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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1887
Page
5
Advertising rates for the Mitchell Capital are listed with six lines priced at five dollars per ad and ten cents per line for standard placements. Death notices and resolutions are published free of names. other notices cost five cents per line.
On Friday May 18 1887 Col C A Lounsberry thinks about an afternoon paper for his Duluth Saturday Journal A C Jordan ex Fargo Republican becomes managing editor of the Omaha Republican The value of the Northern Pacific to North Dakota is highlighted by E V Smailey Northwest Magazine who reports rapid Pacific coast emigration into Washington territory outpacing Dakota heritage.
The Minnesota insurance commissioner probes fraudulent endowment societies amid doubts about the number of legitimate firms. Rumors claim Mike Doran of Kelly and Doran declined a state interstate commission post, a rare Democratic rejection. Secretary Bushnell announces the Dakota territorial fair at Mitchell on September 9 with 15100 in premiums and 350 for county exhibits.
A local notice describes two parcels to be laid out and sold at public sale around the 2th inst. A possible first parcel named Spencer and a survey crew for the Manitoba railroad is in the field outlining routes from Watertown to Mitchell crossing the Northwestern at De Smet and Omaha at Carthage. Aberdeen fire department plans to send one tuning team to the Mitchell tournament for the championship hook and ladder race and the hose race.
The Dawes bill gains support beyond Dakota as New York lawmakers and key national figures back opening 1242 square miles of the Sioux Reservation to settlement. Advocates include Kernan and investors from Ohio Indiana New York who push for rapid action in the fiftieth congress with financial backing for legal work.
An historic act partially enfranchises women, allowing eligibility for county offices and school posts. Elections move to a June school meeting for some positions, with officials noting new terms and authority changes amid broader international and colonial context.
Gideon Reynolds 35 vanished after last seen near the Byrum river boundary between New York and Connecticut. Repeated searches fail to locate him as townsfolk speculate foul play or self harm while his brother William, married, continues working at Glenville bolts works to support themselves after a inherited fortune and mortgage losses.
St Paul report of J D Martin the murder trial defendant for Bucky Moore at the transfer who died last Wednesday in Nebraska The case is described as very sad with his wife dying from a broken heart after his acquittal and confinement contributed to his demise Martin died in November with acquittal in December.
In Athens a portrait artist arrived to paint Dots, the colored cook at Lucy Cobb Institute, sparking a campus stir. Students mocked the preference for a Black subject over white students and the artist departed for New York with the unfinished work.
Major Bell of the Seventh Cavalry arrived en route to Fort Buford. Two cavalry companies will accompany to the field for the Manitoba road extension. Officials expect no Indian attack yet troop presence is deemed prudent to safeguard construction on the reservation.
Franklin Howell a wealthy banker of Pittston faced suit for breach of promise with damages claimed at 375.40. A separate Scranton suit sought 345000 and was settled. Neighbors doubt Howell's sanity and an application to appoint a commissioner to manage his estate is expected.
A Chicago report states the Milwaukee road awarded grading contracts for a line from Sioux City to the Dakotas and to Bismarck. Officials expect an almost air line connection between Chicago and Bismarck with trains running before snow flies. The coercion bill prompts heated debate in the British House of Commons.
Will Devoe former high school student and son of S. M. Devoe of Mason City Iowa died by self inflected harm. After years of illness and nervous disposition he was briefly treated in Wisconsin and recently wrote to his parents asking for money to return home. His body was found in the Wisconsin river near Lone Rock leading to belief of a momentary lapse into delusion.
A furnace at Edgar Thompson steel works Braddock blew out and workers clearing the mass beneath an arch of red hot material were buried. Rescue efforts followed as doctors attended the victims but several lives were lost.
A wild tale in Texarkana claimed a Murph clan from Ridge existed with Walter Ridgely’s alleged murder links. Mayor Henderson denied the rumor after inquiries, stating no such man or family exists and the tale arose from a drummer’s wager.
Yesterday afternoon and evening fires burned timber and several buildings on both sides of the river. The blaze started near Manuel, eight miles north of here, after a woods fight that caused significant damage.
Fire at Coleman's livery stable in Miserv burned the lower Main Street area, consuming thirty buildings and half the town. Loss stood at 350,04 with no insurance. Rebuilding to begin at once. Minot serves as the western terminus of the Manitoba road.
The Secretary of the Interior reversed the General Land Office commissioner's decision canceling William Vietche's entry of the southeast quarter of section 35 in township 149, range 63 Turon district. This may affect the Turon district land claim.
Haggerty, the second Pan Handle brakement, was convicted for robbing relent cars. Wakiss entered a guilty plea and was remanded for sentence.
A sixty acre pasture with good grass running water and shaded timber for colts. The main fence forms the principal enclosure with the remainder finished with boards at top and bottom and four wires between. Enquire of J R White Mitchell water mills fencal specially.
Official county commissioners special meeting convened May 9 1553 with all members present. Actions include ordering a warrant of 23 to district attorney J L Hannett for Yankton Supreme Court expenses and approving coroner fees and related expenses plus various land and road propositions and contract actions.
The Sunday school convention met at Ethan May S ISST opening with a 10330 br at Mitchel. L AL y was elected chair and Lauren gt secretary. Music duties assigned to ELLE Rage and Miss Mays on organ. Lectures and short speeches followed on The Mode by H N Kratz and other topics. Closing with Hymn No 198 and a prayer by Deacon Morse. Secretary L C Ross reports.
An 1857 Mitchell ordinance grants the Minneapolis and Wisconsin Railway Company a perpetual right of way through Mitchell for tracks and access, detailing streets and property bounds, and authorizing construction subject to city approval and future amendments. The measure, approved April 1557, assigns the city and company ongoing rights and obligations for public travel.
Davison Bros. and Seaman advertise ready funds for farm loans on improved farms at low interest rates. Call to inquire about a loan.
Advertisement offers estimates on painting, papering and decorating services at Cay with emphasis on wall coverings and home improvement.
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