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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1886
Page
5
Fragmented notices show train departure and arrival times with multiple exceptions plus a brief advert for WeIL Bros store. The text lists eastbound and westbound trains with varying daily and holiday schedules and notes a department store sale or goods on display.
Reports reach on subscription settlements and fair week plans. The Northwestern surveyors move on the N BE of 3-102-61 as ties to property values, while right of way talks with residents edge toward amicable settlements. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul issues a new tariff, and a bridge near Geo Hooker’s place draws county attention for repairs and safety concerns.
Emma A Gleeson, a deaf mute from Kimball, stayed at the New Pacific, aided by Baptist women aiming to place her in the Deaf and Dumb Asylum. She stole Mrs Bradley's goods valued at 44.25 and a band fund pocket book, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to ten days in county jail. Lightning struck two Second Street frame houses, causing minor damage to a shed and plaster.
A special city council meeting opened bids for 30000 dollars in bonds voting to accept William O Cole and Co of Chicago as the best overall offer. Bids ranged from 414 percent premium by JF Amsden and Son to 23 percent by Colonial US Mortgage Co with St Paul branch.
The entry books for the coming fair are now open. Exhibitors are requested to make their entries as early as possible as the business of arrangement will be much expedited thereby. J. K. Smith, Secretary.
W R Sutley of Riverside farm closed a contract with North Western officials for 250 cords of stone to be delivered within thirty days. The work on the Salem branch is to be pushed to the fullest extent as a result. D Davis died after injuries from last Monday night’s Bonilla storm. The record notes his house was blown over and a cook stove rested on his forehead. he lingered for days before death. Mrs Creed died August 16 at her residence east of the Jim river after a long illness. her two sons drowned in the Jim river last October. Also sworn report: jail sanitation in Davison County is good, dated August 14, 1886.
Excursion tickets will be sold for a Minneapolis exposition from August 23 to October 2 at 12.01 dollars for round trip including admission. Tickets available August 22 and 23 and every Tuesday and Thursday during the exhibition plus August 29 to September 4. Return coupons valid until the Monday after sale. H. H. McMasren.
Frank Baughman calculated Hanson county nine births last week from parents Burr Eiter Geo Smith John Lord Ben Kirkoff W C McCrone Peter Trowbridge Albert Beamer and W Harbet coming from Alexandria. Tawson county aims for a $450 prize at the fair.
A drive to the fair grounds notes new improvements including an completed Art Hall and 60 race horse stalls along the west and east sides. Sheep and hog pens cover the south side with water pipes laid for stock. Entrants include trotting horses from J I Case of Itacine and exhibitions by Beattie and Shell Buckeye machinery by C E Gaines. Alex Alexander offers to feed the hungry from a new 16 by 48 building. Runners Lamartine Shamrock and others arrive from Yankton and Nebraska winners are anticipated. Mitchell promises top notch racing this fall.
Weekly notice for Mitchell Post Office listing numerous names with the phrase Advertised, warning that uncollected items will go to the dead letter office after 30 days. Includes C F Adkins Enoch Allen Anderson D Alderson Henry E Bailey Mrs J Barnes and others. Also mentions Louis White Miss Lilly West and a liniment advertisement by L O Gale.
A dense record of land case actions dated August 1886 lists multiple entries, cancellations, and required affidavits. It notes confirmations and denials for specific tracts, including final proof deadlines and residence or improvement disclosures. Names include Corey Hunt, James T. Steele, Geo Patterson, Jennie McLaughlin, Sam Knudson, and many others with district codes and tract numbers.
Edward Shepard of Harrisburg credits Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve for saving his leg after eight years with a running sore. He paid 50 cents a bottle and 26 cents per box, while D A Bradford of Chattanooga reports a full recovery from a severe lung cold using Dr King’s New Discovery. Trial bottles offered free at Hammer & Hammer.
An array of patent medicines and remedies fill the page, led by bucklen’s arnica salve and West’s preparations for pain, dysentery, liver health, and colic. Local sellers L O Gale and L W Adams promote pills, tonics, and lotions, alongside farm implements and a bank loan note.
An advertisement from L. W. Adams on Lower Main Street Mitchell Oak offers Domestic White and New Home sewing machines as the best in the world. The ad also promotes Shi loh's Cure for immediate relief and lists prices 10 cents, 50 cents, and 1 dollar.
Land office at Mitchell Dakota Territory announces that William Hillman and George T. Miller have filed notices of intention to make final proof to support their land claims. Proofs will be made September 25, 1886 at 10 o'clock A M before the Register and Receiver in Mitchell. Witnesses named include A Jensen Nelson Butterfield J J Goodykoontz Geo T Miller and others from Davison County.
All sportsmen are forbidden to shoot any game on lands owned or occupied by the subscriber in Rome township. E. L. Ruea. West's Painting relieves cramps colic and bowel difficulties instantly and costs 25c. For sale by L. O. Gale.
The notice promotes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as reliable for bowel complaints and guarantees its claims. It also advertises West's Pain King for stomach pain and references a Des Moines manufactured product with three bottle sizes. Includes a claim of free recipe for cures and notes on Davison Bros Bankers offering farm loans.
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