Dakota Fourth of July Celebration Echoes in Mitchell
The 1888 Mitchell Fourth of July events faced heavy rain but delivered a spirited program. Speakers including H. G. Stillwell and F. M. Goodykoontz, a Wizard Oil chorus, and an Indian glee club shared patriotic addresses. A lengthy political satire section lampooned local figures as crowds endured showers and a redirected schedule.
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Main
Second
Bowdle
Mitchell Cornet Band
Frank Bidwell
Wizard Oil Glee Club
W. E. Lott
C. Preston
Dakota
H. G. Stillwell
University
George Washington
Indian Glee Club
Air America
FF. M. Goodykoontz
Sioux Reservation
Ile
Wizard Oil
Ron Carroll
Ernest Teachner
Flanagan
Texas
George Silsby
Mirth and Merchants in a Mystic Stage Show
A lively program features a broker, auctioneer and stock trader billed as a noble crew. Tom calls the Ising Bird a defining symbol while commentators praise Klis Browne for wit and wealth. The crowd enjoys songs and a final band piece, with steady interest and no restlessness observed.
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Noker
Asonot Old Treland
True Blue
Ising Bird
Tom
Klis Browne
Texas
Tim Viannigan
Two Ballgames and Fireworks Endure Rainy Day
Rain ruined rac ing for horses and bicycles yet two city games stood out. Mitchell led a lively 9 against an Indian club from Flandreau with a tight finish in the first game. The second game featured sharp pitching as Mitchell and the Indians were held scoreless till late, ending 5 to 2 in favor of Mitchell. A fireworks show near Main street then went awry with rockets injuring several onlookers and bystanders amid a dramatic escape effort.
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Flandreau
Jim Wells
Emery Battery
Sloan Pitcher
Dunneatecher
Wells
al. Rowley
Longlery
Coleman
Short
Wilkinson
Ain Andrews
Quimby
Nies
Todians
George Beckett
Alitchell
Indians
Dunn
Mitchell
Milwaukee Tracks
Main Street
Max Weil
M. Kahn
J. J. Smith
Charlie Mentver
Hox
Smith
Charlie Mentzer
Ian
Tips Off the Bat in Juvenile Game Inside Track
The juniors played a separate game with Elmer Miller credited on the score sheet aided by Id Dix. An official from Wizard Oil umpired the first game and Dr Crane officiated the next with impartial judgment. Both contests featured unexpected plays including the Mitchell nine producing multiple runs with two outs on Tuesday and again on Wednesday.
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Mitchell
Indians
Accor
Elmer Miller
Yother
Id. Dix
Wizard Oil
Crane
Mitchell Fans Praise Wlandreau Club Visitors
Manager Shields of the Wlandreau club earns Mitchell citizens thanks for bringing a native-ball players team to town. The visitors impressed with discipline and quiet play, highlighted by Jim Wells’s leadership. The nine united well, showing strong batting and fielding in their first game together.
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Shields
Wlandreau
Mitchell
Jim Wells
Noted Hospital Visit After Early Morn Gunshot Incident
Drs. Andrews and Levey were telegraphed to Spencer yesterday forenoon to treat a young woman shot in the abdomen by a careless celebrator. The storm postponed public decorations on Main Street and the rainy weather spared few accidents as residents attended Catholic entertainments at the rink and a Mitchell band performance with elegant refreshments and a well run dance.
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Andrews
Levey
Spencer
Salem
Tlhat
Main Street
Mitchell
Insurance pitch for Cyclone protection in Twelve companies
An insurance ad urges readers to obtain Cyclone Insurance from A. I. Hagar. It markets twelve reputable old line companies plus four local firms. For $5 a year you gain coverage on property and goods and fifty cents for $100 against storms, tornadoes and wind.
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A. I. Hagar
District Attorney Warns on Invasion Act Violations
The district attorney issues a warrant for the arrest of Wills, Fall, Bonesteel, Curley and Goodaviis for alleged invasion violations. As a result, the respective locations are closed today.
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Wannett
Gmista
Destructive Midwest Storm Leaves Widespread Damage
A fierce storm swept across the county and Slanson, bringing wind, hail, and heavy rain. It ripped a 60 by 100 foot barn from the George Letcher place, destroyed crops across Perry and Badger townships, and caused at least one fatality when a child died after debris struck during the chaos. Two residents were bruised, and crops were heavily ruined, with some potential salvage possible.
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Slanson County
Pulton
Jim River
George Letcher
Perry Township
Ates
Robinson
Betts
Sholes
Thomas
Robingson
Wallace
Perry
Dean
Wsterly
Badger Township
Swett
Swartout
Logan
Alexandria
J.C. McNamara
Swanson
Olmstead Fire Destroys Farm Residence
The Olmstead farm home burned Tuesday after Mrs. Olmstead and her brother saw the kitchen filled with flame. Lightning is suspected to have struck the gasoline tank on the stove, causing an explosion that ignited the inflammable liquid. An attempt to fight the blaze failed, and the house and contents were virtually a total loss with some insurance.
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D. Olmstead
Gifford and the Democrats Ward Support for Nomination
Local Democrats show warm support for ward delegate Gifford with several pledging to vote for him if nominated. A reader who opposed him wrote Gifford on an important matter, reflecting partisan engagement in the nomination process.
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Gifford
Davison County Dry Debate Over Mitchell Liquor Scene
A Davison county letter-writer defends Mitchell’s dry status amid a heated exchange with rival Republican editors. The missive cites saloon closures, economic strain, and a push for countywide relief subscriptions while warning against losses to the university and urging unity against liquor.
Elliott Warne nuptials at Whitewater Wisconsin
Elliott of Mitchell marries Miss Warne daughter of Dr and Mrs Warne at the bride's Whitewater home on June 28. The couple returned to Mitchell and are welcomed by many friends as the bride’s brother Henry Warne, once in local business, is remembered.
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Rmer
J. H
Echo
Chicago
Texas
Max Weil
Husbard
Jake Smith
Office of Register of Deeds
Ethiopia
Reno
s@s
Vroi Aimerry Company
Murray
Dakota University
Board of Trustees
Whitewater
Wisconsin
Mo W. Elliott
Mitchell
Advertised Letters at Mitchell Postoffice
List of uncalled letters for week ending July 2 includes Deny Richard Shrowdig Joseph Camp Miss Hunt Bert Nichols Mrs If Pullen J Stewart Mr MoooShaw Miss Minnie Taylor Mrs Vosburg Mr Wilson U If Young Mr MO When calling please say advertised If not claimed in two weeks they go to the dead letter office D liasmien 2 M
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Mitchell
Deny
Richard Shrowdig
Joseph Camp
Hunt
Bert, Nichols
If Pullen
J Stewart
MoooShaw
Minnie Taylor
Vosburg
Wilson
U If Young
Autograph Sherman Letter from 1847 Presented as Souvenir
Dr Bracy receives from Mayor L Brey Fogle of San Jose a copy of an autograph letter by Gen Sherman dated 1847. The note, written when Sherman was a first lieutenant at Monterey, marks a rare historical keepsake from his early army career.
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Dr. Bracy
Lbreyfogle
San Jose
California
Gen. Sherman
Cheiftain
Monterey
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