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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
13
The Mitchell capital daily reports that in circuit court this morning Henry Born’s two horses were stolen by a young man who pleaded guilty. The jury on the Summers-Wocknitz case failed to reach a verdict and was discharged for further deliberation. Embezzlement defendant N J Neilsen pleaded not guilty and remained in custody to await calendar.
Elmer Young admitted guilt for stealing two horses from Henry Born's Beulah township barn. He confessed to trading and hiding the animals near Aberdeen and Mitchell, saying he acted to spite the Borns. Sentencing set for Friday at 2 pm. he asked mercy, claiming remorse but little self concern. The incident may yield the minimum three year penitentiary term.
A woman entered Ferguson's store Tuesday evening to buy items and left a purse containing about five dollars on a middle counter while she chatted with a friend. A stranger entered, asked for coat binding, then approached the purse, frightened the woman away, and stole the pocketbook.
A midnight theft at The Mitchell hotel followed an earlier entry into a lounge area. John Munch reported fur thefts after unpacking his stock in the east sample room. Authorities recovered one item in the coal shed and another near Firat and Lawler streets as locals warn of suspicious beggars around town.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, swears his firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason witnesses the oath dated December 6, 1886. The remedy is taken internally and claimed to act on blood and mucus surfaces. Sold by all druggists.
Ex Governor Frank D. Jackson and Judge G. B. Pray of Des Moines with O. K. Stablin visited The Republican offices. Jackson praised southeastern South Dakota, noted creamery support, and warned mutual western investment with long term loans. They toured Chamberlain and Plankinton areas and planned further exploration. Druggist A. W. Sawtelle endorsed Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with patient testimonials.
Sure cure quick relief sample treatment of Red Cross Pile and Fistula Cure mailed free by Rea Bros. & Co. Minneapolis Minnesota printed in this period notice.
The excerpt recalls March 1848 Paris upheaval and Louis Philippe's flight. A narrator notes pandemonium in the streets, firing, and the flagstaff display of Louis Philippe’s trousers. He details escaping with manuscripts to Havre, crossing barricades, and informing the Prussian legation in London about the king’s flight.
Montezuma's Well near Camp Verde is a 250 foot wide natural pool feeding Beaver Creek with constant 60 to 80 feet of water depth. The cave lined sides allow descent to the water edge and the feature contains no fish. Local belief cites volcanic origin but limestone surroundings suggest water erosion as the cause.
The article notes a Duke of Athole ancestor increased family fortune by planting vast forests. He planted 14,095,719 larch trees on 10,3824 acres, with a final plantation of 7,800 acres. Timber later valued at about 34.5 million dollars, after initial outlay of around 15 thousand pounds. Maintenance funded by thinning profits.
A quoted passage from Sir Edward Malet's Shifting Scenes extols Abraham Lincoln as a steadfast, duty driven leader. The speaker recalls Lincolns forthright nature and the memorable reply to Lord Lyons regarding the Prince of Wales marriage.
A reflective note on empathy for faults and forgiveness. It argues true character grows from experiencing mistakes and hardship. The piece stresses tenderness before reform and the difficulty of judging others without shared struggle.
A wry proverb contrasts country youth wanting knowledge with city youth who think they know it all. A second line notes how love distorts perception, stating women in love deem small things big while men in love see big things as small.
Health advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for weak lungs coughs and bronchitis with no alcohol or narcotics. Claims secrecy and free correspondence with Buffalo New York physician Dr R V Pierce and cites a testimonial from Mrs Jennie Dingman of Ravid City Michigan. Also promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
The Mitchell ball club arrived from Vermillion after winning two games against that club. They beat Mitchell 18 to 7 in the latest slugging display with Patsey Davenport umpiring and manager Snoller praising the umpire. Foley pitched and Peterson impressed behind the bat. The squad heads to Aberdeen for three games Friday and Saturday then Ewarts Sunday and Woonocket and Mitchell early next week, opening its season next Tuesday. Wisebecker and Miller, two young pitchers, accompany the club.
An expert explains how buyers are fooled into buying imitation silk and explains common disguises. He warns that cellulose, mercerized cotton, and treated blends imitate silk but wear poorly, and notes tests using appearance, burning scent, taste for metallic salts, and microscope checks to verify pure silk.
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