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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
2
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The county paper notes a historic day as the first vessel passes through the Gatin rocks in the Pan ama canal. Officials say excavation nears completion and the canal could operate before the expo opens, with finishing touches remaining.
In the second district McNulty’s bid for Congress faces scrutiny over constitutional eligibility to leave the bench. The piece notes the rule forbidding judges from seeking other offices during their elected term and argues McNulty should be barred, urging respect for the constitutional limit.
Parker notes several visitors and moves including Dr Harry Collins and wife Ada Hargrove returning from Roswell after selling his practice. Horton’s father recovering in Sioux City hospital. John M Downer and wife en route to Plano Illinois for farmers congress. Various locals visit relatives in Komstad Sioux Falls Lester Prairie Chicago and more. Arch Clikeman John Clikeman and Fred Vanton depart for Chinook Montana to file homestead claims.
The state livestock commission reports several parties selling serum for hog cholera in the Pierre region with many products found to be worthless. The state college cannot supply serum for some time due to the session of legislature.
Officials note that five thousand dollars approved last session was not available in time to prepare the serum for the current period, delaying provisions along that line.
A Chamberlain social roundup reports visits from S. D. residents and guests including Edith Sedewick’s resignation as county superintendent. The column notes trips to Chicago for the Grand Chapter of the World Order of Master Masons, hunting trips to Buffalo County, a surprise birthday party for Mr. Smock, a marriage license near West Point township, and reminiscences of early Chamberlain residents.
The Canova Herald states the first automobile in the state was a 1900 single cylinder Winton owned by A. F. Clough in Canova, challenging Aberdeen’s claim by a year. Canova Athletic association elected officers and will begin basketball practice. The Canova Concert Band elected officers and reports a strong season. Rev. S. D. Holden arrived from Rolfe Iowa with his family to lead the Union Presbyterian Church.
Gov Byrne will address the Lower Brule Indian fair in Chamberlain on Thursday. He will travel with local supporters by auto, cross the river, and proceed to Reliance and the agency. After the talk the party will be ferried east and visit St Thompson before returning to Chamberlain. A birthday surprise honored Conductor Paul Smock Monday evening, described as a standout social event.
Hot Springs South Carolina city unveils a new central energy system by the Peoples Telephone and Telegraph company at a cost of $60,000 with modern cable, switchboard and energy plant. Local experts installed the system. Joe Marty and John Fuson are building a $15,000 stone garage for 70 cars that will be ready before winter.
Grace Barth Ida Johnston host a mixed shower for Miss Mabel Saville at Ida Johnston home on S Daff street with hearts and cupids decor. Guests include Elsie Snow Jessie Petrie and others as gifts of linen china and silver are unveiled.
Mr and Mrs W D Emery hosted fourteen children Thursday afternoon for Milma Emerys eighth birthday with cream and cake served. The Social Hour club met September 17 with Mrs Milo Dailey. Officers elected for six months: President Elsie Clapsaddle, Vice President Bert Smith, Secretary Maggie Campbell, Treasurer Asa Peddicord, Conductor of the club exchange Mrs Albert.
Following a business meeting members discussed fruit and jelly making. A new Philharmonic club for musical young women formed with meetings set for the first and third Mondays. Congregational Aid Society planned a large Christmas bazaar with Mrs Mair honored for service as she leaves for Brookings. Rev Tilley hosted a seven o clock dinner for six young ladies with entertainment by Miss Ada Tilley.
Demuth is elected president of the German-American Alliance in Hartford after sessions that elected officers and adopted resolutions. The group opposes woman suffrage and prohibition, calls for universal education, strict immigration interpretation, and admits only willing workers to earn a livelihood.
The Methodist laymen meeting in Redfield during the South Dakota conference will run October 2 and 4 with a banquet Friday night at 7 p m hosted by the Redfield Commercial club. Judge Charles A Poflock will speak on The Next Move in Law Enforcement. Saturday features a Praise service papers on The Churchman of Today and Pastoral Deficiency, and talks by Bishop Luecock and Miss Eleanor W W Moore plus reports and officer elections.
The laying of the cornerstone for Secret Heart church parochial school in Aberdeen drew distinguished Catholic clergy from across the state. Very Rev Dean Desmond of Huron preached at a solemn high mass, with Rev Mather Borman Ipswich and others assisting. Bishop OGorman was detained and did not attend.
Depositions regarding G W Egan and his conduct toward two women enter evidence in the circuit court as The Press defends against Bean. Readings include deposits from Frank R Wilson of Sioux City News and J Co Kelly of Sioux City Tribune.
Webster South Dakota. Fred TH Russell, a farmer, issues a public notice inviting resident hunters to hunt on his ranch. He states about 20 coveys of prairie chickens populate the grounds and instructs visitors to park in the barn feed oats from the north swavery and hunt without charges. This hospitality makes his farm a favorite hunting spot amid Day county residents.
Deadwood South Dakota reports the first petitions under the new law filed in the county court. About a dozen mothers petition for relief claiming minor children under 14 are dependent. Each mother seeks $15 for the first child and $7 for each additional child.
In Davison County South Dakota the estate of Minnie J Brown is before Cotas Court. Louis J Welch petitions to sell the entire real estate to pay debts as personal assets are insufficient. A hearing is set for October 25 1915 at Mitchell court house with publication for four weeks and personal service ten days prior.
After meetings with Bishop Buseh, Father John H. Thill sails for St. Paul to confer with Archbishop Ireland and then proceed to Rome. He will seek papal intervention on the clash with Homestake Mining over Sunday observance, hoping for a Vatican solution.
Pierre S J Attorney General Royal Johnson issues an opinion allowing the state to commission new property classification for assessment and taxation. The ruling holds that the tax law supersedes older fixed schedules and grants the tax commission broad latitude to list and classify property for evaluation and taxation.
The National Oil Refining company of Cleveland will open a distribut ing station for South Dakota in Mitchell near the Omaha tracks. A new building will be erected, several salesmen will reside in Mitchell, and the move was secured by T. L Morgans of the local commercial club.
Vernon Alger, Aberdeen leader of a local orchestra, took up walking after meeting Weston the famed pedestrian in Minneapolis. He and Ernest Meidsner walked 42 miles from Aberdeen to Redfield in ten hours and forty two minutes, with plans to continue to Watertown and Minneapolis.
Brule county ranchman Charles Sanders near Kimball sold 20 000 dollars worth of cattle to two buyers and has about 1 006 head remaining. At the Interstate fair in Sioux City he moved 18 car loads nearing 40 000 dollars. Recent brisk textile shipments required a special freight train this week.
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