Death of a Good Citizen Hon C W Bras Passes Away
Obituary for Charles Wadle Bras a Mitchell resident aged 74 with long service in the Masons G A R and the Iowa bar after a short illness of stomach and bowel troubles He died of uremic poisoning and heart failure in Mitchell then Ferried to Toolsboro Iowa He served in the 45th Iowa during the Civil War and left a legacy of integrity and respect per local accounts plus an unrelated end note promoting the Golden Specific patent remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Bras
Mr. Bras
Masons
Milwaukee Depot
Toolshboro
Iowa
T. H. Bras
Harry L. Bras
Mitchell
Charles Wadle Bras
Mentor
Lake County
Ohio
Louisa County
Toolsboro
California
H. M. de Motte
Clarence
Harry
Ralph
Emily
Co. H
45Th Regiment of
John Bud
District Court of
New Boston
Dakota
Masonic Fraternity
Grand Army of the Republic
Resolutions of Respect for C. W. Bras at G A R Post
The Mitchell South Dakota August 15 1882 meeting of Post No 6 Grand Army of the Republic honors comrade C W Bras with memorial resolutions. They praise his virtues extend sympathy to his bereaved family and request draping of the Post Room and publication in city papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransom
NO. 6
C. W. Bras
James
Mitchell
South Dakota
Gro. A. Susby
TH. W. Ikhss
D. L. Tenny
Mitchell Attorneys Form Resolutions Over Bras Death
Mitchell law firm members met Monday afternoon to draft resolutions regarding the death of C. W. Bras. A. E. Hitchcock Judge Hannett and E. S. Johnston were appointed to prepare resolutions for presentation at November circuit court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Vass Kesely
C. W. Bras
A. E. Hitchcock
Hannett
S. Johnston
Circuit Court
Journal reflects barn raise tale and campaign satire
A reader note from Davison County mocks local farmers and teases a circus parlor car promotion. The piece references a barn raising and a claim that no prosperous farmers exist in the county, inviting readers to name one if found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Pease
Tus Mitchell Republican
Man
Ralph
Davison County
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Ends Teething Troubles
An old remedy used by millions for over fifty years to soothe teething infants. It calms pain and colic, aids diarrhoea, and is pleasant tasting. Sold by druggists worldwide for twenty five cents a bottle. Also advertises De Witt’s Little Early Risers as the smallest pills that cure. L. O. Gale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Will Dodson Retires After Dormant Night Visitor
In a quiet retirement, Will Dodson slept as usual. He reported dreaming of an intruder and awoke to find a man in the doorway. The tramp fled quickly, leaving Dodson’s belongings untouched and nothing missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Dodson
Will
Hunting party arrival and medicinal advertisement in Iowa
A hunting party from various Iowa points led by H. O'Mara visits hunting fields after arriving by rail. The ad then touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as superior for diarrhoea and flux, with attestations from J. H. Benham and local druggists and mentions Early Risers for constipation and related ailments.
Stormy Sunday Morning with Lightning and Barn Damage
A Sunday morning storm brought fierce clouds and lightning to the area around eight o clock. The storm included a cyclone threat and caused damage when a bolt struck Jake Smith's barn in Burrs addition, injuring its north side. Observers noted no widespread damage to wheat though corn remained undamaged on a country drive. John Carpenter of Goodland Indiana praised Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for treating cramps and diarrhea with one dose often sufficient. De Witt’s Little Early Risers are recommended for biliousness and indigestion by L C Gale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Smith
Burr
John Carpenter
Goodand
Ind
S. H. Scallin
Frightful kidney diseases warned against and bitters touted
An article extols the dangers of kidney and bladder diseases and urges use of Hosetter's Stomach Bitters as a diuretic and tonic. It claims the remedy aids kidney activity, expels impurities, and helps conditions like rheumatism, dropsy, malaria, constipation, biliousness, liver trouble, nervousness, and dyspepsia. A second notice notes Elmendorf’s new role with Kimball piano and organ company and set for Mitchell visit to promote discounts at Moore's music store.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered For Reward In Toledo
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements of F J Cheney and lists several Toledo wholesale druggists. Also promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a general liniment with sale by S H Scallin, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Chunny &Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Wrst & Truax
O. Walding, Kinnan
Chamberlain’s
S. H. Scallin
Bright People Buy Little Risers From Gale Drugstore
An advertisement touts Little Risers pills as a quick path to brightness and urges buyers to choose Gale druggist for purchase. It promises that bright people recognize a good thing and that the pills will make others bright if they are not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Gale
W. L. Douglas
Badingenis
Ceutron
Brockton
Mass
C. C.champeny
First Entertaining Committee Plans Colonial Party
The First Entertainment Committee for the World's Fair fund met at A J Hitchcock’s home Friday to decide the entertainment. They chose a colonial party with participants dressing in costumes from three to four centuries ago, hoping strong turnout from ladies and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ine
World’s Fair Fund
A. J. Hitchcock
From Hood's Sarsaparilla to Jail Breaks in Groton
A clipped page item blends testimonial notes for Hood's Sarsaparilla and DeWitt's Sarsaparilla with a jail escape report. Ada E. Hurd of Groton credits recovery from consumption after eight bottles. drugstores offer trial bottles and salves. Separate line reports Nels Hanson fleeing county jail in bare feet near the courthouse as deputy sheriff Emmons escorted a prisoner to dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada E. Hurd
Groton
S. D
S. H. Seth
Nels Hanson
Emmons
Runaway prisoner pursued and captured near town
A prisoner fled toward the open prairie with Emmons and Hanson in hot pursuit. Hanson claimed a right to run, but was overtaken by R. W. Wheelock and bodyguard C. W. Gillis outside the city. Hanson was turned over to Emmons after being intercepted by the butcher wagon. Miles' Nerve and Liver Pills advertised with claims of curing biliousness and digestive issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmons
Hanson
Fifth Street
R. W. Wheelock
C. W. Gillis
Walrath Bros
Good Looks Through Health and Local Political News
Health ad promotes Electric Bitters claiming cures for pimples and a boost to complexion by treating liver stomach and kidney issues. Aberdeen News notes Joseph Green names John H. Scriven secretary of the state central committee a popular Mitchell leader and IP and A M grand lecturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Scuullin
Aberdeen News
Joseph Green
Chamberlain
State Central Committee
John H. Scriven
Mitchell
Scriven
A. M
Castoria Through Generations
Slogan style text notes how Castoria accompanies a girl from infancy to motherhood, highlighting repeated use across life stages. The piece emphasizes trust in the product for everyone in the family, from baby to grandchildren.
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R. D. Weren
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Mratitude
Ann
Sly
H. O'Mara
C. M
St. P
E. Miner
A. A. Abbott
Geo. E. Poyner
J. H. Benham
Golconda Pope Co
A. Scallin
Arly Risers
Marly
L. C. Gale
Veless
Bucklen
L. R. Patton
Rockford, NL
Miles
S. H. Scallin’s
Ehi
Castoria
Pitcher’s Casteoria
Pitcher’s Castoria
Gee
Twin Cities
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Lake Superior
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Duluth
Ashland
Northwestern
Kansas City
Sioux City
Omaha
Salt Lake
San Francisco
Fortland
Minoearolls
Paul
Chicago & Northwestern
Aneapolis
Circarys & Northwestern
Fremont
Elkhorn & Sto Valley
Union Pacific
M& Paul
Union Te Ling
T. W. Teasdalp
Bissell
Bissel
O. H. Logan
Frank L. Moyer
So. Dak
Cor. 2d
Lawler Streets
Mitchell - National - Bank
U.S
A. H. Pearson
Tne
First National Bank
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