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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
11
Businessmen at the Mitchell Club endorse forming a local corporation to build a three story granite wholesale building on Railroad street. The plan includes 125 town wholesale reach and Milwaukee switch extension prospects, with an estimated cost near 20 000 dollars.
Walworth County authorities declare action against Jacob Merkel a self styled Christ and dangerous influence linked to a farmer Karl Moser s suicide and arson attempt. Reports cite Merkel s threats and circulation of objectionable literature as neighbors fear for their safety while Moser faced state circuit court for arson prior to his death.
Mr. O. W. Litchfield Mr. F. rinsor and Mr. W. Pipton visited the schools this week. The teachers and pupils are pleased and hope these gentlemen and others interested will visit more often. Each of the seventh grade teachers enrolled as new students this week, with one also enrolled in the sixth grade.
Canton notes the Press Association mid winter gathering at Mitchell praised as one of the best in years. Mitchell hosts editors Downey La Follette Branch Milne with receptions luncheons and a ball at city hall. Local residents welcomed visitors and showcased Mitchell’s bustling progress and civic spirit.
The university announces Miss Clara A. Baker remains professor of English and Dean of Women, after a months long review while a successor was found. Miss Mary L. Robinson will assume the vacancy, arriving around September 10 to begin fall duties.
The query notes the day of the wedding of Theodore Roosevelt's daughter as reported by the Washington Post. It asks for the exact date of the ceremony.
The list of uncalled letters includes Anderson C, Bert A Atterbury, F A Brainard, Philip Renesb Barnes, James H. Hunter, O L Loomis, Frank Mohr, J J Schaefer, Fred Savage, I Wien, Jonathan Waltner, Western Canada Land Co care of J M McLachlan. Callers should say advertised. unclaimed letters after two weeks go to the dead letter office. H L Bras P M
Fulton hosts a sharp election fight between prohibition and saloon forces. Prohibitionists triumph and the fiscal year ends with no saloons in town. A total of 114 votes were cast. all but the supervisor were elected unanimously. Ticket: Supervisor Wm Montgomery clerk August Neuport treasurer W R Whomas assessor G L IF Johns justice H Dawes constable Joe Pollard.
A customer outreach from Fr. W. Devoe & Co. extols Devoe lead and zinc paints as cost efficient, long lasting, and requiring fewer gallons to cover a house. The letter to Mr. Wm. Rush in Mitchell, South Dakota, claims the paint wears longer and reduces reapplication for six years or more.
E R Storer stockbuyer notes hogs at 5.40 to 5.60 and cow and heifer ranges from 2.75 to 3.50. Stock cows and heifers 2.25 to 2.65. Stock steers 2.75 to 3.40. Beef steers 3.50 to 5.00. Notice invites land seekers west of the Missouri River to contact W M Lewis Stearns P O Stanley Co S D for relinquishments and locating.
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