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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1892
Page
7
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To advertisers advertising rates are given on an application and found reasonably low. Business cards up to six lines five dollars per year, each additional line one dollar. Local notices five cents per line. Legal ads at statute rates. Cards of thanks ten cents per line. Marriage and death notices published free of charge lunch. Obituaries resolutions of respect and wedding presents five cents per line.
A.J. Parshall, once called the Sage of Rosedale, is appointed to a Chinese hunter post on the North Dakota line by the Collector of Customs at Neche, prompted by Senator Pettigrew. Gov Mellette issues a World’s Fair proclamation restoring some appointments, while questions remain on financial backing.
The piece questions granting congressional seats by locality and argues for fitness as the sole criterion. It notes The Republican’s parallel to the Blade’s stance and corrects alleged misstatements about Democratic House attitudes toward the anti-option bill, while avoiding blame.
Davison county delegation to Madison is led by Senator Preston in a bid to unite Republicans against bossism. He aims to join with all good Republicans to field a strong ticket that cannot be beaten.
The St Lawrence Journal endorses Hon. E T Sheldon of Hand county for governor and praises his campaign. Sage may assist him, and rivals in the field will recognize a heated contest ahead.
The Republican recently tried to stir controversy over St. Lawrence but Sage's Journal reveals the effort failed. Still, some arguments in the piece are hard to dispute and politics, like medicine, has its uses for blisters.
The editors urge chairman Adams of the Huron gathering to call the brethren to Madison a day before the state convention for an exchange of ideas with Republican leaders. They expect a productive campaign and seek someone to second the motion.
Kyle argues Independents will win South Dakota and Democrats should abstain on a ticket to push the presidential choice to the House. He predicts no fusion on state or county races and Republican gains across most counties and for the state ticket.
BW Meyer of Omaha tells Sioux City Journal the convention produced a strong, nearly unanimous ticket. He predicts a working congressional majority this fall to influence national outcome and hopes to elect a third party president if reformers push their plan. He argues the current Democratic house would choose the president if no clear rival exists.
Alexandria hosted a large parade with the town band in new uniforms leading merchants in decorated wagons. Fairview won the best parade lag with 352 participants. The day ended with a baseball game between Lower Brule Indians and Alexandria, plus races and grand fireworks in the evening.
Parker celebrated the Fourth in a traditional style with 3,000 attendees. Four brass bands performed as a barbecue dinner fed the crowd, a $100 baseball contest entertained all, and slim-pig and grease-pole stunts delighted spectators. Hon. H. C. Preston gave the day's oration in a characteristic and brilliant manner.
Crowds from all directions fill streets as cannons boom and bells ring in a joyous Fourth of July pageant. Bunting, flags, and floats decorate the parade route along Railroad and Main streets under Marshal Annis and assistant Geo Ball with the Scotland Military Band supplying the music.
The procession featured Judge D. Haney and May or Welch in carriages followed by a liberty car drawn by four white horses. Floats showcased local businesses and groups including Green & Stoll, Mitchell Printing Co, Northern Nursery, and a eight-singer minstrel display. Citizens praised the decor, artistry, and patriotic spirit throughout the parade in Mitchell.
After the parade the crowd gathered at the Main and Second streets corner where a large stand hosted the morning exercises. The stand was tastefully decorated with a leafy top to shade from the sun. The program began with a Scotland band selection followed by an invocation by Rev. Geo. Williams.
A fervent prayer for the preservation and prosperity of our grand government opened the program. C. W. Downey led a chorus of twenty voices in a fine selection. Frank A. Bidwell read the Declaration of Independence in a superb manner, stirring enthusiasm. A final chorus selection followed.
Hon. Wm. B. Sterling of Huron spoke at the Milwaukee depot ceremony amid an overflow crowd, praising the nation’s greatness and its founders. Afternoon sports at the fair grounds featured bicycle, horse, pony, and foot races, led by Kibbee and Lowe, with lively crowd involvement and a final fire department exhibition race.
A Mitchell fair day concluded with a successful parade and a grand dance at the opera house. The Scotland band entertained 5 000 to 6 000 attendees while fireworks on capital hill delighted latecomers. Firecracker injuries were noted, but overall the event drew praise for hospitality and organization.
Notice is given that the mortgage of Willan S Brower and Mary Brower to E S Ormsby and J A Haginnis will be foreclosed by public sale on July 28, 1892, at 10:00 AM at the front door of the courthouse in Mitchell. The mortgage secures $1,041.66 principal and interest plus $100.74 taxes and a $100 attorney fee, covering the southwest quarter of section 9, township 102 north, range 62 west, Davison County, SD. Assignee: Wa M. Suiri, attorney for the assignee.
Notice of foreclosure under a 1888 mortgage on land in Davison County South Dakota. Farmland Mortgage and Debenture Company as assignee will sell the described parcels at public auction in Mitchell on August 1 1892 at 10 am to satisfy default and the note plus costs.
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