Beattie admits guilt as 13 executed in Virginia case
Henry Clay Beattie Jr confessed his guilt in a Virginia murder case that led to his execution in the electric chair at the state penitentiary in Richmond. The trial at Chesterfield Court House ended with a death sentence on November 24 1911 after a dramatic inquest and testimony including Beatties cousin Paul Beattie and Beatties lover Beulah Binford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
J. J. Win
Henry Clay Beattie
Teco
New York City
Beulah Binford
Beattie
Henry Chiy Veatlie, Jr
Rixmond
Benj. Dennis
Via
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Virginia State Penitentiary
Henry Clay Deattie
Midlothian
Peprl
Thomas Owen
Midlothian Turnpike
Luther JL. Sherer
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Nn Negro “Maniy
Mra. Heattle
Heatele
Maree al Samith
Jr Areine
Ford
Paul
Wal
Beattie Sille
le Wves
Oricers
Vaal Beattie
Hidin
Henry Clay Beattie Til
Norfolk
Virginia
Henry Beattie
Chesterfield County
Paul Beattie
Beulahinford
Trentico County
Chesterfield Court House
Watson
Mann
Divorces Granted In Circuit Court Night Session
Judge Smith presided over a late session granting three divorces on grounds of cruel treatment and abuse. Bessie Gallagher and Perry Davis case involve long separation and property disputes. Rew and Pine faced a $28 verdict over real estate commission and expenses in a settlement dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juige Smith
Ecury Vyolook
Bessie Bk. Gallagher
J. So. Gallagher
Sarah Davis
Perry Davis
Nebraska
Davis
Rew
Pine
A. EF. Hitchcock
Mr. Rew
T. J. Spangler
Mitchell Coandler Pope Wedding in Mitchell
Miss Rose I Chandler wed Leon A Pope at the home of Miss Lillie Broderick on Fifth Avenue. Ceremony at 5 pm with Mendelssohn music and Rev W M Mair officiating. The bride wore white satin and lace, carried white roses. Guests from Redfield and Alpena attended. couple to reside at 1160 South Sanborn, later at Third Avenue East. A three course dinner followed and many gifts celebrated the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Broderick
Fifth Avenue West
Rose I. Chandler
Leon A. Pope
Mendelssohn
C. A. Pope
W. M. Mair
Congregational Church
Mitchell
Letcher and Alpena
Educator School Supply Co
Walker
Ortonville
Pope
Redfield
Frank Johnson
Columbia
Smith
Alpena
Gus Third Avenue East
Quiet Aberdeen wedding joins Nellie Grace and John W Gellembeck
A quiet ceremony at Sacred Heart church Aberdeen united Miss Nellie Grace and Mr. John W. Gellembeck in marriage. The couple, who began their courtship on western claims, left for Faith and were greeted warmly on arrival. A second social event featured a 5 PM tea hosted by Mrs. Gutterfield with music from Miss Georgia Scott and Fannie McCormick. Additional county club activities included a Methodist class dinner, a Downey led Sunday school class for young women, and a large Workmen and Degree of Honor gathering with a varied program and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Nellie Grace
John W. Gellembeck
Faith
Sacred Heart Church
Sather Michiel Dermody
Yelock
Genevieve Kearney
Lawrence Grace
Plains
Far West
Grace
Mitchell
Sidehell
Gellembeck
Paith
N. D Butterfield
Jos T. Morrow
George E. Yosett
Robert Burns
L. E. Beckwith
Mae Welch
Fannie McCormick
Grace Beckwith
Georgia Scott
A. T. Downey
Temple
Dakota Weslleyan
Mir Downey
Mrr. Downey
Downey
Social event strengthens fraternal bonds among members
Members of the Degree of Honor and their guests enjoyed a hearty supper from members larders and a social gathering aimed at cementing fraternal ties. After refreshments, the event continued with dances and mingling, thanks extended to those who organized the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thenigelvertila& Dik
Faculty Hosts Dinner At President Kerfoot Home
Last Friday evening D and Mrs Samuel Kerfoot welcomed Dakota Wesleyan faculty and spouses to a six o'clock dinner for fifty three. Guests included Superintendent J W McClinton and Principal J C Lindsey as city schools representatives. The evening featured musical numbers and friendly mingling, ending with departure at a late hour. Saturday afternoon Mrs Arthur Bjodstrop and Miss Judith Miller hosted a Kensington tea for sixteen at the Bjodstrop home with guests listed and light refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Meyers
Lo KK. Medley
O. E. Jassem
O. W. Coursey
W. H. Conyes
WE. Tipton
Fros. Leudenbach
W. JB. Hunter
Mrs. Kerfoot
Arthur Bjodstrop
Udith Miller
Kensington
Bjodstrop
Isses Grace Beckwith
Roxena Butterfield
Ilorence Shelby
Lucy Thompson
Wauneta Terris
Mabel Maynard
Mary Morrow
Louis Teckwith, Jr
Henry Herman
Clifford Dixon
C. A. Bowers
WW. MM. Herbert
Laurie Vickers
James Creighton
C. A. Townson
Andrew ]Wein
Max Nobis
Order to Show Cause on Filing Petition to Sell Land
Davison County South Dakota in County Court February 2 1911 hearing ordered for Dec 2 1911 at 2 pm to show cause why license to administrator E T Kelsey to sell the deceased Asa B Wesley estate should not be granted. Published four weeks in Mitchell Capital. Also notes Y M C A senate organized with Roscoe Saterlee speaker Ed Anderson president Harvey Coacher secretary Lewis Lovinger treasurer and parties named progressives and stand-patters with next meeting to choose leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
South Dakota
County of
Davison
Asa B. Welsey
E. T. Kelsey
Court House
Mitchell
I. T. Kelsey
Mitchell Capital
Mitchelincaid County
S. D
Liythe Court
W. Abbey
S. Cattrell
Senate
Roscoe Saterlee
Ed Anderson
Harvey Coacher
Lewis Lovinger
Progressives
Tea honors Mrs. J. T. Morrow by Methodist Ladies Aid
At a five o'clock tea hosted at Mrs. J. T. Morrows home members of a division of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church were recognized. H D Butterfield praised Mrs. Morrows management and readership and the division presented a commemorative gift of a cream and sugar set. Hostesses Carries were assisted by Mrs. BE. P. Mather Mrs. J. L. Coow Miss Kryock and Miss Hazel Cook.
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J. T. Morrow
Ipsis
Morrow Haseen
H. Db
Butterfield
Ladies Club Meeting Focuses on Egypt Study
Mrs. Fred F Lonaldeon led a pleasant Monday session of the Jinleyeneb club with embroidery and fancy work. Elder Mrs Bryan opened an interesting Egypt themed program and next week Mrs Mathers will entertain. hosts served a two course lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred F. Lonaldeon
Estess
Egypt
Bryan
Mathers
Sophomore Dakota Wesleyan Class Enjoys Formal at Weir Home
The Dakota Wesleyan Sophomore class held a delightful evening at Dr and Mrs Samuel Weir home for the class of 1914. Guests wore crowns and carried cards naming living members as kings and emperors, then dined in four courses amid chrysanthemums. Bruce Price presided as toastmaster and introduced speakers Jens Jengen Belle Edwards Claus Zoodama Ruth Minvo and Chester Ruth, with a final class photo session by Stout. The event closed with college songs and warm goodbyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Esleyan
Samuel Veir
Chrysanthemm
Bruce Price
Sophoore
Jens Jengen
Belle Edwards
Claus Zoodama
Ruth Minvo
Chester Ruth
Weir
Stouthe
Mulford Wins Vanderbilt Cup in 292-Mile Race in Savannah
Ralph Mulford driving a Lozier wins the Grand Prize Course race at Savannah over 292 miles, averaging 144.3 mph and surpassing Harvey Herrick’s San Moni record. Ralph DePalma in a Mercedes finishes second, Spencer Wishart third. Six of 14 starters finish. Brown and Brown retire after mechanical failure. Prize value around $10,000 including cup and cash.
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Savannah
Ralph K. Mulford
Lozier
Mulford
Vanderbilt
Harvey Herrick
Ralph DePalma
Mercedes
DePalma
Spencer Wishart
Bob Burman
David Lruce Brown
Lim
Bruce Brown
Wm. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Notice to Creditors Estate of George Bock
Executor John Hazelett calls all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within six months of first publication. Claims must be filed at his Mitchell South Dakota residence. Dated November 4, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bock
John Hazelett
Mitchell
Davison
Two Convicted In Tar Party Case At Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center Kansas John Schmitt and Sherrill Clarke found guilty of assault and battery by a jury in Judge Grover's court in the tar party case. Everett Clarke and Edward Ricord convicted earlier. Simms acquitted. Sentences for Schmitt and Clarke deferred for motions. Mary Chamberlain offered a vaudeville contract but declined stage prospects.
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Lincoln Center
Kas
John Schmidt
Sherrill Clark
Mary Chamberlain
Supreme Court
Grover
John Schmitt
Sherill Clarke
A. M. Simms
Kansas
Everett
G. Clarke
J. Fitzwater
Watson Scranton
Edward Ricord
Mary Chambertine
Ricord
Fitzwater
Clarke
Schmitt
Mary ‘Chamberlaine
Hilaols
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Beatthe
Chesterfield County Court House
Judge Watson
Gregory
Louis OO. Wendenburg
Marty M. Smith
Hill Carter
Coandler
South
Sanborn Street
Mre
Medley
Vietnam
W. E. Tipton
J. F. Smith
J. H. Nolt
Win. Scallin
S. , Kerfoot
Wedley
Kk. C. Hall
Wm. Te Rush
Mary Liko
Louise Smith
Laura Saul
Howard Seaman
Bereneice Lathrop
Chicago
Miss Lee
Lathrop
Wauneta Ferris
Lucille Evans
Anna Scott
Tary Cook
Mildred Derr
Iva Snow
Jnfle Evans
Lois Anderson
Helen Joan
Jeannette Smith
Wauneta
Erris Rachel Doyle
Laurice Vickers
Harry Curran
Biso
Slissivrtle Lee
Mesdames
W. T. McConnell
E. Edith and
W. W. Storer
Halcyon Clus
Ralph Mulford
Sheriill Clarke
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