This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1886
Page
5
The Weil Bros sale offers heavy price cuts to clear stock for the new season. Muslin, prints, dress goods, velvets, red flannel and more are advertised at fractions of regular prices with emphasis on low costs to beat high prices.
On and after February first the Weekly Capital and Republican will cost $1.50 a year for current subscribers paying arrears or in advance and for new subscribers. The old rate remains for short time subscriptions and those paid during or at year end.
Town talk items report Daisy Huggins ill with scarlet fever in Moscow and various local happenings. Elmer Bradley visits his father J F Bradley in Buffalo Gap. C J Ward lists a two story south side house for sale. Father Scallan covers White Lake church in Father Wilhelm’s absence. H Clark buys adjacent store to Security Bank to start boot and shoe shop. Sparks rulings affect about 500 Aurora county entries. La Crosse Business College scholarship available. R M Ewart death noted. George Letcher sells his house to Judge Edgerton for about 4000 dollars and plans a smaller brick home with Queen Anne styling.
John W. Keating, a city leisureman, is sought by the Marshal after a dispute with Miss Kitty Clark. Kitty swore out a warrant. John reportedly fled toward Alexandria after a public quarrel and assault. The Tyndall Tribune notes the death of Robert M. Ewart in Iowa at 33.6 years and reflects on his public virtue. Examinations and school notices discuss Washington's Birthday holiday changes and patriotic observances.
A summary of land office actions from Feb 1886 detailing Briggs vs Hicks and multiple proof rejections or required new proofs for pre-emption claims, cancellations for conflicts, and conditions for new publication. Includes dates Feb 2 to Feb 10 1886 and case codes G OC C. Also notes county road decision affecting Main street and community commentary on local newspaper advertising dynamics.
The Alexandria Advocate publishers propose launching a daily edition in the spring if citizens provide liberal support. The Leader admires the editors but questions the policy and feasibility given the proximity of The Mitchell Republican and the town’s current size.
Mrs Wright shows slow recovery under Dr Crane care. Miss Rena Smith and her mother visit. Ewart brothers back from Manchester Iowa. Sunday School Township convention successful with A T Lyman and Hanson prese nt. Frankie Mehner starts stock venture with a cow. Milton Marsden’s Mitchell friends visit. Geo Rowell sinks a 35 foot well. River skating party a success Ella Parker wins chrome. Gospel meetings led by A T Lyman. Mrs Worthen improving after despair. B Feb 16 1886.
List of letters remaining uncalled for in Mitchell South Dakota post office for the week ending February 13 1886. Names include Geo Albrose Jenny Morey Augusta Bentner John A. Brier Frank Ousley R H Cline F A Rodee Adella Cornedy Chas Stratten Chas Glenn W R Safford W Gregg J L Saber Hearth J C Travis Ned C King Maggie White Minnie White Ed Morse Ed White. In calling for the above please say Advertised. If not called for in 30 days they will be sent to the dead letter office. Gro A Srussy P M Mitchell Dak
A collage of ads offers farm services and goods. W. H. Letcher and GEO VOGEL promote re cleaning wheat oats and flaxseed. MO P VOGEL advertises a well broke four-year-old iron gray horse. Oshkosh Lumber sells coal cheap through January 1. W. Parsons buys land in exchange for books. James S Foster seeks deed quarter sections for employment or stock of boots and shoes trade in Mitchell Dakota February 6 1886.
Advice to mothers touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a four decade trusted teething remedy for children claiming cure of dysentery and griping with a 25 cent price. Includes land listing SE14-35-1103-60 near Mitchell and sale or trade ads for an organ and loans on chattels by local firms.
A Winchester Indiana druggist reports a patient Louise Pike of Bartonia Randolph Co cured from consumption after six months on Dr King’s New Discovery. Other offers include Electric Bitters for debility and various tonics, with free trials and mail recipes from W A Noyes Rochester NY. Local ads promote Shiloh’s products, Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, Aberdeen flour, and nursery trees.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.