Diners End Despite Blue River Run
A fragmented report notes diners at a local event near the Blue River faced disruptions as a speaker group ended early. No injuries or official actions are listed.
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1896
Page
2
A fragmented report notes diners at a local event near the Blue River faced disruptions as a speaker group ended early. No injuries or official actions are listed.
Judge Haney of Mitchell is appointed and sworn in to the state supreme bench replacing the vacancy. The appointment comes after a Pierre telegram and ceremony at 10 30 in the morning. Haney is praised for fairness and a strong record in the fourth judicial circuit. The term expires January 1900 and salary is about 3300 dollars yearly. Frank Smith of Alexandria is named the new judge for the Fourth Judicial Circuit. He will hear cases in chambers two days weekly and plans to move to Mitchell, with Miss Fuller remaining as court stenographer. Commissioners convene to settle tax rebating and the county poor farm bids, awarding Austin Clark the contract for the farm’s operations.
Two nuptials marked a busy Wednesday in the region. Florence McDonald wed Alfred U. Hoon of Armour at 8 am with Rev. W S Shepherd officiating, a breakfast reception for fourteen, and plans to reside in Armour. Separately, Martin Dipple and Mrs Dipple were wed at Mrs Major Wallace’s home with Rev Dr Clark presiding, followed by a modest repast. Dipple serves as Beadle County Board chairman and both brides have strong local ties.
Emily Coffin aged 77 died Friday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs D B Miller after a period of decline. She recently moved from Union Iowa to live with her daughter and died peacefully. Her son A L Coffin arrived shortly before death. burial will take place in Union beside her husband. Also notes: Dr Kettner, formerly of this area, is held for murder in Cincinnati. no details given. Christie, step son of Rev J H Babcock, arrived from Minneapolis.
A city council meeting settled a long dispute with Gray Bros by tendering $500 for an artesian well, enabling city control of water rights. Mayor Seaman and Aldermen Levinger and Bracy supported the compromise, Pollard dissented. The council also discussed air lift pumping to boost flow to 400000 gallons daily and granted limited water use for a creamery.
James Haynes died at Mt. Vernon at 3 30 Tuesday morning after a year of illness from kidney liver and stomach troubles. He was 63 and left a wife nine children, several grandchildren, and a wide circle of esteem. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Mt. Vernon at 2 pm conducted by Presiding Elder Boggs.
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