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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1888
Page
7
Fragmentary text from a historical page mentions a barreling event and a tongue related phrase. No clear names, dates, or places are readable to confirm the full item. Further readable context is needed for a precise headline and summary.
The notice highlights Weil Bros as leaders of low prices in dry goods and more heavy on Household staples and fashion items. Champeny Bros announce new stock and a muslin sale upcoming. Other items note local business activity, sheriff and administration matters, and community notices from Mitchell and surrounding areas.
The South Dakota Firemen's Association board adjourned after finalizing a dense agenda. The 190+ events include hose races, ladder contests, foot races, and the wet test with prizes up to 400 dollars.
The daily Rhupnicas reports a strong reception for its blizzard issue and an extra edition. Vendor Van sold one paper per death reported, totaling ten. Applications for copies flood in by mail, signaling a second edition soon. Marked copies have been sent to major papers from Maine to California and to Maj. Kinney and Dr. Kugler.
The piece defines peculiar as Hood s Sarsaparilla differing in remedial agents, proportions, and processing. It argues this makes the medicine honest and reliable and claims unique curative powers. It asserts Hood s Sarsaparilla as the greatest blood purifier ever discovered.
The list of letters remaining uncalled for at the Mitchell post office covers items for Archer Lizzie J Crawford Byron Coffin Chas Aston Bb M Fegan Joseph D Gulickson Julia Hawton L B Hartwell PA Johnson John Johnasin Lizzie Junk Franz Toppin AL Larson Laverne Mohr Francis Morse Mrs C P Neals Mrs Elia Renmerer 2 B Rowley Ed A Robinson Mrs B Stewart B D Shaner A ib Scott Maggie Whitney Mrs H J When calling please say advertised If not called within two weeks they go to the dead letter office Dr Hammunr P M
The remains of the late Mrs Beuzeville, mother of George Beuzeville, who died at Plankinton last week, have been taken to Morrison Illinois for burial. Harrison Globe reports a rumor that the Manitoba will build from Turon to Mitchell, instead of Plankinton, then on to Wheeler.
On the line surveyed southwest of Mitchell a year ago this winter the report is that the rumor has a solid basis. Local observers note the area remains of interest as residents consider possible implications.
A Tuesday evening gathering at the Skating House drew a full crowd for Ye Olde Folks Concert to raise funds for a church bell. Performers included local talent such as Kratz Topping Reno Taylor Goodykoontz and Miss Taylor with pieces ranging from Yankee Doodle to Auld Lang Syne. The event, praised for its witty old time trappings, netted about 75 dollars after refreshments.
An 19th century notice touts bilious remedies with Green's August Flower claiming cures for digestive symptoms. It also promotes Col. Price's lecture on Anarchy at the Court House Tuesday evening the 28th, with admission 25c, proceeds to support the city public library and urges buying tickets to aid the enterprise.
In Justice Court Emmett Dowdell and James Kennedy pleaded guilty to gambling before Justice Abbey Monday and were fined $10.75 each. O. Warfield pleaded guilty to selling liquor without a license and was fined $14 and promised to close his place. Madam Brown and four of her girls were brought before Justice Abbey this afternoon and fined a total of $55 on the usual charge as well as for selling liquor.
Owen J. Browne and Miss Lizzie A. Barnard wed at the bride's parents home in Tobin township with Rev. Winegar officiating. A large crowd gathered for the ceremony and reception. The happy couple faced sorrow as Mrs. Mark Ward, sister of the bride, died that morning.
A Sioux Falls Press digest notes Mitchell hosts the dental firm Geo. P. Dix & Daughter with Miss Dix as a recognized practitioner visiting nearby towns. It highlights her independence and skill in extracting teeth by gas, while the text also lists the March 15 1888 district court jury panels and schedule.
An old physician, long retired, claims a simple vegetable remedy can cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and all throat and lung ailments along with nervous debility. He offers to mail the recipe free of charge in German French or English to anyone who writes requesting it, with full usage directions. W A Noyes Rochester NY.
Train dispatcher Match announces passenger and rail facilities return after ten weeks. No 1 will run to Chamberlain on Saturday February 25. From Monday February 27 Nos 1 and 4 will operate regularly west of Mitchell per timetable.
Their business boomed as K. E. Gales drug store offered free trial bottles of Dr. King s New Discovery. The notice touts the remedy as a cure for coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat ailments drawing immense customer demand.
Advertisement promises rapid relief for tung disease with a trial bottle free and a large size option. Each bottle is warranted.
The snow melts for wagons to return to spring work as the meadows near empty. Sunday school asks for eight Bible figures who died twice and to tell all they know about St Patrick. Citizens attended a Mitchell concert on February 21. J C Cooley visited A Nabinger's. Wm Mehner and wife visited their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Nabinger. Mrs Mehner improves slowly. Mr J Carnes passed through Pleasant Ridge Wednesday morning, brief call at A Nabinger's.
The city operates premier Dakota mail facilities with multiple through and local routes. Chicago through mail arrives at 6 30 a m via Milwaukee with St Paul papers via Mason City and other lines. Through and local Omaha mail reaches by 8 30 a m with St Paul Chicago Sioux City and Omaha matter.
The Omaha to St Paul mail service began Monday with the first arrival. Officials at St Paul must provide prompt southbound mail over this line to improve routes via Mitchell. Mitchell pouches cover Salem Sioux Falls Worthington, aiding delivery to St Paul Sioux City Council Bluffs Huron and beyond.
News reached the city Monday of the sudden death of Mrs. Mark Ward nee Nettie Barnard of Kimball from measles. She had been ill briefly and died last night, shocking friends in this city and vicinity. The day of her sister Lizzie Barnard's wedding to O E Browne was noted as a painful coincidence. Master Perry’s birthday party drew about thirty young guests on the south side with gifts including a silver cup. The White Lake Times reports Mitchell jail prisoners attempted escape but were halted by the jailer. Col Elson will inspect Co I at the Armory tomorrow evening with limited entry for invited attendees.
Auction notice states ten thousand dollars for thirty five cents on the dollar. Encourages buyers to inspect Champeny Bros and Tenry Torvina stock, indicating dry goods and clothing available for sale.
Physicians worldwide recommend Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with glycophosphites as a palatable remedy for consumption bronchitis and wasting diseases. It is praised for improving taste and encouraging children to take the medicine.
An 19th century style advertisement promotes a skin salve claimed to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers fever sores tetter chapped skin chilblains corns and all eruptions. It guarantees money back if not satisfied and offers the product for 25 cents per box sold by L. O. Gale.
An advertisement touts Shilows Vipalizer as a remedy for Constipation Loss of Appetite Dizziness and Dyspepsia. It lists prices of 10 and 50 cents per bottle and notes sale by S. If Seallin.
Davison Bros. and Seaman advertise ready cash for farm loans on improved farms at low interest rates. Call to inquire about a loan.
A report from Woonsocket Times notes the Mrs. Seaman event drew a full house with scarce seating, praising Raymond Man for his budding talent. Proceeds totaled 7 dollars and 52 cents as hosts receive thanks for hospitality.
Champeny Bros. arrived in Mitchell Bakota three years ago and have built a large, well assorted dry goods stock. They worked hard with vigor and honesty, urged local customers to shop with them, and exceeded rival records while driving down high prices of the past.
Ned Galhoun questions Sheridan's citizenship status and a judge's legitimacy while L G C Baylor notes Franklin Foster's feverish illness and travel from Alexandria to Yankton. Foster, en route with Baxter & Co., fell ill and was aided by Mr Taylor on the night train.
Eager merchants report steady trade and rising shopper numbers as spring opens. Farmers anticipate a prosperous year while newcomers arrive by train, and optimism fills the air. Crouse's adds Sing It. Song of the Great Blizzard, Thirteen were Saved, a new arrival priced at 40c.
For Rent. The Hotel known as the Arlington House newly rebuilt. Inquire of JOAN GLEASON, Miney to loan on city property for long or short time. Special low rates of interest for long time on brick or stone business blocks. Davison Bron. & Seaman.
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