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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1917
Page
7
Friday notes from Mitchell report visits by Kadoka and Wessington Springs residents, hospital and surgery updates, church and school meetings, a Congregational bakery sale, and plans for commencements and talks. Local business, travel, and upcoming events fill the scene with community chatter and notable names.
Before Judge W. M. Herbert in municipal court he was fined $10. George Townlones, an employee of a shoe shifting parlor, was arrested last night on the charge of disturbing the peace. He was fined $25 in police court this morning. Townlones was found in a rooming house in company with a young woman.
A Hutchinson county report explains why locals with common names such as Paul Tschetter and Paul Hofer are numbered. The practice helps distinguish thirteen Paul Tschetterts and others bearing the same names across the county.
Coach Ben Wheatley’s Mitchell high school team beat Lead 15 to 13 in a tight CAMF league game. Tipton and Riley contributed key plays after Scallin left, with Wilts guiding the front line and Hughes improving as the game progressed. The stay in the Hills extends to finish the schedule against Rapid City and the School of Mines before a home return early next week.
Mabel Ward of Staite College promotes cornmeal in diets arguing home ground meal is richer and tastier than commercial kiln dried products. She cites recipes including Southern spoon bread cornmeal fritters and cornmeal wash plus tips for making healthy dishes and better flavor.
Large stock movement from Wagner with 32 carloads sent to eastern markets over three days. The shipments value about 64000 dollars, reflecting significant livestock volume from the area.
Washington and Lincoln birthdays celebrated by the G A R and W R C at the hall. Mrs Nels Jenson presided. Miss Hattie Boice led a program with songs, talks, and a Gettysburg speech by S J Ballard. Light refreshments followed.
Miss Ruth Gammill of Hamilton Missouri wed Mr Oscar S Carlson of Mitchell at the Presbyterian manse Idrah ovclock Thursday moms Rev van Wor Maaben presiding. The couple will visit Ruth's parents then live on the Mitchell farm. Also details a St Paul wedding and a Washington party with society notices and local club events including Frances Willard memorial program remarks.
The article recalls a social afternoon featuring Mrs. W. N. King’s solo and Mrs. Bert Snow reading about the Willard memorial fund. Miss Louie Truex sang, illustrating broad community support for the fund. An afternoon lunch followed the program.
The Alpha club entertained at R. H. Hazen's home on Monday evening with Va lietta Plory Lida Reid and May Smith as hostesses. The decor featured wings and related ornaments and the program included games and vocal music by Clara Brown and Hazel Charlesworth followed by a lunch.
South Dakota high schools will compete at the University of South Dakota on May 11 for the annual state track meet. Gold silver and bronze medals will be awarded. a silver cup goes to the top individual point scorer and the Davis trophy to the winning school.
Colton South Dakota officers seek to capture a dangerous arsonist after an attempted store fire at L N Thompson's building. The blaze started near an exterior door beside an oil tank and was extinguished with little damage. Authorities pursue leads and expect to arrest the culprit.
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