Obscure Classifieds and Opinion Snippets Chronicle Era Life
The snippet lists advertising rates for the Mitchell Capital with business card and legal ad prices, notes free obituaries or notices, and mentions a range of brief editorial items. It covers John Ruskin’s poet laureate status, a North Dakota court ruling, Sioux Falls chatter, a rise and fall tale of Warner, Ruralist views on the 1890s politics, fair coverage notes from the World’s Columbian Exposition, pension observations from the Argus-Leader, and Carlyle Harris’s sensational crime report with a broader caution about crime in society.
South Dakota Exhibit At Chicago World Fair
Aberdeen News reports Gov. Sheldon discussing South Dakota’s World’s Fair interests after attending opening ceremonies in Chicago. He notes the state building’s attractive design, prime location near Hyde Park station, Yankton cement exterior, and progress by the commission. The governor praises the state display and the efforts of the students and builders.
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Mitchell to Host Firemen Tournament Crowds Expected
Mitchell prepares for a four day firemen’s tournament June 6 to 9 with entries from Sioux Falls Yankton Madison Scotland Alexandria Kimball Watertown Pierre Tyndall Salem Huron and Aberdeen. Events include hose cart hub and ladder contests band contests and a grand fireball. Gov Sheldon to attend South Dakota day and review state progress.
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Judge frees two guests in raid on dance at Railroad Street home
Saturday the judge handled a disturbance at Mrs Catharine Kenneally’s new Railroad Street house where about a dozen uninvited guests joined a dance. Bricks and stones flew at the house prompting a warrant for A Riley and James Sexton. They were later tried and cleared of all charges as innocence was proven.
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The Kimball Party Heats Up A Mitchell Dance Scene
The Kimball Graphic praises Layton's Symphony Orchestra of seven from Mitchell for captivating attendees with lively music. Frank Conant and Dr J G McCartney traveled from Mitchell for the Wednesday dance and enjoyed the event. A local couple, Mr and Mrs J L Bowman, separated over family disputes but later agreed to resume their marriage after a discussion with Mrs Bowman's father from Bridgewater.
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Drain plan eyed to ease wet land north of Omaha depot
Surveyor Greene and Aldermen Pollard and Webber inspected a soggy area north of the Omaha depot to lay a drain linking with the southern sewer. The work aims to fix a long standing annoyance in town. County Auditor Robinson urges readers to note chapter 140 of the 1890 laws on trespassing school lands, making removal of sand straw or other natural products a misdemeanor with possible punishment.
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Final examination gathering for common school pupils
All pupils expect to complete the common school course this year will meet at the Court House Saturday May 27 at 1 a.m. to pass the final examination. Graduating teachers are invited to be present. Strayed: three horses branded Z bell and 7K from D Snyder’s farm west of Mitchell. Liberal reward for information leading to recovery. D McDermid.
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Spring Immigration Thins and I D Night Train Change
Immigrants to South Dakota show improved quality and energy, with a season near end. Milwaukee I D division adds daily passenger service and a fast Chicago line, no Sunday trains, West freight schedule unchanged. Reciproc ity convention delegates named by President Burns include Haney Lawler Wheelock Greene Seaman Kinde lan Davison Scriventhne. A Milwaukee engineer’s son in reform school after disreputable acts, and Interstate Commerce Commission debate over passenger rate powers. Old coon predicts moisture-sourced crop boost. real estate quiet amid rain. Mitchell hires for Western Union.
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Mitchell post office list of uncalled letters May 5 1893
Uncalled letters at Mitchell post office end of week May 5 1893 include Bebbs Beemer Clark Clodfelter Farmer Bell Goodman Latenser Mitchell Pease Rebholtz Smith Smith Wells Soreign Johansen Hans Peter and others. Callers should say advertised. letters will be sent to dead letter after two weeks. Also First National bank names new cashier I E Moses and director Geo B H Logan elected to board. Moses, longtime financier, steps into cashier role. Logan named director.
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Bell Goodman
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First National Bank
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I. E. Moses
Geo. BH. Logan
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