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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1896
Page
2
A Sioux City Journal opinion accuses Pettigrew of seizing control of South Dakota populists by dictatorial leadership, using funds and campaigning to override established party leaders, challenging Senator Kyle's re election and prompting aPotential party split as locals weigh Pettigrewization versus populism.
The editor is offered a bet that Dowdell will not be seated in the legislature. John as speaker could hinder Emmett, possibly causing resignation before the legislature convenes. President Cleveland plans a fishing trip to South Carolina, Tillman remains in Washington. A new House action prohibits liquor sales in the Capitol.
The St. Louis Republic details McKinley’s plurality as 1,234,880 and notes the daunting task Bryan faces to reverse it by 1900. A Washington dispatch cites Major Pickler as favored for pension commissioner due to his long bureau experience and deep knowledge of the pension system.
A crowded field of candidates from Democrats populists and free silver Republicans fuels a heated intra party battle. The factions once harmonious now clash over spoils and fear a fierce primary season next month.
After a long dispute the constitution was believed settled but a legal flaw appears. In 1895 an amendment to the election law required amendments to appear on every ticket, not in a separate column, affecting Republican, Populist and Prohibition ballots. The issue will likely be appealed to the supreme court.
Albert Needham died at his east First street home after months of illness from heart trouble. Born April 27 1825 in Springville New York he lived in Illinois before moving to Mitchell about 13 years ago. Funeral services were held at his home with Rev Burleigh officiating and Grace land cemetery interment. Also notice from John Colvin about settling his accounts at Elder's shoe store by December 20.
The exchange features a surgeon declaring a mislocated liver while a witty challenge suggests De Witt's Little Early Risers would force the liver to respond, revealing a humorous medical banter from L. O. Gale.
A large audience attended the university elocution recital led by Miss Emma Harker. The program showcased strong performances from Misses Stair Holbrook Mulvey Farrell and Pickler with music by the Parlor Orchestra and a pantomime The Lotus Eaters. The event ended with high praise for all participants and a call for more recitals on the city side.
A fire alarm sounded shortly after 1 PM Wednesday from the rear room of W. J. Healey Hardware Co. store. The blaze originated from a large galvanized iron tank used to power bicycle air pumps, heated by a gasoline stove attachment.
Gasoline leaked onto the floor and caught fire from a stove flame. Mr Healy returned and used two hand grenades to extinguish the blaze. The grenades halted the fire, and the fire department arrived quickly. The prompt actions limited damage to the store.
Notice warns of a public auction of a plane owned by G A Reeves to W W Kimball Company due to default on a mortgage dated October 7 1895. It sets December 2 1896 at 2 pm in Mitchell for sale to satisfy 219 dollars, with sheriff and attorney involved. Also, stockholders seek court dissolution of The Security Bank of Mitchell with 30 day objections period.
Sheriff John Cook will auction the southeast quarter of section eight in township 103 north, range 62 west, containing 160 acres in Davison County South Dakota. The sale follows a November 10 1896 judgment of foreclosure and execution in an action filed by William H. Male and others against John B. Melrose and others. The public auction occurs at the Mitchell courthouse front door at 2 PM.
Fragments show a legal filing involving John Cook of Axota in November and ArrenHcock Mortynzee as attorney for Morty. Readable bits indicate a connection to a Vermont investment matter with formal representation in a court action.
Mortgage default triggers sale of real property in Davison County. William B. Brown mortgagee forecloses under South Dakota law, with sheriff sale at Mitchell Courthouse on December 26, 1896, at 2 PM, covering 160 acres in Section 33 Township 104 North Range 60 West. Parties include Orlando R Betts and Eunice Betts, mortgagors. J Spangler, attorney for mortgagee.
Mortgage sale notice details a long chain of assignments from Orlando R Betts and Eunice C Betts to George W Newell then to I B Clement and Stephen Jewett. It states default on the September 11 1881 mortgage, due in full with principal interest attorney fees and identifies a total claimed sum of 10922.50 plus 50 attorney fees. The notice announces foreclosure action by the mortgagee assignee.
Notice of mortgage foreclosure by KE Jetinies on the Orswell estate in Davison county South Dakota. It lists the SW 1/4 of section 24 township 104 north range 60 west, 160 acres, with default on interest, total due $463.76, sale set at the Davison county courthouse front door in Mitchell on January 2, 1897 at 10:00 am. Sheriff Joan Cook signs for Davison County. Attorney E W Jeffries represents mortgagee Hirencock and ALE.
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