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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1894
Page
12
A dispersed weekly page lists new arrivals and moves in Mitchell including Mr and Mrs Havlatko and Miss Bettie Walstrom. It notes measles cases, revivals in Aberdeen, and a Concert Fund push. Local merchants advertise sales to Feb 1 and Char Berguson promises wholesale prices. Also covered: transfers, court updates, and minor league gossip.
Local notes report Jim Carns hauling corn Charley Annis considering quitting bathing Emsley dry since store left Luther Platner took in Mitchell Thursday night Miss Estelle Pine offers a reward for lost knife near the schoolhouse Born February 7 a 12 pound boy to Mr and Mrs G E Jenks George plans spring work for the newborn A merger of rail timetables shifts Mitchell and Emsley travel a Saturday return Monday schedule Burt Stevens went to town last fall to escort a bride to her wedding Y P T U social and a church testimonial for Rev Donald Cameron in Carthage plus farm visits births and illnesses across Bond, Badger, and Plano areas. local notices on snowbound travel, school suspensions, and a promised new farm plan this spring.
A street rumor claimed Charles Mason living west of town died Monday but reports say he has been ill with bowel inflammation and is now improving. The item notes club meetings and social events at West Third Street gatherings, including Mrs Ward hosting the Ladies Cinch Club and Miss Morpia Moore’s twenty first birthday party.
Resurgam Lodge No. 31 A F and A M on Feb 13 1894 adopted resolutions mourning the death of Brother Winslow L Warren charter member and first Master of the lodge He devoted his life to Masonic study and work and left a lasting influence on the lodge The eastern chair to be draped in mourning for thirty days notices sent to his family and minutes recorded by L Q Hardesty S J Moore J H Babcock
In memory of Winslow L Warren the Grand Council records a sixty day mourning period for the Centre. The minutes note his faithful service as High Priest and educator of officers, and honor his attempt to guide members toward spiritual work beyond this world. Relatives will receive a copy of the proclamation.
Tuesday evening Mrs. Jerome Wiltse and Mrs. W. J. Healey organized a surprise for Mr. Wiltse at the photograph parlors. Guests arrived with baskets of delicacies, tables filled two large rooms, and cards were played late into the night before refreshments were served. Attending couples included Geo. A. Silsby, J. W. Beattie, D. Haney, H. G. Nichols, C. W. Downey, W. J. Healey, W. H. Conyes, Geo. Hust, J. O. Walrath, KH Winsor, J. A. Baker, J. K. Smith, and J. G. McCartney.
The Baptist society held an oyster supper at Mr and Mrs A C Pollards home on Thursday inviting the Odd Fellows lodge which was then doing degree work and accepted. Christian Endeavor societies met at the Methodist church Tuesday with Geo Marker presiding and multiple papers and songs presented by Misses Boyce Anderson Silsby Chandler and Quigley along with Mr Webster C M Peck and the Lee Sisters ending with a social handshaking period.
Miss Grace Reed entertained sixteen young guests at a Valentine party on West Seventh Street. Guests exchanged heart verse cards, enjoyed dancing and card games, and praised the hostess. Also note: 160 World’s Fair photo portfolio offers via Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul railway. Company I elects officers F T Windle first sergeant Rogerald sergeant Pine sergeant Stevens sergeant Downey sergeant. other NCOs to be elected next meeting.
Miss Silsby hosted a Valentine party on Wednesday evening with guests including Misses Moore Anderson Harkat Miller and Mrs H G Nichols Meagra Elise McCartney Moore Riley and Nichols and Clark Espy of Sioux Falls.
A fragmented notice notes fabric remnants including linen and calico with a price reference, likely a local sale listing. Readable terms indicate a small-scale commerce item within a shop or market listing.
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