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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1901
Page
2
Dr James W Kidd of Fort Wayne Indiana proclaims a free Elixir of Life that can cure rheumatism neuralgia stomach liver kidneys blood and skin diseases headaches fevers and more. He asserts lifelong study and promises free remedy by mail with no risk to the sufferer and mentions dramatic recoveries.
Mitchell citizens enjoyed a Christmas Day of merriment with tree celebrations at local churches, a social at Mitchell Club, and turkey feasts. The Methodist service featured a decorated platform, a candy chimney, songs, recitations by Sunday school children, and Herbert Stout distributing gifts.
At the Presbyterian church a large Sunday school program featured songs and recitations by all children. Rev. A. D. D. Praser offered a closing remark in sympathy with the occasion. A tall Christmas tree and many gifts entertained the crowd until lighting failed and an employee restored power.
A Christmas Eve gathering at the Congregational Church features songs and recitations by Sunday school members. Geo A Silsby notes unpaid labor costs, Treasurer Scallin agrees the debt is valid and should be paid, funded by Mr Clark who advances the money to settle the labor bill. Pastor Tomlin had shouldered much of the recent church improvement workload.
Mr. Tomlin accepted a $109 donation presented by Mr. Silsby from church members and the congregation in gratitude for his past service. He expressed deep thanks, promising continued faithfulness as improvements are finished and more duties claim time. Frank Craft appeared as Santa Claus aiding in distributing gifts to children and the evening ended with cheerful goodbyes.
Tuesday evening a Christmas party for Sunday school children was held at St Marys rectory. Rector and Mrs Heath and church members organized decor and games with a tree loaded with gifts. Mr Heath played Santa Claus giving presents to all, and the event was described as very successful.
The Baptist Church hosted a Christmas Eve program directed by Superintendent Broadbent. Sunday school children took part in a brief but charming event. A large tree held presents for the children. Santa Claus arrived in a sleigh, portrayed by John Wayman, distributing gifts and treats to delighted youngsters.
At Holy Family Church a crowded Midnight Mass service Tuesday night featured a Catholic choir led by Miss Goody Koontz. Very Reverend Dean Shea delivered an impressive Nativity sermon. Additional masses at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday were well attended.
On Christmas Day at 11 the Sir Knights of St Bernard's Commandery gathered in the asylum to drink to Most Eminent Grand Master Henry Bates Stoddard. Eminent Commander S H Scallin pronounced the ceremony as 100000 Sir Knights nationwide toasted simultaneously while the round hour whistle blew drawing public attention to the fire call.
Geo H Summers invited sixty to seventy non Sunday school children to his home on Wednesday afternoon for a Christmas gathering. Rev W N Coffee spoke on Christmas thoughts and Mrs C C Haiphide performed piano pieces. Gifts candy nuts and presents were given. Summers thanks contributors.
The Mitchell Club held a large dancing party in its rooms to close the day. Evergreen decor and mistleton sprigs hung in several spots, and attendants tried to avoid them. Rathbun's orchestra provided excellent music as guests enjoyed a very happy evening.
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