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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1889
Page
5
KN Kratz predicts a 10000 vote lead for prohibition while Rev J G Shelland cites a 15000 majority after a Dakota campaign. Maj J M Adams notes strong anti prohibition sentiment among foreign residents, and Rev N I Wyckoff warns a 20000 plus majority may be possible after surveying Aurora Hutchinson Sanborn and Brule counties.
A veteran and Matilda receive a letter from Tom inviting them to Milwaukee for the G A R encampment. They recall wartime bonds and plan to attend, promising a festive visit on the Wisconsin Central Line. A free information pamphlet for Milwaukee visitors is available from Louis Eckstrin, Ass t Gen Pass and Ticket Agent, Wisconsin Central, Milwaukee.
A county woman long plagued by a fatal disease found relief after using Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption. Mrs. Luther Lutz reportedly slept through the first night after taking the initial dose and claims a miraculous cure after seven years of illness. Scallin's Drug Store offers a free trial bottle from W. Hamrick & Co. Shelby, N C.
The verdict is unanimous as Druggist W D Sult of Bippus Indiana and Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio praise Electric Bitters. They claim relief in rheumatism liver and blood diseases with rapid sales at Scallin's drug store offering a half dollar per bottle.
Sallard's Snow Liniment offers cures for rheumatism neuralgia sore chest old sores wounds sprains bruises and chapped hands. It restores contracted muscles to elasticity and is for external use. Also claimed to cure lameness back pain and severe cases. Price 50 cents. GALE, Agt.
User reports labor was shorter and less painful than two prior births and praises Mothers Friend. Thanks are given and readers are advised to address Bradfield Ster Co. in Atlanta for details. Sold by H. Seallin.
Attractive women advertised as improved by Williams Australian herb pills. Claims include clearer skin and brighter eyes, promising relief from languor. Sold for 25 cents at Gale's and to be taken as directed.
An advertisement urges use of Bradfield Regulator by young women and during change of life, describing it as a powerful tonic. It invites readers to write Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta, Georgia for particulars and notes S. H. Scallin as a seller.
Ad claims Hood’s Sarsaparilla uniquely cures where others fail. It boasts a strong domestic name and international sales, presenting it as the most successful medicine for purifying blood, restoring strength, and creating an appetite.
Product advertisement notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It presents a claimed medical endorsement as a prescription remedy for infants and toddlers.
An old time ad voice traces Castoria's use from infant illness to motherhood. The rhyme evokes a trusted remedy sold to generations, linking care for a child, then for descendants, with a single familiar product.
GEO R FARMER W M SMITH and T F MENTZER announce a Republican Judicial Convention for the fourth Judicial Circuit to nominate a Circuit Court Judge. It will convene August 27 1889 at 1 PM in Mitchell Dakota Territory. Delegates are apportioned by county based on 1888 votes.
Notice to Republicans in Davison County Dakota of a county delegate convention at Mitchell court house on August 17 at 2 pm to select nine delegates for the state convention in Iluron August 28 1889 and nine delegates for the circuit convention. Precincts receive delegate totals from the 1888 vote with caucus calls recommended August 14 at 7 pm. M B Scorr N Seaman Chairman Secretary Mitchell Oak August 1 1889.
Seventeen contested election cases, all brought by Republicans, await action in the next Congress. Cases span Virginia, West Virginia, Mississippi, Alabama, Indiana, South Carolina, Maryland, Tennessee, Florida and Arkansas with issues including intimidation suppression of votes and bogus tickets.
Two well dressed passengers on the steamship La Champagne drew customs attention at the New York pier for nervous behavior. A large package was dropped and seized, containing about 38 000 dollars worth of diamond jewelry. The men named themselves Philip and Peter Idarian Y Garcia and claimed they were bound for the Victoria hotel.
Norwich Ohio Aug 13 Will Clary of Wellington Lorain county came to Fairfield Huron county and took his sister Miss Clara Clary home on Tuesday after years apart since their mother's death ten to twelve years ago in a distant state. They reunited in Fairfield and planned a home together.
A buggy with Alma Bender and Michael Graff was struck by a train at Keaton crossing. The horse died, the buggy smashed, Bender died of serious injuries, Graff injured but recovering. A second item notes the Universal Peace Convention set for Aug 28 29 and 30 in Muscatine County with factory closures and an expected attendance of ten thousand.
Winners named in a dubious race report from Ornge City mass. The smallrelabeen and Titania are credited with victories though the text is fragmentary and unclear about event details or organizers.
A cablegram from Herren Hart Germany reports Bishop Amadeusa Reinke of New York died there from apoplexy. Reinke traveled to Herren Hart last spring as a delegate to the Moravian general synod of the world, officials said in Bethlehem.
In Frankfort Michigan a fight over the Otter Creek saw mill left Charles T. Wright president of Otter Creek Lumber company fatally shooting Under Sheriff Neal Marshall and Dr. Frank E. Thurber. The incident followed a dispute over possession of the mill.
Wisconsin clam fever spreads across Sugar River and towns like Belleville Albany Broadhead Evansville and Madison as thousands search for pearls. A Broadhead barber finds hundreds of pearls while a man in Evansville spots a pink cat’s eye pearl. excitement runs high despite mixed luck. Nearby a steamer collision near Sault Ste. Marie disrupts river traffic as the J. C. Gilchrist rests on Neebish rapids.
Reports note the steamer Oregon was damaged and flooding after a collision with the steam ship Alberta near the Gilchrist crossing. The Oregon listed badly while drifted toward rocks and a long line of craft waited to pass Neebish rapids.
CHAMBERLAIN S D Aug 18 The report that Congress must ratify the Sioux treaty before lands open is a mistake The lands become public domain after the president proclaims following commission findings Kansas Women Running Things Toreka Kan Aug 18 Election returns show 50000 women voted and many women elected to office.
The La Crosse council votes to negotiate bridge bonds immediately and start marsh road work. If the bridge isn’t finished, a ferry will run every half hour. Madison anticipates a $75,000 opera house by Fuller brothers slated to open next January, and chess player Dr. L A Brown reports opponent James Ritchie has withdrawn.
News briefs note the German emperor’s expected visit to Spain soon. Indianapolis anticipates 100000 visitors for the corner stone laying of the soldiers' monument. Montana irrigation prospects are touted by Senator Stewart. A 104 pound shovel-head catfish sold for 11 dollars near Columbus Indiana. Thomas Hickey, a 13 year old New York waif, inherits 40000 from an Irish relative while sleeping in barrels. Senator Evarts, visiting Windsor Vermont, suffers eye trouble and plans European medical care.
Reports say Calumet Mammoth and Mutual Coke non signers threaten disruption at Zwickley branch while Hungarians block operations at Frick signed plants. Deputies rush with ammo as false alarm bells send Stoneville women fleeing. Independent operators protest scale, earning 90 cents per ton vs 1 dollar sold by larger firms.
London reports after a dazzling naval review reveal private Admiralty assessments showing limited damage data from heavy seas and awkward handling. Reports flag several ships like the Inflexible Northumberland and Hero as dangerously compromised and torpedo boats as high risk. Experts note ongoing challenges in making ironclads seaworthy, while British officers still claim naval superiority over all others. A recurring theme warns Americans of potential British fleet actions against New York in a Behring Sea context.
European news notes report a Baske molle fire consuming forty six houses while Istanbul authorities push fortification works at Erzerouni amid Russian Caucasus activities. Parallel items mention Boulanger corruption evidence, anti slavery conference abandonment, Milan exile rumors, Chicago appointments, and Emperor William's visit boosting Anglo German peace ties.
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