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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1898
Page
8
An invitation to call and view the store’s new fall offerings across departments. The note promises daily additions, increasing business, and improved values in dress goods, trimmings, carpets, cloaks, mackintoshes, shoes, and groceries, with a pledge to please customers with low prices.
On the eve of the Republican convention the city buzzes with candidate headquarters along Main street and banners as delegates arrive from the south east and north. Rumors swirl about possible nominations including Van Cise and Phillips amid a busy field for congress and state offices. The convention opens tomorrow at noon in the pavilion.
Chairman Elliott presides as temporary organization forms with an anti machine candidate likely against the rival side. The anti seeks H. J. Rice as chairman, while the opposing group has not yet named its choice. The corn palace interior gleams with bunting and flags under electric lights, creating a welcoming scene for delegates whose seats bear their names.
Earl Daniels died at his parents’ home Monday night after nearly a year of illness. He had been bedbound, visited Chicago for possible treatment, and shown to have tuberculosis of the bone with nerve involvement. Funeral services were held at 3:30 Tuesday at the residence with ministers Burleigh and Teall. burial followed at Graceland cemetery.
The document records strong resolutions regarding the influence of bossism in political matters. It notes official actions taken and the stance of authorities on removing undue control, aiming to curb corruption and restore electoral integrity.
Davison county Republicans convened at the courthouse with Enoch Champlin as temporary chair. They endorsed J. H. Scriven for state auditor, laid credentials rules, and elected four city and five county delegates with H L Bras and Geo A Silsby among delegates awaiting final decision.
A compilation titled A Book of Dakota Rhymes presents the best writings of South Dakota poets assembled under Rev. B. W. Burleigh and Prof. G. G. Wenzlaff. The volume showcases local talent with works by Anna E. Bagstad, Mortimer C. Brown, Will P. Chamberlain, and others. It is sold at one dollar per volume and aims to enrich home libraries with Dakotan themes.
Miss Celeste Coghlan will present a grand concert at the opera house on Tuesday evening August 30 assisted by H E Phillips baritone from St Paul and local sopranos Mrs Lou Ella B Smith and Miss Gertrude Becker Mrs Maude Sibby Nichols will accompany and Hoyts orchestra will perform several numbers The artist has not sung in some time and aims to delight the city's musical audience.
Scriven pursued the state auditor race while Bras withdrew and Libby was nominated by acclamation. Harmony was restored through mutual concessions and the convention adjourned. A county central committee set September 24 for the county convention to nominate county officers. EE Haynes and Dee Cox were added to township committees.
A large social gathering hosted by Miss Emily Bras and Miss Grace Mark moved indoors due to rain and wind. Guests enjoyed music by Mrs. H G Nichols and Miss Florence Gregory, games including battleship-letter formation, and a five course supper served by several helpers. Named invited attendees include W A Barber H E Hitchcock H G Nichols and Sioux City residents Chas Stevens and many others.
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