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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1886
Page
5
A fragmented ad notes Weil Brothers promoting low prices for the holiday season. It hints at rising costs and the return of customers, urging readers to consider their advertising offerings as a value option.
The town reports a fire at H. B. Rogers farm and notes a strong local telegraph and printing industry. Changes include a new Peerless job press, interior upgrades, and a Mitchell telegraph firm showing healthy growth with $885.82 over 1884. Officials discuss delinquencies, court appointments, and the East Coast capital’s influence on area resources.
G. G. Shauer sues Sheriff Alterton for 16000 damages claiming losses from a Mitchell store closure via writs of attachment. Attorneys include A. E. Hitchcock and a Chicago lawyer with Judge Edgerton as advisory counsel. Creditors’ counsel: Dillon Preston and A. Frizell. Trial set for next term. case involves bona fide sale to L. S. Shauer and disputed accounts.
P T McGovern will resign and transfer ownership on February 15 with buyer Morris Kahn, formerly of Louisville. Kahn travels to complete arrangements before moving to Mitchell to run a new venture. McGovern plans health travel south before any return. Hunter Rogers take over a meat market with noted knife skills. Root Bridgeman form a stock company with live stock from the Root farm. Oshkosh Lumber is replaced by R McMillen & Co with John Becker as assistant.
The contest cases before the Receiver include Andrews versus Boughton for the NW of 21 107 63 and Carlson versus Knies for NE 21 101 57 with null proof. Other decisions favor claimants Allen, Mangin, and Snow while Lucas v McCarville is reversed. A re hearing is ordered in Snow Bechtel case. The quarterly report shows 550 entries totaling 38 498.73 acres and 48 109.66 dollars in fees plus 5 131.47 in commissions.
After last Sabbath, two consultations led to a plan to reorganize the Sabbath School. Ladies’ committees visited former patrons, the school will open at noon after morning service next Sabbath, and the church will be cleaned with new lamps purchased. A choir will be formed. services next Sabbath are at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. conducted by Pastor J. W. Torrence.
A special meeting with all members except Alderman Beckwith reinstated night watchman Walker after finding suspension charges unsupported. The council studied buying two hose carts and extra hose to connect with railroad yard engines for Main street protection and laying water mains from the artesian well with hydrants. Committees on fire and water, with the mayor, were directed to act and report Monday.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Episcopal church for Mina Gillespie daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Gillespie. Rev. Mr. Anderson led the service with consoling remarks as floral tributes and music honored the child.
Mrs Belle Watson Bigelow will give an elocutionary entertainment at the Baptist church Monday evening January 11 under the Ladies Aid. Admission 35 cents children 55. Tickets at Kline Hesse or O J Raymond. The Huron Times praised her as a superior voiced elocutionist, noting a large audience and plans to visit Huron again.
Cards announce the marriage of Miss Rena Griswold and Mr L C Lee at the bride's Rome Ohio home on Saturday January 2 1886 They will reside at Mitchell Dakota after March 25 with plans to be at home there later.
In late December 1885 and early January 1886 several marriages took place in Mitchell and surrounding locales. Henry A. Schroeder wed Ada B. McCormick, both of Mitchell, at Rev. S J Winegar’s home. Charles C Hodson married Beda Williams of Diana at the bride’s parents’ Arlington House. A W Barber married Edith Holton of the city at Rev. S J Winegar’s home. George T Miller married Mina A Green seven miles south of Mitchell with Rev. S J Winegar officiating.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed to give effect or money refunded 25 cents per box. For sale by Ammer & Hammer.
Beulah notes Mrs J W Mason ill with sore throat. C M Peck and family spent Christmas with R N J Ratx in Mitchell as Peck's little boy remains sick. Rev John closed the Pine school house meeting on New Years Eve. United Brethren plan quarterly conference at Pine school house January 16 17. Neighbors shared New Years day visiting. Willard Snow of this city mourns death of his little nephew in Boscobel Wisconsin. Board of Health warns scarlet fever returns and urges precautions.
A roundup of social visits, meals, and gatherings in Berlin township includes Mrs Wrights New Years dinner with several couples, a Pleasant Ridge prayer meeting, and neighbors at A Nabinger’s. Local farming notes, a New Year’s dance at Dr LaRue’s, and word of Mrs Freeland visiting Iowa. Births deaths and school start also recorded along with trades, real estate moves, and a house being built near Thomas Crosby’s.
County commissioners chose Dr John Tatman as county physician after seven bids, from 500 to 144, with Dr Andros making the highest offer. Board also began settling with the county treasurer and planned to adjourn. Perry Township asks road lists and receipts by February 1 1886. J H Root & Company forms a meat and poultry firm with farm facilities and a basement for lambs, urging Saturday pickup for Sunday sales. Advertised letters list includes names and reminders to request letters.
A mechanic calls on Richelieu seeking an audience to reveal a discovery that will enrich the nation, while De Cause’s tale of steam power and a patient’s recovery with Warner’s safe cure illustrates dramatic scientific acceptance. The Herald extols the compound’s reputation.
Winter surveying urged as streams freeze to ease access says County Surveyor H. J. Binc ham. Advertisements include SHILOH S CURE and Shiloh s Vitalizer claims. Letcher Co and Hitchcock Bros offer loans and real estate deals. Oshkosh Lumber promotes coal sales. Castoria ads echo generations of use.
Winchester Indiana druggist reports Mrs Louise Pike of Randolph County used Dr King s New Discovery for consumption and recovered enough to walk six miles. Advertisements urge Electric Bitters for debility and stomach issues and Chamberlain s Cough Remedy for croup with testimonials from O B Hayden Panora Iowa and others about its curing powers.
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