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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1889
Page
4
The Mitchell Capital and Tremitchell Printing Co announce subscription options and advertising rates including business cards and locals. A sobering obituary notes Ed Totten’s rapid decline after drinking, framed as a temperance lesson from a once promising young man.
A 1889 appeal argues Mitchell stands strong in resources and rail access, but progress hinges on unity. Businessmen and property owners must join all residents, forsake criticism, and invest time and funds to secure the town’s future growth and protection of property values.
Telegram from J W Shannon to the Republican editor reports the death of Mrs Mathews at 5 30 PM. A South Dakota delegate's wife, she had suffered from consumption for about two years, despite treatment and climate changes. She accompanied her husband to Washington in January, then returned to Brookings ten days ago, but grew weaker and died at home after a lingering illness.
Senator Sherman disputes Quay’s quoted language and says he did not discuss the matter with Quay. He states he, Kinley, and Butterworth backed Hart for assistant attorney general, but Miller advised no such appointment and offered Hart the solicitor of Internal Revenue. Sherman sees only way out as AG appointing Hart and granting the solicitor position to Quay’s ally.
The Argus-Leader editor and Major Barrett’s Republican engage in a sharp personal exchange. The Argus-Leader scribe mocked the Major’s age, who retorts he has few hairs left and that those remaining are a mark of a belligerent foe.
The Argus Leader notes Whee lock may be pardoned for thinking Luis runs the government well. It observes the current administration has made few mistakes, contrasting favorably with its predecessor and a rival paper’s fierce campaigning.
Wis consin and Michigan suffer severe forest fires along with several southern states. Damage to life and property far exceeds that from the recent prairie fires in Dakota.
A fluron man is favored as a strong candidate for Guthrie Oklahoma mayor. He announced his candidacy about an hour after arriving on the ground and declared his Huron nerve remains with him as he launches the campaign.
Chicago businessman Frank M. Palmer appears to hold the inside track for the upcoming appointment as public printer, with observers noting his prior experience and connections. The nomination process is underway and officials have not yet announced a final decision.
A Brookings attorney and Judge Edger ton weigh in on objections to the Sioux Falls constitution. They argue the document does not force self incrimination and discuss due process, trial venue, and tax assessment provisions with emphasis on federal limitations and state rights.
A Mitchell resident argues in a letter dated April 19 1889 that objections to the Sioux Falls constitution are unfounded citing U S and state constitutional precedents. He contends trials by jury in state courts are permissible and that no self incriminating testimony bars prosecution for bribery and that due process limits apply to federal but not state trials.
The Minneapolis and St. Louis railway Albert Lee Route launched a through chair car service on March 17, 1889, between St Paul, Minneapolis and Kansas City, with daily departures at 9 10 a.m. from St Paul and 9 50 a.m. from Minneapolis. The cars rival any line in comfort, featuring mahogany, cherry and oak interiors and tasteful design. For maps, rates and time cards, contact a local railroad agent or write to H. P. Born, GT, and P. A., Minneapolis.
Geo L Stratton announces the Robert Scott herd grounds northeast of Mitchell on the Jim river enlarged by one third and extending three miles from the river. Correx to be on the Georgian Larsen claim with three salt tubs and two eighteen foot water tanks. Viewing available at sunrise. tour begins May 1 and ends October 5 with satisfaction guaranteed.
Piles itching and stinging worsen at night. Swaynees Ointment claims to stop itching and bleeding, heal ulceration, and remove tumors in most cases, available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents. Dr J H McLean tar wine lung balm advertised for coughs throat and lung diseases.
Pleasant Ridge notes from W Griffith and wife visiting J Cooley for a Taylor school house meeting. Easter Sunday calls on Arthur Mehner and A N Smith with families, visitors from Hopkinton and Mitchell. Prairies thrive with grasses, stock thriving, April showers, good roads, and dry air in South Dakota.
Auditor's Office announces sealed proposals for three bridges including a low truss combination bridge over Enemy Creek, a pile bridge over town 10262, and rebuilding the Fire Steel Creek bridge north of Mitchell. Bids due May 20 1889 at noon. Plans in auditor's office. Bids for Fire Steel Creek must specify value of salvaged materials. Right to reject any bids reserved. MITCHELL April 25 1889.
The Illinois Central will operate five southern land excursions to Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana with departures from Chicago at 7 40 a m and arrival at St Louis 7 40 p m on May 14 June 11 July 9 August 13 September 10. Through coaches to New Orleans and 1st and 2nd class tickets honored. For pamphlets contact Manchester Iowa. Rates via Chicago or St Louis and then Illinois Central. Also includes various medicinal ads and fillers for Swane Ointment Scallin spectacles McLean remedies eye salve and tonics with prices.
Davison county commissioners meet April 22 1889 appoint election judges approve bridge work broadcast tax refund request, view burned bridges and grade, authorize bids and warrants, approve contractor accounts and publish proceedings. Members present Cook McCormick Hunter Tyler Anderson.
In Sioux Falls Argus-Leader remarks a day after the Mitchell Methodist University fire, Rev. L Hartsough disputes it as an accident claiming saloon closures by prominent Methodists sparked the blaze. He hints Methodist property might survive if insured and calls the charge startling yet unproven.
The Rerpun LIGAN rejects Reverend Hlartsough's March 9, 1888 claim of foul play in Mitchell's calamity, demanding proof or a swift retract. The letter argues the accusation harms the town and the university's reputation, even as residents work to rebuild.
To Farmers. We offer the CAPITAL with terms for new, old, and delinquent subscribers through the Dakota Farmer and Northwestern Agriculturalist. New subscribers pay 1 year in advance at 1.50, renewals for one year in advance at 1.50, and arrearage payers who renew at 1.60. A sample is available at Mitchell Printing Co.
Oliver H. Perry and Mrs. Margaret Tracy were married at the home of Rev. A. A. Brown in Mitchell. Both are well known in the city and county and will receive hearty congratulations from friends.
Prosper reports crop prospects as two days bring a gopher capture tally that hints at a Fourth of July tail sociable. Neighbors attend a dance at Mr Crooks. Alma Carlson recovers from illness as Daisy Angell teaches a seven month term at School No 2. Local trades advertise insurance and paints at Scallin’s drug, book and jewelry store.
Foreclosure notice issued for John K Wickiter and Emmaretta N Wickiter mortgage to W W McDonald trustee. Notice states default on December 1 1888 payments, whole principal and interest due 74.38, sale set for June 10 1889 at 9:30 am at Mitchell courthouse front door, Davison County Dakota Territory, description of property in section 14 township 104 range 62 totaling about 160 acres. McDonald & McDonald, attorneys, represent the mortgagee.
Land Office at Mitchell Dakota April 22 1889 notice given that Winifred G Stilwell has filed intention to make commutation proof for land in section 1 town 103 range 60, to be proved before register and receiver June 4 1889 at Mitchell Dakota witnesses Israel Green William Creed Henry Wilson and John R White all of Mitchell Dakota protest or object to proof under interior department regulations cross examine witnesses and present rebuttal evidence M H ROWLEY Register
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