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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1888
Page
6
Classified notice announcing subscription options and rates for The Mitchell Capital. Details include one year in advance price, six line business cards at five dollars per year, business locals ten cents first insertion then five cents each additional, legal ads at statute cards ten cents per line, free marriage and death notices, and five cents per line for obituaries and wedding presents.
Mitchell features include six churches and a 4900 population with a nursery company, steam laundry, large brick yard, one private bank and two national banks plus four loan and trust companies. A $15000 packing plant, two feed mills, two opera houses, a free reading room, Dakota Methodist University, four railroads, street lighting, Superior waterworks, a railway hub status, and local foundry and machine shop mark a thriving frontier town.
Assessed valuation near $2 million with diverse assets including five elevators and grain warehouses. The city features two daily and two weekly newspapers, multiple hotels, a 2,500 head creamery with US signal service, schools, mills, and a busy distribution hub for Union Tank Line Co. Railroads, quarries, and machine trades bolster Mitchell in Davison County with a $30,000 courthouse and extensive farming land nearby. SEPT 25 30. Four railroads listed and cooperation from local boards and societies.
The Dakota supreme court ruling upholding the local option law discourages liquor dealers from challenging voter sanctioned ordinances. Citizens are urged to avoid prolonged litigation and unite to make Mitchell the best town in south Dakota, moving beyond the controversy and focusing on growth.
A polished circular from the Bismarck board of trade extols the capital’s advantages future prospects and location highlighting surrounding coal mines. Compiled by John P. Rea longtime register of the Bismarck land office and noted Northwest journalist.
Delegate Gifford's work in Washington, notably on opening the Sioux reservation, earns the thanks of his constituency. His efforts and their results will not harm his standing in the next territorial convention.
The New York Herald reports Blaines withdrawal boosts Mr. Sherman’s chances by twenty five percent, altering the political contest and expected outcomes.
The man Tascolt, blamed for the Snell murder, has been sighted in St. Paul, Mason City, Texas and California. A reader from Bismarck is asked to begin a list of rail links from coal mines toward this region, offering to share costs with savings on coal.
Supt. H. Levatz urges emphasis on better reading material for city youths, offering valuable suggestions aimed at raising standards and interest in schools.
The Bismarck Tribune cites a missing provision in the bologna bill that would admit the territory, noting no clause for Utah nor for the preasers and Apaches of New Mexico. The piece points to gaps affecting statehood and regional designation.
The Sioux Falls Press suggests the Supreme Court's ruling on the local option law confirms the paper's own stance on the issue, a position it has previously kept largely under wraps.
The text imagines Blaine as a potential president and predicts John Sherman would support him vigorously. It further suggests that if Sherman secures the nomination Blaine would become one of his strongest backers.
R H Melride, delegate to Washington, has scored two notable gains for the city. He is named as a location for a United States court and appointed a member of the national congressional committee.
Chairman Allen of the Republican Central Committee says one Dakota convention is enough to select delegates for Chicago and nominate a Washington delegate. He notes two conventions would also suit certain aims and that there will be time for two if needed.
The Sioux Falls Press notes the local option law is stronger than ever with legislative executive and judicial backing. It aligns with the Republican view that a law passed by legislature gains respect, but ratified by popular vote and supported by the supreme court is hard to oppose.
The article argues the Sioux reservation will be opened by Congress and Mitchell in Davison county will gain as a home se�ker stop with cheap land and improved quarter sections. The Milwaukee road extension will connect Mitchell to coal fields and Pacific coast markets, boosting commerce and political influence while fostering western Dakota settlement and possible division.
Mayor Ment zer and the Davison county council vow firm enforcement of gambling and liquor laws. The editorial praises their stance as principled and not politically driven, emphasizing respect for law as the basis of good government and community progress.
The text argues against imputing corruption to Senator Sherman based on wealth and a $5,000 congressional salary. It contends wealth reflects business acumen, not crime, and questions the standard that public figures must be poor to be considered honest. It defends his financial success amid a strong U S economy and resumed currency policies.
The withdrawal of ex governor Vierce from the Dakota editorial chair is noted with regret yet hailed as progress for journalism. He moves to lead the Jamestown loan and trust company, taking a more lucrative role. The democratic press praises his vigorous work and approves the change.
The piece portrays George C. Gorham, Roscoe Conkling’s mouthpiece, lecturing Blaine while leveraging Chicago lines to reach the public. Known as a hungry office seeker, Gorham’s past pursuit of a Garfield era kitchen cabinet position is recalled, showing how Conkling’s circle snubbed him. Conkling is urged to disavow his ally.
The Democrats held a committee meeting on Washingtons birthday and nearly fixed their convention date for July 4th. The speaker derides the party for ignoring national days and for a platform favoring British free trade while accusing its president of fishing on Decoration Day.
The advertising edition of the Rx- PUBLICAN will be the most elaborate of its kind in the territory. New cuts of the best business portions of the city will supplement the valuable statistics of the edition.
The suggestion that San Francisco as the Democratic National Convention venue would favor anti Cleveland Democrats contrasts with St Louis being seen as a win for Cleveland adherents. The passage frames venue as a proxy for factional strength within the party.
Oklahoma, toward which there has been a scramble, covers about 12 000 square miles, roughly the size of Beadle county in Dakota.
A renewed search for the Snell murderer led to a discovery in Missouri yesterday, renewing police focus on the case.
A Chicago favored outcome emerges as the Democratic National Committee meets in session. Congressman Scott backs a May date with the exposition building as venue. San Francisco admits Chicago's edge and the White House urges California delegates to back Chicago.
Boston business men protest the inadequate mail between Boston and New York and urge Postmaster General Dickinson to act. They accuse the government mail business in the region of neglect and await his response.
The piece argues General Sheridan’s reputation makes Senator Sherman the most available and strongest Republican choice, spanning the South and New York, shaping party sentiment in the lead.
The dry goods and clothing stock must be sold in a few days at the storefront next to Champeny Bros in the neighborhood. Henry Torrina is noted in the text.
A. B. Newley announces a bankrupt stock sale of boats and sides at Applegate’s Furniture, inviting buyers to bid their own prices. The event promises clearance of all items as暮.
The report notes philanthropy of W. W. Corcoran and the Presidential Party enjoying Florida. A sensational marriage derailment follows Eva Dane Simpson and Chas. R. Judge as Eva elopes with Walter Gabriel to Covington. Simpson, daughter of an old resident, resembles actress Mary Anderson.
The Dubuque Personal Liberty association, a corporation of brewers, liquor dealers and saloonkeepers, files articles of incorporation to oppose the prohibitory law. It plans to gather funds for elections and to press for a license system in Iowa, aiming to defeat prohibition and gain legislative control.
The presidential party moved from St Augustine to Palatka crossing the St Johns River and held an informal reception on the train steps. They then traveled to Titusville by steamer for a brief stay at Rock Ledge before continuing toward Sanford and Jacksonville.
CimcaGco Feb 24 Newspapers planning telegraphic reports of the Republican National Convention must file accommodations requests with press committee chairman R. W. Patterson care Chicago Tribune. Applications considered in filing order. weekly papers or those not intending special telegraph reports will be excluded.
W. W. Corcoran died in Washington at 6 30 this morning from senile bronchitis in his ninetieth year. The end was peaceful after a two week illness with gradual decline over the past year.
In Cincinnati on February 24 judge Sage refused the application by friends of Benjamin E Hopkins to move him from jail to his home pending sentencing due to illness. A medical examination and verbal report were considered. The judge stated nothing remains but to impose the sentence.
United States Senator Stockbridge of Michigan sold his stallion Bell Boy to parties in Frankfort Kentucky for 35000. The horse was bought last year for 35000 from Senator Stanford of California. It set a record as the highest price ever paid for a three year old.
Several cig armakers were arraigned in Yorkville police court this morning on charges of interfering with non union hands at the Suter Newsmarks factory. All defendants held to bail from 700 to 1000 dollars.
Washington February 21 The public lands committee heard Theodore Hawley of Fort Dodge Iowa argue against the bill to quiet title to the Des Moines river lands. He repeated objections used by the president when the bill was vetoed.
In St Paul on February 24 a soldier said Tascott, alleged to have killed A J Snell in Chicago, enlisted with Captain Gerady here last week. A recent recruit matches the description circulated by newspapers.
Watertown city court returns a guilty verdict against Matt Leonard known as Dutchy for operating an assignation house within city limits. The trial spanned four days in the justice court and involved a knocked out jury.
The defendant was found guilty by jury No 2. Judge Owsly imposed a $50 fine and thirty days in county jail. The defense appeals to the district court.
Ada C Hall of Buffalo Gap Dakota writes to the Sun describing Sioux resistance to opening their lands. She recalls a 500 strong Pine Ridge camp and an interpreter noting the Indians would fight rather than yield. She warns of a summer outbreak and a massacre across the northwest if settlers are endangered and troops pursue roaming bands.
H C Sinclair, a rich farmer from Menoken, was riding the Northern Pacific with his wife when he stepped onto the platform near rainerd and fell off. His mangled body was found on the track, and police are investigating the accident as the train moved on.
Police report in New York says Garcena Y Farrelli, an Italian, confessed to murder and a dispatch to Montreal has not yet been sent to have him held by that city authorities.
The Stani trial resumed in Angor Maine with defendants appearing more cheerful as new evidence supports their defense. The defense argued the death of Barron was self-inflicted.
Chicago February 24 report states Chicago Burlington & Quincy engineers will strike today over wage increases requested days earlier. Union leaders warn of work stoppages affecting service across the line.
Turon Times credits the Republican for a credible Dakota history contribution. Pukwana Press calls the 109 deaths in the January 12 blizzard the most accurate figure yet. Yankton Press and Huronite praise Mitchell Republican coverage. White Lake Times confirms 109 deaths across forty four counties and dismisses higher eastern figures.
The advertisement promises relief for croup whooping cough and bronchitis with Shilohs Cure. Reverend Geo Thayer of Bourbon Indiana testifies that both he and his wife owe their lives to Shilohs Consumption Cure.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup is touted as the prescription of a leading nurse and physician in the United States. It has been used for forty years by millions of mothers for teething relief, claiming to ease pain and cure dysentery and diarrhoea, with a 25 cent bottle price.
Northwestern railroad managers failed to reach a pact on freight rate restoration after a full day of talks. They proposed reorganizing the Northwestern Freight association with outside lines and a stronger chairman, but ratification by managers remained uncertain and rate cuts before May 1 were not assured. A plan to review cut-rate contracts was rejected as some lines hold contracts through June 1. A St Paul & Kansas City official indicated passenger rates between Chicago, St Paul and the Northwest may be cut soon.
Deputy U S Revenue Collector George Nave seized the mineral water and bottling works of G W Plock at Huron California on orders from headquarters. Captain J H Alexander will supervise the site until further orders after Nave previously found a worm and distillation apparatus during a prior visit.
Morris residents plan a March 17 celebration with Irish society members, speeches, a large banquet, and the play The True Irish Hearts at the courthouse. In St Paul the Public Buildings Committee recommends a treasury site offer for a new building, reducing the appropriation from 1.2 million to 600 thousand, while petition origins express satisfaction.
Rochester Minnesota may gain a street car line as a company led by O S Porter forms to build the system. Work is to begin in spring and the line expected to operate before winter. In WAston Minnesota the city council reinstates the old hook and ladder company and firemen resume duties. In Pesatico Wisconsin a skating rink collapses killing one man and injuring three as heavy snow weight brings the 50 by 100 foot roof down.
Rochester Minnesota officials declare counting inmates of the second hospital for the insane toward city population illegal. The city will henceforth be classified as having fewer than 5 000 residents. In Montana, cattle feed on wheat as spring arrives. Missouri River ice breaks up. coal train reaches Sand Coulee. Montana Central engines find coal satisfactory.
Osakis Minnesota reports the village’s first electric light test a success with Echer Chalfrant of Boller Mill company and electrician Brown from Monticello in charge. Enduring another blockade as the Manitoba road branch to Brown’s Valley remains closed for two weeks with no effort to reopen.
Injured by a snow plow Christ Jensen a German resident and a boy from Altamont were seriously hurt near Altamont while watching a snow machine operate in a cut. St Cloud clubs finalize arrangements to join the Northwestern league with managers to sign articles of agreement.
A Vienna dispatch reports negotiations for a Russo French alliance reaching a very forward stage. France hesitates on signing timing and secrecy to prevent Bismarck from learning, which could trigger war.
Louisville Driving Park association sets a spring trotting meeting from May 8 for four days. Purses and programme will be announced next week.
The Argonaut recounts how a deck tiger cage opened, letting three tigers roam the British steamer. Officers coaxed them with chickens, then dragged one tiger back to confinement while bystanders watched with caution.
A tale of Beethoven cutting a gray strand from a goat for Mrs Helm who wore a locket containing the supposed hair. A friend exposed the prank to Mrs Helm, she wept, Beethoven repented, and sent real hair. The anecdote ends with a reflection on victims and the weaker sex.
Track talk notes sixty Haggin colors horses earned 101 752 last season. Dwyer plans May Lexington yearling purchases. Lorillard aims turf honors with his entrants at major tracks. Capt Sam Brown Near Brooklyn Jockey Club handicap Blue Wing expected to contend. California to send strong speed east. Baldwin Haggin stables remain formidable. McCampbell of Louisville debuts 2 year old filly Gladaga by Onondaga Glad fola.
Patti sails for America on March 8. Pauline Markham to return to burlesque next season. Annie Pixley presents another play The Charity Girl. Kate Munroe, the American burlesque actress who died in London, left 90 a year-old legacy.
A short sale notice announces dry goods clothing and hats at fixed prices for a few days opposite Mitchell house. Henry Topping leads the sale event and invites local shoppers to take advantage of the limited offer.
Probate court of Davison County Dakota orders sale of Mary L Hillman estate parcel in SW quarter of section 26 township 2 range 104 at public auction March 3 1888 at 1 PM in Mitchell. Cash required ten percent down sale subject to mortgage of 150 and probate court confirmation. Deed to purchaser. Wa Hillman administrator.
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