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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1887
Page
5
H. M. Montelius of Mitchell markets the Montelius brand with assurances of rock quality wear fit and style. He advertises the Ludlow medium grade pebble goat button shoe at $2 and offers free repairs and a cash-only direct-from-manufacturer deal with refunds if not satisfactory.
Train schedule shows eastbound departures at 1 00 P M Saturday 12 30 P M Sunday 6 40 A M Sunday 8 00 P M except Sunday Westbound 4 10 P M except Monday Freight 8 00 A M except Sunday North Passenger 4 15 P M daily freight 8 40 A M South Passenger 1 23 50 P M except Sunday Passengers for south connections should take 6 30 A M freight option
Weil Bros leaders of low prices advertises a holiday closeout on cloaks and shawls before the holidays. It promotes holiday goods with items from six to twenty five cents and art pieces, urging all classes to buy before the cold wave.
A Mt. Vernon singing school organized by Prof. Richardson and a note on winter sidewalk duties appear alongside civil suits in progress and a Milwaukee railroad pocket map release. Local business gains include stock applications for a Building and Loan association and praise for Frank Siddall of Philadelphia. Community updates cover juries, land deals, and regional investments, with upbeat mentions of local developers and bridge funding.
An old physician reports a vegetable cure for consumption and lung ailments after testing in thousands of cases. He will send the recipe free by mail to anyone requesting it, with instructions, from W. A. Noyes in Rochester New York. The ad also touts Taylor’s cherokee remedy and cites a quip about sun and fashion.
The second act in a burglary plot at Olmstead’s house ended with the arrest of Wmn. Miller by city marshal Durell. Miller faced charges of larceny and receiving stolen property, with Ed Mumby and Charley Griffin implicated as suspects. Mumby’s testimony prompted further hearings in Abbott’s court as officials pursue the gang’s activities and Yankton warrants. Ed Mumby’s disclosures reveal planned burglaries and coordinating roles among the group. The ongoing case includes hearings before Judge Abbey and officials from Yankton and Mitchell.
County Superintendent Harry L. Bras proposes splitting the county’s teachers into two associations to ease travel. Meetings are set for Mt. Vernon on February 12 at 1 PM and Mitchell on February 19 at 1 PM. The note, dated January 20, 1887, from Vernon Oak, urges prompt attendance.
The Dakota South Central Medical Society held its regular bi monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon at the office of Drs. Tracy and Salverson. Unfavorable weather prevented a large attendance and limited discussion.
Mrs. Samuel Nutt of South Haven Kansas recounts using Allcock’s porous plasters to save her son from croup. She placed the plasters from throat to stomach. within two hours the cough stopped and breathing eased. She kept them six days and notes they prevent future throat colds effectively.
Mrs Ladd and her son in the west part of the city narrowly escaped death when gas from a base burner filled their room in the early morning. The mother woke to a strange odor, fell unconscious, and after her son fainted they remained insensible for hours before regaining partial alertness and reaching the outer door.
Hanson county farmers petitioned for a bridge over the Jim river just above White's mill. An injunction from Alexandria residents halted work, but recent subscriptions raised funds to 500 dollars to ensure immediate construction. Commissioners agreed to bridge Firesteel and open the road to the river.
C E Gaines general agent for Ault man Miller and Co shows yearend totals. Mitchell agency sales near 75000 with 4000 in freights. In southern Dakota business reaches 236150 with over 7560 paid for help.
Wanted improved farms for loan at very low interest. Also a boy to work for board and schooling sought via W R Smith box 757 city. Call on H Porter Mitchell Dak and Edward Devvy Gale block Mitchell Dak for details.
A series of brief opinions from Dakota residents on 1887 immigration prospects. Some foresee large inflows if the Sioux or Dawes reservations open, while others expect only moderate gains depending on land prices, weather, and the presidential election year. Observers cite land sales, prices, and western expansion as key factors shaping expectations.
Abigail J. Rowley, aged 71 years 10 months 21 days, died January 26, 1887, at her daughter Mrs. C A Lukens home. Born March 5, 1815 in Bristol Rhode Island, she married Philo J. Rowley in Caton New York and had eight children, five living. She joined multiple churches across Illinois Indiana and Ontario, remained a devout Baptist, and was praised for faith, charity, and counsel. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Mitchell Indiana with burial in Goodland beside her husband.
The column lists residents at leisure in the east George Johnson George Flint Fren tins brothers and Mrs M Ward notes Jack rabbits in cabbage patches and that Ed has good eyesight. Rev John plans Pine schoolhouse meetings. J R Reitzel sprained ankle Fred Bealer in area. George Lutz family moved to Mitchell. inquiries about spring wheat and local crossings. Walter Pine in Douglas county. Pine schoolhouse spelling match and lyceum yielded Stella Pine and Earl Bobb as top honorees.
The Pleasant Ridge basket festival and oyster supper are postponed to Tuesday evening February 8 due to last Tuesday's severe storm. A quarterly meeting is planned for Sunday February 6 at the schoolhouse, followed by revival meetings during the week. Willie Nabinger has recovered from illness and is about again.
An old advertisement promotes Castoria for children and remedies, alongside an offer from James Leslie for a large supply of garden and farm seeds including grass and clover seeds. It also mentions fresh northern grown seeds and a general assortment of trees. A note touts Shiloh's Vitalizer with a printed guarantee to cure dyspepsia and liver complaints.
Farmers urged to secure loans with wonsy on hand for improved farming. Low interest rates offered. Davison Bros. & Seaman invite inquiries and calls for qialoan.
Internal public notices require corrections to land descriptions including cases F c 4163 Francis Flintney and C 6 11719 Henry F Turner swig 18 107-62. Several entries canceled or awaiting proof. residence proofs overdue. hearings scheduled for 1887. multiple contestants and attorneys listed with case numbers and dates.
Local notices present claims by Miss Anna Davis and Thomas Donald praising Dr. Fishblatt for cures of heart trouble and deafness respectively. Also mentions upcoming travel sleeper service from Jamestown to Oakes via Aberdeen and Huron, highlighting new rail accommodations.
A historical advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a cure for low spirits and bodily weakness with claims of blood purification and renewed vitality. Dr King's New Discovery is praised for coughs colds bronchitis asthma and lung ailments with trial bottles and guaranteed cures. Also promotes a salve for cuts sores and skin issues with a money back guarantee.
McDermaid and Fetch, owners of the first meat market north of the depot, announce weekly shipments of hogs and cattle every Wednesday and promise to pay the highest market price. They reference a La Crosse Business College advertisement in another column.
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