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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1896
Page
6
Adams a farmer five miles east of the city in Hanson county suffered severe injuries when his binder horses bolted. He was dragged to within shouting distance of home after being struck by the sickle bar and a broken guard embedded in his leg. Dr Dundas treated him at about 10 pm. prognosis remains cautious but hopeful.
An enthusiastic meeting over Kress harness shop premises organized the Davison County Republican League with Geo A Silsby as chairman and T J Spangler as secretary. Officers include W H Mekes president C E Newbury secretary Jerome Wiltse treasurer. Silver men started a club, called Bryan club, with committees and uncertain vice presidency.
A. W. Davis died after a prolonged illness. He served as county commissioner and presiding officer of the board. A former resident of Ethan, he moved to Mitchell weeks earlier and died from a pulmonary condition. He was a justice of the peace, a G. A. R. member, and served in Co. I. 121st Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
The obituary recounts the funeral held Tuesday afternoon for A W Davis with a large G A R presence, led by Rev C W McConnell. Pallbearers included R P Hall, W H Turneaure, W M Brown, F D Powers, H H McLain, and Jas McKinley, with interment at Grace land cemetery.
Alderman Leyinger lauded the fire department and pledged a ball nozzle attachment to aid entry into smoke and flame. Fire officials found ten open private hydrants during the blaze, likely triggering ordinance enforcement. Milwaukee company loaned a roundhouse hose, enabling another water stream. Sam Webber provided lunch for the weary firefighters.
South Dakota G A R leaders arrange for a Mitchell contingent to attend the national encampment in St Paul during the first week of September. Gen John Ackley Aberdeen department commander and M P Stroupe assist with headquarters and accommodations. Official Chicago and Northwestern route set with special trains and a 1 cent per mile fare. Expect about 1000 SD veterans and generous visitor turnout.
The Knights of Pythias held a regular session and installed newly elected officers led by S. H. Scallin as master of ceremonies. Officers named included C. E. Newbury as Chancellor Commander W. N. Hollands as Vice Chancellor C. C. Bras as Master of Work E. C. Champeny as Prelate T. J. Spangler as Inner Guard and Frank Weller as Outer Guard. The lodge reports flourishing conditions and a slight membership rise with several members advancing in degrees.
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