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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1905
Page
1
Wet Springs South Carolina September 7 fire destroys the Magowan store and stock totaling about 10 000 with 5 000 insured by Mutual Wire of Sioux Walls State Mutual of Canton and 2 800 by the Fire Association.
About forty rural letter carriers from nine counties met at the government building in Sioux Falls to organize the South Dakota Rural Letter Carriers association. E. B. Swarthout was elected president, with H. C. Berg vice president and C. G. Moffitt secretary. I. B. Swarthout will represent the state at the national convention in Indianapolis September 19 to 22. The group aims to secure better pay for rural carriers and thanked Postmaster Schlosser for his support.
An unknown man was found dying with a bullet wound in a boxcar near Ludden North Dakota. Two masked robbers challenged three men at Hecla South Dakota, shots fired, robbers fled. Wounded man and two companions were taken to Oakes North Dakota. suspect Doddes arrested at Heela in connection with the描述 case.
Dr. Theodore Coventry a traveling eye specialist from Deadwood S D shot and killed his wife Mrs Coventry near Clyde Park Livingston Mont while hunting bobcats. The couple were connected to the Hidden Fortune mine discovered by Otto Gruntz. The tragedy occurred when Coventry mistook his wife for an animal and fired.
Will Langford of Volin was killed in a threshing accident when he cleared a choking cylinder. He braced against the teeth to free straw. the machine started suddenly and crushed his knee and thigh. He died after an operation failed.
Sioux Falls Sept 6 A sensational move seeks to appoint Irving D Smith as his own guardian as his wife petitions for his eldest son Irving C Smith to act. The millionaire farmer who built 101 South Dakota farms is inland in age near eighty and has enriched with land purchases improvements and gifts including 11200 in land to the South Dakota Children's Home and total deeds totaling 679200 to wife relatives and tenants.
Canton and Inwood celebrate the opening of a new single span steel bridge over the Sioux river three miles east of Canton linking the two states The 110 foot span and easy approaches enable a pleasure drive and provide a crossing for about 200 farmers Local officials speakers and bands attended with free lunch coffee ice cream and lemonade served The bridge is praised as one of the best on the Sioux river
Sioux Falls Masonic Temple bids opened for a new temple. J J Oleson of Red Wing Minnesota is lowest bidder at 37813 dollars. Construction to begin after bond approval with roofed completion aimed by December 15.
Sioux Falls police arrest a man claiming the name Thomas Murphy but believed to be Pat Glaster. He is charged in the Porter robbery after a stranger lured Arthur D. Porter to a Big Sioux grove where a roll of money was snatched. The suspect waived the preliminary hearing before Judge Wheelock.
Edward Wilson, jailed for life for the brutal 1892 killing of Otto Solquist, plans to ask the state board of pardons to commute his sentence from life to a shorter term or release. Backers cite illness and good behavior. Moody County, however, opposes clemency amid public outcry over the case.
Huron South Dakota Sept 5 H G Eastwood sent from Toledo to work as a harvest hand in Kansas Nebraska and the Dakotas and reports thriving farmers with large bank accounts. He plans to return to Toledo in two months and will publish locals and a book about his experiences.
Aberdeen reporters report prairie chickens are scarce this season due to unfavorable hatch conditions. Despite good hunting weather, no hunter has approached the daily limit of fifteen birds and outlook is discouraging for huntsmen.
In Aberdeen South Dakota on September 6 the Milwaukee railroad withdrew condemnation to take 23.9 acres owned by George Ernst. Ernst will deed the railroad the land for the reservoir and receive $380 cash plus a deed to a quarter section west of his farm minus 25 acres reserved by the railroad. Construction will proceed as soon as possible.
Aberdeen dispatch reports Lon Rossback jailed in Groton on charges of shooting Ferdinand Sheer during a quarrel in Ferney. A bullet struck Sheer in the wrist after Rossback fired three shots.
R W Parsiman of Sioux Falls is accused by Game Warden Linnet of sending two ducks and ten prairie chickens to his wife in Sioux Falls without proper accompanying documentation as required by state game law.
The South Dakota assessment shows railways taxed at a higher percentage of their commercial value than most western states. Only Missouri Texas and Nevada exceed or match the state's rate, while North Dakota Nebraska Wyoming Iowa Montana and others fall below SD's level. Minnesota data not listed.
August Belmont and party traveled through Milbank on the private car Minola en route to Peever. Belmont in excellent spirits praised the growth of western Minnesota and South Dakota and Milbank, noting the Whitestone valley as a renowned eastern hunting ground.
Sioux Falls dispatch reports several men arrested near Dell Rapids on charges of shooting prairie chickens before the season. Prisoners were taken to Dell Rapids for hearings. Deputy Harvey, of Dell Rapids, to be watched for future violations, with arrests for shooting more than fifteen chickens in a day and illegal shipment of game.
Promoters of an interurban propose a line from Brookings to Flandreau to Wigan and on to Sioux Falls. A Flandreau business committee indicated support and promised right of way donation. A follow up meeting will finalize preparations for construction.
The Hutchinson county teachers institute in Tripp ended after a two week session with about 145 enrolled. Dr. C. M. Young of Vermilion led lectures on education including The Mission of the School and The Geology of South Dakota. Professors Lamb Kintz and Miss Cressey assisted. a banquet was held on ex-Superintendent McClain's lawn.
The secretary of the interior advertised for proposals to build an earth en dam and 17 miles of canals for the Belle Fourche irrigation project in South Dakota. The work involves about 2,600,000 cubic yards of earthwork, 3,000 cubic yards of rock excavation, 24,000 cubic yards of concrete masonry, and 45,000 pounds of steel and cast iron. Proposals open October 26 at Belle Fourche.
Farmers in Miller S D claim macaroni wheat can produce better flour and allege mills mix macaroni with other wheat to gain price advantage. Brookings College bulletin on macaroni bread asserts high protein content and quality, but warns selective breeding needed for trade. The issue fuels tensions as rust and smut affect crops and farmers plan to plant again hoping price parity next year.
In Huron South Dakota on September 4 a conference of millers from across the state and Minnesota discussed milling interests. Geo Sexauer of Brookings presided as speakers shared experiences in the grain business. Last year was hard due to poor milling wheat quality but current conditions promise strong profits this year for the regional grain and milling industry.
The Deadwood election shows overwhelming support for a new court house with Spearfish the lone county area voting against. Plans by Bell and Detweiler of Minneapolis have been adopted, bids to follow, with a $25,000 bond issue and $50,000 already on hand, total cost not to exceed $75,000. Only eight dissenting votes were cast in Deadwood.
A late southbound train brings a large wave of eastern excursionists to Huron. Nine coaches are filled to capacity with hundreds seeking homeseekers opportunities in the area. Hotels, restaurants, boarding houses, liverymen and real estate agents report strong business amid the influx.
Huron South Dakota September 4 hunters returning from the field express disappointment over the shortage of prairie chickens. Out of state hunters have headed west and north after poor covey counts caused by heavy rains during the hatching season.
In Bridgewater South Dakota on September 4 a reception honored Senator Abel and his wife before they depart for Huron where they will reside. Abel received a gold headed cane and his wife a cut glass dish as tokens of esteem from local citizens who praised the couple after twenty years of service and Abel’s two terms as senator from the county.
Marshal Hickey arrives from Tripp with Charles Monroe of Akron and Albert Nelson of Irene in custody. The 16 and 17 year olds admit stealing Mrs. Smearingen's team and Mrs. Hunman's cart and harness. They waive examination and are bound over to the November circuit court term. Arrest followed description sent out. the cart was found smashed near Tyndal.
Dr. Ramsey of Fargo, official head of the federal cattle inspections, told a meeting of Beadle County farmers that all cattle in infected counties must be dipped before leaving the state. He explained the quarantine and the authority to dip cattle whether infected or not if shipment is intended, and noted the impact of Judge Whiting’s injunction on state rules.
William Frederickson, a Nasby rancher, was severely injured when his replaced machine caught his feet as horses startled the field. He suffered severed tendons near the heels and faces likely lifelong impairment despite urgent medical aid from Deadwood.
A ten year old girl Grace Stringer has a yearly pattern of running away from home since age four. She disappeared Sunday morning in Deadwood South Dakota and has not been found. Police are watching for clues as authorities fear she may again be in danger.
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