Wapery Grave Mystery in Blendon Township
Andrew Schuster Jr and family residents of Blendon township face a murder like tragedy as Mrs Kate Schuster is found dead in eel creek after allegedly drowning. Neighbors report long standing marital strife and alleged violence. A coroner inquest returns a verdict of death by drowning in a personal crisis, though suspicions linger among locals. The case unfolds amid tense neighborhood dynamics and a troubling history of altercations between Schuster and his wife. Nearby, a street accident at Champeny’s corner injures Mr Fraser and endangers a girl as a wagon collides with an electric light pole, leaving a wreck and a narrow escape.
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Andrew Schuster
Poodh
Miresteet
Mt. Teaveil
Glendon Town
Intisner
Dejarius
Esteel Creek
Aster
Powell
Andrew Schuster Jr
Ion No. 17
Blendon Township
Jew
Stephen
Andrewster
Red
Mr. Powell
Schuster
Andrew
R.C
John Tatman
Kate Schuster
Ying
Andy
D. M. Power
Main Street
Champeny’s
North Main Street
Mr. Fraser
Champeny
Two Horses Run Loose Goring Bystander’s Team
W A Fraser of Badger was watering his team when a lumber wagon spooked the horses at the Second street trough last Monday. Fraser tried to stop them but was thrown and run over as Walrath’s light wagon, with his mare loose, escaped.
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W. A. Fraser
Badger
Second Street
John Walrath
Sermon Points to Christ Crucified at Presbyterian Church
Rev. Geo. A. Mackintosh preached on First Corinthians 1 23 urging that Christ crucified marked his divine victory. He noted the betrayal and crucifixion fulfilled prophecy, Pilate’s reluctance, and Jesus forgiving enemies. The penitent thief was promised paradise, and Jesus uttered It is finished before commending his spirit.
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Geo. A. Mackintosh
Presbyterian Church
Christ
Pilate
Pather
Land Office Change Brings Kratz as New Register
The Land Office sees N. Kratz assume duties as register on Tuesday. Major Trowley will devote full time to business interests and Cornell Investment Company, of which he is president. Retiring register praised for pro settler-minded administration and harmonious relations with the receiver. Clerical staff remains, with temporary additions of Miss Rowley and Miss Smith to clear backlogs.
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N. Kratz
United States Land Office
Trowley
Cornell Investment Company
Rievard
Kratz
Rowley
Smith
Coming West to Mitchell and Davison County
East coast migrants bound for western lands will pass through Mitchell on the Mitchell lines in the next thirty days. Delegations from Ohio and other places will tour sections of South Dakota seeking farms, business sites, and homes. Mitchell's farming and commercial interests should organize a strong commercial club to welcome and persuade these travelers to stop, view the town and country, and consider enterprise here.
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Ohio
South Dakota
Mitchell
Davison County
Omaha and South Dakota railroad survey effort reaches Ponca
A Blunt businessman, Mr. Hoffman, traveled from Blunt to Omaha seeking financial aid for a survey of a proposed Forest City South Dakota to Omaha railroad. Initiated by Mitchell citizens, the project aims to secure right of way, survey, grade via Blunt and Mitchell, cross the Missouri at Ponca, then transfer to a company for completion. Ponca residents pledged $200 for survey expenses.
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South Dakota
Omaha
Ponca
Nebraska
Hoffman
Blunt
3. D
Forest City
S. D
Neb
Mitchell
Missouri River
Interior changes at Congregational Church completed
The Congregational Church interior has been decorated and greatly changed. Two rooms were opened by combining them and the pulpit moved under the arch facing north. The choir will use the space behind the pulpit. Work is incomplete so no services are held today.
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the Congregational Church
Congregational Church
Mitchell to Ponca route eyed for Omaha road project
Henry Hoffman of Blunt, director of the Omaha and South Dakota road, reports plans call for a survey from Mitchell to Ponca crossing at Ponca Neb. Elk Point backs the route and a bridge franchise is secured. The line aims for a direct Omaha link with Olney ready to start from Mitchell on the 15th inst.
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Henry Hoffman
Blunt
South Dakota
Here
Omaha
Yankton
Mitchell
Elk Point
Ponca
Neb
Hoffman
J. K. Smith
Olney
Local homes and yards under repair and improvement
J. E. Gilbert repairs and overhauls his dwelling and yard work. Frank Olio completes a neat residence on east Fourth street. L. C. Gale builds a small barn and enhances premises. C. C. Boulton grades a fine terrace on west First street. Geo. A. Silsby plans additions and front improvements. Fred Kimball tidies front yard and garden. Reierson Bros. build a small implement warehouse next to their store. J. S. Babcock buys land east of Justice Abbey’s and will move there. Frank Trendell buys east Third street lot for a dwelling. J. E. Kintigh partially completes a house on Banson street. Dr. H. C. Warne fixes a front terrace. GH. Dillon works on a handsome lawn.
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J. E. Gilbert
Frank Olio
East Fourth Street
L. C. Gale
Barber
C.C. Boulton
West First Street
Geo. A. Silsby
Fred Kimball
Reierson
J.E. Kintigh
Banson Street
Eh. C. Warne
GH. Dillon
Ed Baker Found Guilty in 1887 Shooting Attempt
The 1887 case near Alexandria involved Ed Baker charged with attempting to shoot John Anderson over a well drilling dispute. At the present term, Baker was convicted by a jury last Wednesday and sentenced to sixty days in the county jail, with Judge Abbey defending him.
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Ed. Baker
John Anderson
Alexandria
Baker
Abbey
Advertised Letters at Mitchell Post Office
The week ending April 14 lists uncalled letters: Geo F Betts Cilborn Della W C Dinning J J Fanning Joseph Ladof T J Thompson Rev Abel Work Ludeman and Carter. Call for these stating advertised. If two weeks pass, items go to the dead letter office. J W Beattie P M
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Mitchell
Geo F Betts Cilborn Della W C Dinning J J Fanning
Joseph Ladof
T J Thompson
Abel Work
Messrs Ludeman and Carter
J. W. Beattie
P.M
How Mitchell Looks From Afar
Edward Devy surveyed Mitchell and Davison County from western Missouri hills and cities, praising the district’s productive soil and healthy climate. He stated Dakota is good enough for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Edward Devy
Davison
Missouri
Dakota
The Waterhouses In Stockton Arts and Bookkeeping Pair
A. J. Waterhouse keeps books in Stockton California as a regular role while also lecturing on popular topics and writing poetry. Mrs Waterhouse nurtures musical talent and sometimes assigns music to Ajax’s verses.
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A. J. Waterhouse
Stockton
California
Mrs. Waterhouse
Ajax
Milwaukee Officials Visit Pierre Report
The Pierre Free Press notes a recent visit by Milwaukee officials to the city. The report highlights the purpose of the visit and potential implications for local relations and cooperation between the two communities.
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Pierre
Milwaukee Road to Build Line to State Capital
Reported inspection notes imply ongoing dealings with state authorities. When finalized, a new rail line from Milwaukee to the state capital will be constructed, signaling expanded transport ties.
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Milwaukee Road
LAND OFFICE NOTES Late Department Decisions in Cases
A series of US land office decisions on various cases favor claimants or allow continued proceedings. Notable entries include John Brickley, Sperry Dwight T CE 9607, and WJ McVsin, I C EH 698, with final or secretary decisions, plus several cases closed in favor of claimants or contestants. Some ex parte and patent-path items listed with docket numbers and location references.
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Department
John Brickley
Sperry
Dwight
H Brum
F II Peabody
DU Burke
Mary Morgan H
Alf Williams
L D Ralph IL
WJ McVsin
A T Stone
Louis Meyer
Kate Dowdell
Andrew A Salter
Wm H Trow
C E Rathbun
W L Warren
Patrick Smith
John J Nolan
Smith
George D Powers
Ephraim II Keyes
Powers
Hadley Larson
Ole Birkland
Ienry Gauger
Moore
Strunk CE
Christopher
Ellcksen
Richard
Williams
The Home Paper Critique of Local Newspapers
The Gladstone Michigan Express argues that a home paper must be funded by and serve local patrons. It asserts newspapers are pressed to publicize railways factories meetings schools and events while praising business leaders and mourning them after death.
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Gladstone
Mich
Young man arrested for horse theft near Rockport
Henry Wilson, 20, was arrested near Rockport on Saturday after stealing a two year old colt from farmer William Rose near Alexandria. He admitted the theft and said he planned to reach the reservation and needed another horse.
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Henry Wilson
Rockport
Wm. Rose
Alexandria
Wall to Start Newspaper at Lyman This Week
P PR Wall, former Mitchell Sun owner, will open a new paper at Lyman this week. He shipped printing office material to Lyman today and is described as a capable printer and newsman. Mitchell boasts the state’s finest Masonic and Knights of Pythias halls and serves as a regional center for Knights Templar and U R K of P.
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P. PR. Wall
The
Mitchell Sun
Lyman
Mitchell
Knights of Pythias
Knights Templar
Quiet City Election Passes Smoothly
A quiet election Tuesday saw a light vote as citizens accepted the city convention result as satisfactory.
Prohibition Law Pamphlet Offered By Mitchell Printing
Mitchell Printing Company offers official copies of the Prohibition Law published by Authority. The pamphlet form is for sale at a price of 15 cents with mail orders promptly filled.
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Mitchell Printing Company
Farmers Busy Sowing Seed for South Dakota’s Largest Crop
Observers note relatively few farmers in the city on Saturday indicating they are busy sowing seed for what is described as the biggest crop in South Dakota’s history.
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South Dakota
Old Time Fire and Kitchen Ways in Boston
Oliver Optic recalls life six decades ago in Boston with coal burning stoves, wood fires, and the smoke jack that slowly turned meat on spits. He describes bake kettles and tin cookers, gas lighting, and the rise of cook stoves, plus memories of matches, phosphorus kits, and the shift from open fires to modern fuel.
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Boston
Paris
Avenue de l’Opera
Strength and Spirit in North Scotland Parish Life
In 18th century northern Scotland Presbyterian ministers were men of great strength and zeal. Rev Eneas Sage, six feet tall, held a tough ta dieta catechising at a desolate man’s house. A fierce struggle with the landlord ended with the minister victorious, then he conducted the catechism and gently rebuked the delinquent, who later became a Christian.
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Scotland
Eneas Sage
Lochearean
Early Soap Use Traced From Gauls to Phoenicians
A compact history notes soap making dating back over two millennia from Gauls using beech ash and goat fat to Phoenician spread into France. It tracks early Italy and Spain factories, Pompeii ash disasters, and the decline of fullers earth and plant juices for cleansing, with Romans still using earth in baths into the 1700s.
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Marius Claudius Marcellus
Viridomar
Pompeii
Italy
Spain
France
Marseilles
John Ericsson the Engineer Portrait in Scribner Excerpt
The excerpt describes the Ericsson family in Sweden with simple country life and warmth. Caroline, Nils, and baby John are highlighted for beauty and charm, while young John apprentices to mining, sketching engines and studying their motion with keen, focused eyes.
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Ericsson
Caroline
Nils
John
John Ericsson
Col
W. C. Church
Morning wedding attire according to New York form
The Globe Democrat notes that morning weddings call for a double breasted Prince Albert coat silk hat light trousers and standing collar if before noon. After noon the roxque dictates a single breasted black cutaway coat vest dark striped trousers and a black derby hat. A four in chand scarf gloves and a white boutonniere complete the ensemble with ushers and best man sharing the attire with slight glove and boutonniere variation.
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Luin
New York
Globe- Democrat
Meteorologists tout Eiffel Tower as high observatory
French meteorologists claim the Eiffel Tower offers mountainlike observation advantages. A severe frost in the city coincided with a warm breeze at the summit, and the temperature took three days to reach ground level. Direct vertical observations from this height surpass any elevated observatory, and photography will be used from the tower.
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Journal of Photography
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Eli
Eld
Ted
Land Office
Micill
Olk&sd
the Waterhouses
Milwaukee
Land Office Notes
the Home Paper
Oliver Optic
Apothecary
Phosphorous Matches
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