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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
2
Local notes record visits and arrivals including Marguerite Samuels teaching music, Mrs. Frank Campbell's Sioux City trip, and Rev S D Harkness en route from Kimball. Marriages, obituaries, school enrollments, and community events across Mitchell with details on notable residents and regional ties.
The council discussed sewer extensions to ease a foul flow near Mitchell Brick & Tile Co and planned winter work on south sewer improvement. They authorized action on water main taps, poll tax collection, and a proposed suit against Dakota Central Telephone Co to recover franchise payments, voting to start proceedings for the November term.
The narrative notes 40 acres of upland unsuitable for irrigation, yet claims farmers could manage payments due to abundant crops on irrigated land. Belle Fourche is described as a major cattle and wool shipping point with up to 19 train loads daily. The journey to Rapid City highlights scenic routes and favorable comparisons to Europe, predicting increased recreation travel with rail expansion.
The Milwaukee road ran a south and east special to Huron attracting Mitchell and other counties. A moderate Mitchell turnout planned to attend Thursday's fair. Corn Palace committee members joined to arrange county exhibits. Northbound passengers met the Wolsey connection, with a crowded carload entering Huron.
Local friction arises as Davison and Brule county fairs clash on dates for Kimball, Mitchell, and Huron circuits. Secretary Nichols and LaFollette dispute who bears responsibility while boosters urge keeping schedules separate to protect patrons and horse entries.
A preacher prompts for change as a sailor in the pews confesses he has no money. The brief comic moment captures a church scene and humor in a revival setting.
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