Sparks, Steele, and reform tales in 1886 notes
The Mitchell Capital reports Col. W F Steele sent to Washington to oppose Sparks and notes Civil Service reform gaining ground in Washington. It cites Peter B Sweeny’s return to New York, California patent rulings against Sparks, and predicts Senator Sherman’s reelection in Ohio. Blair bill to fund 77 million for common schools in states and territories likely passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
Territories
Congress
Storms Hit Central Plains and Eastern States
A heavy snow storm impacted Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin Illinois Nebraska Kansas and Missouri while North and South Dakota escaped the worst. Heavy rains drenched the eastern region causing record downpours across multiple states and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Iowa
Wisconsin
Illinois
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Dakota
Dakota Lingers Between Discontent and Statehood Drive
The Dakota outlook is unsettled as national bills and local political shifts spark debate. Editorials press unity for statehood, praise new Yankton hospital leadership, and defend senators against bitter inner clashes while urging steadfast support for the Washington effort.
The Genus Deadbeat in Mitchell Business Life
A local critique profiles a habitual nonpayer named Ife who dodges debts for five years, banks at multiple stores, advertises, subscribes to newspapers, and criticizes others while refusing to settle accounts. The Mitchell Printing Company plans to remove him from credit, placing him on a city blacklist and demanding payment upfront.
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Ife
Mitchell
Mitchell Printing Company
Death of John B. Raymond at Fargo Special
John J. Raymond died at 4:30 this afternoon from typhoid pneumonia after a brief illness. He was born December 5, 1844 in New York, served in the Illinois infantry, later became U S marshal for Dakota, and served as a territory delegate to Congress. He was mourned as genial and loyal to Dakota, with efforts toward its progress and a strong personal epitaph from the Yankton Press editor.
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Raymond
City
Northwest
Sabin
Washington
Council Bluffs
Congregational
Mr. Raymond
New York State
Illinois
Thirty-first Illinois Infantry
John A. Logan
Vicksburg
McPherson
South
Dakota
Yankton Press
Isis
Campbell
South Dakota
John W. Corbin
Mitchell
Davison
Diota
N. W
Mitchell, D. T
A. D
Indra & Bingenheimer
Beulah Resident Defends Rulings Amid Dakotan Debate
A Beulah resident in Douglas county sends a letter to Mr. Sparks praising the course taken and arguing that rural settlers largely support the rulings. He claims to be an early settler and notes land ownership by business and professional men outside rail towns.
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South Dakota
Struck by Seasickness Aboard the Dolphin Trial
The commentary notes the navy’s men rarely go to sea to stay healthy at sea. The Dolphin crew reportedly suffered severe seasickness on its trial voyage. It is unlikely the Dakota question returns to the Senate before Monday next.
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The
Dolphin
Senate
Mitchell City Notes 1885 Growth and Public Improvements
The Republican outlines about two hundred thousand dollars in improvements in Mitchell during 1885 including business buildings, a bank, elevator, hotel additions, and a new post office. It records residence upgrades, city improvements totaling ten thousand, and a grand total of one hundred ninety one thousand five hundred dollars. The article lists numerous named individuals and firms involved and notes a strong upcoming year with active school and choir developments.
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Mitchell
L. O. Gale
O.T. Letcher
Putnam & Co
M. H. Rowley
Milwaukee
D. Cook
Republican
M. F. Thompson
Mitchell Foundry
St. Rosenthal
C. J. Shaw
KE. F. Bond
Same
Geo
Silsby
Ss. A. Bowes
New House
C.s. Armin
L. Q. Hardesty
N. C. Preston
Addition
L. Andrews
Ahern
Winsor
Sere Ee
el Ett Bree OU
J. N. Crow
Ar Ee
Dare
Ositovet
Maj. Wallace
R.d.owens
H. McCormick
Ana
O. Ordway
Ae Tee
Gail Rathbun
Tate
Geo. Burrington
O. R. Betts
Sen Cates
W. Snow
W. Taylor
Saar
J. M. Durell
Board of Health
Davison Co
Mitchell, Dak
Davison County
Floods and damages sweep Driftwood to Susquehanna regions
Reports from Pittsburg and towns along the Driftwood and Sangamon creeks describe a record flood caused by heavy rains and snow. Logs break loose, bridges and dams in danger, towns like Cameron and Lockhaven inundated, roads cut, telegraph lines down, and expected lumber losses near three million dollars. In Williamsport and Wilkes-Barre, river levels rise and fall with heavy damage reported.
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Pittspurg
Bradford
Sangamon
Philadelphia & Erie Railroad
Cameron
Hunt's Run
Lockhaven
Susquehanna River
Penn Canal
Williamsport
Market Square
Court House
Methodist Sunday School Annual Meeting Report
The annual meeting details a thriving Sunday School with 130 members and 118 average attendance. It raised 130 for all purposes, including 21 to the missionary and 24 to the MEE educational fund. Sixteen members achieved perfect attendance including Stella Farnham Walter Farnham Eugene Farnham Agnes Tenney Charley Tenney Lou Tenney Lewellyn Sage Dale Sage Ora Sage Horace Kratz Bessie Kratz Eddie Blanchard and four officers.
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Methodist Sunday School
MEE
Stella
Walter
Eugene Farnham
Agnes
Charley
Lou Tenney
Lewellyn
Dale
Ora Sage
Horace
Bessie Kratz
Eddie Lanchard
Elk Point 1885 Improvements Reach Forty Nine Thousand
Elk Point improvements for 1885 totaled nearly $50 000 as local progress notes report in the Dakota and Dakotans. The piece highlights new ventures in Sioux Falls and Watertown, a new bank with Col Mark W Sheafe as vice president, and industrial activity at Harney Peak Tin Mining.
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Elk Point
Ladies of Bismarck
Kimball Index
Sioux Falls
Burlington
New National Bank
Watertown
Mark W.sheafe
Devils Lake
Buffalo County
School of Mines
Rapid City
Wim. Bremer
Aberdeen
East
Milwaukee
Chicago
Pokwana Press
G. W. Sanborn
E. M. Bond
Bijou Hills
Bond
Fred Bauman
Lincoln County
Itching Treatment Promises Skin Cure With CuTicura
A warm CuTicura Scar path and single CuTicura application, daily use of CuTICURA RESOLVENT to purify blood and calm skin, claimed to speedily cure Kezema Tetter Ringworm Psoriasis Lichen Pruritus Scald Head Dandruff and other itching humors when other remedies fail.
Eczema Cure Praised By Edinburgh Mother
Anton Bossmier of Edinburgh Indiana credits Curicura Remedies with curing his child’s eczema after other doctors and medicines failed. He says the treatment gave his family rest and thanks the makers.
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Anton Bossmier
Edinburgh
Ind
Cure for Tetter Promotes Hair Regrowth in Whitesboro
J P Choice of Whitesboro Texas reports success with Curicula Remedies after six weeks curing a teter of the scalp. Hair now regrows thick and strong, the writer says, praising the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Choice
Whitesboro
Texas
Remarkable cure testimonial for facial blotches
Frederick Maitre of New Orleans says three months ago his face was covered with blotches. After using three bottles, he claims to be perfectly cured and praises the CuTicura Resol VENT product.
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Frederick Maitre
St. Charles St
New Orleans
CUTICURA Remedies Praised by Reader in Rising Sun
A reader in Rising Sun endorses CUTICURA for skin itching after trying others. The ad promotes CUTICURA products priced 50 cents, SOAP 25 cents, and RESOLVENT 1.00, prepared by Potter Drug and Chemical Co. Boston Mass. Includes invitation to request How to Cure Skin Diseases.
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J. Aldrich
Potter Drug and Chemical CO
Boston
Mass
Davison County Board of Health Superintendent Named
F. Andros is identified as Supt. of the Board of Health for Davison County, detailing his official role and connection to county health administration.
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Board of Health
F. Andros
Board of Health For Davison Co
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Alexandria
Peter B. Sweeny
Tweed Ring
New York City
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California
John Sherman
Ohio
Civil Service Reform
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Lord
Tolman
Indiana
Frederick
Gifford
Washington Territory
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Yankton Hospital For
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Scotland
Link
Yankton
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Williamson
Cleveland
United States
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John B. Raymond
Von
A. Boynton
Gen
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Methodist University
Stone
Henry Koch
WGN
Letcher & Co
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T. E. Blanchard
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W. Millem
Bowdle
Curl
Hudson
Young
Meredith
Meyer
Niermeyer
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J. Thunnison
Bas
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Bned Aneses Scan
M. McCourmick
C. W. Adams
Locxiaven
Susquehanna
Wilkesbarre
Insane Asylum
Richey & Karr
Chamberlain Register
Maj. Kellam
Jay Wellman
Tripp
Second Judicial District
Aurora County
Brule County
Sanborn County
Jerauld County
Yankton County
Miner County
Hutchinson County
Hanson County
Douglas County
Charles Mix
Supreme Court
Bismarck
William Roehler
LaRoche Township
Maclay
Castalia
United States District Court
Perry & Teachner
W.N. Perry
J. Teachner
Northern Nurseries
Northern Nursery CO
Letcher, Dakota
F. Weller
J. S. Daniels
Agt
Oshkoshumber Company
C. L. Marston & CO
James McCollam
Mary McCollam
Territory of Dakota
Richardson Brothers
Scott
County of
Territory of
Towit
S. E
St. P. M
Canton
D. T
J. W. Taylor
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R. F. Alterton
Bloss
Hammer
Wherfas
Sanborn Street
Sanborn Avenue
McCabe St
City Council
City of Mitchell
Thec. M.& St. P. BR. R
McCabe Street
J. ¥. Kimball
F. A. Huggins
George A. Rogers
Susan P. Aere
Susan P. Rogers
Main Street
Dakota Territory
Mitchell, D.T
Dillon & Preston
Land Ottee
Oak
Reg & Kee
Albert
Wicks
North West
Sec
Township
Elijah Spangler
Thos, Crawford
James A Kipp
John Davis
Everitt
Register
D.C. Stanchfield
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