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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1896
Page
1
An ornate wall pocket with carved frame and colored center, listed at 22 by 19 inches with a $15 trade. Several oak furniture pieces follow including a top folding table, writing desk, book case and folding rocker with trades ranging from $15 to $50, suitable for socials or home use.
Col. Bain spoke on Our Nation's Sin to a packed crowd at the university and the Mitchell Woodlands palace. He argued prohibition would curb national panic, criticized extravagance and liquor costs, and cited Maine's 42 year ban as proof. The event featured evangelical groups, later raising substantial donations to support the campaign.
Mr and Mrs Edward Duane celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary after a long marriage marked by hardship. Mexican War veteran Duane, now unable to work, and his wife received neighborly help including a large supply of provisioning and a golden memento, with many friends visiting to offer congratulations and brighten their declining years.
In broad daylight Sunday noon a bold burglary broke into S H Scullin's drug store through a rear window and a cut door, taking about seven dollars from the money drawer. John Powers was in the store at 11 and returned about 2. no clue to the robbers. Elbert Jackson, recently seen near Pipestone, rode in on his bicycle Tuesday.
The Gazette reprints Chicago Democratic and Silver headquarters extracts from the 1892 Republican campaign text book and asserts none of the quoted lines are in the official 1892 book. It argues the article distorts the issue of bi metallism and free coinage with garbled excerpts and misrepresentation.
The University forms two McKinley clubs for men and women. Edward P. Blanchard is elected president of the sound money men. Both clubs plan to participate in the Saturday parade and display banners. The combined membership reaches fifty with daily signatures.
Senator Pettigrew's remark in Mitchell claiming over fifty old soldiers at the Hot Springs soldiers home would vote for Bryan is disputed. Commandant Lucas replies there are about 17 Bryan and 98 McKinley votes and calls the claim rot, noting the soldiers know which side pays their bread.
The State Juvenile band returned from Sioux Falls on Thursday after a two day contract with the fair association. Band members praised their treatment and received honor in parades they led. Attractions at the fair grounds were praised. Most Mitchell residents traveled home on the Omaha special.
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