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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
8
Hollister Drug Company of Madison Wisconsin advertises Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets tablets priced at 35 cents a box. Claims include relief for constipation indigestion liver and kidney troubles pimples eczema impure blood bad breath sluggish bowels headache and backache. Gold nugget branding targets pale complexions.
South Dakota Davison County orders Wil lian Cornwell estate to mortgage real estate in 1908. Administrator Edward Cornwell must show cause at Davison County Court on January 25 to grant a decree for mortgaging the SW and SE and NE quarters of section 35, township 102, range 62. Notice to heirs and publication in Mitchell Capital for three weeks.
In Davison County South Dakota a petition for letters of administration of Amanda M. Kratz deceased has been filed by Reuben N Kratz. A special term hearing is set for February 4 1908 at 10 a.m. in the County Judge's office Mitchell to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Dated January 16 1905. Attest Clerk of County Court. W Anbey County Judge.
Notice is given by Allie V. Orswell executrix of the estate of Augusta C. Kelso deceased to creditors and all persons having claims against the deceased to exhibit them with vouchers within six months after the first publication to the executrix at her Mitchell South Dakota residence. Dated January 18 1908.
An adjourned city council meeting reviewed gas franchise proposals and a sewer bid. Austin won the south side sewer contract while a graft charge against Mather was not pursued, and new fire department by laws and horse team purchases were approved.
The Northwestern Surety Company is organized under South Dakota law with an authorized capital of 100000 dollars. It will issue fidelity and official bonds, bail undertakings and title guarantees, with headquarters in Mitchell, SD. Backed by bankers and officials including Wa. M. Smith and J. N. Moles, it aims to be a leading institution in the northwest.
During the dreary winter months mothers become tired and worn out. Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea is promoted as the greatest blessing for mothers, claiming it makes them happy and well. Available as tea or tablets from Scallin Bros.
The fifth annual South Dakota Improved Live Stock Association convention and two day stock sale are planned for January 29 and 30 in the city. The event will feature consignments from 51 leading local herds with swine sales on Wednesday and cattle sales on Thursday. The sale pavilion has been expanded and heated, with expectant crowds of stock buyers.
Clerk of Courts Cattrell reports six months of county data with 109 births 45 deaths 6 divorces and 14 naturalizations. He notes the fiscal year now ends year instead of July 1 and highlights 137 marriages for 1907 amid a strong home-building year.
A 1907 church dispatch from Bishop Hare assigns visitation rights across most of South Dakota to the Assistant Bishop, excluding Hutchinson, Bon Homme, Douglas and Chads Mix counties and Santee and Cheyenne river missions. The change takes effect January 11, 1908, and includes a planned March 8 Lent visitation at St. Marys Mission in Mitchell with Confirmation.
The 1907 graduating class, totaling 33 students, plans a class memorial by buying and presenting the cornerstone for the proposed new high school building. With about $60 in the treasury, they will raise funds to secure a fine stone when construction begins, easing future students from study space shortages.
John Skells Phillips born September 10 1893 at Arlington South Dakota died January 7 1908 at Mitchell aged 14 years 3 months 27 days He was the son of R Orison Allen Phillips and E Helle Skell Phillips grew in a religious home and joined the church in Mitchell His faith strengthened during illness with trust in Jesus and prayers were led at his funeral at home by Rev H S Wilkinson assisted by Revs
J. O. Dobson and KE. J. Norton are remembered with flowers from friends. The Sunday school class of which he belonged provided pallbearers and sang, with Jessie Dobson and a University quartet contributing. Interment followed at Graceland cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips receive heartfelt sympathy from many friends in this loss.
An editor notes a pragmatic rule: do not discard information unless its cost outweighs an ad space. The column reflects on choosing what to publish versus paid notices.
Miss Nellie Ethel McDougall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. McDougall, married Lewis Leroy Seeley of Creighton Nebraska at 5 oclock Wednesday evening in Mitchell. Rev T J Macmurtray officiated at the Presbyterian manse ceremony followed by a wedding repast and gifts for the bride. The couple departed for a Tennessee wedding trip and will reside in Creighton Nebraska.
Seniors appeared in caps and gowns for the first time this year and sat on the chapel platform. Dr Nicholson delivered an impressive address and a lecture on Yellowstone Park was announced for Friday evening with stereopticon views. Vernon Van Potter nears recovery from appendicitis and expects hospital discharge soon. The Daedalians and Ihalians plan a joint meeting next Saturday evening.
An advertisement extols Bitters for its long history of relief after other remedies failed. It highlights its proven track record spanning 54 years and promotes the product as a dependable cure.
An advertisement asserts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters can prevent and cure indigestion dyspepsia poor appetite headache heartburn colds and malaria fever and ague. It urges readers to try it without delay.
Johann Gottlieb Schulz born November 28 1822 in Eichlequast Germany died January 6 1908 at his daughter Mrs Abraham Boynton's Wagner home age 85 years 1 month 8 days He emigrated with Annie Justena Krintz in 1860 to Syracuse New York then Wisconsin Minnesota and finally Wagner South Dakota He leaves six children four living Mrs Minnie Boynton Minneapolis Wm Schulz Minneapolis Aug Schulz Sleepy Eye Minnesota Mrs Paullina Wilkinson Mitchell and Mrs Matilda Schlamann Lennox Funeral was held at Abraham Boynton's home with Rev J W Allen delivering a message on Numbers 23 10 and burial next to his wife.
A whimsical verse fragment features a young warden who sings daily, declares happiness and well being, and mentions taking Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea, with Scallin Bros cited in the text. The OCR fragment preserves names and playful mood without further context.
For two Sundays Rapid City merchants abided by the Sunday closing law with no violations. Last Sunday two livery stablemen hired rigs to test the law and were arrested. If convicted, the case may go to the supreme court to decide constitutionality regarding other businesses.
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