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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1895
Page
4
The Mitchell Capital and The Mitchell Printing Co Propr Downey appear in a historical notice indicating ownership or corporate naming. The brief entry notes Downey as a key figure or proprietor tied to both firms, reflecting a small business record from the period.
This page lists subscription rates with prepaid and postpaid terms, address change procedure, and advertising rates for business cards, locals, and notices. It notes free obituaries and wedding notices, fishing exhibits at the Atlanta Expo, and various brief local items including the Duke of Marlborough and Mayor Orcutt deaths. It mentions the Argus Leader fraud accusations and bondholder actions in South Dakota, plus Mellette’s property and appraisal updates in Cripple Creek and Deadwood.
The Pierre Capital recounts the Taylor case from start to finish, expressing sorrow for William Walter Taylor and his circle while defending his lack of criminal intent. It notes his surrender of possessions to the state and acknowledges a two year sentence as the legal outcome, given the circumstances.
The tenth annual report by Carroll D. Wright shows total losses to employees from establishments amid strikes and lockouts over thirteen years at 190 493 882 dollars, and to employers at 94 825 837 dollars. Strikes cost employers 163 807 866 dollars and lockouts 26 685 516 dollars. employers’ losses from strikes 82 590 386 and from lockouts 12 235 451 dollars.
The article analyzes strike causes citing wage demands, hours, wage reductions, sympathy actions, and non union workers. It notes over half of strikes fail, losses fall on the empire, and East strikes are rarer. Workers increasingly favor arbitration while remaining at work during settlements.
Notice of sale by The Plano Manufacturing Co acting through D W Collins mortgagee agent for mortgagee T J Spangler attorney. On November 2, 1895 at 2 pm at Main and Second streets Mitchell Davison county South Dakota the chattels described in the mortgage will be sold to satisfy principal and interest totaling 102.63. Items include a roan two year old colt, a roan three year old colt with a white star, and a Plano Harvester and Binder with bundle carrier. The mortgagor John Brookings is in default and has absconded, making the mortgage proceed unsafe and due.
A fragment from a 19th century notice mixes a racialist treatise with a foreclosure action in Davison County South Dakota. It states a belief in Aryan strength against Eastern influence and references Herodotus and ancient conflicts, then details a court-ordered foreclosure sale by Sheriff John Cook of Davison County on November 27 1895. The property is Lots 9 and 10 of Block 7 in Van Eps Add to Mitchell totaling 399 dollars and 26 cents plus costs.
EMSLEY The Y P S C E will meet at the Beal School house Sunday. Albert Stevens spent a few days at Wessington Springs last week. Oscar and Clarance Warfield started for Elk Point Saturday. Rob Livingston Jr James Stevens and Charlie Annis left Tuesday for Canton. Bert Stevens and Fred Hazleton for Mapleton Ila Vane Green and Nortand Aid Annis for eastern Iowa. John Stults and family visited relatives in Union Sunday. The surprise party by Mrs Moses was a success. The young folks enjoyed themselves and Mrs Moses was a pleasing hostess. Miss West was visiting schools in town last week. Mrs Rathbun returned home last week. Mrs Duncan was out from Mitchell Monday. Charlie Cole quit driving the Sanborn bus and came home Thursday. Mr Bliss was sent back to be our pastor for another year. Sheriff Cook was down Saturday. Mrs P Ward was visiting at Mrs Dan Donovan's Thursday. Miss Etta Ottman gave a Trilby party Friday evening in honor of Miss May Ball. A good time was reported. Among the guests was Mr Eddy of Mitchell. They broke up late, each carrying home a souvenir.
Mrs Ella Sweat visited her parents at the O mealy farm. John L. Davis becomes school board chair replacing Mr Sanders. Asa Tyler is ill and irrigation wells are being dug by Mr Smith and Mr Milligan. Parishioners and local families attend meetings, visits, and Sunday School. The WCTU convention was well attended, with a Gold Medal contest won by Will Washburn and a Silver Medal event planned for Victor on Nov 10. Events include farm moves, cattle and sheep herding, and community religious and youth activities.
A collage of observations on childish language and tastes from a New York Times excerpt. Quips about children preferring modern gadgets to classic authors, and a tale of two old men with a kite amused by passersby, contrasted with a note on three wire electricity systems in England and a sentimental poem about eyes. Includes a Boston traveler and a spoon misunderstanding in the South.
Local brief column with chapel events and meetings at 5 and 7 pm including Model Christian Endeavor prayer, convention sermon on soul saving by Rev. J Fr Clarke, and post meeting discussion. Reports on sick list, farm activity like wells and drilling, school terms, teaching staff, social events at John Goods place, and light humor items.
H Ward Leonard told a meeting of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers that while America leads in commercial electricity, it lags in engineering progress. He blamed monopolies for blocking new devices and systems, noting Edison, Westinghouse, and Sprague as early innovators and urging adoption of higher voltage and alternative systems to reduce costs.
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