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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1886
Page
5
Local items report train schedules, business ads, and community updates. Mitchell preparations for the Dakota Agricultural and Stock Growers' Association fair include track work, new buildings, and a large premium fund with a child-focused day. Officials urge support, with no alcohol on grounds and diverse events for adults and children.
George E. Simmons was arrested Thursday evening on charges of mortgaging property he did not own and obtaining money under false pretenses. He pledged bulls and other stock to several lenders including H J Mohr and Winsor and Mentzer while claiming a back pension. He waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury in 3200 bail. A neighbor, J E Conderman, reported 65 acres wheat 25 oats and 30 flax as standout county crops.
Postmaster Silsby reports General Manager Winter acceptance of a June 30 1886 bond by M F Dunham and others as satisfactory. A reception for Mr and Mrs John D Lawler at A M Bowdle’s residence in Mitchell drew the city’s elite with florals, a wishbone wreath, refined attire, refreshments, and cordial welcomes signaling welcome to Mitchell society.
Land office records list multiple entries with dates in July 1886 involving claims, cancellations, appeals, proofs, and hearings. Names include Pope, McNally, Brende, Karth, Doan, Wood, Kintner, Emory, Kundert, Rehburg, Feske, Evans, and others. Cases cover allowed delays, cancellations, and conducted hearings across several land tracts and quarters.
The Hope Chapel club won a baseball game 28 to 10 at Byron Jones last Saturday. Prosper boys praised fair play with three cheers, and a fine supper was served on the lawn. The event featured croquet and swinging games, drawing good attendance despite the heat.
Dr Fishblatt plans his tenth Mitchell visit in Dakota on July 4 at the Alex Mitchell House with one day stay. He claims a unique noninvasive cure for rupture piles tumor and hydrocele and notes new infirmary openings in Minneapolis to serve patients nearer home. A letter from Epden Lincoln Co. praises his treatment for edema kidney issues and a long tumor, claiming dramatic relief in weeks.
Mitchell Dakota council met with most members present. Bills allowed include Scriven $4200 and printing charges. Water main bids ranged 26 to 30 cents per unit. high bids rejected to invite new proposals. A special meeting Thursday to consider new bids. Engineer applicants referred to water works committee. Advertised letters list with week ending July 5 and July 12, 1886.
In Rome Dakota July 9 1886 farmers endorse the Buckeye Down Binder after barley trials on KE L Rugg farm in Rome township. The community notes a wedding in the city by Rev C B Clark Sergeant Pierce W Woodward and Miss Sarah H Ware Bee of Fort Randall with a July 13 ceremony. Dr Fishblatt gains local confidence with regular visits to the Alex Mitchell House and plans a tenth visit on July 27.
Round trip tickets sold for the 24th North American Sang erfest in Milwaukee from July 19 to 24 with return valid to July 26 at 17 cents. Agent H H McMastr promotes Excitement in Texas coverage.
An early 1900s ad highlights West's World Wonder cures for various pains, sewing machines from L. W. Adams with farm implements, and Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. The notice promotes products, prices and local sellers L. O. Gale and L. W. Adams in Mitchell Oak and on Main Street.
An OCR filled with advertising snippets cites a pun about currents and a nasal injector. It promotes Taylor's Premium Cologne and Shiloh’s Cure with guarantees and prices, listing Walter A. Taylor of Atlanta and L. O. Gale as sellers.
A fragmentary page advertises Dr. Bigger’s Huckleberry Cordial for bowel troubles sold by L. O. Gale, and Taylor’s Remed y for croup and colds. It mentions a sorrel colt taken up near Mitchell Wallis and offers loans on city property through Davison Bros. with low long term rates. Also touts West’s Painting and other household remedies in a mixed notices column.
List of patent medicines and remedies including Bucklen's Arnica Salve West's Pain King and Liver Pills marketed by Hammer & Hammer, L. Gale, J. Gale, and others. Mentions cholera remedies, pace of sale near Mitchell Dakota, Studebaker wagons, carriages, and a business college ad in La Crosse.
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