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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1891
Page
7
Pierre and nearby towns report a chaotic political battle over the South Dakota senate contest. Moody gains sympathy as independents waver, while McCormack’s committee probes irregular bond deals and Davison county victory is confirmed.
Advance word hints Moody Republicans may win but outlook remains uncertain as committees canvass Deadwood contest. Both houses plan 2 pm sessions with no decision yet on senatorial ballots. Senate and House conduct routine business while election reports are prepared.
Obituary notes William B. Hager born October 1818 in Herkimer County New York settled in Town in 1859 and moved to Dakota in 1883. He married Elmina Baker in 1840 and leaves seven children, six surviving, funeral led by Rev. C H Clark at A M Hall residence.
Bokaw returns to the agency muttering that he has had enough roaming and vows to settle in his ten cent tepee. Other residents spread a fairy tale alleging a deal to seat Senator Preston after the senatorial issue is resolved, while Brokaw says he was not seated to avoid selling out to Tripp.
Three coursing races are planned near the Poultry and Pet Stock exhibit at month end. Two hounds owned by I W Seaman and McDermaid and South will race, testing speed and endurance. Jan 28 will host the event amid preparations to attract statewide audiences. H G Nichols has a notable hound and challenges the eventual winner.
The first social under the Congregational society in years was hosted at the pastor’s residence. A large attendance enjoyed a varied musical and literary program with a tasty lunch. Misses Silsby Daniels Bradley Windle Bracy Prescott, Miss Thompson Pryne and Mattie Foster performed readings and recitations.
Dr A H Daniels reports quarantined houses for scarlet fever including Hattenborgs on Sanborn Street south side Ben Holts near Relersons store Allison in Chas Fix house on East Railroad Street and nearby.
Pine Ridge correspondence reports Rev John F Hansep of Mt. Vernon assisting as a representative of the American Arbitration and Peace Society this past week to help halt hostilities and urge cessation of Indian wear.
Rev F D Newhouse of Huron delivered the second Epworth League lecture titled Beyond the Sun at the M E church. He described a virtual journey from Indianapolis to South America via New York and Panama, sharing impressions of travel, ports, and notable scenes from Valparaiso to Chimborazo.
W A Gray met with the city council in the auditor's office to discuss the artesian well. He reported lost tools hindered pulling them out and proposed either lowering costs on the existing well or starting a new well with a $4 per foot fee if a good flow is found, with pay for the old well only if needed. The council will review the matter at a future session.
Aberdeen official T E Camburn joins Logan and Taylor from the state agricultural board after returning from Sioux Falls. The reporter notes bids were rejected and Mitchell’s bid appeared strongest, with the group saying the choice was settled by location rather than bids.
A concise fragment notes a shift in state service preference toward a statesman named Dokaw amid legislative frictions. It suggests compensation by prominent opposition from ten county units in Mitchell anticipated soon, while a small local ad appears without charge.
The Sioux Falls bid for the state fair location failed to win approval as Mitchell carried 7 to 4 with Watertown receiving 1. The Commercial Club refused additional city demands and set a committee to negotiate with Mitchell while another panel seeks land to strengthen its bid.
Brookings readers will welcome the Lutteman Sextette from Stockholm Sweden for a concert on February 1st. The six Swedish male voices have toured Europe for eight years and are appearing in the United States for the first time. Chicago and Minneapolis papers praise their singing and a Northfield Minn. correspondent calls it unmatched.
The Republican reports the death of David Cole from heart disease this morning. Dr. Crane examined the case after Cole’s son returned from loading two cattle cars for Sioux City. Cole had gone to his mother in law’s home and was found dead at five o’clock. He leaves a wife and four children. Funeral is set for Thursday.
Reports from Farmers notes Beulah and Davison County on politics weather and cooperative plans. Local residents discuss the election committee report happiness with the outcome and intentions to plow if moisture continues. A Bard area cooperative store is being contemplated by alliance members while the Farmers Club of Beulah draws large crowds. A farmer comments on recurring moisture across South Dakota and delayed weather forecasting.
Reports from across Europe describe extreme cold and heavy snow. Italy and Belgium face blocked roads and rail disruption while ships wreck and crews struggle with ice bound seas. A Naples death and a school crushed by ice highlight the peril.
A gas explosion in Findlay Ohio occurred at 7 90 p m in an old cistern under a moved dining room trapping workers. Five minutes later it would have caused many deaths had dinner been served. The blast damaged the building with $10 000 in furniture and insurance coverage noted.
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