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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
5
Mt Vernon and surrounding towns report a flurry of notes from residents. G N Mabbott begins a search for a new home, aiming for Minnesota first but undecided on the route. The column also notes visits, illnesses, marriages, and local happenings across several towns.
Farwell young people anticipate a community play in about five weeks. The exact date is to be announced later. Mont Markham has been ill with grip.
Badger notes a pleasant party at Mr Mewhirter’s and a skating event on Logan's pond. Mrs. Austin Clark suffered a felon on her right hand causing a finger loss. Upcoming events include parties at Effie Forbes and John Williams. Some residents attended the Mabbot sale in Mt Vernon where items sold well.
Farwell notes cold weather caused the stockholders meeting of the Farwell Creamery Co to be postponed until February 22. Edna Washburn appointed clerk at the post office during Mrs Ayer’s absence. J W Cooper completed a pump well for F M Markham.
Reep has disposed of his farm in Perry township and will hold a public sale of personal property on Thursday February 20 starting at noon. Items include 4 work horses 43 cattle including steers milch cows calves and heifers wagon hay rack hog rack McCormick mower and rake riding corn plow sulky plow buggy carriage and other farm machinery plus household goods. Lunch at 11. Terms: cash up to $10. over $10 on credit for one year with approved security at 8 percent. Auctioneer J S Serveson. clerk Wm M Smith.
A Bit of Indian Philosophy recalls White Ghost the Crow Creek chief who defies a printed order to cut hair. The narrator notes the Sioux view game birds as sacred, and White Ghost argues the Great Spirit would not compel hair length. The piece satirizes Indian Commissioner Jones and hints at deeper tribal philosophy.
Wesley Nelson of Hamilton Georgia recalls hobbling into a drug store where he was urged to try Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for rheumatism. He reports faith in medicines restored after a week of use and says the pain never returned, noting the seller’s promise of no payment if it failed. Sold by L. O. Gale.
Advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a fast safe option to relieve constipation and dullness. Claims liver stimulation and bowel opening without griping. Includes brand name Favorite Pills and S. H. Seallin.
Davison County offers five thousand dollars from the permanent school fund for loan at six percent. Applications are to be made at the county auditor's office. Dated January 30, 1902. Nl. B. Anderson, County Auditor.
Hiler's big company packed the opera house with the best Uncle Tom's Cabin performance yet seen in the city. The troupe features strong singers and actors led by By a and Marks and Cute. The Colored Jubilee Singers receive special note and a Warpgraph Dewey parade replica is shown. An engagement is set for Friday Feb 7 at the Grand opera house with a noon street parade and moving pictures, including execution scenes of Czolgosz. Reserved seats are at Gale's drug store.
Notice is given by the administrator of the estate of Louis L Lotze deceased to creditors and all persons having claims against the estate to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims must be shown to Charles F Lotze, Administrator, Vermillion Clay County South Dakota. Dated Mitchell South Dakota January 1902.
On March 27 1902 all common school lands in Davison county South Dakota unleased on February 1 1902 will be offered for sale at public auction at the front door of the court house between 10 am and 6 pm On March 28 1902 unsold lands will be offered for lease at public auction at the same location between 10 am and 6 pm Dated Pierre January 20 1902 Commissioner of School and Public Lands
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