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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1890
Page
6
A damaged OCR fragment references legal action and dates with scattered names and places. The text is unclear but suggests a public or court proceeding with mentions of officials and locations, including a July date and possible trustees or parties involved.
The Regular Session of Davison County Commissioners from July 7 to 11 1890 covers equalization actions canceling Mary Pooley personal property tax, redrawing 160 to 140 acres, road work orders near the city, contracts to Thomas J Ball for culverts and road work, sale of the old bridge to Ball, wolf killing law amendments, bridge aid to Baker township, appointment of Mitchell township road supervisors, extensive county bills and reimbursements, treasury balance verification, refunds for tax sale and cemetery land, and various county office expenses and staffing.
Monday evening three young ladies entered the rink for the McGibney event wearing broad brim hats. They sat in front, later removing hats to their laps to avoid blocking the view, earning praise from nearby gentlemen. A separate party at L Doty’s near Ethan included Mr. and Mrs. Baker Dodson Dennis Oscar Doty and Will Hoover, described as a 1400 pleasant time.
The column lists Western and National League figures with teams like Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Des Moines, Omaha, Sioux City, St. Paul, and others. It compares league and brotherhood performance in runs, bases, hits, and errors, plus attendance figures up to July 3. The Brotherhood trails in field work but leads slightly in attendance.
A dog belonging to J J Gilbert showed alarming symptoms including foaming at the mouth and rolling eyes prompting talk of hydrophobia. An investigation revealed the dog had a wad of gum stuck in its mouth, mistaken for rabies, sparing panic among residents.
Mr. W. N. Knowles, long time active member of Knowles & Pitwood, adds Samuel T. Green as partner by purchasing half of Pitwood. Knowles is praised for his successful business record and public spirit.
Union services on the Presbyterian church lawn featured Rev. George A. Mackintosh delivering a sermon on Thy Faith hath saved thee. The program included scripture by Rev. Beswick, prayer by Rev. N. N. Kelsey, and a Sadie Davenport solo with Mrs. Whitney on organ. The talk stressed faith as more than belief and urged humble obedience and active work.
The adjourned council meeting considered Gray Bros. & Co. bid to drill a 1000 foot artesian well at four dollars per foot with payment for shallower depths if encountered. Bids to remain open while auditor seeks lower offers. A safety notice urged Stine & Co.’s opera building owners to repair or council may act. Creamery tax refund request referred to finance committee for next session.
The article reports on US efforts to counter British cattle import restrictions by adding three veterinary inspectors in Liverpool London and Glasgow and aiming for stricter US export inspections. It also notes Bishop Marty appointing five priests to oversee Catholic schools in the Sioux Falls diocese and announces Madison Leader coverage of Miner County summer institute at Howard July 15–20 led by Prof IT Kratz with State Superintendent Pickham attending.
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