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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1894
Page
12
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The column blends real estate bids and sales at low rates from area firms, with drugstore notices toutting Scallin’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s remedy. Community events include a Baptist youth meeting, Pearl Harker’s 18th birthday festivity, and a Crambo game at Rev. Bradford’s home.
Local items report visits, illnesses, and events in Mitchell and surrounding townships. Notable notes include births, church services, social gatherings, school programs, a railroad delay, and a Civil War reminiscence titled Long John.
Capt. January's talk, held under the auspices of the G A R on Tuesday evening in the courthouse, attracted about 100 attendees due to competition from other attractions. The captain's experiences were thrilling and well substantiated, though his tale sounded almost unbelievable. He then proceeded to Plankinton.
The Woonsocket News notes Prof. Lott of Mitchell performed a splendid solo at a local entertainment. The encore was heartily received and he delivered another beautiful selection. He was called back for a third time. He is praised as one of the finest singers in the state and would surely draw an appreciative audience in Woonsocket if he returns.
Gen Silsby defends Gov Sheldon against Washington charges over Fort Sisseton structures valued at 200 to 400 dollars each and later sold for 65 dollars The state treasurer held the funds while hay cutting on the reservation draws no payment The piece notes hay removal actions and calls Easter Sunday timing and a post office anecdote section.
A sermon denounces love of money while Rev Bradley outlines a Christian creed centered on God the Father and Christ the Son. The St Bernard Commandery hosts a Masonic degrees event with a ladies’ surprise, followed by supper, social hour, a concert, and late dancing.
The Wednesday evening gathering at the Congregational church drew a large crowd as women recounted experiences of earning a dollar for the occasion. The funds grew by 16 dollars for the society, with some verses shared. Men’s experiences during the earning period were noted as potentially intriguing.
The election of non-commissioned officers for Company I was completed Tuesday evening. First corporal C. W. Boggs earned the top spot, followed by J. C. Day, Geo. B. Marvin, L. A. Phillips, J. B. Duncan, C. G. Nichols, Reuben Dwight, and A. B. Reed. Chief bugler Geo. E. Klisze and assistant H. P. Beckwith were selected.
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