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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1888
Page
12
Reasonable goods at Weil Bros attract shoppers with bargains on dry goods carpets clothing boots and shoes. The ad emphasizes low prices and customer satisfaction as the season’s styles are showcased. Butterick patterns are sold as agents for the brand.
Notice seeks live correspondents and agents for subscriptions in towns where the CAPITAL circulates with 8 percent commissioning. Mentions Mitchell Printing Co and Geo. Rathman moving loans, plus a driving tour of local business notes, insurance receipts, franchise buys, and a surgeon appointment for J. G. V. Parmelee at the Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis line.
N Kratz seeks an experienced tow miller from Ohio ready to move his Mitchell plant if a suitable local site is offered. A $10,000 plant could be secured for a profitable local industry. The notice urges public reporting of deserving cases to mobilize charitable support without naming individuals publicly.
A severe blizzard strands trains and halts business across Dakota towns. Rail routes from Sioux City to St Paul are blocked as snow and wind close roads. officials warn a long thaw and freeze may restore service. Local figures, a banker, editors, and school leaders adapt, while residents endure the historical storm.
A man aimed to prank two bachelor friends by posting Small Pox Here on his gate. Neighbors fled in fear as papers, social calls, and a doctor visit followed while the host watched from a window and his intended guests never arrived.
A tale from the Republican describes two gay young gentlemen who canceled a Sunday dinner date with a married man to take a sleigh ride. Snowdrifts caused two crashes, the team bolted, and the wreck cost about $75, paid by the pair who vow to buy a rig next time.
Timber culture affidavits sworn before notaries must state sworn in office and county of appointment as well as district of land. applications not compliant will be rejected. Also list of uncalled letters at Mitchell post office ending January 10 and notice to say advertised. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised with customer guarantees.
A fierce January blizzard disrupted Friday and Saturday, stranding students and teachers inside city schools with provisions sent to them. Officials and residents faced drifting snow, closed telegraph services, and stretched trains while rescuers aided frightened children and families.
The Republican files recall early January storms of 1886 including a two day blockade and blizzard followed by severe weather. A February 1885–86 period brought bitter cold from the 17th to 29th. Prof Foster’s forecast of the worst storm around the 18th proved partly right. sleet and snow followed a freezing rain.
The school invited two delegates Florence Barber and Maude Silsby to Sioux Falls to form a high school oratorical association for Dakota but they could not attend due to blockade. Tyre Society names Florence Barber president Willie Edgerton vice president Matthew Smith secretary and Mattie Foster treasurer for winter term. Excelsior Society elects Mattie Spangler president Celeste Coughlin vice president Alicia Mayo secretary. First programs set for Friday 3 pm and January 20th 3 pm. Both events open to all interested.
An old advertisement extols Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for lung and throat ailments. It claims the product clears air passages and cavities, preventing coughs, colds, croup, pneumonia, and consumption. Priced at 75 cents per bottle and sold by druggists.
The Courier lists under a hundred Griggs county farmers as part of a creamery push and reports 1,045 cows with 200 credited to R. C. Cooper. Farmers are urged to join soon to be served by the creamery. The Bismarck Tribune notes creamery success where established, highlighting profits for rural producers and the value of diversified farming.
The Hon. John D. Lawler of Mitchell filed bonds and took the oath as Dakota state treasurer. Treasurer Raymond closed his books and prepared to transfer the office though Lawler did not arrive as expected. Officials at the capitol expect Lawler to arrive soon with his wife and daughter remaining in Mitchell until early next month.
Pleasant Ridge residents report Mrs S McMaster’s brief visit and return to Mitchell on the 8th amid 24 below zero conditions. Snow shoes by Mr R Evans, three pairs daily used called daisies. Stock is healthy and well fed. Miss M E Wright and Miss Lillie Pine schools show good attendance and progress.
An editorial tale recounts a blizzard night as the Republican editor seeks shelter after getting stranded on Third Street. After failed attempts to reach home, he is turned away by J Thunnissen, finds hospitality with Mr and Mrs Grant, and ends with the loss of an overshoe and the recovery of a second shoe.
Ransom Post No 6 of the Grand Army of the Republic met to honor H L Weir with unanimous resolutions. They express sorrow for his death, extend sympathy to his wife and orphaned children, and request publication of the resolutions in city papers and copies to the bereaved family. Committee signatures R Robinson H W Kress J M Adams.
Rogers the liveryman says the damage to the rig, reported as 75 dollars, is only ten dollars after Sunday afternoon incident.
The Sioux Falls compromise on the local option law seems unlikely to settle the dispute. B B Champion has been picked by saloon owners as the target for an injunction, with lawyers Yuenn Young Polk and Keith drafting the complaint. Champion faces arrest for selling without a license, and the case will go before Judge Palmer at the earliest opportunity, arguing the arrest does not test the law’s validity.
The parties argue the only path to test the new law is a city council license and a defense asserting the law is invalid. Law and order supporters believe the strategy will reveal the desired outcome.
An article argues half of consumption cases stem from kidney disease and uric acid in the blood. It credits Warner's Safe Cure with restoring kidney function and preventing lung damage, citing brompton hospital data and anecdotal recovery stories.
The Minneapolis & St. Louis railway announces round trip excursion tickets to St. Paul for the Ice Palace and Winter Carnival from January 24 to February 2 1888. Return is allowed until February 5 1888. Fare is one fare with 25 cents carnival grounds admission. Inquiries to local agents or S F Boyd G T P A Minneapolis.
Sioux City Journal argues that Dakota should be divided into two states to balance political power between the east and west. It contends rapid western population growth will worsen any imbalance unless territories are subdivided into suitable state units, framing Dakota’s case as a broader western issue. Meal and stabling for 30 cents at Padley’s.
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