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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1888
Page
7
Champeny Bros and Mitchell Shoe Co advertise new cloaks kid gloves and signs in the Champery block while offering a limited time sale. Afton notices include local births, moves to the Warne building, and plans by residents to attend events in Sioux Falls and Parkston.
Commissioner Stockslager ruled in favor of Michael Conley in the land dispute against Joseph Ryan and Henry 8. Davis in the Mitchell district. Henry N. Copp of Washington, D. C., acted as attorney for the winning party.
Friday’s ball game saw Chicago defeat a nine formed from players across nearly all clubs, 11 to 8. Wells Dennis Fosdick starred. Wells Healey Palmer turned a late triple play. A foul hit umpire Dr. Crane’s eye injuring him. Webber finished the game. City beat County 16 to 42 in a sunlit Saturday match with City fielding stronger play. Minor injuries occurred in North England versus Hinkley, Emerson treating the wounded. Bers onlookers report barbers beating butchers 15 to 41. Washington outfit toppled Chicago 18 to 12. Detroit edged New York 14 to 13. Association standings show Chicago 1, Washington 2, Pittsburgh 0, Detroit 1.
Davison and neighboring county delegates returned after backing the district’s wishes. I C Preston elected chairman and M Daniels secretary. A petition by anti Sullivanites failed to advance without credentials issues. Greene and Powell led the ticket for council and house with Sullivan of Aurora also nominated. A later ratification meeting featured veteran speaker from the 1840 Harrison campaign and heated addresses by Preston Goodykoontz Strube and others.
A Mitchell gentleman reported Captain Pratt said over 200 Indians had already signed at Standing Rock with even stronger prospects at Crow Creek and lower Brule.
The ladies of the M E Society visited the parsonage last Saturday evening and presented a handsome surprise for Reverend Rey, sharing hospitality and kind gifts in a friendly social gathering.
Mrs. Adkinson presented half a dozen cane seated chairs and two elegant easy chairs as gifts. A delightful social hour followed, adding brightness to the pathway of the worthy pastor and his estimable wife.
A long list of patent numbers paired with names is presented, including James Sheat 5097, Henry Daylin 5203, Albert J Daniels 5348, and many others such as Henry Loeb 6176 and Johan Anderson 6825. The roster continues with Wm Scott 6284, Lizzie Ashler 6794, and Daniel F Newton 7399 among numerous additional entries.
Friday’s Daily reports Miss Verne Fosdick and J. P. Doyle wed Wednesday night in Sanborn. The couple plan to reside in Minneapolis where Doyle is in business. Public chatter promises a pleasant wedding journey and long honeymoon, though few authentic details emerged.
Captain Levey of Company I reports a letter from Watertown dated August 27 1888 inviting the Second Regiment D N G to camp during the first week of October at the Sioux City corn palace Transportation tents and rations are provided at no cost Men must bring blankets and mess gear and may be paid up to 1 50 per day While in camp members are under usual military discipline Report promptly on attendance and units offered
A W C T U social at Mr and Mrs I Windle's Friday evening pleased attendees with a lively band recital by Miss Trawler and engaging readings. Splendid illuminations and a refreshment sale yielded a sum of money, and the event was deemed a grand success despite mosquitoes.
Sir Knights Martin and Ball, Mitchell's representatives, returned from Wahpeton pleased with the session of the grand lodge of Knights of Pythias. The city honored Martin as grand prelate and Sioux Falls was picked for the next meeting. Over one hundred delegates attended the session.
J W Pulley receives a self explaining letter accepting a challenge from you through the Republican. FP A Craft agrees to meet in Plankinton on Saturday September 1 to arrange articles of agreement.
Notice is given that I have sold my entire clothing business to John A. Fosdick. The purchaser assumes all obligations on stock of merchandise and collects all accounts. T. J. Fospick.
Wheat sells at 67 cents as corn enjoys superb weather. A well is dug at the Episcopal rectory and flowers decorate the sanc tuary courtesy of Dr. Dix. Connor’s Conreid opera to visit Sioux City during corn palace week. I G Champeny buys a stylish buggy. A Rice to drive for Bassett, Hunting & Co. Judge Abbey notes criminal stagnation. Educational exhibit committee pushes for fair success led by John Flaherty who is known for Hattie Wilson’s murder. Owen & Burns upgrade the bob tail bus. Mitchell breaks it in. Secretary Kratz outlines reading circle plan for the season. W T U convention to be held at Mitchell September 4. Sirens urge temperance work at Baptist church. Mrs Ella Swett secures complimentary Aurora county fair ticket for Plankinton September 18–21.
Forenoon services occurred in several city churches. In the afternoon memorials at the court house were held under the G A R with a uniform Co I D N G present. Addresses by Rev A W Adkinson Rev H D Wiard and Ernest Teachner reflected on the deceased general's life. A quartet Lott Gray Kratz Silsby provided music. Evening temperance meeting featured Rev Rexford of Armour and Rev N D Wiard delivering strong remarks.
Stephen Dewitt of Waterloo Iowa visited friends for a week and returned convinced that Dakota has been slandered. He found crops in Dakota to be successful and that only land held by speculators had declined, despite rumors that corn could not be grown.
Confirmation of Tuesday's rumor arrives as the wedding of R. H. McBride and Nina Dousman sister of Mrs. J. D. Lawler is established at Prairie du Chien on Sunday last. The couple has gone east for an extended trip and the groom plans to leave the city after settling his business affairs.
Trattie Wilson, connected to the Charleston Mix county tragedy where her father was killed and her brother wounded, was killed in a Huron house of ill fame on Tuesday by John Flaherty of Watertown. He attempted suicide afterward, jealousy cited as the motive. The Wilson woman previously worked in this city.
A telegram from Charlie Newcomer and colleagues reports the birth of his daughter last night. He hopes to return to work by Monday, marking a joyful family milestone for the bank's staff.
While at Plankinton yesterday the Mitchell delegation were driven out to see the new reform school building which has just been finished.
A historically noted model in its own right was constructed within the allocated funds, with a surplus remaining strong enough to erect a substantial barn. The achievement highlights prudent budgeting and practical use of resources during the period.
The document outlines the Mitchell Baseball Association structure and rules. It sets the object, membership, officer duties, executive committee, standing committees, property rules, amendments, league alignment, conduct penalties, game organization, scheduling, and Sunday game prohibition. It details officer powers, responsibilities, and meeting procedures.
Nature's own true laxative Syrup of Figs is presented as the easiest taken and most effective remedy to cleanse the system when bilious or constipated and to relieve headaches colds fevers indigestion piles and habitual constipation. Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Company San Francisco Cal or sold by H Scallin.
The document outlines annual and monthly meeting schedules beginning August 29 and May, with special meetings by the executive committee. It sets quorum at fifteen, ballot elections, officer terms, and no salaries. Committees, vacancies, and president powers described. Umpires to be chosen, expenditures limited to funds on hand, and per capita assessments for supplies. Members must pay dues as required.
Advertised letters remain uncalled for at Mitchell post office for week ending August 27. Names listed include Allington, Banks, Clagg, Fister, Green, Hall, Jones, Kerney, Mers, Roberts, Wentworth. If uncalled after two weeks, letters go to dead letter office. Also Barnum's Circus comes to Sioux Falls September 3 with Northwestern line excursion tickets at 3.45, sale September 3, return September 4. trains depart 5:20 a.m. and 2 p.m. from origin. A Burdick, Agt.
Notice from Hanson school township Dakota asks for sealed bids to build a schoolhouse per plans on file at the clerk of the school board’s office. All materials supplied on site. The board may reject any bids. Clerk P H SepDEr. BAnpD, Aug. 25, 1888.
Frank Weller informs the public he has a good supply of hard and soft coal and will meet legitimate competition in quality and price. He declines a personal canvass but invites customers to inspect goods or mail orders for prices.
A candidate announces for the office of county attorney subject to Davison County Republican convention action. The заявление lists D G Wrst as the prospective nominee.
Mrs Winslow presents a teething remedy described as the prescript ion of a leading nurse and physician in the United States. The text claims forty years of universal use by millions of mothers, with benefits including relief from teething pain cure of dysentery diarrhoea griping and wind colic and a calming effect for the mother priced at 25 cents a bottle.
Yankton Press notes Mathews is a stronger farmer than Professor Harden and a founder of Brookings agricultural college. Sioux Falls Press highlights ties with delegate Gifford and the importance of a congressional bill allowing territorial cities to bond for public improvements, plus Gifford’s plan to spend the rest of his term on friends’ interests and a muted reaction to his Watertown treatment.
A Rosebud courier reports Crow Creek agency government employees actively oppose the Sioux treaty ratification. Objections are openly aired and observed without secrecy, suggesting ongoing Democratic Party opposition to the policy and implications for the party's future.
The Wheat Boom notes rising grain prices as European crop reports trigger higher American wheat and corn quotes. With vast, harvest underway in the Northwest, even a small price rise yields substantial sums for northwestern farmers as money remains tight.
Mathews chosen by Palmer with Judge Palmer outwitting foes Pettigrew and Cal after all, as reported by the Bismarck Tribune.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant gentle laxative for habitual constipation and associated organ weaknesses, claiming it strengthens kidneys liver and bowels. It notes manufacture by the California Fig Syrup Co. and sale by 3 H Scallin.
Mitchell city council resolves to modify the west side sidewalk on Main Street for blocks 8 lot 8 through 12 to match street grade. Owners of lots 8 9 10 11 12 must pay for the changes. city will do it if not. Costs assessed to each lot. Attest J F Kiapann Clerk. T F Mentzer Mayor.
Advertisement lists Shilohs porous plaster for back pain and chest pain at 25 cents by I. Scallin, along with catarrh cure at 50 cents and a nasal injector, plus Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure sold with a guarantee by S. Scallin.
B Morse of Prosper Townstar announces candidacy for the office of register of deeds in Davison county South Dakota subject to the decision of the republican county convention on August 28 1888.
Davison Bros. and Seaman advertise ready cash for improving farms with low interest rates. They invite calls from prospective borrowers seeking a loan or financial assistance for farm improvements.
An old promotional rhyme touts Castoria across life stages from infancy to motherhood. The verse echoes enduring brand trust by linking the product to care for children and repeated use through generations.
Money to loan on city property for long or short time with special low interest rates for long terms on brick or stone business blocks. Davison Bros and Seaman.
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