Mitchell and surrounding area notes mix of commerce and politics
Mitchell coverage notes grain buying by Huyck at Bend and nearby merchants selling lard oil and cylinder oils. Scriven named secretary of South Dakota Republican State Committee. Madison Leader reports Scriven of Mitchell as secretary. Prairie chicken hunts draw crowds while rules compliance sparks debate. Grand Army of the Republic encampment tickets to Washington and Dale Warner governor talk appear amid local business ads.
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Madison
Joe Greene
Republicn State Central Committee
John H. Scriven
Mitchell
A. M
South Dakota
H. W. Kress & Co
Grand Army of the Republic
Washington D. C
C. M
St. P. Ry
W. W. Cole
World’s Fair Entertainments Plan Debut Teas At Court House
Neighborhood notes cover social plans for a Yellow Tea at the court house set for Thursday August 25 1892 with ice cream and cake and a committee list for decorations ice cream soliciting advertising and more. Reading on local visits and committee meetings notes show many residents involved.
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Court House
Kratz
Misses Keith
Susie Ralston
Bracy
Ida Colvin
Emma Colvin
Mabel Robinson
Dot Robinson
Maude Silsby
Hayes
Harker
Couglin
Moore
Minnie Anderson
Edith Anderson
Espy
McDonald
Mary Windle
May Rogers
Julia Rogers
Mary Preston
Ollis Prescott
Agnes Tenny
Miss Williams
Quigley
Lulu Selby
Mesdames
Morrow
Downey
Teall, Lewis, Winsor, Noble
Oswald
Miner
Edgerly
Robinson and
World editor dismissed over arbitration clash
The New York World’s managing editor was discharged by the owner who insisted he leave immediately after a dispute over arbitration. The proprietor threatened to remove him with the office watchman if he lingered, amid a confrontation over the succession.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
The
New York World
Butler Charged With Mail Fraud in Huron Letter Case
W P Butler prominent in Huron politics faces federal charges for using the United States mails fraudulently under an assumed name. He allegedly wrote a scurrilous letter to J D Jessup of Huron. The case will be tried before the U S court in November.
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W. P. Butler
Huron
United States
J. D. Jessup
Law Laughs At Love In Enforced Mitchell Marriage
A sensational divorce case centers on Dr W Warren Perry forced into a marriage with Florence Evans in Illinois after a seduction charge. Perry seeks annulment claiming coercion and intoxication with legal maneuvering ahead at the November term.
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W. Warren Perry
la Salle
W. W. Perry
Florence Evans
Springfield
Ill
Elizabeth
Perry
Minnie Bergen
Peru
Illinois
Ottawa
Miss Byvans
The Other Side of the Story in Perry Promise Case
Mrs Minnie Perry of Peru Illinois accuses Perry of breaking a promise of marriage after another suitor’s approach. Perry allegedly planned to wed Minnie after dental college in Iowa City and later to marry another woman in Elizabeth. Deputies halted the second wedding as the suit proceeds.
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Minnie Perry
Bergen
Perry
Peru
Ill
Iowa City
Elizabeth
Penny
Clewe
Deserted husband driven from Tyndall after attempted tar and feather
Our Tyndall correspondent reports Charles Maynard, who left his wife two years ago with another woman, has returned and was received by his wife. An embryo mob tried to tar and feather him but backed off after the wife pleaded. He was told to leave town immediately.
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Tyndall
Republican
Charles Maynard
Turf Goods Ad Near Main and Second
Whips trunks valises grip sacks blankets nets robes collars lines bridles call and see it turf goods as cheap as can be bought opposite First National Bank at Main and Second.
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First National Bank
Crisis in its affairs University of the Northwest appeal urged
Sioux City leaders urged business and civic groups to back Dr. Brush in building the University of the Northwest. He warned a crisis looms without assured support and emphasized completing the main building by September next year. His past successes at Upper Iowa and Dakota University projects are cited as proof.
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Thos. Fullerton
Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Dr. Pierce
University of the Northwest
Sioux City Journal
R. C. Glass
Brush
Glass
Sioux City
Upper Iowa University
Dakota University
Mitchell
Chamberlain plans entertaining Democratic convention visit
The Plankinton Herald notes preparations to entertain the Democratic state convention with music by the Scotland Military band. About $500 has been raised to support proper entertainment and care, reflecting Chamberlain’s energetic approach and community involvement.
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Plankinton
Chamberlain
Scotland
A Unique Quilt Exhibit Proposed for State Fair
I P Isounsbury reports meeting Mrs A E A Fuller in Mitchell who laments Argus Leader premiums not open to the state. Fuller showed a robe she worked on for ten years made of prairie chicken feathers and plans to exhibit it at the World's Fair, hoping it may travel to the state fair.
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I. P. Isounsbury
Argus-Leader
Mitchell
A. E. A. Fuller
Electric light plant seeks additional capacity for exposition
W M Moore arrives from St Paul to study increasing lighting at Thompson Houston plant. Current demand nears limit and adding exposition lighting may exceed supply, but officials believe they can overcome the challenge. The Time is Lowered. News also notes Maud S record beaten at Washington Park Chicago. Nancy Hanks reaches 2 072. George Hooker offers sand from leased pits with orders directed to his wife or Charley Ward's store.
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W. M.moore
Thompson-Houston Electric Light Company
St. Paul
Exposition Building
Washington Park
Chicago
Maud S
Nancy Hanks
Charley Ward
George Hooker
Davison County Elevator Names Officers for Year
At a Davison County Elevator Co. board meeting Henry Parry was elected president and C. J. Johnson secretary. L. W. Lewis will buy grain for the company this year.
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Davison County Elevator Co
Henry Parry
C. J. Johnson
L.W. Lewis
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Grant Barber
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