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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1912
Page
2
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The piece argues Roosevelt’s recall idea challenges constitutional supremacy, noting England lacks a constitution and that US fixed constitutional view should curb recall. It critiques judicial review as elevating courts to part of legislation and questions public willingness to reexamine decisions.
Mrs Ellen Clifford a 76 year old resident of a mile north of Highmore kept deputies at bay for a week with two cocked loaded guns. Depot operator lured her inside with a fake telegram, she admitted him then was seized and later sent to Yankton insane hospital with sheriff and attendants present.
Armour S D Breitbach, treasurer of Douglas County, is removed for alleged defalcation of 575 dollars. This marks a second shortage after a prior incident as county register of deeds five years earlier, when friends covered the loss. He is described as incapacitated from hard manual labor due to the loss of his left arm, eliciting sympathy.
The Northern Life Assurance Company of Detroit and the Casualty Company of America of New York notified the state insurance department of their withdrawal from this state.
George I. Stahl petitions for Letters of Administration of Catherine Stahl deceased in Davison County South Dakota. Hearing set for March 16 1912 at 10 a m at Mitchell Court House to show cause why petition should not be granted. Notice to Carrie W Pine Henry A Stahl Lillie K Stahl Charles C Stahl and George Stahl heirs and kin. Dated Mitchell Feb 28 1912.
State of South Dakota Davison County probate notice informs heirs at law Carrie W Pine Henry A Stahl Lillie Q Stahl Charles C Stahl and George I Stahl that George I Stahl filed a petition for letters of administration in the estate of Henry A Stahl on February 28 1912 at Mitchell court. The hearing is set for March 1912 at ten o’clock am.
The Royal Neighbors auxiliary to the Modern Woodmen of America held a district convention at the Gale theatre building with about forty visitors from Plankinton Mt. Vernon Artesian and Woonsocket. Mrs Alice Gilliland of Rock Island spoke on the order's work and initiations followed by ten new candidates as visiting drill teams performed. The Mitchell lodge hosted a social supper and ice cream, with local members growing the group and planning further initiations amid friendly gatherings and sewing events.
Maurice Carlson of Bloomington and Miss Mabel Thorsland of Bloomington united in marriage on a Wednesday evening February 14 at the Swedish Lutheran church. Rev J I Bergstrand officiated with attendants Miss Rosalie Anderson and Andrew Backlund. Evelyne Bergstrand was ring bearer. The couple will reside on the Carlson farm southeast of Bloomington. guests included J P Carlson of Mitchell South Dakota and other relatives.
Monday's Halcyon gathering at Mrs. Fred Donaldson’s home featured a Bible study led by Mrs. Storer and five minute talks from members. The Sorosis Club name change was approved at Mrs. J W Brooks’ sun day gathering with marvellous refreshments. The Styx bridge club met at Mrs. George Ferguson’s home with a prize to Mrs. Henry Shilerman and Lent season refreshment changes discussed.
Fourteen attendees spent an evening discussing the new church proposals. The dinner pleased guests, and the home was well arranged. Work is hoped to begin this spring. Mrs. L R Wieck hosted Kings Daughters Friday with good turnout. St Patrick's social is planned for March 15 at the Congregational parsonage. Refreshments were served.
Aberdeen South Dakota reports the death of Lb A Brown aged 24 who died by his own action in a hotel Thursday night. His father and two brothers in law arrived from Rapid City and found the body. Brown was a University of Nebraska graduate studying for a law career and was noted for his bright mind and cheerful disposition.
Articles of incorporation filed for the Florida Southern Transportation Company, aiming to retire the transportation business on the gulf coast. Capital set at 50000 dollars with offices in Aberdeen South Dakota and Florida. Incorporators include Fred D. Smith Arthur A. Jones A. T. Wentworth Frank W. Crouse Bert L. Merry S. M. Smith and others.
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