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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1889
Page
5
Street Talk advertises Gale's as a one stop shop for wall paper books stationery calling cards watches jewelry clocks silverware and paints. Also notes Shiloh's remedies sold at Warne's drug store and Hood's Sarsaparilla promotions. Mentions local births weddings and parish events in Mitchell dated April 20 1889. Includes train service changes and a forthcoming centennial observance with community meetings.
Rev Dr Brush president of the South Dakota Methodist university of Mitchell is in Sioux Falls to order trimmings for the new campus. He cites Minneapolis architects who praise Sioux Falls granite as ideal for the building, which he says will be a gem.
Ed Totten of Orswell and Totten is found dead in his room above the Rathman Building in Mitchell. Coroner Tatman investigates while friends cite despondency linked to drink. Totten was about 28, formerly with Alex Mitchell bar, recently sold out. inquest possible. His family noted in Iowa. 1889 caucus notes follow in countywide precinct list and calls for April 27 caucuses.
Coroner's inquest concluded Ed Totten died by his own action after days of despondency. The 33 caliber British bull-dog revolver fired once, with no struggle observed. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 pm. Totten had an apparent life insurance policy of 1000 dollars for his sister.
Republican electors of Davison County Dakota are notified of a delegate convention at the Mitchell courthouse on Saturday May 4 1889 at 2 o clock for selecting ten delegates to Davison at the district convention on May 8 to nominate candidates for the upcoming election.
Notice announces a Republican delegate convention for Douglas Davison and west of West line at range 60 Sanborn counties to meet at the Mitchell court house on May 8 1889 at 3 PM. Delegates selected support candidates for the Sioux Falls constitutional convention July 4 1889. Davison 10 delegates Doug 8 West 14 Sanborn 5. county central committees may call their counties. Mitchell Dak April 18 1889.
The Dakota Weather Service and US Signal Service summarize the week ending April 20 1889. Temperatures and sunshine are near average while rainfall is near average in North Dakota and above average in South Dakota. Rain amounts range from three tenths of an inch to three inches across most localities. Seeding nears completion in North Dakota and sowing is about complete in South Dakota with grain crops in fine condition. Some corn has been planted and vegetable gardens advance ahead of recent years. Overall crop prospects are favorable.
Louis Beckwith introduced Rev. KR Jones of Keokuk Iowa to local real estate men including Gale Rowley Mentzer Quirk and others seeking investments. Jones met several sellers but did not keep his appointments by late evening and speculation grew that he did not intend genuine business.
Davison county schools receive the county superintendent’s first annual report printed at county expense. The pamphlet is a valuable compendium with clear ideas and systematic school work. It includes a full list of teachers and their postoffice addresses.
Patents granted this week to Northwestern inventors are listed as reported by F. W. Lane, solicitor of U.S. and foreign patents, St. Paul, Minn. Names include C. Brambeel of Lake Park with a padlock. Wm. King of St. James with a threshing machine. FE Ollestad of St. Paul with a tanning process. S. W. Roberts and E. L. Caldwell of Minneapolis with rail-spiking and hoisting and loading machines. each entry notes the inventor and their invention.
St Marys Church noted in Bishop Harem Church News for a fresh interior after renovation in Mitchell. The piece highlights well attended Lent services and five adults newly baptized, reflecting a growing parish vitality in South Dakota.
A woman in Davison County died from an accidental gunshot in her home after moving a loaded Winchester from under a bed. The inquest charged Maud Baker with death from an accidental discharge. J. C. Baker and Maud Simmons married nine years earlier, with Baker expressing thanks to Mitchell residents for support.
The Corn Belt Capital notes Mitchell's renewed push to secure the capital designation with a strong local committee led by T. F. Mentzer and James S. Foster. Key businessmen have returned to support the campaign, pledging cash, lots, and acreage as the effort gains momentum to place Mitchell on the prominent heights of the city. The piece emphasizes active campaigning and the central locale as strategic advantages.
The article argues Mitchell's central position in the corn belt and its large surrounding population within 100 miles, plus strong local enterprise and ongoing improvements, justify Mitchell as the likely temporary capital. It notes pending rail lines, growing real estate activity, and civic projects by Knights of Pythias and YMCAs, positioning Mitchell as the strongest choice for state capitol.
John Foley of Menno and Charlotte Hecker of Scotland South Dakota wed at Rev George Sheehan's residence on Monday morning April 22 at 9 o'clock. The groom is a respected Hutchinson County farmer and the bride a Wisconsin native and Scotland teacher. They will reside in Hutchinson County.
The list of letters remaining uncalled for at the Mitchell post office for the week ending April 22 includes Brown Miss Meard Gage and Beard Ennis George Stollenbeck CE McCann Miss R Meetzer George Sherwin Wm A Wilson Chauney. When calling for these please say advertised. unclaimed letters will be forwarded to the dead letter office after two weeks. D Hammgn P.M.
Three barrels of goods have been sent from Mckenzie Corps Hampton Iowa to the W R C Mitchel for distribution among needy families of soldiers who lost everything in the recent fire. Report any eligible family at once to Mrs Susie Tenny, relief committee chair.
Two republican caucuses announced for April 27 1889 at 8 p m one on East Side at Court House and one on West Side at City Hall to choose ten delegates each for the county convention on May 4 1889. Signers include J L Wanney T F Mentzer W H Turngaurn and W H Hebwine A E Hiroucock.
Blanchard of Mitchell received a commission as public examiner for South Dakota from Gov. Mellette. The 47 year old, educated at Cornell and Bryant & Stratton, will earn 2000 dollars annually with a 750 dollar contingent fund. He has long served as an examiner of county officers books in Iowa and Dakota, is a war veteran, practicing lawyer, and president of the Dakota university board of trustees. Mitchell supporters see the city as a top capital site with healthy climate and rail access, while other towns also push for capital relocation prospects.
Notice of election on Tuesday May 14 1889 at multiple Mitchell locations to choose three delegates for a Sioux Falls constitutional convention and vote on ratification or rejection. Ballots require two nominee names and a verdict on the Sioux Falls constitution. County Auditor Ri L Robinson signs. Dated April 17 1880.
Mr James S Foster notes in his Pioneer Press Saturday letter that Mitchell forms an executive committee of nine prominent business men to manage a capital campaign. The board of trade will name the committee on securing the state capital and additional committees on railroads and manufactories. The pace of the effort is expected to quicken as rail plans evolve and election drawn closer.
Washington dispatch lists land contest results with successful parties shown in caps. Names appear in caps where decisive. many entries name parties against United States with numerous patent and homestead numbers, reflecting a broad sweep of land claims decided or received.
Pioneer Press notes a reporter misquoted Hon. John D. Lawler of Mitchell as saying N G Ordway would win the U S Senate seat from North Dakota using double ballots. Lawler denies the remark and says he was not interviewed. Also reports Dakota University delegates chosen for the oratorical contest at Sioux Falls with John Low, Miss Moyer, and Mr. Shepherd.
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