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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1895
Page
7
A compact collection of town news items from Chamberlain includes social events births visits and arrivals. Highlights mention H W Kress illness recovery, new baby births to C M Peck and Will Miner, Ada Van Zandt en route to Aberdeen, and numerous individuals moving or visiting nearby towns and townspeople attending clubs and events.
South Sanborn Sup t Hunter led a teachers meeting. Thomas Taylor returned from eight weeks in Illinois. Letcher delegates Dr Kirkpatrick and Mrs Greene attended Mitch ell half prices event. Local gatherings included a large party at VanTussel's and a song service with Mr Watkins. Various residents visited, hosted, or moved, with school shifts and entertainment at Gormley's home by the Jolly Jokers. An Indian trader Col John Hough returned with horses. plans to sell to Sissetons ahead of a U S disbursing payment. An excursion ticket notice for February 12 1895 and an estray red steer notice are listed.
An interview style reminiscence recalls a racial confrontation labeled a race war. The teller describes a turkey theft incident on a long road, the escape, and a comical capitulation with a dog spared and a bright parable ending.
The Aberdeen train ran an hour late causing missed connections with St Paul Minneapolis and Mitchell trains. Marsha's Huyck and Bates seized beer from Fred Widman's cellar under orders from Assistant Attorney General Hitchcock. Court activity includes Brule county clerk of the courts election contest McKittrick vs Pardee and Miller vs Newgard land case. Milwaukee Railway Company concerns over coal distribution and county charges. Toney Roth returns from Ft Meade and quietly marries Miss Klepper at the Catholic church per Rev Maher.
The marriage of Chas T Greene to Mule Hoyt was solemnized by Rev Father Maher with the groom identified as brother of Postmaster Greene. A surprise party celebrated Miss Lottie Small’s 17th birthday with games, music, gifts, and refreshments. The North and South Dakota Wheelman announces its official monthly gazette by Mitchell Printing Co with W J Healey as editor. Townsite boosters in Jerusalem plan a centennial era celebration inviting a U S representative.
Invitations from Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Scallin invited friends to an informal Thursday evening gathering at their West Third Street home. The event featured musical numbers and light refreshments, with guests departing near midnight after a very enjoyable occasion. Farmers Institute plans announced for Prosper and nearby townships with Davison and Hanson counties involvement. Two Agricultural College professors expected. experiments to be shared. Police Chief Grant reports state Firemen's Association board notes funding concerns for a potential 1895 tournament. crop prospects could prompt town support. South Dakota firemen total 2,044 with 1,854 east of the Missouri River and 460 west.
The register and receiver of the land office hear a contest with J. R. Still as contestant against Allen Oaks over Moody county land. Col. J. M. Adams defends for Still. R. Brennan of Egan prosecutes for Oaks. Witnesses include Geo. Laird Joe Eno Arty Brennan for Oaks and John E. Moore Anthony Huse J. Murphy M. S. Windell Geo. R. Lanning for Still. Proceedings will take several days.
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