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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
2
Local notes detail visits and travel of residents including Y W Harlan from Lower Brule and Mrs George Mason of White Lake. Updates cover Francis Gase injuring a knee, dispatches on Liberty bonds, aviation corps exams, a parade banner by WH D Butterfield, and the death of Howard Barton from appendicitis.
Friday's Daily Rev notes A C G McGauley and Miss Anna Metaley of Bridgewater visiting Mitchell area this week and returning home Thursday. Miss Lucile Lowe, former Dakota Wesleyan student, visits college friends. Miss Della Tracey, former Dakota Wesleyan languages instructor, filed a 320 acre claim near Mat Creek Wyoming several miles west of Hy Springs. Her new home lies four miles from a STE and ten miles from a postoideo, with two and one half miles to a mailbox as autos pass the panel. Tracy plans to teach near Warren Wyoming, 25 miles away, this winter. The Wood sale by Congregationalists will be at Johnson Furniture Store Saturday afternoon. Death of Thomas Sweeney noted. nephew Peter Sweeney travels to Rapid City for funeral. Frank Washburn of Woonsocket visits Thursday night. F E Meall of the state college extension dept arrives to attend Londoo chairs related with the food.
The board met in regular adjournment with Nels Jensen presiding and members Letiuman Grady Snow and McLeod present. They approved numerous bills and ordered transfers including 500000 from the county General Fund to the Meth Pension Bond, with all members voting yes.
A large female audience at the city hall heard Adjutant General W A Morris discuss Liberty loans and women’s roles. He urged support through Red Cross work food conservation and bond sales while noting patriots must work if they cannot fight. Mrs C A Davison outlined plans to sell bonds to city women.
An inter esting program has been prepared for the Lake County Sunday School association annual convention to be held in the German Baptist church in Madison on November 3 and 4. Prominent Sunday school workers will be present and make addresses.
A large night blaze in Sisseton destroyed multiple stores including Roberts, Waltichs, Matda Scucue, and TPias, with estimates of damages around 700 to 600 dollars noted. officials report uncertain details and plan to release teardowns today.
Record prices for yearling heifers drew strong farmer interest in the cattle line the last months. The South Dakota auction site featured 1850 farm implements and seeds with a fair crowd despite cold conditions as sales reached high levels.
Delegates from nearby towns and local Woman's Missionary Society members gathered this afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal church. The program featured devotions, lectures, a memorial, a recital by Mrs. Henry W. Hedeen and others, and readings by Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Fox, and Mrs. Reeve. Attendees included Mitchell residents and neighbors from Wessington Springs and McLean Alexandria.
At a half mile west of Burke on the Northwestern line a freight crashed into an auto killing Roeland Bailey and injuring three others. Survivors dispute hearing the crossing signal. The Bailey family is left destitute and Burke citizens raised funds for support. Clifford Boyer drove the car with injuries described.
A birthday party near White Rock ends tragically when Cara Germain 40, riding in a putomobile with Lawrence Kaiser 8, skidded and turned. Younes Walser celebrated his 15th birthday as guests, including Cora Germain, arrived. Afterward Kaiser drove his friend home and the girl was instantly killed. the boy suffered minor injuries.
A Ipswich area farmer suffered the loss of a limb in a hay press mishap at a neighboring shed. The machine caught the worker’s foot and tore it, requiring rapid medical aid to prevent further injury.
In Huron on October 25 the Beadle County Defense Council passed a resolution accusing some German Russian citizens in the county of disloyalty and pledging investigation and action.
Ge. Ul D. 7O. appoints Gay Nordbeek and Ww. N. Skinner to fill the circuit judge vacancy caused by the resignation of Dideze. Shemwead serves as secretary and notes the vacancies in Witlertown area.
Nels T. Hanson 34, brother of Henry W. Tanson and Mrs Gooden of Beresford, was buried in a Warmington Minnesota sewer ditch when a large earth section collapsed. He had lived in Sioux City and earlier in Omaha before moving west. His death followed rescue efforts and burial back in Beresford.
In a January inquiry Pierre reports the attorney general’s ruling that weight governs apple sales in the state. Forty eight pounds is the standard for a bushel, regardless of measure. Meade County debated a district road tax leading to warrants issued by the county as a whole, not by district, for redemptions and payments.
Piepre Oct 25 Brown County leads in war veteran support with 95 242 30 raised for the Soldiers Library Fund statewide. Counties report varying sums from Beadle 257 to Union 0 80 while some gifts go directly to Washington awaiting verification of total donations.
A state circuit court jury in Burke finds Albert Burnham not guilty of stealing two suns and a water tink from Joseph Miley, both homesteaders. The defense showed Burnham had acquired the property through a trade between Miley and another man.
Administrator Robert J Harrison invites creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within six months of first publication. The estate of Ellen Maybauer, deceased, is administered at First National Bank, Mitchell County. Robert J Harrison is the administrator.
South Dakota Davison County Court announces the time and place for proving the will of John A. Boulware deceased. The hearing and issuance of Letters Testamentary are set for November 5th at ten oclock in the forenoon in Mitchell Davison County. Interested parties may appear to contest the petition for probate.
The un shed Administrator of John G Mashauer deceased notifies all persons with claims to the estate to present them within six months. The estate is being administered by The National Bank of Mitchell County Mayisons Si Jisuk under the dated authority of Robart Warrisen.
A fragmented report notes Dakota considering a settlement for Hirifty individuals facing displacement. Authorities weigh safety, logistics, and community impact as a plan develops.
A representative of the Federal Highway Department met with the state highway commission in Pierre S Do Gel 26 to discuss joint action on highway improvement. They will review proposed routes before any plans are finalized after a personal inspection by the officials.
Centerville reports Lyman Barton and PP Maloney sued for damages after purchasing seven acres of beans that proved to be poisonous. The seed was identified as the Belwee variety, which contaminates crops and would not mature in the climate. A sample was tested by state chemists in Vermillion and Brookings, both confirming poison. The case will be heard in circuit court.
Spearfish South Dakota October 26 Through cattle losses a prominent stock raiser F Summers sustained heavy damage nine head of full bred polled Hereford cattle died valued at 41500. Heeb prints recommended sugar beet tops as cattle feed prompting investigators to seek how tops and mangels became poisoned.
Elaborate program prepared for the dedication of a fine new Masonic temple in this city next Monday. Several thousand Masons from across the state will gather to participate in the ceremonies and visiting Masons and their ladies will be hosted at a banquet.
Washington D C October 26 The first day response to Secretary Mc Avico offering indefinite treasury short time certificates of indebtedness totals 404 797 000. This brings outstanding certificates to be retired by receipt on Second Liberty loan bonds to 4 799 994 000 or nearly 60 percent of the loan minimum.
A fire in Corsica caused by a defective Mie was discovered last week and quickly contained to limit damage. Local updates note community members and visitors gathering for events and routine visits, with arrests in a wheat theft case leading to a penitentiary term and pending court actions.
Letcher reports Mrs J W Burg leaving for Anoka Minnesota for an extended visit with her sister. The Priscilla club donated 85 to the Red Cross. Civil war veteran Alex Matheson plans winter at the soldier’s home in Hiame at lot Springs. Additional notes mention visiting relatives, deaths, and returning soldiers from Leteler enlisting in New York. Four Leteler boys near front Tod Perkins already in France and others en route.
Farmer Mrs J J Mock hosted the Ladies Aid society on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Kass of Dubuque Iowa visited son Peter Kass and daughter Mrs Joe Steilan. Mrs Bruce and son Earl arrived from Montana to visit Mrs Bruce's daughters Mrs John Scott and Mrs Carl Messmore. Red Cross met last week naming Mrs Rosalie chairwoman secretary Mrs Lindenugel treasurer. Meeting held at Mrs Lindkugel's home. Neighbors gathered Tuesday for a farewell dinner for the B L McReynolds family before moving to New Namptonyta. The community laments their departure but wishes them well.
Salem residents plan winter stays with relatives across Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota. Mrs Gibbs will join daughter Mrs Jackson in Salem area while Ruth Gardner visits Beresford and Rev Gardner moves between Platte and Salem. Others newly moved or traveling include J Van to Kansas City for government work and families selling household goods ahead of a move to Winnipeg.
Draper Mr and Mrs Ray Van Eyera enjoy a visit from the latter s sisters Mrs H P Faust and Mrs Fr F Hiddinger of Osceola Iowa Mrs Ralph Spears leaves for Wallhill Nebraska to start a new job at an Independent telephone company Mr and Mrs D W Smith and their son of Tiskilwa Ill arrive for a visit at Pearl and family s home Mr and Mrs Henry Holland host cousin Mrs Hintz of Wake Mills Iowa visiting last Thursday Mrs A K Maxwell and children move from Tulare South Dakota for a two week visit with brother A J Bruce and family Mrs Albert Herman hosts sister Miss Nell and brother Raymond Hall of Belle Plaine Iowa before their return home Thursday W L Hayes drives from Dwight Illinois to visit friends and manage land interests here
Plankinton residents report extended visits and travels as families head to Peoria Braddock North Dakota and Decatur Java. Local leaders and officers including Mrs Shay and Mrs DeJean attend events while others join family members en route to camps in North Carolina and St Louis.
Fragmentary lines mention music in Plankinton and a performer described as petty and capable, with the note truncated by dwellers. The readable text hints at a dramatic or opinionated remark about the subject’s work and character.
A report details numerous residents making social calls and visits to relatives in nearby towns. Individuals named include Mrs. Will Wolfe and family, Lisle Eo of Wisconsin, Mrs. George Yaylop, Hubert Faustang, Mrs. PLM Houck, Mrs. W. C. Bucher, and Miss Anga Ongralin. The text notes travel by train from Corona Minnesota and visits spanning Cresco, Minneapolis, Blanchardville, and Davenport with extended stays and gatherings.
Alexandria and nearby communities share news of visits, weddings, travels, and family losses. Ellis Lloyd and son Wilk return home from Sioux after a week with relatives. Mrs Milne mourns with the passing of Mrs Shepard. Visitors from Worthington and David City recount travels as families reunite and attend services. A funeral for Jacob Bollinger is held and burial set in Tyndal.
Fragmented OCR text describes survey activity and company involvement with references to Charlotte Virginia and shipping, with unclear names and actions. It hints at routine business operations and personal notes about reliability and partnership without clear events or outcomes.
Parkston and surrounding area residents share letters of travel and family visits with relatives in Emery Wausau Chicago Mitchell and Beresford. Citizens discuss service and Liberty bonds, Red Cross work, and local defense efforts amid ongoing wartime mobilization.
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