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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1915
Page
8
Complete official summaries for South Dakota’s 1915 state census. Data covers 1914 crop production and May 1 1915 livestock. Population 582,765. area 49,195,520 acres. Farms 101,224 with 23,820,436 acres under cultivation. owner-operated farms 559,989. Dairy output totals include milk 1 621 255 000 pounds and butter 11 959 685 pounds. Poultry and livestock counts listed with cattle 1 340 270 head and hogs 1 263 655.
The state supreme court ordered disbarment proceedings against George W. Egan, Sioux Falls attorney and independent Republican candidate for South Dakota governor. The hearing before Judges Campbell Orvis and Wallorne began with preliminary sparring and is expected to take at least two weeks with testimony from prosecution and defense in Sioux Falls.
The state led by Attorney General Clar Mee and assistants Caldwell and Payne defend against disbarment charges against attorney Mr Egan. Witnesses include former clients Theodore, John Kirkland, and W A Renner. Egan denies key testimony and counters accusations of financial irregularities in South Dakota proceedings.
Sheriff Gaulke testifies that prisoners are not primarily harvest hands. Roy Gravet, held on rape charges, was forced to work in a field near Gann Valley but vanished. A posse formed at five, bloodhounds were sent from Mitchell, and Gravet was found hiding in a weed thicket after midnight.
Perry Township residents report social visits and local events. Mr. and Mrs. McCue and relatives hosted family, while Burt Smith’s house and barn gained lightning rods last Monday. A threshing machine was bought by several neighbors and the Sanborn county fair at Ruskin park attracted attendees.
In Pukwana South Dakota farmers report army worms damaging corn fields for the first time since grasshoppers. A 90 acre Pratt farm field near the town is overwhelmed as the army worm moves in orderly lines and consumes green growth. An oil-filled trench method is noted as a countermeasure used in the east.
The University of South Dakota plans a ten day football camp at Lake Madison starting around September 10 with at least 25 players training. Eight members of last year’s team return and about a dozen high school stars from South Dakota Minnesota and Iowa expected to enroll as the schedule for October through November is revised.
Miss Lucile Grebel, soon to wed, was honored Thursday afternoon at the Shelby home by Misses Mabel Shelby and Nellie Wilson. Fourteen guests attended an auction bridge gathering with high and low scores. Luncheon followed at 5 o'clock with sweet pea decor.
On Tuesday evening Misses Ruth Lucile and Evelyn Grebel hosted twelve guests at the Fowler apartments to compliment Misses Marjorie and Irman Foster who leave today to teach school next year. Auction bridge provided entertainment with Marjorie Foster winning the high score and Mrs Paul M. Young and Mrs Fowler assisting with a lunch.
Miss Ethel Bush of Detroit Minnesota was guest of honor at a Wednesday afternoon social hosted by Miss Gussie Rhodes at her home 804 East Kirst Avenue. Eight young women attended the pink decorated event and a two course luncheon followed with favors of sweet peas.
Miss Harbaugh spent the summer with her aunt Mrs. Frank Weller and was surprised Thursday by seven girl friends. They visited, enjoyed music and games, and Mrs. Weller with Mrs. John Jouster and Mrs. Mary McDonald served ice cream and cake before her return to school Friday.
Tuesday afternoon Master Reed Nobis celebrated his fourth birthday with twenty four young guests. They played games including a fish pond and enjoyed refreshments on the lawn. A four-candle birthday cake was the centerpiece.
The city council reviewed a budget for the year starting September 1 totaling 82,597.50 with revenue cuts from saloons likely raising the tax levy. Public service leads at 35,500 including engineering waterworks streets and more. public safety is 14,150 with police and fire among others. Other items include library 38,000 park board 4,200 and bond interest 9,347.50. Ordinance No. 342 was read first. paving plans proposed for Lawler area between East Fourth and Vine.
Cyrus Delaney, a six month fugitive, walked into Judge William Williamson Jr. in Oacoma and surrendered. Convicted in Gregory County last spring of receiving and shipping stolen cattle, he had been at large after breaking a pail before sentencing. Bail set at 45000. he traveled with Sheriff Benson to the hearing. He will be sentenced to the state penitentiary in October.
Mitchel high school football players report for the first practice of the season Tuesday at Hitchcock Park. Coach Ellis Walters, back from New York, announces initial drills and the captaincy group including Hoon and Witzgerald with Doane brothers and other players. The opener will be against Parker the following week.
Mitchell hosts Labor Day picnic at Riverside Park featuring amateur baseball between Mitchell and Prosper township for 50 dollars, multiple races, horse shoe contest with ten dollar prize, a bowery dance, free doll racks, and a noon dinner for all as stores close for the day. Local orators L Branson to speak. attendees bring baskets while coffee and ice cream are provided.
Mrs Frank Dilger, 22, wife of a physician recently moved to Lesterville, died after a runaway carriage threw her. Her horse bolted, the buggy burned, she lay unconscious by the road. She had suffered a concussion earlier and died hours later at Nesterville.
South Dakota Supreme Court fines the Hipple Printing Co. $100 and clears John J. Hipple of contempt charges in a dispute over a July 9 1915 article about Sioux Falls attorney Joe Kirby. Kirby was fined $900 for contempt after arguing the court could be biased by press coverage.
Kadoka South Dakota reports show oats yielding six bushels per acre on the William Hickox ranch and winter wheat at forty two thirds bushels per acre on fifteen acres. Rye averaged twenty seven bushels per acre, with expectations of forty bushels wheat in nearby fields. The area, noted as healthy climate, attracts new settlers toward the Mississippi River country.
Michael Callahan prominent Haakon County rancher was found dead beside a road north of Grindstone. An examination showed neck fracture from a fall from his buggy. his team lay nearby with the rig intact. Callahan had left Cottonwood about dark to drive home twenty five miles north and likely fell asleep in the rig. The accident happened overnight. the body was found late next afternoon.
Lycurgus McDowell of Cincinnati wins praise as Casey Jones is proclaimed the champion in a spring era contest judged on skill and style. The event draws locals to Cincinnati as onlookers cheer for the notable performance and lasting reputation.
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