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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1892
Page
11
Public notice lists rates for one year or six months subscription and advises subscribers to notify the office with forwarding addresses for renewals. States out of state papers will be discontinued at the end of the current paid period.
TO ADVERTISERS Advertising rates given on application and found reasonably low. Rates for business listings exceed six lines at 11 per line. $566 per year for eleven additional lines. Notices published free of charge for marriage and obituaries. Reenlations of the wedding prenetite. Five cents per line.
The piece notes the National Republican slate led by Benjamin Harrison and Whitelaw Reid. It mentions Loucks predicting Harrison will win thirteen states, mentions Grover Cleveland and a Chicago platform, and cites unrest in Paducah Kentucky amid martial law. It also hints at party realignments in the West with figures like Geo A Mathews of South Dakota and Donnelly faction tensions in Minnesota and the Alliance party led by W W Mrwin.
Passage mocks government and Democratic congress, suggesting instability and depletion of support. Mentions reinstators and pay, then claims an organ admits a “tired feeling” after a long siege.
In Yankton the Democratic and third party county committees agree to divide county offices equally, while in Sioux Falls the state Democracy organ pushes a similar deal. Indications suggest the Republicans may need such a nudge to boost organization this fall.
The Woonsocketist Republican notes general support for hiring Pinkerton agents to confront striking workers in Pennsylvania and Sioux Valley News. It cites The Republican defending Pinkerton protection, while Sioux Malls Props and MiTcHell RePoblican offer counterviews. The piece cites a supposed grievous error by armed Pinkerton guards and claims strikers showed no intent to damage property.
The article contrasts Grover Cleveland era propriety with criticism of Mrs Cleveland, noting public focus on her name and personality during the latter part of Cleveland's presidency and suggesting changes in campaign tactics since 1888.
A Minneapolis Tribune report notes Idaho silver winning case intersects with tariff policy, signaling a broader trade clash as lawmakers debate protections and industry impact. The article highlights political tensions and potential economic consequences for miners and related markets.
The text argues tariff policy drove labor strife at Homestead and Coeur d Alene, linking the deaths of workers to tariff removal or retention on iron and silver. It predicts Democratic papers will use the Coeur d Alene incident for political capital while showing little sympathy for the miners.
The text argues workers may express disapproval of an employer and seek to influence others by peaceful means. It contends workers cannot justify taking possession of property or expelling others by force, and if force occurs the state should restore the owner’s control using law enforcement.
Beadle County political scene intensifies as temporary chairmanship questions loom with figures like Keith of Sioux Falls and Silsby of Mitchell touted. Governor Mellette attends the grounds amid talks of Jolley for governor and Jolley supporters. Delegations press statements as the state Republican meeting in session considers secretary of state nomination.
Mitchison saw a temporary convention organization chosen yesterday afternoon with J. Gamble of Yaunton as chairman on 376 votes and Gav A Silshy of this city on 291. The lead was conceded by the victorious pillary and the Leadle county contest will be scheduled by dividing the delegation and granting half representation.
The Weather Bureau reports scant rainfall statewide with only about 0.25 inch in some areas and up to 0.50 inches in others. Temperatures ran near average, sunshine above typical, and overall conditions are favorable for corn and small grains though many counties urge rain for wheat and oats.
The speaker condemns the Alliance party platform compiled at Redfield as crude and simplistic. He remarks it evidences a form of mental slowness in its authors, likening their work to a lack of discernment and care in presentation and thought.
Madison Chautauquan recounted a tale by Conductor Guller about starting from Madison with a sack of potatoes and a large cake of ice. Sun exposure melted the ice but left the potatoes boiled. Mrs Meyers allegedly served them at the W. G. C. T. U. dining hall.
The Alexandria Herald prints a list of labor needs across multiple townships and locations. Employers seek men for seasonal work until fall or until freezing, with wages noted as good. Names include J. W. Stebbins O Bixby W. Moulton W A Caldwell O N Taylor John Carlqwist and A S Cooper with locations and terms.
A large number of emigrants have passed through Fort Pierre over the past two weeks. They are locating on the Cheyenne, Republican and White rivers. The town shows growth with four grocery stores this year versus two last summer, reflecting increased trade and settlement.
A dispatch claimed Charles Mellette, son of Gov. Mellette, was arrested on a Sioux reservation by Indians. The Sioux Balls Press refutes the story as baseless and notes the travel experience beyond the Missouri. Cattlemen report lush grasses and healthy cattle and horses this year.
During the first week in August agents in LaCrosse St Paul Minneapolis and Winona will issue one way tickets to parties of five or more traveling to any point in South and North Dakota. The plan aims to attract laborers to Dakota during harvest and ensure sufficient help for the big crop.
In a rural tale, Bobadil and Hardcastle discuss silver coinage and government stockpiling accusations. The crowd questions bullion value and farm debts while characters debate who benefits from policy changes. The scene ends with the group dispersing after a late-night confrontation.
The Jock County Herald notes that land in Minnesota counties has largely moved from railroad and business ownership to private settlers. Small capital farmers who rent or save to buy now own half or quarter sections, building stable farms. Across Minnesota rail lines, land passes from companies to settlers as subdivision increases. Prospects favor cultivation over speculation and mixed farming on moderate-sized farms.
In a conversation today Harry Rew said the Mitchell Kenny Association will hold a meet in November. Local dog owners from surrounding towns express willingness to attend and promise strong competition. Harvey claims this event will outshine any base games.
Default on a September 11 1889 mortgage by George B Everitt and Martha D Everitt to L N Seaman Davison County South Dakota. Mortgage recorded in Book 73 page 6A October 13 1890 with no action begun to recover the debt. Interest and principal accelerated by default.
In Davison County Circuit Court P M Powell administrator of Helge Olson's estate sues Ole Shay and Anuett Shay. Sperry Dwight, Sheriff, will sell the southeast quarter of Section 5 Township 104 North Range 62 West at public auction August 20, 1802, at Mitchell. Sale to satisfy a judgment of 653 dollars and 35 cents plus costs and interest. H C Preston, attorney for the plaintiff.
Legal notices from Davison County court include summons to Henry Benedict and Charles Stein in a civil action with thirty day response terms, a notice of settlement of account in the estate of Charles Litsey, and a county court date set for July 20 1892 for filing exceptions to Martha T Litsey’s account.
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