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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1893
Page
11
The California Fig Syrup Company markets Syrup of Pigs as a pure liquid laxative praised for health benefits. It claims gentle kidney, liver, and bowel action without weakening them, suitable for children and adults, with the product name printed on every package.
Lt Don Waverly lauds Dr Posmroy and Tudor Optical Co for improved reading at night and day after weeks of worn glasses. He credits precise techniques and patient instruction, recommending Tudor Optical and jeweler HH Scullin in Mitchell SD for eye exams and vision help.
Promises on sale the imported East India Hemp Remedies. Craddock & Co offer remedies at 2.50 per bottle from 102 Race Street Philadelphia.
The Connell and School Board held a joint session to discuss constructing a south side ward school and a high school. The south side petition urged $380,000 total with $5,000 for the south ward school, seeks one third of the city’s share. The meeting noted city enrollment rising to 467 with 67 south side pupils and an increase of 22 percent since 1900. Mayor Welch to call a special council meeting to act on the petition.
In Mitchell, Iss W. H. Knowles opened a grocery and boot and shoe store with W. Ho Pitwood, later Knowles & Greene, expanding as the town grew. The firm built a reputation for square dealing and first class sods, moving locations as stock and conditions changed. The article notes weather delays, ground-floor plans, improved stock, and increasing trade as the business prospered amid local expansion.
The proceedings require Geo E Babcock versus James Hanson, a 160 acre claim in Aurora county, to be dismissed by the Interior Secretary after defaults were cured before contest notice. Clodfeller versus Betts seeks a rehearing in a Sanborn county quarter section dispute long in litigation. Knispel versus Marl, a Davison county case, flips the local ruling in favor of the defendant after multiple hearings.
Grace Norton narrowly escaped abduction as L. C. Norton, her divorced father, tried to take her from the west side school house. He reappeared at the home, locked the door, and attempted to force the child to join him, but officers interrupted. Norton fled town before arrest.
The Chanka lodge Z O O P held its annual installation Saturday evening with a social gathering at the hall. Officers were installed led by master of ceremonies J Willse, with Rev. Mr. Gliddon and Col. J M Adams offering remarks. A marriage is announced for Thursday afternoon January 10 between Charles R Savking and Dells E Kreysser with ceremony by Rev. W F Conner. A private wedding follows, after which the couple plans to reside in Sheridan. Messages note teachers visiting Mitchell and community updates amid local notices and sales of balsam bottles.
Local ad notes Champeny Bros in Oil City selling wool dress goods at 49¢ per yard, table linen, toweling, canned goods, linen thread, corsets, cloaks, Shaker flannel, white kid slippers, and other closeout items. Remnant counter clearances and upcoming new stock promise low prices amid various casual business notices.
Washington dispatches report the house passed the quarantine bill 185 to 29 with an amendment expanding quarantine land boundaries. Senate plans a Tuesday vote on the anti option bill after George amendment debate. Extra session prospects grow as a tiny minority could push appropriation bills over. Pinkerton inquiry finds near unanimity that no federal law is needed.
Fire swept through Milwaukee road coal sheds at 6 45 am when a lamp exploded igniting hanging apparel and woodwork. About 500 tons of coal were damaged or unfit, several cars burned, and total loss estimated near 1500 dollars.
Miss May Rogers has been sick for several days. A visitor attended chapel and classes. A nephew of Miss Chandler from Gettysburg entered the school. The physical geography class has fifty members in two sections. A delisting club is organized among the young gentlemen and meets Mondays to discuss questions of the day. New library acquisitions include The Centenary of American Methodism and Life of John Wesley from Rev. Coon and Safe of Adams and Worst Foe from Rev. Gifford. Epworth League will host a social for library funds. Post Exposition, Hotel committee reports delayed. location debates spark rivalry and a likely early decision. Subscription conditions sparked discussion.
Madison Times accuses General Bragg of authoring attacks on Mr Knight fueling a volatile senatorial contest. Brace men deny Bragg’s involvement while Knight supporters doubt the claim. The feud suggests a Bragg Knight coalition may derail Milwaukee contender in the race.
In a joint session, two ballots were cast for the senatorial contest with no change except Muir the Populist gaining 33 Democrat and Populist votes. The result improves the chances for a Republican caucus.
President James J. Hill arrives in Seattle with a party to decide on a Seattle to Portland extension and to set new schedules. Freight service between Seattle and St Paul will start February 1 with passenger service March 1. Hill pledges a sixty hour Seattle to St Paul run and a major freight rate reduction while examining the terminal dispute involving Northern Pacific, Oregon Improvement, and Union Pacific.
The U S Supreme Court reversed a state ruling in Hannan v City of Chicago. It struck down the city ordinance requiring tow boat owners to hold a city license to operate or risk towing vessels on the Chicago River. Justice Feld wrote the opinion, declaring the city action unconstitutional.
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