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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1897
Page
1
A collection of oak antique finishing items is described with measurements and finishes. Items include a wall pocket with ornate frame, a standard writing desk, a cabinet style book case, and a folding rocker. Prices shown range from $25 to $50 trade.
The Davison County Poultry Association prepares for a two day exhibition February 23 and 24 at Champeny's opera house. The event draws support from across the state with a focus on breeding standards, score cards, and cash prizes by percentage rather than special premiums. A local fire mutual trust proceeds and a strong endorsement from Mayor Fullerton backs the Commercial Mutual Fire Association. Mrs. Geo. Anderson shows gradual recovery from paralysis with walking aid.
A Republican representative questioned Mayor Fullerton about mutual fire insurance groups. Fullerton declined to join as incorporator due to existing coverage, citing a Kansas City lumber meeting where a large body of delegates favored permanent status for the mutual scheme and insured lumber properties through that organization.
Saturday liens totaling about 727 dollars were filed in the county court against the Grand opera house building owned by Jos Scheuer. Creditors acted after Scheuer failed to return as expected to settle debts. L O Gale, manager and lessee, had placed an attachment on the scenery to secure his advances, but operations will continue as usual.
A Pierre report notes 155 senate bills introduced with only sixteen enacted, listing major laws including Wheeler railroad measure Nos 4 5 13 22 25 31 33 47 5 63 54 57 62 68 and 84, touching bonds mortgage rules crime and state offices.
A Chicago area society note recalls the sixteenth anniversary of Mr and Mrs J T Morrow. Friends held a hospitable gathering at their home, with a surprise delay due to the husband’s absence and the wife’s sudden illness. Reverend Stevens praised the couple for church generosity as guests presented tokens and a musical program followed by refreshments.
Herman Schultz reported two fur robes stolen from a sleigh in front of Rathbun's store. A man named John Brown or other aliases was arrested after attempting to sell the robes, later sentenced by Justice McKinley to 20 days in county jail for the theft.
A land office contest between Thos. F. Jennings and J. P. Simon centers on a tree claim in McCook County. The proceedings continue as details remain undecided and judged on the claim's validity.
Dr Marsh Pettitt a Black Hills physician lectured at Champeny opera house on physiognomy describing how facial features and headwear reveal character. He challenged Cronk and Powers to readings, with attendees noting Cronk read more accurately.
Col. J. M. Adams reports pensions granted to Greenleaf Stevens Lorin R. Bing ham John Abraham and Dr S J Moore at $12 per month. Adams served as attorney in all cases noting long department pendency and satisfaction for the veterans and their families. Elk Point Leader notes Asa A Grant South Dakota Firemen association president says efforts to hold a tournament are underway and a town is asked to fund it with a $1,000 pledge and a promised $10,000 in returns.
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