Local items and notices from Mitchell area 1893
A packed miscellany of births marriages deaths business notices and local happenings. highlights include new baby girls born to Gus Meilenz and E E Smith, farm and trade prices at Champeny Bros., a Hillsdale marriage of Martin Gleason and Hannah Kane, barn rebuilding, and various small town updates on hires, land sales, car and rail news, goods offered at Champeny Bros., and community notices across Mitchell and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Meilenz
E. E. Smith
Champeny Bros
Martin Gleason
Hannah Kane
Hillsdale Michigan
Adams & Powers
B.G. Champeny
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Fort Sisseton Transferred to South Dakota State Militia
Fort Sisseton in Marshall county transfers from federal to state control. The 1890 act donated the nine by fifteen mile tract and twenty two stone buildings to house militia encampments with barracks a hospital and grounds. Britton is the nearest rail station as the fort becomes encampment grounds and school lands will border the held property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Sisseton
Marshall County
Northwest
Montana
Fort Sisseton
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Congress
Silsby
Hoke Smith
Sheldon
Ruggles of
Webster
Britton
Neighborhood News Highlights From Local Visits and Fairs
Mr Davis rebuilt his barn and hosted a dance to celebrate completion. Mrs Alf Dodd dedicated a new kitchen with a dance. Several residents return from the World’s Pair in Chicago and from Scotland. Mr Garrill, J W Ottman, and others travel for reunions, fairs, and visits. Commissioner Davis loses barn and hay to a fire likely started by children. Local families from North Dakota to Kansas City attend gatherings and movements, with routine housekeeping and farming notes throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Garrill
Missouri
Alf Dodd
Mr. Linn
North Dakota
C. F. Drake
Mr. Ottman
Davis
Preacher and shop incident prompt police inquiry
Badger Sam Austin returns home. John Havlatko’s west First street shop becomes crime scene after Tuesday night disturbance. Havlatko says he punished his boy for skipping school. boy found inside sofa with coat over his head, saying father whipped him. Officer Meilenz decides not to arrest. father and son sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Havlatko
West First Street
Meilenz
Havlatko
Father
Farmer’s fence baiting urged to catch fish on Jim River
The Oakes Republican notes a rustling farmer along the Jim river baited barbs on his wire fence before high water. After the flood subsided he found the fence a single string of suckers and bullheads across six strands of wire. The paper advises readers to try this method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakes Republican
Jim River
The
Republican
Bride and Dean Return. Business Manager Stricken
Business Manager Dean and his bride return from their wedding trip Wednesday evening. Dean is laid up with a severe quinsy attack at the home of Mrs. Ewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bride
End of the Fight Over Repeal Bill Vote Record
The extraordinary session concludes as the House passes the repeal bill 191 to 94 at 2:00 p m. Senate had concurred in amendments and Vice President Stevenson and Speaker Crisp signed the enrolled bill, sending it to the president for signature. President Cleveland signs at 4:25 p m after reading the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasa Hinaton
House
Senate
Washington
Stevenson
Crisp
House Committee On
Cleveland
Carlisle
Olney
Thurber
Silver bill battle and fast floor vote in House
At 12:12 the silver bill faced a rapid House clash as Bland and Wilson debated time for debate and a previous question. After repeated motions and failed divisions, the previous question carried. Bryan led silver supporters in brief speeches before a 2:29 roll call on Senate amendments and final passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Bland
Wilson
Bryan
Nebraska
Crisp
Snodgrass
Tennesee
Sno Srass
Bind
Wheeler
Alabama
Springer
Livingston
Reed
Congress
Tracey
New York
Mr. Bland
Senate
Sherman-Dougherty Nuptials in Mt. Vernon
Miss Mamie Dougherty and J. B. Sherman wed at the Dougherty home. Rev W H Maher officiated as guests praised the bride’s musical talent and the groom’s legal promise. After the ceremony the couple traveled to Mitchell and then Aberdeen and Mellette as Sherman begins a new assignment.
Bankruptcy Bill Faces Uncertain Path In Congress
Washington November 2 There is little chance the bankruptcy bill will pass this session and doubts persist about House approval. Opposition has grown stronger with persuasive arguments against the measure. The bill will be substantially amended before passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The Mitchell Republican marks tenth year of service
The Mitchell Republican celebrates ten years of steady, useful editorial and business effort in Mitchell. Ralph Wheelock is praised for his role. A local agreement with grain buyers will raise wheat prices this week by 1 cent per bushel, buying at 15 cents under Minneapolis prices instead of 16 and a half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conklin
Dakotan
Mitchell Republican
Republican Party
Mitchell
Ralph Wheelock
Citizens’ Organization
Minneapolis
Weeks Arrives in New Orleans on Foxhall
New York defaulter Francis H Weeks, wanted for embezzlement, arrived at 3 am on the Foxhall under guard from Detective Reilly of District Attorney Delaney Nicoll's office. His extradition fight failed as his lawyer’s attempt to remove him from jail was aborted. Weeks plans to plead guilty in New York and seek mercy. His wife accompanies him. Costa Rica favored Weeks’ position, opposing extradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Francis H. Weeks
New York
Foxhall
Reilly
Delaney Nicoll
Weeks
Rodriguez
Consul Williams
Limon
Will
Costa Rica
Portlands Duke Denies Yacht Challenge For Cup
Telegraphic brief notes state the duke of Portland denies plans to build a yacht to contend for the America's cup. Businessmen in Colorado say passage of the silver repeal bill is not as damaging as feared. Omaha contractors Drexel & Son, awarded the public building contract, likely to use Minnesota granite in the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Portland
Colorado
Drexel & Son
Omaha
Signor Cerutti's Concert Delights Mitchell Audience
Signor Cerutti from Yankton directed a rewarding concert at the rink Tuesday evening. Mashek's orchestra played with spirit, especially in Diamond Necklace. The Arion quartet Brown Cerutti Pehrson Hover and accompanist Miss Silsby earned praise. Miss Emma Harker entertained with recitations and a clever sketch The Ruggl es's Dinner Party. Cerutti expected to return to Mitchell for another show during the coursing meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signor Cerutti
Yankton
Rink
Signor
Mashek
Arion Quartette
Messrs
Brown
Cerutti
Pehrson
Hover
Silsby
Emma Harker
Ruggles
University Notes Highlight Busy Campus Activities
Mr C J Potter was absent delivering books while the lecture association pursues success. Miss Ward has many orders in her department as plans unfold for a forthcoming entertainment. Mr Clark of Canton and Miss Smith of Aberdeen entered school last week. Mr D Barker visited his daughter Miss Nellie en route to Mt Vernon. Miss Chandler and her pupils work hard and the declamation contest is expected to be highly engaging despite fewer entrants. Prof Haynes and wife explored the White City. Miss Jordan led geography in his absence. A note to Prof Duncan says Prof Friars enjoys Lowell, climate is delightful, and western towns show improving business and brighter prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Potter
Miss Ward
Clark
Canton
Miss Smith
Aberdeen
D. Barker
Nellie
Mt. Vernon
Anderson Loughead
Haynes
White City
Jordan
Duncan
Friars
Lowell
Local Overshoes Offer Before Price Rise
Advert suggests Colchester overshoes as best option and notes handling several brands including Boston Bay State Goodyear and Meyer Co. goods. Rubber inventory secured prior to price increases, promising value before season’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colchester
Boston
Bay State
Goodyear
Meyer Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Parry & Co
Frank Calhoun
Clarence Bras
Deacon Morse
East Fourth Street
L. White
Hood
Henry Block
State Penitentiary
Dr. Sawyer
Gale
Champeny
Milwaukee
County Board
Ofice
Samuel Bard
Bard Township
Northwestern Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Sioux City
W.S. Preston
Iowa
Milwaukee Railway Company
Jim Moriarty
Champeny. Bros
V. FE. van Duren
Fulton
C. F. Raymond
Wilton
Marshall Miner
Milwaukee Road
Ashton
Plankinton Herald
Orin Cooper
Mulloon of
A. D. Collins
Main Street
Fifth
Sixth
State Militia
United States
Neighborhood News
Ethan
Mr. Lowell, Sr
Geo. Brown
Scotland
Musa Sheeder
J. W. Ottman
Sharon Springs
N. Y
J. E. Carnes
Bert Stevens
Mapleton
Mr. Berg
Will Plotner
Tobin Township
George Pine and Son
Bullard
W. W. Gardner
Miss Loughead
Helen
Webster’s
Emsley
Boyd County
Neb
Oscar Gardner
Kansas City, Mo
A. S. Gardner
Lost Nation
Gage
Mr. Vernon
C. N. Hatch
Chicago
John Momsen
McEwen
M. C. Betts
D. G. Eno
E. O. McEwen
Marshal Burns
Hallowe’en
Badger Sam Austin
Mr. Locke of
Brendon
Peck School
Frank Baughman
Sherman-Dougherty
Geo. W. Dougherty
Mamie Dougherty
J. B. Sherman
W. H. Maher
Miss Dougherty
Mr. Sherman
Chase, Kean & Sherman
Sherman
Ma’ams
Anna L. Sherman
George Dougherty, Jr
Mellette
London
Times
Fort Charter
Fort Salisbury
Fort Victoria
Mashonaland
Bulawayo
Matabeleland
Ar Kraal
Leobengula
Matabeles
Carrington
N. C
C. E. Jones
University Notes
A. Morrow
McRrow
Doud’s
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