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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1904
Page
14
A brief note suggests choosing a superior alternative if available, urging action only when a clearer choice exists and avoiding hesitation when a better path is evident.
Dan Hudter filed for a retail liquor license in Mitchell South Dakota at Lot 12 Block 19 Original Plat Second Ward. The City Council will hear the application on September 24 at Council Rooms, with the public invited to object. Filed in Mitchell September 3, 104 by City Auditor J G Markham.
T J Spangler administrator of the estate of Robert F Rudolph, deceased, seeks court authority to settle claims and close the estate. Proceedings request approval of final accounts and distribution among heirs as required by law.
A notarized certificate lists the partnership members J F Anderson and J T Morrow of Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota. The document, dated September 15, 1904, records their acknowledgments before notary Herbert Hitchcock and seals the certificate.
Notice to creditors and all persons with claims against the estate of William Sloan deceased. Claims must be filed with vouchers within six months after first publication with the administrator at Mitchell National Bank Mitchell Davison County. Dated July 21 194? Wa Sartn Administrator. Preston Hannett Attorneys for Administrator.
The Eighth Legislature proposes an amendment to Article Twenty to relocate the seat of government to Mitchell, Davison County. The measure votes at the November 5 1904 general election with ballot options Yes or No. Secretary of State Berg signs the notice in Pierre.
Administrator J I Hannett publishes a four month claim deadline for creditors and others with claims against Henry Bugbee deceased. Claims must be shown with vouchers to Preston & Hannett, attorneys, Mitchell, Davis County, South Dakota. Dated August 2, 1904.
Fragmentary OCR item lists numeric and name data including 29 No. 1 Matt Barley and 38 NOR EUW Obes Aes with 60 No. 3 Yellow Corn and 37. The scant text lacks full context but notes crops and identifiers.
The piece praises Sousa as the premier American band conductor and highlights his traveling ensemble. It notes the public’s demand for Sousa, his marches, and encores, and cites European acclaim. The Mitchell engagement runs September 26 to October 1 with stars Stella Leibling Jessie Strauss and Herbert L. Clarke featured.
The Sioux Falls Argus-Leader released an illustrated Mitchell supplement praising the city as South Dakota’s potential permanent capital. It features Mitchell landmarks including rail facilities, the Widman hotel, city hall, Carnegie Library, courthouse, fire department, Lakota University buildings, seven county exhibits at the corn palace, business blocks, homes, and avenues, with emphasis on education and home life.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad announces a week of special trains to Mitchell during corn palace week. Routes include Chamberlain Egan Flandreau Aberdeen Sioux City Platte and more with arrivals around 10 30 AM and 7 PM return times. The Milwaukee and Omaha lines offer a single fare round trip and expect to draw thousands.
For years a New London New York wife suffered severe sick headaches despite treatment from eminent physicians and high costs. After about a year on Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets she gained weight and is now well, according to Geo E Wright. For sale by all druggists.
Mr John Kilamlett of Euaple Pass praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after suffering a week with bowel trouble. He reports relief after one dose and complete cure after the third. Sold by all druggists.
The exterior decorations, led by Decorator Roche, near completion with only the southwest corner unfinished. Interior work advances with lower floor redecorating and gallery beautification using corn motifs. Special designs arrive by tomorrow and Friday. Seven counties Lincoln to Davison will showcase products in booths. Milwaukee and Omaha trains will carry crowds to Mitchell for weekly runs.
Davison County auditor invites bids to furnish best hard coal for courthouse use and Hocking Valley coal for the county poor for 1904. Bids due Oct 11, 1904, at Mitchell, with delivery to courthouse bin or coal sheds and city locations. Commissioners reserve right to reject any or all bids.
Miss Maud Grace heads Virgil school while Miss Slotfstetter teaches a third year in Prosper township. The county's schools resume amid crowded papers and campaign cutbacks. A circuit of teaching tips, library roles for clerks, and recent teachers examinations tallies are included along with local notices on appointments, relocations, and events.
Wyndall Pribume asks whether the so called knockers are the six year workers at Mitchell’s corn belt exposition or the fellows who take crops from Sully county and sell them as products from White County, raising questions about motives and honesty.
A farewell party for Ira Loomer Jett was held Tuesday evening in Worthington Minnesota to honor his departure from the community. About 25 church members from the Baptist church and Rev T J Giblette surprised him at his Third Avenue East home after he served a year as president of the Young People's society. The evening featured games and light amusements.
Oscar Moses and family visited G K H Jenks while John Anderson’s kin were with relatives in Prosper. Farmers report wheat at a dollar and corn harvests. Scoville contracts potatoes at fifty cents per bushel with plans for a thousand bushels. Chamberlain buyers have 720 acres of hay, some shipped locally, others for market. Mitchell visits and farm sales listed. 24 Poland China pigs for sale and other livestock notes.
For sale a six room store with outbuildings on prime Chamberlain S D business block. Suitable for grocer restaurant or bakery with fitted oven. Bargain at 3000 dollars. Austin Business Broker Sioux Falls.
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