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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1897
Page
3
The fragmentary page references subscription rates, advertising, and local notices from The Mitchell Printing Co. It mentions trade fairs, state exposition plans, and political commentary about populist ideas and officials, including references to Governor Lee, Senator Pettigrew, and Attorney General Grigsby, with hints of legislative pace and duties.
Memorial Day observance planned with parade from Omaha to Graceland cemetery, formation at First and Main, and ceremonies at the G A R hall. Program includes prayers, addresses by Gen. Geo A Sibby, music, and a cenotaph ceremony for unknown dead. roster of local dead listed for memory tribute.
Fragmented notice summarizes Odd Fellows Grand Lodge delegates returning from Aberdeen. New officers listed include Grand Master Peter Marquart of Madison and Grand Secretary H. J. Rice of Huron. Also mentions Nebraska and Kansas affiliates and local endorsements, with reference to future Sioux Falls session and health testimonials for patent medicines.
Weather history notes show average temperatures around 52 degrees with highs near 78 and lows about 34. It records precipitation about 2 inches for September with a 3.5 inch peak in a 24 hour span and southeast winds reaching 6 miles per hour on one date.
Annual meeting notice for Epworth League in Toronto Ontario from July 14 to 15 1897. Mentions railroad fare offers for round trips to Toronto and buffet dinner arrangements. Encourages members to contact C. G. P. and T. Watesh B. H. for further details.
M H Kelly secretary of the state agricultural society returned from Yankton with Hon F M Byrne president to arrange the forthcoming state fair. They reported immediate subscriptions totaling 25,000 to guarantee premiums, with E G Edgerton to collect more. The fair is scheduled for the last week in September, contingent on crops and prices.
The Mitchell District of the South Dakota Free Methodist Church will meet June 10 to 20 in Dundas grove, three miles northwest of Mitchell. Rev C W Stamp and wife from Fountain, Colorado will attend. Rail travelers use the C M & St P and C St P M O lines to Mitchell, with free conveyance to the grove. Letters uncalled for at Mitchell post office May 24 1897 listed, including Bradbury and John Smith. One iron grey horse colt and one dark brown horse colt were taken up on Section 13, Township 102, Range 50. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for over fifty years.
An item notes an official meeting to award a chimney contract for the water works. business leaders oppose funding Main Street work, proposing citizen tax share instead and the matter is sent to a special committee. It also mentions a terrible accident and an ad for Mrs Winslow soothing syrup and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as remedies, plus a quip on orchestral tuning and the flute.
The State of South Dakota Circuit Court in Davison County issues a summons to Paul E Page and Cynthia B Page in a case filed May 17 1897. They must answer within thirty days after service or the plaintiff can seek relief in court. Mitchell South Dakota dated May 17 1897. F M Goopykoontz represents the plaintiff.
In Davison County South Dakota default on a mortgage dated August 1 1491 payable to Ballou State Banking Co Buena Vista IA was not cured. The note secured was assigned to Belinda Clark then Anna Hichardson, with taxes and interest totaling 583.78 dollars as of notice date.
In the Circuit Court within and for Davison county Iowa and Dakota Land Company sues Abbie D Prescott and RK D Prescott in a sheriffs sale case. Plaintiff versus defendants details appear in the South Dakota Fourth Judicial Circuit filing.
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