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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1895
Page
4
The Mitchell Printing Co lists subscription options, advertising rates, and notice policies. Dated Friday April 5 1895 the issue reports political commentary on Morton and Platt, Bissell orders, and various regional notes from Sioux Falls Sioux City and Argus Leader.
Orville S. Basford, longtime Republican leader and former Methodist preacher, sought reinstatement after leaving the church for politics. A Lindfield dispatch reports Basford confessed backsliding, appealed to rejoin fellowship, and hopes for a Missouri conference return amid political ties.
The Minneapolis Tribune notes Senator Chandler of New Hampshire fears a future war with Britain within a quarter century and a Russian alliance may be needed. The Atlanta Constitution echoes fears of Britain seizing the Nicaragua Canal, forcing U S militancy. Anna Dickinson is described as poor, worn by ambition and drink.
City officials discuss street and alley communications, water mains, and hydrants. Bills approved and rejected. catch basin and West Third Street improvements planned. petition to extend North Main Street water main considered. Mitchell Telephone franchise proposed. city election slated. adjournment noted.
Neighbors report births moves and local events in Baker area. Alois Pollock born to Mr and Mrs Edward Tobin. John and Mike Nicholson move from Parkston. Mr Karlow hosts a Sunday visit. Miss Thressia Sarrell visits. many families report illnesses and rainfall affecting farming. Community update ends with plans for a Sunday School in district five.
Citizens near Yankton protest state efforts to acquire lands in the reservation slated for opening. They argue lands should be reserved for actual settlers while noting grants to the state for universities normal schools and other institutions could fund state needs if managed well.
George W. Edgerly mortgaged all store stock and fixtures to Security Bank of Mitchell SD on April 4 1895. The mortgage shows due 634.90 dollars, defaulted, and the property will be sold at public auction April 13 1895 at 2 PM in Mitchell SD.
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