The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-06

short trip down to Sioux City.
Mrs. T. M. Crisman. OF Redfeld,
arrived in the city to make a visit
at the home of MI. and Mrs. S. e.
Morris.
]. j. Lahey returned home Sun
day morning from Plainview, Mimi,
having been u pthere for the holiday
season.
Prof. H. G. Roberts of the high
school returned Sunday afternoon,
having spent the holidays with his
parents in Madison.
After spending the past two weeks
with their parents at Yankton Misses
Grace and Title White returned to
Mitchell Sunday afternoon.
MI. and Mrs. A. B. Coacher came
back from Yankton Sunday. having
spent several days tlere at their old
home with friends and relatives.
Mayor A. e. Hitchcock returned
from Chicago Sunday afternoon, hav-
ing spent part of the holidays there
with Mrs. Hitchcock and relatives.
MI. and Mrs. Allan B. Hamilton
left for their home at Omaha after
spending several days at the home of
Mrs. HamiltOn's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. H. Warren.
Miss jeanette Smith returned this
morning to Washington, D. c., to
resume her studies in the girls SEM
mary. Miss Smith will complete her
course at that institution in June.
Miss Roxena Butterneld departed
Sunday morning for Evanston, ILL.,.
to resume her studies in the elocu-
ton department Of Northwestern.
Miss Butterfield will graduate in
June
The Hugh Smith Epworth League
Of the First Methodist church had an
interesting installation service at its
regular meeting Sunday night. A
number of new members were receiv-
ed. The new pledge beautifully writ
ten, by Mrs. Whitaker and printed,
was distributed.
q. ]. Van Wi is now in charge
of the Leader restaurant, which he
purchased several weeks ago from
j. o. Kies. Mr.. Van VIE returned
to his home in Rockford, ILL.,, short
ly after he made the purchase and
has just come back to Mitchell. He
has had considerable experience in
the restaurant business.
My calendars have arrived and l
! will be pleased to have my customers
and friends call for one. II not con-
venient to call drop a postal or tele-
phone me, giving correct post Office
and r. F. D. or city street and num-
Der and one will be delivered to you.
No calendars given to children except
on written order. e. B. VanAlstine.
On Sunday Rev. w. c. King. Of
Sioux Falls, spoke at the morning
and evening service in the Baptist
church. At the morning service he
spoke of the need and opportunity
for Christian service in South Dako.
ia. At the close Of the sermon an
Offering for the state work was tax.
en- amounting to nearly $50. The
Lords Supper was observed at the
close Of the preaching service and al
that time Pastor LETTERS gave the
hand of fellowship to i've new mem.
bers.
Monday Judge Smith heard
the arguments for the change Of
venue in the two libel cases instituted
against Thomas TauLman in this cit,
by Messrs, Agnes and Irwin. A. q
Hitchcock and. H. e. Hitchcock ap
peared for Taubman and H. G. Pres
ton u. u. wagner and j. u. Hannet'
for Agnes and Irwin. Taubman's ap
plication for the change Of venue wa,
resisted on the ground that it wa
not made in time and this view wa,
held by the court. Consequently thes,
libel cases will be tried in Mitchell
Monday the city schools re
sumed business after the vacation o
1.-TWO weeks. The high school depart
ment was moved over to the new
building on the east side. Over 2Ol
students are enrolled In the higl
school and the large assemblage roon
can easily accommodate that numbe
with Dom to spare. The desks 70
the assembly room have not arrive,
as yet, and until then the accommo
Z lao<iono wil1 not 80 the hou< AZ 81,