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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1887
Page
5
Local shop Weil Bros. advertises low prices on dry goods boots and shoes car ing and more. Butterick patterns and a broad sale run through the season as the town notes growing activity and a strong crop outlook.
The Mitchell baseball team toured Alexandria last Monday, where a brass band greeted them and the hosts settled all hotel bills. The game showcased strong defense and solid hitting with Barker at first, Harris making a long left-handed catch, and John Dennis ripping three three-base hits. Wells and Sutherland starred, Quimby batted and fared after an injury, Dennis at short and Peak at third impressed, while E N West umpired to mutual satisfaction. Alexandria players were gentlemen. Mitchell eyes a return game to repay hospitality.
List of names awaiting collection at the Mitchell post office for the week ending July 11 includes Mrs Lydia Ashton A J Allen Mrs A Bayley Perry Baird Hon John E Bennett Henry Benton Laura Clark PJ Cady Thos S Davis Andrew A Davidson E N Fitch Will Fisher Miss Laura Green Mrs Brita Johnson Mrs W W Kerlin Mrs Katie Stancuff J D Sirick John Stanton Chas Judin M A Loffswood Miss Mittee Martin Sam May Miss Mella Martin John Morry James H Martin John Martin Mrs William Michelson Rev J A Morrison JS Olson L Pun dell J R Traull Owen Woods Grant Wilson G2 Williams FOREIGN. Krith Thompson prop’s restaurant. When calling for the above, please say advertised. If not claimed within thirty days, they will be forwarded to the dead letter office. D. Hammer P.M.
Special agents Lurns of Fargo King of Huron Vergin of Omaha rerated the town for the local insurance board yesterday and the day before due to water works. The basis rate is reduced and most city property can now be written at a lower rate. The board reorganized with President W L Warren Vice President J N Crow Secretary Treasurer W A Rogers Rating Committee J M Adams Geo A Silsby A B Hager.
At last night's meeting the resignation of assistant chief M F Bloss was received and accepted. New officers elected are Chief T F Mentzer, 1st assistant W B Jacobs, 2d assistant J E Wells, and secretary Elmer Miller. Assistant Chief Jacobs asks firemen to return any department shoes or suits to headquarters by Saturday night.
John Crimmins section foreman for Milwaukee road was killed yesterday afternoon a few miles south of Marion Junction. He stood beside the track as a train passed and was struck on the head by a lump of coal that fell from the engine. His friends live in Iowa. The notice also mentions shoe lines and a fall shipment date placeholders.
The Chicago club, after winning six straight games last week, dropped two of three to Washington this week. The inconsistent form amid strong rivals highlights the unsettled state of their lineup and hitting.
A spacious two story home by Dr. Bracy on Third Street west of main street Mitchell features six main rooms on the first floor plus kitchen and bath, with sleeping quarters on the upper half story, hardwood interior, large bay and other windows, ten foot ceilings, a three sided porch, and handsome grounds with trees, shrubbery, a barn and garden. Dr. Bracy plans to occupy this week, freeing Mrs. Gilbert to take his Fourth street property.
The unprecedented sale of Boschee's German Syrup astonishes the world as a safe and effective remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. It treats the root cause not just the symptoms and promises to save doctor bills. Sold by druggists and general dealers nationwide at 75 cents for large bottles.
The executive committee of the Davison County Sunday School association met at the Congregational church to organize district associations across the county. District 1 includes Rome Tobin and Baker townships and will hold a convention at Ethan on August 7. Districts 2 3 and 4 cover Prosper Mitchell Perry Lisbon Beulah Badger Union Mt Vernon and Brendon with convention dates to be announced.
The board of county commissioners adjourned Saturday afternoon after a weeklong session focused on equalizing the county assessment. A motion at yesterday's forenoon session to abolish the county clerk's office and appoint an auditor failed, with Yeas by Malmsberry and Gardner and Nays by Platner, McDonald, and Cook.
Ed Kreyer, who recently left for Chicago, reportedly wed Miss Knight of Chicago. The couple plans to stay in the city where Kreyer has joined the orchestra at the Grand Opera House. Knight previously toured with the dramatic company with Kreyer last season.
F Brandt acting as special detective presided Saturday night July 9 announcing I O O F Chanka Lodge No 21 Mitchell Dakota officers for the ensuing term J Wilts Noble Grand E Mashbir Vice Grand E L B VanAlstine Secretary H R Vanderbogart Treasurer M Halphide J G E Swank W and others listed
The Ethan and Dakota chapter warns members to attend a warehouse meeting in Ethan on Saturday July 23 1887 at 2 o clock p m for important business requiring their presence. By order of Captain Commanding.
The Parkston Methodist church will not be dedicated next Sunday due to the county Sunday school convention. Services proceed as usual at Ethan and Bells schoolhouse. The dedication is rescheduled for July 24 by Rev. J. N. Pardee of Mitchell, with L. Gunn as pastor.
J H McNail. McNall, long afflicted with consumption and recently growing worse, died this afternoon at 2 o'clock. A painter by trade formerly with Cowhick & McNall, he was respected by all who knew him.
Manager Max Weil of the Afitchell Base Ball club received a challenge from the Woonsocket nine today and replied by offering them a game here on Monday next.
Mitchell County commissioners convened July 4 5 7 9 1887 with sessions on each date. They approved refunds and various bills for county officials paupers jail repairs and road work. An election for local option was ordered for November 1887. Real estate assessments were adjusted in multiple townships and wolf bounty terminated. J K Smith resigned as acting auditor and R T Robinson was appointed county auditor. Coroner and witness fees were approved and standard quarterly accounts settled. An editorial note praises fashion and promotes Dr Pierce’s remedy for women with a standard advertisement tone.
A satirical aside praises DPieter's Pleasant Purgative Pellets as thorough yet gentle. The piece extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a trusted teething remedy used for forty years by millions of mothers, noting its claimed benefits for pain relief, dysentery, diarrhoea, and griping in infants. Price noted as 2c per bottle.
An offer from Pond's Extract promises large bottles to weekly top bats and fielders in the New York Metropolitan and Brooklyn clubs and to visiting team players who hit home runs. The ad touts Pond's as a favored lotion for lame muscles and injuries while also promoting Scotts Emulsion with a testimonial from a hospital steward. The Puck opera company will visit next week.
In arts Texas excitement rose as J. J. Corley, once unable to turn or lift his head, seemed near death from consumption. A bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery brought relief, leading to a large purchase of the medicine and New Life Pills. After two boxes and two bottles, he recovered and gained thirty six pounds. Free trial bottles are available at Hauer Hansmeier's.
Salt a druggist of Bippus Indiana testifies Electric Bitters relieve rheumatism after six bottles. Abraham Tate a Bellville Ohio druggist calls it the best selling medicine in 20 years. Many testimonials claim cures for liver kidney and blood ailments. Only fifty cents a bottle at Hammer and Slammer's drug store.
Lyndonville, Orleans Co NY April 2 1885. After a fall from moving Studson River cars I wrenched my back, suffered severe pain from neck to heels. Three Allcock's porous plasters caused itching, then rubbing cured most pain within hours and allowed me to resume work. OQ. Y. Pety man. Dakota crop prospects urge early real estate interest.
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