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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1889
Page
4
The auditor and a majority of the county commissioners held a canvass of the election returns from October 1 1850. John Cook was named chairman. The board present included I D Tyler H J Anderson George W Hlunter St T Robinson. The following shows the canvass results.
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The Friday October 11, 1889 issue notes the state senate will convene in a church at Pierre while the lower house sits in the courthouse. A grand praise meeting begins October 14 in Pierre under the nonpartisan prohibition banner to mark the election result and discuss future policy. Mitchell is questioned about Dakota geography, and recent North Dakota election results praise stalwart pioneers Hanesbrough and Winship. note Redfield Journal and Davison County tallies for the Republican ticket, including 570 for Judge Gifford and 562 for Mellette and Maj. Pickler.
The Walker New Era prints a forceful defense of Judge Moody’s military record in response to an attack by General Dawson of the Black Hills. Based on personal knowledge, official war records, and testimony from Generals Hazen and Stanley, the article presents a detailed rebuttal with authority.
The Aberdeen Republican asserts Hagerty and Mellette are not the best choice, predicting Edgerton and Moody will become the state's first senators due to their abilities and service in the statehood fight. Prohibition's success in North Dakota is noted as a factor, with expectations that both Dakotas will adjust to the new liquor laws without harming prosperity.
The passage praises South Dakota's future, noting past slowdowns on immigration but a stable settler situation. It asserts no widespread departures, predicts improved immigration next spring, and urges citizens and newspapers to publicize the region's advantages for a strong year ahead.
Davison county commissioners met in regular session on Monday October 7 1889 with John Cook H McCormick G W Hunter H K Anderson and D Tyler present. They instructed the auditor to cancel the 1888 assessment on government land in section 4 township 104 range 61. Bills were audited and various payments approved including wages equipment coal and legal costs. Afternoon session opened with all members present and many bills approved including jail and county exhibit expenses. Minutes approved and adjournment entered.
In Mitchell a south city acre under Mr. S. Stewart's cultivation shows excellent quality celery and an extraordinary yield. Stewart has begun supplying the Mitchell market and has shipped some stock, aiming to meet home demand.
Pleasant Ridge records a fall mood as Dakota weather cools. Richard Evans moved to Mitchell last week. A large W C T U meeting is planned with Mrs W Gardiner on Oct 12. Jake Reitzel and mother visit Sterling relatives while Mrs Johnston and Mrs Pine return to Barry Illinois after weeks with old friends. Rev H T Curl preached his last sermon here on Oct 6 and leaves grateful praise from the community. A surprise party for Mrs Geo Johnston and Mrs Wm Pine at Frank Tolands home drew over 50, with a plentiful supper.
The Milwaukee company, prompted by Mr. A. M. Bowdle of this city, will provide special feed rates for cattle to farmers in this part of Dakota. The gesture is seen as timely and generous and will be remembered by the community.
The GC M and St P Ry will ship coarse grain hay and feed from Iowa points for farmers whose crops were burnt and who need stock feed, at one half distance tariff rate. For full information apply to agent at the depot.
The week ending October 7 lists uncalled letters for Dunham Hughes Katz Loughtin Longhead Ilelen Linsey Scott Wood Wright Mrs E and others. Patrons should call and say advertised. unclaimed letters after two weeks will be sent to the dead letter office. Postmaster D Warne presents the notice.
Hon J. Ward of Turner county reports a well on his Parker area farm drilled to 130 feet produced a subterranean air current blowing 35 feet of water to the surface with sand and stones. The notice includes ads for Hood s Sarsaparilla and Shiloh s Porous Plaster with local endorsements and drugstore sales.
Notice is given that on Tuesday the fifth day of November in Davison County South Dakota an election will be held at the Mt Vernon school house in Mt Vernon township and at the school house in sub district No 5 Union township and in the school house in sub district No 4 Baker township to elect one county commissioner for district No 3 and at the school house in sub district No 2 Perry township and in the school house in sub district No 3 Badger township and in the G B Kelsey store in Blendon township the polls open at 8 a m and close at 6 p m Dated at Mitchell this fifth day of October 1889
Land Office at Mitchell Dakota gives notice that Nils Roserquist has filed for final homestead proof on section 27 township 101 range 6 in Dakota. Proof will be before the register and receiver at Mitchell on November 21 1889. Witnesses Joseph Curran John Schoenfelder E D Carpenter and Frederick Carpenter all of Emsley Dakota Territory.
A farmer offers a one third interest in about 20 acres of corn four miles west of Mitchell. Interested buyers should see Ben Davis at the Rink Opera House in Mitchell for details and arrangements with L. McCurdy.
Davison Co Auditor certifies the abstract of votes on file for the October 1 1889 election in Davison County Dakota Territory. Official witnesses the hand and seal on the fifth day of October 1889.
Mitchell notices list named settlers filing for final proof to support land claims. Dates set for December 4 1889 and November 21 1889 with witnesses from Hazelton Oak and Emsley areas. Register M. H. Rowley oversees proceedings at Mitchell.
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