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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1898
Page
12
Aberdeen News reports a rumor that Committeeman Kittredge will cede patronage duties to the congressmen elect Burke and Gamble. The Republican quotes Auditor Mayhew’s annual report detailing office expenses for organizing the first regiment totaling 14277.33 dollars.
The fourteenth annual Dakota conference session met in Parker on Oct 19 led by Bishop McCabe. Proceedings show increased membership and larger benevolent gifts across Aberdeen Watertown Huron Mitchell and Sioux Falls districts totaling 10,429 members. Mitchell’s Home Church, led by Rev. A C Stevens, reports 306 members and $753 raised for benevolent causes, while Dakota University President Dr W S Graham notes the institution’s improved finances after a 1897 debt lift.
Mr Dick presented a distinguished violin program before a modest Mitchell audience. Miss Louisa Lerch substituted at piano due to Miss Georgiella Lay’s illness, delivering capable accompaniment. Soprano Miss Bramaber and reader Miss Stovell drew warm notices for their contributions to the evening.
The Modern Woodmen of America held their regular Wednesday evening meeting and elected officers including W. C. Scoville as Advisor and C. W. Gillis as Clerk and Representative. Other posts include P. Burne Banner, Ole Kjelmyr Banner, Peter Kjelmyr Jr Escort, Iver Anderson Sentry, Fred West Watchman, J. A. Baker Medical Examiner, and Alternate J. L. Hannett.
Agnes Carriage recounts origins of nursery rhymes including Jack Horner and the plum deed, with notes from Bodleian sources. The piece surveys medieval stories, eyebrow lore, Vienna’s cultural stance, Zionist flags, and curious European and African anecdotes on fish digging and fashion, ending with a varied miscellany.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes France has 206 holidays in a year with 159 schooldays. Highlights include a 64 day midsummer break, 62 Sundays, 10 Christmas/New Year days, 15 for Easter, 52 Thursdays, and several other observances adding up to a heavy holiday total. It contrasts this with an expected study period for students.
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