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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1896
Page
2
Classified rates listed for business cards legal notices and notices of deaths and weddings. The issue notes populist and republican tensions, Cuban aid movements and Maceo status amid local Minneapolis investigations into city departments.
The Yankton Gazette expresses confidence that the Missouri river bridge and the accompanying road will be completed in time to move the 1897 crop. An illustration shows the bridge as finished and the paper notes swift commencement of both bridge and railroad construction. The issue also covers a supreme court mandamus ruling viewed as favorable to fairness, though it shifts state politics toward Bryan and opposes the Republican party.
The senate stalemate is attributed to six silver senators who will attach a silver rider to any major bill to block legislation. The piece accuses Populists of aiding the stalemate while praising the so called balance of power. Critics say the group acts like a trusted faction pushing its own agenda regardless of public vote.
A scheme by the populist led legislature to transfer handling of insurance statements from the state auditor to an elected governor appointed insurance commissioner is criticized as a plan to favor populist press. The piece warns the populists and democrats control the government and risk returning the state to Republican hands.
The text contrasts public sentiment, Secretary Olney, and Congress on Cuba. It notes that popular demand favors immediate action, Olney warns against war with Spain, and Congress prefers measured pacing, though many lament Cuba’s dire condition and seek aid.
W. J. Bryan will journey in a finely appointed private car during a $1000 peal night lecture tour. The manager described the car as silver inside and out with a top ornament showing Bryan’s portrait atop a backdrop of American flags and images of Washington, Jefferson, Jackson, and Lincoln.
The Sioux City Journal notes growing attention to the Kyle race as opponents cite a past vote on prohibition. Aberdeen’s C B Barrett denies managing Kyle’s campaign while saying Kyle runs it, and H L Loucks admits candidacy but vows to stay out of the legislature until after the election amid questions about integrity.
The successful candidates on the state republican and populist tickets have received certificates of election and most election bets will be paid. Some argue better campaign management could have helped Republicans, but the results are settled. Populists appear to control the current political scene, with the senatorial question adding uncertainty for two years. They face heavy workload in the next three months.
The Minneapolis Journal reports discussion of a new calendar reform with thirteen months of twenty eight days and a final month of twenty nine. Proponents argue it simplifies dates and due days, enabling daily day-of-week awareness without consulting a calendar.
The Hoffman and Davison county farmers rebut a Carr-TAL editorial criticizing the farmers institute. They recount hospitality costs, attendance, and that the institute offered opportune topics. They defend business contributors, argue the event was a success, and pledge repayment of any assessed funds if vouchers are shown. The note closes with the C M and St P railroad selling homeseekers excursion tickets.
Mitchell Chapter No. 16 R A M held a Tuesday meeting electing officers including P S J Moore K H C Clark S D V Moore and Treasurer H R Kibbee Secretary W Abbey. Citizens show support for Cuba relief with a petition meeting organized by J Spangler and Albert Boynton.
A blaze starting in the Ryan Annex at 2 a.m. partially destroyed the Ryan Annex and totally wiped out the Schutte block. The two buildings housed many tenants and losses are listed at 200000 dollars. Guests at the adjacent Ryan hotel escaped unharmed but orderly. In Manila the Times notes 50000 rebels at Cavite and Spanish troops withdrawn to Manila with European protection committee formed.
Rev Dr Conaty will be installed as rector of the Catholic university in Washington on January 7 1897. The notice appears in the Pittsburgh Dispatch referencing the installation date and the church leadership.
A Pelagiany resident in Africa sends a letter requesting 14 keys to access New York. The message centers on symbolic or practical means to reach the city, with no clear outcome or recipient named.
Stockholders of The Security Bank of Mitchell Davison County South Dakota have applied to the Circuit Court of Caylson County for dissolution. A 30 day period to file objections in Mitchell is set from the first publication date. If none filed, the court may grant the dissolution order. Dated November 28 1896. Clerk Loyr Cox.
Notice states that on May 16 1892 Virgil V Fletcher and Catherine Fletcher mortgaged land in Davison County South Dakota to Vermont Investment and Guarantee Co The property is the NE quarter of section 31 township 104 N range 61 W containing 160 acres The mortgage recorded June 11 1892 shows default and total due 967 20 including taxes and attorney’s fee Foreclosure sale by sheriff at public auction at the Mitchell South Dakota courthouse on December 2 1896 at 10 am by order of the mortgagee Sheriff John Cook and attorney E HircHoack are listed.
By order of William B. Brown the mortgage on the Orlando R Betts and Eunice Betts property in Davison County South Dakota is foreclosed for default. The sheriff will sell the East half of the Southwest quarter and West half of the Southeast quarter of Section 33 Township 104 North Range 60 West at the Davison County Courthouse in Mitchell on December 26 1896 at 2 PM to satisfy principal interest and attorney fees. The note totals 909.50 with 800 principal 109.50 interest and 10 attorney fees. The mortgage was dated November 28 1894 recorded November 30 1894 in Book 1 page 100. Attorney T J Spangler represents the mortgagee.
Mortgagee elects to declare the whole debt due and payable and will foreclose the mortgage on Davison county property. Sale at the Mitchell courthouse front steps on January 2 1897 at 10 am, to satisfy 863.76 dollars including principal interest taxes and attorney fees. Sheriff John Cook of Davison County reaches the auction with Hitchcock and Jeffries as attorneys for the mortgagee.
Stephen Jewett as mortgage assignee announces foreclosure by public auction in Mitchell South Dakota. The 160 acre property in Davison county described as parts of sections 32 and 33 township 101 north range 60 west is to be sold at 3 PM on December 26 1896 at the courthouse front door to satisfy $1009.22 due plus attorney fees.
In the Fourth Judicial Circuit of South Dakota the case of Male et al v Melrose et al proceeds to foreclosure. Sheriff John Cook will auction the southeast quarter of section eight township 103 north range 62 west on January 16, 1897, at 2 PM to satisfy a judgment of one thousand six hundred fifty six dollars and thirty three cents plus costs.
Notice dated December 2, 18M announces Ed F Winsor and Luta Winsor mortgage to Ann N Morton on SW quarter Section 9 Township 103 North Range 61 West, Davison County South Dakota. Mortgage recorded March 29 1895. Mortgagee declares due total 617.82 and will foreclose via public sale January 16 1897 at 10 AM in Mitchell. Mortgagee John Cook Sheriff A K Hitchcock attorney for mortgagee.
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