Street Talk and Local Notices Collected in Aberdeen
A compilation of items including property for sale by W A Scott, social plans for a Valentine event at Mrs Frank Weller's residence, Hood's Sarsaparilla ads, a forthcoming Woman's Relief Corps supper, and notes on the Northwestern Railroad pocket calendar. Also entries on local marriages, business moves, rail discussions, tobacco deaths, press opinions, and criminal sentencing in Dakota papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
S. J. Scallin
Aberdeen
N. W. Davison
Mercer Township
W. H. Selleck
Henry Kerr
Mitchell
Ellen A. Graves
Mitchell University outlook brightens amid Dakota talks
J C Preston returns from Washington for talks on Dakota division and admission amid conference friction. He and Mentzer press for a fair compromise to admit Dakota this session while Springer signals partial concessions. Mitchell University gains optimism as Dr Brush and supporters tout funding and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Preston
Washington
Chicago
Mentzer
Senate
Platt
Conference
Preston
Springer
Dakota
North
South Dakota
House
Mitchell
McClure
Mr. Springer
New Mexico
Baker
Conference Committee
Advertised Letters at Mitchell Post Office
The list of uncalled letters at Mitchell post office for the week ending Feb 1 includes Bridge, Charles Clodfelter, John Clapham J G Fallgatter John A Ingham N J Pollard N C Shaw Margaret Smith Miss Ella I Small Samuel Stafford Clara A Wilson Mr T Vandenburg AM Calls for these letters should say advertised. If uncalled for in two weeks they are sent to the dead letter office. D Hammer P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Bridge
Charles Clodfelter
John Clapham
J G Fallgatter
John A Ingham
N J Pollard
N C Shaw
Margaret Smith
Ella I Small
Samuel Stafford
Clara A ‘Wilson
T ‘Vandenburg
D. Hammer
P.M
Dr Brush Returns From East With Encouraging University Report
Dr Brush came back from the east Saturday with a promising report on the university. He attended important meetings and will speak at the M E church sermon tomorrow evening to recount his experiences and successes. All who care about university matters are urged to attend.
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Brush
M. E
The Tax Extension Uncertainty Over County Tax Collection
County officials debate the course for tax collection amid claims the new bill may conflict with the organic act. Treasurers reportedly apply the one percent penalty, though details remain unclear. Full text expected to be published in a few days.
Fire Ravages Phillips Barn in Sunday Blaze
Fire broke out at Chas Phillips barn around noon on Sunday and rapidly consumed the good sized frame structure. Loss estimated at 300 to 400 dollars with farming tools, poultry, harness, and a valuable horse inside. No insurance. Origin of the fire unknown. Community offers sympathy to Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Phillips
Educational Meeting at Mitchell Church Draws Enthusiastic Audience
A large Mitchell audience filled the M E church for an educational meeting on the university. Speakers included Hon A J Edgerton T E Blanchard Esq and Dr Brush. Edgerton argued for the institution as a future engine of growth and opportunity balancing science and religion for youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Mitchell
A. J. Edgerton
T. E. Blanchard
Brush
Judge Edgerton
Commonwealth
Tyndall
Gladstone
New Charter Petition Likely To Move Forward
The committee overseeing the petition for a new charter has gathered the required names and the council will act soon. The old charter is said to have outlived its usefulness and a vote is expected to favor organizing under the general law.
Mail Clerk Charlie Tenney Resigns for Sioux Falls Post
Charlie Tenney who has served the public long and faithfully as mailing clerk has severed his connection with this office and accepted a position in the post office at Sioux Falls. He has been genial obliging and a universal favorite with all who know him. Friends in this city view his departure with regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Tenney
Sioux Falls
Charlie
Washington's Birthday Social at Masonic Rooms
A social party and dance will be held at the elegant rooms of the Masonic fraternity on Friday evening the 22nd Washington's birthday. An enjoyable time is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Fraternity
Washington
The Charter Question and City Government Reform
D. R. Bailey argues for adopting the 1887 general city law in Mitchell to replace the current charter. A petition by one-eighth of voters enables a city election, with majority support triggering immediate effectiveness. The general law offers clearer provisions on assessment, equalization, and governance, reducing future legislative needs and court questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Attorney Bailey
A. E. Hirchcock
Board of Equalization
D. R. Bailey
A Plea for Charter Reform in Our City
A citizen argues the city charter is a dwarf next to the general law, detailing defects in assessment procedures and special improvements. The note urges adoption of the general law to standardize proceedings, audits, and city administration for better economical management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips Avenue
Uarland
Sapon
Dakota
A. C. Phillips
University Work in Progress to Rebuild a Local Institution
Dr Brush and a university committee push a fundraising drive for rebuilding after a fire. Meetings are planned across Chamberlain Plankinton White Lake and surrounding district to invite community financial support. Early contributions total about $8,000 with $2,000 from a specific class and over $1,000 from others, as canvassing continues ahead of the Tuesday commission meeting on location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Brush
School Enrollment Gains Under Acting President Adkingoon A. M
Amid heavy embarrassment the school reports 108 students enrolled to date. The Normal Department is filled while the Commercial Department shows 53 students with 50 attending in person. A shorthand and typewriting class has been added under a dedicated teacher as the faculty stays in harmony and pursues a permanent Mitchell location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Adkingoon A. M
Mitchell
Pleasant Ridge Barn Fire After Sunday School Becomes Blaze
A barn belonging to Mr. C. C. Phillips burned after Sunday school on February 10 as wind fanned flames. A prized family horse perished, plus turkeys, chickens, a cat, and stored lumber. Neighbors helped, another cattle shed rises in place, cause traced to dead ashes in the chicken house. Francis Willard Nabinger born February 11 to Mr. A Nabinger. mother and daughter well. Protracted meetings continue with Rev. N. T. Curl leading with wife assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ewart
Andy Wright
Wa Griffith
If. F. Carl
Phillips
A. Nabinger
Francis Willard Nabinger
Dakota's Outlook Forecasts Strong Western Settlement
Geo. A. Silsby, back from Chicago and Illinois and Iowa, reports renewed Dakota interest among eastern buyers. Farmers with land worth 80 dollars per acre seek to sell and buy cheap South Dakota lands, spurred by recent campaigns and Congress actions. He predicts immigration will exceed the previous four years as Dakota’s advantages attract agriculture and stock raisers. Dakota's latch-string is on the outside.
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Geo. A. Silsby
Chicago
Illinois
Iowa
Dakota
Congress
Middle States
South Dakota
The Excelsiors Program Note for February 15 1889
The Excelsior society lists a Friday program including songs recitations essays and compositions. Performers include Kittie McDonald Lettie Russ Julia Pringle Nellie Vandenburg Mabel Taylor Flora Applegate Nellie Montelius Emma Harker Nellie Montelius and others with titles such as The First Locomotive Independence Bell and The Deacon's Masterpiece and readings on Mozart and politeness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Excelsiors
Excelsior Society
Kittie McDonald
Starry Beck
Ation
Independence Bell Lettie Russ
Crow’s Nest
Julia Pringle
Mozart Derby
Brnside
Nellie Vandenburg
Mabel Taylor
Ella Espy Son
BN Media Ments
Flora Applegate
Ee Tne
Nellie Montelius
Emma Harker
Oscar Kanoutf
Frank Windle
Neers Starvey Lyman
Minnie Duane
Lionie Wells
Fire at West Fourth Street House Draws 3000 as No Insurance
A stovepipe blaze at Mrs. R P Cady’s residence on West Fourth Street drew a crowd of about 3000 and two hose carts plus a hook and ladder. Firefighters quickly extinguished after water from a careless bystander spoiled the effort, with no insurance on the property and a third uninsured loss recently reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Cady
West Fourth Street
F. O. Mark
Public school funds diverted to needed aids
The high school fund secured by entertainments last year is being spent on needed helps. Recently two dozen copies of The Long Century were placed in the A and B Grammar grades for their use.
High School Purchases Add to Library and Program
The school bought three magnifying glasses for student use and Alden's Cyclopedia of Universal Literature, eleven volumes received with four more to come. The volumes are bound in morocco bindings and valued for literature study. An arithmetical contest yields good fruit as the yros present a literary program February 1 in the high school room. The Excelsiors plan a literary program next Friday at 3 pm and friends are invited.
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Alden
Land Office Bulletin of Contested Land Claims
Washington report lists contest outcomes with successful parties in capitals. The notation shows multiple disputes between individuals and the United States, with several entries of cash and homestead patents issued to named applicants.
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Washington
James M. Johnston
United States
Dakota Central
QR. R. CO
Michael Downey
United Stauwes
Robert W
Social Hour Club Ends Season With Memorable Closing Party
The Social Hour club held its closing party Friday night, drawing a larger crowd than ever and delivering high spirits throughout. An unexpected performance by a Masonic figure caused amusement as guests watched him be captured and confined, after which the program continued to its noted success.
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Ile
City rail line purchase must honor contracts
The article notes a publican remark about Mitchell and its railroads, emphasizing that the city’s next road purchase must honor existing contracts or face trouble. It highlights pressure on the Queen City to comply with authorities’ wishes.
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Argus-Leader
The
Mitchell Republican
Valentine sociable at Mrs Weller’s home
A Valentine sociable will be held at the spacious home of Mrs Weller opposite the Methodist church on Friday evening. Refreshments will be served and a novel program rendered. Each guest will receive a Valentine. a jolly time is expected. Everyone is invited. By Com.
Arrival of a baby at the Fallis home
Telegram from Indianapolis reports a girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fallis. Bob Fallis, former night operator, is recalled with his cheerful demeanor. Also noted is the postponement of the university committee meeting of the M E church from the 10th to the 19th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Robert Fallis
Bob
C. B. Clark
M. E. Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. A. Scott
W.a.scott
Frank Weller
Stair
Parkston
J. O. Walrath
Walrath & Morrow
George H. Miner
Queen City
Chamberlain
H. Scallin
Yankton
Methodist University
Sioux Falls Press
Chas. Logan
Logan
Blanchard
Methodist Conference
Mr. Blanchard
Mitchel’s University
Dakota Methodist University
Stanford
Senator Stanford
Dakota Methodist Mitchell University
Dr. Brush
University Report
Pleasant Ridge
Land Office Bulletin
Shhoenecker
Chauncey A. Kelsey
Alfred Ford Bateman
Samuel Wilde
Oscar E. Cassem
August Polzin
John P. Simon
Stephen G. Boyes
Gabriel E. Soilwind
George van Dyke
Wm.j.jones
Calvin W. Wate
Monroe N. Simons
Jerry Rea
G. E. Kelsey
Eric Hanson
William Blowers
James Virden
Lena Archer
N.S. Barger
Christian Faust
Abbie Tagan
C. E. Wiley
Agustus Baren- Eklan
Peter Egan S$rr
JuLius M. North
George W. Buck
J. T. Baltimore
Homestead
Sociable
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