Local Notes and City News From Mitchell and Surrounds
Local notes recount Mr and Mrs James Smith visiting relatives in town and Walter Luderman of Spencer as a caller. Geo Blackwood and daughter Mary from Spencer drove over. C B West of Milton, Wis arrives, to serve as USM C A secretary replacing Louis Ortmayer. Work on the Corn Palace advances with domes decorations and roof nearly finished. The main drop curtain is being repainted to improve interior appearance. Dr R Warne travels to Chicago for Spanish American War veterans meeting. Irene Thiese and Alta Pearson go to Fulton to teach in public schools. Mayor Wells and party return from a five week stay at a camp near Nisswa with fishing, by auto both ways. An error credited $18,000 Chamberlain high school to Kimball. Chamberlain structure praised. The pavement and road conditions update. A stranger allegedly stole Wilmer Rasmussen’s Hudson Super-Six from a curb. no trace of the vehicle yet found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. West
Milton
Wis
Mitchell
West
Usm.c. A
Louis Ortmayer
State College of Maryland
Corn Palace
R. ©. Warne
Chicago
Irene Thiese
Alta Pearson
Fulton
Chamberlain
Kimball
Brnle
Prominent South Dakotans Drive Mules at State Fair Derby
Twenty notable South Dakotans will race in the first annual mule derby at the State Fair September 11 to 15 1916. Four drivers per race compete in white harness before white carts with mules described as fast and reliable. Daily races feature lists of drivers from Huron Beadle County Sioux Falls Watertown Aberdeen and other cities, with editors bankers and Elks among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Machine Men
South Dakota
C. N. Mellvaine
Dotson
Sioux Falls
Paul Dutcher
Brookings
Len V. Doty
Doland
Charles Craig
Special Train Service For State Fair Arrangements Made
Railroads across the state are coordinating to run about forty special trains to Hu ron during the State Fair week. The plan aims to let visitors see all fair attractions in one day including fireworks and illuminated aviation at night. Prospective visitors can contact local ticket agents for full train information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Speeding car thief eludes Aberdeen motorcycle unit
In Aberdeen South Dakota a fast car with a single occupant fled from motorcycle officer P McGrath after speeding past him last night. The chase ended when the motorist, who had just stolen from the chief’s car, escaped before police could stop him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
P.mcgrath
Start Hospital Work Very Soon in Mitchell
The board of trustees decided to skip the current bids and reopen bids on September 20 for the new state Methodist hospital in Mitchell. They believe time will allow contractors to arrange sub contracts for better offers. Rev W H Wlaus of Redfield represented the Northwestern German conference. Other visitors included Dr C Sk Matteson of Rapid City and Rev G D Brown of Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Methodist Hospital
Mitchell
Board of Trustees
W. H. Wlaus
Redfield
C. Sk. Matteson
Rapid City
G. D. Brown
Madison
Pardon sought for Faulk murderer Joseph Coleman
Local efforts seek parole for Joseph Coleman who was sentenced to life for murder of his brother on a Waulkton ranch fourteen years ago. His lawyers cite tuberculosis and desire to spend remaining days outside prison. The request may go before the state board of pardons at its next meeting with unknown opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulkton
Joseph Coleman
Sioux Falls
Waulkton
State Board of Pardons
Wells Fargo and American Express file new rail rates
Pierre S D The Wells Fargo and American Express companies forwarded to the state railway commission a new schedule of rates to go into effect September 15 for the cities of Aberdeen Watertown Mit.
Want Ads Run In Local Paper With Various Openings
A collage of local classifieds lists help wanted positions in Mitchell and surrounding areas. Jobs noted include millinery apprentice, house workers, waiters, hotel staff, messenger boys, and a dressmaking class. Real estate, furniture for sale, and rooms for rent accompany the notices. Public listings reference Mrs. Rhodes Butterfield's, Corker's Lunch Room, and Nebraska Telephone Company postings.
Commission Sets Hearing on Rates in December
The commission declines to allow the rates and has set a hearing in the offices of the commission on the 4th of December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chell
Sioux Falls
Yankton
Commission
Short Change Artists Active in Black Hills Again
Residents report a trio of swindlers two men and a woman traveling in an old Illinois-plate car have already victimized Quinn residents. One man wore oversized overalls and spoke slowly with sharp blue eyes. other details on the others were not obtained. The scheme involves a small purchase followed by a $10 bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinn
S. D
Black Hills
Old Trick Used On Quinn Men At Store
The article describes a common scam where a customer pays with a $10 bill and asks for change, then switches to a $1 denomination when the shopkeeper looks away. The maneuver—an old ruse—has reportedly worked on several Quinn businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinn
Vernon Castle Reported Killed in France
New York City reports Vernon Castle one of the nation’s leading modern dancers has been killed in action in France. A letter to former actress Mildred Francis from Lieutenant Sladen says Castle was shot down while flying over German lines two weeks ago as a member of the Royal Flying Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Vernon Castle
France
Mildred Francis
Sladen
Castle
Cloden
Royal Flying Corps
Eye Glasses as Beauty Preservers and Sight Helpers
Properly selected eyeglasses preserve beauty and reduce a strained look. Expert fitting ensures the right choice. visit for Optometrist and Optician services.
New Fall Coats and Suits On Display Now
See and try on the latest fall garments to judge the workmanship and effect. Visit today to experience the fashionable appearance and realize a cherished dream of quality attire.
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Smith
Walter Luderman
Spencer
West Mitchell
Geo. Blackwood
Mary Blackwood
McGrath
Hudson
Wilmer Rasmussen
Sasmussen
South
D. G. Medbury
City of
A. J. Larson
Beadle County
J. C. Dexter
Frank Donnegan
Chicago and Northwestern
Ellis
Ford Zeitlow
Dakota Central Telephone
Joe Brown
Sioux Falls Lodge
J. F. Heffron
Deadwood
Charles Ray
Watertown
D. Wadsworth
J.P. Bleeg
Ike Ouiment
J. B. Vietch
Bankers
M. H. Collins
Jimmy Lambertson
B. J. Miller
Lou Welch
Speeder
Aldrhough
Faulk
Priends
Brother
Rosebud
Fkc
Baxter Adams
BIG Fair
Diet Xtad
Washington
National Capitol
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Adams
Fiske
Wantied
Mitchell Produce Co
Rhodes
Butterfield
Corker
Western Union
Lady Cook
Nels Larson
Raymond Hotel
W. M. Herbert
3Rd Ave
J. C. Peck
Plankinton
Brunswick-Balke Collender Co
South 10Th St
Omaha
Neb
West First St
Fairbanks-Morse
East 2Nd
At & Bargain
Palace City Land Co
East 3Rd Ave
L. L. Ness
New Prague
Minn
6Th Ave
W.A
EE. 7Th Ave
Grady
Ethan
Ss. D
Mitchell—School of Dressmaking
Clara Arneson
S. Dak
Care Republican
Nebraska Telephone Company
Phillip
N-4
Arthur Guse
Larrisons
Minnesota St
A. E. Smith
Short Change
Hills
OLD Dodge
British Army Corps
Optometrist
H. D. Butterfield CO
Commercial and Savings Bank
Business and
A. E. Hitchcock
Commercial & Savings Bank
Mitchell South Dakota
H. G. Giddings
Western National Bank
E. V. Bobb
Bobb
Nat. Bank
Edity. M. Shank
Grace J. Shank
Osteopathic Physicians
Crow
A. B. Hager Insurance Mitchell Trust
Broadbent Bros. Morticians Funeral Directors
Jorgenson’s Lavery
W. H. Broadbent
D. Wherry
Commercial & Swings
G. D
Morticland H._ NOBLE & SON
Fourth Ave. West
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