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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1888
Page
7
The article discusses California living costs and job prospects for migrants, noting high living costs and sparse work despite high prices. It contrasts California with North and South Dakota, detailing land costs, needed years of labor, and the lure of real estate, urging careful study before leaving Dakota. It mentions immigration trends, price disparities, and the Eastern press.
The Sioux City Journal notes Bon Homme county reports nineteen deaths and Davison county eighteen, but corrects to a single Davison fatality from the January 12 blizzard, criticizing the paper’s error in Davison figures.
Mitchell community mourns the death of E F Bond at 58 from blood poisoning linked to liver and kidney disorders. He arrived from Wisconsin years ago, owned the Sanborn house, and built a reputation as a compassionate host. He leaves a wife and daughter. brother James G Bond arrives from Saint Paul. burial in Milton, Wisconsin. The family thanks friends for support during the bereavement.
Mitchell city council and county commissioners refuse saloon licenses for the coming year and revoke two licenses that had been granted to April. The council asserts saloons have no legal existence in the county and praises temperance efforts by Mayor Mentzer. The Gazette urges ongoing enforcement against liquor and gambling and hopes saloons never return in Davidson County.
Pioneer Press reports Miss Maud G Kuber a prominent Minneapolis musician is in dangerous condition after a stroke at her uncle Charles E Lewis home on Eastman avenue. Mrs Lewis found her ill about 9 pm and physicians treated her. she was reported quite comfortable late last night. Also noted is Miss Julia Barnard recovering from a severe lung fever in St Paul.
A. B. Rowley, once in the grocery and boot and shoe business, has returned to the trade. He plans to stock boots and shoes in the former Phillips furniture store room, and will be welcomed back by many friends.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as the best agreeable and effective method to relieve headaches colds and fevers and to cleanse the system It claims gentle yet strong action improving the organs it targets and encourages regular habits Manufactured by the California Syrup Company San Francisco and sold by H. Scallin
In a new role with Marshall Field & Co., attorney H. C. Preston obtained an attachment on Crookston’s goods in Ludden. Crookston had shipped stock to Aber deen then to Los Angeles, leaving creditors owed about 10,000 dollars. Preston then moved goods to this city for sale in bulk or at auction, aiming to satisfy debts.
The January 1 Scientific American shows Dr J C Tatman's patented guard rail for wheels with a rear circular opening and cup shaped boss to fit the axle spindle. The device braces and protects the wheel from injury and aids vehicle strength. Also a health ad touts Boschee's German Syrup for catarrh to pneumonia and beyond.
Ralph Wheelock was picked up unconscious from the Mitchell post office floor Sunday morning. An open letter in his hand showed a draft for 14 toward six years back subscriptions and a year in advance. The shock proved too much for the editor to endure.
On January 28 a new member arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs George Pine with both mother and child doing well. Mrs J C Cooley pleased her parents January 30 with a brief visit returning the next day. Ira Fraser and family visited Weeks at her father Mr Packard Evans home in Pleasant Ridge. Gertie M Nabinger sister of Mrs J Cooley visited home for a spell. William Menner remains unable to help himself.
Reports describe residents dealing with illness and travel. William and Sam Smith left for Sioux Falls to work on the railroad while Mrs Byron Jones visits Wisconsin. Storm losses include seven cattle two horses and a few hogs. A fragment mentions Roger Williams seeking work in New York and a young farmer social event. Earl McNary is noted for disruptive behavior at school.
A student expelled by Miss Wright at Bard smashed a stable built by Mr. Black at the schoolhouse. He has left town to escape consequences of his acts.
Negotiations closed via Winsor and Mentzer establish a first class creamery in Mitchell. Q Blymer of Wisconsin to operate, purchase 24 by 48 foot building with stone basement for 1500 cows, on Milwaukee depot rail line lots donated by citizens. City to remit taxes to lure plant, aiding farmers within thirty miles. Work to begin immediately with spring completion.
The Land Office lists final homestead patents ready for delivery for numerous named individuals. It also notes entrymen who must furnish naturalization records, comply with old letters, or re-advertise and provide proof, plus a list of uncalled letters and dead letters procedures.
The old boys of Ransom Post No 1 Mitchell will host a Charity Ball on February 22 1888 Washingtons birthday with aid from the Sons of Veterans. Organizers pledge a big night and invite all residents to attend.
The report notes irregular attendance due to unprecedented weather last month. Superintendent EB Karz explains attendance issues and references the effect of harsh conditions on the public schools.
A resolution from the fourth annual Dakota G A R session in Jamestown in March 1887 directs the adjutant general to survey posts and other sources for the number of soldiers in the territory likely to use a soldiers home and report at the next meeting. A committee is formed to assist, inviting Davison County veterans to contact the undersigned.
An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as the trusted teething remedy by a top nurse and physician in the United States. It credits the product with easing teething pain and curing dysentery and diarrhea, priced at 26 cents per bottle, in Aberdeen Republican.
Letters from a wife in Mitchell describe the traveling hardships and sickness at home, with lines noting coming home soon and improving health. The missives reflect domestic concerns tied to a journey and ailing husband.
A curio filled paragraph rails against savagery while recounting testimonials from 1857 to 1887 praising St Jacobs Oil for toothache. Names and places like George W. Harris Slagerstown Maryland and Chicago appear beside claims of instant relief, sore feet, and rapid cures, ending with sleep as the final relief.
The Mitchell National Bank renews its directory with re-elected officers W G Davison president U N Seaman vice president N L Davison cashier J M Terwiliger and N G Chandler directors and Lee Potter bookkeeper. At First National the old directory was re-elected and on January 30th S Doward Re Kibbe was promoted to assistant cashier with a higher salary. The bank’s office force now includes J D Lawler president A M Bowdle vice president J J Gilbert cashier E T Kibbe assistant cashier Grant Gravy collector C A Newcomer bookkeeper.
During the blizzard, Mrs Stilwell and her daughter Mrs Scunnard, with an 8 year old boy and a hired man, wandered in a snowbound area northeast of town. They lost their way until the boy spotted a previous digging spot and the wire fence, guiding them back to safety. Both women bore severe fright and vowed not to endure another Dakota prairie winter.
Warns readers that consumption and lung illnesses require Dr. King's New Discovery not cheap imitations. Urges insisting on the genuine remedy and notes trial bottles offered free at L. C. Gale's drug store for relief of coughs colds and chest affections.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as best salve for cats bruises sores kers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with promise of cure or money refund, price 25 cents per box. Sold by L. C. Gale.
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