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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1886
Page
8
A fragmented timetable shows trains departing and arriving from the East and North with daily and Sunday restrictions. The text also promotes Weil Bros Leaders department store with a large new goods line and a payment discount extension from March to May for subscribers in arrears.
Town tidbits report new gun shop on Main Street, horse sales and harness goods, real estate transfers, by laws printing for Shaw Hose, church social events, nursery company plans in Mitchell, Jewel stove promotion, premium fair list, railroad fuel piping rates and hydrant proposal offering substantial city savings.
District court adjourned at noon after finishing term business. Oshkosh Lumber Company vs H Applegate resulted in judgment for the plaintiff on a mechanic lien foreclosure. Gormley and Sullivan pleaded guilty to selling liquor to minors, fined $20 and costs. White sentenced to four years and Grundy to one year in Sioux Falls penitentiary. Smells case jury discharged, unable to agree six to six.
Entrymen must furnish affidavits or proof of naturalization for citizenship. Several cases list legal actions with docket numbers and locations, including dismissals, cancellations, and required appeals within specified periods. Other notes reference specific land parcels and individuals facing compliance deadlines.
The first quarterly report for 1586 records 203 members with 130 average attendance and 20.66 in collections. Forty six members attend regularly. New teachers include William Bridgeman Tracy Hag gerty and Blanchard. Primary department now in a separate room led by four supervisors and four teachers. Missionary society led by B. P. White performs well. Preparing an Easter service for Sabbath evening April 25.
James Leslie and Cetting 4 presented before county commissioners to challenge the W N Perry assessment in Perry Township. The board reviewed the error claimed in the reassessment process and adjourned to reconsider findings.
The passage notes lands in the township with parcels assessed at $850 in certain cases. They secured an abatement of 2 3 1 2 percent on the assessed valuation. The commissioners were unsure if the action could be taken late but, advised by District Attorney Waterhouse, they decided to proceed with 80 percent.
County assessors at the courthouse reached cash-value agreements for horses cattle sheep and hogs and set land at 3 56 per acre plus improvements. Mitchell postmaster Silsby reports yearly totals for money orders postal notes letters and mails including star routes and in transit figures.
The town of Mitchell selected as the venue for the next grand encampment and reunion of the G A R veterans. Gann Valley Sentinel notes Mitchell’s suitability and readiness to host attendees, promising a pleasant visit and ample arrangements.
Rosedale social items report weddings romances and relocations. Miss Bates travels 600 miles teaching near Alexandria and resumes at Hanson Black's schoolhouse. Miller Sutley mentioned. H C Tapp improving. Hanson station rumored again for spring. W N Hathway to farm under Morse. D. Smith loses seven cattle. Sherrill social events. Easter services planned in Rome. J N Hutchinson named Sunday School superintendent.
List of uncalled letters for week ending with names such as Mrs Henry Davis Mrs Gavin and Jarem Dardivin. Notice instructs to say Advertised. letters unclaimed after 30 days go to dead letter office. GEO A SILSBY P M Mitchell Dak.
Winchester Indiana druggist reports a long ill Mrs Louise Pike of Bartonia Randolph County recovered from consumption after using King’s New Discovery. Free trials at Hammer & Palmer’s Drug Store. Electric Bitters praised for rapid improvement and renewed vitality with fifty cent bottles sold by Hanmer and Hammer.
Numerous advertised household remedies and products from West's line appear, including Cough Syrups, Family Liniment, Liver Pills, and cures for catarrh and digestion. Local merchants L W Adams and Hitchcock Bros promote pumps, land, and farm implements alongside a real estate listing and nursery offerings.
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