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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1891
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR outlines subscription rates with scattered phrases about costs and delivery timing. Mentions early Monday papers and a correction notice urging readers to respond with addresses. Unclear details but indicates price notes and mail or crate delivery terms.
Advertisers note business tones as a Hartford investor, L Hardes, weighs pricing of 11000 in water bonds for White Lake township Aurora county. The piece argues the election outcome shifts eastern capital risk, claiming independents waver and Republicans prevail, easing concerns about financial doctrines spreading in South Dakota and the Northwest.
Circular from Col. Lyon of the 53. O. V. urges renewed recruiting and offers a sword and belt to the division with the greatest gains from Oct 1, 1891 to quarter end. Officers urged to aid local interests. All Saints Day observed with elaborate Catholic Masses and Solemn Vespers at Holy Family church. All Souls Day noted with Anniversary Requiem High Mass and full church.
A church service opened with a short discourse by Dean Sheeh after which the final celebration of the Sacrament of the Blessed Eucharist was performed. Altars wore mourning and the officiating clergyman wore black vestments while the mournful music underscored the day’s sorrowful tone.
A jumble of vintage notices, editorials, and society notes recounts rumors of royal powder ads and a誤 canard about New York legislation. It mentions Republican gains in Plankinton, evolving state results, and betting scenes in Ohio and New York as well as a Saturday dance party hosted by Mrs. Dillon with attendees from Yankton and Mitchell.
Major McKinley carries Ohio by about 122,000 votes while the New York and Massachusetts results favor Flower and Russell. Jolley leads in South Dakota, Boies reelected in Iowa, and a Republican tilt across several states. County returns slow, with late data from Baker and Mitchell townships. overall shifts favor Republicans in the national tally.
A large local dance at the German Masonic Hall drew about twenty couples Friday night. Music by Patra played from 9 pm to 1 am, with lively figures and crowd-pleasing interludes led by Paul Page and Star Hs of St Paul. The evening showcased elegant waltzes, the tarleton, and grand circle waltz, ending in a final group dance.
List of uncalled letters at Mitch ell post office includes Clemans Mrs Sarah Leahin John Donald Dan C Penrose Fred Johnson Mr J Pikes Margaret Keith IA Stephens Mrs Hetta Maguire BF. Callers should say advertised. unclaimed letters in two weeks sent to dead letter office. J W Beartriz P M.
An advertisement extols Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder for baking biscuits muffins waffles and cakes claiming products stay moist yet flaky and fine grained unlike those made with ammonia powder. It emphasizes purity and health supporting the brand as superior and affordable.
Union neighborhood notes a thriving harvest with corn yields from forty to sixty bushels per acre. Residents report barn and granary additions, new teaching plans, travel to Mitchell, and several social events. A fire in Tobin township destroyed Wm Grady’s house and 500 bushels of grain, with an estimated 600 dollars loss and no insurance.
Pen married at the bride’s parents’ residence in Chamberlain on the 28th inst. Frank Penrose and Miss Mary DeCourcey wed with Rev Dean Sheehan officiating. Penrose is a Conductor Foote’s train brakeman noted for steady habits. the bride is well known in Chamberlain. They have started housekeeping at their future home in Sanborn Iowa.
Reported October rainfall totals 25.85 inches with 24.76 inches previously noted and 1.09 inches in October. Mean temperature 49 degrees. high 4 degrees on the 1st. low 18 degrees on the 31st. Wind from the southwest. More than .01 inch rain on 3 days. Cloudless 17 days, partly cloudy 1, cloudy 3. Greatest daily temperature range 44 degrees on the 29th. least range 14 degrees. Dew point 42.8 degrees. monthly mean relative humidity 0.765.
Endorsements from Worcester and Springfield druggists across Massachusetts claim Ely's Cream Balm alleviates catarrhal troubles. G. K. Mellor, Bush & Co., C. P. Alden, Geo. A. Hill, W. P. Draper praise its merit and effectiveness for public use.
Illinois Central Railroad runs harvest and homeseekers excursions from St. Louis to Tennessee south of Jackson, Mississippi, and Louisiana excluding New Orleans at one round trip fare. Tickets good thirty days with layovers. inquire via local agents or J. P. Merry and John Dentley for full details.
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