Street Talk and Local Notices From Mitchell
Street Talk itemizing houses for rent and city property for sale by W A Scott plus various society items. It notes Richard Foote’s company performing at the Rink opera house, a matinee with Family Jars and An Irishman's Troubles, and Othello engagement. Also mentions illnesses, a divorce case for Mrs L S Cull, and civic items like new Board of Trade maps and local church revival services.
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Richard Foote
Board of Trade
South Dakota
Jas
S. Foster
Cull
Plankinton
District Court
Douglas County
W.N. Perry & Son
J. Rockwell Brown
Wanted A New Charter For Sioux Falls City
A Sioux Falls Press excerpt argues for incorporation under general laws to allow broader council powers. Citizens started a petition about a week ago urging a more liberal charter due to urgent needs for special improvements. The piece notes broad indorsement of the charter petition.
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Sioux Falls
University Receives New Chapel Organ Gift
The university yesterday received a handsome donation from L Swager of Beaver Falls PA a new elegant chapel organ. The instrument is described as high toned beautifully finished and will be highly appreciated by faculty and students.
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University
L. Swager
Beaver Falls
Pennsylvania
Illustrious Kalamazoo native Willis A. Anderson dies in Andover
Willis A. Anderson of Kalamazoo died Monday night in Andover Massachusetts after a year of poor health and a recent decline. A Kalamazoo College alumnus and Johns Hopkins postgrad, he served as editor of the Telegraph and taught, tutored, and examined in education. He was married to Clara Potter in 1885 and leaves two young children. His career spanned education church study and newspaper work, earning him high respect in Kalamazoo and beyond.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Daily Telegraph
Willis A. Anderson
Andover
Mass
Bea
Mr. Anderson
George Anderson
Mitchell, Dak
East Cooper
Kalamazoo College
John Hopkins University
the Telegraph
Andover Theological Seminary
Dakota
Clara Potter
Clark Potter
Anderson
Tree Planting Expiring Law Promotes Forest Cultivation
The legislature enacted a bounty of two dollars per acre for tree planting with a ten year program after three years cultivation, expiring next spring. An existing law grants five acres of trees in good cultivation tax exemption on forty acres and improvements, boosting land value. One year remains. many are urged to take advantage.
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Dakota
Advertised Letters At Mitchell Post Office List
The week ending September 4 lists uncalled letters for Alexander Caton N Frish John Erickson Gustaf A Lemes William Gregory John Lingheard Augusta Moessner Augusta Willis Frank Stevens Charles J Sproal Miss Annie When calling please say advertised If not called for in two weeks they will be forwarded to the dead letter office D Hae P M
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Mitchell
Alexander
Mr Caton
N Frish
John Erickson
Gustaf A Lemes
John Gregory
William Lingheard
John Moessner
Augusta Willis
Frank Stevens
Charles J Sproal
Miss Annie
D. Hae
P. M
Well known in Mitchell Pasadena couple wed in Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs T R Brent were married yesterday in Los Angeles, with Rev Cantine officiating, in the presence of relatives and friends. They traveled to San Diego before returning home to Concord court, and many local friends extend heartfelt wishes for happiness. Miss Allie Downs, former office attaché and sister of Mrs E C Walling, is the bride.
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Pasadena
T. R. Brent
Los Angeles
Cantine
San Diego
Concord Court
Allie Downs
E. C. Walling
KkrusLhan
Engine 384 Wrecked Near Tulare
Aberdeen News reports that freight engine 384 derailed about two miles south of Tulare while en route from Mitchell to Aberdeen. The engine and two cars plunged down a small embankment. engineer Ladd and fireman Davis were with the wreck but escaped serious injury. A wrecking train cleared the site so a passenger train passed at around 8 PM. The cause was a packed snow drift hard enough to push the engine off the track. no snow was noted north or south of Tulare.
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Aberdeen
Tulare
Mitchell
Ladd
Davis
Temperance Meeting Draws Crowd at Courthouse
A large audience packed the courthouse last Friday evening to hear Prof. Cornwall speak on temperance. Friday night at the Baptist church Mr and Mrs Bailey delivered music widely admired. A five member committee was formed after the lecture to advance temperance work and pursue constitutional prohibition as the territory becomes a state.
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Cornwall
Court House
Bailey
The
Baptist Church
That Kidnapping Affair in Mt Vernon IA
Mt Vernon residents follow the kidnapping case from Clear Lake Iowa where Fred McEwan, son of O McEwan of Mt Vernon, retrieved his child from his estranged wife after legal advice confirmed his right. He was arrested in Clear Lake on the charge but is believed to retain possession pending outcomes.
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Mt. Vernon
Clear Lake
Iowa
Fred, McEwan
O. McEwan
Neary
McEwan
Mason City
A Washington Letter on South Dakota Admission
In a Washington letter dated January 29 1889 O H Plyary expresses firm support for admitting South Dakota and approving the Sioux Falls constitution. He criticizes Mr Springer for tying Dakota’s admission to North Dakota and other territories, argues the omnibus bill aims to exclude South Dakota, and suggests concessions may come in conference while urging timely action to ease Dakota’s burdens.
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Washington, D. C
T. F. Singiser
Mitchell, Dak
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Springer
Senate
Dakota
North Dakota
New Mexico
Lismarck
Lbrown County
Plary
Decision in Bailey vs Anderson on preemption claim near Mt Vernon
Department of the Interior records the 1888 decision by Assistant Secretary Muldrow on the Bailey Anderson dispute over SW 44 Sec 26 Tp 103 N R 62 W Mitchell Dakota land. Bailey’s transfer to his wife and subsequent sales are deemed a subterfuge, making him the real owner and subject to section 2260 revised statutes. The ruling modifies prior conclusions and affirms Anderson’s challenge to Bailey’s preemption.
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Anderson
Bailey
Muldrow
Messrs. Bailey
Mt. Vernon
Department OF the Interior
Office
Sim
Jno
Frank W. Bailey
Mitchell
Dakota
Timmons
Emmons
H. L. MuLprow
Wasilington
D. C
W R C at Ethan Forms New Relief Corps
A Woman's Relief Corps auxiliary to Rickett's Post G A R was organized at Ethan Rome township on February 1 by department aid Simna F Robinson of Mitchell. Thirteen charter members and officers were installed. An entertainment and supper raised twenty dollars, with one cake bringing nine. Mrs Dodd won most popular lady for losing her feet in last winter's blizzard. The corps begins with good prospects.
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Rickett’s Post
G.A.R
Ethan
Rome Township
Simna F. Robinson
Mitchell
Anna Weir
Eliza Rathbun
J. V
Angus Davis
J.V
Bound to Succeed in Admission Plan
Letter from G A Mathews in Washington to L Q Handesty of Mitchell South Dakota expresses confidence that congress will pass a bill admitting Davison County under the plan outline resolutions. Delegate Gifford is handling the matter energetically and is expected to succeed. January 31, 1889.
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L. Q. Handesty
Mitchell
Dakota
Str.eam
Davison County
Gifford
A Lucky Mitchell Man
M I Dunham of Mitchell, long active in local business, now in California, is reported to be involved in newly discovered City Creek gold mines near San Bernardino. Claims say the ore assays up to $2000 per ton and public excitement runs high as friends in Mitchell hope the rumor proves true.
University Notes at the College
Walter Slooker and Leslie Piné are on the sick list. Miss Carrie Rolph is recovering and expects to return home today. The university organ arrived this week and satisfies. Prof Taylor’s night and day schools flourish. A short hand class will be organized. Some prefer morning meetings over private afternoon worship. Next Saturday Alpha Commercial Literary society meets. A public invitation will be given soon. President Adkinson received an invitation to the social at Mrs Kearney’s. Misses Grace Prescott and Nellie Vandenburg sent the lesson burdened students through the president. Phreno Cosmian society renders programs. Visitors are welcome at the university. Come and see what we are doing. STUDENT.
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Taylor
Adkinson
Pleasant Ridge Notes Include Births Bouts and Hunts
Pleasant Ridge society items report Mr John Hammitt’s wife presenting a fine boy on February 2 and protracted meetings at Hammitt and Pleasant Ridge schools. Hunters C C Philips and Wilson Griffith find fat game jack rabbits this winter. A birthday surprise for Wm Darling on his twenty ninth at Ethan, plus a sleigh ride and social among local families. Pro-amass gatherings planned February 10 with Rev TI H Carl inviting all to bring Gospel Hymn books.
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John Hammitt
Hammitt
Pleasant Ridge
TI. H. Carl
Lisbon Township
Wm. Darling
Ethan
C. Phillips
Wm. Wright
Ewart Brothers
Wilson Griffith
Arithmetical Contest Reports Mixed Results and Praise
The Friday afternoon arithmetical contest drew strong parent interest and deep student involvement across A B C and D Grammar groups. East side generally led in written tests with several oral showdowns, while some divisions remained evenly matched or favored the west side. superintendent’s thanks closed the report.
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Miss Hesse
Hitchcock
McLouth
Mitchell Institution Praises Dakota Fire and Marine Co
Letters from Bottineau and Borvineau praise the Dakota Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Mitchell for prompt full settlements after a recent fire. Testimonies from Walter H. Cobban, A. M. Powell, M. S. Harmon, and P. E. Sori confirm quick adjustments and full face-value payments totaling around $900 to $1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
D. F. & M. Insurance Co
Dakota Fire and Marine Insurance Co
Mitchell, Dakota
Dakota
Bottineau
Bottineau, Dak
Walter H. Cobban
Dakota Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Mitchell
M. J. Kirk
Borrineav
Dak
Albert M. Powell
M.S. IlAnmon
Borvrineau
A. M. Powell
Mitchell, Dak
Cobban
Begg's Blood Purifier Sold Here By Sr Hi Scallin
The ad argues that cheap nostrums lack effect and promotes Begg's Blood Purifier as a world renowned blood cleanser. It claims universal satisfaction at equal price and promises a refund if a bottle fails to work, urging sales by Sr Hi Scallin.
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John
Begg
Sr. Hi. Scallin
Piles Relief Advertised by Swayne’s Ointment
An advertisement touts Swayne’s Ointment as a cure for moist itching and stinging from piles, noting nighttime symptoms and risk of tumors if untreated. It claims bleeding, ulceration and tumor removal in many cases and lists price 50 cents with mail order from Dr. Swayne & Son of Philadelphia.
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Swayne
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup Ad Promotes Relief
An advertisement urges parents to relax and give Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup for children's coughs and lung fever. It touts the product as superior and affordable, marketed by I. Scallin with claim of easy relief from chest ailments.
Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup Offers Quick Cough Relief
A bold claim urges readers to try Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup to stop coughing immediately. The advertisement promises actual relief and notes it is sold by S. H. Scallin.
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S. H. Scallin
Swaym's VintMENT Promises Cure for Itchy Skin Eruptions
An advertisement claims Swaym's VintMENT cures eczema, tetter, salt rheum, ringworm, piles, itch, sores, pimples and all scaly skin eruptions without internal medicine, stating the remedy is potent, effective and inexpensive.
Seed Wheat Shipments From North Dakota Mills
Seed wheat arrangements are complete for shipment from North Dakota. Farmers seeking good pure Scotch fire, Saskatchewan, or blue stem should order early as wheat will not be shipped until sold. Visit the mill to see samples at Monmouth Mills.
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North Dakota
Saskatchewan
Monmouth MerciAn
For Sale or Exchange. Winnebago farm in Illinois
For Sale or Exchange. A good farm in Winnebago county, Illinois. For further particulars call or address J. KIMBLE, Bard, Hanson Co., Dakota. The ad also promotes McLean's products for blood purification and vitality, Beggs' Diarrhea Balsom, Dr. J. H. McLean's Eye Salve, and Volcanic Oil Liniment. Ends with stock remedies and farmer health notes.
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Winnebago County
Illinois
J. Kimble
Bard, Hanson Co
Dakota
McLean
J.H. McLean
Disease Ravages Aberdeen and Yankton Towns
Viemnonia in aggravated form prevails in neighboring towns with up to four deaths in a single day at Aberdeen. Yankton reports two young men lost on the same day and several others seriously ill, with recoveries viewed with concern.
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Viemnonia
Aberdeen
Yankton
Electric Bitters Sparking Remedy Claims Wide Cure
This remedy is widely praised as a pure medicine that cures liver and kidney diseases, clears skin issues from impure blood, drives malaria from the system, and relieves headache constipation and indigestion. Scallin's drug store sells 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles with guarantee or money back.
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Scallin’s
Dr King's New Discovery Proved Life Saving
Newark Ark farmer C H Morris says he was diagnosed as incurrable with lung abscess and consumption but recovered after using Dr King's New Discovery for consumption, now overseeing farm work. Decatur Ohio resident Jesse Middlewart credits the medicine with saving his life after doctors gave up. Sample bottles free at Scallin's drug store.
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C. H. Morris
Newark
Ark
Dr. King
Jesse Middlewart
Decatur
Ohio
Scallin’s
An Old Fashioned Home Made Remedy Featured
Horehound syrup praised as a universal throat and lung healer. Claims instant relief for consumption bronchitis asthma sore throat coughs colds and other breathing ailments with no injurious opiates and a guaranteed bottle. Free sample offered by KK E Gale's urging readers to call.
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E. Gale’s
SolidiFact Snow Liniment Promises Quick Healing
Ballard's snow liniment is advertised as a positive infallible cure for rheumatism neuralgia chest inflammation sore throats bruises sprains old sores frost bite stiff joints lame back corns bunions and more. The ad urges trying it and using no other with Kk. & Gale as agents.
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Ballard
Gale
Pretty Women Herbal Pills Promoted in Local Ad
An old advertisement touts Williams Australian herb pills as a cure for pallor and languor. It claims women will look brighter and feel improved after use while urging readers to buy at Gale's for 25 cents.
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Gale’s
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Brings Quick Healing Claims
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and skin eruptions. Promises cure for piles or no pay. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by S. H. Scall-10.
Shilohs Cure Promises Quick Relief for Croup and Coughs
The advertisement touts Shilohs Cure as immediate relief for croup whooping cough and bronchitis. It notes a nasal injector free with each bottle of Shilohs Catarrh Remedy priced at five cents and lists sellers S. H. Scallin and S. H. Seallin with a guarantee on Shilohs Vitalizer.
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Shiloh
S. H. Seallin
Castoria Slogan and Remedies Advert From Old Paper
An old advertisement extols Castoria for children and various Dr J H McLean patent medicines. It touts liver and kidney balms and pillets as cures for indigestion headaches irritability and throat and lung ailments. Prices listed include 1.00 per bottle and 24 cents per vial.
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J. H
J. H. Mclean
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. A. Scott
W.a.scott
M. FE. Church
J. Moore
West Third Street
Ichard Foote
the Rink Opera House
Warren Milham
Commercial House
Venice
W. L. Curtis
Perry Township
M. E. Church
A. W. Bras
American Express Company
C. B. Clark
Dundas
H. E. Wyckoff
Kahn
Letcher Blade
H. E. Kratz
Vermillion University
R.N. Kratz
Methodist Conference
Temperance Meeting
Washington
G. A. Mathews
University Notes
Walter Slooker
Leslie Piné
Carrie Rolph
Alpha Commercial Literary Society
Pearl B. Griffith
Wm. H. F. Twombley
Ira Pingrey
Mr. Youngblood
West Side
Bidwell
Keith
Windle
Scott
Mitchell Institution
Funen
Electric Bitters
Bucklen
8. N. Scallin
Castoria
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