Disbanding of Mitchells Co 1 Militia Company Ends Ten Year Run
The Compassfas Co 1 militia unit in Mitchell disbands after a ballot vote 18 to 2 amid long decline from state land funding. The article traces the unit from its January 1885 organization under Captain J M Adams through a series of promotions and resignations, noting repeated leadership changes and waning interest until no meetings have been held since last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. 1
Pease
Tle
Cal
J. M. Adams
Geo. A. Silsby
Angus Johnson
Adams
2D Regiment
Mr. Silsby
Mr. Johnson
Red W. Cammann
Silsby
Capt. Silsby
Harvey S. Seavey
L. Chase
H. L. Wier
Lieut. Wier
J. H. Gillispie
O. H. Taylor
M. M. Smith
C. H. Krom
D. W. Moore
Capt. Taylor
I’. ‘T. Windle
Capt. Smith
R. W. Wheelock
E.G. Winney
Stearns
Riley
George E. Elise
The History of Company I and Captain Elise
In the company’s history Captain Elise left town last September and the post was never filled. After over ten years of campaigns its tombstone is erected and its battlefield fame fades from abroad. Company I attended three encampments at Fargo Watertown and Aberdeen and slept on arms for three nights during the Rosebud Indian outbreak in 1891 awaiting a letter that never came.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elise
Co. I
Fargo
Watertown
Aberdeen
Shooting by Paul Page shocks Seattle crowd
The report details a fatal shooting in Seattle tied to Paul Page of Mitchell South Dakota. Frazier, proprietor of the Northern hotel bar, was killed after Page says pills or drinks left him unable to recall the exact struggle during a confrontation. Page had arrived April 12, and authorities are pursuing information from Seattle police and local sources.
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Paul Page
Sioux Falls
TTLE
Flarry Frazier
Northern
P. I. Page
Mitchell
S. D
Milwaukee
P Uge
Frazier
Page
W. FE. Crane
Seattle
Paul
City Franchises in Mitchell Stir Debate and Opinion
City concerns over granting a five year exclusive telephone franchise spark public debate. Businessmen and citizens weigh risks and benefits, noting potential competition, city revenue, and the need for careful safeguards before approving any concession.
Community Frustrated by Franchise Hearings Debate
The article recalls PT McGovern arguing against granting new franchises without real consideration and warns against long term deals that could let a company profit from city rights. It then covers St Bernard Commandery No 11 installing officers and lists names headed by Eminent Commander Thos M Liddell and Generalissimo O T Hayek, plus appointive officers. Additional items note medicinal syrup claims, University musical society event at Miss Myra Ball’s home, and Decoration Day plans with Mitchell G A R Post activity.
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Mitchell
R.D. Welch
A. B. Wager
Republican
Mth
South Dakota
W. H. Helwig
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Compassfas
J. Gunderman
Dimondale
Mich
Dr. King
Baptist
Rives Junction
LaGrippe
Hood
Ely
Winslow
Schoo
Carter Publishing Co
Pierre, S. D
Clussive Franchise
The
University Music 1
Wxpeyer
Telephone Company
Goth
California
San Francisco
Louisville
New York
N.Y
St. Bernard Commandery No. 1l
WW. I
Thos. M. Liddell
Hayek
C. W. Adams
J. Tf. Babcock
A. Je. Hitchcock
J. K. Moriarty
Niels J. Nielsen
J. T. Morrow
W. N. Woodman
J. T. Stearns
J. H. Scallin
Sentinel
F. H. Winsor
California Pig Syrup Co
University Musical Society
Myra Ball
Srnday
Currens
Judge Jinney
J.B. Wolgermuth
Mitchell G. A. R. Post
D. Haney
L. O. Gale
Chicago
G. G. Rathbun
Amanda MM. Bowdle, Pres
W. Seaman
H. &. Kimbee
Cashier
the Security Bank
Accomines Es
Gish ED
Gahnerata Banking
Mitchell, South Dakota
Pierce
Golden
Kun
E. Mith Street
New York City
Elote:l
Pedicord
Hotel Gillette
Spokane
U. J. Phdicord
Riverside Ave
Northern Pacific Depot
Washington
Sapolio
Mitchell National Bank
U. S
G. Davison
J. Quigley
L. Davison
Lord
Ger
State Room
Champeny Brook
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