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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1888
Page
6
The Mitchell Printing Co offers subscriptions at one year in advance and six months at reduced rates. Advertising rates are available on request with business cards limited to six lines at five dollars per year. Legal notices charged per statute rates. marriage and death notices and similar items published free or at five cents per line as specified.
The Sioux City Journal notes a large whiskey surplus and urges the Democratic party to find a mission. I A Carle reports from Washington on prospects for an extra session to discuss admitting territories, his views grounded on solid bases.
In a political shift, electing three Republicans to replace three Democrats gives St Louis the claim of transferring House control to the Republican party. The claim appears uncontested.
Secretary Whitney asserts that we certainly have a navy. We suggest he provide a glass case for it and place it on exhibition as a curiosity. Settlers on the Oklahoma lands held a convention on the first inst and resolved to throw up their claims and abandon the territory until legal warrant to occupy and enjoy the same.
Major Barrett claims Jon M. H. Day has cleared over $100,000 in recent months by minding his own business attending to mining interests. He suggests most people would forego politics briefly for such a stake.
The evictions from the Des Moines river lands have ceased temporarily to allow settlers to leave voluntarily or reach satisfactory settlements. Anticipating a policy shift with the new administration, they aim to have everything fixed up before it takes office on March 4.
The Rapid City Journal hopes Sen. Frank J. Washa baugh of Deadwood may be chosen president of the next council. South Dakota members could place him in that role, and his experience, clear headedness, and impartial bearing are seen as ideal for the position.
The campaign produced a decisive Republican win delivering a president and vice president, a Senate and House majority, control of twenty-one state governments, and a Supreme Court majority. Legislation follows a practical statecraft path, marking a major party triumph.
The president elect has endured extensive interviews about appointive choices and policies, but consistently declines to commit. Gen. Harrison listens with interest yet offers no firm stance, signaling cautious public positioning amid ongoing discussions.
The Globe discusses Dakota statehood, noting Democrats earlier blocked admission and now face two states with four senators. It argues political optics favor guided statesmanship and a cautious pace, while predicting Democrats may resist a winter admission act despite the shift in public sentiment.
The Sioux Falls Press argues against selfish motives in seeking early South Dakota statehood and in favor of admitting all northwestern territories with a right to statehood. It warns that cooperation with neighboring territories best serves South Dakota and maintains the state’s gains from prior preliminaries.
The Pioneer Press calls for an inter territorial convention representing the two Dakotas, Washington and Montana, to petition Congress for an extra session in March to legislate for the territories. It argues that an extra Senate session is needed to act on cabinet and other appointments and that hold over members will reduce costs. It notes mixed views on Wm M Springer as a champion of statehood and questions his past record.
The speaker notes Dakota cast three to four times as many votes for its one nonvoting delegate as Georgia did for its ten voting congressmen. He denounces the Democratic Party as reformists while arguing against any loss of the limited representation and celebrates the nearing end of Democratic rule.
An exchange notes a bill to empower railroad commissioners to fix freight and passenger rates may come up this winter. The writer also urges a bill to empower the people to fix the railroad commissioners, hoping for beneficial results.
In an interview last week Speaker Carlisle vowed to admit Dakota as one state and rejected any plan to create two states. He warned that such a move would waste time, noting Republicans hold a solid Senate majority and could block changes.
An old verse warns farmers to prepare for winter and, as the harvest ends, to call and see the lonesome printer. It likens gathered fruit fodder shocks and stored corn to seasonal preparations while looming frost signals heavy demand on print services.
The Salem special notes Dakota has faced constitutional rights violations and prejudiced rulings, harming farmers with low prices. It claims a new era is dawning as clouds of darkness lift and prosperity returns for Dakota’s citizens.
Sam Small of the Journal concedes the third party prohibitionist effort failed after election returns. He claims independents erred by staying separate, warns party loyalty trumped core aims, noting liquor interests shape politics and urging action to end saloon influence. He argues prohibitionists held power in many districts but gained no representation.
A New York paper once cordial to the president printed vile stories about him from the last two years. The timing after the election and the proof read by Col. Lamont raise questions, as the paper admits the president’s sanction for the publication.
A Rapid City visitor argues Dakota offers abundant timber and coal, needing immigration and railroads to unlock potential. He contends fuel scarcity is overstated, winter cold is exaggerated, winters are dry and sunny, and regional schemes will benefit from development of inexhaustible coal mines despite capital and rail access limits.
Estelline Bell notes broad support for admitting Dakota soon after President Mor rison's inauguration. Plan would use the Sioux Falls constitution and Mellette state government, with objections mainly to the prohibition clause. Majority favor speedy division and admission, expecting early elections and self government under current constitutions.
John W. Webber, then in San Francisco, predicts within ten years a transcontinental rail line from the United States along the Alaskan coast to Behring Straits linking with a Siberian Russian railroad to St. Petersburg. He argues snow won’t hinder the Alaskan coast, Behring Straits are bridgable, and notes Minneapolis supporters backing the project. He claims lines would reach Pekin and Irkutsk, with vast freight and passenger potential, and asserts completion in ten years.
The Milwaukee railroad president Roswell Miller travels to Europe to pursue a long term alliance between Union Pacific and St. Paul railways. Western lines have expanded toward the Rockies with Pacific coast connections. A ninety-nine year consolidation is proposed with through Chicago to Pacific coast service and traffic routed via Missouri river junction.
From 1860 to 1888 Lincoln Nebraska special Loup City prepares a sod house car to be furnished by Union Pacific for President elect Harrison Two accompanying paintings show Nebraska 1860 pioneers with an old coach attacked by Indians and 1885 scenes of grain farm house and a line of railroad cars Legends say Loup City sends offerings of respect and esteem to the president elect and note progress from 28 000 people and no railroads in 1860 to 1 200 000 people and 5000 miles of railroad in 1888
After three years those who backed Thomas A. Hendricks remain fond of his memory though his national ticket associate would not attend his funeral. Hendricks was a Jeffersonian until after the election when usefulness ceased. Human feeling persists in political conduct despite the Mug Wump influence.
Pioneer Press notes the fiftieth congress, Democratic, proposes admitting the Dakotas Washington and Montana. This would give the fifty-first congress time to pursue needed legislation for the country’s benefit and fulfill a long felt want.
A southern county school introduces a spelling game where a boy may kiss a girl who misspells and the correct speller kisses a girl. Reportedly the boys improve quickly while girls forget their own names, with one hand tied behind them.
The Democrat argues the president will back an act resembling the Dawes bill but with more land for Indians and no ratification clause. It urges land be granted free to settlers, with homestead filings only, and a patent after five years of residence to ensure genuine settlers.
Pioneer Press reports Dan has sent his congratulations to Lige and offered to turn over an unused stock of letters of thanks and regrets and other valuable formula. He will show where he keeps pads and blotting paper, provide the key to the back stairs, and inventory potatoes and other supplies to aid his successor. Dan is a gentleman and knows proper duty between colleagues.
Pioneer Press notes Ignatius Donnelly rises from defeats and withdrawals to announce his candidacy for the U S Senate. The piece likens him to a sandbag in a yacht race, steadying the craft under pressure. He remains cheerful, confident, and useful to Minnesota's political circle.
One fifteen dollar silver fruit and berry dish and a five dollar silver and cut glass pickle dish will be given away. Everyone having photos taken will receive a ticket. The drawing will be conducted by ticket holders at Jerome Wiltle's gallery near Gale's store on January 1, 1889.
Major G. M. Wallace and his wife traveled from Mitchell to spend Thanksgiving with their son the county treasurer and family. The piece hints he may be swayed to join the local Republican group though Mitchell might not welcome such a move.
J W Pulley suffered a severe injury when a passenger coach he stood on at Argentine Kansas, after being scrubbed and icy, was struck by the engine at its end. He was thrown beneath the car and lost his right foot, drawing heartfelt sympathy from Mitchell friends.
At the Brandt case hearing on Thursday, J. M. Handlin of White Lake refused to be interviewed after a cross examination dispute. He threatened his return home, his coat tail streaming behind him as he left, leaving a streak of blasphemy in his wake.
An interesting land office case before Register Rowley concerns title to land at White Lake. Final proof was made years ago by Miss Matilda Owens. The property now owned and occupied by D I Braucht. Government inspector Browley prosecutes, with Mentzer and Judge Warren for the defense. A large witness list and growing interest mark the proceedings.
An ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for poor appetite and weak digestion caused by poverty or impurity of the blood. It promises to tone the stomach, strengthen the whole system, and urges readers to take it now.
The old refrain recalls Castoria as a trusted remedy across generations from infancy to motherhood. It highlights enduring use by families, noting continued affection for the product as children grow and mothers pass the remedy to their own kids.
The Baptist Church held Thanksgiving services with a well attended forenoon sermon by Rev. Wyckoff. He spoke on Gods dealings with nations and praised Americas growth and future greatness, predicting the population center might settle on Dakota soil. Wyckoff is described as an entertaining speaker.
A Thursday night program by the Mustard Seeds mission band at the Methodist Church drew a full house. Nora Harker Arthur Kratz Emma Harker bessie Kratz Ella Cross and Mattie Foster delivered recitations and a comic dialogue "How Aunt Polly joined the missionary society" to enthusiastic applause. The group raised over 15 to support an Indian orphan in mission schools.
The Mandan Pioneer summarizes Tribune interviews with Bismarck leaders on moving the capital. Opinions range widely from keeping it in Bismarck to removing it or using the site for other purposes. Despite varied views, the piece questions whether any South Dakota city would resist sacrificing itself for a future capital.
MARRIED. Hildenbrand Kammer and Rosamond J. Gardner wed at W. W. Gardner home in Lisbon township Davison county. Delbert O. Root and Lillian J. Sayles married at W. N. Perry residence in Mitchell. Rev. S J Winegar officiated. Root formerly Mitchell resident now a prosperous Woonsocket businessman. The bride praised as an esteemed young lady of Mitchell. Hearty congratulations extend from Mitchell and await them at their home.
On Sunday morning at 9 30 at a Turner County church, John T. Canaday of Centreville and Nellie Flanagin of Turner County were married by Rev George Sheehan. Canaday, long time livery operator at Centreville, and Flanagin, formerly a teacher in the county schools, will reside at Centreville after the ceremony.
Rev D M Powell conducts a ceremony at Blendon township residence for Henry A Howe and Lina A Holmes of Hopper township Aurora county. Geo L Kelsey welcomes a ten pound boy christened Harrison M. Mirth marked by the community celebration of new arrival.
The district court lists jurors for the December 1888 term in Atunda city. Names include J W Edginton F Longhead Rufus Earl M Sayles GC Bras W Knowles M Scoggin D Carpenter F G Champeny L Beckwith C H Kibbie George Miner James McKinley Anton Mailer C F Raymond M Lockhart Charles Knapp T E Chantry George A Clark Webber Loyal Williams M Daniels Charles Hummel Frank L Meyer P A Sanders Lambert Lowrie M Adams F Goodykoontz James Lyons H C Applegate L Indra Eugene Gordon William Mehner J W Gilfillan N A Fink T Hayeck L K Olson Charles Burnside George Shoup Frank Baughman A Comstock John Graves R D Welch William Liddell C Hoffman H Easton A Ki Portews L D Rolf C H Palmer S J Olson W H Linsay
Mr and Mrs E H Arlen of Rome township suffered a major attic fire Friday evening as they sat by the stove escaping with difficulty. Furniture and bedding were not saved. The origin remains a mystery. The house valued at 500 with 200 insurance. The family deserves community sympathy.
The News recalls a romantic marriage at a Boyden location where a daughter chose her own partner over her father’s dictated match. Despite plans to wed the man his father selected within days, the couple’s decision reflects a modern shift away from paternal arranged matches and toward personal-choice union.
The funeral for Mrs Sarrah Norton aged 82 occurred from the East Fifth Street residence at 3 PM Saturday with Rev S J Winegar officiating. She died of old age and is survived by her two sons William Norton who lived with her and J E Norton of Minneapolis.
Dan West arrived with a wagon train of popcorn shipped directly to Boston. The quality is excellent and local buyers expect Boston gourmets to find it especially toothsome.
Madam Libke appeared before Squire Abbey on a charge of keeping a house of ill fame. The case was continued to the next day when she pled guilty and was fined 25 dollars plus costs.
This week at Gale's Mr. C. G. Blackman of 30 101 60 won two choice books. Mrs. G. H. Reed of 28 105 60 received a watch chain. Mrs. J. H. Schriven of Mitchell won a silver butter dish.
Moisture and intense itching at night signal piles. Tumors may form, bleed, and ulcerate if untreated. Swayne's Ointment stops itching and bleeding, heals ulcers, and removes tumors in most cases. AI druggists or by mail for 50 cents. Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia.
Parents misled to overuse cheap medicines for children with colds and coughs. Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup advertised as superior and easily relieving lung fever and consumption symptoms. Sold by S. H. Scallin.
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