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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1890
Page
6
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Local briefs report births name Gokvey and Allen families, a new Sunday School, painting and repairs at Dr. Moore’s office, the Beulah Valley contract award, a poultry shipment valued at 2500 dollars, a plan to flood wheat land, a Fifteenth birthday celebration, stray pony sightings, hair treatment ads and city leaders traveling for irrigation insights. The Phreno-Cormian society plans a November 22 literary program at the University chapel with a benefit auction afterward.
The Commercial Club of Mitchell met at J. K. Smith’s new offices, with many members present despite some traveling. Wm. Koch was elected vice president, a leased room in Champey block reported, and plans were discussed to host the State Farmers Alliance and to pursue beet sugar industry contacts with German citizens. The club name was changed to The Commercial Club of the City of Mitchell, and nightly rooms were to remain open besides Sundays.
Dr Brush led a quarterly meeting at the Artesian charge with a large congregation then attended a quarterly conference in the Aberdeen district and later the Wolsey district. He addressed large audiences in support of Mitchell University, generating strong interest in its work. The doctor leaves a wholesome impression for the school wherever he goes.
Mayor Bowdle explains the price tumble stems from widespread distrust in money matters and England’s overextension abroad. He notes the downturn originated overseas, while U S investment has spurred domestic prosperity, affecting American financial institutions.
Rumors of a wedding as Mr. Guy W. Corbin and Miss Cora Annis wed in Mitchell on November 6. A Pleasant Ridge church event is planned for November 23 with Rev J M Smith preaching at 3 o clock. Farmers Club gains eight new members in Beulah township. Green Valley day school closes Friday, November 28. Mr and Mrs John Hammitt visit home once more. The 23rd anniversary of Mr and Mrs Richard Evans’ marriage celebrated with friends.
The MITCHELL PRINTING COMPANY completes shifting to its new Silsby building site. The new press tower is set with engine in place and connections secured. Jet presses, cutter and stock moved. full relocation expected by tomorrow night with no interruption to REPUBLICAN and CAPITAL.
Dr. R C Warne says remarks about Judge Haney’s grand jury dismissal were misunderstood and denies calling him a doodle judge He clarifies his comments were a question to W H Saul and W N Blackman asking if it was a boodle jury boodle witness or boodle judge The piece then shifts to a health ad extolling onions and Brandreth’s Pills for breath and digestion.
The Century Magazine announces a major 1891 program featuring The Gold Hunters of California with survivor narratives and pioneer accounts. Opening article The First Emigrant Train to California by Gen Bidwell appears in November. Subscriptions at 4.00 to The Century Co. New York.
The piece promotes the Mexican Gulf Coast as an ideal winter resort near New Orleans with mild access via the Illinois Central Railroad. It highlights boating, fishing for red snapper and mackerel, oysters from local beds, and winter picnics, inviting readers to request the illustrated pamphlet "Mexican Gulf Coast Winter Resorts" from J F Merry in Manchester Iowa.
Veterinary surgeon Moore filed suit against S. T. Green and J. Sidho yesterday afternoon before TD.G. West, justice of the peace. The case was taken under advisement by the court in an unusual open air hearing beneath a large shade tree.
J. K. Smith reports a new lead in Mitchell cement deposits with a crew of men probing depth and extent. The finding promises more promise as investigations continue to progress and confirm the valuable discovery.
At St. Mary's church Sunday school at noon and a Thanksgiving service at 10 a.m. are scheduled.
An advertisement warns of a dangerous fatigue from overwork or illness and urges immediate relief with Hood's Sarsaparilla. It claims the remedy dispels tiredness, revives energy, restores appetite, and revitalizes the body, advising against competing preparations.
Mandan, North Dakota November 21. A company of troops has arrived from Fort Totten and will stay in the cars until morning when they will march to Fort Yates. Civilians express relief as townsfolk from the countryside continue to arrive. A band of 200 Arickaree settlers bound for Fort Berthold was sent to Bismarck to travel east, with authorities fearing misidentification with Sioux if moved west of the Missouri.
A Chicago based dispatch reports the Seventh Infantry, seasoned on Dakota and Montana fronts, has departed Denver for Pine Ridge and should reach in about forty hours. Cheyenne dispatch notes Shoshone and Arrapaho leader peace and tight control reducing uprising risk.
General Schofield telegrams General Miles expressing approval of Miles plan to quell the Rosebud agency Indian trouble and endorsing Miles views on future steps if an outbreak occurs.
Walter Mead of Spearfish hunted near Cold Springs and killed a fine buck. While camped for the night a bear found the carcass and devoured the venison. Mead shot at a she bear and cubs the next evening, was forced up a tree as the bear attacked, then recovered and was taken to Spearfish for rest.
Judge Cedercrantz named by King Oscar to be umpire for Samoa disputes arrives in Washington en route to the Pacific to study Malietoa Tama sese Mataafa claims before naming Samoa’s monarch. He says he must investigate on site before deciding.
An old advertisement proclaims an important discovery in liver and stomach health. It claims to cure biliousness torpidity piles constipation and nervous disorders for men women and children. Smallest dose costs 25 cents with free samples from EK Gale the druggist.
Old advertisement offers a free pamphlet about Dr Dye s Celebrated Electro Voltaic Belt and Appliances. It promises to restore vigor and manhood for nervous and debilitated men and includes a trial belt offer from Voltale Belt Co Marshall Michigan.
Two youths aged fifteen and eighteen slipped from the Reform School through a window last evening around six o'clock. Night watchman E E Dodson tracked them to Mitchell, arriving at two this morning. As of now the boys remain at large.
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