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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1897
Page
7
A revival camp meeting features sermons on Christ’s second coming with emphasis on prophetic signs. Elders Kauble, Watson, Bottcher, and Watt address remnant theology, distress and perplexity in nations, and the need for readiness. Youth meetings and children’s sessions run daily as arrivals swell attendance.
The Seventh Day Adventist camp remains busy with services many times daily across German Scandinavian youth and children tents. Monday at 10 a m the State Tract society opened with N P Nelson chairing and committees appointed on nominations and resolutions. Atlasva Sabbath School meeting followed with E C Kellogg as chair and he noted zero Seventh Day Adventist Sabbath Schools in the Dakotas.
The Dakota Conference of Seventh Day Adventists held its first meeting Tuesday at 10:50, with Elder N. P. Nelson presiding. Delegates filled the roll, and Elder J. N. Loughborough offered prayer as the session began.
Eld A T Jones discusses the future of the Ottoman Empire as defined by scripture and European powers. He argues the Turkish state will end, driven by biblical prophecy and political fear, tracing parallels with Revelation and Daniel and citing international reluctance to topple Turkey to avoid broader war.
The discussion centers on biblical prophecy about a power in the north and a predicted move of political power to Jerusalem. References to Dan and Rev verses frame a time of trouble ending all things. The piece critiques calls to annihilate Turkey and hints at gospel goals amid international tension, followed by a church lesson on God’s love and a testimonial at a children's gathering. A local ad touts Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs and consumption.
The Mitchell fire department returned home with honor after winning the championship hook and ladder contest in Madison. Chief Henry Swindler sent a telegram early in the evening confirming the Mitchell boys won, marking a third banner for permanent possession. They arrived around 11 o'clock and should receive a hearty reception. In events, Swindler won the chief race and Mitchell placed second in the free for all. Also advertised are Electric Bitters and Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup as noted remedies and household staples.
Winter slows tent trading though some tents are exported to Mexico Central America and the West Indies. Tents are used as labor quarters on railways canals and works and are bought by gypsy buyers for summer use. Few tents are rented in winter, except for occasional cornerstone layings or public ceremonies.
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