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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1916
Page
3
The Odd Fellows announce a regular monthly social next Thursday with Wagner's orchestra. Local residents pass on news of travel, retirements, and community events including church notices, entertainments, and civic appointments.
George W. Egan Republican candidate for South Dakota governor assailed Governor Byrne and state officials accusing graft perjury and larceny. He cited libel wins, contended the state machine seeks to discredit him, and described campaign money pressures on officeholders including Wingfield Swenson and others.
A quoted vow from a candidate asserts strong sentiment in Sioux City with a projection of winning three of every four votes. The remark signals campaign confidence amid local political dynamics.
Aberdeen South Dakota men, Al Clossen and companions, are jailed in Brown county on charges of cattle theft from the Cheyenne river reservation. W. S. Looney, DZ cattle company manager, names the four suspects. bail set at 800 dollars for all but one who remains jailed. The pursuit followed across muddy roads with authorities and a guard on the case.
Old inmates at the Harrison Home, attached to Episcopal Hospital, reunite with a former missionary in Philadelphia. The Rev. John Robinson, 70, of Yankton South Dakota, recalls days with the Ogallala tribe under chief Red Cloud during their South Dakota work.
A Philadelphia native who spent over fifty years among the Indians recalls stories to Miss Jennie B. Dickson of Mitchell S D who is 68. The discussion turns to General Custer with Miss Dickson and the Rev Mr Robinson recalling the day of his death and recognizing each other amid West connections.
South Dakota Davison County Mitchell court announces probate hearing for John Meyers. On March 25 1916 at 10 pm in the Mitchell court room the will will be proven and Letters Testamentary issued. Heirs at law and next of kin may appear to contest the petition.
In the matter of Almeron A. Truax bankrupt of Mitchell Davison County and state, the court schedules a May 1 1916 hearing on discharge from debts. The petition seeks full discharge with exceptions by law and directs notice to creditors of record in the M T Shephardson Company partnership.
Notice announces a March 6 1916 hearing on the petition for letters of administration in the estate of Benjamin Morse deceased in Davison district. The matter names the court and solidifies the administration action.
Greeting to Morse heirs and kin. J Morse petitions for Letters of Administration for Benjamin Morse deceased. Hearing set for March 25 1916 at 2 pm in Mitchell South Dakota court. Persons with interest may show cause at the Court House. Judge OQ C Thompson. Clerk S Cattrell.
Mrs. Frank Sykora, a Mellette county homesteader's wife, died by suicide using a shotgun while her husband worked at the barn and her three children aged eight, six, and three were nearby. She acted during a period of severe head pains and temporary derangement, the body found after the gunshot by the children.
The Better Baby week show in Sioux Falls opened today and runs to Friday with over 350 babies registered. The first program in the city auditorium features the Sioux Falls Symphony, readings by Mrs. Harry Howe, and brief talks by local professionals. Prizes honor health and physical qualities rather than appearance.
The article questions why gas prices are higher, noting producers now must fund sixteen sets of dividends and officers rather than a single group, suggesting decentralized costs drive costs up.
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