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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1890
Page
4
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Sioux City Journal notes reports from twenty three counties in South Dakota praising abundant rains and growing crops with some corn damaged by cut worms. The piece argues legislation will not swiftly transform finance or trade, but gradual shifts against monopolistic overproduction and market control may improve times.
The writer recalls five years of county conventions where farmers held majorities and notes representation in the territorial and state legislatures. He cites Powell Tibbetts and Johnston as farmer allies, claims current county offices favored farmers, and questions the need for a third party. He suggests other counties may mirror Davison’s pattern and challenges the Gazette editor’s stance.
The Republican accuses the Gazette of delaying its position and leaning toward the third party. The Gazette defends its conscience and asserts it has become a third party organ to push reform by discrediting the Republican party. Readers see claimed contradictions in its editorial stance and convictions.
The piece argues public men differ by clear principles and accuses the Gazette of secrecy. It highlights John M. Pease as favorably mentioned for Congress at the July 9 independent convention in Iuron, noting his popularity in Davison and western Aurora and his recognized leadership in the movement.
Children led a full house at the Presbyterian church for Sunday evening exercises. Floral decor praised by the ladies, with a bar inscribed Love one another and a temple motif reading Temple of character and Faith. Aided by declamations recitations songs and juvenile participants, the program drew broad interest.
Saturday evening alumni from the High School met at Miss Juniata Bracy’s home to welcome the class of 1890. With Miss J M J Pryne as temporary chair, officers were elected: Matthew Smith president Emma Harker vice president Frank Windle secretary Artie Bracy treasurer Beulah Windle historian. The group enjoyed refreshments and looked forward to the 1891 annual meeting.
In the DAILY REPUBLICAN brief on the Burdick prize exercises many critics praised Mr Ed A Powers for originality and brilliance. Observers, including discerning audience members, believed his speech highly talented and uniquely delivered despite not winning a prize.
Hon A E Hitchcock reports two hundred attendance at Brookings term. Crops are in fine condition and experimental plots look well. W S Frost of Brookings replaces the late Prof J C Cotey. Prof S G Updyke’s removal due to funds, not faction. Prof G Lillie moved by the regents, not trustees.
A heavy rainstorm hit this section of the state early Saturday morning with no wind. J. J. Gilbert reported two inches, Geo A. Silsby noted 2 1 8 inches, and mariners from nearby areas brought in reports of substantial rainfall.
Hon H H Natwick of Chamberlain says land business is good and many people are moving into the region with horses and cattle, reflecting growing settlement and frontier activity in the area.
About two hundred attendees watched a vivid program at the rink hosted by the Episcopal church. Forty to fifty children aged six to eleven marched in costume, while music from Miss Whitney and Mr Mashek accompanied acts. A May Pole circle by twelve youths, adorned in white, drew cheers as color strands wove a checkered effect.
A large audience heard Rev Wilbur F Crafts argue that Sunday laws align with liberty as health and crime prevention measures. He cited Ireland Scotland and Cincinnati examples showing reduced arrests and crime with Sunday closings. The meeting announced a new state organization with Ion I H Kent elected president and a slate of vice presidents.
The group chaired by Marston and W H S Leek endorsed various petitions to be sent to the legislature and Congress. Addressees included Kuy W I Crafts and Gen W L Beadle. The association adjourned to meet on the executive committee’s call.
At a recent fire department meeting committees were named for the July Fourth event. Duties include officer of the day Q I Brooks chief Chas Carpenter Ed Rolph Gee Austin J Kobis. refreshments Gillis Mills Adams. music G C Bras Levey Crouse. grounds Geo Dennis J L Wells. purchasing Welch Bowman. dance J Dennis W Dodson J Gleason L Barber. swings Frank Wright F Knox W Miner. invitation Moses Wells Burns. writing Burns Halphide. sports Dan McDermaid L Larber C Lowe W Bailey P Allen J Kobis Koch Duncan.
The Bethel Sunday School convention on July 6 features a daylong schedule with devotionals at 10:00 by B. D. Mintz, lessons by K. McCormick at 10:30, criticisms to improve Sunday Schools led by J. A. Kipp and Mrs. A. Pringle at 11:00, a 2:00 basket dinner, praise service at 1:30 by L. Wallis, children's meeting at 1:50 with Mrs Oriely and John Colvin, amusements at 2:45 by Colvin and K. N. Kratz, mission talk at 3:15 by C. M. Peck and C. M. Daley, a question box at 3:45 by Deacon Morse, and adjournment at 4:00.
Last Tuesday at about 2 30 in the afternoon a dark threatening storm moved from the northwest toward the southeast with a strong wind and dust causing damage. The large front on Warnes building was blown down, the tin roof removed from the truck house, and Jas Lyons awning wrecked. More damage may occur north and east as the storm extended. Rain accompanied the storm, still falling north of us.
J. IL. Rew and J. E. Gilbert argue a diagnosis that venomous green worms that plagued trees last year are not a threat this year. Woodpeckers attacked in the chrysalis stage, ending the worms’ career, and the authors urge all to praise the hard billed birds.
A Sturgis piece notes that on Sunday every original package house closed and kept its doors shut all day leaving the town without saloons. The writer wryly wonders if the world moves and compares Sturgis to Hamlet without its melancholy Dane.
The week ending June 23 1890 shown a list of uncalled letters at Mitchell postoffice. Names include Henry Bunge Davis WM Davis Mary J Canfield J A Witchell Daniel Feich Karl Head Elias Halverson Viola Hackmuth Dora Knight Fred Madores C Weaver Cry Pooley John Mickey Stubbins Rev W M Anderson Addie Niles and more. Call for letters by saying advertised and if unclaimed in two weeks they go to the dead letter office. J W Bearvie ba
The Educational Council, a twenty one member body of leading educators, met at the Congregational church with Gene Beadle and State Superintendent Pinkham among speakers. Beadle urged qualification of teachers and responsible officers while Kratz and Pinkham noted county wealth and training influence school quality. The session approved resolutions and a slate of officers, with Beaton as president and Pryne as vice president, as it planned further talks on school law and literature.
The Mitchell town celebration on July Fourth features The Knights of Pything band, a citizens procession at 9 o'clock, music by Male Quartette, a Declaration of Independence reading, orations by Silsby and Pease, and an afternoon of amusements including foot races greasy pig races boat race and two baseball games with liberal prizes.
Pleasant Ridge reports many fireflies in warm evenings and advises against weed killing due to plentiful rain. On June 17 twelve votes were cast for school officers with three by ladies. elected were Philips director, A. J. Annis treasurer, G. M. Small clerk. Jennie Mayes congratulated on election as Green Valley district director. About forty gathered at her home for music, games, and refreshments. Dr. Windle of Mitchell reports good work on his tree clay and crops with prospects for a grove. Martin school society purchased a fine church organ funded by a church social led by ladies. Crops show promise and harvest looks good. Some sermon attendance affected by rain. D. Mints at Martin school house on the 22nd. Ladies urged to vote this fall. Mrs. P. A. Sanders returned from Iowa after a pleasant visit. Mitchell creamery man visits weekly. butter production hampered by heat, ice needed.
Nine of twelve townships represented. Officers elected include President Rev. A T Lyman and Corresponding Secretary Mrs Mc Crone. Recording Secretary Mrs Soult made. Vice Presidents include Mrs Warner Wright Taylor and Mrs Jos Luml Pleasant. Also listed are Mrs Jas Durin Edgerton Earnest Gregory Sp Lake C H Nott Beulah Mrs Bachman Wayne Mrs L Chapman Jasper Mrs Simmons Fairview Mrs L Worthen Worthen C N Morse Rosedale Mrs Washburn flanson Capt Logan Plano.
At the annual meeting in this city, Rev. Wm Bros President Rev. A. W. Adkinson VI President and Professors Stout Noble were unanimously reelected. Adkinson resigned. a resolution expressed regret and welcomed Stout as professor. The executive committee was authorized to fill vacancies. Also C H Conrad of Ft. Randall passed for the Point cadetship.
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