23 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1897
Page
1
A refined men suit described as all wool cheviot in dark blue or black with serge lining. The listing promises a perfectly satisfactory, dressy appearance and quality, emphasizing value at the special price of five dollars and fifty cents.
An advertisement touts Sweet Orr & Co. goods with durable, well made overalls jackets and pants. It emphasizes comfortable fit, strong stitching, and value for price in a vintage retail tone.
Easter services filled Mitchell churches with large crowds despite windy weather. Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist, Congregational, Baptist and other congregations held morning and evening rites, with fine music, floral displays, sermons on resurrection, and special offerings for missions.
City officers election results show a heavy focus on school matters. In Mitchell ward J H Simpson 56 votes, B A Bobb 63, E B Van Alstine 136, Geo H Eastman 85. in ward two L Indra 62, J Wiltse 65, A C Pollard 48, James Grace 49, L Beck 68. third ward KE S Johnston enters race against James T Smith with Helwig 206, Smith 176, Johnston 36. Dr E B Bracy elected alderman with 98. N L Davison elected school treasurer with ward totals 220, 65, 100, 187.
A small audience gathered at Mitchell's Congregational church for a Good Friday observance. Reverends Burleigh McConnell Stevens Durant and Presiding Elder Boggs led a union service with many younger clergy, highlighting Christian fellowship on the day the Christian world recalls the Son of Man's sacrifice.
S. H. Wright visited Chamberlain then Sioux Falls to defend Handsome Elk in a United States court case. Elk was convicted and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. He had previously evaded police by approaching a rifle and shooting two would-be captors after seizing a weapon from his son’s home.
Executive Committee of the State Teachers Reading Circle met in Mitchell to pick textbooks. Attendees included Prof. W. H. Dempster, Prof. J. Jones, Frank Crane, Mrs. May Cowan, Prof. H. J. Whipple, H. L. Bras, R. S. Gleason, and E. W. Lewis. Gleason's American Book Co. won adoption. Bras reelected secretary. circle size 1688.
An entertainment at the Congregational church Thursday evening, presented by Mr. G. W. Van, supported W C T U. The lime light show depicted London scenes with brilliant light and beautiful canvases. Miss Emma Harker described each image, and Miss Emma Colvin sang Rock of Ages with related visuals. If Mr. Van returns to Mitchell, the performance will likely be well patronized.
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