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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1886
Page
5
Holiday season promotion by Weil Brothers touts low prices and limited time offers. The notice emphasizes eager buyers and urges quick action to take advantage of seasonal advertising deals.
Open House Monday for the installation of Ransom Post G A R officers. Geo Silsby as P C and others installed. Commander Silsby spoke on the order, Mrs Curl offered remarks. Coffee and refreshments, music, and war songs followed. A relief fund collection was taken.
A notice indicates back subscriptions payable to an entity have been sent out and attention is drawn to a settlement. The report notes aging payments and seeks resolution of the outstanding balance.
Local notes report the territorial fair move to Mitchell with aims for permanent location and forty acres for grounds. Citizens discuss funding public buildings and support for the Territorial Society while relations with Bat territory are noted and sympathy sent to Mitchell on a loss.
Marshal Durell traced a telegram to arrest Chris Singer a German with a dark mustache after a noon train departure. Scotland reports Singer and Thomas Campbell assaulted Thos Campbell in a saloon, Campbell died from his injuries, Singer fled toward Mitchell and remains at large for murder.
Service of notice of contest is made by publication and a similar affidavit must be furnished. GEO B Everart Register Mitchell South Dakota December 28 1885.
Rev Dr Brush reports a New England Organ valued near $300 donated to the University along with a substantial subscription. The Mitchell term closed December 18 1885 with strong attendance and solid progress. The next term begins January 12 1886 with steam apparatus in place and extended facilities. Public schools report 1885 term ending December 18 with teachers listed and winter term starting January 4 1886.
The Land Office reports several decisions: A. E. Lichtenstein wins against Mary Hennesy over land parcels. E. B. Dobson’s final proof is rejected for lack of residence and cultivation proof. Mary E. Berger later known as Mrs Funk loses after marriage interrupted proof. David Davidson listed as adverse claimant. Wm. Meilke loses to Owen O’Brien with entry canceled and Wm. Green must reprove after five years residence. Joseph Mixter’s case favored. A hay-stack fire on A Platner’s farm caused a street scare. firemen from local hose company saved buildings with prompt action. Origin of fire undetermined.
Justice Abbey officiated two marriages in his district: John M. Peacock wed Lill M. Milrose of Douglas county, who then left for the east, and A H Platner, son of A Platner, married Annie Hammond at the Platner home. A local land office directive then recalls new affidavit rules for notices of publication effective July 31 and October 30, 1885.
Simeon Bidwell offers ten dollars reward for the apprehension and conviction of the thief who broke into his home in Lisbon Township and stole a hard coal heating stove. Attorney W. L. Warren will attend to the matter.
Our representative Hon. Robert Dott has come back from Huron with strong hopes of winter admission. The schoolhouse No. 2 literary society thrives, drawing crowds from long distances every Thursday. Morgan Dott and Sheldon enjoy ample water from Hubert Thompson's drilled source. Farmers are erecting larger houses and barns this fall, signaling progress for the country and its people.
Clements Bear & Co of Chicago claim $20,000 in the Bidwell & Co failure at Egan Moody county. Attorney C H Dillon, Esq. was telegrammed Sunday night to protect the claim. Judge Tripp has granted a divorce to Mrs. A Flint for non support and restored her maiden name Carmelia Perry, sister of local Perry brothers.
Sealed bids for the location of the Territorial Fair season of 1886 will be considered at the Dakota Board of Agriculture meeting in Aberdeen on January 12, 1886. Bids must be secured and forwarded to Secretary W. F. T. Bushnell, Huron, Dakota, by January 9. President C. A. Buiss and Secretary Bushnell preside.
The Pleasant Ridge Sunday School elected W. Griffith as Superintendent and A Nabinger as Assistant Superintendent for the coming year. Willie Nabinger becomes Secretary and Treasurer, Arthur Mehner Librarian, J B Ewart Bible class teacher, Mrs L H Nabinger Infant class teacher, with A J N Loretta noted. Dak Dec 25 1885. Dr M Halphide.
Dr Halphide promises relief to those afflicted with eye diseases. He is permanently located in Mitchell, Dakota Territory, and ready to treat all eye conditions. May God bless you in faith.
Justice Abbey presided Tuesday over the Territory against G W Richardson on a complaint by B P White. White alleged Richardson promised to have breaking done and was paid for it, but the work never occurred. Richardson claimed he only arranged for another to do the breaking and he returned the money. he was discharged after unclear testimony. A E Hitchcock defended, D A Faust prosecuted for the Territory.
C W Enman announces readiness to lease part of the Mielenz Bros ice house for the 1886 season. He invites business houses and private parties to contact him after January 1 to discuss liberal arrangements for season-long ice delivery.
Beulah Christmas gatherings fostered warm reunions as families hosted relatives from Mr Hunt’s to Mrs Cooley’s. A Beulah Valley school event drew Lisbon township guests with songs recitations and orations led by W Griffith. Santa Claus visit funded by Chicago church uplifted many children and Miss Jennie West drove the effort.
The Mt Vernon Dakota item notes James P Pinkham of Minneapolis gave a grand temperance lecture at the church to a full house. It also lists local movements including T K Daugherty leaving for Jaynesville Iowa to visit relatives and a temporary shop change by Mr Stem ler. O E Garmony and wife relocate to Mitchell while Mrs EB Cooley and Miss Delia Brandt head to Decorah Iowa. Frank Felt and wife plan Mason City visit. Samuels Price add shop machinery this winter.
The Evangelical Alliance oversaw a world observing week of prayer starting January 3. Local clergy plan a union service at the Presbyterian church from Monday evening with sermons by Rev. C B Clark S J Winegar A A Brown and J W Torrence. A follow up open discussion is planned each night urged for strong attendance.
A collection of sharply worded quotes from 19th century physicians about medicine’s limits and dangers. Notable remarks include Mott on unreliable remedies Rush on widespread diseases and Cooper on the mortally frail state of care. The text also cites Dio Lewis and a proverb linking doctors to coroner inquiries.
A collage of brief notices including a winter surveying tip from County Surveyor H J Binaim, a testimonial from Rev. Geo Thayer of Bourbon Ind about Shilohs Consumption Cure, other Shilohs remedies, a dancing school by Mrs A L Gordon with schedule, and a generic salve advertisement by Tammer & Hammer.
A collection of advertisements shows W. H. Letcher & Co offering free delivery within the incorporation after July 12 1007 AUUL and promoting a $50 choice residence lot. Other listings cite Hitchcock Bros and Marston & Co selling stores, offering money to loan on farms, and Hauser Electric Bitters promoted as a cure and tonic. The Oshkosh Lumber Company advertises coal prices through January 1 with Armco lower than rivals. Dr King’s New Discovery touted for coughs, biliousness, and digestive issues with free trial bottles at Hammer & Hammer’s Drug Store.
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