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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1913
Page
2
The Mitchell postmaster succession ends with Tom Ball selected to head the Mitchell post office. Ball, long a mail carrier, is praised for his service and loyalty to the city amid a contentious local appointment process.
Gov. Byrne defends state tax reform and opposes personal property tax while praising the tax commission. He argues land and railroad property values jump, proposes income tax replacing all or part of personal tax, and urges constitutional amendments for equitable assessment and broader exemptions.
The Democratic party opposes the idea that tariffs will lower prices, noting little chance of general price reductions under the Wilson tariff law. The remark frames low mood and policy tradeoffs as central to public sentiment.
Two Cash brothers near erc South Dakota drank whiskey and ate watermelons causing a poisoning scare. State's Attorney Stanley investigated and found the symptoms came from a whiskey and watermelon mix, not a deliberate poisoning. A physician was needed to save their lives.
Watertown hosted sculptor Mr. Riswold who submitted a clay model of Governor Mellette for the Memorial committee. The likeness impressed many former friends, with Riswold planning Chicago commissions and a future design for a joint monument to the governor and the Grand Army of the Republic.
Cody Wyoming reports the Prince of Monaco, arriving for a bear hunt with Buffalo Bill, may shoot at a tame captive bear in an old mountain cabin. The bear, kept for years and reportedly fed for days, may be spared if a real bear is found. otherwise it will be relocated along their route.
Hyde county farmers saw seventy five thousand dollars in cream shipments over nine summer months. Highmore boosters aim to revive the local creamery to process the product locally instead of shipping to eastern cities.
A new corporation named Timber Lake Printing Company is formed at Timber Lake to publish the Timber Lake Topic with a capital of 5000. Incorporators are Judge R. J. Diman J J Tolley and J Moore.
S. D. B. L. Grantham of Aberdeen assistant attorney for the Milwaukee railway in South Dakota suffered a broken ankle when he stepped into a freight elevator shaft at the St. Charles hotel in Pierre mistaking it for a stairway entrance.
Watertown district under Dr. O S Boyce reports over 15000 dollars raised for missionary benevolence. Membership rose from 3441 to 3681. A new parsonage was built at Chester and a sustainment fund planned. Sioux Falls district notes a new church cornerstone laid at Sioux Falls and membership rising to 4000.
A Lincoln Star report details multiple weddings across Mitchell and surrounding towns. Stanley Morris of Fulton, S D, wed Gertrude Hilborn of Mitchell at the Hilborn home with 30 guests. The couple plans to reside in Fulton where Morris works at the Wirt State Bank. Other ceremonies include Helen Lyman and Carmen Lecates in Yankton College romance, Mabel Cunning and Newton Trent at the Marcus Cunning farm northeast of Alexandria, and Elfred Cummings marrying Lillie Hiange in Fulton with celebrations at Corn Palace and local venues. The brides wore white gowns. music featured, and post ceremony receptions followed.
At the Purdy home last Wednesday evening Jessen Morrison of Armour married Christina Buehler of Stickney. Rev C K Hager of Spearfish officiated the ceremony. The couple will reside on the bridegroom’s farm west of Armour.
Nels Wisk and Ruby Harvey of Letcher were married at the Norwegian Lutheran church on Wednesday September 24 with Rev A N Bendvne officiating. Only the bride’s mother and brother attended as witnesses. They will reside with the bride’s parents for now and will farm the Weller place near Rock Creek church next year.
The annual joint reception for the Y M C A and Y W G A at Graham Hall drew new and old students together. President Seaman and faculty greeted guests as Miss Melon Powers led the program with solos by Fern Medley and Louis Lovinger. J Manley Phelps readings preceded a closing talk by Dr. Sciman.
A three course breakfast at the Medley home hosted by Miss Ferne Medley and Miss Bernice Frost drew twenty five Wesleyan students and guests Miss Cecile Gooder Orient and Miss Anna Dawson Hawarden. Assistants Miss Evelyn Bacon and Miss Kidora Youns helped with decorations and place cards featuring Wesleyan pennants. Out of town guests included Miss Myrtle Craft Aberdeen Miss Blanch Gordon Alexandria and Miss Mable Corson Wesington Springs.
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