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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1889
Page
4
The Mitchell Capital and The Mitchell Printing Co advertise Onecopy at yearly and quarterly prices. Subscriptions require address changes with both old and new addresses. Advertising rates via office, with business cards six lines five dollars per line for locals ten cents first insertion five cents subsequent. Legal ads at statute rates. Notices and obituaries five cents per line.
The November 22 1880 notice salutes Judge Edgerton for his expected appointment. It praises him as a valued citizen and long serving Republican, and extends cordial congratulations from the American Heartily and fellow cities.
A Sioux City Journal commentary argues extreme prohibitionists will not replicate abolitionists by force. It credits conservative, practical leaders with ending slavery and warns that temperance progress requires gradual, workable steps and broad support, not radical rhetoric.
The text extols Susan B. Anthony as a leading figure in the woman suffrage movement, praising her intellect character and devotion. It invokes religious imagery and a vision of suffrage as a heavenly benefit, while noting a local critic’s contempt for the display.
Charles J. Gray, former Mitchell 5 1 and Washington correspondent for the California Associated Press, is a candidate for sergeant at arms of the House. He is favored by Minnesota friends and is noted for Northwestern interests and long Washington service. The item mentions Emperor Pedro of Brazil receiving 32 5 million and a pension after abdication in a separate historical aside.
The Sioux City Journal denounces third party prohibitionists and asserts the Republican Party will set its own policy without external influence. Wyoming constitutional reforms expand suffrage by removing sex distinctions and require English literacy and naturalization. The piece supports women’s rights proportional to duties and rejects sex as a voting criterion.
Official returns from Ohio show the Democratic candidate winning a plurality of 10,873. Analysts cite Plamat ton County TOU votes and the third party’s share as key factors in Poraker’s defeat. Enforcing temperance laws is noted as a major campaign issue influencing the outcome.
Aberdeen figures J Q A Braden and C J C Macleod are appointed register and receiver respectively. A Washington dispatch says Postmaster General Wanamaker has not submitted cases for appointing new postmasters at Ipswich Redfield Yankton Chamberlain and Kimball.
Lt Col Adams of the Second Regiment D N G urges open discussion on the Republican proposal to suspend militia appropriation noting the value of thorough debate and consideration of economy. He argues for full and free discussion to secure the best results.
Several South Dakota newspapers voice a common stance on the late senator election. The editorials reflect a shared viewpoint and align with previously printed extracts showing the newspapers’ consensus.
Hon Gilbert A. Pierce was unanimously chosen as a North Dakota senator, a well deserved honor that pleases his numerous South Dakota friends and reflects his service.
The appointment of Will B. Sterling of Huron to the United States district attorney post is hailed as a proper recognition of one of South Dakota’s brightest young paths and truest of young republic members.
The article notes Brazil’s peaceful transition from empire to republic, likening it to a broader wave of republicanism across the Americas. It praises Dom Pedro II’s liberal concessions and views Brazil’s shift as a milestone in national evolution from colonial bondage to self government.
A Chamberlain special reports a deputy U S marshal arresting settlers near the Yankton reservation for cutting wood for fuel. Though lacking legal right, common humanity urges congressional action and notes Representative Hansbrough of North Dakota secured permission for his constituents to cut fuel on a military reservation, possibly setting a precedent for the interior department.
The Mitchell Y M C A held a world wide week of prayer with evangelic pulpits in Mitchell open to association workers last Sunday. Next Sunday evening Methodist Presbyterian Congregational and Baptist pulpits will host association members to explain the work and aims and foster church community relations in Mitchell. Executive committee appointments include L N Seaman W S Crouse J J Stuempyes Smith for the Methodist church. L A Stout A G Rice G If Marker Jos Starker for the Presbyterian. Wm Berg N Taylor Jas Leslie 15 Houston for the Congregational. R N Kratz H McCormick J A Brown Kt T Robinson for the Baptist.
The ministerial association heard Rev J A Sparks preach on Let this mind be in you which was in Christ. Rev W F Minty spoke on Church Periodicals followed by Rev T H Hendricks on Class Meetings. Revs Wall Venex Jones Adkinson spoke on current religious matters and the University before adjournment to meet in Plankinton six months hence.
A dinner was held at Mrs. E. Wrights home honoring her son Charley and Wilson Griffith before their departure for Tacoma. Thanksgiving events at the Ridge feature a W C T A entertainment with 10 cents for adults and 5 for children.
Telegram dryly notes Judge A J Edgerton receives commission as district judge. Mitchell crowds celebrate with a spontaneous serenade and praise his long public service from Dakota to the U S Attorney and chief justice roles.
Sioux Falls press reports broad public approval for Hon. A. J. Edgerton as United States district judge for the state. Born in Rome New York June 7 1827 he rose to prominent legal rank through decisive decisions and soldierly service.
The Minneapolis Tribune lauds Hon. A. J. Edgerton for a deserved appointment as United States judge for the district of South Dakota. It notes his service to the state in the struggle for admission, Senate election by the South Dakota legislature, and broad Republican support as evidence of his fitness and character. Minnesota friends are urged to celebrate this recognition of his ability and worth.
The Mitchell district association met at the M B church on Tuesday with Rev T H Youngman of Woonsocket delivering a sermon on The Relative Duties of Pastor and People and Their Importance. Wednesday opened with devotional services led by Rev L W Miller of Scotland followed by reports and papers on Missions of the Methodist church and the value of scriptures. The final talk by Rev F A LaViolette discussed Pastoral visitation and mutual sympathy between pastor and people.
The page lists a sequence of classroom and stage items including songs recitations essays and music. Named participants include C OG Burnside Elia Espy Mary Hubbart F TY Windle Edith Urckaw Nate Shelly Oscar Kanouff H Beckwith Linnie Wells Nellie Vandenburg Nelfie Oleson Kittie McDonald Lettie Russ Maggie Gleeson Minnie Duans Mabel Robinson and the Excelsior Trio.
Henry Sledge appeared before Justice Abbey and pleaded guilty to stealing a pail of candy from Milwaukee station on October 28. He was fined 10 dollars and costs but the fine was suspended on the witness's request. the judgment remains on the books and may be enforced if he commits another misdemeanor. Shiloh's Porous Plaster promoted.
A brief monthly report from Mitchell Public School for the period ending October 18 outlines enrollment figures, attendance, and notable activities. Details emphasize school operations, class participation, and administrative notes relevant to the community.
Union Pacific Railway now runs two daily trains from Sioux City to Columbus Nebraska linking with main line trains. No. 1 leaves at 6 40 p m with a Pullman sleeper Sioux City to Portland Oregon. Sioux City and Mitchell line No 4 makes the connection at Sioux City for the above trains serving passengers from the James Silver division and Mitchell to Sioux City bound for Nebraska Kansas Colorado and the Pacific Coast.
Notice states the partnership between Archie Hilliard Ira Hilliard and N A Martin is dissolved by mutual consent. The business will be conducted as Ira Hilliard Son with the new firm assuming all debts and collecting outstanding accounts. Included are local notices and brief items about local commerce and social events.
Frederick Greenwood argues in The Nineteenth Century for aiding those in temporary trouble over the chronically needy. Well off individuals should watch for families facing temporary disasters and offer discreet relief, as one northern church does with private member financial registers and deacons ensuring aid without social stigma.
A Pioneer Press report from Bismarck describes the first North Dakota legislature organizing with officers sworn in. Ex-Governor Gilbert A. Pierce was nominated for senator by acclamation amid cheers, while the second senator choice remained undecided after a second ballot with several candidates named.
In Bismarck on November 21 Special Telegram Pierce won 56 to 6 in the house and 24 to 6 in the senate. By resolution he was named for the long term. A joint convention was scheduled for the morning.
In Olympia on November 20 delegates chose two U S senators from Washington. John B Allen won the east side seat with 46 votes in the house and 26 in the senate. Squire C Squire won the west side seat with 46 votes in the house and 30 in the senate. Both are Republicans.
From Washington reports reach the Brazilian legation that Rio de Janeiro is quiet and the promised revolution shows no fighting. Minister Voante discounts European accounts from Paris and Hamburg. A decision on ambassadors and consuls may come in a few days with possible resignations asked.
In Blinnéapolis on November 20 the jury in the Collom forgery case reported at 5 25 p m that they could not agree eight favored acquittal and four convicted the case to be retried at the next court term
Reports show rapid growth in wooden sidewalk construction in Good City with 370 miles laid since 1884. St. Paul notes 90 miles in 1889 after 105 in 1888, while Brooklyn streetcars resume full service as a strike fails and workers are replaced. An obituary of Percival Leigh recalls Punch magazine’s founder era, and a sizable steamship is reported ashore near Freeport Long Island with few details.
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