Happenings In Mitchell and Surrounding Salem
Reports from Mitchell detail broad local activity including illnesses in the community, school and church events, and business notices. Misses Merle and Katherine Tillotson are sick with grippe, several cases of scarlet fever appear in town, and Mrs. Mark Harris suffers pneumonia. Social gatherings at the Baptist church and a Y social occur while local auctions, farm sales, and property transactions draw attention. A range of local notables and travelers are noted, including Doyle’s Sioux reservation return, Jerome Miles purchasing property, and Oliver N. Perry’s wedding to Miss Oliver Watson. The week features firemen’s plans for new uniforms, a public sale, and upcoming visits by specialists.
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Salem
Gazette
Tapp
Merle
Katherine Tillotson
He ‘Sy
Farm items and letters in Mitchell Post Office ads
For sale items include a farm horse and a cow with hay. inquiries directed to F. Olson at 505 East 1st Street. A couple is sought to run a stock ranch for the season, with references expected. Also a matched team of brood mares for sale via M. Millers daily. advertised letters list at Mitchell post office closing February 11 1903 with call for recipient to mention advertised.
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F. Olson
E. 1St St
M. Miller’s Daily
Mitchell Post Office
Bailey
J. M. Clome
Collins
G. W. Foley
Edward I. Malin
John Mannix
W. W. McKindie
Gracie Mitchell
J. 8. Thompson
Othello Turek
Grant Whitney
J. T
H. L. Bras
P. M
Special bargains on new styles invite early shopping
These items are splendid values and styles not old or out of date. Too many of them is the only reason and we want the money more than we want the suits. Be sure and come early before your size is gone.
Dress Goods Remnants Sale Promptly Reduced Prices
Remnants from 2 1 2 to 4 1 2 yards offered in the Dress Goods Department. No off colors with the newest colors and styles. Prices cut to make room for spring goods. Great chance for skirts waists and children's spring suits at low cost.
Bicycles of Known Makes to Be Sold At Low Prices
A batch of bicycles of gents and ladies models from best known makes will be sold at low prices. The lot includes new chains sprockets rims spokes tires or other parts as needed to put each bike in top condition for sale.
Marlowe Fond of the Theater
Julia Marlowe, when not on stage, is an inveterate theatergoer and demonstrates a lifelong passion for performances and the stage experience.
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Marlowe
Julia Marlowe
Dr King’s New Discovery touted for consumption cure
Melbourne Florida resident H Hag g ins credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after being given up as incurable. The ad claims the remedy cures throat and lung diseases with a guaranteed offer. Trial bottles are free and full sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
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H. Haggins
Melbourne
Fla
Dr. King
H. Scallin
Severn Tunnel Lies Deep Under River Bed
The Severn tunnel in England runs forty five to one hundred feet below the river bed, indicating substantial subsurface work beneath the waterway.
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Severn
England
The Easy Pill Advertisement Claims Quick Cure
L. O. Gale promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a cure for biliousness jaundice constipation and inactive liver. The pills supposedly arouse secretions move the bowels gently and strengthen stomach liver and bowels with continued use preventing return of trouble.
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DeWitt
L. O. Gale
Honor Thrust Upon Him At Wiltshire Church Service
A British soldier just home from war visits the Wiltshire village church where the minister prays for him. On leaving, he tells his parents it is the first time he has been mentioned in dispatches. Also notes a report on cave-dwelling blind species numbering 172.
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Wiltshire
Tommy
Plumbing Work Offers Latest Science and Fair Prices
This notice argues for modern plumbing services as up to date and scientifically sound, plus competitive pricing. It highlights steam and hot water heating as a specialty, asserting superior workmanship and quality.
City Plumbing and Heating Co Proprietor Ad
Proprietors City Plumbing and Heating Co located at 110 East 1st Street advertises plumbing and heating services. Phone locally listed as 276 for inquiries and service calls.
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City Plumbing and Heating Co
East 1St Street
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Ocal
Mitchell and Vicinity
Naymond ‘Thompson
Omaha
Jacaville
Wis
Tisoiomas
Chantry
Meckling
Chas. Burnside
Jqnmin
Fr. McGovern & Sons
V.j. Betts
Davison County
Van
Mt. Vernon
Othe City
Pierre
Samuel Dear
Alice
Fd. Leeyay
George Evans
Hrorkville
Canada
Geo. P. Dix
Chamjeny
Chicago
Kis Dix
Lionel
T. S. Graham
Minneapolis
Mitchell
The
Baptist Church
Ila Womeldorf
A. C. Berry
Bobb
U. S
Treasury
M. “. Lilly Co
Mark Harris
Mary Liko
Seahorn
Iowa
H. ©. Preston
Webster
Mamie Smith
Mary Turgeon
Kimball, M. D
P. ¥. Ward
Pearl Maughan
BP. Wedehase, Sr
John Z Lewis
Brookings
Lewis
King Land ‘Qo
E. W. Doyle
Mr. Doyle
Iona
Missouri
Jerome Miles
West Third Street
Geo. H. Brooks
East Fifth
Burr Streets
C. A. Bower
Oliver N. Perry
Oliver Watson
D. R. Tomlin
Alderman Perry
Omaha Railroad Company
Boston
M. D. Purdy
Sioux Falls
Mr. Purdy
G. B. Logan
Waterloo
Odd Fellows and Workmen
West Second Street
Mr. Logan
Young Peoples’ Social Club
Mitchell Club
Hoty
Chas. Hennig
Spencer
Hennig
W. E. Ensign
Mason City
W. R. Smith
Scotland
Jas
Dunlevy
Beadle County
John
Parker
HW. G. Nichols
Woonsocket
Milwaukee Road
Walker Whiteside
Richard
White
D. A. E. Hitchcock
Hitchcock
California
Reno
Nev
H. EB. Hitchcock
Raymond Hotel
Hood
Hood’s
H. DR. Butterfield
Mitchell, South Dakota
L. E. Stair
South Dakota
McCormick
John Colvin
Nm Land
Morton County
North Dakota
Elgin
LaSalle i
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