Two Accidents Involving Patrick Crampton Near City
Patrick Crampton a farmer twenty miles south of the city was shot in the arm and neck when a gun discharged while he rested it on his shoulder after conversing with a neighbor. Despite grave injuries doctors say there is no hope of recovery and the case related to church debts.
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Patrick Crampton
Crampton
W. E. Crane
Crane
Republican
K. B. Tracy
Tracy
Crampton Homestead
S. L. Halverson
R. C. Warne
Oil Tank Explodes At Genhart Hardware Store
A loud explosion on Main Street near Genhart's hardware store injures owner Geahart and burns his face and hands. He had been cleaning a large machine oil tank using gasolene and kerosene, then lit a match to look inside. The tank blew out its top and bottom and flames enveloped him briefly. a clerk helped move the burning tank into the street and Dr Crane treated wounds.
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Main Street
Genhart
IL OC
Geahart
Mr. Genhart
Mr. Geahart
Company I Inspected by National Guards Inspector
Col. E. Huntington, inspector general of the National Guards, visited Mitchell Tuesday. Company I, Second regiment, mustered at the Armory for inspection with 16 members present under Second Lieutenant Moore in Capt Taylor and First Lieutenant Smith's absence. Huntington praised drills and equipment and will compile reports for the adjutant general and governor. He then proceeded to Redfield and DeSmet for further inspections.
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Col. E. Huntington
National Guards
Mitchell
Moore
Taylor
Smith
Col. Huntington
Adjutant General
Redfield
DeSmet
A Fine Lecture Course Promises Low Price and Fundraising
A Baptist church sponsored lecture series in Vermillion lists dates and topics including American History, Count Cavour and the Italian unification, the Goddess of Liberty in American civilization, and culture. Rev. G C Marston, Rev. English, and Pres. Edward Olson speak. Tickets are $1, with proceeds aiding a charitable fund.
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Baptist Church
G. C. Marston
Watertown
Count Cavour
Italy
Wm. A. Scott
The
State University
Vermillion
English
Huron
Edward Olson
Council Acts On Sidewalk, Fences At Monday Meeting
At Monday night’s council meeting a new sidewalk on the north side of First Street from Main east to Marshal Irvine was approved after review. The marshal is ordered to remove all barb wire fences along traveled thoroughfares immediately due to ongoing complaints. A petition by S J Teachner for damages over a defective sidewalk was deemed unjust and tabled. Future meetings will be held at Mizener Kimball & Co offices until further notice.
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First Street
Main
Marshal Irvine
S. J. Teachner
Mizener Kimball & Co
National W. C. T. U. Convention Opens in Chicago
The sixteenth national convention of the W C T U convenes in Chicago from the 8th to the 12th at Battery D lakefront auditorium with 5,000 seating. Prominent speakers Miss Willard and Mrs Junthrop attend. Mrs J Ellen Foster of Town will press the non partisan issue to cut ties with the third party. South Dakota delegates include Mrs H M Barker Huron Mrs P E Johnson Highmore Mrs J A Cramer Aberdeen Mrs Rev R B Hager Madison Mrs F M Swift Yankton Mrs Julia M King Yankton Mrs D W Myers Vermillion and Mrs M E Kline Mitchell.
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Chicago
Battery D
Lake Front
Prohibition
Union
South Dakota
H.M. Barker
Huron
P. E. Johnson
Highmore
J. A. Cramer
Aberdeen
R. B. Hager
Madison
F. M. Swift
Yankton
Julia M. King
D. W. Myers
Vermillion
M. E. Kline
Mitchell
Election results reflect light turnout and key wins
A light county vote approved a 32 500 purchase for a poor farm by 12 votes. J Hammett, Republican, won the third district commissioner seat without opposition. In the fourth district, Democrat J B Davis defeated Republican Geo A Thomas by a small margin. Precinct results for the poor farm sale are listed.
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J. Hammett
J. 13. Davis
Geo. A. Thomas
A Good Scheme Promotes Camp's Western Advocate
H M Hoon of Plankinton, agent for Camp, publisher of the Western Advocate, is in the city ready to begin the year’s work. Camp, an advertising expert, is contracted by the C M & St P R B Co to boost South Dakota. Five east to Chamberlain excursion trains will run next season over the Milwaukee road. Thirty thousand copies of the paper will be published to support Mitchell and the new state. Subscribe to aid the effort. Hoon will visit subscribers in person.
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H.M. Hoon
Plankinton
U. R. Camp
Western Advocate
Camp
South Dakota
Far East
Chamberlain
Milwaukee Road
Mitchell
The
Milwaukee
Hoon
Pointer for Hunters: Goose Hunt at Devils Lake Scene
A report from Devils Lake describes hunters using a heifer decoy to approach geese feasting on grain. According to Inter Ocean, two men in the decoy rig drew near and unleashed a sudden volley, causing the geese to scatter and be killed for soup.
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Hlunters
Devils Lake
Teachers honor Mrs. Swett with surprise party
City teachers held a informal Hallow E en party for Mrs Ella Swett who recently resigned her post before leaving the city. The gathering reflected the high esteem in which she is held by colleagues who know her through years of school work.
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Hallow E
Ella Swett
South Dakota Statehood Celebrated by Citizens Across a State
A sweeping response to President Harrison's proclamation follows South Dakota becoming a state. Judges, pastors, and local officials praise the move as justice fulfilled after long effort, predicting growth, stability, and renewed investment across business, education, and infrastructure.
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Mitchell
South Dakota
Harrison
Edgerton
South
C. B. Clark
A.M. Bowdle
Frank Hammer
Geo. Silsby
Dakota
Congress
GCLI
Dillon
Statehood
Jas
Toster
Sioux Reservation
R. N. Kratz
McCormick
Territory of Dakota
Blanchard
Advertise the Town in Mitchell Newspaper Plan
Nl M Hoon of Plankinton representing Camps Western Advocate reports moderate success in Mitchell. The paper offers a one year subscription for $1 with copies for the subscriber and a friend, plus twenty names for dispatches from Omaha. Milwaukee Company backs the advertising project and endorses it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Hoon
Plankinton
Camp
Western Advocate
Means of Development in Sioux Falls Press
The Sioux Falls Press argues that division and admission concerns should be laid aside. It urges redirecting energies to build towns railroads factories and mills, harness artesian power for machinery and motive power, and use school lands through lease or sale to unlock public benefits.
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Sioux Falls
Day of small beginnings in sacred history and life
Rev. Geo A McIntosh preached a Sunday sermon using the text For who hath despised the day of small things He showed how small beginnings in temple rebuilding character and providence lead to great outcomes citing Abraham Joseph Moses David and the Mayflower The sermon urged patience in God’s timing and confidence in His promises drawing on the Sun day school Bible society and foreign missions as examples
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Geo. A. McIntosh
Zerubbabel
God
Abraham
Christ
Joseph
Jacob
Egypt
Moses
Goa
David
Saul
Goliath
America
Jesus
Paul
Troas
Neapolis
Phillips
Europe
Sunday School
London Bible Society
American Board of Foreign Missions
Land Office Transacts Ottober Homestead and Timber Proofs
In Ottober the local land office recorded 9 timber culture proofs, 17 homestead filings, 84 timber culture filings, and 4 final homestead proofs, with 86 total timber culture actions. The data highlight strong settlement faith in the region from long-time settlers.
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Kinal
Setaekt
Meth odist College Buildings Near Mitchell Near Completion
The Elk Point Courier reports the new Methodist college buildings at Mitchell nearly finished. Replacing the burned original structures from less than two years ago, the campus rises on a much larger and grander scale. Congratulations go to the Methodist community and Mitchell.
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Elk Point
Methodist College
Mitchell
Methodist
Pioneer Sioux Falls Treasurer Bailey Reports Bond Savings
J M Bailey Jr of Sioux Falls travels through St Paul to Bismarck to report on the territory’s finances. He notes $107,000 in five twenty bonds tied to Yankton asylum and Sioux Falls penitentiary reissued at 4 percent with a 5 percent premium, saving South Dakota about $19,250 in interest plus $5,375 premium totaling $24,625. He says he saved the salary and mentions a peculiar $35,375 premium held for statute orders awaiting legislature.
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Pioneer Press
J. M. Bailey, Jr
Sioux Falls
Territory
Dakota
St. Paul
Bismarck
Yankton
Bailey
N. W. Harris
South Dakota
Treasury
Embryo Commonwealth
Territorial
Prosperity Forecast for Dakota Farmers
Weather prophets urge Dakota and western farmers to prepare every acre under their center crop for next year amid an alleged record favorable season. The advisory emphasizes widespread agricultural optimism and anticipated strong yields nationwide.
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Dakota
Mississippi
Moisture and Money for the Dakotas
An editorial urges rapid irrigation and abundant loanable funds for North and South Dakota. It argues irrigation requires public action, warns against monopolies, and calls for liberal federal appropriations and favorable financial legislation. It notes high interest from poor laws and urges Farmers' Alliances to unite for reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Tribune
United States
Dakotas
California
Commonwealths
Congress
Resolutions urge ending usury myths in the Dakotas
The text argues that iron clad usury laws are an illusion and costly. It calls for freeing capital doors to attract investors and says fair dealing will loosen the grip of money lenders on farmers in the Dakotas.
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Dakotas
Hay and the City Ordinance Sparks Hay Permit Abuse
The city council has long prohibited hay stacking within city limits without a fire marshal permit. Fire Marshal Welch has granted permissive discretion for outlying areas but reports widespread abuse of single load permits, with several tons stacked and occasional orders to move all hay. He vows stricter, cautious enforcement to prevent further abuse.
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Welch
Geist Heads to New York for South Dakota Realty Sales
Geist left for New York City to open a Broadway office near Castle Garden to sell South Dakota real estate. His partner J. J. Green will handle matters in the city. He plans to recruit immigrants to view Dakota lands if sales lag and hopes to return by mid next summer. Last Saturday Germania Verein hosted a reception at Pred Widmann's with an elegant velvet shaving case as a gift.
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R. Geist
New York City
Broadway
Castle Garden
South Dakota
Lis South Kakone
J. J. Green
Post-Graduate Reading Circle Emerges in Mitchell
Mitchell forms a post graduate reading circle aimed at Ph D level study in literature philosophy and political science. It joins three Chautauqua circles with about 60 members including many college graduates. Adrian College and South Dakota State University are considered as potential articulation sites. meetings planned twice weekly.
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Mitchell
Adrian College
Michigan
State University of South Dakota
Mystery Coat Found in Fullerton Lumber Yard
A coat belonging to M B Scott was found in Fullerton's lumber yard on Saturday morning. The gates were locked Friday night and no one was known to have entered. Mr Scott appears to be out of town, leaving questions about how the coat and papers ended up in the yard. The coat and papers are in possession of Mr Fuller ton.
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Fullerton
M. R. Scott
Mr. Fullerton
Y M C A Oyster Supper Falls Short of Hopes
The oyster supper in the Durr building Friday night by the Y M C A yielded receipts just covering expenses. Rainy afternoon and cloudy evening kept Mitchell residents away, though attendees praised the supper’s quality and service.
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Durr
Mitchell
Not Starvation Figures
A Minneapolis statistical note in Yankton Press discusses cereal crop figures for the two Dakotas showing a money value around 60 277 dollars. It estimates about 110 dollars per person or about 350 dollars per family, plus receipts from sales of cattle hogs poultry butter and eggs. The figures are described as not starvation figures by the author.
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Yankton Press
Minneapolis
Dakotas
Poultry Wanted Near Omaha Depot in Mitchell Dakota
Rick and Son solicit live poultry for cash with a high demand of 10 000 birds. The notice targets chickens turkeys ducks and geese, inviting farmers and sellers near the Omaha depot area in Mitchell Dakota to respond promptly.
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Rick & Son
Omaha Depot
Mitchell
Dakota
Telegraphic notice to county officials on new land office rules
A November 5 1889 dispatch from Washington informs county judges and clerks that trial proofs may be made before state officers who succeed territorial officers under new regulations. Signed by Commissioner Lewis A. Grove and officials Wirecrock and Rowary, this Land Office telegram emphasizes prompt compliance and continuity with current regulations.
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W. Wirecrock
U.S
Advertised Letters in Mitchell Post Office
A weekly list shows uncalled letters including Bain McJohn Golpin Coleman GI Carson Mr John Goodington Mr Lahman GW Longhead Hellen Lyon L J Powers Miss N Squires BJ 3 Seney Mr Ki Smith Mrs Belle Smith A Smith Mr Kd Sanford C2 Watts Mr Webb Mrs When calling please say advertised If not claimed in two weeks they go to the dead letter office D IfAmMMER P M
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Mitchell
Bain
McJohn
Golpin
Coleman
GI Carson
John
Goodington
Lahman
Longhead
Hellen
Lyon
L J. Powers
Squires
Seney
Smith
Belle
Would There Were More
In Watertown Public Opinion a subscriber stopped his paper for arrears. Another paid his own arrears and bought a year's advance for a friend, then promised to substitute more copies if others discontinue. Advertises Dr McLean's Sarsaparilla for digestion and blood purification. sold by L. O. Gale.
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Watertown
J. WH. McLean
Ll. O. Gale
Salvation Army names new Iowa officers in city
Capt Sophia Dunn and Lieut Florence Richardson, late of Des Moines, assume charge here. Sergeants Joe Campbell and Ed Lowe depart Monday for Sioux City. Last night’s opera house meeting drew the largest crowd since the Army began work, with strong interest noted and a call for renewed health through Dr J B McLeans Sarsaparilla.
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Sophia Dunn
Florence Richardson
Des Moines
Salvation Army
Joe Campbell
Ed. Lowe
Sioux City
Iowa
Dakotas
Opera House
District Attorney Away From County Notice
Notice states that all district attorney business will be handled by deputy district attorney Winslow Abbey at the office over the First National Bank. O O Spantchfield, district attorney, Mitchell, Nov 4, 1850. Also promotes Dr. J H McLean's Liver and Kidney V-Pillets sold by L O Gale.
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Winslow Abbey
First National Bank
O. O. Sptanchfield
Mitchell
Signs of the Times in Alexandria County Real Estate Surge
The Alexandria Journal notes a robust fall in county land transfers, the highest since 1886, signaling improving times. It urges locals to keep faith in their land and hold on to what they know is right, even as outsiders invest.
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Alexandria
Physicians Dissolve Partnership in Local Practice
The partnership between Drs W J Crane and Nl Bainbridge has been dissolved after several months. Neither expects to leave the city, and both will continue practicing independently. They will share the old office for the time being in the building next to Hammers drug store.
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W. J. Crane
Bainbridge
Hamner
Geshart Improves After Oil Tank Explosion
L C Geshart, burned in a store oil tank blast Tuesday afternoon, shows rapid improvement. He rests at Henri Willshire’s home in a darkened room. Doctors expect his face to be nearly healed in a week, while the hand recovers more slowly. Dr Crane attends.
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L. C. Geshart
Tie
Ileary Willshire
Dr. Crane
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East Side
Perry Vate Ewes
Blendon
Beulah Wena
Prosper Wees
Reese
Citizens of
Cherzey
Land Oifice Business
Ottober
J. M. Bailey
Hay and the
Geist
New York
Post-Graduate Reading Circle
J. H. McLean
L. O. Gale
Signs of the Times
Mr. Geshart
L. C. Gale
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