Republican County Convention at Mitchell August 8 1886
The Republican delegate convention for Davison county will meet at the Mitchell court house August 8 1886 at 1 p.m. to select seven delegates for the territorial convention in Yankton September 22 1886. Totals list township representation and primary dates set for Labor Day. Thurman predicts John Sherman will lead Ohio's delegation to the next national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison County
Diexota
Court House
Mitchell
Yankton
Eknch Township
Tithe County
Perry
Badger
Lisbon
Blendon
Onion
Vernon
Rome
Reguirer
Atul
O.O Stanciovteld
Thurman
John Sherman
Ohio
Next Dakota Governor Hints From Day Favors Elk Point Tie
M H L Day says the next Dakota governor will be Ziebach or Caulfield. The writer doubts the governor will reside in the territory. Day county Democrats formed with Major C Boyd Barrett of Aberdeen aiding. They instructed delegates to back M W Sheafe of Elk Point and Watertown at the congressional convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. HL. Day
Dakota
Ziebach
Caulfield
Territory
Day County
C. Boyd Barrett
Aberdeen
M. W. Sheafe
Elk Point
Watertown
English politician William TH retires from politics
William TH, known for a strenuous bid as vice-president running mate with Mancock, announces plans to retire from politics. The statement comes about six years after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William TH
Mancock
Spies Anarchist Plots And Iowa Prohibition Debate Remembered
The piece recalls the anarchist Spies scheming with poison syringe tactics and foresees law and order clashes after a Sioux City preacher murder. It argues temperance debates are settled by law, urges capturing perpetrators, and criticizes land-entry practices exposed by Secretary Lamson. It also covers a reform order to Commissioner Sparks on canceling entries and holding hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Lowa
Iowa
Law and Order
Sparks
Lami
Mitchell Votes Bond For Water Works In Aberdeen Pioneer
Mitchell approved a $50,000 bond measure Tuesday to fund a water works system. The Aberdeen Pioneer notes Mitchell’s energetic leadership and the city’s deserved prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Mitchell
Defiance Line Bridge Nears Completion on Aster Milwaukee Route
The Floyd crossing on the Aster line of the Milwaukee will be finished by August 15 with two 100 foot Howe truss spans set for double tracks. Foundations nearly done and the structure on the ground. The plan aims to begin track-laying soon after completion as graders race ahead toward the Little Sioux river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Floyd
Milwaukee
Sioux City
Des Moines
Little Sioux
News Demand Over Opinion Says Geo D Perkins
Geo D Perkins urges town editors to prioritize news over opinion and warns against loans or favors from politicians or town bosses. He advocates independence from money, entanglements, and partisan politics while calling for higher moral standards to raise press quality and public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. D. Perkins
Dakota and Dakotans full of regionwide notes
The Dakota papers report on Bismarck's prosperity and Vermillion's artesian well plan, Mandan's stance on Fort Lincoln, and a freight car theft in Ellendale. Legal and academic moves include U S court in the Hills and Professor Vance appointed at Dakota University. Local items cover taxes in Cass County, weddings at Grand Forks, Yankton hotel demand, and a possible suicide near Asuron.
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Vermillion
Mandan
Standing Rock
Fort Lincoln
Ellendale
Marshal Maratta
United States
Carlind
United States Court
Vance
Racine
Wisconsin
Dakota University
Deadwood Pioneer
Gifford
Palmer
Yankton
Fargo Argus
Cass County
Fargo
Murphy
Grand Forks
Yankton Press
Grant County
Bismarck
Murder Verdict in Chezelmas Case Near Ashton
Alphonse Chezelmas was found shot near his home between Ashton and Athol. A coroner's inquest ruled he was killed by an unknown assailant returning home. suspicion falls on a former employee who recently vanished. A county reward may be posted. Chezelmas owned 450 acres west of Ashton.
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Aberdeen
D.T
Alphonse Chezelmas
Ashton
Athol
Black Hills
Chezelmas
France
J. W. Hallett
Plankinton Weather, Hail Storm, and Local Incidents
A rain on the 27th aids corn and flax in Plankinton with a hail storm described as ten miles square causing damaged homes and likely crop loss. A dispute between Beuzeville and an Englishman ended without violence. A Weatherbury lightning death is reported. prairie chicken shootings spark arrests. In Wolsey harvests end, yields vary by crop with dry weather lowering corn prospects. local injuries and visits also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Mutual Protection Association of
Wolsey
Cogan
the Journal
William Eldredge
Ipswich Welcomes New United States Land Office Receiver
Major L A Burke arrives in Ipswich after appointment as receiver of the U S land office at Aberdeen. A gaily decorated engine and local townsfolk join a reception and banquet in his honor amid broad approval from supporters. Ep Carirlt urges stronger game protection as August 1 ends protections for prairie chickens and quails.
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Ipswich
L.A. Burke
United States Land Office
Aberdeen
Washington
Roscoe
Loyalton
CariraLt
Mitchell
Farmers urged to petition ban on prairie chicken shooting
J F Hanson argues before the county, urging residents in Davidson County to petition the next county commissioners meeting to prohibit prairie chicken shooting in the area, criticizing local prohibition supporters as reckless hunters.
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Davison County
J. F. Hanson
Marriage of Ida Reitzel and E J Wallen at Mitchell
The quiet country life was brightened by the marriage of Miss Ida Reitzel and Mr. E J Wallen of Marshalltown Tuesday night at the bride's parents home. Rev John of Grand View officiated with many neighbors attending. gifts included a table castor and a $20 gold piece. Funeral for Georgie Jackson noted with a heartfelt verse, aged eighteen months.
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Ida Reitzel
E. J. Wallen
Marshalltown
Town
Chris. Reitzel
Mr. John
Grand View
John
Messrs. Mason
Bobb
Pine, Ward, Peck
Pine, Ward, Peck, Johnson, A. R. Reitzel, Jacob Reitzel
Wright
Georgie
George
Cora Jackson
Hutzelton
Verndale
Minnesota
S. J. Winegar
Mr. Washburn
Special Meeting of County Commissioners in 1886 Mt Vernon Election Ordered
Special meeting held July 29 1886 with full board. Refund for Sarah Filkins double assessment $125. Treasurers and clerks of Lisbon and Baker townships approved salaries. Mt Vernon incorporation election ordered for August 1886 with polls 9am to 4pm. Bridge repairs and wolf bounties noted.
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Board of County Commissioners
Sarah Filkins
Lisbon
Baker
G. A. Martin
A. J. Annis
John Cook
Baker School
Reat
John McClurg
Eae
Ieee
Henry McGuire
Board of Health
J.C. Tatman
Mt. Vernon
Board of County Commissioner
John Head
J.C. Roth
Merman S. Mulligan
D. D. Jackson
County Board Proceedings July 1886 and Testimonials
The record covers a July 30 1886 meeting of the Davison County board of commissioners approving a bid by C P Jones for two bridges over Jim River and Firesteel Creek, listing commissioners fees, adjournment sine die, and a certification by the county clerk. It includes testimonials from J D Cox Ohio governor and Wm F Aiken Maryland chemist praising Munson lightning rods for the deaf and dumb asylum, with endorsements by professors.
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F. Slade
Mitchell Printing Co
J. KF. Bradley Mdse
W. W. Gardner
C.P. Jones
L. H. Johnston
Jim River
Firesteel
Lewis
Dakota
Davison
Board of County Commissioners
Onto
Columbus
J Grnrs
Munson
J. D. Cox
Ohio
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Mitchell Capital
the Tribune
Asuron
Alphonso Chezilma
Here
Dakota News
Plankinton
Beulah
Mr. Lehman
Bryan
J. C. Lehman
Wallen—Reitzel
Pleasant Ridge
Adelst Sth
B. Clark
Methodist Church of
Twombly
A. Nabinger
W. Grifith
A. Conkling
Aurey
A.d.n
Lttle Georgie
Stalin
A, Platner
M. M. McDonald
Het Pater Cesar
Sine Die
J. 1K
Smivti
M. D. Lewis
Wm. FE. A. Aiken
University of Maryland
E. A. Aiken
R. T. Brown
South Dakota
W.S. Crouse
Henry Ahern
Geo. A. Johnston
Cook Block
Bhat
West
John C. West & Co
W. Madison St
Chicago
Ill
St. Mary’s Institute
Chartered Institution
Prairie DU Chien
School Sisters of Notre Dame
Sean
Tvo
Osparicross, Ot. Mary's Institute, Prairie du Chien, Wis
FOX & Wiltyy
West of
China
Rust Free
Paints
IL. O. Gale
Mitchell, Dakota
Mitchell Roller Mills
Suispley
Yankee
Nik Sy
THE
Grand Detour Plow CO
L. W. Adamsi
1St Street
Mais
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