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Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1915

Page

5

Government cattle exempt from levy in replevin case

United States v. A J Schooler and Sheriff Bochherdling, a case in U S district court for South Dakota, held that eleven head of government cattle on Schooler’s lands are exempt from levy despite a prior judgement. The ruling highlights herd law implications in Indian reservation areas and notes counsel for both sides.

Meadwood 8. D Eliott U. S United States A. J. Schooler Fred Bochherdling Theatter Lyman County Replevin Schooler

Proso Cereal Trials Begun On South Dakota Farm

D R Perkins farm near here hosts trials of proso a new central Asia seed. Prof N J Hansen state agricultural college known as the Alfalfa Wizard says the dry climate seed yields heavily and suits stock feeding. He notes natives harvest it in harsh fields and believes prose may become a staple crop across the state.

Hansen Central Asia South Dakota

Fourth of July Appeal Warns Against Firework Dangers

Insurance Commissioner Steblein issues an appeal to South Dakota citizens for July 4 1914 warning that fireworks and explosives cause injuries and deaths. He cites thousands maimed and the loss of eyesight and fingers, urging patriotic celebration through restraint and respect for the flag and national values.

Pierre Steblein South Dakota U. So

Loss in Gambling Triggers Arrests in Dell Rapids

William Grodt’s $60 gambling loss spurred a chain of warrants for five men on gambling charges in Dell Rapids. John Schuman, Dell Rapids livery proprietor, pleads guilty to illegal liquor sales and pays a $65 fine. Some defendants fined $25, one $100. another fled state, not yet captured. A counter-complaint against Grodt for bootlegging was dismissed after a federal hearing.

Sioux Falls S. D William Grodt Dell Rapids John Schuman Grodt States Chary Stoner

Woonsocket hosts water carnival charms Mitchell visitors

Woonsocket showcases its riverfront beauty as visitors from Mitchell arrive for the fourth annual water carnival. A monster key presented to Mitchell’s secretary epitomizes civic hospitality amid lake aquatic feats bands on every corner and an evening of dancing and amusements. A Mitchell baseball blowout and tense moments mark the day as locals recount hits and errors while two residents recover from injuries.

South Dakota Woonsocket Mitchell Corn Palace Ll. L. Lawson Water Carnival Association T. J. Morgans Mitchell Commercial Club Woon Letcher Heinie Scharnweber Mitchell Braves Harry Feltis Duncan A Sammis Scharnweber Gilmore Scharweber Feltis Roy Peck Faltis Titt Krumlein Murphy Jerry Heinie Harter Tift M Krinklen Peck Seney Shirk Krinklen Hyatt Yargen Braves

Probable Three Victims In Storm Disaster

After surveying the cyclone wreckage from here to Ree Heights investigators estimate initial losses around 100000 dollars. Grain escaped major damage, but farm buildings fared poorly in affected areas. Miss Clara Wright, injured near Highmore while trying to save her horse, had crushed bone and brain matter removed from her head. Mrs J Calhoun, ill and shaken by the shock, is beyond hope.

Blunt S. D Here Ree Heights Clara Wright Highmore Burnside J. Calhoun

Letcher crime stirs the town

Letcher seeks Ed Sheathelm a 35 year old carpenter for an attempted assault on the five year old daughter of Albert Metcalf restaurant owner. He was last seen on main street with the girl and fled south likely by train through Mitchell. He is unmarried with a hook nose about 5 feet ten inches tall wearing a black suit and soft Stetson hat.

Letcher Sheathelm Albert Metcalf Tie Mitchell Warry Sammis Woonsoket Marshal Sammis

Supreme Court orders state auditor to pay judges monthly expense

The South Dakota Supreme Court granted a writ of mandamus to compel State Auditor J J Handlin to issue the $50 monthly expense voucher for the supreme court judges. Handlin had refused payment to test the appropriation's constitutionality.

Kimball Man Under Arrest For Bankruptcy Fraud

Sioux Falls, S D. Max Kossove of Kimball was arrested on a federal bankruptcy fraud charge after allegedly concealing goods listed as assets and fleeing to Sioux City. He was bonded for appearance and to be transferred to federal custody for trial in Sioux City. another man, Henry Jacobs, was charged with selling liquor to Indians and held for the next federal grand jury in Sioux Falls with a $200 bond.

Siouxells S. C United States Taubman Max Kossove Kimball Sioux City Towa Siouxity Hickey Henry Jacobs Chamberlain Tidrick United States Court Sioux Falls

Runaway horse case ends in mistrial in South Dakota court

In Oacoma, South Dakota, a jury failed to reach a verdict in the personal damage suit of John Blaker against Henry Butts after more than 24 hours of deliberation. Blaker sought $5,000 saying his horses ran away after a plow and scraper were left beside the road, alleging negligence. The case will be retried at the next term.

Oacoma S. D John Blaker Henry Butts Blaker Butts

Beaumont Named Assistant Secretary of State Livestock Sanitary Commission

At the last evening meeting the state livestock sanitary commission chose A. B. Beaumont of Madison for assistant secretary. The position carries a salary of fifteen hundred dollars annually and he will assume duties around the first of July.

Contest Filed Over Dead Man's Claim In South Dakota

White River South Dakota Sime IL Kent of White River filed contest against William Johnson alleging abandonment of a Mellette county claim. Sheriff returned contest papers as not served since contestee was dead and not within the state. The claim was valuable and Johnson had moved household goods to Murdo before his death, a fact Kent learned through his attorney Judge T S Tripp.

White River S. D Sime IL Kent William Johnson Mellette County South Dakota Ter Johnson Murdo T. S. Tripp

Mrs Scallin Elected President This Noon

Mrs Scallin is elected president in a noon announcement. The event confirms leadership change and sets the new administration in motion.

Officiers of the S D PTA and local officers list

Officers of the S D Parent-Teachers Association with presidents and vice presidents named across Mitchell Pierre Watertown Yankton Lead and other towns. Recording secretary and treasurer positions filled by listed individuals with city affiliations. Auditor noted.

H. Scallin Mitchell Frank M. Byrne Pierre S. X. Way Watertown Whiting M. Lawton Yankton Damon Clark W.S. Hill H. J. Mohr Alexandria W. Hl Hart Salem W. B&b. Diehl

South Dakota launches child welfare movement statewide

The child welfare conference under National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher association launched a state organization in South Dakota. First officers chosen. reports from Pierre to Mitchell and Longfellow schools noted strong parent teacher circle activity and a need for community effort to support mothers and children. Speakers stressed prevention, rural education, and organized programs to aid families, with Gov. Byrne and national leaders outlining the home’s role in education.

South Dakota National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Association Frank M. Byrne Pierre W. H. Hart Salem Meade Alexandria Mitchell V. B. Diehl Central School S. H. Seallin Eugene Field School R. A. Za Peerthy Lonie Goringer Mother O’ Mine Dora Butler Frederick Schoff Philadelphia National Congress of Mothers and Parent- Teachers Association Orville T. Bright Chicago

Child Welfare Books Highlighted at State Meeting

The Mitchell state meeting of the child welfare association will steer attention to books on child welfare and allied themes. The library has a few very good titles on these subjects.

Mitchell The Child Welfare Association Atention

Readable books on city youth and child welfare

Interested readers are invited to view a selection of books on urban youth. Works cited include Jane Addams Spirit of Youth and the City Streets and Louise DeKoven Bowen Safeguards for City Youth at Work and at Play. Other titles include Henderson Dependent Defectives and Delinquents and Anna Steese Richardson Better Babies and Their Care.

Jane Addams Louise DeKoven Bowen Juvenile Protective Association of Chicago Mitchell Henderson Anna Steese Richardson Department of Hyfiene Congress of the Mothers Parent-teachers’ Association Anna Haynes

Syverson Bank Trial Set for Monday in Kingsbury

An adjourned term of the state circuit court for Kingsbury County opens next Monday in DeSmet to try EB A Syverson and M P Syverson father and son linked to Bancroft State Bank collapse. The pair deny charges of irregularities and will be defended by leading state lawyers as the lengthy trial unfolds amid sensational expectations.

DeSmet S. D Kingsbury County EB. A. Syverson M. P. Syverson Bancroft State Bank Bancroft South Dakota Syversons Watertown Wattertown Watertown Bank Syverson Bancroft Bank

Kelley Home Brings $2,550 at Auction Sale

Joseph A. Tyler purchased the P. H. Kelley residence on West Seventh in yesterday afternoon’s auction for $2,550. Judge Brothers oversaw the third straight sale of residence properties in two weeks, with strong prices encouraging further sales. A fourth residence sale is advertised for next Saturday with property details in another column.

Joseph A. Tyler P. H. Kelley West Seventh Judge Brothers

May Attack the Auto Tax in Rapid City

Rapid City clubs unite to refuse the $6 auto tax calling it class legislation and illegal. They claim funds collected, about $206000, aren’t spent as required to build and maintain highways. The move draws interest from other states as rain leaves water on streets and low areas. W. E. Tipton attended to legal business in Wolsey yesterday.

Rapid City S. D W. EB. Tipton Wolsey

Education for peace and boy protection urged by SD PTA group

The South Dakota branch of the National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachers' Association adopted resolutions urging education for peace, stronger care for boys, and expanded kindergarten programs. It calls for school based parenthood training, infant hygiene education, and support for playgrounds, nurseries, and social centers, with thanks to local officials and organizers.

South Dakota National Congress of Others Parent-Teachers’ Association Earth National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachers Association National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Association Traveler’s Aid Association Anti-Cigarette League Big Brother Movement Big Sister Movement Boy Scouts Camp Vire Woman’s Christian Temperance Union National Play Ground Association National Congress of Mothers and Parent- Teacher Association Schott Bright Byrne Mitchell Redline Piano Company Commercial Club Newburys Dethiefs L. J. Shaw Watertown

Good Roads Congress Draws About Two Thousand to American Island

The good roads congress drew nearly two thousand attendees to American Island yesterday afternoon. A special train brought delegation from Lyman county and a crowd from Kimball with the Kimball band. Free lunch was served in Bartlett's store as weather threatened. Ferry boats ferried attendees to hear talks by O. L. Branson and Herman Body. Columbus College beat Mitchell 5 to 3 in a notable ball game. The crowd saw growing island improvements including a new auditorium for chautauqua and conventions, with fuller reports to follow.

O. L. Branson Mitchell Herman Body Lyman County Columbus College

Huron Line Aims to Start Work Toward Fergus Falls

Web ster and Wahpeton areas anticipate the Huron and Northwestern Railway starting soon from Huron toward Wallace and Wallace to Fergus Falls. Promoter Frank W. Henderson and right of way man L A Vik arrived with survey crews, with a Chicago contractor already awarded grading from Huron to Wallace. The line would pass Garden City Webster Waubay Roslyn Grenville Sisseton Effington Wahpeton and Fergus Falls, opening undeveloped country and drawing North Dakota business toward the Northwestern system.

Huron Wallace Chicago Garden City Webster Waubay Roslyn Grenville Sisseton Effington Wahpeton Fergus Falls Northwestern Company North Dakota

Mitchell Braves Schedule Six Games For Coming Week

Mitch ell Braves manager Heinie Scharnweber schedules six baseball games for the coming week with matchups against Howard Mitchell and Plankinton plus a July Fourth clash with Letcher. Sunday games set at Tobin s park and Hitchcock park hosts other games as workmen erect bleachers. A Chamberlain game yesterday ended 5 to 3 with Mitchell unable to hit with runners in scoring position. The club expects another pitcher soon and relies on heavy hitters Seney Peck and Gilmore for a strong season.

Heinie Scharnweber Mitchell Braves Yankton Sioux Falls Tobin’s Park Hitchcock Park Mitchell Lane Tobin’sly Howard Mitchcock Park Plankinton Letcher Ruskin Park Forestburg Braves Emery Club Riverside Park Chamberlain Missouri River Farr Floria Feltis Zard Seney Peck Gilmore

Roy Hitchcock Returns Home From Parents’ Nebraska Visit

Roy Hitchcock, who had been staying with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hitchcock for a week, returned last evening to his home in Cody, Nebraska.

Roy Hitchcock W. A. Hitchcock Cody Neb

Also Mentioned on This Page

Perkins County Stablein F Sane Maryville Kans Arthur Collins Hilda Owens Trask L. H. Trask Clinton Garrett Tresham Carpenter Supreme Court Beaumont S. D. Parent-Teachers’ Organization S. D. Parent-Teachers Association Mitchell's PACE STATE Kelley National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachers’ Association National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teach Association Congress Mother Beautiful Island Missouri Huron Line Aurel Ley Siou Eage Tee Ening Ins Tay, Jewell Cool of Rey
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