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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1905
Page
13
County Superintendent K. J. Quuiley notes most schools perform well but some teachers are frequently absent. He urges mandatory monthly meetings from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with stipends, estimates a $5 district outlay, highlights new six 12 by 24 foot school barns improving attendance, and argues barns are a district necessity.
The Republican highlights its Christmas season advertising patronage as merchants fill columns with goods. Mitchell storefronts are praised for tasteful ads reflecting business savvy and value. Tuesday and Wednesday the paper runs 33¢ columns, the largest in years, with steady store activity and a busy rush through Saturday night.
The Columbia Opera Co presented Said Pasha at the Grand Opera house with a polished cast. Miss Gilman and Miss Tittle received encores for solo performances, their voices admired in a cleverly staged production with beautiful costumes and an attractive Persian India setting.
A critic notes the conductor leads a six opera program without music cohesion. The performance reportedly features a sling and dash approach that some find pleasing while others fault the lack of musical continuity.
Holy Family school hosts an evening concert at 8 o clock with pupils performing a varied program. Opening chorus ribbon drill Santa Claus Adeste Fidelis cantata the neglected program and a minstrel act feature a range of named students and the closing address by the president.
At Aberdeen the state board of regents decided to retain Dr Garrett Droppers as president of the University of Vermillion until June 30 1906 after the resignation of Dr Chalmers. Public and student opinion favored keeping Droppers in place during the interim.
A National Magazine piece argues city workers toil harder and enjoy less leisure than farmers who see city life as fleeting. A personal diary note recounts a long feud with a janitor over rug beating, culminating in moving upstairs to repay with a spotted rugs prank.
A city family moves from the second to the fourth floor after rumors spread that the head of the family had a reduced salary. The wife admits the move was to “get even” with the third floor family who tormented her on wash days. She notes the farmer’s dream of rural life and contrasts city toil with country contentment. The account reflects broader city versus country life tensions cited by the Baltimore Sun.
Miss Edith Anderson visits relatives in Ashton for Christmas. Edward Chaney and family depart for Omaha to spend the holiday with kin. George Hammond of St. Louis tours the region en route west to view the Chamberlain reservation. Chas Mayer arrives from St. Paul to join Germania Life Insurance as bookkeeper and stenographer.
The article reports Captain A W Butt moving Army transport in Washington to depot quartermaster teams, aiming for monthly savings. It covers the Greenough Washington statue indoors, the Mint silver findings, and inaugurations costs, plus McClellan statue casting and inspection in Paris with consul Mason appointed.
The fragmentary dialogue recalls a Niagara visit years ago with Billyuns and his wife. The court later forced him to pay most of his income as alimony, described as the harvest moon in a jocular exchange from the Baltimore American.
A London Household Words note recalls an outdated law banning singing humming or whistling the Dead March outside churches or cemeteries. It says soldiers could be censured for rendering the march at military funerals, reflecting strict historical enforcement.
A French woman serving six years for causing her husband and brother's deaths by a haunted inn curse was released after a scientific check revealed a lime kiln in the adjoining wall leaked carbon monoxide. Residents suffered fainting and memory loss until the hidden danger was exposed.
A reminiscence recalls a country physician father who trusted castor oil as cure and diagnosis He treated patients with firm blunt methods and minimal gentleness The piece notes his creed castor oil first and his blunt approach while mentioning the book Gumption by N Fowler Jr
In early London fears about illuminating gas rise from dangers of suffocation and explosions. Samuel Clegg’s gasometers spook workers on Westminster Bridge until bold acts by Sullie prove safety. A Royal Society committee witness sees a candle lit to relieve alarm without incident.
Can Sullivan filed for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors at retail at lot 10 block 13 original plat in Mitchell South Dakota First ward. City Council will hear the application December 30 1905 at 7 30 p m in City Hall Council Rooms. Any person may appear and object. Dated Mitchell December 8 1905 J G Markham City Auditor.
B M Johnston filed this day in the city auditor's office an application to sell intoxicating liquors at retail for lots 9 20 block 19 original Pat In the Second ward Mitchell SD. The City Council will hear the application on December 30 1905 at 7 30 p m at City Hall for any objections.
Chas Martin filed an application to obtain a retail liquor permit for lot 11 block 12 original plat Second ward Mitchell Davison SD. A public hearing is set for December 30, 1905 at 7 30 p m in the City Hall Council Rooms to protest or support the permit. City Auditor J G Markham dated December 8 1905.
Notice is given that W. H. Curtis filed for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors at retail at lot 7 block 2 original plat Third ward Mitchell Davison SD. City Council will hear the application December 30 1905 at 7 30 pm in City Hall. Public comments welcome.
Phillip E Tobin and Frank Gormley seek a retail liquor license for lot3 block 13 original plat in Mitchell First ward Davison County South Dakota. City Council will hear the application December 0 1905 at 7 30 p m in City Hall to hear objections or grant the permit.
A woman writer recounts being ferried by Indians across a Canadian lake on a still day. She defies the locals by shouting to prove a belief, shocking the crew who continue in silence. The leader remarks the great spirit is merciful for a white woman who cannot keep silent.
The article notes state law bans human dissection in New Jersey causing no medical college to operate there despite over 150 colleges nationwide. It explains unclaimed bodies are given to medical colleges under such laws.
Two debutantes at a window table discuss invitations in a light exchange. The blond muses on not being invited to the Smith Smith gathering, and the brunette replies with a playful, clear laugh about the same question.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to follow a popular remedy for stomach and digestive ailments. It claims to cure headache indigestion dyspepsia costiveness and female ills and to prevent colds grippe or pneumonia. The ad promises a free 1906 almanac from the druggist.
Notice that Thomas P. Navin applies to sell intoxicating liquors at retail at lot 6 block 18 original plat first ward Mitchell Davison County South Dakota. City Council will hear the request December 30 1905 at 7 30 p m in City Hall. Citizens may appear and object. Dated Mitchell South Dakota December 8 1965. J G Markham City Auditor.
W O Stephens filed for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors at lot 14 block 19 original plat Second ward Mitchell Davison County South Dakota The City Council will hear the application December 30 1905 at 7 30 p m at City Hall Anyone may appear and contest the license Dated Mitchell December 8 1905 J G Mawkhah City Auditor
James Fogarty and L Geiger have filed in the city office for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors at retail at lot 18 block 12 original plat second ward Mitchell South Dakota on December 30 1905 at 730 pm. Council may hear objections before granting license.
J J Schlimen and Jacob Bujer partners filed for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors at retail for lot 4 block 13 original plat first ward Mitchell Davison South Dakota. The City Council will hear the application on December 30 1905 at 7 30 p m in City Hall. City Auditor G Markham signed December 8 1905.
Estate of Derby C. Burnside widow and executor W H Cooley invites all creditors and claimants to present claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims to be shown to Howard W Burnside resident agent at Mitchell South Dakota. Dated December 16 1905.
The old wedding custom resurfaces in colder seasons with the bridegroom's waistcoat made from the same material as the bride's gown. Summer wear makes this impractical due to sheer fabrics, and the waistcoat, though ceremonial, loses usefulness after the wedding.
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