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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
5
Kimball, S. C. former attorney Woerth, brought from Milwaukee to answer desertion charges. He must make an honest effort to support his wife with friends ready to intercede and encourage him. The article notes his past law practice in Kimball and upcoming triple session dates.
Raines reports from Wilson that the big three assoc convention in Mitchell will run January 24 and 25, Wednesday and Thursday. The Live Stock Breeders open January 23, Poultry starts January 22, and the Corn and Grain Growers must begin January 24, aligning with the breeders.
W S Hill says he will run for mayor of Mitchell with conditions. He chairs the state fair board and leads a seed company and local boards and farms. Rumors name John Kurvink as a possible candidate, though no pledge has been made. Other incumbents J O Walrath A G C Miles and A J Kings may seek reelection in April.
About 100 Knights attended an Elks home meeting where 22 young men received the page degree led by F Kk Wheaton of Minneapolis. The event included a banquet served by the Pythian Sisters and toasts by E Tipton with comments from other officials.
J. J. Urquhart of Valley Springs and a supreme rep resentative along with Mr Ward of St. Paul attended. Damascus lodge praised for a highly successful session and the promising young business class. The Knights witnessed the Bible used to organize the order on February 19, 1864 in Washington DC.
Mr and Mrs Adolph Topperwein famed marksmen will visit Mitchell mid June for a public exhibition likely spanning one day with potential for two days if state shoot dates shift. George Kreiger arranged the venue as the Topperweins join a long line of notable shooters in a planned two day appearance.
Mrs Henry Beauman and Mrs B M Smith hosted a social club gathering with 25 guests after a long illness affected Frank Potter. The program included music singing and reading, Mrs Nelson to entertain on March 22, officers to be elected March 8, and plans discussed for a Woonsocket telephone meeting attended by Robert McCue and William Balding.
Judge Frank B. Smith of the Fourth circuit rules that a motion picture theater in Chamberlain, though not a residence, can be claimed as a homestead by the widow of late J W Sanford. Sanford, a Missouri River steamboat owner and local capitalist, died years ago. the widow argued state law allowed a home despite no formal homestead. The ruling may be appealed to the South Dakota Supreme Court.
The Dakota Wesleyan collegiate department held its annual banquet in Graham Hall dining room to celebrate Washington’s Birthday. The event sparked notable class spirit and festive stunts among students.
Harold Card of Mitchell won first prize in a six contestant oratorical contest at Wesleyan chapel. William Kaye of Scotland placed second for his speech on the economic aspects of liquor traffic under coach Prof. BE Wilds.
C F Vincent former station agent for the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway relinquishes his post after serving in a box car depot. The regular depot burned in an incendiary fire and an old box car was used since. The company plans a new depot building in the spring.
Charles H. Blenkiron comments that the city auto show in session for two days exceeded expectations. He notes it drew a large crowd, generated significant interest, and helped spur many car sales.
Eddie Collins spoke to 500 Epworth Methodist Sunday school members in Palmyra New Jersey urging prohibition style restraint in alcohol use. He tied baseball history to his message praising temperance and the water wagon.
Mitchells Corn Palace management seeks Woodrow Wilson as a guest during Corn Palace week aided by U S Senator Ed S Johnson and Congressman Harry J Gandy who pledged to help secure the president and Fort Meade Sturgis regulars for spectacular festival features as fundraising for the 1916 event begins.
Admiral urged structural reform of naval education arguing the present program from midshipmen at the academy to engineering and ordnance training is unsuited for command at sea. He proposed shore schooling and specialized roles, with battle leadership reserved for trained commanders rather than general experts in mathematics.
Warren Hotham a local power company lineman was severely burned on hands and feet after contact with live fire atop a pole in Parkston South Carolina. A short circuit caused the shock though the line was believed to be cut. A Mitchell surgeon and another practitioner treated him for several hours. recovery chance seen as good.
In Sioux City the packing house strike shows no settlement prospects as managers refuse to agree. Thousands of tons of meat in cooling plants are endangered and leaders warn the strike could spread to Omaha Kansas City and other points within forty eight hours.
A petition listing Pierre S. Wilson and Thomas Marsha were filed at noon today for presidential preference. The document names Wandrow Wilson and Thos Marsha as candidates in the election.
An advertisement touts a Pine Tar based cough treatment labeled as safe for children and adults. It claims antiseptic properties, helps loosen phlegm and soothe irritation, and acts mildly laxative to expel systems. Sold by druggists with urging to get a bottle now.
Woonsocket, S I. Two months after farmer N J Bihain sought news of his sister in Brussels Belgium an American consul confirmed she and her family are alive though in serious financial distress Simn had heard nothing since the war began and feared bombardment would have harmed them He will send financial relief promptly.
George Whyte scored three field goals and one foul in the final three minutes to lift Mitchell high over Vermillion 27 to 22. The dramatic finish followed a 16 to 8 halftime deficit as Whyte energized his team with center-court baskets and relentless effort.
Henry B. Anderson of Huron South Dakota explains in his letter to the editor that he did not promise to run for mayor of Mitchell and only reluctantly agreed to seek the county treasurer post due to pressure from close friends and his family responsibilities following his wife’s death. He laments the raised hopes and asks voters to consider a capable administration for the city. Governor Frank M. Byrne issues a call for a state boosters meeting in Huron on March 7 and 8 to promote South Dakota’s growth with sessions led by officials, bankers, and industry leaders across multiple organizations.
Frank M. Den elected manager with a two man committee to assist him as funds are raised to support a 1916 baseball season. Letcher aims to organize a league of neighboring towns linking with Corn Belt and neighboring communities to form a regional circuit.
Local authorities report Tony Isaacs a semi vagabond who lived in Lead for about ten years without completing naturalization. Immigration officials in St Paul will handle his deportation to Russia while noting several other Lead residents lacking citizenship papers may face similar action.
Davison County politics heats up as Mitchell city auditor Thomas Eastcott enters the Republican primary for county auditor. Rumors name Mt. Vernon resident Charles Trish for clerk of courts and Charles Fowler may face Henry Anderson in a key county treasurer race. John Kurvink and council contests also loom as campaigns brace for a defined lineup next week.
Alexandria S D a hermit hunter and trapper living alone at Riverside on the Jim river seven miles from town was ordered sent to the state hospital after insanity hearing by the county board. Landmark previously ran a harness business at Fulton with unknown relatives. Lamar conviction review by Supreme Court requires New York federal court of appeals to send case for merits review and considers impersonation of a US officer.
Nellie Julian guardian of Louise Emma Van vershelde files in County Court a petition to authorize a $1000 mortgage on the NEY of Sec 29 TWP105 Rng60 W in Sanosa County SD to pay off a like mortgage on the minor’s land. Hearing set for March 18 1916 at 2 pm in Mitchell court. County Court judge O C Thompson signs.
The wireless detective is described as a new kind of sleuth. Frederick Kolster of the United Bureau of Standards notes the wireless machine can gather stray radio messages from across the United States and even some from overseas.
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