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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1887
Page
8
F G Champeny telegraphs clerks to discount prices on boots and shoes of any merchant in town. Call early to see us. We carry Ludlow Ladies Fine Shoe line Boots.
Weill Bros opens with advertised low prices on dry goods carpets shoes and more in Mitchell. The announcement invites public inspection of the stock and promises Butterick patterns.
Reports show Nadra and John Walrath securing spring homes while Gormley rests on the east side and A A Brown buys property on East Fifth Street. A lumber surge fuels building, with schools, churches, and mills planning work as supply and demand drive spring activity. Rural life, local trades, and university notes fill the page alongside health ads and early temperance reflections.
A Madison term of court concluded with verdicts and sentences. Olmsted & Slater won a $500 claim against the Continental. G E Schwindt lost to Aultman Miller & Co. and Madison National Bank vs James Farmer favored the defendant. Anna V Wallace was granted a divorce from George W Wallace. Omans pled guilty to false pretenses and received three years. Frank Robes got three months and D C Mers had fines suspended.
Multiple South Dakota papers announce the fourth annual South Dakota Firemen's Association tournament to be held in Mitchell from June 14 to 17 1887. They acknowledge complimentary tickets and share notices about the event and prior Pierre tournament proceedings.
At the second Modern Woodmen of America meeting, Dr. George V. Parmelee Dr. H S Levey F H Brodahl and Robert T. Taylor were initiated. Prof A Felner is in town a few days to organize the camp before departure. Those seeking information should consult S L Chase clerk at Mitchell Printing Company office.
Fred L. Omans was taken to the Sioux Falls penitentiary yesterday by Sheriff Stanchfield. He declared he aims to leave a record behind him as he passes through life.
The Mitchell RefusBlican editor blasts the legislature for excessive appropriation and insufficient removal of lawmakers, arguing the makeup of our law makers fails to serve the Mitchell man.
The Tuesday to Wednesday bid process in Huron yielded two primary offers from Mitchell and Redfield for the fair site. Redfield proposed a two year location with grounds prepared and $4,000 cash, while Mitchell offered 33 acres with facilities and $2,000 in cash. Aberdeen and Huron weighed in potential advantages of rail access and county ties.
Walter H. Cobban special agent for the Dakota Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Mitchell returns after his annual settlement and will again represent the company in North Dakota. The business is growing and the risks are described as desirable.
At James Harding's residence on March 18 1887 Samuel Elston married Mrs Sarah E Drake both residents of Plano Hansen county Oak officiated by Justice Geo N Ball.
Advertisement claims Brandreth’s pills have given satisfaction for fifty years with no complaints. Millions in the United States have used them.
Governor Church proclaims May fifth 1887 Arbor Day as a legal holiday and urges planting trees shrubs and vines to beautify homes and communities. Seal affixed in Bismarck March 26 1887 with secretary of state M L McConstack. Local civic groups urged to renew interest and push beneficial forestry and rail expansion efforts.
Mitchell Chapter No 16 Royal Arch Masons held a special convocation last Tuesday with three candidates exalted A J Guilford of Chamberlain W Randall and Joseph Lovenger of Mitchell At the close members and visitors dined at the Alex Mitchell house with fifty covers and enjoyed a lively after feast toast and speeches ending around 1 oclock.
Notice orders township assessors to convene with the county assessor in the court house on Wednesday April 6 1887 at 10 a m for uniform county and township property assessment. Books and blanks will be ready for distribution. Signed Bennett and Smits.
A. B. Nash returned from Mitchell and sold an outside business lot for 1825 after offering it last fall at 1150. Bidders walked away previously, and Nash held the property until this spring, completing the sale.
One tiger feeder and harrow in good repair and three good work horses offered. For full particulars call at the Fuller ton lumber yard. J. E. Wells.
Land wanted inviting sellers to call and leave description as advertising is prepared for the east. L. C. Lee & Co. Mitchell Oak. James Leslie offers forest shade ornamental trees and cuttings along with tree seeds at James Leslie's Order early.
For Sale. One hatchet incubator. Address inquiries to Box No. 42 Mitchell Dakota. If you want fruit and ornamental shrubbery strawberry and all sorts of plants leave your orders at James Leslies.
The nwlg of section 28-104-62 offers 110 acres under the plow with a good house and barn. Inquiries directed to H C Porter in Mitchell.
A minister receives a barrel from a missionary band labeled for the needy. The contents, a humorous mix of clothing and trinkets, provoke local mirth as townsfolk note the charitable act and tease the origin. The piece ends by praising Mitchell’s hospitality for an upcoming June tournament.
Dr J S Combs of Owensville Ohio reports four hereditary lung disease cases improved by Scott s Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites. All patients gained 16 to 28 pounds and no longer require medicine. Also mentions MACKINETACK perfume sold by L L Gale.
Spring and a thaw are daily expected Miss Frankie Mehner will stay at home this summer Mr John Ewart is now talking of going to Iowa on a visit Sylvester and Arthur Mehner have left to work out this summer Miss Mary E Wright will teach our school this summer It will commence April 4 Preaching as usual in our school house every two weeks next Sabbath at 11 o'clock sun time by Rev Sage
Edward Shepard of Harrisburg Illinois credits Electric Bitters and Bucklen Arnica Salve with healing a eight year running leg sore that a doctor warned could require bone surgery or amputation. He reports cure after three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Arnica Salve. Sold by Hammer and Hammer at fifty cents per bottle and cc per box.
A collage of hawkers and notices includes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve claims and money-back guarantee, seeds and farming supplies from James Leslie, a New Lyman Vapor Stove pitch, onion seed arrivals, and loan offers. Auction details list livestock and farm equipment. help wanted for housework. medicinal tonics and cold remedies touted by advertisers. property loan rates and real estate options.
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