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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1902
Page
10
Local items report visits and arrivals including Mrs T B Haynes and daughter. Dr R F Dundas moves his office. events include weddings and travel of residents to Sioux City and Harrisburg. Changes in Milwaukee road agency, weather, election canvass plans, births, visits by G A R members, and political updates from Mitchell and surrounding area.
A man dismisses legal fees while a road scene unfolds, a judge hears a land case and townsfolk debate municipal work. An exchange shows cynicism toward lawyers and public projects as observers comment on courthouse interest and efficiency.
The regular term chaired by Judge Frank B. Smith begins Tuesday. Six criminal matters on the docket include the Gust Van Hover extortion attempt case. Seventeen civil cases will be heard. Jurors drawn include Philip Crampton, W. H. Spink, Frank Scheick, and many others. Deputy Sheriff Brooks will notify them.
A quiet wedding was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Stair on lower Main street. Their daughter Bessie married Clayton Young at 6 o clock with Rev. Fred T. Drewett officiating. After a wedding supper the couple will reside on the groom’s Badger township farm and will be at home after November 15.
Mrs. Colvin, mother of John Colvin, celebrated her one hundredth birthday with a town stroll to Cox's gallery where she was photographed. Healthy and living calmly with Mr. Colvin, she is among rare centenarians in the West. The Republican plans to publish her photo soon.
A Florida Times Union and Citizen excerpt shows a boastful young author inviting seven year old Genevieve to hear fairy stories. He promises two beautiful princesses and a tale, while the girl shyly responds. The narrator notes the author’s remark about his book being used to steady a table leg if a catcher were knocked out.
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