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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1887
Page
6
Local notices mix businessry and news across Mitchell with Weil Bros. advertising low prices on dry goods boots and shoes. Other items report weather damage a farm yard plowed for a new season and activity around banks bridges and local offices.
A large Sunday night audience heard Rev. C. B Clark recount Governor Martin of Kansas letter in reply to the Associated Press. He argued prohibition’s logic, cited towns where saloon removal spurred growth, and noted W.C.T.U. sponsorship with city pastors and a quartet audience.
A two year old son of Ab Snyder escaped danger after handling Rough on Rats Thursday night. A fine boy arrived at Lee Whiting's home. The frame for Ike Knudson's house is up. Mr. Schurz laid the foundation for a store building. A.J. Whiting's dog returned home with the rope gnawed free. Crops are good locally but binding twine is scarce.
Alexandria Herald reports Arend sold a cow to W D Knapp after another bidder offered more. Knapp had Arend arrested. trial before Justice Baynes resulted in a $1 fine plus costs. The piece notes Dakota law binds a sale under fifty dollars even without a down payment.
Captain Lucas writes from Chamberlain that Dakota militia received a one cent rail fare for the encampment and urges similar rates for the upcoming Sioux City reunion. He notes many soldiers wish to attend but cannot afford regular or one and a fifth rate, arguing old soldiers deserve lower prices.
A preliminary northern survey headed toward Mitchell has been made twice this season by the same surveyors, suggesting Manitoba or another company plans a railroad through this fertile, rich stretch. It would be natural for a new line to reach the area soon.
Now open with a complete stock of dry goods groceries gents furnishing goods and gents shoes all new goods at cut prices delivery wagon ready to take orders Goods delivered free of charge to any part of the city Call and see for yourself.
The university board engages Prof. N. P. Reno of New York to act as senior professor or vice president of the college faculty. He is described as scholarly and experienced, noted for his disciplinarian approach and comes highly recommended.
Secretary Silsby and adjuster Inglis report stark contrasts in crop conditions from Dakota regions. East of Rockford suffers extreme drought with no rain since February and cattle driven from grain fields, while Jim River valley and Red River country see improvements and promising yields. Chamberlain reports west and southwest crops look well with wheat from twelve to twenty three bushels and corn described as magnificent.
Hon A C Mellette of Watertown was seen showing property in Mitchell north of West Fourth street and remarking it could be a depot site. Along with Watertown's belief Mitchell will get Manitoba and grade stakes extending to De Smet, the city faces potential inclusion or exclusion in the survey line.
Yankton's board of trade pushes to keep Bishop Marty headquartered in the city as Dakota diocesan boundaries split. A North Dakota diocese and a South Dakota diocese will form in August at La Crosse, with the pope to determine the cathedral city and establish churches and priestly education. Bishop Marty favors the southern diocese and Yankton vows to defend retaining him.
An Illinois man now in town cites paying $80,000 in one season to farmers for milk and urges a Creamery Why Not to handle the expected surplus from local cows. He says others have visited seeking to start the enterprise, but local support is lacking. A joint civic farmer meeting is urged to attract capital and plan inducements.
The Duluth Paragrapher reports a new attraction in the Spaulding building near the Wind sor hotel. A petrified Cave Dweller found in Dakota near the Black Hills two years ago is under exhibit for fifteen cents. Scientists estimate the death at about 2,000 years. Curator owners H. L. Bowen and Larry Harmon of Mitchell Dakota oversee the display. Go and see it.
The Woonsocket Mitchell game is set for Wednesday at the fairgrounds. Plankinton is expected to visit on the preceding Monday to play the home team.
Mr and Mrs G L Faust Dr E B Bracy and H G Chandler departed for California last night to tour the state and inspect conditions and prospects for potential ventures.
The Dakota Bad Men's combination led by Coffin Varnish Bill will perform daily at Mitchell territorial fair next fall. Governor Church, Major Edwards, Tom Eddy, R. W. Wheelock, and others will enact staged battles, Indian attacks, sword contests, and daring feats with engines, burros, and mock pursuer chases.
Father Haire notes Yankton Press report that a new Dakota diocese and pope fixed headquarters may create a cathedral and schools. He aims to make Aberdeen the cathedral city, citing central south Dakota location and ongoing educational institution plans. Mitchell also seeks consideration due to its central position and strong church.
Lieut H W Reed of the 25th Infantry U S A brings eighteen recruits for the 15th Infantry from Fort Snelling. The men traveled two weeks and are glad to near their destination Fort Randall.
Advertisement from the Mitchell Packing Co offers to buy all hogs raised in the country. They state payment of 3.90 to 4.25 per hog and urge farmers to bring in their hogs today, aiming to secure Chicago-style prices.
Pro cyclist Tom W Eck famed for race wins becomes central to a rumor of romance with Jennie Carlisle. Eck and Whittaker traveled to Omaha while Jennie Carlisle vanished from her home with Carlisle family fearing she may have met Eck.
Reported visions of a future brakeman in Artesian City foreshadow travel notes for Mani toba. An old miner near Mitchell shows gold dust from Enemy creek. A boy loses a leg in a binder accident after a thunderbolt scare. Manitoba surveyors map a De Smet to Mitchell line. Grandview rail stake activity noted. Territorial fair premium list ready for Mitchell with dates September 26 to 30.
A list of uncalled letters at Mitchell post office for the week ending July 25 names many residents including Ric Bower Mike Bower George Benefield S D Coats Eugene Gordon J N Gy J C Gillette W B Yarbit Maude Williams and others. If not claimed within thirty days they are forwarded to the dead letter office.
An advertisement warns that family or community feuds poison health and urges use of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to cleanse the life current, restore vitality, and prevent serious consequences. All druggists sell the remedy.
Mlle Viola, a four horse rider with Barrett's circus, fell during last night's show in Waupeton Dak. She was said to have been reprimanded by the manager for carelessness and rumors claim she took poison, with reports of her death today. A Susquehanna Penn rainstorm caused record destruction, washing Erie road track into the river across a thousand feet.
The city mourns as the Hitchcock baby dies after a brief illness and a Neals child also passes away suddenly. Funeral services were held in Lyons for Mrs Hitchcock’s early home, while Neals marked his loss on Sanborn street. More deaths and widespread illness are reported locally.
Last night a fierce storm rolled through the town, bringing wind and rain, with lightning and thunder. Damage occurred to gardens, outbuildings, and the First National bank corner lamp, but no serious injuries reported. In nearby Ethan, King’s house was leveled, the Catholic church damaged, barns wrecked, and grain harmed by hail. Col Davenport found hail damage at his farm and Plankinton reports severe conditions with few details.
Jenks reports a comic dream featuring tiny pugilist heroes and giants as he concludes that Vierce’s purgative pellets outdo all other drastic pills. He woke laughing, explaining the dream followed his new belief in the product’s superior effect.
Telegraphic market summary from Chicago dated July 28 shows cattle receipts around 9 000 steady with prices for shippers and butchers mixed cattle and stockers to $3 80. Hog receipts near 12 000 active with heavy grades at 5 15 to 5 40 and light to packing ranges 5 15 to 5 40. Native sheep about 300, western and Texas prices listed around 3 60 and 2 70 respectively.
A vintage advertise text touts Dr Pierces Favorite Prescription as a reliable self treatment for women experiencing dragging pains, nausea, and general weakness. It promises to restore health, strength, and amiable qualities by a nerving tonic prepared for female irregulaties.
A promotional notice extols life’s beauty and claims Green's August Flower cures dyspepsia and liver complaints. It asserts 75 percent of illnesses stem from these issues and promises relief after three doses with a sample bottle offered for 10 cents.
R A Ifill of the south side was brought from Spencer at midnight with both ankles crushed and other serious injuries after a bucket windlass slipped and he fell forty feet into a railroad well. The windlass operator nearly broke his arm trying to arrest the spill, but the bucket and windlass fell as well. Ifill is described as an elderly man in poor financial condition and is connected to a Nebraska riding accident involving his son.
Cash patents listed for delivery include numerous names from Schaetzel to Alison and Taylor with many associated numbers and lenders. The notice also details hearing dates for several contest cases at the land office and announces a special county commissioners meeting on Monday August 1, 1887.
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