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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1887
Page
5
Weil Bros offers seasonable goods at reasonable fees with low prices on dry goods groceries clothing boots and shoes. Every customer is promised value and a visit urged to see Butterick patterns and the latest styles. Leaders of low prices invite all to come and shop.
An array of items describes ads for subscriptions with liberal commissions, Champeny Bros. promotions and store bargains, court actions against Austin and Harvey for grain theft, births, and local movers like J. Cone and Charlie Applegate. Weather notes report subzero to below freezing with mild shifts, while residents plan purchases and new names join Our Family Physician.
An old newspaper item hypes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a universal remedy for ailments from sadness to indigestion. It also notes a Western Union telegraph rate cut, local festival attractions, land purchases by S Weller, and a December fair at the Rink with a cantata The Secret.
The final Catholic fair awards were announced with items such as a hanging lamp and life of Christ portrait selling for 75, while total receipts reached 1206.34 with expenses to be deducted. A doll prize netted 43.80, and Father Sheehan thanked contributors for support. The Mitchell board of education approved a temporary winter school on the south side, hiring Miss Eva Keith as teacher, with no tax increase. Uncalled mail at Mitchell post office listed numerous names and instructions to call advertised letters within two weeks.
Marshal Durell enforces Sec 17 requiring property owners to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice and to remove daily snow before 10 am. Fines range from three to ten dollars. The piece also notes a rumor about a Mitchell business man and his wife, and Chandler Bros. are urged to settle by January first, 1888 before legal action.
A temperance sermon preached at St Marys Church by Rev. John H. Babcock outlines temperance as self control over body mind affections and spirit. It cites the Bible saying be temperate in all things and argues for measured use of pleasures and duties, with abstinence in cases of moral blight and future field for further discourse.
The Thanksgiving supper at the Pine school house drew a large turnout with oyster stews a variety of cakes fine coffee and praise for the cooking committee and waiters The W C T U of Beulah and Lisbon township plan a Pleasant Ridge mass meeting on December 11 with program including readings songs and a business session The Pine day school led by Miss M E Wright closes December 2 then resumes December 5 for winter term The W C T U membership stands at thirty four as of October 9 and a December 17 meeting is urged Also a spelling contest between east and west side grades is scheduled for December 9 at 2 30 p m The paper notes improvements at homes and ongoing school activities HH E Krarz Supt.
Dr G S Burr writing from his winter home in Boston notes the Dakota exhibit at the mechanics fair was creditable though not well located. He mentions Mr J A Meloon in charge and provides a contemporaneous account dated the 26th.
A speaker commends a local fair noting its generous display of art, mechanism, and agriculture. He calls Motte’s role credible and the event well managed, remarking the exposition is larger and more impressive than expected.
The document enumerates numerous timber culture patents ready for delivery, listing holder names from Warren G Blows to Knud Larsen Mule and including many others by name. It also notes numerous patent cancellations and compliance actions by the commissioner, with lengthy parcel and case identifiers, dates, and required proofs or affidavits.
Vavicon Bros. and Seaman advertise readily available farm loans with on hand funds and low interest. They invite prospective borrowers to call for details and loans on improved farms.
A letter from an Iowa claimant to the U S land office contends his contest case was decided against him. He seeks repayment for land and related costs claiming $445 52 including 216 00 for 160 acres, 69 60 interest, and 72 00 for breaking 18 acres. He asserts no cent should be lost and asks for swift government payment or return of land.
Mrs. C W Adams rushed between Elkader Iowa and Beloit Wisconsin after news of her father’s decline and her sister’s husband’s sudden death while hunting. Her father died on Thanksgiving as she learned of the tragedy leaving her bereaved family. Aberdeen News notes Col Jumper’s Aberdeen convention posture and Davison county’s strong convention representation.
A vintage ad touts the best Salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satis ed. Sold by L O Gale at 25 or 50 cents under the Mackinetack perfume label. The notice also claims Dr David Kennedy’s favorite remedy cured Bright’s disease and gravel after four physicians failed, with endorsements from a user.
A physician promises a universal cure for kidney liver and blood disorders. Interested readers are asked to send a two cent stamp to Dr. Kennedy in Rondout New York for a book detailing the treatment and to mention the paper.
Judge Tripp issues decision on Betts vs Letcher after a long partnership dispute. Betts awarded 3400 dollars due in 90 days or as a lien on the Main and Second streets building, owned by Matilda Letcher. Letcher’s lawyers Dillon & Preston may seek a rehearing. appeal possible if denied. Winsor & Sweezy represent Betts.
Rev Mr Patchen preached at Slope Chapel for Thanksgiving with a social raising funds for the pastor. A Tapp’s social on Tuesday evening the 22d drew a large crowd and some men tested the creek ice. I E Fitch and family moved to Chamberlain. Bard forms a literary society meeting December 1st to debate Education vs Wealth. Miss Ilorence Wright visits Mitchell. Wolves attacked Jos Waymen’s sheep. Robert Nicholson welcomes a baby boy named Cleveland, a confirmed Democrat. The Slope Chapel debate favored free trade over protection. Mrs Warren Moore visits Douglas county for Thanksgiving. Syrup of Figs advertised by S H Scallin as a liver remedy sold locally.
In a persuasive 19th century advert claims Green's August Flower reforms digestive woes and restores happiness by addressing dyspepsia caused by greasy foods late hours and worry. A bottle costs seventy five cents and is available from druggists.
An agreement between F. G. Champeny and the Masons of this city will dedicate the third floor of Champeny's building as a Masonic Hall. The expansive, well lighted space will be fitted to suit all branches of the order and is expected to be ready for occupancy soon. The Masons have appointed committees to secure furnishings and will host an event of note in the order's evolving history.
L. O. Gale's drug store reports a surge in business from giving away free trial bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption. The advertised remedy cures coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat and lung diseases quickly. Free trial bottles available with large size at $1 and every bottle warranted.
A collage of small notices offers Electric Bitters for low spirits and bodily detox, a new stock of steel engravings for holiday gifts, and store promotions. Local merchants Gale and Chandler Bros advertise, with pricing, lending terms, and a potato price request from Gro. Letcukt. Shiloh's Vitalizer and cough cures are pushed by L. O. Gale, alongside money-lending offers and a real estate note from Mavis Krow & Son.
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