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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1889
Page
6
The Mitchell Printing Co offers one copy subscriptions at various durations with advance payment and calls for address changes to be sent by Monday. Advertising rates are listed including business cards legal ads and notices. marriage and death notices and resolutions receive special rates.
Nov 1 1889 report notes the Dakota delegation's planned gathering in Washington. Mahone's Virginia outlook improves as the camp gains traction. First move in the Montana election contest favors Republicans, while questions linger over statehood process timing.
A判 depiction notes Pierre growing into a metropolitan city with a newly found opium joint active locally. The piece predicts a five year surge in South Dakota business prosperity, surpassing all past records.
United States Attorney Murphy says he will not seek reappointment under the state organization due to insufficient funds in the office. The Sioux Falls Argus Leader denies being a democratic paper under current management while pledging independent journalism. Pierre papers correct a voting claim about Hughes county and note the fall tally was twice, not three times, as large. New York’s world series win inspires optimism for the world’s fair though capitalists lag behind players.
South Dakota business interests await the rail road and wholesaler rate discrimination case in Sioux Falls and Aberdeen. The state also eyes next Tuesday’s state elections with national emphasis on New York Ohio Virginia and Iowa. The Yankton press aligns with Republicans on reservation legislation and urges Senate action to fit the situation. The quicker reservations are opened the better for SD voters.
The Aberdeen News offers a conservative take on the Prohibition Enforcement League. It notes doubt about the league’s propriety, cites a Mitchell Republican critique, and stresses prudent officer conduct. It says the group aims to support authorities and deter resistance, using overwhelming force to prevent fights.
The Republican reprints a Sioux Falls Press editorial arguing the recent senatorial election and the Edgerton federal judgeship linkage are misrepresented. Written by a on the ground observer, it rejects allegations of dishonorable dealing aimed at Judge Edgerton and the winning candidates.
A Washington special dispatch to the St Paul Globe begins with a summary of national political developments. It outlines the President’s policy directions and notes reactions from lawmakers.
The piece argues Prince Russell Harrison damaged Montana Republicans through unwarranted interference in appointments and predicts Scott Harrison, the president’s brother, would similarly ruin western Missouri’s Republican organization. It suggests such ruin would benefit the country and party in doubtful locales.
The piece contrasts two critic types in journalism. One sees the world through a narrow lens, often blaming editors for news choices while lacking broad perspective. The other attacks editors constantly yet shuns public accountability when personal grievances are at stake.
The Sioux Falls Press argues the territorial legislature must close ornamental public institutions to avoid heavy taxes as the new state forms. It notes Appellant GAN's view from prior sessions and stresses the burden on citizens while the first state legislature confronts unprecedented fiscal duties.
Secretary Noble serves notice to cattlemen leasing Indian lands in the Cherokee outlet to remove by June first to avoid harm to their cattle. The letter cites illegitimate influence by the Cherokee Strip Live Stock association, opposing government aims. The administration advances defense of government and settler rights on public lands, echoing past policy pressures.
Owens and Burns dissolve partnership by mutual consent on Saturday. Burns takes all horses and drays and continues the dray and ice and wood business, with 250 tons of ice to be closed out. Owen takes the American Express company’s opency and mail work, continuing in the former firm building at Whird and Main streets. Jeyant Twiteler to manage the drag line for Mr Gurus.
A. J. Edgerton analyzes how admission as a state makes Article 24 of the Sioux Falls constitution enforceable, prohibiting liquor while the legislature must set penalties. He notes there is currently no penalty until such laws exist, and outlines the effectivity delay of new penalties under Article 38 Section 22, with two-thirds support needed to bypass the delay.
The Republican committee for commissioner district No 4 which includes Tendon and surrounding townships nominates J Thomas of Perry for county commissioner. Thomas has long served as chairman of the board of supervisors and of the township school board, giving him extensive local experience. Perry now urges election by a strong majority, praising his public service record.
A house eight miles southwest of town owned by Wilson Griffith sustained heavy damage from a Monday morning fire. Firemen fought hard to control the blaze which nearly destroyed the roof and caused extensive damage. The blaze is believed to have started from a defective flue and the dwelling, insured for $200, was covered by Dakota Fire and Marine Insurance Company.
Frank Van Alstine reports his daughter is nearly recovered from scarlet fever. Dr Windle says she is out of danger and convalescent. Quarantine stays in effect until complete recovery and contagion risk is removed.
Henry Vanderbogart was honored with a birthday supper Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs W F Piggott. A small gathering of invited guests attended the modest celebration.
Friends and four generations of the Vanderbogart family attended a pleasant supper honoring Mr. Vanderbogart. The gathering included his mother in law Mrs. Carney his wife Mrs. Piggott his stepdaughter and a young granddaughter. The event served as a heartfelt testimonial to the esteem in which he is held by relatives and friends.
Mr. Cornelius Schneider of Alexandria and Miss Gertrude Schaap of this city wed at the Catholic church last Tuesday. Rev. Father Sheehan celebrated nuptial mass. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's mother's home. The couple will reside in Woonsocket where Mr. Schneider will run a meat market.
In a city twenty notaries face a dilemma as Dakota shifts from territory to state. Their seals bear Territory of Dakota, which will vanish on statehood. They wonder if new commissions at $2 each are needed, enriching the secretary of state, or if the old seals suffice. The issue hinges on whether replacements are required when state status begins.
The Dacotahs met with Miss Retta Goodykoontz Monday and studied Van Dyke's Lion to judge a picture. A standout feature was member descriptions of famous artworks including Millet Angelus Munkaesy's Christ Before Pilate Raphael Sistine Madonna Dore The Marseille Pandora and The Vikings Daughter. Descriptions covered painters painting incidents and word portrayals, elevating the art segment of an otherwise strong program.
Sioux Falls Press observes several South Dakota men seek the U S district judge appointment. It notes Judge Edgerton stands above rivals and hints he may have stepped aside for party interests. The column claims he fought hard, bending rivals with nine votes separating the outcome.
A fragmented critique compares Mitch ell's new Fargo Argus to Johnson and Burns and lauds the Republican papers for level headed leadership while praising the Dakotas' dailies for brightness.
Pleasant Ridge reports Mrs. W Toland improving after illness. Frank Weller and wife from Mitch ell visited Pleasant Ridge. Mrs D Thomas remains ill with the malady she had last year. District schools start November 4 with Miss Nattie Angel as teacher and boarding with A Nabinger. Mrs CG Phillips injured a hand in machinery. The Green Valley school house declamation contest on Oct 26 for the Demorest silver medal drew a large crowd and strong speakers. Miss Sadie Small won the medal.
The National Building, Loan and Protective Union of Minneapolis has long operated with city members but no local guidance. A local advisory board is created with President Jas. B. Foster Vice President C. C. Boulton Secretary M. Booth Treasurer D. W. Collins and a loans committee of A. F. E. Fuller Eugene Foley and Chas. J. Johnson to direct local affairs.
Fred Widmann, fresh from a Minnesota prospecting trip, plans to retire to his county farm to raise grain cattle and hogs. He says prohibition benefited saloon men and that six more months would have pushed many out of business. After the election, several liquor dealers offered to sell property at half value, but A. M. Bowdle awaits deeds before paying cash.
George Markell, working in Duncan's livery, hitched a team to a post on East First Street. At nine the horses bolted westward, frighteningly near a wreck, but vanished after passing Main. Markell pursued on a fast horse and found the pair calm at a barb wire fence a half mile west, with no damage to buggy or horses.
Editor Foslin recalls a Connecticut poor farm near a school and market wagons, noting self sufficiency, inmate labor and humane yet firm supervision. He argues for purchasing a county poor farm as a proper, economical form of care, based on his observations in New England and beyond.
A Baptist church announces a lecture course with the aim of clearing a small floating indebtedness and a higher purpose to provide instructive talks for the Mitch el] community. The program offers diverse topics led by speakers to engage and inform local residents.
The first lecture will be given next month by Dr. Edward Olson, president of the state university. Followed by Prof. William A. Scott of history and political science, and Rev. G. Marston of Watertown. A musical entertainment is planned and additional lecturers may be secured.
The South Dakota Enforcement League congratulates the state on placing prohibition in the organic law. It notes the former Non-partisan Prohibition group has dissolved and formed the league at Pierre, aiming to secure stringent legislation and support civil officers. It calls on 39,509 voters and families to join and back a lasting, visible ban on alcohol.
Mrs Geo Esterly Jr attempted to steal Lacque underwear and other goods from Champenys Saturday afternoon. Frank Chillrpeay confronted her, she fled across the street then was caught and handed to the marshal. At Justice Abbey she pled guilty and was fined 14 dollars, paid by her husband the honest farmer. The scene drew a crowd in a crowded Champenys store.
List of uncalled letters at the Mitchell post office for week ending October 2. Recipients include Mrs Anna Brunell and others. call out "advertised." If unclaimed in two weeks, items will go to the dead letter office. D WaMMeER, P.M.
Advert explains that Mothers Friend is widely recommended by physicians and indispensable for childbirth. It directs readers to Bradfield Neg. Co. of Atlanta Georgia for particulars and notes it is sold by 5 H Seatin.
O H Perry has purchased Ben Davis's laundry and will continue operations at the current location rear of the opera house. Henry Morrison, owner of the other steam laundry, plans to move his business next week to Yankton, a city that currently lacks such an establishment.
A customer’s daughter suffered from suppressed menstruation and was restored after using one bottle of Bradfield's Female Regulator. Testimonial from J. W. Hellums of Water Valley Mississippi invites readers to contact Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta Georgia for details, with S. H. Scallin selling.
A collage of local notices and ads tout various remedies and services from L. O. Gale and S. E. Scallin selling liquid fruit laxative Lyrup of Figs, Wrights Iron Tonic Bitters, Dr J H McLean’s Sarsaparilla, Shilo’s Vizer, and others. Also mentions an oyster supper by the Y M C A, a move of Rev A W Adkinson to the University, a Dakota lands investment note, a new windmill, and John M Pease opening a law office, with brief notes on a physician’s trip and university fundraising.
Notice states Elizabeth Whealon and James Whealon defaulted on a July 9 1883 mortgage to Elijah Butterfield. Assignment to A M Beudle recorded 1880, taxes unpaid, total due 710 dollars plus 110 interest and attorney fees. Public sale of southwest quarter section 32 township 104 range 61 in Davison County to be held December 14 1889 at Mitchell Dakota Territory.
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