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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
12
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Farwell notes threshing and haying delayed by rain. Ernest Washburn found his long lost pony near Epiphany and sold it to the Cullen boys. Miss Nellie Hannett leaves Heeler School for Forestburg city schools. Jessie Litsey to teach Glaspy school. Joe Glaspy visited Woonsocket. Markham and Swift plan a dry goods stock. Farwell to get a store this winter. Ladies Aid social Sept 27 at Farwell School. Mrs. Minnie Williams visiting Chas Walker. Farwell well re-casing underway. EMSLEY items include visits, layoffs, school start with eight pupils, Loyal Temperance Legion Sept 28, and several local visits from Iowa and Minnesota families. No Sunday school at EMSley due to attendance. minister to return soon.
A census bureau bulletin from Washington provides detailed South Dakota population figures by age, race, birthplace, and citizenship. It lists 147 165 school age youths, 75 411 male and 71 754 female, with 137 155 native born and 10 000 foreign born. It breaks down white native and foreign born totals, militia and voting age males, literacy rates, and citizenship statuses among foreign born and colored populations.
The South Dakota Christian Endeavor Union convenes in Yankton September 26 to 29 with lodging and meals arranged for delegates. United Society Secretary John Willis Baer of Boston and Rev Frances J VanHorn of Des Moines will speak. Rev J N Hutchinson of Sioux Falls will deliver the convention sermon. Prof J W Mather will direct music as Epworth League and Christian Endeavor members organize locally.
Ada Fletcher left Riverside for Bradgate Iowa with her parents Mrs. and Mrs. Lambert. Jno Wrightson returned from Duluth reporting a good time. Various locals like Mrs Crandell ill but improving, Lottie Schultz visiting, Studebaker at the creamery, and a new stock of groceries announced by W L Wallin.
Berger Sept 18 reports a very heavy frost with clearing skies after nearly two weeks of cloudy rainy and chilly weather. The sun returns and ground conditions improve for fall plowing while hay and millet losses remain a concern.
One year after Lincoln's death James Garfield delivered an eloquent address linking the nation to the martyr president and a divine vow to build justice. The piece recalls a time when the country stood near the veil and pledged to finish slavery's ruin and restore its glory. Burdock Blood Bitters ad claims cure for dyspepsia.
Martha J Tutt died September 6 at her daughter's home in Mitchell. She was born February 22, 1821, in Lebanon Ohio, married F R Tutt in 1837, and was widow since 1887. Known as mother of Mrs S Windle of Sioux City and grandmother of Mrs S H Scallin of this city, she frequented Mitchell homes and was praised for literary taste and public spirit.
The Mitchell Daily Republican released a sixteen page special edition in addition to its regular eight pages. It is printed on heavy tinted book paper and features numerous half tone engravings of city and county buildings and citizens. The writeup on Mitchell and Davison county is highly interesting and the edition is a credit to publishers and the city.
An advertisement positions Dr. Thomas electric oil as a remedy to unknown accidents, promising pain control and readiness against unforeseen harm. It frames the product as a monarch over pain, urging readers to rely on this cure as a protective measure.
A Mitchell Building and Loan Association meeting decided to reinvest surplus funds in city property. Three lots on east Fourth Street and Langdon were bought for a house to be built and sold on installments. If successful, another home will follow. The plan aims to ease scarce housing and high rents by providing affordable homes.
The G A R post adopts strong resolutions mourning President McKinley. It laments his death as a national tragedy, honors his leadership, pledges sixty days of mourning, upholds loyalty to government, condemns treason, and orders copies sent to newspapers and to his widow.
Memorial services honoring President McKinley took place at the corn palace on Thursday after 2 pm. Attendees included Masons, Workmen, G A R, W R C, Co. D, and W T U, who gathered at their halls and formed a group march that was canceled due to muddy streets. Businesses closed during the service hour as workers paused to attend.
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a health aid for weak, anemic, and stunted children. It promises improved vitality and growth, claiming the oil-like formula is pleasant to take and suitable for all ages. The notice invites readers to request a free sample and lists Scott & Lowne Chemists as suppliers.
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