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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
6
A near full Baptist church auditorium hosted a monthly worship concert led by William Gordon Brackett. Mrs. Breochete, Miss Wilson, and Mr. Lovinger performed with the choir, delivering solo and trio pieces, followed by a strong Sunday program and notes on forthcoming church activities and study groups.
Readable fragments discuss growing vegetables in a small garden, noting that even a 70 foot space can yield crops like corn melons cucumbers and other vegetables. Mentions soil preparation and year round possibilities but text is garbled and partial.
Sioux Falls high school defeated Mitchell high school in a two hour debate held at the Mitchell high school auditorium. Bryton Barron opened for the affirmative, followed by Norton-Jameson for Sioux Falls and Arthur Anderson for Mitchell. Follett and Emery supplied other key speeches with Follett strongest for the affirmative and Emery for the negative. Judges were Leo McDonald Arden E. Ross and C. D. Roseberry.
A Friday Mitchell High School concert at First Methodist Church showcased strong musical training with 183 voices in the mixed chorus and about 150 in the girls glee club. Under Miss Mabel Price, the program opened with Verdi and Gluck selections, featured Oscar Heather, and closed with Ring Rene's Daughter where four soloists Lucille Bobb Alma Dahl Thelma Dodson Ruby Geiger impressed audiences alongside Helen Powers on piano and a bouquet presentation for performers.
The city park board will focus on West Side and Hitchcock parks this summer with architect plans nearly finished for West Side. J R Torgrim will oversee the season, replacing Harry Loftus, as city grafts and pruning targeted on elm scale and tree health, plus future pavilion and fountain plans.
Frank W. Bobb buys out J. H. Ferris after 16 years in Mitchell drug trade. Ferris plans to stay in Mitchell. Bobb to move from Doland and expand stock after invoicing. Bobb has 18 years in the business and will announce improvements and future plans soon.
A wartime style advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a powerful cure for pain. The testimonial from Mervin H. Leister of Berkeley credits the product with curing neck stiffness after exposure around the Panama Exposition, noting rapid improvement after two applications.
An advertising blurb touts Dr King s New Life Pills as improving digestion relieving constipation and toning the whole system. It promises clearer sight and healthier skin with a 25 cent price at the local druggist.
Miss Mary Trusser, a Washington debutante, forsakes society life to perform in the vaudeville sketch Her Wedding Gown on the real stage. The stage attraction promises a different charm than the drawing room society role.
Hubert Suedmeier and Miss Else Lemke along with Charles Scheurenbrand and Miss Leona Lemke wed at the German Lutheran church on a Wednesday. G. A. Troemel officiated as the choir performed and a church supper followed. The brides wore white and roses were carried. The couple will reside at Mr. Lemke’s home on First Avenue and near Mt. Vernon thereafter.
A pleasant week’s party was spoiled by a surprise perpet timed on Lloyd Scoville by a group of personal friends. The plan detained the victim downtown by one of his friends, leading to a confusing arrival and unclear outcome.
The Starlight chapter of the O. E. S. hosted a Social Hour club event with a reading, a children’s costume play, tables set for luncheon, and a committee of Mrs. Mayer, Mrs. Larrison, Mrs. Atkinson, Mrs. Morgans, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Myles, and Mrs. Wyelmyr assisting. Nearby, Miss Merle Grace and Miss Olive Mansheim celebrated birthdays at 712 West Third Avenue with games, contests, and a two course lunch for about twelve friends.
Wessington Springs hosts a Colonial era themed party by P I O sisters at the McConnell home on Monday evening. Vernon of old and a Washington inspired host lead a costume filled night with games, Victorian reels, and a lap supper. Another birthday party honors Miss Cecelia McGrath organized by Mrs. R J Evans with Longfellow teachers and several guests in attendance.
Bertha Westhauser wed Lars Runestad on Monday February 21 in a ceremony led by Rev. W T Ferguson with Ella Storla as bridesmaid and John Runestad as groomsman. About thirty attended as the couple plans to move to Highmore after March 1 where Runestad has bought a farm. A wedding dinner followed and gifts were exchanged.
Edson and Miss Florence Fosdick of Des Moines, visiting sister Mrs. W. M. Smith, played bridge for amusement. Mrs. W. M. Herbert won the prize for the High score. Light refreshments were served at the card tables.
A union social and devotional meeting of local and visiting missionary societies was held Thursday afternoon in the parlors of the First Methodist Episcopal church. Led by Mrs. W. S. Shepherd and Mrs. H. W. Coxe, the program featured devotions on topics such as The Immigrant The Colored Work and The Orientals with singing directed by J. D. Westbrook. A large attendance heard an engaging, profitable program inviting all women interested in missionary work.
A Mitchell study club dinner at Mrs. A A Hoon's home featured 1775 era candlelight and colonial decor with hatchet favors and Franklin mottos. The evening included speeches and anecdotes as several local clubs planned meetings and programs for late February and March.
The listing outlines a spring festival with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra performing April 11 during Style Week. Various events span April 12 to 16, featuring Fritz Kreisler on April 13 and multiple regional associations and clubs hosting sessions through June and July, including chautauqua programs and state tournaments.
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