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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1897
Page
3
Subscription rates listed for one copy annual options with advance payment and post-date terms. Advertisers offered low rates with business cards locals and legal notices priced per line. free marriage and death notices. obituaries and wedding presents at five cents per line.<P>FRIDAY APRIL 30 1897.
Baseball season begins with reports of catches hits and pitching battles for the next six months. Aberdeen city election was decided along political lines with socialism defeated by Republicans, though the idea remains alive so long as the head was not removed in the operation.
Governor Lee issues Arbor Day proclamation designating May 5 as a day for South Dakotans to plant and nurture trees. The text notes regional tree coverage enhances towns and the prairie landscape. In politics, a Kentucky Senate stalemate shifts as Dr. Hunter withdraws, opening a three-way race among Lt. John Boyle, Senator Deboe, and Judge W. H. Holt.
The Yankton city council passed an ordinance aimed at driving out the Salvation Army from the city though the army may continue operations with reduced noise. Sioux City Journal notes a hopeful business climate in South Dakota as farmers expect a strong crop and general prosperity for 1897 despite tariff jitters.
The text mocks a public bills proposal for free scrubbing at baths laundries and pens, calling it the work of a practical joker or lunatic. It notes Senator Pettigrew as a rare butt for humor and reports the Tall Pickerel of the Sioux doubts the bill will become law, offering reassurance.
Ralph W. Wheetock cites the rise and fall of a three member Farmers' Alliance trio in South Dakota. Loucks Wardell and Cooley allegedly enriched themselves while aiding farmers, then drifted to politics or distant lands as reforms waned and times grew hard. The piece argues that inside reformers differ from outsiders in money making schemes.
The Argus Leader accuses Gov. Lee of bribery and intimidation during the legislative session to secure populist votes for sinch bills. Charges include offering patronage and appointments, pressuring Republicans to switch votes, and threatening vetoes. The paper invites official adjudication to prove or refute the allegations.
The governor accuses the board of charities and corrections of stealing coal from the Yankton insane asylum. He later appoints Father Haire to the board of regents, a man who had served on charities and corrections during the alleged theft period, making his action seem inconsistent.
Auditor Mayhew pushes a reform requiring signed receipts for all expenditures before payment. Populist leaders oppose the measure calling it an outrage. The debate frames state finances as a business problem with Mayhew praising the policy as proper administration amid looming value changes in South Dakota farming and land prices.
Regional newspaper clippings discuss agricultural markets with notes on wheat volatility and land values. The Elk Point Courier hints at a new woman reformer, while the Sioux City Journal laments Missouri river boundary commissions. The Argus-Leader reports criticism of auditor Mayhew over expense receipts, and the Canton News mocks the governor’s economy affecting appointees and the rights of the insane.
Postmaster Saml T Green reports the week ending April 26 1897 lists uncalled letters for Danner Jas A Howell John M Newell Robert McCallister A M Holly Mr TG Ruste Mr Allen Spielman Mr H A. Call for these letters and say advertised. If not claimed within two weeks they go to the dead letter office.
The State of South Dakota in Davison County issues a summons in a circuit court action with many defendants led by Finch VanSlyck Co and B Israel Co. to answer the complaint within thirty days after service at Mitchell. The document, dated April 27 1887, names multiple partners and firms and directs service of an answer to the plaintiff's attorney in Mitchell.
In Davison County South Dakota County Court the estate of Peter Walstrum deceased. Anna Walstrum has filed for Letters of Administration and a hearing is set for April 30 1897 at ten o'clock AM at the Mitchell Court House to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Dated Mitchell April 12 1897. E S Johnston judge Hoyt Cox county judge. J L Hannett attorney.
Evison M. Topliff as assignee of mortgage informs that default has occurred on the Dewiltt C. Lowe and Ann Lowe mortgage to Hiram D. Upton dated October 20 1891. The 1891 mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the northeast quarter section 20 township 104 range 60 Davison County at Mitchell South Dakota on May 29 1897 at 10 15 am. Sale to satisfy debt taxes and $25 attorney fees with lawful redemption.
Default on the 1890 mortgage of Mary Regan and John Regan to Hiram D. Upton. The note now owed, including taxes, totals $607.60. The property described lies in section 4, township 102, range 60, Davison County. Sheriff sale at Mitchell Courthouse front steps May 29, 1907, 10:00 a.m. to satisfy debt, interest, costs, and attorney fees. Assignee Bull Poplue Company acts as mortgagee’s attorney.
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