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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1889
Page
4
The Mitchell Printing Co offers subscription options and advertising rates. One copy in advance, one year. six months. club pricing with leading publications. Address changes, early Monday correspondence, and reasonably low rates for business cards local notices and legal ads. Obituary and wedding notices priced at five cents per line.
The piece contrasts North Dakota Attorney General Goodwin and South Dakota Judge Edgerton on liquor prohibition penalties. It notes identical constitutional provisions and laws yielding contradictory conclusions, prompting questions about which stance is correct and reflecting on partisan thought in politics versus everyday life.
State Auditor Taylor shows zeal in protecting the people of the state from unlawful insurers. South Dakota enforces laws requiring conditions for operating legally, and firms that persistently refuse to meet them should be outlawed and promptly suppressed.
Mitchell enjoyed a warm Christmas with sunny days and balmy air, though frostless conditions kept winter sports quiet. Churches hosted Santa, trees, and gift wagons, while Aeruplican representatives were scarce, leaving coverage to the paper's own impartial eye.
A Christmas Eve audience at the Methodist church enjoyed a Sunday school cantata titled Santa Claus led by Prof. Stout. The program featured notable solos and duets. After the tree was loaded with gifts the climax came as a deluxe chair was presented to superintendent R. N. Kratz Esq. by the school, with gracious remarks from Rev. A. W. Adkinson and a grateful reply from Mr. Kratz.
Elegant dolls books and cards were given to students and teachers. St Marys Episcopal Church held a decorous 11 o clock Christmas service led by Rev John H Babcock with a specially formed choir. The rector received a fine overcoat from parish ladies after a sermon tied to the day.
Sunday morning services mark year end with a sermon Stop text Better is the end of a thing than the begining there of Sunday school after the morning service Christian Endeavor at 1130 pm Everyone invited Pastor Gro A Mackintosh St Marys church has 11 am service officiated by Bishop Hare no evening service Preaching 1030 am Sabbath by Rev William Fielder of Huron Sabbath school at noon Congregation joins mass meeting at the courthouse
That evening Santa Claus presided over a church event with a short program featuring Glenn Marks recitation and Stella Crouse singing. Santa distributed Christmas gifts from a tree with helpers, while Congregationalists used a Christmas wagon for deliveries around town on Christmas Eve.
J. M. Pease writes grateful yet disappointed notes to the Republican on Christmas Eve. He jokes about stockings, post offices, and a Santa Claus filled with sentiment that missed his needs for a path-master and a path to a large insurance claim.
A historic ad style endorsement asserts Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder contains no alum or ammonia and rejects adulterants. Government chemists Peters Colier and R G Paton testify to purity and superior raising power while praising its healthful qualities.
Rosedale reports J A1 Sherrill traveled to Newdartford N Y last Thursday. F Williams installed a new windmill. Farmers plowed several days last week while Mr Lake remains under doctor care. Art Wright saw five wolves in one day. Town Board met Tuesday to plan river bridge repairs. Mitchell party dehorned twenty five cattle for Pater Wallstrum in about an hour and a half. Mrs C J Miltimore visited Chicago to see her sick mother. Then a low in spirits languid feeling now restored by Wrights Iron Tonic. Sold by S H Scallin.
Aberdeen Republican notes widespread good weather may benefit crops next year, contrasting with fears about current conditions. The piece recalls only a single prior example of such a favorable period, signaling optimism for agricultural yields ahead.
Crowds filled Holy Family Church for multiple high masses led by Rev. Father Sheehan. A grotto near the Blessed Virgin altar displayed a Bethlehem crib, candles burned all day, and the Latin Gloria inscription hung overhead. Santa Claus greeted children at 4 pm beside a tree of gifts. Benediction closed the day at 7:30 pm.
A.M. Bowdle of Mitchell South Dakota on a recent Georgetown visit bought the historic house formerly owned by Gen. George M. Green. The residence on valuable grounds sold for 22000 dollars, described as a shrewd investment by those who know him.
The children of St Mary's parish were royally entertained at the rectory on Thursday afternoon. The rooms were prettily decorated with ferns and the hours spent there were merry. After games and refreshments the six o'clock departure gave way to an evening for older members with supper, music, and conversation.
Miss Attie Bracy gave a delightful Wednesday evening Christmas party in honor of her cousin Mr. Lawton from Scotland. The four-square gathering had 16 attendees, with complete arrangements. Conversation music and refreshments highlighted an evening of rare Christmas joy.
The Presbyterian church hosted a large Christmas program with a decorated tree and Santa Claus. Students Margie Walters Flora Clark Anna Holt Geo Marlatt Howard Taylor Charlie and Loren Webber performed declamations. Many gifts were distributed and candy bags handed out. A box containing 1800 dollars was among the presents.
A temperance mass meeting will be held at the court house Sunday evening December 29 under the South Dakota Enforcement League. Rev. Wm Fielder president of the League Hon Geo A Silsby and A E Hitchcock esq will address the gathering. Everyone is invited.
The text repeats an old advertising jingle for Castoria citing stages of a child’s life from baby to children. It presents the familiar line about giving Castoria at each life stage and ends without additional context or events.
The passage cites December weather comparisons from 1851 to 1884, noting an average December temperature around 15.4 degrees above zero over seventeen years and 1.7 degrees above freezing in 1881. It predicts a crop in 1802 rivaling 1882, with warnings to croakers. Also mentions a gray gelding found in Beulah township, and an upcoming teacher certificates examination in Mitchell on January 7, with extra time for first grade applicants.
Notice of default on a secured mortgage and impending public auction. The mortgage, dated December 19 1881 at Plankinton SD, includes principal and interest totaling 9654 plus 75 fees. The property in Davison County is described as the southeast quarter of section five township one range three north, 6 west, subject to a prior mortgage of seven thousand dollars. The sale is set for January 28 at the courthouse steps in the county seat. Sheriff will conduct the public auction.
The Manitoba Mortgage & Investment Company Limited announces foreclosure proceedings under a mortgage dated April 7 1887 from Ida Dunham and Marshall Dunham to the lender. The default includes taxes and insured buildings. total due is about 611.95 plus fees. Sale by public auction will occur January 18 1890 at 2 o clock PM at the courthouse in Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota, describing the SE quarter of Section 28 Township 103 North Range 61 West, containing 160 acres. The notice is issued in Huron South Dakota by attorney Joseph T. Kelley.
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