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Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1889

Page

4

Mitchell Printing Co Advertising Rates and Notices

The Mitchell Printing Co announces advertising options including one copy rates, substitutions, and club pricing with connections to leading publications. Rates list business cards six lines five dollars per year, local ads ten cents first insertion, five cents each followup. legal ads at statute rates. cards of thanks ten cents per line. marriage and death notices free of charge. obituaries, resolutions, and wedding presents five cents per line.

Dainty Republican To Become Morning Paper

Beginning Sunday next the Dainty Republican will be issued as a morning paper with full Associated Press dispatches and during the capital campaign a large extra edition will be printed each day.

Associated Press

Campaigns shift in Cass County politics stir suspense

The present administration maintains a safe course while a planned campaign targets Judge Moody in the Hills. Despite forecasts, Moody is expected to prevail at home. Gen Allen's near uncontested bid for North Dakota governor is challenged by Smith Summer, the mugwump sister and former council president, likely disturbing Cass County political harmony.

Judge Moody Iills Gen. Allen North Dakota Smith Summer Mugwump Cass County

Sioux J'alls Press on 1885 and 1889 political shifts

The piece argues that events from 1885 have no bearing on 1889. Jluron must risk her position with others. No credit should be given for merely stepping aside as she opposed the new deal. evidence suggests Sioux Falls did not support the new deal strongly, though supporters now claim many benefits.

Sioux J’alls Press Jluron Sioux Falls Washington

Arguments Against Reservation Opening Stir South Dakota Campaign

The piece notes that despite long efforts by residents and the press, opposition arises during a capital drive. It singles out one town in South Dakota as the unlikely source of the push, suggesting it would gain little from removing the barrier to the state’s overall development.

South Dakota

Provincial dispute over convention and local pride in South Dakota

The speaker argues that hatred of Bill Springer altered history and stalled a constitutional convention. He asserts South Dakota towns like Muron and Sioux Falls would gain status, while Huron faced bias and unequal treatment. He cites Gov Mellette and Senators Moody Edgerton as examples of magnified national attention.

Lill Springer Muron South Dakota Sioux Moody and Edgerton Washington Messrs Gifford Kanouse Huron

Old Settler Seeks Capital Location in South Dakota

A speaker urges placing the state capital west of the current center to improve property values and accessibility. The argument hinges on railroad connections and contiguity, noting central location alone does not guarantee future growth or easy reach for all residents.

Menno South Dakota

Mitchell's rail facilities claimed. towns unable to dispute

The passage extols Mitchell's rail facilities as unsurpassed, noting easy reach from Milwaukee and North Western systems and implying extensive railroad town connections. It asserts rapid accessibility from Black Hills and positions Mitchell as highly reachable compared with rivals.

Mitchell offers swift railroad connections to many Dakota points

The article highlights Mitchell's rapid rail links from Yankton Elk Point Canton Running Water Scotland Chamberlain Woonsocket Howard Madison Egan Redfield Aberdeen Milbank Bowale Sureka and all intervening places. It notes services from Watertown Brookings Clark Columbia Gettys burg Pierre Ifuron Salem Sioux Falls Centerville via Northwestern trains with minimal car changes and fastest routes from the Black Hills to Sioux City.

Mitchell Yankton Elk Point Canton Running Water Scotland Chamberlain Woonsocket Howard Madison Egan Redfield Aberdeen Milbank Bowale Sureka Milwaukee Watertown Brookings Clark Columbia Gettysburg Pierre Ifuron Salem Sioux Falls Centerville Northwestern Black Talls Sioux City Dakota

Endorsements and Affidavits Clash Over Longstall Appointment

The piece argues endorsements from unfamiliar editors weigh against affidavits on John Longstall's fitness for a named position. It notes a jealous tone in the opposition and questions the source of protests, claiming Democratic or doubtful origins. The Times is linked to a former railroad commissioner and aligned with the Church regime.

Huron John Longstall Longstaff South Dakota Times Smith Church

Commission completes work. South Dakota members head to Sioux Falls

The joint commission has finished its labors at Bismarck and the South Dakota members are due in Sioux Falls tonight. Judge Edgerton selected capable men for this delicate mission and they have served with credit to themselves and to the state. The full term of the agreement remains awaited with interest.

Joint Commission Bismarck South Dakota Sioux Falls Edgerton North Dakota Sioux Fats Constitutional Convention

Appalling leakage warned in Sioux Falls city affairs

A note to the city warns of ongoing missteps and cupidity among local actors. The piece urges vigilance by those with vital interests in city management to prevent further harm to residents and farmers alike.

Sioux Falls

Madison Sentinel editor faces libel suit over justice audit

Editor Mease of the Madison Sentinel is the target of a libel suit filed by the county sheriff, seen as punishment for views on liquor. A Senate water supply committee is expected to visit South Dakota, and Mitchell should invite its members to tour the artesian basin in the Jim Valley.

Mease Madison Sentinel Senate Northwest South Dakota Mitchell Jim Valley

Secretary Downey Extends Season’s Greetings for Fair Exposition

Secretary Downey of the South Dakota board of agriculture extends season’s compliments to the Republican. The coming exposition is assured to be the most successful in the society’s history.

Downey South Dakota Board of Agriculture

Chicago Move Set for Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Offices

The Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul company plans to move its traffic department to Chicago and will likely transfer all general offices there, deeming Chicago the natural and convenient location.

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Company Chicago

Mitchell Seeks Illinois Central Rail Line

Citizens urge securing the Illinois Central railroad to Mitchell. Officials state the right effort now will advance the project, and details await at the committee appointed last night.

Mitchell Illinois Central Railroad Tor

Miller Press Remarks on Energetic Dakota Newspapers

A quotation praising the persistent editors who sustain daily towns in Dakota, noting there would be few such towns without the energy and drive of U.S. newspaper men.

Miller Press Dakota U.S

Huronite Pushes Opening of Sioux Reservation

The Huronite strongly advocates opening the Sioux reservation and notes this stance narrows the opposition significantly.

Chief Hump Stands Firm Over Reservation Bill

The Cheyenne agency chief known as Chief Hump remains unpersuaded and refuses to sign the reservation bill. His stance marks a notable challenge to the bill's passage among agency leaders and related figures.

Hump Cheyenne Agency

Mitchell Seeks Illinois Central For Lower Rates

The Illinois Central means cheap coal and lower freight rates. Mitchell desires the Illinois Central. Sioux Falls groups discuss opening a capital daily at Pierre.

Illinois Central Mitchell Sioux Falls Pierre

Sure to Be Built Railroads Favored for Black Hills

A two year old letter to the Rapid City Journal argues opening the reservation would secure two railroads to the Black Hills from the Missouri River soon. The writer thinks Chamberlain will gain one line and remains confident both routes are possible.

Rapid

Excursion Rates to the G A R National Encampment Milwaukee

Excursion ticket sale begins August 21 with terms for return travel to Milwaukee. Rates a first class round trip, with half fare for certain children. Side trips allowed with return coupons kept by agent. Special sleeping car arrangements via Chicago and Milwaukee offices. Baggage limited to carryable items to ease handling.

Pleasant Ridge Social and Community Announcements

Rain is needed for corn and potatoes. Mrs Williams and daughter visit Mrs E Wright at her residence. A birthday party was held last Tuesday at Mr C Reitzel’s with many guests and a bountiful supper. A temperance rally is planned at Green Valley schoolhouse August 4 with Rev Wyckoff and others. Harvest home picnic on August 10 at Jim River invites all with baskets.

Williams Vernon E. Wright C. Reitzel Green Valley School House

Birthday Celebration at Reitzel Home Marked by Fifty Years

A Beulah township home hosted Mr. and Mrs. Christain Reitzel for a fiftieth birthday party on Tuesday night. About seventy five guests attended including his Harrisburg mother and Mrs. Goshert from Sterling. The gathering was described as very pleasant and memorable.

Christain Reitzel Beulah Township Mr. Reitzel Harrisburg Penn

Pension claims urged by U S agent Charles J Alden

Citizens with claims for pension bounty back pay or other government sums are urged to consult Charles J Alden United States pension agent and war claim attorney free of charge He will be at the Alex Mitchell hotel Mitchell Dakota on Wednesday July 24 1889 with offices in the McMillan block La Crosse Wisconsin.

Charles J. Alden United States Alden Alex. Mitchell Mitchell Dakota McMillan Block la Crosse Wisconsin Washington M. Krebs Devil's Lake Reservation L’art Totten N. D Indian Office Commissioner of Indian Affairs Congress Devils Lake Tee Ruger Department of Dakota War Department North Dakota Abraham Lincoln Buford Pembina Totten Fort Abraham Lincoln Fort Buford Fort Pembina Fort Totten

J K Smith Sells Matched Horses to Sioux City Buyer

Gone to Sioux City J K Smith sold his matched horses Tom and Jessie to FP W Little of Sioux City and will ship them tonight. The consideration is said to be a matter of record.

J.K. Smith Tom Jessie FP. W. Little Sioux City

Sioux City Attractives: Little Owns Pair of Steppers

The piece notes the white faced horses will be missed from the streets and cheers Mr. Little for owning the most attractive pair of steppers in Sioux City.

Little Sioux City

Social Courtesies Mark City Visit Banquet at Mitchell House

Educational visitors toured the city in private carriages last evening and enjoyed the sights. This evening they attend a banquet at the Alex Mitchell house.

Alex. Mitchell

Syrup of Igs Promises Health and Cleanse

Of health and strength renewed and of ease and comfort follows the use of Syrup of Igs, as it acts in harmony with nature to effectually cleanse the system when costive or bilious. For sale in 50c and $1.00 bottles by all leading druggists.

California California Fig Syrup CO San Francisco Cal

Huggins Relocates to Portland for Loan Brokerage

A Portland circular reports Frank Huggins has moved to Portland Oregon and joined A W Oco bock in the loan and brokerage business. The note wishes him continued prosperity.

For Sale 480 Acres North of Mitchell Dakota

480 acre tract of choice farming land in sections 28 and 33 three miles north of Mitchell Dakota. Complete abstract. No encumbrances. Patented. Terms reasonable. Address Geo Conover Marion Illinois.

Mitchell Dakota Conover Marion, Ills

Emissaries Speak as Yankton Talks Capital

Mitchell and Hur on emissaries discuss capital with Yanktonians today. Sioux Falls Press denies a rumor of a capital town opposing the reservation opening. Reading room and circulating library hours set for Saturday 7 to 10 PM. Andrew Gannon sells boot and shoe stock to Alpena buyer. goods to be moved there. Jared I. Stone takes possession of Central Lunch rooms. Karl to depart for Guthrie soon. Bowdle property near the university being overhauled and repainted for Prof. Taylor family occupancy.

Sioux Falls Andrew Gannon Alpena Jared I. Stone Karl Guthrie Bowdle University Prof. Taylor

Deafness Cure Claim by Constitutional Remedies

Advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure will cure deafness caused by catarrh. Explains deafness from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and claims nine of ten cases stem from catarrh. Offers one hundred dollars for any case not cured, invites readers to send for free circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo

Northwestern Line Special Half-Fare Excursions

The Northwestern Line offers single-fare round trips on August 6 and 20, September 10 and 24, and October 8 from Chicago to a wide sweep of western destinations beyond Sioux City Omaha and Kansas City. Tickets may start only on sale day, return within thirty days, with west-of-Missouri River stopovers. Excursion tickets also available from St Paul Minneapolis Duluth and Wisconsin points to southwestern Minnesota and Dakota on the same dates. Contact agents or T W Teasdale for rates and details.

Milwaukee Chicago Rockford Reeport Monroe Madison Kilbourn City A. F. Merrill Milwaukee Terminal Lines Mason Street Starting Point James River Sioux City Dakota Minnesota Mapleton Iowa Iowa Dakota Iowa & Dakota Prairie-du-Chien Pullman’s Palace Car Company C. A. Garcelon CO. M St. Paul R’y Co Chicago, St. Paul Minneapolis & Omaha Omaha Kansas City Nebraska Kansas Colorado Wyoming Montana Utah Idaho Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Missouri Missouri River St. Paul Minneapolis Duluth Wisconsin T. W.teasdale

What Does This Mean

A Watertown newsletter notes that $6,000 of public funds was spent with little discernible benefit and suggests real estate interests may be favored. Critics question further spending and hint capital may be a pretext for ulterior motives.

Watertown Courier News

Lady in South Carolina Praises Mother's Friend Paste

A South Carolina woman reports a shorter labor with less pain on her third birth, doctors astonished by the ease and she thanks Mother's Friend. She directs readers to Bradfield Reg. Co. in Atlanta for details, noting it is sold by H. Scallin.

Bradfield Reg. Co Atlanta, Ga H. Scallin

And Both Will Win The Charles Mix County Race

The big county contest pits corn against hogs in Charles Mix County with high stakes and local interest centered on agricultural outcomes.

Chas Mix Charles Mix County

Republican County Convention Notice in Davison Dakota

Notice to Republican electors of Davison county that a delegate convention will meet at Mitchell court house on August 17 at 2 PM to choose nine delegates for the state convention on August 28 at Huron and nine delegates for the district convention. The call lists precinct delegate seats and caucus date August 14 at 7 PM.

Davison County Dakota Mitchell Hiuron 4Th Judicial District Judicial District Central Committee G. A. Mathews Perry Badger Blendon Mt. Vernon Beulah Mitchell West Side Mitchell East Side Prosper Lisbon Union Baker Tobin Rome M. B. Scorr L.N. Seaman Mircneln, Dak

Bradfield Regulator Promoted for Women’s Disorders

An old advertisement urges young women to use Bradfield’s Female Regulator as a tonic for disorders peculiar to women and during change of life. It directs readers to write Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta, Georgia for particulars and notes S. H. Scallin sells the product.

Bradfield Reg. Co Atlanta, Ga S. H. Scallin

Notice of commutation proof for Anne Page land claim

Anne Page of Mitchell Davison County Dakota filed notice of intention to make commutation proof for her claim on land lot 13 section 2 township 102 range 62, to be proven before the register and receiver at Mitchell on September 10 1889. She lists Ira Pingry Albert Smith William A Toom bly and Henry Seall as witnesses of continuous residence and cultivation. Signed H Rowley Register.

Lind Ollice Mitchell, Dak Mitchell Dakota Anne Page Davison County Ira Pingry Albert Smith William A.e. Toombly Henry Seall H. Rowley Register

Mortgage Foreclosure Notice for 160 Acre Parcel in Dakota Territory

Default on a July 11 1883 mortgage by Elizabeth Brearley to Elijah Butterfield leads to foreclosure. The debt totals 471.87 with 376 principal 96.87 interest and 100 attorney fees. Property described as the northeast quarter of section 14 township 102 range 62, Davison County Dakota Territory. Sale set for September 16 1889 at 1 PM at Mitchell courthouse front door.

Elizabeth Brearley County of Davison Territory of Dakota Elijah Butterfield Mitchell Territory Dakota Mitchell, D.T

Twin City Racing Meeting Closes After Ten Day Run

The Twin City racing meeting at Hamline track ends with strong crowds and praise from visiting horsemen who call the track among the best. Results on the last day at Saratoga include winners Eminence White Nose Marshal Luke George Corbett Royal Carter Morse Premier Catalpa Net Watkins and a note on a land allotment dispute at Devils Lake with Indians opposing severalty and taxation.

St, Pau Hamline Saratoga Eminence Successor Milton White Nose Leontine Minnie Palmer Marshal Luke Golightly Kittie R George Corbett Fred Zeibig Woodburn Royal Carter Bocarcio George Angus

Murdered for Money in Edgerton Home

Isabelle Ryerson, 50, living alone in Edgerton, Wis., was found dead at 10 a.m. in her bed with a broken, discolored neck. A broken chest and scattered contents suggest robbery as the motive. An inquest is underway with no clue yet.

Janesville Wis Isabelle Ryerson Edgerton

Flood and cyclone wreck Bloomfield business district

New York reports Brooklyn and New Jersey towns, including Bloomfield and Elizabeth, hit by floods and a tornado. The Bloomfield business center is flooded, brick row buildings endangered, and several lives feared lost. Damage runs into hundreds of thousands across Essex County and adjoining areas as rail lines are washed out and roads submerged.

New York Bloomfield N. J Elizabeth New Jersey South Orange Seabury & Johnson East Orange Neck Newark Essex Poughkeepsie Ellis Corners Ulster County Highlands Matthew Harcourt John Nelson Kingston N. Y New England Boston New York Central New Haven Hartford

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