Methodists Back Mitchell Pact for Dakota University
At the annual Methodist conference in Huron the pledge dispute over the Dakota University in Watertown was resolved. Mitchell was praised for fulfilling pledges, conference acknowledged its support obligation, and Rev. H M Springer urged rapid patronage of Dakota University by placing 200 students there. Also noted: pension examinations for blind and Benjamin Provost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Churches
Mitchell
Huron
Committee On Education
H. M. Springer
Kampeska
Yankton
Watertown
Springer
Methodists of
South Dakota
Dakota University
Prairie fire break machine by Walter Strange in Sioux City
Sioux City reports a new fire break device by Walter Strange. The sheet metal contrivance runs on two horses and creates a six foot wide strip burning at about one and a half gallons of crude oil per hour. It folds a safe path and smothers embers with a trailing chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Northwest
Walter Strange
Babcock
Chicago Milwaukee St Paul to set coal rates
Chairman Walker ruled against the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line’s request for a slow rate on coal to interior Iowa Minnesota Dakota and Wisconsin. The decision bars nonmember lines from matching Lake Superior rates and urges direct talks among interested lines for adjustment. Despite the ruling the company plans to implement reduced rates in ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Dispatch
Walker
Inter-State Commerce Railway Association
Chicago, Milwaukee
Lake Superior
Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul
Pension Board of Mitchell District Meets at Crane and Bainbridge
The Board of Pension Examiners for the Mitchell district met Wednesday at the office of Dr. Crane and Bainbridge. Present were Dr. H. Bainbridge, president, Dr. A. N. Daniels, treasurer, and Dr. W. J. Crane, secretary. Dr. Samuel II Melcher of Crow Lake, a noted Civil War surgeon, appeared for examination and is now totally disabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Pension Examiners
Mitchell District
Crane
Bainbridge
H. Bainbridge
A. N. Daniels
W. J. Crane
Samuel II, Melcher
Crow Lake
Famine fears spread from Miner County crops to nation
The St Paul Globe notes crop failures in Miner County South Dakota fueling relief appeals nationwide. Though overall yields were ok, a few western regions show shortages with some farmers facing a hard winter of food and fuel. Miner county, population about 5000, produced 682000 bushels of wheat two years ago plus corn oats and flax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Dakota
South Dakota
Ilinois
Miner
Zangl Arrested Again in Stangl Shooting Case
John Zangl, who shot Peter Stangl on the farm last August, was rearrested Wednesday. He has a history of prior arrests and insanity claims, and is now held on an order by Judge Bartlett Tripp in a civil damages suit brought by Stangl, with bail set at $000. Major August Moore represents Stangl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zangl
Peter Stang
Zangl
Bartlett Tripp
Stangl
Dwight
August Moore
Stang
New York Trade Bubbles With Signs of Rising Tide
New York, as the nation’s barometer of trade, shows portentous signs of an expanding economy. Hotels overflow with guests forcing mattresses onto pianos, indicating high demand. Wholesale districts bustle as pedestrians dodge bales and boxes, Broadway cars jammed by busy trucks, transport firms strained by shipments, and money demanded at higher interest under a protective tariff administration, a cause for cautious optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadway
Dillon seeks US judgeship in South Dakota endorsement
Attorney G. K. Dillon of this city completes canvass for endorsement of his candidacy for the United States judgeship. He reports backing from the bar of every county east of the Missouri and from the current Dakota supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. K. Dillon
South Dakota
United States
Missouri
Supreme Court of Dakota
Fragile Ohio Girls Exchange at South Salem Ohio
Miss Ella Wilson, a popular neighborhood young lady, is reported at the point of death from being squeezed too tightly by Will L. Laverly. Doc Parmalee Rube Kratz and Judge Crow, all Buckeye boys, claim Ohio girls didn’t used to be so fragile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Salem
Russe County
Ohio
Ella Wilson
Will L. Laverly
Doc” Parmalee
Rube” Kratz
Judge Crow
Grain Purchases Area Market Activity in City
The past week saw substantial grain sales with D. R. Putnam, Rice & Son, the roller mills and Thompson Bros buying wheat and flax totaling 12,500 bushels. Wheat accounted for 11,000 bushels and flax 1,500 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Putnam, Rice & Son
Roller Mills
Thompson Bros
Four furnished rooms for rent near Main street
Miss Mattie Jewett places four portraits in the windows of Kline and Hesse's store, while a small family may rent four furnished rooms near Main street for use as sleeping rooms and parlor. two additional furnished rooms offered for young men or similar use.
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Main Street
Bros
Conference Appointments in Mitchell District Huron Meeting
The recent conference in Huron announced appointments across the Mitchell district. Notable changes include A. W. Adkinson as acting university president and pastor, H. E. Wyckoff transferred to Kimball, with LaViolette to Bridgewater and Hendricks to Ethan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Mitchell District
B. Clark
Presiding Elder
Alexandria
Armour
Bridgewater
F. A. la Violette
Bijou Jills
Arza P. Jones
Chamberlain
Iran
A. Sparks
Carthage and
Artesian
C. J. Corwin
Delmont
Wm. Vanex
Edgerton
Abel Colton
Ethan and Parkston
T. S. Hendricks
Fulton
F. W. Sage
Howard
Sanford Washburn
Kimball
H. E. Wyckoff
Mitchells
A. W. Adkinson
Mr. Vernon
J. G. Hall
Plankinton
C. H. Smith
Scotland
L. W. Muller
Tyndall and Springgeld
W. I. Minty
White Lake
Wm. I. Underwood
Woonsocket
T. J. Youngman
Wm. Brush
Wm.Underwood
Dakota University
University
M. E
H. E. Wykoff
A W. Adkinson
Vincent
Sle
Mr. Adkinson
C. LB. Clark
A. W W. Adkinson
Hardy E. Wyckoff
A Satisfied Citizen Praises Moody in Senate Hope
A Deadwood man, amid Moody’s senate bid, predicts vast water projects funded by Moody, claiming irrigation will revive South Dakota’s soil and boost production. Territorial Veterinarian Collins heard the speech and support, reflecting broad statewide confidence in Moody’s ability to protect state interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills
Senate
South Dakota
Moody
South
Fall Rains Signal Fine Crop Prospects in 1890
Fall rains in South Dakota moisten the ground deeply and retain moisture into spring, supporting germination and strong crops next season. Monday night rain across the region confirms favorable conditions for spring planting, with Davison and neighboring counties hopeful for a bountiful summer of 1890. Predictions mention a likely heavy winter snowfall by Brule Indians and a cycle of abundant rain anticipated by longtime settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Davison
Quartet of Young Ministers in South Dakota Conference
A group of bright young Methodist ministers in South Dakota, Revs J. A. Sparks of Chamberlain, T. H. Hendricks of Delmont, Arza L P Jones of Bijou Hills, and F. A. LaViolette of Ethan, were in the city today en route to their fields. The first three passed excellent examinations in the prescribed course of study. LaViolette was mentioned as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Conference of
South Dakota
J. A. Sparks
Chamberlain
T. H. Hendricks
Delmont
aArza LP
Jones
Bijou Hills
F. A. LaViolette
Ethan
LaViolette
Diamond Cut Diamond on the Cyclone Express
Conductor Vosberg of the Mitchell to Sioux Falls Cyclone Express thwarts a newspaper man named Jilder Cressey who, lacking pass or ticket, tries to bluff. Cressey pays with a thick wad of $350 in cash after a tense standoff, then boasts Moody and Pettigrew’s routes. Vosberg and crew confiscate the payoff and depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vosberg
Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Jilder Cressey
Cressey
Salem
John
Moody
Chautauqua Circling Elevates Local Culture
A district on the frontier shows rising intellectual life with three Chautauqua circles the Dakotahs established in 1887 now joined by the east side and west side groups. With 18 and 20 members respectively, their leaders are Mrs Robinson, Miss Mabel Silsby, Mrs Prof. Taylor, and Mrs. K. A. Bidwell. Meetings set for next Thursday at 7:30, christening observances planned, and growing reader numbers noted. The piece urges lifelong learning and notes two new community circles boost local culture and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
Robinson
Mabel Silsby
West Side
Prof. Taylor
K. A. Bidwell
Geo. Norgerly
Bidwell
Change of Base at Sioux Falls Press
I. T. Cressey the Liuron Lu renite's late editor is now managing editor of the Sioux Falls Press, having begun duties yesterday. Al Caldwell, former managing editor, assumes the city editor post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Walls
I. T. Cressey
Liuron Lurenite
Sioux Falls Press
al Caldwell
Green Wins Ruling In Green-Wass Quiet Title Suit
Judge Tripp grants judgment for Green in the district court to quiet title in the time-worn Green-Wass lawsuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripp
Green
Miss Flavin Lectures on Father Damien and Molokai
Miss Flavin spoke at the Rink opera house last Thursday on Father Damien at Molokai. She described the Sandwich Islands, their climate and government, then detailed lepRosy and its transmission. Damien moved to aid lepers, built villages, and died of the disease in April 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Flavin
Damien
Rink Opera House
Ht. W. Wheelock
Sandwich Islands
Molokai
Joseph Damien
Father Damien
Jle
Honolulu
Notice of Dissolution of Lott and Welch Partnership
Notice is given that the partnership of W. E. B. Lott and R. D. Welch known as Lott & Welch is dissolved by mutual consent. W. E. Lott retires. R. D. Welch assumes liabilities and collects debts due. All accounts for the late firm are to be collected by Novem ber sf. in Mitchell South Dakota dated October 16 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EB. Lott
R. D. Welch
Lott & Welch
W.E. Lott
R.D. Welch
W. E. Lot
Mitchell
South Dakota
Advertised Letters at Mitcrell Postoffice Closing List
A historical notice lists unclaimed letters at the Mitcrell postoffice as of October 21, including Grace Cole, JIG Corsor, W Hasten, HG Fulber, Quines, Chas Bi Green, Valle' Me, John Sullivan, George Understock, Joe Webb, and others. Calls for the names will be forwarded to the loiter office if not collected within Us Weeks, signed by D. Haaser, P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitcrell
Grace Cole
Hanne
Fulber
Quines
Chas Bi Green
Valle
John Sullivan
Gee
Salong
George
Ila
D. Haaser
P.M
Milwaukee Changes In Car and Locomotive Rooms
Hinsell Clark, longtime foreman of the I. and D. division car department, is named foreman of the Milwaukee shops. His previous role combined with locomotive foremanship will be split, with J. N. Sanborn taking the consolidated post at Sioux City. W. W. Carter of Mitchell shops awaits new assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinsell Clark
Milwaukee
Locomotive
J. N. Sanborn
Sioux City
W. W. Carter
Mitchell
Brule County Resident Chosen Chief Clerk in Pierre
J. W. Cone of Brule county, longtime Mitchell resident, selected chief clerk of the legislature just organized at Pierre. The article notes his Republican affiliation and role in the new session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cone
Brule County
Mitchell
Pierre
Party caucus chooses Cove on first ballot in city election
Cove won the party caucus on the first ballot with 85 votes to 22 for J Adams of Day County as his competitor. Friends in the city will be pleased at his forthcoming good fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. Adams
Day County
Cove
Pettigrew Promises to Shield North Dakota Interests
Pettigrew pledges to defend South Dakota people regardless of creed or occupation while balancing railways and corporations. He backs a free ballot, a fair count, protectionist tariff, and ample currency to favor producers and farmers and curb currency-driven profiteering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
America
Veteran Educator Recounts Dakota University Revival
A veteran Methodist educator and former college president, Dr. Boush, recalls thirty years of growth at Mitchell's University as readers are treated to his enthusiasm and pride. The Mitch ell t Republican provides a detailed description of the university's new building, highlighting the enduring influence of early mentors and the ongoing impact on the prairie institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinconm iLuronite
Boush
Northwest
University At
Mitchell
Congress
Dr. Brush
Dakota
Mitchell T Publican
University
Noted preacher’s appeal provokes skeptical remark at opera house
After Bishop Vincent’s eloquent lecture, a group of six rustling youths exit the opera house and one heckles that the old man’s talk was great. The remark hints at a lack of reverence for the renowned speaker and his sacred office. The reader is reminded of the bears and the 240 children in the unfolding tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent
Opera
Bill
The Horse Epidemic Mystery in Local Stallions
The mountain fever outbreak among regional horses eases slowly with lingering cases in the city and surrounding areas. CG. LL Dillon and N. LL Davison report horses ill at Fletchers livery. A. E. Walter treats most cases with notable success, as locals suspect airborne germs drive transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. LL Dillon, Esq
N. LL Davison
Fletchers Livery Barn
A. E. Walter
Prohibition Wins After Voters Misread Ballot
In Jamestown precinct and statewide, voters scratched No on the Yes No prohibition ticket believing No meant no prohibition. The mistake occurred in hundreds of precincts, leading to prohibition carrying in South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton Journal
Jamestown
South Dakota
Sioux Falls declines permanent capital status
Sioux Falls will not be in the field for permanent capital. The city casts 2,174 votes and remembers its friends. The South Dakota congressional delegation, with Governor Mellette, will travel to Washington in about ten days to push the statehood proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Iluronite
South Dakota
Mellette
Washington
Imely Advice from Fletcher On Statehood Senate Speech
June and October remarks show Lieut Governor Fletcher urging the South Dakota senate to prepare for statehood with laws on irrigation prohibition female suffrage and a smaller legislature He calls for retrenchment and economy to reduce costs and improve public service before January adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov
Fletcher
Senate
South Dakota
Public Service
Obituary of Mrs Sarah E D Elston of Hanson and Davison counties
Mrs Sarah E D Elston died at her home in Plano township Hanson county South Dakota at 7 a m October 16 1889 aged 69 years Funeral services were held at Bates school house Davison county Rev A A Brown officiating and her remains were taken to Mitchell cemetery by a long line of carriages She was born April 21 1820 in Sullivan County New York married Richard Drake December 24 1840 in New Windsor New York moved to Coldwater Michigan in 1851 where he died September 26 1882 They had eight children five survive Mrs S P Jewett Mrs Jos Harding Hazleton South Dakota Mrs Frank Smith Covina California Mr Horton of Coldwater Michigan and Mrs Marshall Smith Denver Colorado She moved to Dakota in 1883 and settled northwest quarter section 18 township 104 range 59 married Samuel Elston March 18 1887 who survives her She was a true Christian woman devoted to family and friends always ready with sympathy for the afflicted and sorrowing Beloved by all who knew her she was resigned to Providence and gone to enjoy the delights of God's kingdom G H B
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. D. Elston
Plano Township
Hanson County
South Dakota
Bates
Davison County
A. A. Brown
Mitchell
Sarah E. Horton
Sullivan County
New York
Richard Trake
Newwinder
Coldwater
Michigan
G.H. B
Matrimony Rates Raise a Rustic Jester Before Judge Abbey
A rustic swain asked Justice Abbey for marriage costs and heard a $3 fee, sparking his shock that it took only $2 in his view. He left dejected, possibly still seeking the extra dollar. Dr. Dix and son Ed returned home and will stay at Mitchell Dental Parlors for a week or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Abbey
Benedict
Dix
Mitchell Dental
Also Mentioned on This Page
Minchell
Blind
Benjamin Provost
Signs of the Times
Attorney Dillon
Fragile Ohio Girls
Hendricks
Chautaugta
Pettigrew
St. Gov. Fletcher
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