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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1906
Page
6
A Thursday blaze at Mrs Helen Dodge’s Main Street tailor shop started when gasoline in a dishpan splattered onto a nearby warm stove. Dodge and Gus Speitz were rinsing clothing in the back when fumes sparked the interior, burning hands and arms and destroying the shell of the building.
J P McKeever, held on a theft accusation involving three pants from W C Metcalf, underwent a Saturday preliminary before Judge Thompson on a venue change from Judge Herbert. State evidence was shown. defense offered none. Bound over to the November circuit term in 300 dollars. He had just been released from jail for stealing shoes from CGW store.
O L Branson and Co awarded the contract to R K Hassos of Canton for the three story National Bank building with basement and side entrance. Estimated investment of 40000 dollars, work to begin next week with cement block structure on Second Avenue and completion aimed for December 1. The top floor to house Knights of Columbus and second floor offices, basement barber shop and first floor bank, mosaic floors planned.
The Mitchell AOUW banner was awarded to the local lodge after a three division contest based on new membership from January 1 to April 1. Mitchell, in the second division, earned 46 new members and 16 reinstatements, though only new members counted. Grand Master Simmons of Huron attended to present the banner as the Worksmen Parade marched from Main Street to City Hall.
Rev. L. B. Wickersham of Des Moines Iowa spoke on Day Dreams supplying Maude Ballington Booth vacancy. He argued day dreams foster great national figures, urged father son dialogue, and entertained with humorous illustrations. The lecture series has showcased strong talent and promises to exceed last year.
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