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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
7
A fragmentary note reports a late evening incident at a local venue with unclear details. Residents describe a tense atmosphere as authorities investigate suspected disturbances and crowd reactions remain unsettled.
Mrs. Catharine Dean died Saturday after a fall on the sidewalk injured her thigh and internal injuries. She was born in Newark New York April 12 1828 and lived in Manchester Iowa before moving to Mitchell. Funeral at C C Dean home conducted by Rev H S Wilkinson with pallbearers and graveside rites at Graceland cemetery.
Sunday at 2 o clock funeral services were held for Mrs. Willard Snow at her son Henry Snow’s Rowley street home. A large gathering of friends paid respects to a woman described as a benediction and help to many.
The Capital reports Mayor Branson ordered police Chief to stop Mormon missionaries from house to house canvassing and street meetings over polygamy. Missionaries agreed to desist after the mayor’s directive citing concerns they advocate polygamy.
South Dakota National Guard Company 1s under Captain Rathbun returns to Mitchell after maneuvers at Fort Riley Kansas. The 400 men camped on city hall lawn, toured the region, and await the corn palace events with continued army training and forthcoming railroad plans.
A large crew removes corn decorations from the Corn Palace exterior under Dr Dundas, with four weeks to opening. Mitchell and South Dakota anticipate a big week as the northwest’s fall event, featuring red corn, county exhibits, and statewide promotion during Corn Palace week.
A 16 year old, William Timm, drowned Sunday evening while seining Firesteel creek near Mt Vernon. His companions saw him drop after a cramp while freeing a seine snagged on a barb wire. Attempts to retrieve him lasted about ninety minutes before his body surfaced. Funeral services were held in Mt Vernon.
The Republican reports Parkston citizens obtained an injunction blocking use of remaining water works funds for a city hall. Judge Smith of Yankton was unavailable, so Judge Smith of this city heard the case and upheld the injunction after arguments by French, Orvis, and J. L. Quinn. A. K. Grumw vowed continued effort to complete the project by alternate means.
Notice is given that bids will be received at this office up to September 4, 1906 to furnish county coal from Hocking Valley and Pocahontas delivered in bin at courthouse per ton Best Hocking Valley coal in sheds Best Hocking Valley coal delivered in any part of the city for county poor persons County commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids O D Stearns County Auditor
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