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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1888
Page
8
Os goods at reasonable prices avery GUE an Da alatstirs sac and shoes. We still endeavoring to please one and BIL with the great bargains offered by us this season. Come and see our Styles. Wert Bros., Leaders of Low Prices. Agents for Butterick Patterns.
Subscriptions and mailing details for the Caria circulation. notices of local births and marriages. library fundraisers. school and church events. a jail escape incident described with neutral detail. weather and toboggan note. various local residents and supporters of Our Family Physician. A mix of small-town notices and community life items with names and places across the region.
The Late E F Bond born in Uniontown Fayette County Penn moved with family to Milton Wisconsin in 1847. He worked with D E Maison at the Madison Hotel and later ran the Lake House in Madison. He entered Stevens Point and McGregor hotels before joining a Pike's Peak overland company in 1859. He mined in California for three years and rode 1100 miles over the Rockies to Alder Gulch Montana. He stayed there until 1881 and returned to the states, locating in 1883.
The Acting Secretary reverses a land office decision on Nellie Prescott taking up residence August 1, 1883 on a Dakota homestead and confirms commutation proof. Prescott taught in Howard nearby while living on the tract and kept a fully furnished dwelling with personal property. The decision directs acceptance of commutation proof and restoration of final proof for cancellation.
David Kammer former Iowa state senator and current Mitchell postmaster visits the city recounting old political battles with Judge Love's sons. He notes a lasting friendship with the writer, recalling twenty years of heated but non hostile campaigns and praising Uncle Dave Hammer as a rugged partisan and genial man in advancing years.
Major M. N. Rowley of Mitchell receives cordial congratulations on his appointment as register of the U. S. land office at Mitchell. Governor Church secured the selection despite the usual rule against residents serving at the local office. Rowley is noted as one of Mitchell’s oldest residents.
County Auditor Robinson received the new codification of the Dakota laws but lacks gubernatorial proclamation to authorize use. In open court, Francis warned attorneys that the compilation contains serious errors and urged careful use to ensure alignment with established authorities.
Washington dispatch reports mail service established from Omaha to Mitchell after the 28th but full through service to St. Paul remains uncertain. Citizens of Mitchell insist on complete through service to St. Paul for adequate mail delivery.
Herbert E B Durell died Monday at his Sixth Street residence after a year’s fight with diabetes. He came to Mitchell in 1883 as a salesman, later ran stores in Alexandria and with Fred Slume, leaving a wife and three children. Funeral was held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the family home.
Obituary notices from multiple papers report the death of E F Bond late owner of the Sanborn house in Mitchell. Bond, described as genial and kindly, died Tuesday afternoon after a two week illness. He was well known to locals and travelers and mourned as a beloved citizen of Mitchell and Sanborn county.
Communities show rapid orders as Our Family Physician expands its reach. Readers are urged to share with neighbors and push for new subscribers. The paper appeals for renewed effort, more names, and the premium book with renewal, aiming to boost subscriptions and church and community uptake nationwide.
The Merrymakers masquerade will be held on Tuesday February ddth with all members urged to mask for added jollity. The secretary will issue ladies tickets on request. Rh D Marvin secretary.
Telegraph confirms Major Rowley on Tuesday as register of the U S land office in this city. His bond must be filed in Washington before he can assume the office.
The ladies of the M. E. church plan a popular social Friday evening at Pastor Rev. A. W. Adkinson's home, one block west of the church. An cordial invitation is extended to all. The notice touts Ifoods Sarsaparilia as a health tonic purifying blood and aiding excretion to expel scrofula.
An advertisement promotes a remedy that purportedly cleanses the lungs liver bowels kidneys and skin. It claims to strengthen weak organs and insists a trial will prove its peculiar curative powers.
The article lists new Sunday school officers including Superintendent Wilson Griffith and James Ewart as assistant. It notes a baby boy born at Mr. G. Pine’s on Jan. 28 and visits by Mrs. W. A. DeKay to A Nabinger. Rev. Johns preached Feb. 5 at Pine school house with plans to return biweekly.
An old friend, Wallers, writes Frank Weller proposing to trade 3820 acres of Dakota land for goods or cash. He Details several quarters and farms near Moody County, mentions a cane remendy scheme, and offers 10 percent commission if a merchant is found to broker a sale or trade. He notes his health and asks for distribution of country news to locate a buyer or trader.
Mobile Alabama resident N H Frohlichstein praises Dr Kings new discovery for consumption after severe bronchitis and catarrh. He claims instant relief and cure and notes trying other remedies with no success. He also endorses electric bitters and Dr Kings life pills and mentions trial bottles at L O Gale's drug store.
Wonderful cures reported by W D Weyr & Co of Rome California for Dr King s New Discovery and Electric Bitters plus Bucklin s Salve. Local claims of cures for consumption with few bottles, sold by L O Gale.
An elderly physician retired from practice claims a plant based formula cures consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and throat and lung affections along with nervous debility and nervous disorders. He offers to mail the recipe free of charge in German French or English to any reader who writes with a stamp and names the newspaper to W A Noyes 149 Powers Block Rochester NY.
Father Sheehan said he could not yet name the see city for the South Dakota diocese but expected Rome to decide soon. He noted three simultaneous announcements would include Bishop Ireland of Minnesota becoming an archbishop, a new bishop for North Dakota and his residence, and Bishop Marty’s residence. He dismissed reports that Bishop Marty would become an archbishop in Detroit.
The list of uncalled letters for the week ending February 8 includes Berry Richard, Crown Miss Minnie, Debbets Georgespelard Mr KB Mamilton Nellie Mamgairr Z James Mosien Mewee Miss P'S Sheidt Chase Yesten Margaret Watson Miss Naima. Call and say advertised. unclaimed items move to dead letter after two weeks. PD Haman it M.
The ad touts Scott's Emulsion as a pleasant remedy for coughs and chest troubles caused by poor appetite and throat irritation. It claims physicians report patients take it willingly and that it eases symptoms of con strip tion while tasting better than cod liver oil.
An old folks concert is planned at Ridk on Tuesday evening the 2st inst featuring a novel and entertaining program.
A dated advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a forty year trusted teething aid, claiming pain relief and cure for dysentery and diarrhea. It warns against cheap imitations of Pond's Extract, asserting wide use and strong effectiveness for pain and inflammation.
Advertising notice for Bucklen's Armcasy Salve promising cures for cuts bruises sores ulcers and more with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Price 25 cents per box sold by L O Gale.
Farmers urged to visit Ofadean Piatead for improved farm loans at low interest. The notice promises easy terms and quick access to funds for both long and short arrangements, emphasizing brick and stone projects.
A product advertisement lists STACKMETDACK perfume priced 25 and 50 cents, sold by N. Seallin. It promotes Shiloh's Vitalizer to cure dyspepsia and liver complaints and Shiloh's Cure for hacking cough, with assurances of guarantees and sales by H. Scallin.
A lyric reminiscence recalls a golden dawn with a beautiful manse and a bright stranger aboard a white sail. The narrator reflects on trust broken by a beloved who surrendered to another, ending in parting and cynicism. The voice, attributed to Will Hubbard Kernan in New York Mercury, frames a fallen romance amid seaside imagery.
A Chicago Journal article argues many so called gas asphyxiation deaths occur even with gas left burning low. The author explains flame behavior in low pressure and closed rooms can extinguish without a breath, leaving room gas to suffocate occupants who sleep with a light burning.
The piece discusses Professor Medeleer's mineral origin theory of petroleum and a method to manufacture it, noting difficulty distinguishing natural from artificial oil. It also reports Barnes Hengerer & Co. in Burrillville burned out, with total stock loss and insured amounts.
Representatives of the League and American Association schedule committees met in Burrato Genesee until midnight and will not finish their work until tonight.
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