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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1900
Page
7
The Mitchell Capital praises Geo A Johnston for a prior successful senate term and endorsement by Republicans. Johnston, a 20 year resident of Mitchell, is urged as a capable and upright representative who will advance Davison County's interests and gain broad cross party support.
Davison county voters are urged to reelect Hon. Harry L Gras and Mr. Bras to the state house. Gras is praised for six years as county superintendent and a strong 1809 legislative record. Bras cited for dependable service and committee work. Both are presented as proven, self-made leaders deserving renewed support to guard local interests.
The county praises George B. Kelsey for two years of tax collection and fair treatment of debtors regardless of party. He has recovered back taxes dating to 1887, demonstrating prudent governance and impartial public service, with voters urged to support him beyond party lines.
The county treasurer's office praises John Cook as the pick for register of deeds. A former two term sheriff, he is an respected Davison County resident from Lisbon township. The German farmer pledges personal, careful service and aims to satisfy the public with diligent work.
Myron L. Bobb has served two years as clerk of courts with full public satisfaction. A former soldier, he lived on a Beulah township farm before his election in Davison County. He is affable, well liked, and faces re election with strong local support.
The republican candidate Henry Swindler is urged for reelection as sheriff of Davison County. The proclamation praises his youth popularity and proven record of catching criminals and enforcing the law, arguing continued public endorsement will ensure devoted service to the people.
Henry B. Anderson, a popular county official, has served as auditor for twenty months after being elected on the Republican ticket two years ago. He previously ran a farm south of town and showed capability in public duties, earning many friends who will support his continued service.
The Republican party named I. D. Powers as its candidate for states attorney in Davison County citing his long residency and wide acquaintance. Powers is described as a careful conservative attorney with suitable qualifications poised to perform duties creditably for himself and the party.
The candidate asserts that his election would place the county’s legal business in competent hands and ensure proper disposal of legal matters. He notes Judge Powers is doing service for the party with speeches and neglecting his own bid, earning broad Republican votes and friends among some opposition members.
The republicans nominate Judge Abbey for probate judge, praising two years of thorough service, legal talent handling estates, and broad community support. Abbey, longtime Davison County resident and former Mitchell police judge, is described as popular, respected, and a near-certain election winner.
Oscar W. Coursey is Republican candidate for county superintendent of schools. A well educated, experienced teacher, he formerly led Alpena schools and volunteered for service in the Philippines, where he was wounded and forced to return home. The Republican party endorses him as a capable, energetic candidate who will administer county schools well.
George Murner was nominated by the Republican party for county surveyor. He is deemed fully competent and will receive hearty support from his party and many old friends outside it.
Mt Vernon physician Dr T B Smiley was nominated for coroner. He is praised as one of the county’s best physicians and has served on the pensioning examining board, signaling strong qualifications for the office.
The voters of the second commissioners district nominate C. F. Drake to succeed himself on the county board. Elected three years ago, Drake is described as a conservative, capable official trusted to manage county business and ensure proper execution of duties.
An advertisement for DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve claims rapid relief for burns, eczema, skin diseases, ugly sores, and wounds. It touts a cure for piles and warns buyers about counterfeit products, urging customers to buy the original Salve from S H Scal in.
Notice to Teachers. The regular examination for teachers certificates will be held at courthouse in Mitchell on Friday and Saturday November 2 and 3. O B Browne, County Superintendent.
The University football team returned by delayed freight from Yankton and beat the Yankton squad on their field by a score of 6 to 5. Mitchell surged in the second half, driving Yankton’s line for a touchdown and goal, with the ball near Yankton’s goal at game end.
State college presidents including Dakota University discussed athletic matters at a Huron meeting. Dr W S Graham attended for Dakota and four other presidents were present. No decision was reached, adjourned to the 25th for a second session to decide permitted sports and governing rules. Student reaction remains uncertain.
Readers with scrofula taints are urged that Hood's Sarsaparilla can thoroughly purify the blood. The ad notes scrofula often begins in children with neck glands swelling eruptions on the head and face and eye involvement. Early signs should trigger a full course to prevent draining sores and weakened health.
Farm notice lists southwest quarter of section 31 Beulah township range 61 with a good house and barn and water. Seventy acres cultivated and seventy acres pasture. Mail box 96 Mt Vernon South Dakota. Also a medicinal ad touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a mild effective laxative by S H Seallin.
The Sioux Falls Forum joked about Ralph Wheelock directing newspaper work for Republican editors and claimed he edited the Mitchell Gazette for twelve years. Wheelock retorts that the Gazette is a cantankerous Democratic paper and not his affiliation, asserting he belongs to the Mitchell Republican.
S. H. Scallin proclaims no other pills equal DeaWitt's Little Early Risers for promptness certainty and efficiency.
Woonsocket Gazette editor Whitcher recalls a youthful urge to save the country and bearing of great responsibility. He says he has since given up the job and urges ordinary citizens to tend to their own business while the world changes around them.
This season brings worry for mothers as croup cases rise. The remedy One Minute Cough Cure is touted as a quick cure that children enjoy taking, attributed to S, H, Seallia.
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