Local notes highlight trades and travels in Mitchell
A collage of short items from Mitchell area life includes J Dean named night operator at Milwaukee depot, H S Mott moving to the Dix property cottage, and frequent local trade mentions at Gale’s and Champeny Bros. Ice for sale, butter and eggs prices, and a California trip plan appear alongside notices of court, weather, and a new steam heating debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale's
J. . Dean
Milwaukee
H. S. Mott
Dix
Plankinton
I. L. Whiter
Champeny Bros
Gale
S. D. Olmstead
East Third Street
Dr. Sawyer
L. O. Gale
E. L. White
Commercial Club reports strong finances and space move planned
At the Commercial Club meeting Treasurer Davison reported excellent finances. The club will move from current quarters after tenants Fellows & Moses vacate, with officers present including President Burns and Secretary Healey. Also notes stray ads offering bargains and local incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Davison
Fellows & Moses
Dee
T. C. Burns
W. J. Healey
N. L. Davison
Messrs
Hager
Haney
Parry
Kibbee
Wheelock
County board clash ends in payment of Mitchell bill
In a circuit court decision Judge Haney ruled county officers may purchase supplies themselves and affirmed paying a $10.70 bill to Mitchell Printing Co. The Populist majority had resisted, while Republican officials had continued business with Mitchell. The case tests law constitutionality and potential Supreme Court appeal is noted. The article also mentions mandamus actions and local notices, readings, and a priest suspension in the diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haney
Board of County Commissioners
Mitchell Printing Company
Davis
A. E. Hitchcock
Mohr
Supreme Court
Register of Deeds Wells
Preston & Hannett
County Board
Teasurer
Auditor
Register
Vernon Dock Zekius Illness and Local Happenings
A busy hometown column notes Vernon Dock Zekius ill with mumps and lists several visits, illnesses, and incidents. Mentions Mrs. H. H. Garey in Mitchell, diphtheria in children, a damaged carriage near Fullerton lumber, a wagon wheel injury to George Stultz, and theft of wheat and flax. Also reports a water main project, a shooting weather, wheat prices, and community events including an alliance entertainment and a musical surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Moyt Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millers’ Association
Watertown
Mitchell
J. M. Johnson
Wm. Dodge
Chet, Brown
J. P. Hall
Harley
Mr. Brown
George Logan
Miller Geo
Lizzie Samuels
H. H. Garey
Reuben Barl
M. H. Ware
Carl Dittman
Fullerton
James Haynes
Annie
Haines
Correctionville
Woerner
Appendence
Dr. Atwood
Cranmer
Aberdeen
M. I
Friends’ Church
Charley Arnand
Zack Welch
James Hallen
Ratch Brothers
Davison County Bank
Thomas Chantry
Tom Haynes
George Stultz
Stultz
C. W. Wright
Akron
Ohio
Ernest Bruner
Edna Church
Oak Dale
Neb
Grand Aid Party
Union
Mogens Hooker
Bruner Bros
Bruner
Thurston’s Talk on Passports and Hawaii Crisis
Washington reports Minister Thurston of Hawaii may not receive passports despite strong grounds for action. Interviews with Senators Davis Cul lom and Mitchell discuss the Hawaiian muddle, annexation attempts, and the roles of Blount Willis and Cleveland. Davis voices historical sequence and warns against unilateral naval intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thurston
Hawaii
State Department
Stevens
Harrison
Blount
United States
Senate
Cleveland
Honolulu
Willis
Mmystery
Mr. Willis
Dole
Sioux City to Pierre rail line pushed by Chicago Sioux City Bismarck
The Chicago, Sioux City and Bismarck railroad plans a Sioux City to Pierre line with an eventual Bismarck terminus. The firm consolidates with the Chicago Cascade and Western, pledges local aid along the route, and expects to secure funds and start surveys this fall for construction next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Chicago
Sioux City
Chicago, Cascade and Western Road
C.J. Beattie
Pierre
Bismarck
South Dakota
Missouri
Also Mentioned on This Page
Homer Sampson
Sanborn
Jr. M. Deck
San Bernardino
Cal
California
C. W. Taylor
G. W. Dougherty
Asa Dodd
Davison County
Sioux Malls
5. M. Grant
W. C. Grant
Sibley
Inown
D. L. Riley
M. N. Lee
Monnie
Myrtle
BP. Watkins
Ashton
Fulton
Milwaukee Road
Holman
Discount. CO
M. Peck
Oxford
George Andrews
Andrews Opera Company
Estg
Morrison
Illinois
Felt Boots
United States Supreme Court
Mitchel
T. H. Brown
Frank Fetterplace
Elk Point
Corn Palace
University
Sanborn House
Duncan
Fetterplace
Abbey
Carlson
L. Stevens
Sheldon
Leon L. Stevens
Woonsocket
Gale’s
Champeny- Bros
Serloun
George Stults
Union Township
Ainkle
Ale’s
County Reading Circle
Superintendent of Schools
Lizzie Hole
Hall
Hendrickson
Clare Wedehase
Mary Anderson
Father Ahern
Flandreau
Marty
S. D
Ke, Clark
Letcher Blade
Mitchell Republican
Tomlinson
the Argus
Mark Tapley
Democracy
Kendall & Mills
Howard
Gule
Neighborhood News
Vernon Dock Zekius
Banger
Victor Cremer
John Beddoes
Mr. Shepherd
Mr. Young
Bedherd
George Ledyard
H. L. Omeualy
Moyt Cox
Stunley
Mrs. Williams
Mr. Carpenter
Msley
Davis, Cullom and
MR. Davis
Minnesota
Minneapolis
the Tribune
Cushman K. Davis
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Congress
Bry
John Palmer
Albany
N. Y
Grand Army of the Republic
New York
Champeny Bros. A
Ed. Swan
Hood
Ep. Swan
Duncanville, NL
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