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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1887
Page
4
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Friday February 11 1887 notes Judge Church finally confirmed as Dakota governor after delayed Senate and presidential moves. The piece argues his independ ent stance will resist both fellow Republicans seeking office and corporate pressure, promising a tenure shaping reputations through principled governance. It contrasts Dakota politics as refined with coastal states and questions party control and virtue in appointment battles.
Debate centers on a measure to bury old Dakota soldiers not otherwise provided for, with Mentzer stressing the bill honors brave men who preserved the Union. He asserts no pauperism and vows funding as freely as water runs downhill to ensure every grave is marked.
Augustine Davis of the Huronite reports from Bismarck that the session has a minor scandal involving a prominent south side member. He notes overall decorum remains high and urges J. Davis to name the party to clear twenty three innocent members from suspicion.
Milbank Review editor Lewis loses postmaster job as party switches follow Cleveland administration. The change and local party opposition reflect a heated political shift in Milbank. Catholic priest in Iowa wins $200,000 against Bishop Hennessy for deposement and livelihood loss. Dakota real estate outlook urged with Sparks rulings cited.
Reader note suggests Minnesota's legislative body is largely made up of a man named Ponnelly as reflected in local papers. No other individuals or groups are identified in the readable text. The passage implies a prominent role for Ponnelly in state politics.
Bismarck reports a flurry of bills and votes as the legislature tackles bond issues, capital location, and voters rights. Sioux Falls bond vetoes spark closed contests while talks of a soldiers home and capital sale loom large amid busy council and house action.
Catholic Citizen reprints a Dakota emigration update by George Sheehan. It highlights towns along the Milwaukee road including Canton Marion Menno Scotland Bridgewater Emery Alexandria and Mitchell with churches, parishes, schools, land prices and rail links. Mitchell is described as thriving with 5000 residents, a major Milwaukee line hub, a large Catholic school run by Sisters of St Agnes and a call to settlers to view Dakota before judging climate or land value.
Land Wanted. Parties wishing to sell are invited to call and leave description as we prepare to advertise in the east. Read ad of Northern nursery company and plant an orchard this spring. Cure claims and remedies from Ayer and West's brands with prices. Money to loan on city property for long or short time. Davison Bros. & Seaman offer brick or stone business blocks.
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