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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1891
Page
8
A wary merchant laments three months of unusual weather straining nerves as unsold winter goods clutter shelves. He invites shoppers to seize greatly reduced prices on shoes, rubbers, dress goods, flannels, underwear, and hosiery to clear stock and make room for spring.
The Farmers' Alliance holds a city meeting Saturday. Methodist Aid Society plans Friday gathering with Mrs. J W Beattie. Dr. Tatman is said to be Milwaukee company's surgeon for this area. Amanda Smith dies aged 85 near Mitchell. Bishop Mirly will confirm in Mitchell February 7 or 8. Stover O P J E Forsythe notes gravel and stone dealers Emmetsburg.
Funeral services for David Cole were held in Ethan cemetery with G A R involvement and a large local attendance. The obit notes his birth in 1839, Civil War service, marriage to Caroline A Clark, relocation to Davison County SD in 1881, four children, and his faith as a religion professor. He died January 20 1891 aged 51 years 5 months and S days.
George Watson returned from Pierre with notes on the Brokaw Raymond contest. The committee heard testimony. Preston argued the contestant had no case while reading affidavits. Pease faced questions about vote buying as the panel reserved judgment.
The regular meeting of the Woman's Mission Society was held Sunday evening with Mrs. A. H. Burke as president and Miss Ella Kipp as secretary. The text notes a county seat sociable hosted by CE at Mr. H. L. Omealy's residence on January 30. It also mentions Y. P. T. U. gathering at Peck school house and a school No. 1 report for Badger township covering January 16, 189, with enrollment, days taught, and attendance percentages.
St Bernard commandery dispatches Sir Knight J H Babcock to Chicago as Alex Inglis a well known state figure dies in a city hospital. Babcock departed yesterday to attend in the final hours of the dying man.
The old settlers reunion hosted Friday evening by Mr and Mrs H C Green on the Firesteel drew about seventy attendees. Original settlers from 78 and 79 recalled early Firesteel days while Presa’s band provided music. Guests danced or enjoyed cards and social visits, then a fine course of refreshments.
County records show the Treasurer’s report for 1890 through January 1, 1891 including state, county, road and bridge, city, school, sinking, and district funds. Notable figures include state fund balance on hand 8 518 96 and total redemption fund balance 8 705 98 with detailed voucher and transfer entries across townships and town funds.
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