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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1905
Page
11
George Letcher was convicted of arson in Bryan Ohio after a trial that began February 28. The verdict followed Jack Pase testimony linking Letcher to the Montpelier fire years ago and a California confession by Pase.
George Letcher, former businessman and defendant in an arson case, testified in his own defense. He described his early life in Indiana and Ohio, business ventures across several states, and a lengthy property portfolio including mills, banks, and real estate. He denied conspiracies and admitted prior connections with associates while detailing family ties and personal history.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Little Risers as a tonic and drastic purge. It claims they cure head ache constipation biliousness and more. A hotel clerk Mack Hamilton of Valley City NC reports two bottles cured chronic constipation. Sold by L O Gale.
President Gale reviews candidates for the September event to find the best act. Sousa and the Banda Rossa show strong interest in returning to Mitchell for the music week.
Friday will launch the county sale of school lands conducted by Land Commissioner Bach. Lands are appraised from 15 to 30 dollars per acre with most priced between 24 and 30. Purchases include fourty acre tracts or larger, with cash down and remaining balances split over five, ten, and fifteen years. If cash is chosen, interest on three fourths is payable in advance. The governor has sixty days to approve. if not approved, funds are returned.
J L Lueker of the Harmonizer Center Alabama praises DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for piles cuts and burns claiming it is the best salve on the market. The advertisement urges families to keep a tube on hand and notes L O Gale sells it.
The city council asked the ordinance committee to draft rules eliminating all musical instruments and slot machines from saloons. Dealers fear losses as instruments have been in use for years to draw crowds, though the state law restricts fixtures and outside counter items. The ordinance will be debated on second reading at the next council meeting and take effect after publication.
Richard Ellis executor invites creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims should be given at his residence on the northeast quarter of section 24 township 163 range 62 Mt. Vernon township Davison South Dakota. Dated March 3, 145.
The Western National Bank of Mitchell in Mitchell Davison County South Dakota is officially authorized to commence the business of banking. Authority granted by the Comptroller of the Currency Thomas P Kane dated October 27 1904 with seal and signature.
Sheriff H. C. Cook advertises a public sale of the southeast quarter of section 8, township 104 north range 62 in Davison County to satisfy a judgment for 311 dollars and costs. The sale to be held March 2, 1905 at 10 a.m. at the Mitchell courthouse. Robertson and Dougherty, attorneys for A. Kregnes.
Executive order dated February 9 1905 directs boundary redrawing in South Dakota. Lands detaching from Chamberlain to join Mitchell become effective May 1 1908, with records and offices transferred accordingly.
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