Mitchell News Roundup and University Rebuilding News
Mitchell citizens celebrate completing subscriptions to Dakota University and pledge more to rebuild the campus. The university commission commends local support and confirms plans to restore the burned building ready by September 1889. Conservation of funds and insurance coverage are urged as rebuilding proceeds.
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University Commission
Mitchell
The
Dakota University
Board of Directors
Dakota
M. E. Church
L. Harriouah
Pres
Ki. L. Brown
Sec
Mitchell Maintains Uncontested Hold as Commission Accepts Subscription
The commission accepts the subscription raised and confirms Mitchell continues in undisputed possession. It pledges unwavering conference support and signals strong unity in the process.
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Mitchell
The McClatchie Case Reaches Supreme Court
The McClatchie injury suit against the Milwaukee railway after Deming McClatchie’s 1885 Mt. Vernon death progressed through Mitchell in 1886, ended with a hung jury, then moved to Aurora county and Plankinton trial where a 3000 verdict was returned, before reaching the territory supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Milwaukee Railway Company
Deming McClatchie
Mt. Vernon
Mitchell
Aurora County
Plankinton
Supreme Court of
Ed. Pulley
Wm. Sloan
Justice Abbey
Justice Mohr
Supreme court reversal closes term in wood case dispute
The divided court affirmed wood term, Dillon and Preston sought a re hearing at the February Supreme court term in Bismarck, a new argument was granted, and after the second plea the court reversed. A Congregational church audience heard Willis deliver a terse eloquent lecture rich with thought.
South Dakota Prohibition Vote Set for May Nineteenth Century Plan
South Dakota weighs statehood honors and prohibition with a mass convention in Huron on March 12 and 13 1889 inviting temperance groups churches and youth organizations to send delegates. Noted speakers Governor Larabee of Iowa Col George W Baine of Kentucky and others expected. Also mention Ralph Wheelock likely to become Mitchell land office receiver at $3000 salary with possible impact on his paper.
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South Dakota
Huron
Temperance
Young Men’s Christian Association
Larabee
Iowa
Geo. W. Baine
Kentucky
Dakota
Argus Leader
Washington
Ralph Wheelock
Mitchell Republican
Mitchell Land Office
Wheelock
Mrs H M Baker Sent To Asylum After Mental Decline
Local family and friends report Mrs. H M Baker’s mental state worsened over weeks leading to her removal to Yankton asylum. Insanity commissioners met and Sheriff Dwight transported her. Mrs F M Hutchins accompanied her to care for her. Authorities hope dementia is temporary.
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H. M. Baker
Dwight
Yankton
F. M. Hutchins
Intellectual Treat On Truth To Liberty Lecture
Rev J W Willis spoke at the Congregational church delivering a masterly talk on the relation of Truth to Liberty. The discourse featured scholarly logic incisive criticism and well chosen illustrations and was described as unique and eloquent. Those who heard it were delighted and those who missed it missed a great opportunity.
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Congregational Church
Willis
J. W. Willis
Marriage Announcement from Sioux City
Cards announced the marriage of Chas. S. Barnes and Miss Lizzie Rood of Sioux City yesterday. Friends here join with the Rerus- LICAN in wishing Charlie happiness. The couple will reside in Sioux City.
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Sioux City
Chas. S. Barnes
Lizzie Rood
Charlie
City warns against dumping rubbish near school section
City urges residents to stop dumping garbage north of town within limits. Ordinances prohibit disposal near the school area and violators face heavy fines. Take away the garbage to avoid penalties.
Well Provided For Auberich Boy Receives Clothing And Knife
Donors to the Auberich boy provide a suit of clothes suspender hat boots handkerchiefs socks shirt cloth and more He receives a two bladed jack knife with a democrat wish from Chas Taylor The giver notes the boy is German and jokes about the disappearance of Democrats since November The child will keep the knife while awaiting a place to lose it.
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Auberich
Chas. Taylor
Jocks
Charlie
Darwin
Timber culture affidavit guidance from Mitchell Dakota
The notice from the Interior Department’s General Land Office in Washington directs revision of timber culture affidavits and instructs on omitting personal knowledge statements. It also advertises a tax exemption offer and a $100 bounty for planting 1510 trees in Mitchell Dakota to create a grove with long term value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF the Interior
General Land Office
Washington, D. C
Mitchell
Dakota
Timber Culture
F. J. Anderson
Northern Nursery
Mitchell, Dakota
Valentine Social Draws Sturdy Crowd Despite Snow
The Ladies Aid Society of the M E church hosted a Valentine social at Mrs. Frank Weller’s on West Fourth Street. A large, cozy home welcomed guests with songs recitations and a late night refreshments and entertaining games.
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Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Frank Weller
West Fourth Street
Public scrutiny of reporters exposes faults in coverage
The piece argues reporters face harsher public glare than other trades. It notes errors in news accounts are quickly noticed and seen as intentional slights.
County Attorney Stanchfield Speech Missing in Report
The RerPuBLICAN omits county attorney Stanchfield’s Sunday university meeting speech. We now know his address was among the best of the session, and regret the report failed to note this fact. Also, one three year old Clydesdale stallion is offered for sale at once by Ht. F. Rice, Hagerman farm, Badger township, Letcher, Dak.
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Stanchfield
Stanchtfield
Hagerman Farm
Badger Township
F. Rice
Letcher
Dak. H
Ricre
New Deal In Canned Goods At Local Store
Knowles and Pitwood receive a job lot of fresh fruits and vegetables selling at 10c per can. Supplies are going fast. call and buy before they're gone.
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Knowles & Pitwood
Perry township caucus to nominate township officers at Morris school
A caucus will be held next Saturday at the Morris school house in Perry township at 2 p m to nominate candidates for township officers by order of MANY VOTERS Mitchell Feb 20 1889 March 2d four miles west of Mitchell also an auction at L McCurpy place offering horses cows hogs and farming tools with bills. Also testimonials on cough cures and tonics from Ayer and Hood products.
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Baptist Church
G. W. Silke
S. J. Winegar
B.F. Lester
Aggie Welch
Territorial Treasury
Northern Nursery
eMitchell, Dakota
Richard Foote
Plankinton
Foote
Chamberlain
Plankinton Opera House
Richard III
Opera House
Perry Township
Morris School House
Mitchell
L. McCurpy
Williams Australian herb pills advertisement
An advertisement claims Williams Australian herb pills can improve skin tone and brightness for women. It asserts that by taking the pills as directed, languor will fade and eyes will brighten, promising transformation into a more attractive appearance. Sold at a price of 2 cents per box at Gule's.
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Gule
Buckien's Arnica Salve Ad Offers Cure Promise
Advertisement for Buckien's Arnica Salve claims it treats cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and cures piles or money refunded with a 25 cent box price. Sold by S H Seall Ih.
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S. H. Seall- Ih
Druggist Promises Satisfaction Guarantee on Remedies
Merit Wins. We have sold Dr King's New Discovery for consumption Dr King's New Life Pills Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters for years with universal satisfaction. We guarantee them and will refund the purchase price if results are unsatisfactory.
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Dr. King
Dr King
Bucklen
Bailard's Snow Liniment Ad From Marshall Missouri
Mrs Anna Shoemaker of Marshall Missouri recommends Bailard's Snow liniment for rheumatism neuralgia and lame back as indispensable. She encloses one dollar requesting two bottles and asks agent IK KE Gale to send them.
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Anna Shoemaker
Marshall, Mo
Bailard
IK. KE. Gale
Safe investment sale pitch for Dr iSings New Discovery
A guaranteed remedy promise for respiratory ailments sold by a druggist. The ad touts Dr iSing's New Discovery as relieving consumption, bronchitis, asthma, whooping cough, and croup with safe, pleasant taste and reliable results. Free trial bottles are offered at Scallin's drug store.
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Dr. iSing
Scallin’s
Horehound Remedy Promoted by Dr Ward and Ballard’s Syrup
Dr Ward insists horehound is ancient medicine for throat chest and lung diseases. Ballard’s lorehound syrup is praised as best for consumption coughs colds bronchitis and air diseases of throat and chest. Hundreds of physicians use this home remedy with uniformly good results. free sample bottle available from agent K E Gale.
Castoria Endures Through Generations
The advertisement recalls Castoria as a trusted remedy from infancy to motherhood. It emphasizes consistent use for babies, children, and mothers, highlighting emotional constancy and family tradition surrounding the product.
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Sioux Falls
Armory
Vernon
Chicago
Wright
Jos
Harker
Sam Goodwin
Sioux City Journal
John Wanamaker
K. of P
A. H. Daniels
H. Scallin
Germania Association
Ayer
Arza James
University
M. E
Bijou Hills
Scotland
C. B. Clark
S. H. Scallin
Clark
Holy Family
William IE. Irwin
Victoria M.tunis
Sheehan
Irwin
Mitchell Post
Butch
George Bigelow
Hally Conley
John Davis
Willis Davidson
F E Eastman L Hillman
Jane Johnson
G W Ladd
Kosthban
Minna McLamarie
John Moore
Lizzie Schneider
Peter Smith
Martha
D. Hammer
P. M
Eee
Commission
McClatchie
Baker
Northwestern Patents
Northwestern
F. W. Lane
United States
St. Paul
Minnesota
T. W. Lemetx
Duluth
Alex McDougall
John Tonge
Minneapolis
Montana
James H. Steele
Butte City
Brick Press
Woman’s Relief Corps
Goodwin
Knights OF Pythias
Crandly
Damascus
Order of Knights of Pythias
Justus H. Rathbone
Pythias
Damon
Dionysius
Damascus Lodge No. 11
Mitchell Knights
Alexandria
Woo
Knights Silsby
A. W. Adkinson
Runkle
Allen
Brown
Gilman
Martin
Mitchell Cornet
Harmony Lodge No
A. T. Tillibine
W. N. Wheaton
Castle Lodge
Milo White
Albert Eberheart
Thos. Murgartroyd
T. S. Hayes
E. M. Smith
Cyprus Lodge No
H. P. Benjamin
W. L. Knapp
W. J. Hall
G. W. Montgomery
R. A. Lowell
J. K. Wall
A. E. Marsh
Hillegoss
Fred Theil
Kimball
Joseph Loupal
Index
Graphic
Arrus
LICAN
Tinan
Thorndyck
Buline
W. A. Scott
Mitchell Property
Main
Rowley’s
Lawlers
Nooley & Guernsey
van Eps
Scott's
Burr’s
Hammer
Green’s
City of
Hood
Buckien
Hi. Scallin
Castoria
Miss
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