08 Apr 1887
Page 7
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1887
Page
7
Friday April 8, 19xx notice details subscription prices for one year six months and three months. It lists club with leading publications, address change guidance, early Monday office correspondence, and low advertising rates for business cards and legal notices. It notes free obituary and other notices with per line charges.
Groton erects a new flour mill Sioux Falls forms a baseball nine Madison previews the season The Soskins Democrat backs Sparks Missouri River at Bismarck back to normal Mayor Edwards eyed for Fargo Fargo dedicates a Y M C A building Col Bentley seeks Bismarck mayor Sioux Falls Argus notes 300000 real estate transfers Governor Church tied to postmaster appointment Yankton railroad talks Diana Advocate pride in Sanborn county Mandan flood damage dispute Crow Creek matter Indian department summer plan Commerford and Sterling appointed North Dakota Agricultural Society to meet in Fargo New militia law criticized by Yankton Herald White Mrs Van Husen drownings and a Watertown street railway contract itemized.
The Press reports Sioux Falls will host a Methodist grand camp meeting with Rev Ira Vardee of Mitchell confirming arrangements. In Groton, Columbia seeks to move the county seat to Aberdeen with a bonus tied to building quality. North Dakota Board of Agriculture members listed. A G A R leader General Lucas retires with praise. Base ball club support seen as vital ad for town.
An enjoyable well attended program last night featured vocal and instrumental performances by local women except Mrs Ward and sister from Kimball. The Mozart male chorus impressed, the Peak Sisters provided humor, traveling salesmen Gerinstein and Greenbaughm visited, and the river fell seven feet leaving the Milwaukee steamer on dry land awaiting launch.
Brookings officials announce the new Brookings college board has elected President M V Miller and Treasurer George Morehouse. Architect Lee of Des Moines, who designed the original buildings, met with the board on the proposed season addition. Hon G A Mathews received a warm welcome on his return from Iowa. C W Hastings, the new postmaster, was the sole voter for John R Wilson two years ago.
The St Paul Globe reports Governor Church’s remarks on Dakota treasurer prospects naming John D Lawler of Mitchell as highly regarded but not committing further. He distances any real quarrel with Secretary McCormack, notes no tax levy danger, and predicts Quinn will become railroad commissioner secretary. He downplays Edwards’ anger and doubts antagonism to his administration.
The poem recalls veterans returning from war with cheers and feasting yet laments later years when pension rules and honors shifted. It traces 1804 to 1887 era figures like Hepburn Henderson Bragg Fairchild and the G A R, contrasting early celebration with deferred aid and lingering pride.
The Minneapolis Journal reports Mitchell bid $2,000 cash and grounds for the territorial fair, winning the September 26 to 30 event. Sioux Falls Press notes Mitchell’s victory amid competitive bids, praising the town’s rail access and hoping for a successful fair.
Canton Advocate accuses Governor Church of using a combined legislative and territorial role to bypass federal statutes. The piece claims Church as a protégée of the U S government issues a general order through Sparks Saint, nullifying congressional laws and the U S Constitution, with Church and Sparks accused of abrogation.
H Potter of the Cornell ranch reports excellent luck with his herd through the past winter. He notes only one death in his herd during the winter, and among thirty five calves this spring only one died, illustrating the advantages of this territory for stock raising.
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