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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1905
Page
2
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The testimony of P. S. Champlin on his own behalf is read in a damage suit brought by Champlin against E. L. Sinclair. He recalls a meeting with his estranged wife Mrs. Champlin and details about their finances and personal relations in the early 1900s.
Testimony recounts Sinclair visiting the Champlin home during the Skidmore scale negotiations. Champlin says he spoke with Mrs Champlin about her friendship with Sinclair and that Sinclair was seen in Elk Point and Sioux City, with business discussions occurring over time.
A reader notes a soggy evening with rain and chilly air in a quip about weather and mood. The fragment suggests a humorous or local tone without specific names or places.
The passage shows a courtroom dialogue where a husband is questioned about home life and fidelity. The exchange probes cries over Sundays at home, reconciliations, past relationships, and alleged affection for another woman at Akron, with admission of multiple women.
Mrs Mary Champlin the divorced wife of P S Champlin testified briefly for the plaintiff and will also be a defense witness. An excited crowd greeted her as she entered the courtroom and attorney George Jepson cross examined her about hotels in Columbus and an introduction by Sinclair. She said Sinclair showed her to a landlord and she met him there once more before he left for Geneva.
Alexandria Herald reports Hon. O. L. Branson of Mitchell announces his candidacy for Congress in the next November election. The editorial lauds Branson’s Republican leadership, business acumen, and past senate record, praising his integrity, oratory, and suitability for national service.
An or ganized and praiseworthy effort to persuade people to shop early for Christmas aims to ease the pre holiday crush. Forethought benefits buyers and clerks, promoting peace and comfort in households and smoother shop operations.
Sug C our Ton Press Correspondent recalls the Civil War era and the formation of the Woman's Relief Corps. She notes how women organized to aid wounded soldiers, the role of the United States Sanitary Commission, and Mary A. Livermore's leadership, plus the 1888 Denver entry when 40 women sought recognition from the Grand Army of the Republic. The corps now numbers about 200000 patriotic women.
Springfield Republican asserts Roosevelt’s southern trip did not cost $15000 as alleged. It notes a public train offer at 50 per day and estimates a private car at 100 per day for under ten days, projecting total under $1000 to $1800 and argues about funding presidential travel during office.
The South Dakota Hardware Dealers Association plans its first convention in Mitchell January 17 and 18. Geo J Rew reports dates agreed, with speakers M L Corey secretary of the National Hardware Retail Dealers and R R Williams editor of the Iron Age. Sessions set for the city hall.
A New York Times reader recalls a vacation in Schoenwald, Black Forest, where a inn proprietor's son demonstrates fishing trout by tickling under the grass. He uses a tethered keg, catching about twenty brook trout without tackle through careful gill insertion and swift removal.
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