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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1902
Page
5
Sioux Falls and beyond in a mix of local notices
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader faces a $20,000 damage suit from Col. Chase linked to railroad promotion and a sharp critique of his work. Old Friend Cal wins Sioux City mayoralty after a hard campaign, while Flo gains South Dakota support. The Chamberlain Journal questions Tompkins scandal claims and accuses a local board of tampering with mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Cal
Sioux City
Flo
South Dakota
Chamberlain Journal
W. H. Tompkins
Charities
Tompkins
United States Mail
Danish West Indies probe doubtful in Washington case
Investigators in Washington scrutinize a man named Christmas who allegedly pressed the Danish government to pay him a commission to help purchase the Danish West Indies by the United States. Officials doubt the bribery charges and foresee little benefit from the inquiry.
Bathhouse John Survives Chicago Council Election
In Chicago on Tuesday a large slate of aldermen was elected. The Municipal Voters League tried to defeat John J. Coughlin, known as Bathhouse John, for dishonesty on the council. Coughlin won with a majority over 2000 votes and will likely remain in the First ward council seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Municipal Voters League
John J. Couhlin
John
Coughlin
City Council of
County courthouse project faces delay over stone contract dispute
The Grown county courthouse project stalls as a verbal stone price agreement conflicts with the contractor. Miller writes to the stone supplier who repudiates the deal and cites an $11,000 price difference. Until a new arrangement is reached, construction is uncertain with hopes to finish this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grown County
Miller
Court House
Senator Hanna Seeks pardon for Rathbone in Cuban case
Washington reports Senator Hanna is pushing for Rathbone to receive a pardon after his Cuba post office fraud conviction. The Platt amendment keeps provisional government prosecutions in effect, and even if Cubans show leniency Rathbone should serve his term without interference from the U.S. consensus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hanna
Rathbone
Cuba
Orrick Hours and Local School Notes Mix
A column details Orrick Hours scheduling with notes on Miss Charlotte Duncan declining a spring term to clerk for CG. Bliss and marriage announcements for John Trotter and Della Cook, Barbara Rogan to Sergeant George Holleran, plus school updates, new officers, and a child’s school letter from Daisy Holshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Duncan
Ethan
CG. J
Gaibes
Union No. 30
C. H. Comstock
D. E. Watkins
Badger
J. J. Watkins
Mamie Saul
Marjorie
Cheston Bayley
Ethel Jewett
Minnie
Ella Kertsing
Louis Jangie
Ella Wagner
Mabel
Ina Dodd
Eva Annis
Mic Lewis
Mary
Charlie
George
Willie Selmers
Mae Roger
Nora Gaines
Grace Cornwall
Bennie
Rob Clapham
George McLeod
Selma Orman
Martin Moeschen
Floyd Fuller
Kittie
May Crampton
Elie Rand
Ina
Kurton Barnard
Oda Schmidt
Pearl Pratt
Lernice Browne
Bernice Brown
Etta
Fannie
Mary Hart
Della
Laura Conway
Mattie Craig
Jesse Cook
Mt. Vernon No. 4
G. W. Mabbott
S. A. Holbrook
No. 32
J. B. Hall
Nels Jensen
Mitchell No
L. J. Miliiard
Theodore Nelland
Davison County
Daisy Holshire
Great University Lot Sale Opens in Mitchell County
Mitchell and Davison county citizens should buy university lots in this addition to boost one of the county’s most valuable enterprises. Purchases by residents support the project and its community impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Davison County
State of
South Dakota
Davison
Nina Davy
Court House
S. D
Lawlers
City of
5. D
Skar
W. Abbey
M. L. Boss
Preston & Hannett
For Sale: Cattle, farm implements and seed flax
12 young cows and heifers include 1 full blood Shorthorn bull. Also listed are 1 Gang plow, 1 Sulky plow, 2 walking cultivators, 1 wagon, 1 surrey new, 1 one seat buggy, and 10 bushels seed flax. Call N I Snow Plotner farm near town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey
New
N. I
Plotner
Town
Mitchell at Vermillion Y M C A convention report
Eighteen Dakota University delegates returned from the Vermillion Y M C A convention last Friday praising the event as one of the most enthusiastic in years. The conference was guided by 8 I Colton and C G Caldwell the Vermillion state secretary. Attendance was strong though not as large as in some years with about...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion
Dakota University
Colton
Mitchell
CG. C. Caldwell
Yo. M. CG. A
South Dakota Christian Work Conference Draws Delegates
Forty delegates from outside schools attended a conference with about $100 raised to support state work for the coming year. Since Caldwell will be out of school a visiting secretary from a neighboring state will handle college outreach. The event showcased strong Christian activity in South Dakota colleges and praised Vermillion and the state university for their hospitality. A minor note from B Presson of Kansas ends with a Foley’s Honey and Tar endorsement for cough relief during grippe season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
South Dakota
State University
Vermillion
Endorsement for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure by Edw Mehler
Edw Mehler proprietor of Union Bottling Works Eric Pa reports lifelong stomach trouble and many doctors without relief. He credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with digestive aid and great satisfaction and urges others to try it for stomach issues. Kodol reportedly digests what you eat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mehler
Union Bottling Works
Eric
County Board Adjourns After Short Session Abating Dog Taxes
County commissioners ended a little over a day’s session with a focus on dog tax abatements as eleven residents sought one dollar reductions for alleged misassessments. Mt Vernon sought an $800 state loan for school improvements, while bridges were eyed in Beulah and Union townships. The board rejected a $450 World's Fair fund contribution to avoid straining county finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
State Fund
Moore
Gilfillan and
Walphide
Beulah Township
Blackman and
Grimm
Union Township
A Valuable Medicine for Coughs and Colds in Children
A Colombo Ceylon watchmaker recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds in children. He cites rapid chest cold relief and hoarseness cure with one bottle often sufficient. Sold by L. O. Gale Drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Chas. M. Cramer
Colombo
Ceylon
L. O. Gale
Druypeprist
Riverside News Notes Deaths Moves and School Farewell
Riverside updates include the death of a baby, family moves, and a gala close for Hanson No. 4 school. Mrs. Mary Curtis and a baby visited, Joy Wallis died of pneumonia, and teacher Miss Schultz receives gifts. Attendance honors for Lottie, Maude Schultz and Nellié, Margaret Greene noted. Socials and local travel described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schultz
Lottie
Maude Schultz
Nellié
Margaret Greene
Joy’ Wallis
W. L. ‘Wallis
Riverside
Rev. Knight
Mr. Sandys
Hazel Willets
J. R. White
Sickness and Death of Our Little Daughter Joy
Notice from Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Wallis and family about the illness and death of their daughter Joy. Contains a testimonial praising DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for skin wounds and sores, including a gunshot wound, with quoted anecdotal praise from A. S. Fuller of English, Indiana and H. Seallin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy
W. L. Wallis
DeWitt
A. S. Fuller
H. Seallin
Local notes from Mt Vernon April social visits and travel
Mt Vernon residents report a business trip to Mitchell by H M Mab bot. Jim Dougherty visits from Parker to see relatives. Young people attend a Plankinton dance. Mrs M I Turney and relatives from Mitchell visit Mt Vernon area. Nellisé Dougherty plans a trip to Pierre with Sherman family for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
H. M. Mabbot
Mitchell
Jim Dougherty
Parker Tuesady
Plankinton
M. I. Turney
J. Haynes
C. H. Arland
Ruth
T. B. Powell
C. Fitch
Nellisé Dougherty
Pierre
J. Sherman
A Merh with Loadstone Lore Off Norway Coast
A Sieele article notes a baseless fiction about a loadstone mountain that draws nails from ships. In Norway near Joedern a long sand dune with loadstone particles allegedly disturbs compasses creating whirlpool like entanglements and ships driving ashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Joedern
Lavoisier Death Amid Robespierre’s Reign
The chemist Antoine Lavoisier faced execution during the French Revolution. He asked for a few days to finish ongoing experiments but was denied. He became a martyr to Robespierre’s political tyranny and died in a period of terror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavoisier
France
Robespierra
Turtle Eyes
Turtle eggs described as an acquired taste with bears preferring them. The eggs have a rough yellow yolk and a liquid white that stays uncooked for a year. A curious dimple on each shell shifts sides when squeezed, implying a turtle egg with no dimple is impossible to find.
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude to Friends
We express sincere thanks to the many friends who kindly assisted us during the difficult time and provided support, kindness, and sympathy. Your thoughtful gestures and encouragement meant a great deal to our family.
A Wasted Snub At Mrs. Chics Reception
A Brooklyn Life fragment notes Clarice- Katharine polite indifference at Mrs. Chics reception. The exchange shows Clarice failing to notice the deliberate snub, with humor on social ritual and attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice
Katharine
Amateur Talent Debate With Friend Confirms Doubts
A brief exchange between friends explores self doubt and artistic potential, revealing how confidence wavers over time. One friend argues talent exists while the other remains skeptical, highlighting contrasting views on creativity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuck
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Orrick
Y. M. C. A. Convention
Ferry’'S Seeds
Solyn
D. M. Ferry & Co
Detroit, Mich
B. Presson
Pressonville, Kans
Foley
H. Scallin
Bizsell
Butterfield
Henry Waller
Wm. Clark
Charles City
Iowa
Kroeger
Thos. Ong
K. T. Millard
Kelley's Land Agency
Webny
Sau Dakota
Main
First Streets
Huron, &. P
Mitchel, S.D
Madison Medic Vine
Madison
Wis
William H. Keck
Henry Keck
R. D. Prescott
M. L. Bobb
Herbert E. Hitchcock
John H. Botes
John H. Bates
Harker Bros
Joseph Harker
John H. Boles
Preston & Hannert
Samuel H. Ramsbottom
Tobey
W. B. Roles
Nets
Ven
W.b. Tosxy
Mitchell, S. D
State Inform Organia Menct
Cas
Markay
Machusett
Nota State Insura
Orn Tem
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