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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1886
Page
5
The Mitchell Capital records Grover Cleveland and Frances Folsom's marriage in Washington with a grand ceremony in the blue room. They exchanged vows before a small circle, then hosted a reception and departed for Deer Park. The column notes dry soil delays and local contest talk, with Tenderfoot closing.
The General Land Office announces a suspension of filings under the timber culture desert land and preemption laws until August 1. Registers and Receivers are ordered to receive no new applications during the period, per Commissioner Sparks and Secretary Lamar.
Mrs. Peter Watstrum traveled to Douglas county to visit her former home the first time in fourteen years. Samuel Vickers reports repeated horse losses over two years prompting questions about ill luck. A birthday surprise for Mrs. J A Sherrill was hosted by Miss Mary Parker with music and singing. R G Williams works the sod drive while a dust cloud signals Nog breaking. Local farms show many young colts promising future horse stock.
On Decoration Day residents gathered in the afternoon to honor comrade I Marleton buried there. About four persons assisted as Curtiss led a prayer and an oration followed with singing. Talks of forming a G A R Post circulated. Geo 8S Bidwell and family live on the homestead. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Fred Moses last week. Farmers near completion of planting except flax as they turn to other tasks.
The Hope Chapel club invites all to its second annual meeting at ILope Chapel on Friday at 3 o clock p m. Events include base ball croquet and an evening entertainment by the young peoples aid society followed by a taffy pull. Admission is 10 cents for adults, free for children. Boston cornetist C P Hutchinson will perform along with local performers in a varied programme including solos duets readings and songs.
Rev H T Curl delivers a memorial sermon for Kinsman Post No 60 G A R citing Union sacrifice over secession and slavery. Processions honor Comrade McKonky and Captain Tremain with graveside services in Dakota with flowers and a flag over graves. The day includes W C T U convention opening and proceedings in Mitchell with temperance talks.
Memorial services were held at the M. E. church in Plankinton with Rev. Bell of White Lake delivering the address. The Plankinton post and a long line of citizens decorated the cemetery. The Farmers Elevator Co plans a $5,600 elevator after selling about 700 of 1000 shares.
June 1 Lake wire reports next Sunday as a Red Letter Day for White Lake Catholics with Bishop Marty arrival planned for Saturday and two missionaries to join. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is promoted as a dependable treatment with multiple sizes and local sale by Hammer & Hamner, plus endorsements from W A Work and others.
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