Underground Crossing Secured by the City
Negotiations between Milwaukee interests and the city culminated in an underground crossing plan. The project provides for two under roadways, thirteen feet wide, to cross the tracks at Burr intersection, extending to city limits. The county commission will cover part of the expense, with the city gaining opening rights to certain streets as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerground
City
Milwaukee
Burr
Laton
du Ty
County
Stocking Captured in Horse Theft Case at Depot
Charles R. Stocking, a young man of mild appearance, was captured by Elk Point officers and brought to Justice Abbey's court after a large crowd greeted the arrival of the south train. Sheriff Stanchfield led Stocking in bracelets, and district attorney Hannett joined an interested crowd at the scene. Stocking, son of J. R. Stocking, pledged prayer before his jail transfer, with a hearing set for 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Stocking
Stanchfield
Justice Abbey
Hannett
J. R. Stocking
University Addition
Young Stocking
Elk Point
Scott
Stocking Arrested in Elk Point Horse Theft Case
Young Stocking, taken to jail Friday, waived examination and posted $1,000 bail with a second charge adding $300. A Mitchell horse theft ring is uncovered by Elk Point deputy Murphy, leading to Stocking's capture near Peterson’s as he tried to sell two stolen horses. Walking advertisements for Dr Sage’s catarrh remedy conclude the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Stocking
Elk Point
Rogers
Palmer
Mr. Rogers
Fred Simons
Justice Abbey
Hance Murphey
Mitchell
Bovee
Beersford
Murphy
Murphey
Jim Mahan
Mahan
Peterson’s
Stocking
Kik Point
Advice to Multhers and Pond's Extract Notice
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup praised as teething relief and universal cure for infant ailments. Pond's Extract extolled for pains and sores with a landscape branded bottle and proprietors listed. price 25 cents per bottle.
Castoria and Loans Featured in City Block Advertisement
An old advertisement segment highlights Castoria for children across generations and promotes loans on city property. Davison Bros. & Seana offer special low interest rates for long or short terms on brick or stone business blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison
Resolutions of Interest from South Dakota Educational Association
On the last day of the recent meeting in this city the resolutions committee adopted a series of statements reflecting the association's views. The resolutions urge industrial education, enhanced language instruction, thorough physiology and hygiene including alcohol education, support for the Teachers' Reading Circle, grading of teachers' salaries, and cooperation with state education authorities. They also express gratitude to county superintendents, the Mitchell choral society, and local citizens for their hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Educational Association
South Dakota Educational Association
Congress
Territory of
Dakota
Dye
Board of Education
Territorial Board of Education
Choral Society of
Mitchell
Kartz
Veterans Reunion Encampment to Be Held in Lake Madison Region
Prominent speakers including Hon. C S Palmer Gen John B Dennis Capt W V Lucas Col M M Price and Hon T D Kanouse attend a three day veterans encampment at Lake Madison with camp routines reunions dances and a grand ball in the opera house. Quarters provided free and excursion tickets issued at a fifth fare round trip July 11 to 14 return July 15 via Milwaukee lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.S. Palmer
John B. Dennis
W. V. Lucas
M. M. Price
T. D. Kanouse
Judge Palmer
Gen. Dennis
Capt. Lucas
Madison Cornet Band
Wentworth Band
Ladies
Dell Rapids
Diana
Opera House
Hutchins
Howard
Dakota
Lake Madison
Woonsocket
Flandrau
Lake Preston
Sioux Falls
A.V. H. Canpenter
Reduction of revenue stamps boosts popular medicines
The removal of revenue stamps from Green's August Flower and Boschee's German Syrup, along with a 36 cent per dozen price cut, increases bottle sizes by one-fifth while preserving sample bottles at 10 cents. The August Flower aids dyspepsia and liver trouble, the German Syrup treats coughs and lung issues, with Shiloh's porous plaster at 25 cents, sold by J. O. Gale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Boschee
Fourth of July Celebrations in Mitchell Highlight Local Games
Mitchell marked Independence Day with a Sioux Falls and Alexandria turnout and home events. A lively baseball game pitted Business Men against the Republican force at the fairgrounds, followed by a two hour fireworks display directed by Max O Weil and George de Silsbino. The day included target practice by Company II, celebrations at Chamberlain and Mt Vernon, a noisy forenoon, and a jovial car ride home with a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Alexandria
Fairgrounds
Dr. Crane
Republican
Sutherland
TS Milk
Wheelock
Chase
Hinkly
Butlitz
Palmer
C. Silsby
C.f
Spangler
Smith
Signor
Max O' Weil
George de Silsbino
Parker
Company IL
Bicycle Club Members Enjoy Quiet Fourth Ride to Alexandria
A small party from the bicycle club celebrated the Fourth of July with a pleasant afternoon run to Alexandria and returned by evening. The group included Howard Kibbe, Chas Newcomer, R. N. Kratz, and Geo. (names truncated in source).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicycle Club
Alexandria
Ferenoon
Rasis
Howard Kibbe
Chas. Newcomer
R. N. Kratz
Geo
Fourth of July celebration in Rome township festooned with pageantry
The Ethan Grand Army post organized a lively July Fourth program with a parade past the post office, a civics car bearing state names, fusileers, and a mock Union scene. Rev Clark of Mitchell delivered a prominent address praising the nation and temperance. A lively ball game between Alexandria and Woonsocket ended controversially with Woonsocket ahead nine to zero after umpire disputes. Local ads note Shiloh’s remedies for catarrh and cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethan
Burg
Buffalo Bill
Sambo
Dinah
Union of States
Dakota
C. 13. Clark
Rome Township
Rev. Clark
Mitchell
Clark
Alexandria
Woonsocket
Alexandria Boys
Farm loans offered to improved farms by Davison Bros. & Seaman
Davison Bros. Seaman advertise readily available farm loans with on hand funds and low interest. Call to apply if you need a loan for an improved farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison Bros. & Seaman
Warne's Drug Emporium Showcases Citywide Growth
A detailed portrait of Warne's Drug Emporium highlights Henry Warne’s leadership and the store’s extensive offerings. The article describes showcases for cosmetics, jewelry, stationery, prescription departments, and a vast stock of glassware, books, and furnishings, emphasizing the shop as a cornerstone of South Dakota’s development and a trusted local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Warne
Henry Warne
Henry
Root
Lovell
Perry School District No 1 Leads Township Roll
Perry Iowa local brief notes Perry School District No 1 has the largest school with twenty three on roll and a large Sunday school. Elder Winegar of Mitchell preached a strong sermon. A Sunday school picnic of forty was held at White's grove. Crops poor due to drought. A Friday incident saw charged skies and hair standing on end as two storms seemed to merge. About two thirds of voters signed a local option petition. Classified sale note from J W Corbin Mitchell offers Randolph header and three boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winegar
Mitchell
White’s Grove
A Happy Affair Unites Winsor Family After Sixteen Years
Mrs. GC H Winsor of Sioux Falls and her children had stayed with H Winsor in this city. Friday the husband arrived and the family, including Curt Winsor of Sioux Falls and Frank and Ed Winsor of this city, dined together for the first time in sixteen years. Father Winsor opened a bottle of rare old sherry from his wedding present forty two years ago, adding a warm historical note to the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC. H. Winsor
Sioux Falls
Winsor
Curt. SI
Frank
Final proof for ward Miss Lillie Patterson in Jerauld county
W. S. Reeser returned from Mitchell with the final receipt for a quarter section of land in Jerauld county in behalf of his ward Miss Lillie Patterson. Chamberlain Democrat notes a $47,000 warrants case from Douglas county in Chamberlain Alexandria Herald's report. Marie McDonald of Mitchell is vacationing with aunt Mrs. S. G. Phelps. At White Lake a wedding procession caused a dress tear when a train approached, delaying the ceremony until repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plankinton
W.S. Reeser
Mitchell
Jerauld County
Lillie Patterson
Chamberlain Democrat
Goodykoontz, Kellam & Porter
Douglas County
Chamberlain
Alexandria Herald
Marie McDonald
G. Phelps
White Lake
Flora McFlimsy
Patents Ready for Delivery July 2 1887
The cash patents listed include 4401 Carmin Gifford 6592 John Laisy 6592 Katie Lyons 6648 Celia M Kenager 10487 Frank H Bartle 10569 Oliver P Reed 10592 Charles O Bates and 11620 Adam Doerr. These entries denote issued patent numbers and recipient names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmin Gifford
John Laisy
Katie Lyons
Celia M Kenager
Frank H Bartle
Oliver P Reed
Charles O Bates
Adam Doerr
Knights of Pythias elect officers last evening
The Knights of Pythias elected Frank Meeker as P C E H West as C R D Martin as V C John Fosdick as M E E E Miller as I of R & S L Lind as M of A A Baer as M of F Warren Mil ham as Prelate Trustees named F Meeker E H West G A Silsby H 8 Levey appointed deputy G C to install officers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Frank Meeker
P. C
E.H. West
R. D. Martin
V. C
John Fosdick
M. E
E. E. Miller
L. Lind
A. Baer
Warren Milham
F. Meeker
E. H. West
G. A. Silsby
Hager Buys Hale Insurance Firm Adds to Loans and Real Estate
A. B. Hager has acquired Jesse Hale's insurance business and integrated it with his loan and real estate operations. Harvey Rew serves as his trusted aide. Hager plans office renovations and will work from a single main space with a corner set aside for John Quirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Hager
Jesse Hale
Harvey Rew
Mr. Hager
John Quirk
Creatly Excited Over Dr King's New Discovery
Citizens of Mitchell celebrate cures of consumption with Dr King s New Discovery praised as the only remedy that cures throat and lung diseases. Trial bottle free at Ham mer Hammer s drug store. large bottles priced at 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Dr. King
Hammer & Hammer
Wonderful Cures Reported for Dr King's New Discovery
W D Hoyer & Co merchants of Rome California state they have sold Dr King's New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklin's Arnica Salve for two years with universal satisfaction. They claim several marked cures of consumption in the city using a few bottles of Dr King's Discovery with Electric Bitters and guarantee the remedies. Sold by Hammer & Hammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.D. Hoyer & Co
Rome
Dr. King
Bucklin
Hammer & Hammer
Bucklen's Arnica Salve and other notices
Advertisement notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims healing for cuts bruises sores ulcers and more with a money refund guarantee and 25 cents a box. Also promotes Ayer's sarsaparilla to fortify against hot weather illnesses and Ayer's cathartic pills for children. Local loan offers from Edward Davy and medical ad copy urging use of castor oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammer & Hammer
Ayer
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Mitchell Capital
Jable Goods
Weil Bros
Entzer
R Williams
Dr. Pierce
Dr. Pieto
Davison County
A. BE
Hitchcock
Cwek
Sv. Louis
Dr. Sage
Pond’s Extract Company
New York
London
Castoria
Miss
Veterans
J. O. Gale
Mt. Vernon
Woonsocket Club
Bowman
West
Wedehase Este
Krom Dees
Arneson
Hadley
C. M
Rene
Keysor Ese
the Bicyclers Abroad
Shiloh
L. O. Gale
Us One
L. O Gale
Farmoans
Emporium
Randolph
J. W. Corbin
Land Office Notes
Bucklen
Arnica
Edward Davy
Mitchell, Oak
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