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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1895
Page
2
A letter to the editor argues against cutting Mitchell public school wages. The writer denounces the school board for reducing teachers’ pay, contending education quality, teacher experience, and local standards would suffer. He calls for fair wages to attract and retain qualified instructors and uphold state-class schools.
A Wednesday morning wedding united Miss Cora Boice and Judge Crow at their residence on Fourth Street with Rev. Geadley officiating. After a brief breakfast the couple left for a wedding journey to Chicago Hillsdale and Vermilion Bay then Bryan Olio before settling back in Mitchell in July.
The C P M & O Railway announces one fare excursion tickets for round trips to major meetings. Events include Republican Nations convention in Cleveland Ohio Epworth League in Chattanooga Tennessee United Society Christian Endeavor in Boston Massachusetts Knights Templar conclave in Boston August Baptist Y P Union in Baltimore Maryland American Pharmaceutical Association in Denver Colorado. Avent C L McKinley.
A large Exposition Building audience heard Rev Boggs preach a practical graduation sermon to a high school class. Delegates of the Knights of Pythias arrived at Chamberlain for the Grand Lodge meeting, with the Yankton band providing procession music as they transferred to a special train. The school board reappointed most teachers, with Miss Rogers chosen after a close ballot. Miss Hole plans a health break and returns to Indiana. A notice seeks ownership proof for two animals from Mitchell, dated May 15.
A Mitchell town rumor describes a county scandal involving Peter Peterson Wilbur Stafford and Dave Stafford. John Mimerson and wife moved to a farm, misgivings arose about Mrs Mimerson and a young man named Phillips. A confrontation led to Phillips filing warrants. Emerson allegedly assaulted Phillips with others aiding. Mrs Emerson visited Mitchell, stirring local curiosity about romantic entanglements and nearby theater figures.
Botray Nation owner claims possession of a red yearling steer calf branded MW found on premises in Beulah township Davison County South Dalats. The owner must prove property, pay charges and remove the animal. Dated Mitchell May 25 180 Nic Remus.
Sunday rain, nearly a half inch, lifts week total to one inch. Rainfall observed across the river and in Abendoon Redfield and Chamberlain has similar pattern. Announced are plans for a reprint of the June 1 edition of session laws, bound in sheep or half sheep bindings.
County Superintendent Jennie West announces practical examinations for women students from local schools. Eliminations occur at the Weber school house in Union Mt Vernon school house and Mitchell Old Town.
Miss Estelle Adams rode southwest of town but rain forced her to walk five miles home. Marnest Garrett arrived from the same direction with a broken chain. Frank Winsor reported mud and a damaged bicycle. T Burns and Mrs Burns hosted Miss Jessie Puller to teach bicycle riding on 160 acres near town as parts of the 100 acre wire fences around the area were menued today. Decoration Day proved a sad time for local bicyclists.
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