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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
14
Executor Michael B. Donovan invites all creditors and claimants to present vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims must be shown to the executor at his residence in Davison County. Dated Oct 1 1908.
State of South Dakota Davison County In County Court Merritt Keith deceased heirs of law and kin notified Mohr filed petition for Letters of Administration for Merritt Keith deceased to Hl J Mohr hearing set October 10 at ten o’clock a m in Mitchell at county courthouse court term began September 1 1908 Judge W Abbey Clerk Ss Cattrell attest public notice to interested parties via county court official notice
A London Standard note describes Solomon Islands youths shifting from head hunting to copra farming, gaining wealth while elders scorn the change. The piece ends with a comic exchange about parental consent and a bold kiss before marriage.
A short quip notes that accepting friendly advice often harms friendships. The speaker counters, claiming advice costs friendships, while the other replies that it costs nothing. The exchange highlights social caution in giving or taking guidance.
A quip contrasts marriage status with dining, noting two whole portions imply two people not married while one portion for two suggests a couple. The exchange spoofingly defines union by appetite and portioning in a hotel setting.
Granville Jones of Rapid City issues a challenge to Governor Crawford for a joint debate to be scheduled by party chairs. Jones defends his criticisms of the administration as wasteful and beholden to privileged interests and questions electing Crawford as U.S. senator. Milwaukee visitors greet Grand Lodge officers at the depot with a Canton parade and a special Odd Fellows session planned tonight.
L A Bartlet of Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine says the family has enjoyed good health since starting King’s New Life Wills three years ago. The product cleanses and tones the system gently and is sold at Diehl and Brown’s drug store.
A Wednesday evening crowd at the Corn Palace enjoyed a refined program of music and vaudeville. Vhayiu delivered a strong music set with a notable Lucia sextette and a dramatic 1812 piece, featuring Tschaikovsky through Mr. Thavin. The bass section impressed, followed by Russian and French hymns and a fire finale. Vocalist Mr. Hann added a new song with two encores as acts by Melville and Higgins and others drew steady applause. An afternoon change reordered the program with vaudeville opening before the band concert.
The final teachers examination of the year will be held at the courthouse on Thursday and Friday October 8 and 9. County Superintendent Be. J. Quigley notes the dates and location for candidates.
Thursday saw two strong Milwaukee trains, with nearly 500 aboard from Sioux City and over 400 from the west and east combined. Delays and engine trouble affected arrivals from Flandreau and Woonsocket, while crowds from Murdo Chamberlain and Canton are expected today.
A. H. Pehrson Jeweler reports a theft after burglars broke in Thursday night and again on opening day. About $300 in valuables were taken though the safe contents remained intact. Police vigilance continues as investigators follow clues from the back window break and show cases.
After an earlier summer vote failed in Galveston style government Sioux Falls voters approved the plan in a recent election with a light turnout The city will adopt a five member commission form with salaries enough to attract dedicated service The Galveston method has been used in other cities especially Iowa and is considered effective
B F Brown of near Kaylor showcases maize grown in Hutchinson county with three 15 foot stalks and ears reaching nine feet from the ground. He notes yellow ears at 12 ¾ inches and white ears at 11 1/4 inches, pushing for Hutchinson county to display at the corn palace next year.
A near full main hall and crowded gallery welcomed a Thursday concert at the corn palace. Vaudeville stunts opened the program with satisfactory reception before a strong musical set by Manager Robinson who performed a composition titled White City. Milwaukee trains ran late to extend visitors’ time in the city.
Public auction at the farm 8 miles west and 2 miles north of Iithan, and 8 miles south and 6 miles west of Mitchell, on Wednesday Oct 7 at 10 am. Kentucky Jack eight years old with foal potential, 13 work horses, 28 shoats, 24 Brahma chickens, 48 acres corn, 15 tons hay, 300 bushels popcorn, extensive machinery list, and household goods. Terms include cash for sums 10 and under and 14 months on larger amounts with 10 percent interest. Jay H Craton auctioneer. M F Patton clerk. L M Sampson owner.
Dissolution of the partnership Overholt & Wilkins by mutual consent. Jesse Wilkins will continue the business and collect debts, while the partnership pays all obligations. Signed in Mitchell South Dakota on September 17, 1908 by J. W. Overholt and Jesse Wilkins.
A supporter lauds Mr. Taft as the ideal presidential candidate praising his fearlessness disinterest and broad sympathy for all citizens. He is described as upright for the plain people with a rejection of class hatred and a commitment to American citizenship foundations.
Hon. Wm. H. Taft replies to Henry S. Bou tell on Bryan's Iowa speech. He argues Bryan seeks local gains, mocks tariff ideas, and warns of economic chaos if Bryan authors policy shifts. Taft cites hypothetical moves in Mississippi and South Carolina to challenge Bryan’s claims.
A humorous exchange from Stray Stories about a nightly song under a window. The man asks if the singer’s voice was heard and notes the father heard it but mistook it for cats.
Mary asks Edith if bragging about sewing her own dress is conceited. Edith replies that it is not conceited and mentions gear superfluous in a humorous exchange about craft and pride.
The piece warns workers and producers that a Bryan tariff plan would threaten the country. It argues Bryan favors revenue duties only and would hit protected industries and Republican states hardest, undermining domestic labor and prosperity built under Republican rule.
Congressman Halvor Stevenson recounts Bryan's Crookston appearance as a disappointing event for Democracy. Thousands gathered, waiting till ten, but he delivered a narrow pro farmer harangue that failed to win support, with only a single brief cheer and a mostly silent crowd.
Instructions describe cutting wooden segments into two sizes, threading rubber through slits, creating four or more harp pieces, and placing a small wood piece beneath strings to form a playable harp. Tension adjusts by tightening or loosening strings for tuning and playing.
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