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Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1916

Page

2

Allies Responsible For The War Debate In Congress

Lord Robert Cecil argues the war must continue until Prussian militarism is crushed and Germany would only accept peace on terms. the article also covers a Senate inquiry into binder twine prices, Mexican sisal monopolies, and a debate over federal army size with editor opinions across the Midwest.

Lord Robert Cecil United States Germany Great Britain Yucatan Senate Carranza Mexico International Harvester Company

Notre Dame Notes Recreation and campus events thrive

Rev C E O Flaherty leads grounds work at the academy and church as favorable weather returns outdoor sports. Shakespeare tercentenary observed with students in Julius Caesar and Twelfth Night. Brutus Portia Malvolio Olivia roles praised. Commencement week to feature a lawn fete. recent visitors include Mr and Mrs James Grady and others. Master Robert Grady recovering from appendix operation at St Josephs hospital.

C. E. O'Flaherty Julius Caesar Louise Smith Brutus Alice McCormack Portiia Marguerite Fitzgerald Malvolio Marie Mylan Olivia James Grady Ethan P. H. Brady Kimball Christopher Jordon Chamberlain Fitzgerald Sioux Falls Ambrose Lower Brule T. S. Silvis Ravinia Robert Grady St. Joseph’s Hospital

Poison Dose Fatal to Pollock Farmer

Aberdeen South Dakota Ole Lovo a Pollock area farmer died at a local hospital after ingesting a bichloride of mercury tablet mistaken for a laxative. The tablet had been left at the Lovo home to treat an injured leg.

Aberdeen S. D Ole Lovo Pollock Lovo

Two Men Arrested for Bath Tub Junk Ring in Aberdeen

Aberdeen, S D. H Wilson and George Quinn itinerants are under arrest charged with specializing in bath tubs. They sold $23 of junk mostly metal to local dealers and are accused of entering vacant cottages at Tacoma Park Aberdeen to strip zinc tubs and steal other items.

Aberdeen S. D H. Wilson George Quinn Tacoma Park

Miss Hoffman Takes Second In Mitchell High Contests

In Mitchell last night two oratorical contests and a declamatory event selected class representatives for the state meet at Brookings on May 28. Oscar Fosheim won in declamatory for Howard, Ruth Hoffman placed second for Mitchell, and Laurence Cool and William Benson won in committed orations for Platte and Fulton respectively.

Mitchell Brookings Olga Fosheiin Howard High School Lance of Kanana Ruth Hoffman Laurence Cool Platte William Benson Fulton Zapata City William Franklin Jones Vermillion G. A. Cardy Alexandria Hy. B. Yule Ruth Johnson Ruby Geiger Huron Redfield Chas. Alseth Lake Preston J. C. Lindsey J. W. McClinton Mr. Minery

Universal Bible Sunday prompts week of Bible lectures

Tomorrow marks Universal Bible Sunday as the American Bible Society celebrates its centennial with President Wilson addressing the Washington event. A Bible Week program at Dakota Wesleyan outlines daily talks by Seaman Patterson Tull Gilliland and Burch on spiritual dynamics philosophy and the Bible.

Universal Bible Sunday American Bible Society Wilson Washington American Biblie Society E. W. Burch Dakota Wesleyan Seaman Herbert Patterson C. M. Tull C. V. Gilliland Burch University Chapel

Wesleyan Man Wins at Omaha In Interstate Oratorical Contest

Francis Case of Hot Springs and Dakota Wesleyan won first honors in the interstate peace oratorical contest in Omaha. Five contestants competed with Kansas State College taking second. Case’s winning speech A Modern Paradox argued against war, urged public opinion education, and an end to military training in schools. He advances to the national contest in Mohawk New York later this month.

Francis Case Hot Springs Dakota Wesleyan Omaha Kansas State College Case Mohawk N. Y

Fire Destroyed Bath General Merchandise Store

Fire swept Bath South Dakota destroying the general merchandise store of A Coghill just before midnight. The blaze wiped out the entire business section of the village near Aberdeen on the Milwaukee road. Estimated loss runs to about 20000 dollars with insurance.

A. J. Coghill M. W. A. Lodge J. T. Morgan John Henry Arthur Mandeville Bath S. D A. Coghill Aberdeen

Senior Dakota Wesleyan presents Within the Law at city hall

The Dakota Wesleyan senior class staged Within the Law by Bayard Weiler at the city hall auditorium with Prof. EB Wilds directing. Mary Turner played by Bernice Obenshain schemes vengeance after a wrongful theft conviction, while George Schnanbauer and others complete a cast including Leslie Caldwell and Frank Effert.

Dakota Wesleyan City Hall Bayard Weiller EB. H. Wilds Department of Public New York City Mary Turner Mary Bernice Obenshain Jane Cowl Leslie Caldwell George Schnanbauer Frank Effert Crook Ernest Smith Georgena Smith Jack Berry Walter F. Smith Jessie Petrie Gladys Trevithick Alicia Dougherty Perry Druschel Harry Woodward Myron Brink Morris Brumbaugh John Guenther Earl Woodford Donald Hoffman

Hurst Loses Aberdeen Police Chief Post

Aberdeen South Dakota city commissioners elected new appointive officers for municipal year. Chief of Police changes to John Anderson replacing George W. Hurst who had led the Aberdeen department. L. W. Crofoot also replaced as city attorney by E. B. Harkin. Hurst plans unknown. offers from other cities pending.

Aberdeen S. D Tor E. B. Harkin L. W. Crofoot John Anderson Brown County George W. Hurst Hurst Redfield Spink County

MAY OPEN FOREST RESERVE TO NEW SETTLERS

The House passed a bill removing homestead entry restrictions in parts of Lawrence and Pennington counties in the Black Hills forest reserve. If approved, several thousand acres will be open for settlement, ending prior limits on entries after January 1906. Congressman H L Gandy championed the measure and the forest service is classifying lands likely to be opened by next fall.

Forest Service

Fulton Beats Alexandria 8 to 5 In High School Baseball

Fulton high school defeated Alexandria by 8 to 5 as Graves earned twelve strikeouts for Fulton and Teckham struck out six for Alexandria. Fulton tallied nine hits to Alexandria's four in a snappy game.

Fulton Alexandria Ss. D Graves Teckham

Bootlegger Arrested in Alpena

Alpena, S C state attorney and sheriff raid bootleggers. Fred Wahl held on liquor sale charges with $500 bond for circuit court trial. Additional arrests expected as crackdown continues.

Alpena S. C Fred Wahl

Newman Club Elects Officers For Coming Year

The Newman club elected officers at its annual meeting with Mrs. John Siberz hosting. J. W. Leehan was chosen president, with Mrs. J. Lahey as vice president and others filling secretary, treasurer, auditor, custodian, and press correspondent roles. Delegates to the state meeting were named for October in Pierre, and the club will study civic and social world problems. Roy Kaylor and Miss Lucille Nolan wed after securing a marriage license in Alexandria.

Newman Club John Siberz John Sibergz J. W. Leehan James J. Lahey FP. H. Greenwald C. T. Kennedy W. I. Fritz J. W. Shelby L. J. Welch M. G. Wider Women’s Federated Clubs Pierre Leehan P. H. Kelley Oscar Andres

Warren McKillip Nuptials Tie Mitchell Couple in Catholic Ceremony

In Mitchell, Clark Warren and Ida McKillip wed Monday at 2 pm in Holy Family Church with Rev. M J Harte officiating. Out of town guests included Avis Moon and Warl West of Sioux Falls and Olive Hogue of Aberdeen. A four course dinner followed at the McKillip home 929 East Fourth avenue. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J P McKillip, wore white taffeta and georgette crepe, carried white roses, and her heirloom going away suit was a dark blue taffeta. She studied at Notre Dame academy and worked as a stenographer at Spangler and Haney. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs A A Warren, a Mitchell graduate and bookkeeper for W E Rathbun. The couple left Mitchell for a Black Hills wedding trip.

Mitchell Schools W. EB. Rathbun

Young Ladies Sodality Sponsors Social at Knights Hall

A successful social and dancing party was held Tuesday evening at the Knights of Columbus hall by the Young Ladies Sodality club of the Catholic church. Twenty five couples enjoyed dancing to Wagner's orchestra with refreshments served late. committee on arrangement included Misses Josephine Scott Lucile Burns Ethel Tobin and Bernice Sibert.

Knights of Columbus Young Ladies Sodality Club Catholic Church Wagner Josephine Scott Lucile Burns Ethel Tobin Bernice Sibert

Dak Wesleyan Carnival and Basket Social Raises Funds

Students and city guests filled Graham hall for a Dakota Wesleyan athletic association carnival and basket social to fund spring athletics. Auctioned lunch baskets raised about 50 dollars, with Miss Hazel Reynolds’ basket fetching 2.75. The evening included solos by Hazel Reynolds and a duet by Frances Potter and Marys Shaw, plus Crocus Club social time and fancy work.

Dakota Wesleyan Graham Hall College Athletic Association Frank Leffert Hazel ‘Reynolds Dell Rapids Hazel Reynolds Frances Potter Marlys Shaw

Local Social Clubs Host Evening Gatherings

Guests and their husbands joined Mrs. Charles Tice at 1200 Hast Second Ave for Norwegian whist with Mrs. Galbreath taking high score. Lunch served by Mrs. Ernest Miller. Next meeting planned with Mrs. Abe Wilkins at 905 East Third Ave. Mrs. W. M. Herbert hosted Qui Vive club at 705 West Third Ave with auction bridge. high honors to Mrs. Margareterguson and all-cut prize to Mrs. Louis Beckwith Jr. Consolation to Mrs. R. F. Trepenning. May baskets furnished the supper. Mrs. S. G. Boyce elected president and Mrs. O. S. Sweet secretary-treasurer.

Charles Tice Second Avenue C. &. Galbreath Rnest Miller Abe Wilkins East Third Avenue W. M. Herbert West Third Avenue Margareterguson Louis Beckwith, Jr R. F. Trepenning 8S. G. Boyce O. S. Sweet

Alpha club officers elected at Ella Jgads home

Miss Elizabeth Olson was chosen president with Miss Mary Donahue as vice president Miss May Smith as secretary and Miss Lida Reid as treasurer at the Alpha club election held Monday at Miss Ella Jgads 308 East Third Avenue The last event will feature entertainment by members with the most absences. Miss Wingfield hosts Frank Wingfield birthday party for Whittier school pupils

Alpha Club Ella Jgads East Third Avenue Elizabeth Olson Mary Donahue May Smith Lida Reid

Royal Neighbors Thimble Bee At I O O F Hall

Mrs A L Cobb Mrs fh A Young Mrs John Sundquist and Mrs Andrew Sundquist hosted the Royal Neighbors Thimble Bee at the I O O F hall on Wednesday afternoon. The event featured social conversation and fancy work followed by a delicious lunch.

A. L. Cobb Fh. A. Young John Sundquist Andrew Sundquist

Victrola Scene Describes Refreshments Served

A brief notice notes refreshments were served by the hostess as attendees mingled with music from a Victrola. The scene evokes a social gathering with casual entertainment.

Society Notes On Club Meetings This Week

The Twentieth Century club meets with Mrs. W. S. Still and serves lunch at 6:30 inviting members' husbands. The Today club gathers Monday with Mrs. H. R. Beyer at 713 North Duff Street to discuss Art led by the hostess. The Waleyon club meets Monday with Mrs. Orin Martinson at 517 East Fifth Avenue to study Birds led by Mrs. B E KK Mather.

Twentieth Century Club W. S. Still H. R. Beyer North Duff Street Waleyon Club Orin Martinson Fifth Avenue BE. KK Mather

Richards Glad to Meet Norbeck Debating Plan

A local newspaper note reports R O Richards welcomes Peter Norbeck’s acceptance of a joint eight debate plan. Richards proposes Brookings Sioux Falls as initial venues with six more towns Mitchell Aberdeen Watertown Redfield Huron Yankton as additional sites to cover broader public discussion of the Byrne Norbeck administration and primary election law.

Peter Norbeck Dick Richards Redfield Richards Norbeck Brookings Sioux Falls Mitchell Aberdeen Watertown Huron Yankton

Also Mentioned on This Page

United States Senate New York World Middle West Notre Dame Miss Hoffman Mitchell High Wesleyan New York Vieiller Black Hills Plankinton Roy Kaylor Lucille Nolan Mitchellle Artesian Miss Theise Hostess Sewiety Club Marie Antoinette Mrs. . Hey Miss Olson Wingfield Frank Wingfield J. L. Wingfield Mildred Goodlad Whittier School Frank Thimble Bee Society Notes Meet Norbeck Redeteld
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