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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1889
Page
8
Mitchell writer H. McCormick argues for a $2500 county poor farm appropriation but suggests starting smaller. He proposes buying land for under $1000, erecting buildings for $1000, and leaving $500–$800 for teams and tools. He notes current pauper costs, warns against waste, and urges informed voting with further discussion before election day.
Davison County Gazette urges voters to approve a $2500 appropriation to purchase and equip a county poor farm. It argues a well run farm will reduce weekly county charges, cut aid requests, and better support the county poor, noting previous defeats but pressing the issue as economically beneficial.
A fragment notes support for the poor farm to align with its traditional feeding approach, contrasting with the current method used for the Davison County poor. The passage hints at local contention over care and provisioning practices without detailing outcomes or names.
A Mitchell girl employed in a Yankton family gives notice to quit around Christmas. She cites as reasons that Yankton residents are the homeliest she has seen and that the abundance of trees obstructs her view.
The Mitchell Republican editorial predicts the first railroad to reach the Black Hills from South Dakota will pass through Pukwana and cross the river below Chamberlain. The Register derides the Republican, but consolation follows that Owen might still obtain a pass to the Hills regardless of crossing point.
A citizen urges immediate burn-off of the northwest school section to prevent fires driven by wind and fire from the northwest, warning that neglect could lead to towns burning as last spring. The note stresses local risk outside Mitchell and appeals for swift action to save the city.
Last Tuesday in Yankton Judge Bartlett Tripp granted a motion to vacate the order of arrest in the case of John Zangl. H J Mohr for Zangl and Maj Aug Moore for Spangl argued the motion. Sheriff Dwight released Zangl while the civil suit by Spangl against Zangl remains active.
Sioux Falls Press reports a Mitchell man named Crowley fought with Dent near Canton on Pettigrew night. Dent returned home with a mutilated finger he claimed was chewed and later died from blood poisoning several days afterward.
The C M and St P railroad has begun promoting emigration to the state. They hired Camp editor of the Northwestern Advocate to write up the region. Camp visited last Saturday and Plankinton quickly raised 60 dollars to aid the project, with the railroad providing the rest.
The city school board met at 1 30 P M in the office of O O Stanchfield with six members present. They accepted Mrs Ella Swett’s resignation from D primary west side and appointed Miss Fanny Foster to the post. A grammar east side was renamed to B grammar west side and Miss Thompson moved to west side to teach B grammar in a new recitation room. Miss Lou Beatty of Monitorville Minnesota was chosen for the B grammar east side.
Conductor Id Duane drove a flyer at high speed on East First street when his gig collided with a horse ridden by Mrs. George Rowley. Rowley and her horse were uninjured and scratched. Duane was badly injured and disfigured but expected to resume duties. The piece also includes an ad for Dr. J H McLean's Chills and Fever Cure sold by L. Q Gale.
Repair work on the Sanborn House is finished and the hotel will reopen early next week under new owners War ren Milham and Geo. A. Clark. Milham brings hotel experience from the Sanborn and Commercial House, while Clark, a local contractor, is confident in running a first class establishment. The building shows fresh paint, new plaster, renewed floors, and expanded dining and office spaces. The interior is modernized and fully furnished, promising highly regarded service.
In a broad critique of charitable giving, the piece argues Dakotans fund relief abroad rather than to local needy families, noting rising populations and higher assessed valuations. It asserts Dakota’s generosity helps the world and urges protecting deserving locals, then shifts to a vaccine-like pitch for Dr. J N McLean’s Sarsaparilla. It also reports Warren Milham resigning as university steward, with J C Palmer chosen as successor.
The passage notes a well known figure in Mitchell through long ties to the REPUBLICAN party. It praises the steward elect, predicting he will prove capable in his new role and keep the art preservative and school activity programs well cared for by the varsity boys and girls.
Rev. A W Adkinson begins a second term as pastor at the local Methodist church. His opening sermon cited Second Timothy and urged duties of pastors and members, stressing means of grace attendance, pastoral duties, and church finances, aiming for a year of revival and growth.
A sworn testimonial from Ransom Post No. 6 members praises Dr. O. Seaman for a cancer cure on Orvil W. Walker’s chin under a cure or no pay arrangement. The post covers the bill due to Walker’s limited funds and asserts the cancer was extirpated with little pain to his satisfaction. Also notes endorsements by post officers and mentions Dr. J. H. McLean's Liver and Kidney Pills sold locally.
James River Valley editor James McDonald complains of misreporting a September shooting at his Mitchell area. He claims two stories exist, with the true version not yet printed, and warns of possible legal action and public exposure if locals do not acknowledge the incident and its alleged perpetrators.
Chas Rhodes of Spencer repairs his Main street building after a recent fire, plans to fully repace the interior and return it to occupancy within two weeks. He may rent his Spencer hotel if space remains, with insurance from Phenix companies in Hartford Brooklyn and North British to be settled. adjuster valued loss at $800.
Hazen of the JThenix in Brooklyn expressed willingness to concur while the adjuster for the North British has not yet given an estimate. Other companies will settle their pro rata share based on the five hundred dollar estimate.
Today we present the initial display from a major national advertising house under yearly contract. The message praises reliability, integrity, and fairness in advertisements, framing St Jacob's Oil as a long trusted pain remedy. The column lauds the partnership between paper and advertiser and notes strong effectiveness supporting its claims.
The Teachers' Library in Davison County grew from two state fair first prizes, totaling $50, to 71 carefully chosen volumes. Supt Bras used funds to buy books, adding travels and biographies by Jefferson Emerson Poe and Thoreau, Irving, and Dickens while praising county teachers for achieving the historic collection.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as a blood purifier and tonic that acts on the mucus surface. The company claims a proven prescription from leading physicians and offers testimonials. sold by druggists at a price mentioned as two dollars. FP J Curarg & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
A fragmented 19th century item mixes satirical lines about South Dakota senatorial elections with medicinal notices. It mentions Dr J W McLean Tar Wine Lung Balm for coughs and throat ailments sold by L O Gale, plus Shiloh's cure advertised at Waren's drug store.
Tuesday afternoon two watches disappeared from a dwelling on Tirst elreek between Davison and Burr. Mrs Olson found Mrs Stafford’s watch in a coal shed while Mrs Olson’s own timepiece was taken. The stolen watch bore the engraving Witt. Authorities call the act an apprentice thief’s work in a baffling case lingering as a mystery.
State Veterinarian Collins imposes a thirty day quarantine on Saul’s single-horse team three miles from Mitchell to curb glanders, with broader public health goals. The article also notes local notices on health tonics, social events, and small ads.
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