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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1916
Page
4
Mrs. Dickenson H. Bishop, once married to Dowagiac stave king Dickenson H. Bishop, travels toward Panama and meets a steward who is a family friend’s son fallen from fortune. She urges him to return home and quit his steamer bathroom job. He inherits $100,000 from the divorce settlement.
Miss Maria Quigley of Mitchell and Mr DeVilly Lillibridge of Portageville N Y were married at noon today at the bride’s home 646 East Fourth Avenue Rev Robert Lincoln Kelley officiated The rooms were pink and white and guests included Rev and Mrs Kelley Mrs M J Kelley of Mitchell and Mr and Mrs Fred Duffy of Wessington after a week in the city the couple will travel to Portageville N Y for their future home
In honor of her sixtieth birthday Mrs J S Stein was pleasantly surprised at her West Third avenue home. A three course dinner and general good time followed with guests including J S Stein D L Stuart of Mt. Vernon S S Wingfield of Sioux City G Waldrip Mitchell Raymond Kenrich Mitchell A A Evans Parkston Stuart Stein Mitchell Edward Cornell and children Mt Vernon and F M James and children.
The Sunday school officers and teachers of the First Methodist Episcopal Church gathered Tuesday evening in the Tri Mu Class room. Acting superintendent Miss Anna Haynes led a varied program with representation from all departments and lively discussion on improving work and department needs.
Members and friends of Mrs. Francis Kear’s guild gathered in the guild rooms to mark her birthday celebrated once every four years with a leap year occasion. The room resembled a parlor with rugs, a library table and a blooming plant centerpiece. The hostess and her mother along with Mrs. Anna Kress greeted guests as crochet work and social talk filled the afternoon.
Guests at a birthday luncheon praised the hostess Rev. Mr. Fulweiler announced refreshments as attendees moved to tables with dainties. Money dropped on a plate and gifts given to Mrs. Kress, who donated the sum to the sunld treasury, as the company wished her many more birthdays.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the First Methodist church held a large Thursday afternoon gathering in the church parlors. Hostesses Mrs. Stout Mrs. H Noble and Mrs. Tym arranged the rooms while Mrs. A A Truax led devotions. Miss Helen Gross read and Miss Reynolds sang as new members were welcomed and a birthday service was observed under President Mrs. J P Jenkins.
L H Butts Wells Fargo express manager of Chamberlain and Miss dna Roose of Waterloo Iowa were married Saturday afternoon in Mitchell then returned to Chamberlain to reside at the Taft hotel. The ceremony was performed by Dr J S Hoagland of Mitchell. The couple plans to settle in Chamberlain as contented, energetic residents.
The Standard Bearers of the First Methodist church met Thursday evening with Miss Winnie Weddle at 701 South Sanborn Street. Present were most members and several visitors. Participants on the program included Miss Maude Klatt Miss Maude Troon Miss Matilda Tarleton and Miss Mary Watkins. A fine social hour followed with praise for Miss Weddle as hostess and all reporting a splendid time.
A farewell party was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Z. H. Hager for Frank Farrell who left Friday for Elkader Iowa. Guests received souvenir badges on arrival and joined games and fortune telling at a long table during the evening.
Wag led a gathering inspired by Olums tunes recalling pleasant past memories. After dancing for an hour the group dined to The Girl I Left Behind Me and enjoyed refreshments at a lone table. Guests wished the honored guest a safe trip home. The Altruist met at Lakell Brothers ice cream parlors with Mrs. Ray Palmer presiding and refreshments served.
Miss Mamia Tippery married Junius Leslie Hall on Wednesday at 6 pm at her mother's home 321 East Seventh Avenue. The service was led by Dr. J. S. Hoagland of the First Methodist Episcopal Church. The couple will settle on a small farm west of town and raise stock.
Mrs F A Maynard and others hosted Be Jolly club members at a theater party for The Birth of a Nation followed by dinner at Mrs Maynard's home with carnations and narcissi in decor. Royal Neighbors Thimble club met at Mrs R D Hull's home with a guessing contest recipe sharing and a two course luncheon. Mrs Hoye honored by Mulligan club ten guests at Mrs John O'Donnell's with Euchre, prizes and musical stunts.
Members of the Wy Le club held a Saturday gathering after leap wear style. A four course dinner was served at Kempton's cafe. Sixteen guests then moved to Mr and Mrs George Carlson of 504 Rowley Street north for bridge whist. Mrs Carlson and Dr Ray Smith led with high scores. Light refreshments followed.
Mrs Hf R Beyer of 714% all street hosted the De Jolly club on Wednesday afternoon. Instead of needlework the group played Auction bridge until five o'clock. Mrs Beyer served a Uyro course Inuncheon. Attending were Mrs B Rh Morrow and Mrs J A Redline Ware as guests.
A fashionable Sorosis club party at Mr. and Mrs. R Wardie Thurday evening featured yellow decor a four course supper six tables of guests and a playful leap year proposal contest. The event closed with a play The Happy Pair by Mr and Mrs Tull. Other society notes list Rosy Korner Klub gatherings Mitchell Art and Study clubs Halcyon and ToDay clubs meeting Monday with topics on missions home influence and notable women.
James E. Wells, a longtime Mitchell figure in business and public life, announced his candidacy for mayor in the April 18 election. He joins W. S. Hill as the two declared candidates, pledging a clean campaign and a focus on strict law enforcement and oversight of public improvements.
Nellie Julian guardian of Louise Emma Van Overshelde petitions for authority to mortgage 1000 dollars on the NE 29 105 60 W of 5th P M in Sanborn County SD to pay off a like mortgage. Hearing set March 18, 1916 at 2 p m in Mitchell court house Davison County.
Local notes record births and marriages in Mitchell and nearby towns. A wedding between Miss Maria L. Quigley and UV Lillibridge is planned in Mitchell with Rev. Ro 1 Kelley officiating. Dakota Wesleyan announces a spring recess from April 20 to 26 and notes on city water purification plans.
Saturday report states Vern Smith son of Mr and Mrs A H Smith fell in the high school gym yesterday and broke an arm. Harold Rowley arrives from Grand Island Nebraska to attend Miss Maria S Quigley wedding today. Card party planned Monday at Ix L hall by Catholic Ladies Altar Society. Hoyt Cox deputy revenue collector visits with family. Dr S M Smith lectures at Dodd school on cholera campaign and farmer union meets to plan mass gathering near Ethan. Salvation Army seeks donations of furniture for needy families. Benjamin Morse remains viewed at First Baptist church then funeral held with Rev Robert Lincoln Jexley in charge. Interment at Graceland Cemetery.
State of South Dakota Fourth Judicial Circuit in Davison County Court notices an order from February 12 1916 for a referee to sell the southeast quarter section 18 township 104 range 60 west of the 5th principal meridian at public auction for cash. sale at Mitchell Court House front steps March 18 1916 at 2 PM.
Delegates from twenty two women’s groups in Mitchell have proclaimed May Better Babies Week. They expect a church opening on Sunday followed by a city hall auditorium campaign from May 1 to 4 to promote infant welfare and health education.
A coalition of women’s groups and libs delegates plan a week of scientific baby care events in the city. The program includes baby examinations by physicians, demonstrations on milk modification, open-air sleeping, and hygienic infant care with lectures by medical staff. A permanent group elected officers and aims to involve six to eight hundred city babies and possibly rural participants.
Davison county commissioners allocate 59 miles for road work across districts 2, 3 and 4 this season with 14 projects. District 1 receives none while district 2 gets 25 miles, district 3 receives 16 miles and district 4 receives 18 miles. Multiple township-by-township routes are ordered for construction or extension, including Tobin Lisbon Prosper and Hanson county boundaries, with lines to be agreed later.
HW A Rodee announces bid for state's attorney becoming the first Democrat to declare for the coming May primary. Charles Fowler signals a run for county treasurer. Roscoe Satterlee may enter the state's attorney race. Herbert R E Hitchcock rumored for state senate. A Democratic lineup could emerge soon after a relatively quiet spring.
In Chamberlain South Carolina police note repeated thefts of groceries and dry goods from freight cars in Milwaukee yards. A quantity of flour believed stolen was found in a farmer's possession in West Point township. Leaders suspected to have disappeared. no arrests yet. Further shortages expected as losses are tallied.
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