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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
2
Mrs Libby Bailey arrives for an extended stay at Mrs M How ard's. Beth Noble departs for Sioux City then Los Angeles to join family. Numerous relatives and friends from Los Angeles, Chicago, Ohio, Indiana, and nearby towns visit Murdo for holidays and reunions, including trips by G C Wim Meter to Fort Sill and Edwin Wim Meter’s Army commission.
Local residents and visitors are noted in Kennebec and nearby towns. Frank Quinn and family visit Mrs Rearick in Kennebec while Dr. S A McClellan travels to Pocahontas Texas for his father’s death. Reverend J P Porter stops to see his son George. Public meeting planned November 1 at First National Bank to organize Kennebec Red Cross. Geraldine Lien dislocated and fractured arm after a fall at Bert Roeser’s place. War old Thongs breaks both leg bones playing on the school ground. taken to Mitchell for care and reported progressing well.
Reliance F J Spalding and Pp N Mone went to Red Lake Saturday for a fishing and duck shooting trip. Avon Lester returned Marine from a three week trip through western states. Grain threshing is finished and corn husking time nears. Mrs Chris Webber of Presho arrived for a week with her parents William Garrick and wife. John Olta completed concrete walk and crosswalk contracts in town. Jacob Lorena had a lucky runaway last week with no material damage. Rebekah Lodge held a regular session with Mrs J W Cosgrove initiated and full membership progressing. After the ceremonies, a Rebekah feed followed. Ex-Clerk of Courts Ronally S MacKay of Odeon visited Monday.
A garbled county page records Osaze residents visiting relatives and a party of Aurors county people traveling from Plankinton toward Rapid City. It notes banker Alfred Zoske in Tyraper attending rural credit business and loans totaling about 200000 across Jones Jackson Lyman counties. Another line mentions Drufish and Mrs JH Jehu with son Hugh heading to Stoughton Wisconsin for a visit, plus plans for Promthers Mies to Waener for a stay.
Pukwana and Mitchell residents travel for weekend visits as the Brule County Federation of Womens Clubs schedules its semi annual meeting at Kimball High School on Saturday October 27. Local families make weekend trips and livestock shipments are logged to Sioux City with several carloads of cattle hogs and two cars of hogs listed.
Fulton news lists visitors and travels including Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Branch in Mitchell, Mrs. Lyie Washburn and Miss Lou Washburn, Stanley Morris of Mt. Vernon, and C. T. Chester. Funeral notices touch H. Milder and nieces, with Powers family returning from Wisconsin. Red Grass chapter at Fulton names officers and work committee members.
Artesian records a flurry of visits from relatives and neighbors including ducal Wits from Spring Green and Gale from Minneapolis. Mrs. A R Crandall of Afton township dies, funeral held at home with Carthage interment. Artesian State Bank nears completion of new quarters with marble being installed this week. Mrs. Wise heads to Penton and Mrs. Dorner plans extended visit after Milwaukee trip.
Dr Burns operated on Elmer McGay at Mitchell and he is recovering well. Bernice Barber visits Yankton after attending Mrs Simmons funeral. Alpena hosts a strong primary hog market with large volume. McMillan and Myron delivered 54 hogs worth about 12000 dollars. Bransted earned 6044.70 for hogs he supplied. Reverend McHiram, en route from Conference, stayed with his in laws briefly.
The Seventh Annual district convention of the Royal Neighbors of America was held at Cana St. Oak on Oct. 10, 1914 at 2:15 p.m. Mrs. Noltie Hammer of Alpena gave the Address of Welcome and Mrs. Etta Harris of Mitchell delivered the Response. About 138 members and friends attended the banquet, with Golden Red camp 2712 Naval Neighbors of America as royal entertainers.
Residents travel for winter visits and hospital recoveries. Mrs. William Smith and Leona travel to Nebraska then Colorado before spring. Mrs. Alderson returns from visits in W. M. Frye and George Easton homes. Mrs. Faust and daughter Fae F. Hidinger visit in Orville, Idaho, then Draper. Miss Winifred Moulton plans hospital discharge and convalesces at her brother’s in Winifred. Mrs. Sam Leeds heads to Sioux City then Springdale Arkansas to visit Maude. Mrs. Moulton leaves Rochester hospital for daughter’s home in Gleat Lake, S. Dak., home in two weeks. Rev. L. A. Phinney departs for Richmond Ind. for five year meeting as Nebraska yearly meeting delegate. Victor Vanderweillen on twelve day furlough from Great Lakes Naval Station visits sister in Hawk Eye Valley. to France next week. Mr. and Mrs. EB. Theurer and Mrs. Fred Paquette drive to Aberdeen then Spokane and western cities. later join for winter in California. Fred Johansen and Miss Mary Erickson visit Nord Sorensen home. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lyle and granddaughter Tydella Grace visit Pukwana. Mrs. Henry Refgem hosts P. E. O. society. Misses Ferguson, Tracy, Hart, and Hartley at Florence and Helen Graham’s Sunday dinner. Hilding Englund and R. L. Pound at Paul Heberlein. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pound host G. J. Webb for six o’clock dinner. Philathea Matrons meet Beason home. social evening ends with lunch by Mrs. Pound and Mrs. Beason.
Chamberlain relatives host visiting families including Mr and Mrs D F Burkholder and Mrs A G Wendt. Clarence Anderson returns to Interior after a year in a bank. Six Brule county men pass final exams for Capt Hugh Werner’s first contingent. Wm Franzkt family to travel to Camp Funston Kansas to visit Clifford. W J Pratt acquires 107 Hereford calves from Sioux City blue ribbon stock. Mrs J T Stearns visits from Primghar for brother C H Pease’s illness. T M Baker, St Louis traveler, injured in auto crash near Chamberlain. Cat Baker cut by windshield glass.
Mitchell residents and business leaders embrace U S A stationery as a local fad. The design substitutes the letters for the state code in the date line and features chamber of commerce inscriptions. Citizens swap assorted papers, from tab sets to bonds, for the novelty showing community loyalty.
Notice is hereby given by the administrator of the estate of John G Maybauer deceased to creditors and all persons having claims to exhibit them with vouchers within six months after the first publication to Robert J Harrison administrator of the estate. First National Bank Mitchell Davison South Dakota is the place of administration with dates in 1947 and mentions Wolin G Maybauer deceased.
Letters from South Dakota guardsmen and other troops at a concentration camp on the Atlantic coast report plans to depart for France early next year. Messages from Hurley Huron and Parkston recount camp life, Roosevelt visits, and training shifts with new weapons and signals.
Harry Jones, a horse breaker known in this region, died after his horse dashed into a fence while he was breaking it. He was found near Canning, and his home was near Wall. The rider was killed and a lady relative was taken to Wall for burial.
Pierre South Dakota October 22 articles of incorporation filed for the McCormick Company to deal in general merchandise at Winner with capital of 25 000 Gary McCormick Ryder McCormick and Donohoe listed as incorporators and organizers.
Sioux Falls Oct. 22. Reports from across the state show leaders backing Governor Norbeck for patriotism against a peace meeting halted by authorities. The coming primary may pit Dillon against a single anti-Dillon Republican candidate across three districts, with possible bids from Bartine Patterson Johnson Siler Buell Tscharner Waggoner Christopherson Dwight.
Anmas Shield, a Yankton Sioux Indian held at the agency jail for government regulation infractions, escaped custody and leapt into the Missouri River during pursuit. He did not surface and is believed drowned near Nante and M D on October 22.
Pierre Oct 22 first settlers found squaw corn along the river with little value now it is advertised as well cared for seed corn at three dollars a bushel for next year’s crop.
Virgil Neb Oct 22 Matteson a Blur Neb min who had been living with his brother Charles on a farm near Virgil died after being seized by spasms while holding a team of horses. Spasms continued for about thirty six hours before collapse. He appeared in good health until the first attack. Physicians were called to investigate the cause. Deceased survived by a widow and three children.
Woonsocket South Dakota announces Liberty Loan Day observance on Wednesday October 24. Mayor Alan Bogue Jr of Parker will be principal speaker. A parade and patriotic song program are planned and business houses will close from 2 to 4 PM.
Pierre D. Not. 22. A Charles Mix county farmer noted an ailing pig in his herd and, in a humorous turn, had the animal given a high speed ride to the nearest veterinarian for treatment and diagnosis amid worries over the cost of care and possible herd losses.
CAPA boys near Gapay locate a rattlesnake colony in a dog town and use a spade and axe to kill seventy two snakes in a short period. Some snakes were disturbed but most were killed while sunning on prairie dog mounds.
In Bupke South Dakota on October 22 Sheriff Hertz reports a man named Lee is wanted for selling another man’s wheat. The suspect fled with a wagon and team, traced along the river, and remains at large. Local authorities pursue the case as a theft and possible misappropriation.
A trio of Mitchell Liberty loan speakers Bryant Darling and Ronald spoke in Ethan at a theater hosted by Chester Williams and in Mt Vernon at the town hall. They urged funds to aid the nation against German autocracy with optimism that about 50 600 will be pledged countywide.
The administrator of Ellen Maybauer deceased invites all claimants to present their claims within six months from first publication. Robert J. Harrison is the administrator, located at First National Bank Mitchell Davison County South Dakota. Dated October 13, 1947.
The annual exhibit and sale of the Kingsbury County Pure Stock Breeders Association drew good attendance this week at Lake Preston. The event showcased livestock quality and generated keen interest among attendees. All details reflect a traditional farming community gathering highlighting local breeders and market activity.
In Iowa a dry vote discussion centers on Rev. Holsaple’s theory that many so called bone dry residents may support a wet legislature while opposing saloons. He cites the army camp at Camp Dodge boosting Des Moines supply needs and notes volunteers and local ministers backing prohibition amid complex public sentiment.
South Dakota Davison County notice of application for probate to prove the will of A Boulware deceased. John A Boulware heirs named urgent hearing November 8 1917 at Mitchell court to approve will and issue letters testamentary. Clerk S Cottrell and Attorney William R Danforth noted.
Ananova Moyenime Canova reports grain marketing in the area, noting immense quantities sold. Over thirty days a local elevator paid farmers an aggregate about 50000 dollars for grain purchased from them.
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