The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-06-15

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Several Mitchell people went up to
Letcher Thursday afternoon and ev-
ening to attend the annual farmers
picnic. which had been arranged for
by the business men OF the place.
About 1000 veople were present
during the day, and the day was de-
voted to horse racing and baseball.
A fine game was played between
Letcher and Woonsocket, the score
being Z to s in favor of Letcher. The
crowd came from all parts OF San
born county and 1t was one of the
best days the association has had in
a number of years.
The final number for the year Of
the Crocus was issued this week from
the press of the Republican, and is
being distributed among the members
Of the high school. The closing num-
Der was an exceptionally good one,
containing the portraits of the Gro
Gus staff, of the members of the fac
ulty, and the Junior class, who will
be the graduates for 1912. The num-
Der is dedicated to Prof. J. j. Man
they, the retiring principal. Miss
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Ward Ills business manager, ano
Grace Anderson the artist. There was
a contributing staff of thirteen who
looked after the various departments
of news centers in the high school.
The Crocus has proved, a pronounced
success, and the magazine has come
to be appreciated to a marked extent.
1t will be published right along in
the future years.
A party OF Eastern Star ladies and
gentlemen comprising Mr.. and Mrs.
w. T. Morton, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. E.
Stair, Mrs. G. Il. kleinau, Mrs. Clara
A. Lukens, Mrs. I. j. Morgans, Mrs.
Virgil Boyles, Mrs. p. M. CLANCY,
and G. Lyman went out to Mt. Vern-
on Thursday evening as visitors to
attend the institution of a Chapter,
which was accomplished by a dele
cation from the Chapter at Plankin-
ton. There were seventeen charter
members and at the close of the mi
tiation of two candidates officers
were elected. Mrs. Jos. Miller was
made worthy matron and George w.
Downs worthy patron. Refreshments
were served at the close of the even
ing session.
This morning the Boy Scouts to the
number of about so started for their
camping grounds at Gibson's grove,
some IL miles southeast of the city.
They were under the direction of
three scoutmasters, Messrs. Martin.
Meyer and Whitaker. The lads will
walk to the groce, stopping for din
ner en- route. and they will be given
quite a tryout on endurance the first
day. Doubtless the lads will be
ready for their beds when the shades
of evening fall. They will remain at
the grove for ten days.
Il. J.. Herrick went to Minneapolis
Sunday evening via the Omaha road
to attend to some business matters,
and will be away a portion of the
week.
Mrs. Virgil Boyles and Mary went
to Yankton this morning to make a
visit with relatives and to attend the
fiftieth anniversary exercises Of ter
ritorial foundation Of Dakota, which
are to be held this week.
The Rev. DR.. G. v. Gilliland as
sisted DIR. Hoagland in the Sunday
morning service of the First Metho-
dist Church. A supplement to the
Sunday Bulletin issued in connection
with the services contained the
m and addresses of n hundred
fifty persons who have been received
into full membership since march.
Others have given their names and
will be received when the time can
be conveniently arranged. The pas
tor preached both sermons and the
choir had fine programs of music.
Mrs. &. F. Kleinau, Mrs. T. j.
Morgans, Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Brayn,
Mrs.3 F. A. Craft. Mrs. Andrew FL
lwein, Mrs. Craig Wilson, Mrs. Clara
A. Lukens. Mrs. Frank Maynard and
A. B. Mckeel went out to Chamber
Ian this afternoon to attend the SEES
sion of the Eastern Star Grand Chap
ter. and the two gentlemen will at
tend the different sessions Of the Ma
sonic grand lodge. The sessions will
open Tuesday morning. Today a
large number Of delegates Of both or
ders have passed through the city on
their way out to Chamberlain.
The hot weather of last week got
a severe jolt after the rain of last
Saturday morning. The mercury had
been trying to break through the top
of the tube for three or four days
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