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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1894
Page
12
A busy week in Mitchell includes T. W. Seaman proposed as a mayoral candidate, S. T. Greene's senate confirmation, real estate loans, seed sales, and local social and commerce notes. Reports mention a 11 saloons count, vibrant street trade, Easter plans, and ongoing civic happenings from teachers circles to pension recoveries.
A vintage advertisement lists fabric bargains including Australian loom linen, German linen, cotton napkins, Huck towels, Turkey Red Linens, and capes. It highlights prices per yard or dozen, with Easter sale pricing on silks, ribbons, jeans, and muslin, naming various fabrics and patterns as part of a broad sale.
A long list of grocery prices and sale terms is followed by multiple small notices. The Easter sale by Champeny Bros claims near half price on goods, while various individuals and local events are reported, including a railroad accident death tied to Engineer Geo F. Coon and community notes from Mitchell University performers, court inquiries, and local political remarks.
The union gospel meetings began in the Exposition building with about 300 in attendance despite bad weather. Evangelist Cordner delivered a powerful message from II Chronicles 29 5 urging church members to dedicate services to the Lord and embrace the current work with hearty assurance. His convincing, practical address earned favorable reception and satisfaction among interested listeners.
Sunday school now at 1 p m each Sunday. A party occurred at Mr Tyler's last Friday. Edwin Wilson has returned to Badger to stay. R A Peck rents his land and plans easy living. A Peck schoolhouse missionary meeting next Sunday evening. Mrs J Beddeen visited Wisconsin last week. Mrs R Ford's brother family move to South Dakota on Brashear farm. Mrs J S Wilson invited local ladies to her home last Tuesday but weather kept others away. A W C T U organized with named charter members. future meeting planned. Mt. Vernon notes George Arland ill with quinsy. Milt Holmes leaves for Emery to start barber shop. C N Hatch repairs Haracer house bought recently. Mrs C C Bras visiting Mt Vernon. Dr Atwood ill with poisoned hand, improving. Lars Edwards family back from Iowa with stock. J R Mabbet family arrival from Wisconsin with emigrant goods. Local pride in newcomers urged. North Emsley notes J E Jenks in Mitchell. wheat sowing underway. Sociable at W Platner's drew big crowd. W W Gardner and Jenks families visited Wilkinson. Estella Pine and May Ball to Mitchell. Estelle Pine spelling school Friday night March 23. Prairie fire near Martin schoolhouse. Miss Pine leads scholars to creek. Mrs Leslie opens new millinery stock in Mitchell. invites ladies to inspect before spring purchases. Millinery features fashionable shapes.
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