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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
6
Sioux City stock yards report opening hog prices firmer while cattle market holds steady to lower amid record receipts. Receipts reach about 3,800 cattle with two days near 8,000, as buyers hesitant and country trade slow. cows, heifers, bulls and calves show varied steady to mixed price movements amid large supply and light early demand.
Market listings show butter eggs poultry vegetables and fruits with varied prices. Central items include fancy dairy tubs 19 20c per pound and eggs No 1 at 12c per dozen, plus fleet of grains hay and oils and assorted fruits like cantaloupes and Valencia oranges with price ranges for crates and boxes.
A description of an abusive method used to pressure taxpayers into accepting higher assessments. A man claimed to be forced into a dark room for extended periods to “think it over carefully.” The account portrays harsh, coercive practices allegedly employed by officials to sway verdicts on incomes and taxes.
Last Thursday evening October 7 friends surprised Mr and Mrs Asa Dodd to mark their twelfth wedding anniversary. Mrs Dodd was lured from home by Mrs Miller while guests filled their rooms. Rev Stevens spoke for the guests as they presented a handsome rocking chair to the couple.
Bu Pilings on the Yankton reservation show steady filings with quarter sections taken. Harvey W. Hewitt of Canton and John H. Jensen and Lars Knudtsen of Hudson filed homesteads. John W. Hewitt and Geo. Luther of Canton filed soldier declaratories. Geo N. Powers of Tripp and Wm. M. Walker of Bon Homme filed homesteads. Weaver H. Smith of Fulton made final timber proof. John G. Ropes of Armour and John Delire filed timber claims. Knudt Knudtlesen made timber proof in Sanborn County.
Chicago and Minneapolis grain prices listed with No 2 Northern wheat at 8 47 and oats at 19. Flax at 1.024 and corn at 25. Ad text notes De Witt's Little Early Risers as a remedy for billiousness and headaches.
The W. J. Healey shooting tourney ends after two days of competition. Leach, Mortinson, Ferguson, Harris, Taylor and Shaw win multiple cash events and rifles. Iowa shooters dominate the high angle and Remington events. Residents note town quiet, sales and local visits continue as participants depart.
Oct 13 reports threshing finished and residents traveling to Grand Rapids Michigan. Bets of visits include Mrs Anderson in LaMont Iowa and Mrs Rowley in Plano. Local moves note John Hohn selling farm and farewell gatherings for Arthur Tene yek Dee Pratt and Harry Hazleton in Munro Junction.
Mrs. W. M. Smith returns from Sanborn with a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Cassem on Oct. 13. Job ads seek a girl for housework. Ensign Sinnock of Sioux City spoke at Salvation Army. Daniel McMullen family visiting relatives. Bank official S. E. Morris and Redfield mayor F. S. Myers in town. Mrs. F. A. Bidwell mourns death of her father in Kirksville. False fire alarm prompts full department response. Dr. Rea visits Mitchell for patients. Frank Mowder home for a week. plans to stay for schooling. Chas. Ferguson promotes new location and stock. Homer Sampson on leave after Milwaukee branch collision. engineer discharged. Gilbert & Allen tout The Mexican Hair Restorative. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve recommended for burns and sores. L. O. Gale.
Davison County Auditor certifies nominations for Circuit Judge and County Commissioner to be voted on November 2 1897. Republican Frank B Smith Democrat H F Fellows People F M Goodykoontz for judge. Commissioners John H Hohn C F Drake from Tobin and Rome townships with addresses Ethan S D. Seal dated October 14 1897.
Resolutions honor Noran Hough a longtime member and first secretary at the Legion's city organization. The committee extends sympathy to her mother, brother, and sister and requests copies of the resolution be placed in Legion records and sent to the family.
An advertisement for Mothers Friend from The Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta Georgia offers the drugstore item at one pound or sent by express upon receipt of price. It invites readers to write for a book with testimonials and valuable information for mothers.
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