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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1915
Page
11
In a hard fought game, Wesleyan challenged the sturdy South Dakota squad, producing strong play from key names like Berry and Hansen. The Dakota offense and defensive pressure prevailed as leads shifted, with substitutions noted in the final period and officials from Wisconsin overseeing the action.
The mangled bodies of Frank W. Rathbun and C. Lempke were found by a work train crew in the Omaha yards near the roundhouse last night around 6 15. Coroner C V Trepanier and officials concluded the men were killed by the 6 15 Omaha passenger from the east as blood was visible on the engine.
Police seek several youths linked to marking freshly poured cement across the city. Licenses issued to Hallie F. Lynn and Mrs. Kathryn Shane Roth, Mitchell. Elmer F. Bowers and Nellis Norris, Alexandria. Fire at J. J. Seblingen place extinguished. no damage. Various social notices, court actions, and upcoming events nationwide reported in brief.
Mitchell Greek community urged to return home amid fears Greece may join European conflict. Constantine and four Milwaukee-area Greek workers were first to depart for Pervia as King Constantine calls for stronger armed forces. Some face imprisonment for failing to respond.
The Zoellner String quartet from Brussels Belgium opened the third annual artiste course at the Sail auditorium after a long journey from Bozeman. They performed Haydn Op 64 No 8 and other works with refined ensemble and broad tone. An encore featured a Bohemian folk song and a Morakowski quartet ruches. Director W L Gray pushes for high musical value.
Mrs Forrester aged 76 died after months of illness at the home of her daughter in Milwaukee. Funeral at Congregational church with Dr B F Schwab officiating. Interment in Graceland cemetery. Survived by sister in Milwaukee and three children Mrs Wise Frederick P Forrester Chicago and Frank M Forrester Milwaukee. The Boston–Milwaukee era woman lived with daughter’s family prior to death.
Davison County commissioners met in adjourned session with all members present. Sheriff Owens proposed Roy M. Lamley as deputy sheriff, appointed as jailer with salary set. Afternoon and evening sessions included road-work bills and county poor expenses before a 9 a.m. Thursday recap and attendance at state meeting.
The precipitation records for April to August in 1914 and 1915 show heavier rainfall across much of western South Dakota in 1915, but some eastern points such as Huron and Watertown received more rain in 1914. Sixteen sites statewide illustrate varied changes with notable differences between regions.
Aberdeen reports a dispute over a duck pass near Webster eight miles north, where wealthy St. Paul men have leased land and the owner seeks a court restraining order. Webster residents claim public access under a South Dakota Supreme Court ruling that landowners have limited property rights and cannot bar hunting or other access.
Pierre report states late Henry Escel county commissioner dropped dead while inspecting farm work. He was a bachelor and had given instructions to a man earlier. his team was seen moving aimlessly as the wagon carried his body to the hay field where workers were at work.
A Rutland jury awarded Mary A. Woldt 2000 damages in a slander case against Andrew D. Graftor. The sensational trial at the present term of the circuit court grew from reports circulated in Rutland. The plaintiff seeks 5000 in damages.
Grant Smith of St Paul claims 216 rattlers killed on a land section southeast of Dupree. He says 201 were killed near two dens and 15 more elsewhere, a record high for a single tract. The tale adds to regional snake-extermination reports amid wartime sentiment and large US exports.
An official exhibit titled Auditor and Treasurer’s Detailed Exhibit is deposited with Davison County records. It is sworn before a commissioner on the 19th day of October, bearing the seal of the court.
An antique sworn affidavit dated October 1815 attests the accuracy of the treasury statement. Auditor M. Crampton certifies the return items, noting account totals, warrants, and the county control ledger. The document confirms the treasurer's reconciliation and sworn compliance before a notary.
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