English sparrows migrate to city and local notices appear
A collage notes sparrows arriving this winter, local deaths, marriages, farming plans, and job changes. It records Mrs Healey’s infant loss, J H Sherrill’s accident, Geo Schlimgen’s marriage, Fred H Clark named editor in chief, Lillie Smith’s Rochester trip, post office swap, farm moves in Mt Vernon and Badger, and political ratification chatter at Pierre. It also features endorsements for Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Ayer’s Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Healey
Fred H. Clark
Phreno-Cosmian
A. C. Shepherd
Lillie Smith
Rochester
Minn
Hal Clark
John Beddoes
Geo. A. Silsby
Mt. Vernon Township
Capt. Beddoes
Ransom
Badger
Senator Preston Praises Sherman in Speech to Veterans
Senator Preston, an adept orator, delivered a speech yesterday praising General Sherman that pleased the old soldiers and settled the point beyond doubt. The Chicago Inter Ocean issue of the 8th contains an elaborate Johnson City, Tennessee description and notices for Singiser Chandler, coal and iron brokers formerly of Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Capital
Senator Preston
General Sherman
Preston
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Johnson City
Tenn
Singiser & Chandler
Mitchell
John C. MacBride Dies Editor of Mitchell Mail
John C. MacBride editor of the Mitchell Mail died on Thursday this week. He was a bright able writer and well liked everywhere. The Mitchell community and newspaper fraternity mourn his loss as a good citizen and shining light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Free Press
John C. MacBride
Mitchell Mail
Mitchell
Children nearly frozen after storm loss on East First Street
Mrs Pauling, wife of a railroad man, reports her two children missing after she briefly left them with neighbors during a storm. The youngsters were found in the snow, the younger able only to walk and the older child suffering frozen hands in the near freezing night.
Mitchell Daily Republican dressed in a new print
Trade commentary notes The Mitchell Daily Republican unveiled a modernized dress of type and appearance. Various newspapers praise its bright new look and improved readability, calling it a sign of prosperity for Mitchell. Farmers and citizens quote supportive remarks and optimism for local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria Journal
THE
Mitchell Daily Republican
Madison Sentinel
Hurley Herald
Mitchell Republican
Miller Republican
Ralph Wheelock
Vermillion Republican
Alexandria Herald
Mitchell Printing Company
Republican
Sanborn Co. Advocate
Aberdeen News
Pierre Free Press
Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Argus Leader
Brother Wheelock
Woonsocket News
Parker
Ralph
Edward
Cal
Argus
New York Symphony Club Delights City Audiences
The YMCA presented the New York Symphony Club to music lovers, delivering the finest concert in town with classic violin solos by Charles F. Higgins and vivid cornet and clarinet numbers. Miss Seigfried's soprano impressed, while Warren G. Richards’s humor and stage presence kept the crowd lively. the evening closed with high praise for the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excellent & Company
New York Symphony Club
Charles F. Higgins
Higgins
Cornelius
Henry Higgins
Suwanee River
Warren G. Richards
Richards
Northern relief shipment reaches Plankinton for distribution
A wagon load of relief goods including flour grain clothing groceries and bedding was shipped this afternoon to Plankinton for distribution to sufferers in the north western counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plankinton
Bean Social at Grand Army Hall Draws Crowd
Friday evening a Bean Social at the Grand Army hall drew a well attended crowd. Rev. A. R. Boggs and Rev. C. B. Clark spoke, with recitations by Miss Kate Sherman Miss Mabel Robinson Miss Mattie Foster and Master Spangler. Refreshments included beans sandwiches coffee and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army Hall
A. R. Boggs
C. B. Clark
Kate Sherman
Mabel Robinson
Mattie Foster
Master Spangler
Advertised Letters at Mitchell Post Office Week Ending Feb 17 1891
A weekly list of uncalled letters at Mitchell post office includes A T Hansen, Bella Brown, Madam Metcalf, L A Bingham, H J Milkisson, Peder Carpenter, D C Patterson, Wm Easton, A E Ruth, Geo Grant, Mrs Minnie Warner, Francis C Whittmore, C D When called please say advertised. Uncalled letters after two weeks will be sent to the dead letter office. J W Beattie P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Blow
Hansen Bella Brown
Metcalf
Bingham
Milkisson Peder Carpenter
C Patterson
Wm Easton
Rutf
Geo Grant
Minnie Warner
Francis C . Whittmore
J. W. Beattie
P. M
Neighborhood News Highlights From Early February 1891
February 12 updates note Republicans growing and snow woes, with local scholars delivering a crowded program. Reports show February 13 Mt. Vernon primary and school totals, attendance, and teacher notes alongside town happenings and local trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Ereteerrisisteteye
E. F. Hanson
Mabel Sayles
Their Only Medicine Chest and social at Kelloggs
William W. B. Miller of Deerledge Montana endorses Brandreth's Pills for nine children and many ailments. The article notes a church social at Dr and Mrs Kellogg's east 4th street with Minnie Waterbury and Pearl Harker among performers and a Tiddledy Winks game as a feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. B. Miller
Deerledge
Montana
Brandreth
Mrs. Kellogg
East 4Th Street
Minnie Waterbury
Woonsocket
Pearl Harker
May
Prescott
Gertie Becker
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Mbroidery Sale
E. 8. Jaffray & CO
Newark
C.C. Champeny
S. H. Scallin
First National Bank
Mitchell, South Dakota
John D. Lawler
J. BE. Gilbert
A. M. Bowdle
Howard Kibbee
Alex. Mitchell
the Security Bank
M.H. Rowley
R. N. Kratz
Geo. H. Rathman
F. E. Moses
Mitchell - National - Bank
W.G. Davison
N. L. Davison
Cashier
Iowa Homestead
Mitchell Ptg. CO
Hood
S.F. Goodykoontz
South Dakota
Hall
J. H. Sherrill
Geo. Schlimgen
J. Schlimgen
Wisconsin
Lena Heak
Pease
Pierre
Ayer
T. P. Bonner
Chester
P. F. Ward
Rapid City
Sioux City
Chadron
C. J. Ward
Senator Preston On
Sherman
Kimball
Letcher Blade
Wheelock & Dean
Farmers’ Alliance
the Symphony Club
the Star Entertainment of the
AG. A. R. Gathering
Neighborhood News
Banger
Miss Wright
Miss Weeks
Rothie Wilson
Walter Watkins
Ira’ Frazier
Badger Township
Irene Wilson
Floyd Swartout
Clarence Swartout
Orie Kipp
Burton Omealy
Willie Smith
David Smith
Mary
Wright
Ethan
Mr. Vaughn of
Vermillion
Wm. Tralle
A. W. Davis
R. P.snyder
E. E. Graves
C. M
St. P
Talmadge Tobey
Rome Township
Old Hutch
Newell Blackman
Rome
Will Rathbun
University At
M. E. Social
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