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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1890
Page
4
The Mitchell Printing Co offers low rates for business cards posters and local notices with options for death notices and memorials. Advertisements include card layouts and job services with prices noted in the listing.
The article celebrates Chicago securing the World’s Fair location, praising harmonious citizen effort across parties and strong Western backing. It notes New York’s loss, St. Louis’s weaknesses, and Washington’s withdrawal, framing the result as a historic Western victory with national pride and regional energy.
The prohibition bill containing the Young amendment passed both legislative chambers in Pierre and now goes to the governor for final approval. The law is set to take effect May 1.
The article notes Mieux Walls as a port of delivery in the new customs district formed from the two Dakotas. It mentions the court structure for the state and hints at the broader legal framework, though details are sparse.
The court adjourned from Friday night to Monday with cases including the South Bend Toy Mfg Co vs Db F M Insurance and Mary J Bidwell vs Frank A Bidwell on life policy. Juries deliberated on Grinnell Co v Rhoades onions and other filings as sessions continued after Washington's Birthday.
A school report notes a Saturday teachers meeting and outlines graded work across subjects. Julia Pringle covers U.S. History Miss D handles Drawing 1 4 while Mr A supervises the school library and a corporal punishment topic is mentioned. Bad winter impacts rinks and includes a question on rink outcomes.
Bludbilder extract and tonic claims to renew vigor and strengthen the system. It is said to treat scrofulous complaints and cutaneous issues from a tainted blood condition. Sold by J W Cole & Co of Black River Falls Wisconsin at $1 each or six for $5.
Health board reports No. 3 peras among top deodorizing and germ destroying agents. City buys over a ton of copperas to sell for meeting purposes at about 145 cents per unit. Use in cellars, outhouses, stables. scatter crystals weekly in drains and water closets. dissolve in ten pounds of copper per gallon for broader use.
A communication from the South Dakota association urges members and friends to attend a meeting in Mitchell on Friday. Speakers including N. of Urarts advocate a stronger Sabbath observance under the banner All favor of a better Sabbath Day.
Northwestern Mortgage Trust Company announces foreclosure on the mortgaged premises in Mitchell. The sheriff will sell at public auction on Monday April 14 1890 at 10 AM at the Court House front door to pay the debt. Interest and attorney fees allowed by law. Dated February 2 1890. By W W Taylor president. 3 T Howara attorney.
The document records the 1889 annual statement of the Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa filed with South Dakota, listing officers F M Hubbell president Cyrus Kirk secretary, capital of 100000 dollars, assets including cash 7262 dollars and real estate 6990 dollars, total assets 68724325 dollars, liabilities and policy values, income 143718.30 dollars, expenses 16894.88 dollars, and gross risks undertaken 775451.20 dollars with 2085 policies outstanding. certified by L C Taylor and J H Scriven with notarial attestations from Iowa and South Dakota authorities.
Land Office at Mitchell South Dakota dated February 13 1890 gives notice that Ellen Shannon has filed for final proof to support her claim for undeveloped land. The hearing before the register and receiver is set for April 3 1890 at Mitchell with witnesses Charles N Lindsey John J White James J Hughes and N J Disman to prove residence and cultivation.
A fragmented notice claims continuous residence on land in a specified township and range with reference to an individual named Charles N. Lindsey of Mitch White Woonsocket. The document names land parcels and lines of claim tied to a U S receiver and April dates, indicating a formal proof of settlement.
A fragmentary item notes a dispute involving Mitchell, eight, and individuals abbreviated D ary A v lov. possibly implying a domestic or personal conflict. The readable text is unclear, but legal- or social-issue context appears with named parties and a location reference.
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