13 May 1915
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
1
The fragment notes that Matias is listed as second class matter at Mitchell South Dakota. It also references LUSITANIA'S SINKING and MAT I C ASPECTS, indicating a historical newspaper item with mixed topics including mail matters and a maritime disaster, though the text is garbled and partial.
Elaborate preparations are under way at Dakota Wesleyan for the annual May day exercises on May 18. The program, run by Y W C A leader Mande Klatt, includes breakfast, a girls tennis tourney, a concert, and a campus-wide sing. The day features a play titled Glory of the Morning directed by H. Hateh, weather permitting, with evening concerts by Wesleyan orchestras and glee clubs and a general student rally.
A Deadwood business exhibit displays samples of Black Hills ores at Frisco for the Panama Pacific Exposition. The showcase highlights multiple northern Black Hills companies and includes signs noting a ton value of 8 590 000 in gold and a total of 20 000 000 in gold since 1876.
Alpena druggists were brought before Judge FB Smith in Mitchell this week and pleaded guilty to bootlegging. Untis received a $200 fine and Tolind $600. Since January there have been seven convictions in Auld county on this charge, totaling fines of $6,065 and sentences of 75 days.
In Washington Springs a farmer of Marlar town, working with a heavy hayfork, was crushed when a forkload collapsed onto him. He is in critical condition and can move only his hands. He is the father of O. W., a prominent local businessman.
Milank D D reports that Grant county electors bonds for a new court house have been sold. Minnesota Bank and Trust bought 45000 of bonds while the sinking fund invested 20000, leaving 412 per cent outstanding to run till 1926. Ground clearing begun in preparation for construction.
Alcester’s Alvin Fin Hed led the butter judging with 92.5 points at the state college contest run by the State Dairymen's association. C W Walline of DeSmet and Thomas Bang of Brookings each scored 92 for second, while H F Fleming Arkston L Voldstad Astoria C W Davie Whitehall Tastor A Adamime Avon and D H Hammer Waubay tied for third at 2.5 points each. The average 88.7 fell due to unseasonably warm weather during judging week.
Bradley area farmer Yewls Kanlhammier, age 47, killed himself with a shotgun amid domestic troubles after long-standing disputes. He resided near Bradley. his wife and two daughters survive. The incident is believed to be the cause of the tragedy.
Mrs J W McClinton and other women depart for Chamberlain to attend the Eighteenth annual convention of the Fourth District W C T U. Sessions run until Wednesday. Evening program features a prayer, welcome by Prof Fred W Hallett, readings, violin, and speeches on temperance and missions. Officials from Mitchell, Alexandria, and Wessington Springs attend.
Adjutant General W A Morris released March results from Redfeld Rapid City showing Company F ranked third with 133.5 points following Company A of Pierre and others in a statewide marksmanship contest. Private C K fourth statewide with 145, Sergeant Aldis Tart of Pierre scored 149 of 150. perfect 150 possible.
Mitchell dominated the dual track events at Hitchcock Park on Saturday, leading his team to a 74 1 2 to 108 1 2 point win as Parker School totaled 42 1 2. Mothers received carnations while committee members distributed to honorees. Clark and Mitchell earned firsts, and Parker and van Benthuysen were noted in the day's events.
Floyde Wilder led with 15 points and was runner up with 14 as Parker hosted a track meet. Officials included Prof CS Tally, starter Ellis Walters, superintendent Sprrbeck, and Larry Woodward. Entrants spanned dash and relay events with Mitchell, Parker, Wilder, Coleman, and Bryant posting top marks in shot put, hurdles, and broad jump.
Long list of sentences issued in federal court from the Siston-Wakpeton and nearby reservations. Individuals include a Milwaukee Road mail clerk for stealing a registered pack and alcohol offenses on the Cheyenne reservation. Penalties range from 60 days to one year and one day, with fines noted for several defendants.
County Agent Halt filed the Spink County Farm Improvement association annual report showing expanded activities. The agent logged 850 farm visits, 400 business calls, and 600 phone calls, plus nine bulletins mailed and 2500 OS Bulletins distributed. Demonstration plots covered 110 farmers, with focus on silos dairying and rox cholera vaccination helping farmers save money.
Readers of The Republica list notable Mitchell residents without regard to wealth or church or politics. Respondents name ministers and public figures, with biographies planned weekly. No prizes or publicity. votes simply reflect public interest in local leaders.
Brookings Wesleyan faces a spring season under coach Dillon after notable athletic leadership at the university and high school levels. The pastor and church community supported a ceremony, praising maternal contributions, with Dillon’s tactics expected to lift the team to championship contention this fall.
Aberdeen news notes William Warwick of New York City tours the Yellowstone Trail from Seattle to Chicago to evaluate the route for automakers. He believes thousands will travel the overland route this season to San Francisco, the national park, and the exposition, with many planning to use the Yellowstone Trail westward or on return trips.
Rev. Francis Barnett, rector of S Mary's Episcopal Church in Mitchell for six years, accepts the rectorship of Christ's Church in Widley Park, Philadelphia, and will move with his family in about a month. His leadership built parish growth, financial stability, and a new church structure since 1948, and he has served as editor of the South Dakota Churchman and secretary of the district. He notes Christ's parish offers broader opportunities in a city setting, with work among the poorer population.
A fragmented late session discussion centers on Indian children in public schools, with debate from counties with large Indian populations. The piece mentions evolving farming efforts among Indians, education, and a surge in farm institute activity, followed by court decisions and Supreme Court outcomes from Pierre. It notes State Bank of el evs, Northwestern Mortgage trust Co. and local examiner results in Huron and Aberdeen.
During afternoon services Bishop announced steps to secure a suitable successor for Mr. Barnett. A class of eleven received rite of confirmation as the Bishop administered the sacrament. The audience included residents and officials from Belle Fourche Sioux Falls Sioux ag Canova Groton and other towns as they noted the long session.
Rapid City South Dakota mayor W R Robinson resigns as mayor to accept a federal medical contract post. Officials say holding both offices is illegal and a conflict of interest under law. Commissioner Cato Sells informed him the dual roles violate regulations and the move ends his mayoralty.
Pierre South Dakota State Auditor Handlin retains Kirby of Sioux Falls as counsel for mandamus hearing before the supreme court on the 17th regarding issuing vouchers to court members for a fifty dollar per front allowance. Judge McCos will be represented by Gally Stevens and Puller, Tony Luther, and associates to support the action.
Milwaukee and Kenosha sources recounting testimony in the Darnell case as the trial resumes. Soper, first witness, describes a letter to Doris Vaughn and a fire death claim tied to Marion Darnell. A quarantine prevented sending checks. Parentage of the baby not recalled by Marlatt.
The state firemen's association committee announces a $500 cash prize for an upcoming inter-state firemen event. Entries from Minnesota and Iowa teams are invited, expanding beyond past South Dakota-only participation. The free-for-all hub and straightaway relay competition are open to the world, aiming to draw wide interest and foster interstate exchanges.
Local physicians from Mitchell and Sioux Falls join the thirty fourth annual South Dakota Medical Association convention set for next week. Key speakers include Dr George W. Dursside of Sioux Falls and Dr Crown of the Sion Palit district. Topics cover abdominal diagnosis thyroid gland surgery and carcinoma of the uterine cervix with a focus on practical medical discussion and home treatments. A varied program for women includes theater, rides, receptions, and entertainment.
A large pro German riot swept Newcastle yesterday with many women among the crowd. They paraded the streets and smashed windows of German pork butchers as anti German sentiment rose over the Lusitania incident and related events.
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