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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1915
Page
9
A compilation of fragmented rental ads listing multiple properties. Include eight room modern houses on Astor Avenue near high school, three rooms on North Main, furnished wings, light housekeeping options, five to four room cottages, down stairs and bachelor units, and farm housing. Contact numbers and partial addresses are shown for each listing.
Multiple old classified items listed including furniture stoves restaurant for sale a base burner and dining table 12 point Roman body type and various household requests sale notices about farms and rental inquiries needs brief tidy summary of the readable ad lines with addresses and phone numbers where present
Gregory county officers and volunteers conduct a long search for a so called wild man roving the bluffs near the Missouri River. The area remains thick with underbrush hindering discovery as residents fear for safety at night. Local women and children avoid outside activity after dark and livestock losses prompt reports.
Fragmentary 19th century notice describes Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria as dangerously ill. The garbled text references real estate foreclosure notices, a mortgage held by Fred Starr and Tani B Stace, and legal actions from a court proceeding. Details are indecipherable in portions but indicate combined royal illness and public notices.
John Ehlers, 63, after buying a $100 tombstone in Mitchell and inscribing it, killed himself at his Stickney area farm. He left no service, noted a burial wish in a note, and his family found him after locking doors and using a rifle. An inquiry by Coroner Bright followed.
The Republican announces daily World Series bulletins covering the Phillies against the Red Sox. Reports will air each afternoon from Boston and Philadelphia at the Scharnweber billiard parlors, flashing game play by play and live descriptions as soon as umpires call the final out.
The Fourth Quarterly Conference of the First Methodist Episcopal Church saw strong church growth with 106 new members added during the year and numerous reports from pastor, associate pastor, and societies. Woman's Missionary and Ladies Aid efforts raised funds, missions supported, and a total of $2,000 noted for pastor and superintendent work amid community outreach. Attendees included Dr W Shepherd and Rev Hoagland with lay speakers named for the forthcoming conference in Sioux Falls.
Miss Lucile Grebel united in marriage to C. B. Wallace at 4 oclock this afternoon in the home of Mrs. Charles Fowler with Rev H W Fitt Weller of St Marys Episcopal church officiating. Attended by thirty relatives and friends, the ceremony featured Mendelssohn's wedding march and a bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. The couple to leave tonight for a wedding trip to Omaha Minneapolis and other cities. out of town guests included Mrs C C Taday of Sioux Falls and Mrs H Clisby of Parker.
Raymond Robins, leader of the national Men and Religion Campaign, arrives in Midwell for a two day event October 11 and 12. Five addresses planned with talks at 10 30 in the morning at the Wesleyan chapel and men only sessions at 5 p m. Tuesday includes a business men meeting at Widmans Motel to discuss civic affairs.
Theodore Roosevelt lauds Raymond Robins, noting agreement is not required but praising him as a potent force for good citizenship. He emphasizes Robins lives by his beliefs, countering others who preach reforms without deeds.
The Geddes mayor is named in a state circuit court damage suit filed by Irvin and Harry Gartner. Harry was convicted in a six hour jury trial of profanity and resisting arrest during a Geddes street altercation, while Irvin was acquitted. The suit seeks 5000 dollars for injuries the brothers claim occurred during the mayor’s confrontation with them and arrest by Geddes assistant marshal Shuck. The outcome may influence the case against the mayor.
A lone wolf was killed in a sparse South Dakota district, described as the first shot in this area in several years, highlighting the rarity of wolves in the region and the unusual event for local wildlife observers.
Aberdeen South Dakota observers note restored harmony within the Republican party despite past factional quarrels. The appointment of former Representative Charles H. Burke asRoy aunieaca signals a shift as stalwart and reformist factions weigh seats and committee assignments in goodwill and tentative unity.
A vintage ad touts King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for a clogged system. It promises natural bowel movement and warns neglect can lead to serious complications. Sold for 25 cents per bottle.
From Wasta, a Rapid City line train this morning fatally struck Mrs Reuben Wolf as she waited on the track with another woman near Bull Creek siding. The 65 year old stumbled while stepping aside to let the train pass and could not rise before it reached her.
Philadelphia report states the battleship North Dakota, once powerful, is placed in the reserve fleet and will be nearly useless until engines are replaced at a cost of 500000 to 1000000 dollars. Work may take about eighteen months to complete.
Rapid City Journal reports a tale from eastern state crop notes with Captain Miser and Senator Hale aboard a train near Tilford. A man cuts corn stalks with a timberman ax, making two strokes per stalk as a “corn forest” edge is harvested near Rapid Creek.
In Aberdeen an incident is reported as Rev B B Kneedy pastor of the Christian church and a practicing attorney hunted chickens about twelve miles from the city. He used what appears to be a weapon described in the account during the pursuit. No further details on outcome or motive are provided.
City council session notes grading and gravelling delays as no bids were received for several streets. City Auditor Thomas Fastcott authorized a re bid on East and West Seventh Avenues and connected sections. Adolf Scheurenbrand awarded sidewalk construction along Main Street. Curbs, gutters, and arc light installations discussed, with assessments approved for Main Street sidewalks and curb changes pending.
Public notice sworn before a notary on 13 1916 lists bondholders mortgagees and collateral security for a listed property. Names include Bolltor W Ronald Mitchell and R. Brannan among others as shown in the document header and witness statements.
A bankruptcy notice from the District Court of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, sets a meeting for creditors to prove claims for the estate of Joseph Harvey Olon and others. The assets include listed real estate and a Patton building, with a hearing scheduled in December before the referee George Tepes.
Alfred Walter a high school student in Abereden reports two men halted him near a tree around midnight and searched his pockets taking 60 cents and two watches. Soon after two men found $19.65 on Eggleston plus a watch and allowed him to keep it.
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