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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1889
Page
4
The Mitchell Printing Co announces subscription and advertising rates. Prices include one copy year in advance and five cent per line local notices with ten cent line for first insertion. marriage and death notices published free of charge. Address changes require both old and new addresses.
The Sioux Walls Journal cites the rumor that commissioner Slagerty may run for governor or Congress. A reunion of North Dakota old settlers is planned for those who arrived by foot. Critics question whether the current bandwagon supporters will benefit.
Editor Jones of the Menno Rural Voice notes Loucks toured the county and questions where the promised ground swell of support is now evident as the statesman moves along the political horizon.
The commissioner of immigration Mag esty sends the Republican a batch of advertising matter showing he aims to promote settler interests in the Dakotas. Iris folder is described as a valuable compendium of information for intending settlers.
The text argues that Hon George A Mathews should stand on his own merits and rejects any political combines. It claims no ally would help opponents, and any alliance would strengthen Mathews with voters seeking to resolve Statehood issues this year.
The article notes Huron residents push for a fair vote on capital location amid broader South Dakota statehood tensions. It accuses Jill Springer of fueling ongoing quarrels, while promising that the public will uphold the past consensus supported by true friends of statehood.
Supt. Bell of the railway mail service advocates practical civil service reform and urges full duty from all staff. He stresses strict observance of postal laws and regulations and dismisses excuses for neglect or misbehavior, noting his proven commitment by actions.
The article argues the Cleveland administration damaged the northwest land policy to hinder democracy. It notes improved land department efficiency under the Republicans and highlights a list of patents plus entries suspended under the Democrats. It asserts Republican efforts to undo past harm deserve appreciation and warns against Democratic success in new states.
The piece notes partisan attacks on Mr. Loucks amid senatorial ambitions and compares current tactics to last year’s bid to block his re-election as president of the territorial alliance. It suggests he seek Washington hotel quarters to prepare for the next Congress before the rush.
The article argues the press, with few exceptions, did not oppose Loucks for alliance president as it was a business matter. It urges Jamestown to study last fall's delegate election results to gauge partisan press efforts to derail Loucks' political plans at the alliance's top.
A scattered, era tone editorial muses on possible sites for South Dakota’s future capital listing towns like Watertown Mitchell Pierre and Chamberlain while noting a coroner’s verdict on the Cronin murder condemning secret societies as harmful to American institutions and liberty.
The Watertown Courier- News laments meeting factions in Dakota politics where leaders hoard offices and urge the public to ratify. It argues South Dakota’s people should exercise judgment beyond internal cleavages, challenging the idea that voters merely approve a prearranged division of power.
The Sioux Falls Press argues location centrality alone won’t justify Bismarck as capital. It notes Bis marck’s rail access while Sioux Falls has limited lines and poor connections, claiming rail facilities undermine Sioux Falls’ bid. Dr Mitchell is quoted on railroad issues.
The daily figronite notes that thousands of well meaning men oppose legal prohibition as a cure for liquor evils. They will not ally with reform enemies and prefer leniency toward those who mean well over joining with those who intend evil, believing prohibition will come to South Dakota eventually.
Yankton county saloon operators face an $800 license fee after July 1. Officials estimate more than half of the 24 established in Yankton will be forced to suspend operations.
Mitchell remains the sole town name formed from a capital anagram using only the listed candidates. Proponents dismiss alternative schemes as bogus.
Watertown is reported as ex-Gov Church's second choice for a temporary capital, a stance that aligns with earlier political patterns and seems a natural fit given past political events.
From all indications Judge Thomas of the Hills will sit in the constitutional convention without resigning his seat on the bench.
The Grand hosted Lilly Clay's Colossal Gaity Company for an evening of entertainment. The show drew a mixed reaction with some praising the pleasant performance and others claiming it was awful.
The Dakotian argues it is improbable that Ion Geo Mathews has formed any agreement with Judge Palmer or others to oppose Gov. M Lettte. Mathews, elected to congress by a large majority, is cited as devoted to statehood and beyond aligning with factional fights that could jeopardize his reputation.
Texas wool growers appeal to Gen. Harrison asking relief from revenue collection policies in the wool tariff schedule. They demand more protection while noting that Texas voters gave Cleveland a large free trade majority in the last election.
Douglas County Chronicle reports a belief that I. L. Loucks and H. J. Campbell have formed a political alliance to elect a legislature of alliance men and prohibitionists to the U S senate. The piece questions whether the plan will succeed.
Pioneer Press reports Calico Charley Foster has been selected as chief by the Sioux Indians. An Ohio man is named to an accompanying office as the tribal leadership forms with smooth efficiency.
Sfand County Press notes N. O. Besancon formerly of the Star earns the role of postmaster at Starrold after long effort, with the old adage about the mills of the gods finally delivering the grist he merited.
The city hosts prominent Masons including Geo I Hand a former secretary of Dakota and congressional candidate Win Blatt Past Grand Master Thos A Bones husband of suffragist Marietta M Bones C T McCoy central Dakota politician and future congress candidate Slugh S Murphy state secretary 1885 Dr Geo A Pettigrew surgeon major W Buckley Lisbon Gazette editor John Davidson Northern Pacific agent at Iismarck Masonic and railroad expert Dr Taylor former Masonic lecturer L A Rose Dakota education superintendent Kirk G Phillips Lawrence County treasurer I G Edgerton Yankton county court clerk Editors Starling Aberdeen News Adams Webster Stport Col E W Foster Frankfort Chicago convention delegate Mayor Rice Iton railroad commissioner Rev J M McBride Aberdeen leader in new state.
Mitchell churches drew large attendance for both morning and evening services. Children’s Day was observed across denominations with floral decorations. Birds added to the appeal, and Methodist church programs featured short addresses for children in the morning and a popular concert by children in the evening.
Little Arthur Perry and Clyde Malmsbury drew laughter at the Baptist church Sunday Sabbath evening as children performed. Decorations by Sabbath school youth featured blooming plants and wild flowers. Miss Zetta Day and Mr Vehrson sang solos. A Baptist Publication society collection neared $6. The Congregational service drew a large crowd with more than $30 raised to aid S. 8. destitute areas of our state.
General Crook addresses Sioux at Rosebud agency urging acceptance of a government land bill. He argues the measure offers payment per acre, land tenure in severalty, and five percent interest, while warning there will be no further aid if they refuse. He notes commissioners’ writings will reach the president and presses self reliance.
The Dakota Farmer at Iluron and the Northwestern Agriculturalist at Minneapolis advertise a contract to furnish Carinal1 to new subscribers for one year at 1.50, renewals at 1.40, and delinquent arrears paid before renewal at 1.50. A sample copy is available at the office.
Mitchell residents are promised a rare treat with a lecture by Rev. W I Crafts next Friday evening under the Sunday School Union. Craft is noted for scholarly attainments and fine oratory and has long worked in Sunday school efforts with Drs Vincent and Jacobs.
Sealed proposts for the erection of a school house in Prosren township 1559 plans on file with W A Scott Mitchell Dakota and the Prosren township school clerk will be received until June 15 1884 by the school board The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids I C Horrman Clerk Prosren Twr May 24 1559
The City Schools re enroll the current teacher corps except Miss Senges who plans to move to Vermillion for a university post. Miss Pryne is appointed to the superintendency after Supt Kratz's departure. Citizens urged to insure crops through the I M P A of Plankinton for bail insurance.
Delegates from Aberdeen Redfield Walker Huron and other towns formed the South Dakota Baseball League at the Depot hotel in Huron. Henry Walsh was elected president W S Branch VP Clarence Dennis treasurer and I L Sterling secretary. Members must deposit 100 to join. Executive board sets constitution and schedule with games starting July fourth.
A group of Mitchell youths formed a YMCA committee and temporary organization in the Armory to elevate character. The Mitchell YMCA secured the South Dakota convention here on May 31 to June 2 and adopted a constitution and by laws. Officers and committees were elected under national supervision with thanks offered to supporters during the convention.
At the Dakota Sunday school association meeting in Jametown RM Kratz of this city was elected president as the organization split into factions.
Patients across Massachusetts and New York show remarkable improvement with Hood's Sarsaparilla in severe scrofula and salt rheum. Miss Sarah C. Whittier of Lowell suffered extensive sores, Charles A. Roberts of West Wilson endured thirteen facial and neck abscesses, and Willie Duff of Walpole faced hip disease with an outlook of no recovery.
A letter from Gio. Y. Stover, director of Baker Town School Dist No 1, rebuts Nellie Ryan criticism and insists dismissal followed a thorough review amid rumors. The piece notes John Cook and Mrs Nearhood claims, and Bras’s stance against unproven accusations. In separate items Champeny Bros announces a six day shoe sale with ten percent off cash sales and free repairs.
Notice that Mary A Betts widow of George Betts seeks homestead proof at Mitchell Dakota before the Register and Receiver on August 1 JES 1883 or 1884 with witnesses Richard T Robinson George A Thomas Willis Aullis and Thomas Dein all of Mitchell. Protests or substantial reasons must be filed and witnesses cross examined at the time and place specified.
Land Office at Mitchell South Dakota 1880 notice that Frederick S. Carpenter has filed for final homestead proof on his entry No 23616 w it will be made before the register and receiver at Mitchell on August 28 1880 witnesses named Joseph Curran Nels M Rosenquist Patrick Crampton and John Schlepuetz all of Emsey Davison County Oak protest allowed under interior department regulations to cross examine witnesses and present rebuttal evidence Levy Register
Notice of foreclosure on the Wickizer mortgage recorded in Davison County South Dakota. Default on December 1 1855 installment triggers full principal and interest due and sale of the 160 acre parcel in Mitchell at public auction June 10 1889 at 1 50 o clock. Attorney fees and costs apply.
A large excursion train carrying Methodist Sunday school scholars derailed near Armagh on the way to Warrensport. Initial reports cite at least seventy killed with hundreds wounded. later updates claim over 100 deaths and many critical injuries including fifty children.
Unprecedented high water in the Sangamon river at Decatur Illinois on June 13 damaged levees and destroyed crops in the river bottoms, signaling widespread impact on local agriculture and flood controls.
Kansas City June 13 Frank Leo pold age 12 and Katie Malden age 11 visited Robbins circus on returning home a man named Steddons sprang from bushes and tried to attack the girl the boy defended with a pocket knife slashing the assailant across the face nearly blinding him Sieddons fled but was captured soon afterward
In Grand Forks Minnesota Nash pushed a tenth of liquor license revenue to a city outskirts school while chairing school affairs. The Grand Forks aldermen refuse payment deeming the law unconstitutional. A notable suit and shocks to some legislators are anticipated.
C F E Jestus wool merchant of Selper Kansas and Emma Bond Illinois school teacher who suffered abuse near Taylorville Illinois in 1882 quietly married in St Louis in October last after meeting in Nevada Missouri last year. Emma was invalid for years and won wide sympathy.
J P Wellington, a traveling man with wealthy St Louis parents, was shot in Clay Centre Indiana by Dr J P Stewart. The shooting stemmed from Wellington’s relations with Stewart's daughter and the wife of E S Head, cashier of the Peoples Bank. A German Baptist meeting in Harrisburg Virginia debated gold watches, amusements, and tobacco’s fitness for delegates.
The Canal bank on the St. Lawrence between Maple Grove and Mill Roches in Cornwall Ontario reportedly sank three feet during the last week. A leakage occurred where the recent break was repaired and fears are held of another slide soon.
A farmer Seth Murray 55 shot his wife in the abdomen three miles south of Vincennes at 9 oclock in the morning then cut off her head with a corn cleaver and swallowed prussic acid dying moments later. In Pennsylvania Exeter breaker resumed operations after three months. Three hundred miners employed and four thousand Coal Company workers were paid off in separate notes. The President appointed Archie Baxter of New York as United States Marshal for the Northern district of New York.
Washington announces the appointment of George B. Evans of Massachusetts as division post office inspector with headquarters in Boston at a salary of 2500 dollars.
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