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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
6
Mitchell week sees a parade of visitors and relocations including Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Ruge of Booneville visiting Alma Rathbun, A. A. Boynton moving to Wagner, Dr. and Mrs. Windle arriving from the West, and Mrs. L. S. Wickers recovering from appendicitis after hospital care.
At Wellesley College a circulating petition asks trustees to return John D Rockefeller's 150000 gift. Dean Ellen Pendleton says the money was used for a heating plant and cannot be returned. The petition began with seniors and spread to freshmen with signatures from nearly 200 students and a few faculty members.
Loomis events note John Nagel family moving to Missoula Montana. Earl Smith mourns mother illness in Montana. J W Wells of Mitchell builds house addition. Will Bates and Mae Lewis wed in Sioux City April 29 1911. Eva Gilfillan Anna Backlund finish school term. Joe Hanner visits John Morgan. Archie Marsden welcomes a son. Grover Tittus buys Elliot’s car. Mae Lewis aids Loomis school. artesian well and 80 acres being broken by Smith and Clark.
Mrs Ed Finney arrives from near Lemmon for a weeks visit with her parents Mr and Mrs A H Cottingham. Miss Loraine Owens visits Mitchell and attends a music recital. Several residents plan trips to Huron. Amanda Laurence Rake wins a gold medal at a W C T A contest in Plankinton. Ladies Aid sale and supper planned at I O O F Hall on May 12.
Miss Hazel Miller is ill with measles at her aunt Mrs. Wright in Mitchell. A dance at J. P. Miller's promises a fine time. Bridge work continues on the new bridge by Albert Stevens. Locals Mrs. Geo. Miller shopped in Mitchell. Morse Kern visits old friends. Ed Walton family and others spend Sunday with C. C. Wheeler.
A young man expresses a desire to marry and build a peaceful home, while a widower reflects that relationships can be unpredictable, likening it to joining a debating society in tone and humor.
State of South Dakota and Davison County issue notice in Mitchell for Halbert Z. Taylor to obtain Letters of Administration for A. M. Taylor deceased. Hearing set for May 27, 1911 at 1:00 PM at the County Judge’s office in Mitchell to show cause why petition should not be granted.
County Commissioners will meet in special session Tuesday May 16 1911 at the County Auditor's office Mitchell South Dakota to consider bridge petitions and transact other business. Dated Mitchell May 8 1911.
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