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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1887
Page
5
A Mayo county column notes Weil Bros. offerings of dry goods clothing and footwear at low prices with a call to visit Leaders of Low Prices. It also reports county commissioners inspecting bridges and a sidewalk project near the court house.
Get Your Fair Premium List by calling at the office of the daily Erreniican authorized to distribute the same in this city. W F T Bushnell secretary Dakota board of Agriculture.
Fullerton lumber team rushed past six o clock Saturday evening and slammed into a lamp post before L W Adams Place of business. They struck another lamp at Main and First streets and a chaotic wreck followed with a toppled wagon, torn harness, a badly torn mouth on the horse, and tangled lines.
The Waverly Iowa Independent reports a former Bremer county youth has been arrested in Dakota for horse stealing. The paper notes his spotless prior reputation and pleads for mercy, urging the court to consider his youth and alleged temporary loss of reason.
The Dakota board of agriculture reports unprecedented demand for fair premium lists and a strong expected turnout. Highlights include a Black Hills ore display with tin specimens, twelve carloads of blooded stock from North Dakota, and a premier crop exhibit aiming to attract immigration. The art hall and fine arts department are emphasized for a big attraction, with the executive board and committees active in Mitchell and Milwaukee freight-rate plans.
Chet B Dyke once near suicide on a Denver bridge amid a thirty day spree has reformed after a revival at a tabernacle. He now travels to promote prohibition speaking in Dakota towns and held three services at the rink today, after being seen in Canton recently.
Dr. Brush visited Chicago and then the eastern states where his fundraising tour drew marked success. The New York Advocate notes his efforts raised funds and drew attention to Dakota’s educational interests, urging liberal gifts to church extension and missionary societies for Christian education in the western empire.
Aberdeen becomes the end point for Milwaukee road runs previously reaching Minneapolis Milbank and Mitchell. Conductors retain posts but operate Aberdeen to Minneapolis and Aberdeen to Mitchell. M. J. Brennan resigns as roadmaster west end of H. & D. division. Knute Nelson succeeds him.
J W Waterman, longtime resident, returns from Santa Fe with health and wealth gains. He talks about the Cash Entry Silver mines as the best in the region and notes Mitchell has improved. He also observes better crops in Dakota than in any state he passed through.
A large crowd watched Mitchell defeat Plankinton 19 to 13 at home as Barnes starred with two home runs and rugged defense. Ed Ewing contributed in right field and at bat, while Woonsocket offered strong batting but failed to overcome Mitchell's power and fielding.
A reporter tours A. E Fuller’s 80 acre Dakota farm near Mitchell township noting thriving crops and well kept buildings on spanned wheat corn and oats. Fuller began pre empting in 1879 and builds a strong case that Dakota farming yields larger returns than other states.
Land Office notes list multiple cases requiring compliance with former letters, proof of citizenship, testifying on crops and improvements, new publication, and proof of residency. Several entries show cancellations or default status for failure to respond or establish residence within the statutory period. Continuous mentions include names such as DeWitts C. Arms and Alvin F. Cocklin, with cases proceeding July 13 to July 24, 1887.
A dozen young guests traveled to the David country seat Wednesday evening to celebrate Mr. E. J. David’s birthday anniversary. A storm kept some invitees away but those present enjoyed a regal evening hosted with hospitality by Mr. and Mrs. Theos. David and others in attendance extended birthday wishes.
In Grand View Aug 3 residents bid Billy Moore farewell after his key role in promoting rail lines to the town. The loss is Armours gain as moving of several small buildings continues this week signaling a fall completion. Threshing begins. barley crops suffer from rains while corn looks strong. some youths hunt stubble duck with shotgun and dogs though no club exists.
Scott s emulsion of pure cod liver oil with hypophosphites is praised for rapidly increasing flesh and strength in children with rickets and marasmus. A New York physician reports long standing cases improved after use. Separately, Henry plans new buildings at Stephen Mission Hyde County 20 miles south of Highmore pending contract award.
Mitchell Packing Co seeks hogs nationwide, offering Chicago market prices 33.90 to 34.25. Also lists uncalled letters at Mitchell post office for week ending August 1, including Mrs Sarah Brown and others, with instruction to claim within thirty days or items go to dead letter office. Master August Grissler noted under FOREIGN.
Eugene McKay of Brantford Ontario relates a long battle with constipation. After trying many remedies two Brandeths pills nightly for a week then once nightly for six weeks ended his trouble. He now moves his bowels daily and recommends Brandeths pills for sluggish bowels and biliousness.
An article extols the liver as the body's main spring and warns that a sluggish liver causes many diseases from consumption to skin ailments. It promotes Dr. Pierce's golden medical discovery to restore liver function and prevent illness. It also notes a diphtheria outbreak in west Clay county near Gayville.
A memory of harsh early medicines contrasts with Dr Vierce pellets praised as mild and effective. Separately farmers in east Yankton County acknowledge the Russian thistle as a formidable foe to crops and fields.
An advertisement warns that bad blood harms happiness and health, urging the use of Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery sold by all druggists to cleanse impurities, refresh the life current, and restore health. Early symptoms include dullness headaches coated tongue poor appetite and indigestion. Delayed treatment risks serious consequences.
Advertisement notes Dr Sage Catarrah Remedy offered in good faith for a catarrah that cannot be cured. It claims mild soothing effects and helps head cold, catarrhal deafness, and throat issues. Price 50 cents at druggists. Also includes endorsement from L. E. Myers praising Pond's Extract for athletic use and pain relief.
Sioux Falls reporters note a shuffle in the Milwaukee route. John Webber moves from Sioux Falls to Mitchell toward Sioux City. H. J. Hatch shifts to Webber’s Sioux Falls post. Conductor McCall gains a month layoff. J. A. Scott takes his place. Webber’s brakeman O. B. Clark also transfers. Hatch’s family will return to Sioux Falls from Mitchell.
Wet spell critics in Brule County spark a council boycott while town winds down weeds across properties. Mary C Balch of Indiana to speak under WCTU auspices tonight. City marshal orders all residents to remove noxious weeds within ten days or city will do so and tax the cost. Mitchell Dakota July 29 1887.
An advertising notice urges all who used Boschee's German Syrup to share its claimed benefits for consumption and severe coughs. It asserts immediate relief for any case, cites 80 000 dozen bottles sold last year, and urges druggists to offer trials with sample bottles at 10 cents and regular bottles at 75 cents.
An 19th century ad touts a salve claimed to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with piles cure guaranteed or money back. Sold by L. O. Gale for 26 cents a box.
Davison Bros. & Seaman advertise ready cash for loans on improved farms at low interest rates. Call to inquire about loan options and terms.
Retired physician promotes a vegetable remedy for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and all throat and lung ailments claiming rapid permanent cures after extensive testing. He offers to mail the recipe free of charge in German French or English to any requester at W A Noyes 149 Powers Block Rochester NY with stamped request.
A collection of old notices and ads mentions Castoria for children and Shilohs Cure for coughs, Shilohs Vitalizer for digestion, and loans on city property. It also reports legal moves to set aside Ramsey county election for a new $20,000 courthouse and jail, alleging noncompliance with Dakota statute, with Davison Bros. & Seaman as sellers and lenders.
The owners of half the property on the east side of Main Street between Sixth and Eighth streets are required to build a 12 foot wide pine sidewalk on their parcel within 30 days of publication. The sidewalk rests on five stringers and ties into a pine street crossing. Dated July 30, 1887. J F Kimball, Clerk. T P Mentzer, Mayor.
A stone Gothic church planned for Turon measures 30 by 60 feet with modern interior arrangements. Construction aims for occupancy by November 1.
An endorsement claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a forty year tested remedy for teething pains curing dysentery diarrhea griping and wind in infants. It is priced at 25 cents per bottle. The Yanktey Grand Army plans a chartered car to attend the St Louis veterans encampment in September and October led by Joseph Hane Merson.
Mr W Morgan of Lake City Florida suffers a severe cold that worsens into consumption. After trying remedies he finds immediate relief with Dr King’s new discovery and remains well after six bottles. A separate item notes a shooting incident at Black Hawk Springs where Wilkins is wounded and Graham arrested.
Mrs. Phoebe Chesley of Peterson Clay Co Iowa states at age 73 she suffered kidney trouble and lameness for years yet now is free from pain and able to do her own chores thanks to Electric Bitters and urges a 50 cent bottle. Also notes optimistic Missouri valley wheat yield and railroad completion plans amid local commerce notes and a perfume sale at 25 and 60 cents.
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