Baptist Convention Evening Session Recaps and Sermons
Morning and afternoon sessions cover ministerial duties topics and debates on gospel interpretation. Obedience to God's word, intellectual culture, and missionary work are emphasized with reports from Home Mission and Sioux Falls university, plus a sermon on Moses and praise for prohibition victories in the Dakotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Convention
Baptist Church
W. H. Hurlbutt
Ohio
Republican
A. IX. Fuller
Sioux Falls
Izaiah
Zion
Jerusalem
Jesus
Mr. Fuller
South Dakota
Loyal Legion
Presbyterian Church
D.P. Ward
Belle Pettigrew
W.H. Flumbutt
Main Street
Two
Dakotas
S. G. Adams
Madison
Death of Emma A Dean Aged 26 in Manchester
Emma A Dean daughter of Sylvester and Mrs Dean died at home in Manchester on September 29 1889 Born Cascade Iowa October 8 1862 she came to Manchester in 1880 and graduated from the high school in 1882 She was talented in painting and planned further study but ill health stopped her She joined the Presbyterian church and was bright sociable and gentle Her brother Will E Dean died a year earlier and both were active in Methodist groups The funeral was at the M church conducted by Rev I C Fallis with relatives from Mitchell Dakota present The family mourns two exemplary siblings and speaks of eternal loss and lasting memories
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Emma A. Dean
Sylvester Dean
Cascade
Iowa
R. M. Ewart
Dakota
Dean
Presbyterian Church
Will E. Dean
Denver
Colorado
Emma
Will
Methodist Sunday School
Young People’s Societies
I. C. Fallis
The
Baptist Church
Minnie S. Ewart
Albert IE. Dean
Charles C. Dean
Mitchell
Ile
Charles
The Professor of Music Alicia Locke Recruited
Miss Alicia Locke professor of music at the university comes to Mitchell with strong recommendations from President King of Cornell College who praises her proficiency as a student and ability as an instructor in both vocal and instrumental fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicia Locke
Mitchell
King
Cornell College
Rumor Claims Governor Mellette Denounces Capital Election
A rumor in Huron alleges Governor Mellette called the capital election a disgrace and a fraud and warned it would be dangerous to recognize it as an election at all. The claim centers on political tempers and legitimacy questions surrounding the vote.
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Mellette
Farmer feed rates advance in Iowa to South Dakota move
Hon A M Bowdle has pressed for better corn oats and hay rates from Iowa to South Dakota to aid farmers wintering stock. Milwaukee agent Hiland reports Western Freight Agents expect to set rates within a week to ten days. Once fixed, the REPUBLICAN will publish exact prices here. Farmers urged to hold their stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Bowdle
Iowa
South Dakota
Cosgrove
Hiland
Milwaukee
Western Freight Agents’ Association
Wisconsin Central Train Service Ad Offers Comfort and Safety
A historical notice advises staying away from tall trees or spires during storms and marks the cellar corner as the cyclone safety point. It extols fresh air and sunshine, jokes about venting gas, and promotes the Wisconsin Central as the premier Minneapolis–St. Paul to Milwaukee–Chicago line with a 6:25 p.m. departure from Minneapolis and 7:15 p.m. from St. Paul, including through Pullman sleepers and breakfast in the dining car. It urges travelers to consult city ticket offices in Minneapolis and St. Paul and provides agent addresses for ticketing and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Central
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Chicago
Pullman
Nicollet House
East Third Street
Jackson
Chas. E. Dixon
The Wight in Virginia. Non. Aug. M. Moore letter
Virginia letter from Gen Mahone to M Moore praises Democratic vigor and electoral prospects. Mahone claims Democrats in Virginia are devising ways to influence polls while fearing Republican control, citing Barbour’s interview as evidence of vigilance before vote counting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersbale
Virginia
North Carolina
Washington Post
Barbour
W. Mahone
Cyclorama of Jerusalem Delights City Audience
The Baptist church hosted a large Monday crowd to view a cyclorama of Jerusalem. The circular brick hall housed a carefully mounted show that Chicago audiences have followed for months. Rev. C C Marston of Watertown presented the event with explanatory remarks and the stereopticon showcased fine calcium light details, making the presentation pleasing and instructive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Jerusalem
Chicago
C. C. Marston
Watertown
Mitchell’s Train Parade Fails to Win Capital Support
A Chamberlain Register piece notes Mitchell’s grand train entry and parade through Chamberlain and rival towns. Despite stirring bands and marches up and down streets, the reception failed to deliver the needed capital backing, and the triumphal effort came too soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain Register
Mitchell
Chamberlain
Mitchell Capital Train Earned 45 MPH Thanks to Perry Brothers
The Perry brothers as engineer and fireman powered Mitchell's famed capital train achieving 45 miles per hour. Capital boomers on the excursion rewarded the crew with gifts an easy chair while a commemorative card dated Sept 28 1889 expresses gratitude for the notable ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Perry Brothers
Mitchell Capital Boomers
Gratitude for Presents and Recall of 28th September 1359
The letter expresses thanks for gifts and esteem, noting appreciation as time passes and aging occurs. It recalls a failed effort to seize government power, labeling September 28, 1359 as one of the brightest, happiest days of their lives, signed Perry Bros.
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Perry Bros
Testimonial parade of Dakota settlers boosts grim efficiency
John I. Moore of Sioux Falls gathered farmer testimonials in Mitchell to counter Eastern claims that Dakota is poor for settlers. The accounts describe ten years of residence with wives, children, land holdings from 160 to 640 acres, livestock totals, crops, and cash clears ranging from $2,500 to $6,000, plus others with initial cash brought or debts cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. Moore
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Dakota
Moore
Davison County
Bribery Allegations Hit Hutchinson County Election Day
Memo from Rural Voice accuses Sioux Falls capital boosters of buying votes in Hutchinson County by gifting shares in the Sioux Falls Investment Company to voters during election day. The report claims widespread corruption by figures linked to Sioux Falls and Suton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson County
Sioux Falls
State board of pharmacy adjourns after noon exams
The board declared all candidates successful in their examinations. Three well equipped pharmacists join South Dakota: Ellef Hanson of Canton, A. E. McDermott of Winfred, and Auris Knistad of Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Pharmacy
South Dakota
Ellef Hanson
Canton
A. E. McDermott
Winfred
Auris Knistad
Mitchell
The Boodle Argument Countywide Corrupt Votes Detail
In Sioux Falls boodle was abundant and votes bought from 2 to 5 dollars apiece. In Canova Luton used the same corrupt methods and Watertown followed suit in the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Press
Sioux Falls
Canova
Luton
Watertown
Danforth rejects Teller offer as Prohibition talks loom
In Yankton Herald coverage, Mr. Danforth refuses Mr. Teller’s bid at sixty five percent of value. Danforth says he would consider selling if Prohibition carried, but instead shows intent to hold on and possibly acquire more property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton Herald
Danforth
Mr. Teller
Parker’s Mitchell Serenade Wins Civic Thanks
Parker residents praise Mitchell for a grand daylight serenade on Monday afternoon, even though she did not win the coveted prize. Citizens express gratitude for the performance and the local spirit it inspired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Press
Mitchell
Parker
Mitchell Campaign Focuses on Permanent Capital Location
The Tyndall Tribune notes Mitchell has begun her campaign over where the capital should be housed. It argues she should learn from past efforts and hints at public sentiment aligning with a divine voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyndall Tribune
Mitchell
Vox Populi
Vox Dei
Alexandria Gerald Mitchell Campaign For Capital Next Year
Alexandria Gerald Mitchell launches a campaign for capital next year and predicts victory. Ransom Post No 6 will host a camp fire event Monday evening with help from the Woman's Relief Corps and the Sons of Veterans at Odd Yellows Hall Burr Block. W H Helwig has taken charge of collections for Dijlon & Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria Gerald
Mitchell
Ransom Post
G. A. St
Woman’s Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Yellows Hall
Burr Block
W. H. Helwig
Dijlon & Preston
Mitchell Considers Thomson Houston Electric Franchise
Anson of St Paul representing Thomson Houston Electric Light arrived in Mitchell and urged a special council meeting. The city would grant an exclusive franchise with a plant ready by January 1, 1900, and work to begin within two weeks. The plant aims for 600 incandescent and 30 arc lights, with eight arc lights plus Milwaukee railroad lighting. Estimated arc lights total at least fifteen. incandescent lights could reach about 400. Operations planned to start November 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anson
St. Paul
Thomson Houston Electric Light Company
Mitchell
Thomson Houston Company
Milwaukee Railway
J. D. Wood
Berius
Coming Legislature Arrives On Train For Opening Session
Judge G C Moody arrived in the city by the Omaha from Sioux Falls at noon and departed on the Milwaukee to Pierre at 1. He discusses timing for the special session mandated by the enabling act and state constitution, noting the October 16 convening date and the need to swear in state officers on the 15th. He says the special session should elect senators and set standing committees to prepare for a regular session focused on school lands, appropriations, and conforming the state to the federal constitution within twenty five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Moody
Omaha
Sioux Walls
Milwaukee
Pierre
Janary
Moody
City Finances 1889 Mitchell Dakota Financial Statement
City of Mitchell annual statement covers May 1 to September 1, 1889. It itemizes funds including Dr Bat Gel fund balances, school funds and interest, sinking fund, cemetery fund, school bonds outstanding totaling 52 500, and water fund issues. Report signed by J F Kimball city auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Bat. Gel
J. F. Kimball
An Elegant Present and Local Barber Shop Changes
An Elegant Present reports H. Shaw of the Alex Mitchell hosting a party that presented him a brown diagonal smoking jacket. Also noted is Bert Gilbert leaving Gilbert & Baker to partner with Charlie Krom in Bert Kreyer’s barber shop, with Kreyer staying on. Restores health claims through Wright's Iron Tonic Bitters and several patent remedies offered at Warne's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Shaw
Alex. Mitchell
Mr. Shaw
Bert Gilbert
Gilbert & Baker, Barbers
Charlie Krom
Bert Kreyer
Kreyer
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Union
C. C. Aaraton
J. M. Duboe
Brookings
G. Adams
Meyer
Alford
Arnold
Hovey
Adams
Ezekiel
Christ
Nicodemus
Coffman
Newton
Duboc
C. C. Mars
C. N. Patterson
T. M. Shanafelt
O. M. Heustis
Publication Society
P. Ward
Jacob Olsen
J. W. Waddell
A. K. Fuller
Geo A. McIntosh
Presbyterian Synod of
Mission Fields
J. M. French
Gettysburg
A. H. Carman
Ellendale
Scott Hayes
C. M. Jeustis
Aberdeen
A. H. Carmen
Moses
M. Lulayden
Jey
I. M.shanafelt
Huron
Black Hills
J. W. Weddell
D. 2. Ward
Shanatek
Woods
Home Mission Society
Vermillion
M. J. Lewis
Vermillion Church
A. M. Duboc
T. M. Shana
M. E
EB. T. Cressy
South
Daniells
China
Huston
Miss Swartz
Women’s Baptist Foreign Mission Society of Dakota
Committee On
Christian Education
B.S. Wales
Sioux Falls University
J. B. Meredith
Northwest
Meredith
Revs
Sen
H. H. Keith
America
Black Hills Quartet
S. J. Winegar
Society For
T. M. Shanatel
D. D
Suron
Dow
JH. C. Woods
Lincoln
Nebraska
Home Missions
Bryce
Gladstone
Ife
Baptist Home Mission Society
Mitchell Baptist Church
Wight
Solid Partners
Vox Boodlum
Tion
City Finances
Wright
H. Scallin
Shilo
Warne
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