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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
5
At a public dinner the Commercial Club and Dakota Central Telephone Co officials discussed upgrading Mitchell’s phone system. Mayor Hitchcock outlined rate concerns and city rights, while advocates highlighted automatic service benefits and costs, with a vote on the proposal expected after expert review.
Ethan S D Paul Blackman returned to Mitchell to resume duties at D W U Adam Sibert came from Mitch ell W J Craigerived in town from the east President Taft visit noted W J Craig left for Tulare Mrs Sexton had cancer surgery at St Josephs hospital mitighell reports indicate recovery T M Evans died at eight in the morning funeral Thursday Rev T W Bradley staying in Lennox for services Mrs Stradley visiting Eng lish friends Ladies Aid meets March 20 Fred Tobey travels to Mitchell Wednesday to be with his wife and her brother John Sexton
In Aberdeen South Dakota the Northern Normal team fell 28 to 24 to the Soo club quintet from Sioux Falls in a tight game. The defeat ends the Normal season. Aberdeen high school breaks for its final game Friday night against Welch er high school at home. Aberdeen has played seven games this season, winning four, with total season scores of 157 to 101 for opponents.
Aberdeen residents learn registration becomes required for all elections in cities and towns, with local boards and procedures outlined. Unregistered voters may cast affidavits with witnesses, while poll books will show residence by street and number. Republican Office advertises a broad line of printing supplies.
In North Dakota the La Follette Roosevelt delegate fight escalates with two rival lists and accusations of trademark misuse. R. O. Richards pursues a La Follette slate while Aberdeen Roosevelt supporters face a competing ticket. In Kansas a Taft telegram accuses party leaders of blocking presidential primaries via caucus and patronage, urging direct primaries and denouncing federal influence.
Washington dispatch reports Governor Osborne maintains pressure for a presidential preference primary in Michigan. The state legislature passed the bill in the lower house 91 to 7 and in the Senate 19 to 18. two thirds in the Senate were needed for immediate effect. One Democrat joined the pro primary, ten Republicans opposed to the primary remain for Taft. If three Taft Senators join, Michigan voters would soon choose a presidential preference. Osborne cites strong popular support.
Five years ago two doctors told Stillman Green of Malachite Col that he had two years to live. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving his life after starting the medicine for coughs and lung troubles. Trial bottle free at Diehl & Brown.
The State vital statistics department reports more deaths than births in the past year signaling a population slowdown. Also notes arrests of four New Mexico lawmakers over vote buying in U.S. Senate elections.
A portrait of Asher I Pay of Huron a longtime clerk of the courts and state G A R figure whose public spirit funded two youths schooling in Chicago and whose career spanned printing journalism and public service. The piece lauds Pay's modest Christian ethic and asks whether his name should be honored by an encampment honoring his decades of civic work.
Mrs Hoy hosted a St Patrick's gathering Saturday night with sixteen guests. The rooms featured shamrocks and Irish flags while Edward Murphy led a lively cinch game. A luncheon was served by the hostess with help from her sisters, Mrs Roydd and Mr Will Welch.
Pierre South Dakota reports the state revenue warrants totaling half a million dollars were issued today. Bids were received and all went to Pierre Banking and Trust Company at a rate of 4.24 percent.
Geo Atkinson and Son of Mitchell South Dakota announce the business has faced two years of poor telephone service and discrimination. They warn that if location changes occur they will leave a monument on the hill recounting one who tried to do business with limited chance.
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