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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1895
Page
5
The City Market reports corrected farm prices for Thursday evening. Wheat No 1 Northern and Wheat No 2 are listed alongside carrots potatoes onions eggs per dozen butter per pound and oak peat values to inform buyers and sellers at the market.
A roundup of local happenings includes holiday ads, visits, travel to Chicago and Purdue, and daily life notes from Mitchell and surrounding towns. The piece mentions court business, land filings, school activities, weather, train changes, and community events with numerous named residents and local institutions.
State officials assess the Taylor affair as ex-treasurer Taylor’s total shortage near 167000 after he turned over 100000 cash. Property and ex Gov Mellette bondsmen value about 85000, with other assets and notes largely written down. Low appraisals, liquidations, and prior sales of assets explain the reduced estate to meet the 345000 judgment plus interest.
Ethan and family visited Parkston for Thanksgiving while others attended local events. A W R C inspector visited Ethan. Mrs Donk hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for friends. The Bliss school program by Miss West's scholars drew a full house with Prof Lott of Mitchell singing, followed by a dance at Mr Watson's. The well diggers paused Drake's well until spring. two deaths occurred from heart disease in town.
Mt Vernon and surrounding townships report visits for Thanksgiving festivities with the Haynes and Drake families, a Demorest medal contest awarding Lizzie Sherman, and multiple moves including Dr. Atwood selling to an Omaha doctor. Farmers discuss artesian wells, sheep herds, and local drilling progress, with community gatherings and school board dealings noted.
The community reports a revival meeting starting Monday with prospects of growth. Local factions discuss school board delays due to a vacant clerk. Individuals such as Theodore Schnyder and C I Brady travel to Iowa for farm work while families attend visits, skating parties, and church services. Members of the Christian Endeavor elect officers and towns move schoolhouses, with plans for medals and quarterly church events.
The Mitchell Building and Loan Association met Monday in the rear rooms of the First National Bank. Officers elected include President J O Walrath and Vice-president H Jay Cook. Secretary J E Wells and Treasurer J IX Moses named. Directors and loaning committee listed. Financial condition reported as fine with next statement due in January.
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