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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1891
Page
7
One copy one year in advance. One copy six months. One copy three months. The Mitchell Capital and the Mitchell Printing Co offer a club with leading national publications at low rates. Subscribers must provide old and new addresses for address changes. Correspondence should be at the office as early as possible.
TO ADVERTISERS Advertising rates given an application and will be found reasonably low Business Cirds not exceeding six lines 5.00 per year Had additional line 1.00 Business Locals five cents per line Legal Advertisements at Statute Rates Cirds of Thanks ten cents per line Marriage and Death Notices published free of charge Obituaries Resolutions of Respect and Wedding presents five cents per line
Secretary Noble resists resignation amid Washington chatter. Bartlett Tripp to chair Yankton meeting of the state World’s Fair commission on the 25th. The Republic a 300 page Session Laws copy from Secretary Ringford, printed by Free Press Co. Sioux City papers push for a South Dakota exhibit. comments from independents cast doubt. News notes link Prime Minister Prince of Wales to a divorce case as co respondent per distant reports.
The Minnesota state auditor writes land commissioner asking how South Dakota school lands fetched high sums. He notes no state has realized such amounts and queries if prohibition laws or other factors drive sales. Sioux City Journal and Aberdeen Sun discuss Chicago as ideal convention host due to facilities and access, arguing the largest attendance should determine location.
In St Paul Senator Pettigrew says no row with Governor Mellette exists. He notes he may be mistaken about fighting needing two, says he has no objection to Mellette's candidacy and expects to hold the South Dakota senate seat for four more years. Pettigrew claims Mellette has not tried to control state appointments.
Washington correspondents note a looming struggle between Senator Pettigrew and Gov. Mellette over presidential delegations and future offices. Local Republicans remain ununited and wary, while opposition partisans would welcome a factional clash within the Republican camp.
The Ohio state convention united behind William McKinley for governor with acclamation. Col. Negins opened with a pledge to old party principles, while Senator Sherman urged no demonstrations for his candidacy, stressing voluntary support. Ex-Gov. Foraker praised McKinley and lauded Harrison Blaine Sherman and Foster, fueling party harmony and a national example.
Chairman Tanbeneck pledges a dramatic campaign plan that could spark a political sensation once developed. Ignatius Donnelly predicts 5,000,000 votes and a presidential win, but critics say the movement needs solid reasons to attract even a small share of the last election vote. Windy rhetoric and attacks on opponents will not suffice.
The Aberdeen News recalls the steel rails tariff debate to argue the tin plate industry faces a similar fate. It notes rails once cost 165 per two tons and last year averaged 31.70, predicting American tin will grow only as the steel rail industry did.
The first examination for state certificates and diplomas for teachers will be held at Madison on July 24, the final day of the South Dakota Educational Association session. Five year certificates cost five dollars. diplomas or life certificates ten dollars, half refunded if the applicant fails. Requirements include three years teaching, mastery of common school subjects, passing tests in algebra geometry natural philosophy physiology drawing civil government didactics general history and American literature, with English language skills judged by papers and good moral character.
Owasco farmer Col C E Tuller reports 98 ewes produced 131 lambs with 21 deaths. Wool averaged 115 pounds per 10 sheep and a fleece weighed 19 pounds. A Minneapolis buyer offered 17 19e per pound, and Tuller claims a net profit of about $500 with 3000 more sheep planned and a 200 by 30 foot shed construction.
A farmer states with 500 sheep he would not mind lose of crop in a lean year. He sells lean income figures and calculates wintering costs. He fed eight tons of hay and two tons of millet to the flock last season. He estimates 100 sheep cost him under $20 to winter.
Recap of social events in Badger including a reception for Rev. Wm. Camfield and bride. Union Pacific S. C. basket picnic set for July fourth at Tyler's grave with amusements and refreshments. W H M S meeting planned with a student program. Local graduates Irene Wilson Orie Kipp and Clarence Swartout. Horse injury at EB Smith's place amid storm. Alliance string session noted with guest speaker from Mitchell. Election results show EF D Tyler leading with 15 votes.
James Porn of Gilbert in Aurora county praised A Nabinger for prompting his South Dakota trip. June 29 features a carpetball social at Miss Carnes home to support the church with ladies to sign in on slips inside a rag ball. Miss Huldah Olson returned from visits in North Dakota and Sioux City. Wright schoolhouse hosts M E society childen's day on June 21 at 2 pm. Lisbon township election results show A J Annis treasurer J Pingry director and A J Small clerk.
Rain has left fields too wet to plow while residents report small town happenings. Miss Sophia Lehman visits return to Alexandria area. Beall Sunday School eyes a Fourth of July celebration. Miss Reka Thietje and John Ruff wed at the bride’s mother’s home. Douglas county election results show Kelsey treasurer Nicholson clerk Clapham board chair with clear majorities. Mrs. Palmer visits Nebraska relatives. New top carriages for B W Palmer and L Williams. Asa Dodd and James Fergen supply local groceries.
The University class of 91 graduation program drew a full chapel crowd. Miss Mattie A. Foster, Aggie L. Dunlap, Miss Jennie C. West and Miss Locke performed in orations and music while Rev. O E Murray gave the master's address on The Spirit of Washington. Diplomas were presented to graduates in Normal and Commercial courses and degrees conferred on three faculty members. The weather did not deter attendance for the oratory contest funded by Rev. F A Burdick of Aberdeen.
Mary McGovern and other performers delivered instrumental and oration selections in a crowded event titled Silent Influence Following opening invocations Miss Waterbury gave a strong address Jesse M. Smith won first prize $25 with Geo Dale second and Miss Spink third The program included graduations class day exercises and a humorous anecdote about four professors examining a nervous candidate all highlighting school culture and civic ideals
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Mitch Ell post office for the week ending June 8 1891 includes Iinel W 1s Thompson Andrey Lundfredrick A Wedge John 2 Wilson Thomas Whitcomb Chas B Revulin Adie FORWIGN Crale Aueynka Adverts indicate the letters are to be called before two weeks or be forwarded to the dead letter office.
At a Conmercil Club Rooms meeting Monday evening a new club formed with J W Beattie as chairman and FW Nichols as secretary. A soliciting committee of Beattie Burns Poland and an executive committee Prescott Burns Silsby were named to organize the club. Permanent officers elected: President I W Beattie Secretary H S Nichols Treasurer Geo F E Logan. Meeting adjourned.
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