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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
6
Two city lawn tennis clubs met at the Mitchell Club to arrange next summer’s state tournament. Committees will study logistics and publicity to draw players from the north and west while showcasing outdoor sport to the public.
Mitchell residents and business leaders survey the need for a first class band. They cite past failures from indifference and insufficient funding and propose recruiting top players and a capable director, with Chevalier Crispini possibly guiding the effort. The plan hinges on united support, fundraising, and community involvement for next summer concerts.
The city hall auditorium hosted a Sunday School rally with Methodist, Baptist, Congregational and Presbyterian delegates. Reports showed Methodist membership rising from 847 to 361 in two months and Presbyterian up 20 percent, as leaders urged united effort toward shared goals. An open Bible souvenir was presented to all attendees.
Funeral services for Miss Matie McKillip were held at Holy Family church Friday morning with Mass led by Father Shea who praised her virtues. The 26 year old died Wednesday after months of illness. Relatives accompanied the body to Emery for interment. pallbearers named Emil Gosche Lemuel D Purdy Dennis Coughlin John Bately Clarence Klousia and Lawrence Coughlin.
Pierre Dakotan notes the Methodist Sunday school presents an Oxford Bible to David Noren as he prepares to leave for the Philippines. Mr Sebree makes brief remarks praising the young man and the Bible bears Noren’s name and date.
The Young Men's Christian Association in this city is ready for business after weeks of preparation. Rooms baths and the gymnasium were arranged and a formal opening occurred Sunday afternoon in the city hall auditorium. The meeting was lead by city officials and local clergy.
The 1909 Hicks Almanac, ready Nov 15 1908, boasts a colored cover and Prof Hicks portrait. It includes original Hicks Weather Forecasts and special features, offered by Word and Works Pub Co at 35c by mail 30c on stands, with discounts for bulk orders and agents wanted.
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