ELL POST OFFICE SCHEDULE AND TOWN NOTES
The snippet outlines postal and rail schedules with closing times for east and northbound mail, plus local notes from Mitchell Dakota. It mentions Arbor Day tree plantings, new hotels, sidewalks, and various business updates. Notable items include the Mitchell cyclone cellar, WIll Koch renting a store to Koch Bros for May 1, and local improvements like harness stock and roof paint. Names include N. Bowen, E N West, James Leslie, J Johnston, Montelius, Wills & Orswell, Major Rowley, and Bob Wills with references to the local post office, Rink Opera House, and the Mitchell city area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston
Mitchell-Scotland
Stewart
Rink Opera House
Ladies’ Aid
Mitchell
Montelius Shoe Store
South Main Street
Tom Orswell
John McBride
W.C. Metcalf
J. Ball
Curley
Major Rowley
Wills & Orswell
Loty, Smith & Co
Koch
Gaines
Wic
W. I. Bloss
Dakota
Bob Wills
Yankton
Insane Asylum
Geo. Kidwell
Gough Memorial Service Held at Court House
A crowded Sunday Gough memorial at the Court House with evergreen decorations and mourning tokens. Rev Clark praised John B. Gough as a temperance reformer akin to Wilberforce and Sumner, citing his life and sayings. The program included solos, poems, and a planned Sunday sermon series on Prohibition and License.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Gough
Methodist Church
Geo. Burrington
Mr. Clark
Blanche Durell
Land Office Notes from 1886 Entries and Cancellations
The record lists multiple land cases with actions by the secretary including cancellations, appeals, and transfers. Notable items: Austin vs Norin-NEVy 25-107-67 with thirty day preference. several cases sent to secretary. McClesky vs Snyder officially dismissed. Downs vs Lewis sent for secretary action. George Crawford must detail absence periods. McGilvary and Harr must furnish corroborated affidavits. Thompson vs Beach reversed and dismissed. Wheeler and McFadden entries held for cancellation subject to sixty day appeal. Patterson vs Mchaughlin affirmed and held for cancellation with sixty day appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Norin
Nevy
Thos
Hans Ellefson
J. C
Wilson Ys Gulbrandson
Arnold Ys Sildreth
Shyy
Case
Jeanne
Watts
Stuart
Swy
Ye Bri Roberts
Eno
Nwy
McClesky
Snyder
Seyy
Allensworth
Downs
Lewis
Silver
Caton
NEI
George Crawford
C. E
John D. McGilvary
Isaac P. Harr C. FE
Nwly
Thompson
Beach
Wm. E. Wheeler
Daniel Berger
NEY
Register
Nolan
McFadden
Geo. Patterson
Jennie Mchaughlin
A Husbands Loss
Dr Jacy reports a letter from J N Blakesley formerly of Dawson Nebraska dated Dawson Nebraska the 12th inst with the sad news that Mrs J is dead She died March 3 at 3 1 in the morning She died of heart trouble and had no cough or cold She was described as one of Gods best women The note mentions plans to move to Washington territory around May 1 and notes farm debt collection by the Dakota Fire and Marine Insurance company of Chamberlain with eighty notes placed on local farmers by Justice Abbey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacy
J. N. Blakesley
Dawson
Nebraska
California
Washington Territory
Blakesley
Dakota Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Champerlain
Justice Abbey
Railroad Movements Boost Mitchell as New Line Rises
Contractor Winston arrived from St Paul with sub contractors to grade the line to Scotland. Cars expected by mid August and Mitchell to become headquarters for contractors. Right of way work, new town Armour named after P D Armour, and flagging delays due to management changes. School attendance and tardiness standings noted for week ending April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston
Scotland
St. Paul
Mitchell
Hurd
Jim Valley
Young man hires pony, later vanishes in town
On the 7th inst a youth using the name Hiram Maynard hired a light gray pony from Mons Distad to canvass and travel to Rockport for three days. He has not returned and Distad grows suspicious. Meanwhile Northern Nursery announces a big stock of shade and ornamental trees including Sugar Maple Elm Larch Russian Mulberries six to eight feet offered at special prices for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Maynard
Mons Distad
Rockport
Mons
Northern Nursery Company
Mitchell Bride Mary Milbredt Weds Conrad Broeder
A wedding in Mitchell Saturday united Miss Mary Milbredt and Mr. Conrad Broeder, to reside on his farm twelve miles southwest of town. Also notes immigration growth and a weekly Mitchell post office letters list dated April 19 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Wuerschmidt
Mary Milbredt
Conrad Broeder
Mr. Broeder
Mitchell
Mitchell P.O
Benjamin
Franklin Kulp
John Black
Sallie _ j Hughes
W.S. Brownson
Maggie Hye
H. M
Caswell
EE. A. Orr
E. B. Clark
Pheby Pate
Ilenry Crumb
J.B
Gro. A. Silsby
P. M. Mitchell
Dak
Plankinton Sights and Projects in Progress
In Plankinton on April 21 work on the artesian well paused after losing the drill bottom. Repairs await Milwaukee tools. Lee Chun investigated his brother Chinaman’s death in Chamberlain. Cyclone cellar architects are busy. McConnell plans a large Truse house annex. Anderson and Dougan to contract a two story brick building near the post office. Gov Mellette spoke at court house for Plankinton Academy. Punch, McCormick, W S Howard and Jim Adams to Rapid City with potatoes for a profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plankinton
Milwaukee
Lee Chun
Celestial
Chamberlain
Chinaman
Plankinton Trouse
McConnell
Anderson & Dougan
Gov. Mellette
Court House
Plankinton Academy
Punch, McCormick
Howard
Jim Adams
Rapid City
House sets May dates for bills. Dawes precedence
Washington April 19 Spec al to the Pierre Free Press House of representatives today set apart the 27th and 29th of May for consideration of bills reported by the Indian committee Dawes bill will be given precedence Mitchell's year to get to the front We have it in our power to become the commercial and railroad center of South Dakota Dont be a clam Arbor day trees offered at Sanborn House Northern Nursery Co W R Smith trades stallion to Missouri ship to St Paul Bowen offers forest trees Apr shower May flowers cure Wests Worlds Wonder sale by L O Gale immense stock Arbor day trees at Sanborn House April 24 Northern Nursery Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasilington
D. C
Pierre Free Press
House of Representatives
Mitchell
South Dakota
W. R. Smith
Young Alliance
Mr. Jones
Missouri
St. Paul
Sanborn House
Northern Nursery Co
Advice to Mothers and Cough Syrups by Gale
Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup touted as a forty year trusted teething remedy praised by a leading nurse physician. It claims to relieve pain stop dysentery diarrhoea griping wind and colic and to rest the mother with a 25 cent bottle. Wests Cough Syrup advertised as a universal cure for bronchitis consumption asthma and related ailments available from L O Gale.
Baker Bros. repair and pump giveaway offer in ad
An old advertisement notes Baker Bros. repaired a pump in a 65 foot well after three years of service and promises a free complete pump to anyone who has a 65 foot well drilled by Baker Bros. The copy also promotes West's Liver Pills, marketed by L. O. Gale, with health claims and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker Bros
Aker Bros
Davison Bros Bankers Offer Small Loans on Chattels
A compact ad mix notes Davison Bros Bankers offering loans on chattels and promotes West's Liver Pills by L O Gale. It mentions seed potatoes from Gipson Bros of Rosedale, endorsements for Dakota Mutual Insurance, and Cham berlain's Pain Balm via Captain W A Abbott of Des Moines. Also promotes West's World's Wonder, Farmers Mutual Protection Association of Plankinton, and Geo Farnsworth as local agent.
Remarkable recovery after consumption cure in Paris Texas
Excitement rises in Paris Texas as J K Corley, once unable to turn in bed or lift his head, recovers after using Dr King s New Discovery and New Life Pills. A trial bottle was sent and relief grew into full recovery with thirty six pounds gained after two boxes and two bottles. Free trial bottles available at 2 Hammer & Hammers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Paris
J. K. Corley
Dr. King
Hammer & Hammer
Remarkable recovery claim for Electric Bitters
Mr. Geo. W. Willing of Manchester Michigan reports his wife, nearly helpless for five years, can now turn over in bed and do her own work after using Electric Bitters. The ad asserts hundreds of testimonials prove their curative powers and sells each bottle for fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Willing
Manchester, Mich
Hammer & Hammer
Arnica salve and local goods advertisement roundup
An eclectic mix of 19th century ads and notices. Bucklen's Arnica Salve promises cures for wounds and skin issues with a money-back guarantee. Numerous items for sale or trade include seeds, sewing machines, pumps, land for sale, farm implements, and loans. A missing person notice seeks Anton Holt, last seen near Woonsocket, Dak.
West’s Cough Syrup Promoted for Wide Range of Ailments
An old advertisement touts West's Cough Syrup as the leading remedy for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis asthma whooping cough and consumption. Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy is sold as a positive cure for catarrh diphtheria and canker mouth by L. O. Gale. The ad claims immediate relief from coughs with prices at 10 cents 50 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Gale
Shiloh
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Mitchell Capital
Ell
Sith
Clork
White Lake
Kim
Nau Malle
EL. Randall
Grand View
Interme- Mullios
ST P
WRAT
Sindy
Toe
Psseere Seers Paassenger
Prulghit
Erss
Passeneer Sss Freight
Passsens Tet Psst Freight
Vreight
A. M. Dally
Dally
Weil Bros
The
Willittlesey
N. L. Bowen
E. N. West
James Leslie
Fourth Street
Tin Johnston
Elijah Stevens
Eunsley
Franz Brandt
Will Koch
West First Street
Main Street
West Second Street
Land Office Notes
A. J. LaDue
Journal
Taylor
Milwaukee Company
Merrill
Douglas County
Mitchell, Armour
P. D. Armour
Chicago Pork-Packer
Mrs. Bidwell
Mrs. Johnston
Miss Neling
Miss Stearns
Miss Meredith
Miss Nelings
Broeder—Milbredt
Michigan
H. L. Bowen
West
Japan
China
Davison Bros
Rosedale
Gipson Bros
Territorial Farmers’ Alliance
Dakota Mutual Insurance Company
J. A. Henry
Sup’t
J. A. Tiviry
U. L
W. A. Abbott
Des Moines
Towa
Co. A
Ind
Davi
Son County
Farmers’ Mutual Protection Association of Plankinton
Geo. Farnsworth
J. A. Dix
D.T
Mitchell, D. T
Waller H. Cooley
D. S
George D, Klint
F. Flint
Thomas J. Ball
Charles Priest
Geo. B. Evertilt
C. Wulfing
Grand Forks
Bucklen
Hamuerr & Hammer
Minneapolis Tribune
Northwest
Atlae Tribune Co
Minneapolis
Mind
L. W. Adams
Lower Main Street
Mitchell Oak
Callanande Smet, D. T
Mitchell, Dak
Etcher, D. T
Hitchcock Bros
Tvn
M. M. Hirencock
Hirencock Bros
Urrencock Bros
Studebaker
Climax
Hutchinson
Douglas
Bowdlee & Newcomer
Ates
First National Bank
Anton Holt
Jorgen Holt
Woonsocket
Anton
Larson
Paints
O Gale
Geo. Thayer
Bourbon, Ind
H. K. Faulkner
W. H. Letcner & CO
Randall & Wheelock
Women’s Auxiliary Conference
P. O
Newport
K. 1
Boston
St.Paul
Chicago
Western
C. T. Letcher
If. C. Hank" Mallory
Chaam
A. Mallory
Mallory & Son
Live Stock Commission
Exchange Building
Union Stock Yards
Illinois
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