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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
3
The readable content includes scattered mentions of places like Omaha and camps, with unresolved fragments about hotels, rivers, and year-based notes. No clear event, person, or organization is fully identifiable to form a concrete news summary.
Iverson arrived Saturday night with her sister Mrs. 118 Wie, new owner at racenhot farm west of price. Brant returned to Mont. to visit relatives. Fred Newton, Heiberger, and Joreen of Bridgewater visited. Matt Michels traveled to Snelling for a short visit. John Rademacher, recently exempted at Minnie and dogs, hosted visitors. Savion and wife with Mrs Bowlware and family, Earl Bowlware of Ethan, and Mrs Nellie of Bloomington were mentioned.
Parkston community notes recount visitors and arrivals from Wausau Aberdeen Ravensburg and Beav er Creek. People like Geo L Zocher Mrs Florence and families from Washburn Huron and Corydon are mentioned with travel to Sioux Falls and nearby events. The item also notes illness in the area and a trip by Rainhart and Rhinehart families plus Norbert’s health improvement.
Excitement rose in Menno as John Gross reported horse thefts with the animal shod and tracked for miles. Visitors from West Springs and Parkston were noted, with church events and school gatherings planned, plus several residents traveling to nearby towns for family, work, and a planned teachers institute.
Fragmentary notes report Corsica among the boys advancing to Camp 5 for the second draft. Mentions of Wilson of Armour and various family visits and quarantine related to scarlet fever appear, with scattered references to homes of residents and travel notes.
Residents describe visits to Des Moines Spencer and Todd County relatives. Mr Van der Linden from Winner plans service readiness. Farmers and Merchants Telephone Co of Corsica applies for incorporation with 80 stockholders and 820,000 capital to serve rural and city areas.
Local families report visits and departures such as Mrs Welch and party to Minneapolis, Christine Geisenholder helping with piano classes, Miss Buford Poulson's Armour trip, and Mrs Stockdale's return from St James and Sayata. A hospital update notes a patient improving after a second operation, and Henry Nearhound sustains a serious arm injury from threshing accident.
Marion Hy Deltman returns home to Geylon Minnesota after a two week visit to Cook Bros and Geo Sehlunsen homes. Klaus Cleubbe and family leave for Waukon Iowa from visiting Hy Schaffer. Frank Kelley fails reg army exam in St Louis and returns home. Various other visits and travels noted among local residents and families including Miss Aenes Weyland and Miss Jessie Sage.
Armour Mrs J W Ward heads to Florida for the winter stopping at en route points. Residents like C A Grant George Taylor and H Halter visit relatives before returning home. A patriotic meeting at the opera house features Stewart Sharpe and others with a Robinson orchestra. Mrs John Hoffman hosts visitors from Portland.
Articles of incorporation have been filed for a new business in Pierre South Dakota Oct 20. The filing signals the formal creation of a corporation under state law with the appropriate officers named.
Fairview Farm and Stock Company of Veblen with a $25000 capital lists incorporators George F. Anderson Lars Otterby and W S Noble. The Crandall Amusement Co of Crandall with $5000 capital lists incorporators Chas W Anderson John Westley and B H Cutford.
Sioux Falls defeated Mitchell 18 to 0 on a windy afternoon at Hitchcock Park. Mitchell’s defense slowed the visitors in the second half but the Queen City squad pulled away with three touchdowns, while Mitchell fought hard despite weight disadvantage and multiple penalties.
Murdo South Dakota October 20 Charles Brown a threshing crew member near Murdo died from injuries after his overcoat caught on the flywheel and he was dashed against the engine his head crushed his skull his sister Mrs William Walker Memo is listed as his only known relative
Local families visit relatives across Iowa and Nebraska as the Brule County Federation of Literary Clubs and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union prepare for their semi annual convention at Kimball High School on October 27 1917. A medal contest will award a silver medal to the winner. Rev Bowen has arrived and preached his first sermon for the year at the Presbyterian church parsonage. Mrs Fred Prlip of Kanawha IJ is visiting relatives for about three weeks.
Reliance residents B M White and Jasper Wilhelm came back Friday from a Black Hills and Wyoming trip. John Blanchard returned Tuesday from visiting relatives in southeastern South Dakota. Chas W Brockway closed business here and left Saturday for Danville Winds to start a new life. Oscar Sheldon and family, former Reliance residents now in Arlesian, arrived Saturday to check real estate and reconnect with locals. Mrs Paul Stockstad of Kennebec visited R E Brown and family earlier in the week. Bryan Pauley returned from Canada after six months with his grandfather. Lyman County commissioners advance road work on the Washington highway, with grading near Lown and oversight by A C Frame.
Draper Mrs. M Sutter returns home to Dennison Iowa after weeks with relatives and friends. Cashier and Mrs. V A Jorgenson come back from Sioux City and Mitchell. Miss Ethelarshall heads to Oskaloosa for school season with her father Mr John Ryan accompanying part way. Mrs. Robth Taylor and son arrive from Chicago Tuesday. Miss Helen Buskmaster to Mitchell for a few days with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. George Wiley back from Sioux City and ASAM after three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. M S Cowman return to Wessington Springs after visiting daughter Mrs. W T Esmay. Mr. and Mrs. A H Earley and child ride from Dupree to dine with Banker and Mrs. Alfred Zoske en route to Presho. Marlin Johnson visits with Joseph Beach. Hyward Fiatrick travels to Stanton Nebraska last Saturday.
Kadoka saw a series of local movements including Nelson of the Bank of Philip visiting, John Washecheck and wife traveling to Chamberlain, and Mrs. F C Barth returning from Scotland. Mrs. Clearwater left for Portland, Mrs. Emerson arrived from Salem, and Mrs. McCormack and children returned from visiting relatives. Rev. J R Benika united Chester Steinmeyer and Norma Noble, plus Leslie Watson and Nina Nucker in marriage. James May and Warren Williams report progress from Camp Greene.
Stickney Mrs. Jack O Connor and daughter Mary visit Mrs. O Connors parents in the city. Mort Herrold visits from Des Moines to stay with his son. Perl Lackey returns to Sioux City after three weeks here. Lou Gerken and daughter Margerilla stay with the Carters from Plankinton for a week. Henry Grebe and wife and George Gardner and wife return from a four week trip to Washington and Montana reporting a dry western country. Wallie Johansen sustains a thumb injury from an accidental discharge while hunting. Dr Buckelman treats him as hunting season nears. Mr. and Mrs L A Odell and Master Morris head to Dickson to visit their daughter.
Residents and families in Parker and surrounding areas are mentioned visiting relatives in Yankton and Des Moines. The community hosted patriotic meetings, youth and church groups gathered, and aid to soldiers continued with Red Grass Supply Service shipments.
Bridgewater residents conduct travels and duties including Mark McMahon taking a banking post in Minneapolis and Mrs. D. O. Pringle attending a state federation meeting in Huron as a delegate. Other items mention football in Vermillion, Harvey Fishel seeking work in Moline, W. S. Hill aiding defense loans, homeseekers guided to Texas, Miss Lottie Riggle resuming school duties, auto accident recovery of Miss Rizele, soldier Carl Heckenlable ill at Camp Funston and a Senior Sophomore dinner program with music and readings.
Presho residents make brief movements with visits to Chamberlain and Pierre. Borcherding and Hagler are among locals traveling for business or family reasons. The Liberty Loan drive for Lyman county begins October 45 with a $50,900 target.
Mr and Mrs W Wenzlaff and daughter with Albert Moskop of Spokane Wash autoed to Sioux Falls Monday and returned Wednesday. Three Tripp youths Herbert Wildermuth Alex Schelske and John Schelske barely escaped death when their car flipped on a hill near the water tank. they sustained only minor injuries.
Letcher Fd. Pewee on crutches after foot injury. Mrs. William Ryan and Miss Helen back from trip. Wern of Devils Lake ND visits sister Mrs. Frank Wat. Samis in Volga visiting brother and sister. A. McKune ill at home. Pearce and Mernaugh Elevator Co. now opening new elevator. Dews Lumber expanding yards. Mrs. George Gox to Manson IA to care for a sick mother-in-law. Botkin Keene Ling agency sold Crary farm to Tom McDonald for 870.00 per acre. New metal fire escape installed at oldie school building.
Residents return from travels in Colorado Carroll Sioux Falls and Emerson as visits and family ties are noted. The Coyote Club reopens with bi monthly business meetings and new officers to be elected. Harlan Jensen seeks enlistment in field artillery and Clara M Wueners returns home from Howard.
Salem Miss Maud Graves travels from Adrian Minnesota to visit EB Hallas family. Mrs Henry Struck returns from Sutherland Iowa. Geo W Carpenter arrives from Eland Wisconsin to visit Mrs A E Roop. J C Headlee visits Salem friends en route to Florida. Mrs J W Hayes returns from Sharon Wisconsin. Roy Richardson and family visit relatives in Huron and at Barnhart’s. Clyde Keefe returns from Nevada Iowa. Augustine couple end two week visit and head to Dyersville. Peter Puthof travels with them to Sioux Falls. Election of Ladies Aid officers held at Mrs John Anderson home. Justices A C McConnell unite J Harmon and Marie Belle in marriage near Bridgewater.
White Lake Mrs. John Oe returned to Woonsocket after a visit at the Nick Anton home. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Dilts came from Nebraska for a visit at the Dilts home northwest of town. Frank Flynn came from Hinsdale Montana last week and has purchased the Theodoresrutts.
The Lieninger farm three miles south of town will host a family move in about a month. Bos Worth donated a wagon load of watermelons to the Red Cross, proceeds about 33 dollars. A Farmers' Nonpartisan League organizer, A. Caldwell, reports growing activity in townships north of town. Mrs. J. M. Baker returns from Platte to Kanaranzi Minnesota. Martin Ponto dies in Mitchell after typhoid fever. funeral at Presbyterian church. Rev. D. G. Egner returns from Pierre and moves to Spearfish as church transfer.
Updates relay travel, visits, and routines of regional residents. Alexandria residents head to Vicksburg for a local anniversary event. Fargo of Guyville visits Mitchell area. Dre Laytuin and family host. Mrs. Garman travels to Mitchell. more exchanges involve Shrunk Sanders, Slade families, and lodge meetings. Death reported for Edward Trabing after seven weeks illness.
Menno South Dakota reports eighty car loads of grain and forty three cars of livestock shipped to eastern markets over thirty days. Farmers expect much heavier shipments in the next sixty days as the season yields a large grain crop and strong livestock production.
Addison B. Taylor aged 73 a pioneer Hutchinson county homesteader died at his farm home He served on the county board of commissioners and was a Civil War veteran active in Grand Army circles for many years
Delmont South Dakota reports cattle losses from corn stalk disease. Farmers are warned to limit cattle access to cornfields and to provide ample water and salt during field exposure to prevent further harm.
Captains of all state home guard units will meet in Mitchell on Tuesday the 28th. Adjutant General Morris will attend and oversee steps to form the Home Guard into a state military organization with officers. The new body will, at least initially, replace existing militia organizations and seek legislative recognition at the next session.
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