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Mitchell Capital in Mitchell, South Dakota
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1906
Page
1
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Milwaukee line to cross Missouri opposite Evarts spur
Engineers confirm a sixty foot shale foundation beneath the Missouri river at Evarts confirming a direct railroad crossing by the Milwaukee company. The crossing will boost Evarts growth with Milwaukee shops employing 800 to 400 men and a straightened route potentially relocating Glenham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hararis
Tan
Otha
Chicago, Milwaukee
St. Paus Haillound
Missouri River
Milwaukee Company
Milwaukee
Pacific Coast
Hearts
South Dakota
Selby
Warts
Hyatts
Glenham
MAY ABOLISH SURVEYOR GENERAL OFFICE
Rumor says the Surveyor General office in Hurron may be abolished but not soon. W. W. Morris has run the office acceptably and kept pace with heavy plat work, though the small staff makes progress slow and three years may be needed to complete the present tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurron
S. D
W W. A. Morris
Youthful Desperado Ike Davis Targets Beulah Robbery
In Spearfish South Dakota on January 18, 23 year old Ike Davis, inspired by dime novels and yearning to imitate Jesse James, is suspected of robbing the Beulah post office of 150 dollars last month. He fled after a brief gunfight in which he was shot in the left foot and remains at large near Beulah south of the Belle Fourche rifle pits as sheriff and others pursue him. A $150 reward is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Beulah
South Dakota Caucus Law Dictates Delegates At Convention
Pierre January 18. The caucus law fixes June convention dates and representation across parties. Republicans may flood the state with delegates while other parties face strict caps, limiting seats to one delegate per fifty votes or major fraction thereof from the prior election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
S. D
Republican Party
South Dakota
Prohibitionists
Socialists
Peoples’ Party
Democratic convention delegates outlined with county representation
The message describes a state convention plan for this year with 492 delegates, ensuring each county has representation. Buffalo is underrepresented by a major fraction, while Sullivan County holds just over the required fifty votes, granting one delegate to Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Vets
Sully
Fourth annual South Dakota high school meet planned at Yankton
Yankton college prepares for the fourth annual state high school contest in track and declamation with invitations sent to all South Dakota high schools. The event features rail fare guarantees, gold and silver medals, and a state championship banner for the top athletic school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
S. D
Yankton College
South Dakota
Petition Demands Equal Gambling Rights in Yankton
An unexpected petition to Yankton city council asks for equal rights with an alleged gambling syndicate including Mike Mlagnuer Carey Walsh Frank Wray and Peter Steffen. It claims saloons receive police protection while Neefe and the Schwenek Barth Growing company are raided. An investigation was ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton, & D
Yankton
Mike Mlagnuer
Carey & Walsh
Frank Wray
Peter Steffen
George A. Neefe
Schwenek-Barth Growing Company
Catholic Church Burns in St Onge South Dakota
A Catholic church in St Onge South Dakota burned to the ground last night. The church valued at two thousand dollars was built about fifteen years ago and recently renovated. Insurance covered nine hundred dollars and about three hundred dollars in valuables were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Onge
S. D
Potter County farmer becomes rapidly wealthier on crops
Sioux Falls reports Henry Rausch of Potter county sold cattle valued at 1000 dollars and harvested a large grain crop including 1400 bushels of No 1 spring wheat 820 durum 1500 corn 3200 speltz and 850 oats totaling nearly 14000 bushels in a single season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Henry Rausch
Potter County
South Dakota
Rausch
Omaha Journal Dispatch Chains Man Suspected of Horse Theft
Rapid City South Dakota January 18 Deputy Sheriff Swarthout read a telegram seeking Chauncy Johnson a horse thief He found Johnson in Rapid City and telegraphed Pierre for him Deputy Sheriff Kidder arrived from Pierre to take Johnson back He had been sought for three years and was apprehended by chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
S. D
Mormon professor renounces faith cites Mexico polygamy proof
W M Wolfe of Brigham Young College Logan declares he renounces Mormonism and stops paying tithes after a Mexico trip convinced him polygamy remains active among church leaders. He questions Woodruff manifesto and cites polygamous settlements in Mexico andArizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
W. M. Wolfe
Brigham Young College
Logan
Utah
the Tribune
Wolfe
Mexico
Woodruff
Mormon Church
Arizona
John Henry Smith
Apostle Smith
Brother Wolfe
Aberdeen's Bond Sale Faces Market Doubt
Aberdeen South Dakota city bonds for a municipal electric light plant may fail to sell. N W Harris & Co. says the city may have exhausted legal indebtedness and cannot accept the bonds. Officials study legality and a second election may be needed to authorize the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
N. W. Harris & Co
Creamery planned to aid local farmers
Bruce S D reports progress toward forming a creamery at this place. A committee says 500 cows have pledged milk, with potential to reach 1,000 cows. A stock company is to be organized and a plan devised, aiming to begin operations soon to improve farmers finances and business townwide.
Pine trees By Deadwood Health Claim
A Deadwood physician attributes the citys exceptional health to the abundance of pine trees around town. He notes pines healing qualities and suggests their absence could affect disease prevention. Deadwood reports a death rate near 11 per 1000 for the last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. D
Lennox postmaster O P Ashley found dead in office
Canton South Dakota January 17 O P Ashley postmaster at Lennox in the county since his arrival over thirty five years was found dead seated in his post office chair. At first thought asleep no response when spoken to. He was a prominent Odd Fellow and survived by a widow two daughters and a son
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
S. D
O. P. Ashley
Lennox
Farmers plan stock elevator at Erwin with sidetrack request
A large group of farmers near Erwin met to form a stock company to build a farmers elevator. They decided to ask the railroad to construct a sidetrack to the site and will reconvene once assurances are received, then proceed with erection at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin, S. D
Erwin
Iroquois Council Advances Fire Equipment
The Iroquois South Dakota town council moves to secure ladders grappling hooks axes and extra hose to upgrade the volunteer fire department. Prices are being collected and once received the council will authorize purchases guaranteeing first class protection. The department is already among the state’s most efficient but has lacked suitable gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iroquois
S. D
New Head of Mission Arrives in Sioux Falls
Rev. W. H. Hubbard arrives from Brooklyn to assume the duties of superintendent of missions for the Baptist church of South Dakota next spring. He will succeed Rev. T. M. Shanafelt of Huron who retires then. Hubbard has made a favorable impression on locals since his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
W. H. Hubbard
The
Baptist Church of South Dakota
Brooklyn
N. Yas
T. M. Shanafelt
Huron
Gambling Suppressed as Slot Machines Shut Down
Miller S D reports on January 17 that all slot machines and gambling devices in the town have been closed by local action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller, S. D
Armour Business Changes In Nordaker and Hewitt Deal
Armour January 17 report of a consummated deal between Nordaker and Hewitt, two large mercantile figures, expected to materially improve the city’s mercantile business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour
Nordaker & Hewitt
Local merchants rearrange city storefronts and new Corsica move
est retail general merchants disposed of their store to J C Cantondine and bought a story bearer heart of the city now occupied by Mernisse Son with stock of general merchandise. Nordaker Hewitt will take possession of their new quarter late March. Cantondine plans a three story brick with First National bank and Store on lower floors and hotel above. A fire alarm reported a residence fire in the south part of oats city with no serious damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
H. C. Lewis
Oats City
Local Notes From Leresford Area Watch
Miss Ora Oieill takes a banking position in Leresford with cn Banking company. Miss Mable Fouts returns from Pierre after two weeks on her claim. Henry Claussen to Chicago for the But termakers convention starting January 15. Beresford to get an electric light plant again with dynamo and engine. A rural telephone line is being installed east of town in Gothland country by Step Johnson of Vermillion. Mr and Mrs J M Brady leave for Lincoln to establish their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leresford
S. D
Ora O'ieill
Sioux City
Cn Banking Company
Mable Fouts
Pierre
Henry Claussen
Chicago
Beresford
Gothland
Step Johnson
Vermillion
J. M. Brady
Lincoln
Neb
Farmers Institute to Meet in Beresford for Jan 24 25
A letter from Hon. M. F. Greeley announces Beresford hosts a farmers institute on Wednesday and Thursday January 24 and 25. The institute is run by the local organization led by president C. W. Deane, with possible corn judging by Professor Cole and a husking contest for the youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beresford
S. D
M. F. Greeley
Farmers’ Institute
Farmers Institute Organization
C. W. Deane
Cole
Grand Gathering in Mitchell inaugurates Knights of Columbus lodge
Mitchell South Dakota January 17 Knights of Columbus initiated sixty members from several cities including Sioux City opening a new lodge in Mitchell State Deputy John A Bawler supervised proceedings The banquet for 3800 plates at city hall was led by J C McCarthy with toastmaster P F Wickham of Alexandria The event hosted 100 visitors at local hotels and concluded after eleven o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
S. D
Knights of Columbus
Sioux City
John A. Bawler
Sioux Falls
J. C. McCarthy
Northwest
P. F. Wickham
Alexandria
J. J. Shea
John B. Hanton
Watertown
Thomas D. Lyons
Carthage
Chas. A. Kelley
Huron
D. J. Conaway
Widmann
Elk Point Notes on Ditch Opposition and Local News
Elk Point residents report E C Ericson appearing in Yankton before county commissioners to oppose a drainage ditch project. Other items note Thomas Dyer joining Knights of Columbus in Mitchell, homestead filing by Anna Halvorson, and visits by L N Crill, Mrs. George Beckley, D C Franklin, Miss D May Miller, and statesmen August Frieberg and Mayor Ofstad in Beresford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Point
S. D
E. C. Ericson
Yankton
Board of County Commissioners
Clay Counties
Thomas Dyer
Mitchell
Order of the Knights of Columbus
Anna Halverson
Pierre
Stanley
L. N. Crill
Armour
Union County Investment Company
George Beckley
Clark
S. C
Willard Allen
D. C. Franklin
Ohio
San Domingo Fighting Ends With Heavy Losses Near Guayubin
Severe battle between General Caceres loyalists and insurgents near Guayubin results in major casualties on both sides. Gunboat Independencia plans to return to San Domingo and surrender if safety assurances are given to officers and crew. Monte Cristi governor may follow Morales guidance to surrender with guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bott
Cape Haytien
Hayti
Guayubin
Caceres
San Domingo
Independencia
Morales
Monte Cristi
Big Transactions in the Black Hills Fuel Freight Soars in 1905
Deadwood and Lead City study 1905 freight volumes showing Lawrence County leading Black Hills business with about $2.225 million total, including $1.05 million in Lead and $1.15 million in Deadwood. Estimated ore freight $200,000 and farm product traffic $150,000. Butte and Pennington counties follow in freight activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. D
Black Hills
Lead City
Lead
Homestake Mining Company
Belle Fourche
Spearfish
Lawrence County
Butte County
Court House Agitation Sparks Bon Homme County Upgrade
In Tyndall S D on January 16 a campaign for a modern county court house begins. The brick structure from early days is inadequate for today’s population crowding. Proponents seek at least 75000 for a new building to be voted on later, with hopes Bon Homme county gains a top state facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyndall
S. D
Bon Homme County
South Dakota
Boom Town Grafton Neb Attracts Growth Boosting Dakota Region
Yankton South Dakota reports a rapid boom in Grafton Nebraska as banks plan expansion and corner lot prices surge to 1000 dollars. The town sits in a productive farming area and could become a city before Omaha’s next summer expansion. Obituary of Moses K. Armstrong noted pioneer from Dakota who helped shape territorial government and served in legislature and Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Missouri River
Yankton
S. D
Grafton
Neb
Omaha
Hartington
Crofton
Moses K. Armstrong
St. James
Dakota
Wild Territory
Territorial
Congress
Young Commonwealth
M. K. Armstrong
Vermilion Plans Depot and Library Funding Push
Vermilion needs a new railroad depot and the state university a new library. At a Twilight club meeting a committee was formed to approach the Milwaukee company for aid, with Mrs. Phoebe Hearst as a potential donor. Committee members include D. M. Inman, M. D. Thompson, E. D. Hawkins, and L. T. Swezey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion
S. D
State University
Twilight Clubs
Milwaukee
Phoebe Hearst
D. M. Inman
M. D. Thompson
E. D. Hawkins
L. T. Swezey
Farmers Mutual Insurance elects officers for coming year
Bridgewater South Dakota January 16 Farmers Mutual Insurance company for McCook county at its annual meeting elected officers for the year I R Howard president John Fischer vice president W A Nye secretary I V Schneider treasurer The books show 1157085 in insurance in force December 31 1905
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater
S. D
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company
McCook
I. R. Howard
John Fischer
W. A. Nye
I. V. Schneider
Morris Recovering Indian Ward From Canadian Trip
W K Morris returns from a long chase after his Indian ward Daniel Enoch aged 16 who had gone with his grandfather into the Canadian northwest and was taken to Byrtle agency 250 miles west of Winnipeg. The guardian retrieved the youth who is heir to substantial property after the Canadian authorities allowed entry to the agency school pending inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Morris
Sisseton
S. D
Byrtle Agency
Winnipeg
Daniel Enoch
Canadian Northwest
Morris
Fitzsimmons Delays Sioux Falls Departure After Benefit
Bob Fitzsimmons remains unsure when he will leave Sioux Falls as fan support remains strong. A benefit for blacksmith shop collapse victims drew 1,300 to the opera house, netting over 540 dollars after welcome appearances by Fitz and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Bob Fitzsimmons
Sioux City
Fitz
Friedman
Bob
Noted man in toils in New York arrest case
General James R. Obeline long prominent in Republican politics in New York was arrested with Dr. William Wallace Hadley and Mrs. Laura M. Wilson, medical head and assistant medical director of the Force of Life and Chemical company. They are held on $2,500 bail each on charges of conspiracy to obtain money by false pretenses via mail. Federal probe, spurred by President Roosevelt, targets the company with offices and a claimed patient base near one million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James R. Obeline
Promi
United States
Force of Life and Chemical Company
William Wallace Hadley
Laura M. Wilson
Roosevelt
Weaver Loses Fight as Philadelphia Republicans Pick Delegates
Philadelphia Republicans held conventions nominating magistrates city council and street directors and selecting delegates to the state convention. Ward committees chose delegates to the city committee amid bitter ward district contests. Rumors said Penrose and followers may control 70 to 80 of 114 delegates, while Weaver’s reform struggle could end his gubernatorial chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States
Penrose
Weaver
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