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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1894
Page
12
W J Healey sells Mica axle grease in ten pound pails and supplies for hardware needs. Bowdle Newcomer offer real estate loans at low rates. The drove of locals includes a pasture inquiry and a church social success. Weather notes report 1.05 inches of rain. several town moves and a court decision in Fullerton appeal.
Misses Mary Hubbard and Ellen Jackson are at the institute. Grace Gordonier was baptized and joined the church. Died July 24, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Schrayer. Isaac Hughes sold land to Ohio men for 3200 dollars. Prairie chicken protection talks, threshing, and race track prep feature among farm and community items. Funeral for Mrs A C Shepherd set, age 22. Also rural notices on well work, housing updates, and a Democratic Hand county convention report.
KE. Kearney, pioneer blacksmith of Mitchell South Dakota, announces a first class horseshoer and plow workman will give special attention to roadsters. Prices adjusted to current times. Located at 2ast First Street.
A fire at the Catholic Seminary on the south side overnight burned the building to the ground despite quick response. The Holy Family School nearby escaped major damage, while investigators suspect arson. Criticism focused on a faulty fire alarm system and delays in reporting the blaze.
The Huronite praises Mitchell for hosting the tenth annual meeting and the Corn Belt Exposition despite hard times. It notes Mitchell's Corn Palace will proceed with the event to showcase South Dakota’s grain production and urges every county to contribute a strong exhibit for statewide benefit.
Herbert Hall Winslow the New York dramatist received an absolute divorce at Yankton from his wife after a two year court battle. The March 1893 trial, five days long, featured the plaintiff as the main mover in the case and a teary courtroom display that swayed jurors. Judge Smith granted the motion to set aside the jury verdict, a decision widely approved by Yankton residents who had sided with Winslow from the start.
Tuesday evening militia meeting drew few members due to heat. Captain Elise dispatched squads to sweep the business district and escort two men to the armory, signaling strict rule enforcement.
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