Street Talk and Temperance Rally in Small City
Street notes report local improvements and social tidbits including Mrs Snowles recovering from illness and W H Turneaure extending cottages on Sanborn Street. A large temperance meeting at the courthouse features Rev George Mackintosh urging prohibition and the closure of saloons as essential to public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Turneaure
D. Meredith
Sanborn Street
Louis Beckwith
Aberdeen
Shiloh
Warne
Clyde Stallion Trade Offered for Property in Mitchell
A Clyde stallion, five years old and weighing 1500 pounds, is offered in trade for personal property or real estate. Trade broker W. J. Slatter of Mitchell, Dak. handles the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
W. J. SlatTer
Mitchell, Dak
Notice to Contractors bids for coal for Davison county
Notice to contractors bids for furnishing 40 tons of coal for the use of Davison county will be received at the auditor's office up to 12 o'clock noon October 7 1889. The auditor will furnish form of bid to be used. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Mitchell Sept 9 Auditor T. Roginson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison County
T. Roginson
Mitchell
St Marys Sunday School Holds Rectory Picnic Substituting Event
The children of St Marys Sunday school spent a pleasant afternoon and evening Tuesday at the rectory on Third street. They enjoyed merry games and a dainty supper, a satisfactory substitute for their annual picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
Third Street
Notice to Farmers from Rice and Son on Wheat Prices
Rice and Son of Mitchell announce the Huntting warehouse has closed. They have moved to the Jacobson warehouse on the Omaha track east of the depot. They invite patrons and new sellers with good wheat or flax to sell at top prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice & Son
Mitchell
Huntting
Jacobson
Omaha
Ricr & Son
A Palpable Hit in Press Feud
Sioux Falls Press comments on deli cacies of touch as a defining value of the Republican newspaper. Aberdeen News notes the Press is mocked for its misstep toward mugwumps, saying the criticism yields little impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls Press
Republican
Aberdeen News
Tibbetts Endorsed for South Dakota State Seat
Complimentary notice from Kenyon Minnesota praising A L Tibbetts formerly of Dodge County for placement on the Davison County South Dakota Republican ticket for state representative. The piece lauds his ability integrity and worth and urges Republican votes. Also reports a cemetery well project by Ladies' Cemetery Association and city officials to be dug with a windmill and large tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibbetts
Ann Thompson
Thos. Fullerton
Chas. Kibbee
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
G.T. McDonald
J. 0. Walrath
J. I. Kimball
Uncalled Letters At Mitchell Post Office Sept 16
The list shows letters remaining uncalled for in the Mitchell post office as of the week ending Sept 16. Names include Auelrich William Clausen J W Clausen Miss A Dening Miss L Grant Nellie Grant Mrs Mary F Hope Harry A Johnson Miss Nina Jenks Geo Jarden J F SXenedy Joseph Liko Augusta Lambert Geo Nobis Miss Carrie Pendeville James Rusty Miss Emma Stanton Mr Spence John J Smith Enoine Schlorf Joseph Thompson Thos Toby Mrs Francis Wheeler Mr Walender Mr Alex Williamson Mary. Callers should say advertised. unclaimed letters will be sent to the dead letter office after two weeks. D Hammer P.M.
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Mitchell
Auelrich
Wm _ Clausen
J W Clausen
A Dening
L Grant
Nellie Grant
Mary F Hope
Harry A Johnson
Nina Jenks
Geo Jarden
J F Sxenedy
Joseph Liko
Augusta Lambert
Geo Nobis
Carrie Pendeville
James Rusty
Emma Stanton
Mr Spence
John J Smith
Mitchell People in a Collision
A letter from J. E Gilbert reports a railway collision on the 11th near a line from Kansas City to Carthage Missouri. Gilbert was in a chair car aisle and thrown down, suffering bruises but no serious harm. Mrs Gilbert and the children were shaken but not hurt.
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J. E Gilbert
Kansas Cty
Carthage
Missouri
Sioux City Corn Palace Harvest Excursion Tickets Offered
The Sioux City Corn Palace celebration in the Midwest offers daily excursion tickets within three hundred miles of Sioux City Iowa Minnesota Dakota and Missouri from September 23 to October inclusive. Return tickets valid until October 10. One round trip rate. On September 24 harvest excursion tickets will be sold to Sioux City, valid thirty days, with an opportunity to witness the Corn Palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakota
Missouri
Sioux City
Sam Small to Return in September for Yankton date
Rev. Sam Small telegrammed from l. N. Kratz stating he would be in Mitchell September 23rd for Yankton dates if surrender arrangements could be made. Kratz writes Yankton and expects a favorable reply and Small will meet appointments from that date until the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. N. Kratz
Sam Small
Mitchell
Yankton
Mr. Kratz
Small
Mitchell Girl Second in Demorest Medal Contest
At the territorial contest for the Demorest medal during the W C I U convention in Yankton Miss Mattie Foster of this city won second prize. Her recitation was The Wells of a City. First prize went to Miss Nellie Huston of Armour with Personal Responsibility.
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Demorest
Yankton
Mattie Foster
Nellie Huston
Armour
Farmers urged Mitchell as capital in Aurora county vote
From Aurora County farmers urged backing Mitchell for the capital. The piece argues Mitchell offers quicker access, higher farm values, and long term viability, noting capital headquarters activity and a busy executive board. J. W.
Fraudulent Pierre Land Sales At Omaha Auction
Charles J Shannon a special agent for Warder Bushnell Glessner testified in Dakota territory that men from Pierre Dakota sold Pierre land in Omaha Nebraska at public auction in September 1889. One lot brought only five dollars over a fifty dollar mortgage. The affidavit was sworn September 12, 1889 by notary Connor Cooney in Sanborn County Dakota.
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Territory OF
Dakota
Sanborn County
Charles J. Shannon
Warder, Bushnell & Glessner Machine Company
Nebraska
Omaha
Pierre
Cas
Shannon
Connor Cooney
Change in Vierre to Mitchell Rumor Spreads
A traveler reports movement from Vierre to Mitchell through northern Aurora and southern Jerauld while Sanborn notes Mitchell’s prospects improving. A letter from eastern Sanborn describes the capital situation, and thirteen Artesian residents, mostly Investment company stockholders, express a view in a local missive.
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Aurora
Jerauld
Vierre
Mitchell
Sanborn
Pierre
Artesian
No danger of moving university from Vermillion says REPUBLICAN
From Vermillion and Clay county readers, the piece argues the South Dakota university will remain in Vermillion. It rebuts fears that Pierre location or capital move could shift prestige and funding, noting extensive state investments and the impracticality of alternate offers. It urges Clay county voters to back Mitchell for capital, citing regional ties and shared interests.
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Rrepunxi- Gan
Vermillion
Clay County
Pierre
Farthens
Territory of Dakota
Northwest
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Aberdeen
Mitchell
Douglas County
Delmont
Mill
South Dakota Capital Race Narrows To Four Cities
Mitchell Gaining Daily reports from Madison that the capital location is the main topic of discussion across the state. Eight candidates with large spending battle for the prize, but Sioux Falls Mitchell Pierre and Huron are seen as the only viable contenders with the field remaining crowded.
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Letcher Blade
Blade
Mitchel
Mitchell
Vierre
Pierre
Huron
Jerauld
Western Sanborn
United States
Supreme Courts
Minneapolis ‘Tribune
Madison
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Mitchell for the capital rises in Dakota race
The text argues strong prospects for Mitchell as the capital against Watertuwh Redfield Iarrison Chamberlain and Turon, noting Sioux Falls Pierre or Mitchell as possible winners. It highlights Mitchell gains from Jim river valley, Milwaukee road extension to the Black Hills, and Mitchell’s infrastructure to host state government offices, hotels, and governing bodies. Dialogue from Delmont supports Mitchell, praising badges and local campaigning.
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Mitchell
Jim River Valley
Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
Dakota
Black Hills
Ijlills
Supreme Court
Legislature
Democratic Judicial Convention Recap Fourth District Meets
The Democratic judicial convention of the fourth district met in this city Thursday. F. M. Hammer opened proceedings as chair. H. F. Fellows of Aurora was named chairman and E. K. Miller of Davison secretary. W. A. Porter of Chamberlain was chosen as judge candidate by acclamation. A central committee was selected: T H. McNamus Hanson Pio cati Miner A. B. Curtiss Drulet J C Ryan Aurora D. W. Collins Davison.
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Fourth District
F. M. Hammer
Judicial Central Committee
H. F. Fellows, Esq
Aurora
E. KE. Miller
Davison
W. A. Porter, Esq
Chamberlain
T H. MceNamus
Hanson
P. Fiocati
Miner
A. B. Curtiss
Drulet
J.C. Ryan
D. W. Collins
Mrs Mary Lathrop to Speak on Prohibition in Mitch
A Rare Opportunity Mrs Mary Lathrop a nationally noted speaker will address Mitch audiences on constitutional prohibition this Saturday and Sunday evenings September 21 and 22 Dont miss the chance to hear her and gain insight from a leading advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lathrop
America
Mitch
Land Patents Listed by Local Office in Dakota Territory
A long listing of land patent numbers, lot and section details, and associated names is presented from the local land office records. The passage also notes a report from the W. C. T. U. convention in Yankton praising new unions, reorganizations, and a claim about South Dakota wealth if the government invested similarly to Sioux benefit spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton Press
Dakotian
Irrigation Experiment Yields Surprising Wheat Crop
Rev C. 4. Clark reports from Hanson county near Alexandria a farmer who watered five acres with a crude flowing-well system. After harvesting his wheat, he was pleasantly surprised by the results, suggesting irrigation may boost yields under practical conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Hanson County
Alexandria
A Tribute to Lincoln and Union Sideshow Sermon
The Republican prints Rev. R. J. Keeling's April 23 1865 sermon from Trinity Church Washington as a tribute to Abraham Lincoln. It praises Lincoln’s blend of progress and conservatism, notes his humor and clarity, and lauds his moral leadership. Also abridged from Press and Dakotan, plus report on the W C T U convention in Yankton and South Dakota North Dakota union officers and delegates for Chicago in November.
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The
Republican
Trinity
P. E.) Church
Washington
R. J. Keeling
Abraham Lincoln
Keeling
St. Mary’s
Lincouln
Rerus- Lican
Lincoln
Press
Dakotan
Yenkton
South Dakota
North Dakota
H. M. Barker
Huron
Emma Cranmer
Aberdeen
F. M. Swift
Yankton
D. W. Myers
Vermillion
M.E. Kline
Mitchell
Chicago
King
Johnson
Highmore
Hall
Wessington Springs
Hager
Madison
Jager
St. Lawrence
Haney is All Right In Local Republican Scene
The Woonsocket News questions Dick Haney’s suitability in Jer auld county Republicans while Kelley counters. Capital news in a nutshell notes a young people's social at Mrs. A. M. Bowdle's residence this evening with invitations extended to all.
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Wessington Springs
The
Woonsocket News
Dick Haney
Jerauld County
Brother Kelley
A. M. Bowdle
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Snowles
Waren
Wright
S. A1
Sceallin
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Grant Crary
Eugene Pennock
Grant
L. O. Gale
Fourth Street
Fourth and
Rowley Streets
Col. Davenport
Jim Smith
Fred Wedehase
Union Temperance Meeting
Court House
W. S. Crouse
A. A. Brown
Geo. A. Mackintosh
Presbyterian Church
Wendell Phillips
Phillips
Chas. Secombe
Springfield
Mr. Tibbetts
Mitchell Girl
Aurora County
Plankinton Standard
Capital
J. W
Blark
Woonsocket
Mitchell Capital
Capital Investment Company
Homestead
K Kinika
R K Watson
P Cottingham
A S Beels
L Knutson
G Strand
R Earl
IZ Abrahamson
A Olson
W Starling
Adams
F Tucker
G Newell
P Peterson
D Carpenter
A Martin
S Martin
Taylor
Broadbent
Lammers
Severson
Slayes
Beyer Ne
Gallup
C Oustad
Moscan
I Crown
Neugebauer
Weizerek
G Theeler
IS Voodees
G Robinson
H McNary
P McGrath
M Albert
W Cameron
IK Hrdina
L Thomson
L Hanchett Sn
H Welser
E Carmichael
F Noble
Primmer
Gaither Sn
I Wecke
GR Rockwell
M Curran
J M Johnston
J Playhart
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Costlow
Heirs
R J Scheble
Ik K Tucker
A Lund
T Dean
IE Ransford
H C Brown
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LP Kretstad
I Paulson
E Robinson
CF Wait
A Bronson
J Anderson
E Stanley
J H Sluifman
O Moger
B Sims
Gilfillan
LO Transrue
GS Stimpson
E Hominghouse
MR Morehouse
W Purdy
G Gabrielson
J Gabrielson
E T Hill
A P Reynolds
H W Hesler Nw
F B Danley
L IX Morse
Boost
J R Nichols
P Johnson
I, O Graves
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