Marriage as a big success in street talk and courtship
In a city column a playful quarrel on marriage opens with a bachelor’s quip about courtship. The page moves through local ads and notices, including property for sale, new business signs, a dentist partnership, a banker visiting, and a barber sign. It notes vaccination questions, temple services, a masquerade dance, a fire incident, and civic board of trade ambitions with readers urged to engage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
A. B. Cornwall
Baptist Church
Dennis Bros
Mitchell
Mt. Vernon
Kindelan
Milwaukee
Board of Trade
Mitchell approves city funding for Washington delegation motion
The Mitchell City Council unanimously approves a city appropriation to defray expenses for sending a delegation to Washington to advocate for Dakota statehood. The Board of Trade, with 63 members led by 11 directors, will manage the effort and the mayor will call a special council session to finalize the plan. A separate South Dakota train proposal to Washington details five Pullman cars and cost arrangements for January–March travel.
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Mitchell Board of Trade
Washington
Mitchell
Board of Trade
T. F. Mentzer
J. S. Foster
A. M. Bowdle
W. G. Davison
H.C. Preston
F. Weller
S. I. Goody- Koontz
R. W. Wheelock
F. G. Chamreny
Geo. A. Silsby
A. B. Hager
H. ©. Preston
Council
Mentzer
Kimball
Hitchcock
Welch
McDonald
Clyde
Rogers
Gilbert
Davison
Messrs
Bowdle
Wheelock
Foster
Dakota
Yankton
Chamberlain
Aberdeen
Huron
South Dakota
Friends of
Sioux Falls
Sioux City
Pullman Company
Chas. E. Judd
Dakota Loan & Just Company
Canton
Chicago
C.& Dakota
Council Bluffs
Pennsylvania Lines
Gifford
East
J. M. Bailey,Jr
R.h.hichborn
B.h.sullivan
Plankinton
E. W. Caldwell
N.c.nash
Thorson
Card of Thanks From Mr and Mrs Day
We express sincere thanks to friends for kindness and sympathy during illness and death. Special thanks to our pastor and the choir for the beautiful services honoring our beloved daughter. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorror Republican
J. B. Day
Grand Temperance Rally At Court House Friday
Friday evening at the courthouse a temperance rally will be held. Citizens interested in statehood and prohibition should attend. Prof. A. R. Cornwall will speak on Statehood and Prohibition. The Baileys will perform temperance songs. Turn out and hear a treat.
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Court House
Frank Huggins
Walla Walla
Washington Territory
Frank
A. R. Cornwall
Sioux City Interested in Mitchell's Capital Drive
Sioux City shows support as Mr A B Hager of Mitchell Dak spends days in Sioux City on business. Hager notes Mitchell's strong efforts for South Dakota's temporary capital. The Milwaukee Road centers its Dakota system at Mitchell and leaders Mentzer and Edgerton advocate for capital, division, statehood and reservation issues benefiting Mitchell and the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Northwest
Dakota
Prof Updyke Lecture On General Grant
Judge Edgerton introduced Prof G H Updyke who spoke at the Congregational church on Tuesday evening. The lecture traced Grant's military career with analysis of character and outcomes of his public service, delivered in superior oratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Trackman’s Helper gains success for Milwaukee roadmaster
Joseph Kindelan of Milwaukee, a renowned roadmaster, reports strong reception for his book The Trackman’s Helper. The compendium aids railroad workers from section hand to superintendent and has already drawn orders nationwide, with one copy used as expert testimony in an Ohio railroad case. A second edition may follow if demand persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kindelan
Milwaukee
Ohio
Kindelan
Firemen's Tournament at Yankton Schedule
Program for the Yankton firemen's tournament from June 18 to 20 1889 includes receptions, parades, addresses, and numerous contests. Prizes range from 15 to 500 dollars with events such as hose races ladder races and novelty contests. J P Crennan Cairns & Bros and Kahn & Co sponsor prizes and medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kahn & Co., Clothiers
Yankton
Dakota
J. P. Crennan
Best Drilled
Cairns & Bros. Tactics
Katz
Mabel Day Dies After Prolonged Illness in 19th Century
Obituary notes Mabel Day daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Day entered heaven January 23 1889 after months of delicate health She spent two weeks confined to her room and died peacefully at home The funeral was held at the M E church despite a storm Rev H E Wyckoff delivered a prayerful sermon The community mourned with floral tributes and deep sympathy as friends recalled her gentle spirit and steadfast faith
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
J.B. Day
Jesus
M.E
H. E. Wyckoff
Arithmetical Contest Proposed for Pupils
A school plans an arithmetical contest on February 1 at 2:30 PM to boost math study. Pronouncers and judges will be named. Parents are urged to assist in preparation, suggesting home contests with parents for extra practice and benefit. Superintendent H E Krarz promotes the idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa
Mamma
H, E, Krarz
Sup’t
May Vote Sets Capital Location at Huron Per Springer Bill
The Sioux Falls constitution would place the capital in Huron by a May ratification. A November referendum on the constitution also votes on temporary capital location, with multiple South Dakota cities in contention and no clear majority likely. The Huron delegation supports the Springer bill, and Yankton is not a listed candidate.
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Yankton
Sioux Falls
House
Huron
Washington
South Dakota
Springer
Statehood Meeting Hears Edgerton On South Dakota Union
A Mitchell armory gathering heard Judge Edgerton report on his Washington trip for South Dakota statehood. The crowd adopted resolutions urging Congress to admit Dakota under the Sioux Falls constitution with a vote on all propositions, and thanked Edgerton for his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Judge Edgerton
Washington
Mitchell
South Dakota
S.F. Goodykoontz
Crow
Elmer Miller
L. Q. Hardesty
Mr. Miller
Edgerton
Dakota
Singiser
Davison County
Congress
Sioux Falls
A. J. Edgerton
A. H. Pratt
Gifford
Mathews
Moody
Mitchell Surges From 1879 Growth to 5000 In 8 Years
Hon P F McClure praises Mitchell in Harper s article on Dakota noting Mitchell as Davison county seat established 1879 with substantial growth since the 1880 railroad entry. By 1888 population near 5 000 and rail lines radiating. The city hosts six churches, two banks, a land office, water works, several newspapers, schools, opera houses, shops, a 250 barrel flour mill, a packing house and assorted manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. McClure
Mitchell
Dakota
Harper's
Davison County
United States Landoffice
Holly System of Water-Works
Right You Are Mir Swartz Sioux City Journal
W Z Swartz returns from Mitchell Dak praising the community as finest in the northwest and crediting Sioux City for friendship in the division fight and reservation opening. He says Mitchell appreciates Sioux City’s help and looks to it as a great friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
W. Z. Swartz
Mitchell, Dak
Soldiers' Home for Dakota Veterans Chosen at Fifth Encampment
Circular from Bismarck 26th inst urges Grand Army posts across Dakota to back a Hot Springs sanitarium plan for a soldiers' home. Comrades Hammond James and Langley authorized to push a bill locating the home at Hot Springs and to lobby the territorial legislature, amid opposition to Pierre. The call notes urgency and asks posts to convene, pass resolutions, and inform the committee so nearby veterans can enjoy a proper Sanitarium home in Hot Springs.
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Grand Army
Redfield
Dak
Grand Army of the Republic of Dakota
Hot Springs
Dakota
Hammond
James
Langley
Hot Springs Oak
Jamestown
Bismarck
F. Haamonp
Death of Amelia Bowes in Mitchell Dakota
Amelia Bowes beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs Whittlesey died January 17 in Mitchell after a ten hour illness of acute meningitis. Her remains arrived in Lena and were laid to rest at Lena cemetery after a Baptist church service. Pallbearers included Fred MacKathron Fred Fall Starper Hicks and Roy Brown.
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Lena
Illinois
Star
Amelia Bowes
Baptist Church
Wren
Fred MacKathron
Fred Fall
Slarper Hicks
Roy Brown
Public School Attendance Report for January
The monthly public school report for the month ending January 25 notes storm-related absences and tardiness. It records an increase in average daily attendance by eighty-one compared with January last year, according to Superintendent HH Kratz.
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Kratz
Corean Hair and Matrimony Customs Revealed in Brief
The Brevet Widowers Club highlights Corean fashion noting hairdressing as social language. Married men wear different hair from singles and a man is not considered a Corean until married. Boys wear a middle part with back braid. upon marriage they cut and regrow a tall knot on the crown. The long hair and gowns give boys a feminine look. Candy sellers wear boxes hung by neck straps. travelers may mistake them for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corea
Vaccination urged for Mitchell children amid pox outbreak
Notice warns of a smallpox epidemic across several places in the United States and urges Mitchell residents to vaccinate their children as a precaution under health authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mitchell
Rapid Cure Assured After Infant Foot Operation
The infant son of Mr. G. A. Carlson of Enemy Creek underwent surgery today by Drs. Crane and Bainbride. Surgeons divided the large heel tendon and those at the sole to correct a deformed club foot, placing the limb in a natural position and promising a rapid recovery.
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G. A. Carlson
Enemy Creek
Drs. Crane & Bainbride
Gardener Charlie Emerson Finds New Life in Arcola
Charlie Emerson of Arcola Louisiana writes of garden farming and poultry raising after moving from Dakota. He says he is married and happy in his new home and sends regards to old friends 1500 miles away, noting Mitchell as one of her choice towns. He expects friends will wish him well in the sunny south.
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Charlie Emerson
Arcola
Louisiana
Dakota
Mitchell
Hopeful view on Springer bill and office letters
Washington dispatch notes Judge Tripp and Spencer left for home while Preston and Mentzer from Mitchell push Dakota support. Senator Platt reports the Springer bill remains unclear but may be amended in conference for House passage. List of undelivered Mitchell post office letters ends with names and a two week forwarding warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sioux Falls
Tripp
Spencer
H. C. Preston
T. F. Mentzer
Mitchell
Preston
Mentzer
Platt
Senate
House
H Harris Jenkins
J R Martin
Wm McBride
A C Methven
A Misterek
Johann Nacfort
John Ramon
Chas Reinlif
Johann Rakik
Nels L Tichards
W Stevens
A F Snyder
Rk P Shannon
Chas I Wright
E Wells
Thos Wanzer
L i N
Growth of Catholic Church in Dakota 1880 to 1889
Hoffmann Bros of Milwaukee quantify rapid Catholic expansion in Dakota. In 1880 the territory had 33 priests, 32 churches, 42 stations, 3 convents, 3 academies, 8 parochial schools and about 14 000 Catholics. A 1889 directory lists 90 priests, 130 churches, 94 stations, 12 students, 6 convents, 3 academies, 24 parochial schools serving 2 000 children and a population over 89 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Messrs. Hoffmann Bros
Milwaukee
Land Contests Decided With Capitalized Winners
Washington dispatch lists land contest outcomes and names successful parties in caps. When neither side used capitals, no party is deemed successful. Continuous pairs include ADAM J. M. REBER versus United States and others such as Christ Spoerl versus UNITED STATES and Maggie J. Burdick versus CHARLES ROBINSON.
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Washington
Adam J. M. Reber
United States
Fire Destroys Dundass Farmhouse Four Miles From Town
The Dundass farm house owned by R. F. Dundass and located about four miles northwest of town burned yesterday afternoon. Fire discovered at 3:30 by the owner and his helpers, flames ripping through the kitchen roof with the house already engulfed. Only a piano and a few small items from a distant room were saved. Loss on the house about 800 dollars, insured 700 with Dakota Fire Marine. Furniture insured 2,000 likely to cover the loss.
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N. Dundass
R. F. Dundass
Sioux City
Dakota Fire & Marine
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W.a.scott
Prescott & Smith
Champsny Bros. Vome
Dr. Kellogg
G.C. Hardesty
Leota City
Kansas
Will Bennett
Judge Crow
Real Estate Bulletin
Alla Downs
B. C Wulfing
Los Angeles
California
Kimball Graphic
John Pulley
Mesa County
Colorado
Chas. W. Haskell
Haskell
Steven DeWitt
Waterloo
Iowa
Beulah
Board of Control
Dakota Fireman’s Association
Beadle County
Bras
Grand Temperance Rally
Prof. Updyke
Firemen’s Tournament
Statehood Meeting
Mitchell In
Mir
Swartz
Public School Report
Land Office Bulletin
John Tannehill
Michael I. Shannon
Christ Spoerl
Cora L. Fuller
Chauncey Wright
Chester M. Swan
Adolph Gardner
Charles Seeliger
J.B. June
WM. H. Hale
Wm.f.lyon
Thomas Pooley
George A. Mathewson
Matthias
Baker
Daniel Mitchell
Ephram S. Dean
Fred B.smith
Michael Rooney
C. W. Hackett
W. E. Smart
O. H. Reed
Marion D. Spinnel
Maggie J. Burdick
Charles ©. Robinson
Dundass
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