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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1893
Page
12
Gale's offers perfumery, jewelry, silverware and holiday goods while Miss Slifer Selby and others assist in the rush. Revival meetings, sermons, weddings, and community notices populate the week as Gale's advertises Bible sales and Hood's Sarsaparilla.
The Sudd en Artesian Chronicle reports the sudden deaths of Andrew Scott Sr and John O Donnell near Gale s. Scott allegedly ingested a diluted horse poison kept in a barn after a dispute over a well and head injury. family present as he died. O Donnell, about 70, died suddenly after returning home from town and eating supper. no prior illness noted.
The annual report of Secretary Carlisle to Congress analyzes Treasury conditions, currency legislation, and revenue laws. It notes a likely $28,000,000 deficiency by year end and proposes issuing United States bonds up to $200,000,000 at par to cover deficits with lower interest and shorter terms.
The discussion cites repeal of a July 14 1800 provision and warns against rapid changes to currency policy until effects are clear. It notes excess money in financial centers harming banks, urges a simple comprehensive system, and favors ad valorem duties and taxes on spirits and certain goods. It reviews 1893 receipts, expenditures, and projected surpluses and deficits.
University chapel hosted the Declamation Contest on Tuesday evening drawing a large crowd despite opera house traffic. Contestants included E P Blanchard, Miss Ruth Holbrook, Miss Norma Skinner, and Garland Harrison, with Harrison winning first prize and Holbrook and Skinner placed second and third respectively. An oyster supper followed in the dining hall.
Vermillion citizen Burdick secured a $75 pledge for Mitchell University during a Sunday visit. The town, seat of the State University, approved tax doubling for rebuilding burned facilities, earning thanks from university supporters. Fish Commissioner Baughman warns anglers and dealers that fishing is illegal December through April in state waters and will enforce compliance. Watches available at Gale's.
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