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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
4
The passage critiques Governor Dix and Governor Hughes amid a heated dispute with Tammany Hall. It argues Dix risks a weak record unless he acts decisively against corrupt alliances, contrasting with Hughes's aggressive politics against bad business and legislation.
The piece extols the Mexican tactic of minimal engagement and low costs as a method of warfare, criticizing slaughters and lengthy diplomacy. It also comments on Sioux Falls and Mitchell gas engine news and recalls South Dakota’s 1868 69 legislature with mentions of Jolley Moody Sommers and other early political figures.
The narrative recalls Sommers a fierce Dakota legislator who flaunted revolvers to challenge a seat contest. It recounts Bill McKay a horse thief elected in 1875, his vigilante connections, a hanging, jail confinement, and escape. G. C. Moody later led as speaker while McKay vanished, framing a volatile era in Yankton.
Governor Vessey announces appointments to state boards including the State Board of Medical Examiners with Charles E. McCauley of Aberdeen and Wm. Lowe of Madison succeeding H. F. Bright of White Lake and A. A. Cotton of Vermillion. Also listed are reappointments to the Brand and Mark Committee Noah Newbanks Pierre A O Anderson Sturgis Frank Reed Philip Isaac Lincoln Aberdeen J W Campbell Huron and new appointment Charles Hunt Wasta on Agriculture Board and G G Redfield Rapid City on Osteopathic Examiners and R F Dott Salem on Health Board.
At a special Aberdeen Commercial club meeting a resolution from former Governor Herreid was unanimously adopted to appoint a committee. The panel will locate a Brown county land area and offer it to the International Harvester company and H. W. Campbell of Lincoln Nebraska as a demonstration farm for Campbell dry farming methods.
Dr. Cox's Barbed Wire Liniment advertised by air druggists in 25c 60c and 1 dollar bottles. Guarantee promises not to leave a blemish or require refund.
Loomis South Dakota reports Bessie Hildebrand returning from the coast to visit relatives. Blane Finley of Iowa arrives to spend time with kin. Funeral services for Rev George W Kilbon are noted with friends saddened by his death. Local residents Bert Austin and Mrs C P Taylor recoveries noted. John Titus visits his children Grover Titus and wife in Mitchell. Pard Kenyon visits Will Clark with Mrs F C Spees. Dr Coxs Barbed Wire Liniment advertised as a household remedy for various injuries with a money back guarantee.
J. E. West of Mitchell South Dakota testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills eased back pains and kidney irregularities after riding on an engine. He credits lasting relief and improved health to the remedy. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
In Reno Nevada the new criminal code ends with an optional death penalty. The poison option was rejected by both houses leaving the condemned to choose hanging or shooting. The Senate supported poison but the Assembly struck it out amid heated debate as the session nears close. Dr. Cox's Wire Liniment ad follows.
A rural incident injures Mr. Sand after his horse frightened by a railroad blast. Town residents report visits, home improvements, and shop openings. Four priests preached at Holy Trinity church as revival meetings draw crowds. Millinery openings by Mrs. Rosequist and Mrs. Bauer are announced for March. Local gatherings, sickness, and building projects fill the week, with plans for Faith Meade Co. and Mitchell trips noted.
I will hold a public sale at my farm 2 1 2 miles northeast of Mitchell on March 27 1911 starting at 10 o clock a m. Items include seven horses seven dairy cows three fresh others soon one young bull twelve hogs five sows all purebred Duroc Jerseys farm machinery corn plow hay rack buggy two lumber wagons set of single harness Concord harness ten tons of hay four hundred bushels of corn a steel range and household goods with noon lunch. Terms cash for ten dollars and under and notes with ten percent interest due November 1 1911 secured by approved security. Auctioneer H B Kirkendall clerk L J Welch owner L H Waterbery.
Vivian S D March 15 ceremony at the bride’s home joined William Eben Frazer of Mitchell S D and Beulah Stevens as husband and wife. Rev James T Gurney conducted the ring service with bridesmaid Laura Tyler and a dinner for guests. The couple, long acquainted, plan to live on Frazer’s farm near Mitchell.
Advertises Palitess Blister Dr Cox product priced at 50 cents claiming painless relief with a guarantee for spavin curbs splints and sweeney available from druggists. Notes German alcohol production exceeds 77 percent from potatoes.
On April 3 1911 a public auction will offer selected lands for sale at the county courthouse front door from 10 am to 5 pm in Davison County. On April 4 1911 unsold lands not under lease will be leased at public auction from 10 am at the courthouse. Dated Pierre S D January 30 1911. F F Brinker Commissioner of School and Public Lands.
Notice calls for bids by April 1911 for building a bridge on the county line between Hanson and Davison. Plans available in Davison County Auditor’s office. Three bid options: 110 ft reinforced concrete bridge, 130 ft steel on tubes with concrete floor and backing, or 130 ft steel on reinforced concrete abutments with concrete floor. The plan will be decided after bids. The county may reject any bid. Bid accompany with a certified check of one fourth of the amount. O D Stearns County Auditor.
Davison County assessors will meet with County Commissioners and County Auditor at the Auditor’s office on Thursday April 4 1911 to receive instructions for listing property for 1911. Dated Mitchell March 20 1911.
In Mitchell South Dakota Davison County appears in the county court case for the estate of C P Taylor deceased. Heirs named include A M Taylor Florence Alexander Halbert Z Taylor Grace Kidd Clyde Taylor. The court fixed April 8 1911 at 1 pm for proving the will and hearing the petition for probate and letters testamentary.
Notice of foreclosure on real estate in Davison County South Dakota for J E Besancon defaulting on a mortgage to O L Branson. Sale set at Mitchell courthouse front steps May 6 1991 at 2 pm for Lot 6 Block 14 Railroad Addition Mitchell. T J Spangler attorney for mortgagee.
The Keen family E S Keen wife and daughter Jessie moved their goods to Davison county city Mitchell last Monday leaving Alexandria the following day. They lived in Alexandria for years after moving from Hutchinson county and still own a farm there. The Keen family has many friends in town and Mrs Keen was honored at a Methodist Ladies Aid reception at Clara Deacon’s home attended by about thirty five members.
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