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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1894
Page
12
A broad compilation of local items from Mitchell area news: repairs, street work, new offices and stores, post office hours, property sales, and upcoming events. Mentions of candidates for assessor, sheriff appointment petition, and civic initiatives. Regulars include builders, merchants, and residents with updates on farming, weather, and local life.
Aberdeen Star reports on rail fare inequities in South Dakota showing money and status affect travel costs from one way to passes. It notes the Democratic state convention location decision, auction notice for horses by A Dean of Mitchell, and a sales pitch for Scallins Sasaparilla claiming to knock out rheumatism.
Seeding progress is noted and orchard orders are being planned. Henry Hubbard receives 81000 from Alliance Aid after his wife’s death. Veterans’ pension disputes and ongoing health updates, including Ray Jewett’s Battle Creek treatment and Comrade Mason’s war injuries, are reported along with local visits and land case decisions in the Mitchell land district.
Local items report a village election on Monday May 7 with residents Johnston Chantry and others undertaking building and travel plans. Ed Haynes and Mrs Haynes visit Sioux City and Wisconsin while J L Davis and Robert Clark plan pony speed trials on May 12 at Letcher track. A child, Mable Kingsbury, dies after a horse accident. funeral services follow in Artesian. Community projects include a post office move, new office construction, and farm work as spring plowing continues.
Mitchell managers of the Corn Belt Exposition urge county exhibit participation and larger prizes. They are arranging with Thomas orchestra Gilmore band and Sousa band, promising South Dakota a rare musical treat if secured. Citizens urged to support exhibits from every county to boost state pride and real estate values.
The Letcher Blade, a Republican paper, commends President Cleveland for vetoing the Bland silver bill while contrasting views on Wall Street and the public. It argues critics allege bias against the Democratic president and money questions. Dan West sues John Schmidt for damages over a prairie fire, jury seated, verdict $43.33, West representing himself.
The Grand Army of the Republic plans an annual encampment at DeSmet from June 5 to 7. The C M and St P Railway will offer excursion tickets to Lake Preston or Wolsey at fare and one fifth for the round trip. Return coupons valid through June.
A reader from Mitchell South Dakota reports neuralgia relief after two doses of Scallin's Lightning Headache Killer. The note is signed by F. P. Stearns, City Auditor, dated February 24, 1894.
Mitchell completes a new artesian well connection to city mains with direct pressure plans and eight inch reservoir gain. Mayor Welch Alderman Wood and Engineer Roth hailed the success as fire protection improves and a $100 experiment stabilizes supply, while a $2,800 outlay is considered a solid investment for the town's water works. National Educational Association meeting details follow, plus local politics notes and a local sales pitch for Scallin's Sarsaparilla.
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