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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1916
Page
8
Pierre wire report states Peter Norbeck was elected governor of South Dakota last week by a margin of 16,677 over his three opponents, with Orville Rinehart the Democrat at 50,573. Socialist Fairchild received 3,516 and Prohibitionist Thompson 1,630. final tallies completed at 2 pm with all counties reported.
Pandemonium gripped Deadwood as a shot through a rear window struck Jim Boland in the neck during a gathering of Black patrons at Sim1’s pool hall. Police and a doctor responded. Boland’s life was saved by luck, and speculation points to a possible female assailant in the lower end of town.
The Democratic ticket led the state in votes but will have reduced legislative representation. In the next session, 9 senators and 14 representatives are expected, down from 11 and 19 two years ago, with Democrats gaining seats in Republican counties and facing varied local results across counties from Aurora to Ziebach.
In Alexandria South Carolina Bridgewater's crack bowlers edged the Alexandria stars by 20 points. The Bridgewater team displayed sharp play led by Meyer and a strong performance from the bowls.
Wipf of Bridgewater rolled the high game with 199 pins while Gregory of Alexandria posted the best series total at 557 pins. Other top scorers included Tschetter 504 Lubker 480 Hueter 494 and Wipf 415.
Lake county officers trace Ed Coleman to Sioux Falls where he vanished after being charged with passing worthless checks. A Madison garage repairman, he allegedly borrowed 75 dollars with a mortgage on tools and cashed 64 dollar clothing payments with bad checks. He is thought to have about 200 dollars and may have fled by train. His sweetheart is a Sioux Falls girl. his parents live in DeSmet.
Pierre S D notes agitation over referenduming the prohibition penalty act. The law could be deemed necessary for public peace and safety, thus not subject to referendum even with or without an emergency clause, per the Richards primary case and constitutional doctrine.
The Geo Mishler sale in Fedora yielded strong prices for horses with top bids including a Black mare eight years old at 205 dollars and a nine year old mare at 170. Colts ranged from 150 to 177.50 with other horses and cattle selling from 70 to 105 dollars. Judge Bros conducted the auction, demonstrating solid demand.
Mitchell lodge No 1059 BPO Elks will hold an memorial service Sunday December 3 at 3 PM at the home. Robert J Gamble of Sioux Falls former US senator will be principal speaker. Rev Fulweiler opens with invocation followed by music by a quartet and solo performances. The roll call of departed brothers will be read and memorial address delivered. Several lodge members who died since last service are listed with dates.
Frank Kotrbaty, about 24, a farm hand near Tabor South Dakota, attempted suicide by strychnine and lies in Bon Homme County custody. He may be brought before the county board of insanity to decide if he should be committed to the Yankton state hospital. He regained consciousness after three hours and denounced those who saved him, claiming he was tired of living and would try a bullet next time. His memorandum asks for forgiveness, with limited family details noted in Russia and Ohio. If found sane, he faces prosecution under state law making suicide attempts a penitentiary offense.
At a special meeting the board of education made Thanksgiving week a holiday for high school students. Watertown hosts the South Dakota Educational Association on November 27 28 and 29 with all high school teachers required to attend. Grade schools will operate first three days then close Thursday and Friday. The Christmas vacation shifts to December 22 January 2, with a shorter break than usual. The report notes staff appointments and district expenditures including typewriters and school supplies.
Royal Welch Male Quartet performed a strong vocal program at First Baptist church in Mitchell. The concert featured solo and duets with piano by Arthur A. Smith and a Lusitania disaster talk by baritone T Risca Williams. The lineup included The Song of the Jolly Roger and The Long Day Closes among other numbers.
New York City reports a porch climber with noted rifle shooting skill and other marked accomplishments seeking entry into the Marine Corps.
Amandus Kessler of Boston Pennsylvania asks the Marine Recruiting Station to free him from jail to serve in the U S Marine Corps. He writes several pages praising his patriotism and urges fellow prisoners to answer the call, though his morals are described as poor and he remains behind bars.
Dakota Wesleyan trims lineup with new faces including Charles Bintliff returning from the Mexican border to left tackle. Captain Wilder moves to right end, Bunt at quarterback, and backfield reshaped as Kaye at fullback Whitlow at right half Hark ness shifts to left half Wilder and Hatheway on wings Shurtleff and Shepherd tackle opposite Bintliff Phinney right guard Card center Williams left guard Three substitutes pending. Huron holds a slight edge in scores as Wesleyan seeks upset at Hitchcock Park Friday 3:30 PM.
Fifty Sisseton Sioux Indians received government deeds, conferring full citizenship rights, during a shooting the last arrow ceremony led by Major James McLaughlin. Agency classification split the group into three classes, with Class 1 showing readiness to manage lands solo, Class 2 awaiting qualification next year, and Class 3 deemed permanently incompetent. Taxable land will increase in Roberts County as deeds are issued and more lands are added, potentially lowering county tax rates.
The state legal department finds a Tripp county school board violated law by employing a teacher with only a second grade certificate to teach ninth grade. Under Sections 56 81 and 136 of the 1907 laws, such a contract is void and no legal payments may be made.
W. M. McDonald of Mt. Vernon was a Mitchell caller yesterday, participating in the event and assisting with the tally and reporting responsibilities.
Seward Alaska reports progress on the United States railroad with 130 miles laid toward Seward and Fairbanks. Additionally new townsites at Matanuska Wassilla and Moose Creek emerge as grading and rock work continue. Government surveys target homesteads to boost agriculture along the line.
Local notes mention a November article titled Laboratory Table Talks by Dr. H. J. Jones of Dakota Wesleyan in the Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, the engineering journal of the American Chemical Society. The column also lists community visits and local business trips, including rail and university ties, with various Mitchell residents and regional figures.
A historical article discusses strategies to expand agricultural lands to enable the country to achieve self-sufficiency in the near future. It emphasizes land development, productive farming, and national food security goals.
Mrs. Maria Weniger from the Black Forest operates a Boston workshop carving and painting wooden creatures. She claims a secret prayer over each toy before it leaves, making the piece a real live animal in her view.
Andria and Vernon join Plankinton and Mitchell chapters to unite in work. Dinner for order members at 6 30. L B Wallerstedt visits brother Albert in The Bohemian Girl at Metropolitan tonight. I G Butler returns from Deil Rapids. Lois Spencer, Pierre, visits Miss Edla Laurson. Lloyd N Lathrop of Hixin Tr and Ida L Kiold of Westport S D obtain marriage license. Mrs Harold Meyer travels to Mellette to visit then Minneapolis. Melissa Walrath to wed Wm M North at a party with Mary Louise Burns and Florence Walrath honored brides to be.
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