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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1896
Page
2
The Mitchell Capital lists subscription prices including one copy per year at 1.06 paid in advance and 1.25 if paid after six months. Other options show six months and three months terms. Advertising rates are described as location dependent with business cards six lines for 5.00 per year and extra lines at 1.00 each. Marriage and death notices are published free of charge. Friday June 19, 1896.
A Harpers Weekly discussion explains how to tell tornadoes from ordinary thunder storms. It notes the funnel’s darkness, approaching clouds, and the roar with minutes of warning, plus safe refuges and typical cloud movements. It also covers funnel rotation, wind speeds, and lightning placement.
The piece reports Deacon Shannon retiring from the Huronite and Brer. Longstail taking charge, signaling maintained editorial standards. It also discusses plans for a railroad across the reservation from Pierre to the Black Hills and a journalist trip to study the situation, with broader notes on The Art Amateur June issue including art topics and decorative pieces.
Ed Champeny of Champeny Bros. married Rose Burgess of Iowa Falls after leaving Mitchell last week. The couple will honeymoon three weeks visiting Chicago Sussex Wis St Paul and Minneapolis before returning to Mitchell to take furnished apartments in the Champeny block. Friends in Mitchell extend a hearty welcome home to the newlyweds.
The Sioux Falls Baptist Association met in Spencer last Friday through Sunday for its third annual session. Officers elected were Hon. BE. H. Keith of Sioux Falls as moderator B. Morse of Mitchell as clerk and PF. Boulette of Zion Church as treasurer. The meeting was marked by spirituality and enthusiasm with a universal verdict that it was the best yet held. A resolution pledged the association to defend constitutional prohibition. The ad promotes Syrup of Figs as a health laxative. C. St. P. M. & O. Ry. announces June 9 and 23 round trip excursion tickets to many states at one standard first class fare plus $2.00 for return. For rates or information contact C. L. Meltin.
A fragmented health column urges warming the feet to prevent illness and promote vigor. It recommends leather lined with wool or wool felt for winter, arguing all wool felt footwear best suits cold climates and harsh seasons.
Special to The Republican in St Louis reports a June 17 convention session at Convention Hall. The day opened with a 10 46 a m call to order and adjourned after the Temporary Chairman Thurston spoke. The resolutions sub committee adopted the gold platform in full and without amendment. A silver leaders convention planned to walk out once the gold platform passed, with no fuss slated though a hard fight was anticipated. Teller and Cannon announced they would leave the Republican party, Cannon moved to tears.
Neighborly updates recount visits by G Nelson’s daughter from Illinois and D Grove hosting a 40 guest party. J B Doty’s brother visiting, and a pleasant gathering at J B Doty home with music ice cream and cake. District No elects an entire school board with D Grove as treasurer J B Doty as chairman and A E Smith as clerk. Long list of locals traveling fishing farming and local church events noted along with weather humor and ongoing farm labor.
A busy Plano region week features baseball activity with John and Alex Lawrence as battery for Letcher club, local trades by G A Morgan of Parkersburg, and delegates elected to a Mitchell convention. June 26 Demorest medal contest at Victor school, and various social updates including Children's Day, talks by Mrs Burleigh, and ball games Bethel versus Plano won by Plano with Rock Creek beating Bethel 2 to 1. Willard Snow visits Sioux Falls. George VanAlstine attends camp near Wessington Springs. assessor Crosby active in Plano.
State of South Dakota Fourth Judicial Circuit advertises a sheriff's sale outlining the action gathering, purchaser terms, and location details for public disposition of property under court order.
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