Local notices mix of ads and events in town
The item ledger records lost items including a ladies gold watch chain and a Gordon setter, plus notices of loans, employment, and a school principal appointment. It notes the American Investment Co. going into receivership, a bank in Hampton Iowa facing shortage, and civic updates from the city council and militia club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Healey’s, Davis & Daniels
W. J. Healey
D. B. Miller
Bowdle & Newcomer
S. H. Sceallin
American Investment Co
W. d. Healey
Joseph Sherman
General Land Office
Hood
T. L. Blood& Cos
North Main Street
Gorden
H. L. Bras
D. A. Mizener
Frank Maguire
Board of Education
Salem
Register of Deeds
Davison County
Sheridan Cattrell
Jim River
Roswell Miller
Milwaukee Company
Conley
Yankton
Board of Equalization
L. H. McDonough
East Second Street
Marshal Huyck
Iowa
Citizens’ State Bank
Hampton
Clemmer
Dakota Insurance Company
Independent convention closes after wrangle over chair election
The Independent convention ended its forenoon session after a clash over electing the state central committee chair. Loucks prevailed on the issue, with Harden leading the opposition. Committee additions followed, and nominations were announced in the evening by acclamation for state offices including Treasurer Wynn and Attorney General Null.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Convention
State Central Committee
Loucks
Harden
Kennedy
Central Committee
R. C. Warne
Davison County
H. B. Wynn
Yankton
T. H. Null
Beadle
J. K. Failing
Hand
J. M. Booker
Fall River
O. Cochrane
Edmunds
G. M. McEstreet
Meade
J. E. Holter
Lincoln
Howe
Robert Buchanan
Rafferty
Black Hills
McCook
State Central Committee Maneuvers Over Chair and Secretary
The Independent state central committee in the courthouse struggled to elect a chair and secretary. A. R. Allen withdrew amid heated charges about bolting the state ticket, then T. H. Null and J. K. Failing were chosen. Editor Volkmer denied fusion ties, sparking a loud, partisan scene before Null restored order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
Independent State Central Committee
Court House
A. R. Allen
Volkmer
Black Hills
Mr. Allen
Judge Kennedy
Kennedy
T. H. Null
Beadle
J. K. Failing
Mr. Barnes
Clark
Null
Mr. Failing
Little Independent
God
Heaven
Mitchell Hosts Welcome Delegates At Convention
Mitch ell residents extend royal hospitality to visitors and delegates with praise for Dr. Dix as mine host. The Argus Leader notes Mitchell people gave large credit for the reception and demonstrates hospitality transcends politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
Mitchell
Dix
Union County
Argus-Leader
Receiver Appointed for American Investment Co of Emmetsburg
Judge Shiras named Frank E. Allen receiver for the American Investment company of Emmetsburg. John Stewart company of Manchester, England held $1,000,000 notes but joint receivership was denied. The firm’s liabilities exceed assets. cash on hand is $54.32 and much of investors’ funds remain unrecovered, triggering potential criminal action against Ormsby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Shiras
American Investment Company of
Emmetsburg
Frank E. Allen
First National Bank
Estherville
Iowa
Soper & Allen, Emmetsburg
John Stewart Company
Manchester
Eng
W. C. Foster
Minneapolis
Ormsby
University Commencement Week Concludes in Mitchell Chapel
The annual graduating exercises closed this morning with a large turnout in the University chapel. Prized orations and musical performances featured the program as Miss Noble won the Indian prize for The Ideal City. Diplomas were presented by President Graham to graduates across elocution, stenography and the business department, with honorary memberships awarded by Zeta Alpha and the Protonians. An Alumni session followed with greetings from Miss May Spink and remarks from Dr. C. B. Clark, then a communal repast at the dining hall. Mashek’s orchestra provided music for both events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Chapel
Mitchell
Graham
Noble
Doty
Bradford
Herbert Haynes
Rena Smith
Nellie M. Barker
Cora Coleman
Miss Noble
Mr. Boggs
A. E. Hitchcock
R. W. Wheelock
Mary Anderson
Anderson
Jessie Smith
Lois Kingsbury
Zeta Alphas
Protonians
F. H. Coombs
Grace Jordan
Mr. Williams
May Spink
C. B. Clark
Hues
Mashek
Neighborhood News Highlights and Local Notices
Local notes recount visits and returns, school term closeout, and church events in Mitchell. Residents update on sidewalk projects, wind and rain, and community shifts as families move or travel. A lodge endorses John Reierson for Davison county sheriff, with support plans. Missing pony seeks return with reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badger
Fraser
Racine
Wis
John Corking
Kate Titus
Blendon
Mr. Smith
Woonsocket
Beecher Tyner
Letcher and Badger
Badger Grounds
Township
North Star Lodge No. 1
Mitchell, S. D
John Reierson
Davison County
A. H. Pearson
Yankton Reservation ratified and opened to settlers
The senate passed Pettigrew’s bill to ratify a December 1892 Yankton treaty ceding about 168000 acres to the government for sale to settlers at 3.75 per acre, with $600000 total funds to reimburse purchase costs. Local auditors discuss county representation, new revenue law, and forms, while Nickel Plate cuts fares to eastern points and lists ticket offices in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Minneapolis Journal of
Senate
Pettigrew
J. C. Adam
John J. Cole
Redfield
Supreme Court
Davison County
Secretary of State
Pierre I
Fort Wayne
Cleveland
Painesville
Ashtabula
Erie
Clark Street
Twelfth Street
Chicago
Celebration Planned in Green's Grove for July Fourth
Arrangements are made for a July 4th celebration in Green's Grove with amusements of all kinds. New boats and swings will be available on the grounds. Plan to spend the day in the beautiful grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green’s Grove
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Republican Tke
Young Men’s
Republican Club
Jaws
E. E. Wagner
T. J. Spangler
Henry Parry
H. Swindler
G. Schienbrender
Second Ward
M. Royce
Third Ward
Thomas Fullerton
Fourth Ward
John Tannehill
C. C. Bras
D. Powers
T. C. Burns
Geo. A. Thomas
Bret Loucks
Candi
Mitchell Correspe
Ameri
Huron
State Homeopathic Society
Madison
C. N. Hoyt
Pierre
G. H. Fulford
Sioux Falls
William Lowe
Wentworth
J. A. Baker
Sheldon
State Board of Health
Hoyt
Sioux City Journal
Utah
South Dakota
Missouri Slope
Missouri River
the University
of Directors
Neighborhood News
Vernon
Maud Stubbs
Waterloo
McClatchie
Wm. Westphall
Main Street
Ethan
Sexton
Bridgewater
Will Grady
Dakota
Chas. Doak
L. Rugg
Orrie
Mississippi
Tuesay
Barnard
E. Martinson
R. D. Prescott
Yankton Reservation
OCL Mead & Co
Lowell
Mass
Lester
Jennie Decker
Watseka
Eee Hood
Homes and Hearths
Elegant Household Monthly
Homes and Hearths Peblishing CO
New York
Farmera
Thompson
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