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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1917
Page
3
A damaged OCR fragment mentions an 1808 act, likely from a legal or legislative notice. Names, dates, and clear actions are unreadable, preventing precise reconstruction while preserving the core legal reference.
The document records a county meeting with motions to adjourn, approvals of funds including 100 and 500 dollars, and hearings on applications. It notes the estate administration of Jereased and the date November first in Mil South Dakota, with references to officials Grady and Me thman and a budget context for the general fund.
Centerville South Dakota November 9 Miss Leola Coffield attache at a Brookings restaurant solved a theft case. Her keen eyes led to recovery of a suitcase of clothes stolen from the Pierce family car during a recent trip to Brookings. A young woman wore a dress matching a sample, prompting Miss Coffield to notify the sheriff who retrieved most of the stolen garments.
Sioux Falls reports a former Lead resident enlisted in the military service and now stationed at Vancouver Washington writes from the camp about a poison attack that penetrated the barracks. The intruder was shot and killed while attempting escape after poisoning the water supply and five hundred loaves of bread. Several men fell ill but none died. six horses were killed in the stables during the incident.
With cold weather approaching the Red Cross urges more women to knit for soldiers. Mitchell and Huron report large local efforts but still need 200 sweaters 200 helmets 200 mufflers and 200 pairs of socks each.
Advices from Washington list commissions granted to Northwest physicians in the Medical Reserve and Veterinary Reserve. Names include De Ancus Morrison, Arthur Cloudan, Charles Reed of Minneapolis. and officers from Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. First lieutenants include Paul Preston and Paul Brown of Minneapolis and others from Lakefield Browns Valley Mankato Fergus Falls Devils Lake Winsford Yankton Platte Wessington Springs Montpelier Rochester Yankton Neadwood De Smet Sioux Falls Belfort Belgrade.
A will contest in Lake County concerns the estate of Mrs. Baker and the distribution of William J. Bakers Lake Madison homestead. The case centers on whether the property passed to heirs or was claimed by the surviving spouse and the ongoing proceedings in court. The matter ties to local schools and a lecture at Aurora High School tonight.
Peter E Holvick aged 83 pioneer resident of the Madison area died at his family farm nine miles from Madison. He came from Norway as a young man and helped colonize the vicinity. He left behind three sons including one in Forest City Iowa. J Brule reports.
Minot North Dakota November 40 The school officers association with Ward county teachers institute elects officers. President C D Skinner Sawyer vice president James Olson Donnybrook secretary Mrs A W Ebert Glenbun.
Mr and Mrs W A Urbach moved household goods to a farmer on Wednesday. A new garage is being built at the Baptist parsonage. The Spencer Auto and Supply Company received two carloads of Fords on Tuesday with most sold before arrival. Members of local lodges held a district meeting with a midnight banquet. The Red Grass society aims to raise a mile of pennies about $850 with envelopes sent to friends. The Tripp band hired a new leader Mr Rugker and moved with his family to Tripp.
Andrew Hofer and Zacharias Hofer of Rosedale, Huttrische and Mennonite youths, returned from a ten day furlough. They refuse all army duties citing religious beliefs, while Mennonites sometimes participate in drill and munitions transport. Coloniists seek release from service. tensions rise as the group endures mistreatment claims and camp confrontations.
Crippled by five first string losses and key injuries, the Dakota Wesleyan football squad departs for Rapid City to meet the heavy State School of Mines eleven. The Miners boast an average of 180 pounds per man, and Wesleyan hopes to rebound after a 3 to 0 win over Sioux Falls College.
Lieut. George Lloyd of Lake Preston South Dakota serves as censor with the American expeditionary force in France handling letters from soldiers to relatives in the United States. His parents in Lake Preston report his appointment and plan to visit France this winter if government permission is granted.
F. W. Mitchell, acting secretary of the Mitchell chamber, chairs the county fuel committee under State Fuel Administrator W. G. Bickelhaupt of Aberde en. He appointed P. J. Kelley and Mayor J. Wells as helpers to oversee coal supply, demand, and price under federal and state guidance.
Mitchell women initiate a Red Cross fundraising campaign styled as a Human Calendar for 1913. Twelve women will represent the months, each raising donations and guiding weeks days and hours to accumulate about 1250 dollars for next year’s soldier comfort supplies. Contributions reach First National Bank by November 22 with donor lists compiled by Mrs W A Heimberger.
Skipper Carl Fowler and companions left their Ford in the rushes while gun hunting for ducks Sunday. Thick fog hid the car as they returned, and by this afternoon it had not been found. Local officials recalled near-misses and joking remarks about the mystery of the missing auto.
Pierre South Dakota November 12 Mike Dunn a leading local rancher reports thirty head of cattle burned to death as a locomotive car carrying stock caught fire likely from engine sparks. The fire started before anyone realized and most of the load was destroyed.
Letcher residents Anna Ford returned from Montana last Thursday. Sadie Clark traveled to Excelsior Springs Missouri and may winter in the South. W H Welch went to St Thomas College in St Paul. her son Edward was hurt but not seriously in a football game. Gertrude Bumpus of Dream Ohio and R M Bitel of Lacota Michigan arrived in Letcher for a visit. Newton Brookbank picked 110 bushels of corn in nine and a half hours. corn average 40 bushels per acre. An airplane was seen over Letcher moving south toward Yankton, then another over Ed Hayes farm, low as if to light, then departed with a bright light.
Artesian residents report visits and travels including Otto Sale and Mrs Sale to Sioux Falls to see Will Orton in hospital. Mrs Fleming of St Louis came from Chicago for a few days. Mrs Wise leaves for Fenton to visit relatives. James McFeeters of Baraboo Wisconsin visits Roy Jopp’s home. Newgaard of Hartland spends time in Peed, and a Kimball trip aids a brother enlisting for military training. Local Red Grass members prepared thirty three Christmas packages for soldiers in France, each with fourteen items, likely to New York headquarters. About four thousand seven hundred dollars raised at Red Grass events in Artesian indicating overall success.
Mr Vernon Leo Mabbott visits from Rapid City while Miss Hannah Swenson returns from Illinois. Residents like H Keith go home to York Neb after a short W M McDonald visit. Several thanks and greetings circulate as families travel and guests stay with Mt Vernon friends. Local property moves include John Trotter buying Betts residence and renting farm to Hazen Fallgatter. News notes cover births, birthdays, and community gatherings across Mt Vernon and nearby towns.
Mrs. GC Schnepel, referred to as Tripp, underwent a very severe operation, with the brief note noting the seriousness of the medical procedure and awaiting further details on her condition.
Presho residents report a car overturn left Mrs. Levi Dungan with a broken arm while Mr. Dungan escaped serious injury. The town’s new butter-making creamery shows progress as installation moves forward. Knutson crews clean the lake bed to improve next year’s ice supply, and artesian water will feed freezing operations. Mrs. Mary Lewis visits from Nebraska. Lydia Hagler hosts a gathering honoring Miss Winger, who leaves Hopkins abstract office for Fort Pierre. Hugh Peebles returns from a Kingsley Iowa trip. A phosphorus can exploded at Newman drug store causing minor damage and burns to Druggist Tommerson.
Perry Township notes Mrs Boltman from Loomis visits Mrs Carl Elliott. Mrs Bates visits mother Mrs Lewis. Social Hour club with twenty members meets with Mrs Roy Jacobus. officers elected include Mrs R Jacobus president and Mrs A L Snider vice president. Program given and lunch served. Meeting adjourned to November 14 with Mrs Cooper. Purky family visits Rochester trip. Lloyd Yahné visits Bates. Fred Bollock buys an Overland car.
Alexandria Mrs D J Hawn of Oregon Illinois left for home after six months with her niece Mrs C C Walker in Farmer. Irene Young and Lor raine Roantree of Parker camp Saturday to visit friends with Marion Montgomery and Leta Burey. Mr and Mrs J H Sudbery left for Crutchville Kentucky for six weeks with relatives. Mrs H B Johnson and children left for Fulda Minnesota to visit relatives. Harold and Merle Brewer of Hedgesville Montana spending winter in Heinson County. L L Mayier returned from Baldwin Kansas after visiting his ill mother, accompanied by sister in law Miss Alice Foster. F Mickhem went to Sioux Falls for classwork then to Minneapolis for a Red Cross meeting. Jacob Larson of Rosedale lost two barns and a corn crib in a Sunday fire while family away. mother and one daughter survived. Fire destroyed two yarns and the farm structures.
A Minneapolis report reached Rev and A Macbean that their daughter Alice, a university student, was inoculated for smallpox and fell gravely ill. After vaccination her body stiffened, requiring two doctors and two nurses to revive her. She and another young woman were believed out of danger but remained weak. Suspected tampering with the vaccine, introducing a foreign substance, is considered the cause.
Farmer Henry Obting from Aneapo lis and area kept an eye on property interests this week. W. Bangliman, now improved, returned to town last Saturday. Miss Barbara Noss resumed work at Q A Petergon store after a vacation. Mr and Mrs James and daughter Merle joined relatives in Primghar Iowa. A farewell gathering for Mrs Angie Schleich and Nick Koppert occurred at their home with baskets and supper. Koppert sold his barber shop to W W A Urbach and will move elsewhere. Schleich plans to go to Alton Iowa for winter.
Menno Prof. Hilton Ira Jones of Mitchell lectured in the Baptist church Sunday afternoon in the interests of the Anti Shloon league. Judge Dimock and family and Mrs. Swanton swept to Yankton Friday afternoon. John Suess received a letter recently from his son Arthur on the U S S Oklahoma stating he qualified as a heavy gunner and made six hits in one minute nine seconds with a 44 inch gun entitling him to a $40 raise to $48 per month. Mike Stahl of the Tschetter colony came home from Camp Funston on an eight day furlough for his grandfather’s funeral at Jamesville buried Sunday. A J Swanton was called to Wisconsin last week due to his father’s illness. H J Sehnaidt and wife of Parkston visited the Sehnaidt family here this week.
Stickney residents report reunions and travel updates this week. Reverend Guyer and family, returning from Illinois after a three week stay caused by his sister Mrs. C. D. Anderson’s death, visited Sioux City Tuesday. Mrs. Frank Brandenburg and daughter came back from Attica Indiana after a weeks long stay. Mrs. Dean traveled to Platte and plans to visit Perry Iowa for the winter. Engineer Kissman resumes work on the passenger line after a health layoff. Mrs. Kissman recuperating at home. Mrs. H L Runge visited from Iowa, then left for Delmont to see relatives. A large crowd celebrated Carl and Mrs. Assmus's 12th wedding anniversary with refreshments and well wishes for twelve more years.
Emery and nearby residents traveled from Plankinton Vivian and Parkston to visit families, with notes on a conservation work meeting in Emery. John Magnusson left for Minneapolis after summer with Mrs Schroeder. Walter Vetre and family report son Walter near recovery at Camp Funston. D Krier family plans to move to Mission Texas this winter with Mrs Will Schiltz. Harry Schiltz, Lena Jarding, and Genevieve Arend noted as travelers on Friday trips.
Local notes report Fulton Wm Benson a USD law student returning home for a brief visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Benson. Messages also note Alma and Stena Steen traveling to Shelby Iowa, Anson Welch arriving from Eka laka Mont to stay through March, F E Lambert visiting from Cedarville Ill, Inez Gatehel hosting Hallowe en pupils, and the Pratt family with Mrs. Pratt stricken ill in Pipestone with relatives by her side.
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