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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
2
Publication announces rates for subscriptions: one year for 1.00 dollar, six months for 0.76, and three months with payment strictly in advance. Poe Mitchell Capital Publishing Company issues the notice to readers.
The Republican argues Roosevelt leads in GOP voting strength over Taft and La Follette creation, while Hughes would outpoll the others but cannot be nominated. It lauds Roosevelt as a strong, honest candidate favored at the Chicago convention and predicts his eventual presidency, while criticizing Taft’s judicial approach and noting Roosevelt’s prior misstep in selecting Taft as successor.
A column scopes John Sutherland's push to appoint his own slate for South Dakota primaries, calling it a dictatorial bid that disrupts the party. It notes tension among Sterling Byrne and Hwert, plus 19 other candidates, with divisions over endorsements. The piece also reports Miss Bessie Graves's sudden appendicitis and hospital surgery with a positive recovery.
Byrne managers disclose figures from Beadle to Spink counties showing Byrne ahead of Egan with expected margins often reaching into the hundreds or thousands. Everett notes Byrne’s statewide plurality could run between 10 000 and 15 000, depending on county results and Democratic shifts.
Mrs J O Waltrath opened her home for a noon-day breakfast and a Round Table event. Guests and hostesses wore lace caps and dunce hats while Miss Anderson and Derr served a fine menu. The afternoon featured toasts, photos, music and farewell remarks as the club year closed.
Mrs L B Beckwith Jr and Miss Grace Beckwith hosted a bridge party for Roxena Butterfield amid a busy social week. Guests enjoyed bridge prizes, a recipe box keepsake, a luncheon, and readings and music by local performers. Other gatherings included Entre Noue bridge club events, a Sophia Groeber Kobus wedding, and multiple auxiliary meetings with social and musical programs.
The State Medical Society wrapped up its annual meeting with resolutions favoring a new state health law and funding. Officers were elected including President Dr. C. McCauley of Aberdeen and Vice Presidents Drs. Spafford and Treon, with 130 attendees noted. The Ladies Auxiliary also finished their session naming officers led by President Mrs. S. M. Hohf of Yankton.
Mrs. C A Davison hosted a Friday evening social for Miss Roxena Butterfield and her bridal party. Twelve guests attended a 7 o'clock dinner with carefully arranged tasteful details and neat planning.
Monday doubleheader saw Mitchell beat by 4 to 0 in the afternoon with Hol Melter driving in three runs in the first inning while Freeze and Melter starred. In the night game All Nations overwhelmed the locals 10 to 0 as electricity lit the grounds. Carrie Nation played first base with steady defense.
George Geppert of Whitelake and J H Wolff of this city have removed two old saloon and salt house structures and begun a fine new brick building. Wolff will open a jewelry store and Geppert will run a saloon to be occupied by Steve Patterson.
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