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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1906
Page
8
Paris displays a collection of forged signatures on works by Corot Diaz de la, Daubigny, Lancret, Isabey, Neuville and even Turner, including a counterfeit Harpignies. The painter discovered his own name among the imitations and acquired the set, now shown at the state furniture depot as a high water mark of sophistication.
Coroner’s jury finds Jennie VanHoover born alive a child on April 30 1906 and that the infant died by strangulation with tape around its neck at Mitchell. She is arrested for murder and held under guard pending her preliminary examination. The event follows a past blackmail case linked to Van Hoover.
The Today Club held a gypsy themed social at Mrs. A H Doyle's home on Whird Avenue West. A six course dinner featured cut glass and flowers while Genevieve Branson and Miss McGrath provided violin and piano music. Members wore gypsy costumes and performances included solos, humorous pieces and palmistry. The event was described as highly entertaining and memorable.
Robert Emmet Dowdell of Emmett, South Dakota, visiting eastern Iowa, recalls proposing a nine percent wealth tax twelve years ago as a South Dakota legislator. Dowdell asserts he faced ridicule as a “long whiskers” opponent but now aligns with Roosevelt on taxing fortunes and mortgages and bank deposits.
A quiet wedding occurred Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Getman when their daughter Mabelle R. Getman and Mr. Charles E. Mason joined in marriage. Justice James McKinley performed the ceremony at 8:30 pm in the presence of relatives. A light luncheon followed, and the couple will reside with the German family.
J M Rion declares candidacy for the legislature as a Republican nominee subject to delegate selection at the party convention. He seeks support from convention delegates to secure the nomination and later run in the general election.
Fred L Tiffany announces his bid for the Davison County South Dakota Register of Deeds, pending approval at the next Republican county convention.
W B Tobey announces his candidacy for the office of Register of Deeds in Davison County subject to the Republican county convention. The note reflects a political bid by Tobey prompted by friends.
W H Webster announces candidacy for re election to the office of Commissioner of Davison County First District subject to action of the Republican county convention.
H. B. Anderson declares self candidate for county auditor pending Republican nomination in Davison County. He pledges to serve the people faithfully and provide a square deal if nominated and elected.
Sealed bids will be received by O E Browne secretary of the building committee of I O C F lodge at Mt Vernon South Dakota until noon Saturday May 12 for erecting a two story brick or cement block building 24 by 90 feet. Plans and specifications are on file at First National Bank Mt Vernon Mt Vernon Milling Co office and at architect S Wherry Mitchell South Dakota. Bids may include with or without foundation and must be accompanied by a certified check for 250. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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