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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1897
Page
1
A focus on harmonious pricing and quality with proper styles aims to build customer confidence. The text emphasizes right treatment and values, studying details that make the store inviting and prices appealing to attract shoppers.
One of the newest and most dressy suits features round corner sacks eight plum for finish and style. It fits perfectly and you will be proud under any circumstances. We can fit you perfectly in this suit with price eight sage.
The notice announces a clothing sale as the season opens with aggressive price reductions. It promises a full range of items meeting section requirements, featuring novelty suits and standard makes with expert tailoring at unusually low prices.
A boy’s suit shows wear but retains style and finish typical of the line. The seller highlights value at a price around four dollars and twenty five cents, offering a practical option for dress attire.
A local retailer touts a store full of such instances, arguing its clothing economy offers value and comparable or better pricing than rivals. The pitch emphasizes convincing customers to buy from them for smart savings.
Former high school instructor Rev Mr Shepherd delivered the baccalaureate sermon to 22 graduates at the Grand Opera House. The ceremony featured a choir, recitals, and readings led by Rev Frank Durant and Rev A C Stevens, with Shepherd returning to Alexandria afterward.
Mt Vernon held an unusually large Old Settler’s Day gathering after a postponed reunion. Judge Fellows spoke in the pavilion, Miss Emma Harker performed, and sports dominated the afternoon with a notable four-horse chariot race between Hatch and Stemler. About 250 Mitchell residents attended, with visitors from surrounding areas.
A bustling afternoon featured horse, bicycle, and foot races followed by a tight ball game where Mitchell’s Dakota University opponents were defeated 13 to 12 in the last inning. About 1200 to 1500 attendees praised the well behaved crowd and evening elocution by Mises Harker, with Miss Madgs Pickler Ruth Holbrook contributing, closing with a bowery dance and a successful celebration.
Miss Annie Gormley of this city and Mr Edward Welch of Letcher were married at 9 AM Tuesday in Holy Family Church. Father Hogan officiated with Prof Hogan playing the wedding march. Attendants were Frank and Nellie Gormley. The couple received many presents and planned a bridal dinner at Mr Gormley’s home. Welch operates a general merchandise business. the bride has taught in Letcher for a year. The Republican offers hearty congratulations.
Sheriff Cook led Tom Lytle to the courtroom where Judge Smith sentenced him to ten years in the penitentiary for a March attack on a blind man in a saloon. Walter Hamilton and John Havlatko received three and four year terms, sent to Sioux Falls with Lytle. State’s Attorney Winsor is praised for securing convictions and a strong record. Also noted: L. E. Stair’s cycles remain popular. W D Smedley, 51, wins Chicago road race on an Andrae cycle with 498 starters.
The Masonic Grand Lodge held its annual session in Mitchell this week with 88 of 92 lodges represented. Grand Master James A. Lewis delivered the address noting increased membership and a $2500 treasury balance as officers were elected and committees reported.
A crowded meeting of Resurgam lodge featured a third degree exemplified for the grand lodge. M W Grand Master A W Coe and officers were elected for the grand lodge with locations named Sioux Falls and Aberdeen, then tabled committee reports and appointed officers including R W Deputy Grand Master L G Levoy and R W Grand Secretary George A Pettigrew.
Prosperity Lodge No 26 of Mitchell S D adopts resolutions mourning the death of Mary Sheehee. The ledger notes the lodge’s loss of a loyal member, extends sympathy to Owen Sheehee and Maggie Sheehee, and orders copies printed in the Daily Republican and Dakota Visitor.
Davison county education board met to decide on textbook changes. Supt O H Brown presided. a telegram sought attorney general guidance on Tobey’s eligibility. Afternoon session opened bids, adopted separate book reviews, and kept most readings unchanged for city schools with readers updated and rural geography and grammar revised.
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