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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1896
Page
2
The artesian Advocate notes subscription terms for The Mitchell Printing Co. with annual and short-term options. It also reports political previews from South Dakota including rain, crop prospects, convention plans, and local reactions to party moves.
Senator Pettigrew said two months before the convention that he would bolt if a gold platform were adopted. He knew a month prior that silver would have no chance and would have done well to stay away. He argued he could not represent his state under the Huron convention instructions and would not bring the Republican Party into disrepute by his action. The Republican party approved Pettigrew’s stance.
He traveled to the national convention while strenuous Minnehaha county caucus work aimed to secure the delegation to Huron continued. His absence from the delegation did not seriously affect its ability, showing his strong party loyalty and binding commitment.
The Aberdeen grain palace tradition should continue with a permanent fall event. Plans suggest a week long harvest festival near Mitchell using existing exposition facilities to draw crowds, with music, side attractions, and premium competitions tied to Davison county's expected big crop. The notion is referred to the exposition board and Mitchell business community for consideration.
The July Harper's Magazine opens with a paper on General Washington by Woodrow Wilson, a centennial Ohio piece by Charles F. Thwing, plus an English elections essay by Henry Cabot Lodge. It includes fiction openings by Langdon Elwyn Mitchell and John Kendrick Bangs, Helen Lampman essay, Warner's Editor's Study, and Wiggin on a Wagnerian opera.
A prohibition state convention is set to meet in Madison on July 10 to nominate a full state ticket and carry out the program in counties where feasible. Chairman J. A. Lucas says the party cannot expect help from others and must proceed independently. Two years ago they pursued this path but saw limited gains, and many former prohibition voters may stay with their party this year.
An advertising page extols Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative and touts California Fig Syrup Company products. It promotes Ely’s Cream Balm for catarrh and Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatic relief, citing testimonials and local sellers like L. O. Gale.
The Holy Family Academy held its first graduation as four students completed a seven year program with near perfect marks. Father Maher presented diplomas, teachers and clergy praised the school's work, and attendees from Catholic and Protestant communities celebrated in the church.
Father Maher addressed the class urging them to shun vanity and heed parental guidance. He pressed families to send children to the academy until age 15 and emphasized the school’s rising standards with a strong teacher corps. The event closed with a Te Deum sung by the choir.
Across South Dakota papers J H Scriven of Mitchell is named for chairman of the state Republican Committee. Supporters cite his prior service on the committee, Harrison campaign work in 1892, wide acquaintance across the state, and energetic organizing ability.
Police capture and jail Tom Wallace after he fled across the river and hid near Kelley’s ice house. In Sioux Falls H.C. Preston leaves firm to join Deering Harvester as general counsel in Chicago with a $20,000 salary.
A Washington dispatch reports officials of the interior department are unsure who will succeed the late R. D. Welch as Mitchell South Dakota land office receiver. No appointment until Secretary Hoke Smith returns from Georgia, then a presidential recommendation. City Auditor Smith notes Mitchell bord sale ads have increased inquiries about bonds, with bids due July 6 at 6 pm and opening that evening. Aberdeen News notes Mrs. A E Mertz of Mitchell visiting Minneapolis.
Mortgage sales announce default and acceleration by Daniel and Menga Meredith against Frank Weller for Davison County property. Amount due listed includes principal interest taxes and attorney fees totaling $755.80 with sale set at public auction at Mitchell Court House on July 26 1896. Property described as northwest quarter of section 24 township 104 north range 61 west containing 160 acres.
Notice of foreclosure on a South Dakota mortgage dated June 1 1896. The lands described as Lot 9 10 11 12 in Block 5 Rowley’s addition to Mitchell are to be sold at public auction at the Mitchell Court House on August 1 1896 at 1 PM. Mortgagee Seaman and attorney Mizener announce the sale as provided by law.
Notice states Paul Tschirley and Susan Tschirley defaulted on a mortgage to Will Schaetzel. It announces foreclosure by public sale of 160 acres in Davison County on July 27, 190, at 10 am. Sheriff Joan Cook will conduct the sale with attorneys William Schartzel and others listed.
Notice is hereby given that a homestead applicant has filed final proof to support his entry. The proof will be made before the Receiver at Mitchell South Dakota on specified date. Witnesses named include Albert E. Porteous George Williamson Isaac Sheeder and others.
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