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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1902
Page
12
Bethel letters report frost damage and visitors including Mrs. Leach from Niagara Falls. Mitchell and Badger gossip note farm moves, church attendance, a death in Badger, and visiting relatives. Prosper highlights threshing, a majority birthday party with dancing, and school activities while Riverside mentions church and local Hog purchases and Dakota University students.
West Perry notes a gold medal contest at Mitchell attended by Mr and Mrs E L Barton. The ladies society gathers at Mrs Wallis on Sept 25. Rev Slocum preaches his last sermon before conference next Sunday at 8 pm. Hog marketing by Mr Cowan at Letcher. Local apple buyers visit Col Price orchard near Letcher. Miss Fay Rowley and Miss Ollie Dick attend a basket social, which raises 11.40. An impromptu concert features Miss Slocum and Miss Eva Gilfillan with James Woodcock as auctioneer.
Mt Vernon reports a Shadow Social at Miss Lena Cottingham’s home with a large crowd. Annie Haynes arrived from Mitchell and school opened with Prof Brown in charge of the high school, Gertie Bromwell, intermediate, and Bernice Brown, primary.
Exposition in Mitchell nears opening on September 29, with crowds expected through October 8. Decorators Roche and the ladies prepare striking exterior and interior displays while DeBaugh's Twentieth Century Band and Reed's Fourth Regiment Band from Sioux City join daily performances. Count DeButts features on street bicycle demonstrations as bands from Chamberlain Parker Scotland Woonsocket and Mitchell join in lively atmosphere. The article also promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a health aid for women.
The Graphic notes surprise at capital relocation talk before the legislative assembly. It urges that nominees be instructed by their conventions and supports Mitchell as the first choice if he is a candidate. Brule County is seen as largely united for a move and urges county resolutions.
Rate to Sioux Falls for President Roosevelt visit. On September 26 Omaha road will sell round trip tickets for one fare. Tickets available September 25 and 26, valid for return through September 27.
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