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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
6
Davison County commissioners met May 4 1914 at the county auditor’s office. They approved refunds and abatements for several taxpayers and paid numerous county bills. The board adjourned to May 30 1914 after approving highway work and various reimbursements.
Plans by faculty and senior class promise the most elaborate commencement in the college’s history. June 6 to 10 include monogram banquet, senior play Mid Summer Night’s Dream, and a commencement speech by Jamin Garland with Rev. J. P. Hauser delivering the university sermon.
A local Farmers' conference notes two main concerns as the Dakota Central Telephone company may be sold. Officials, including Bickelhaupt and Vollmer, expect a directors meeting to consider the sale. A state commission meeting is set for May 21 to review the Dakota Central's proposed structure amid competing firms.
Preliminary steps toward a $160000 drainage ditch are to be discussed at a joint Clay and Yankton counties meeting on May 26. About 150 farmers are expected, with opponents claiming $600000 in potential farm damages and top state lawyers hired to argue against the canal. If approved, the project would reclaim thousands of acres of farmland deemed too wet for crops.
Mrs. EB McRae, a former South Dakota resident now in Minnesota, returns to Stanley County to search for her husband who vanished with a man who had leased their homestead. They fear robbery may have claimed his cash, while unknowns broke into the old home and stole most furnishings and goods.
South Dakota defeated Rapid City School of Mines 7 to 0 on Dakotah field. McKellar pitched seven strikeouts with no walks and five hits allowed for Dakota. Hollyford allowed six hits, four strikeouts, three walks for the visitors. Grigsby homered for Dakota in the eighth. The win puts South Dakota closer to the state championship.
Faulkton South Dakota establishes the Faulkton State Bank to replace the Morse bank. Officers include President C. M. Henry Vice President Fred Wepperle and Cashier A Kopperud. Incorporators include C. M. Henry Peter Norbeck Chas L Nicholson Fred Hepperle and A Kopperud. Capital is 10000 and state banking authorization granted.
Sioux Falls reports the twenty second annual picnic of the Minnehaha county Old Settlers association will be held on Thursday June 11 at John Thompson's grove near Baltic twelve miles north of Sioux Falls. Prominent speakers and a full sports program are promised and thousands are expected to attend with many concessions already applied for. Secretary H Craig reports growing correspondence as the celebration draws near.
A sudden miniature tornado on Louis Sperb’s Gregory county homestead damaged a building by tearing away the heavy roof and scattering debris across about sixty feet. The storm showed an intense but localized wind gust with no other structures affected nearby.
Spencer hosts church pulpit swaps as Rev. Loomis exchanges with Rev. Needy of Aberdeen. High school presents The Time of His Life at Fulton and Emery. A Rose of Plymouthtown to be staged by Fulton High School. G W Caldwell and crew return from Lennox after basement work for a new Catholic church. Class of 1914 commencement May 29 with Rev J W Potter of Sioux Falls as speaker. Seniors to present relations. Seven will graduate. Miss Thea Callant visits Mitchell. Students travel to Fulton and Emery. many attend state Sunday school convention in Mitchell. Decoration Day observance planned. Spencer Light and Power Co incorporated with Wm Hoes president and board of directors. Chautauqua likely starting mid June. Otto G Schanbert of Menno marries Laura Lindekeeger of Spencer. Schanbert is vice president of a Menno bank.
Loomis and Taylor shipped four cars of cattle and two cars of hogs to Chicago last Monday. Mr. Taylor is a local farmer who often ships two to six cars of stock. Mr. and Mrs. Seth Greenacre went to Storla Sunday due to Mrs. Greenacre's father's illness. The Erganian S S class met with Mr and Mrs J W Aytes Friday evening. Emanuel S S meets with Mary Doyle Friday evening. Mr. Lewis's father from Town is making a visit.
Supt. J W McClinton addressed the Congregational Brotherhood on Mitchell public schools. He urged three intertwined aims moral business and educational, stressing reverence for religious institutions, sound business principles, and high citizenship. He argued vacation breaks hurt pupils and called for a later freshman start and stronger ungraded work, noting Mitchell’s favorable teacher counts and expenditures in comparison with other cities.
Visitors to Mitchell’s park will see a large Hitchcock Park sign laid out in alfalfa on soil near the northwest entrance. The sign 10 by 100 feet was designed by Park Board members led by W A Wheeler and built by a high school agriculture class under Professor Dick Lewallen. The project aims to enhance the recreation area with future plans for improvement and possible interscholastic events could be staged nearby.
A fragment underscores the appeal of pleasure and recreation options available to people. It hints at leisure activities and the broader social context that values enjoyment, relaxation, and personal fulfillment.
Lemmon South Dakota residents approve a city saloon under the Sisseton Plan by 23 votes. A civic association will license and oversee the saloon, appoint staff, collect nightly receipts, and allocate profits to city and school warrants, highways, and debt retirement.
Vermillion South Dakota inspectors report that berry boxes sold this spring meet dry pint and quart standards. Households note more fruit per box than in prior years, with larger discrepancies in quart boxes. A 1913 law governs weights and measures. the food and drug department plans enforcement to curb short measure in berries potatoes apples and other produce.
Murdo South Dakota invites visitors for a busy June with alfalfa institute train on June 12, the Makoseka Lawn Tennis tournament June 15 16 and 17, and the Old Settlers and Old Soldiers reunion June 19 and 20. Committees coordinated by the Commercial club arrange entertainment and program details for farmers tennis fans and veterans.
A local announcer outlines plans for a public celebration featuring speaking, music, ball games and street attractions to ensure a successful event. The outline emphasizes a well rounded program with varied entertainment and sports activities for all ages.
The Sioux Falls Baptist Association elected Rev. R. L. Palmerton moderator and W. J. Loucks clerk. New Beulah Baptist Church of Sioux Falls joined the association as letters from churches were read and plans for meetings and talks by Rev. LeeRoy Bobbitt Rev. A. Bailey and Dr. F F Jordan were outlined for Thursday and Friday sessions.
Mitchell prepares for a speed carnival June 17 and 18 with entries from nine drivers and cars including two Mercers, a Buick, a Colby, a F A L, a Blue and three Fords. Promoters aim to attract hundreds of visitors. prize money exceeds 1100 dollars and tickets will fund the event via advance sales.
Rev C E O Flaherty of Holy Family church backs a summer contest at Notre Dame Academy awarding five dollars in gold to the best boy vegetable garden and to the best girl flower garden. Last year Cyril Hand, age ten, won first for his garden at 520 East Third Avenue. This year 180 boys and girls have entered as interest grows.
A tense Senate session turns into a comic fever as members fear measles after Simmons promotes the Tolls Repeal bill. Senator Suan fights through illness, then returns showing a flushed face and red speckles. Mrs. Simmons reports her husband has contracted measles.
The South Dakota Merchants' association held its seventeenth annual convention and elected officers for the year. W. L. Ware presides, N. S. Tyler is secretary, Gus Meyer treasurer. vice presidents include A B E Lee and others. Directors named from Aberdeen, Mitchell, Sioux Falls, Pierre and more. Meeting places for 1915 deferred to directors to select the city with the largest new member gains.
Cattle shippers bring in Texas heifers must pass veterinary tuberculin tests under South Dakota live stock sanitary law before release. Three cars near Midland and thirty seven cars at Wasta await inspection, with delays to rest and prevent shipping fever. Tests will occur once vets from the state board are available.
Articles of incorporation filed for the Anchor Development Company of Redield with capital $100,000. Incorporators John Clark R J Hutchins E H Bastian. Also filed for The Bedch Dredging Company of Aberdeen with capital $12,000. Incorporators F H Hooper W G Haas W M Mitchell.
Pierre S D June 24 hearing set at Belle Fourche on apple shipment rates within the state. The public complaints center on high charges from the Black Hills eastern flats versus cheaper eastern deliveries, with the goal of leveling competition.
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