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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1890
Page
5
A fragmented OCR note mentions names and codes in a garbled line about a sport team or event. The readable parts reference a group and a possible matchup or initials, but the context and specifics are unclear. No concrete outcome or date can be determined from the source text.
An OCR like line fragment references a figure named Peter and a nurse. The text is garbled with stray letters and seems to hint at a medical or nursing context but provides no clear event, date, or outcome. No definite persons, places, or actions emerge to form a coherent news item.
A garbled mix of farm and town notices from July 1890 mentions A B Hager for farm work, harvesting plans for a forty acre plot, a Mrs Monsen's death, and various local names. It notes gear for baseball leagues, employment ads for a girl caregiver, a Dix fig tree garden novelty, and updates on residents visiting and selling. It ends with a testimonial for Dr King’s New Star medicine, offered free trials.
A vigorous address argues for ballot reform and women’s enfranchisement in the western United States. The speaker, born in the west, frames progress through industry, education, and equal opportunity, urging open labor avenues and political rights for women as essential to the nation’s future.
Through Rev A H Randahl a Swedish newspaper with large St Paul circulation now runs two pages on South Dakota affairs. Editor Rauhahl notes the paper leans Republican and claims it's the first Swedish publication edited in the state. In court, W E Clark vs Liverpool London Globe Insurance Co concerned damaged farm buildings. trial halted before verdict at 4:30 p m with A E Hitchcock for defense and J L Hannett for plaintiff.
Miss Dell Noble, a preceptress and teacher at Mitchell University, spoke on The Coronation of the Mind at Beach Memorial church Sunday evening. The church was crowded and the lecture was praised as one of the finest in recent memory, earning Miss Noble many new admirers for herself and her school.
In Police Court Fredimbalt caused the arrest of Fred fare, a boy about nine, charging insulting language and stone throwing. Judge Abbey heard the case Wednesday. due to the boy’s age, the court continued proceedings and a default may follow if the lad behaves.
A Fourth of July picnic will be held at Abe Reitzel's grove seven miles west of Mitchell. The event will feature good music for attendees.
A notice invites all to a local event featuring a pony race a pig race a fat woman's race four sack race and four ladies walking matches. Activities start at 10 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring well filled lunch baskets for a pleasant afternoon.
Frank Weller reports on a southern county trip noting wheat heading out and growing rapidly. He observes corn stands and regrowth, with late plantings showing less cutworm damage. Trees abound with a forest-like scene, white walnut trees present, and hay and grasses like timothy and millet thriving. He also mentions a warm day yesterday.
A lawn social hosted by the Congrega tional church ladies and society at Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Walrath’s home drew a large crowd. Moonlit open air ambience with Chinese lanterns lit the scene as ice cream and cake filled the coffers. In a separate note, J. N. Collins married Miss Jennie Regan at Catholic church with Rev. Father Sheehan officiating, after which the couple left for a wedding tour and planned to reside in Mitchell.
A special car bearing prominent officials of a Milwaukee company arrived from the north this forenoon, tarried an hour, then proceeded east. The party included Roswell Miller, president. A J Karling, general manager. W G Collins, general superintendent. C A Cosgrove, superintendent of the I and D and D L Brush, superintendent of the H and D division. The gentlemen assume their duties July 1.
The 0. &S. D. Don C. Needham, visiting the city, recalls a Forest City talk with Mr. Springer who asserts there is no doubt the O. & S. D. railroad will be advanced and constructed. Northwestern Farmer features Professor Charles I. Bessey arguing that farming connects with all fields and schools should teach soil and natural science alongside reading and writing.
Notice to citizens subject to poll tax for 1890 set at 2.50 or two days labor payable directly to the road overseer. No county treasurer collection. Labor notices will specify time and place. Failure to comply incurs two dollar daily fines. Payment in cash encouraged. Dated Mitchell South Dakota June 27 1890. R G C Inving road overseer for A E Urrencock city of Mitchell city attorney.
Kye ready to cut and a good croup. Legan fields of corn tassel early week. G A McWain back from the reservation to work as a carpenter through fall. A July 4th basket picnic at film Bend will engage locals. Florence Wright back home for a few weeks. Sunday School Convention at Hope Chapel successful despite some absences with speakers Stout Peck and Stugg. H Brady and wife visit Win Lakes. J Q White and Satterly address the third party movement. An organization was formed and delegates will go to the county convention Saturday. Fred Smith back from the reservation. he and Sam located claims 10 miles from Wheeler. Mrs Bard and children and Belle Bard visiting Bridgewater.
Big Corn Stalks, grown in G. H. Brooks father’s garden on Roses Clark place, last Wednesday brought in three stalks six feet tall with blades stretched up. They are praised as fine specimens of corn in the Mississippi valley.
In Mitchell on Monday, Salvation Army Captain Hagen and drummer defied city orders to stop beating a bass drum feared by horses. Marshal Irvine jailed the drummer after a $10 fine, paid hours later by Army members, restoring calm amid street unrest and public complaints.
The speaker urges harmony with officers and citizens by showing respect for others' privileges and acting like sensible men. He notes the public is tolerant of nuisances but rejects daily impudence and defiance that infringe on equal rights and the rule of law.
J. Tidwell of Haley's Marion county Alabama praises Allcock's Porous Plasters as an invaluable household remedy curing coughs colds spine diseases liver and ague cake. He warns against imitations and urges asking for Allcock's with no substitutes.
Dissolution notice states the firm Nelson and Albertson is dissolved by mutual consent. Debts due to the firm will be collected by N J Nelson who will pay all legal claims against the firm. Dated July 3, 1890. N J Nelson and N Albertson.
Sealed proposals for building a bridge over the run near the southwest corner of section 10 township 103 range 60 will be received by the auditor up to 12 m Monday July 7 1890 Plans and specifications are at the auditor office Sealed proposals will also be received for culvert and earth work at the described place as per files at the auditor office The right is reserved to reject any or all bids in both cases R T Ropinson Co auditor Mitchell May 15 1890
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