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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1899
Page
6
Ravenna area notes from May 8 highlight planting progress with corn sowing near, references to seed testing, and a farming season surge. Social items include Ladies Aid sewing, local visits, fishing trips on the Jim River, milk deliveries, and land prospects from visitors and new settlers. Beulah and surrounding towns report school activities, church events, livestock updates, and community chatter across May 9 to May 11 notices.
County Commissioners reduce the rate on permanent school loans from 7 to 6 percent, effective May 1 1899, citing past improper 7 percent handling by the auditor and seeking to recover improper payments. The measure addresses prior misapplication of funds and endorses reform in county offices. A separate note cites Walter B Beel praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy and its use by the Elkin Times editor for measles cough.
Notice to Pupils states the final eighth grade exam for Davison county will be at the courthouse in Mitchell on Friday May 12 and at the Mt. Vernon schoolhouse on Saturday May 13 1899. All teachers with pupils taking the exam are requested to attend. O E Browne Co Supt Schools.
Local brief items report O L Branson returning from Huron and relatives arriving from Eldora Iowa. J P Hauser attends Mt Vernon ministerial meeting. Lost black cocker spaniel with white breast. reward offered. Mrs Dora Broin and family move to Lake Milla Iowa. Court papers served on Alderman Burnside. Crop prospects praised in Ethan. Dr Windle visits from Sioux City. youngest son ill. Mrs Dr White and daughter visit from Plankinton. Lost red two year old hornless heifer. reward offered. Carl Tannerhill of Letcher SD advertises. New street crossings near Presbyterian church. Hitchcock visit from Cherokee. Mt Vernon reunion speaker H C Preston secured. Royal Baking Powder praised as pure. Mutziger now in Woodlawn. requests Davison County news. Dr Freyberg moves into Becker’s store apartments. Beulah township grain and corn plans noted. County crop reports positive. Yankton Gazette cites Orvis on peliminary registration law. Fosness visits from Aberdeen. Cuba mission noted. W B Dodson reappointed Davison game warden. Uni Athletic assn to stage Sweet Cicely drama at chapel by Delta Upsilon. Turner hosts bachelor party. prizes awarded. Mandolin club performs. phonograph used. refreshments praised.
Methdist ministers from Mitchell district met at Mt Vernon for three days of session with nearly full representation. Dr Graham spoke on the new college building and secured broad financial support from state donors. The gathering featured productive discussions, various papers, and enthusiasm for strengthening church work.
All county and city officials, the board of education, superintendent, teachers and pupils of all schools, fraternal organizations and churches are cordially invited to unite with Ransom Post, G A R, to our Memorial and Decoration Day exercises to be held May 28th and 30th 1899. H. H. McLain, Adjutant.
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