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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1915
Page
3
Classified note offers two furnished BestGome bachelor apartments for rent with entry, floor plans, and contact at N Duff Mt Sings the 720 East 3rd. Also lists sale items including 150 pounds of 12 point Roman body type and various household furnishings and a Regal Peninsular base burner at 605 8th Ave.
A wild man eludes a systematic search by Gregory county officers and posses of about fifty in rough Missouri river country. Residents fear to venture after dark as many chickens and ducks have vanished and no camp fire remains found. Authorities believe he is an escaped inmate from an asylum.
Rome dispatch reports Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria gravely ill with officials citing strong authority. The Austrian ruler’s condition is described as dangerous as the empire braces for potential developments.
Notice of foreclosure on a mortgage dated March 3 1914 by Fred H Starr and Jennie B Starr to John Pastorel. Amount due 8592 78 plus 25 attorney fees and costs. Sheriff sale in Mitchell SD on November 13 1915 at 10am. Property in Davison County includes section 1 township 103 range 81 and lots 6 7 and adjacent described parcels totaling about 228 acres.
John Ehlers aged 53, father of six, bought a tombstone in Mitchell for 100 dollars, inscribed it, then hanged himself at his Stickney area farm home after locking his family out. He used a shotgun and left a burial note requesting a plain box and no service. An inquest was held. officials called the home conditions wretched.
The Republican reports the World Series between the Phillies and Red Sox, starting Friday afternoon and lasting until a champion is decided. Bulletins will be flashed from Boston and Philadelphia and displayed daily at Scharweber billiard parlors.
The fourth quarterly conference of the Hirst Methodist Episcopal church reports a year of progress with 161 new members and 43 transfers. Membership reaches 1,200 including non residents, Sunday school average 800, Senior Ep Worth 200, Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society receipts around £900, Woman’s Home Missionary Society about $400, and Woman’s Aid over $2,200. benevolences to missions and other causes will total about $5,000. Several pastors and delegates were noted for upcoming travel and conferences.
A dramatic case involving the Marine Band has gripped the nation as authorities investigate a kidnapping linked to a renowned organization. Details remain fuzzy amid official inquiries and public speculation about motives and suspects.
A tale ties Italian street musicians to the U S Marine Band origins aboard the frigate Boston off Sicily. Some say all or part is legend as official records were lost in 1814. The Marine Band, formed 1798, began integrating Italian musicians in 1801 and will visit the city for an eight week US tour, with a single Corn Palace concert on Friday afternoon October 15.
Miss Lucile Grebel wed Wallace in a 4 PM ceremony at Mrs. Charles Fowler's home with Rev H W Fulweiler officiating. Attendants included Ruth Grebel. best man Arthur H Smith. Pink and white decor, bride in white crepe de chine, flowers roses and lilies. Guests from Sioux Falls and Parker attended. couple to travel to Minneapolis and other cities this evening.
Raymond Robins, leader of the Men and Religion campaign, will visit Mitchell October 11 and 12. He will deliver five addresses at Wesleyan chapel with lectures at 10:30 a.m. and men only talks at 6:45 p.m. A luncheon at Widmann Hotel Tuesday noon will discuss civic betterment. Robins rose from poor beginnings to a legal career, then joined religious and social work in Chicago.
The passage notes Theodore Roosevelt’s praise for Raymond Robins as one of the most potent forces for good citizenship in the United States. It asserts Robins acts on his beliefs, contrasting practice with mere preaching of reforms.
Wheeler South Dakota dispatch reports Harry Gartner of Charles Mix county was convicted in circuit court for profane language and resisting arrest on Geddes streets. His brother Irvin was acquitted. The Gartners sue Mayor Mohan for 5109 in a damage suit claiming injuries from a physical encounter with the mayor as Geddes officials faced them during arrest. The outcome of the criminal case is expected to influence the civil suit.
A vintage advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills instantly seize constipation and restore natural bowel movement without sniping. It warns neglect of a clogged system can cause serious complications and promotes starting treatment tonight at 25 cents per bottle.
From Wasta, an early morning Rapid City train fatally struck Mrs. Reuben Wolf aged sixty five as she walked the track with another woman near Bull Creek siding. She stumbled while trying to step off for the train and could not rise before the locomotive passed.
The North Dakota, a premier battleship, has been placed in the reserve fleet at Philadelphia and deemed virtually useless until new engines are installed at a cost of 500000 to 1000000 dollars. Refit could take about eighteen months to restore combat readiness.
Rapid City reports from the eastern state describe exceptional crop yields, with a Rapid Creek scene of slough grass cutting and fishing rod use contrasted by a man near Tilford cutting corn using a lumberman's ax. Captain Walter C. Miser and Senator Jack Hale observed the impressive crop growth, noting a field appearing to reach fifteen feet in height as an ax-men fells stalks in the edge of the corn forest.
In Aberdeen South Dakota Dr S A Darling and Rev E B Kneedy pastor and attorney hunted in the country about ten miles from Aberdeen. They spotted a large gray wolf pursued it in their automobile and killed it after a chase.
A lone wolf was shot in South Dakota, the first killed in the area after years of sparse wolf presence. The animal had lost a foot in a trap, underscoring the peril and rarity of wolves in this region.
In Aberdeen and across the state, Republicans note renewed party unity after the choice of Charles H. Burke as national committeeman. The move by chairman Hilles softens factional lines, boosts prospects for a get-together drive, and signals calmer dispute ahead of next year’s primary and elections.
Mitchell city officials report grading and gravelling bids on several streets could not be received as contractors are busy this fall. Auditor Eastcott to re-advertise for bids for East Seventh Avenue, Kittredge Street sections, East Fifth, East Fourth and East Third avenues. Adolf Scheurenbrand awarded sidewalks project. Main Street sidewalk costs approved. An arc light added at Milan Avenue and Court Merrill. West Fourth Avenue residents seek curb and gutter assessment relief. Gutter and curb assessment on West Fourth certified to council.
The Mitchell Weekly Capital lists W. R. Ronald as managing editor and business manager, publisher The Mitchell Publishing Co. Owners include W. R. Ronald and numerous named individuals. A 1915 sworn statement records bondholders and security holders, with notary acknowledgment dated September 30, 1915.
The paving project was brought to its second reading and approved on final passage, advancing toward completion. The measure details the scope, location, and funding as it moves through the legislative process.
In the United States District Court Southern Division South Dakota In Bankruptcy No 942 creditors are notified Joseph Harvey Olson of Mt Vernon Davison County South Dakota was adjudicated bankrupt on September 30 1915 a meeting of creditors will be held October 11 1915 at 10 o clock in the forenoon at the office of George J Danforth Referee in Bankruptcy Rooms 205 211 Paulton Building Sioux Falls South Dakota creditors may prove their claims examine the bankrupt elect a trustee and transact other business Dated Sioux Falls September 28 1915 George J Danforth Referee in Bankruptcy
Alfred Walter, a high school student returning home at midnight in Abereden South Dakota, was robbed by two men who demanded his money and took two watches after he offered 60 cents. Shortly after, T A Hegeleston was robbed nearby, with $19.65 and a watch taken. authorities note the suspects may be the same two men.
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