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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1887
Page
5
Local commerce in Mitchell shows strong activity with Weil Bros promotions and bargain dry goods. Reports note growing grain arrivals, growing hotel occupancy, new building plans by Applegate & Co, and expanding railroad uniforms for Omaha line staff. A county WCTU meeting is slated for August 16 with delegate participation urged.
Bloomington resident Dale Hibert from Mitchell returns to visit family while working for the railroad with good wages. J F Conant buys Plankinton House and will run it via proxy by O T Brigham until September. N Grant brings a German boy from Mitchell for a month. Alonzo Kingsbury heads to Mitchell for an extended stay. Billy Foster back from Mitchell to pursue progress with touring minstrel act Howe Wall Clark. Argus lists premium items for Mitchell Territorial Fair and shows a railroad route diagram for the Duluth Watertown Pacific line with local contract mentions.
Local papers urge Bon Homme Yankton and surrounding counties to assemble a carload of Dakota soil and farm productions for the territorial fair in Mitchell and other eastern shows. Proponents say united regional display would boost Dakota land prospects and spur early action before deadlines.
Alexandria defeated Mitchell 30 to 25 in a long exhibition game. Dick Dott captained a steady Alexandria battery led by Stealey and Ed Ewing while George Wheelock homered for Mitchell as E. H. West umpired amid late calls.
The Mitchell fair opens September 26 and runs five days with premium offerings. The St Paul Globe praises the display of fruits arts and culture while Pioneer Press notes 18000 in premiums and encourages exhibitors. The Huronite predicts a glorious gathering of Dakota people from September 26 to 30.
Rev. Mr. Swimm, filling a Methodist pulpit at Grand View, is in the city after a severe hail storm last week. He suffered the loss of his entire 60 or 70 acre crop and 10 acres of trees, describing the storm as the worst ever seen in the area with branches stripped from trees up to twenty feet high.
J. S. Daniels leaves the Weller lumber yard after two years to lead R. Mc Millan & Co. Mr. P. Smith stays with Daniels for now. Fred Moses becomes yard manager, a role he held years ago.
News reports the death of Judge E C Wulfing in Battle Creek Michigan after a week’s delay in dispatch. He moved from Wisconsin to Mitchell five years ago and served as probate judge. he leaves a wife and three children. Also noted is the death of Dr Clarke formerly agency physician at Lower Brule near Chamberlain after a long illness. Dr Graham of Kentucky will succeed him.
George Wade known also as Conklin faced Justice Abbey after being found with fifteen dollars stolen from Lewis Collins at Paul Page's place. Wade admitted the theft, paid ten dollars and costs, and was fined for petty larceny.
At the Reform school board meeting bids were opened for the new building. Carter & Co of Sioux Falls submitted the lowest bid and were awarded the contract. Work will start immediately. The project honors district members and especially Mr. Sullivan for his loyalty during a court fight.
The teacher and children of school district four gave a two and a half hour program that filled the schoolhouse and showed the district in flourishing condition. A storm last week killed a cow and burned an acre of prairie. The new school board is organized with Charles J. Morris chairman James Leslie treasurer and A Hubbard clerk.
The Mitchell Daily Republican praises its vigor and role in Dakota’s growth. It lauds local reporters for constant news gathering and compares Mitchell residents to paper men, celebrating a long history since 1879 and a bright future with a coming state capitol.
Mr Norman Hagerman has accepted the post as special agent for South Dakota for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance of Milwaukee with Mitchell as its headquarters. The firm, a solid life company, benefits from western location and high interest rates on assets and low death rate, signaling large dividends and cheaper policies. Potential buyers are urged to consult Mr Hagerman before insuring to review the company’s workings.
The cities of Pierre Mitchell Aberdeen Yankton declare interest in becoming the cathedral city of a proposed new Catholic diocese for south Dakota. They argue accessibility from all areas and the strength of their local church as reasons for selection.
The remedy praised for chills and fever is Ayer’s Ague Cure a vegetable compound with no quinine or dangerous ingredients. The Redfield Journal commends a Mitchell clergyman misattributed to Huron and notes Rev Wuerrschmidt’s talk urging aid for German work Americans. Witnesses cite marvels of cures from Ayer’s preparations across towns and cities.
The Dakota board of Agriculture accepts sealed bids for an on site dining hall during the third Territorial Fair. Bids due August 20 in Huron for building furnished and unfurnished privileges. The board may reject any and all bids. Secretary C A Buss announces.
The Republican office distributes the premium list authorized by T. Bushnell secretary of the Dakota board of Agriculture for local citizens.
M F Thompson noted cloudy weather would limit retail trade but planned to trade. He soon returned with John Hall and completed a sale of his entire stock of groceries. The goods will be moved to the St Joe street purchaser's house today.
The list of uncalled letters at the Mitchell post office for the week ending August 1 includes Backer Orlig Bell T H Brusell Sidor Carter Lillie Dr. Wolf Gus Gauelis A Gage H Harney Miss Jessie M Heigh Miss Emma Hutchins Wm D Kajensky J Taylor G Thorene Frank Shufelt H H Smith E G Schmidt J N Rowe Ed Opsahlt P McKearn Mrs. James McLean Caulk C Maynard Francis Weil C J Williamson Lillie. If unclaimed within thirty days they will be sent to the dead letter office. D. HAMMER, P. M.
The Graphic editor receives a fine horse and phaeton from his mother back in the Buckeye state. She recalls his early years and the small pleasures he sought, hoping he stays grateful and remembers her generosity.
At the regular meeting of Ransom Post No 6 of the Grand Army of the Republic on Monday August 8 the adjutant was instructed to invite Davison county veterans to meet in Odd Fellows hall next Monday at 8 pm to arrange attendance at the Woonsocket Soldiers and Sailors reunion from August 30 to September 1. E A Durrfey Adjt.
Miss May Moore from White Lake visits this week with her fancy pony at Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Phillips. Miss Amelia J. Nabinger returns briefly from a flying visit, then leaves the same day. Olive H. Nabinger marks her 13th birthday on August 7 with sister Mrs. J. C. Cooley. Dakota’s weather brings thunder showers and fine growing corn and late crops. Rev. Mr. Shepard and son visited August 7 and delivered a practical sermon. all were pleased. Miss C. Moyer provided organ music at the schoolhouse last Sabbath. many thanks. Ewart brothers and Wright boys finished harvesting, awaiting a threshing machine this week.
Charles Williams, jailed for the murder of James Aldridge, was taken by citizens from the Charleston jail last evening and hanged to a tree. The act occurred despite jail containment and reflects the volatile mood in the city.
Mrs. Balch lectured on four temperance factors in the morning at the Congregational church and addressed the state issue in the evening. The Chamberlain octette provided music, and Handsome Elk faces trial in October under a new county arrangement. J. M. Long to defend. Elk to be paid for defense from a cattle drive. The piece praises temperance work and notes Indians visiting town near the Brule county border.
The article explains Venus as the evening star visible in August with peak brightness on August 15 when about 40 degrees east of the sun and a diameter of 40 degrees. It notes two periods of greatest brilliancy around inferior and superior conjunctions and observes Venus growing brighter while its illuminated portion shrinks, with rising sunset visibility shortening from August 1 to August 31.
The sloop Sara, captained by Abraham Bajarim from Muligo, left July 25 with twenty tons tan bark for Lender and VanDellter. After a reefed voyage between San Pedro and Martinzon in the Gulf of California the ship capsized. Only the captain and four sailors survived by clinging to the hull. Sharks reportedly devoured the captain's wife and children, and two sailors who plunged overboard. They stayed below for eight days, living on turtle blood, until rescue by a fishing sloop.
Hugh McDonald and Ed McDuff both 23 of Peshtigo were killed instantly when their buggy was struck by a Chicago & Northwestern freight engine at a crossing a mile from Marinette Wisconsin. Both unmarried, with relatives in Canada.
The Hinkley and Taylor general store in Alexandria was shut Friday evening on attachment by outside parties. Attorneys J. and R. M. Dott represented the claimants, with T. F. Mentzer assisting on behalf of other creditors.
Company I has received new uniforms and expects to make a strong showing at the encampment. The unit has rented the Wright building upper story as an armory and will occupy it this week. Captain Levey leads the effort with full member cooperation and Mitchell will be well represented.
Territory of Dakota in Llan son County and Hanson Town prohibits hunting or trapping ducks grouse prairie chickens or quail without landowner permission with a penalty of five dollars and costs for each offence. George A Stolp chairman and G Basham town clerk oversee enforcement.
James Mutrie, manager of the New York Base Ball Club, endorses Pond's Extract for athletes noting it removes muscle stiffness quickly and should be used by players. Separately, news reports the crown prince Frederick William faces a recurrent throat tumor and likely further operation.
Advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a pure cure for liver and kidney diseases. It claims to purge pimples salt rheum and other blood issues and to dispel malaria. Mentions guaranteed satisfaction and pricing at L C Gale's Drug Store. Also notes Minneapolis workers holiday picnic at Lake Starriet with Gov. McGill in attendance.
Readers report Dr King s New Discovery for consumption saved lives and restored health. Mor tis of Newark Ark says it cured his lung abscess and allowed farm work again. Middlewart of Decatur Ohio credits it with saving his life after doctors gave up. Free samples at L O Gale s drug store. Thermometer hit 94 degrees at 2 PM in St Paul.
Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup touted as the best teething aid used by millions of mothers and claimed to relieve pain cure dysentery diarrhea griping and wind colic at 25 cents per bottle. The Northern Pacific will today cut eastbound livestock rates by 25 percent due to last winter losses and current low market.
An obituary style promotional notice extols Boschee's German Syrup as a universal cure for consumption and lung diseases. It claims immediate relief after three doses and urges pharmacists to recommend it, noting 80 000 dozen bottles sold last year and sample bottles at 10 cents. Regular size 75 cents, sold nationwide in the United States and Canada.
Nostalgic verse traces Castoria from infancy to motherhood, noting a child’s cry for Castoria, a Miss’s reliance, and a mother’s gift of Castoria across life stages. The ad-like rhythm emphasizes enduring brand association.
For dyspepsia and liver complaint this bottle carries a printed guarantee of a cure. The product is sold by L. O. Gale.
An early ad offers a free nasal injector with each bottle of Shilohs Catarrh Remedy priced at 50 cents sold by L. O. Gale. It promotes Shilohs Cure as an immediate relief for croup whooping cough and bronchitis and is sold by the same dealer.
An advertisement extols Price Baking Powder as strong pure and healthful. It claims endorsement by heads of great universities and states the product contains no timmonia lime or alam and is sold only in cans by Price Baking Powder Co New York Chicago St Louis.
Miss Mary Allen West editor of the Union Signal conducts a W C T U training school at Lakeside Ohio during the Chautauqua Sunday school assembly at the invitation of Dr. Vincent.
A gentleman recounts predicting a cure for a man with cough and consumption symptoms after using Dr. Pierce’s golden medical discovery. The text notes the product’s claimed success in saving many from consumption. It also mentions the tenth anniversary celebration of the Blue Cross society to be held in Geneva on September 21, 1887 with a general festival.
An 19th century advertisement extols Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments and lost vitality, promising a new lease on life with money-back guarantee. It also touts Sage's Catarrh Remedy as a trusted remedy with thousands of testimonials and a price of 50 cents per bottle.
Advertising copy touts Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites as highly effective for children with rickets and marasmus. It cites a New York physician, J. M. Marin, M. D., praising rapid gains in flesh and strength and the quick improvements observed.
The Mitchell Packing Co advertises a hog buying offer urging farmers to bring hogs for sale with payment near Chicago prices. Separate notice from Davison Bros. & Seaman lists city property loan options and special low interest rates for brick or stone business blocks.
Premium arnica salve advertised to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers chapped skin and other eruptions. Guarantees satisfaction or money back with a 25 cent box price. Sold by L. O. Gale.
An old physician retired from practice claims a simple vegetable remedy can cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and lung ailments. He offers the formula free by mail in German French or English with usage directions to any reader who requests it, by writing W A Noyes 149 Power's Block Rochester NY.
Farm loan advertisement from Davison Bros. and Seaman promising readily available funds on improved farms at low interest rates and inviting potential borrowers to visit or call for details.
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