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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1892
Page
12
A compact notice list notes taxes due March 1 with penalties, local individuals moving or starting ventures, sales and auctions to watch for, new business openings, and social events. It mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla advertisements, a divorce with custody, and various community happenings, including dances, sales, and infrastructure tidbits.
The G A R W R C and 8 C W entertainment drew a crowded crowd at the courthouse Friday night for a Washington's birthday supper and program. Rev Clark led, Miss Emily Bras sang, Capt Silsby gave a Gettysburg lecture, with map visuals and stirring language for veterans and youth. Proceeds totaled 42 dollars for encampment preparations.
James Leslie eyed as mayor contender and John Crow already in campaign mode while Judge Abbey switches to the Democratic party. A city divine reportedly misled about a singer actress, and plans for carriage parades hint at social intrigue. Editorial moves, a rumored consolidation of Mail and Gazette, and a elopement rumor involving Editor McBride are noted amid theatre critique and post office notices. Letters uncalled for at Mitchell include Adams and others. Brandreth's Pills advertised as a purgative. Dakota Hall association relocates to Mitchell. local ads promise durable overalls and jackets. Frank Keyes captures James Gormley on liquor license charge. detectives present.
Davison county board met February 20 at 9:30 am with J B Davis presiding. They debated superintendent of poor farm bids, approved refunds for tax errors from various townships, and ordered penalties for 1891-1890 assessments. The session included insania case fees, school fund handling, lights for courthouse, and numerous abatements. Public notices and local notices followed with church and community updates.
At its last annual meeting the Dakota Hall Association voted to move its principal office from Plankinton to Mitchell South Dakota. A notice confirms the new address and lists J K Smith as secretary and M H Rowley as president with the date February 13 1892.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for scrofula salt rheum blood poisoning cancerous humors malaria dyspepsia biliousness headaches rheumatism and liver and kidney issues. It claims renewed appetite strength and vitality and warns buyers not to substitute other brands. Prepared by C I Hood & Co Lowell Mass. Six bottles for 95 cents.
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