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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1887
Page
5
The Mitchell Capital lists subscription prices and advertising rates, urges address updates, and notes free obituaries. It highlights regional rail and interstate issues, Sherman as a rising GOP figure, and calls for an arbor society to promote tree planting in Mitchell.
The community expresses sympathy and support for farmers who suffered from recent prairie fires. Past experience shows these men attempted fire protection with breaks, yet the blaze crossed ordinary barriers and swept swiftly along the southern area, leaving little to save in its path.
The fragment describes a windy Saturday with trees and shadows blown down and lumber yards scattered. It mentions Warren Dye’s lumber yard worker struck by a board and knocked unconscious near a Macretie school house, plus vague references to local events and residents.
A garbled 19th century item describes a wind driven journey over miles at high speed, noting unconfirmed events and uncertain reception. The fragment mentions Beadle and Jonevis with implied weather influence and extraordinary travel pace.
Sioux Croy April 18 opening of the Haddock murder trial shows defense counsel F Lynn bitterly attacking state witnesses Leavitt and Bismarck and accusing prosecutors of persecuting Avensdorf. County attorney S W Marsh begins second argument for the state as trial tensions rise.
Fragmentary 19th century discussion of proposed rail routes across Dakota and surrounding territories. Mentions parallel roads, Duluth line, Milwaukee and St. Paul connections, and expected economic impact with markets in Chicago and the Dakotas. References Dakota territory, Fort Pierre, and the Sioux reservation.
A mass meeting in Pukwana notes strong attendance and no band, with speakers opposing saloon elements. Citizens endorse Brule County commissioners refusal to grant licenses and urge no retreat from the stance.
The Ethan saloon closes as residents celebrate. James Clark builds a neat cottage. C W Gillis extends his store with hardware stock. Mr Bersh moves to a new building with boarders. Gillingham Bros open a blacksmith shop. C C Boulton plans a wagon shop. Frank Moyer dehorns seventeen head with A J Whiting and son aiding.
The Trempeleau business portion burned early yesterday morning with losses estimated from 325 40 to 340 00 dollars. M M Price plans to recount his experiences at Koch's opera house on Monday evening April 18 as part of his courtesy to editors and judges.
The Mitchell city council enacts controls over water sales and street sprinkling within the city. It requires licenses for any water delivery or sprinkling and imposes penalties for violations. It sets procedures for applications, deposits, and approvals by the water works committee and city officials.
The text appears as garbled OCR from a local court record listing names such as Sholana, Buware, Ehasa Sanders, George Jackson, and Powers. It references Nap and Byars with partial case identifiers, offering little readable detail beyond participating individuals.
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