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Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1904

Page

14

Davison County Board of Equalization Meeting Notes

Davison county board of equalization met July 5 1904 at 9 30 am with S J Moore J W Giltillan Newell Blackman W H Webster and M But terfield present. Moore chaired and Db Stearns county auditor acted as clerk. They reviewed assessor books and adjourned to 1 50 pm then to 9 am Wednesday with continued equalizing and adjournment to 9 o clock Wednesday morning.

Davison County S.J. Moore J. W. Giltillan Newell Blackman W. H. Webster M. Butterfield S. J. Moore Db. Stearns Board of Equalization Board of County Commissioners K. K. Dundas Beo Hanson Gust Larson Martin Hanson Wall Severn Malde Eli Swenson Geo. EK. Nlarris Midse Taree Ierrebeslereineisselelsisisfalelelsisis A. N Bilingen Poor Redfield Press Harry Hanson Ola Swenson R. FF. Dundas Perkin Bros Mdsetor Cols Serenen Henry Swindler Mary R. Bowker W. Abbey Myrtle Kester Brown & Suenger Jacob Sebby S. Cattrell A. Beach Hubbard & Palmer Webster, Cook & Co John IF. Smith

Railroad Crossing Petition Considered by County Board

On Wednesday July 6 the county board met for equalization and then heard petitions for a railroad crossing in Badger township between sections 28 and 24. The railroad attorney advised recommending installation of the crossing by the company. The board adjourned to 1 40 p m and then reconvened for the afternoon session.

Badger Township Said Township J. L. Wannett C. M. & St. P. Railroad Company I. S. Carpenter G. W. Dougherty

Township Levy Adjustments Show Wide Fluctuations

Minutes show July 7 meeting with five members present. Various townships including Vernon Beulah Union Blendon Perry Lisbon Baker Prosper Mitchell and Rome adjusted levies. some raised up to 120 percent and several lowered toward 10 percent or 40 percent with multiple changes throughout the day. Adjournment set for 9 o clock Friday morning.

Beulah Township Union Township Blendon Township Perry Township Lisbon Township Baker Township Prosper Township Hoard Tobin Township Badger Township Mitchell Township Mt. Vernon Township Rowe Mt. Vernon Village Ethan Village Rome Township Beulah Klendon Township Mt. Vernon

Davison County Board Records Show Tax, Fees, and Road Petition

Davison county commissioners discuss tax increases and abatements across multiple townships including Mt Vernon and Beulah. They approve structure assessments in Mitchell grid, authorize school and county loans, settle coroner and juror fees, and review railway crossing petition between sections 23 and 26.

County Meeting Transactions Reported

Monday session records show L. O. Gale supplying county goods for 395 dollars and Mitchell Gazette printing for 40 dollars as county transactions.

County Board Debates Railroad Crossing in Mitchell Township

The board opened at 9 a.m. and discussed the Mitchell township railroad crossing between sections 23 and 26. Attorneys H. C. Preston and W. J. Spangler argued for the railroad and T. J. Spangler for petitioners. A continuance was granted to 1 p.m. The panel voted to deny the petition for now, citing practicability concerns.

Mitchell Township H. C. Preston WY. J. Spangler HH. Co Preston Railroad Company T. J. Spangler

Commissioners Accept County Treasurer Report as Correct

Commissioners reviewed books and vouchers and verified money in the hands of county treasurer E. J. Haynes matches the settlement on file. A motion to accept the treasurer's report passed. The board then viewed a bridge location in Lisbon township and returned late to convene further business.

E. J. Haynes Lisbon Township

Board reviews deeds and clerks records at weekend session

The board completed checking the register of deeds and clerk of courts fee books and found them correct. A motion to adjourn to 9 o clock Monday morning July 18 was carried.

Register of Deeds

Mitchell County Board Proceedings Abate Taxes and Approve Bridge Aid

Monday minutes show actions canceling an 1886 tax sale due to error, equalization corrections for banks and residents in Mitchell and Ethan, and abating W C Webster 1904 personal tax. Also approved 75 toward a Prosper township bridge, granted 8.64 refund to Wm Snell, and listed hospital superintendent fees and other small bills.

Mitchell Board of County Commissioners Board of Equalization City of Mitchell and Ethan Miss Hart Than W. C. Webster R. I. Storer Blendon Township Hospital of Insane

County commissioners approve bids and set exhibit plans

The board of equalization and county commissioners met July 5 to 19 1904 in Davison County South Dakota. Actions include authorizing bids for a new steam boiler at the courthouse and connecting heating mains, fixing the county exhibit manager for the corn palace, and approving mileage and per diem for several commissioners. The county auditor I O D Stearns verified the report as correct.

Corn Palace Court House Office of Auditor J. ©. Roth S. J. Moore J. W. Gilfillan O. M. Butterfield Newell Einchiine J. Moore W. Hi. Webster South Dakota Davison Ss. I. O. D. Stearns Board of Equalization

County expenditures and notices from Mitchell area records

County officers and residents appear in a rundown of payments for services supplies and salaries in 1904. Items include cash for washing, care of an insane person, tax accounts, salaries for court officials and officers, plumbing and lighting at the courthouse, and a bid-advertisement for a bridge project across Firesteel creek near Mitchell.

Jos Koch Mdse Jacob Koch Sarah Willison Mary Bowker Haynes Mitchell A. J. Kings Nousct AM Sene Cnet C. C. Halphide C. A. Weuerman Court House J. Waynes Salary County C. W. Coursey O. D. Stearns C. C. Haphide J. Hitchcock Salary States Attorney W. Abbey IDC W. G. West Poolelati Hanson Davison S. J. Moore Newell Blackman W. H. Webster Arthur Christopher Wolfscalp W. A. Clark Sailor Henry Swindler Petit Lisbon Township Hanson County

Puzzler asks a question in class about ducking a brick

A teacher in an English school allows questions after praising the class. A boy, thoughtful, asks whether if he were up to his neck in soft mud and a brick were thrown at his head, would he duck. The reply by the teacher is not recorded.

Conservatory Evening with Lord Copperburge

A mother scolds her daughter for bad behavior while recounting an encounter with Lord Copperburge. The daughter deflects with a witty line about being with a different man, highlighting a cheeky family exchange and the era’s social humor.

Charlie Brown Lord Copperburge

Richer men in ancient times than today say Menorah writer

A Menorah essay argues wealthy figures of antiquity eclipsed modern fortunes. Korah is estimated at 3.0 billion, Solomon's net after temple costs stands 300 to 400 million, and Roman Jerusalem saw three Jews offering 100 million over 21 years to feed the city. Nikodemon allegedly endowed his daughter with 425 million.

the Menorah Korah Solomon Jerusalem Nikodemon

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SEM Annual Meeting County Commissioners Tran Vernon Township R. ©. Warne Austin Safford John Ablen Jos Webber Graves S. Webber The Ozonet Co Sanborn County Alice Slater G. W. Burnell Burnell 5. M. & St. Paul Railroad Co Attorney For Railroad Co Cattrell Emma Burnell H.W. Witehcock Warne Miles Mitchell Telephone Exchange R. L. Tremaine Corncy Iliratneresiens Serticels Lerate Teassette James Mckinley State of John Doe James Melsintey Susport James Melinley Geo. W. Burnell Milton Burnell Sarah ‘Thomas Micheal Coulran Patscy Coyne Secu Scessesseeen Benenson Johnna Reeves Wolfgann Schutzman Louisa M. Scholes Melinas Wrank Clark J. Nicolaisen Geo. Street W. A. Green Harrower Mary Wolf Jos Schoenfelder Mckinley American Book Co Uogs Henne Rere City of Mitchell Pnaetarirtete Capri J. &. Stambaugh Witness L. W. Stage Austin Satford Geo. Stevens Walter Stage Claus Seiser Geo. Jenks A. N. Smith H. J. Scoles State of South Dakota Carl Heckel James MeKinley Justice Fee Jos HI. Slarker Jack Sully Joseph Weber Rome S. J. Johnson Henry Klingsberg Independent Telephone Company Yankton Mitchell Printing Co Pirie Mitchell Printing Co J.J. Selilimyen J. J. Schuck Educator School Supply Co Sehattte G. BE. Jenks Enemy Creek Perry Badger Blendon Mt Vernon Village Prosper Lisbon Union Baker Tobin A WT Wubbard Lewis Merriman William Starrower J M Julian J H Graves John Hunt J EF French G A Powers FX EK Jenks Wm Breen Simon Dickson August Moechen Krank Sand Kt. Petrson J. KE Syre W I Snow F W Cole A. J. Curtis N. G. Nichols Brule County Ben Schaub Acob Koch Rev W. Austin Mitchell Printine Co S. O Tillotson L. O. Gale Mitchell Gazette Gam Ceri Joel F. Bartow Saeet Michael Gurranteeepneeieerer Putsey Coyne John Ebbott Emma Pound Johanna Reeves Wolfgang Schutzman Louise M. Scholes QO. D. Stearns
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