davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-02-02
HALcYoN CLUB MEETING.

HALCYON CLUB MEETING.
It was an interesting and profita-
BILE meeting which the Halcyon Club
held Monday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Elmer Smith, 720 Third Ave-
nue. east, and which served to bring
out practically all the members. The
early part of the afternoon, and UNI
til the hour for study arrived, the la
dies employed their time p%roftably
in learning tatting, under the capa-
BILE instruction of Mesdames CLANCY
and Bryan. This feature of the af-
ternoon was quite helpful. The les
sons for the meeting was a general
review of the what the ladies had
learned while attending the school
of domestic science last week. Many
Of the recipes were discussed and
suggestions were made with refer
ence to subjects which brought
up during the week of the school, so
that some good things which might
have been lost were again brought to
the memory of the ladies. The time
spent in this manner was beneficial
to all. At the close of the study
hour the hostess served delightful
refreshments to the members, and II
is likely that the domestic science
idea will be kept up for the time be-
ing, to impress the lessons more
thoroughly so that they can be ap.
piled in the household.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-02-02

attendance of ladies anu gentlemen
and every one enjoyed themselves
immensely. After the card playing,
the prizes were distributed. The la
dies winning prizes were as follows:
Mrs. Math. Moran, first prize, a beau
tiful china bon bon dish; Miss Phoebe
Fee, second prize, a silver spoon.
Miss Mabel Fish, third prize, a box
of bonbons. The gentlemens' prizes
were won by Alex Villeux, first prize;
Frank A. Kogel, second prize and
Conner Cooney, third prize. An ele-
giant luncheon was served, provided
by the ladies. Each lady bringing
a lunch box containing luncheon for
two. Eudes council proposes to
give a number Of entertainments dur
ing the year, at which their ladies
will be honored guests.
The Merry Go Round club met at
the home of Mrs. G. l.. Fish on
Tuesday afternoon. The usual
pleasant social afternoon was spent,
and a delicious luncheon served.
The Birthday club surprised Mrs.
P. Walls on Saturday evening. They
spent a pleasant evening playing
cards, and served a delicious lunch
con from the we'll filled baskets. They
presented the hostess with a beauti-
full silver berry spoon.
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E..
church met at the home of Mrs. JOS
eph Butz, on Wednesday afternoon.
Three new members were added to
the society, Rev. and Mrs. Kearton
and Mrs. McRay.
A boys choir has been organized
at the M. E. church and sang for the
first time Sunday evening. The boys
ages range from eight to fourteen
years. The boys are taking a great
interest in their choir, and are doing
very nicely.
Married, at the Catholic parson-
age by Father Haquin on Saturday
evening, Mr.. Arthur vreeland and
Miss Regina NORM. The groom has
been holding a position in the laun-
dry for some time. The bride is an
excellent young lady, we'll known
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Van Zandt of,
s. D., arrived Monday morn
ing for a. visit at the Tom Williams
home.
Miss Beth Moare, who has been
her friend, Miss Bernice
returned to her home in
Salem on Tuesday morning.
MI. and Mrs. Ray Cook of Huron,
5. d. are visiting the formers moth
sr for a couple of weeks. Mr.. Cook
s a mail clerk out Of Huron.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-02-02
WITH T NOUS.

Bridge whist occupied the sole at.
tention OF the members of the Entire
Nous club Wednesday afternoon,
when they were entertained at the
home OF Mrs. L. D. Milne, 217 Fourth
Avenue east. Several of the men,
bers were unable to be present and
substitutes were secured to all out
the tables. The high score was at
tanned by Mrs. VIM. NJ. Smith and
she was awarded the club fork. At
the close Of play dainty refreshments
were served by the hostess. satur-
day evening Mrs. A. e. Hitchcock.
Mrs.. +. N. Hammer and Mrs. J. G.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-02-02
TWAS HER

Friday evening Miss Lucille Evans
a party of ten of her girl
friends at her home, corner Of Sec
ond avenue east and Lawler street.
The occasion was a celebration of her
birthday. although the fact was not
disclosed until the guests were TAX
ing their departure after an evening
Of great enjoyment. The early part
of the evening was spent in playing
progressive fan tan, a Chinese game,
and the head prize was won by Miss
Florence Wagner, and the rest of the
evening was devoted to guessing con-
tests and other amusements. all OF
which tended toward the general
good time Of the evening. Dainty re-
freshments we're served, and the hos
tess was assisted by her mother, Mrs.
George Evans. and sister. Miss Eileen
Evans.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-02-02
WOONSOCKET.

The recently instituted Eudea
Council, knights Of Columbus gave
a card party to their ladies on Mon
day evening, January 23rd, in the
council chamber. There was a good
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-02-02
Farewell FOR a FRIEND.

III EM-Z HM EH.6 TH &. M N5hEAM lA NEA -
~ Anticipated departure OF
N. John Jackson was the occasion
5Sr bringing together few Of her
scioes friends THURSDAY evening. when
Mn.s warren Wells entertained the
iadiss Il nor home to give them an
aopportunity 10 visit with Mrs. Jack
- before her departure. The hos
e. served III o'clock dinner and
fhsssvsning ~ spent In a very
spleasans manner. The guests pre-
aSentsd Mr.. Jackson With 8 silver
souvenir spoon as : mark OF their ap-
preciation 81 her friendship during
s4he long years she has resided in
Mitchell. Mrs. jackson expects to
leave Fsb. 4, for Minor. N. D.,
where Mr.. Jackson has purchas-
"a drug store, and at that place
sthey VIII make their future home.
Tho many friends Of the jackson fam
ny VIII regret sincerely their depar-
4ure from Mitchell, but al will Join
1n9the hope that much success will
come 10 them IN the north state.
8. =
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-02-02
w oRIENTAL PARTY.

LIg- EgWMf 49, AEf
] Mrs.. K. A. Johnson and Miss Eth
ii Lyons were the hostesseS to tn,
members Of the Today Club Monda!
evening 90 the home Of Mrs. +. I
Meyer. 316 Fourth Avenue west, Will
Mr.. Meyer assisting the h~ostesses
a six O'Clock dinner was served II
f0rr courses and the menu was :
most appealing and enjoyable one
Before going to the table the guest.
we're presented with cards on which
SNsere writtenstheir names and q mum.
sber,swhich correspondent with the
place cards % the table. These were
something unique, in that each con-
fained ! quotation from the Rubyiatt,
-sii1llhish was IN ! nature prophetic Of
aehe.future o. the person.
The rooms presented . very bean
1afulsscene because Of the orinetal eff
The club Is studying this win
aRscenes In the orient, and the deco
! auite applicable. Flags
lIhssyarious countries. together
15qllIsjponfs q the symbols and the
we're used for decorative pur-
3I1Sand one can imagine that the
nlfeMas enhancing. Social fea-
S1l11lsg1ollowed later IN the evening,
sIiill MI lls#there was nothing special
entered into the happiness
17e ~ faIaI ~. With much xest and pleas
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-02-02
SOMERSET.

We 0ONAExS04IAs
Wednesday evening Misses Lsona
Doyle and Marie Graves e the
hosts to . very delightful gathering
OF young ladies and gentlemen at the
home Of Miss Graves, COS Third ave-
nue. west. The early, part Of the ev-
ening was spent in music In singing
the popular songs. and this was fol-
lowed by playing progressive somer-
set. with three tables at play. The
game afforded q great deal Of amuse-
ment and this was enjoyed heartily.
At the close Of the evening light re-
freshments were served, and when
the young people took their depar-
ture they were profuse in their
thanks for the delightful evening af-
by the young hostesses.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-02-02
ROBERT R R

The Christian Endeavor society
held q most successful Robert Burns
entertainment in the parlors of the
Congregation church Friday night.
There was a large number of the
young people and friends of the
church present. The program con-
sisted Of some Scotch songs, an essay
on Robert Burns by Mrs. j. G. Lind
say, and a Scotch reading by Rev.
w. NJ. MAR. Light refreshments
were served after the program. Per-
haps the most pleasing feature Of the
program was the song given by little
Helen Orr dressed in Scotch costume.
She sang Comm Through the Rye"
to the great pleasure Of the large
company present. The evening was
most delightfully."- spent.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-02-02
. q =
SOCIAL HOUR CLUB,

Tuesday afternoon occurred the
meeting of the Social Hour Club, an
auxiliary to the Eastern Star. Ow-
ling to the fact that the attendance is
becoming so large that it is nearly
impossible to entertain at a residence
iit Is necessary to have the meetings
in the Masonic hall, and on this oc-
casion there were between sixty and
seventy present. An informal pro-
gram was given and among the fea-
lures was a paper read by Mrs. G.. F.
Kleinau on What 1t Means to Belong
to the Eastern Star" At the close
of the afternoon refreshments were
served by the committee appointed
for that purpose. The Social Hour
Club is becoming a very important
feature for the aid and upbuilding of
the local Chapter.
DISCUSSED DOMESTIC SCIENCE.
Friday afternoon Mrs. j. Warden
Brooks entertained the Busy Dozen
Club at her home, with practically the
full complement Of members pres
ent. The most OF the time was de-
voted to a discussion of domestic
science, in which some good ideas
were brought out by the various
members. Arrangements We're made
to take up a more advanced topic for
the work of the club. During the
afternoon the hostess served delight
full refreshments. The next meeting
OF the club will be held with Mrs.
Fred Donaldson. 900 Fifth Avenue
east.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-02-02
M!Nl'ICH,ELL
u nI11IllisfAnsnD Tim FACULTY.

EEEft as go
KaESS11sxhyess1sto lnsyea1s past
kIsisfaculty Of Do.
61IEes Univssdtyl q enter.
= 4 e11Esoau1 student bodies .of the
flfaSltkse in Whole OF In part.
lins1lneinsa Tor the young lady
- - e ths Philcmathean so
aS11dlevsthsir appreciation Of
t tSysssb y entertaining the fac
r. r. l5yvsanlea1bsrs and their wives. The
1870 ladies put forth avery effort
eoanAkeAthe a6airsa success. and the
sa6ia1s1lswefesct the opinion, expressed
sN1kkISSSmlulch5warmth that the hostess
abundantly maintained their
1SyIlpIyalltation to ! marked degree.
u aRair vas In the nature Of a
7i;sIo1isgpi,tlon ana US held Saturday at
a3Ae home Of Miss Lois Anderson,
s1aughter ~ Mr.. J. F. Anderson. and
80 81 the enthusiastic members Of
sthe famous Philos. The hours for en-
Nertainlng were from to 10 o'clock.
and 1lIs the arrangements were very
ssi,l o.uaiiplets. with the arrival OF the
hour the members Of the receiving
lips took their places. and In this
Iinsswere Misses Louise Notson. pres
idsnt, Grace Bliss. Ena Lancaster
Anderson. The faculty
asnnbsrs ana the students exchanged
4hemost pleasing formalities as the
ostssses and guests greeted each
soEhNr Leaving the receiving line
thSguesta were conducted to the va
srioa1 romssof the residence by 9TH
4ensmbers OF the Philos and each
a61sssry one Wed with the other
nj show some special attention upon
their guests. The ladies and gentle
inilssailssNlsfes directed to the den on the
sscond noor, where some delightful
apunch was dispensed, and then they
yareEconducted TO the rooms below,
Wherssin the dining room light re-
sffsshmeatss were served, the table be-
~ presided over BY several Of the
Rhilo1s
ne decorations we're Of the most
attractiye character IN the recep-
fion room pink carnations were nth
Eiisisd With aEvery pretty effect, while
SinSthe living room violets we're placed
~ pretty array and arranged with
me taste. IN the den. where the
Splanch va served. wax tulips and
ailax we're combined into something
Sysry prstty The dining room was
hsishtslned With beautiful piece
faa4S ma bssn arranged On the table.
thsscentsr piece Of which was . has
1 aoSs grsenswithsred poinsettas and
rsdacarnauoas. and the deep colora
made the decorations look charming
sinAsed.
4 NO hours were spent very
'plsasantly ana they wer all too
mort mt they were long enough FOL
III guests 10 determine what delight.
sfrI entertainers the Philos proved
tAsnu,sslves to BE-. and tn ereception
vfll iong aforementioned as . de.
lightful spot A the faculty life.
FARBwHLL FOR A FRIEND.
Tine anticipated departure q
1rs.JoAn Jackson was the occasion
bringing together . few Of he,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-10-14
GAME is PLENTIFUL AT
WooDMoNT's BIG PRESERVE
Initial Privilege on Great Preserve
Granted to Senator
Watson.

The season for hunting OF the Wood
mont Rod and Gun Club. at Wood
mont, Md, on the Western Maryland
railway, opens November /. Secretary
Henry P. Bridges. of the club, has al
ready received number OF reserva-
tons asking for dates to use the club.
Senator Clarence w. Watson, a
member of the club, is the first to
have the privilege of cunning on the
5000 acres of Woodmont property and
over 5000 acres of hunting privilege
( n property adjoining the club Sena-
to Watson will be accompanied by
Messrs. George Watson. Jere H.
Wheelwright. Secretary Bridges, Eu.
gene DUPONT, of Wilmington, Del, and
several others.
The game wardens of the club
James Barnhart and James Booth, re-
port more game than IN any time in
10 years. One may ride within half
mile of the club and see wild tur-
keys. Quail, pheasants. SOU rrels, rab-
bits and other small game are plenti-
full. There are also a few deer roam
ing over the property
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-10-14
VIRGINIA MAKES ANOTHER
MOVE IN OLD DEBT SUIT
Old Debt Suit Up in the United states
Supreme Court Again
Tuesday.

Washington, Oct 11.-Motion was
made in the Supreme Court of the
United States yesterday by Attorney
General Samuel w. Williams and
Major Holmes Conrad, on behalf eff
the State OF West Virginia. for a fur
Their hearing in the Virginia versus
West Virginia debt case, which has
been in litigation for half century.
The motion was based on the refusal
CT the Governor CT West Virginia to
submit to the legislature of that state
request from the Virginia State
Debt Commission for conference for
the adjustment of the interest to be
paid on the sum of $71S2, 507, which
The Supreme Court in its decision OF
last March decided to be the amount
that should be assumed by West Vir-
ginia as her share OF the debt OF the
t':t gfnal state of Virginia
Attorney-General w. G. Csnley, rep
resenting West Virginia, filed coun-
ter request, urging the court not to
grant the application of Virginia for
further hearing. Mr.. Conley urged
that nothing be done until after the
next meeting of the West Virginia
Legislature in January, 1918. No ac-
ton was taken by the Supreme Court
yesterday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-10-14

ton in 1910 of places having a poou-
the total population of the same places
in 1900 shows an increase of 66 per
cent During the same period the
rural population, comprising that Of
the remainder OF the state, increased
20.9 per cent. Urban population thus
increased a little more than two and
c1e-third times as rapidly as chat of
the state as a whole. and more than
three times as rapidly as rural popu-
lation There are Is counties in which
rural population decreased, but only l
county in which there was a decrease
If urban population.
The combined population OF the
group of urban places having 25. 200
inhabitants or mere increased n~arly
one and one-half times as rapidly aid
the population of the group OF places
having from $500 to $4,000 inhabitants
a little more than three times as rapid
iy as the population of the state as
whole. while the rate of increase in
rural territory was considerably lower
than the rate for the state as a whole.
The total land area of the state is
24,022 square miles. The average
number OF persons to the square mile
is sos; in 1900 and 1890 it was 1913
and S1.S, respectively. Ia density cf
population West Virginia ranks fif-
teenth among the states.
Randolph county, with 1895 Square
miles. has the largest area, and Han
cock county, with SO square miles, has
the smallest area. Ohio county, con
tanning Wheeling city, has the highest
density OF any county-namely. 53S.1
persons square mile, while Pendle-
ton county, with 1874 persons per
square mile, has the lowest density.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-10-14
TEAM NEARLY SUFFocATED.
Gas Fills Training House of West Vic
ginia Squad.

Morgantowl, w. Va. Oct 9-The
entire football team of the West Vir-
ginia University barely escaped as
phyxiation early Saturday morning
The men of the squad are living in a
training house on Beverly avenue.
In one of the rooms there is a gas
connection for heat built in close to
the wall. Some one, in passing
through the room, accidentally knock
ed against the gascock, opening it..
One OF the members of the squad was
aroused from his slumbers by a hok.
ing sensation and he found the odor
OF gas all through the building. Quick
action on his part saved the leak from
having serious results. Nearly all the
members Of the squad suffered from
severe headaches
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-10-14
MISSING sHARPs5uRe MAN
WAS HERE AT APPLE CARNIVAL
Fisher Was in Martinsburg on Open
ing Day of Apple Carnival and
Bought TWO Bank Drafts.

Mrs r D. Fisher # near Sharps-
burg, Md, whose husband mysterious.
~ disappeared from home Thursday
morning, September 28, aad whose
whereabouts are still unkn wn to his
family, came to this city SATURDAYS TO
learn something concerning him, hay-
ing heard that he had been here after
leaving home. She was accompanied
by her brother. Mr.. Ramsberg, OF the
same neighborhood. Officer Hough ac-
companied them TO several business
places in town.
It was learned that a man who gave
his name as Miller was in Martins
burg on the date mentioned above, ami
that the stranger had with him the
sum of S. 100 in currency with which
he bought two bank drafts, one fer
900 at the Peoples Trust Co and
enc for $500 at the Merchants and
Farmers Bank The stranger was ac-
companied by another man, also ul-
L suit OF clothes, underwear, shoes,
hat, c.A-in fact a complete outfit
from John w. Dean. The men left
town the same day after, presumably
taking in the Apple Carnival, but
where they went no one here is aware
Of so far as known.
From descriptions of the man who
called himself Miller Mrs. Fisher is
convinced that it was none ether than
her husband, This impression was
strengthened by a photograph of
Fisher, taken some years ag2, which
she showed to the bank officials here
and which they recognized as the TN
known customer. The poor woman
seemed much distressed about her
husband. who, she says, left home at
Z o'clock in the morning telling her
he was going to a fishpot in the Po-
tomac river some distance away. At
first it was thought he had been
drowned. an overturned beat having
teen found IN that locality. But it
now develops, so it is confidently be-
lieved. that Fisher came direct to this
city and then disappeared It is con-
Jectured that he went from here to
Pittsburg Fisher is 50 years Id and
has four children.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-10-14
DONATIONS FOR HOSPITAL.
Clothing, Bed Linen, Etc, Badly Need
ed at the Kings Daughters.

Friday OF each week has been desig-
rated as donation day at the Kings
Daughters Hospital. Persons chart
tably disposed are requested 10 send
in old cloth 'ag for men, women and
children, bed linen, underwear, pro-
visions. etc, CT cash donations If they
50 prefer. The state appropriation OF
s2.500 a year is inadequate to meet
the demands of the h spital. hence
the above appeal, aad to which it is
hoped there will be ready responses
Gu the part of the public IN many
cases men hurt in accidents and
brought to the hospital for treatment
have no clothing to put on when they
leave This Is more especially true
Ct poar children brought to the hos.
pital and in not a few cases Of women,
too. the superintendent says.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-10-14
HENRY G. DAVIS coNFERs
WITH GOVERNOR GLAsScocK
on semi.centenniai CT the State Of
West Vlrginia--Wants Big
lining Cd II.

Charleston. Oct 6.--F'or several
hours Hoa. Henry G. Davis was in
conference at the Executive Mansion,
with Governor Glasscock with refer
ence to the proposed Sem-Centenniai
Celebration which will be held in
some city in West Virginia in June
1913, in observation OF the fift,eth
birthday of the state. Different phases
Of the situation were gone over care
fully for both men are enthusiastic in
treir efforts to make the occasion one
that will attract the attention Of the
entire country to the Mountain State
Wants Things Done Right.
Senator Davis Is especially anxious
to have the celebration a grand sue
cess for he is president Of the com
mission appointed by the governor,
at the suggestion OF the last legis-
lature. and he says he does not care
10 be identified with anything CT the
kind that is failure for 1t would in
jure him in future efforts. 1t has al
ready been planned for the compila-
ton Of a brief history OF the state
which will include special articles by
experts on subjects such as agricul-
ture. forestry, coal. oil. gas, schools
health climate, commerce, railways,
etc. The work will be in charge Of
Prof Virgil A. Lewis, state historian
and archiyist, but the special articles
no
acquainted with the subject b han
dies
Membership Of Commission.
It has been decided by the governor
to appoint number OF new members
on the centennial comm ssion, but he
will get an expression from each CT
them before he does so as to whether
ar not they will attend the meetings
Of the body when they are called for
the purpose of furtheri1g the propcsi-
ton
The commission as it is now is com
POSED OF President Henry G. Davis
Of Elkins; Col. John f. Day of Wheel
ing; V. L. Highland, of Clarksburg;
Amos Bright, of Sutton: Judge John
w. Mason, of Fairmolt; Frank P.
Meats OF Parkersburg; Hugh Ike
Shott Of Bluedeld; C. J Faulkner, Of
Senator William f. Chit
ten. of Charleston; Judge John B.
Wilkinson of Logan; B. w. Peterson,
Ct Wheeling.
State Board of Trade.
At its annual meeting in NJ orefeld
recently the State Board of Trade ap-I
pointed committee to confer with
that appointed by the g vernon 1t Isl
composed OF Geo w. Lutz of Wheel
nag; Charles Capito, II Charleston; s
W. Walker, of Martinsburg; A. H..
White, Of Parkersburg; G. A. North
colt, of Huntington; f. NJ. sh walter.
OF FairmOnt.
A melting of the committee appoint
ed by the governor has been called for
Saturday, November IA, at the Waldo
hotel in Clarks burg that date being
selected so as to make the meeting
handy for the many members VINO will
attend the Inauguration of Dr. Hold
yes as president Cf the West Virginia
University.