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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1900
Page
8
Local notes from Mitchell and surrounding area list visits by residents and relatives, travel to cities like Chicago and Chamberlain, wedding at Plano township, embezzlement arrest in Sioux Falls, and community notices including sales ads, livestock, and job bids. The item blends social updates, court news, arrivals, and local classifieds in a single weekly page.
In The Independent a veteran recalls meeting General Echols in Charlotte under a flag of truce, noting Jefferson Davis and the Lincoln assassination news. A second item shows a humorous gate farewell between two married women. Abyssinian warriors honor their king with 45 trumpets, while sandalwood is exported to China for idol incense.
Despite heavy rain the city carried on with Fourth of July events. Miss Maud DeCell led the high school basketball team in a 13 to 5 victory over the non plumes. Foot races and harness events followed with winners including Harry Wallace Carl Ruth and Cuthbert Smith. The State Band supplied music as the crowds dispersed after a lively afternoon.
The Driving Park club charged an afternoon admission as 1,500 to 2,000 spectators packed the grand stand and lined the track. Races began at 2 pm with judges A G Hatlin M B Showers W Johnsson. track was muddy from rain, slowing times by about seven seconds. First heat of the free for all trot saw Gameway lead, LaCrosse finish fifth after a shoe cast. Second heat featured LaCrosse rebounding with a 2 27 mile, leading to finish order Gameway Belle Pearl Swigert. Third heat mirrored the second with a long start to finish procession.
A quiet evening featured a bicycle parade with about 50 wheels. prizes went to Miss Bessie Stair and Imogene Cowhick for ladies and James Rogan and Walph Saul for men. A decorated carriage by Mrs. Frank Gibbs drew attention. a tug of war and foot races entertained as fireworks and crackers startled spectators before a brief shower.
The committee of arrangements for the democratic and populist conventions in Yankton plans for July 11 with an expected crowd of about 2000 delegates and spectators. The Democratic Press association meeting and county sheriffs gathering will run concurrently. Newspaper men tripling the attendance and about seventy five sheriffs are anticipated, with local groups arranging entertainment and discussions.
Retail notice proclaims a 25 percent off sale on all muslin underwear. It emphasizes staple items and unusually low prices during the promotion.
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