Scallin's drug store themed town notices revive trade
Local shoppers are urged to visit Scallin's drug store for toys, gift books, lamps, periodicals, school supplies, coal, and watches. A. I. Pehrson offers fine watch repairs. Various town news items mention a bakery sale, coal from Fullerton Lumber, a new Comus club at the armory, rail and office changes, and residents planning for spring housing demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scallin’s
Davison
J. O. Bard
Bard
Ed Foley
C. Rhoades
LaSalle
Illinois
Fullerton Lumber Company
Armory
Scallin
Scallin’s Drug and Jewelry
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
J. W. Sherrill
Rosedale
D. Olmsted
Champeny Bros
Mme
Dve
Aurora County
Capt. Logan
Father Brown
Corporal Ball
Hazelton
Chas. Winchester
P. O. Mitchell
Dak
Smith& Prescott
Champeny
Gilbert
Crawford
Taylor Rogers Wedding at University Hill Unites Carrie Rogers and Prof O H Taylor
The spacious EH B Rogers residence on University Hill hosted the wedding of Miss Carrie Rogers to Prof. O H Taylor of the university with Rev B Clark officiating. About forty friends attended, gifts were exchanged, and the couple moved to their new home at Fifth and Rowley streets. Cupid’s bow is linked to the couple’s earlier hospital aid after the university fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. BE. Wyckoff
A. W. Adkinson
L. A. Sout
V. Parmelee
C. J. Mordoff
Geo. Eastman
Geo. A. Silsby
Mesdames R. N
University
Taylor
Rogers
Cupid
Farmers From Michigan And Illinois Move To Davison County
Two new substantial farmers, Mr. Tuckey of Michigan who bought land near Mt. Vernon, and Mr. Hall of Illinois who rented the old Needham farm, are exploring Davison County as a desirable spring settlement. The article touts soil and local advantages to attract more settlers and urges real estate men to showcase their bargains for Dakota locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison County
Tuckey
Michigan
Mt. Vernon
Hall
Illinois
Needham
Dakota
Five Winter Lectures At Congregational Church
The Congregational church schedules five winter lectures from January to March. Topics include Scotland in story and song, General Grant and the war for the union, The water marks of the bible, John Wesley or the victory of Evangelism, and Siam. Lecturers are President Beaton, Prof. Updyke, P. E. Holp, D.S. McCaslin, and Dan F. Brady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Scotland
General Grant
John Wesley
Siam
Beaton
Prof. Updyke
P. E. Holp
D.S. McCaslin
Dan
F. Brady
Fortune heir to vast Vassar estate to pursue claims
D. G. Samarindycke, long-time local businessman from Sioux City, is named one of seventeen heirs to the Vassar estate in New York. He will travel east in February to establish his claims before the surrogate, with portions of the estate including Vassar college property and other holdings in New York and Philadelphia potentially yielding a substantial share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Samarindycke
Sioux City
Vassar
New York
Vassar College
Philadelphia
Booth Bros Man Takes Regional Route for Marley Allen Firm
Clay Booth of Booth Bros travels for Marley Allen Co of Chicago alongside C T Chandler who irremains with the firm but limits westward travel to Sioux Falls. Chandler stays, Booth covers southern Minnesota northern Iowa and southeastern Dakota with Will Snow assuming new duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Booth
Booth Bros
Marley, Allen & Co
Chicago
C.T. Chandler
Mr. Chandler
Sioux Falls
Mr. Booth
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakota
Will Snow
Real Estate Market Shows Increased Farm Land Demand
Real estate activity rises with notable farm land demand. W Gillis sold 400 acres near Saturday at eight dollars per acre. A B Hager bought the southeast of 23-104-61 of John Smith. J N Crow closed a strong trade recently and has another in progress, with several dealers nearing completion.
Organize a Board of Trade for Mitchell Dakota
The city of Mitchell should form an organization to manage the year ahead and keep its status as a leading Dakota city. The Republican party suggests holding a meeting soon to take action and "rustle" this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Dakota
Rpublican
Auction sale of dry goods by Johnston and Burns
Johnston and Burns will auction their entire dry goods stock starting Saturday January 5 at 1 30 p m and continue daily until sold. About 12 000 worth of goods all without reserve. Includes ladies and children's cloaks hats caps underwear gents furnishings dress goods silks satins and fine shoes Reed & Reynold Bros.Address not given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston & Burns
Reed. & Reynold Bros
New Year Happenings and Eclipse Observed in City
New Year was observed with business closings and a public eclipse visible for about an hour through smoked glass. A social gathering at the Alex Mitchell featured Mrs Shaw and numerous young ladies, with dancing to Prof Jackson's orchestra and light refreshments. Fireworks and bells marked the moment as 1888 faded and 1889 began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Mitchell
Mrs. Shaw
Edgerton
Gilbert
Wedehase
Stanchfield
Grant
Denton
Bracy
Moore
Couglin
Applegate
Killan
Calhoun
Joss
Prof. Jackson
Soiree of the Social Hour club praised by observer
An escaped sophomore in town reported on a holiday dance by the Social Hour club. He described a grand event with a fashionable crowd, a well timed start at 8 30 and a midnight close, noting the ensemble performed admirably and the floor managers faced late trouble as the reporter admitted his own disheveled state and limited vocabulary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern University
Averus- Lican
Bean Monde
Esprit du Corps
West
Lucky Numbers Drawing Prizes at Gale's Yesterday
Gale's held a drawing yesterday with prizes including Drawing 156 and lucky numbers 88, 109. Unclaimed prizes must be claimed within four weeks, otherwise a new drawing in that series will be held and tickets should be kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale’s
Card of Thanks and Sioux Falls fair talk
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends for kindness after a be reavement. The Sioux Falls meeting discussed securing the territorial fair with railroads bringing lumber in free. Mitchell pushes to regain the fair, while directors are believed unlikely to relocate there again due to hotels and accommodations. Also notes E H Fletcher moving to Yankton origin, Ed Foley continuing bakery at Itheades stand with a restaurant and confectionery opening soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
E. H. Fletcher
Sioux City
Yankton
Mr. Garvin
Western Loan and Trust Company
Mayhew House
Prof. Wakefield
Ed. Foley
Itheades
Holiday Weddings in Mitchell City and East Ethan
In Mitchell City at J. C. Walrath’s home on December 31 Rev. B Clark joined William J Healey and Anna Craig in a private ceremony with relatives present. The couple will reside at the Walrath residence. Christmas day wedding near Ethan at Father Spink’s saw William E Spink wed Annie E Holt in a scene of gifts and a grand dinner prepared by Mrs Spink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Walrath
B. Clark
Wm. J. Healey
Anna Craig
Mitchell
J. O. Walrath
Healey
Walrath
Father Spink
Ethan
Rev
H.J. Curl
Wm. BE. Spink
Annie E Holt
Mother Spink
Mitchell Mail Service Expands Pouch Routes and Departures
An Alexandria pouch on the east bound train leaves at 11 p.m. and returns at 5 30 a.m. A Northwestern freight pouch connects Hawarden and Huron with the Omaha train at 2 p.m. These mail additions give Mitchell strong facilities. Incoming mails arrive from Chicago and St Paul at 5 30 a.m., 10 45 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 m., 2 10 p.m., 3 10 p.m., 6 30 p.m., and 7 p.m., with routes from Sioux City Yankton Milwaukee and other local points. one outgoing mail is sent with each incoming.
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Alexandria
Northwestern
Hawarden
Huron
Omaha
Mitchell
Chicago
St. Paul
Sioux City
Sioux Falls
St. Pau
Yankton
Milwaukee
Bismarck
Blizzard Letters and Mild October Contrast in Winter News
One year after a half sheet from the Repud- LICAN describing a December storm that blocked mails and telegraphs, October now brings mild air and clear skies. The coldest point this winter was 9 above zero with only three days below 18 above, per citizen observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repud- Lican
Men Visit President-elect Harrison in Indianapolis
Messrs H L Bras and RE Malmsberry returned from an east trip with a call on President-elect Harrison in Indianapolis. They found him alone at about 8 PM and shared a brief friendly chat. He expressed interest in Dakota and hoped to help soon. He impressed the callers with his favorable view of Dakota's situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
H. L. Bras
RE. C. Malmsberry
Harrison
Indianapolis
Dakota
Major Wallace Dies at 38 in Mitchell South Dakota
George M. Wallace familiarly known as Major Wallace was born September 3 1825 in Thetford Vermont. He moved with family to Illinois in 1838 later relocating to Dakota in 1882 seeking health relief and settled at Wessington Springs then Mitchell where he resided until his death on Christmas Day. He contributed to Mitchell by building homes and serving on the board of education seeking prudent city improvement. Survived by his widow and son Herbert J Wallace treasurer of Jerauld county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Wallace
Major Wallace
Thetford
Vermont
LaSalle County
Illinois
Harlville
George M
Dakota
Wessington
Springs
Mitchell
Board of Education
Herbert J. Wallace
Jerauld County
Public School Report For the Term Endine Dec 2st
Public school report for the term ending December 2st notes enrollment figures, attendance, and progress across departments. Details include teacher assignments, curriculum focus, and forthcoming examinations.
Pleasant Ridge Christmas Eve Celebration and Sunday School Officers
Pleasant Ridge held a Christmas Eve gathering at the schoolhouse with a tree and a musical program led by Mr. and Mrs. W. Griffith and several performers. Santa Claus entertained the crowd. The Pleasant Ridge Sunday school elected new officers for 1889 led by Superintendent A. Nabinger. Names and roles listed. attendance widespread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Ridge School House
Mr. Curl
Pleasant Ridge
A. Nabinger
P. A. Sanders
Wilson Griffith
Carlota Moyer
George Stephens
Willie Nabinger
Money in St C D Cole's clothesline holder venture
Money in St C D Cole's venture grows as his clothesline holder sells across twenty counties in three weeks. George Dennis, his agent, reports active sales to diverse parties who praise its simplicity, durability, and cost. Buyers say ten of twenty purchases range from one to four units, calling it the easiest product to sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Cole
George Dennis
Advertised Letters List From Mitchell Post Office
The weekly posted list shows uncalled letters including Alderson James Bedeau Mrs J Grisline John J Campbell J W Dauchy D F Svreeman A C Guy Mr Chas Jewett CJ Kenedy Hugh Macauley H W Naeffort John Oxgle John Rafig Johann Stemler Lizzie Svevens van Shannon Chase Walker Mrs Edith Wanzer B L Way Charley. If not collected within two weeks they will be sent to the dead letter office. D HAMMER P M Anderson Mrs R A Barnes Mrs Ed Cooley J F Carpenter J S Edwards Miss M Felber Mrs Will Hastings Mr Chas Kellogg A IL Lane Lydia Micherek Johann Nelson Lettie G Raymond Edward Rakek Nels L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Alderson
James Bedeau
J Grisline
John J Campbell
J W Dauchy
D F Svreeman
A C Guy
Chas Jewett
CJ Kenedy
Hugh Macauley
H W Naeffort
John Oxgle
John Rafig
Johann Stemler
Lizzie Svevens
van Shannon
Chase Walker
Edith Wanzer
Politician travelers head to Bismarck and beyond
Ion D. M. Powell started for Bismarck yesterday joined by J G Jones of Chas Mix and J W Cone a clerkship candidate who left this afternoon. They travel via Salem and Oakes. J W White councilman elect Vermillion district and Major Dollard councilman elect Scotland district passed through this afternoon traveling via Aberdeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
D. M. Powell
Bismarck
J.G. Jones
Chas. Mix
J. W. Cone
Salem
Oakes
J. W. White
Vermillion
Major Dollard
Scotland
Aberdeen
Local notices and small-town happenings from Rosedale and Mitchell
No. 84 held by Mrs Ira Lowell of Rosedale drew the fruit and berry dish. No. 36 held by Miss Sophie Wikander of Mitchell drew the silver pickle dish. A jack rabbit hunt yesterday left Paul Page with a broken ankle and a week or ten days of room confinement. Mrs F A Bidwell teaches the grammar school temporarily as Mrs Mills resigns for health reasons. An open air cornet band performance is noted as a New Year event inadvertently overlooked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Lowell
Rosedale
Sophie Wikander
Mitchell
Paul Page
Paul
F. A. Bidwell
Mills
Cornet
Night penmanship and bookkeeping class opens at university
The university night school for penmanship and bookkeeping begins Monday evening the 7th at 7:00 o clock. Directed by O N Taylor, it targets business men and city youths with day jobs, with 24 already enrolled. The program promises clear handwriting and bookkeeping instruction, with details available at The University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. N. Taylor
Postponed exams delay teachers certificates until January
In December 1888 the schedule for teachers exams is postponed to January with the option for those whose certificates expire before the new date to continue teaching. Supt H L Bras notes exams will validate certificate status, and this postponement does not question existing qualifications. Additionally a physician testimonial from L L Gorsuch of Toledo endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure, with a $100 reward for any catarrh cure it cannot achieve when used as directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Bras
Marcheely
Toledo
L. L. Gorsuch
M. D
Summit St
Hall
F. J. Cieney & Co
Props
Local business changes and dissolutions announced
Prof J A Wakefield sells his business college to the university and moves to insurance. Kahn and Baer dissolve with Baer returning to Kentucky while Kahn keeps the old stand. Blanchard and Tannett dissolve. Blanchard continues solo and Blannett teams with W N LElwig. First National offers new memorandum books to patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. JA. Wakefield
Kahn & Baer
Mr. Baer
Kentucky
Mr. Kahn
Blanchard & F Tannett
Blanchard
Blannett
W. N
Lelwig
First National
Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup Offered As Quick Relief
An advertorial claims Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup will positively relieve a cough at once. It emphasizes the product's effectiveness, states it is not an advertising scheme, and notes availability from 8 H. Seallin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. H. Seallin
McKean Liver and Kidney Remedies Promoted
Dr J H McKeans remedies advertised as cures for liver and kidney complaints and related ailments. The notice promotes Tar Wine Lung Balm and pillets for coughs throat and lung diseases, and Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised for quick relief. Railroad tickets offer one fifth fare from Dec 18 to 23 for Horticultural Society meeting in Mitchell. Cis A Keffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H
Chamberlain & Co
Des Moines
Iowa
H. Scallin
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Mitchell
Horticultural Society
Cis
A, Keffer
Consumption Cured by Simple Vegetable Remedy
An elderly physician, retired, claims to possess a vegetable formula for a speedy permanent cure of consumption bronchitis and other throat and lung diseases. He offers to send the recipe free by mail in German French or English with usage directions to all who request it, at W A Noyes 149 Powers Block Rochester NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India
W. A. Noyes
Power
Rochester
N. Y
Swayne’s Ointment Promises Pile Relief and Healing
An advertisement touts SymerToms-Moisture for piles, claiming intense itching and stinging worsen at night and may form tumors that bleed and ulcerate. It asserts Swayne’s Ointment stops itching, heals ulcers, and removes tumors in most cases, offered for 50 cents by Dr. Swayne & Son of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Swaynee Ointment Promises Cure for Eczema Skin Ailments
An old advertisement touts SwaYNeE Ointment as a sole external remedy for eczema, tetter, salt rheum, ringworm, piles, itch, sores, pimples, and all scaly itchy skin eruptions. It claims effectiveness regardless of duration and prices it as a trifling cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swaynee
Lost Township Order No 8 of 48 in Rome Township
Finder please notify township treasurer. The blood may be impure and health affected by thick or thin conditions. Ayer s Sarsaparilla advertised as best remedy. Hood s Sarsaparilla claimed to purify blood and cure catarrh. The little daughter of Mr and Mrs H W Hendrickson died this forenoon at age two years nine months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome Township
A. L. Tibbetts
Ayer
H. W. Hendrickson
Estate of David Kline seeks creditor claims in Dakota Territory
Notice to all persons with claims against David Kline deceased to exhibit their claims with proper vouchers to Charles E. Perry administrator at his Perry township Davison County Dakota home within four months. Dated December 31, 1388.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kline
Perry Township
Davison
Territory of
Dakota
Charles E. Perry
Final Proof Notice for Jona J Wallis Land Claim
Land Office notice from Mitchell Dakota Territory dated January 4 1889 states Jona J Wallis filed for final proof to support his claim for section 14 township 18 range 104. Proof will be taken February 23 1889 before the Register and Receiver at Mitchell with witnesses William Dean CO P Morse L Hillman and A G Pringle to prove residence and cultivation. Opposition or reason why proof should not be allowed may be raised at the time and place with cross examination and rebuttal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell, Cak
Mitchell, D. T
Jona J. Wallis
William Dean and
P. Morse
Hanson Co
L. Fe Hillman
A. G. Pringle
Davison County
Interior Department
M. H. Rowley
Register
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A. I. Pehrson’s
S. H. Scallin
Allen Burdick
Mankato
Epublican
Acleigh
Charlie Wilson
Oming
Wallace
Letcher
Jimmy Spears
Lord
Alexandria Herald
Cocos
Board of Trade
Geo. Wallace
H. J. Wallace
Spine—Holt
Mitchell’s Mail
Mr. Harrison
Public School Report
Ona
H. E. Krarz, Sup’t
Wiltse’s
J. H. McKean
Iles
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