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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1887
Page
5
The issue notes Weil Bros. offering dry goods boots and shoes at reasonable prices with Butterick patterns. It describes ongoing store improvements, local construction movements, and aims to attract customers with bargains and a promise of good service.
ScotlandCitizen reports Rev. J N Pardee visiting Mitchell for the M E church quarterly meeting with sermons Saturday and Sunday. Huronite notes architect W Hammond visiting with cornice specs for Redfield college. Harrison Globe cites August storm damage in Charles Mix and Douglas counties and local relief efforts for farmers and families facing winter.
Local editorials from Castalia Record and Republican Letcher Blade Alpena Journal urge South Dakota counties to assemble prime samples of vegetables grain stock and minerals for the Mitchell September fair. They highlight premiums and the chance to showcase Dakota’s agricultural promise to prospective residents and businesses.
The Globe lists about forty farmers facing near total crop loss and distress that prompts outside help. A committee of L. Van der Meer, F. LeCocq Jr, and D. Van den Bos is appointed at Harrison to receive contributions.
The article urges a coordinated county and town exhibit highlighting Dakota’s farming, stock, mercantile, and industrial strengths. Sheriff Stanchfield volunteers to recruit two township exhibits. town committees should build a building, manage products, and arrange mercantile displays. It calls for immediate, shared work to ensure a profitable, best-foot-forward presentation.
A portly woman rushed to exit an Omaha train at Montrose depot and fell when the platform slipped away. She tumbled twice, knocked the station agent aside, and struck a baggage truck but was not seriously injured. She plans to greet friends from the depot platform next time.
Public exam for teachers scheduled August 27 at the court house. First grade applicants lacking questions should appear with arrangements made. Second and third grade candidates will be tested in arithmetic reading geography orthography history physiology grammar writing. first grade also in geometry algebra physical geography bookkeeping civil government theory practice and philosophy. Signed Harry L. Bras County Supt.
Mitchell business leaders discuss establishing a commercial college with Prof. J. D. Wakefield. He plans thirty fifty dollar scholarships, a $500 investment in the commercial department, and promises real estate, banking, and shop facilities. The university board elevates leadership and improvements, with catalogs to be circulated this week.
A street rumor describes a circulating petition to invite William Andrew Jackson Sparks to visit during the territorial fair. Democratic officials report no sighting of the document. Mayor Mentzer is out of town, and others have heard only second hand. The newspaper doubts such a move and questions its seriousness or motive.
A Texas county attorney and a Kentucky resident testify that Electric Bitters cured malaria fever jaundice and other disorders. They claim the remedy saved a life and can ward off or cure malaria and kidney liver and stomach complaints. Sold at L O Gale's for 50 cents and 1.
Auction sale by Jas Connelly at his Mitchell Dak location five miles NW. on Tuesday August 23 at 1 pm includes three mares two colts three cows four calves two wagons farming implements and hay millet. Terms cash under ten dollars or over ten dollars with one year credit at 10 percent. cash discounts offered.
Notice invites visitors to the Mitchell agricultural fair September 26 to 30 offering rail half fare tickets and post fair stays to view lands in Dakota. Samuel Foster of Mitchell endorses real estate purchases at low prices with long terms.
A construction train on a sharp curve across the Jim river trestle narrowly avoided striking a hand car carrying workmen. As the eastbound engine sped onto the bridge a line of men jumped to safety just before the collision, leaving engine debris scattered on the bridge. The section foreman remarked it was a close call.
Nostalgic lines recall a sickroom memory of the old silver spoon and bitter tinctures. A medical pitch follows praising Dr Pierce’s pellets for pleasant purging and ease of taking, emphasizing vegetable composition and effectiveness at 25 cents per vial.
Theo’s David writes from Chicago on the 13th praising the Fair Committee for securing free freight for the event. He notes a long pow wow with railroad officials and credits the committee for obtaining double local trains, boosting exhibits and attendance, and expresses hope to return from St Paul by Tuesday.
Imitators and imposters flood the market with imitations of Allcock's porous plasters. The genuine plaster remains unmatched in merit. Medical practitioners chemists and thousands of patients affirm Allcock's as the premier external remedy.
Pierre Free Press notes Mitchell to host the South Dakota fair from September 26 to 30. Premium list printed by Mitchell Printing Company praised by the Free Press artist as the finest seen, implying strong local artistic quality.
The article urges travelers to carry Allcock's porous plasters to prevent sudden ailments from climate and water. Worn on the stomach, the plasters purportedly strengthen digestion so one can eat varied foods and travel without fear of catching a cold.
A call for entries invites samples of grain vegetables and fruit for the south Dakota exhibit at the state fair in Milwaukee from September 12 to 16. Each article should be carefully labeled with contributor name and place raised and sent to James S. Foster Mitchell Dakota.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and to cure piles with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Sold by L. O. Gale for 25 cents a box.
James 8 Foster seeks 12 top property bargains with figures from real estate men and others. He plans to attend an eastern state fair from September 12 to 18 to advertise town and country with extensive newspaper ink to attract buyers.
Advertisement seeking hogs nationwide with payment near Chicago rates. Offer states $3.90 to $1.25 and instructs delivery to Tie Marrone in Packing Co.
At a Grand Army meeting in the Ransom Post room, members voted to attend the Soldiers and Sailors association reunion in Woonsocket Dakota on August 30 31 and September 1. The G A R boys will depart August 30 at 845 a m with a low round trip fare of 132 from Mitchell. General Lucius Fairchild national commander and other prominent soldiers will attend. Bring knife fork spoon and blanket.
The weekly list shows names of addressees with unclaimed mail including Elizabeth Bateford Burke Burroughs Stock Berry Bastol Coltaker Clogstone Farrel Fredricksed Fenfer Fuller Gusenger Grant Harthorn Hiwiking Hawley Lotts wold Lawton Laird Maghu McEdusson Mersey Norton Parker Peterson Peter son Robinson Rotee Smith Syooner Teel Weir. If not claimed within thirty days, items will go to the dead letter office. Postmaster D Haman notes to say advertised when calling.
Esther marries a reputed flirt named Fred and proves to be a model wife. Her cheerful temper and tact keep home pleasant, while Fred notes Esther’s vitality and health. She maintains well being with Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription, crediting it for warding off feminine ailments.
Land Office notes list canceled entries in Hannon vs Williamson and Beach vs Hill with others closed. It records continued residence and non alienation proofs required for multiple entries including Aurelius C Martin, Rob't H Harrison, Bengt Anderson, Jay P Eddy, Johann A Lratsberg, Emma Hollinger, Geoff Mathews, John W Jones, Catherine McElroy, John Strong, Geo Rogers, Chase Noble, Wm Dickman, Bridget Williams, Angeline Putnam, Calvin E Willson, Harvey J Yorty, Ole J Tromsland, John H Barber, and others with dates of August 1 through August 6, 1887, plus U S cases and hearings scheduled for September.
A testimonial describes early signs of failing health such as night sweats nervousness and fatigue and credits Ayer's Sarsaparilla with restoring appetite digestion and blood purification. Mary Hurley Springfield and H D Johnson Brooklyn share relief from indigestion headaches and renewed health after use. Prepared by Dr J C Ayer & Co Lowell Massachusetts. Price six bottles one dollar?
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