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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1886
Page
5
Weil Bros of 118 E Gay St, Columbus conducts a holiday sale to clear cloaks and shawls with marked price cuts. The item list ranges from 25 cent counters to fine art pieces as part of a broad Christmas promotion.
Fred Geisen of the Davison Hutchinson county line reported a strange disappearance. Godlib Schwitz, 26, recently arrived in Mitchell from Ethan en route to Milwaukee to marry Annie Timmerlin, vanished after fearing a sheriff arrest for signing another man’s name. Snowbound pursuit traced his large footprints for miles before loss of trace near Ethan. authorities fear he perished in the cold.
A large crowd of farmers gathered yesterday at the Chalkstone barn to bid on cattle and a horse sold at mortgage sale from William B. Bresee. Prices were low and D A Mizener was the heaviest purchaser. Tom Tillgon debuted as auctioneer with varied success, entertaining spectators.
Captain George B Wiltbark of 919 Spruce Street Philadelphia writes that after a bad illness in Central America three years ago he was prostrated with kidney and liver trouble and delirious with dark skin. He claims Warner's Safe Cure cured him with seven bottles and saved his life.
The Firemen's Fair features decorated rink booths led by Misses Singiser Goodykoontz Rowley McDonald Davenport Davison Weil Edgerton and others. The program includes vocalists Mrs Whitney Miss Rober Miss Shaw Miss Edgerton and Beulah Kober with prizes and a bustling lunch counter. Proceeds support next June's tournament expenses and nozzles donated by Clyde drive revenue through ten cent votes.
The record lists multiple corrections and cancellations of land entries with dates in December 1886. Individuals named include Henry T. Dolloff John Roberts Wm J Buch George Fisher Isaac C Brown Joseph Swift C E 12566 James EF C E 12627 H T Dolloff John Roberts Clough McMullen and others. Several entries require new publications and proof adjustments due to errors and conflicts with other entries.
The Chief is sidelined by rheumatism as the territorial board of control opens its annual session in the city. Firemen extend condolences while the Chief’s absence creates a troubled start to events. Also noted are medical testimonials for Warner's Safe Cure from Mrs. J T Richey and others.
Mr and Mrs George Bryan rode east to Sanborn then Mitchell and woke in Alexandria to a wreck at Johnsons creek. They breakfasted, hired a team, and reached the city faster than the delayed train. It was a cold day when a conductor gets left.
On Friday at 2 o clock the C and D primary and A and B grammar schools present a program at the east side school building to honor Quaker poet John Greenleaf Whittier. The event features a sketch, recitations, songs, dialogues, charades and tableaux from his writings. Committee on management includes Misses Jessie Kibbee and Lucy Chamberlain and Masters Vernon Moore and Walter Mayo.
Capt G S Nave of Woonsocket visited the city and faced questions about becoming register of the land office. He gave no firm statements but said his endorsements and prospects looked bright if the president decides to make a change before Register Everett's term ends.
Joseph Roster's packing house is rapidly nearing completion with good progress during fine weather. By January first the facility will handle hogs and cattle from surrounding towns and country, with capacity for 100 hogs and 25 cattle daily, a figure likely to be the market’s maximum.
Dr Fishblatt who planned to reach the Alex Mitchell house on December 8th was detained by a serious railroad wreck near Aberdeen. He arrived late and found patients waiting at the hotel. He will return on Wednesday February 9th 1887 after engagements at Plankinton Thursday.
A wholesale grocery house should move to Mitchell in Dakota and occupy the Koch building on lower Main street. The space is ready for immediate occupation and well suited for jobbing work.
The Mitchell Printing Co notes many small bills are outstanding and must be settled by January 1. They request payment in cash or a properly secured note, acknowledging tough times but stressing business necessities.
Han nett announces a son born Monday December 13 to Mr and Mrs J L Han nett weighing twelve pounds. Dean announces a son born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs A Dean the first child in fifteen years of married life. Also notice of loan rates on improved farms and local medicine advertisements.
Beulah township residents announce a social at Beulah Valley school house on December 22 1886. Hon C C Stanchfield of Mitchell will give an address. Mitchell male quartet Kratz Bros Ahern and Lott will perform. Ransom Post 6 G A R with families will attend. Christmas tree recitations and general merriment planned with a day committee to receive and arrange presents.
Erastus R. Sutherland of The Eastern State Journal White Plains New York recounts a personal recovery from pneumonia years earlier after using Allcock's Porous Plasters. He wore four plasters for three months and claims his chest pain disappeared and his health greatly improved.
Indra and Rogers announce a new Central meat market three doors south of the post office in Clark's building offering fresh and salt meats at wholesale and retail. A trial is requested to prove quality before regular customers.
A notice seeks a boy to work in exchange for room and board and schooling. Apply to W. R. Smith, box 757, city.
An 19th or early 20th century ad promotes West's Cough Syrup for throat and lung ailments. It touts use for infants to adults, lists multiple conditions, and urges buyers through L O Gale and other druggists. The script claims cures for coughs colds sore throat influenza bronchitis whooping cough asthma and consumption with 50c and 1.00 price points.
Excitement in Paris Texas as J E Corley who was dying of consumption improves after using Dr Kings New Discovery and New Life Pills. He gains thirty six pounds after two boxes and two bottles and tests show relief. Free trial bottles offered at Hammer and Hammer's.
W D Salt of Bippus Indiana testifies Electric Bitters is the best remedy with relief in all cases including a ten year rheumatism. Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio praises it as the top selling medicine in 20 years. The verdict praises its liver kidney and blood cures. Available at Hammer & Hammer for 50 cents a bottle.
An old page advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Also promotes Shiloh’s Cure West’s Cough Syrup Hackmetack perfume and Jake Taylor’s Remedy plus Cherokee Remedy with sweet gum and mullein as cures or aids for croup asthma and related conditions.
Preservation of scent through Taylor's premium cologne and multiple patent medicines advertised. Walter A. Taylor advertises in Atlanta Georgia with subsequent druggist sales. Claims by F Fowler M D Greenville Tennessee extol sarsaparilla for scrofula and other conditions. West's Cough Syrup and St Patrick's Pills touted as remedies. Shiloh's Vitalizer guarantees cure for dyspepsia and liver complaints.
An oddadvertisement contrasts breaking a window with death ending pains and promotes Dr Biggers huckleberry cordial as relief for bowel pains. It lists sellers L O Gale, Domestic, White, New Home Sewing Machine and L W Adams on Mitchells lower main street.
McDermaid and Fetch operate the first meat market north of the depot and announce weekly Wednesday hog and cattle shipments with payment at the highest market price. Also advertised are Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy with a nasal injector and West's Wonder Liniment claims. L. O. Gale sells these patent medicines. Ayer's pills are touted to restore vigor and health.
Davison Bros. and Seaman advertise ready funds for loaning on improved farms at low interest rates. Call to discuss the loan. Includes note to see the La Crosse Business College advertisement in another column.
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