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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1897
Page
6
First National Bank directors met Tuesday to fill the vacancies created by the resignations of cashier H R Kibbee and assistant O P Graham. O L Branson of Ormond Nebraska was elected cashier and H P [text incomplete] as assistant.
Train times listed for passenger freight mixed and north south routes with departures and arrivals from east west north south. The notice also advertises Travelers Accident Insurance Co policies with weekly indemnity options and agent contact.
Tickets available to or from all parts of the world via all lines at low rates. Reservations free. For more information contact BP. Clark, agent C. M. & St. P. Mitchell, S. D.
Beckwith announces Branson’s connection with Osmond bank for years and endorsements from Iowa Nebraska bankers. Branson arrived on the south train and will seek housing soon. Beckwith, assistant cashier, is praised for his growth and diligence.
The Mitchell Dry Goods Co. failed a day before the new year after a levy on stock for two years of back taxes amounting to 535.68 and a mortgage to First National Bank for 4200. The bank foreclosed and took possession of stock, with principal shareholders Jos. Levinger and T. C. Burns. George A. Johnston once led the firm as president but was only a nominal holder. Burns, longtime Commercial Club president, and Levinger, a city council member, helped Mitchell over the years. the firm may not reopen.
Observer E C Hayek records 2231-100 inches rainfall from Jan 1896 to Jan 1897 with monthly totals including March 1.54 and April 5.70 inches. Frost dates note last spring frost April 21 and first fall frost Sept 19. Hottest day July 12 at 1014 degrees. coldest Jan 4 at 18 below zero.
About 125 members and friends attended the joint installation of the G A R and the W R C Friday evening. Col J M Adams served as installing officer and inducted officers of the G A R including Commander H H McLain and Senior Vice James McKinley with appointments for Adjutant R T Robinson and Quartermaster Sergeant Owen Sheete8 among others.
Col Adams presided as Col Adams installed W R C officers led by President Mrs Mary Boice and Senior Vice Mrs Hulda Stowell. Other offices filled by Mrs Alma Parry Mrs L Kreidler Mrs Anna Wallis Mrs Marie Hover Mrs Clara Daniels Mrs Jennie Wolgemuth Mrs Kate Brown and Mrs Ameline Doty. The evening moved to refreshments with speeches dispensed due to length. members thoroughly enjoyed the grand success.
A midnight blaze engulfed the Sanborn house barn on Main Street as a hotel domestics hears the horses stir and opens the door to a solid wall of flames. Fire crews arrived late due to bad roads and the barn and team bus were consumed. suspected incendiary origin noted but unproven. owner insured for 275 on the team.
The Hartford Courant recounts Yale's old prank era when students bribed printers to leak exam proofs. A clever fellow then hired a printer to wear white trousers and sit on the locked form at noon, queuing the questions. The ink stained seat fetched a fat price and relief followed.
Blizzard disrupts daily life with heavy snow. residents shovel drifts and some roads are impassable. Oakland area readers report few changes beyond chores, with students resuming classes and neighbors traveling for trains and social events. Prosper township wedding joins Alvena Anderson and Clarence J. Warfield in a modest ceremony with family and friends. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as health safeguard. Railroad announces homeseekers excursion dates for Mitchell area.
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