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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1886
Page
5
Notices list mail closing times for various routes including Hlankinton White Lake Kimball Chamberlain and Hazelton with connecting train departures and arrivals. The document also promotes Weil Bros as leaders of low prices with holiday goods and inexpensive novelties.
The town records a university board meeting planned for Tuesday next and a Logan memorial addressed in Woonsocket by Judge Edgerton. Old soldiers of Mitchell mourn Gen Logan as Kady Alice and Willie Wilkes begin road work prep for spring training.
Workers honor chief Thomas Clyde with two chairs as they gather for a pre arranged consultation. Santa visits the Baptist church with a sleigh full of gifts, including a bedroom set for Rev. S. J. Winegar and an elegant lamp for W. S. Crouse, marking holiday cheer.
At the Congregational Church last night a time honored Christmas tree program thrilled the young with leading roles by the wee folk. Masters Crazy and Rhoades earned praise for their funny recitations and lively delivery. Santa Claus distributed treats as Mar vin Dundas sang a solo amid decorated halls and interwoven musical numbers. The event lifted spirits, reminding older attendees of their own childhood joys.
Last evening at the rink the Harmony club held a select party with Kreyer's band providing music. Attendees called the event the most successful of the season.
Gordon Kanouff aged 63 died Wednesday morning December 29 from pneumonia after a brief collapse. He had recently recovered from prior health battles and suffered a sudden lung distress that proved fatal within an hour. Dr Bracy cited ulcer breaking on the lungs as the cause. The funeral will be at the Methodist church Friday at 1 30 p m.
Weddings take place across Mitchell with multiple unions listed on December 29 1886 at the Congregational church and private homes. Brides include Laura M. Wright Ida M Priest Nettie Yorty Sarah A Wilkinson and Hattie Southworth with grooms Shanton Switzer Johnson Cave White and Yorty.
List of uncalled letters for the week ending December 28 1886 includes Bass Charles Brillsbach Jak Baker Miss Hattie M Creath J DeVore CC Davis Jd Dupey HC Evans Jesse Hayne Joe Hand Mrs Mary b Higgins WH Hutch Mrs BC Hillman Mrs EP Halverson H T Killeen Miss Mollie Lieo Miss Annie Langton Mrs Joe Munson WEF Perry Mrs Emma Robingon Wm B Rumford Frank W Reske Gus Roiland Jakob T Reaves Charles Smith Win K Stevens Mrs Juliett Sidman Miss Mary Schafer Win Schmidt Robert Willeson Mrs May Watson FA. In calling for the above please say advertised. If not called for in thirty days they will be sent to the dead letter office. D Masynarr P.M.
The Dakota Fire and Marine insurance company relocates from Chamberlain to Mitchell bringing key staff led by Secretary Geo A Silsby and President Kellam. Two carloads of office furniture arrive to set up in the Raymond block as Mitchell gains an added nucleus of local citizens and business reach.
Resolutions passed unanimously by Ransom Post No. 6 Dakota G A R on December 27 1886 note the death of General John A Logan. The post expresses mourning for a soldier and statesman condoles with his family and asks publication of the resolutions in local papers. Committee members George O Kobor J M Adams D G West signed the record.
On the first day of the special term, the key motion for a new trial in Territory of Dakota v E H Keyes, convicted of attempted rape of a nine year old, was heard with decision withheld. Other items included mandamus ruling in Freeland vs Swift for Plano township treasurer and contest on Buffalo county county seat removal. Also noted were invitations for Mitchell firemen ball and Fred Cupe’s partial recovery from total blindness after treatment by Dr Halphide.
President Kellam highlights the company history of fair dealing and prompt claim payments as the Dakota Fire and Marine Insurance Company relocates to a central location. He notes renewed energy and expectant growth with new blood, and extends New Year greetings to patrons and agents.
The Methodist congregation gathered Saturday evening for Christmas festivities with a short program of music and recitations by the children. Notable performers included Allie Thurston, Bessie Cottrell, Myrtie Young, Edna Pulley, and Linnie Mayhew. Afterward the primary department received refreshments, candies, nuts, and oranges, plus twenty prizes for perfect attendance. Superintendent R N Kratz received Milton's Paradise Lost as a token of appreciation. Audience left about 10, content with the warm spirits despite the cold night.
Mrs A H Platner nee Annie Hammond died at the residence of Mr A Platner after a six month illness of quick consumption. She was about twenty two and had been married about a year. Burial will take place in Wabasha county Wisconsin.
An advertising paragraph asserts Allcock's porous plasters are the only genuine product and that rivals are imitations. It warns that so called improvements are humbugs and that no one has surpassed Allcock's in quality.
The Mitchell packing company announces readiness to buy hogs offering five and ten cents more than any other shipper. Bring in your hogs. J. Roster notes corn wanted at once by Mitchell packing company. Also listed are domestic, White, and New Home sewing machine offerings on lower main street.
A local ad notes Stackmetack lasting perfume priced 25 and 50 cents. The signal service uses a storm reminder flag. Taylor's Cherokee remedy prevents slight coughs from worsening. West's Cough Syrup is recommended for sudden colds sold by L. O. Gale.
Correct patent will issue soon to Alrane M. Perry. Multiple cases list December dates for final proofs, appeals, cancellations, and required proofs or new proofs. Names include Pettijohn, Spangler, Woolfolk, Rowe, Poland, Wells, Johnson, Ebbott, Smith, Green, Young, Overtruf, Dunn, Mullary, McGraw, Mammer, Schmidt, Pope, Dunbar, Hank, Bailiff, Miller, Barber, Humphrey.
A boy work location offered for board and schooling. Apply to W. R. Smith box 757 city. McDermaid & Fetch run the first meat market north of depot and pay top price for hogs and cattle weekly. Loans on improved farms at very low rates. EpWaArp DeEvy Gale's block Mitchell Oak. Davison Bros. & Seaman offer farm loans with cash on hand.
An advertisement touts Wests Cough Syrup as a relief for throat and lung issues used by singers and speakers. It markets 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles and lists L O Gale as seller. The notice also mentions city property loans by Davicen Bros. and associates.
Captain Coleman of Weymouth, traveling between Atlantic City and New York, troubled by a cough slept little until using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. It gave instant relief and eased chest soreness. His children were affected and a single dose helped them too. Free trial bottles at Hammer Hammer.
A 78 year old Iowa resident reports kidney trouble and lameness vanished after using Electric Bitters. She can now dress and do housework. She praises Hammer & Hammer for supplying the remedy at 50 cents.
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