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Newspaper

Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1890

Page

6

Loyal Brevities and Local Moves in Mitchell

Firemen prep for a New Year’s rink bail hoping for a grand success. Hood’s Sarsaparilla touted as a radical remedy for scrofula and cures. Mrs. Davenport heads to Chicago as daughters stay. Mr. Everitt Smith leaves farming life for Badger township. Hall’s Hair Renewer advertised. A fruit jobber notes Mitchell near top in state business. Chas H Obland buys Justus Rogers residence in Scott’s addition. John E Green hosts a surprise party with gifts. Sanders concedes defeat and promotes good sportsmanlike conduct. Dr. Bartlett of Concord endorses Cherry Pectoral for whooping cough. Gen. B. Waddell moves from Mitchell to Sioux City. Clarence Halphide promoted. Sarsaparilla benefits appetite before meals. N B Ashby lauds South Dakota agriculturists and Alliance delegates. writes on The Riddle of the Sphinx.

Hood J. L. Davenport Chicago L. O. Gale Sadié Davenport Everitt Smith Badger Township Hall Sioux Falls Mitchell Chas. H. Obland St. P. M&o. Raiway Company Justus Rogers Scott John E. Green Green Pp. A. Sanders Ayer Dr. Bartlett Concord Mass B. Waddell Adame Sanborn Sioux City Clarence Halphide Waddell Ashby J. C. Palmer

Winsor and Mohr Form Law and Real Estate Partnership

Frank H. Winsor and Henry J. Mohr join to form a law and real estate partnership with Mohr moving to Winsor's office. The pair are described as a Democrat and a Republican, both Americans and Germans, regarded as energetic hustlers and capable men.

Frank H. Winsor Henry J. Mohr

Clodfelter Tries to Get Even in Bribery Case

John Clodfelter, who warned H. C. Preston he would get even, attempted to have Preston arrested for bribery before Judge Abbey. Clodfelter swore that J. H. Rew gave him $2 as Preston's agent for a debt, but Preston was discharged on motion by his attorney after J. M. Pease spoke for the prosecution.

John Clodfelter H. C. Preston Preston Abbey Clodfelter J. H. Rew J. M. Pease W. Bras

The Cement Plant Work to Begin Next Spring

D A Mizener reports to the Republican that the Joseph Ple vt and Cynthia H Martyn lands near Mitchell were transferred to L J Pettitt the cement capitalist, with payment completed. Pettitt has invested over 30000 in lands within three miles of Mitchell. Work will begin in spring to build a plant costing about 500000 after weather allows.

D. A. Mizener The Republican Joseph Plevt Cynthia H. Martyn L. J. Pettitt Pettit Mitchell Mizener

Thanksgiving Day Social Highlights In Evening

Thanksgiving day opened bright and mild and social events filled the evening. The paper notes feasts and gatherings across the community, with residents enjoying the festive mood and local hospitality into night.

Thanksgiving services unite Methodists and Baptists in praise

A large audience at the Methodist church attended a union service with Rev. A. R. Boggs, choir selections, and Rev. J. R. Rairden delivering a Thanksgiving sermon. The event contrasted a self-righteous Pharisee with a prayerful man, urging gratitude for liberty, harvests, and civil rights, followed by a W C T U collection.

Methodist Church A. R. Boggs Mabel Silsby Willie Prescott J. R. Rairden The Baptist Church

Thanksgiving social at Masonic Hall praised for cheer

The article lauds the minds behind the Thanksgiving dinner and social at Masonic Hall for adding greatly to the day’s enjoyment and good cheer, noting the spacious main hall as a focal point of activity.

Masonic Hall

Mitchells K of P Ball features grand dance and banquet

The Knights of Pythias event in Mitchell marked by a lavish hall decoration and music by the E P orchestra Mashek Rathbun and Hennett with Mrs Whitney. A St Marys Guild banquet in the Letcher building followed at 10 30 pm, led by Mrs Washburn. turnout praised as the day’s highlight. Married Frank McCarville and Julia Farley wed at Holy Family church on Thanksgiving morning.

Stanchfield Mt. Vernon Alexandria Sioux Falls Woonsocket Masons Knights of Pythias Michell E. P Messrs Mashek Rathbun Hennett Mitchell St. Mary’s Church Washburn Guild Letcher Holy Family Church Frank mcCarville Bear Valley Wis Julia Farley Father Sheehan Plankinton McCarville Sauk County Wisconsin

Sub Treasury Plan Opposed by Northern States

The Aberdeen News reports a northern bloc refusal to endorse the sub-treasury scheme despite efforts by Walter Muir. A major farmers convention in Council Bluffs rejected the plan, with Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota recorded as opposed by silence.

Aberdeen Alliance of North Dakota Walter Muir Northwest Council Bluffs Wardall Minnesota South Dakota

Brokaw vs Raymond election contest in Mitchell court

In the Brokaw Raymond contest in Davison County South Dakota the hearing resumed in the Gazette Office before Judge E S Johnston. Preston attorney for contestee protested Johnston bias and attacked his conduct claiming the editor was partisan. Preston was barred from further cross examination and left the court. Witnesses Green Getzke and others testified as the day closed with an evening session planned.

Gazette Office Johnston Brokaw Preston Charles F. Raymond House of Representatives South Dakota John N. Brokaw Davison County H. C. Preston Edward S. Johnston Mitchell E.S. Johnston Independent Party Said County H.C. Preston H. Helwin Pease Contentee Hannett Mr. Preston Mr. Hannett Mr. Hennett Geo. W. Steward S. J. Winegayr Wineger Winegas Sioux City W. H. Whyte Merchants Hotel Martin Reed Albrt Lingston Capital Whyte D. W. Scoggin Vierre John Miller Slater Huron Miller E. 8 J. H. Green Frank Getzke

Court Hears Contest Case Amid Tense Backing In Mitchell

December 1890 proceedings in Mitchell Fourth Judicial Circuit saw legal objections and cross examination in a contest case. Writ issued by Charles F. Raymond commanded immediate objections and witness cross examination, with Deputy Kocher serving the writ. Tense exchanges followed between Messrs Hannett Preston Pease and Johnston as a restraining order delayed decisions until 7:30 p.m. The scene included shouting and threats as the courtroom confronted a moblike atmosphere.

Charles F. Raymond Mitchell J.L. Hannett Oscar Doty Messers Mr. Hannett Pease Johnston Johnny Preston Ermine

Mandamus Suspends Proceedings In South Dakota Case

Judge Haney issues mandamus to E S Johnston after a ruling that barred cross examination in the contest of John N. Brokaw vs Charles F Raymond. Proceedings paused as officials seek to ensure full and speedy justice.

Johnston Preston Hannett Chamberlain Haney Mandamus State of South Dakota Fourth Judicial Circuit Davison County Charles F. Raymond John N. Brokaw H. C. Preston C. C. Bras T. J. Spangler

Mid-Week Sermon by Rev Clemans at Wauseca Church

Rev E C Clemans of Wauseca Minn preached to a fair sized Methodist church audience last evening on There was great joy in that city. He urged Christians to live spiritually, preach through weekly work, and spread Christ in daily duties to brighten lives and form better men and women. He spoke with vigor and eloquence.

E.c.clemans Wausece Minn Methodist Church Marshal Flats Christ Mr. Clemans

Clergymen Half Fare Permits Deadline

All applications for clergymen's half fare permits must be filed at this office on or before December 6, 1890. F. J. Clemans, Agent C. M. & St. P.

F. J. Clemans

Hazelton Woman Dies of Typhoid at Twenty Five

At Hazelton Mrs John Etherington aged twenty five died last Tuesday forenoon of typhoid fever leaving a husband but no children the burial occurred here.

John Etherington Hazelton

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