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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1905
Page
6
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A small town church event raises a sizable collection for Dakota University. The article notes progress in development and mentions an investigation into a shooting involving Thos Taubman, editor at Plarkinton.
The Mitchell Fruit Company announces hires and shifts as Azusa California firms push Blue Seal and Red Shield citrus brands into South Dakota. Ralph Miller Albert Walrath and Clifford Dickson work for Azusa koot-Hill Citrus in California while Mitchell gains stockholders and staff, signaling growth and prospects for Mitchell as a wholesale center.
President Nicholson led the annual college day service at the Methodist church and spoke on Christian education. He cited Dakota Wesleyan enrollment projections near 450 to 460, noted Stanford's $80 million endowment, and mentioned the Methodist church supports 57 colleges with about $20 million in endowment.
Organization collected funds from 4000 youths during a sermon collection. Dr. Nicholson foresees a total exceeding last year's $800, supporting university ministrations and student study programs.
Jude Smith and Court Stenographer Bogies visited Plankinton for a circuit court term, adjourned earlier due to cold weather. A grand jury is ordered to report to probe the murder attempt on Thos Taubman editor of the Herald, following a winter assault and near-fatal shooting. Suspicion centers on a Plankinton citizen.
Funeral services for John Moses were held at his son Fred Eli Moses’s home in Lisbon Township, led by Rev. L. T. John. He was born July 26, 1820 in Limesburg Connecticut and died February 17, 1905 in Mitchell at Graceland cemetery, aged 78 years 6 months 21 days. Mrs. Moses joined him from Milford Iowa. the couple had lived apart due to age, with Moses in his son’s home and the wife staying with children in Tow a.
The Vermillion Republican editor Willey praises candidates for leading state educational institutions. He names Dr Vincent of Chicago University and references the North Western University near-miss, praising them as ideal presidents. He mentions the Nicholson standard and the Wood fortune at Dakota Wesleyan, urging capable men to lead higher and better academic aims in the state.
Cassen has been in Chicago and Aurora for two weeks and returned home Thursday evening. He started from Chicago Tuesday but, after the conductor announced the train would stop at Marion, many passengers chose to stay in Chicago due to a snow blockade.
Aberdeen sisters may build a Mitchell hospital modeled after St. Luke’s. T. Burns offers a half block of land and cites Mitchell’s large service area and physician support. The plan preserves St. Luke’s while expanding Aberdeen’s method and capacity.
The corn palace committee led by President Gale seeks a capable band for Corn Palace Week. All groups want a contract, signaling strong local interest in filling the entertainment slot.
Residents note Pierre’s capital quiets after the legislative session. Crowds and activity diminished as the third house and two regular houses see small quorums, and with lawmakers adjourned the capital returns to a calmer pace.
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