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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1915
Page
11
Mitchell city taxes for 1915 were cut from 19.4 mills to 18.7 mills after State's Attorney Mauritz Miller ruled county road taxes could not be levied on city property. The city levy totals 18.1 mills including state, county, bridge, insane, salary, sinking, and city components.
The Perry Township article records the October 6 meeting of the Ladies' Social Hour club hosted by Mrs. Henry Bouman with 20 members despite poor weather. Mrs. Snider led the club exchange, the group planned a November gathering with Mrs. Myrtie Dailey, and Mrs. Robert Mecie hosted later. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Grant Wildman from Minnis visiting C. G. Wildman. A light frost affected tomato plants lightly. Milo Dailey and others visited.
A damaged clipping reviews a musical comedy plot anchored by Argentina a tango dancer who has an affair with a southern army officer and a youth. The story revolves around an attempted revenge by painting a portrait with chorus routines and stylized studio scenes. Cast members include Miss Vernice Martyn and Miss Mildred Gooatet with critique of performance and patter.
A reader proposes a state supervised matrimonial bureau to match people for marriage. The letter cites South Dakota marriage imbalances and requests access to names and addresses of willing correspondents. It notes the Pierre census department holds the desired records and suggests removing unreliable agencies from the scene.
New York City reports broad church cooperation for an anticipated nationwide Laymen Missionary movement campaign. Conventions in Chicago and other cities will launch events from October 14, with up to seventy-five conferences nationwide culminating in Washington next April. Churches, banking groups, and missionary societies align to fund and promote the drive amid regulatory pushbacks.
The September Morn laughing comedy show at the Metropolitan last evening pleased the audience. Music and pictures inspired the performance, though some parts reflected a light, breezy tone.
Committees form to coordinate, with Dr Moore leading a four week preparatory Tore. Denominations including Disciples, United Drethren, Lutheran, United Presbyterians, Reformed branches, Southern Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterians prepare carefully for cooperative action and convention work.
Sioux Falls South Dakota reports two suspects arrested in the murder of Charles Dilenay, Ellsworth moving picture theatre owner. He was slain and robbed of about 800 dollars on the way home after closing. One suspect was nabbed at Laverne with 261 dollars, the other at Hawarden. Ellsworth offers a 500 dollar reward. Dilenay, 98, had lived in Ellsworth area eighteen years and leaves a widow.
The supreme court dismissed disbarment proceedings against Joe Kirby of Sioux Falls. It also issued contempt decisions in cases against Hipple Printing Company and Kirby for remarks attributed to Kirby and published in the paper owned by Hipple Printing.
Aberdeen report notes Judge Sherwood naturalized 16 of 24 applicants, denied 2 for neglecting citizen knowledge and voting, 6 continued for better readiness. He urged readiness to defend the nation, warning war could recur, advocating balanced military preparation over absolutist stances.
S Johnson of Mitchell and S J Infos of Minneapolis report that a trio of bandits robbed the Olympian Milwaukee line near Glencoe and Hopkins last Sunday. One robber was shot by Johnson as they fled the observing car at speed. The wounded man was not fatally hurt, the others escaped toward Minneapolis.
The Corn Palace week at the city library drew many visitors from outside town who used reference rooms and checked out 257 books for home reading. Children’s books were 15 percent and non fiction 35 percent of total use, with 106 readers assisting in the library and story hours led by Miss Allee Erskine next week.
A group of South Dakota bankers from Aberdeen Sioux Falls and other cities met at the Bank Hub to discuss a state banking department ruling that all exchange items in bank reserves must be deposited in state reserve banks. Gov. Burme approved the ruling and a remonstrance was filed. A committee was named to study the matter and call another meeting. Several bank presidents and cashiers from Aberdeen Sioux Falls Platte Yankton Fairfax Deadwood Milbank Highmore and Highmore attended.
Mitchell High School will open the interscholastic grid season tomorrow afternoon at Hitchcock Park against Parkside. Coach Hail leads the squad in fighting trim despite Ellis Walters’ absence, with key players listed in the probable lineup as Mitchell aims for an early “Cree” momentum and faces Parker from last year’s 12 to 6 loss.
A brutal freeze last night dropped to six degrees below freezing with heavy frost and ice glaze shutting down vegetation. In Mitchell and surrounding fields corn and gardens suffered damage while late corn neared maturity. Forecasters expect clearer skies and warmer days to follow as autumn passes.
At the annual Dakota conference with about 600 ministers and delegates, Dr Nicholson is expected to head the delegation. Key topics include the consolidation of northern and southern branches, and the next gathering will be at Saratoga Springs. Rev De Mivards spoke on The Divine Inheritance at the Aberdeen district meeting.
In Libert Lea Minnesota James Miller, a youth, was sentenced by Judge Bouck in the State circuit court after stealing an automobile from Libert Lea and driving it away, then taking another vehicle before his apprehension. The proceedings were led by Reeraveteee Deereeeeee Sharwood in the judge’s absence.
Two South Dakota youths aged 18 and 21 were arrested after criminal activity in Mobridge and Aberdeen. They pled guilty to thefts and forgeries, were sentenced to state facilities, and the court adjourned to October 19. Additional mortgage foreclosure notices and court actions were noted, with details of defendants and properties in Davison and surrounding counties.
The weather bureau reports a week ending October 5 with cool conditions and heavy frosts across the state. Crop damage is seen mainly to corn and other crops in eastern and southern regions while winter grains advance. pastures stay green and in good shape.
Sully Cattle Company owner Gowdy and Bert Waite of Sioux City favor sweet clover as the top forage for the high lands. A 120 acre field withstood dry years and seeded well this year. First cutting yielded 299 tons. sugar cane produced seven tons per acre. Oats 65 bushels, 100 acres of rye and 1,450 bushels threshed. The ranch holds ample fodder for winter with abundant wild hay.
Vermilion October program marks the formal opening of the new chemistry building at the University of South Dakota. Chemists from state and nearby institutes attend the 200th meeting of the Chemical Society during October 12 and 18 in celebration of ten years of the society. Dr Louis Kalnberg of the University of Wisconsin will attend and deliver two addresses, with several other chemists giving talks.
The case before the Supreme Court Lay concerns Edmunds County being sued to compel payment for examination of county records by the State Executive Accounting Department. The county commissioners refused to approve the bill after it was paid by the state, and the suit seeks county payment. Elizabeth Winton sues Hugh H. Hinton in Davison County, South Dakota. The State of South Dakota issues summons directing answer within thirty days, with service to be completed at Mitchell.
A meeting of the state railway commission will be held in Pierre on October 28 to set minimum grain car weights. Officials say every railroad operating in the state is invited to attend as the issue affects all grain shippers. Local freight firms and farmers await clarified standards for faster, more uniform loading.
Frequent rains and threshing-rig shortages slow crop reports in Hughes. Wheat yields include Frank Noecker 100 acres at 3 bu per acre, Bramblee 19 bu, Kiepo and Peters 32 bu, and Peterson 102 4 to the acre damaged by sheep. Barley Pomeroy 5 bu, Rye Peterson and Kiepke 28 bu per acre. Alfalfa crops look fine and corn awaits harvest with promise of large yields.
Ada Minnesota authorities report Henry C Slater 24 and sister Lois 16 living and employed at good wages in Ada after a four month mystery. The siblings had vanished after May 21 from Aberdeen and were not traced by relatives until located in Ada.
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