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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1915
Page
10
A crime report from Sioux Falls details the brutal killing and robbery at a private residence tied to a local movie business owner. Investigators seek leads on suspects and motive. The case underscores rising violence in the area and prompts city officials to urge residents to review security measures.
The readable text hints at an appropriation amount of 1500 dollars and references a state engineer in research. The fragment is incomplete and does not establish a clear event, date, or outcome.
A local dispute centers on the use of a spring as grounds for a claim. The matter involves selecting two juries of twelve men each to adjudicate the case. The source details the procedural dispute and the parties claiming ownership or rights to the spring.
McCook county’s former auditor Beklein has pleaded guilty to pocketing about 2000 dollars from dummy pills passed by the county board. A deputy state examiner uncovered the scheme. Beklein, once respected and a temperance lecturer, received the minimum sentence. Nearby rumors suggest another former county official is under investigation for alleged fund appropriation.
Aberdeen, South Dakota. The state board of pharmacy met to decide whether to revoke I. F. Scott's pharmaceutical license after he was convicted twice for illegal sale of habit forming drugs. Scott, a longtime Aberdeen druggist, faces a civil damage suit from August Mothers’ widow alleging his sales caused her husband’s health decline and death. The board heard testimony and arguments and took the matter under advisement.
Pierre reports that no appropriation was made for the last legislative pension for soil survey, as shown by the session laws, indicating no funds allocated by the state.
An obscure incident near Wolsey involves a whiskey seller, Salty Island competitor, and a state superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League. The superintendent allegedly confronted men discussing illicit orders, while a confidant from the state office is named during the afternoon episode as Supt Holmpie travels from Mitchell to Des Moines.
Reported sightings describe Holsaple and Flooher discussing whiskey orders without licenses. Antisaloon League superintendent and local officials pursue preliminary hearings as druggists, doctors, and saloons face liquor charges in Platte Geddes Reliance Kennebec. Holsaple spoke to about 1000 at Homestake auditorium in a first time public event.
Charles Howdle, 12, son of Mr and Mrs William Howdle of Parker, was killed instantly when he kicked over a rifle left leaning on a wall during arithmetic study. The bullet struck his temple. the weapon lay under him. Mrs Howdle, who had stepped from the house, heard the rifle report and found her son lifeless on the Moor. Indications point to an accidental tragedy.
Mrs H W Carlson of Chamberlain recovered a lost pocketbook containing exactly $100 in currency hidden in a drawer of a dining room table. The purse had lain in weeds and dirt for a week, and a drayman named Harry Potter located it when returning a table to the store. The money was intact and credited to the honesty of the worker.
The closing ceremony includes the singing of Lead Kindly Light and the benediction by Rev Kelley. A long commemorative roll lists mourning members and memorial committee names, including Barrett Flemmer McKinley Seimidt Woods Becker Goodmen Nash Warmer Tiffany Koch McDonald Marvey Bawards Steel Abbey and McCartney.
John Kurvink announced the Mitchell Associated Charities will host the second annual charity dinner and supper on December 4 at the city hall auditorium. Last year’s event fed 400 to 500 people and raised about 450 dollars. women will canvass for eatables and business men will buy tickets.
Rapid City reports a hunting camp hoax where Jake Rowlands aimed at a deer and shot a horse instead. Fred Stogles and Arthur Rose concocted the ruse to trick Rowlands into shooting the animal, claiming a venison reward, leading to anger and the hunters being told to leave.
Mitchell lodge No. 1059 AH and Hiks will honor departed brothers with a memorial service on Sunday December 5. W B Vandemark of Alexandria and state senator will deliver the memorial address. Eight members died in 1915, the most in a year since inception. The service includes benediction by Rev Robert Lincoln Kelley and songs by Elks double quartette and the glee club. Golf season ends as Fred Bartsch and family depart for Omaha. Bartsch to return next year as Mitchell Country Club professional. course improvements planned. Membership tops 125 as course upgrades continue.
The piece cites a statement attributed to William Van Bekkelen, treasurer of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of California, opposing the "question pump" method of fund raising. It argues for systematic, automatic old age pensions and a duty of stewardship, urging the church to educate congregants on responsible giving rather than frequent appeals.
A quirky social scene unfolds with backward invitations and masked attendees at a First Methodist society event. The Ladies Aid meeting featured devotions led by Mrs. J. S. Hoagland, about 150 attendees, and refreshments amid a spirited three legged race. Also reported are Crocus Club and Today Club activities, a second wedding anniversary dinner, a birthday party, and a Boy Scouts weekly meeting with Captain Harold Meyer guiding drill work and future plans.
Mitchell High school tramps Sioux Falls 41 to 0, matching a dominant display with stout defense and a lone passing success. McHenry and Derr pushed through for the touchdowns as Sturray’s line stifled the heavier Sioux Falls squad, while Steward’s D and a string of fumbles shaped the game. In a side note, wedding celebrations and various social club events occupy Mitchell’s weekend with dinners, receptions, and community gatherings.
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