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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1888
Page
7
Local chatter covers political factions in the Fourth Congressional District with references to an opposition ticket and local options. Mentions of the press, temperance sermons, market news on wheat and flax, and community updates from Mitchell and nearby towns.
An Aberdeen News report describes a Milwaukee road wreck near Tulare caused by a hot box on a center car that failed an axle. Conductor Sheehan Hart fell with broken ribs and bruises while trying to stop the train. Jim Iagerty sustained scratches.
Dr Burr and Mrs Burr rode near the Catholic church on Third street when a fractious horse bolted dragging the doctor over the dashboard. He suffered a gash above the eye and shoulder injuries. Mrs Burr was unhurt. The buggy was damaged and Mr Burr later offered the colt for sale after treatment.
General Agent W H Cobban of the Dakota Fire and Marine Insurance Company in Mitchell has satisfactorily adjusted the Taraldsen claims. The firm, operating since 1881, is praised for reliability against fire, lightning, cyclones, and tornadoes with directors including George A Johnston and George A Silsby.
The Woonsocket Times reviews the Mitchell territorial fair as a huge success in exhibits and attendance. It praises Dakota stock displays and the fair’s strong agricultural and educational impact, while noting minor amusement management mistakes.
Mitchell residents attend funeral in Spencer with D J Donavan and Wakefield. W W Bennett works on Spencer house papering. Nellie Murray returns home after mental health treatment at Mitchell University. L C Parish opens a barber shop in Spencer.
When you need a safe laxative ask your druggist for a box of Ayer's Pills. They give satisfaction for indigestion torpid liver and sick headache. Leading physicians recommend them.
Weil Bros announces pricing on the K and B line at fifty cents on the dollar. The deal promotes value as the firm markets selected items to customers through a half price offer.
A long editorial passage debates local option and prohibition, criticizing clergy and observers, questioning law enforcement and consistency among radicals, and praising the Mitchell Dakota boys for their conduct while noting local attitudes toward saloon enforcement and revenue schemes.
Lt. Col. Adams and Co. I, of the Dakota National Guard, returned from Sioux City after a week of notable displays. Col. Shearer and all officers received public commendation for a superb drill, including a bayonet charge with over 100 men and the presentation of a silver battalion cup by Mayor Cleland in W. H. Beck's window.
Mrs Wells of Tennessee spoke to a large audience at the courthouse on the W C T U. She urged women as moral messengers and supported suffrage while praising Mary Lucretia Mott and Jennie Cassady. She likened government to a dissonant organ and urged rapid tuning toward prohibition and total abstinence.
Mrs Susella Grady wife of Wm H Grady of Tobin township died Saturday after months of consumption. Her funeral was held Monday. She leaves two young children. Mr Grady expresses sincere thanks for the kindness of friends and neighbors.
The Mitchell fair closes with top prizes to Mrs. W. C. Foster eight first premiums, the most by any exhibitor. The Plankinton Beacon notes the event as exceptionally successful with broad attendance, calling it the greatest Dakota fair in history. Station agent Hamilton sold over 700 Mitchell and return tickets that week, with a peak 275 tickets bought on Thursday morning.
Major Anderson of Crow Creek agency led a delegation of chiefs including White Ghost Medicine Bull and Standing Cloud to Cleveland and Chamberlain to seek a meeting with the great father on reservation matters. Police captain Fire Thunder and interpreters accompanied them. The party wore white hats while observers watched in Pierre and Cleveland. Anderson hopes the visit will ease misunderstandings with the government and plans to take the chiefs to Washington via Kentucky to broaden their view of white settlement and visit his old home.
Warne of Mitchell Dak and Ada Luella Brown of Whitewater were married Wednesday evening October 3 at the bride’s home in Whitewater. About forty relatives attended, gifts including a $1000 check from the bride’s father. The couple will reside at the Warne residence on West Fourth Street after arriving in Whitewater Monday.
A large audience witnessed a Japanese wedding themed entertainment at the Baptist church Thursday evening. The program featured organ solo by Marvin Dundas, recitation by Margie Moore, soprano solo by Mrs. E. Whittlesey, and a wedding march leading the Japanese wedding party in traditional garb. The ceremony was presented reverently, based on observations from travelers, and the event proved creditable and profitable.
The list shows teachers by school and side, naming H. E. Kratz, Miss J. M. J. Pryne, Miss Anna B. Henjes, Miss Emily Rogers, Miss Beulah Windle, Miss Eva Keith, Miss Jessie A Stanchfield, Mrs. Ella Swett, Miss Clara Wedehase. Openings report larger attendance than last year with two crowded rooms in A B grammar and C D primary west side. A high school grammar class of fourteen signals growth and Excelsior Tyro societies reorganized Thursday evening.
Willard E Dean known as Will was born June 21 1865 in Cascade Iowa and died September 29 in Denver Colorado The Manchester Iowa Press notes his youth as kind and trusted by friends and family his church work with the Methodist youth and Sunday School and his brief railroad career as an Illinois Central passenger agent before ill health ended his service His death brings sorrow to parents sisters brothers and the community honoring a faithful local citizen and brother-in-law to those who knew him.
Mr. Abel T. Bangs received a telegram Sunday that his son Andrew T. Bangs of Marion Junction was shot while hunting. He died after arriving home four miles distant from the scene, the load grazing his body and tearing his arms below the elbow. His sister Mrs. Geo. I. Dix left for Marion Junction to attend the funeral.
About one o'clock Thursday morning the Burr Oak farm of D. A. Scott in Wessington Springs burned, destroying the stables and stacks plus a span of mules and one yoke of oxen. The cause is a mystery. no farm residents were nearby after 8 p.m. and the house occupants were unaware of the blaze. One yoke of cattle escaped.
The Aurora Republicans present their ticket: Register of deeds S. St. Drake, Sheriff Jos. Stiffler, Treasurer Warren Dye, Auditor Albert Davis, District Attorney Richard Haney, Probate Judge Alonzo Kinyon, Coroner Dr. H A Tarbell, Surveyor G M Hollenback.
Miss Harrie J. Taylor thanks the people of Mitchell for their generosity and extreme kindness during her illness and offers a prayer for their continued sunshine in life.
Secretary's synopsis covers 1887 1888 Mitchell W C T U progress with 32 members, 41 meetings, 16 department superintendents, and efforts in hygiene education jail prison work Sabbath observance and local option coffee service. Notable speakers included John B Finch Mrs Woodbridge Col Woodford and Rev Rexford. Local fundraising raised 200 and territorial dues 9.
Jack Sullivan has the fire alarm apparatus in working condition with boxes at Champeny corner Hammer’s and a planned third at the First National Bank. Keys will be kept at nearby businesses and distributed to streetwise residents. The alarm connects to both the engine house and the round house simultaneously.
Conductor Sheehan, badly hurt near Tulare on Tuesday, is resting easier yesterday and doctors expect recovery if internal injuries are not present. Brakeman James Hagerty, also injured, plans to report for duty in a few days.
The California Fig Syrup Co. presents an agreeable substitute for bitter liver medicines. The Syrup of Wigs shows large, rapidly increasing sales and prompt benefits from a single dose, praised for easy intake and pleasant effect. For sale by IL. Scallin.
Negotiations closed Monday. Sanborn house in this city owned by the Bond estate will pass under the management of H D Williams on November 1. Williams, renowned landlord of the Campbell house at Scotland, plans to reopen with General Campbell back in charge, preserving the Sanborn’s prestige.
Cash patents received at the Mitchell land office on October 1, 1888 include Saml R Powers 4438 Leander Bennet 4640 Valentine Liffert 9506 John Nauth 10278 Jas F Cooper 12009 Laya Thompson 12144 Jas Pomeroy 12747 Chase Merriman 12770 Michael Bettneng 13379.
Rev. A. A. Brown will deliver a lecture on the Issues of the Hour at the Thomas school house on the east side of the river. The talk is scheduled for Tuesday evening October 16 at 7 30 o clock. All township residents are urged to attend. COMMITTEE
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