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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1887
Page
5
An ad from H. M. Montelius of Mitchell touts Montelius shoes with a stamped Montelius mark for quality and fit. The maker sells Ludlow medium grade pebble goat button boots at $2, offers free boot repairs, and claims cash-only sales with direct manufacturer buying to save money.
A fragmented rail or shipping notice lists arrival times from the east with multiple daily slots including 3:50 PM and exceptions on Monday and Sunday. Water operations are mentioned in the context of the schedule.
HTER OF CLOAKS SHAWLS Bros Leaders of Low Prices determined to close out our line of cloaks and shawls before the cold wave. We have cut prices to enable all classes to buy apparel before holiday season. Goods priced from 25 cents to high end art pieces. Holiday goods available across the entire selection.
Town notes report preparations for bridge work on Firesteel River east of town and a Sunday school gathering in Mt Vernon on the 26th. Mentions rail service between Sioux City and the city, local real estate activity, and a Vermont horror victim among subscribers.
The CariTaL editor joins a St Paul toboggan ride with female companions. He grips, lets go, and slides down a hill perilously. The party descends while he clings to ropes, slips, and finally halts with minor injuries as the ride ends.
A homemade toboggan slide in the Saul area caused a collision at a party night. Miss McLarty, deaf to warnings, bore into J. E. Hadley descending the track. He struck her causing a severe bruise and a deep cut above his eye. Both recovered by yesterday.
Captain George A. Silsby of the Soldiers' and Sailors association of Dakota-Wisconsin responds to a New York World dispatch urging Congress to override the president's veto on the dependent pension bill. He argues the nation can afford generous pensions for veterans and that passing it would be just.
An agricultural report notes farmers report cheerful crop outlook with thorough fall plowing and larger acreage. Snow melt warms soil and aids moisture for early planting. Prospects hinge on Dakota's year of prosperity in 1887.
Advertisers are urged to call and leave descriptions as preparations begin for east advertising. L. C. Lee & Co. of Mitchell, Dak. notes Mr. George Lutz, after bad luck in Dakota, left for Indiana with his family, who dined at the Alex Mitchell house before securing east transport. The Tibbetts house in Armour, Oak. has opened with new first class accommodations and special care for commercial travelers. Readers are asked to note the Northern Nursery Company ad and plan an orchard this spring.
Reporters quizzed a dozen figures on the Settlers' Union plan to stop taxes on land not patented. Opinions varied from opposition that it would moralize and fail to help farmers, to support for legal remedies, and calls for thorough scrutiny before any action.
The Woman's Relief corps held a February 14 meeting at the G A R hall with Emma Robinson presiding. A short program featured Bert Perry Julia Pringle Blanche Durell Capt Beddoes D West Rockwell Mrs Rockwell Dean Quinby and a Corbin duet. The audience hoped for the Sons of Veterans quartet but remained upbeat. The cook room proved small for the crowd yet the group aims to do better and plans another event. Funds raised for relief totaled about ten dollars.
The Northwest Magazine notes Dakota enjoys bright weather and strong agricultural potential. It highlights a race among major railroads to secure tributary territory within Dakota and argues harsher winter tales are overstated by some writers.
Father Wilhelm Ill for months with declining health led Bishop Marty to permit a southern trip for strength. The former Montrose and White Lake pastor will regain health at Conception Missouri before returning to resume priestly duties in a new Dakota assignment. He served White Lake Plankinton and collected funds in Minnesota and Wisconsin a year ago amid hardships.
The Woman's Relief Corps of Ran Som Post in Mitchell South Dakota thanks Chanka Lodge I C C F for unanimously granting free use of their hall lights and fuel. The corps expresses gratitude and votes a thanks for aiding their work. By order Emma F Robinson Mrs J Moone Secretary President.
Major J M Adams presents a message from Commander M W Sheafe Watertown Dak Feb detailing enlistment expirations. He lauds the unit for two years of conduct praising the Royal Second’s reputation and urges re enlistment to aid future reorganization. He notes mustering officers will remuster their commands.
A pair of drunken Norwegians visited E B Smith & Co furniture yesterday and ordered a $1 chair delivered three miles west of St Olaf. Smith refused to drive the distance, prompting a loud dispute before a proxy dodge and drink arrangement ended the quarrel. Also a testimonial endorses Allcock's porous plasters for spinal weakness and lung troubles.
The wedding of Capy Wright and R P Cady took place at 3 o clock in the Wright home with Rev John Morris officiating. Mrs E A Wright hosted the ceremony.
The city council met Monday with Mayor Taylor and seven aldermen present. Bills approved include Mentzer and Hitchcock expenses totaling 790.50, Illinois Street Gas Co for a lamp, clerk hire, treasurer reports, burying dead animals, office rent, coal, pump house bed, and work. A resolution funds 4500 for forty live company suits. Ordinances on city licenses and water works passed second readings. The marshal was instructed to bring in houses of ill fame for penalties.
Legal notices describe transfers and descriptions of parcels from West to St. Cady and others in Mitchell area, with multiple lot and block references in Milan and Mt Vernon. Land Office notes require proof details, residency evidence, and publication dates for various preemption and entry cases, including cancellations and appeals.
Retired physician claims a simple vegetable remedy can cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous debility and offers to mail the recipe with instructions in German French or English free upon request. Send a stamped letter to W A Noyes 149 Powers Block Chester N Y.
Clinton Wells son of Warren and Sarah E. Wells dies after weeks of lung fever at 12. Funeral notice to be announced. The piece also advertises various patent medicines and products with sellers listed, including L. O. Gale and Hammer & Hammer, reflecting typical late 19th or early 20th century local newspaper filler.
Beulah town reports revival meetings at the Pine school house with marked interest. Geo Johnson returns from Illinois where he rented a farm and plans to move back with family. Eves Pine ships a car load of corn from Vermillion Iowa. Mrs Mary Pine returns to her Illinois home. The town board names John Schmit treasurer replacing resigning W H Helwig.
Mr and Mrs Knowles moved yesterday into Betts Cottage. I C Gale has rented Wilson House and will occupy it mid April. J W Belcher will relocate his meat market to Wests old stand.
The citizens of Tlope Chapel and vicinity are urged to gather at Hope Chapel next Monday at 1 30 PM to discuss the advisability of establishing a local cheese factory.
At a December 20 1886 stockholders meeting in Chamberlain Dakota Territory the board voted unanimously to move the company office from Chamberlain Brule County to Mitchell Davison County and the transfer was completed on December 28 1886 confirming the new permanent location with signatures of G A Silsey and A G Kellam secretaries and president respectively.
Davison Bros. and Seaman advertise ready funds for loans on improved farms at very low rates. Office of Eward DeVvy in Gale's block, Mitchell, Dak. Call if you are in want of a loan.
Mrs Mary F Dobson wife of I P Dobson died last Wednesday evening at 1035 in a three week critical illness. She leaves three small children two daughters and a son. A devoted Baptist and temperance worker her funeral was in the Baptist church yesterday at 3 pm. The remains go to Janesville Wisconsin for burial in her mother’s family ground. The community offers sympathy to Mr Dobson.
An assortment of historic patent medicines is advertised. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claims forty years of use with benefits for teething pain diarrhea and colic. Shiloh's Vitalizer and Shiloh's Cure promise rapid relief for dyspepsia croup bronchitis and insomnia. Taylor's Cherokee Remedy targets coughs colds and consumption. Ayer's Sarsaparilla touted as top blood purifier. Dr McDonald prepares a new building at Main and Fourth street.
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