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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
7
The Commercial and Savings Bank emphasizes safety as a foundation and adds tailored service by studying individual needs and community conditions. It has conducted this study and offers a service built around your business problems.
An optical ad urges customers to protect eyesight and boost earning power with scientifically tested glasses. It emphasizes identifying defects first, then choosing appropriate eyewear and promises safe, expert care. It closes with a call to “see Fritz” today.
Rudolph Jeks narrates the case from Deadwood South Dakota where Fredericks, a suitor to Mabel Clark, is charged after inspectors traced poison in candy sent to Mark Clark of Sundance. He admits sending four marshmallow boxes with poison to pressure Clark over a jewelry dispute and used a Whitewood stamp to mislead, also sending a bottle of poison to a neighbor. He sought bail at ten dollars and had a prior good reputation.
Murdo, a general merchandise and meat business, closed Saturday and made an assignment for the benefit of creditors. Assets are estimated around $6,000, with liabilities described as substantial. The case reflects a local firm facing financial difficulties and a voluntary liquidation process.
Friday night concluded with a Splendid lecture by Dr F B Hopkins. The lecture was the best of the course and the course pall ut for the first time in four years.
Ackerman defeats Miller in a closely contested match held Thursday night at the eyal autitortame venue. The event featured tight exchanges and a late push by Ackerman securing victory.
Vermillion reports show the University of South Dakota gearing for strong baseball and track seasons. Athletics director Lt Cort Hehe urges immediate training as eleven games are set with more planned. The schedule features a Hawaiian Chinese exhibition at Vermillion and clashes with Morningside College, Nebraska Wesleyan, Yankton, Aberdeen Normal, Ellendale Normal, Dakota Wesleyan and the School of Mines, among others.
County authorities arrested the man on charges including arson after he allegedly cut his throat, set fire to barns and outbuildings, and attacked his wife amid a contentious separation. Fire destroyed several structures while bystanders intervened. the suspect remained jailed pending trials.
Mexandria on Friday night arrests connected to a wheat theft involving a load sold to George Shaniant elevator. Suspects Pitty Wakeman and John Steinfeldt fled toward Alexandria after a four horse team delivery and a $201 check event at Security National and First National Bank. Donahoe, a Muer county farmer, reported missing grain from his granary and grain bins. Officers hold Wakeman and Steinfeldt as investigations continue with Miller county authorities en route.
Mrs Brak of Weta is arrested after firing four shots with a revolver during a snowball confrontation in front of Brock’s house. She claims the shots were fired in the air to stop stones and snowballs aimed at her and her two year old child, sparked by long-running pranks by local youths. The incident caused a public uproar due to the accused's prominence.
Deadwood report notes Senator Robert C. Hayes of the state senate Judiciary Committee and longtime Republican lawyer from Lawrence County as a possible third district congressional candidate next year. He previously served as state attorney for Lawrence County and in the state house, and he declined a prior suggestion to run when Congressman Martin retired.
A man attempting to steal a ride was run over by a Milwaukee freight train within two feet of the Ashton station on a Saturday morning. He was injured and rushed to Redfield for treatment. The unnamed vender, a member of the International Typographical Union at Indianapolis, claimed no relatives or home and said he was out of work.
Mitchell High and Yankton teams clashed in a triangular debate with Sioux Falls. Mitchell's affirmative squad led by Braden Hi and Gustav Vieler faced Sioux Falls and Yankton, losing by two to one in both house and final round decisions. Judges were Arthur Chuck and others as Yankton claimed a unanimous victory in Sioux Falls.
Aberdeen reports a remarkable birth described as a ten thousand dollar baby. Marie "Minute Meter" Lille Marie arrived yesterday, seen as a strong heir to a fortune. The late Christer Miller, a Finnish American farmer near Heel… county, reportedly died by suicide after a separation from his wife, leaving roughly $20,000 in estate to widow and relatives.
A statewide judging event named Magdalena Pleitle of Meic and Christine Rowley of Michell as top automobile prize recipients. Several candidates tied for high scores across counties, with Marginal prizes awarded including a trip to the exposition. Prize totals list Magdalena Pleitle 218000 and Christine Rowley 198480 among leading entries.
Deadwood reports the death of Jaserha6 Rouse, age 62, a South Dakota resident who claimed to be the oldest Master Mason. Born in California in 1852, he partially linked with Philip D. Armour and was active in early state politics and the first South Dakota Legislature.
The South Dakota hardware men opened their tenth annual session at the Elke club in Mitchell with exhibits from northwest manufacturers. President Kelley of Montrose welcomed attendees as merchants discussed growth, competition, and better business practices. The event includes a hardware exposition, a city welcome, and an evening at the Elks Club.
Belle Fourche settlers and government officials move toward settlement of disputes over irrigation water rents on the Belle Fourche project. W R King, former Oregon chief justice, acts as counsel for the government in the negotiations as court action has proceeded.
A disrupted text reports tension between the district attorney Stewart and railway project supporters over aid to settlers. It mentions government officials, water rent issues, and claims of inflated maintenance charges, with references to lobby activity and contested bills.
The rural school notes outline a year long exhibit with cakes bread potatoes and candy as prizes offered by K. S. Christensen for baking and sewing contests. It lists programs from 10:00 A M to 12:00 A M including roll calls, talks on seed corn selection by WA Wheeler, recitations and music, with Mrs W Hill and Supt Malt as speakers. The note invites patrons pupils and teachers of Mitchell and surrounding communities to attend depending on weather.
In a Cooke County case Judge Thut ef ield ruled that a will made by Harmon Damon was revoked by his subsequent marriage to a second wife. The widow contested, asserting revocation since the testator remarried after will execution when Damon had been single at the time of writing. Evidence showed no provision for the second wife or any marriage settlement, and the court denied the will.
As the session ends, Norbeck emerges as a leading governor candidate with backing in the Republican ranks. Other names surface for potential congress and state posts, including McMas ter, Christopherson, and Hurl, while rumors link Smith to railway commissioner and a veteran figure to the soldiers’ fund. The field remains fluid with strategic ploys in play and whispered plans for contest in the next campaign.
The squad under Sergeant Whitney Morris won the winter shoot with Captain B D Fowiey noting 2.861 as the winning point total and Morris’s team leading in average. Winners include Arthur Shipton 143 and Se Seams Morris 183 with Bagley 183 and Graham 187. W H Slater 124 and others tied for eighth with 132 plus.
Ray Spear of Dell anda Dakota Wesleyan won the annual local Peace oratorical contest held in the college chapel under Wesleyan Debate and Oratory director Connell. His speech titled War and Christianity emphasized patriotic themes while Leslie Caldwell of Alexandria and junior Dr. a made notable showings. The judges noted the closest contest in Wesleyan history with final scores determined by percentage grades. Spear to represent the section in the state oratorical contest next April.
Davison county records five real estate transfers in the two days of the month with activity lower than usual before 1844. Transactions include farm and city parcels in Mitchell with amounts ranging from $1 to $18,000. Notable transfers involve Cinta Michelsto, Bran Schwab, Una M. Buleman, Arnold to Anna Bi Loomis, and Mare A King.
Reported snow depths reach two to three feet in many areas west of the river with drifts several feet high. Ponds and streams show minimal melts expected soon, suggesting moisture for an early start to prairie farming near Pierre.
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