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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1901
Page
1
A Vermillion versus Mitchell football stalemate, plus club efforts by university women, dominates the page. Discussion cites Mitchell’s claims to the state title, past professional-era controversy, and ongoing attempts to schedule games as Vermillion seeks equal footing.
The town boys traveled to the university Thursday afternoon to face the university second eleven. After a prior 28 to 0 loss, the high school squad aimed to hold a lower score and ended in a tie. A controversial touchdown credit was awarded by Prof. Cropp for a groundless play, as the ball crossed the line but not on the ground. The lightweights impressed against heavier opponents and vow to win next meeting.
Postmaster Clark hosted visitors including J B Quay assistant as inspectors are sent to review matters in the registered letter department. The visit occurred Saturday according to the report.
The Yankton Gazette notes Senator Gamble secured government action on Gregory county farming land. A 420000 acre Rosebud tract will revert to the government with Sioux Indians paid 2.50 per acre in five yearly installments. Government funding includes 250000 for breeding stock and 50000 for reservation improvements. Open to settlement next summer amid expected large pioneer rush.
University women organize an athletics club supervised by Prof. Lardner with Miss Jessie Walrath as president and Miss Edla Laurson as vice president. They plan basketball tennis and hand ball this fall and spring practice to boost Dakota University’s future athletic standing.
H C Sprague, 68, died from heart disease early Sunday after a Saturday of left side pain. Found by his wife near the barn after attempting to dress to go outside, Justice McKinley and Dr. Warne deemed the death from heart disease. Sprague, Civil War veteran, lived in Sanborn county before moving to Mitchell.
The Alexandria Herald reports Hollister in Alexandria drives a dray with excessively thin horses. A citizen committee protested inhuman treatment, but Hollister claimed it was none of their business how he fed or treated his horses. The piece urges forming a humane society to enforce civilized conduct.
The Mitchell Club hosted its first social of the winter season on Friday evening with Hoyts orchestra providing music. Grace Beckwith and Mar gia Becker served a drink in a booth as Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Downey led the grand march and a program featuring quadrilles drew a large, favorable crowd.
A. H. Betts has a new cement sidewalk on the south and east sides of his home. Since moving in he has cleared bushes and graded the yard, greatly improving the appearance. J. Bujer laid the cement walks.
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