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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
4
Mrs Geo Hays of Alexandria visits the Hesler home and Miss Reese stays with her sister. Several residents return from visits in Mitchell Plankinton Allentown Missouri and other towns as new soldiers and students depart or arrive. Families travel for hospital stays commencements and family events with multiple names and places across South Dakota.
STORLA residents report Miss Mildred Lundgren staying with her sister near Mt. Vernon while Mrs. Johnson relocates to Belford with her son Arthur and daughter in law. Mitchell native Henry Schirmer visits, enlisting in U S service. A 39 man county draft sails to Camp Lewis next week including Dan Wigeland Walter Hassel Jason Cowan Anton Mickelson Ralph Hutten Peter Thompson Albert Moldrem.
Miss Garrie Vidroeff of Mitchell visits her sister Mrs L W Kindler. A toddler from Fulton City bleeds after a plow share mishap and requires stitches in Mitchell. F L Colfax takes daughter Ruch to Mitchell for a tonsil removal. Charles Youle of Seales Mound Illinois spends days in Fulton. Mr and Mrs Harry Billingham of Alexandria visit Jacksons.
Miss Mabelle Wright arrived for summer vacation and Miss Helen Rose came from Vermillion University on Friday night. Visitors include Mrs F J Hall's family in Gann Valley and Ward B Dyer with J R MacClenahan attending a bankers meeting.
Corporal Robert Boeilmacher writes from the American Expeditionary Force in France praising the spirit of Company F. He notes Captain Rowley and Major Shade’s promotions, the uneventful voyage, and repairs in the division’s fleet. He compares French life, praises the arch bridges, and mentions the third Liberty Loan led by Mitchell and Red Cross Y M C A support.
The War Office through the Board of Control of Wool Textiles Production announces wartime clothing standards for civilians. Ready made suits priced about 20 dollars in the first grade, under 15 dollars for the second grade serge or tweed, with mass sale of 750000 to 1000000 suits planned in June to August. Military and civilian needs addressed, double purpose clothing produced undyed or khaki dyed, and civilian wear colors guided by requirements. Also notes on local visits and university publicity staffing changes.
In Artesian a wartime appeal and family story unfold as Mrs. Anderson, 64, urges her three sons to enlist. Son Jesse, wounded at Passchendaele, faced death and shell shock yet hopes to serve again, while Chester and the third son seek military roles in the Navy or Signal Corps.
Three more Mitchell doctors Dr. B A Bobb Dr. Delaney and Dr. Gillis join the Medical Reserve Corps bringing total local physicians in service to about half of the town’s medical staff. Dr. Bobb Dr. Gillis and Dr. Delaney have long tied practices to Mitchell with dominant surgical and clinical roles. Some may be away months before calls are made, as national mobilization proceeds.
Woman enemy aliens in Davis county must appear at Mil Chel police station from Monday June 17 to Wednesday June 20 to register under the enemy alien act. Police chief Fred Donaldson received notice via U.S. marshal Thomas W. Pauliman. Few registrants expected. previous count found eleven. local officials report strong organization for the effort. Andy Hodson and Miss Lois A. Pitcher wed Saturday after obtaining a license.
Sheriff says suspects cannot escape with loot as investigation details a failed robbery attempt. Witnesses describe two men, one around 20 to 22, about 6 feet tall with dark hair, another 4 feet 6 inches to 4 feet 10 inches. notes on build and attire vary amid ongoing pursuit.
Davison County draft contingent heads to Camp Lewis aboard a Milwaukee railroad train from Mitchell. Names of 40 plus men from Mitchell and surrounding counties listed. ceremony at federal building, band escort, remarks by War Chest and exemption board leaders. Aurora and Davison counties coordinate mobilization with local officials present.
War chest figures show progress in Mitchell and Piv ison counties as township reports lag. County officials Burns Herrick and Robert Burns have not yet released totals from many districts though several towns say they have met allotted figures. Solicitors still seek pledges before campaign closes with a final push to include all who have not yet contributed.
Chairman Werrigk warned men who refuse to contribute will face an uncomfortable conscience as Tinwt Traveling men began rounding up slackers. They secured many subscriptions thought impossible, with Lovinger-Conges and J.P. Anderson Lumber Co. leading at high percentages.
Local notes cover a wide range of Mitchell activities including church services, memorial plans, and patriotic programs. Rev. Holden to lead a patriotic service in Loomis. Mitchell teachers and officials prepare speeches on economic relations of the war. residents travel to attend state and county events. Mr. Burright arrives to settle Mrs. Noel estate. accident near Corner Baron Brothers Store. Florence Knutson injured, daughter safe. community members travel to Sioux Falls, Pierre, and Camp Lewis for duties and visits.
After a two year illness Mrs T W Nitk of Mitchell Jowed away at a Mitchell hospital from peritonitis Wednesday evening. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 330 PM in the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev WAL Godshve officiating. Burial at Riverside cemetery. Pallbearers named from local relatives. Mrs Nirk, born in Ohio July 9 1864, was 32 at death. Survived by husband two sons Rudy Nirk and Will Nirk two daughters Elia Zoe and Mrs Edyvard Brown and sister Mrs Loftus Bari. Out of town relatives arriving for the funeral include Mr and Mrs Charles Nick and Mrs Mattie Hudson.
Rail timetable overhaul effective June 2 improves westbound service between Mitchell and Murdo with No 4 departing Murdo 4 p m and arriving Mitchell 10 20 p m while No 5 runs through to Murdo from Mitchell. No 6 for Murdo Mitchell is discontinued and eastbound No 8 departs Mitchell 9 20 a m reaching Marion Junction and Canton before noon. Local visitors from Gann Valley and Mystic Shrine attendees noted, with residents of Chamberlain and Mitchell reacting to the past delays.
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