Street notices and miscellany from Scallin’s store
A scanned page lists items at Scallin’s drug store and warehouse including toys books gifts hardware glass coal lamps and jewelry. It mentions coal from Fullerton Lumber Company stock of school books and periodicals pupil births and local ads plus brief notes on local officials and a partial lunar eclipse.
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Scallin’s
W.a.scott
Davison County
Scallin's
Illinois
Fullerton Lumber Company
Scallin
Prescott
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
S. D. Cook
Sioux City
G. Chapman
Dakota
Old and New County Officials Installed After Election
The county court house scene followed the late election as the old board transferred duties to the new, with John Cook as chairman and Mc Cormick, Hunter, Tyler, and Anderson present. Officials were installed. salaries set at $2,000 plus deputies paid from office fees, and monthly fee statements mandated.
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Court House
Board of County Commissioners
John Cook
McCormick
Hunter
Tyler
Anderson
Goodykoontz
Harvey Rew
Smith
Wells
Della Wedehase
Johnston
Crow
Robinson
Odd Fellows Install Officers For Year At Ransom Post
Monday night installations filled the Odd Fellows hall as Ransom Post G A R Ransom W R C and Ellsworth Camp S of V named and installed officers. New year duties began with ceremonies led by officials from Mt. Vernon and local Past Presidents.
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Odd Fellows Hall
Ransom
Ransom W. R. C
Ellsworth Camp
F.D. Powers
Mt. Vernon
W N Perry
V. C
D Crawford
A M Kocher
A Dean
Nanna Moore
Ella Mills
Annie Perry
Annie Weir
Julia Pringle
Hal C. Clark
W A Rogers
A Skinner
Lem Purdy
Chas W Tenny
Hal C Clark
Wim Weir
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 12000 worth of goods offered with no reserve. Includes ladies and children cloaks shoes hats caps underwear gentlemen's furnishings dress goods silks satins and more. Take advantage of buying at your own price.
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Johnston & Burns
Reed & Reynold Bro S
Dakota Statehood Draws Eastern Investment Hope
A Yankton column notes an eastern investor willing to commit 200000 dollars only after Dakota achieves statehood. It cites another gentleman ready to invest 10000 dollars once statehood is assured, illustrating widespread pe cuniary strain from political rights denial.
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Yankton Press
Dakota
No Flies On Joe In Bismarck Tribune Note
The article reports J M Greene a fifth district legislator arriving in Bismarck and taking rooms at the Sheridan House as his winter headquarters. It emphasizes Greene’s energetic presence and implies strong persistence in his legislative presence.
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Joe
Quinn
Bismarck
Brule County
J.M. Greene
Uncalled Letters at Mitchell Post Office January Totals
The list of letters remaining uncalled at Mitchell post office for the week ending January 7 includes Mrs J Clapham Gaines Walter S Chase Hall Haupt Milt Jenkins J R Jones Elmen Knight G McGrath Mr John Nelson Rasmus Wheeler Mrs Jane. Callers should say advertised. Unclaimed letters in two weeks will be sent to the dead letter office. D Hammer P.M.
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Mitchell
Clapham
J Gaines
Chase Hall
Walter S Haupt
Milt Jenkins
J. R. Jones
Elmen Knight
G McGrath
John Nelson
Rasmus Wheeler
Jane
D. Hammer
P.M
Police raid on Madame Williams place nets arrests
Last Monday night Chief Irvine led a full-force raid on Madame Williams shuttered operation. A full house fled as Madam Williams and one dancer were arrested. Justice Abbey fined them $50 and 30 respectively on guilty pleas. A man claiming chores work was detained but released for lack of evidence.
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Irvine
Madame Williams
Abbey
Co I Names New Officers In Election
Co I elected officers Monday evening with O. H. Taylor as Captain Matt Smith as 1st Lieutenant and Chas Krum as 2nd Lieutenant John Dennis named 1st Sergeant P Hadley 2nd Sergeant and John Bowman 5th Sergeant Levey declined re election and Lieutenants Chase and Gillespie left the city Installation of additional officers occurred Saturday night by District Deputy E B Van Alstine with visiting brothers from Sioux Falls Woonsocket and Plankington followed by a banquet Sponsored appointments included Ke Van Alstine and Franz Brandt among others.
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Co. I
O. H. Taylor
Matt Smith
Chas. Krum
John Dennis
P. Hadley
John Bowman
Levey
Chase
Gillespie
E.B. van Alstine
Sioux Falls
Woonsocket
Plankington
Mysterious Minneapolis Visitor Probes Local Rail Rumors
A stranger claiming headquarters in Minneapolis arrived in Harrison on Sunday morning. He refused to give his name and asked directions to Wheeler while discussing railroad chatter. He suggested Manitoba expansion from Huron to Wheeler and Omaha from Mitchell, with a likely junction in western county or eastern Charles Mix, possibly by late 188% period.
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Harrison Globe
Minneapolis
Wheeler
Ile
Manitoba
Huron
Omaha
Mitchell
Charles Mix County
Board of Trade Forms With Elected Officers in Sioux City
An adjourned January meeting at the D F M rooms adopted a complete constitution and bylaws for the Board of Trade. Officers named: President T F Mentzer. 1st Vice A M Bowdle. 2nd Vice W G Davison. 3rd Vice H C Preston. Directors Geo A Silsby, R D Welch, Frank Weller, A E Hitchcock, S F Goodykoontz, RB Wheelock, F G Champeny. Secretary James S Foster. Treasurer Geo H Rathman.
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T. F. Mentzer
Jamess. Foster
H. C. Preston
Board of Trade
I, Mentzer
A. M. Bowdle
W. G. Davison
Geo. A. Silsby
R. D. Welch
Frank Weller
A. E. Hitchcock
F. Goodykoontz
RB. W. Wheelock
F. G. Champeny
James S. Foster
Geo. H. Rathman
A.B. Hager
W. A. Rogers
Mayor and watchman joke over noisy dog on Main Street
In the Alex. Mitchell office the Mayor asks Chris to hunt and kill the troublesome dog keeping Main Street awake at night. Chris admits he too is unable to see what bystanders laugh at while the mayor laments the nuisance.
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Night-Watch
Alex. Mitchell
Chris
Main Street
Death Visits Judge Abbey’s Stable for His Only Cow
Monday night death struck Abbey, as his sole cow fell ill in the stable. Tuesday a note at the door advised feeding and milking the remaining cattle. Friends had collected funds and bought a new milk dispenser for the judge.
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Justice Abbey
Abbey
Wanamaker on Advertising Power and Growth
John Wanamaker states he spends 3000 weekly on advertising and 31000 monthly on skilled staff, arguing that advertising is the leverage raising his business. He emphasizes continuous advertising as essential to large, successful retail operations and compares it to sustained effort.
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John Wanamaker
Justice Court settlement suit favors defendants in Mason cases
In Justice Court D. G. West sued J. W. Mason and his son before Justice Mohr for a settlement of accounts. A judgment was rendered in favor of the defendants in both cases. In the Mason senior suit a jury of W. N. Perry Bert Gilbert Walter Gilbert Sam Webber and Frank Owens delivered the verdict. Abbey and Hannett appeared for West A. B. Hitchock for the Masons.
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D. G. West
J. W. Mason
Justice Mohr
Mason
W. N. Perry
Bert Gilbert
Walter Gilbert
Sam Webber
Frank Owens
Abbey and Hannett
West
A. BE. Hitchcock
Masons
Anniversary Celebration For Mr and Mrs Elias Lowrie
Early Saturday evening January 5 a gathering of over fifty at the Lowries home two miles west of Hthan marked their thirty six year wedding anniversary. Pastor F A La Violette presented a rocker as a token from self invited guests. the event was described as one of the season’s most enjoyable with warm community well wishes.
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R. E. Dowdell
Sanborn County
House of Representatives
Bismarck
J.W. Cone
Santa Ana
Cal
Blade
Frank J. Lawler
St. Paul
Ayer
Dublin
Canon Sheehan
SS. Peter and Paul's
Cork
Canada
Carbery
She Sheehan
Sheehan
Mm Fernon
du Prescott
Smith
Pererhape
May
Lisbon Township
Jenner
Chicago
Jamestown
Northern Pacific
Dakota
Penn
Pone
Keith
Minneapolis Journal
Mpis
Joe Greene
Chamberlain
Harry Hunter
Mel- Tete
Col. Price
Elias Lowrie
Hthan
F. A. la Violette
Fifth District Gains Powell and Powell in Local Assembly
Mr J M Greene of the fifth district is joined by colleague D M Powell from Davison county, a seasoned speaker with years in the pulpit. With Greene Powell and J Ryan in the council, the fifth district is confident in strong representation in the house and council.
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Bismarck
J. M. Greene
D. M. Powell
Davison County
Powell
Inquirer
Greene
J. ©. Ryan
Beaton's Scotland in Song and Story lecture Monday
President Beaton delivers a Congregational church talk on Scotland in Story and Song praised for humor and learning. The piece notes Beaton’s love of homeland and highlights a mix of entertainment and instruction. It also references a Washington report listing land contest litigants and patent notices with many names in caps.
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Beaton
Scotland
Congregational Church
Mitchell
Faulkton
David Beaton
Regular Attendance Urged by Mitchell School Board
Mitchell Dak January 10 1889 the board of education urges strict attendance and recalls earlier efforts to curb irregular attendance noting a drop from 2333 half day absences in fall 1885 to 1350 in the recent term saving 983 half days and boosting efficiency. Parents are urged to sacrifice for regular attendance and not excuse tardiness except illness or necessity.
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MrrenEcu
Mitchell
Board of Education
Gtn
H.W. KuArt
Sup
Week of Prayer Topics This Week at East Side Baptists
The remaining week of prayer meetings list reforms and missions themes. Services on the east side will be held at the Baptist church with a cordial invitation to all. January 10 focuses on reforms to abolish intoxicants and opium traffic, Sunday law sanctification. January 11 covers missions with biblical citations. January 12 centers on nations for peace, liberty, and governance prayers.
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W.C Shooles
Perry Township
A. A. Brown
Kingdom of God
W.M. Dodge
Baptist Church
Peter ii
James v
Marital Unions in Dakota And Badger Township
In January 1889 at the Methodist parsonage Rev. N J Wyckoff joined Chas Eichmeier and Emma Major of Wessington Springs in marriage. At S J Winegar's residence Byron G Barker wed Edith May Woodcock, with the couple residing in Badger township.
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N. J. Wyckoff
Methodist Parsonage
Chas, Eichmeier
Emma Major
Wessington Springs
Dakota
Eichmeier
Miss Major
S. J.winegar
Byron G. Barker
Edith May
Woodcock
Hall's Catarrh Cure testimonial and pledge
Frank J. Cheney signs an oath as senior partner of Fr Cheney Co of Toledo promising one hundred dollars for every uncured catarrh case. Notary public A W Gleason witnesses on December 8 1886. The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures by acting on blood and mucus and invites testimonials. Also promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as remarkable for scrofula and sold by druggists.
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Hall
FP. J
Cnengy & Co
Toledo
Ffood
Davison County Voters Called to Statehood Convention
A call asks Davison county voters to meet at the court house in Iluron on Monday the 14th at 2 p m to select seven delegates for a statehood convention to be held at Iluron on the 16th inst. A E Hircucocr, County committeeman.
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Iluron
Davison County
Court House
A. E. Hircucocr
County officials approve deputy for deeds office and treasurer
Court House Notes reports that The Mitchell Sun and Mt. Vernon Gazette remain as official county papers. The meeting voted to hire a deputy for the register of deeds at 40 dollars a month and a similar assistant for the treasurer at 60 dollars monthly.
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Messrs
Everitt Smith
A.B. Hager
Register of Deeds Office
J. H. Sullivan
Mt. Vernon
Court House
N.C. Warne
Mitchell Sun
County
Register of Deeds
Postponed Teachers Examinations Notice
Postponed. Teachers examinations delayed until January 23 24 and 2dth. Those teaching with certificates expiring before that date may continue to teach until the examination. certificate validity will not be questioned. Ii L Bras Supt of schools Mircneell December 26 1888.
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L. Bras
Supt. of Schools
Mircneell
Horehound Syrup Proclaimed as Versatile Remedy
Dr Ward argues horehound is a universal throat chest remedy known since ancient times. He endorses Ballard's Horehound syrup as best for consumption coughs colds bronchitis and related throat chest diseases. Do not miss free sample bottle from agent K B Gale.
Merit and Guarantee for Top Remedies by Local Druggist
A local supplier touts Dr King s New Discovery for consumption Dr King s New Life Pills Bucklen s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters as top sellers. The grocer guarantees satisfaction and offers refunds if results are not satisfactory.
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Dr. King
Bucklen
S. H. Scallin
A Safe Investment in Dr. tion Remedy
A safe investment promises satisfactory results or a return of purchase price. Buy a bottle of Dr. tion from Scallin's drug store for throat lung or chest ailments including consumption bronchitis and asthma. It is pleasant and safe with trial bottles free at Scallin's drug store.
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Dr. King
Scallin’s
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertisement
Promises the arnica salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Also claims to cure piles and mentions price 25 cents per box and sale by S T Seallth.
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S. TI. Seallth
Williams Australian herb pills advertised for women
An advertisement promises to improve appearance by clearing skin and brightening eyes. It claims women with sallow complexions will feel renewed and become “another woman” after using the product. Price is 25 cents at Gale's.
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Gale’s
Indispensable Snow Liniment Endorsed by Mrs Shoemaker
Mrs Anna Shoemaker of Marshall Missouri writes Ballard's Snow Liniment is best for rheumatism neuralgia and lame back and urges every lady to keep it at hand. She encloses one dollar and asks for two bottles sent by agent K. Gale.
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Anna Shoemaker
Marshall
Ballard
KK. i. Gale
Begg's Blood Purifer marketed despite questionable claims
The notice touts Begg's Blood Purifer as a universal blood purifier sold by S. H. Sceallio. It questions why buyers prefer inexpensive nostrums from unknown firms over a globally reputed medicine and promises a money back guarantee if it fails to work.
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John
Begg
S. H. Sceallio
Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup Advertised by 8 H Scallin
A Victorian era medical ad urges parents to avoid cheap medicines for children with coughs, claiming Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup cures lung fever and consumption with no superior product, priced as ten equals and sold by 8 H Scallin.
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H. Scallin
Swayne's Pile Ointment Advertisement Notice
Itching moist piles cause intense discomfort especially at night. Swayne's Ointment promises to stop itching and bleeding, heal ulcers, and remove tumors in most cases. Available at druggists or by mail for 60 cents. Dr. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia.
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Swayne
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
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E. H. Clark
la Belle Ranche
F. M. Duncan
Vlydesdale
Atne Court House
Odd Fellows
J.T. Stearns
Jobbers’ Association
J. M. Goodykoontz
Dubuque
Washington
Jobbers
Great Sioux Reservation
Missouri River
Black Hills
Great Northwest
Iowa
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HW. Warner
Joan Anderson
Frank W. Baily
Charles Brabander
J. MaVright
Inghret Thompson
United States
Amanda Arnold
Orville Iliidreth
Weeks and Wells
Edwin L. Smite
W. FS Smart
Joan Flhwimalelre
PCH
Austet
George Franklin
John Booker
Charles
Lowe
John Qhamtey
Wdwin II
Allen
W. Ryans
Week of Prayer
Eichmeier Major
A. W. Gleason
Notary Public
Iles
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