One State Unity Triumphs North Dakota Statehood Defining Moment
The article recalls the Aberdeen one state convention led by L. G. Johnson and others and the push for Dakota admission as a single state. It notes the shift after the 1877-78 winter and omnibus bill under Republican triumph that made North and South Dakota, Montana, and Washington part of the union. It questions Cass county delegates about accountability to the past.
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North Dakota
Aberdeen
L. G. Johnson
Pennington
Yankton
Dakota
Johnson
Bill Springer
Congress
Washington
Friends of Division
House
North
South Dakota
Montana
Dakotas
Union
Cass County
Soll
South Dakota Gov Visits Washington for Federal Appointments
Gov A C Meltette of South Dakota meets senators and Dakotans in Washington to push A J Edgerton for U S district judge. Expected appointment tomorrow, with Cyrus J Frye as U S marshal and Will J Sterling as U S district attorney. Sterling, Beadle County DA and secretary of the state Republican committee, is noted as a rising politician.
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A. C. Meltette
South Dakota
Washington
A. J. Edgerton
United States
Cyrus J. Frye
Vermillion
Clay County
Will J. Sterling
Huron
Beadle County
Iie
Ile
Republican State Central Committee
Company I Will Change Armory to University
Officers of Company I held a Monday meeting and approved a liberal proposal to move their armory and drill hall to the University. Two basement rooms would serve as drill hall and armory while the second floor offers a reception room. The University will place a piano and a social feature is planned for weekly meetings.
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G. A. KR
Burr Block
The
Post
Myers
Pringle
Col. Adams
S.A. Ramsey
Woonsocket
Nora Myers
Robinson
W. I
Col. A
Tres
Advertised Letters at Mitchell Post Office
List of uncalled letters for week ending Nov 11 includes Culf DW Cunus Stanley Gillett Lovett Slagerman J 4 Karn James O Jordan Miss G Mills Mrs Anna Rosmore Mr Reed Mr Arthur Scott Mrs Carrie Somers Mrs St Stigmeyer Mr L Stockman Mr T J Steel Miss M J Thurston Geof Wilson Mr L Callers urged to say advertised. Uncalled letters after two weeks forwarded to dead letter office. D Hammer P.M.
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Mitchell
Culf
Cunus
Stanley
Gillett
Lovett
Slagerman
J—4
Karn
James O
Jordan
G. Mills
Anna
Rosmore
Reed
Arthur Scott
Carrie
Somers
St Stigmeyer
L. Stockman
T’ J, Steel
M J. Th
Poultry Wanted by Rick and Son Near Omaha Depot
Cash offered for live chickens turkeys ducks and geese. Large order of 10 000 sought. Location cited near the Omaha depot in Mitchell Dakota.
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Rick & Son
Omaha Depot
Mitchell Dakota
Mitchell City Ordinance Sets Annual Appropriation for 1889
An ordinance fixes the annual appropriation bill for the fiscal year starting September 1 1889 for the city of Mitchell. It lists salaries lights streets printing and other expenses with specific amounts approved by the city council and attested by the auditor and mayor.
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Beit
Mitchell
Ns Boo
Rae Jn
Jouneros
Destitution in the Dakotas Not Widespread Says Saint Paul Globe
The Saint Paul Globe clarifies distress in the Dakotas, noting only certain Belt counties face real hardship after three years of drought and crop losses. It stresses crops were plentiful elsewhere and that farmers in affected districts need food and clothing this winter, with lenders pressing them for repayment.
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St. “Paul
Dakotas
Ramsey
Nelson
Walsh
North Dakota
Miner, Lake, Sanborn
Beadle
South Dakota
St. Paul
Two
Moody predicts surge of settlers to South Dakota and hog markets growth
Washington dispatch quotes Senator Moody of South Dakota denying widespread destitution in Dakota and forecasting rapid growth after opening the Sioux reservation. He cites drought only in extreme North Dakota, expects 100000 new settlers by year end along the Missouri river, and notes rising corn and hog profits with a large pork packing plant planned west of the Mississippi to serve a growing home market.
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Washington Dispatch
Senaator Moody
South Dakota
Dakota
North Dakota
Great Sioux Reservation
Missouri River
Iowa
Mississippi
County Commission Special Session Votes on Election Canvass
The board canvassed the election results showing the same tally as Thursday for the poor farm appropriation 231 yes 222 no in the 8th district J Trammett was named commissioner and J B Thomas to the 4th They ordered Robin son to advertise bids for the poor farm to open January 1 They appointed J C McBride clerk of the court for the term ending next year to avoid potential issues over clerks holding office after state admission.
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Board of County Commissioners
J. Trammett
J. B. Thomas
Aviditor Robinson
Hey
J. C. McBride
Sith
TSS
Vresent
Tohn Cook
NicCormick
Tyler
Geo. W. Hint
Anderson
Ward
Mdse County
Li Wu ' IT Robinson
Stanchfeld
Lisi St Penna Eee Eens Sewers Lh
Dakota State
Pionner
Brown & Co
Elymonetateine
Rierson
Rierson Bros, Ndse County
JG Wielwig
John Cook
Welwig
Gottleib Metzgan
Mitchell: Printing Company
Mitchell Printing Company
John Gook
Carpenter
Bae Rf
James
Gilmiai
Gigen Stis
la Adu
Ty Mitson
Alf Carlsan Tanid
Stus
US Rapp
Thomas
Wol Wallis
Tietz
A Tl Hubbard
Morre
Jotin
Evi Grown
Wo Pebey
Raves
Ines Chairvel
Nicholson
Jumes S Doster
Kress
Abbey
Crouse
A Rogers
K Sand
Ll Taylor
Preashattis
Detn O McBride
Fivenit and
Wiebe
Hoard
Knowles
Pitwood & Co
Muse
Meshelle Knowles
Pitwood & Co Lawn Crass
Court House Yard
Davis Coal
County Com
Lanileage
Goodykoontz Insurance
Coi Heise Elefere Apiaade Agen Pui
Mary J. Pooley
Badger Township
Robinson
S. Dwight Shen Ff
Dallas
Wigesi
Louse
Payton Ct
Byler
Bed View
Peon
John Coiefensi
Dispute Over Judge Edgerton Senate Appointment
In Farmers' Alliance circles there is critique of Judge Edgerton amid claims he traded a United States senatorship for a federal judgeship. The facts in 15 cases offer no support for the allegation.
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Yankton Press
Edgerton
United States
Indesigerton's Defeat Sparks State Retrenchment Plan
Sioux Falls editorials praise cutting state expenses as the new government forms. The piece argues the constitution limits indebtedness and taxes, urging retrenchment of $200,000 and tighter control over public expenditures across all agencies.
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Sioux Falls
Aberdeen News
Local sermon highlights Mary Babcock scholarship memory
Rev Folin H Pabeoels preached in Albany Spa New York two week before Sunday. The message praised a plan to endow a Mary Babcock scholarship at St Marys School Rosebudency in honor of Mr Babcocks mother and tied to George L Thompson the first student at Gallston 43 years ago.
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Folin H. Pabeoels
Leime
Aliston Spa
New York
Santa Bakota
Mary Babcock
Babcock
George L. Thompson
Nev
Deodatus Babcock
Uallston
Bishop Ware
St. Mary’s School
Rosebudgency
Babcoes
Contested Senate Campaign in South Dakota Prompted by Letters
L Leucks accuses Judge Edgerton of deceit in Senate race amid district judge bid claims. Edgerton, a prominent jurist and Republican canvasser, counters the charges, arguing the betrayal allegation arises from the campaign.
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Sowarth Press
L. Leucks
Edgerton
South Dakota
Gilbert Wins Land Case Near City
United States v Gilbert over a quarter section of land eight miles southwest of the city ends in his favor after a five year dispute. The General Land Office commissioner notified Gilbert last week of the decision, with the case dating to the Cleveland administration and prompted by a complaint from special agent J S James in the first year of that administration.
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I. O. Gilbert
General Land Office
United States
Cleveland Administration
Gilbert wins land case amid government cancelation dispute
The text describes Mr. Gilbert’s defense against government actions he claims seek to unjustly deprive him of land. He maintains his stance under a libel policy of the present administration, and the court decisions have favored him, bringing a long, costly suit to a successful end for the plaintiff.
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Gilbert
Sander
Ciseis
Gilbertis
Final Proof Circular and National WCTU Session Notes
The document records a 1859 notice from Commissioner Grorr directing final proof rules post territorial organization supersession, then reports Chicago’s 1859 W C T U session with 400 delegates and 740, five unions, and mentions leaders like Gen Neal Dow Mrs Judge Jester of Canada Major Pickler and Lucy Slone Blaekwell. The piece highlights opening sessions, decor, music by the White Ribbon chorus, and secretary Miss Buell.
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Cuicago
Eprvon
Ae Ness
Gereeten inGur
ofUchna
Pwiling
Siencheid Wal
Lab
Wielwly
Cieershie
Felieton
Acre
Neal Dow
Nada
Major Pickler
South Dakuta
Bradley
London
Stadker
Waite Cross
Lucy Slone Blaekwell
White Ribbon Cornetict
MOAS
Simasi
Tie
Diether
Brees
Toni Vy
Mentipassae
Wien
Wwilard
Miss. Buell
W. CG. T
W. CG. T. Livwith
Salor Treasury
M. E. Kaine
Special session commissioners approve list of county salaries and expenses
County officials review bills for postage, printing, stationery, and transportation. Reimbursements for election duties, mileage, and ballot handling were approved along with various office supplies and county coal purchases. Clerical refunds and clerical error corrections were laid over for consideration.
Purify Blood to Cure Catarrh Says Local Ad
An advertisement claims catarrh stems from blood impurities and local applications fail. It touts a blood purifier superior to Hood's Sarsaparilla, citing many testimonials from people relieved after other remedies failed, and offers cures on receipt of stamps.
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Hood
Truck & C Rou Ei
Massachusetts
Nesurgam lodge elects officers for coming year
The Nesurgam lodge No. 3A PF AM held its annual election last Tuesday naming officers for the ensuing year. W M Moses. S W Rendall. J W McDougal. J D Whittlesey. W M Smith treasurer. W A Rogers secretary. Rev J L H Babcock chaplain. S D A Scallin. J J Wells J D Whittlesey. G Cowhiel I B S James Spyars Ty.
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Nesurgam Lodge No. 3A
BE. Moses
W. M
W. J. Rendall
S.W
J. WW. McDougal
J. Wi
Wm. M. Smith
W. A. Rogers
J. LH. Babcock
Chaplai
AL. Scallin
J. J. Wells
J. D
Whittlesey
S. Sip
GG. Cowhiel
James Spyars
Davinson County Board Session Adjourns On Navy Date
The record notes adjournment sine die after a county board session held June 6 1889 in Davinson County. Auditor Rollinson certifies the above is a correct copy of the proceedings.
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Andeeson
Acvey
Fhowinson
Board of County
Davinson County
Navy
Rollinson
A.uditor
Official Canvass of the 1689 gubernatorial election
The canvassing board met at the county seat to tally votes from Saunders County South Dakota. John Cook chaired the proceedings with B Anderson F Tyler and Robinsou as county officers. The abstract shows the result of the November election and certifies the tally as a true copy on file.
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Tsetind Wa
John Cook
B. Anderson
Pyle
Misen Aliter
John Oook
D. Tyler
Robinsou
Uo Listeby
Sauison
South Dakota
Eyler
Oninson
Navy. Ltd
R.T. Jtchinson
County Auditex
Litigation pendIng in Mingapis involves Mitchell principals
Two civil actions appear in Mingapis courts against W M Lynn and associates over alleged land fraud and mortgage disputes. Plaintiffs claim the mortgage was invalid or subordinated to debts and seek damages for property obtained by false representations. Attorney A J Hucheces represented the plaintiff. GC HW Dilan and Way defended, with Letchers not represented.
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J. C. McBride
Mingapis
Mitchell
Abert
Glark
W. MW. Lynn
Leteher
Eny
Perrye Claiims
Miri
Tus A. Jr
Hucheces, Esq
Dilian
Way
Lynn
Prades Carnival Promises Pleasing Entertainment at Mitchell
The Prades Carnival comes to the Rink opera house in Mitchell on July 21 and 22 with a local talent company. Rehearsals suggest a rare treat for citizens and nearby towns. The program features a grand roll representing various flute themes and additional varied features. Excursion rail rates are hoped for and a large outside audience is anticipated.
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Rink Opera House
Mitchell
Tobin and Cook Couple Wed at Catholic Church
Mr Edward Tobin and Miss Alice B Cook daughter of Commissioner John Cook were married at the Catholic church in northern Hutchinson county Saturday morning by Rev Father Le Mare A reception followed at the bride parents Baker township home with many relatives and friends A banquet was served and the couple plan to establish a home in Baker township
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Edward Tobin
Alice B. Cook
John Cook
Hutchinson Counry
Father le Mare
Baker Township
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Gilie Prescott
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Bee Madison
George Jl
Whiting
J. Porterfield
Davison
Sioux City
Erapady
L. P. McClarren
Prescott & Smith
J. K. Smith
IRS
WY. P. Wallsted
Omaha
Yankton and
Nebraska
Hell
Here
N. Seaman
Everitt Smith
J.goodykoontz
D. A. Mizener
Pioneer Press
Senator Moody
Indesigerton
Phere
Elion
Gov. Mellétte
Department OF the Interson
Washington, D. Cy
Ovis A. Grorr
Geo. Chandler
W. C.D. U. Convention
Board of County Coms
Sioners
Masons
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Perry
Pornier Mitchellites
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