Maaten officiated. The couple reside 504 Second Avenue West. Marxen works as foreman at the Mitchell Gazette.
Ada and Alice Warne hosted a linen shower with pink and white decor honoring Miss Alice Watkins. Guests showered the bride with gifts from a central pink white basket, and busts of the bride and groom were modeled. A three course luncheon followed. A second silver tea and program are planned for next Tuesday at Mrs. John Berry’s home with music talks and readings.
Mrs Charles Hawks hosted Crocus members at 522 East Fourth Avenue for an afternoon of fancy work and socializing. Mrs Bert Galbreath assisted with a two course lunch. The club plans its next meeting with Mrs J L Lovinger.
Starlight chapter of the Western Star honored Mrs A U Hoon elected associate grand matron with praise for her capable leadership. Members praised harmony and cooperation as gifts flowed from the ceremony, including a cut glass gift and emblems, followed by a festive dinner.
Notice states that Permanent School Funds totaling 13000 dollars are in Davison County treasury and may be loaned to school corporations counties townships or municipalities or as first mortgages on local farm land. Loans capped at 3000 dollars per tract or per individual with 5 percent interest payable semi annually on January 1 and July 1. Dated Mitchell South Dakota May 26 1916. J M Crampton City Auditor
Fragmentary text references a person Todd Pierre ward and possible legal security case. Details are unreadable. no clear event, date, or organization can be confirmed.
Obscure note reports a person named Sir alonj Jame involved in a surprising incident described as a maul with a young man receiving something. The fragment hints at a maiden name or title and mentions a recipient in a tense moment.
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