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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1913
Page
2
Ad announces subscription rates for the Mitchell Capital Mitorrll Publishing Company with Ronald as editor and manager. One year costs 1.00, six months 0.75, four months 0.40, all strictly in advance.
The Republican praises the state tax commission for seeking equitable assessments, arguing the move will raise statewide property values and tax receipts. It notes farm and railroad valuations vary, cites farmland reductions, and highlights a 1913 assessment viewed as most fair, urging rural life improvements and a Mitchell conference for farmers.
The Mitchel conference next week may spark strong interest among those tied to rural life. Presidents and commissions have highlighted country life as vital, while farm costs and urban migration fuel concern about food prices and the future of farming as a lucrative business through modern reforms.
South Dakota Davison County court orders show cause hearing on September 11 1913 for administrator Stephen Judge to sell NE 14 of section 11 township 104 range 75 west due to insufficient personal estate to pay debts. Publication required for four weeks in Mitchell Capital and personal service to interested parties. Also notices Mexican situation updates as William J. Bryan comments through William Bayard Hale observations from Vera Cruz.
The marriage of TM M Barbara Mary Schoos to Mr J P Reihsen occurred Wednesday morning August 27 at 6 20 in Holy Parmily church. Rev C B OFlaherty officiated with attendants John Schoos and Miss Marie Anderson. The couple honeymooned in Sioux City after a wedding breakfast for close relatives. Mr Reihsen is a noted Mitchell merchant and Miss Schoos is daughter of Mr and Mrs J Schoos. Also reported is the August 26 marriage of Mr R Wardie to Miss Blanche Volin at Volin South Dakota, with a Black Hills honeymoon planned. The note covers gatherings at 908 Court Merrill and social events including a Q T club meeting at Miss Ida Atkinson’s and a surprise party for Ray and Ada Atkinson near Loomis.
An enjoyable evening at the Presbyterian church featured a Musical Carnival by the A. J. class of the Sunday school with Vietrola Hillmonophone and performers including Mabel Spry Nifa Hanton Elgin George Jennie Allen and Mrs L A Williams Readings by Mrs Haworth and a lively audience encore. Refreshments iced cake and future repeats noted.
Miss Florence Bjodstrop entertained a party of fifteen girls last Saturday night. Honored guest Miss Beatrice Raynolds of Charles City Iowa had been a week at the Bjodstrop home. Out of town visitors included Miss Ruth Gregory and Miss Eva Gregory of Alexandria. The evening featured various pastimes and a pleasant social atmosphere.
Miss May Nash entertained twelve intimate friends at a six o'clock dinner at her home. The formal evening featured music and other refined social pleasures.
Miss Helen Sampson entertained eight guests at her home Wednesday evening with light refreshments music and conversation. The friendly gathering passed quickly as guests enjoyed a pleasant social occasion.
Russell Jep se and Anna Gamble united in a church ceremony at 5 am hosted by the Catholic priest. The couple traveled via Jenkwei to Mitchell after a reception at the bride’s home, making a stop at Woorsocket. A large social followed in Jensen’s home with Odd Fellows and Rebekahs presenting a clock. Mr Jensen, a State Agricultural College graduate, will join Lincoln Neb facility’s animal husbandry department. The bride is a Brookings debutante with many local friends awaiting their return.
Deputy bank examiner Meiwen arrived from Bugle Butte to review Dakota State Bank after it was turned over to the department. He cites ample paper to meet demand but notes collections are hindered by poor crops and population loss. The other bank in the area remains unaffected.
County Clerk Cattrell records only five marriage licenses in August the lowest month in eleven years. July saw 12, June 15, April 9, while January and February had 14 and 13 licenses respectively. Local authorities attribute August heat as a factor. 164 licenses were issued in 1912, up from 108 in 1902.
Early morning rain totaled about .20 inch easing the sultry heat. Farmers report slow plowing due to dry soil as showers reach Canton Sioux City and Kimball while Aberdeen and Mitchell area see little to no rain. The forecast offers little promise for heavy rainfall soon.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a life saving remedy for consumption and other throat and lung ailments. A testimonial from Stillman Green of Malich ite Col. claims two doctors predicted death but he recovered. Refund offered if no benefit. price 50c and 1.00. guaranteed by Diehl e Brown.
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