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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1896
Page
3
Mitchell area notes recount contests over constitutional prohibition and political bets involving Tillman and Brookings figures. The piece covers local elections, editorials, and candidacies including Harding for state office, with commentary on foil from Milbank and Sioux Falls communities.
The Davison County Teachers Association met at West Side School led by President W. A. Barber. Papers by Miss Quinn on Cuba and Miss Carlota Moyer on Knowing and Teaching sparked discussion on standards, knowledge, and patriotism. Prof. Shepherd and Prof. Quigley discussed Horace Mann, civic duty, and American history. Prof. Young closed with a lecture on Modern Education and social conditions. six month adjournment followed the session.
S W Narregang met with President Morris of the state immigration association in Chicago to discuss issuing a large map showing major natural divisions and updated geography. The plan includes 100000 map copies and a descriptive pamphlet for subscribing counties. The association pushes ahead despite slow collections, while a theater engagement in Aberdeen showcased talent and a variety program.
Frequent heavy rains slowed seeding though most crops are sown and up fine. Local events include school closings, church meetings, weddings, dances, and community visits among residents of Jefferson Town Mitchell Lobin and Badger with varied livestock, fishing trips, and plans for summer work.
The report notes Sunday school at Bliss school house in Beulah and a buyer from Iowa purchasing the Northeast quarter of section 11 at 12.50 per acre, indicating Dakota land price gains. It mentions Mr. Clark defending his homestead from a misstatement about the poor farm and references Gov Sheldon at the lever amid the Brooking college decapitation remarks.
The text describes tension at a college as head Dr. McLouth is ousted and Lee Wolgemuth is removed, while H. C. Solberg returns to his old instructor post. Faculty members are defended as capable, with critique aimed at regents and gubernatorial influence. A separate notice reports the death of Charles Wilson's eight month old baby and funeral services.
The court draws a petit jury for the May term with members including RD Welch Gilman Stevens Geo Stultz Thomas Dean and others. There will be no grand jury this term as the judge and state attorney deem it unnecessary. Term begins Tuesday May 19 at 10 am. Also note graduation examination for common schools at Mitchell court house and Mt. Vernon school house on Saturday May 23 beginning 8 am. Jennie C. West, County Superintendent.
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