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A damaged OCR snippet mentions a clock, a rejection, and a local office. Readable words include office and action but key details are garbled, leaving the core event unclear.
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1890
Page
6
A damaged OCR snippet mentions a clock, a rejection, and a local office. Readable words include office and action but key details are garbled, leaving the core event unclear.
Local papers preview the Madison Mitchell games, with Mitchells sending strong ball players to clash at the Fair Grounds diamond. Madison aims for title glory as the home club reorganizes and fosters strong fan support for the Friday to Saturday series.
The Republican League of Mitchell met at the courthouse with a strong turnout. Delegates chosen were W. H. Helwig, H. Dillon, and Chas. J. Johnson with alternates A. K. Dean, A. B. Hager, and L. Q. Hardesty. Speakers urged loyal work to combat third party challenges and boost the party in Davison County and beyond. A city caucus was noted for the evening as preparations for the state convention continued.
Capital reporter questions Geo A Johnston about his gubernatorial bid and outlook. Johnston says sickness at home not discouraging, denies withdrawing for any other ticket position, plans to stay in the field until delegates decide, and defends his delegation as honorable and capable. He aims to avoid shame regardless of defeat.
Unfortunate Alex McLean was Tuesday taken to Yankton to be received into the state hospital for the insane. The board of insanity ruled him a proper subject for treatment and he was ordered taken thither. He did not know he was being moved and believed he was going to Sioux City to deal in real estate. Phin Powers helped place him on the train, with Sheriff Dwight and Marshal Irvine in the adjacent car.
Mrs. E A Gilbert sells her stock of drugs books stationery and other goods to her son Walter E Gilbert. Charles M Wilcox to take a partnership interest. They plan moving stock to Hot Springs South Dakota by Milwaukee Road tomorrow. Both men described as capable druggists and promising young businessmen.
The rink interior now appears inviting and attractive with halsemined walls and paneled ceilings. Stencil work near the stage is underway and being fixed up neatly. A ten foot walk to the west door has been laid, and Manager Davis grows proud of the hail itself.
N Grant returned last Tuesday from West Superior with a carload of Dakota horses sold to good advantage. He participated in a trotting and a running race, and though his horses ran untrained, he earned second money in both events.
Mr. Clark repudiates Woonsocket News report that he thanked God for the independent party. He says his words were misquoted and cannot be read to imply such a thing. A staunch Republican, he sees no excuse for the third party's existence.
Mr J M Elder and daughter Miss Jennie, brother of Mrs E A Gilbert, were in the city Wednesday to attend the marriage of Miss Irene Gilbert to Mr Frank P Stearns tomorrow. Mr and Mrs E Stearns of Waterloo Iowa and Mr J T Stearns and daughter Miss Bessie of Chamberlain are expected to be in attendance.
The Scandian vian League of Davison county issues a mass convention statement urging political recognition for their people, reduced legislature, railroad reforms, Blaine’s reciprocity, free silver, national anti trust law, and support for Geo A Johnston’s gubernatorial nomination in South Dakota.
The funeral for Willie Koch, six year old son of William Koch, was held at 9 am Friday from the Catholic church with a Missa Cantata by Rev. Geo Sheehan. A large crowd attended and scholars from the Sisters school joined over ninety in memory. Pale bearers included Eugene McGovern, Frank Gormley, Eddie McGovern, Louis Welch, Henry Wingenheimer, and James Gormley. Remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery amid the Kochs’ expressed sympathy.
An estimate notes a nationwide potato shortage spurring inquiries about South Dakota supply. Davison County reports a larger crop than prior years with excellent quality and solid yield across the county. About 250 acres are planted in twelve towns.
The county plans to ship crops that average 70 bushels per acre, totaling 17 500 bushels. With tuber prices rising, those who have spare stock can expect good pay for their efforts.
At St Marys church on August 20 1890 Frank P Stearns married Irene Gilbert daughter of Mrs E A Gilbert. The ceremony was conducted by Rev John H Babcock with ushers Kibbe and Scallin. The couple left for Spirit Lake Iowa then to reside with the Gilberts and later on their own. A large array of gifts was presented. Jacob Lehman and Walter Pine returned from a overland trip to Nebraska and Kansas disappointed with crops and plan to move back to Beulih township Beulih farmland remains their home.
Charles Seib died Saturday morning at 9 o clock after a period of ill health. He leaves nine children including Mrs. W H Helwig and Mrs John G Helwig. Remains will be shipped to Clarence New York for interment. Rev Jon Morris is reported in good health and has moved to Centralia Washington.
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