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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1889
Page
5
Street talk promotes Rowley and Co bargains in dry goods while noting Dr Warne and Adams company updates. Local items report weather, crops, new births, real estate interest, broom factory hiring, and travel notes toward Portland with regional scenery and railway plans.
A Walter A. Wood self binder in good running order offered for sale or trade by W. J W. Swert at Oshkosh Lumber Yard.
Local authorities have kept streets clean and weeds down, with one exception on North Main Street between Fourth and Fifth. Sunflowers and noxious weeds rise as high as a man, prompting calls to maintain Mitchell’s tidy appearance.
An advertising notice from Mitchell Printing Co. offers subscriptions to the CAPITAL journal through the Dakota Farmer of Huron and the Northwestern Agriculturalist of Minneapolis. New subscribers pay 1.50 for one year in advance, old subscribers renewing pay 1.54, and delinquent subscribers paying arrears renew at 1.50, with sample copies available at the office.
A letter from Albina Oregon dated July 15 1889 expresses fondness for Oregon but frequent thoughts of the Dakotas and a wish to stay informed about state welfare. The writer notes years of association and asks for one year of Capital for the upcoming term, mentioning a stark winter contrast to the previous season.
Chicago pounded Mike Lyons’s pitching with heavy hitting, winning 23 to 6 over Boston. Boston injuries included John Dennis jawing a foul tip eye, Macy colliding at home, and Will Edgerton injuring his right hand. Frank Bidwell sparked the Chicago win with a third inning three-bagger.
The article recalls prior violence involving Roy Taylor and recounts that at about 10 pm last Wednesday Derby Burnside narrowly escaped a bullet that passed through his hat as a shooter fled after firing near his barn. The assailants apparently aimed to frighten him rather than injure.
The campaign discussion shows support varying by city with Sioux Falls urged to avoid overcommitting to a temporary site. Analysts note few papers back any candidate publicly and Mitchell’s entry shifts pressure on capi tal papers to fairly evaluate. The temporary choice, however, could influence the eventual permanent capital outcome.
In Victor South Dakota crops are described as very good after six weeks of rain. Farmers predict an average fifty bushels per acre with a strong hog supply and many have headers to harvest. The local school term ended successfully with Miss Nellie Ryan praised. a reception at Mrs. Wood's home honored the teacher, joined by a guest from White Lake.
Rosedale Mr and Mrs J A Sherrill left Thursday for New Hartford New York to visit their old home. James Smith lost an ox to the heat last week. Fred Clark returned from Sioux Falls on Saturday. Miss Emily Crary went to Polo Illinois to visit friends there. C Gibson reports a wheat field requiring over four pounds of twine per acre to tie up.
Scotland Academy closes its third year with 55 in literary studies and 25 in music and German totaling 80. Over thirty students have become teachers in Dakota schools. The school is on a stronger financial footing with a skilled staff led by Prof. F. A. Wagner.
Mary Ann Lear wife of Jacob Baughman died at her daughter Mrs A C Cathout home Sunday evening July 14 1889 at 1 30 born 1829 Muskigum County Ohio married 1849 moved Iowa 1865 Dakota 1882 leaving a husband three sons S G H W J Baughman a daughter Mrs A G Cathout four brothers and two sisters Immediate family mostly in this county described as prosperous farmers and lifelong Methodist Episcopal member death described as Christian in health she was
Known star and wits as a model wife and mother and a famous housekeeper. Neighbors were her friends and she was loved and respected by everyone who knew her. Funeral services were at the M. E. church with Rev. T. H. Young man officiating. A long cortege followed to Green Hill cemetery. Brother George Lear of Sioux Falls and son Frank Baughman of Mitchell attended from abroad.
South Dakota democratic central committee members from Elk Point Yankton Armour Mitchell Woonsocket Aberdeen Rapid City and other cities met in the city Friday. J E Carpenter was elected chairman and Aberdeen or Huron was favored to host the convention with proxies in hand. The apportionment called for two members per county and one extra for every 100 votes or major portion cast for Harden last fall.
Improvements planned for Mitchell include the Methodist university enclosure, a 30 to 40 man force for 2 to 3 months, an electric light plant start, a large west side school expansion, a new south side school building, and the Main street sewer costing about 12000 dollars. These jobs will offer steady work with fair wages for many laborers.
Perry Sleath writes from Sioux Falls praising Judge Edgerton and Judge Moody as strong United States Senate candidates from South Dakota. He extols Edgerton’s stature, education, and law background, and Moody’s Union Army service, federal bench tenure, and current advocacy. He argues South Dakota would send a capable delegation to Congress this winter.
Foster of Hanson County and Miss Bessie Russell wed in Alexandria by Rev. T. I. Youngman. The ceremony at the bride’s parents’ home was private with only families present. Afterward the couple, joined by I. W. Foster and wife, traveled to Fulton then on to Sioux Falls and Spirit Lake. The groom serves as Hanson County register of deeds. the bride is noted as a gifted young lady of Alexandria.
Complain of frequent unlawful acts as a horse and saddle owned by Charlie Fix are stolen from a Mitchell barn. The next day the horse returns exhausted and ridden hard. A pony owned by Philip Wesch suffers a similar trip. Police vow to make an example of the first offender.
The Sioux Falls Press reports the constitutional convention will skip a West Superior invitation to visit the city. Instead they will walk out to view the Falls of the Sioux once the mud dries.
A morning fire at the Sanborn house destroyed the hotel built in 1880, with the roof burned away and interiors charred beyond repair. Inmates escaped uninjured as water from five streams fought the flames for nearly three hours. The building belongs to the Bond estate, furnishings owned by J. D. Williams, and insured for about 2,300 across several companies. The origin remains unknown.
Decisions listed show several cases final in favor of contestants and claimants before the secretary of the interior and the general land office. Several appeals are noted to the secretary. one patent approved for Alice J Winer with late October 9 decision.
A local discussion argues over which town should secure the capital of South Dakota. The column references the October 1 vote and focuses on Mitchell as a candidate location in this ongoing controversy.
The Davison County Gazette, from the former Mitchell Sun office, lists Johnston and Burns as editors and publishers. It declares a Republican and prohibition platform and receives a cordial welcome from the REPUBLICAN, hoping for a fruitful field in Mitchell and Davison County. Johnston is noted as an elder citizen and private judge, with Burns having assisted in the Mt. Vernon Gazette.
Charles J. Alden United States pension agent and war claim attorney will meet claimants at the Alexander Mitchell hotel in Mitchell Dakota on Wednesday July 24 1889. He will also hold offices in the McMillan block La Crosse Wisconsin offering free consultations for pension bounty back pay and other government claims.
Mitchell delegates Ball and Daniels and alternates won support for Mitchell’s bid to host the Knights of Pythias grand lodge next annual meeting in Mitchell. Rev H E Wyckoff will deliver a temperance talk at the Methodist church next Sunday July 28 addressing whether liquor traffic builds a town, benefits workers, or prohibitions help.
Weather report from the Dakota Weather Service with US Signal Service notes the week ending May 25 1889. Local showers distributed rainfall with a very heavy rain near Coal Harbor McLean County on the 15th. Temperature near average and sunshine slightly below. Crops show improvement especially wheat corn flax millet and potatoes. Harvesting of small grain underway in South Dakota. Rust reported locally. Corn in excellent condition in most areas. Percent crop estimates range 100 to 150 percent at surveyed points. Sam W Glenn Sgt Sig Corps director Dakota Weather Service.
Nellie Ryan of Victor reports a clash over school control with Supt Bras and county officials. Accuses Byron Wolcott of lying and cites nepotism and miscommunications about building fires, keys, and a debating club. She threatens to produce witnesses and demands apology. Dated July 27 1889.
Milwaukee road officials gather this evening for a conference in the city. Supt Stapleton from the Jim River line arrives from the north, followed by Supt Cosgrove from the S and D with his wife in a private car from the east. They will be joined by Asst Supt Collins and other division leaders at 5 o'clock.
Washington special to the Pioneer Press reports Assistant Secretary Chandler upheld C C Morrow against ex-territorial treasurer John D Lawler of Mitchell South Dakota in a timber culture entry contest. The bitter dispute featured extensive testimony, and the decision rests on showing ten acres or more timber on the land.
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