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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1887
Page
4
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In 1887 a aged land claimant Mrs. Hollister faced an accident while improving her claim. Sparks ruled to cancel the claim for her inability to complete work. The secretary overruled, granting another chance to prove. In Aberdeen a woman’s proof was accepted after a death stalled the jurat, leading to renewed proof. Sparks deemed the delay an injustice and accepted the new proof. The piece notes these as isolated but connected by government action.
Gen Powell told President Cleveland of widespread Republican officeholders in Ohio and warned of a Democratic defeat if demands for reform were not met. Powell left confident the interview achieved results. The third annual South Dakota fair at Mitchell is praised as a record success with strong attendance and favorable weather, boosting regional reputation.
Milwaukee editorials reprinted in a Dakota column argue for wheat raising over diversified farming. The tract asserts the arguments are unrefutable and deserve careful attention from every Dakota farmer.
The fifth annual meeting will be at Tiuron from December 21 to 24 with an updated program. John B. Finch renews his temperance lecture and praises Mr. Sparks as a patriot. Gov. Church plans another investigating committee to Yankton, signaling a forthcoming shake up.
East coast medical authorities say there is little danger of a cholera epidemic here if ordinary precautions are observed.
Mr. Simpson, a long time Clark County newspaper man, plans to launch a Democratic paper in Alexandria. He brings seasoned experience from similar work in the county and aims to serve local readers with party aligned coverage.
The Rapid City board of trade would showcase Black Hills products at the Mitchell territorial fair but access is limited by the Great Sioux reservation. The fair runs from the 26th to the 30th inst with Mitchell residents promising a pleasant visit for all attendees.
Immense crowds attend a Dakota fair day with Gov. Church and Hon. Mr. Allen. The program features a lengthy address on statehood, a parade, and extensive bicycle and horse races. Officials and spectators note the event as a public display of Dakota growth and prospects.
The Mitchell team defeated Alpena 8 to 4 in a baseball game notable for mishandled flies by Charlie Harris and a sequence of wild throws. Mitchell surged with timely hits and strong defense, while Long and O Rourke impressed on the mound and in fielding.
Gov. Church and Mrs. Church arrive from Suron at 11 20 a m to a welcoming Aberdeen crowd. The Aberdeen band and D N G Co 1 escort march to the depot, then to M H Rowley’s residence for entertaining ceremonies through the week. Excursion trains fill the streets with eager spectators as Ilon E N Allen tours the fair grounds with Sheriff Stanenfield learning about Dakota products for Washington.
After dinner the crowd moved out in a long two hour procession. Between 2 and 3 o clock the gubernatorial party with its military escort arrived and passed the grand stand in order: Marshal of the day Vics Procident White Aberdeen cornet band Lieutenant Colonel Adams and Company I D N G Captain Sevey commanding.
The Mitchell team routed a mixed Yankton Sioux Falls ITuron and Scotland lineup in five one sided innings. Upcoming matchups feature Mitchell with Long and O Rourke against Alpena with the Watertown battery. The shooting tournament closes with James Clyde Glenn Forest Myers Arland Hammer among the prize winners in the five pair and fifteen blue rock events.
The third annual fair of the Dakota agricultural department has closed, praised for its rich display and favorable weather. About 5,000 people attended the final afternoon, with attractions among the week’s best and overall results deemed a success. The day’s full report follows.
In the AUS poll the 1 mile amateur handicap featured Rogers and Case at 20 yards and Kibbie at 25 yards. Long led early and stretched ahead to near the home stretch, with Case and Rogers close behind. In the half mile best two of three heat, Case, Long and Rogers started with no position changes first lap. Second heat saw Rogers surge to lead with Case, Long challenging. Rogers won the first heat with a 1:44 time.
The afternoon featured a one mile running race where Ben Lee won with Pontiac second Lubrick third. The Class race proved highly dramatic with Lady Plankinton Dixie and Mollie among top finishers amid a serious collision injuring driver Wright. Best times noted 1:35 plus and 2:41 for the two heats with Dixie and Dixie led by Mollie.
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