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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1888
Page
7
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Local notes report Bennett seed threshed and Warne building resuming, sewer sect delays. Prominent residents McLain Hastman Hitchcock and Rev J N Babcock travel. families Noskin Hoskin Thompson feature in society. Police and street maintenance discussed. Tornado damage noted near Carthage. Murder case in Bridgewater shocks McCook county as son kills father, possible lynching risk. Street wildlife and pest concerns also mentioned.
A committee notebook shows $6,500 subscribed to the University Fund with $1,500 left to raise in the coming days. Sen. John Lawler of Prairie du Chien adds $500, half paid on roof completion and half on final completion, bringing the total to $6,000 and promising $15,000 in business for local builders and laborers. Lawler’s support underscores Mitchell’s strong faith in the university’s future.
Morton observed smoke between the chalk stone bank building and Mrs. Conway's frame millinery shop about 3 30 in the morning. He doused flames from a pile of stuff about a third back from the sidewalk. Investigators found kerosene soaked kindling wood cut and buried under the Conway building sill. The fire progressed slowly through sheet iron faced walls as smoke filled interiors.
A. J. Parshall of the Yankton Press & Dakotaian travels from the north through central Dakota noting crops in this section ahead of those up north and saying sentiment favors Gifford's return. He believes central Dakota schemes will not pan out.
Property owners across town strive to beautify homes and streets by planting trees while battling two worm varieties harming foliage. A large green worm of two to three inches bites leaves, and a smaller reptile with a pointed bump at its forward end also causes damage. The only effective method is to catch and smash them, a task visible in neighborhood efforts.
A travelogue from Davison County notes a cool morning and a prosperous harvest year with abundant grain and crops. Farmers work hard as families era harvest, with horses pulling binders and women driving, while wheat yields dip to 15 to 20 bushels per acre and oats and corn show strong vigor. The author visits Mt. Vernon and Plankinton, mentions a new creamery, Davison County Bank reopening, and drug stock purchase by eastern buyers as side notes.
Pierre friends learn Henry Topping of this city and Genevieve Faville of Lake Mills Wis wed at the bride’s home on July 28 they will reside in Rochester New York after September 28 Mr Topping plans seminary prep and ministry calls for best wishes from many readers Also a Mitchell post office notice lists uncalled letters including Miss Jane Baker Lizzie Coleborne Marie Duncan John Oliver and others with instruction to claim or have forwarded to dead letter office D Hammen P M
Sioux Falls newspapers note Queen Bee mill packing house and similar institutions idle, while local merchant mills packing house creamery feed and planning mill foundry and machine shop all run full time and prosper with prospects for more business.
A noon Friday pugilistic encounter occurred in Maxwell and DeJean's hardware between a well known printer and a prominent lawyer after insults about relatives. Glass shattered from the storefront as the struggle peaked before deputy sheriff Irwin halted the fight. no arrests were made.
James Leslie objects to Davison county commissioners reallocating maintenance of Jim River bridges. He notes Perry township has many bridges and floods, bears high taxes, poor crops in 1886 and 1887, and argues Mitchell and HansonSanborn benefit from the bridges while Perry pays for county bridges. He calls for fair distribution of the county bridge tax.
A joyous Union Picnic Sunday school procession moved along Main Street yesterday led by the corner band toward Larber grove. Vehicles filled the parade with hay racks and family carriages, five blocks long, drawing children from city and country schools, while elders enjoyed the afternoon and early evening event.
The regular examination of applicants for teachers certificates will be held at the court house Aug 7 beginning at 9 o'clock a.m. Bring legal cap paper and writing material. First grade applicants may have an extra day but cannot start on the second day. Applicants must be twenty and have one year teaching experience. Tanry L. Bras Sup t of Schools Mitchell July 13 1888.
Dix presents a badge once owned by his father an early Whig active in 1840. The badge features a log cabin cut and states Harrison and Tyler’s majorities, reflecting parallels to current year politics.
The well known New York and Pennsylvania dry goods house Weil Bros, long a pioneer in the trade, was closed by a mortgage to the First National Bank for 36 800. Max Weil recently managed the business. the mortgage sale is set for August 9 with hopeful prospects for settlement and reopening. Weil assigned the stock’s residue to R D Prescott for creditors. stock value about 20 000.
Plenty of lemonade ice cream and delicious cakes were served to all present. After midnight a pleasant food night was wished him and all retired for their homes feeling happy and well paid.
Our German citizens held a meeting Sunday July 27 at J Koch hall to organize a dramatic and social club destined to be one of the territory’s largest. Officers include K Geist president Wm Koch vice president Jacob Koch treasurer I Istandt recording secretary Jos Dingenheimer financial secretary Joseph Koch sergeant at arms. The group begins with strong membership and the large German element should assure its success.
Sioux City exchange reports Barnes of Sioux City catches foulay for the Sioux City nine in his first appearance as a professional baseballist. He previously played for the Corn Palace nine and is praised for his merit. A Yankton Press line notes his strong first inning and potential as a prize for Sioux City. Also, a social at Miss Corrine Bruce’s honors Miss Celeste Coughlin of Mitchell, hosted by the Grace family on Pine Street with robust entertainment.
Mitchell residents report Gilbert, cashier of the First National Bank, presented the Graphic with his thoroughbred Irish Water Spaniel Coy Cregan. Subscriptions to university funds by Wim Van Tips and others highlight community support, as a presbytery meeting seeks to settle finances with former pastor Rev. A. Smith and resolve labor claims.
During a Monday discussion on tariff policy, a participant became animated and hurled a coarse insult at another man, who then walked away around a corner to escape the heat and wind.
Nanson Township in Anson County Dakota prohibits hunting or trapping ducks grouse prairie chickens or quail within the township without landowner permission. Violations carry a five dollar fine plus costs for each offense, with trespassers reportable to the township supervisors who will prosecute on behalf of the township. Town Clerk Lb G Basian signs.
Recent notes show A J Barling named general superintendent replacing the late J I Clark. Superintendent Mall leads the new road bed department while Superintendent Cosgrave shifts from Prairie du Chien to the S D Division. Changes took effect Monday dust.
A special session of the Davison County Board of Commissioners will be held Monday August 6 at 9 o'clock a m to transact business. Auditor KR T Robinson notes the meeting is for proper matters and invites attention to upcoming agenda. Strayed notice: from Emsley post office Sunday evening July 29 a dark brown mare 12 years old with white face spot, saddle and bridle. Reward for information leading to recovery. G W Pine Mt Vernon posted.
At the home of W H Wombly about fifty or more neighbors and friends spent a pleasant event on the first day of August to celebrate his 80th birthday. A beautiful birthday cake with thirty Roman candles was presented by Miss Annie Page. Many other fine cakes were brought in honor of him.
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve described as best salve for cats, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, chapped skin, and other eruptions with money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by L. O. Gale.
Lumber man Prank Weller starts work on a home on West Fourth Street. Local notes mention Stantley the fission sprinter’s reported $10,000 backer win, plus a Sioux commission letter hinting at hopeful Indian acquiescence. Advertisements tout Ball’s Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer and Ayer’s Sarsaparilla as cures for hair health and blood cleansing respectively.
D G Wrst announces candidacy for county attorney pending action by the Davison County Republican convention. He declares his intent to seek the office and aligns with party procedures.
A historical advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as the prescription of a leading nurse and physician in the United States. It claims forty years of use by millions of mothers and asserts relief from teething pain, cures for dysentery and diarrhoea, griping, and wind colic. Price listed as 25 cents per bottle.
An old caption-like recitation recalls Castoria as a constant in caregiving from infancy to motherhood, highlighting the brand as a family staple across generations. The verses imply trust in Castoria for children’s discomfort and parental care alike.
An item mentions loans on city property for short or long terms with access provided and two interest rates. It also includes a testimonial from Frohlichstein of Mobile praising Dr Jing's new discovery for consumption and other remedies like electric bitters and Dr King's life pills with trial bottles offered at K E Gale's drug store.
Wonderful Cures sold by W D llovy & Co of Rome California claim high customer satisfaction for Dr King’s New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklin’s Arnica Salve. They report several pronounced consumption cases cured with a few bottles plus Electric Bitters, guaranteed and sold by K K E Gale.
Farm loans available with money on hand for improved farms at low interest rates. Call if you need a loan. Davison Bros and Seaman.
An old advertisement touts Shilohs Vitalizer and Shilohs Cure as remedies for catarrh diphtheria canker mouth indigestion constipation dizziness loss of appetite and yellow skin with immediate relief claims and varying prices 10 cents 50 cents and 1 dollar sold by S H Scallin and S H Seallin.
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