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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
2
The report covers a string of local appearances from Mayors, sheriffs, and officials attending Salem events and funeral gatherings. It notes residents traveling to Yankton and Sioux Falls for business, family visits, or to attend weddings and church events, with several relocations and enlistments mentioned.
Mrs. T G DeJean visits Sioux Falls then heads to Camp Cody as Allen DeJean, at Camb Merrill, Mich, writes of army life. Johnsons report progress after surgery in Rochester Minn. Lynn Dogan returns from Casper and heads to Denver to join the draft squad. Paul Goode reports brisk hardware trade in Tabor and farm work steady. Local residents travel to Sioux Falls, Mount Vernon, and White Lake with various errands and enlistment talks as community supports the war effort.
Ethan George Krier transacts business in Ethan's Thursday. Mrs J McDonnell and son Henry visit her Plankinton parents. Joseph Baumgartner underwent minor surgery in Mitchell. Charles Coyne of Midland visits parents A J Coyne. Lowries return from Long Beach California. Krank Hammer visits Mitchell to help at the drug store. Clara Scheich comes from Watertown to visit before moving to Michigan. Martin from Alexandria visits on business. I Theil of Alexandria transacts business here. G I Drake arrives with daughter in Ethan, later moving to Modesto California. Theodore Giesen goes home to Roslyn. Gertrude Schurz arrives from Sioux City. Pearl Melone and wife arrive from Vermillion. Lars N Larson of Waubay visits sons Terman and Magnus. Charles Bowar and wife visit daughter Mrs William Giesen. J A Bohrer of Bloomington Sr visits after farming in Tobin township. O M Rosenquist and son Herman return from Tot Hot Springs. Herman's hearth improves. C G Gayne leaves for business trip to Scotland Menno and Freeman then home to Midna.
Perry Township notices report moves within the Stone property ownership and a new birth to Mr and Mrs Cohin Mesinger on Tuesday April 23. It notes Liberty bond canvassing by residents, a return of John Elliott Jr to Perry after a month away, and visits between local families. It also mentions Artesian well work at Mr Stones, illness in the Wagner family, and travel by Mr and Mrs Keen to Burt Smith’s home.
H. A. Butler bought the William Webber property in the east part of Wellington Springs. Mr and Mrs Webber plan to move to Bruno Minnesota to be with their relatives.
PUKWANA Ross Jacobs left for Sioux City to enlist in the navy. Mrs. L. A. Nelson went to Mitchell last Sunday evening. Miss Bertha Richter departed for Rochester Sunday to consult the Mayos about her health. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Kauffman returned from Mitchell where doctors advised on Mr. Kauffman’s health. Mrs. R. H. Sands and children of Rapid City are visiting John Harty. Mrs. Sands is Harty’s sister. Henrietta Thompson has taken a post office job. Mrs. Fousek resigned to run for county superintendent. Walter Hamiel and wife visited his brother Lee Hamiel. Walter filed for war service in Chamberlain. Eagle is right up and coming. At the Red Grass benefit last Saturday night $456 was realized. supper by ladies and music by the Woodraska orchestra. A Pulavana W. C. T. U. meeting was held at John Simons and Mrs. Simons’ homes. fifteen members and four guests attended. Comfort kits were prepared. next meeting May 6 at Mrs. Lee Hamiel’s.
Spencer Nab or N J Brockman arrived from Sioux Falls on Wednesday morning. Mrs M Cliffieh and Mrs W A Shoop visited at Farmer Thursday. Mrs Glen Wallum and baby came from Sioux Falls to attend Arthur Edington’s funeral and visit Frank Holington’s home. L L Robbins is building a new barn north of the schoolhouse. Loyd Bradley left for Town by the draft call. Mr Bradley to report by April 26. James Tomes and Will Duncan were among Spencer boys drafted last week.
Mrs Kelehum returned Tuesday from a visit to Alexandria Belva Cook is in the hospital at Mitchell for an operation for appendicitis Mr and Mrs Will Ferguson Mr and Mrs George Hubbard and Ma and Mrs C Glapsaddle were Sunday earlier at Ghioude Clapsaddle s BE B Wilds took Mrs Wilds to Minneapolis for medical treatment and from there he made a business trip down into Wisconsin He returned to Lelester Tuesday evening The necktie social and dance given by Miss Albina Rumi April to sit G was made and all was donated to the Red Cross Saturday April 20 occurred the funeral of Michael Ford Jr brother of the Ford boys of Letcher and who was born in Lorraine Co Ohio February 7 1856 and died in Portland Oregon April 17 1918 The deceased had been in poor health for six months About March 4 he was confined to bed in St Vincent s Hospital Portland where he passed away April 17 The remains were accompanied to Letcher by Mr J A Lannie president of the local Trainmen of Portland The remains arrived Saturday morning and were taken to the Catholic churches The funeral services were conducted by Rev Father Been He leaves one sister Mrs M F Stevens of Huron who attended the funeral and six brothers John Thomas Wy and Martin of Letcher and William and Edward of Seneca S D }
Mr and Mrs Blaine Sent of In wood Town visit Dorman home. Mrs M Gorey of Wendt is here. Mrs Bradley returns to Montevideo after three weeks with Miss Ella Wasner. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Garland Welch on April 25. Frank Williams from Seems and A Lehlund from Platte visit Mt Vernon. J B Woppock returns for summer. Pete Peters and family arrive from Racine to stay with A A Grehan. Wilbur Sheffer from Presho. Mrs FF W Bailey hosts a gathering of young people.
The piece notes visits by Joyd Rising of Mitchell and editor Charles Reen of the Bison Courier to relatives in Brookings and north of Mt Vernon. It records the funeral of Chrishvistopher Was Jareely at the east White church and the death of Glivistopter on April 20 at age 80, with burial at Biott cemetery. Surviving relatives include three daughters, two sons and others. Interment was handled by ALTsta of Mt. Vernon. Veluives mourn its loss.
Miss Sutherlin spends days at the Ghartes Hendricksan home. Mr and Mrs Lawrence hosted guests at the Hastings Peewa house east of Hin hist Sunday. Andy Wieland visited the Hop.Clarison Thorn smiles. Dour Willisthiek a Dakota Westervan student stayed with Mrs. stairs over Sunday. Bert Thamas rode with his brother in law visiting for a few days. Hillom Hendrickson was knocked by a stone Thursday. not seriously hurt. Willer Laurence drove to Louis Moniday for seed corn. Farewell party for the Kruse family Friday afternoon at the Web er diame. about 90 guests attended. Ruth Menoney and Miss Andrews performed piano and vocal selections. a phonograph provided extra entertainment. Lunch served at five by Mrs. Weler and social committee. Guests departed at six, all reporting a pleasant afternoon.
A loyalty meeting at Storla hall aims to inform residents about the Liberty loan drive led by Rev. Thompson with talks by S. PF. Schiriner and CGA Whods. The report also covers local notes of sales, school term closings, a foot injury, visitors, and a large township spelling contest at Elm Grove school where Dorothy Woods wins both written and oral rounds.
George Johnson becomes blacksmith at Mueller shop. Miss Masuire arrives from Sully county to work at Rev Tage home. Editor Byrum and son Jeff head to Harrold with landseekers James Duncin family. Bachiore from Stickney visits J S Barns home. Wortense Bright from Stickney visits U H Snyder. Charley Taylor family visit J W Barnum. The Theipworth League meet at Bert Smith's. attendees enjoy. Carl Stone and party visit Alexandria via George Hays home. Stickney Postal Gard sold to M C G Mathews of Armour. Sturtz retires due to health. Willis family returns from Nebraska. Reo Heedeon arrives from Wasner. draft numbers noted. Frank Doves to report April 9 in Cincinnati for aviation course. Mrs Boy Townsend to Mitchell for hospital operation. Miss Ellen Weir visits Roy Herrick. Woodward family attend Wallace Woodward funeral in Beresford. Miss Bertha Blum returns from Corsica. George family returns from Florida. Editor Sullivan installs new line-type machine at Plankinton Mail.
The town held a calm election with results showing Byron winning the alderman seat in the Third Ward by a four vote margin. Community notes mention local events, marriages, births, and several residents traveling or visiting, with brief updates from Mitchell and surrounding areas.
Mrs Genevieve Stoner and Miss Tya Stoner of Nigin HL visit Mr and Mrs Joseph Stifter. Marie Pazonur offered Paris government post and sails soon. Abernathy led large steer shipment led by Jay Will. nine teen steers sold high. value around 325 for top, rest averaged 1740. Red Cross fund raises 156 at Grass benefit dance. Clarence Rybach's kodak sold for 17. prior Red Cross events netted 82. Neighbors Mr and Mrs Mytinger plan west coast move, Lucy to live there two years. Tillie Wharban returns from Whiteface Bake. Judd Bressler visits from Minnesota. Mr Welso to run Graphic editorial end. his wife also a newspaperman. Uncle Cash Cross visits White Lake area. Ruth Bray and Clara Kin tovd return from Dixon by auto. Gabe Kilingson travels to Rice Minnesota for car retrieval. A M Famestad returns from Sioux Falls. crops look good despite prior snow, then rain. Mrs Alex Jeffray travels to San.
Local residents traveled between Emery Mitchell Parkston and Bridgewater for visits and chores. Several weddings, funerals, and community events were noted along with military enlistments and civic work during a busy Saturday to Monday period.
FP Kelley has been in the area on business and returned to Sioux City this morning. J N Crow, a Four Minute Man, was called to Stickney to deliver his address America's Place in the World War. Crow will deliver two addresses before returning to the city.
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