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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1896
Page
1
The officers of the league affirm commitment to upholding the prohibitory law and enforcing its provisions. They vow vigilance against violations and to support lawful sanctions. The stance signals organizational backing for statewide temperance measures and related enforcement actions.
The Christiano Citizenship League formed last month with GOC members held its first open meeting at the courthouse. President Boulton announced officer roles and positions on prohibition. Various speakers and musical performances accompanied the event as subscriptions to Truth were sold, with plans for a March 14 adjournment. The article also notes fire department praise and church committee efforts to support the league.
An annual election of officers in the fire department produced a lively race with C. W. Gillis winning as chief and Herb Adams as assistant chief. Andrew Eddy and Thos. Wellin were elected secretary and treasurer. The 3-member volunteer unit has a strong record including recent tournaments and more than 400 spent on new uniforms.
An Aberdeen Redfield and Faulkton group created the South Dakota Artesian Irrigation Association at the convention in Red field. J H Baldwin was named president, J M Miles secretary, and Mr Conway treasurer with S W Narregang as county secretary. The organization will defend the township artesian well law before the supreme court and raise 50 dollars by subscription to fund the case.
Sheriff Miller served summons on most of the town's forty nine defendants in a damage suit brought by H. MacBride now of Plankinton. The complaint's details are undisclosed, but officials suspect it involves the destruction of the Mail office and personal affronts. The case sits in Aurora county with an answer due within thirty days, and no court action until September. Scallin's Concert Co. performed in Vilas and will tour briefly, enjoying fair success.
Ed A Whittaker captured first in the university contest and will represent the school at the state competition in Hay. The event showcased student speeches and Oratorical talent with Whittaker narrowly ahead of rivals.
Dakota University hosts a major oratorical contest with eight speakers and music. Whittaker wins first prize, Potter second, Lewis third, and the Scarf Fantasy delights attendees as audiences cheer and parade ends with celebratory yells.
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