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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1906
Page
8
Davison county Republicans schedule a county convention May 22 1906 at Mitchell for 31 delegates to the Sioux Falls state convention and hold precinct caucuses May 15. Rules cover ballot preparation and voting procedures including voting by blank and prepared ballots.
The article announces Republican caucuses on Tuesday May 15 to select delegates for the county convention on May 22 in this city. It lists caucus hours 3 p.m. to 8 30 p.m. and notes the county convention call in The Capital detailing township delegate apportionment. It also describes ballots and procedure including sample ballots from the County Auditor for precinct electors.
Patrick Henry Brown died at his brother John Brown's home Thursday afternoon after a four year battle with Brights disease. He aged 51, wife and son by his side. He came from Fort Dodge Iowa on March 22 for health reasons. A brief funeral was held at the Brown residence with Rev. Edker Burton. Interment followed in Fort Dodge, his widow and son accompanying the brother.
The Woman's Library Association sponsored a city wide travel night with over 400 participants. Guests visited Washington Japan Germany Little Bohemia Iceland and more aboard ten conveyances to HoteIs and back, enjoying elaborate regional decor and refreshments. Proceeds will fund library books with about 135 dollars remaining after costs.
Tender of thanks to home and foreign countries that entertained 400 tourists on the Trip Around the World. Gratitude to the liverymen hackmen and hotels that lent conveyances to fruit houses merchants press of the city and the general public.
Dakota Wesleyan University faces State University of Vermillion in an intercollegiate debating contest at city hall next Tuesday. Mitchell chose the negative side on compulsory workingmens insurance. Vermillion argues the affirmative. Mitchell's team: J. L. Gust, J. D. Evans, Roscoe Satterlee. Vermillion's team: Royal Johnson, Edith Reeves, R. E. Lyon. Judges are Hon. B B Smith and Hon. A R Brown with a third to be announced.
A dentist, Dr. Dix, proclaims pride in his thirty-nine years of service and offers future careful, honest, reliable dental work. He invites anyone to show a set of teeth his work failed to satisfy. He remains at the reader’s service.
J M Erion announces his bid for the representative nomination subject to delegates at the Republican convention. The statement frames the campaign as contingent on final convention decision.
Fred L. Tiffany announces candidacy for the Davison County South Dakota Register of Deeds seat, pending approval at the next Republican county convention.
W. B. Tobey announces his bid for the office of Register of Deeds in Davison County subject to the Republican county convention. He issues the declaration at the request of friends and supporters.
W H Webster announces candidacy for re election as Commissioner of Davison county First District subject to Republican county convention action.
Hi Anderson announces candidacy for county auditor of Davison County subject to Republican decision. He pledges to serve the people faithfully and provide a square deal if nominated and elected.
The article reports L O Gale beginning demolition to clear a site for Mitchells new theatre surpassing current regional venues except Sioux Falls. The 70 by 142 foot three story building will seat about 1250 with two balconies and two circle sections on the lower floor, a 64 by 32 stage, electric lighting, steam heat, and modern opera chairs. Architects Cox of Des Moines prepared plans with opening aimed around Sept 1. Three adjoining brick buildings will be removed and the site extended to Main and Fourth Avenue East for new business use.
The Commercial League ticket committee reports near completion of its drive to sell 500 tickets at 10 dollars each for the opening performance. So far 458 have been sold, and the group asks remaining signers to provide names to ease the effort. Mr Gale’s reliance on public good faith to fulfill the contract does not release the League from its obligation.
Fire at 4 05 PM Thursday consumed interior of a building occupied by Mrs Helen Dodge. Firemen arrived quickly but water pressure was weak, four adjacent wooden buildings stood in line for destruction yet were saved, as reported by The Republican.
County Superintendent announces eighth grade exams on May 24 and 25 at Mt. Vernon and Mitchell with Prof. O E Browne directing at Mt Vernon. Rome township has no examinees this year. Prizes include a sixteen dollar Student's Cyclopedia for best school papers and volumes for top standings.
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