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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1905
Page
7
The Evening Post highlights William Elliott of Indiana refusing a government pension after the Civil War service. It notes arrears totaling 15000 dollars and defends his stance that patriotism cannot be bought with money. The piece contrasts Elliott's sacrifice with others who receive pensions today.
Fragmented remarks recount lingering tension in Pierre as factions dispute control of local government. Citizens rally around newspapers and leadership, while editors and party workers navigate public scrutiny and press impartiality.
Fragmentary notes describe friction between President Roosevelt and Secretary Shaw during a plan for a voyage. The text suggests pressure from the president to halt the trip, with Shaw resisting or delaying the decision.
Fragmentary report notes Tacoma tide flat sale to Milwaukee Road. Language hints the Milwaukee may extend its line to Tacoma within a few years and suggests growing suspicion the railroad will secure the route.
The text notes widespread prosperity in South Dakota and ironies of wealth, suggesting a surplus of riches brings both benefits and drawbacks. It mentions the idea that many people from the country are drawn to reside here to claim their share and hints at bank robbery as an anticipated event in a town.
A fragment reports Senator Depew linked with the Equitable Insurance Company amid a public discourse. The passage notes political tension and mentions allegations of damaging information affecting ongoing inquiries and the senator’s dealings.
Andrew Kjar, 61, a German cook at the Lawler House in Alexandria, died of rheumatic heart disease. Grace Cummings, about 55, died from injuries after a runaway horse near Fulton. E. W. Martin visited Alexandria, Henry J. Mohr named Hanson County judge. Local farm sales totaled about $29,400. Town sickness rises in Ethan. Thanksgiving events planned. typhoid and other illnesses mentioned. weddings, knee sprain, visits, new station agent noted.
R T Covillard, early Hanson County settler, collapsed in a Fulton billiard parlor on Friday afternoon. He settled near Alexandria in 1879, later moving to Ful ton area. He was about 60, regarded as honest and peaceful. Death blamed on heart trouble. Funeral Sunday at Greenhill Cemetery.
Ethan Nov 20. Mr and Mrs Henry Stopfer Hawardan Town called home by illness of Mrs Stopfer's mother Mrs Peter Moher. Another daughter summoned. Mother Mrs Weiland improved somewhat. Charlie Coynes arrived by northern train Saturday and left on afternoon train. Supt Quigley attended a school meeting. Miss McCormack returned from Mitchell visit. Dr King Mitchell on business Thursday. Father Brones returned Saturday. Mrs Me 7A Bracha went to Park stone Friday. Charlie Pitts lost fur coat from wagon Thursday night. A social party at Gen Adau shore was enjoyed.
A. W. H. Betts of Mitchell attended Loomis to handle elevator interests. O Stevens moved threshing gear from Letcher to Mitchell and damaged the rear end of the separator on the tire steel bridge south of Olie Johnson's. C. B. Perry of Mitchell finished a cistern for W. A. Shurtleff. Darmer brothers visited Chamberlain for business. Tom Darmer and son from Perry Town visited A. Darmer. W. Gilfillan went to Sioux Falls as deputy to assist Sheriff Took to escort prisoners to the penitentiary. Guy Cowan and Vid Smith returned from west of the Missouri with homesteads near Vivian. Warry Shipton returned from Presho with a fine hound. Edward Watkins of Loomis married Blanche Steel of Parker. reception planned at the Watkins home and a return visit tonight. Joe Gilfillan has crews at work on W. A. Shurtleff’s store.
Eisley reports a sequence of social visits and farm activity. Frank Jones entertained relatives. Geo Allman of Sheldon visited A A Jenks. Ed Zephno Jennings kin spent Sunday at George Jenks. Ervin Stevens moved to M Farrow farm. Stambaugh marketed hogs in Mitchell. George Stevens delivered cattle to R E Storer. Lloyd Jenks husked corn for J Moyer.
Indian summer continues with pleasant weather in Prosper. A large crowd attended a sale at J. R. White's near Riverside. Locals and visitors, including the Neaves, Tostetters, Scheich, Riggerts, Schaub, Riyegerts, and French families, are mentioned with several travel plans and upcoming sales.
Scallin Bros Mitchell promote Mi-ona as a reliable stomach remedy in a 10 tablet form. They guarantee cure or refund, urging indigestion sufferers to try a 50 cent box and experience relief from heaviness belching nervousness and sleeplessness.
Local notices report the annual meeting of the Commercial Mutual hire association to be held at their office on December 5 1905 at 2 o clock. Secretary J O Walrath announces sales by T M Roberts Co of Minneapolis. Additional items include a basket social in Prosper township and a church service with Presiding Elder Dobson to speak.
At breakfast a five year old discussed ideas while his parent joked about copyrights. Knox interrupts to joke that the child should be copyrighted to stop reproduction.
A humorous exchange notes golf as healthful for a husband yet warns that without better play it could spoil his disposition. The quip reflects domestic wit and sports culture in a light social vignette.
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