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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1909
Page
8
An herbal style ad touts Kodol as a liquid that starts digestion instantly and functions like a strong stomach. It claims relief from indigestion and dyspepsia, urges timely use, and notes availability through Diehl 2 Brown with refund terms and Chicago manufacturer E. C. DeWitt & Co.
John F Yahne and his two sons uncovered glittering sand while digging postholes on the farm four miles southwest of the city. A Denver assayer certified sufficient gold to yield 1.20 dollars per ton, prompting plans to sluice and test deeper deposits and possibly mechanize for mining.
City administration plans to force the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad to build a viaduct over its tracks at Sanborn street. Earlier petitions asked for a viaduct from Main street toward the hill southward, but the railroad’s new depot construction blocked starting points. Sanborn street serves as the main north south traffic artery.
The Davison County vital statistics report shows births and deaths near September levels with October marriages at a multi year low. Read of births including Brennan Bailey Dunn and Watson in Mitchell plus several in Mt Vernon and Beresford. listed deaths feature Connell Hanson Lundgren Nelson Pollock and others. marriages include Schoenfelder Bohr Van Ruschen Vogt Kendall Lewis King Crown Bennett Doane Gould Feldt Flynn Berger Malde and others across Mitchell Magnolia Marion Junction Letcher Mt Vernon and surrounding areas.
Funeral services for George H. Miner were held at the Congregational church with Masonic rites. Survivors include six children and two brothers, and he served as county treasurer, city assessor, and school board member in Mitchell. Community figures from Yankton to Chamberlain attended the service and graveside at Graceland cemetery followed a Masonic procession.
At the Baptist church Rev W S Davis long with 17 years of mission service at Allur South India gave two instructive addresses on Phases of a Missionaries Life He described demands on a missionary including linguist Bible translator lawyer judge jury doctor surgeon teacher organizer and district legislator He also shared a mission tour story under Needs of the Field highlighting what is seen and done and the audience praised his engaging talk
A special county commissioners meeting elected O. T. Litchfield as treasurer to fill the vacancy caused by George H. Miner’s death. The bond was set at 30000 dollars, with all four banks signing, and Litchfield agreed to give his salary to Mrs. Cora H. Miner after expenses. Term runs through January 1, 1911.
We thank friends and neighbors for their aid in our sorrow and the singers, the G. A. R., W. and G. T. U., and other organizations for the floral offerings. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Imma Mayne.
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