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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1890
Page
5
A mixed local page reports a birth in Campbell settled county and a shop repapering plus curtain updates. Ads seek popcorn buyers and a nursery hand with board. Church services were skipped due to an absent pastor while medical tonics and liniments are advertised by L O Gale. Census rates and enumerator pay are listed, with a call for a married nursery worker sought by J Porterfield.
Mrs Fiedler the wife of the missing tailor denies knowledge of his whereabouts and any plan to follow him. She claims she was left with nothing and had to use money sent to return home to settle accounts she knew nothing about. She asserts the furniture was not mortgaged when sold and that the Lyons account was paid. she says he did not take the cow. Pimples boils and other humors are likely when the blood heats. The best remedy is Dr J H McLean's Sarsaparilla sold by L 9.
A Chamberlain fire on Wednesday destroyed a house and trapped Margaret Steere, a former Mitchell resident. She escaped once but returned to retrieve furniture and died in the blaze. Local authorities investigate the cause as residents mourn the loss.
A Mitchell gathering of South Dakota newspaper publishers marked the Dell Rapids Times editor as the lone silk-hatted figure among brothers. The piece touts Syrup of Figs as a superior laxative and promotes Dr. J H McLean's Liver and Kidney Pills for indigestion and headaches sold by L O Gale.
A Vermillion based geologist confirms Mitchell chalkstone and clay as high quality raw materials for cement and pottery. Prof Culver calls the clay the finest pottery clay in the northwest, potentially china grade, with the chalkstone equal to Yankton for cement use. Experts urge prompt local action to establish Mitchell as a manufacturing center.
Senator Johnston of ours from Pierre arrived Saturday with a stiff walking stick after a severe bout with la grippe and rheumatism. He hosted an informal levee at his store, discussed legislative matters, doubted the omnibus bill, favored the apportionment bill, and predicted progress on his delinquent tax bill as the legislature nears its final two weeks of work with long sessions ahead.
Public examiner Blanchard completed the audit of treasurer Flynn's books revealing a deficiency exceeding $11000 accumulated over three years and concealed from county commissioners who settled semi annually. The examiner has held the office since the 8th and turned the office over to new treasurer J. J. Street.
Agent Frank Clemans of Milwaukee tells the Republican the reduced freight rate on the North Western is the same reduction his company has long offered. He says the cut follows a mutual agreement between both companies and has been anticipated for some time.
J E Wells surveyed downtown crowds asking how much cement for sidewalks should be made locally. Responses show broad interest with many favorable orders. supporters say abundant materials and steady demand justify immediate cement works. The piece questions why the cement plant should not be erected now.
Dr J J McLean's Sarsaparilla offered as a remedy for persistent fatigue. The ad claims the feeling of weariness can be replaced by vigor and vitality, with L O Gale listed as the seller.
Public examiner Blanchard returned from the Black Hills and spoke on the Flynn defalcation in Custer County. The loss exceeded $12,000, though accounts showed proper balances and regular reporting prior to the recent business failure. The defalcation began after his first election and continued quietly, with the county’s auditor and commissioners initially unaware.
The piece argues farmers pay high taxes, suggesting that boosting acre productivity lowers tax burden. It cites poor seed, scrub stock, and old implements as causes of high taxes, and claims purchasing better seed, livestock, and a Deering binder and mower could cut costs by improving harvest efficiency.
Advertises Bucklen’s Arvica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and eruptions with piles guaranteed or money refunded. Price 2F cents per box. For sale by B.H. Real.
The Land Office lists outcomes across several case groups. In contested cases Costello, Boesen, Downs, Ray, and Janson see rulings for claimants. other contestants Williamson, Sowers, and Jenks obtain favorable commission decisions. Fraud suspensions are lifted for Prescott, Riddle, Owen, Smith, and others. Ex parte approvals for patenting cover Peterson, Eberly, Owen, Ginsbach, Nolte, Gibson, Nilson, Corocoran, and Ford. Appeals, including Wright, Wanga, McCallum, Leland, Ingles, Michalek, Jordan, Meiners, Hanson, Shedd, Pratt, Affleck, and Moore, move to the Interior Secretary.
Rosedale residents hear of a caucus at the Stone school house on Friday afternoon Feb. 28 to nominate town officers. Geese and crows that appeared last week have been driven south by this week’s cold. Frank Williams finished a fifty foot well supplying ample water. John and Lizzie Moore visit friends in Ison Homme County. Geo Wright travels from the Hot Springs and is due this week. C I Mitlimore chosen secretary of the County alliance formed at Alexandria last week. Mrs F Waite visits her mother Mrs Bates.
Telegrams from general officers announce new freight rates for the Northwestern line set to take effect March 5th or 6th and Milwaukee telegrams confirm immediate application. A Thursday noon runaway on Main Street ended with D. Carpenter injured after his buggy shaft failed. He was treated at home, improving steadily, while Dr. Levey attended to head and shoulder wounds. A second collision on the south side occurred earlier in the week.
Praised by users as a pure medicine that cures liver and kidney issues and purifies blood. Promises malaria relief, headache, constipation, and indigestion cures with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold at Scallin's drug store for 50 cents or 1.00 per bottle.
A SC woman writes that her labor was shorter and less painful than on two prior occasions astonishing physicians. She thanks Mother’s Friend and notes it is worth its weight in gold. Address The Bradfield Reg. Co Atlanta Ga for particulars. Sold by H. Scallin.
Adamant letters from Mr Mor tis Newark Ark and Jesse Middlewart Decatur Ohio tout Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. They credit the medicine with curing lung abscesses and preventing death, noting doctors had given up. Free sample bottles offered at Scallin’s drug store.
An old advertisement claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the teething remedy of choice. It asserts the product relieves pain and cures dysentery diarrhea griping and wind colic while praising its universal use by mothers for forty years. The price is listed as 25 cents per bottle.
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