Mitchell Dispatch Reports Camp Life and Local Controversy
General Mark W Sheafe defends Secretary Alger and explains camp sickness stems from natural crowding. He cites food issues as misattributed and describes a company cook stealing rations. The piece also covers editorials on rostrum decorations at the Republican event and announces the W C T U convention in Mitchell with programs and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eneral
Mark W.sheafe
Watertown
Lic
Alger
Which is the Right One in County Ticket Filing Fight
In Elizabeth New Jersey on October 19 1896 the Democratic party faced a ballot conflict as two tickets were filed the regular Democratic ticket and a Wood democracy Populist ticket. Auditor Champlin delayed filing to seek legal advice. If the auditor rejects the Democratic tickets the party threatens court action while Elizabeth observes the disputed process. Also a letter from Evy Bros thanks for Cream Balm a remedy sold by Ely Brothers New York City with prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Palace
Pettigrew
Itcell
Pettigrew Declined Speak With the Picture Displayed. Senator Pettigrew
Chinley
Washington
Lincoln
Republican
Avison County
J. K. Smith
Judge Abbey
Wood Democracy
Champlin
Messrs. Abbey
Smith
Elizabeth
N. J
Evy Bros
H. W. HatHway
Ely Broos
Warren St
N. Y. City
Old Time Husking Bee in South Dakota at Harker Barn
Emma and Pearl Harker hosted a husking bee in a newly built east Sixth Street barn drawing many friends. lantern light and red ears set a playful mood with refreshments and helpers Nora Harker Grace Edeon Maude Hager. Guests included Minnie Clarkson Blanche Rowley Lillian Teal Alice Spangler and others from Missouri Iowa Wisconsin and Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Emma
Pearl Harker
Nora Harker
Grace Edeon
Maude Hager
Jos
Will Harker
J. C. Russell
H. P. Beckwith
J. Dundass
Willard Huyck
Frank Redford
Carles Newbury
F.O. Bradley
Dennis Potter
Cyrus Warne
Harry Carpenter
Des Moines
Mr. Leach
Omaha
H. C. Beach
Prairie du Chien
Mr. Germanson
Neenah
Wis
Grand Gift Distribution War Memorial Spoons Offer
A Chicago advertising claim promises a free six spoon set with any furniture order for sixty days. It markets four U S battleships designs including the Maine and Morro Castle with nickel silver ware claimed as heirloom quality. Contact Quaker Valley Mrc Co at 357 W Harrison St for a catalogue and postage stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Maine
Cuba
Morro Castle
Quacker Valley Mrc. Co
W. Harrison St
Chicago
Democratic Committee Names County Central Campaign Board
The Democratic party designates the Perry W M Herbert Jr Badger L J Byrne Brendon Carl Althen Mr Vernon John Rowell Beulah N Schneider Mitchell J K Smith Prosper C P Anderson Union Ed Cornwell Baker Ed Reier Tobin J Schoenfelder Jr Rome E Schlimgen J K Smith elected county central committee chair. Editor Republican notes dispute over name usage with Jos Garmong Ice Man apologizes for any annoyance from a prior article. Mitchell S D Sept 20 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democatic Party
Perry
W. M. Herbert, Jr
Badger
L. J. Byrne
Brendon
Carl Althen
Mr. Vernon
John Rowell
Beulah—N
Schneider. Mitchell
J. K. Smith
Prosper—C. P. Anderson
Union
Cornwell
Baker
Ed. Reier
Tobin
J. Schoenfelder
Rome
E. Sc
Republican
Harry Cleveland
Jos. Garmong
Ice Man
Mitchell
Local notes from Perry to Mitchell and area events
Perry township resident A H Hubbard offers 60 breeding owes for sale. Miss May Russell returns from Jer auld county. Miss Katie Wellman arrives from Chamberlain to attend the University. Mrs J W McBride and Mrs F F Hall visit relatives in Mitchell. Witness Will Ball testifies in Meisch divorce case at Alexandria. Geo W Pine family prepares to move to York Nebraska. Ray Warren and Delia Heath marry in Judge Abbey’s office then depart for Milwaukee. Wheat yields on J G McCartney Jerome Wiltse farm average 19 bushels per acre. Kinney and steel gang finish railwork between Mach 8 and Chamberlain then head to Scotland. Celeste Coghlan returns to St Paul to study music. Mrs S H Scallin visits Sioux City. Mrs Anna Scallin travels with her to Scotland. Presiding Elder Clough invites Rev A C Stevens to Hills church. Stevens declines. Y M C A elects officers F E Brown president, R E Ruth vice president, G H Grace secretary, S H Scallin treasurer. No W C T U meeting Sunday. Edwin Holt Comedy Co performs at opera house with Araban Nights. Hoyt’s orchestra to accompany. Dr and Mrs Ed Dundass return to Armour after family reunion. Niel Van Overshield Jr dies in a Butler township accident. rope entanglement and wagon incident. Mr M L Stetson marries Miss Sarah Tuckey in Canton. former Mitchell Exposition band leader. Andrews Opera Co representative discusses October appearance with Manager Gale. potential engagement. County coal bids up to Oct 32 1898 in Mitchell. bids for Hocking Valley coal per ton on track, basement, and delivered in city. L W Champlin County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Hubbard
Perry Township
May Russell
Jerauld County
Katie Wellman
Chamberlain
W. H. Bloss
J. W. McBride
F. F. Hall
Chicago
Samuel Whyte
Will’e Ball
Alexandria
Geo. W. Pine
York
Neb
Mr. Pine
Ray H. Warren
Aberdeen
Delia Heath
Minneaplis
Abbey
Milwaukee
Messrs
J. G. McCartney
Jerome Wiltse
Beulah Township
Hocking Valley
Court House
Mitchell
L. W. Champlin, Co
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TAB Mitchell Capital
Beckwith Jr
McKinley
Harrigan
Republican Party
A. E. Birchcock
Baptist Church
Mies Gregory
Miss Goodykooatz
Mre. Owen
Mies Boggs
Daily Republican
NEW GooDps
C. Burnside
Gale
Palmer Cox
Inter Ocean
INI
The
United States
Democratic Committee
Mr. Garmony
Kinney
Scotland
Celeste Coghlan
T.C. Burns
St. Paul
Coghlan
That City
S. H. Scallin
Sioux City
I. Windle
Anna Scallin
Will Scallin
Clough
Black Hills
A. C. Stevens
Hills
Stevens
F. E. Brown
R. E. Ruth
G. H. Grace
Edwin Holt Comedy Co
Opera House
Hoyt
Ed. Dundass
Armour
R. F. Dundass
Marvin Dundass
Boston
Mass
Butler Township
Sanborn County
Niel van Overshield
M. L. Stetson
Sarah Tuckey
Canton
Stetson
Exposition Band
Mt. Vernon
Sioux City Journal
Andrews Opera Co
City
Andrews
Moulder Orator
Pennsylvania
Rankin
Mitchell National Bank
W. G. Davison
E. J. Quigley
N. L. Davison
W. M. Smith
Harker Brothers
Mitchell Cash Store
C. E. Vermilyea
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