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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1886
Page
5
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The page lists daily and weekly rail schedules with east, west, north routes and arrivals from the east. It also notes local business ads, farm activity, land patents, a new hardware firm, fair association hall frame, and community updates on harvests and water wells.
Multiple Dakota newspapers report the first annual Dakota Agricultural and Stock Growers Association fair in Mitchell from August 30 to September 3. Premiums include 450 for best county exhibit and 350 for best herd. entries open to world exhibitors. counties like Davison and Sanborn urged to compete.
Special Agent Cleary reports from Davison county that Martin Blakesley’s homestead is well managed and compliant with the law. He emphasizes Blakesley’s patent and notes many prior cases after scrutiny prove unfounded, validating the honest settler image.
Rate to Okobooi until September 30 for parties of five or more. We will sell round trip tickets to take Okoboji good for one week at one fifth fare. H. H McMaster, agent.
Capt. Silsby received a letter from Delegate Gifford acknowledging the petition of Dakota Soldiers and Sailors for Senate Bill 1886. Gifford called the measure just and proper to draw congressional attention and urged its adoption amid a busy session with broad support in both houses.
N Grant and Frank Adams showcase fine German Boy yearling colts with early harness work and quick trotting potential. Grant bids high for Adams colt, but Frank prefers keeping him. Bainbridge returns with Warher's improved clothes exhibit at First and Main and Arlington House. Special Agent Cleary praises Judge Thomas of Kentucky as lawyer and gentleman.
The Andrews Opera Company presents Mikado at IXoch's Opera House on Saturday night. Seventeen performers plus orchestra perform with rich costumes by Nee-Bau of Chicago.
Parties seeking to close contracts with the right-of-way committee may call Dr. Bracy at his office to arrange meetings in town. Other committee members are unavailable, so he stands ready to assist interested parties.
Nanki Poo in Andrews Opera Company is Charles Dennis for four seasons. He serves as leading tenor with the Chicago Ideals and with the American Opera Co under Will L. Davis management.
On Sunday morning two arrivals to Mr and Mrs John Schroeder a girl followed by Tuesday morning a boy born to Mr and Mrs John Williams. The notices list newborns and receiving families in a concise society record.
The north side town reports a brief shower Saturday evening. Grain is nearly all cut and stacking follows. Mr. Ebbett Jr. returns from Wisconsin. The Stone School and Hope Chapel finish summer sessions with strong parent attendance and praised singing. Mrs. Lyman's influence cited for the school’s noted quality.
List of uncalled letters at Mitchell South Dakota post office for the week ending July 26 1886. Names include Benjamin Bailey Fields Gardner James Reeves Julia E Rivers Seward Shapens Smith Stewart Terry Thies Mary Trumble Ellsworth Van Dyke Welsh White Joseph Wilson Wolf Yunker and others. Calls to say Advertised. uncalled letters after 30 days sent to dead letter office. Also advertisement for West's Pain King remedy sold by L O Gale.
A 19th century advertisement urges purchase of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with guaranteed claims. It notes sudden bowel complaints require a prompt treatment and lists three bottle sizes and prices. Sold by Slammer Hammer of Des Moines Iowa.
The land office lists numerous final homestead patents ready for delivery, with names and patent numbers across many entries. It also notes cases sent to the secretary on appeal, suspensions, and orders for new affidavits or proof in several proceedings.
The records list multiple appeal cases sent to the Hon. Secretary and issued cancellations. Names include Stevens vs Green and others like Sullivan siblings and Martin vs Sage. Additional entries show citizenship requirements for timber entry and seat-ticket notes for Hammer's venue with 180 seats sold and scarce desirable seats.
W C Russ, long time dry goods merchant at Center and Pine River streets, departs this week for Woonsocket Dakota due to hay fever illness and plans to settle later in Mitchell. Louis Beckwith erects a modern residence planned by Jacob Wright with J C Purdy as contractor, moving in by November first.
Excitement in Paris Texas as J H Corley, once bedridden and failing with consumption, recovers after using Dr King's New Discovery and Life Pills. Testimonials from Hammer & Hammer and others claim cures for liver kidney and blood diseases with free trials and widespread praise.
An 19th century advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, and skin eruptions with a money-back guarantee and a 25 cent price per box, offered by Hammer & Hammer.
Advertisement from Mitch Ell of Dakota urges buyers to purchase only Munson lightning conductors from manager R. E. Beardsly to avoid fakes.
Classified ad seeking salesmen for fruit trees and ornaments at Stark Nurseries in Louisiana Missouri. Mentions nervous headaches and various pains cured by West's World Wonder, sold for 25 and 50 cents by L. O. Gale.
The most thoroughly reliable medicine for bowel complaints is Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. Recommended guaranteed and sold by Hammer and Hammer.
Real estate agent advertises loan services with the lowest interest rate in the land district, claiming no commissions and special attention to contest and appeals before the land department. The notice emphasizes favorable terms and direct handling of land transactions.
An advertising page touts West's Painting as a remedy for sudden illnesses and cholera symptoms and promotes Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy and Shiloh's Vitalizer with guarantees. L. O. Gale and L. W. Adams market these items in Mitchell Oak, including domestic sewing machines, liver pills, pumps, and loan services from Davison Bros. Bankers.
A light bay mare seven years old weighing about 1100 pounds with a rangy build and white hind feet above the ankles is missing after the Mitchell sale on July 28 1886. Descriptive marks include a spot near the right eye and a leather headpart to the halter. reward offered for information leading to her recovery by W A Work secretary of the Iowa Traveling Men's Association.
An 1800s advertisement touts Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup as a forty year cure for teething pain and infant dysentery with a 25 cent price. Itclips praises Wests Painting for cramps and bowel distress at 25 cents. The ad lists sellers J L Gale and L C Gale and mentions Eve created for Adams Express Company and Taylor Cherokee Remedy as cures for coughs and consumption.
Farm loans offered on improved farms with low interest. In Davison County Dakota Territory Probate Court, estate of P. H. Crider deceased. W H Helwig administrator has filed final account for settlement and distribution. September 1, 1886 at 10 AM in Mitchell court room set for final settlement. interested parties may file exceptions.
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