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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1889
Page
1
The article reviews a lively deadlock over the Montana senatorial seat, cites Pettigrew and Reed, discusses appointments and shifts in the Republican camp, notes postmaster removals by Clarkson, and comments on Dakota politics, lay press conduct, and civil service reform amid federal appointments controversies.
Prof William A Scott of the state university delivered a detailed abridged report on Cavour and Italy's unification at the Baptist church. He traced Cavour's influence, factional struggles, and diplomatic moves from Piedmont to Rome, highlighting providential guidance and political strategy in achieving a united Italy.
A Blunt South Dakota committee writes Mitchell South Dakota urging immediate city action on a railroad from Forest City to Blunt. J K Smith reports back, and Blunt officials press for a Forest City envoy to meet soon, with the committee chairman Henry Hoffman urging prompt steps to send a representative.
The Rev Father Maher long trusted by Catholics in Sioux Falls left for his Pennsylvania home after a decade as pastor of St Michael’s pro cathedral. A purse of 500 dollars was presented by local citizens at J Scanlan’s law office as thanks for his service. He praised Sioux Falls and noted the church he built stands as a state treasure and his oratory was highly regarded.
The Mitchell carnival drew strong turnout over two evenings with Letcher County patrons praising the entertainment. A girl wore a dress adorned with eight thousand dollars in bills and gold, while the show featured a notably praised drill that impressed attendees.
Clayton Childs night brakeman at Milwaukee yard suffered a severe hand injury while coupling two freight cars. Flesh on three fingers torn nearly to the bone, causing pain but not believed to require amputation. Childs, brother-in-law of Conductor Ben Olson, is staying with Mr and Mrs Slater on East First Street.
Eighteen miles south of town two farmers, Anton and Fred Espenbach, blasted a boulder on a farm. The blast blew the charging rock out. Anton suffered a fatal head injury and died after midnight. Fred lost an eye and is badly injured but survived, with his condition described as temporarily blind in the right eye. Anton leaves a wife and one child.
Miss Beulah Windle entertained many friends Friday evening in a very pleasant party. Games including a memory challenge impressed guests. Howard Kibbee posted the highest score and won a candy box. a Republican scribe claimed a booby prize of a china rats set. After a fine collation, music concluded the enjoyable evening.
Dr D E Collins had suspended duties awaiting official ruling on tenure. Gov Mellette wrote the matter was referred to the supreme court which decided the office continued under the state and he should resume all duties. He believes the decision extends his term to two years from last June 6.
Located in Chicago a neatly printed card for M. M. Hitchcock & Co. Real Estate and Insurance 115 Dearborn Street Chicago notes the branching out of one of Mitchells lively young businessmen. He will be missed in Mitchell where he has long been in the fore.
Front of public spirit notes he has the qualities to win success elsewhere. Mitchell’s loss will be his gain. Household goods were shipped to Chicago yesterday and Mrs. Hitchcock and Louise will follow on Friday. Mrs. Hitchcock will leave many friends in social and literary circles to regret her departure.
Miss Florence Wright spent Thanksgiving at her mother's. A well attended sociable at Rev Patchen's Thursday evening. Andrew Tapp returned from Carthage after a week visiting friends. Rev Patchen with Rev McDonald of Alexandria held evening meetings at Hope Chapel this week. Fred Waite and wife of Beulah returned home after visiting Mrs Bates.
Mr Kratz is improving with normal vital signs and good appetite though conscious only part of the time. Doctors expect recovery to hinge on absorption of internal clotting and likely weeks of treatment. George Moyer to assist daytime and Y M C A to provide night watchers. Also, D W Barnum sues Milwaukee Road for 510000 damages in Sioux City via Judge A S Wilson.
James S and S Foster promote lands and loans with calls to buy now as statehood, capital location, reservation openings, and railroad improvements push real estate values. Offer free map pamphlet and price list of lands for sale.
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