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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1900
Page
1
Judge Smith names O P Auld Plankinton receiver for defunct Plankinton Bank. Dedication service drew large crowds as Free Methodists unveiled a rebuilt Mt Vernon church. Debt nearly cleared with over 150 raised. Rev T H Marsh aided by Rev Geo W Austin.
Judge Smith of the circuit court appointed a receiver for the defunct Plankinton bank following a Saturday motion by Aurora County seeking deposits owed and the appointment of a receiver. Creditors opposed the bank assets and sought dissolve existing attachments while local attorneys prepared to defend.
The Eastern Star Chapter hosted a large card party at the Masonic hall with 22 tables. Mrs Geo Miner won the ladies prize and F H Winsor the gentlemen prize, followed by consolation prizes for Mrs S C Jones and T C Burns, then dancing to midnight. The event promises further winter parties if this turnout repeats.
A Woonsocket man formerly known as Mark Williams is revealed to be William Blacker. He and Mrs Cora Prichard, divorced and remarried, settled alimony and attorney fees in Mitchell before marrying in Huron under their true names. Blacker plans to correct property titles held under Williams.
Sheriff Henry Swindler pursued an escapee near Firesteel when the suspect crossed a creek on thin ice. The sheriff collapsed into the water but clung to a patch of ice and, after twenty minutes, regained strength to climb out. He recovered with a chilly, exhausted condition and continued the search with deputies that night.
R. S. Patton returned home Friday with his bride Miss Jennie McBroom whom he wed at Monmouth Illinois on Thursday. Patton manages the rolling mills in the city and he and his wife are greeted by The Republican with wishes for a happy married life.
An elderly performer followed by a song from Ethel Blinn and Edith Calhoun titled Babes in the Woods. Mrs Julia Coursey presented Lillie Sorvossie's Ride. The audience sang America and light refreshments were served. About ten dollars was added to the treasury. A second division plans a similar event soon.
Mitchell and Davison county residents are urged to raise ten thousand dollars for a new university building. The article notes rising student numbers and calls for swift contributions to begin construction promptly in spring. President Graham reports about four thousand dollars already subscribed.
Misses Hattie and Jennie Boice hosted a surprise party for Rev. Fraser and B. S. Barnard arranged by the church youth class. Gifts and speeches led to an evening of games and refreshments. Meanwhile W C T U ladies hosted Dakota University young women with music and social time. Jimmie Davine, serving with the 34th Regiment in the Philippines, reports marching orders and optimism for a July Fourth homecoming.
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