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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1886
Page
5
The Mitchell Capital reports a Friday February 12, 1886 promotion by Weil Bros offering deep discounts to clear stock. Muslin pieces at 7c, unbleached 6c, Badger 5c, dress prints 3c, standard colors 5c, Dress Goods from 6c, Velvet 90c, Red Flannel 20c, with other goods similarly reduced as room is made for new season stock.
From February first the weekly Capital and Republican raises to 1.50 dollars per year for current subscribers who settle arrears and prepay for a year and for new subscribers. The old rate remains for short time subscriptions and those paid during or at year end.
A jumble of local items from Mitchell and nearby towns reports births and marriages including a ten pound boy for Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Kimball, social notes on the Harmony Club, and a farmer striking a twelve gallon a minute artesian flow at 116 feet. It notes travel by F Wedehase from Chicago, a private letter from Jas S. Foster about March arrival, and a warning from the Marshal about post office disturbances. It also covers oysters, business ads, new agents and farm purchases, a notable death, local court settlement over a medicine error, and various regional notices.
A compilation of land office contest decisions with multiple cases. Several entries, including Saul vs Dowdell NW 32 105 60 and Bosgard vs Marler, T C SEX, 1 108 68, feature appeals dismissed or cancelled with rights of appeal or preference. Other matters include West vs Ball, Kada, Burnside, and Richards, detailing refusals, affirmations, and required affidavits or relinquishments.
The Mitchell post office is praised for accessible hours and strong facilities while neighboring towns lag. Discussion covers general delivery times, Sunday hours, and use of lock boxes, with notes on mail delays and a sharp critique of improper land entry practices and public honesty.
Robert M. Ewart died at his father-in-law Sylvester Dean's home in the city on February 3, 1886, aged 33 years 6 months 15 days. Born in Belfast July 15, 1851, he lived in Ireland and Dakota, edited the Mitchell Capital, and was a devoted husband and father. He leaves a wife Minnie S. Dean and one child, mourned by all who knew him.
R S Smelli, brought in by Sheriff Alterton Monday night, posted bail with two sureties approved yesterday and plans to return to Moscow Idaho within days. He praised Idaho's Panhandle, wheat belt and mining region while noting the Northern Pacific branch reaching Palouse. Smelli says a new pass may open Panhandle to Washington Territory, and will return for the March term of court.
Willard Williams died February 7 at his brother's home in Mt Vernon of brain inflammation aged 29. Funeral held today at 2 pm, burial in Mt Vernon cemetery. Also notes a birthday surprise for George Arland, a baby girl born to Mrs A Johnston of Mitchell, and updates on local business and travel. E O McEwen Co and B Schlick Co visited Plankinton. Tom Gilman grinds feed by steam. N A Fink plans Illinois trip. Oshkosh Lumber Co advertises coal sale prices before January 1.
Local voice J K Snh predicts a weather shift after a near midnight moon set with a cold spell. He forecasts warmer weather around the 15th as the moon sets in the morning, while inviting all to the G A R ball at the Armory on Monday evening Feb 15 1886 and praising past ball support.
A collage of notices from Mitchell Dak for Feb 9 1886 includes thanks for sympathy after a local affliction, names of several residents, a new well at Hazieton owner William Wallis, a spelling school at Ball school house next Saturday, an oyster supper for an organ fund near Mr. Thomas next Friday, health notes on Mrs Willman, and unsettled letters awaiting pickup at the Mitchell post office with 30 day deadlines.
A brief ad invites farmers to clean wheat oats or flaxseed at the Blue Warehouse at a reasonable price. Call at the warehouse or at W. H. Letcher’s hardware store and George Vogel.
A well broke gentle four year old iron gray farm horse is for sale by P Vogel of Mitchell. The horse stands 16 hands high and weighs about 1390 pounds.
Notice announces a special meeting of the Davison County Board of Commissioners in Mitchell on February 12 1886 to discuss locating public highways and any other lawful business. County Clerk J K Smit signs the notice dated February 6 1886.
Suffering individuals urged to try Electric Bitters for rapid improvement in appetite health and energy. Hammer & Hammer sell bottles at fifty cents and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at twenty five cents. anecdote from Edward Shepard of Harrisburg praises leg healing after eight years of a running sore.
W F Parsons publisher seeks a deeded quarter section of Dakota land to pay with books at wholesale, offering summer employment. also willing to exchange boots and shoes for a deeded quarter section. Address James S. Foster Mitchell Dak February 6 1886.
Multiple 19th century ad blurbs promote Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Shiloh's products, plus nursery and tree seed sales. It lists prices for flour and credits various merchants, with brief testimonials about cures and happy customers. Includes Northern Nursery Co and L. Marston & Co promotions.
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