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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1897
Page
3
The Mitchell Printing Co announces subscription prices for various payment terms and advertising rates for business cards and locals. It notes free marriage and death notices, plus five cents per line for obituaries and resolutions. The issue is dated Friday July 9, 189%.
Col A D Keller of Elk Point writes Governor Lee raising questions about removing Mr Keller from the South Dakota militia and appointing Col M W Sheafe. The piece notes cross‑party unity on free silver but party convention sparks in fighting for offices, with an Ohio example. It cites Sioux Falls Argus Leader reports on county business and a counterpoint from the Press about statewide prosperity.
Governor Lee named D. J. Conway C. D. Tidrick and John Longsta of Huron to the investigating committee with party balance noted Conway populist Tidrick democrat Longsta republican. A second commission to revise revenue laws includes A H R Allen of Clear Lake populist and Chas T Howard of Redfield republican with expenses capped at $1000.
The state board of charities and corrections in session on July 2 found Brookman, governor Lee's intimate aide, failed to honor a bid for supplying fuel and light for the insane hospital. His June bid for two years at 12000 was vague, prompting a telegram request to clarify. The board postponed all bids for a month to allow for firmer terms.
The board, after waiting for Brookman to redeposit his certified check by July 2 at 2 p.m. and receiving no response, awarded the contract to next lowest bidder Walter B. Dean of Yankton. Dean offers soft coal 3.593, hard coal 9.50, soft wood 4.20, hard wood 5.70. The Penny Press of Minneapolis suspended publication after three years of troubled existence, citing unprofitability.
The day of moderate priced bicycles has arrived as leading manufacturers set high grade wheels at $75. Competition is expected to drive further reductions and boost sales, leading to more riders and increasing demand for road improvements.
The Fourth Judicial Circuit Republicans will hold a delegate convention at Mitchell, South Dakota, on Friday August 20 1897 at 1 o clock pm to nominate a circuit judge candidate and conduct other routine business Delegates are apportioned by votes for Governor A O Ringsrud in 1886 with counts listed for Aurora Brule Buffalo Davison Hanson etc by order of the judicial committee C A Crissey chairman dated July 1 1897 There is no joy in this world equal to the happiness of motherhood and a woman's health is her dearest possession Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription promises to help and a free copy of The People s Common Sense Medical Adviser is offered for 21 stamps DeVitt s Little Early Risers are praised for sick headache by L O Gale.
A Washington Star snippet shows a young woman asking if a lock hides in a four leaf clover. Mr Barker muses on luck linking superstition or coincidence and recalls a girl who found a clover and nearly died from a cold after stepping in water, yet survived.
A Chicago Post clipping notes a New York woman who mentors women in walking, seen as a practical business move amid falling wheel prices. The exchange with John highlights doubts about women's business sense and the unexpected turn toward a new vocational niche.
A humorous exchange shows Mrs Nuwed praising her companion while Mr Nuwed skews toward compliments. The chat touches culinary pride and playful jabs about biscuits in a Brooklyn Life feature.
English parliament enacted in 1855 that all wedding rings must be standard gold. The measure aimed more at increasing gold duties than consumer protection.
Hoffman and Shaw again victors in state tournament doubles final. Parkston duo dominates early, while singles results see Kellam, Shaw, Hayes, and Hoffman advance through rounds with wins and defaults in a morning and afternoon slate. Consolation doubles affair ends 6-1 6-? for Broderick and Peckham.
The third annual South Dakota Luwao Tennis association tournament finished at noon after three days. Hoff man of Parkston beat Hayes of Alexandria in a best of five singles final. Hayes edged Kellam for second prize in a later consolation match. Doubles winners were Broderick and Peckham with Lincon-like prizes, while Scallin and Windie took second in doubles. A business meeting elected 5. H. Sesllin president and Fred Phillips secretary treasurer. Next tournament set for Sioux Falls with date TBA.
Comic exchanges from the San Francisco Examiner and Boston Transcript feature a boy teased by a father who loses his pencil behind his ear and a neighborly butter mixup. The pieces showcase light humor and domestic irritants in brief, quotable vignettes.
West Perry reports William Milligan moved his well outfit to Wm Miller's farm near Mitchell and Henry Rose celebrates an artesian flow. Plano praises parade prizes and rain boosted farming. locals discuss picnics, prizes, and school visits. Badger notes a drilling flaw, a new barber, and a lampooned wagon incident. Beulah mentions Mitchell events and a humorous river tale, plus a Sunday School convention details and a cattle gaffe near Hanson county.
A Somerville Journal aphorism argues debtors should seek new clothes from a fashionable tailor to gain leniency. The piece satirically links appearance to creditworthiness while critiquing creditors’ leniency and includes garbled text about agriculture and feasibility.
The Fourth Judicial Circuit Republican Committee met in this city with F. H. Winsor resigning as chair. C. A. Crissey was elected chairman and B. L. Drury secretary. August 20 was chosen for the convention here, with representation fixed at one delegate per 75 votes for governor in the last general election.
Emmi F. Robinson and Richard T. Robinson mortgaged property to Fidelity Loan and Trust Company on April 1 1951 recorded May 21 1991. Assignee Metropolitan Trust Company then Fidelity Securities Company now foreclosing the southeast quarter of section 23 township 104 north range 60 west at public auction August 23 1597 at 10 am at Mitchell court house front door.
Notice is given that Blanche E Hinses has filed for final proof to support her land claim in section 28 Township West Range Meridian at Mitchell South Dakota. The hearing will be before the Register and Receiver on July 30 1897. Witnesses Ambrose Curtis Gilbert C Randall Aaron Lindahl all of Mitchell South Dakota.
South Dakota Fourth Judicial Circuit forecloses on witnessed mortgage in Davison County. John Cook, Davison sheriff, will auction July 20 1897 at Mitchell front courthouse to satisfy a judgment plus costs. Property: Lot 4, Block 1, Original Plat, Town of Mitchell. Amount due about $1,? with interest and costs. Dated June 17 1897. Ale Hircapuck, attorney.
Sheriff Gamble Dillon announces a public auction of mortgaged property in Mitchell on July 14 1897 at 10am to satisfy a judgment against Hervey and Sarah Gage and Frank Wieler. The sale covers NW quarter section 4 township 101 range 61 and related costs totaling 889.32 dollars with accruing interest.
Notice of mortgage foreclosure by The Iowa Lane Company Limited against Charles H. Gordinler and Cynthia A. Gordinler. The loan, dated December 26 1892, total due 1086.42 plus costs and attorney fees. Property described as NW quarter section 11 township 104 north range 62 west in Davison County South Dakota. Sale set by sheriff at Mitchell courthouse on July 24 1897 at 2 PM.
The Town Land Company Limited and mortgagee Winsor announce the foreclosure of a mortgage executed by John Hornig to the Iowa Land Company Limited. The 1894 mortgage, recorded March 20 1894, covers west half of section 33 township 104 north range 62 west, totaling 320 acres. Sale set for July 1 1897 at 1 PM at the Davison County courthouse front door Mitchell South Dakota to satisfy principal interest and attorney fees.
Notice is hereby given that the following war settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that final proof will be made before the Register and Receiver on August 7. David E. Brought for the N el g Sec 33 T RF 103 Re 60 H E No 29013. Witnesses George Hooker Henry Rogers Hen Parry Frank M Rushmore all of Mitchell P O Box Mitchell South Dakota.
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