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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1893
Page
5
Local notices report births and deaths including the Donovan family, a Hereford cattle sale by C. F. Raymond and J. J. Paine, and farm equipment ads. Also noted are jury lists for Sioux Falls court, real estate plans by Des Moines visitors, and a reader letter praising Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh with customer testimony.
Missouri farmer finds a dry goods box on the Missouri River containing five decomposed bodies, likely murdered, possibly emigrants from near Rulo. In New York City police believe Frank Castellano, an Italian barber and former steamer fireman, may be the infamous Jack the Ripper.
Cleveland has relinquished all claim against W S Axworthy bondmen after his embezzlement of about 800000. Final payment to the city totaled about 280000. Axworthy may return to Cleveland. Also Hobbs Wright convicted for forgery, Langtry news, Mexican freight pool ultimatum, Stansbury Teemer challenge, and other briefs.
Beulah township notes recap local arrivals and departures including Mr. and Mrs. John Abraham of Mitchell attending a wedding, J. J. Haynes relocating from Alexandria, and families moving into southern Aurora county. Community events include a concert at M. E. church, a double wedding at Anton Maier’s, Y. P. T. U. social, and a Bible class party. Also reported are care from Rev. Berg to Martin church, a large crowd at an auction, and various local social and farming updates.
A man on a short visit to his sister and friends in Beulah and Lisbon remarks on perceived improvements in South Dakota. The township reports considerable sickness with Mrs. HE Wright indisposed for several days and Mrs. Geo Pine under Dr. Windle care this past week.
Prof Hignes preached in White Lake and several students will stay in Mitchell during vacation. Examinations run from Saturday afternoon to Tuesday. Mr McCormick visited chapel and Thursday classes. Rev Jessie Smith of Parkston plans to attend Monday contest. Prof Duncan may visit Aberdeen during vacation. Will Barber greeted friends at the University. Chas Sheldon of Plankinton will rejoin next term. Misses Winifred and Gail McVay stay in Mitchell over vacation. Maude to teach a summer term near home. Library renovations added new furniture. 151 books donated and 130 spent on new books. Monday evening oratorical contest expects seven speakers and strong turnout. John DeWitt Miller replaces Graves for April 29 lecture on Our Country's Possibilities and Perils. Miss Chandler and advanced elocution pupils give a recital at Parkston next Wednesday. Elocution classes expected to grow. Champeny and Bately shipped 15 000 dozen eggs and 10 000 pounds of butter to eastern agents. branch at Armour. A cold storage room is among improvements. Ransom Post No 6 prepares for an all old comrades meeting Monday March 27 at 7 30. Post Adjutant E Hubbard and J C Roth urge attendance.
Silas Estey, longtime resident of Davi son county, died at his home two miles northeast of Mitchell Monday evening from Brights disease. His remains were taken to Manchester, Iowa, by S. Cattrell for burial on Wednesday.
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