Mitchell town notes and local updates in brief
Local briefs report births and illnesses, farm sales and tenancy, new business deals, and community notices. Mentions include a girl born to Mr and Mrs James Spears, farm purchases by M G Swatman, and I C Burns selling grocery stock. Also notes marriages, divorces, public works, and evolving town commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Spears
David Hammer
M. G. Swatman
Aurora County
D. M. Powell
Geo. A. Johnston
Masonic Aid Associaion of
Yankton
W. R. Millham
W. Frost
Brookings College
Pierre
Paul Page
Butte
Carl Murner
California
Hood
I. C. Burns
M. Smith
A. Hitch
Busi
Popular Amusements and Moral Reflections at Baptist Service
Rev. Teall preached on the sacredness of Mosaic law citing Deuteronomy and the rule that all creation has meaning. He warned against perverting conscience and urged vigilance against creeping sin while noting city improvements and a big upcoming spring lumber trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Teall
Baptist Church
God
Christ
University Chapels Honors Washington with Student Pageant
The University chapel hosted a Tuesday evening celebration in honor of Washingtons 161st birthday. D A band led a procession of figures in ancient costumes while Henry Bowles portrayed Washington. Acts included Miss Brashear and six dancers, Miss Sue Clark as Mrs Browning, Prof Shurtlett in chalk talk, and Chas Warren singing Old Black Joe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Chapel
Washington
George
Martha
D. A
Henry Bowles
Misses Lee
Leo. Houston
Father Time
Miriam
Miss Brashear
Patrick Henry Lewis Friars
Benedict Arnold
Talleyrand
Frank Mayes
C. J. Potter
Madam DeStuel
Clara James
Blanche Mayes
Will Caton
Browning
Sue Clark
Shurtlett
Florence Nightingale
Alice Doty
Mary Anderson
Arthur Erkle
Mark Twain
Chas. Warren
Joe
All the Difference in the World
A rural tale contrasts two Hanson county settlers, one failing after four cows and a mortgaged farm, the other arriving eleven years ago, expanding to 320 acres with barns and a new residence. He worked all seasons yet found time to enjoy himself, while the other laments hardship in South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria Herald
South Dakota
Hanson County
Taylor Township
Advertised Letters at Mitchell Post Office
List of uncalled letters as of Feb 18 1893 including Mrs Ff M Allen Mr T Brodsley Mr Frank Brier Newton George Charles Johnston G B Mason J Morrill J J Ryan Charles H Smith Ek Skerry Jacob Wischetter Mr A Thompson J. W. Beattie P. M. Callers must say advertised. unclaimed letters in two weeks go to dead letter office. Also promotes Syrup of Figs as a laxative for family use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Allen
Ff M Brodsley
T Brier
Frank George
Newton Johnston
Charles Mason
G B McClaney
L P Morrill
J & Ryan
J J Smith
Charles H Skerry
Ek Wischetter
Jacob Thompson
J. W. Beattie
P. M
Keystone Watch Case Co introduces secure ring protection
The Keystone Watch Case Co of Philadelphia, the world’s largest watch case maker, adds a new securing ring to the Jas Boss filled and other cases. The ring cannot be twisted or pulled off, guarding against pickpockets and accidents from old style bows held by friction.
Chicago Population Rapidly Grows After Destruction
The piece notes Chicago's quick rebound to about 1,200,000 residents after the 1871 fire and cites merchant Peter Van Schaack praising St Jacobs Oil as a remarkable remedy for rheumatism neuralgia and related pains. It also mentions an offer for the Official Portfolio of the World’s Columbian Exposition via The Charles A Vogeler Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peter, van Schaack
Northwest
St. Jacobs
Charles A. Vogeler Co
BalTimore
Seed Quality and Seed House Reliability Cited by Farmer
A farmer notes seed luck affects crops and emphasizes choosing seed from a reliable seed supplier. D M Ferry Co of Detroit is praised as a trusted leader offering an annual digest of gardening knowledge. The 1893 edition is advertised as free on request. Also advertised is a salve claim priced at 25c per box, with refund if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Ferry & Co
Detroit
Mich
Quietus on Kling Institutions Closes Dens and Printing Move
Mayor Welch ordered the closure of gambling dens after a recent incident. Marshal Kintigh was directed to keep them shut. Mt. Vernon News transfers to H. M. Burns who opens a printing plant and continues publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Garey and
Betts
Mt. Vernon
Mitchell court summons Hunter in debt case action
The state of South Dakota greets George W. Hunter and summons him to answer a February 17 1893 complaint filed in Davison County. If he fails to respond within 30 days the plaintiff will obtain judgment for 175 dollars plus 10 percent interest from August 1 1890 plus costs. Preston and Hannett represent the plaintiff in Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hunter
South Dakota
A. D
Mitchell
Davison
S. D
Main Street
Preston & Hannett
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Larson
Nee. Esterly
Iends
Bridgewater
Rank Ghman
Sadie Davenport
American Express Com
W. W. Bennett
Will
A. M. Bovndle
C. Burns
Geo. EF. Logan
Tom
B. van Alstine
Honey Magday
Fr. W. Stilwell
Susie Stilwell
Lee
Union Town
Phuraday
Milwaukee
M. E. Parsonage
AR. Boggs
Seemeston
Pir
Geo
Stewart
Hall
C. Ellis
C. Ellis and Sons.c. G. and H. Ols
J. G. Felwig
Josephine Booth
Wade Booth
Hurley
Lackner
Msion
Laeck- 411
Congregational Church
Pbotch
A. H. Pehrson
John Sutter
Alexandria
Secigar
Chamberlain
Parkston
Guy Crawford
Bessie J. Dean
Victor Township
Letcier
Bender Bros. Co
T. Hayck
Nels Jensen
Austin Carver
Hull
Iowa
A. B. Seaton
Orlando
Florida
New York Life Insurance Company
S. D. Cook
Life
P. T. McGovern
Northwestern
Opera House
A. M. Lockhart
J. K. Smith
C. F. Raymond
T. C. Maxwell
Rock Rapids
Father Maher
Holy Family Church
H. H. Marrall
The
Iowa Methodist
Ely
Denver
Martha Washington
Mamie Foley
S.gf V
J. G. Helwig
Fred Mess
John Huysett
John Wilkinson
John Lord
Wm. Wilkinson
Frank Rowley
John Coon
H. Lake
W. V. Fletcher
Wilson Griffith
John Q. Anderson
Peter Smith
Dr. Green
Geo. T. Miller
University
Keystone Watch Case Co
Philadelphia
Rathbun & Whitman
L. O. Gale, Bugcist
City
Mitchell, S. D
Mitchell - National - Bank
U.S
A. BB. Hager
Champeny Block
Bucklen
S. H. Scallin
State OF
Fourth Judicial Circuit
James Halin
Davison County
Mons
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